Workplace Therapy
with Dr. Abby Medcalf
Welcome to Workplace Therapy, the podcast where workplace relationships finally get the therapy they’ve always needed. Whether you’re burned out from boundary-less coworkers, stuck in a people-pleasing loop with your boss, or dreading yet another “quick” check-in from a micromanaging manager, Abby has the insight and attitude you’ve been craving.
With decades of experience as a psychologist, organizational consultant, and no-nonsense New Yorker, Abby delivers research-backed tips and strategies you can use today. No fluff. No vague leadership lingo. Just honest talk about the human side of work and how to finally feel energized and confident in your career again.
How to Self-Advocate Without Sounding Like a Jerk (Podcast Episode 12)
If you're waiting for your manager to notice all the great things you’ve done this year, you might be waiting a long time. Year-end reviews aren’t just performance check-ins, they’re visibility checks. And if you’re not showing up with receipts, strategy, and...
The Great Reset: 3 Questions to Reflect on Before You Carry Work Drama into the New Year (Podcast Episode 11)
Are you about to drag unresolved drama, resentment, or burnout from this year straight into your fresh new start? Stop right there. Before you haul that baggage into January, I’ve got three powerful questions to help you hit reset, find clarity, and finally break the...
Why You Can’t Stick to Your Work Goals—and the Feelings-First Fix That Works (Podcast Episode 10)
You’ve probably been told to set SMART goals. Maybe you’ve tried time-blocking, habit stacking, vision boarding... and yet you’re still burned out, overwhelmed, or just plain unmotivated. What if I told you that the most effective way to create goals at work, whether...
Why You Apologize Too Much at Work and What to Do Instead
Are you constantly saying “sorry” at work even when you haven’t done anything wrong? You apologize for speaking up in meetings, for sending a second email, or for simply existing in someone’s path. What feels like being polite or humble might actually be undermining...
A Thanksgiving Pep Talk: 5 Things to Be Grateful for (Even If Work Feels Like a Dumpster Fire)
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Workplace Therapy. Whether you're listening while roasting a turkey or hiding in the bathroom from your in-laws, I’ve got a short and sweet Thanksgiving pep talk to help you find some peace (and maybe even a little joy) this week....
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