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Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf

If Adam Grant and Brené Brown had a smart, funny, slightly bossy sister who showed up with her own table, her own chairs, and a slightly inappropriate snack tray, you’d get 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

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23. How to Get Motivated When Work Feels Pointless

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/04/01

If work feels pointless, your motivation isn’t the problem. Your meaning system is. Today you’ll learn why your brain shuts down when your job feels empty, the psychology behind modern workplace meaninglessness, and the tools that help you reconnect to purpose even when the work itself doesn’t change.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-stay-motivated-when-work-feels-pointlessDownload the Meaning Map: https://abbymedcalf.com/meaning-mapJoin my online

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22. How To Make Clear Decisions When Your Brain Feels...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/03/25

When you’re overwhelmed, even simple decisions feel impossible. Today you’ll learn why your brain shuts down under pressure, what decision fatigue really is, and the tools that help you think clearly when everything feels like too much.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-make-decisions-when-youre-overwhelmedDownload The Clarity Compass: A Tool for Deciding When You’re Overwhelmed: https://abbymedcalf.com/clarify-compassJoin my online community, One

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12:55

21. How To Handle Draining Coworkers Without Losing...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/03/18

Some coworkers drain your energy the second they walk into the room. Today you’ll learn the science behind emotional contagion, why certain people hijack your nervous system, and the practical tools that help you stay grounded and productive without getting pulled into their chaos.Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-deal-with-draining-coworkersProtect Your Energy! Download The Energy Shield: Your Guide for Handling Draining Coworkers: https://abbymedcalf.com/energy-shieldJoin my

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19:30

20. How To Build Psychological Safety at Work Without...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/03/11

Psychological safety isn’t about being nice. It’s about creating an environment where people feel safe to speak up without fear. Today you’ll learn what psychological safety actually is, why your brain depends on it, and how you can build it in your team even if you’re not in charge.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-create-psychological-safety-at-workDownload The Psychological Safety Starter Kit: Your One-Page Guide to Making Any Team Safer:

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19. How To Speak Up at Work Without Losing Your Nerve

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/03/05

If you hate conflict, speaking up at work can feel impossible. Today, you’ll learn why your brain shuts down when you try to advocate for yourself, why conflict feels so intense for you, how to regulate yourself before conversations, and the communication strategies that help you advocate for yourself without spiraling.____________________________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-when-you-hate-conflictDownload The Speak Up Starter Kit: Five Scripts for

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18. How To Deal with the Coworker Who’s Always Right

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/02/26

If you work with someone who always thinks they’re right, every conversation turns into a battle. Today you’ll learn the psychology behind their behavior, what’s happening in your brain when you deal with them, and the tools that help you communicate, set boundaries, and stop getting pulled into power struggles._________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-work-with-someone-who-thinks-theyre-rightDownload The Rightness Decoder: How To Navigate People Who Always Have to Be Right:

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17. How To Handle a Micromanaging Boss Without Losing...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/02/19

If your boss watches every move you make, checks in constantly, or “fixes” work you’ve already done, it’s not just annoying. It’s activating your nervous system. Today you’ll learn why people micromanage, what’s happening in your brain when it happens, and how to respond without getting defensive, shutting down, or blowing up._________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/how-to-deal-with-a-micromanaging-bossDownload the Micromanager Survival Toolkit:

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16. Why You Resist Change and How to Move Through It

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/02/12

You probably think you resist change because it’s inconvenient, annoying, or badly rolled out. But that’s not the real story. When something shifts at work, your nervous system runs a threat assessment before your conscious mind ever weighs in. Today you’ll learn the biological and psychological reasons change feels harder than it “should,” plus specific tools to move through it without spiraling, stalling, or sabotaging yourself.____________________________Full blog and show notes:

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22:39

15. Light Therapy for Mood, Energy, and Burnout at Work

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/02/05

If you’ve been feeling flat, foggy, unmotivated, or just not quite yourself lately, I want you to hear this clearly. It might not be your mindset, your motivation, your relationship or even your stress. It might be that your brain is literally not getting the light it needs to function well. Today we’re talking about light therapy. I’m coming at you with the research, tips, warnings (it’s not for everyone), and specific recommendations so stay tuned.____________________________Full blog and show

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21:56

14. It’s Not a Time Management Problem. It’s an...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/01/29

If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need better time management,” I want you to understand that your problem isn’t time. You can’t manage time. It moves at the same pace for everyone. What you can manage is your attention, and that’s where things are breaking down.You’re not scattered because you’re weak. You’re scattered because your brain is overwhelmed by the constant flood of information, notifications, deadlines, conversations, and decisions that make up a modern workday. You’re not

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22:56

13. When Doing Less Helps You Do Better: The Truth...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/01/22

If you’ve been feeling the slow, persistent ache of burnout or the creeping suspicion that your work owns you more than you own your life, you’re not alone. There’s a rising movement in the workplace that’s not laziness and not disengagement. It’s something much more intentional. Career minimalism. People aren’t just burned out. They’re waking up. They’re realizing that work became the main character in a story that was supposed to have romance, rest, purpose, creativity, and connection.Career

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12. Speak Up, Not Over: How to Shine in Your Year-End...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2026/01/01

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 confidence, you could be leaving money, respect, and future opportunities on the table. In today’s episode, I’ll show you how to advocate for yourself without sounding like a jerk. You’ll learn how to prepare, what to say, and how to handle

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11. The Great Reset: Don’t Drag This Year’s Work...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/12/18

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 cycle. This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine; it’s about freeing yourself from the emotional hangover of this past work year. Let’s get you aligned, unburdened, and focused on what you want, not what you’re reacting to. Grab a

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10. Setting Goals at Work? You’re Skipping the Most...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/12/11

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 you’re a manager, new hire, or solopreneur, is to start with how you want to feel? That’s right. Before you even write a single to-do, ask: What emotional state do I want to cultivate? Today, I’m teaching you my Feelings-First

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14:59

9. Are You Over-Apologizing at Work? Here’s How to...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/12/04

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 your authority, confidence, and even career growth. Today, we’re digging into why over-apologizing happens (especially for women and people socialized to keep the peace), what the research says, and exactly what to say instead so you

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8. A Thanksgiving Pep Talk: 5 Things to Be Grateful...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/11/27

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. Because even if your job feels like a soul-sucking vortex, there are still good things to hold onto. Let’s get into it._________Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/a-thanksgiving-pep-talkJoin my online community, One Love

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13:59

7. 5 Communication Skills Every Professional Needs to...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/11/20

If I told you there was one skill that could help you get promoted faster, reduce conflict at work, build stronger relationships with your boss, your team, and your clients (and make you look like an absolute rock star in meetings), you’d want in, right? That skill is communication. But here’s the truth: most people think they’re better communicators than they are. Today, I’m giving you my top five workplace communication tools, distilled from more than three decades of working with organizations,

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6. Office Holiday Parties: How to Avoid Awkward,...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/11/13

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. So why does your office holiday party feel like a social trap wrapped in sparkly paper? One too many drinks, a conversation that goes sideways, or a bad exit strategy, and suddenly you are known as “that person” until the next fiscal year. Today, I am giving you a research-based survival guide to handle your office holiday party like a boss. No shame spirals. No awkward Monday morning flashbacks. Just clear, confident steps to help you make a

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5. Is Your Work Anxiety Helping You or Slowly...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/11/06

Anxiety at work is practically a badge of honor in many high-achieving environments. You’re praised for staying up late to “double check” the deck or constantly monitoring your inbox “just in case.” But here’s the truth: while some anxiety can help you perform better, too much of it will wreck your productivity, your confidence, and your health. So how do you know when your anxiety is helpful and when it’s just running you ragged? Today we’ll break down the difference, the psychology behind it, and

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4. Why You’re Burnt Out and Ready to Quit, and How to...

Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf ·

2025/10/29

If you’re dragging yourself out of bed every morning, fantasizing about quitting your job on the spot, or feeling like you’re failing at work and at life, this episode is for you. Burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s about the creeping sense that no matter what you do, it’s never enough.Today, we’re breaking down exactly why you’re so burnt out (not just the symptoms, but the hidden causes that keep fueling the fire). You’ll learn how to spot the early warning signs before they explode into

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