{"podcast":{"title":"Workplace Therapy with Dr. Abby Medcalf","slug":"workplace-therapy-with-dr-abby-medcalf-7529602","podcast_index_feed_id":7529602,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/e9edccd9-599c-4b10-9f92-f28a89569796","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/workplace-therapy-with-dr-abby-medcalf5146","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/4/20/17/d88fec73-d37f-4bfc-9df7-03338c025c26_195230561-c6e2cd98-b4bc-4327-a5c3-9ca1cd6d2ec6.jpg","author":"Abby Medcalf","episode_count":35,"summary":"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 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-16T10:20:30.126935+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-therapy-with-dr-abby-medcalf-7529602"},"episode":{"title":"28. 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Passive-aggressive behavior at work is one of the most maddening dynamics to deal with because it's designed to be deniable. There's nothing you can point to directly, and yet the message is loud and clear. Today I'm going to tell you what's actually driving this behavior, why it gets under your skin the way it does, and exactly how to respond without getting pulled into their game. Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/passive-aggressive-coworkers Download The Passive-Aggressive Response Guide: https://abbymedcalf.com/passive-aggressive-guide Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack . 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