Workplace Bullying Is Still Legal — What Therapists Are Missing , With Andy Regal

May 27, 2026

Ep. 138

Workplace bullying is still legal in most of the United States — and it may be showing up in your therapy room more than you realize.

In this episode, Andy Riegel, former media executive and author of Surviving Bully Culture, shares how workplace bullying impacts mental health, self-esteem, and psychological safety. We discuss shame, self-blame, power dynamics, and what therapists should be listening for when clients present with anxiety, depression, or burnout.

If you work with adults navigating toxic work environments, this conversation offers practical insight and clinical awareness.

 

👤 About Andy Regal

Andy Regal is a former Executive Producer and media executive who spent nearly 30 years inside major media organizations including CNBC, MSNBC, Court TV, and The Wall Street Journal.

After enduring and witnessing workplace bullying throughout his career, he authored:

Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Spent Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide for Healing

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