If Bullying Is Legal, What Protects Your Mind, with Andy Regal Part 2: Episode 363

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Bullying at work doesn’t always look like a headline—most of the time, it looks like subtle power plays, isolation, and quiet harm that never makes the news. We sit down with veteran TV executive and anti-bullying advocate Andy Regal to unpack why abuse of power thrives in modern workplaces, how the legal system leaves targets exposed, and what it actually takes to protect your peace without abandoning your career. From Hollywood controversies to everyday offices, the patterns are the same: charismatic high performers shielded by proximity to power, HR constrained by structure, and loyal employees paying the price with their health.

Andy shares lived experience from major newsrooms and production floors, plus the evidence he’s gathered while writing Surviving Bully Culture. We explore the difference between illegal harassment and still-legal bullying, the business costs of “brilliant jerks,” and the psychological fallout that lingers as PTSD, insomnia, and shame. You’ll hear practical steps to regain control: documenting patterns, setting firm boundaries, moving key conversations to writing, finding allies, and building a discreet exit strategy before you need it. We also talk healing—why mental health days matter, how community support reduces isolation, and how small wins, exercise, sleep, and creativity rebuild agency.

There’s hope here. Real leadership looks like empathy under pressure, not humiliation. Your value isn’t measured by a bully’s approval, and your future isn’t defined by one toxic team. If you’ve ever cried on the way to work or questioned your worth because of someone else’s behavior, this conversation offers clarity, tools, and a path forward. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more people find this resource.

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