Best 22 Toxic Workplace Podcasts in the US

Coffee Break is a podcast for healthcare leaders who have had enough of the bullying; the incivility, the he-said-she-said, and other shenanigans in their departments and want to cultivate a high-performing, respectful, and healthy professional team.In each episode, we provide practical tools and strategies for addressing workplace bullying and incivility, fostering a culture of respect and civility, and building trust and collaboration among the healthcare team.When leaders are equipped with the skills and tools that they need to address disruptive behaviors, employees are more engaged, happier, and better serve patients and each other. This results in high-performing teams with increased retention and improved patient outcomes.Join us on Coffee Break to learn how to create a healthier workplace culture - One Cup at a Time. more

Hosts Kathi Elster and Katherine Crowley are best selling authors of three books about workplace behaviors: Working with You Is Killing Me, Mean Girls at Work, Working for You Isn't Working for Me. Kathi and Katherine address all of those wacky behaviors that we all deal with at work. That coworker who ate your lunch then complained that you put too much mayo on the sandwich? They know him. Join Kathi and Katherine as they answer real workplace questions with solid advice, and a great sense of humor. more

Was that email rude? Does my boss hate me? Is this place toxic…or is it me? Work raises a lot of questions—and too many of them get stuck in our heads, rattling around until we feel overwhelmed and unqualified. No more. Join leadership coaches Jen Dionisio and Sara Wachter-Boettcher as they tackle the topics that come up over and over again with their clients: confusing performance reviews, dysfunctional project teams, and bosses with way too few boundaries. You'll hear stories from real people struggling with the same stuff you are—like how to say 'no' to a new project, or why it's so hard to speak up in meetings. Because it's not all in your head: work gets weird. We'll help you get through it—no passive-aggressive emails required. more

This podcast was created to give employees a voice; the voice that management wouldn't listen to because of deep rooted company politics, misuse of power, or a lack of leadership. This show gives a platform to the employee that was never allowed a last word, or who's words had no value to management. Toxic Workplace is not just a collection of stories; it's a movement towards awareness of how dysfunctional patterns of behavior in the workplace can wreak havoc on your body, mind and spirit. Through candid narratives, listeners will gain invaluable insights into the profound personal growth and newfound perspectives that can emerge from surviving soul-crushing workplace dynamics. more

This podcast is all about how leaders, organizations, and companies can improve their leadership and practices that lead to organizational success. As an Executive Coach, Dr. Kevin Sansberry has coached and mentored individuals, teams and organizations for over a decade and brings his wealth of experience and research focused on toxic leadership, coping and organizational culture. The Toxic Leadership podcast shares with listeners practical resources so that they too can begin to detoxify themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Lastly, we interview key leaders and experts as they share their insights regarding how to detoxify organizations — to improve retention, increase productivity and bottom line profitability. more

The Workplace Therapy Podcast by Unity and Company explores the real human experience of work. Each episode digs into the emotional, relational, and psychological pressures leaders face and offers grounded, practical insights for creating healthier teams and organizations. If you want to lead with clarity, connection, and intention, this podcast will help you build workplaces where people can truly thrive. more

The Grey Areas Podcast with Kelsey Donlon is ready to disrupt corporate America! This is a space for candid conversations and deep dives into the complexities of the workplace. The mission: to empower women with transparent, inspiring narratives and challenge the status quo in corporate culture.Grey Areas is a safe, non-judgemental digital platform, podcast and community that inspires and empowers women to navigate the grey areas in the workplace. So what does that mean? Well, the 'grey area' is an ill-defined situation…or in other words, it's murky AF. Kelsey is here to help make this vague situation, much clearer. This community and podcast will hold corporations, executives and Human Resources accountable by leveraging legal education, transparency, and shared stories to drive change.Each episode will tackle aspects of the grey area; managing anxiety in the workplace, tension between coworkers or managers,  understanding employer boundaries, working with HR in an appropriate and effective way, navigating job loss, and so much more. So tune in, to hear Kelsey and her guests share a wealth of information and to be part of a safe space for people who have a hard time navigating the toxic workplace.Let's navigate grey areas, together! more

Conflict Managed is a podcast about toxic workplaces and how to fix them. Listen to stories of dysfunction and triumph from different walks of life and professions. Join us on the journey as we talk about the good, bad, and ugly of our work environments and discuss a vision for the future of human-centered workplaces where people are not only treated with dignity and respect but encouraged to be their brilliant selves. Managing Conflict is not magic, though it takes intentional and sustained planning for health to win over chaos in any environment. Conflict is normal and expected. Let's deal with it. more

Have you ever found yourself in a toxic work environment or involved in toxic workplace conflict? Join Meredith Holley and Megan Mellin as they share stories from toxic workplace conflicts and the empowered communication and thought leadership tools they have seen work to address and prevent sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and bullying at work. Submit Your Story Here more

What gets in the way of collaborative, respectful work environments? How can we build teams where everyone can love their work--and working together? Those the questions this podcast explores. In Season Three, Kim and Wesley are back. Also, a name change as we move from ' Just Work ' to ' Radical Respect '. As part of the paperback release of Just Work which is coming out in May of 2024, Kim made major revisions to the text based on all the learnings of the last three years. She also decided to change the name of the book from Just Work to Radical Respect ( more details in our blogpost ). In Season Two, Wesley Faulkner , who has led developer relations and been a community manager at a number of tech companies, joins Kim as co-host. We talk to guests about their experiences with bias, prejudice, bullying, discrimination, harassment, and physical violations in the workplace. By sharing experiences, we help to build community and to help listeners recognize problems they are experiencing at work, and get some ideas about how to handle it. In Season One, Kim Scott , author of Radical Candor and Just Work , and Ernest Adams , an executive from Nike, Danaher, and Ralph Lauren, talk about how to translate ideas from the book Just Work into on-the-ground realities on your team. They read short sections of the book and get real about how to disrupt bias, prejudice and bullying before they disrupt your team. Ernest now leads DEI at The Ford Motor Company. more

The Real Work Chat is your biweekly sanctuary for honest conversations about workplace dynamics and the chaos that can arise from institutional change. Join us on Wednesdays as we 'name workplace nonsense one story at a time,' offering validation, humor, and hope for professionals navigating today's rapidly changing world of work.Whether you're dealing with ineffective leadership, toxic productivity culture, or institutional upheaval, you're not alone. Each episode uses candid discussions to help you maintain your sense of reality while imagining and declaring better possibilities for your professional life.Tune in during your commute, workout, or household tasks for a mix of validation, levity, and transformative insights that will help you discover your relationship with well-being in the workplace. more

Has a toxic person ever made your life hell at work?! Heck yea! But if we've all seen it - we've all done it, too! For a fresh and funny take on leadership, fulfillment, and engagement - join workplace toxicity expert and bestselling author, Kimberly J Benoit for the We've All Done It™ Podcast : Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders . In this eye-opening series, get real about the role we each play in a toxic workplace and discover how we can kick toxic cultures from the inside out. With a judgment-free, humor-full perspective, Kimberly asks tough yet valuable questions of successful leaders from across industries and around the world. If you've ever struggled with an awful manager, dysfunctional situations, or challenging team dynamics, you'll laugh and learn with each new episode of relatable stories, humbling moments, and actionable advice for better-navigating toxicity both at work and within ourselves. more

Bad bosses happen to good people. Join entrepreneur, corporate trailblazer-turned-business strategist, and podcast host Natalie Parker as she unpacks real-life stories of tough leaders and toxic work environments. With Natalie's expertise in navigating corporate chaos and building strategies for success, this podcast offers practical advice and actionable insights to help you turn workplace challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether you're dealing with micromanagers, toxic cultures, or just plain bad vibes, this is your go-to guide for taking control, thriving, and proving that when your boss sucks, your success doesn't have to. more

Workplace Keyes to Success brings you an unfiltered no-nonsense approach to surviving workplace bullying. From the playground to the boardroom, bullying happens in social environments across the globe. Workplace bullying is overwhelming, unimaginable, and most often an explosive experience for both the person targeted and witnesses. As employees, we want organizations to make the necessary measures for anti-bullying policies. This is not always so!Have you been a target or witnessed workplace bullying? If so, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I am not alone! more

Staying quiet is not the same as agreeing. Deferring is not the same as trusting. Most people know the difference from the inside and do it anyway. Presence Without Permission examines what happens to voice when authority enters the room, whether in a performance review, a treatment plan, or anywhere the pressure to comply runs just beneath the surface. The first 30 episodes were released as The Horrible Boss Effect. Those episodes remain in this feed. It became clear that bad bosses were the symptom, not the subject. more

We're going to be talking to young professionals about their WTF moments, sticky situations and bad bosses. And we'll sprinkle in ways you can be strategic about your behavior at work, so you get more of what you want from your career. more

Liberated AF: The Workplace Revolutionwith Sangita Kumar & Fong MarcolongoWelcome to Liberated AF: The Workplace Revolution—the podcast that isn't here to play nice with toxic norms. Hosted by organizational equity badasses Sangita Kumar and Fong Marcolongo, this show unpacks the hard truths, messy growth, and radical imagination it takes to build workplaces where everyone actually thrives.Learn more about Be The Change Consulting here: https://www.bethechangeconsulting.com/ more

Welcome to the Office Drama Unfiltered Podcast ! Hosted by Mary B, a seasoned hiring manager with over 20 years of experience in the workforce, this weekly show dives deep into the real, unfiltered stories of office life. From bullying, exclusion, harassment favoritism, and toxic relationships, no topic is off-limits. I created this podcast as a safe space for employees to share their experiences—both the good and the bad—without fear of judgment or retribution. Whether you're dealing with a toxic coworker, a micromanaging boss, or a hostile work environment, this is the place to vent your grievances anonymously and freely . Got a story to share? I want to hear from you! Send your stories of toxic attitudes and practices to ****@gmail.com and become part of the conversation. Tune in anywhere you listen to your podcasts, and remember: you're not alone in your office drama. more

We believe all people deserve to work in psychologically safe environments. Employers in toxic work environments exploit human well-being to maintain power, and laws aren't strong enough to protect employees' psychological safety. End Workplace Abuse is a movement demanding psychological safety at work by lobbying for legislation: the Workplace Psychological Safety Act, which seeks to protect and promote workers' right to psychological wellness by holding employers accountable for inhumane work practices. Employers control the work environment. Laws control the employer. more

Exposing Workplace Bullying takes a clear-eyed look at what really happens when abuse is allowed to persist at work.Workplace bullying is rarely obvious. It's layered, protected by silence, and often dismissed as conflict or personality differences. That's what makes it so difficult to recognize—and even harder to respond to.This podcast explores how workplace bullying actually operates, why it continues inside organizations, and what it means if you're experiencing it. Episodes examine power dynamics, leadership failures, bystander behavior, and organizational systems that protect harmful conduct, while also offering practical insight to help listeners think clearly, protect themselves, and respond strategically.Hosted by Dr. Jan Kircher, founder of Stop Bully Culture, the podcast is designed for individuals navigating bullying at work, leaders trying to understand what's happening inside their organizations, and anyone who wants a deeper, more honest conversation about bully culture at work.If you'd like to support the work behind the podcast, you can do so here: https://StopBullyCulture.com/Support more

Everyone has a bad boss story — and we're here to talk about them.Hosted by HR consultant Sheri Bender and co-host Kate Bray, Bad Boss Files digs into real-life workplace disasters, toxic leadership moments, and cringeworthy management missteps. Each episode dissects what went wrong, what could've been done differently, and whether the behavior was coachable, trainable… or just a straight-up red flag. You'll hear anonymous stories, HR insights, and conversations that blend humor, reflection, and practical advice. Submit your story: pulsehrsolutions.com/badboss more

Welcome to Safe Space from the Workplace, a podcast dedicated to helping you navigate the challenges of toxic work environments. Hosted by Wendy Cee and her co-host Kate, each episode brings in experts and survivors to discuss topics like bullying, redundancy, and neurodiversity. Whether you're dealing with workplace stress, feeling overwhelmed, or just need a reminder that you're not alone, this podcast offers support and guidance to help you find the light at the end of the tunnel. Join us in our safe space where your well-being comes first. more