In this insightful episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins continues the conversation with TV production veteran Andy Regal to explore the painful reality of workplace bullying and what it takes to restore psychological safety and personal confidence after experiencing it.
Drawing from his own experiences in high-pressure media environments, Andy shares candid stories about subtle and overt bullying – from manipulation and exclusion to the silent treatment and damaging office politics. Together, Steve and Andy unpack how these experiences affect mental health, self-esteem, and professional identity.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • The often-overlooked signs of workplace bullying and ostracism
  • How toxic environments erode psychological safety and confidence
  • Why victims often struggle with self-blame and shame
  • Practical strategies for rebuilding self-worth and emotional resilience
  • How supportive communities and clear workplace standards can foster healthier cultures

Whether you’ve experienced workplace bullying, lead a team, or want to build a more respectful work environment, this episode offers insight, validation, and a path forward.
🎧 Listen now and discover how healing, advocacy, and awareness can transform suffering into strength – and workplaces into safer spaces.

Key Moments:
04:15 “Training Bosses to Lead Better”
08:21 “Workplace Bullying and Isolation”
09:48 “Facing Toxic Boss Dynamics”
16:01 “Lessons for My Kids”
17:43 “Imperfect Insights on Work-Life”
20:55 “Voice Against the Darkness”
25:49 “Building Bridges, Not Barriers”
About the guest :
Andy Regal is a media executive and the author of Surviving Bully Culture: A Career Spent Navigating Workplace Bullying and a Guide for Healing.
Regal advanced to Executive Producer, Executive Vice President of Programming, and VP of Original Programming at major media organizations, including Court TV, CNBC, and MSNBC. He served as Global Head of Video at The Wall Street Journal, overseeing journalists in New York, Washington, San Francisco, London, and Hong Kong.
He garnered honors, including the Loeb Award for Excellence in Business Journalism, the Associated Press Media Editors Award, “Innovator of The Year,” and Emmy nominations for Obamacare “Prescribed” and “Consumer 101” on NBC.
How to connect Andy:
Book Link: https://andyregal.com/my-book/
Website : https://andyregal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyregal-nwb/