Exposing Workplace Bullying
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
Episodes
Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
11 min
Workplace bullying isn’t just “stress at work.” It’s trauma that seeps into every part of your life — your health, your confidence, and your sense of self. In this episode, Dr. Jan Kircher unpacks the three layers of trauma that make bullying so devastating: the direct abuse, the silence of bystanders, and the betrayal of broken systems.
You’ll also learn practical ways to protect yourself in the middle of it — from mindset shifts to everyday self-care rituals that help you reclaim dignity and peace. Because you are not powerless. You never were. You are powerful.
Resources:
Visit StopBullyCulture.com for practical tools and real support.
Follow Exposing Workplace Bullying for updates and new episodes.
Aug 7, 2025
Aug 7, 2025
7 min
What happens when you finally speak up about workplace bullying—and no one believes you?
In this bonus episode, Dr. Jan shares her personal story of being dismissed, questioned, and ignored by those closest to her. She also reflects on how vital it is to have even one person who sees the truth and stands with you.
If you’ve ever felt unseen or blamed for what you’ve experienced, this episode is for you.
Because you deserve to be believed.
Resources:
Visit StopBullyCulture.com for practical tools and real support.
Follow Exposing Workplace Bullying for updates and new episodes.
Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
11 min
In the first episode of Exposing Workplace Bullying, Dr. Jan Kircher—founder of Stop Bully Culture—shares how workplace bullying unfolded across two academic institutions and why common advice like “report the bully” or “trust the process” often fails inside systems built to protect authority.
Drawing from her experience as a social work professor and single mother, she examines how bullying is minimized, reframed as conflict, and allowed to continue—even when it causes serious harm.
This episode lays the foundation for the season ahead: recognizing bullying, understanding power dynamics, and learning how to respond strategically—not reactively.
Exposing Workplace Bullying is independently funded. Consider supporting it at StopBullyCulture.com/Support
Resources:
Visit StopBullyCulture.com for practical tools and real support.
Follow Exposing Workplace Bullying for updates and new episodes.