Abby Medcalf, PhD

Dr. Abby Medcalf is a straight-talking psychologist, best-selling author, and podcast host who helps people become confident, direct communicators in every relationship, whether it’s with a partner, coworker, or their own inner critic.

With over 35 years of experience and a PhD in organizational psychology, Abby blends science-backed strategies with humor, candor, and just the right amount of bossy. She’s helped thousands of people stop people-pleasing, set boundaries that stick, and finally feel calm and connected, especially to themselves. Her unique background in both mental health and business gives her a rare ability to bridge the personal and professional without the fluff or jargon.

Whether she’s handing out scripts to say “no” without guilt or debunking myths about emotional regulation, Abby delivers love-drenched truth you can actually use (and probably laugh at). She’s been a featured expert on CBS and ABC, and her advice has appeared in the New York Times, Women’s Health, Fast Company, Success Magazine, Psychology Today, and the Wall Street Journal.

She’s the author of the #1 Amazon best-seller Be Happily Married, Even if Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing, along with Boundaries Made Easy and The Boundaries Made Easier Workbook. Her top-rated podcast, Relationships Made Easy, is heard in over 180 countries and brings practical wisdom to thousands of listeners every week.