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This U.S. Congressman Gives His Anxiety A Job To Do with Adam Smith
What if achievement doesn't have to come from suffering? I sit down with Congressman Adam Smith to talk about the complicated relationship between anxiety, achievement, and self-worth. Adam shares…
Exploring Gender At Work And "Work Life Conflict" With Dr. David Smith
Why does modern work feel impossible for so many families? In this episode, I talk with sociologist, former Navy pilot, and workplace researcher Dr. David Smith about why so many modern couples feel…
The Freedom Of Not Knowing with HBS's Martin Sinozich
How much of your life is being driven by fear without you even realizing it? In this episode, I sit down with Harvard Business School lecturer, entrepreneur, and former executive Martin Sinozich to…
Is Therapy The Best We've Got? Megan Cornish Wants More
Have you started expecting therapy to do too much? In this episode, I sit down with therapist and writer Megan Cornish to talk about the pressure we place on therapy to solve problems that may…
How To Take Psychedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer
This week we’re sharing a special episode from our friends at How To!, the 2026 Ambie Award-nominated “Best Personal Growth Podcast” that’s back with a new host and new topics to fuel your…
Perfectionism Is Not The Healthy Pursuit Of Excellence: Dr. Thomas Greenspon
Why do so many capable, high-performing people end up exhausted, and emotionally drained even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, I sit with psychologist Dr. Thomas Greenspon to…
The Power of Divergent Thinking With David Flink
What if the problem isn’t your brain, but the systems you’ve spent your life trying to fit into? In this episode, I sit down with David Flink, founder of the Neurodiversity Alliance. We talk about…
"We Have Emotional Relationships With Our Technology," Nilay Patel On AI
Why does AI feel so personal to so many professionals right now? In this episode, I talk with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge, about the emotional side of artificial intelligence and why so…
Time, Agency, Attention, Motivation: The Neurodivergent Leader's Power Recipe with Amy Wilson
What happens when a leader realizes the traits they spent years hiding are actually their greatest strengths? In this episode, I talk with Amy Streater Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer, who was…
Cultivating Resilience With Dan Ariely
What happens when stress, uncertainty, and lack of control start to take over your brain? In this episode, I sit down with renowned behavioral economist Dan Ariely to talk about resilience, learned…
Ego Death Is The Only Way Through with Meredith Arthur
What happens when the version of success you built your life around suddenly stops working? In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Arthur to talk about ego death, anxiety, nervous system healing,…
The Upside of Imposter Syndrome with Basima Tewfik
Think imposter syndrome means something is wrong with you? Think again. In this episode, Basima Tewfik shares research on anxiety, self-doubt, and the traits high achievers often try to “fix.” She…
Letting Go Of The Need To Know: Charlene Li on Leadership And AI
Feeling unsure about your role in a world where AI seems to know more than you do? In this episode, Charlene Li is back to talk about how the most effective leaders today are letting go of the need…
How Can You Improve Your Team's Mental Health? It's Not Rocket Science! with Rita McGrath, Poornima Luthra & Andrew Barnes
What if burnout isn’t something you fix with better habits, but something built into the way we work? In this episode, I’m bringing back one of my favorite conversations because it gets at something…
Managing the Emotional Drain of Work and Leadership with Dina Denham Smith
What if the difference between reacting and responding was just a few seconds? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach Dina Denham Smith to talk about what really happens when you get…
Do You Speak Mental Health? Exploring Mental Health Literacy with Kent Coules & Donna Volpitta
What if the habits you rely on to cope with anxiety are keeping you stuck? In this episode, we explore what it really means to be “mentally healthy” and why most of us were never given the language…
The CEO Who Doesn't Want You To Leave Your Problems At Home with Dan Simons
What if better performance at work didn’t come from pushing harder, but from being more honest? In this episode, Dan Simons shares how he built a $100M+ restaurant group by doing something most…
The Twisted Comfort of Overthinking with Meredith Arthur
Is your overthinking actually helping you or draining your energy? In this episode, I talk with Meredith Arthur, Chief of Staff of the Pinterest Innovation Lab, about what it means to live with…
The Gifts And Struggles of a Bipolar General with Gregg Martin
What if the qualities that make you successful are the ones keeping you from getting the help you need? In this episode, I talk with General Gregg Martin, a retired U.S. Army two-star general, about…
Break The Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg
What if your anxiety isn’t just something you feel, but something you’ve been practicing? In this episode, I talk with psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg about the science behind why…
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