For many of us, the world can feel like too much right now – a never ending cascade of anxiety-inducing news. It’s something that Christina Blacken, founder and chief narrative strategist at The New Quo, calls the “mental fire.” As we struggle to handle the pressure that we feel in society right now, our own anxieties can fuel narratives and actions that are ... Show More
Yesterday
Managing Anxiety When Passion Drives Your Work with Poppy Jaman, OBE
How can you build a mentally healthy workplace while still managing the pressure, expectations, and emotional challenges of mission-driven work? In this episode, I talk with Poppy Jaman, OBE, founding CEO of Mental Health First Aid England and CEO of the City Mental Health Allian ... Show More
35m 43s
Oct 6
How to Recenter Yourself With Dr. Liane Davey
Do you ever feel exhausted at the end of the workday without being able to point to what you actually accomplished? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Liane Davey, an organizational psychologist, about the invisible cognitive and emotional load that keeps you distracted, anxious, a ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 1
How to Handle Anxiety About Difficult Conversations with Amy Gallo
Do you avoid difficult conversations because you don't want to make things worse? You're not alone. Many of us avoid conflict because it feels uncomfortable, but avoiding it often creates even more stress, uncertainty, and anxiety. In this episode, I sit down with workplace confl ... Show More
41m 27s
Apr 2023
From Chaos to Calm: Mastering Stress Management
In this podcast, we explore the crushing culture of stress and undo pressure that seems to be building in our lives, leading to a rapid increase in the number of people feeling unhappy. We'll delve into the root causes of this phenomenon, examining everything from our fast-pace ... Show More
41m 52s
Nov 2024
How to Let Go of What You Can’t Control & Redirect Your Energy
<p>If you feel a sense of overwhelm, dread, or uncertainty right now, you need to hear this episode.</p><p>Right now, so many things are out of your control – whether it’s global events, elections, a health diagnosis, or news you’re waiting on.</p><p>In today’s deeply personal ep ... Show More
1h 12m