Reshma Saujani, activist and founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, prides herself on being in control. She’s always been the one to say “I got this.” But after years of struggling to achieve her lifelong goal of being a mother, the weight of powering through the pain gets to be too much. In this week’s story, Reshma learns that instead of white knuckling ... Show More
Jul 14
There’s beauty in breaking the rules, by Felix Barrett (Sleep No More, Punchdrunk)
Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes ... Show More
39m 59s
Jul 7
To do hard things, be adaptable, by Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold, renowned rock climber and the subject of the documentary Free Solo, has always known how to do hard things. Yet he’s also had to learn that his drive to push himself will only take him so far. In today's episode, he tells the story of how he’s come to understand the ... Show More
27m 53s
Jan 2025
A Journey of Self-Compassion
Rosie shares her personal journey through fertility struggles, offering heartfelt insights into embracing self-compassion, letting go of control, and finding peace when life doesn’t go as planned. https://www.headspace.com/articles/la-wildfires Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More
7m 36s
Feb 2023
Episode 49 - Rha Goddess on not allowing anything outside of us to dictate our future & reclaiming your personal power
In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Rha Goddess, an International cultural innovator, social impact strategist, and creative change agent. Rha is the entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, such as New York Times Best Selling Author Gabr ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2019
Be Brave, Not Perfect - Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani committed her first act of bravery at the age of 33 when she ran for political office in New York. She lost – badly. Instead of being defeated by it, she was set free… she discovered her bravery muscle and started to exercise it more. For example, she set up an NGO ... Show More
27m 35s
Mar 2019
EXPERTS ON EXPERT: Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani is an Indian American lawyer, author, politician and founder of the tech organization Girls Who Code. She sits down in the attic to discuss how she spent her childhood trying to assimilate, what it felt like when she reached a lifelong status goal and she talks abo ... Show More
2h 16m
Jun 2024
#150 Navigating Motherhood and Career: A Candid Conversation with Arshia Moorjani
In this heartfelt episode, Arshia and I delve into the unspoken challenges of motherhood, career transitions, and personal growth. From postpartum anxiety and body image struggles to navigating the beauty industry as a woman of colour, Arshia shares her remarkable journey with ho ... Show More
1h 1m
May 2025
262 | Anxious & Ambitious: Encouragement for the High Achieving Girlie Who Is Ready to Feel More Peace, Calm & Content
In this empowering episode, I'm speaking directly to the high-achieving young woman who feels like she’s running on fumes. You’re showing up, crushing goals, and holding it all together—but underneath the success, your soul might be crying out for stillness.This episode is your r ... Show More
15m 30s