What if success isn’t about fitting in, but about creating something that fits you? In this episode, I talk with astrophysicist Dr. Jessica Schonhut Stasik about what it takes to succeed when your brain doesn’t match the systems around you. Jessica shares her experience of being late-diagnosed with autism and ADHD, the burnout and rejection that nearly ended ... Show More
May 28
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 talk about perfectionism, shame, and self-worth. Thomas breaks down why perfection ... Show More
54m 11s
May 26
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 what it means to navigate work, leadership, and identity as a neurodivergent person ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2020
88 | Being With an Anxiety Sufferer
<p>On this episode, I talk about my relationship with Maggie and what the relationship was like when I was suffering from health anxiety. I go over my dependent anxious years, why we almost split apart, and how our connection improved once I began to take responsibility for my an ... Show More
28m 12s
Aug 2025
Anxiety Recovery: Semantics and Choosing Words Wisely (Episode 123)
In this episode, we explore how the language we use to describe our anxiety experiences can either fuel our struggles or support our recovery. We examine the difference between helpful and unhelpful ways of talking about panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety symptoms.We ... Show More
47m 49s
Jun 2024
how to heal your anxiety ep.61
How do you heal your anxiety? This is a question I have asked myself, other people, my therapists and google, thousands of times. Throughout my whole life, I've struggled with my relationship with anxiety and have always felt negatively about the part of me that was always fearfu ... Show More
45m 42s
May 2022
187 | Constant Checking | A Health Anxiety Habit
<p>On this episode, I talk about one of those health anxiety habits that completely takes over peoples lives. I'm talking about constant checking. Checking in on the strange mole, skin discolouration, bump, vein, and body aches. This habit easily takes over other peoples lives. I ... Show More
21m 49s