John Moe took a bold step when he decided to start a podcast featuring frank, but funny, conversations about depression. Moe was recently laid off, and his show was cancelled. He tells us how he approaches ups and downs in his career, when he seeks help, and what he does to keep everything in perspective.
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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 his journey through panic attacks, psychotherapy, chronic pain recovery, and the di ... Show More
42m 41s
Jun 9
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 trapped in work-life conflict, how to navigate the structural stress of dual-care ... Show More
1 h
Jun 4
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 talk about the pressure high achievers carry to prove themselves, stay successful, ... Show More
35m 48s
Aug 2024
Funny Business: The Money Trail of Comedy with Josh Johnson
Today, we’re talking about funny business. Not like the Sam-Bankman-Fried-on-trial-for-fraud, funny business. But legit funny business. The business of comedy. And to break down everything you want to know about how you can be paid to be hilarious, Nicole talks to Josh Johnson, s ... Show More
42m 13s
Mar 2023
Marc Maron: Humor Gave Relief from Grief
Marc Maron (stand-up comedian, host of WTF with Marc Maron podcast, actor, author) joins us to break down the arc of grief, the effects of growing up with detached parents, and his journey toward sobriety and defining himself. We discuss Marc’s foray into podcasting, how it enabl ... Show More
1h 27m
May 2023
John Achkar: From comedic novice to stand-up star. | Ep #11
In this episode, we sit down with John Achkar, a Lebanese comedian who has been making waves in the comedy scene with his hilarious and relatable content.
John shares with us his journey to success, from his humble beginnings to becoming a well-known comedian. Along the way, John ... Show More
43m 36s
May 2022
How Comedy Helped Howie Mandel Cope With His OCD
Howie Mandel was a kid who never fit in until he found comedy. Even while he was a kid and undiagnosed with OCD, he realized that pranks made him and his odd sense of humor feel seen. In this episode, Howie tracks back from his early childhood finding comedy, to his first career ... Show More
52m 54s