Dropped In with Meghan Weir

147| The Power of Self-Acceptance & Psychological Safety with NASA Psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher


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In this episode of Dropped In with Meghan Weir, we explore the power of self-acceptance, psychological safety, and authentic leadership with Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and culture strategist.


Laura takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable journey transforming organizational culture, beginning with her pivotal work at NASA after the Columbia Shuttle disaster. She reveals the lessons learned about leadership, accountability, and how emotional safety directly shapes innovation and performance.


Together, Meghan and Laura dive into:

  • The connection between self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-accountability for high achievers
  • How to reduce chronic stress and perfectionism through Laura’s Stress Detox for High Achievers Workshop
  • A powerful Self-Acceptance Quiz designed to help leaders identify inner resistance and cultivate compassion
  • Insights from Laura’s book, The Missing Links: Launching a High-Performing Company Culture, and what NASA’s cultural challenges taught her about communication and trust

The conversation closes with Laura’s heartfelt message of hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disconnected—reminding us that self-acceptance isn’t a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of leadership.

If you’re a founder, leader, or high-performer seeking to build psychological safety within yourself and your organization, this episode will expand your perspective on what true success and emotional resilience really mean.


Episode Outline:


00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:12 The Journey of Introspection

01:08 Catalyst Moments and NASA Experience

04:33 Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance

12:29 Stress and High Achievers

23:30 The Missing Links Book

28:42 Final Thoughts and Message of Hope


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