Back and still trying to get better - Z and Adam talk about how they took a few months off and how taking a break can have a huge impact on your mental health

We've all had to give and receive bad news. Lately, scrolling through LinkedIn can seem like an influx of bad news in the atmosphere. This week, Z and Adam talk about how we cope with receiving bad news and the mental health experience of preparing to give it as well.

We've used this phrase a lot - "go ahead, this is a safe place." While it typically comes with a smirk, it is a natural communication tool we all use to let people know they can trust us and there is no need to fear. But increasingly, "safe places" are becoming rare. And fear attacks us from all around.

This week, we talk about the desire to feel safe and how hard that can be.

This week, we're back at IIEX in Austin with special guest host Adam Dietrich to discuss the competition at conferences and what are the best conference swag items.

This week, we're live from IIEX in Austin talking and getting meta as we talk about the mental health hurdles of being at an in-person conference.

As conference season ramps up, Z and Adam talk about how it feels to not be at the conference, in the club, or on the list. What impact does "the fear of missing out" have on our mental health and sometimes - is it real?

This week, Z and Adam talk about communicating with others through empathy. We talk about how company culture is often affected by the lack of thinking about who is on the other end of the line and re-think our episode about communication test.

This week, Z and Adam talk about dealing with PTSD, triggers, changing the narrative, and more as Adam begins a new therapy.

Warning - this episode talks about triggers, suicide, and mental health treatment.

We couldn't record at the same time this week so we improvised and did a call and response about the mental health hurdles we're facing as covid restrictions start to lift.

This week, Z and Adam talk about support groups and how diversifying them and putting seasons on them can help on your mental health journey.