The Dr. Denise Simpson Podcast

Women leaders suffer. 

Better said, women leaders suffer too. 

The myth that women who lead don't suffer because, well, why would they?

They're at the top. They're high achieving, high-performing individuals. How could they possibly suffer? 

They do. And they suffer in silence.

They would rather stay quiet than tell their employer they are suffering from anxiety, burnout, depression, loneliness, and many more ailments brought on by the pandemic. 

And perhaps by increased work demands, pressure from home-life struggles, lack of leader support, isolation and lack of connection, overwhelmed with an increase in parental duties, and well, just being a human in these uncertain times. 

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares the guiding principle that all leaders should prioritize: Lead Thyself First. When a leader puts her needs, desires, and mental wellbeing first, she can then help others with their mental health recovery.

Tune in to learn the four steps to take immediately to put your mental wellbeing above all things. The Mental Health of Leaders episode is dedicated to women suffering in silence and who need support taking the next best steps to mental recovery. 

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program, the exclusive program for women leaders supported through life coaching and leadership development. Go to http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

DISCLAIMER: This episode or the information shared on this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional health advice, therapy, or psychological counseling. Please seek appropriate professional help or dial 911 if you have thoughts about harming others or yourself. In addition, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 for immediate support.

"I don't belong."

Yup. I don't belong.

Three words, when formed together, create an interesting human experience of emotions like loneliness, rejection, and unworthiness.

And when you feel these emotions a lot can happen.

Like twisting yourself into a pretzel to fit into a group. And in my case, the 7-figure earner club I'm eyeing.

Like accomplishing other people's goals they have for you while sacrificing your soul to fit into their club.

Like dialing down your brilliance, so you don't get kicked out of the Mensa Society. (Don't you know, you can't be the ONE with the highest IQ in the room. A story for another time;)

On today's episode of The Dr. Denise Simpson podcast, I'll teach you how your thoughts of belonging affect how you show up in the world (like contorting yourself to fit others' ideals) and the key that unlocks this limiting belief and obliterates it into a million pieces.

HINT: Your mind is the key.

Listen now to learn how to show up for yourself in a way that feels authentic, feeling accepted, and brilliant just the way you are.

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

What are you desiring for right now, my friend? The lover in the bed. The degree on your wall. The job promotion. You know, the desire you've shelved because of how much work it will take to accomplish it or how much sacrifice you think you'll have to take to achieve it.

Desire is an emotion created by thoughts you have about a particular circumstance. You've created everything in your life because of your desires. Your desires move your life forward or can have the opposite effect and keep you stuck in fear and self-doubt. 

On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares that desires are like flames that need to be fanned. And how having a strong desire to achieve a goal will require close attention and care as you travel on the journey to achievement. 

Tune in to learn how to identify your desires or dust off an old desire you want to make a reality. Women and Their Desires is a public plea from Dr. Denise to fulfill every desire no matter how big or small because you are worth it!

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Permission granted, my friend! If you were waiting to receive permission to disrupt stuff, your wait has ended! And by "stuff," we mean your neurology.

And by neurology, Dr. Denise means your beliefs, programs, conditions, and other societal exploitations that were never intended for you, dear leader. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares that disruption precedes a sovereign mind- a mind free to create beliefs and the neurology required to cultivate a life of fulfillment and joy.

Tune in to learn how to take this idea of Permission to Disrupt and implement it in your life as soon as you wish to be free of others' limiting beliefs about you and your potential, unreasonable and unrealsitic cultural expectations, and societal exploitations that have been impeding your success in life and career.

You'll learn how to identify debilitating neurology all around you, find awareness around your personal limiting beliefs, and identify who you want to become with a sovereign mind and outlook on your life.

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

Where are you right now in your life? Are you experiencing all that life has to offer? Are you finding ways to expand and grow in your life?
Or perhaps you're stagnant or taking a pause in achieving big goals in your life.

Not before long, you'll be back to your natural desires of expanding and creating in your life. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares how to prepare and navigate your mind as you strive for achieving your greatest desires and goals.

Tune in to learn how to Mind The Gap from inception of your idea or goal and the completion or achievement of your goal. You'll learn how to look at this journey as a process, why it's important to mind your mind and not compare what others are doing, and how to find a supportive community of women just like you who are striving and achieving great goals.  

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!

What is your leadership self-concept? What mental image comes up for you when you think of yourself as a leader? These are the questions we ponder on today's episode. 

Your leadership self-concept determines how you show up in your life, organization, and community. It is your beliefs in yourself as a leader that will create the results in your life. On today's episode, Dr. Denise shares the higher view of your self and pragmatic examples to help you explore your leader self-concept. 

Tune in to learn why your leader self-concept evolves over time, how it is contextual and situation based, and how you always have the power to change or modify to your advantage. 

Dr. Denise invites you to continue the conversation over on Instagram @drdenisesimpson.

Head over to the Masters of Leadership program for female leaders and founders at http://www.drdenisesimpson.com/mol to enroll today!