Sherry sits down with Naveed Lalani and Brad Baum, the masterminds behind the Founder Mental Health Pledge. Their initiative encourages both investors and companies to recognize mental health treatment as a legitimate business expense. By prioritizing the mental health of founders and their teams, startups are more likely to succeed. The pledge promises to support founders in treating the costs associated with caring for their mental health, including therapy, coaching, group support, and app-based solutions. Lalani and Baum emphasize that mental health should be a top priority for every business owner. Tune in to learn more about the importance of supporting founder mental health in the startup world.
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Episode 344: The Founder Mental Health Pledge

The ZenFounder podcast is a combination of interviews with successful entrepreneurs, conversations with experts, and honest reflections on entrepreneur life, focused on helping entrepreneurs practice better mental health. Forbes called it one of the 12 best podcasts for entrepreneurs.
Host, Dr. Sherry Walling, is a clinical psychologist, coach for entrepreneurs and startups, and best-selling author. She is an expert in trauma, stress and burnout, and her research has been published in academic journals such as the Journal of Traumatic Stress. She has also endured being married to a serial entrepreneur for 23 years.

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Step into the world of the circus with Dr. Sherry Walling as she explores how this vibrant community offers a sanctuary where quirks and eccentricities are not just accepted, but celebrated. 
 
In this episode, Dr. Walling, an amateur circus artist, delves into the transformative impact of embracing our unique traits and shares how the circus provides a powerful metaphor for life, especially for those who feel like they don't quite fit into traditional molds (hello, entrepreneurs!)
If you are near Minneapolis on May 4th, join Dr. Walling in a collective healing experience, where we celebrate all that makes us different! Tickets for the May 4th show at the Luminary Arts Center are available now. Don't miss out! 
 
Book your tickets: www.touchingtwoworlds.com/integration

Episode 390: Embrace Your Inner 'Freak'

As entrepreneurs, we are constantly pushing the limits of what we can do in a day, but what happens when we don’t know how to truly rest and restore? 
In this video, Dr. Sherry Walling dives deep into the importance of rest in the cycle of high performance, revealing why it is integral to sustaining long-term productivity and avoiding the pitfalls of burnout.
What you'll learn:


Misconceptions about rest (and why scrolling on your phone doesn't count.)


The psychological and physical benefits of disconnecting, embracing nature, and nurturing your sensory experiences.


Overlooked strategies that high performers use to recharge, reset, and integrate restorative rest into your busy life.


No more excuses, entrepreneurs. You c

Episode 389: How to Truly Disconnect: Productive Rest vs Mindless Scrolling

Is your mental health treatment compromising your sexual well-being? Discover the nuanced impacts of SSRIs on your sex life and why psilocybin can be a groundbreaking ally in battling depression without diminishing your capacity for joy and pleasure.
In this video, we explore:


The challenge of depression and anxiety on sexual intimacy.


The often overlooked side effects of SSRIs on sexual desire and pleasure.


Insights from recent research on psilocybin vs. SSRIs and their effects on sexual experience, and how psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy could revolutionize the sex life of those struggling with depression.


For more detailed information and insights, check out the research article: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-49817-4
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Episode 388: SSRIs vs. Psilocybin: The Impact of Depression Treatment on Your Sex Life

In this episode, Dr. Walling explores the fine line between being an emotionally intelligent leader and falling into the trap of people-pleasing.If you are an entrepreneur who is pouring your heart, soul, and intellect into your work, recognizing the signs of people-pleasing and taking steps to maintain your inner compass is vital. So, where do we draw the line between being a considerate leader and compromising our well-being for others' approval?Listen to the episode to discover 5 key signs that you are a people-pleasing leader and how that affects your company's future.
Are you feeling lost in the hustle, unsure of who you are in the middle of the demands of leadership? As one of the world's only clinical psychologists focused on the mental health of entrepreneurs, Dr. Sherry Walling blends elite research training, extensive psychotherapy experience, and firsthand entrepreneurial insight to support you. Connect with us at zenfounder.com/contact for personalized support.

Episode 387: 5 Signs That You Are a People-Pleasing Leader

Are you and your partner finding yourselves stuck in the same cycle of conflicts and misunderstandings, no matter how hard you try to break free? In today's video, Dr. Walling delves into the transformative potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy for couples, especially those in the entrepreneurial space who may find their relationships challenged by the unique pressures of their lifestyle. She explores how substances like MDMA can offer a profound opportunity for couples to reconnect, communicate more effectively, and heal longstanding issues by fostering an environment of empathy, trust, and understanding.
Throughout this video, we'll discuss:


The science behind MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and how it can lower defenses, allowing for deeper emotional connections.


Benefits for couples, including those with a history of conflict or those simply seeking to deepen their bond.


The importance of professional guidance in navigating this therapeutic journey.


The current legal landscape and research status of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in the US

Episode 344: The Founder Mental Health Pledge

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