Psychedelic-supported psychotherapy emerges as an immensely powerful healing tool, profoundly aiding entrepreneurs in maintaining healthy functioning and overall well-being. In this episode, Sherry sheds light on MDMA's specific role in this context and enlightens entrepreneurs about essential aspects to consider with its arrival as a promising mental health option.

Psychedelic-supported psychotherapy emerges as an immensely powerful healing tool, profoundly aiding entrepreneurs in maintaining healthy functioning and overall well-being. In this episode, Sherry sheds light on MDMA's specific role in this context and enlightens entrepreneurs about essential aspects to consider with its arrival as a promising mental health option.

Episode 355: MDMA Therapy Is Coming - Here's Everything You Should Know

Sherry discusses three common negative stories that entrepreneurs frequently grapple with. She identifies these stories and offers valuable strategies to reframe them. Negative stories extend beyond mere negative thoughts; they are more intricate, recurrent, and significantly impact our behavior and interactions over time. The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together

Sherry discusses three common negative stories that entrepreneurs frequently grapple with. She identifies these stories and offers valuable strategies to reframe them. Negative stories extend beyond mere negative thoughts; they are more intricate, recurrent, and significantly impact our behavior and interactions over time. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together</a>

Episode 354: 3 Negative Stories You Tell Yourself & How To Reframe Them

The Vagus Nerve serves as a notable illustration of the integral relationship between mental health and the entire body. It profoundly influences our thoughts, physical sensations, and emotional experiences. Recognizing the significance of the Vagus Nerve, Sherry emphasizes the importance of having a fundamental understanding of its functions and learning strategies to effectively engage with it. By harnessing the power of the Vagus Nerve, individuals can cultivate the ability to remain composed in moments of heightened stress or anxiety. Sherry offers valuable insights and techniques to "hack" the Vagus Nerve, empowering individuals to navigate challenging situations with a sense of calm and control. Touching Two Worlds

The Vagus Nerve serves as a notable illustration of the integral relationship between mental health and the entire body. It profoundly influences our thoughts, physical sensations, and emotional experiences. Recognizing the significance of the Vagus Nerve, Sherry emphasizes the importance of having a fundamental understanding of its functions and learning strategies to effectively engage with it. By harnessing the power of the Vagus Nerve, individuals can cultivate the ability to remain composed in moments of heightened stress or anxiety. Sherry offers valuable insights and techniques to "hack" the Vagus Nerve, empowering individuals to navigate challenging situations with a sense of calm and control. <a href="https://www.touchingtwoworlds.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Touching Two Worlds</a>

Episode 353: STOP Anxiety Right Now with Vagus Nerve Stimulation

In this latest podcast episode, Sherry delves into three lesser-known aspects of grief that often remain unspoken. While grief is a part of the human experience, those navigating the entrepreneurial path encounter a unique set of challenges. Enduring numerous losses and facing uncertainties beyond the typical 9-5 population, they grapple with a distinct form of grief. Drawing from her book "Touching Two Worlds," Sherry sheds light on this subject, providing valuable insights and understanding. Touching Two Worlds

In this latest podcast episode, Sherry delves into three lesser-known aspects of grief that often remain unspoken. While grief is a part of the human experience, those navigating the entrepreneurial path encounter a unique set of challenges. Enduring numerous losses and facing uncertainties beyond the typical 9-5 population, they grapple with a distinct form of grief. Drawing from her book "Touching Two Worlds," Sherry sheds light on this subject, providing valuable insights and understanding. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Touching-Two-Worlds-Finding-Landscape-ebook/dp/B09JRSQC12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Touching Two Worlds</a>

Episode 352: 3 Things About Grief No One Really Tells You

In this week's podcast episode, Sherry delves into the topic of high-functioning depression and sheds light on why entrepreneurs may be particularly susceptible to it. She explores the symptoms associated with this condition and highlights the potential challenges healthcare professionals face in identifying it among entrepreneurs, as the diagnosis of depression traditionally revolves around functional impairment. Furthermore, Sherry's expertise extends beyond the podcast, as she has also contributed an insightful article on this subject to Fortune magazine. Fortune Magazine Article  Sherry’s YouTube Channel

In this week's podcast episode, Sherry delves into the topic of high-functioning depression and sheds light on why entrepreneurs may be particularly susceptible to it. She explores the symptoms associated with this condition and highlights the potential challenges healthcare professionals face in identifying it among entrepreneurs, as the diagnosis of depression traditionally revolves around functional impairment. Furthermore, Sherry's expertise extends beyond the podcast, as she has also contributed an insightful article on this subject to Fortune magazine. <a href="https://fortune.com/well/2023/05/17/high-functioning-depression-symptoms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fortune Magazine Article </a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sherrywalling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherry’s YouTube Channel</a>

Episode 351: Warning Signs of High Functioning Depression & What To Do About It

Inspired by an off the grid trip in northern Minnesota, Sherry explores the concept of presence, highlighting its significance in fostering meaningful connections and engaging in genuine interactions. Whether it involves focusing on a single objective, engaging in relational exchanges, or capturing undivided attention while performing tasks, presence holds a profound value. Sherry, cognizant of the entrepreneurial landscape, acknowledges the practicality of multitasking as a valuable skill. However, she also raises awareness about the potential challenges it poses in our personal relationships. To address this, she imparts practical tips on cultivating and practicing presence, enabling individuals to navigate the delicate balance between multitasking efficiency and fostering authentic connections.

Inspired by an off the grid trip in northern Minnesota, Sherry explores the concept of presence, highlighting its significance in fostering meaningful connections and engaging in genuine interactions. Whether it involves focusing on a single objective, engaging in relational exchanges, or capturing undivided attention while performing tasks, presence holds a profound value. Sherry, cognizant of the entrepreneurial landscape, acknowledges the practicality of multitasking as a valuable skill. However, she also raises awareness about the potential challenges it poses in our personal relationships. To address this, she imparts practical tips on cultivating and practicing presence, enabling individuals to navigate the delicate balance between multitasking efficiency and fostering authentic connections.

Episode 350: Presence in the Wilderness

Sherry argues that "should" is an unhelpful word because it lacks specificity and carries connotations of shame and obligation. When we replace phrases like "I want to" or "I feel like it would be helpful," with “should”, we allow external influences to shape our decision-making instead of relying on our own intrinsic motivation. The word "should" is associated with guilt stemming from societal beliefs that are indirectly imposed and rooted in desires, ethics, and personal growth. Sherry challenges the notion that there is any valid use for the word "should." Drawing from the words of therapists that have come before her, do not “should” yourself and instead advocate for embracing personal choices and inner guidance.

Sherry argues that "should" is an unhelpful word because it lacks specificity and carries connotations of shame and obligation. When we replace phrases like "I want to" or "I feel like it would be helpful," with “should”, we allow external influences to shape our decision-making instead of relying on our own intrinsic motivation. The word "should" is associated with guilt stemming from societal beliefs that are indirectly imposed and rooted in desires, ethics, and personal growth. Sherry challenges the notion that there is any valid use for the word "should." Drawing from the words of therapists that have come before her, do not “should” yourself and instead advocate for embracing personal choices and inner guidance.

Episode 349: Stop Using This Nasty Word

Inspired by the profound words of Annie Dillard: "How we spent our days, is of course how we spend our lives." Sherry, enlightens us on the importance of taking time for self-reflection and the dangers of becoming too immersed in work. We explore how the changing seasons can serve as a reminder to reassess how we spend our days and ensure they align with our deepest desires.

Inspired by the profound words of Annie Dillard: "How we spent our days, is of course how we spend our lives." Sherry, enlightens us on the importance of taking time for self-reflection and the dangers of becoming too immersed in work. We explore how the changing seasons can serve as a reminder to reassess how we spend our days and ensure they align with our deepest desires.

Episode 348: The Moments Of Your Life

In today's episode, join Sherry as she delves into the topic of transitions and highlights their significance in our adult lives. She emphasizes the importance of approaching transitions with thoughtfulness, as they impact both our personal well-being and our businesses. Sherry sheds light on the potential risks of neglecting transitions, such as failing to allocate time to honor them, skipping the necessary steps to internalize their effects, and overlooking the exploration of profound questions. She encourages us to prioritize transitions by carving out space for them in our calendars, recognizing their value in fostering growth and fulfillment.

In today's episode, join Sherry as she delves into the topic of transitions and highlights their significance in our adult lives. She emphasizes the importance of approaching transitions with thoughtfulness, as they impact both our personal well-being and our businesses. Sherry sheds light on the potential risks of neglecting transitions, such as failing to allocate time to honor them, skipping the necessary steps to internalize their effects, and overlooking the exploration of profound questions. She encourages us to prioritize transitions by carving out space for them in our calendars, recognizing their value in fostering growth and fulfillment.

Episode 347: Transitions 

Rob Walling hosts the podcast this week, the focus is on entrepreneurial blind spots and the crucial role of self-awareness. The episode highlights the negative consequences of being unaware of one's strengths and weaknesses, and stresses the importance of recognizing when to delegate, seek assistance, or devote extra attention to a task. Listeners will also gain insights into effective strategies for identifying and addressing blind spots in their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Rob Walling hosts the podcast this week, the focus is on entrepreneurial blind spots and the crucial role of self-awareness. The episode highlights the negative consequences of being unaware of one's strengths and weaknesses, and stresses the importance of recognizing when to delegate, seek assistance, or devote extra attention to a task. Listeners will also gain insights into effective strategies for identifying and addressing blind spots in their own entrepreneurial journeys.

Episode 346: Entrepreneurial Blind Spots

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.

Love how you focussed on the exhale in the guided meditation. Belly breathing was so nice - I got it reversed in the beginning. Meditation is such an important part of entrepreneurship to keep yourself sane :)

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Thanks for providing a great show for founders!

Great show for Startups!

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.

ZenFounder

Natalie Nagele

Sherry interviews Natalie Nagele of Wildbit, about her origin story as a young entrepreneurial woman in the tech space. They talk about the strong qualities she learned from her immigrant parents and the dynamics of working with your spouse. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

Sherry interviews Natalie Nagele of <a href="https://wildbit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wildbit</a>, about her origin story as a young entrepreneurial woman in the tech space. They talk about the strong qualities she learned from her immigrant parents and the dynamics of working with your spouse. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 178: Founder Origin Stories: Natalie Nagele

Some research has suggested 40 is a low point in life satisfaction. Sherry and Rob share some both positive and negative reflections about this mid-life point to help people understand that it is a normal part of life. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

Some research has suggested 40 is a low point in life satisfaction. Sherry and Rob share some both positive and negative reflections about this mid-life point to help people understand that it is a normal part of life. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 187: The Best and Worst of Middle Age: Reflections on Turning 40

Rob Walling

Rob makes his return to the podcast to reflect on his 19 year marriage with Sherry. They talk about the changes they have gone through over the years and how entrepreneurship played a part in that. Rob also gives an update on his new venture TinySeed and how his mindset has grown this time around. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

Rob makes his return to the podcast to reflect on his 19 year marriage with Sherry. They talk about the changes they have gone through over the years and how entrepreneurship played a part in that. Rob also gives an update on his new venture <a href="https://tinyseed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TinySeed</a> and how his mindset has grown this time around. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 210: Marriage and Mindset with Rob Walling

Tucker Max

In this two-part interview, Sherry talks with Tucker Max, the author of four books that hit #1 on the NY Times best seller list and the co-founder of Scribe. Phenomenal success, fame, partying, sex, and even a movie about his life didn’t yield the fulfillment that he sought. On his quest for satisfaction and health he explored a number of mainstream and alternative therapies–psychoanalysis, EMDR, medication, work with a shaman. His recent experience with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy was game-changing. MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is not widely available (or legal); however, it is a form of therapy that is being fast-tracked for FDA approval and is currently in the third round of clinical trials. Want more content like this? Check out our strategies to accelerate your relationship: Date Night Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs.

In this two-part interview, Sherry talks with Tucker Max, the author of four books that hit #1 on the NY Times best seller list and the co-founder of <a href="https://scribewriting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scribe</a>. Phenomenal success, fame, partying, sex, and even a movie about his life didn’t yield the fulfillment that he sought. On his quest for satisfaction and health he explored a number of mainstream and alternative therapies–psychoanalysis, EMDR, medication, work with a shaman. His <a href="https://medium.com/@tuckermax/what-mdma-therapy-did-for-me-41ffe5f15971" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">recent experience</a> with MDMA-assisted psychotherapy was game-changing. MDMA-assisted psychotherapy is not widely available (or legal); however, it is a form of therapy that is being <a href="https://maps.org/research/mdma" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">fast-tracked for FDA</a> approval and is currently in the third round of clinical trials. Want more content like this? Check out our strategies to accelerate your relationship: <a href="http://www.zenfounder.com/datenight" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Date Night Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs</a>.

Episode 201: Success, Therapy, and MDMA with Tucker Max (Part 1)

Rich Staats

Continuing the Founder Origin Stories Series, Sherry interviews Rich Staats of Secret Stache.  Rich talks about his early entrepreneurial projects and how he left a steady job to pursue them. They also talk about how he developed a drinking problem and what he did it overcome it. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

Continuing the Founder Origin Stories Series, Sherry interviews Rich Staats of <a href="https://www.secretstache.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Stache</a>.  Rich talks about his early entrepreneurial projects and how he left a steady job to pursue them. They also talk about how he developed a drinking problem and what he did it overcome it. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 177: Founder Origin Stories: Rich Staats

Zach Holman

Episode 156: Depression with Zach Holman

Calm

As the global pandemic of the COVID-19 virus continues to increase, Sherry talks about the importance of finding your own relative spot of internal stability among the chaos around us. Finding moments away from the noise and changing our exposure to the ever changing information can help us find calm. She gives some tools and tips to help turn down our body’s emergency response systems and restore clarity. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

As the global pandemic of the COVID-19 virus continues to increase, Sherry talks about the importance of finding your own relative spot of internal stability among the chaos around us. Finding moments away from the noise and changing our exposure to the ever changing information can help us find calm. She gives some tools and tips to help turn down our body’s emergency response systems and restore clarity. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 235: Calm Stability in the Crisis of Coronavirus

In honor of mental health awareness day, Sherry tells the story of her brother’s suicide 5 months ago. In an intensely personal episode, she talks about the isolation that this type of loss can cause, the struggle to maintain her business during this season of disruption, and trying to grapple with her own mental health in the wake of this loss. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

In honor of mental health awareness day, Sherry tells the story of her brother’s suicide 5 months ago. In an intensely personal episode, she talks about the isolation that this type of loss can cause, the struggle to maintain her business during this season of disruption, and trying to grapple with her own mental health in the wake of this loss. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 220: The Story of my Brother’s Suicide

In this episode Sherry talks about how to give feedback/critiques in a helpful way. There are things you can ask yourself before you give feedback and to remember there is always a human being behind each business. With so many interactions happening online these things can get lost and often come across as negative. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

In this episode Sherry talks about how to give feedback/critiques in a helpful way. There are things you can ask yourself before you give feedback and to remember there is always a human being behind each business. With so many interactions happening online these things can get lost and often come across as negative. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 168: How to Give Negative Feedback Without Being a Jerk

Jen Dary

Sherry talks with Jen Dary, who helps companies build better relationships among their co-workers through her company Plucky. They discuss Jen overcoming a brain tumor, the importance of play, and adult development. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

Sherry talks with Jen Dary, who helps companies build better relationships among their co-workers through her company Plucky. They discuss Jen overcoming a brain tumor, the importance of play, and adult development. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 174: Jen Dary on Facing Work and Life with Pluckiness

In part 2 of Sherry’s interview with Tucker Max, they talk about his career changes and the pursuit of finding the right kind of therapy. He talks specifically about his experience with MDMA psychotherapy and how it has helped him deal with his history of trauma. Want more content like this? Check out our strategies to accelerate your relationship: Date Night Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs.

In part 2 of Sherry’s interview with Tucker Max, they talk about his career changes and the pursuit of finding the right kind of therapy. He talks specifically about his experience with MDMA psychotherapy and how it has helped him deal with his history of trauma. Want more content like this? Check out our strategies to accelerate your relationship: <a href="http://www.zenfounder.com/datenight" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Date Night Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs</a>.

Episode 202: Success, Therapy, and MDMA with Tucker Max (Part 2)

Patrick Campbell

Sherry interviews Patrick Campbell of ProfitWell, about his origin story. Patrick talks about growing up in the mid-west, the positive influence his mentors/teachers had on him, his inner struggle with inferiority, and his battles with cancer. Want more content like this? Check out our book.

Sherry interviews Patrick Campbell of <a href="https://www.priceintelligently.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProfitWell</a>, about his origin story. Patrick talks about growing up in the mid-west, the positive influence his mentors/teachers had on him, his inner struggle with inferiority, and his battles with cancer. Want more content like this? Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurs-Guide-Keeping-Your-Together/dp/0999651803/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1523578290&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=entrepreneur" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">our book</a>.

Episode 183: Founder Origin Stories: Patrick Campbell

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