We’re told again and again in the business world that the way to be successful is to follow your passion and to be authentic. Jill Smokler, the founder of the infamous mom blog Scary Mommy, achieved entrepreneurial success doing just that. But she has also faced some darker times, especially after selling her company.
She speaks with host Morra Aarons-Mele about how your mental health can suffer when you achieve your dreams, and where she is today.
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The Hidden Mental Anguish of a Successful Tech Investor
Lori Gottlieb on Writing as Therapy, the Mind-Body Connection, and What to Do When You Need Help
Changing Your Relationship With Email and Phones
Lessons in Mental Health and Leadership from History
Why We Need to Understand Our Emotions Around Money
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (And Work)
Why Managing Is the Hardest Job She’s Ever Had
Bonobos Cofounder on the Highs of Success and Lows of Mental Struggle
Managing Anxiety When the World Feels like a Scary Place
Imposter Syndrome, Work, and Mental Health
Miss America on the Suffering We Can’t Always See
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Understanding “Good” Anxiety
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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms On Mental Health In And Out of Office
Learning Compassion for Your High-Achieving Self
A Mini Meditation When You Need It
A Career in Mindfulness, Mindfulness for Your Career
Why Ambition Can Make You a “Terror” - And How to Fix It
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