The Roots of Perfectionism and How We Can Change

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Greg Lukianoff: Why Free Speech Makes Us Mentally Stronger

What if the skill that makes you a stronger leader is the same skill that protects free speech? In this episode, I’m joined by Greg Lukianoff, First Amendment attorney, to talk about emotional reasoning, why discomfort isn’t the same as danger, and what happens when we start trea ...  Show more

Your Attachment Style At Work with Jack Hinman

What if the stress you feel at work isn’t just about deadlines or difficult bosses, but about your attachment style? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jack Hinman, founder and executive director of Engage Young Adult Transitions, to talk about how the patterns you develop in ear ...  Show more

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