Episode 328: Disconnect to Reconnect with Mike Brcic

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Episode 328: Disconnect to Reconnect with Mike Brcic

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Oct 28, 2022

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Sherry talks with Mike Brcic, founder of Wayfinders, a project that seeks to facilitate connection to entrepreneurs who may be connection starved through community, challenge, and culture.
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If you like Mixergy, Reboot, Jerry Colonna and other podcasts that focus on the mental and emotional side of startups, you'll love Zen Founder. Join Sherry Walling on this weekly show about staying sane while starting up. Sherry (@zenfounder) is a psychologist with expertise in trauma work and has endured 21 years of marriage to a serial founder.

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Episode 295: Video, Podcasts and the Power of Content Consistency: Rob Walling joins Sherry on the podcast to talk about shipping content. He shares his ideas and wisdom of how to setup your life & mindset to consistently create content for yourself and business. He discusses his journey of becoming comfortable in front of the camera and shares tips on how you can do the same. by ZenFounder
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Episode 294: The Power of the Reset: In this episode Sherry talks about the importance of a reset. Sharing in the new year despite maybe some things staying the same (Covid) and being able to begin a new segment of time with fresh ideas and perspective. A reset offers the opportunity to say this time is different than last time. It is impossible to be a healthy, satisfied, connected person without having the capacity to reset. by ZenFounder
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Episode 308: Everything Your Ever Wanted to Know about Conflict with Brooke Bergman Parr: One thing that can really undermine someone’s mental well-being, focus, and productivity is conflict. Conflict on the team or conflict at home has the power to disrupt even the most disciplined entrepreneur. Brooke Bergman Parr hosts this episode to talk about 3 different types of conflict (solvable, perpetual, and gridlock) and how to manage them with you or your team. by ZenFounder
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Episode 301: Big Gorgeous Goals with Julie Ellis: Sherry is joined on today’s podcast by Julie Ellis, Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labels, an award winning Canadian small business. They talk about Julie’s upcoming book, “Big Gorgeous Goals” and her early entrepreneurial endeavors and the stories that inspired her to write her first book. Touching Two Worlds Julie Ellis & co. by ZenFounder
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Episode 300: Celebrating Milestones and 300 Podcasts: To celebrate the 300th episode milestone, Rob joins Sherry to talk about the evolution of the podcast and reflect on what it has meant to them. They discuss some of their favorite episodes as well as what the future holds for ZenFounder. by ZenFounder
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Episode 319: Touching Two Worlds Launch Day: A book two years in the making is finally ready to launch, “Touching Two Worlds” is officially released. A work that poured out of Sherry as she processed the deaths of both her father and brother. It’s part memoir, part psychological assessment, written as a daughter and a sister but also as a clinical psychologist. In it she critiques how grief typically unfolds in western culture and offers suggestions on how we can do it better. Sherry ends this episode by reading a short excerpt from her book. Touching Two Worlds by ZenFounder
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Episode 309: The Mental Health Benefits of Performance Optimization, with Andrew Herr: In this episode Sherry interviews Andrew Herr, CEO of Fount, a company whose mission is designing a suite of health and performance solutions to give the mind and body what they need to perform at their best. Andrew’s vision is to figure out how to apply the science of individualized performance optimization to the population at scale. He also gives some practical tips entrepreneurs can start doing to increase cognitive performance. by ZenFounder
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Episode 299: Sensuality, Desire and Entrepreneur Relationship: This episode focuses on sensuality and sexuality, what to do when our level of desire of intimacy differs from our partner. Though on its surface it doesn’t sound like an entrepreneurial or business problem but Sherry has found in her work with entrepreneurs over the years that the ups and downs of business can have a negative effect the level of focus towards a romantic relationship. Sherry enlists the help of relationship expert Brooke Bergman to shine some light on the topic. by ZenFounder
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Episode 303: How COVID Has Reshaped Romance with Brooke Bergman Parr: ZenFounder team member, Brooke Bergman Parr hosts the podcast this week to talk about how the pandemic has reshaped romance. She shares reflections of the state of our relationships 2 years into Covid. From her work as a relationship expert she gives her insights and hopes to change the conversation about how we love. by ZenFounder
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Episode 297: Movement Mindfulness and Mental Health: This week's episode is hosted by Brooke Bergman, a ZenFounder team member and relationship specialist. Brooke talks about some practical ways you can improve your mental health and prevent problemsbefore they arise. She discusses strategies and dives deep on the differences between flow state and non-flow state exercises. by ZenFounder
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Episode 307: Running Remote with Liam Martin: The way we work is changing. One of the biggest changes is the move away from the traditional workplace and towards a more remote setup. Sherry talks with Liam Martin, who has a book ‘Running Remote”, on this very topic. They discuss some of the best strategies for growing a remote company. by ZenFounder
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Episode 298: How Many Kids Do We Have?: Rob joins Sherry on the podcast to talk about a story that has to do with such a simple question, “how many kids do you have?” Despite the simplicity of the question, for Rob and Sherry the answer is quite complicated. They update you on the journey of integrating a new member into the family, a long battle fighting to keep her (legally), and the heartbreak of having to let go. To catch up on the full backstory check Episode 146 by ZenFounder
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Episode 315: Entrepreneurs and the Launch- Dips, Mirrors and the Power of Relationships: Creating and sharing things are at the heart of entrepreneurship. With the release date of Sherry’s new book “Touching Two Worlds” upcoming, she talks about some of the things she’s learned from this launch. Some of the topics covered are the power of relationships, managing your own mindset, and the importance of being strategic on what feedback you let in and what feedback you should disengage with. Touching Two Worlds: A Guide for Finding Hope in the Landscape of Loss by ZenFounder
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Episode 310: Changing the Model, with Marika Reese: In this episode Sherry interviews Marika Reese who formed the “Community Healing Team” in Minnesota. The healing team is comprised of members of the African American community, including barbers, political activists, politicians and faith leaders focused on the mental health of their local community. Marika talks about the unique set of challenges she faces pursuing a non-conventional approach to mental health outreach. by ZenFounder
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Episode 304: To Compartmentalize or To Integrate?: In this episode Sherry talks about compartmentalization and integration. The idea of how we combine different elements of our personal and professional selves or when and how we choose to separate them. This topic hits close to home for Sherry as she prepares for a book tour for her new book about grief called “Touching Two Worlds”. touchingtwoworlds.com by ZenFounder
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Episode 314: Summer of Love - 5 tips to Reboot Romance this Summer: Relationship expert Brooke Bergman hosts the podcast this week to talk about creating the summer of love. She shares tips on how to nurture, create, and ignite more passion and love in your relationship. She also shares her own unique approach to couples “date night” and what you can do to improve your routine. by ZenFounder
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Episode 317: The 10-Year Career with Jodie Cook: In this episode Sherry interviews writer, entrepreneur, and power-lifter Jodie Cook about her upcoming book “Ten Year Career”. They discuss in detail Jodie’s framework for achieving the success you want, while maintaining the freedom/life style you want, in a much shorter time frame. JodieCook.com by ZenFounder
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Episode 316: You might need a little help. How to hire a VA with Trivinia Barber: In this episode Sherry interviews author, speaker, and founder of Priority VA Trivinia Barber to answer the question “how to ask for help”? Trivina helps high performing executives, entrepreneurs , and leaders get connected to the help they need to make their businesses and lives run more smoothly. Touching Two Worlds by ZenFounder
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Episode 306: Breathwork and Mental Health with Robbie Bent: Breath is the most effective strategy to calm down an anxious mind and body. Sherry interviews Robbie Bent, CEO and Founder of Othership about the transformational power of breathwork. They talk about the birth of his company and it’s community driven mission as well as the benefits of breathwork and techniques you can use yourself to get the most out of it. Othership by ZenFounder
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Episode 302: Self Awareness and Unshakable Support with Danielle Steer: In today’s episode Sherry interviews Danielle Steer, managing director at Lunar Startups about personal growth, commitment to self awareness and self reflection. They also discuss the unique challenges experienced by the founders she supports and her goal of shifting the value systems in venture capital. by ZenFounder
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Episode 320: A Discussion on the Taboos of Affairs and Open Relationships: Relationship expert Brooke Bergman hosts the podcast this week to discuss the topic of affairs and open relationships. Brooke sheds some light on attachment styles and how they relate to commitment and infidelity. by ZenFounder
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Episode 305: Bad Advice about Imposter Syndrome with Rob Walling: One common topic you hear talked about often in the entrepreneurship world is the idea of Imposter Syndrome. There is a lot of advice given around this subject and Rob joins Sherry on the podcast to give his insights on how to parse the good from the bad. They also dismantle some common tropes people give out as advice like, “fake it til you make it” and “nobody really knows what their doing”. by ZenFounder
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Episode 343: Better Off Without Me and Other Dangerous Lies: It's not uncommon for adults and adolescents to experience suicidal thoughts and feelings, but unfortunately, many people lack the necessary skills to address these sensitive conversations. Sherry sheds light on the topic of suicide and its impact on family members. She emphasizes the danger of believing the false notion that things would improve if we were no longer around and urges us to be vigilant against such thoughts. Additionally, she offers practical advice on how to seek help and support for ourselves or loved ones who may be struggling with suicidal ideation. by ZenFounder
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Episode 312: Psychedelics to Heal the Injuries of War with Amber Capone: In this episode Sherry talks with Amber Capone, Co-Founder of VETS: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, Inc. VETS is nonprofit providing for U.S. military veterans seeking psychedelic-assisted therapy. Amber tells the story of her husband, who is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and his struggle of transitioning to civilian life, dealing with depression and PTSD, and the journey of fail treatments until they finally found something that worked. VETS by ZenFounder
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Episode 323: Navigating Different Parenting Styles (with Brooke Bergman Parr): Relationship and marriage expert Brooke Bergman Parr hosts the podcast this week to talk about one of the biggest issues that plague couples. What to do when parenting styles aren’t aligned. by ZenFounder
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Episode 321: Chasing Healing with Mary Firestone: Back from her vacation in Iceland, Sherry returns to the podcast to have a conversation with Mary Firestone about how healing happens. Mary talks about the traumatic experience that unraveled her and the variety of strategies she explored to find a new sense of wholeness by ZenFounder
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Episode 331: Growth from the Inside Out with Dr. Steve Thayer: A fellow psychologist, Dr. Steve Thayer joins the podcast this week. Steve also shares an interest in entrepreneur mental health and the new wave of research around how psychedelic science can help people who suffer from mental illness or want to optimize or improve performance. Dr. Steve Thayer, Ph.D. Psychedelic Therapy Frontiers by ZenFounder
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Episode 326: An Entrepreneur Mom's Dilemma- To College or Not to College: In today’s episode Sherry talks about the college decision. As an entrepreneur herself people often ask her if college is really worth it for their kids. Is the time better spent developing an actually business? Sherry offers some advice on these tough decisions. by ZenFounder
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Episode 325: The Importance of Play in Love with Brooke Bergman Parr: Brooke Bergman Parr hosts the podcast this week to talk about how we can improve our relationships without using words. She discusses body language, the power of energy, the power of thoughts, and the power of play, all ways of learning to speak with our bodies. by ZenFounder
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Episode 388: SSRIs vs. Psilocybin: The Impact of Depression Treatment on Your Sex Life: 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 Let's connect! If by ZenFounder
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Episode 386: Is Your Relationship Stuck? Psychedelic-assisted Therapy for Couples: 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 profe by ZenFounder
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Episode 385: How to Break Free from Overthinking & Dive into Deep Thinking: Do you often find yourself caught in the relentless cycle of overthinking, where anxiety and repetitive thoughts leave you feeling like a hamster on a wheel? In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling explores how to transform your thought process from overthinking to deep thinking: a productive, inspired state of mind that moves ideas forward with momentum. Putting your thought process into action and actively engaging your mind in problem-solving is a powerful asset. Whether you're crafting your next big business move or navigating personal challenges, the strategies shared in this episode will teach you how to use your intellectual power effectively. At ZenFounder, we specialize in guiding individuals out of the spiral of overthinking and into a state of flow—essential for a thriving business and a fulfilling life. Contact us and take the first step toward a more impactful and purpose-driven life. by ZenFounder
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Episode 328: Disconnect to Reconnect with Mike Brcic

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