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Episode Summary:
In a world that glorifies hustle, physical strength, and constant productivity, we rarely talk about the one muscle that’s under the most pressure...our mind.

In this episode we kick off a new mini-series on meditation by unpacking what mental endurance really looks like for high performers navigating Q4 chaos, career pressure, family demands, and the never-ending rat race. From packed calendars and holiday stress to panic attacks and burnout, this conversation gets honest about what happens when stress goes unchecked.

Hayden shares a deeply personal story of experiencing a panic attack and how it became a wake-up call to start training his mental health with the same intention as his physical health. Brooke breaks down the neuroscience behind meditation, why slowing down isn’t “fluffy,” how it rewires the brain, and why simple practices like breath-work and sensory awareness can dramatically improve performance, clarity, and emotional regulation.

Together, they explore practical tools you can start using immediately, three deep breaths, naming your thoughts, mindful moments during your commute, and even cultural practices like La Paseo, to help release pressure before it overflows.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, on edge, or like you’re carrying more than you can handle, this is your invitation to stop white-knuckling life and start building the mental endurance that allows you to show up fully, at work, at home, and for yourself. Because fearless isn’t about doing more. It’s about training your mind to carry what matters.

Work wasn’t designed for humans — it was designed for efficiency, risk, and control. In this episode, we sit down with SVP of Talent Management & Sustainability at Blood Cancer United, Elisa Garn (link to Elisa's website here) to unpack why so many workplace cultures feel broken and what it actually takes to fix them.

Elisa shares how human-centered design can transform company culture, reduce burnout, and help employees thrive, without sacrificing business results. From outdated systems like the 40-hour workweek to why HR often struggles to gain executive buy-in, this conversation challenges how leaders think about work, talent, and culture.

If you’re an executive, HR leader, founder, or professional questioning why work feels misaligned, this episode will help you rethink how culture is designed, and who it’s really built for.

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Ever sit at your desk and think, “Why am I even doing this?” Same!

In this episode, we’re having the conversation everyone has behind closed doors: the moments when work feels pointless, overwhelming, or downright soul-crushing.

We unpack why this happens, the hidden triggers no one talks about, and how to rebuild a sense of direction and confidence, without blowing up your career or starting over from scratch.

This is your reminder that the problem isn’t you… it’s the system. And together, we’re flipping the script.

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