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Give & Receive

Give & Receive

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 Yes, it’s possible to be successful AND happy. This podcast will show you how. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and lawyer, Brian H. Potts, and top self-compassion and leadership of self expert, Elizabeth Pyjov, this podcast will teach you how to be successful—and be happy. Elizabeth Pyjov is a founder, CEO, theologian, lawyer, facilitator, published poet, and business school faculty who holds three Harvard degrees, speaks five languages, has lived in seven countries, and has created over a hundred different programs for happiness, energy, connection, and resilience. Through her organization Lead with Compassion, she has reached over 20,000 people. Brian H. Potts is a partner with Husch Blackwell but is best known for being a mentor and a connector. He serves as a resource to anyone he can help in any way. He loves connecting clients and potential clients with investors and likely business partners (as well as other lawyers), and as the founder and board chair of The Legal Mentor Network. As a law student, Brian was rejected by each of the top 100 law firms in the U.S.—including the one where he made equity partner less than a decade later. After posting about this experience on LinkedIn in 2020, he found himself inundated with requests for mentorship. Over the next few months, he built a nationwide network of attorneys willing to mentor law students and recent J.D. grads—which formed the beginning of the now-nationwide Legal Mentor Network. Brian has since connected thousands of mentors and protégés through the program, personally mentored more than 1,000 individuals, and helped thousands of others obtain mentorship.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics
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  • Healing Healthcare: Urvashi Bhatnagar on Population Health, Venture Capital & The Power of Giving

    Healing Healthcare: Urvashi Bhatnagar on Population Health, Venture Capital & The Power of Giving
    Dec 11 2025
    In Episode 6 of the Give and Receive Podcast, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with health-science leader and venture capitalist Urvashi Bhatnagar to explore how giving can reshape healthcare, business, and our inner lives. Urvashi shares her journey from physical therapist in India treating post-polio patients to founding the Good Science Fund, a venture fund focused on population health and solutions that transform lives at scale. She explains what a venture fund actually does in simple terms, how she evaluates early-stage health-related startups, and why social determinants of health (housing, income, environment, education) matter just as much as traditional medical care. Along the way, the conversation dives into: How early experiences in a polio ward in New Delhi shaped her belief in giving and system-level change Why investing in environmental and social factors is real healthcare, not just charity The connection between air pollution, environmental law, and population health How value-based care and modern healthcare models are (slowly) catching up to whole-person wellness Brian also tells a viral story about how he literally grew 1.5 inches at age 46 by using ChatGPT-prescribed posture exercises to correct a lifelong spinal curve – a fun example of digital tools intersecting with health, movement, and daily life. Elizabeth shares how her company Happiness Sangha helps high-achieving professionals (law partners, PE executives, and more) transform their inner world through structured year-long programs in self-compassion, mindfulness, and emotional resilience—and why true change in the outer world starts by healing the inner one. Urvashi closes with powerful stories of “give and receive” in real life: staying late to support patients and staff, focusing on outcomes beyond billable hours, and then unexpectedly receiving kindness back years later from people she helped—sometimes in the most everyday ways (like a ride, childcare, or a few dollars at a parking gate). If you’re interested in: Healthcare innovation & population health Venture capital in health & wellness Social determinants of health (SDOH) Mindfulness, self-compassion, and emotional well-being How giving comes back around in surprising ways …this episode will really resonate. 🎧 Listen / Follow: 👉 Subscribe to Give and Receive for more conversations at the intersection of giving, purpose, health, and leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • The Power of Gratitude: How One Mindset Shift Can Transform Your Health, Happiness & Success

    The Power of Gratitude: How One Mindset Shift Can Transform Your Health, Happiness & Success
    Nov 24 2025
    Welcome to Episode 5 of the Give and Receive Podcast with Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov—a powerful, uplifting conversation all about gratitude: what it really is, why it matters, and how it can literally transform your health, your relationships, your work, and your daily life. In this episode, Brian and Elizabeth break down: ⭐ What gratitude truly means Not just a mood or reaction — but a trait you can develop that creates calm, resilience, and deep appreciation for life. ⭐ The neuroscience behind gratitude How gratitude improves your mental health, protects against depression, enhances sleep, strengthens your heart, reduces anxiety, and even… lowers acne. Yes, really. ⭐ Practical tools to build gratitude into your day • Daily joy lists • Gratitude cards • Meditation practices • Ancient traditions and teachings • “Thanks for everything, I have no complaints whatsoever.” ⭐ Elizabeth’s gratitude practices from retreats in Italy Including the unforgettable “gratitude letters” exercise that continues to change lives months later. ⭐ Brian’s startup story of grit and gratitude How a political-transparency idea unexpectedly became a five-year journey to launching and growing a real ETF — and why he’s deeply grateful for the obstacles along the way. ⭐ How gratitude strengthens every relationship From family and partners to coworkers, clients, and friends — and why specific gratitude is the glue that holds people together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Overcoming Anxiety Through Self-Compassion | Give & Receive Podcast Episode 4

    Overcoming Anxiety Through Self-Compassion | Give & Receive Podcast Episode 4
    Nov 10 2025
    In Episode 4 of Give & Receive, hosts Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov explore how self-compassion isn’t just about feeling better—it’s a scientifically grounded way to reduce anxiety and unlock professional success. Elizabeth shares powerful research-based practices for calming the nervous system, shifting from self-criticism to self-kindness, and creating the kind of inner safety that fuels both happiness and high performance. Brian opens up about his own struggles with anxiety as a young lawyer and how learning to face fear—and be kind to himself—changed everything. Together they discuss: Why self-compassion works better than self-esteem Practical daily tools to reduce anxiety and boost focus How mindfulness and intention can improve business outcomes The difference between self-indulgence and true self-care Real stories of “giving and receiving” that prove kindness always comes back around If you’ve ever battled anxiety, overthinking, or that inner critic that never quits, this episode will leave you with simple, actionable steps to reconnect with yourself and live—and work—with greater calm, clarity, and confidence. 🎧 Listen, learn, and grow with us. 💬 Share your own “give and receive” story in the comments or message Brian and Elizabeth to be featured in a future episode! #GiveAndReceivePodcast #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #AnxietyRelief #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #BusinessMindset #BrianPotts #ElizabethPyjov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
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