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ZenFounder

ZenFounder

By: Sherry Walling
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The ZenFounder podcast is a combination of interviews with successful entrepreneurs, conversations with experts, and honest reflections on entrepreneur life, focused on helping entrepreneurs practice better mental health. Forbes called it one of the 12 best podcasts for entrepreneurs. Host, Dr. Sherry Walling, is a clinical psychologist, coach for entrepreneurs and startups, and best-selling author. She is an expert in trauma, stress and burnout, and her research has been published in academic journals such as the Journal of Traumatic Stress. She has also endured being married to a serial entrepreneur for 23 years.© 2021 ZenFounder Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • Episode 410: 4 Entrepreneurial Mindsets That Can Hurt Your Family Life (And What to Do Instead)
    Oct 17 2025

    Entrepreneurs are great at leading teams, making decisions, and optimizing time. But what happens when those same skills show up at home—and start to hurt your closest relationships?

    In this episode, Dr. Walling shares the 4 entrepreneurial mindsets that often cause trouble at home—and what you can do differently.

    1. Self-importance around time – why treating family moments as “below you” creates distance.

    2. Productivity over presence – how chasing efficiency can crowd out play.

    3. Reviewing family members like employees – why constant appraisal kills safety and connection.

    4. Expecting instant implementation – what happens when you “CEO” at home.

    And last, the best lessons you can actually learn from family life — lessons that will make you a stronger, more human leader.

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    12 mins
  • Episode 409: How to Actually Integrate Psychedelic Insights into Daily Life
    Jun 20 2025

    Entrepreneurs are keen to push themselves to grow and become the best version of themselves. As early adopters, they’re often open to immersive experiences that accelerate their personal and professional development.

    But when it comes to non-ordinary state experiences like psychedelics, deep retreats, even personal breakthroughs, too many skip the most essential part: integration.

    In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling breaks down exactly what it means to integrate a transformative experience into your daily life. Whether you're navigating a psychedelic journey or simply returning from an immersive retreat, this conversation offers practical tips for slowing down, listening in, and making your growth real.

    You'll learn:

    • How to decipher the kinds of “messages” you receive during a journey

    • How to build a 4-month plan around new values, habits, or intentions

    • Why busyness is the enemy of growth—and how to build in space for listening

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    16 mins
  • Episode 408: 5 Traits Entrepreneurs Share with Artists
    Jun 13 2025

    Is Entrepreneurship a Creative Act?

    In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling shares what producing a full-scale circus show taught her about the creative process of entrepreneurship. From the vulnerability of putting your work in public to the emotional risk of innovation, Sherry explores how the mindset of an artist can unlock better products, deeper audience connection, and long-term fulfillment as a founder.

    #Entrepreneurship #CreativeLeadership #MentalHealth #Startups #Founders #Vulnerability #CreatorEconomy

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    18 mins
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