Emotional Runway: Mental Health for Entrepreneurs
Mental health among entrepreneurs is very rarely a topic of conversation, so we aim to change that! Hosted by Skyfire founder and CEO Matt Sloane, and Krista Moulton, LiCSW.
Episodes
12 episodes
Episode 12: Psychedelics, Gut Bacteria, Anti-Depressants and More w/ Special Guest Dr. Charles Raison
In one of our most interesting episodes yet, we get the chance to talk to Dr. Charles Raison, a human ecology and psychiatry professor at the University Wisconsin Madison and Emory University. From working with Buddhist monks (including the Dal...
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Episode 12
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52:55
Episode 11: The Gut-Brain Connection with Special Guest Jennifer Strother
Entrepreneurs share many of the same personality traits - great ones like determination & grit; and some not-so-great ones like ADD and depression or anxiety. So knowing that, is there something we can focus on to help with those less desir...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10: Self-Compassion with Special Guest Jake Rothschild
When we take on the role of entrepreneur, CEO, founder, we're often taking on the identity of the company and conflating it with our own self-worth. This episode is all about giving yourself some grace, being compassionate with yourself, and ta...
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Episode 10
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Episode 9: The Power of Community with Special Guest Randy Sullivan
Building a community around what you're doing - whether it's religion, disc golf, drinking bourbon or anything else, is critical to happiness and success. It's no different for entrepreneurs. Our special guest Randy Sullivan, founder of the Bou...
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Episode 9
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58:23
Episode 8: What is Emotional Runway w/ Special Guest Suneel Gupta
It's the name of this podcast, but what actually is "emotional runway" as a concept? We talk to the guy who coined the phrase - Suneel Gupta, founder of healthcare startup Rise, and author of the book Backable: The Surprising Truth Beh...
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Episode 8
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52:27
Episode 7: Spirituality and Burnout with Special Guest Dr. Lida Fatemi
Imagine spending 8 years in medical education, becoming a physician in a field you love, and then getting completely burned out to the point of wanting to quit. It's not an uncommon story in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But our special g...
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Episode 7
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Episode 6: Resilience and Reinvention with Special Guest Roni Selig
The world of business is unpredictable and scary, so having the ability to be resilient through the tough times and always be reinventing yourself is key. Our special guest - award-winning TV producer and executive Roni Selig has reinvented her...
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Episode 6
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45:35
Episode 5: Mom-trepreneurship and Special Guest Dana Thompson
Being a mom is a full-time job in and of itself, so add being an entrepreneur on top of that, and you've got your hands full! We talk about the challenges involved in being a "mom-trepreneur" and talk to our special guest Dana Thompson, founder...
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Episode 5
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34:52
Episode 4: Work Life Balance and Special Guest David Stidger
Work like balance is hard for everyone, but when the buck stops with you, it can be hard to turn off! Krista and Matt discuss how to achieve some semblance of work/life balance, and talk to special Guest David Stidger, founder of Open Door abou...
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Episode 4
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34:34
Episode 3: The F Word (Failure) and guest Divya Thakur
Today, Krista and I are talking about the F word - nope, not that one - failure! It's what we're all afraid of... How can you get comfortable with - and use - the fear of failure, and even failure itself to get better? Check it out....J...
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Episode 3
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22:36
Episode 2: Mental Health Spectrum for Founders & Guest Rigved Joshi
Let's talk about the variety of mental health issues founders may face, along with aa few tips on how to manage them. Plus we're joined by Rigved Joshi, the director of the I2C incubator at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
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Episode 1: Who are we and why should you care?
CEOs always talk about "fiscal runway" - how much time do you have before you run out of cash. But how many ever consider their "emotional runway?" More than 2 in 3 entrepreneurs report having suffered from mental health issues at some point in...
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Episode 1
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