If you’ve ever felt like you're performing leadership instead of living it—this episode is for you.

We’re back after a summer break with one of the most raw and radically honest conversations we’ve had yet—with human behavior strategist and leadership disruptor Brian Bogert.

This is not another productivity hack.

This is a masterclass in nervous system leadership—leading from identity, emotional regulation, and self-trust, not performance or pressure.

“If you don't know who you are, how do you know what you're actually leading?” – Brian Bogert

Brian breaks down why so many high-achievers burn out trying to earn approval through performance—and what it takes to lead with alignment, clarity, and conviction instead.

What We Cover:

• The trauma that rewired Brian’s nervous system—and how he turned pain into purpose
• Why emotional awareness is the gateway to sustainable success
• The hidden cost of performing leadership instead of embodying it
• The truth about self-abandonment and leadership burnout
• The difference between being liked and being aligned

Key Timestamps:

[2:14] – How Brian’s childhood trauma shaped his emotional resilience and identity

[4:13] – The moment he realized pain wasn’t his enemy—it was his teacher

[7:53] – What happens when leaders suppress pain and chase validation

[15:11] – The cost of leadership without embodiment: burnout and disconnection

[18:17] – Why nervous system regulation is the missing piece in performance

[35:18] – Brian’s “awareness equation” to lead without abandoning yourself

[42:39] – Three ways leaders handle emotion—and which one leads to peace

[45:06] – Why Brian stopped using the word “boundaries” (and what he says instead)

[1:02:33] – “I want anybody who’s listening…” Brian’s call to stop outsourcing your identity

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Book Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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If you're a high-achieving leader pushing through overwhelm every day, this conversation is for you.

Dr. Anna Levy-Warren brings over 20 years of clinical psychology, leadership insight, and real-world strategies to help you reclaim clarity, calm, and effectiveness in how you lead—and how you live.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What executive functioning actually is and why it’s a non-negotiable skillset for sustainable leadership
• How to manage cognitive overload and emotional dysregulation in high-pressure roles
• Why calendar management, emotional regulation, and intentional relationships are key to long-term impact
• Simple tools to reset your nervous system and get out of reactive spirals
• How to support others (and yourself) through personal and professional complexity

This episode blends science, strategy, and compassion—helping you build a leadership style rooted in clarity, calm, and real impact.

06:09 | Intentionality and Calendar Management

12:14 | The Importance of Relationships

16:45 | Understanding Executive Functioning

29:01 | Managing Overwhelm: Practical Tips

30:01 | The Importance of Self-Monitoring and Body Scanning

32:20 | Relational Intelligence in Leadership

34:08 | Supporting Team Members Through Personal Struggles

36:02 | Creating Inclusive Work Environments

41:34 | Setting Boundaries for Better Productivity

44:56 | Effective Communication and Feedback

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Dr. Anna's Fast Company article supporting students & leaders in executive functioning skills

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In this deeply moving episode, I’m joined by Acceptance Coach and podcast host Chris Mamone to explore how grief, while brutal, can also be a catalyst for deep personal transformation.

We talk about what grief really is (hint: it’s not just something to “get over”), why it hits so differently for everyone, and how leaders can better support themselves and others through loss. Chris shares his own raw story of heartbreak, including the stillbirth of his son, and how that moment cracked him wide open—revealing a path toward healing, self-compassion, and legacy.

Whether you’re grieving quietly or loudly, leading others through loss, or simply unsure how to support someone in pain, this episode offers both tender validation and practical guidance. This is a must listen to episode!

1:50 - What grief really is

8:35 - Chris' story of loss and empowerment

15:40 - The difference between moving on and moving forward

25:10 - Setting boundaries during grief

33:20 - Grief at work: what leaders miss

41:15 - Real resilience: what it actually looks like

50:45 - Final truth for anyone grieving right now

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

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