Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On Purpose

Mind Over Grind: How to Beat Burnout, Rumination, and Workplace Stress with Guy Winch

In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Dan Peters talks with internationally renowned psychologist Guy Winch [https://www.guywinch.com/] to explore how emotional health, rumination, and chronic stress quietly hijack our lives highlighting that burnout doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t stay at work when the workday ends. Dr. Dan and Guy also discuss his new book Mind Over Grind: How To Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life. [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1668069334] Guy shares why burnout clouds our judgment, why rumination is one of the most damaging (and overlooked) habits in modern work culture, and how emotional health skills can prevent anxiety and depression before they become clinical. Dr. Dan and Guy unpack the science behind mental detachment, responsibility-taking, and why recovery not productivity must come first. On this episode listeners will learn practical, science-backed strategies to break the cycle of rumination and mental replay, recover from burnout, create psychological boundaries when working from home and reclaim evenings/relationships/personal identity from work. This episode is a grounded, actionable reminder that while we can’t always change our external circumstances, but we can change how we experience them. Dr. Dan and Guy empower us all with their message that emotional health is a daily practice and daily choice – at home and at work. For more information visit www.guywinch.com [https://www.guywinch.com/] and follow @guywinch on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Freedom From Anxiety: How To Cultivate Calm, Courage, and Self-Awareness with David Procyshyn

Dr. Dan interviews wellness leader and founder of DoYogaWithMe [https://www.doyogawithme.com/], David Procyshyn [https://davidprocyshyn.com/] about anxiety, presence, living well and his personal story. As a leading voice in the world of wellness –David is yoga and meditation teacher, speaker, and founder – David helps people heal from chronic anxiety and live a calmer, more resilient life. During this conversation with Dr. Dan, David shares his own personal journey from chronic pain, high-performance anxiety, and burnout to discovering a grounded, compassionate relationship with his nervous system. Together, Dan and David explore how anxiety is not a personal failure, but a physiological pattern that can be understood, worked with, and softened over time. Finally, Dan explores David’s Freedom From Anxiety [https://courses.doyogawithme.com/courses/freedom-from-anxiety-28-day-online-program-may-26-cohort]approach which blends neuroscience, breathwork, meditation, and lived experience into practical tools that foster resilience, empowerment, and connection. This powerful episode encourages listeners to slow down, reflect, and remember that we can learn and grow from anxiety—deepening our wellbeing, our relationships, and our capacity to live with intention. For more information visit www.davidprocyshyn.com [https://davidprocyshyn.com/] and www.doyogawithme.com [https://www.doyogawithme.com/]. Use code 'drdan' for 1 month of unlimited access to DoYogaWithMe at www.doyogawithme.com [https://www.doyogawithme.com/] (click Subscribe, Start Free Trial, create an account, then enter 'drdan' under 'Got a coupon?') Check out what makes DoYogaWithMe different from all other online yoga platforms: www.doyogawithme.com/what-makes-us-different [https://www.doyogawithme.com/what-makes-us-different] Check out the article David talked about in the episode: www.davidprocyshyn.com/do-less-new-years-resolution/ [https://davidprocyshyn.com/do-less-new-years-resolution/] Sign up for David's newsletter: www.doyogawithme.com/anxiety-newsletter [https://www.doyogawithme.com/anxiety-newsletter] Join David at his Freedom from Anxiety Info Session at Noon EST on May 4/26: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Go5pwjJUS4qQONPdGpxWdg [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Go5pwjJUS4qQONPdGpxWdg] Check out David's Freedom from Anxiety 28-Day Program (the next cohort launches May 25/26): https://courses.doyogawithme.com/courses/freedom-from-anxiety-28-day-online-program-may-26-cohort [https://courses.doyogawithme.com/courses/freedom-from-anxiety-28-day-online-program-may-26-cohort] Follow David @doyogawithme [https://www.instagram.com/doyogawithme/] on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Conscious Leadership: How Purpose, Compassion, and Self-Awareness Can Change The World with Raj Sisodia

Today on Make It A Great One, Dr. Dan interviews Raj Sisodia, [https://rajsisodia.com/] global thought leader, bestselling author, and co-founder of Conscious Capitalism [https://rajsisodia.com/conscious-capitalism/], to explore the inner work required to live and lead with purpose, integrity, and humanity. Raj also introduces the seven steps outlined in his newest book Healing Leaders [https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Leaders-Steps-Recovery-Self/dp/B0DW3QMRJ9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YU70LJ47YWUE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RJj5BU68Pj9TJ_DiAZG_EClUCIPIBBDKRvz3wxTI3IHGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.0cxVnfTrsRUgTl3VgJ3-dWKWtNwWjatwOqKBHhAsh2Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=healing+leaders+raj+sisodia&qid=1761580815&sprefix=healing+leaders+%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1] which teaches us that leadership begins with knowing, loving, and healing oneself.  Raj shares the pivotal moments that reshaped his life and leadership—from questioning profit-only business models to confronting unhealed personal trauma that lingered beneath decades of professional success. He opens up about his own healing journey, the influence of his parents, and the realization that leadership without self-awareness inevitably causes harm. Together, Dr. Dan and Raj unpack what it truly means to be a conscious leader—someone willing to integrate head, heart, and soul; masculine and feminine energy; wisdom and playfulness because conscious leaders create ripple effects that impact families, communities, and future generations. This episode challenges traditional business paradigms and offers a hopeful vision for the future—one where business becomes a force for healing, compassion, and collective well-being. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and lead from a deeper place—one rooted in purpose, courage, and care. For more information visit www.rajsisodia.com [http://www.rajsisodia.com] and follow @rajsisodiacc [https://www.instagram.com/rajsisodiacc/?hl=en] on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Break the Performance Trap: Purpose, Presence, and Becoming with Thomas Blottenberger

In this provocative and reflective episode, Dr. Dan interviews transformational coach Thomas Blottenberger [https://go.theriskrewardagency.com/welcome] about purpose, self-awareness, and what it means to grow from the inside out. Together, they explore how culturally inherited narratives, survival-based programming, emotional numbness, and the performance trap silently shape our lives — and how to break free. Thomas shares the story of his own awakening, describing the internal disintegration that precedes meaningful change. He discusses the courage required to face long-standing patterns and the liberation that comes from choosing curiosity over shame. Through exploring themes of authenticity, leadership, emotional mastery, presence, and empowerment, this episode challenges listeners to rethink the stories they tell themselves and reconnect with who they really are. In addition, Dr. Dan and Thomas dive into the myths of work-life balance, the power of presence, why optimizing the external never creates lasting fulfillment, and how the process of becoming requires patience, compassion, and reflection. They explore how our earliest experiences shape adult behaviors, how men often externalize their power, and why transformation requires slowing down rather than “fixing.” This conversation is an invitation to wake up, sit in awareness, release old narratives, and consciously choose a life aligned with your purpose, integrity, and deepest values. For more information, visit The Risk Reward Agency [https://go.theriskrewardagency.com/welcome]and follow @mr.blottenberger [https://www.instagram.com/mr.blottenberger]  on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan #Purpose #Growth #SelfAwareness #Resilience #Mindset #Leadership #Authenticity #Inspiration #EmotionalMastery #Courage #Connection #Wellness #Transformation #Compassion #Empowerment #MensWork #Presence #Becoming #MakeItAGreatOne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Bad Bosses, Boundaries, and Burnout: What We Can Learn From Toxic Bosses with Mita Mallick

Dr. Dan continues his Make It a Great One in 2026 kick-off by interviewing author and advocate Mita Mallick to explore the real impact that leadership has on mental health, identity, and workplace well-being. Drawing from her bestselling books Reimagine Inclusion [https://www.amazon.com/Reimagine-Inclusion-Debunking-Transform-Workplace/dp/1394177097] and The Devil Emails at Midnight [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394316488], Mita shares personal stories of toxic leadership, bullying, grief, and growth, while challenging leaders to confront their own behaviors with honesty and compassion. Together, Dr. Dan and Mita unpack why bad bosses aren’t born but made—and how self-awareness, empathy, and accountability can transform workplaces into environments where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to do their best work.  This episode invites listeners to reflect on the profound effect leaders have on mental health and well-being – and the importance of self-care, reflection, and emotional intelligence in all aspects of our lives. For more information visit www.mitamallick.com and follow @mita_mallick13 [https://www.instagram.com/mita_mallick13/#] on Instagram. Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com [http://www.drdanpeters.com/] and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com [podcast@drdanpeters.com]. We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one. – Dr. Dan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]