Founders' Mental Health - Do You Walk the Talk?

In this episode, we talk with Anja Zhou [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-zhou-b84819137/], the founder of Well Well Well [https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellwellwellwellness/]. Anja shares her journey from moving to US as a student to starting her own company which provides culturally competent mental health services for immigrants. She talks about the ups and downs of being a founder, personal growth, the importance of deep work in therapy, and also offers insights into maintaining mental health, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the importance of honest communication and self-belief. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental wellbeing. Your host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paula Petcu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/] Guest: Anja Zhou [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-zhou-b84819137/], founder of Well Well Well [https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellwellwellwellness/] Theme song: The Pelican Brothers Link to Anja’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-well-well%E5%8C%97%E7%BE%8E%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E5%BF%83%E7%90%86%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7/id1724103875

In this episode of the Founders Mental Health podcast, we talk with Thomas Ousterhout [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout/] about his journey from California to Denmark and how his personal experiences with mental health led him to a career in cognitive neuroscience and neurotechnology and founding Hird [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hirdhealth], a company that uses neurotech to address workplace stress. Thomas shares insights into his entrepreneurial path, the change in roles over time, the importance of self-awareness, and how his company's tech help monitor and improve mental health in real-time. Thomas also reflects on the supportive environment in Denmark that enabled his success and offers practical tips for other startups to manage stress and mental health effectively. Your host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paula Petcu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/] Guest: Thomas Ousterhout⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ousterhout/], Co-Founder & COO @ Hird [https://www.linkedin.com/company/hirdhealth] Theme song: The Pelican Brothers

In this episode of Founders Mental Health, we welcome Emad and Simon, who share their experiences in the mental health tech startup space. Emad transitioned from corporate roles to founding the startup Saichologist, aimed at aiding mental health professionals. Simon, a psychologist with a tech background, connected with Emad through an shared community, and they quickly realized their shared passion for alleviating administrative burdens on mental health professionals. We discuss the importance of finding the right co-founder, handling disagreements, and sustaining mental health through open communication and the right support systems. Your host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paula Petcu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/]Guest: Emad Ghorbaninia [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emadgnia/] and Simon Tobias Secher [https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsecher/], from Saichologist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://saichologist.com/] Theme song: The Pelican Brothers Resources: 1. Podcast mentioned in the episode: AI in Mental Health: a conversation with Emad Ghorbaninia, Human AI Experience [https://humanaixp.com/]2. Mental health retreat for developers: Maize Conf [https://maize.dk/conf]

In this episode, Przemek [https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemekgrzywa/] shares his journey going from mentoring other startups to taking the driver's seat and co-founding and growing the medical software development company Revolve Healthcare [https://www.linkedin.com/company/revolve-healthcare/], and what he learned about himself on the way. We explore the importance of identifying your own personal limits, what being a founder means for your ability to ask for help from others, and we come also to the realization that we all might need a trainer for our minds! We take care of our bodies by going to the gym and even getting a personal trainer, but how about our minds? Why isn't it more common to see going to a therapist as taking care of our mind? Join us in this discussion. Your host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paula Petcu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/] Guest: Przemek Grzywa [https://www.linkedin.com/in/przemekgrzywa/], Co-founder & Co-CEO @ Revolve Healthcare [https://www.linkedin.com/company/revolve-healthcare/]⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneputney/] Theme song: The Pelican Brothers

In this episode, we are joined by Line, a specialist in creating efficient processes without burnout, to discuss her unique approach to productivity. Her LinkedIn tagline reads "Your company's got chaos? Excellent!". This is a must listen for improving productivity in your organization, no matter the size. Line shares her insights from her career in digital and tech, emphasizing the importance of considering human factors in organizational efficiency. She also opens up about her personal mental health journey, including her recent diagnosis, and how these insights have shaped her professional approach. Don't miss the deep dive into productivity, mental health, and the future of work, both for startups and larger corporations! Your host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paula Petcu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulapetcu/] Guest: Line Hviid [https://www.linkedin.com/in/linehviid/], LINEH.DK [https://www.linkedin.com/company/linehdk/]⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneputney/] Theme song: The Pelican Brothers