Stuck(ish) Stories: Rebuilding Life After the Dark Side of Leadership

Guest Ruschell Gladden: Finding Hidden Treasures

I know so many people (myself included) whose lives were made better by the impact of those people gifted with seeing something in someone before they see it themselves. Ms. Ruschell is one of those gifted people, and in this episode, she joins me to talk about finding hidden treasures, and leading people to elevate their impact, and step into their gifts and into their power. Please join us - you won't be disappointed!

Stuck(ish) Stories: Rebuilding Life After the Dark Side of Leadership

In this powerful episode of Stuck(ish) Stories, therapist and returning guest Jillian joins me to unpack the dark sides of leadership—specifically in high-control, high-demand environments. While these patterns are often associated with religious spaces, we explore how they also show up in educational, professional, and other hierarchical systems. Jillian and I share parallel stories of surviving toxic leadership, each from our own context, and reflect on the long road of healing, reclaiming autonomy, and rediscovering trust. This conversation is a raw, honest dive into what it means to navigate leadership trauma and come out the other side with your integrity intact.

Guest Jillian Eichel-Dobray: Normalizing & Moving Through Stuck

Since the start of this show, I've wanted to have a deeper conversation about being stuck - the time has arrived!! In this episode of The Stuck(ish) Podcast, I sit down with my friend Jillian to explore the deeper functions of feeling stuck—how it presents in our lives, why it happens, and, most importantly, how we move through it. Together, we share personal experiences of being stuck, the hidden roles of grief and upbringing, and the ways connection and community can help us navigate these moments. Whether you're feeling stuck in your career, relationships, or personal growth, this conversation offers insight, reflection, and hope for finding your way forward.

Stuck(ish) Stories: Introduction

Introducing Stuck(ish) Stories: Tales from the Trenches—a new spin-off from The Stuck(ish) Podcast! In this special series, we're moving beyond leadership to dive into deeper, more personal storytelling and meaningful conversations. We'll explore the messy, beautiful, and raw experiences that shape us, tackling important topics with honesty, curiosity, and heart. This introduction sets the stage for what's to come—stories of resilience, reckoning, and transformation, told by those who've lived them. Stay tuned!!

Guest Craig Osborne: Uniquely You and Being One of One

In this episode, I sit down with Craig Osborne, a retired U.S. Army Colonel with 30 years of service and a distinguished career in leadership, education, and sports. Craig uses his expertise in statistics to explore the idea of individuality, challenging the common notion of being "one in a million." His findings reveal that each of us is "one of one"—a truly unique individual. Tune in as we discuss what it means to embrace our uniqueness and how statistics can illuminate this powerful concept.