60 million Americans are affected by mental health issues. One in five will experience mental health issues within a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

The good news is: you don’t have to stay stuck, sad, lonely, frustrated. You don’t have to feel useless or lost. The pain of that will pass - and it may pass quicker than you think.

I’ve known Dr. Joan Rosenberg for 15 years. When I am in a rut, or I feel stagnant or stuck, I talk to her. She is a bestselling author and a captivating public speaker, an all around amazing person who is excellent at what she does.

Joan offers an essential tool and 4 step framework I think will be beneficial for your entrepreneurial mental health toolkit.

• The 90-Second Rule: Bodily sensations associated with difficult feelings are often what we try to avoid. But, we can lean into them, accept that it will pass in 90 seconds or less, and then we experience them more fully and move through them.

  
  

• Express Authentic Emotions. Both Dr. Rosenberg and Gay Hendricks stress that suppressing or "transmuting" emotions, such as masking sadness or disappointment with anger, can be detrimental. Gay shares that one of his clients experienced a huge breakthrough when he was able to acknowledge the source of his anger.

  
  

• It takes strength to ask for help and acknowledge limitations. Success is rarely achieved alone. Even the military prioritizes assessing needs and limitations and calling for support when necessary. Embrace vulnerability and build the support systems necessary to go the distance!

Not only is Joan a brilliant psychologist, she’s a bestselling author, and a captivating public speaker. Her experience and expertise make her Mental Health Framework essential for any entrepreneur.

Listen to Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Joan Rosenberg, PhD.

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• People are experiencing a LOT of stress right now, financial, physical, natural disasters. It’s taking a toll on mental health - including members of Mike’s family.
• Mike welcomes Gay back to the podcast after a challenging year of medical issues, including broken bones.

[0:02:47-0:12:54]

• Joan introduces the 90-second rule: feelings are transient and dissipate within 90 seconds. It’s the physical sensation we try to avoid, not the breadth of the feeling itself.
• There is a brilliant connection between the 90-second rule with Gay’s book "The Ten Second Miracle," focusing on the importance of understanding and mapping bodily sensations.

[0:14:13-0:20:00]

• Entrepreneurs struggle with change, control, and fear in their businesses.This is connected to risk and also presents a unique struggle with leadership.
• Joan outlines four steps for an entrepreneurial mental health toolkit: 1) embracing change as a constant, 2) developing emotional flexibility, 3) improving communication skills, and 4) managing risk-taking by addressing the fear of undesired emotional outcomes.

[0:20:00-0:35:00]

• There is a deep connection between handling external change and internal emotional awareness.
• “Alexithymia," is the difficulty in identifying and articulating emotions. How can awareness and education about alexithymia contribute to better mental health practices in workplaces?
• Transmuting feelings can hinder your growth. It’s important to express authentic emotions.
• You can break “trauma loops" by facing difficult feelings and acknowledging your needs and limitations. It’s GOOD to ask for help.

Additional Resources

• Read Dr. Joan Rosenberg’s Book, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love
• Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!
• Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don’t forget to leave a review!

Get ready to go down the rabbit hole of intrigue with today’s podcast episode. You won't want to miss this one!

Gay and Mike uncovered the keys to captivating your audience from the moment you open your mouth. They're talking tips, tricks, and mind-blowing strategies to hook people in and leave them desperate for more.

You'll discover:

• The #1 thing people say after hearing Gay speak (hint: it's all about authenticity!)
• How to craft an irresistible opening line that grabs attention and sparks curiosity
• Gay's signature "intrigue-o-meter" for instantly activating engagement
• The magic of storytelling to forge deep connections with your audience

And just wait until you hear about Mike's magic tricks for creating an "oh wow" factor whenever he takes the stage! Here's a hint: It involves some mind-blowing Ai capabilities that will blow your mind.

But beyond the concrete tips, Gay and Mike explore the deeper side of intrigue — how to tap into your life's purpose, ask beautiful questions that lead to beautiful answers, and channel your truth in a way that intrigues audiences and customers alike.

This episode is a true masterclass in the art of captivation from two guys who have spent decades honing their skills on stages worldwide. Whether you're looking to uplevel your presentations, sales conversations, or just want to be a more fascinating human, you need to hear this!

P.S. Gay shares some hilarious stories from his early days of public speaking that will have you laughing out loud. Another reason not to skip this one!

Key Takeaways

• (00:00) Gay shares ideas for intriguing speeches.
• (03:35) Inspired by a friend's advice, Gay wrote his first book.
• (08:07) Use present-moment speaking to create intrigue.
• (17:00) Regular Ai dinners where everyone shares and learns.
• (20:11) Create intrigue through personal anecdotes for impact.
• (23:46) Ai creates deep fake voices for entertainment.
• (25:48) Storytelling sets tone, authenticity crucial for connection.
• (32:22) Live demonstrations of data manipulation and problem-solving.
• (37:34) New GPT tool creates hyper-personalized video prompts.
• (38:37) Movie industry changes, personal films thrive now.

Additional Resources

• Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!
• Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don’t forget to leave a review!

PS - TRY THIS! Mike's fully-automated system will capture and enrich leads and follow up with hyper-personalized custom websites on any channel (even WhatsApp): http://www.DigitalCafe.Ai

A “How-To” with Gay Hendricks

Mike is psyched to share today’s new podcast episode with Gay Hendricks because he guarantees it will have you rethinking your relationship with "stuff."

Gay opened Mike's eyes to some profound insights about how eliminating excess possessions and complications can create more space for your true genius to flourish.

Gay talked about going through his closet each year and getting rid of anything he doesn't absolutely love wearing. Imagine only surrounding yourself with clothes that give you an "erotic experience" when you put them on!

They also explored the concept of identifying the handful of people who light up when you enter the room - and prioritizing intimacy with them over shallow social obligations. Gay's annual "table of eight" tradition for ringing in the New Year is a fascinating exercise in conscious relating.

This episode will inspire you to start editing out the nonessentials so you can focus on what you truly love. You may even find yourself ordering some luxuriously soft merino wool t-shirts or cashmere socks from Wales after listening!

Whether you're drowning in clutter, overwhelmed by commitments, or just feel stuck in a rut, this conversation gives you an amazing recipe for injecting more simplicity (and love!) into your daily life. It's bound to leave you feeling lighter and freer.

Key Takeaways

• (04:07) Seeking depth and meaning in simplification.
• (08:58) Downsized to one beloved house, beach fantasy.
• (09:59) Simplicity leads to greater happiness and love.
• (13:43) Anticipating real estate value rise, seeking advice.
• (17:09) Cherishing love through socks and life choices.
• (22:31) Bologna in shoes, meeting Steve Martin.
• (24:06) Letting go of possessions, mixed feelings remain.
• (30:12) Valuing simplicity, selling love, living with love.
• (33:20) Tuning into the body, simplifying business, freedom.
• (37:37) Seek what you love, surround yourself with joy.

Additional Resources

• Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!
• Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don’t forget to leave a review!

PS: TRY THIS! Mike's fully-automated system will capture and enrich leads and follow up with hyper-personalized custom websites on any channel (even WhatsApp) http://www.DigitalCafe.Ai