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190: Scott Crabtree: "What Google Found In Project Aristotle That Changes How You Lead Teams"
Episode 4
Erik and Scott Crabtree unpack why happiness feels hard to define, what science can actually say, and why “chasing” happiness can backfire. They conn…
4 months ago
189: Anthony Badalian: "Why Is Fitness So Hard to Sell When Everyone Needs It?"
Anthony Badalian, President and COO of STRIDE Fitness, joins Erik for a deep conversation about the hidden complexity of the fitness franchising busi…
4 months ago
188: "Why Do We Feel Guilty Taking Rest Even When We Deserve It?" ft. Alli Murphy
Episode 188
Erik and Alli get real about a form of guilt that shows up for high performers and solopreneurs: not only guilt about resting, but guilt about “adult…
4 months, 1 week ago
187: "When Did Trust Between Patients and Physicians Begin to Break Down?" (reflections on Cameron Sabet)
🧠 Erik’s Take
Erik reflects on his conversation with Cameron Sabet—a 24-year-old medical student, researcher, venture capitalist, policy advisor, and …
4 months, 1 week ago
186: "What Are the Real Reasons Healthcare Workers Leave? (reflections on Christopher Sund)
🧠 Erik’s Take
After his conversation with Christopher Sund, Erik walked away thinking less about healthcare staffing—and more about systems.
The health…
4 months, 1 week ago
185: Cameron Sabet: "The Real Breakdown Happening Inside Healthcare"
Cameron Sabet operates at the intersection of medicine, venture capital, journalism, policy, and global public health—and somehow manages to connect …
4 months, 1 week ago
184: Christopher Sund: "Is Healthcare Staffing Broken Beyond Repair?"
Erik sits down with healthcare staffing leader Christopher Sund for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of healthcare, hiring, leadership, a…
4 months, 1 week ago
183: "Kids Are Intuitively Hacking AI With Their Voice, Not Their Keyboard" ft. Justin Coats
Episode 183
Erik shares how he’s running a week-one “vibe coding” summer curriculum for his 10- and 7-year-old daughters using voice-first ChatGPT. He and Justin…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
182: "What is Being Hyper-Responsive Actually Costing You?" ft. Alli Murphy
Episode 182
Erik and Alli dig into “invisible rules” that shape how we behave at work, especially the ones that reward constant availability and create anxiety. …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
181: "The Best Businesses Solve Recurring Problems" (reflections on Bill Dowd)
🧠 Erik’s Take
In this reaction episode, Erik reflects on his conversation with Bill Dowd — founder of Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control — and explores…
4 months, 2 weeks ago