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190: Scott Crabtree: "What Google Found In Project Aristotle That Changes How You Lead Teams"
Erik and Scott Crabtree unpack why happiness feels hard to define, what science can actually say, and why “chasing” happiness can backfire. They connect happiness to productivity through brain states, then zoom in on psychological safety, leadership communication, and concrete tools like seek, speak, listen. 👤 About the Guest Scott Crabtree is founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Brain Science. He’s a nationally recognized keynote speaker on leadership in the age of AI, blending neurosci
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July 2, 2026
190: Scott Crabtree: "What Google Found In Project Aristotle That Changes How You Lead Teams"
Erik and Scott Crabtree unpack why happiness feels hard to define, what science can actually say, and why “chasing” happiness can backfire. They connect happiness to productivity through brain states, then zoom in on psychological safety, leadership communication, and concrete tools like seek, speak, listen. 👤 About the Guest Scott Crabtree is founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Brain Science. He’s a nationally recognized keynote speaker on leadership in the age of AI, blending neurosci
189
July 1, 2026
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 business. What starts as a discussion about gyms and boutique fitness studios quickly evolves into a masterclass in leadership, hospitality, community-building, emotional intelligence, customer retention, and human behavior. Anthony shares why fitness is far more than workouts and why the brands that survive aren’t simply selling exercise — they’re crea
188
June 29, 2026
188: "Why Do We Feel Guilty Taking Rest Even When We Deserve It?" ft. Alli Murphy
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 “adulting” not being productive too. They unpack why it happens, what “rest” actually means, and practical ways to give yourself permission without needing it to be earned first. 🧭 Conversation Highlights Erik shares how, for him, taking time off can feel irresponsible because his livelihood depends on output, not just because work is demanding. Alli desc
186
June 26, 2026
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 healthcare industry is being squeezed from both sides at once: an aging population needs more care every year, while fewer people are entering the profession and more experienced workers are leaving it behind. That tension alone would be difficult enough, but layered on top are broken systems, growing bureaucracy, and environments that slowly disconnect
June 26, 2026
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 entrepreneur whose ability to operate across multiple disciplines left a lasting impression. What stood out most wasn’t simply Cameron’s résumé or productivity. It was his intellectual flexibility. Throughout the conversation, Cameron repeatedly demonstrated the ability to hold competing truths simultaneously without collapsing into simplistic conc
185
June 25, 2026
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 all of them into one coherent worldview. In this conversation, Erik and Cameron explore the collapse of trust in healthcare, the unintended consequences of technology and social media, the loneliness epidemic, venture capital’s role in shaping human progress, and why human connection still sits at the center of medicine. They also dive into the futu
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