In this insightful episode, host Ryan talks with Dr. Emily Anhalt, a psychologist and emotional fitness consultant. They explore the intricacies of emotional health in the creative industry. Dr. Anhalt offers profound insights into the importance of mental health for entrepreneurs and creatives, discussing how emotional fitness can profoundly impact personal and professional lives. This episode is a deep dive into understanding the balance between mental well-being and creative productivity.

Key Takeaways

• Insights into how mental health and emotional fitness can enhance creativity and productivity.
• Understanding the unique emotional challenges faced by creatives and entrepreneurs, and how to address them.
• Practical tips and exercises for improving emotional well-being while pursuing creative passions.

About Emily Anhalt

Dr. Emily Anhalt is a psychologist, emotional fitness consultant, and the Cofounder and Chief Clinical Officer of Coa, your gym for mental health. She studied psychology at the University of Michigan and attained Masters and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology in Berkeley, California. 

For the past thirteen years, Dr. Anhalt has been working clinically with executives, founders, and tech employees, and has conducted extensive research with prominent psychologists and entrepreneurs about how leaders can improve their emotional fitness. Dr. Anhalt has matched more than 800 people into therapy, and has collaborated with some of the fastest-growing technology companies in the world including Google, Asana, TEDx, GitHub, NASDAQ, Unilever, Bloomberg, and Salesforce.

In This Episode

• [00:00] Welcome to the show!
• [02:51] Meet Emily Anhalt
• [03:23] Relationships drive the world
• [04:12] Create space to be creative
• [05:40] Find your fit
• [08:26] Agency over your own life
• [12:39] Starting your emotional fitness journey
• [16:07] Live emotional pushups
• [28:03] Emotional fitness and business success
• [33:54] Finding community
• [37:48] Connect with Emily
• [39:34] Outro

Quotes

"Creativity needs emotional health as its foundation."

"Understanding your mental well-being is key to unlocking your creative potential."

"Emotional fitness can be your greatest asset as a creative professional."

"Navigating emotional challenges is essential for a successful creative journey."

"Simple exercises can make a profound difference in your creative output."

Guest Links

Find Dr. Emily Anhalt online

COA: Your Gym for Mental Health

Follow Dr. Emily Anhalt on Instagram | Twitter

Listen to the podcast: Emotionally Fit with Dr. Emily Anhalt

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