Best Tausha Podcasts (2025)

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CEO Darryl Kelly Returns 40:40

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2M ago40:40

40:40

In this episode, Gillian and Michelle meet with Aspect CEO Darryl Kelly to explore various themes surrounding leadership, communication, and speed within productivity. They discuss the importance of authenticity, the role of inspiration within teams, and the emotional growth that comes with leadership. The conversation also delves into the balance …

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Making AI Actually Work at Work 41:55

3M ago41:55

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AI isn’t just hype or headlines—it’s a tool. And like any tool, it’s only as useful as the person using it. In this episode, Michelle sits down with Emily Heavner, product manager at Aspect (and PhD in mathematics), to demystify artificial intelligence and its place in the modern workplace. Emily shares how AI works, clears up common misconceptions…

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Neurodivergence, Parenting & Identity at Work with Tausha Simon 41:11

4M ago41:11

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This episode of Futureworks dives into the intersection of lived experience and leadership with Tausha Simon—marketing manager at Aspect, executive coach, and host of the GreatFully You podcast. Tausha shares what it means to create safe spaces for emergence in the workplace, how her parenting journey with a non-verbal autistic son shaped her appro…

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Lindsey Comeau (Reading the Room – CX, Communication, and the Role of Chief of Staff) 36:40

5M ago36:40

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On this episode of Future Works, Gillian sits down with Lindsey Comeau, Chief of Staff at Sunday and one of the best listeners in the business. With a non-linear path from dude ranch to startup operations, Lindsey has worked across customer experience, marketing, and executive leadership. Today, she acts as the connective tissue inside a fast-movin…

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Ric Grefé (Designing Better Leadership) 24:21

7M ago24:21

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In this episode of Futureworks, Michelle and Gillian welcome a very special guest—Gillian’s father, Ric Grefé. With a career spanning naval intelligence, journalism, public policy, and two decades leading AIGA, Ric brings sharp insight into how design thinking can shape leadership that’s curious, intentional, and human-centered. From “repotting” yo…

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Kelly Maiden (Trust, Storytelling, and the Creative Process) 36:31

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In this episode of Futureworks, hosts Gillian and Michelle sit down with Kelly Maiden for a candid, energizing conversation about creativity, storytelling, and what it truly means to lead—with empathy, clarity, and intention—at work and at home. Kelly shares how a single goosebump-inducing moment as a teenager launched her creative journey, and how…

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S2 Episode 02| FND and Prognosis 30:14

9M ago30:14

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In this episode of the FunctionaliTEA podcast, Tausha unpacks the often confusing and unhelpful concept of “prognosis” when it comes to Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). While many medical conditions come with a clear trajectory, FND is anything but predictable. Tausha explores how symptoms can fluctuate wildly—from day to day, or even moment…

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Gabriel Rodriguez (Tackling Imposter Syndrome in a Remote Work Era) 42:19

11M ago42:19

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In this episode, our host, Michelle Lee, sits down with Gabriel Rodriguez to examine the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome—especially in the context of remote work. Gabriel shares his personal journey through various roles in sales and beyond, reflecting on how self-doubt and cultural expectations can hinder growth. Emphasizing the critical role…

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Lesley Pinckney (Authenticity and Cultural Fit in the Workplace) 1:02:06

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In this episode, hosts Gillian Grefe and Michelle Lee sit down with Lesley Pinckney for a thought-provoking discussion on how corporate culture intersects with authenticity. The trio begins by highlighting the role of food as a powerful connector, before diving into Lesley’s diverse professional path and the balancing act of “showing up” authentica…

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Stephanie Schott (Facilitating Workplace Transformation Through Executive Coaching) 54:11

1y ago54:11

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In this episode, hosts Gillian Grefe and Michelle Lee welcome Stephanie Schott, whose work in executive coaching and entrepreneurial leadership offers fresh perspectives on organizational change. The conversation begins with a lighthearted catch-up and a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes challenges of podcasting before focusing on Stephanie’s jour…

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Jordan Birnbaum (The Strategic Power of Empathy at Work) 40:07

1y ago40:07

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In this episode, Gillian Grefe, Michelle Lee, and Jordan Birnbaum explore the evolving role of empathy in the modern workplace. The conversation opens with lighthearted discussions on art, pets, and favorite interview questions before diving into the deeper topic of empathy as a transformative force in business. Jordan underscores empathy’s strateg…

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Darryl Kelly (Human-Centered Innovation and Emotional Intelligence) 50:21

1y ago50:21

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In this episode, hosts Gillian Grefe and Michelle Lee sit down with Darryl Kelly to discuss his inspiring professional journey and his approach to workforce innovation. The conversation weaves together Darryl's experiences in consulting, his passion for creativity, and the profound impact of human-centered design in the modern workplace. Beyond his…

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Laura Martin (Redefining Work in a Post-Pandemic World) 47:11

1y ago47:11

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In this episode, Gillian, Michelle, and Laura dive into the evolving landscape of workplace culture, examining its significance in today’s organizations. They begin by defining work culture and exploring how it differs across teams and companies. Laura highlights the critical role of leaders in shaping culture through shared values and emphasizes t…

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Season 2 Ep. 1 | Getting Through Episodes 29:56

2+ y ago29:56

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The functionaliTEA podcast is back with a brand new season and brand new TEA. In this episode host Tausha explains her checklist of 7 ways to get through her symptom episodes, what an episode is and how she helps make sure her friends and family also know what to do during an episode.By Tausha

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Episode 16 | FND and Listening to Your Body 24:54

3y ago24:54

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Listening isn't the easiest thing to do in a world that is so very overstimulating. Host Tausha explains an invaluable skill she has learned in listening to her body and how beneficial it has been to her overall functionality. How well do you listen to your body? #listentoyourbody #tapin #overstimulation…

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Episode 15 | FND and 'That time of the month' (Endo) 30:36

3y ago30:36

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Everyone knows what women are talking about when they say it's "that time of the month" but what does that time look like when it is coupled with chronic illness? What does that time look like when one of your chronic illnesses is directly related to 'that time of the month'? Host Tausha discusses what she has found as best practices to get her thr…

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Episode 14 | FND and Pushing Through 29:17

3+ y ago29:17

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Tenacity is not something we are born with, it is something that we learn. When facing chronic illness being tenacious and persistent is more than half of the battle. Whether it's just pushing to get through the day, pushing to advocate for ourselves, pushing through comments and judgement or even just pushing to accept that this is the way life lo…

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Episode 13 | FND and Travel (Part 2) 17:26

3+ y ago17:26

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Traveling is one of the most enjoyable things about life. Host Tausha has already discussed how her traveling experience has been in the past. There are so many places and people out there to see; but travel looks different when you are chronically ill. It becomes a bit harder to plan, and possibly even harder to enjoy. In this episode we discuss t…

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Episode 12 | FND and Community 22:23

3+ y ago22:23

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JOIN THE FND COMMUNITY!!!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fndtea/ Community is an absolute necessity when living with chronic illness. Host Tausha discusses the steps she took to find her community through social media after initially receiving her diagnosis. She also introduces her new FND community: FNDTEA where members will be able to form real…

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Episode 11 | FND and Employment 22:16

3+ y ago22:16

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Choosing a career, getting a job and keeping a job are already hard enough if you are an able bodied person. What does all of that look like if you have chronic illnesses, especially if your chronic illnesses are a bit more stigmatized and less understood? Host Tausha discusses what life has been like in the employment world for her since functiona…

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Episode 10 | FND and Travel 20:24

3+ y ago20:24

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Traveling is one of the most enjoyable things about life. There are so many places and people out there to see; but travel looks different when you are chronically ill. It becomes a bit harder to plan, and possibly even harder to enjoy. Host Tausha discusses her experiences with traveling and some tips for how to avoid symptom flare ups and what to…

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Episode 09 | FND and Diet? (Part 1) 25:48

3+ y ago25:48

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Diet is difficult! It is a constantly researched, ever evolving subject and while it evolves so do we. In chronic illness diet is an especially important factor to pay attention to. Host Tausha talks about her journey with her diet, while dealing with other chronic illness symptoms and trying to figure out what diet changes would be best for her ov…

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Episode 08 | FND and Yoga 24:07

3+ y ago24:07

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Yoga Yoga Yoga. As mentioned in the episode, yoga is one of the biggest achievements of globalization. This week Tausha tries to give a different perspective on the practice of yoga because many of those who suffer from chronic illness are semi triggered or offput by the word or the idea of it. It is often pushed by able bodied persons who don't tr…

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Episode 07 | FND and Acupuncture 23:19

3+ y ago23:19

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How are y'all functioning? Acupuncture is most commonly looked at as alternative medicine but with Functional Neurological Disorder being a bit of an alternative disorder, those of us who deal with it should be open to therapies and intervention strategies from other regions and cultures. Host Tausha discusses her experience with the traditional ch…

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Episode 06 | FND and Chiropractic Care 24:05

3+ y ago24:05

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FND affects the entire body but where do they begin? The Central Nervous System plays a big role in what we feel and it is protected by the spine. Adding a chiropractor or chiropractic care to your medical team is highly recommended. Though it may not be for everyone, making sure that the spine is in the best position for the nervous system to be s…

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Episode 05 | FND and Friendship 23:50

3+ y ago23:50

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Heyy my TEAspoons!! Losing friends and feeling misunderstood by your friends is very common when you suffer from chronic illness. Tausha discusses how she maintains friendships, develops new friendships and makes efforts to try to be a good friend despite balancing symptoms and functional neurological disorder flares. (Even as an introvert) Lotus t…

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Episode 04 | FND and Driving 25:03

3+ y ago25:03

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Functional Neurological Disorder and driving are not the best of friends. Hell, FND and walking aren't even friends; so what are us FND warriors supposed to do about transportation? Host Tausha discusses 3 of her top tips on how she deals with FND and continues to be able to drive. She also discusses what her alternate options are when she can't dr…

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Episode 03 | FND and Independence 22:39

3+ y ago22:39

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She needed a hero so that's what she became- Author Unknown 3 tips on how to maintain independence while dealing with FND symptoms. How to function when one day might be a self sufficient day and the other you might not be able to move from the bed by yourself.By Tausha

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Episode 02 | FND and Parenting? 26:56

3+ y ago26:56

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Parenting is a hard enough job without a chronic illness. This episode gives the TEA about parenting while experiencing FND symptoms. Discussing what the experience is like, how to manage it for yourself and how to help your child/children better understand what you are experiencing.By Tausha

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Episode 01 | What's the TEA on FND? 25:27

3+ y ago25:27

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What the heck is FND? Host Tausha gives an overview of functional neurological disorder and her personal experience with accepting the diagnosis. #FND #functionalneurologicaldisorder #chronicillnessBy Tausha

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Episode 00 | Trailer 2:43

3+ y ago2:43

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Welcome to the functionaliTEA podcast!! New episodes will be dropped weekly.By Tausha

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CEO Darryl Kelly Returns 40:40

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Making AI Actually Work at Work 41:55

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Neurodivergence, Parenting & Identity at Work with Tausha Simon 41:11

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Lindsey Comeau (Reading the Room – CX, Communication, and the Role of Chief of Staff) 36:40

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Ric Grefé (Designing Better Leadership) 24:21

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Kelly Maiden (Trust, Storytelling, and the Creative Process) 36:31

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S2 Episode 02| FND and Prognosis 30:14

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Gabriel Rodriguez (Tackling Imposter Syndrome in a Remote Work Era) 42:19

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Lesley Pinckney (Authenticity and Cultural Fit in the Workplace) 1:02:06

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Stephanie Schott (Facilitating Workplace Transformation Through Executive Coaching) 54:11

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Jordan Birnbaum (The Strategic Power of Empathy at Work) 40:07

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Darryl Kelly (Human-Centered Innovation and Emotional Intelligence) 50:21

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Laura Martin (Redefining Work in a Post-Pandemic World) 47:11

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Season 2 Ep. 1 | Getting Through Episodes 29:56

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Episode 16 | FND and Listening to Your Body 24:54

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Episode 15 | FND and 'That time of the month' (Endo) 30:36

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Episode 14 | FND and Pushing Through 29:17

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Episode 13 | FND and Travel (Part 2) 17:26

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Episode 12 | FND and Community 22:23

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Episode 11 | FND and Employment 22:16

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Episode 10 | FND and Travel 20:24

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Episode 09 | FND and Diet? (Part 1) 25:48

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Episode 08 | FND and Yoga 24:07

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Episode 07 | FND and Acupuncture 23:19

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Episode 06 | FND and Chiropractic Care 24:05

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Episode 05 | FND and Friendship 23:50

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Episode 04 | FND and Driving 25:03

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Episode 03 | FND and Independence 22:39

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Episode 02 | FND and Parenting? 26:56

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Episode 01 | What's the TEA on FND? 25:27

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Episode 00 | Trailer 2:43