The ZenFounder podcast is a combination of interviews with successful entrepreneurs, conversations with experts, and honest reflections on entrepreneur life, focused on helping entrepreneurs practice better mental health. Forbes called it one of the 12 best podcasts for entrepreneurs. Host, Dr. Sherry Walling, is a clinical psychologist, coach for entrepreneurs and startups, and best-selling author. She is an expert in trauma, stress and burnout, and her research has been published in academ ...
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Ever see that oddly identical group of people all cramming into a sketchy van or disappearing into rural land, and think to yourself, "I'd like to see what goes on in there..."? Whether you'd put on the matching outfit and dive on in, or just opt to be a fly on the wall, Cults I'd Join takes you to the inside as hosts Ameran and Jesse discuss the pros and cons of each group, what makes them tick, and whether or not they'd join. Join a new cult with us for an hour or so at a time. It's all th ...
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The only podcast dedicated exclusively to Entrepreneurs and CEOs running Small to Medium Sized Businesses (SMB). Nobody knows what it’s like to be an Entrepreneur or CEO unless you’ve been one. Though many understand the rewards of company leadership, very few understand the arduous journey that’s required to get (and stay) there. I share my own lessons as an Entrepreneur and CEO, and interview experts spanning Sales, Leadership, Mental Health, M&A, and Operations (among others) all with a s ...
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Develop Your Marketing from Keith Perhac
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What’s it like to be partners in business and in life? Whether you’re living it, thinking about it or just fascinated by the idea, you won’t want to miss this limited edition mini-series. Mirasee owners Danny Iny and Bhoomi Pathak tackle the unique challenges as well as benefits of working with a spouse or significant other. Each episode features a guest couple who also share their experiences, perspectives and hard-earned wisdom. The couples deliver illuminating insight amid lively banter a ...
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In the lives of Native Americans, we all have one thing in common- bloodlines. The bloodlines are what connect our past to our future. In this podcast, we talk with Indigenous women who are impacting their world for the better in big ways and small ways, while never forgetting to go back to their roots. Join, Jeane Burgess, member of the Peoria Tribe of Oklahoma, as she has conversations with powerful Native American women who are making a difference in their neighborhood, communities and th ...
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Make Something Cool is an interview podcast with elite creators about their pathway to success. In each episode, you’ll hear the tactics, tips, and resources they used to get there.
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From the Beginning is our show about podcasters, their origins and how they came to create their podcast. Speaking to a wide range of podcasters from executive coaches to software developers to die hard Cubs fans, From the Beginning takes a look behind the mic at the hosts of your favorite podcasts to find out why they do what they do.
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Ever wondered what success actually means? How do you get it? And how do you keep it? We all want it, yet sometimes it feels only some of us get to have it. Theresa Lambert and Blair Kaplan Venables are two badass entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, coaches and biz mentors, who’ve had success, felt success, questioned our own success and reclaimed it. Let’s be real for a hot minute, 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride, and many people started to wonder if they'll lose the things that “made” t ...
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Don't talk about them. Just listen to this podcast and then zip that lip! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms! *Rate and review us on Google (please and thank you)! *Follow us on the social medes... we're @ cultsidjoin.com, and Cult…
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Episode 407: Navigating Family Pain Without Shutting Down
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15:41Did you know that 27% of Americans are actively estranged from at least one family member? In a world where ideological division is high and screens are the most consistent recipient of our attention, our families are quietly fracturing. In this special episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Walling reflects on the beautiful, painful, complicate…
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A Playbook for Growing People-Intensive Service Companies
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Do you ever ask yourself what you really want? Not what’s profitable. Not what’s a good business decision. Not what’s righteous, or best for your team. Just… what you want. In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Walling invites you into a deeply personal—and radically freeing—conversation about desire. As a founder or leader, you’ve been…
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Magic! World travel! Every kind of tree metaphor you can think of! A few concerning habits, but also so much communing with nature! This week we are joining Palo-- Better known as Palo Mayombe, but we'll talk about that in the ep... Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subsc…
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Episode 405: How to Regulate Big Emotions
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20:19Ever find yourself saying things you regret in the heat of the moment? Or spiraling after a client complaint, a bad email, or your kid melting down in public? In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Sherry Walling breaks down how high performers lose control of big emotions—and how to get it back. Inside this episode: – What’s actually happening…
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How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers—with Casey Brown
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This week we are joining the Africa Family of Philadelphia, better known as MOVE. The best part of MOVE? It's not an acronym. It's a descriptor of their life path, and we dig it. However, it caused them a lot of problems on the way, so let's talk about it! And yes, we will also spend some time planning to free Mumia Abu Jamal. Original song and per…
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Episode 404: How Founders Can Make Better Decisions: The Framework You Haven’t Tried
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16:25Do you ever feel like you’re at war with yourself? One part of you wants to hustle, scale, dominate the market. Another part wants to sell the business, move to the woods, and sleep 10 hours a night. And then there’s the voice panicking about churn, cash flow, and that very unhappy customer email you can’t stop thinking about. You're not broken. Yo…
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The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together: With Dr. Sherry Walling
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Buddhafield is a lot of fun if you don't count the downward-dog-man guru. Let's do some yoga with the members, talk community and enlightenment, and then burn the whole thing down! Metaphorically speaking. Anyway, they leave us with some good questions, some great stories, and a lot to ponder. Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cul…
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The Art (and Science) of Building a High-Performance Sales Organization
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Strict patriarchy? Check. Ordained by God? Double check. Bottomless beer and a horse for every baby? Chickety-chickety check. Padanaram is a mix of great potlucks, bomb-ass parties, a lot of praying, and a hierarchy not to be messed with. It's also the tale of a community who has given itself the grace to shift course, adjust self-identity, and evo…
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Episode 403: Feeling Alone in Business? How to Find Your People
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13:54Entrepreneurship is lonely—but it doesn’t have to be. In this video, Dr. Sherry Walling dives into one of the most overlooked challenges in the entrepreneurial journey: finding your people. Starting, growing, and even exiting a business can be incredibly isolating. That loneliness can quietly erode both your mental health and your ability to lead. …
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A Super Primer on Evaluating and Acquiring a Software Company
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If you're not on the CIJ Patreon yet, this is your sign to hop on over and subscribe-- we want to see you at ALL the parties! In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from the Patreon library, this week we're joining the Romani People, also known as Travelers. They are basically all awesome, all the time! Original song and performance by Devon Sp…
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Episode 402: 5 Criticisms of Traditional Therapy
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19:11Is Traditional Therapy Failing Entrepreneurs? Therapy is an invaluable tool—but is it always the best fit for high performers, founders, and creatives? In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling shares her honest critique of traditional psychotherapy, highlighting five key concerns: The Pathology Trap – Why therapy often focuses on diagnosing problems ins…
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Episode 401: Why Founders FAIL at Asking for Help (And How to Fix It)
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19:09Entrepreneurs thrive on independence, resilience, and figuring things out on their own. But when it comes to launching a book, a product, or a business—going solo can actually hold you back. Asking for help isn’t a weakness—it’s a growth strategy. In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling breaks down why founders struggle to ask for help, how to do it ef…
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Randy Street: Pioneer of the Topgrading Hiring Method & Co-Author of “Who: The A-Method for Hiring”
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Darla Howe Pierce is the creative director and owner of Artsy Designz. She is an inspired innovator, branding strategist, and graphic designer focusing on creative enthusiasm to inspire. She combines a broad range of creative visuals and development with B2B/B2C marketing. Her wish is to combine knowledge and experience designing creative aesthetic…
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Episode 400: 7 Factors That Shape How You Feel About Your Exit
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19:36You’ve built something incredible. But when it’s time to sell, are you unknowingly making your exit harder than it needs to be? Most founders focus on the financial side of an exit—negotiating terms, securing the best deal, maximizing their payout. But what about the psychological side? If you’re not prepared, selling your business can feel like lo…
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Episode 399: 5 Ways Entrepreneurial Households Support Resilient Kids
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21:01Dr. Sherry Walling has spent years balancing life as a psychologist, entrepreneur, and parent. She’s married to a tech founder, has been immersed in the startup world for decades, and has raised two kids who’ve never known a traditional 9-to-5 household. In this episode, she shares what she’s learned about raising resilient, adaptable kids in an en…
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Is the Search Fund Acquisition Rate Falling? With Jim Edmunds, Badge Stone & Kent Weaver
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If you're into exclusively surface level LOVELY aesthetics and have NO concern about behind the scenes problems, long term consequences, or nazi underbellies, then this is the group for you! Don't go to the potluck if you're gluten-free though, because that place will be CRAWLING with sourdough! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love C…
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Episode 398: 3 Ways Demanding Hobbies Can Revolutionize Your Entrepreneurial Mindset
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15:43In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling dives into how physically demanding hobbies can revolutionize the way you approach your business and life. Whether it’s aerial arts, rock climbing, kite surfing, or long-distance running, these activities offer more than just physical benefits—they reshape your mindset. Here’s what you’ll learn: How embodied lear…
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How to Avoid Common Stumbling Blocks in an M&A Process: With Raam Jani
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Episode 397: The Possibility Gap: What’s Stopping You From Living the Life You Want?
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16:25Are you stuck in the gap between where you are and where you want to be? You sense the next chapter of your life, business, or relationships calling to you—but the path forward feels unclear. Fear of disruption, lack of mastery, and the weight of commitments often hold us back from stepping into our fullest selves. In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walli…
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Are you into lizard people and magic rocks and an impending apocalypse with a little bit of the Bible sprinkled on top? Then get over here, buddy, this fairly dangerous cult is for you! Also, don't join this group if you enjoy leaving your basement, but DO join if you too are suspicious of the constellation Orion! Original song and performance by D…
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Episode 396: 5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Stay Connected With Family
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20:48Do you ever feel like your work is pulling you away from your family? For entrepreneurs and high performers, busy seasons are inevitable—whether you’re scaling a business, traveling for work, or navigating a major life transition. But maintaining deep, meaningful connections with your family doesn’t have to fall by the wayside. In this episode, I s…
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How to Get Your Exit Proceeds (Mostly) Tax Free
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Or the No-Names. The Black Stockings. The Coonyites. The Way. The Jesus Way. The Lowly Way. Workers and Friends. Christians Anonymous. Christian Conventions. Assemblies of Christians. The Alberta Society of Christian Assemblies. The Testimony of Jesus. Kristna i Sverige. United Christian Conventions. The Tramp Preachers. The Little Ones... Confused…
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Gena Price is a member of the Cherokee tribe and was raised in the Tulsa/Claremore, Oklahoma area. She move to Houston, Texas in her Junior year of high school, where she met her husband Chris. Gena and Chris have been married for 43 years. She is a proud mother and grandmother of two children, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. They …
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Dr. Daniel Crosby: How our Psychology Impacts our Spending, Investing and Risk Taking Decisions
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Sherri Mount, holds an A.A. degree in Accounting from NEO A&M College and a B.S.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Tulsa. She joined our team in January 1994. Sherri specializes in leasing and consumer/commercial loans. Sherri is a proud grandmother, who loves spending time on her farm. Website: Welch State Bank | Community Banking Made for …
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Stop what you're doing and join The Hog Farm with us! You don't have to do acid but you can. We'll definitely need you at Woodstock. We're not sure how Bob Dylan and EINSTEIN got in here, but we're glad they stopped by. The Hog Farm is a a cornerstone of our commune worlds, and gift of good to the planet, and every single kind of FUN. We'll see you…
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Lynda Kay Sawyer is a multidisciplinary artist (photography, jewelry, writing, filmmaking), devoted to preserving and inspiring appreciation for First American Native history and culture, featuring her Choctaw heritage. She creates art based on stories handed down and extensive research. Her photography depicts the Chahta spirit in people, artifact…
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Long Term Holds: With Zac Carman, CEO of ConsumerAffairs for 14+ Years
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The Sisterhood Part 1 (A Gift from Patreon)!
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1:29:17Happy all the Holidays, Spiritual Besties! We thought we'd gift you the first Episode of The Sisterhood from over at the Patreon Party-- it's a doc following a group of young girls discerning to be nuns, and doing a questionable job at it. We think you'll love it! And now that you've opened all your presents, remember that it's also the season to t…
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Episode 395: Reclaiming a Bad Word: Maybe Selfish Is Good
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13:15What does it mean to be "selfish"? For many, the word carries a negative connotation—one of neglecting others for personal gain. But what if being "selfish" was seen as a necessary part of self-care, self-development, and living a deeply fulfilling life? In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling, clinical psychologist and mental health advocate for entre…
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Hate sin but love the patriarchy? Do you also look good in blue and enjoy having the COOLEST NAMES IN THE WORLD?? Then we'll see you over at Gloria Vale for a little bit of fun and whole lot of work! And wait till you hear about how we'll be getting married! Phew!!! Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join al…
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Lindsay Hickey is a proud member of the Quapaw Nation and has been with O-Gah-Pah Coffee for four years, where she manages operations with a focus on community and cultural pride. Lindsay is dedicated to creating an environment that reflects both her heritage and her passion for connecting people through quality service and genuine relationships. K…
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Episode 394: Am I a Good Candidate for Psychedelic Therapy?
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17:23Are Psychedelics Right for You? 5 Questions to Ask Before You Begin Psychedelics hold incredible potential for healing, growth, and creativity—but they aren’t for everyone. In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling, clinical psychologist and expert on the mental well-being of entrepreneurs and high performers, unpacks the nuanced considerations you need …
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Rosanna Dobbs is a Peoria Tribal citizen and currently serves her tribe as the Second Chief since 2021. She is a wife, mother of 3, and a grandmother of 5. As a lifelong resident of Miami, Oklahoma, she has worked for local Native American tribes for 26 years in various capacities including grant writing, social services, and natural resources. Her…
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Episode 393: 5 Signs Your Team Needs a Mental Health Day
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13:11Is a Mental Health Day Worth It? Absolutely. Here’s Why. Taking a mental health day might seem like a luxury your team can’t afford—especially for small businesses or startups—but the truth is, the benefits far outweigh the costs. In this episode, Dr. Sherry Walling explores how intentional mental health days can prevent burnout, build resilience, …
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"Like Changing Tires on a Moving Car": The Unseen Realities of Managing Rapid Growth
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I have nothing quippy to say. Today we're talking AIM, the American Indian Movement, and although not all of us can technically join them, I think ALL of us can throw them a super sweet potluck with as many files baked into cakes as they may need. Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun …
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Hollie Wall Dalenberg is a member of the Cherokee Nation. She was born in Tulsa, and went on to get her BS in Molecular Biology at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO and then her MS in Entomology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, with a thesis focused on honey bee health. In 2021 she moved back to Tulsa, OK with her husband and two small …
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Jordan Flick is a proud Cherokee Nation citizen from the Longhair Clan, whose experience in public health began in 2016 when she awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. While obtaining her degree in Politics, Philosophy, & Economics, she served as a Public Health scholar at Columbia University in New York …
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Achieving the Entrepreneurial Dream Through Franchise Ownership
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