The UNCrushed Podcast: Recent Episodes

The UNCrushed Podcast

A Platform and Community for Mental Health Awareness.Through sharing our personal experiences of the mental health challenges we have faced, we can we help to break down the many stigmas associated with mental health and help individuals seek professional support.

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Summary:
TJ Woodward is a revolutionary recovery expert, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and addiction treatment specialist who has helped countless people through his simple, yet powerful teachings.

He is the creator of The Conscious Recovery Method, which is a ground breaking and effective approach to viewing and treating addiction.

I first met TJ in 2017 and started to recognize that there was a whole other approach to recovery, where I don't have to keep looking at how 'broken I am'. He posed the question 'what if I'm perfect and have always been perfect?' What if I have developed core false beliefs throughout my life such as 'I'm unloveable' or 'I'm not good enough', helping shame to thrive. I had to search deeper for the underlying roots that led to my destructive patterns.

TJ recently launched #UNHARMABLE - What if there is a place within you that is unharmable? What would knowing that create in your life? You are more than your past. You are more than your beliefs. You are a whole and perfect spiritual being.

Topics Discussed:

A fresh perspective on addiction
Addiction is not the ‘problem’. Need to look at the underlying root that causes destructive patterns
Unresolved trauma, spiritual disconnection, toxic shame
Letting core of core false beliefs
Brilliant strategies we develop
Finding light in darkness – Need to address the darkness and not ignore it
The concept that we are whole and perfect
Adoption of spiritual practices & principles
Power of gratitude
Power of forgiveness - Not living in the victim / martyr level of consciousness & making peace with the past
The launch of UNHARMABLE

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Summary:
Marin Nelson is a Regional Vice President at Salesforce as well as co-founder of a new infinity group for Salesforce employees - SOBERforce. A community for any employee that is sober, for whatever reason (e.g. addiction, health, religious) and allies.

Marin shares her own journey to recovery, along with some great tips for the more difficult conversations between managers and employees and how to navigate the concept of anonymity.

There are many things organizations can do to create a more inclusive & supportive environment with Marin advocating for connection being at the core.

Topics Discussed:

Challenges faced in the sales industry
Struggles with addiction and journey towards sobriety
Tips for difficult conversations between managers and employees
The importance of connection and peer to peer support
Navigating the concept of anonymity
Alternative 'happy hour' team events
The creation of SOBERforce, a new group at Salesforce for sober employees and allies

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Summary:
Alyssa Felix, Partner Sales Manager at Salesforce and true mental health warrior, was one of the original contributors to UNCrushed. Alyssa opens up about her experiences navigating the rollercoaster of a journey towards mental health, the lowest points and highest points. She discusses how she asked for help, got the support she needed, and the things she does for self-care in her every day life now.

Topics Discussed:

Challenges with Mental Health
Seeking professional treatment
How to navigate difficult conversations at work
Finding love for herself again
Letting go of control
Prioritizing mental health & wellbeing, making time for self-care
Ending stigma around mental illness
Experiences at Salesforce
Becoming a life coach

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Summary:
2020 has been different than any other year, both personally and professionally. In this episode, 5 members of the UNCrushed team come together to discuss their experiences of navigating this year, the highs, lows and what we are grateful for. 2020 may not have been the year where we got everything we wanted, yet we got to appreciate everything we have.

Topics Discussed:

Personal and professional challenges faced in 2020 and how they were navigated
The COVID-19 pandemic
The importance of human connection
Family and home schooling
Grief and loss
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Ideations and Addiction
The impact of COVID-19 on the sales industry
Telehealth and the evolution of behavioral health
An attitude of gratitude

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Summary:
Naveli Garg, freshman at UC Davis studying neuroscience, is involved in a number of initiatives helping people and communities worldwide, including being the Founder & CEO of Charity Dress, an 501(c)3 organization that provides clothing and educational opportunities to low-income communities.

Naveli shares her journey of being very different throughout high school as well as a life-changing experience of sexual assault. When coming forward talking about her experience, she was the victim of cyberbullying and felt she had no voice. Through artistic avenues, platforms and more, she wants to change the way teens interact with one another online, especially in this digital world we live in.

Naveli navigates us through how she moved forward and found her strength, discussing how cultures and experiences that we have in other countries changes everything about how we appreciate our lives. She tells us that it’s about gaining perspective in life. Most importantly, she reminds us that we’re not alone.

A growing scholar in neuroscience, she shares aspects of her studies and research that incited a passion in her. She mentions being an integral part of a Women’s March, portraying that standing your ground and using your voice whenever you can is important to better both yourself and the world around you.

Sharing about the people who are rocks in her life, through good or bad times, Naveli wanted to tell her story because of the importance for us to grow as a society and for the benefit of the human race.

Timestamps:

0:17 - Introductions
2:08 - India, Charity Dress, and Naveli’s first pivot
8:05 - In the broader picture, how are you helping? ‘Cause connect’ was born
12:55 - What’s next for this 17 year-old phenom? - Naveli talks more about her future, career path, and what’s next
17:10 - What’s it like being a 17-year-old prodigy at your high school?
21:07 - Something happened that changed Naveli forever - Sexual assault and bullying
25:20 - How and when Naveli found her superpower? The difference between cultures and experiences
29:41 - What brought Naveli to UNCrushed? - Naveli’s message to others about gaining perspective
32:53 - Who are Naveli’s rocks? The people she leans on when needed
36:53 - Cyberbullying - How Naveli finds her generation responding to negativity online
46:00 - The trauma of sexual assault - Ways to fight back, groups of supportive people, victim blaming and supporting the perpetrators
52:57 - The wrap up - Being able to help others after knowing oneself

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Summary:
The Journey To UNCrushed

Tim and James discuss how UNCrushed became a focus for Tim Clarke through his journey from darkness to light. The movement has brought to light a conversation that is much needed in business today. Yes it remains a taboo subject. Tim talks us through his own experiences of mental health and tells how UNCrushed plans on changing the perception of mental health in business today along with how we can all be more aware of the stigma that often follows it.

Timestamps:

1:03 - Introduction to Tim Clarke
2:30 - How UNCrushed became more than a thought
4:38 - Company Values and what they mean
8:16 - A journey into the hard stuff
18:46 - Compassionate Listening, Programs, Therapy, and other ways to be supportive
32:31 - The mission, the goal, and the future of UNCrushed
41:19 - How UNCrushed supports management teams
54:09 - It doesn’t have to be an extrovert thing
58:25 - Overusing the word “Sorry”
59:09 - Thanks for joining us on The UNCrushed Podcast

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Summary:For our 10th episode, we put the host in the guest seat. James Buckley is interviewed by CEO and Co-Founder of UNCrushed, Tim Clarke. James talks of his battle with cocaine addiction, and leaving his first wife. James is one of thousands a year that struggle to keep a relationship with his own children after a messy divorce where bad mouthing and slander corrodes the image of parents in the minds of children. Stories like James' are all too common in today's high divorce rate world, and every mistake you ever made is held against you in highly contested divorce proceedings.

Timestamps:

0:49 - Introduction to James Buckley
3:39 - Why did James leave Miami?
9:05 - James realized he was unhappy when he sobered up. How he walked away from it all
11:55 - Where did the vice come from? James’ history of drug use
14:40 - Who was James back then? Doing a good job working the door
17:25 - Some steps that have worked for James’ recovery. The first thought when James wakes up
25:33 - How James deals with shame. What really worked well for James
33:19 - If you had asked people 20 years ago where James Buckley is today, what would they say? This was not planned
40:05 - James and Tim on sales, connection, and how UNCrushed fits a need in the sales community
46:50 - What would James recommend to someone struggling with addiction? Turn to your family, no matter the past
50:31 - What are some your best takeaways from the UNCrushed podcast guests?
56:52 - Closing thought from James

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Summary:
The search for success in life, love, and career is hard enough all by itself. When a lifetime of trauma lands you in a position working in the mental health space, you become acutely aware of your own needs and focus points. Janelle Cronk talks candidly about her decisions, mentalities, and lessons in this episode of the UNCrushed podcast.

James Buckley and Janelle Cronk discuss the loss of her father and the impact it had on her life. They discuss issues about balancing personal and professional life. Janelle has many tips for coping and dealing with stress, anxiety, and depression. James and Janelle also discuss methods to finding success despite coming from a background of trauma.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Janelle
0:54 - Janelle’s history
10:49 - Janelle learns to balance career and personal life
19:22 - Let’s talk about control
24:53 - What makes Janelle who she is?
35:34 - Death in the family. I need hugs. People become line items
41:00 - What personal experiences shape Janelle as a professional
47:45 - Contact Janelle if you’re in need of assistance
50:20 - Have a personal Board of Directors
53:00 - Routines, best practices and roles. Working for your customer and not for your pay check
59:02 - Janelle’s message to strategic account managers

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Summary:
James Cardamone and James Buckley talk about the importance of unconditional family love. Without his family and the support they showed him, he would have been lost to his addictions and vices. James C. speaks earnestly of his battle with alcohol and drugs. He wears his survival on his sleeve like a badge of honor at work so that others can hear his roar loud and clear. James C. acts a beacon of hope for those around him that are fighting a good fight.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to James Cardamone
0:48 - James Cardamone shares his family experience, and how he started on a path to addiction
6:24 - Using alcohol to numb the pain. Freshman year
11:23 - How addictions affected other people. Assumed rock bottom. European trip
17:00 - Taking a job I didn’t want. Getting introduced to cocaine
19:37 - Support system was always my family. Addiction knows no insecurity. I wasn’t ready for help
25:00 - After 5 years of therapy, James C. Talks about what’s he’s gotten out of it. The white knuckle time and the apocalypse. Families that care for our well being. Outpatient programs vs inpatient programs
35:19 - Making up rules instead of fixing the problem. Making an honest effort requires honest effort. Living in the grey
40:04 - Helping others. Being a mental health advocate at work. Peru with 20 others in recovery
46:41 - From player to coach. Mental health from the HR perspective. Sales events and the hard stuff
52:37 - Partnering with UNCrushed. Internal company events around mental health. Judgement + fear = am I good enough? But it’s not about me. Labels attached to having a mental health issue
56: 31 - How people can reach James Cardamone

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Summary:
In this episode of The UNCrushed Podcast, Lindsey Boggs discusses the loss of her sister and the mental breakdown that soon followed. Running away from the trauma with distractions, and the recognition that she needed helped turned things around. She discusses her processes for grief, and tells of how she overcame with the help of support from therapy, family, and the colleagues and coworkers that supported her in her time of need.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introductions to Lindsey. What brought her to UNCrushed?
1:35 - Where is your courage to face this coming from? The death of my sister and how it changed me. Diving into work to get away from the trauma. Clinging to our support systems for comfort
7:08 - Being open about my mental health. How my company handled my family loss. “Come back when you can.”
11:07 - What our 100% looks like after a traumatic event. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get over it. Bouncing back took therapy and a mental hospital. Career was first, but now my priorities are aligned. Quality over quantity
16:32 - Sometimes you just have to be an ear in times of loss. Lindsey’s champions are her life line. She speaks to them every day. They get her through. You can’t be all of someone’s happiness, but you can be a contributor
24:49 - Lindsey’s message for the UNCrushed audience. Be vulnerable, take that first step, get the help you need. Writing your story helps to get it out of your body
27:27 - Sunshine and rainbows turns to darkness. So many people have reached out and said that my story has helped them. That makes all my risk worth it
32:43 - The grieving process. Unhealthy looking back at photos
33:42 - How one contacts Lindsey. UNCrushed sign-off

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Summary:
On this episode, Richard Harris and James discuss how Richard used his depression as his superpower. He was able to overcome it with small steps every day. Those small actions lead to big progress and Richard tells of his experience making the transition from crippled by depression to being what he calls a "functional depressed person". Richard covers his upbringing, his career, therapy, and his professional growth and ties all of it back to how it impacted his recovery from a depression that could have held anyone back. But not Richard.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Richard, 7 Sevens
2:00 - Starting Harris Consulting while dealing with “Functional depression.” Struggling to keep a certain happiness level. The personal me, and the work me
8:44 - The difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness. We avoid uncomfortable conversations
15:26 - Superpower! The phrase “in spite of”. Some friends don’t feel it
20:42 - Let’s talk about it and hash it out. Waiting for the boom. What would it be like to be happy all the time? What we look for in a spouse and friend
23:50 - Advocating therapy. The religion of finding the right therapist. What therapy has done for Richard. “Only crazy people…” What my dad asked about my therapy
31:21 - Richard recommends Headspace. 50 ours of meditation in 10 minute increments. What exercise does for us. Google the solutions. Big UNCrushed plug. It doesn’t matter where you start
34:21 - How people can reach Richard

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Summary:
Life throws you curveballs. Kasey has been swinging away for years. Divorce, grief, and the strength to overcome these adversities shape the conversation as Kasey breaks stigmas by oversharing, and telling us how life has been hard and that's a valuable thing for our growth. Join Kasey and James as we dive into her story.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Kasey
1:01 - Kasey admits to being an oversharer. She’s breaking the stigma
1:42 - Life is one blow after another
3:16 - What’s super moving about the UNCrushed movement
4:42 - Every time, at least one person reaches out to say “Thank you.”
8:58 - Origin of 'The Other Side of Sales'
11:44 - Stories make us powerful
14:30 - The importance of companionship and the bearded lady
18:43 - The one thing that female leaders should buy
21:52 - Kasey’s mission and purpose
24:37 - The path Kasey took to become more
30:57 - They way we’re viewed as leaders
35:09 - One step at a time, no matter what. You’re always “getting there”
39:21 - You have to fall in love with the process and not the outcome
45:12 - Applying intention to your routine. The intention is different for everyone
49:18 - Dealing with divorce a month into a new job
53:31 - See it from their perspective
54:13 - Benevolent Manipulation
57:28 - Thanks for coming on the show Kasey. Subscribe to the UNCrushed podcast!

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Summary:
MK Hurlbutt & Molli Sullivan, SoulCycle instructors and hosts of the She’s Thriving podcast, both left their jobs in the finance and tech sector to help others thrive in their journey for mental & physical wellness. MK & Molli share their stories and knowledge they have picked up that have helped them become the best versions of themselves.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to MK & Molli
1:30 - How MK and Molli got started. Busting out of homeostasis instant sparks! Soul cycle beginnings!
8:30 - Feeling honored to be able to make others feel great
14:54 - How MK got her super powers. The first time you lose someone in your life. Reflecting on where your priorities are. People matter most. That’s my super power
19:18 - Molli’s version of their story. I have always been aware of my body image. We all get to own ourselves. Always felt it’s so beautiful to be human
22:28 - Adversities like family, media, self-image, drugs. How did you two get passed these? My healing path is discovering deeper layers. We are partners in wellness
26:04 - Meditation, sleep, and social, oh my!
31:10 - Shame gremlins and why they matter. Making light of our intense feelings
35:55 - Trying to channel my most healed, loving and compassionate self. There are days when we draw people in. Then there are days where I am barely hanging on, myself. You’re allowed to be your complete self
39:00 - We’ve become more isolated as society. Carving out opportunity for connection is so important
41:55 - The idea of “yes, and”. You have to work with the thing that has been given to you
43:08 - Tools in the tool belt
46:49 - It’s hard until you get into the swing
48:43 - MK and Molli talk burnout. We’ve come to find that we love and understand each other’s needs. Trial and error tells you when you’ve gone too far

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Summary:
Tegy Thomas, Salesforce Administrator Transportation Alternatives joins us to tell us a very personal story about his battle with grief and loss. Tegy and James discuss his experiences and how they impacted his professional career. This one's gonna hit you in the feels. However, when it's all said and done, Tegy is the definition of UNCrushed. Rising by the struggle of grief to face a brighter day full of acceptance and understanding. Tegy shares his experience in our studio in New York.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Tegy
02:13 - Creating awareness is not the same as creating self awareness
11:32 - A new perspective after a near death experience
23:13 - Deciding what to share with others and finding coping resources
29:01 - Overcoming fears and an accident that changed everything
42:42 - Who do you want to be in the trenches with

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Summary:
Burnout is the largest threat to the quality of work your team can produce. Tiffani Bova of Salesforce has been taking a close look at the burnout problem. Her findings have been insightful and instrumental in the current state of sales. In this episode of UNCrushed, Tiffani and James discuss the findings from the latest burnout survey. Will this save you from burnout? No. Only your culture can do that. Tiffani talks about real burnout experiences, statistics, common causes of burnout, and its correlation with a metric driven culture that stunts growth and innovation.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to Tiffani
04:33 - Creating Your Own Job: Salesforce Created a Job for Tiffani
07:43 - How Tiffani Found Her Super Powers
13:22 - How Tiffani Reached Her Burnout Tipping Point
17:27 - Why Mental Wellness Is underrepresented in Sales World
21:08 - Why is Sales the most Stressful job?
26:56 - How to Prevent Burnout
31:07 - Management Policies That Prevent Burnout & Who Is Responsible for them
35:21 - Sales Managers Fall into Trap that hinders their Team
40:23 - Toxic Customer Service Metrics vs. Productive Customer Service Metrics
54:33 - Tiffani's 'What's Next' Podcast
55:20 - Tiffani's Advice to those struggling in their job

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Summary:
The road that goes nowhere is a dangerous one. Jenny Gaither of Soul Cycle and The Movement Foundation aims to empower women to feel comfortable in their skin. Jenny tells how and why she helps others be aware of the fear that saying no creates. The stress it brings us, and how to overcome it with gusto. Have you checked in with yourself lately? Gaither gives us techniques that will help us find the work/life balance we all so desperately need. Join Jenny and James on this episode of the UNCrushed podcast.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Jenny Gaither & the Movemeant Foundation
10:36 - Why & how Jenny started the Movemeant Foundation
19:37 - How Jenny helps others believe In themselves
25:17 - How the fear of saying no hurts your mental well-being
34:30 - Work-life balance, meditation, & self check-ins
40:42 - Breathing life into positivity
45:54 - Support systems & Jenny’s final message for the audience

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