18. High Achievers dealing with OCD & Bipolar at work ft. Wes Braden

This week’s episode features Wesley Braden, a fellow ex-Chief of Staff and ex-Googler. In this part 2 conversation, Wes is incredibly open about sharing his struggles with mental health challenges like OCD and Bipolar Disorder. Listen to part 1 here if you’re interested in hearing about his experience in the Chief of Staff role at an early stage startup.

What we covered:

* Wes’ experience with OCD and Bipolar 1 disorder and how it’s affected him both positively and negatively in a demanding workplace

* Wes’ Professional Life Crisis: realizing he won’t stay in tech startups forever, even though he felt attached to is as his work identity since college

* How his mental health challenges have led him to pursuing a career as a therapist

* Tips for other folks who may just be starting conversations with their employer about their own mental health struggles

If you or someone you know is struggling with your mental health in a very demanding job environment, know that you are not alone.

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-AB