Mandy Tang is a career coach, holistic healer, and author of Heal Your Career Wounds: Navigating the Trauma of Today’s Workplace . She works with clients across big tech, startups, and the nonprofit sector, helping them bring more creativity, joy, and self-trust into their work lives. She is also the creator behind the popular TikTok account @careercoachmandy , where she has built a community around honest conversations about burnout, toxic workplaces, imposter syndrome, and career transitions. ...
May 18, 2026•26 min
Ian Sandler is the co-founder of Riley’s Way Foundation, a nonprofit he created with his wife, Mackenzie, after the tragic loss of their nine-year-old daughter, Riley. Built in honor of Riley’s extraordinary gift for friendship, the foundation empowers young leaders to use kindness and empathy to create meaningful change in their communities. In our conversation, Ian shares how Riley’s Way evolved from early school-based programming into a national movement centered on youth-led impact. Through ...
May 11, 2026•30 min
Today, we welcome back world-renowned consciousness teacher Peter Russell, author of How to Meditate Without Even Trying , along with 11 other books including Letting Go of Nothing and From Science to God . Peter has taught meditation for more than 50 years, inspiring people around the world through his writing, retreats, talks, and online courses. In this conversation, we explore why meditation does not have to feel intimidating, rigid, or difficult. Peter reframes meditation as “sitting quietl...
May 04, 2026•29 min
In this episode, we speak with Roy Remer, executive director of the Zen Caregiving Project and author of Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others. Drawing on decades of work in end-of-life care, mindfulness education, and compassion training, Roy shares a grounded, deeply human approach to caregiving that reaches far beyond clinical settings. His message is clear: caregiving is not only for moments of crisis, but a set of life skills that can strengthen how we show up in ...
Apr 27, 2026•40 min
In this episode, we sit down with Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation, co-host of Break Fake Rules , and author of In Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short . Glen brings a rare insider’s perspective to modern philanthropy, shaped by years in human rights, academia, fundraising, and foundation leadership. His work challenges some of the deepest assumptions behind institutional giving and asks whether wealth is really being used in service of the public good. Our conversation explores why so...
Apr 20, 2026•31 min
In this episode, we sit down with Jeremie Kubicek, globally recognized speaker, author, leadership expert, and co-founder of Giant Worldwide. Jeremie has spent decades helping leaders and organizations build healthier cultures through trust, self-awareness, and practical people development. His latest book, The Voice Driven Leader , brings that mission into sharp focus by showing how better communication starts with understanding how other people are wired. Our conversation goes far beyond leade...
Apr 13, 2026•36 min
In this episode, we sit down with Kevin Anderson, a national bestselling author, number one New York Times bestselling editor, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Kevin Anderson & Associates. Kevin has built multiple seven and eight figure businesses across the U.S., the U.K., and the EU, but his path did not begin with a master plan. What makes his story so compelling is how curiosity, problem-solving, and a willingness to say yes to opportunity shaped a career helping others turn their ...
Apr 06, 2026•29 min
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hardin, a former hedge fund analyst whose career on Wall Street unraveled after four insider trading decisions led him into an FBI cooperation agreement and public disgrace as “Tipper X.” Tom now speaks globally on ethics, compliance, and organizational culture, bringing hard-earned insight to the pressures, rationalizations, and blind spots that can push good people across dangerous lines. Our conversation goes far beyond financial crime. We explore how amb...
Mar 30, 2026•45 min
In this episode, we sit down with Andy Weins—Army Reserve Master Sergeant, entrepreneur, and author of Stop Avoiding Your Numbers . With over two decades of military experience and a passion for helping veterans and business owners grow, Andy brings a grounded, no-nonsense perspective shaped by real-world adversity and leadership under pressure. Our conversation explores how a pivotal moment during military service reshaped Andy’s understanding of strength, shifting him from a hardened, external...
Mar 23, 2026•35 min
In this episode of The Daily Helping, we welcome two remarkable voices from very different corners of the baseball world: pediatrician and parenting expert Dr. Harley Rotbart and veteran Major League Baseball journalist Ken Davidoff. Together they bring decades of experience working with young people and covering elite athletes to their new book, *101 Lessons from the Dugout*, which explores how the game of baseball mirrors the deeper lessons of life. Our conversation explores how moments on the...
Mar 16, 2026•38 min
In this episode of The Daily Helping, we sit down with workplace psychologist Dr. Benjamin Granger, Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics and author of A Leader Worth Following: How to Master Yourself, Influence Others and Create Exceptional Experiences. With more than 15 years of experience helping organizations understand employee behavior and workplace dynamics, Dr. Ben brings both research and real-world insight to the evolving conversation about leadership, human behavior, and the futur...
Mar 09, 2026•35 min
In this episode, we sit down with MaryCay Durrant—known as MC—a globally recognized change leadership and business performance consultant with over 30 years of experience working alongside organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, Pepsi, Hyatt, and KPMG. After a successful corporate career left her feeling disconnected and numb, MaryCay began questioning the conventional playbook of achievement. What emerged was a radically different model of leadership rooted not in pressure and perfo...
Mar 02, 2026•30 min
In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Justin Hai, serial entrepreneur, product designer, and founder of Rebalance Health. Justin’s work spans biotechnology, health, and consumer innovation, earning recognition from Forbes, Time, NASA, and more. His bestselling book, Stress Nation, explores how modern life has rewired our biology—and what we can do about it. Inspired in part by his wife’s diagnosis with Cushing’s disease, Justin dove deeply into the science of cortisol and the hidden to...
Feb 23, 2026•34 min
What does it really mean to live life to your fullest potential, especially when you’re balancing career, family, and the pressure to have it all figured out? On this episode we sat down with David Schnurman, entrepreneur, speaker, and CEO of Lawline, to unpack that question in a deeply human way. David has spent years building companies centered on education and growth, and his newest book, 11 Suitcases, brings those ideas home, literally, through his family’s decision to move abroad. Our conve...
Feb 16, 2026•33 min
In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Izzy Justice, Chief Neuroscience Officer at Neuro580 and a pioneering sport neuroscientist who has worked with elite athletes, coaches, executives, and everyday high performers around the world. With tens of thousands of EEG-based brain scans conducted during live performance, Dr. Izzy brings a rare functional lens to understanding how the brain actually works in real moments that matter. Our conversation centered on a deceptively simple idea: peak performan...
Feb 09, 2026•37 min
We sat down with Rebecca Hinds, a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work, whose research has shaped how some of the world’s most influential companies think about collaboration. With degrees from Stanford and a career that includes founding the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, Rebecca brings both academic rigor and real-world insight to the way we work together. She joined us to discuss her new book, Your Best Meeting Ever, a practical gu...
Feb 02, 2026•36 min
In this episode, we welcome back Dawson Church, bestselling science writer and researcher whose work has helped bridge the gap between neuroscience and human transformation. With more than 100 peer-reviewed studies to his name and collaborations with leading institutions, Dawson joins us to explore ideas from his latest book, Spiritual Intelligence, which maps what actually happens in the brain during elevated states of consciousness. Our conversation centers on a powerful reframe: transcendent ...
Jan 26, 2026•35 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ryan Williamson, a board-certified neurologist, Navy veteran, and founder of Transcend Health. With a background spanning clinical neurology, military performance medicine, and executive longevity coaching, Dr. Williamson brings a rare perspective on what it truly takes to protect the brain and extend healthspan. His work centers on prevention over reaction, helping people stay sharp, resilient, and fully engaged long before illness ever enters the picture. O...
Jan 19, 2026•41 min
In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Benton, a licensed mental health counselor, alcohol and drug counselor, and the author of Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic and Parents in Recovery . Sarah brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to the conversation, sharing her own journey of recovery and the clarity it gave her as a therapist, parent, and advocate. Her work has been featured in major media outlets, yet her perspective remains grounded in compassion and practicality...
Jan 12, 2026•34 min
Kyle McDowell joins us for a deeply honest conversation about leadership, apathy, and the moment success stopped feeling meaningful. After nearly three decades leading massive teams inside Fortune 10 organizations, Kyle hit a wall that forced him to confront the culture he had helped create—and the leader he had become. That reckoning led to the creation of the Ten “We’s,” a set of principle-based behaviors that would eventually form the foundation of his bestselling book, Begin With We. We expl...
Jan 05, 2026•34 min
This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Stephen G. Post, renowned researcher, author, and one of the world’s leading voices on altruism, compassion, and the science of love. As the founding director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University, Dr. Post has spent decades exploring how love, meaning, and generosity shape human flourishing. In this episode, we move deeper into the philosophical and spiritual foundations of his book, *Pure Un...
Dec 29, 2025•23 min
In a time marked by social tension and cultural fragmentation, we welcomed Dr. Stephen G. Post—founding president of the Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love and director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine. With more than forty years of work exploring compassion at the intersection of science and spirituality, Dr. Post helps us move beyond reductionist ideas of altruism and into a richer unde...
Dec 22, 2025•31 min
Writer, historian, and Emmy Award–winning host John T. Edge joins us for a powerful conversation about identity, inherited stories, and the emotional resonance of food. Best known for True South and his acclaimed books—including House of Smoke , the focus of our discussion—John T. shares how growing up in a home steeped in Confederate mythology shaped his early worldview, and how his adult life became an intentional act of rewriting those narratives. As John T. explains, food is never just food—...
Dec 15, 2025•26 min
Professor, speaker, and transformation strategist Dr. Danielle McGeough joins us to explore a powerful reframe that can reshape the way we plan, work, and show up in our lives. Known for her Rise Ritual Method and her podcast “ Plan Goal Plan ”, Danielle helps high performers reconnect with their core identities, navigate transitions with clarity, and build intentional practices that support real, sustained growth. Danielle shares how she spent years building the career she thought she wanted—ea...
Dec 08, 2025•27 min
Pop culture commentator and YouTube creator Gary “Nerdrotic” Buechler joins us for one of the most candid conversations he’s ever shared publicly. Known for his massive presence on YouTube and Rumble, with millions tuning in for his unapologetic takes on fandom and culture. Gary opens up about the long, painful road that came before Nerdrotic. In his new book, Waiting for a Nerdrotic, he traces his story through early addiction, homelessness, crime, and a prison sentence that ultimately reshaped...
Dec 01, 2025•39 min
Licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and author Tonya Lester joins us to explore one of the most pervasive issues she sees in her practice: what happens when people stay silent for too long. Known for her Modern Love essay in The New York Times and her popular Psychology Today blog, Staying Sane Inside Insanity , Tonya has spent years helping individuals and couples navigate communication, conflict, and the fear of speaking their truth. In our conversation, we dig into the patterns ...
Nov 24, 2025•26 min
Award-winning keynote speaker, author, and career development expert Andy Storch returns to The Daily Helping to share transformative insights from his newest book, Own Your Brand, Own Your Career. Andy has spent years helping professionals step out of “reaction mode” and take ownership of how they show up in the world. In this conversation, he explains why personal branding is no longer optional—every one of us already has a brand, and the question is whether we’re being intentional about it. W...
Nov 17, 2025•30 min
Award-winning strategy consultant and Harvard Business Review contributor Kyle Austin Young joins us to reveal the surprising math behind every success story. His new book, Success Is a Numbers Game: Achieve Bigger Goals by Changing the Odds , challenges the way we think about goals, risk, and achievement—showing that success is less about luck and more about probability. Kyle shares how being laid off twice during an adoption journey pushed him to diversify his career and build a thriving consu...
Nov 10, 2025•30 min
Dr. Sharon Livingston, best-selling author, speaker, and thought leader in qualitative research and career psychology, joins us to unpack how power and influence have evolved in the modern workplace. With over 30 years of experience interviewing more than 64,000 people---including executives at Fortune 100 companies---Dr. Livingston brings an unparalleled understanding of human behavior at work. Her latest book, Power Dynamics: How to Master the Hidden Forces That Shape Your Career , explores ho...
Nov 03, 2025•29 min
Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, joins us to share how leading with empathy transforms teams and culture. Partnering with Gary Vaynerchuk for 11+ years, Claude has scaled “the honey empire”—kindness first, results second—and now distills her approach in her new book, Be Yourself at Work, out tomorrow. We explore Claude’s journey from struggling student to 93 days in the wilderness, where a guide’s challenge—“get another song in your head”—helped her shift from ext...
Oct 27, 2025•31 min
