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In this episode of High on Healthy, host Richard Zwicky interviews Dr. Theresa B. Skaar, a social psychologist and mindfulness-based stress reduction instructor, to explore the psychological toll of relentless accomplishment. The conversation focuses on how high achievers often tie their identity entirely to milestones, leading to burnout, imposter syndrome, and a deep disconnect from […]

In this episode of High and Healthy, host Richard Zwicky joins licensed professional counselors Beth Valdez and Helene Zupanc—co-authors of Sticky Note Mantras—to explore why high-achievers often struggle to enjoy their successes and feel trapped in a cycle of constant striving. They delve into the neuroscience behind our “predictive” brains, which are wired for survival

Richard Zwicky interviews Dr. Joshua Pritikin, a quantitative psychologist and talk therapy practitioner, to discuss finding meaning in life through spiritual experiences. Dr. Pritikin introduces a progressive framework utilizing Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which allows individuals to understand their inner “subpersonalities” and practice “unblending” from reactive emotions to achieve inner harmony. He details a

High on Healthy host Richard Zwicky speaks with podcast host and mental health advocate Emily LoMenzo Washcovick about navigating attention, technology, and neurodiversity. Drawing from her personal experience with a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and her background working at tech companies like Yelp, LoMenzo Washcovick discusses how modern platforms are intentionally engineered to exploit human attention.

In this episode of High on Healthy, host Richard Zwicky sits down with retired infantry officer Aaron Baty to explore a profound journey of healing from trauma, PTSD, and the invisible scars of military service. After years of struggling with conventional treatments, alcohol reliance, and a sense of detachment from his family, Aaron shares how

Dr. Saravanan Thangarajan joins High and Healthy to challenge the reactive nature of current mental healthcare systems, which often wait for catastrophic burnout or crisis before intervening. He outlines a proactive model where AI analyzes subtle vocal biomarkers—such as tone, pauses, and speech patterns—during routine, everyday conversations to detect early shifts in emotional well-being. Unlike

In this episode of High and Healthy, host Richard Zwicky and guest Nick Jonsson—psychotherapist and author of Executive Loneliness—deconstruct the misconception that loneliness is simply an absence of people. Drawing on his own experiences with corporate burnout and addiction recovery, Jonsson argues that the “lonely at the top” phenomenon is actually a crisis of authenticity,

In this interview, licensed therapist and founder of Cannectd Wellness, Shari Kaplan, challenges the polarized “pro- vs. anti-AI” debate in mental health care, advocating instead for a “collaborative tool” approach. Kaplan explains that rather than replacing the therapist, her AI system functions as a supportive bridge between sessions, helping patients practice self-regulation, breath work, and

In this episode of High and Healthy, host Richard Zwicky interviews holistic health coach Rebecca de Lia about the profound impact of early childhood experiences on adult relationships, nervous system regulation, and overall well-being. They challenge the misconception that trauma is limited to extreme abuse, discussing how subtle forms of emotional neglect often shape our

Richard Zwicky talks with psychologist Dr. Krista Jordan to explore the powerful role of the subconscious in our daily lives and relationships. Dr. Jordan explains that a significant portion of our behavior—including perceptions, judgments, and reactions—operates outside conscious awareness, often driven by evolutionary adaptations and childhood experiences. They discuss the necessity of “depth-oriented” therapy to