The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Mental Strength in Entrepreneurs — with Dr. Emily Anhalt
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Aug 25, 2022 
Dr. Emily Anhalt, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of the mental health startup Coa, shares valuable insights on building mental strength for entrepreneurs. She discusses the blend of technology and mental health, and how it can elevate emotional fitness. The conversation dives into the complexities of capitalism's impact on emotional wellness and the need for self-awareness. Anhalt emphasizes the importance of a human-centric approach to therapy, especially in high-pressure entrepreneurial environments, while hinting at her upcoming book.
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Psychology's Role in Tech
- Dr. Emily Anhalt's background in Silicon Valley and clinical psychology led her to observe a blind spot in tech.
- Leaders often overlook the importance of human psychology for company success.
Emotional Fitness with Coa
- Coa offers therapist-led emotional fitness classes and therapist matchmaking.
- They aim to make mental health work as accessible and proactive as physical fitness.
Emotional Pushups
- Emotional fitness involves strengthening mental health proactively, like doing pushups for emotions.
- Regularly practicing "emotional pushups" builds resilience for life's ups and downs.
