

The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast
Jack Shitama
The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast uses a family systems theory approach to increase your spiritual, emotional and physical well-being so you can be the best leader possible. Each episode explores research and practical tips to help you be a personal and professional non-anxious presence.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 16min
Episode 154: How to Stand Up for Yourself during the Holidays (or Anytime)
Self-differentiation doesn't happen automatically. It's even harder during the holidays when surrounding togetherness pressure can be high. This episode covers a four-step process that can help you remain a non-anxious presence when you express what you believe, feel, want and need.
Show Notes:
Alison Cook, Ph.D.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 11min
Episode 153: Managing Family Estrangements during the Holidays
Over one quarter of Americans have an estranged family member. This makes the holidays extremely difficult. Learning to manage this can also help you to grow as a non-anxious leader.
Show Notes:
How to grieve estranged family and friends during the holidays by Christina Wyman
Episode 135: Emotional Cutoff – What It Is and How to Deal with It
Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rockies
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Dec 6, 2021 • 13min
Episode 152: How to Deal with Annoying Family Members during the Holidays (or anytime)
The holidays can be stressful even without annoying family members. This episode will help you prepare so you can be a non-anxious presence.
Show Notes:
Use these job skills to deal with your most difficult family members this holiday season by Gwen Moran
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Nov 29, 2021 • 17min
Episode 151: Six Steps to Being an Authentic Leader (rebroadcast)
The characteristics of an authentic leader show that self-differentiation and authenticity go hand-in-hand. It all comes down to taking responsibility for self. This episode shows you how.
Show Notes:
Discovering Your Authentic Leadership by Bill George , Peter Sims , Andrew N. McLean and Diana Mayer
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Nov 22, 2021 • 14min
Episode 150: Five Steps to Deeper Emotional Connection
Self-differentiation is more than just being a non-anxious presence in anxious situations. It's about building deeper, healthier relationships. This episode shows you how.
Show Notes:
The conversational habits that build better connections by David Robson
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Nov 15, 2021 • 17min
Episode 149: More Tools to Help You Self-Regulate
No matter how much family systems theory you know, self-regulating in the moment is the key to putting it into practice. This episode will help you do this so you can self-differentiate in anxious interactions.
Show Notes:
How to Be Happier Without Really Trying by Eric Barker
Pocket Therapy for Emotional Balance: Quick DBT Skills to Manage Intense Emotions by Matthew McKay PhD, Jeffrey C. Wood,PsyD and Jeffrey Brantley MD
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Nov 8, 2021 • 12min
Episode 148: The Difference between Narcissism and Self-Differentiation
Narcissists are great at self-definition but not emotional connection. Understanding the difference between this and self-differentiation will help you as a non-anxious leader.
Show Notes:
Narcissism from Wikipedia
How to identify narcissists at work—and when to avoid them by Art Markman, PhD
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Nov 1, 2021 • 16min
Episode 147: How to Be a Better Parent (and Leader)
Chinese philosophy takes a different approach to parenting than most of us are used to. Here's a family systems take that can help the non-anxious leader.
Show Notes:
How Chinese philosophy can help you parent by Erin Cline
Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue by Edwin Friedman
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Oct 25, 2021 • 12min
Episode 146: The Positive Side of Anxiety (and How to Make It Work for You)
Existential anxiety is a sign that you want to make things better but you're feeling surrounding togetherness pressure. Here's how you can manage it and actually use it in your favor.
Show Notes:
How to be anxious by David Egan
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Oct 18, 2021 • 20min
Episode 145: Family Systems Theory - A Practical Overview
Explore Family Systems Theory with practical examples and learn about Emotional Processes and Non-Anxious Leadership in this insightful episode. Delve into key concepts like self-differentiation and togetherness pressure, and discover guidance on managing emotions and leading through self-regulation.