Rise & Thrive
"Rise and Thrive" is a commentary podcast exploring the multifaceted world of the wellness industry. From academic topics and specific practices to influential teachers, the show cuts through information overload to offer practical, evidence-based guidance for real life. It aims to be an "informed friend" – conversational yet credible, respectfully inclusive, digestible, and optimistically realistic.
Rise & Thrive
Why Winning Makes You Miserable
We've been told meritocracy is the path to success, but what if "winning" is actually making everyone miserable? This eye-opening conversation reveals how the relentless pursuit of achievement, from elite kindergartens to corporate boardrooms, creates a culture of self-exploitation, anxiety, and burnout—even for those at the very top. Discover why true wellness is impossible under this system and explore surprisingly practical ways to reclaim your worth, along with radical ideas for how we can collectively rewrite the rules for a healthier, happier future.