Better Than This
Tired of the way work... works? You’re not alone. Better Than This is a podcast for ambitious humans who are done playing by the outdated rules of hustle culture, burnout, and business-as-usual — and are ready to rewrite the story of success. Hosted by author, entrepreneur, and resident instigator Meghan French Dunbar, this show pulls back the curtain on what’s broken about modern work — and what we can do to change it. Every episode blends raw personal stories, cutting-edge research, and real-world strategies from trailblazing leaders who’ve figured out a better way to work, lead, and live. This isn’t just about surviving your career. This is about radically rethinking work to create a life (and workplace) that actually works for you. Because success without sacrifice? It’s possible. This podcast is for you if: → You’re ambitious but exhausted → You want to lead differently → You crave meaning, well-being, and impact → You believe work should be better — for everyone It’s time to ditch the old playbook. Let’s build something Better Than This.
Episodes
How to Break the Cycle of Guilt and Rediscover What Makes You Come Alive
In this episode of Better Than This, Meghan French Dunbar explores why so many working women have become disconnected from their joy—and why reclaiming it is a beautiful act of resistance that can transform your work and life.
Grounded in research from the Harvard Flourishing Program and positive psychology pioneer Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, this episode expl...
Why the traditional playbook for success is broken—and how to rewrite it so you can truly flourish.
Most of us were handed a definition of success—climb higher, achieve more, never stop—without questioning if it actually leads to a good life. In this episode of Better Than This, Meghan French Dunbar shares her personal story of achievement addiction, burnout, and rebuilding her life around something deeper. You'll learn why tradit...
Stress. Overwhelm. Burnout. We’re told they’re all personal — a time management issue, a self-care problem, a “just push through” situation. But what if the problem isn’t you? What if it’s the system?
In this kickoff episode of Better Than This, author, entrepreneur, and workplace instigator Meghan French Dunbar unpacks why the modern world of work feels so broken and explores how to break away from the traditional, often toxic wor...
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