Mental Health & Business with Dr. Nicholas Samstag
Join Dr. Nicholas Samstag, a renowned psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist based in New York City, on “Mental Health & Business.” This podcast bridges the gap between mental health and the corporate world, exploring how psychological well-being influences professional success and personal fulfillment. Dr. Samstag delves into the unconscious processes, dreams, and personal narratives that shape our lives, drawing from his rich background in classics, literature, and psychoanalysis. Ideal for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in understanding the deeper layers of their psyche, this podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical strategies for achieving mental and emotional balance in a demanding world. Tune in to transform your approach to both business and life.
Episodes
Dr. Don Greif joins Mental Health in Business to discuss his paper “Slow Therapy: Psychoanalysis as Counterculture.” Together with Dr. Nicholas Samstag, he unpacks why meaningful psychological change resists urgency. From depression to forensic and sports psychology, this conversation highlights the power of sustained curiosity, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and why understanding the inner experience cannot be rus...
In this vulnerable episode, Dr. Nicholas Samstag sits down with Lindsey Wander to explore what it really means to lose your voice—and how to find it again.
Lindsey opens up about her personal experience with grief, burnout, and identity loss, sharing how she began to untangle herself from the expectations she had unknowingly built a life around.
Together they discuss:
- Grief as a gateway to personal transformation
- How we perform hea...
What if the most powerful tool for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and stress relief was something you’ve been doing your whole life—but never really learned how to do well?
In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Samstag speaks with Peter Van Woerkum, CEO and founder of Regulate, a breathwork company helping high performers reconnect with their bodies and mental fitness.
Peter shares his journey from a corporate strategist in the bankin...
Laura Bell joins Dr. Samstag to talk personal branding, authenticity in marketing, and why every young person should try entrepreneurship—even before high school.
What happens when the person everyone looks up to is quietly falling apart?
In this episode of Mental Health and Business, Dr. Nicholas Samstag sits down with holistic health coach Ryan Hodgson for a raw and powerful conversation about burnout, fatherhood, and the moment that changed everything — when his young daughter asked, “Mommy, why is Daddy always sad?”
Ryan shares how he went from running a thriving fitness business to confro...
In this episode of Mental Health and Business, Dr. Nicholas Samstag sits down with director, writer, and producer Joshua Caldwell to explore the emotional and psychological weight behind creativity in high-stakes environments.
From self-taught beginnings and high school parodies to working with stars like Bella Thorne and Brian Cox, Joshua shares how his approach to storytelling is deeply rooted in character psychology, presence ove...
A former engineer and banker talks about his successful company, Regulate, that helps founders and ceos learn to breathe properly and reduce stress.
Entrepreneur Annika Lundstrom discusses her exciting start up Reminded with Dr. Nicholas Samstag
Concierge coach and personal trainer Dan Roberts shares his fascinating journey in the creation of a multifaceted humanistic fitness company.
Personal brand marketer and content creator Lisa Apolinski tells the story of the ultimate personal brand of all time.
An Uruguay psychologist talks about what it takes to build a psychologically healthy atmosphere.
Iconoclastic Psychiatrist Embracing Humanity
Seasoned career coach describes helping clients reinvent themselves.
An in depth look into a Heart Felt Business entrepreneur.
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