Wired to Connect | Improving Relationships With Mental Health + Tech, One Episode at a Time
*2026 Update: We’re currently exploring whether the pace, scale, adoption of AI — along with the race toward AGI — is actually inevitable; or, whether we’re simply, not looking for alternatives. Is this really the future that we all want?! What possibilities emerge when we allow ourselves to consider that yes, changing course may be difficult; and yet, the current path may not be a foregone conclusion. We’re also looking to highlight examples of AI that facilitate — not destroy — human connection. If you have thoughts on either of these topics — or know someone we should connect with — please get in touch! You can email us at: podcast@strengthssquared.com As humans, most — if not all — of us are biologically hardwired for connection. Yet, despite living in a world where technology makes connecting with others easier than ever, so many of us are feeling a sense of loneliness and experiencing disconnection, instead. This can wreak havoc on our mental health, especially at fast-moving, ever-changing startups. So, if you're tired of all the burnout, stress, and whiplash, that gets normalized in the tech startup world — or, the misconception that founders must sacrifice their own mental health for success — then, this show is for you! At the intersection of mental health + tech, 'Wired to Connect' will empower you to redefine success in the startup ecosystem. Wired to Connect. Improving relationships with mental health + tech, one episode at a time. 𖨆𖨆Co-hosted by: startup mental health therapist, Lisa Birnbaum + startup leadership coach, Marisa Birnbaum ♫Theme song by: Andrew Fisher 🎨Cover artwork by: Lou Brown, aka @Goodstrangevibes / goodstrangevibes.com
Episodes
How do you know whether your startup has an accurate understanding of what exactly psychological safety is; why it’s so important; and then, how to foster it, effectively?
In her book, Teaming, Harvard Business School professor and researcher, Amy Edmondson, describes psychological safety as the shared belief among team members that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. Noting that this involves, but goes beyond, interpers...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the tenth episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. Today’s episode is an inside look at a recent consulting project with an EdTech Startup to assess the culture the co-founders built and to t...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the ninth episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. This episode addresses a listener’s question regarding how to effectively navigate “quiet quitting” at their startup. Tune-in and look forwa...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the eighth episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. In this episode, learn how to eliminate unnecessary startup stress – while proactively managing any necessary startup stress – and avoid th...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the seventh episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. In this episode, learn about the intersection of belonging, leadership, and having a mentally healthy startup culture; learn why “belongin...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the sixth episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. Today’s episode features our very first mini episode and our very first startup giveaway! Tune-in and look forward to appreciating that we a...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the fifth episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. In this episode, learn how to move through a shame spiral by rumbling with -- and modeling -- vulnerability. Tune-in and look forward to app...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the fourth episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. In this episode, learn how to skillfully receive feedback. Tune-in and look forward to appreciating that we are all Wired to Connect. Click...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the third episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. In this episode, learn how to give feedback, effectively. Tune-in and look forward to appreciating that we are all Wired to Connect. Click P...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the second episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. In this episode, learn what needs to be in place prior to giving someone feedback. Tune-in and look forward to appreciating that we are all...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for the first episode of Lisa + Marisa Birnbaum’s weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. In this episode, learn how to use your biology, your psychology, and your sociology to your advantage, at work. Tune-in and look forward to ...
Join startup therapist, coach, and consultant, Lisa Birnbaum, for a preview of the weekly, startup mental health podcast featuring easily digestible lessons, skills, and stories, about what it takes to develop, build, and sustain a mentally healthy startup culture. If you’re listening in real time, the first episode drops on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Tune-in and look forward to appreciating that we are all Wired to Connect.
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