POTH | Psychology of The Heart Podcast
Episodes
E25 | The Real Burnout Black Women Face: Ancestry, Identity & Invisible Labor in Modern Workplaces with Kenisha Beresford
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply honest conversation with spiritual coach and creative entrepreneur Kenisha Beresford, we peel back the layers of burnout Black women en...
E24 | Identity Shapes Leadership: Why Knowing What You Want Changes Everything
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us are trying to fix our careers, relationships, and burnout without ever slowing down to ask the question underneath it all: Who am I beco...
E23 | Leading From the Body: Self-Trust, Burnout, and Embodied Leadership with Casey Rosenberg
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if self-trust wasn’t something you had to “figure out,” but something your body has been trying to communicate all along? In this episode, ...
E22 | Why Creativity Is a Leadership Strategy for Business with Katie K. May
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity is often treated like a bonus or something reserved for branding and aesthetics. In this episode, I’m joined by Katie K. May, licensed th...
E21 | Boundaries That Protect: Essential for Employees, Leaders & Life
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boundaries are essential systems that keep chaos at bay and clarity in focus. Especially when life demands more (whether it’s the holiday rush or ev...
E20 | Unlock Team Potential: How 5-Minute Debriefs Reduce Burnout and Boost Communication
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed how teams often sprint from one project to the next without ever pausing to reflect? That quick pause (the debrief 💥) is where rea...
EP 19 | Time Blocks vs. Energy Blocks: Why Energy Blocks Beat Time Blocks Every Time
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been told to “manage our time better,” but the truth is… time isn’t the real issue. Energy is. Your brain cycles through natural p...
EP 18 | The One Meeting Ritual That Builds Trust: How Check-Ins Transform Leadership
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don’t think twice about how they open a meeting, but those first five minutes? They shape everything...trust, tone, and whether people f...
EP 17 | Decision Hygiene: How to Stop Overthinking and Lead with Clarity
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of the Get Your Ops Together Mini Series: In this episode, I’m diving into something every leader struggles with, but rarely names out loud: ...
EP 16 | Listening Beyond Yourself: The Confidence of Connection
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (Part 2 of the Art of Listening), we’re diving deeper into what it really means to listen…to yourself, to others, and to the space...
EP 15 | How Self-Trust Becomes Confidence: The Art of Listening
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode (Part I), I’m diving into something leadership books touch but rarely go deep enough on: listening. Not just listening to others...b...
E14 | From Campfires to Boardrooms: The Timeless Impact of Storytelling in Business + Leadership with Danielle Evans-Cole
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Storytelling is one of the oldest ways we’ve connected as humans, and it’s still one of the most powerful tools in business and leadership today. ...
E13 | The Link Between Personal Growth and Professional Impact: Leading With Authenticity with Jenn Graus
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with my client, Jenn Graus, LCPC of Thrive Ahead Co. to explore the powerful connection between personal development and p...
E12 | Micro-Moments, Major Impact: How Small Shifts Shape Authentic Leadership + Sustainable Business
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the biggest shifts in business don’t come from sweeping strategies or 5-year plans, they come from the tiny, everyday choices that shape h...
E11 | The Science of Creativity: How Safety Unlocks Authentic Leadership in Life and Business
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time your creativity felt truly alive? In this episode, I explore the deep connection between nervous system safety and creativity i...
BONUS | Beyond Fear: How to Step Into Authenticity and Embrace Your True Self with Jenn T. Peterson
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up to our conversation on the fear of being seen, Bonus Episode Part II of Psychology of The Heart explores what happens after we allow...
E10 | The Fear of Being Seen: How to Embrace Visibility Without Losing Yourself with Jenn T. Peterson
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply candid episode of Psychology of The Heart, I sit down with Jenn T. Peterson to explore the fear of being seen: why it holds us back, ho...
E9 | The Hidden Cost of Avoidance in Business: Why Your Leadership Energy Shapes Everything
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this introspective and grounding solo episode, I explore the truth we often try to avoid: that what we don’t face within ourselves doesn’t just...
BONUS - Stop Running from Yourself: If the Grass Is Greener Over There… Why Are You Still Here?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If the grass is greener over there… why are you still here? What happens when we keep choosing everything, seeing everything...except ourselves? Fro...
E8 | "Why Not Me?" How to Take Up Space, Build Self-Worth, and Be Seen Online with Alex Williams
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve been thinking about how we learn to choose ourselves. When we choose ourselves even when no one’s clapping yet. In this casual and honest ch...
E7 | Outgrowing the Old You: How to Navigate Guilt, Grief, and Rebuild Self-Worth During Growth
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One thing I’ve been thinking about is: how do I show myself so people truly see me? Beyond collaboration, beyond social media, beyond what’s visib...
E6 | Comparison vs. Intuition: Reclaiming Inner Clarity
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comparison is often called a thief of joy, but what if it's also a mirror? In this solo episode, I explore the subtle but powerful ways comparison can...
E5 | People-Pleasing & Self-Liberation: How to Embrace Authenticity Without Guilt
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, I delve into the transformative journey from chronic people-pleasing to embracing genuine authenticity. Sharing personal ex...
E4 | Worthiness Beyond Hustle: The Courage to Slow Down & Reclaim Rest
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one’s been sitting with me for a while...the tension between doing and being, between momentum and meaning. In this solo episode, I open up abo...
E3 | Values-Aligned Leadership: Leading with Heart & Humanity with Wendy McSparren
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Wendy McSparren, a values-driven entrepreneur and grounded visionary. Together, we explore what ...
E2 | How Curiosity Leads You Back to Yourself
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective solo episode, I explore the quiet, revolutionary power of curiosity. Together, we consider what it might feel like to trade certain...
E1 | What to Expect: Pull Up a Chair and Meet the Heart Behind This Podcast
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t just an introduction, it’s a ~soulful~ invitation. Pull up a chair as I share what this space is really about: curiosity, connection, a...