5 Podcasts I’m Still Thinking About This Week (And the Takeaways That Stuck)

The most impactful piece of advice I ever received wasn’t about business, parenting, or even success. It was about curiosity. It was instilled in me the belief that a constant pursuit of knowledge is more than a trait. It’s a way of life.

That mindset shows up in every part of my day. Whether I’m logging miles on the trail, leading a project, or navigating motherhood, I’m seeking out ideas that help me get better. Not louder. Not faster. Better.

Podcasts have become a quiet but powerful source of that growth. They meet me in motion. When I’m on my feet, on the road, or in that space between focus and reflection. Some challenge me to rethink my habits. Some hand me language for what I’ve been feeling. And some give me a mental spark I didn’t know I needed.

This week, I listened to a lot. But these five stuck with me. Not because they were perfect, but because they lingered long after the episode ended.

💡 The Diary of a CEO – Kevin O’Leary
Episode: This Daily Habit Is Keeping You Poor
In this episode, Kevin O’Leary goes beyond the sound bites and shares foundational principles for decision-making and wealth-building. He brings it back to something shockingly simple: what you prioritize in the next 18 hours.

My Takeaway:
Signal-to-noise ratio. Every day is flooded with distraction, but the most successful people narrow their focus. For O’Leary, success comes from doing only the few things that actually matter and ruthlessly eliminating the rest. This is about productivity, yes — but also discipline. And I’ve seen it play out in my own day-to-day. When I define what success looks like in a single day, I’m far more likely to move forward intentionally.

📚 Founders – Ken Griffin
Episode: Ken Griffin: Founder of Citadel and Citadel Securities
This one dives into what it takes to build something enduring. Griffin isn’t just smart — he’s relentless. The episode explores his journey by piecing together his public speeches, philosophy, and favorite books. It’s not light listening, but it’s dense with clarity.

My Takeaway:
You don’t choose your passion. Your passion chooses you. That hit me. So often we’re told to find our passion, but Griffin flips that. He suggests that passion finds you, and when it does, you have to pursue it with everything. If you’re not obsessed with what you’re building, you won’t last. The longer I’m in this season of building and creating, the more I understand the necessity of obsession.

🧘‍♀️ Intentionology – Loren Runion
Episode: Yoga Nidra for Deep Sleep
This episode is part guided meditation, part nervous system reset. I use it as part of my nightly wind-down routine. I never make it through the full 45 minutes, and that’s the point. The guided cues and ambient rain sounds have completely transformed how I recover overnight.

My Takeaway:
Recovery fuels performance. This isn’t just about sleep — it’s about giving your body and brain space to reset. Especially for endurance athletes, business leaders, and anyone juggling multiple priorities, good rest isn’t a luxury — it’s the foundation. When I sleep deeply, I make better decisions. I move with clarity. I’m a better mom, partner, and professional.

🤖 The Diary of a CEO – Jessica Jensen (LinkedIn CMO)
Episode: Lessons I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career
This short but high-impact episode tackles the rapidly changing role of leadership in the age of AI. Jensen’s perspective is refreshing: she isn’t anti-AI or blindly tech-first. Instead, she challenges us to lead through change while holding onto the essence of what makes leadership effective — humanity.

My Takeaway:
AI is only a threat if you lean out. Technology isn’t going away. As leaders, we either resist and fall behind, or we embrace and lead forward. The key? Use the tools but keep the humanity. Automation can streamline, but connection still closes deals. Empathy still drives loyalty. If you're asking a human to take action, it better feel human.

🌿 Some Work, All Play – David & Megan Roche (explicit)
Episode: Western States 100 Failure, Being Human in Public, and Growing the Hard Way
Western States 100 is one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the country. It just wrapped — and it hit me harder than expected. In this episode, David Roche shares what it’s like to fall short of a bold, public goal. He DNF’d (did not finish). But instead of hiding from it, he shared it with humility, clarity, and grace.

My Takeaway:
Failure is for those who dare. You can only fail if you’re willing to try something that might break you. That’s the essence of striving. Whether it’s in racing, entrepreneurship, or personal transformation — if you’re not risking failure, you’re not going big enough. This episode reminded me that the ones who keep showing up, even after a fall, are the ones who ultimately succeed.

Final Thoughts
I’ll be continuing to post my weekly roundup of the content that impacted me most — not just because it helps me reflect, but because I know how much a single line or episode can spark change in someone else. Whether you’re here for the mindset, the strategy, or the inspiration — I’m glad you’re along for the ride.

Let me know what you're listening to. I’m always looking for the next episode that will shake something loose.