Episodios

  • Reclaim Your Joy and Overcome High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph

    Reclaim Your Joy and Overcome High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph
    Jun 30 2025
    You’re showing up, doing the work, checking the boxes, but something feels…off. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not really okay either. And you’re certainly not alone. This week on Hello Monday, Dr. Judith Joseph joins Jessi Hempel to name and unpack this experience: high functioning depression. Dr. Judith is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, and educator at Columbia and NYU. Her new book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, offers a roadmap for understanding and addressing a kind of mental health struggle that often goes unnoticed—and untreated. Together, Dr. Judith and Jessi explore: • What high functioning depression looks like—and how to recognize it in yourself and others • The five Vs method for healing: Validation, Values, Venting, Vitals, and Vision • The power of naming hard feelings like anhedonia • Why we must treat mental health as proactively as physical health • How small steps can help us reclaim joy This episode is a starting point for anyone who feels stuck in the motions but wants more from their life.
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    34 m
  • How One Mom Sparked a National Movement with Shannon Watts

    How One Mom Sparked a National Movement with Shannon Watts
    Jun 23 2025
    Twelve years ago, Shannon Watts was folding laundry when breaking news stopped her in her tracks: a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. The next morning, she woke up with a fire inside her, and turned her grief and rage into action. That action became Moms Demand Action, now part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country. In today’s episode, Shannon joins Jessi Hempel to reflect on the grassroots journey that began in her kitchen and grew into a national movement. Shannon’s new book, Fired Up, is a call to action for women everywhere who are ready to turn their spark into action, but aren’t sure where to start. Jessi and Shannon discuss: Shannon’s journey from corporate PR to grassroots activism The power of starting before you feel ready Why burnout can be a turning point How women, especially mothers, are the hidden engine of societal change Lessons from more than a decade of advocacy and organizing Join the conversation at Hello Monday Office Hours. Catch us Wednesday at 3 PM ET on the LinkedIn News Page. See you there.
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    35 m
  • Masculinity, Work, and the New Fatherhood with Paul Sullivan

    Masculinity, Work, and the New Fatherhood with Paul Sullivan
    Jun 16 2025
    More dads are becoming lead parents. What does that mean for work? When we talk about parenting, the spotlight usually falls on mothers. In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, we’re shifting that focus, and talking about what it means to be a lead dad. Our guest is Paul Sullivan, journalist, author, and founder of The Company of Dads, a media platform and community for fathers who are primary caregivers. Paul shares his personal journey, from columnist at The New York Times to lead parent and now advocate for redefining fatherhood at work and at home. Paul and Jessi unpack: • What it means to be a lead dad and why more men are taking on caregiving roles • How gender roles and workplace expectations often clash • Why support systems for dads are essential, and still hard to find • The origin story of The Company of Dads • How to teach people how to treat you when you don’t fit traditional molds • What employers can do to better support working parents, regardless of gender This conversation is thoughtful, timely, and packed with insight for anyone navigating work and family life. Whether you’re a dad, a partner, a manager, or someone rethinking how caregiving shows up at work, this episode is for you. Join us for Hello Monday Office Hours, live on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3PM ET to continue the conversation.
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    35 m
  • Is College Still Worth It? Kathleen deLaski on Rethinking the 4-year Degree

    Is College Still Worth It? Kathleen deLaski on Rethinking the 4-year Degree
    Jun 9 2025
    The belief that a four-year degree is the only path to a good job is baked into our culture. But what if that narrative is outdated? In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Kathleen deLaski, social entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Education Design Lab. Kathleen’s new book, Who Needs College Anymore?, challenges the assumption that a bachelor’s degree is the default route to economic mobility. Together, Jessi and Kathleen discuss how we can better support shorter, more flexible learning paths to success for the majority of Americans who don’t pursue or finish a four-year degree. Jessi and Kathleen talk about: Why the four-year college degree is no longer the only path to a “good job” What happens to the 62% of Americans who don’t complete a four-year degree The growing role of community colleges, bootcamps, and skills-based programs How government and employers are starting to rethink credentialing and career readiness The mindset shift parents and students need to make in 2025 and beyond Whatever your age, this episode is a roadmap for how to navigate the changing landscape of education and work. Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours — Wednesdays at 3 PM ET on the LinkedIn News page.
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    34 m
  • How to Protect LGBTQ+ Families in 2025 with Darra Gordon

    How to Protect LGBTQ+ Families in 2025 with Darra Gordon
    Jun 2 2025
    Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action, especially for queer families navigating today’s uncertain political landscape. This week on Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Darra Gordon, CEO of Family Equality, to talk about protecting LGBTQ+ families, raising resilient kids, and why visibility and community are more vital than ever. Darra is a longtime advocate and nonprofit leader who works every day to ensure all families, especially those with LGBTQ+ parents, have equal rights and protections. She’s also a working mom, navigating the same daily chaos as many of us: career, childcare, dinner plans, and existential anxiety about the future. Jessi and Darra discuss: • How LGBTQ+ families can stay safe and visible in uncertain times • How to raise kids who are proud of their identity and inclusive of others • The joy and strength of queer families, and the role of community in liberation • Why allyship is more than a rainbow flag during June • How everyone, queer or not, can support family equality year-round Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, love someone who is, or just want to build a more inclusive world — this episode is for you. Join us for Hello Monday Office Hours, live on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3PM ET. It’s a welcoming space to keep the conversation going.
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    35 m
  • Anna Kendrick On Making the Leap From Acting to Directing

    Anna Kendrick On Making the Leap From Acting to Directing
    May 26 2025
    What does it take to make a bold career pivot after decades of doing the expected? This week, we’re resurfacing our conversation with the multi-talented Anna Kendrick, whose journey from acclaimed actor to first-time director offers invaluable insights for anyone thinking about making the leap into something new. Anna shares the story behind her directorial debut with Netflix’s Woman of the Hour, a true-crime drama. Far removed from the lighthearted films that Anna is known for, Woman of the Hour chronicles the stranger-than-fiction story of a 1970s aspiring actor and a serial killer whose lives collide when they're cast on a dating game show. Together, Jessi and Anna discuss: The courage it takes to step out of your comfort zone How to follow your intuition when making creative decisions Dealing with imposter syndrome Learning to lead What good feedback truly looks like This episode offers not just a behind-the-scenes look at Anna's latest project but also inspiration for anyone seeking to reinvent their own career. Watch Woman of the Hour on Netflix now, and tune in to hear how Anna Kendrick is embracing the next chapter of her career. Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! RSVP here to join us on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.
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    41 m
  • Caroline Wanga on the Career Path No One Tells You About

    Caroline Wanga on the Career Path No One Tells You About
    May 19 2025
    It’s easy to feel lost in your career, especially as the world around us keeps shifting. Whether you’re starting over, seeking purpose, or just unsure what your next move is, this episode is for you. This week, Jessi Hempel sits down with Caroline Wanga, president and CEO of Essence Ventures and co-founder of Wanga Woman. Caroline is a dynamic leader and an unapologetic champion of authenticity. She joins Jessi to share her approach to building a career map – not just once, but continuously throughout your life. Before leading Essence, Caroline spent 15 years at Target, rising from intern to C-suite executive. Today, she’s focused on democratizing authenticity through her personal purpose, her leadership, and her new memoir, I’m Highly Percent Sure. Jessi and Caroline dig deep into: Why your “next right move” may not look like anyone else’s Why playing with your career map, not perfecting it, leads to clarity How, and when, Caroline has created her own career maps The role of authenticity in leadership and life What it really takes to live and work with personal purpose Tools and mindsets for building a meaningful career in today’s world Don’t miss Caroline’s practical wisdom on shaping a professional life that evolves with you. This episode was filmed live in-studio. LinkedIn Premium subscribers can watch the full video version here. Want to keep the conversation going? Join us at Hello Monday Office Hours, live on the LinkedIn News page this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.
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  • Debbie Millman & Roxane Gay on Love, Creativity, and the Discipline to Grow

    Debbie Millman & Roxane Gay on Love, Creativity, and the Discipline to Grow
    May 12 2025
    Debbie Millman and Roxane Gay know a thing or two about building creative lives. Debbie is a legendary designer, writer, and podcast host. Roxane is a bestselling author and cultural critic. Together, they’ve built a partnership rooted in discipline, love, and slow growth. On this week’s episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel welcomes the couple back to the studio to talk about their new book, and what it really takes to live a meaningful creative life. Their book, Love Letter to a Garden, is both literal and metaphorical. It’s about vegetables, sure. But it’s also about how we learn, how we fail, and how we grow. Debbie shares stories of her journey from struggling gardener to seasoned grower, an arc that mirrors her creative life. Roxane contributes recipes she’s crafted using the produce Debbie grows. Jessi, Debbie, and Roxane dig into the kind of growth that takes time, and the work required to nurture it. They discuss: • The invisible years behind every “overnight” success • How to keep going when you fail again and again • Why your hope must be slightly bigger than your shame • What it means to save your best energy for what matters most • The difference between meaningful work and making work your meaning Continue the conversation with us at Hello Monday Office Hours! Join us here, on the LinkedIn News page, this Wednesday at 3 PM EST.
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    35 m