Bettermental Mike Veny and Leanna Lee

Do you consider yourself a manager? Or would you say you’re more of a control freak? We often can't control our emotions, but we can learn to recognize them. We can learn to notice how they feel in our bodies, understand what they are showing us, and try to move forward in a healthy direction.In this episode, find out how to navigate the delicate dance between control and management.You’ll learn:The importance of being flexible with yourself and your routine [1:49]What’s the definition o...

What happens when you feel an emotion? A common piece of advice is to “think positive thoughts. But is that enough if you struggle with mental health challenges? Listen to this episode to learn the difference between controlling and managing emotions. Leanna explores how emotions differ from mental health conditions, while Mike offers advice on how to check in with yourself each day, even during a busy schedule. You’ll learn:What emotional dysregulation can look and feel like [3:28]...

How much of your work day is truly productive? Are you spending time on the right things?In this episode, Mike and Leanna dive into the topic of time management, and how managing your time can improve your mental health as well as your productivity.Learn strategies for tracking your daily activities, finding a work life balance, setting boundaries, and dealing with interruptions.You’ll learn:Mike’s “brain dump” strategy to alleviate stress [0:48]How your chronotype affects when you will be mo...

Do you feel like you have enough money in your business bank account? In this episode, Mike and Leanna talk about the financial pressures of being an entrepreneur, hustle culture, and the impact money has on our mental health and self-worth. You’ll learn:Cultural myths that have become accepted as common knowledge, such as the feast or famine cycle [5:49]That freelancers and business owners do not have to struggle to achieve, and should surround themselves with people of a similar mindse...

As business owners and freelancers, we rely on our client relationships to make a living. But managing them can sometimes be a struggle. In this episode, Mike and Leanna discuss defining your ideal client, setting expectations and having emergency protocols in place, and how to deal with difficult clients.You’ll learn:That defining a target market is essential for successful client relationships [5:53]The importance of doing intro calls to learn about a new client’s values [14:47]Why you shou...

Running a business with depression can be a huge challenge —and a never-ending one. In this episode, Mike and Leanna take a break from their scheduled episodes to share a spontaneous update on their mental health and work.You’ll learn:About each speaker’s experiences with depression and what it’s like to continue working during a depressive episode [3:55] How the symptoms of depression can change over time [5:32] How the physical and behavioral symptoms of depression can vary from p...