Cofounder Therapy

Jen & Mika
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Hard conversations don’t break cofounders — avoiding them does. Cofounder Therapy dives into the real conversations founders often avoid, turning hard moments into growth, understanding, and stronger partnerships. cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

Episodes

  1. May 19

    Should We Pivot?

    In the final episode of Season 1, we ask ourselves a difficult question: when is it time to pivot, and when is it worth staying the course? What begins as a conversation around money, investment, and fairness expands into something much deeper. We unpack the emotional side of building a business—being too attached to an idea, balancing burnout between work, life, and entrepreneurship, and learning how to listen to the people you actually want to serve instead of holding too tightly to your original vision. Through this conversation, we realize that pivoting isn’t always about walking away. Sometimes it’s about refining, realigning, and reconnecting with the values that made you start in the first place. By the end of the episode, we come back to what matters most: creating meaningful spaces, dinner events, retreats, and a community we genuinely believe in building together. As we close out Season 1, thank you for growing alongside us. Love, Jen & Mika 🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

    Should We Pivot?

  2. Apr 28

    Money Talks

    In this episode, we sit down for a conversation we’ve been avoiding: money. From personal finances to business investments, we unpack the discomfort, assumptions, and emotional weight tied to it. We get real about bootstrapping a business, the limits of time, energy, and resources, and how money slowly becomes the biggest constraint. Beyond the numbers, we talk about what we’re actually risking—fear, privilege, insecurity, and the pressure to make it work. We also start putting structure around it: what feels fair, how much imbalance we’re willing to hold, and the importance of knowing where things stand. This isn’t a polished financial conversation—it’s us learning, in real time, how to talk about money, make a plan, and set clear action steps so we can move forward without letting unspoken tension or imbalance build underneath it all. Thank you for listening episode 5, please let us know your thoughts on the matter on Substack! Love, Jen & Mika 🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

    Money Talks

  3. Apr 14

    Where Does Friendship End and Business Begin?

    This episode dives into what happens when the working rhythm between co-founders starts to feel off, even when nothing is clearly wrong. We get into the pressure of shared expectations, the guilt of not always prioritizing the business, and how small gaps in communication can build into uncertainty and disconnection. There’s a real tension between wanting to stay productive and recognizing when the relationship needs attention first. We talk through how we’ve been navigating scheduling, check-ins, and different working styles, while also acknowledging how much energy it takes to reset and realign. Balance isn’t something we’ve figured out—it’s something we’re actively working through, adjusting, and learning in real time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

    Where Does Friendship End and Business Begin?

  4. Mar 31

    Expectations Vs. Capacity

    You know that feeling when you had every intention of showing up this week… and just didn’t? This episode sits in that space. Coming off a week where things didn’t go to plan, we get honest about the disconnect between our expectations and our actual capacity—especially while trying to build something on the side of full-time lives. We talk through the pressure to produce, the guilt of falling short, and what it really looks like to support each other when motivation is low. Episode 3 is here!! Thank you for being with us through this journey and for listening! With Love, Jen & Mika 🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

    Expectations Vs. Capacity

  5. Mar 17

    Accountability: Calling Each Other Out with Compassion

    In this second episode of Co-Founder Therapy, we unpack a topic that quietly makes or breaks most partnerships: accountability. After a difficult, emotional conversation that almost derailed both our business and our friendship, we reflect on what happens when commitments slip, expectations go unspoken, and two people who care deeply about each other are afraid to call each other out. From ADHD struggles and over-promising to failed productivity systems and misaligned expectations, this episode is an honest look at how even the most motivated co-founders can lose momentum—and how trust gets rebuilt when you finally face it together. More than anything, this conversation is about what happens after the hard talk: the compassion, the laughter, and the effort it takes to repair trust and move forward as partners. If you’re building something with a friend—or trying to navigate accountability in any relationship—this episode offers a real, unfiltered glimpse into what that process can look like. And if you’re here listening to episode two, thank you. Your curiosity, support, and willingness to sit in these honest conversations with us means the world. Love, Jen & Mika 🤍 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

    Accountability: Calling Each Other Out with Compassion

  6. Mar 3

    Partnerships: Mixing Church & State

    In this vulnerable first episode of Co-Founder Therapy, we share how a client–trainer relationship turned into a friendship—and then into the bold decision to build a retreat business together. We talk honestly about trust, burnout, discipline, and what it really means to “mix church and state” when your business partner is someone you love. Near the end, the conversation takes a raw turn as we name the fear every founder carries. If you’ve ever built (or considered building) something meaningful with a friend, this episode is your invitation to lean into one of the uncomfortable conversations that make it worth it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

    Partnerships: Mixing Church & State

  7. Season 1 Trailer

    Cofounder Therapy Podcast Trailer

    Dear Reader, We are so excited to finally share the trailer for Cofounder Therapy 🤍 This podcast is a space for honest conversations about business, friendship, growth, and everything in between. Whether you’ve been building alongside us or you’re brand new here — welcome. We’re so grateful you’re here at the beginning. Our very first episode drops March 3, and we can’t wait for you to be part of these conversations with us. Love, Jen & Mika This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

    Cofounder Therapy Podcast Trailer
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Hard conversations don’t break cofounders — avoiding them does. Cofounder Therapy dives into the real conversations founders often avoid, turning hard moments into growth, understanding, and stronger partnerships. cofoundertherapypodcast.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Jen & Mika
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jen & Mika
  • Show Website
    Cofounder Therapy