Give & Receive

Podcast Heat, LLC

Yes, it’s possible to be successful AND happy. This podcast will show you how. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and lawyer, Brian H. Potts, and top self-compassion and leadership of self expert, Elizabeth Pyjov, this podcast will teach you how to be successful—and be happy. Elizabeth Pyjov is a founder, CEO, theologian, lawyer, facilitator, published poet, and business school faculty who holds three Harvard degrees, speaks five languages, has lived in seven countries, and has created over a hundred different programs for happiness, energy, connection, and resilience. Through her organization Lead with Compassion, she has reached over 20,000 people. Brian H. Potts is a partner with Husch Blackwell but is best known for being a mentor and a connector. He serves as a resource to anyone he can help in any way. He loves connecting clients and potential clients with investors and likely business partners (as well as other lawyers), and as the founder and board chair of The Legal Mentor Network. As a law student, Brian was rejected by each of the top 100 law firms in the U.S.—including the one where he made equity partner less than a decade later. After posting about this experience on LinkedIn in 2020, he found himself inundated with requests for mentorship. Over the next few months, he built a nationwide network of attorneys willing to mentor law students and recent J.D. grads—which formed the beginning of the now-nationwide Legal Mentor Network. Brian has since connected thousands of mentors and protégés through the program, personally mentored more than 1,000 individuals, and helped thousands of others obtain mentorship.

  1. 1h ago

    Feeling Overwhelmed by the News? How to Handle Anxiety & Uncertainty

    In Episode 17 of Give & Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov tackle a feeling so many people are struggling with right now: overwhelm. From nonstop headlines and uncertainty in the world to stress about work, politics, finances, and the future, how do we stay grounded when everything feels unpredictable? Brian and Elizabeth explore why today’s news cycle can leave us anxious, exhausted, and emotionally drained, while offering practical ways to respond without shutting down. Elizabeth shares a simple framework for processing difficult news, finding meaning in uncertainty, and turning anxiety into positive action. Together, they discuss how energy, compassion, relationships, and small acts of kindness can help us regain a sense of control in a chaotic world. Plus, Elizabeth leads a calming guided meditation to help you reconnect with your values and move through uncertainty with greater peace and clarity. If you’ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted by the state of the world, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  2. May 30

    How to Resolve Conflict: Mediation, Difficult People & Finding Common Ground | Give & Receive

    How do you resolve conflict without losing your mind... or your energy? In this episode of Give & Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov dive into the art of mediation, conflict resolution, and navigating difficult conversations in relationships, business, and everyday life. Brian shares real-world experiences mediating disputes in both his legal practice and personal life, while Elizabeth brings research-backed insight into how tone, emotional intelligence, and human connection can completely change the outcome of disagreements. The conversation explores: Why most conflicts are decided in the first few moments How to mediate disputes between family members, coworkers, and business partners Why people often don’t actually want what they say they want Practical ways to stay calm and impartial in emotional situations The hidden emotional toll of conflict and how to protect your energy Whether AI could ever replace human mediators Plus, Elizabeth shares a simple but powerful mindfulness exercise to help you approach conflict with more empathy, clarity, and compassion. If you’ve ever struggled with difficult people, workplace tension, family disagreements, or simply want to communicate better, this episode is packed with practical wisdom you can use right away. Listen now and learn how to turn conflict into connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  3. May 18

    How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without Guilt | Protect Your Time, Energy & Relationships

    How do you set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty? When should you say no? And how do boundaries actually help you give more to the people you care about? In this episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov dive into one of the most important (and hardest) life skills: setting healthy boundaries. From work-life balance and difficult personalities to family time, emotional energy, people-pleasing, and self-care, they explore how boundaries shape our happiness, relationships, and personal growth. Elizabeth shares practical ways to create boundaries that protect your energy without cutting people off, while Brian opens up about struggles with overcommitting, work demands, and balancing career with family life. They also discuss: ✔️ Why saying “no” is really saying “yes” to what matters most ✔️ Emotional, financial, digital, and time boundaries ✔️ How to stop people-pleasing and burnout ✔️ Practical phrases to set boundaries respectfully ✔️ Work-life balance and protecting family time ✔️ Why self-care is not selfish ✔️ How boundaries improve relationships and authenticity Whether you struggle with overworking, overgiving, people-pleasing, or simply protecting your peace, this conversation will help you rethink boundaries in a healthier, more compassionate way. Subscribe for more conversations on personal growth, giving, relationships, happiness, and living with intention. #HealthyBoundaries #PersonalGrowth #SelfCare #MentalWellness #Relationships #WorkLifeBalance #PeoplePleasing #SelfCompassion #Boundaries #GiveAndReceivePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    39 min

  4. Apr 26

    Nobody Told You This About Success: Harvard Exec Reveals How to Win at Work

    What does it really take to succeed at work? In this episode of the Give and Receive Podcast, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with Chris Simmons, Harvard Business School graduate, former PwC executive, and bestselling author of Nobody Told You, to break down the unwritten rules of career success that most people never learn. From navigating corporate politics to building powerful relationships, Chris shares the strategies that helped him rise to the top, and how you can apply them immediately. 🚀 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “friendship comes before favors” (and how it pays off long-term) The Respect, Protect, Project framework for winning with your boss How to position yourself for promotions before you’re ready Why “smart people don’t always win," and what actually matters How to overcome bias and control your professional narrative The real power of giving without expecting anything in return Chris also shares unforgettable real-life stories - from bringing pillows to work on day one to reshape perceptions, to helping others succeed and seeing it come back in unexpected ways. This episode blends career advice, psychology, leadership, and real-world experience into a conversation that will change how you approach your work and relationships. 👤 About the Guest: Chris Simmons is a former PwC leader, executive coach, speaker, and author of Nobody Told You: What Black, Asian, and Latino Professionals Must Know to Succeed at Work. He has led thousands of professionals and is known for his practical, no-nonsense approach to career growth. 🎯 Who This Is For: Professionals looking to get promoted faster Entrepreneurs and leaders building influence Anyone navigating corporate environments People interested in leadership, mindset, and personal growth 🔔 Don’t Forget: Subscribe for more conversations on success, mindset, leadership, and personal growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  5. Apr 14

    How to Get a Better Job: Career Advice, Job Search Tips, and Mindset Strategies

    In Episode 13 of the Give & Receive Podcast, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov break down how to get a better job without losing your confidence in the process. Brian shares practical job search strategies, networking tips, interview insights, and career advice based on mentoring thousands of professionals. Elizabeth brings the inner-work perspective, offering mindset tools, mindfulness, and encouragement for handling rejection, uncertainty, and the stress of looking for a new job. This episode covers how to find a job, how to build meaningful professional connections, why most jobs come through people you know, and how to stay grounded while navigating career change. Whether you are searching for your first job, trying to leave a role you hate, or looking for a new career opportunity, this conversation offers practical and emotional support to help you move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  6. Mar 19

    Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson on Skin Metal, Startup Risk, and the Power of Self-Care

    In this episode of Give and Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov are joined by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson—pediatrician, bioethicist, digital health leader, and founder of Skin Metal. Wendy shares the deeply personal story behind launching a prevention-focused skincare company designed to change how boys and men care for their skin, reduce skin cancer risk, and rethink self-care. The conversation explores what it really looks like to build a startup from the ground up, including the fear, uncertainty, financial pressure, and resilience that come with entrepreneurship. Wendy also reflects on meaningful work, Marty Seligman’s idea of using your greatest gift for the greatest good, and why confidence, health, and daily rituals matter more than we think. Plus, the episode touches on mindfulness, gratitude, parenting, behavior change, and the simple but powerful act of making children feel seen. In this episode: The mission and story behind Skin Metal Why men are often underserved in skincare and prevention What founders don’t realize about startup life until they’re in it The connection between self-care, confidence, and health Wendy’s perspective on giving, receiving, and seeing others—especially children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  7. Mar 1

    From Community College Dropout to VC: Joe Alalou on Rejection, Resilience, and Betting on Yourself

    In Episode 11 of Give and Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov sit down with Joe Alalou, Co-Founder and General Partner at Daring Ventures, a New York City–based pre-seed fund backing industry-insider founders building software for the industries they know best. Joe shares his non-traditional path—from community college struggles and washing cars at Enterprise to transferring to Columbia, breaking into investment banking, and ultimately launching a venture fund built on one core belief: the market consistently overlooks mispriced talent. This conversation blends entrepreneurship, career strategy, and mindfulness—plus a practical framework for evaluating your job, why founders must learn to say “I don’t know,” and how to outlast the competition by taking one more rejection than everyone else. In this episode: Why it’s a privilege to work hard—and how to reframe the “boring” tasks The “Am I learning or having impact?” test for deciding when to leave a job Late bloomer lessons: gap years, motivation, and why readiness matters more than timing Joe’s recruiting mentorship: Wall Street After Community College and breaking into banking Founder psychology: your relationship with adversity and why it predicts success Playing to your signature strengths (and why you can’t be world-class at what you hate) Rejection as proof you’re trying—and the mindset shift that changes everything If you’re a founder, investor, or anyone navigating a career pivot, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, self-belief, and building momentum when the odds don’t feel in your favor. Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, growth, and building a meaningful life through giving and receiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  8. Feb 16

    Energy Is Everything: How Focus, Sleep, Delegation, and Giving Back Fuel Success

    In this episode of Give and Receive, Brian Potts and Elizabeth Pyjov explore one of the most misunderstood drivers of success: energy. From mindfulness and sleep habits to delegation, authenticity, and even environmental responsibility, this wide-ranging conversation breaks down how energy shows up in our bodies, our work, and our relationships, and how to cultivate more of it intentionally. You’ll hear: A guided energy awareness practice you can use anytime Why where your attention goes, your energy flows Simple daily habits that increase physical and mental energy How honesty, gratitude, and forgiveness directly impact energy The hidden energy cost of gossip, overwork, and poor delegation Practical business advice on conserving energy by letting go A powerful Give and Receive story showing how generosity comes full circle Whether you’re a founder, professional, or simply feeling drained, this episode offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help you restore energy, protect your focus, and show up fully, at work and in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
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Yes, it’s possible to be successful AND happy. This podcast will show you how. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and lawyer, Brian H. Potts, and top self-compassion and leadership of self expert, Elizabeth Pyjov, this podcast will teach you how to be successful—and be happy. Elizabeth Pyjov is a founder, CEO, theologian, lawyer, facilitator, published poet, and business school faculty who holds three Harvard degrees, speaks five languages, has lived in seven countries, and has created over a hundred different programs for happiness, energy, connection, and resilience. Through her organization Lead with Compassion, she has reached over 20,000 people. Brian H. Potts is a partner with Husch Blackwell but is best known for being a mentor and a connector. He serves as a resource to anyone he can help in any way. He loves connecting clients and potential clients with investors and likely business partners (as well as other lawyers), and as the founder and board chair of The Legal Mentor Network. As a law student, Brian was rejected by each of the top 100 law firms in the U.S.—including the one where he made equity partner less than a decade later. After posting about this experience on LinkedIn in 2020, he found himself inundated with requests for mentorship. Over the next few months, he built a nationwide network of attorneys willing to mentor law students and recent J.D. grads—which formed the beginning of the now-nationwide Legal Mentor Network. Brian has since connected thousands of mentors and protégés through the program, personally mentored more than 1,000 individuals, and helped thousands of others obtain mentorship.

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  • Creator
    Podcast Heat, LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Give & Receive

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