POTH | Psychology of The Heart Podcast

Aziza Ransome, PsyM
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Self-led leadership isn't a strategy but simply a way of life. Psychology of The Heart is where we get into the why behind our actions, the micro-moments that shape us, and the unfiltered realities of leading yourself first. Whether you're just navigating this human experience or building a business, it's always about becoming the leader of your own life. Hosted by Aziza, Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Strategist & Leadership Consultant and Coach: this podcast is for heart-led humans ready to stop outsourcing their power and start leading the life they've always wanted to live.

  1. E25 | The Real Burnout Black Women Face: Ancestry, Identity & Invisible Labor in Modern Workplaces with Kenisha Beresford

    FEB 18

    E25 | The Real Burnout Black Women Face: Ancestry, Identity & Invisible Labor in Modern Workplaces with Kenisha Beresford

    Burnout is not a personal failure but let me telly you—it is definitely a systemic one. In this honest conversation with spiritual coach and creative entrepreneur Kenisha Beresford, we explore the layers of burnout Black women carry: the ancestral trauma, the invisible emotional labor, the psychological tax of being the only one in the room. A conversation about epigenetics, identity-driven leadership, and what it actually takes to set boundaries that protect your spirit. 🎙️ Kenisha Beresford: Kenisha B. Coaching | From the Ground to the Crown Podcast | IG: @ItsKenishaB 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    36 min
  2. E24 | Identity Shapes Leadership: Why Knowing What You Want Changes Everything

    FEB 4

    E24 | Identity Shapes Leadership: Why Knowing What You Want Changes Everything

    So many of us are trying to fix our careers, relationships, and burnout without ever slowing down to ask the question underneath it all: Who am I becoming, and what do I actually want? In this episode, I’m exploring the quiet but powerful connection between identity and leadership, and how clarity around what you want shapes your confidence, your boundaries, and the way you move through work and life. 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. | ⭐️ Hustle to Harmony Method™: for women growing, leading, and unlearning all at once. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    18 min
  3. E23 | Leading From the Body: Self-Trust, Burnout, and Embodied Leadership with Casey Rosenberg

    JAN 21

    E23 | Leading From the Body: Self-Trust, Burnout, and Embodied Leadership with Casey Rosenberg

    What if self-trust wasn’t something you had to “figure out,” but something your body has been trying to communicate all along? I sat down with Casey Rosenberg, former professional dancer turned master-level coach and embodiment guide, to talk about leading from the body, what burnout looks like when leadership becomes performance, and how integrating physical intelligence changes everything from decision-making to creativity to sustainable leadership. 🎙️ Casey Rosenberg: Casey Rosenberg Website | IG: @Casey.Rosenberg 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    26 min
  4. E22 | Why Creativity Is a Leadership Strategy for Business with Katie K. May

    JAN 7

    E22 | Why Creativity Is a Leadership Strategy for Business with Katie K. May

    Creativity isn't just "for fun" or branding. Creativity can be a core business strategy—especially in healing-centered work. I sat down with Katie K. May, licensed therapist, author, and founder of Creative Healing, to explore how creativity supports sustainable leadership, why knowing yourself changes how you build systems, and what it looks like to hold space for others without abandoning yourself in the process. 🎙️ Katie K. May: Group Practice Building | All of Katie K. May's Brands & Projects | IG: @KatieKMay & @Creative_Healing 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    25 min
  5. E21 | Boundaries That Protect: Essential for Employees, Leaders & Life

    12/10/2025

    E21 | Boundaries That Protect: Essential for Employees, Leaders & Life

    Boundaries are essential systems that keep chaos at bay and clarity in focus. Especially when life demands more (whether it’s the holiday rush or everyday overwhelm,) clear boundaries become your strongest ally. This episode explores the psychology of boundaries, how they reduce decision fatigue and overwhelm, and what it looks like to set them in a way that protects your energy without sacrificing your compassion. 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. | ⚡️ $37 Masterclass: for women ready to lead themselves first. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    17 min
  6. E20 | Unlock Team Potential: How 5-Minute Debriefs Reduce Burnout and Boost Communication

    12/03/2025

    E20 | Unlock Team Potential: How 5-Minute Debriefs Reduce Burnout and Boost Communication

    Have you noticed how teams often sprint from one project to the next without ever pausing to reflect? Skipping reflection doesn't actually save time... it just guarantees the same mistakes happen over and over again. In this episode (Part 4 of 4 of the Get Your Ops Together mini-series), I break down why a simple 5-minute debrief might be one of the most underused tools in leadership, and how closing those loops protects your team's mental bandwidth, builds psychological safety, and shows people you're actually present. 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. | ⚡️ $37 Masterclass: for women ready to lead themselves first. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    12 min
  7. EP 19 | Time Blocks vs. Energy Blocks: Why Energy Blocks Beat Time Blocks Every Time

    11/26/2025

    EP 19 | Time Blocks vs. Energy Blocks: Why Energy Blocks Beat Time Blocks Every Time

    We’ve all been told to “manage our time better,” but the truth is… time management isn’t really the issue. Energy is. Your brain moves through natural peaks and valleys all day, and forcing the wrong kind of work at the wrong time is what actually creates burnout. This episode (Part 3 of 4 of the Get Your Ops Together mini-series), is your permission slip to stop working like a machine and start working like a human. 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. | ⚡️ $37 Masterclass: for women ready to lead themselves first. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    11 min
  8. EP 18 | The One Meeting Ritual That Builds Trust: How Check-Ins Transform Leadership

    11/19/2025

    EP 18 | The One Meeting Ritual That Builds Trust: How Check-Ins Transform Leadership

    The first five minutes of a meeting shapes literally everything: trust, tone, whether people feel like humans or just task machines. In this episode (Part 2 of 4 of the Get Your Ops Together mini-series), I share the one ritual that builds psychological safety faster than any team-building activity: a simple emotional check-in. I break down the psychology behind it and how to actually use it, whether your team is five people or fifty. 📰 Free Guide: grounding when you're pulled in all directions. | ⚡️ $37 Masterclass: for women ready to lead themselves first. 💬 IG: @psychologyoftheheart | LinkedIn: @psychologyoftheheart | FB: @psychologyoftheheart

    11 min
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Self-led leadership isn't a strategy but simply a way of life. Psychology of The Heart is where we get into the why behind our actions, the micro-moments that shape us, and the unfiltered realities of leading yourself first. Whether you're just navigating this human experience or building a business, it's always about becoming the leader of your own life. Hosted by Aziza, Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Strategist & Leadership Consultant and Coach: this podcast is for heart-led humans ready to stop outsourcing their power and start leading the life they've always wanted to live.

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