The re.think Podcast

Dr. David Zierk
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re.think with Dr. David Zierk is the podcast that invites you to challenge the hidden rules shaping your mind and relationships. Through real stories, psychological insights, and powerful tools, Dr. Zierk — clinical psychologist, author of Mind Rules, and relationship strategist — guides you to reframe conflict as a gateway to authentic connection. Because no two people see the world the same way, learning to “re.think” is essential for navigating the messy, beautiful complexity of being human. Whether you’re a leader, a thinker, or simply someone tired of unbreakable habits and unresolved tension, this show will give you fresh perspective and practical strategies for lasting change. Discover how Relationship Intelligence can transform your toughest interactions into your greatest breakthroughs — and how understanding the rules your mind follows might just set you free.

  1. APR 21

    Episode 24: The Internal Compass: Leading Yourself Before You Lead Others

    Ever had a season where everything looked successful on paper, but something still felt off? In this episode, Dr. David Zierk introduces the Internal Compass—a four-point framework for recalibrating your values, goals, reflection, and emotional depth. When these directions fall out of alignment, motivation fades, and resentment builds. When they align, leadership feels clear and intentional. If you want sustainable success, start by leading yourself well. Highlights → The four compass points—True North, Heading West, Facing East, and Deep South—and what each reveals about your leadership alignment. → Why burnout and stalled momentum often signal overused strengths and neglected reflection. → A practical recalibration question to help you realign your decisions, priorities, and relationships this week.   Follow Dr. David Zierk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com   Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/    About Dr. David Zierk:   With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains.   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify!   If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    21 min

  2. APR 8

    Episode 23: Relationship Tycoons: The New Measure of Leadership Influence

    What if the real bottom line isn’t profit, but impact? In this episode, Dr. David Zierk introduces the concept of the “Relationship Tycoon”—a leader who builds influence the way business tycoons build wealth: intentionally, strategically, and for the long term. Discover four practical principles that elevate trust, sharpen decision-making, and strengthen team performance without sacrificing humanity. Because sustainable success isn’t built on pressure. It’s built on relational intelligence.   Highlights → The four principles of relational tycoonology: mutuality, relatability, adaptability, and accountability. → Why financial success without relational intelligence creates brittle cultures and burnout. → A simple weekly leadership challenge to increase impact by leading differently, starting with one relationship.  Follow Dr. David Zierk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com    Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/     About Dr. David Zierk: With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains. Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one! For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    31 min

  3. MAR 24

    From Conflict to Connection: The 4 Building Blocks Every Leader Needs

    In a world where tension seems to be everyone’s default setting, the leaders who thrive aren't the ones who avoid it; they're the ones who know how to move through it. Dr. David Zierk unpacks Relationship Intelligence (r.IQ), a powerful framework that goes beyond emotional intelligence to help leaders build cultures where people feel safe, valued, and inspired to grow—even in the middle of tension. Highlights → Why being born with the capacity for relationships isn't enough, and what leaders must learn to become truly relationally intelligent.  → The four building blocks of Relationship Intelligence—safety, support, validation, and challenge—and why skipping even one can quietly fracture your team's trust.  → How the world's best leaders don't just manage conflict, they use it as a catalyst to build deeper connections, stronger teams, and cultures people actually want to stay in. Follow Dr. David Zierk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com   Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/    About Dr. David Zierk: With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains.   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one! For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    32 min

  4. MAR 10

    The Anger Algorithm: The Leader's Secret Weapon for High-Stakes Moments

    Great leaders aren't immune to anger; they're just better equipped to handle it. Dr. David Zierk reveals why unchecked anger is silently eroding your influence, your team's trust, and your most important relationships. Using his Anger Algorithm framework, Dr. Z gives leaders a repeatable system to stay grounded under pressure, turn tension into trust, and lead with intention—not reaction. Highlights → Why anger is every leader's hidden liability and how it quietly damages credibility, team culture, and connection.  → The Anger Algorithm: a practical Roadmap, Compass, and Fuel Gauge to help leaders decode conflict before it derails decisions and relationships.  → A powerful three-question reset that transforms reactive leadership moments into opportunities for deeper trust and lasting influence. Follow Dr. David Zierk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com   Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/    About Dr. David Zierk:   With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains.   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one! For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    19 min

  5. FEB 10

    Episode #20: Quiet Leadership: How Presence Beats Power in a Noisy World

    Dr. David Zierk challenges the idea that strong leadership must be loud. In a culture driven by urgency, dominance, and performance, Dr. Z introduces quiet leadership, a grounded, intentional approach built on presence, reflection, and purpose. Using the Q.U.I.E.T. framework and memorable real-life examples, this episode shows how leaders can lower the volume, raise trust, and create cultures people want to stay in.   Highlights   → The difference between leading with the whip versus pulling up a chair. → The Q.U.I.E.T. framework: quality, uniqueness, introspection, energy, and tranquil focus. → Why quiet leadership isn’t passive; it’s purposeful, magnetic, and effective.   Follow Dr. David Zierk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com   Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/    About Dr. David Zierk:   With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains.   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify!   If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    23 min

  6. FEB 3

    Relational Gravity: How to Stop Getting Pulled Into Roles You’ve Outgrown

    Why do you keep ending up in the same role—at work, at home, everywhere? In Episode 19 of the re.think Podcast, Dr. David Zierk introduces relational gravity: the invisible pull that locks us into familiar patterns and expectations. David breaks down how old roles form, why they persist, and what it takes to step out of orbit. With practical examples and a clear four-step framework, this episode helps you reclaim choice, identity, and connection—without blowing up your relationships. Highlights → Why being “the fixer,” “the calm one,” or “the hero” can quietly drain you. → The four-step process to recognize, rethink, share, and grow beyond old roles → A simple sentence that opens the door to real relational change   Follow Dr. David Zierk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com   Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/    About Dr. David Zierk:   With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Carol, and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains.   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify!   If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    17 min

  7. JAN 13

    Mutuality: 5 Ways to Build Trust

    Trust isn’t soft—it’s structural. In this episode, Dr. David Zierk breaks down how trust forms, fractures, and rebuilds through what he calls relational reliability. Using his T-R-U-S-T framework—transparency, responsibility, unity, sincerity, and time—he shows why trust is “square one” for every relationship, whether at home or at work. Through everyday examples, he reveals why ruptures hurt so much, how safety shapes connection, and what it really takes to repair what’s been broken. If you’ve ever struggled to trust again—or to earn it—this episode gives you a clear path back to steady ground and stronger bonds.   Episode highlights:   → Trust is the starting line for every healthy relationship and every true connection. → The T-R-U-S-T framework. → Relational reliability—showing up consistently—rebuilds safety faster than any apology.   Follow Dr. David Zierk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com   Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/    About Dr. David Zierk:   With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains with his wife, Carol.   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify!   If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    30 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    Thin Ice: Why Is Vulnerability So Tricky to Navigate?

    We’ve all felt it—the moment your smile stays on, but your stomach drops. In this episode, David unpacks what it means to be on emotional thin ice: Those fragile seconds when insecurity spikes, clarity slips, and old patterns take the wheel. Using his I-C-E model—your Inner Connection to Everything—he explains why these shaky moments matter and how awareness, acknowledgment, analysis, and adaptation guide you back to solid ground. You’ll learn how to spot the cracks, name what’s happening, and choose connection over defense. If you’ve ever felt off balance, this one brings you back to center.   Episode highlights:   → Feeling “on thin ice” signals a loss of your inner connection to confidence and clarity. → Insecurity spikes when old internal threats get triggered beneath the surface. → Four moves—awareness, acknowledgment, analysis, and adaptation—help you shift from reaction to reconnection.   Follow Dr. David Zierk   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-zierk-psyd-ab99302/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidzierk/  Website: www.davidzierk.com   Subscribe to his re.fresh newsletter: www.davidzierk.com/resources/newsletter/    About Dr. David Zierk:   With a substantive background in psychological work with individuals and teams, Dr. Zierk enjoys bringing his experience to the stage and corporate clients by providing them with the tools and language necessary for effective outcomes. Most recently, he’s published a book called Mind Rules: Who’s In Control—You or Your Mind? Dr. Zierk is a graduate of the University of Denver with a Master of Arts and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He earned his Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at the University of Colorado. He’s affiliated with the American Psychological Association, American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and National Academy of Neuropsychology. He currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and has three children. When he’s not on stage or working with a team, David loves to cycle in the mountains with his wife, Carol.   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Z on Apple and Spotify!   If you love Dr. Zierk’s episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. David Zierk’s show tile.

    25 min
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re.think with Dr. David Zierk is the podcast that invites you to challenge the hidden rules shaping your mind and relationships. Through real stories, psychological insights, and powerful tools, Dr. Zierk — clinical psychologist, author of Mind Rules, and relationship strategist — guides you to reframe conflict as a gateway to authentic connection. Because no two people see the world the same way, learning to “re.think” is essential for navigating the messy, beautiful complexity of being human. Whether you’re a leader, a thinker, or simply someone tired of unbreakable habits and unresolved tension, this show will give you fresh perspective and practical strategies for lasting change. Discover how Relationship Intelligence can transform your toughest interactions into your greatest breakthroughs — and how understanding the rules your mind follows might just set you free.

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  • Creator
    Dr. David Zierk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The re.think Podcast