Driven Minds: A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky

Driven Minds: A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky

Success and mental struggle are not mutually exclusive

Lindsey Vonn: No regrets

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This week, Gigi talks to the legendary alpine skiing Olympic champion, Lindsey Vonn. Lindsey talks about near-death crashes, the mental toll that comes with starting from ground zero after an accident, how she weathered insomnia and anxiety on the slopes, and why she has no regrets. Lindsey also gives us tips to cultivate mental resilience and how to keep our cool under pressure!

Produced by Michael Lane
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindseyvonn
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Harley Weir: Art as therapy

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This week, Gigi talks to photographer and filmmaker Harley Weir. We learn why Harley didn’t post any photos of herself until recently, why she dressed as a “brown mouse” for so long, and what it’s like to shoot for Urban Outfitters after shoplifting there just a few years earlier. Gigi and Harley discuss the power of art as therapy, share their struggles with physical anxiety, try out their attempts at each other’s accent, and agree vehemently that anyone who does their homework is incredibly sexy.

Produced by Michael Lane
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Harley on Instagram: @harleyweir
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Christina Ricci: Balance and boundaries

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This week, Gigi talks to Christina Ricci, our favourite actress who has been starring in hit movies and TV shows since she was nine. We learn how she dealt with life in a fishbowl as a teenage star, the impact that her role in Prozac Nation had on her psyche, and why boundary setting is a game changer. Gigi and Christina delve into psychedelic therapy, struggles with anxiety and food, their mutual fear of bureaucracy and the DMV, and how kindness is the underrated key to a lifelong relationship. Amen to that.

Produced by Michael Lane
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Christina on Instagram: @riccigrams
A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Kade Gottlieb aka Gottmik: The power of drag

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This week, Gigi talks to Kade Gottlieb aka Gottmik: the first openly trans man to compete on RuPauls Drag Race. We learn how Kade discovered his trans identity, the mental process of becoming Gottmik, why we should all do drag, and the life changing advice RuPaul gave him. Kade also discusses his struggles with depression and where cis people need to do better when it comes to discussing trans identity!

Produced by Michael Lane
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Gottmik on Instagram: @gottmik
A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Sara Kuburic: The Millennial Therapist

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This week, Gillian talks to existential therapist and writer Sara Kuburic aka The Millennial Therapist. We get an hour of free therapy, going deep into all the things we never talk about, like whether it’s okay to be “needy”, how to navigate infidelity, whether it makes sense to date for potential, what on earth “healing” actually means and so much more.

Produced by Michael Lane
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Sara on Instagram: @millennial.therapist
A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Margaret Cho: Invisible no longer

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We’re kicking off Season 3 with the acclaimed stand-up comedian, actress, activist and musician Margaret Cho. We talk about how her upbringing in San Francisco shaped her sexuality, nineties nostalgia, her recovery from addiction, sexual assault, and some reassurance that everything - especially sex and relationships - gets better as you get older.

Produced by Michael Lane
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Margaret on Instagram: @margaret_cho
A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Monika ‘Jac’ Jagaciak: The power in being a follower

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Our Season 2 finale guest is supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Monika “Jac” Jagaciak. Since starting out at thirteen, Jac has seen the fashion industry transform from the pre-MeToo dark ages to a more conscious one. We talk about health issues, our most embarrassing moments, how she manages anxiety and why she’s happy to be a follower.

Produced and edited by Michael Lane
Research by James Harper
Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Jac on Instagram @jacmonika
A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Sophia Roe: Connecting through food

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Our guest this week is Sophia Roe, the highly-regarded cook, writer and Emmy-nominated TV host, known for her distinct lens on honesty, diversity and inclusivity. Her passion for food has always been connected to a visceral understanding of what it means to be hungry and lack access to nutrition. Sophia and Gigi dig into her story, touching on trauma, health scares, why she’s a “cook, not a chef”, and what fun means in your thirties.

Produced and edited by Michael Lane
Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna
Research by James Harper
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Sophia Roe on Instagram: @sophia_roe
A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

24kGoldn: Life of the party

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Golden Landis Von Jones - AKA 24kGoldn - is a hip-hop and R&B artist who has racked up over a billion plays on Spotify all before celebrating his 21st birthday. His remarkable success comes down to what he describes as ‘delusional confidence’ and cracking the SoundCloud game back in high school. But, in achieving wild success, Golden has had to confront an entirely new landscape, which includes uncomfortable feelings of imposter syndrome and anxiety, and what's next in the pipeline.

Produced and edited by James Harper
Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow 24KGoldn on Instagram and Twitter: @24kgoldn
A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Rick Doblin: Rewiring Your Brain

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Today we’re expanding our minds with Rick Doblin, a man who has been on a 40-year journey to bring therapeutic psychedelics into modern medicine.

We are living in what has been termed the 'psychedelic renaissance', an extraordinary moment where medical research is dropping long-held prejudices around psychedelics that stemmed from the war on drugs in the 1960s.

Rick has been at the epicentre of this shift, and shares anecdotes ranging from hilarious college experiences to enlightening reflections on the nature of democracy.

DISCLAIMER: Neither Type7 nor any company associated with Type7 or RecTag is advising, promoting or endorsing the use of drugs or other psychedelic substances whether for recreational or therapeutic reasons. The use of psychedelic substances for therapeutic reasons is not approved by the FDA or the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices. Before taking any such substances please consult a doctor. This episode was recorded for entertainment purposes only and not to serve as medical advice or anything as such.

Produced and edited by James Harper
Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky
Follow Rick on Instagram: @rickdoblinmaps and Twitter: @RickDoblin

About this podcast

In the Driven Minds podcast, Gillian Sagansky talks to cultural icons to learn how they navigate through this crazy, beautiful mess called life and find mental strength.

Through humorous and unfiltered conversations, we discover how struggle and success are not mutually exclusive, and we are never as alone as we might feel we are. Guests share their strategies and hacks, what held them back, how they moved forward and what they learned along the way.

Produced by RecTag Productions and brought to you by Porsche Type7.

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