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

Justin Baldoni: What it means to be man enough

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Actor, director and writer Justin Baldoni joins Gigi to rethink modern masculinity and normalize the issues men grapple with that they’ve been conditioned to hide. From feelings, to body image, imposter syndrome and porn addiction - they go there!
Produced and edited by Michael Lane
Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna
Jingle by Rhys Tivey

Follow Justin on Instagram and Twitter: @justinbaldoni
Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky

Yung Pueblo: Meditation and changing patterns

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Meditator, writer, and speaker Diego Perez (aka Yung Pueblo) joins Gigi to talk about the difficulty of starting meditation, why he left his party days behind him, how to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition, and the backstories behind some of Gigi's favourite Yung Pueblo writing, plus tips for getting started on your own.

Alexi Pappas: Training your brain like a body part

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Olympic runner, actor and writer Alexi Pappas joins Gigi to talk about the difference between good and bad pain, what it’s like growing up in a house of men, how the infamous Post-Olympic Depression affected her, and how she applies physical training ideas to build mental strength.

Follow Alexi on Twitter and Instagram: @alexipappas
Follow Gigi on Twitter and Instagram: @gilliansagansky

A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com. A RecTag production. Produced and edited by Michael Lane. Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna.

Tyra Banks: Beyond body image and never taking no for an answer

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Legendary supermodel, actress, television personality, and entrepreneur, Tyra Banks, joins Gigi to talk candidly about weight loss and weight gain, how to get through a breakup, why you should never compare yourself to anyone on Instagram, and the advice she wishes she’d taken when she was in her 20s!

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Black Beauty Roster @blackbeautyroster
Follow Tyra on Twitter and Instagram: @tyrabanks
Follow Gigi on Twitter and Instagram: @gilliansagansky

A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com. A RecTag production. Produced and edited by Michael Lane. Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna.

Arianna Huffington: Cultivating resilience

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Bestselling author and Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington joins Gigi for a conversation about how to deal with stress, silencing your inner critic, and why you should never beat yourself up for not sleeping properly!

Visit thrivezp.com to get the Thrive ZP app and check out the Reset feature that Arianna mentions in our conversation. The app is free and it’s full of tools and advice designed to help you transform your life, one small choice at a time.

Follow Arianna on Twitter and Instagram: @ariannahuff
Follow Gigi on Twitter and Instagram: @gilliansagansky

A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com. A RecTag production. Produced and edited by Michael Lane. Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna.

Noor Tagouri: Finding your voice

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Gigi talks to the award-winning journalist, documentarian and podcaster Noor Tagouri in an inspiring episode about finding authenticity, why some stories have to be told no matter the cost, and how to choose who (and who not) to listen to.

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

Follow Noor on Instagram: @noor
Follow Gigi on Twitter and Instagram: @gilliansagansky

Lykke Li: From heartbreak to breakthrough

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Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li joins Gigi to discuss how she uses heartbreak as creative fuel, what it’s like to be diagnosed with depression at age 6, and - among other things - why yoga is so goddamn infuriating.

Follow Lykke on Instagram: @lykkeli
Follow Gigi on Twitter and Instagram: @gilliansagansky

Brought to you by Type7 https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com. A RecTag production. Produced and edited by Michael Lane. Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna.

Elaine Welteroth: More than enough

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Bestselling author, award-winning journalist and TV superstar host Elaine Welteroth joins Gigi to talk about breakups and breakdowns, joy buckets, allyship and how she dealt with interview nerves when she was face-to-face with Barack Obama.

In the episode, Elaine gave a shout out to her therapist Yadi Alba. You can find her on Instagram at @yadi.alba.

Follow Elaine on Twitter and Instagram: @elainewelteroth

Brought to you by Type7 https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com. A RecTag production.

Sofi Tukker: The importance of showing up

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Grammy-nominated musical duo Sofi Tukker (best known for “Drinkee” and “Best Friend”) join Gigi to talk about what it’s really like to be on tour, saying RIP to Shame, and how - even in the darkest hour - a door always opens when you show up.

Follow Sofi Tukker on Twitter and Instagram: @Sofitukker

Brought to you by Type7 https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com. A RecTag production.

Brian Grazer: How to turn fear into a superpower

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Academy Award-winning film and TV producer Brian Grazer joins Gigi to discuss how he overcame his anxiety and made it work in his favor. He sheds light on his creative process, what it was like to choke on stage while winning an Oscar, how he saved ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and so much more!Follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram: @briangrazer

A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com/. Produced by RecTag productions.

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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