Better with Dr. Ericka

About Better with Dr. Ericka

Better with Dr. Ericka is just what busy professionals need to hop off of the hamster wheel of life and become more present, more intentional, and live better. The Better Podcast is a weekly dialogue for busy professionals like you that desire to put the YOU back in your life. You will be motivated, inspired, and educated by your host Dr. Ericka, Harvard-trained, Board-Certified Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience studying human behavior. As a busy professional herself, she has figured out the system to better and is passionate about helping people be better, so they can do better.

Publisher

Ericka Goodwin MD

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2021

Latest episode

3 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

7 of 118 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   99. OCD, Relationships, and Taking Control of Your Mental Health with Danielle Jhiani

   Dr. Ericka is joined by OCD expert Danielle Jhiani to explore Relationship OCD and strategies for taking control of mental health and connections.

2. 

   13 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   98. Breaking the Cycle of Trauma with Agatha Peters

   Dr. Ericka interviews psychotherapist Agatha Peters on breaking cycles of family trauma, narcissism, and cultural expectations to reclaim identity and set healthy boundaries.

3. 

   6 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   97. Why Smart Teams Struggle: The Hidden Habits and Mindset Blocking High Performance with Manny Fiteni

   This episode explores what it really takes to build high performing teams and create meaningful alignment, both professionally and personally. My guest for this episode of Better with Dr. Ericka is Manny Fiteni, CEO of My Growth Corporation and a leadership strategist with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and teams transform how they think, lead, and perform. Manny brings a deep understanding of human behavior, leadership development, and organizational growth. In this conversation, we unpack why people often resist change and instruction, how unconscious habits can quietly sabotage results, and what separates teams that struggle from those that consistently perform at a high level. Questions this episode will answer: What are the three pillars of high performing teams? Why do people resist change, feedback, and instruction? How do damaging habits undermine performance and results? What does real alignment look like at work and in everyday life? What practical strategies can help improve leadership and clarity right now? Whether you are leading a team, navigating change, or simply looking for better results in your personal or professional life, this episode offers practical insights you can start using immediately. Where to Find Manni Fiteni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-fiteni-b0173637/ mygrowthcorporation.com Resources Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Manni Fiteni Manny Fiteni is the CEO of My Growth Corporation and a leadership strategist with over 30 years of corporate experience in personal and professional development. He is the creator of the Mind Congruency approach, a methodology designed to align the conscious and subconscious mind to help individuals overcome self limiting beliefs and achieve peak performance. Manny’s work centers on three pillars of high performing teams: environment, true leadership, and mind congruency. As an author, trainer, and international speaker, he empowers leaders and organizations to improve performance, strengthen resilience, and create lasting alignment in both work and life.

Inside a recent episode

99. OCD, Relationships, and Taking Control of Your Mental Health with Danielle Jhiani

Published 3 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I knew what it was like. I knew how to fix it, at least to some extent. When I started coaching, I knew quite a bit how to fix it. I learned more later. And I wanted to help other people because I had learned that there's actually a lot of people outside the U.S., especially who don't have access to the same level of mental health care that we have here in the U.S. What did it feel like for you when you were able to identify some of these patterns that you felt like, oh, this this has been going on and this is relationship OCD? What did it feel like to to name it? It was a double edged sword. Most of us find out about relationship OCD by looking online because we compulsively are searching for answers usually. […]

Who has been a guest on Better with Dr. Ericka

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Danielle Jhiani
• Agatha Peters
• Danielle Turner
• Silvia Subirina
• Dr John Lewis

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

40 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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