Mental Health & Business with Dr. Nicholas Samstag

About Mental Health & Business with Dr. Nicholas Samstag

Join Dr. Nicholas Samstag, a renowned psychoanalyst and clinical psychologist based in New York City, on “Mental Health & Business.” This podcast bridges the gap between mental health and the corporate world, exploring how psychological well-being influences professional success and personal fulfillment. Dr. Samstag delves into the unconscious processes, dreams, and personal narratives that shape our lives, drawing from his rich background in classics, literature, and psychoanalysis. Ideal for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in understanding the deeper layers of their psyche, this podcast offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical strategies for achieving mental and emotional balance in a demanding world. Tune in to transform your approach to both business and life.

Publisher

Dr. Nicholas Samstag

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jul 2024

Latest episode

21 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Feb 2026

   The Case for Slow Therapy: Depth in a Fast-Moving World

   Dr. Don Greif joins Mental Health in Business to discuss his paper “Slow Therapy: Psychoanalysis as Counterculture.” Together with Dr. Nicholas Samstag, he unpacks why meaningful psychological change resists urgency. From depression to forensic and sports psychology, this conversation highlights the power of sustained curiosity, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and why understanding the inner experience cannot be rushed.

2. 

   13 Jul 2025

   Lindsey Wander on Grief, Healing, and Reclaiming Her Voice

   Lindsey Wander recounts her experiences with grief, burnout, and identity loss, revealing to Dr. Nicholas Samstag how she disentangled herself from external expectations in this interview.

3. 

   12 Jul 2025

   Peter Van Woerkum on Breathwork, Burnout, and Why CEOs Are Learning to Breathe

   Peter Van Woerkum discusses breathwork techniques with Dr. Nicholas Samstag, revealing how CEOs use them to combat burnout and improve mental fitness in this interview.

4. 

   12 Jul 2025

   Branding, Realness, and Raising Entrepreneurs with Laura Bell

   Laura Bell discusses personal branding and marketing authenticity with Dr. Nicholas Samstag, highlighting the importance of youth entrepreneurship in this interview.

5. 

   10 May 2025

   It’s Okay to Suffer: Ryan Hodgson on Burnout, Fatherhood & Mental Health

   What happens when the person everyone looks up to is quietly falling apart? In this episode of Mental Health and Business, Dr. Nicholas Samstag sits down with holistic health coach Ryan Hodgson for a raw and powerful conversation about burnout, fatherhood, and the moment that changed everything — when his young daughter asked, “Mommy, why is Daddy always sad?” Ryan shares how he went from running a thriving fitness business to confronting his own mental health crisis, and how therapy, vul...

6. 

   10 May 2025

   Creating Under Pressure: Joshua Caldwell on Hollywood, Psychology, and the Art of Directing

   In this episode of Mental Health and Business, Dr. Nicholas Samstag sits down with director, writer, and producer Joshua Caldwell to explore the emotional and psychological weight behind creativity in high-stakes environments. From self-taught beginnings and high school parodies to working with stars like Bella Thorne and Brian Cox, Joshua shares how his approach to storytelling is deeply rooted in character psychology, presence over performance, and collaboration over control. They dive ...

7. 

   25 Mar 2025

   Peter and Nick Talk About Breathing

   A former engineer and banker talks about his successful company, Regulate, that helps founders and ceos learn to breathe properly and reduce stress.

8. 

   30 Jan 2025

   Annika Lundstrom on Mental Health and Business with Dr. Nicholas Samstag

   Entrepreneur Annika Lundstrom discusses her exciting start up Reminded with Dr. Nicholas Samstag

9. 

   10 Oct 2024

   Nicholas and Billy

10. 

    4 Sept 2024

    Nicholas and Ana

11. 

    26 Jul 2024

    Untitled EpisodeNicholas Samstag and Dan Roberts

    Concierge coach and personal trainer Dan Roberts shares his fascinating journey in the creation of a multifaceted humanistic fitness company.

12. 

    25 Jul 2024

    Nicholas Samstag and Vera Babat

    An Uruguay psychologist talks about what it takes to build a psychologically healthy atmosphere.

13. 

    25 Jul 2024

    Nicholas Samstag and Lisa Apolinski

    Personal brand marketer and content creator Lisa Apolinski tells the story of the ultimate personal brand of all time.

14. 

    18 Jul 2024

    Nicholas Samstag and Dr. Fred

    Iconoclastic Psychiatrist Embracing Humanity

15. 

    18 Jul 2024

    Nicholas Samstag and Julia Toothacre

    Seasoned career coach describes helping clients reinvent themselves.

16. 

    17 Jul 2024

    Nicholas Samstag and Alix Morin

    An in depth look into a Heart Felt Business entrepreneur.

Who has been a guest on Mental Health & Business with Dr. Nicholas Samstag

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

• Lindsey Wander
• Peter Van Woerkum
• Laura Bell

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