Best Rajkumari Neogy Podcasts (2025)

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How to Stop Burning Out Your Team 45:28

1M ago45:28

45:28

Burnout isn’t just about workload—it’s about nervous systems, power dynamics, and the cultural messages we’ve inherited about performance, perfection, and worth. In this final installment of our three-part series, clinical psychologist Dr. Roxy Manning and relational neuroscience expert Sarah Peyton return to explore burnout as a systemic issue and…

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How to Give Feedback That Lands 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

How do we give feedback that actually lands, and how do we stay human in the process? In this second installment of our three-part series, clinical psychologist and anti-racism leader Dr. Roxy Manning and relational neuroscience expert Sarah Peyton return to explore the layered realities of communication at work. Alongside neurobiology and workplac…

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How to Lead While Hearts Are Breaking 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

“How do we build trust when the ground is already shaking?” asks clinical psychologist and anti-racism leader Dr. Roxy Manning. Alongside relational neuroscience expert Sarah Peyton, Roxy challenges how most workplaces handle grief, trauma, and disruption—especially during layoffs. Together with Rajkumari Neogy, they explore what it really takes to…

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Why We Need to Stop Fighting for Equality 55:49

3M ago55:49

55:49

"Equality will not free us," says Marcie Bianco, author of Breaking Free: The Lie of Equality and the Feminist Fight for Freedom. But if equality isn’t the goal, what is? And what does true liberation actually look like? In this episode, Marcie joins neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy to unpack the limits of equality as a political ideal and the s…

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A Guide for Navigating Conflict in Relationships 53:56

4M ago53:56

53:56

"Conflict is always a bid for connection," says Meenadchi, a communication and wellness consultant, somatic practitioner, and author of Decolonizing Nonviolent Communication. But what happens when relationships are coded as unsafe? What if our nervous systems see relationality as a threat? In this episode, Meenadchi joins neurobiology expert Rajkum…

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Why Power Makes Us Dumber 31:09

5M ago31:09

31:09

“Power makes us dumber,” says Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, VP of Equitable Operations at Culture Amp and an advocate for building equitable workplaces. “When we gain power, our empathy goes down, our ability to read rooms goes down.” Drawing from her lived experience as a white-assumed, mixed-race, queer, and disabled leader, Aubrey unpacks how person…

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How to Spot Human Trafficking at Work 38:06

5M ago38:06

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How does modern slavery intersect with the workplace, and what role can leaders play in supporting survivors? Human trafficking isn’t just a global issue—it’s happening here in the United States, with nearly 1 million people living in conditions of exploitation. "Leaders need to have a culture where trauma is accepted and understood," says Wendy Fo…

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A Therapist's Guide to Safe Relationships 49:08

6M ago49:08

49:08

How do cycles of helplessness shape our relationships and workplaces? Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) isn’t just about physical harm—it’s a complex set of behaviors designed to gain power and control. "Helplessness is the ultimate lack of power or control," explains Dr. Inge Hansen, a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, whose gr…

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The Path to Freedom According to Ancestral Wisdom 41:47

7M ago41:47

41:47

For Aida Mariam Davis, the opposite of colonization isn’t decolonization—it’s creation. As the Chief People Officer of the Sierra Club, founder of Decolonize Design, and author of the new book Kindred Creation: Parables and Paradigms for Freedom, Aida brings profound insights on how Black and Indigenous wisdom can guide us toward building systems r…

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To End Racism, Take This First Step 34:07

8M ago34:07

34:07

What does it really mean to face systemic racism with both fierce determination and self-compassion? Neuroscience educator Sarah Peyton is back to share how this powerful mix of anti-racism and self-kindness can break down deep-rooted biases and heal generational trauma. Together with clinical psychologist Dr. Roxy Manning, Sarah co-authored The An…

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Mastering Non-Verbal Communication at Work 45:45

9M ago45:45

45:45

When was the last time you paid attention to your body language in a meeting? We often focus so much on what we say that we overlook the signals we send every moment. “The most powerful theater is when the actors aren’t actually talking,” says Shoshana Simons, a drama therapist by training and former Chair of the Expressive Arts Therapy program at …

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The Silent Mental Health Crisis for Men of Color 42:04

10M ago42:04

42:04

Mental health disparities continue to affect communities of color, but how can we create spaces for healing and acknowledgment? "You learn to suppress, and every time you feel, you struggle with how to be in that feeling," says Giorgio Chatelain, a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. As a social worker, Giorgio has dedicated his caree…

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The Secret Ingredient in Work Relationships? 45:17

10M ago45:17

45:17

In a world where workplace dynamics often prioritize efficiency over emotional connection, could love be the missing element that transforms professional relationships? “The way you do one relationship is how you do all relationships—from the bedroom to the boardroom,” says relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh. Her book, "Love by Design: 6 Ingr…

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How to Connect More Deeply with Your Body 56:46

11M ago56:46

56:46

"The body is our doorway to greater wisdom, compassion, and growing a presence that is trustworthy and life-affirming," says Staci K. Haines, an innovator in the Somatics field for over 30 years. Staci believes that Somatics addresses our deep human yearning for wholeness, connection, and belonging by guiding us back to our bodies. This embodied tr…

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The Secret to Effective Leadership 54:15

11M ago54:15

54:15

As a leader, it’s tempting to feel like you need to have all the answers. Being a great problem solver helped you get to where you are, but once you start leading a team, you need to evolve into someone who enables problem-solving. “Performance is a team sport, not a solo act,” says Jon Low, a performance coach and tactical advisor to early-stage f…

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How to Have Antiracist Conversations 53:46

12M ago53:46

53:46

Can we really challenge racism with both fierceness and compassion? Can we confront discriminatory actions head-on without shaming others, and interrupt hate in ways that foster genuine change? Using Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Beloved Community framework, activists are finding new ways to create equity through bold yet empathetic dialogue against…

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To Stop Trauma, Learn from Children 52:56

12M ago52:56

52:56

“Even a momentary lack of love and safety as children can follow us for the rest of our lives,” says Rainbow Markell, an early childhood education expert. Since her start in the field in the 1970s, she has been part of some of the most forward-thinking programs that put the idea of “trauma-informed care” on the map. How do you help children identif…

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How Can Leaders Think Creatively? 40:12

1y ago40:12

40:12

By championing creative thinking, leaders cultivate a space where ideas flourish, collaboration thrives, and the extraordinary becomes possible, paving the way for sustainable success and growth. "Yet we don't program time for leaders to be creative," says Eugene Sepulveda. "When can they let their mind relax and daydream? The best organizations cr…

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Viewing Homelessness Through a Human Lens 44:30

1y ago44:30

44:30

The homelessness crisis in the United States is at an all-time high, with 653,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night, the highest number since 2007. Homelessness involves complex factors such as mental health, economic instability, and inadequate social support. Yet recently, a Supreme Court case debated whether sleeping on the str…

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Is This the End of DEI? 54:04

1y ago54:04

54:04

In the past few years, DEI efforts in the U.S. have hit some setbacks. Political divides have deepened, with some states passing laws that limit conversations about race and gender, and the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in the workplace. "I've been here before," says Cindy Owyoung, who has been at the forefront of DEI for over 20 …

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A Hard Look at White Supremacy 1:03:59

1y ago1:03:59

1:03:59

White supremacy isn’t just in the history books; it’s baked into our daily lives, from the shows we watch to the ways we work, often without us even noticing. "It's the water that we swim in. And we don't know because we're the fish," says Jill Nagle. Jill has written multiple books, created a somatic counseling approach called Wisdom of the Body, …

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What Do You Do in Times of Despair? 36:41

1y ago36:41

36:41

At a time of crisis at home and abroad, we find ourselves in a state of unprecedented disharmony. "But that doesn't mean we're going to act," says Dr. Shariff Abdullah, with a reminder that "the call to action may make you very uncomfortable." Shariff has devoted much of his life to the work of inclusivity and societal transformation. His award-win…

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Can You Build Face Recognition Software Ethically? 1:01:21

1+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Face recognition technology is becoming a part of our daily lives in simple yet impactful ways. Unlocking your phone with a glance, tagging friends on social media, or verifying your identity at the airport are all examples of face recognition at work. Alongside its many practical benefits, there is a growing focus on addressing ethical concerns, e…

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A DEIB+ Strategy for High Growth 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

Amid ongoing debates about the efficacy of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB+) initiatives, Indeed stands out as an example of how high-growth organizations can integrate these principles effectively. With over 10,000 employees across more than 60 countries, Indeed not only prioritizes DEIB+ as a strategic and moral imperative but a…

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The Truth About Workplace Burnout 1:11:16

1+ y ago1:11:16

1:11:16

"Workplace burnout is essentially unmourned grief," says Sarah Peyton, neuroscience educator and author of "Your Resonant Self." Much of her work has centered around attachment styles and how they impact our everyday interactions. In this episode, Sarah and neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy explore what it looks like for leaders to acknowledge gr…

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Is Affirmative Action Reverse Racism? 50:10

1+ y ago50:10

50:10

Recently, affirmative action has ignited a fiery debate across the U.S., partly fueled by a Supreme Court reversal with major consequences for college admissions and workplace DEI policies. Amidst this contentious backdrop, the narrative extends far beyond American borders, touching on global discussions about race, inclusion, and equity. For decad…

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What Does It Really Mean to Be Woke? 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

43:59

Americans are divided on whether being described as "woke" is an insult. Jennie Yang, a specialist in neuro-linguistic programming, thinks a lot about the power of language. Her career has been rooted in fast-paced tech environments, including AppAnnie and TigerConnect, and, in recent years, she has led the people function at 15Five. In this episod…

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The Price of Conformity & Hyper Competition 1:02:35

1+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

"When the basis of belonging is conforming to a group, that's not belonging. It's a contingency," says Adina Sterling, an organizational theorist and economic sociologist whose research focuses on inequality in the workplace. She has studied topics like hiring processes, social networks, bias, and how they perpetuate social disparities. She develop…

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How to Flourish Amid Global Crises 1:05:37

1+ y ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Rising inequality, conflicts at home and abroad, and record-high employee disengagement are part of today’s reality at work. It has become even more difficult to build what Stuart Crabb calls a “flourishing organization.” But it can be done. For the past three decades, this has been at the core of Stuart’s work at the highest levels of Meta, Yahoo!…

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Can You Build Inclusive AI? 1:07:56

1+ y ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Think back to the last time you washed your hands under a touchless water faucet (at the airport, a gas station, any public restroom). Did it easily turn on for you? Chances are it did—if you have light skin. That’s because the infrared technology automatic water and soap dispensers use responds better to light skin tones. Dr. Dédé Tetsubayashi is …

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Can We Operationalize Relationships at Work? 1:04:19

1+ y ago1:04:19

1:04:19

“What are we in service to?” Guidewire's Chief People Officer Sinéad Condon reflects on this question at least 20 or 30 times a day. We spend much more time “doing” over “being” in the workplace because we don’t want to suck at our jobs. But in the midst of the hustle, we lose sight of what's at the foundation of truly great work: relationships. De…

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Does Love Belong in the Workplace? 1:06:09

1+ y ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Home is where the heart is... but it isn’t the only place. Carin Taylor, chief diversity officer at Workday, the human resource management software used by more than 10,000 organizations across the world, says love is an important ingredient to a thriving work environment. She’s on a mission to cure heartbreak in the workplace and restore love and …

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How to Create Human-Centered Organizations 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

59:25

Here’s an easily forgotten truth about the workforce: Employees are humans and they expect to be treated as such. In this day and age, the stakes for empathetic communication have reached new heights for companies and their leaders. It’s no longer just the human resources department who is the arbiter of empathetic communication. In this episode, D…

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The Power of Language in the Workplace 1:00:47

1+ y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Sarah Peyton, neuroscience educator and author of “Your Resonant Self,” knows from years of research that the popular children’s adage is bullsh*t—words may not break your bones, but language has a powerful effect on our brains. In the first of three conversations between epigenet…

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A Preview of Then, Now & Tomorrow 2:39

2y ago2:39

2:39

Introducing Then, Now & Tomorrow, an ⁠ibelong⁠ original series hosted by Rajkumari Neogy. New episodes coming soon.By ibelong

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Rajkumari Neogy Welcomes You 0:45

2y ago0:45

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Meet Rajkumari Neogy, neurobiology expert, ibelong CEO, and Then, Now & Tomorrow host.By ibelong

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ROI of EQ: Managing blame and accountability 26:06

4y ago26:06

26:06

Is there a world in which power dynamics are non-existent? In the final episode of this series, Sarah and I dive explore this question and its implications, analyzing internal power imbalances, how our brains handle empathy and morality, and external power imbalances, like how U.S. society enforces a conscious, continuous power disparity. Together,…

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ROI of EQ: Can you change a narcissist? 25:04

4y ago25:04

25:04

Blame and denial allow us to hover over the acceptance of reality. In companies and organized systems, blame stops leaders from seeing what’s really happening around them and from seeing a system as a whole. In today’s conversation, Sarah and I discuss how blame manifests inside each of us, when blame comes from leaders in the workplace and if narc…

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The ROI of EQ: Addressing and overcoming alarmed aloneness and addiction in the workplace 19:39

4y ago19:39

19:39

Can you identify when you are feeling “alarmed aloneness” or a sense of addiction at work? In this episode, Sarah and I resurface our conversation about alarmed aloneness and discuss different addictions and how to overcome them with feelings of belonging, connectedness and, yes, good food. A high-functioning team requires full bellies and a balanc…

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ROI of EQ: Understanding emotion and self-awareness by reflecting on childhood behavior 24:24

4y ago24:24

24:24

In the ninth episode of our ongoing conversation, Sarah and I dive into the neurobiology behind why some people say things such as, “I don’t miss people.” Processing emotion as an adult is based on the households we grow up in, wired by how we were raised. Many people feel sorrow and joy less deeply than others, cruising with stable cortisol levels…

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The ROI of EQ: Leadership: Learning to manage with an integrated brain 32:01

4y ago32:01

32:01

In today’s episode, Sarah and I talk about leadership and how self-awareness enables managers to better guide and support their teams. The brain functions differently when operating in a leadership role, making accountability and responsibility more imperative as leaders learn to vacillate between the two hemispheres of the brain. We dive into this…

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The ROI of EQ: Exploring the emotional tone in our heads and why it matters for leaders 30:05

4y ago30:05

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In today’s conversation, I explore with Sarah the inner voice in all our heads, also known as the default mode network (DMN) of the brain. It’s the constant subtext of our lives—an incredible tool for positive creation, or adversely a system deeply affected by trauma that can lead to negative performance patterns. We discuss how the DMN impacts peo…

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The ROI of EQ: Dichotomy of the brain and personality traits: How to be comfortable with yourself no matter who you are 19:36

4y ago19:36

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The ability to understand ourselves and others depends on which side of the brain we perceive the world from. In today’s episode, Sarah and I examine the differences between operating from the left or right hemisphere of the brain and its impact on relationships. We also discuss introversion, extroversion and how these communication styles impact o…

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The ROI of EQ: Cultivating creativity through social engagement 25:17

4+ y ago25:17

25:17

How do stress, shame and aggression impact creativity in the workplace? In this episode, Sarah and I explore the neurological aspects of interoception, decision making and internal stressors that impact how employees show up to work. Unpacking what’s happening in the mind and body increases social engagement, enabling employees to feel a sense of b…

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The ROI of EQ: Nurturing the seeking circuit to avoid burnout 21:41

4+ y ago21:41

21:41

This episode of the ROI of EQ uncovers humanity’s critical need to nurture our seeking circuit, a motivational system that fills the mind with interest and motivates humans to effortlessly search for the things they need, crave, and desire. Sarah enlightens me that when the seeking circuit is blocked, it leads to boredom, depression and burnout. We…

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The ROI of EQ: Fight, flight, freeze and alarmed aloneness: How to understand psychological states to better manage your employees 28:12

4+ y ago28:12

28:12

In today’s conversation on the ROI of EQ, Sarah and I discuss a newfound psychological state: Alarmed aloneness. Together, we unpack the neurochemical responses associated with fight, flight, and freeze and explore the uncharted waters of alarmed aloneness. Sarah describes the effects of Western culture on normalized emotions and how alarmed alonen…

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The ROI of EQ: How being nice to your employees directly impacts your bottom line 27:16

4+ y ago27:16

27:16

In episode two of our ROI of Emotional Intelligence series with Sarah Peyton, I share an anecdote that has shaped how I coach each leader in my network. A CEO recently stopped me dead in my tracks by asking, “What’s the point of being nice to my employees?” In this episode, Sarah and I discuss the toxic effects of excluding your employees and the c…

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Introducing the ROI of Emotional Intelligence Series: Discussions with Sarah Peyton, author of Your Resonant Self 27:23

4+ y ago27:23

27:23

Welcome to episode one of twelve of my discussions with Sarah Peyton, international speaker and facilitator and author of Your Resonant Self. In this series, we explore the ROI of Emotional Intelligence: How humans can bridge their left- and right-brain tendencies to yield a more coherent world and connected workplace. In episode one, we investigat…

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Welcome To Rajkumari Report 1:52

4+ y ago1:52

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Rajkumari Neogy has trained leaders at Google, Facebook, Adobe, Indeed and dozens of other high-power tech companies as an epigenetic coach and executive consultant. In this new podcast, Rajkumari explores what it means to be a person in today’s workplace—cognitively, psychologically and emotionally—and how leaders can work toward building resilien…

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