Why EVERY CEO Needs a therapist ft. Angie Richey Ph.D. | The Dept. #108

About this episode

Omar El-Takrori and therapist Angie Richey discuss the importance of mental health for CEOs and how childhood experiences influence leadership and business decisions.

In this episode of The Dept. Omar sits down with marriage and family therapist Angie Richey for one of the most vulnerable and practical conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Together with Amanda, they unpack how childhood experiences shape leadership, business decisions, communication patterns, money beliefs, and even physical affection in marriage. Dr. Richey breaks down the difference between coaching, therapy, and pastoral care, why CEOs and high-performers need self-awareness to avoid becoming the “cap” on their business, and how limiting beliefs formed early in life silently dictate pricing, conflict avoidance, scheduling triggers, and people-pleasing patterns. From “opposite action” as a growth tool, to breaking victim mentality, to learning secure attachment and healthy touch in marriage, this episode is a masterclass in doing the inner work so your life and business don’t bleed from unhealed places. If you’re building something meaningful, a company, a marriage, a family, or a personal brand. This conversation will challenge you to heal what’s under the surface so you can lead from wholeness instead of autopilot. 💸 Take The Content To Cash Challenge 💸…

People in this episode

Host: Omar El-Takrori

Guest: Angie Richey Ph.D.

Topics covered

• CEO mental health
• therapy for leaders
• childhood experiences and leadership
• self-awareness in business
• limiting beliefs
• inner work for growth

Keywords

• CEO therapy
• self-awareness
• business leadership
• childhood impact
• limiting beliefs
• personal growth
• communication patterns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Video Dept., Instagram, Skool, angierichey.com

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