{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Founded On Purpose","title":"Elevating Consciousness in Business with Jason Cavnar of the Founder Mental Health Pledge","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fb29b5f5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1904,"description":"What if peak performance isn’t about doing more but being more? Jason Cavnar unpacks how founders can harness mental health practices to drive innovation, foster resilience, and redefine what it means to lead sustainably in high-pressure environments.Episode SummaryIn this candid and deeply personal conversation, Jason Cavnar, executive director of the Founder Mental Health Pledge, discusses how founders can transform their mental health from an afterthought to a cornerstone of their success. Drawing from his own journey as well as well-documented systemic challenges in the startup ecosystem, Jason highlights why proactive mental health practices are essential for sustaining high performance in entrepreneurship.The episode explores the interplay between mental well-being and peak leadership, why founders often feel trapped in survival mode, and how small daily rituals can lead to big changes. Jason shares stories about reimagining leadership through consciousness, embracing vulnerability, and using tools like travel and play to foster creativity and innovation. I Whether you’re a founder, an investor, or simply interested in building better systems, this episode offers actionable wisdom and a call to join the movement.Key ThemesShifting from a break-fix model to proactive mental health practices.How wellbeing and performance are deeply interconnected.The Founder Mental Health Pledge: what it is and how it’s making a difference.Reframing \"wrongness\" in leadership as an opportunity for growth.The power of play, travel, and consciousness in sustainable entrepreneurship.Links & ResourcesLearn more about the Founder Mental Health PledgeConnect with Jason Cavnar on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, InstagramConnect with Kt on LinkedIn and BlueskyLearn more about the IntegratronExplore the work of Renew VCSign the Purpose PledgeSubscribe to Founded on Purpose","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C1tKHTCJjJx9-O48-JU-35SerWaK6jk_Q9Olb9O__M0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjdi/NmViNWI1NzA2OWEx/OWYwYWZlNjY4M2M3/YWY0NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}