85: Courageous Quitting – Coonoor Behal

Brian Aquart sits down with Coonoor Behal—innovation strategist, founder of Mindhatch, and author of “I Quit: The Life Affirming Joy of Giving Up”—to challenge the stigma around quitting. Discover fresh insights on why leaving jobs, projects, or even big life paths isn’t failure, but often a courageous, empowering step toward more authentic fulfillment. From blending design thinking and improv to stories of real people who found joy in intentional endings, this episode offers expert wisdom and actionable advice for anyone contemplating a major change.

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    25: Building A Network of Addiction Resources – Gillian Tietz

    In this episode of Why I Left, Brian Aquart talks with Gillian Tietz, the Founder of Sober Powered Media, about her journey with addiction and how she left her career as a biochemist to start her media company. As Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, Gillian shares her insights on how science, psychology, and compassion can be used to help people understand why they struggle to moderate or quit drinking, and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober. She also discusses how the pandemic affected her life and work, including her decision to launch Sober Powered Media, and offers advice for those struggling with alcohol usage.

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