3 Ways to Recharge Your Battery & 3 Daily Practices to Reduce Stress by 100% with the CEO of Calm @davidko
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
iHeartPodcasts
4.8 • 28.5K Ratings
🗓️ 13 December 2024
⏱️ 83 minutes
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Summary
How do you unwind after a long day?
What’s your favorite way to relax quickly?
Today, Jay sits down with David Ko, the CEO of Calm and author of the groundbreaking book Recharge. Together, they unravel the complexities of stress, mental health, and how to create a fulfilling life in today’s fast-paced world.
David shares his personal journey, from navigating childhood stress to becoming a leader who champions mental wellness. He introduces the “battery analogy,” a simple yet profound way to gauge our mental and emotional energy levels. Drawing from his book, David explains how understanding and managing our “battery” can transform our approach to stress, productivity, and personal growth.
Jay and David discuss the power of presence, the necessity of balance, and how redefining stress—from harmful to helpful—can lead to resilience and growth. Their conversation dives deep into actionable strategies, such as creating rituals to recharge, fostering vulnerability at work, and redefining leadership to prioritize mental health.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Recognize When You Need to Recharge
How to Foster Vulnerability in Leadership
How to Balance Good Stress and Bad Stress
How to Build a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace
How to Take Breaks for Better Productivity
How to Identify and Remove Stress-Inducing Triggers
Recharge your mind, body, and spirit—not just to keep going, but to thrive with purpose and joy. Prioritize yourself, because when you’re recharged, you’re unstoppable.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:10 What’s Something You’re not Calm About?
03:31 How's Your Battery?
05:42 The Four Battery Zones
10:59 The Importance of Recharging
14:24 Vulnerability in Leadership
18:37 Good Stress vs Bad Stress
25:25 Mental Health in the Workplace
28:56 Listen and Become More Purposeful
28:57 How to Take Care of Your Team
30:44 Supporting Employees’ Mental Health
38:10 Tools for Managing Burnout
44:19 How Do You Deal with Stress?
52:02 Put Your Focus on Healthy Stress
53:27 Daily Practices for Recharging
01:01:42 What is a Quality Decision?
01:07:08 David on Final Five
01:14:90 Is Your Battery Full?
Episode Resources:
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David Ko | LinkedIn
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