Driven Minds: A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky

In the first episode of our fourth season, Gigi talks to actress, singer, and dancer Kat Graham. Kat explains why she was sleeping on an inflatable mattress even after The Vampire Diaries was huge, how she channels the traumatic elements of her upbringing into her acting, and why her relationship with Prince still feels so present. They go deep on birth control, and why going into a rage room is absolutely necessary sometimes. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Kat on Instagram and Twitter: @katgraham A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to actress and singer Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (aka MJ). They discuss why queer representation can be so divisive, why crying is essential, and how she kept going when the odds were against her. Michaela shares the significance her Golden Globe win has on her life’s mission, how she picks her battles with transphobes, and why the Sims is one of her favorite forms of therapy. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Michaela on Instagram: @mjrodriguez7 A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to singer and actress Michelle Williams. We learn how she joined Destiny’s Child and the insecurities that came with joining an established group. She also talks about her long-running struggle with depression and how she sought help. Gigi and Michelle discuss that “one terrible year” that led them both to check into psychiatric clinics, what it was like inside, and how small steps pave the way to healing. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Michelle on Instagram: @michellewilliams A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi is joined by Brooke DeVard - a childhood friend and host of the Naked Beauty podcast - to talk to fashion expert and Queer Eye host Tan France. Together, they cover everything from his skincare and self-care routines to the psychological power of what we wear and how Queer Eye is really a non-urgent mental health intervention. Tan opens up about his struggles with depression, his advice for getting through difficult times, and why you should stop buying clothes that will fit you “one day”. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Brooke on Instagram: @brookedevard Follow Tan on Instagram: @tanfrance You can find Brooke’s podcast The Naked Beauty Podcast on all platforms. A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Brooke on Instagram: @brookedevard Follow Tan on Instagram: @tanfrance You can find Brooke’s podcast The Naked Beauty Podcast on all platforms. A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to poet Rupi Kaur. We learn how her Punjabi heritage affects her identity, the mental toll of viral fame, how she got to the other side of debilitating depression, and tactics to get over heartbreak. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Rupi on Instagram: @rupikaur_ A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to iconic relationship coach Jillian Turecki. She explains what a healthy relationship actually looks like, her most-heard millennial dating complaints, tips to identify when your relationship is unhealthy, and what the non-negotiable red flags are. She gives us other useful tips like how to avoid being blinded by a partner’s potential and most importantly, a step-by-step guide to extricate yourself from a bad relationship! Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Jillian on Instagram: @jillianturecki A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to actress, singer-songwriter and model Suki Waterhouse. She explains the importance of de-cluttering your life and why consistency is the key to calmness. They also delve deep into relationships; Suki talks about why taking time for yourself is the key to a successful relationship, the red flags to look out for to avoid a toxic one, why breakups are wildly energizing, and the lessons she learned from her past relationships with narcissists. Suki also shares her experience with anxiety and depression, and how she boldly faced those struggles. This episode was recorded before the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike began and in accordance with union rules, contains no mention of Suki’s acting career. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Suki on Instagram: @sukiwaterhouse A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to perfectionism expert and Stanford clinical professor Dr. Jen Douglas. Jen explains the origins of perfectionism and how it can create problems that affect nearly all of us in our daily lives. She talks us through the most effective ways to begin letting go of your perfectionist tendencies and debunks myths surrounding it. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram: @gilliansagansky Follow Dr. Jen on Instagram: @drjenofficial A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

We’re kicking off Season 3 with the acclaimed stand-up comedian, actress, activist and musician Margaret Cho. We talk about how her upbringing in San Francisco shaped her sexuality, nineties nostalgia, her recovery from addiction, sexual assault, and some reassurance that everything - especially sex and relationships - gets better as you get older. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Margaret on Instagram: @margaret_cho A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gillian talks to existential therapist and writer Sara Kuburic aka The Millennial Therapist. We get an hour of free therapy, going deep into all the things we never talk about, like whether it’s okay to be “needy”, how to navigate infidelity, whether it makes sense to date for potential, what on earth “healing” actually means and so much more. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Sara on Instagram: @millennial.therapist A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to Kade Gottlieb aka Gottmik: the first openly trans man to compete on RuPauls Drag Race. We learn how Kade discovered his trans identity, the mental process of becoming Gottmik, why we should all do drag, and the life changing advice RuPaul gave him. Kade also discusses his struggles with depression and where cis people need to do better when it comes to discussing trans identity! Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Gottmik on Instagram: @gottmik A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to Christina Ricci, our favourite actress who has been starring in hit movies and TV shows since she was nine. We learn how she dealt with life in a fishbowl as a teenage star, the impact that her role in Prozac Nation had on her psyche, and why boundary setting is a game changer. Gigi and Christina delve into psychedelic therapy, struggles with anxiety and food, their mutual fear of bureaucracy and the DMV, and how kindness is the underrated key to a lifelong relationship. Amen to that. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Christina on Instagram: @riccigrams A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to photographer and filmmaker Harley Weir. We learn why Harley didn’t post any photos of herself until recently, why she dressed as a “brown mouse” for so long, and what it’s like to shoot for Urban Outfitters after shoplifting there just a few years earlier. Gigi and Harley discuss the power of art as therapy, share their struggles with physical anxiety, try out their attempts at each other’s accent, and agree vehemently that anyone who does their homework is incredibly sexy. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Harley on Instagram: @harleyweir A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

This week, Gigi talks to the legendary alpine skiing Olympic champion, Lindsey Vonn. Lindsey talks about near-death crashes, the mental toll that comes with starting from ground zero after an accident, how she weathered insomnia and anxiety on the slopes, and why she has no regrets. Lindsey also gives us tips to cultivate mental resilience and how to keep our cool under pressure! Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @lindseyvonn A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Dr. Mariel Buqué is a holistic psychologist and intergenerational trauma expert who holds both a PhD in psychiatry and a professorship from Columbia University. In this episode, we learn about intergenerational trauma, why therapists need therapists, and the neuroscience behind the emotions that can make us feel paralyzed. Gigi and Dr. Mariel discuss why understanding our trauma, no matter how small, can radically change our lives, and identify the trauma responses we all tend to write off (that we shouldn’t!). Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Dr. Mariel on Instagram: @dr.marielbuque A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

In this live episode recorded at Porsche SCOPES festival in Tel Aviv, Gigi talks to Eliran Dahan, an interdisciplinary artist who exhibited his installation at the festival. Gigi and Eliran discuss their shared sleep issues, why he will never call himself an artist, how being drafted into the Israeli army helped him deal with loss, and how simple repetitive tasks - like doing your boss’s taxes - can calm your nerves. In the episode, we mention Tara Brach, an author and meditation teacher whose meditations have helped both Gigi and Eliran. You can find her on Instagram @tarabrach. Produced by Michael Lane Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gillian on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Eliran on Instagram: @_elirandahan A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.

Welcome back! In the first episode of our second season, legendary director and the “nicest guy in Hollywood” Ron Howard joins Gigi to talk about his start as a child actor, how he made the shift to directing despite all the pushback, as well as some great advice on how he deals with criticism, anxiety and decision-making under pressure. A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. Music by http://rhystivey.com. A RecTag production. Produced and edited by Michael Lane. Mixed and mastered by We Are Producers Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Ted on Instagram and Twitter: @realronhoward

Actor, activist, and writer Fran Drescher gives us the lowdown of how she became the world’s most beloved “Nanny,” what she learned as a cancer and sexual assault survivor, why scary movies are completely off the table, and the audition that changed the course of her life. Produced and edited by Michael Lane Mixed and mastered by Samuel McKenna Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Fran on Instagram @officialfrandrescher and Twitter @frandrescher

Olympic medal winner, and two-time World Champion fencer Miles Chamley-Watson joins Gigi to talk about why fencing is his Ritalin, the life-changing advice Kobe Bryant gave him at the Olympics, why fencing should be mainstream, turning down a major bribe, and how he drank a beer right before he won the World Championship. A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production. Produced and edited by Michael Lane Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Miles on Instagram and Twitter: @fencer

Entrepreneur and lifestyle influencer Chriselle Lim joins us to talk about the societal pressures surrounding a woman’s decision to have kids, why it’s cool to be unpopular in highschool, why parents should put themselves first, why being ‘supermom’ leads to burnout, and her experience with Asian American racism and xenophobia. Produced and edited by Michael Lane Mixed and mastered by Sam McKenna Jingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansagansky Follow Chriselle on Instagram and Twitter: @chrisellelim A Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.