Chief Psycho

Building psychodynamic leaders + psychologically safe teams
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06/10/2026

Happiest of birthdays to my bsf, .phx!! Excited to celebrate another 15 years of birthdays with you. Love you! 🩵

06/08/2026

Last week, I was reminded that migraines don’t care what’s on your calendar.

I’ve had migraines since I was 16.

Usually, I can feel them coming. The aura. The changes in vision. The subtle warning signs that tell me my brain is about to have other plans.

But last week’s migraine attacks were different.

It lasted nearly 10 hours and was the longest one I’ve experienced in ~6 years. Then another followed shortly after.

The timing wasn’t lost on me.

I had just spent a few days back in Arizona, and while I can’t say with certainty what triggered it, the experience reminded me why moving to the coast was one of the best decisions I ever made for my health.

What many people don’t realize is that migraines aren’t simply headaches.

They’re a complex neurological condition that can affect vision, sensory processing, cognition, mood, energy, and even your ability to think clearly. The pain is only one piece of the experience.

Research estimates that migraine affects roughly 1 in 7 people worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of disability for adults under 50.

For me, the hardest part has never been the pain alone.

It’s the unpredictability.

The canceled plans.
The lost productivity.
The feeling of watching an entire day disappear.

I created this AI infographic because I wanted to better understand what was actually happening inside my brain and share some of that understanding with others.

If you’ve ever experienced migraines, you know they’re far more than “just a headache.”

06/03/2026

One of the interesting things about running is that it doesn’t care who you are.

Your title doesn’t matter.

Your followers don’t matter.

Your excuses don’t matter.

The distance simply asks: Can you stay with discomfort long enough to keep moving?

Happy Global Running Day! 🫶🏼👟

06/02/2026

According to The Daily Whimsy:

✔ Main character energy
✔ Certified good vibes
✔ Local legend status

For once, I have no notes. 😜

06/01/2026

One of the more interesting cultural shifts happening right now is the way millennials are rethinking achievement.

Many of us were raised on some version of the same message:
• Work hard
• Stay available
• Keep achieving
• Success will follow

And for a lot of people, it did.

The problem is that achievement doesn’t automatically create fulfillment.

Research on contingent self-worth, burnout, and self-determination suggests that people need more than performance to thrive. They also need autonomy, connection, meaning, and a sense of agency over their lives.

What I’m noticing isn’t a generation becoming less ambitious.

It’s a generation becoming more intentional.

Still driven. Still capable.

Just increasingly unwilling to sacrifice their health, relationships, identity, and well-being in pursuit of goals that no longer feel aligned.

That’s a very different conversation than laziness and probably a healthier one.

05/28/2026

Throwback Thursday before I head back to Arizona next week to celebrate my bestie’s birthday and continue my work as everyone’s favorite guncle 🌵

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05/27/2026

I get asked about the name “Chief Psycho” pretty often, so here’s the actual story behind it.

The “Chief” side of the brand came from my earlier career background working across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, operations, implementation management, business process analysis, and organizational systems before eventually transitioning deeper into dentistry and organizational development work.

The “Psycho” side emerged later as I moved further into psychology, psychometrics, psychoanalytic thinking, psychodynamic psychotherapy, leadership systems, and organizational behavior.

At some point, those two worlds naturally merged together.

What originally started as an experimental podcast and unconventional brand name slowly evolved into a larger identity and community centered around psychology, leadership, systems thinking, organizational development, creativity, and human behavior.

I also fully understand that the name “Chief Psycho” probably sounds concerning without context.

Which is fair.

I promise the “psycho” part came from psychology and psychoanalytic theory… not an active psychological break.

Ironically, what started as a risky branding experiment became the thing that distinguished me most.

Especially in rooms full of traditional consultants, executives, healthcare leaders, and coaches where I somehow became known as: “the tatted gay millennial” bringing light to outdated leadership systems, organizational containment, and psychological safety.

Honestly… accidental branding at its finest. 🤗

05/26/2026

My therapist: “and what brings you peace lately?”

Me: …

05/25/2026

Run club 🤝 questionable financial decisions during a 40% off sale this MDW. 🇺🇸

Wore my new Exposé in Wave Dover for this weekend’s run and honestly… these might’ve just entered heavy rotation. 🌊

Blenders’ 40% off sale ends today, so if you’ve been eyeing a pair, this is your sign.

And yes, I fully support enabling your sunglass addiction.

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