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If you've ever felt like you're not enough — like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way — this conversation is for you.

Dr. Julie Basler returns to Mosaic Minds for an honest talk about burnout, depression, self-worth, and finding your way back. As an author, speaker, and former college president and board chair, she knows what it's like to look successful on the outside while quietly struggling underneath — and she's here to remind you that you're not alone, and you matter.

In this episode:
• Why "knowing you're enough" and "feeling you're enough" are two different things
• The advice she got at 27 — "never take your jacket off" — and what it really meant
• Trading the suit for tennis shoes: leading among people, not above them
• How her mental health and her career collided — and how she came back
• The freight-train-vs-locomotive boardroom moment
• Why she handwrites a letter to a stranger every Friday
• The story behind her new book, "She's Strong Enough to Break"

CHAPTERS
00:00 "Knowing you're enough and feeling you're enough are two different things"
02:00 Meet Dr. Julie Basler & the new book
07:48 "I Kept My Jacket On" — the advice she got at 27
09:31 Trading the suit for tennis shoes: leading among them, not above them
12:36 Going to the deep end: writing with raw vulnerability
15:16 When mental health and career collide
19:32 Grieving the title vs. keeping the mission
21:14 The text experiment: what every woman wrote back
22:23 Freight train vs. locomotive — the boardroom story
25:53 The most underrated leadership trait
28:12 Who the book is really for
30:54 The Friday letter project
50:26 One piece of advice to leave you with
51:50 Where to find Julie & the book

ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. Julie Basler is an author, keynote speaker, and former college president and board chair. Her new book is "She's Strong Enough to Break: How Female Leaders Can Reclaim Their Mental Health, Their Boundaries, and Their Lives Without Losing Their Seat at the Table."

LINKS
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▶ Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-f-IFt612kI

📖 Book and Website available on July 1: https://juliebasler.com

🔗 Connect with Dr. Julie Basler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-julie-basler-building-strong-teams/

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A note: this episode touches on mental health and depression. If you're struggling, please know you're not alone — consider reaching out to a mental health professional or someone you trust.

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This week, Mosaic Minds Podcast welcomes Chris Gonzales — host of Gonzo Sports Room, Gonzo’s Wrestling Room, and Face or Heel Pro Wrestling Talk.

Chris shares how his career shifted from plumbing to podcasting, his journey through Indiana’s independent wrestling promotions, and his passion for sports like the Colts, Reds, and Pacers. He also opens up about building a family-run podcast with his dad, favorite interviews, and future goals like calling pro games or hosting live podcast events.

Tune in for a conversation that blends wrestling, sports, and the hustle of podcasting in the Midwest.

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Comedian and actress Katie K joins Mosaic Minds Podcast for an episode full of chaos, comedy, and career moves. From wrestling in 42 batches of Jell-O to landing a spot on America’s Got Talent, Katie shows how talent, timing, and a little bit of trash can lead to treasure.

We cover her Dry Bar Comedy special that’s been stuck in the Top 10 since release, her newest special with LMAOF, and the viral comedy album “I Am the Trash.” Katie also opens up about building a career on both clean and spicy material, why reading the room matters, and how short clips can open massive doors.

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The rules for finding work have changed — and Dr. Chaz Austin is here to guide you through the new landscape.

In this episode, Dr. Chaz shares actionable steps to land work in 2025, whether you’re switching careers, re-entering the job market, or looking to future-proof your current position. From building a personal brand to using networking as your “side door” into opportunities, his advice can help you bypass outdated hiring practices and connect directly with decision-makers.

Key takeaways:

• The corporate ladder is gone — here’s what replaced it
• How to identify skills that people will pay for
• The right way to network in any industry
• Turning passions into income (and knowing when you can’t)
• Why adaptability is your most valuable career skill

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David Page once asked Gaddafi about cross-dressing. He’s been in bunkers during revolutions. And yes — he created Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (the one with the spiky blonde hair guy).

In Episode 64 of Mosaic Minds, we talk to the man behind the madness. From NBC war reporting to pioneering food television, David shares how storytelling shaped his path — and how he continues doing it today through his podcast Culinary Characters Unlocked.

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Dave Robisch isn’t just a Kansas Jayhawk legend — he’s one of the greatest scorers in KU history and a 13-year pro who lived through the wild, revolutionary days of the ABA. In this episode, Dave sits down with Nick and Jason to share his journey from Springfield, Illinois to Final Fours and ABA arenas. He opens up about his proudest basketball moments, the heartbreak of falling short against UCLA, and his advocacy with the Dropping Dimes Foundation — fighting for justice for forgotten ABA players who never got their due after the NBA merger.

We cover:

• His standout career at KU, including his 1971 Final Four run
• Wild behind-the-scenes stories from the ABA
• The injustice many ABA players still face today
• Why the Dropping Dimes Foundation matters
• How it felt to have his jersey retired and his name etched into Kansas basketball history

Whether you’re a die-hard hoops fan or just love a good redemption story — this one’s for you.

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Description/Show Notes:
NBA Hall of Famer Rick Barry joins Mosaic Minds for a powerful conversation that goes far beyond basketball.

In this special re-release, we revisit our interview with one of the most outspoken and iconic figures in hoops history—now newly appointed to the board of the Dropping Dimes Foundation.

Rick opens up about:

His days in the ABA and NBA

Why he shot free throws underhanded—and why more players should

His passion for justice for former ABA players left behind after the NBA merger

The work Dropping Dimes is doing to support these forgotten pioneers

Rick Barry brings fire, fun, and full honesty—and this episode is more relevant than ever.
Support the cause. Learn the history. Share the message.

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“They gave everything to the game… and were forgotten.”

We’re re-releasing this powerful interview with ABA legend Bob Netolicky—because honestly, it didn’t get the love it deserved the first time. And with everything we’ve been doing to support the Dropping Dimes Foundation and the new documentary The Waiting Game, it’s the perfect time to spotlight Bob’s voice again.

Bob is more than just a four-time ABA All-Star and Indiana Pacers icon. He’s a co-founder of Dropping Dimes, a foundation fighting to secure justice and support for the pioneers of the ABA—players who changed the game but were left behind when the NBA merged.

We talk hoops, history, and heartbreak... plus:

Why these forgotten legends still haven’t been properly recognized

How Dropping Dimes Foundation is stepping up

What it was really like in the ABA

Bob’s own fight for the players who built the modern game

He’s also featured in The Waiting Game, the indie documentary shaking up the basketball world with its honest look at the ABA/NBA merger and the injustice that followed.

📖 Grab Bob’s book: https://www.amazon.com/We-Changed-Game-Bob-Netolicky/dp/0976444380

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