Best Gigi Sagansky Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Jennifer Douglas: Letting go of perfectionism 58:34

9M ago58:34

58:34

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 you…

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Suki Waterhouse: Seeking consistency 46:16

9M ago46:16

46:16

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 success…

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Jillian Turecki: What is a healthy relationship and how to leave a bad one 36:38

10M ago36:38

36:38

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 oth…

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Rupi Kaur: Own your story 45:48

11M ago45:48

45:48

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 LaneJingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instag…

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Tan France (with Naked Beauty’s Brooke DeVard) 58:24

11M ago58:24

58:24

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 Quee…

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Michelle Williams: Second by second 1:02:44

11M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 …

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Michaela Jaé (MJ) Rodriguez: Seeing the bigger picture 52:30

12M ago52:30

52:30

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 m…

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Kat Graham: Investing in yourself 49:51

1y ago49:51

49:51

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 rel…

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Eliran Dahan: Accepting the noise (Live at Porsche SCOPES) 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

28:08

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 int…

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Dr. Mariel Buqué: Healing from Trauma 43:04

1+ y ago43:04

43:04

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 emoti…

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Lindsey Vonn: No regrets 49:18

1+ y ago49:18

49:18

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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. Lind…

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Harley Weir: Art as therapy 40:32

2y ago40:32

40:32

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky This week, Gigi talks to photographer and filmmaker Harley Weir. 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. P…

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Christina Ricci: Balance and boundaries 42:06

2y ago42:06

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 …

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Kade Gottlieb aka Gottmik: The power of drag 53:21

2y ago53:21

53:21

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 disc…

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Sara Kuburic: The Millennial Therapist 1:15:27

2y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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…

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Margaret Cho: Invisible no longer 49:40

2y ago49:40

49:40

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gillian Sagansky 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 - es…

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Monika ‘Jac’ Jagaciak: The power in being a follower 39:43

2+ y ago39:43

39:43

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Our Season 2 finale guest is supermodel and former Victoria’s Secret Angel Monika “Jac” Jagaciak. Since starting out at thirteen, Jac has seen the fashion industry transform from the pre-MeToo dark ages to a more conscious one. We talk about health issues, our most embarrassing moments, how…

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Sophia Roe: Connecting through food 42:00

2+ y ago42:00

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Our guest this week is Sophia Roe, the highly-regarded cook, writer and Emmy-nominated TV host, known for her distinct lens on honesty, diversity and inclusivity. Her passion for food has always been connected to a visceral understanding of what it means to be hungry and lack access to nutr…

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24kGoldn: Life of the party 38:30

2+ y ago38:30

38:30

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Golden Landis Von Jones - AKA 24kGoldn - is a hip-hop and R&B artist who has racked up over a billion plays on Spotify all before celebrating his 21st birthday. His remarkable success comes down to what he describes as ‘delusional confidence’ and cracking the SoundCloud game back in high sc…

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Rick Doblin: Rewiring Your Brain 38:54

2+ y ago38:54

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Today we’re expanding our minds with Rick Doblin, a man who has been on a 40-year journey to bring therapeutic psychedelics into modern medicine. We are living in what has been termed the 'psychedelic renaissance', an extraordinary moment where medical research is dropping long-held prejudi…

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Richie Hawtin: Disappearing into the music 40:50

2+ y ago40:50

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky This week we talk to the iconic techno musician Richie Hawtin, who never plans his live performances. He crafted his dark, rhythmic tracks in the early days of Detroit’s techno scene and today collaborates with artists and designers, such as Anish Kapoor and Raf Simmons. His journey to mast…

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Elladj Baldé: Let it go 40:43

2+ y ago40:43

40:43

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Elladj Balde is a Guinean Russian professional figure skater who has traded in a conventional career for wild ice skating routines - i.e. back flips and dance moves you normally see on land. He has amassed over a million followers across Tik Tok and Instagram for his infectious videos which…

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Charlotte Cardin: Rising above 54:00

2+ y ago54:00

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky This week, we are joined by Canadian singer/songwriter Charlotte Cardin, who gives us the lowdown about the toxic effects of modelling, why you should never be scared of your darkest thoughts, what she does when she draws a blank on stage, her tricks to overcoming performance anxiety, and t…

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Julien Boudet: Live at IAA 35:18

3y ago35:18

35:18

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Produced and edited by Michael LaneMixed and mastered by Sam McKennaJingle by Rhys Tivey Follow Gigi on Instagram and Twitter: @gilliansaganskyFollow Julien on Instagram: @bleumodeA Type7 podcast https://type7.com/. A RecTag production.By RecTag Productions

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Chriselle Lim: Why your happiness always comes first 59:50

3y ago59:50

59:50

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky 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…

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Miles Chamley-Watson: Think less, win more 35:25

3y ago35:25

35:25

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky 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 befor…

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Fran Drescher: Turning Pain into Purpose 58:14

3y ago58:14

58:14

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky 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. A Type7 podcast h…

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Ron Howard: Keeping the Faith 50:25

3y ago50:25

50:25

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky 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 critic…

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Ted Gushue: Making sense of it all 49:16

3y ago49:16

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky In the final episode of the first season of Driven Minds, Gigi is joined by Ted Gushue, the Editor in Chief of Type 7. Together, they talk through their favorite moments of the past twelve episodes and use them as a bouncing-off point to open up about struggles with alcohol, body image, anx…

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Sarah Bahbah: Owning your body, heart and story 48:32

3y ago48:32

48:32

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Visual artist and storyteller Sarah Bahbah joins Gigi to talk about the importance of advocating for yourself in relationships, how she healed from struggles with food and body image, and why you should never try to be the “chill girl”! Produced and edited by Michael LaneMixed and mastered …

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Justin Baldoni: What it means to be man enough 37:50

3y ago37:50

37:50

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Actor, director and writer Justin Baldoni joins Gigi to rethink modern masculinity and normalize the issues men grapple with that they’ve been conditioned to hide. From feelings, to body image, imposter syndrome and porn addiction - they go there! Produced and edited by Michael LaneMixed an…

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Yung Pueblo: Meditation and changing patterns 56:37

3y ago56:37

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Meditator, writer, and speaker Diego Perez (aka Yung Pueblo) joins Gigi to talk about the difficulty of starting meditation, why he left his party days behind him, how to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition, and the backstories behind some of Gigi's favourite Yung Pueblo writi…

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Alexi Pappas: Training your brain like a body part 45:53

3+ y ago45:53

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Olympic runner, actor and writer Alexi Pappas joins Gigi to talk about the difference between good and bad pain, what it’s like growing up in a house of men, how the infamous Post-Olympic Depression affected her, and how she applies physical training ideas to build mental strength. Follow A…

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Tyra Banks: Beyond body image and never taking no for an answer 56:38

3+ y ago56:38

56:38

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Legendary supermodel, actress, television personality, and entrepreneur, Tyra Banks, joins Gigi to talk candidly about weight loss and weight gain, how to get through a breakup, why you should never compare yourself to anyone on Instagram, and the advice she wishes she’d taken when she was …

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Arianna Huffington: Cultivating resilience 33:21

3+ y ago33:21

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Bestselling author and Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington joins Gigi for a conversation about how to deal with stress, silencing your inner critic, and why you should never beat yourself up for not sleeping properly! Visit thrivezp.com to get the Thrive ZP app and check out the Rese…

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Noor Tagouri: Finding your voice 46:42

3+ y ago46:42

46:42

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Gigi talks to the award-winning journalist, documentarian and podcaster Noor Tagouri in an inspiring episode about finding authenticity, why some stories have to be told no matter the cost, and how to choose who (and who not) to listen to. Produced and edited by Michael LaneMixed and master…

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Lykke Li: From heartbreak to breakthrough 42:17

3+ y ago42:17

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li joins Gigi to discuss how she uses heartbreak as creative fuel, what it’s like to be diagnosed with depression at age 6, and - among other things - why yoga is so goddamn infuriating. Follow Lykke on Instagram: @lykkeli Follow Gigi on Twitter and Instagram…

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Elaine Welteroth: More than enough 48:08

3+ y ago48:08

48:08

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Bestselling author, award-winning journalist and TV superstar host Elaine Welteroth joins Gigi to talk about breakups and breakdowns, joy buckets, allyship and how she dealt with interview nerves when she was face-to-face with Barack Obama. In the episode, Elaine gave a shout out to her the…

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Sofi Tukker: The importance of showing up 50:24

3+ y ago50:24

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Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Grammy-nominated musical duo Sofi Tukker (best known for “Drinkee” and “Best Friend”) join Gigi to talk about what it’s really like to be on tour, saying RIP to Shame, and how - even in the darkest hour - a door always opens when you show up. Follow Sofi Tukker on Twitter and Instagram: @So…

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Brian Grazer: How to turn fear into a superpower 43:52

3+ y ago43:52

43:52

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Academy Award-winning film and TV producer Brian Grazer joins Gigi to discuss how he overcame his anxiety and made it work in his favor. He sheds light on his creative process, the nerves that accompany winning an Oscar, how he saved ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ and so much more! Follow…

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Gigi Sagansky: An introduction to Driven Minds 6:52

3+ y ago6:52

6:52

Driven Minds – A Type 7 Podcast presented by Gigi Sagansky Gigi Sagansky is a journalist, mental-health enthusiast and host of the Driven Minds podcast! In this episode, join Gigi on her mental health journey: from an ADHD diagnosis as a child through debilitating OCD and a stint at a psychiatric hospital. Her main takeaway? The power of having con…

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