Happy Tuesday, founders,

As we near the end of June, I wanted to pause and share a few pieces you might have missed. Below are the top 4 most-read editions, each one exploring the hidden emotional patterns shaping how we lead, relate, and show up.

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From “dopamine detoxes” to TikTok therapists, we’ve started diagnosing ourselves with brain science. But when we reduce every emotion to a chemical imbalance, we lose something deeper: meaning. You’re not just your wiring - you’re context, memory, story, and relationship.

Masculine and feminine aren’t gendered, they’re energies. Most founders lean hard into one and exile the other. But true leadership begins when you integrate both. This isn’t about balance. It’s about becoming whole.

Some relationships challenge us not because of who they are, but because of who we see in them. In founder life, admiration and intimidation often stem from projection. This one’s about reclaiming what you’ve disowned.

Ever been caught in someone else’s emotional storm? You might be in a BPD-style dynamic. This edition unpacks the signs - emotional whiplash, guilt spirals, eggshell-walking, and gives you tools to stay grounded.

As always, hit reply if something in here hits home, or if you want to share the game you caught yourself playing.

Yours in conscious leadership,
Lavena

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