Self-Dating for Founders: Loving Yourself When You Feel Unlovable

Founder Unfiltered with Joanna Trojak

In this deeply vulnerable and empowering solo episode of Founder & Filtered, Joanna Trojak explores the often overlooked emotional terrain of entrepreneurship: self-worth, self-compassion, and what it means to truly show up for yourself—especially when everything feels like it's falling apart.

She shares her raw personal rituals from her first startup days, unpacks the neuroscience behind self-talk, and introduces a transformative practice she calls “I’m Still Here: A Solo Date.”

More than a pep talk, this is a masterclass in emotional resilience. Drawing from the research of Dr. Kristin Neff, Dr. Stephen Hayes, and Brené Brown, Joanna reframes founder struggles not as flaws—but as fertile ground for self-connection.

If you've ever felt like your startup success defines your worth, this episode is your antidote.

🧠 Topics Include:

• The science of compassionate self-talk
• What “self-dating” really means for entrepreneurs
• Replacing toxic productivity with emotional presence
• Why emotional intelligence is your startup’s secret weapon

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