12 O’Clock High, an award-winning podcast on business leadership, brings together stories from history, the arts, sports and movies, research, and current events to consider leadership lessons. Tom takes a solo turn to visit with Dr. Karthik Ramanan (Dr. K), a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in emotional health for entrepreneurs and executives.
Dr. K shares his professional background and insights into emotional health, defining it as the absence of disease and the ability to identify, process, and act upon emotions. He introduces his book, ‘The Emotionally Healthy You,’ and discusses his unique writing process. The discussion is about the five pillars of emotional health: psychology, relationships, nutrition, sleep, and body movement. Dr. K emphasizes the importance of morning routines, maintaining a sense of purpose, and balancing high achievement with emotional resilience.
Key highlights:
- Emotional Health and Mentorship
- Defining Emotional Health
- The Five Pillars of Emotional Health
- Balancing High Achievement and Emotional Well-being
- Finding Purpose and Mentorship
Resources:
- Instagram: @dr.karthikramanan
- LinkedIn: Dr. Karthik Ramanan
- X (Twitter): @drkramanan
- YouTube: Dr. Karthik Ramanan Channel
- Facebook: Dr. Karthik Ramanan
Tom Fox
