Amy Osmond Cook: The Family Trauma That Changed Her Forever

In this episode of the Silicon Slopes Mental Health Momentum podcast, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Dr. Amy Osmond Cook for a timely conversation about resilience, leadership, anxiety, entrepreneurship, and the hidden mental health challenges affecting today’s workforce.Amy opens up about growing up in the legendary Osmond family, and how mental health, depression, and anxiety among family members shaped her understanding of resilience, vulnerability, and leadership. She also discussed the emotional impact of AI disruption, generational shifts in work culture, the pressures facing Gen Z, and why mental health conversations can no longer be separated from business leadership. Amy shares candid insights on balancing executive leadership with humanity, why vulnerability matters in the workplace, and how resilient cultures are built one conversation at a time.This episode explores what it really means to lead through uncertainty, especially in a world shaped by economic instability, rapid technological change, burnout, and rising anxiety levels. Key Topics CoveredMental health in executive leadershipAnxiety, depression, and resilience in businessAI disruption and workplace uncertaintyBuilding emotionally healthy workplace culturesSupporting Gen Z employeesWomen in leadership and the gender pay gapEntrepreneurship, burnout, and emotional resilienceFamily trauma and overcoming adversityVulnerability as a leadership strengthWhy employees want purpose, not just paychecksWhether you’re a founder, executive, entrepreneur, manager, parent, or someone navigating personal mental health challenges, this conversation offers practical wisdom, empathy, and hope.