Define Yourself First | Jason Widup, SVP of Marketing at Pixis

Jason Widup went from white‑knuckle anxiety to an eight‑hour‑sleep evangelist, and his team is better for it. In this episode, he and Jolie trade notes on self‑doubt, parenting curveballs, and why a morning workout beats doom‑scrolling every time. If you’re leading with an empty battery, press play before you press send. Key Takeaways • Anxiety wears many masks: naming it is step one • Sleep, sweat, and salads: the simplest stack for mental clarity • Swap coping vices for habits that compound confidence • Leaders who model boundaries give teams permission to do the same • Tiny daily reflections = big, lasting growth Timestamps 00:00 Anxiety, leadership & the moment Jason hit pause 02:10 What anxiety really looks like in high achievers 06:31 Trading unhealthy crutches for healthier rituals 11:16 From late‑night beers to 6 AM burpees 19:28 The trinity: sleep, exercise, nutrition 26:19 Vision boards & micro‑habits 27:21 Self‑compassion > self-criticism 32:06 Quieting impostor syndrome with data and daylight 39:49 Designing a culture that protects personal time 47:09 Normalizing mental health talk at work Like this one? Follow Revenue Mind, and leave a review if it hit home. It’s how more revenue leaders find the show, and how we keep mental health right next to the number. Links Jason Widup: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonwidup Pixis: https://pixis.ai/ Why We Sleep: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-We-Sleep/Matthew-Walker/9781501144325 Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Breath: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath-book Jolie Shapiro: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolieshapiro/ Revenue Mind: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revenuemind/