Dr. Susan Madsen: How Women Leaders Are Driving Societal Change

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Dr. Susan Madsen, global scholar, leadership expert, and founder of the Utah Women in Leadership Project, for an extraordinary and insightful conversation. From mental health to women’s leadership, Dr. Madsen elaborates on personal well-being, societal change, and professional impact. Mental health is a personal issue. However, it’s also a leadership issue, influencing everything from confidence and financial literacy to navigating abuse and systemic barriers.Listeners will hear:Why women’s mental health is inseparable from leadership effectivenessHow societal structures, domestic violence, and gender-based discrimination shape opportunities and outcomesThe critical role of purpose and “calling” in women’s professional developmentInsights from decades of global research, spanning nine books and hundreds of publicationsHow being a grandmother, a scholar, and an advocate informs her unique perspective on leadershipAnd much more. . This episode is for women as well as anyone interested in how mental health, leadership, and societal change intersect. Tune in to get inspired, challenged, and equipped to make a bolder impact in your work and life.