Tired of the way work... works?
You’re not alone.
Better Than This is a podcast for those of you who are done playing by the outdated rules of hustle culture, burnout, and business-as-usual, and who are ready to do things differently.
Hosted by author, entrepreneur, and resident instigator Meghan French Dunbar, this show pulls back the curtain on what’s broken about modern work — and what we can do to change it.
Every episode blends raw personal stories, cutting-edge research, and real-world strategies from trailblazing leaders who’ve figured out a better way to work, lead, and live.
This isn’t just about surviving your career.
This is about radically rethinking work to create a life (and workplace) that actually works for you.
Most Recent EpisodesÂ
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All Episodes
🎧 43 min listen
Ep. 1:Â Why Work Isn't Working
Stress. Overwhelm. Burnout. We're all feeling it. While we blame ourselves, we're not the problem. Contemporary business is. This episode explores why work feels so hard — and how to start building something better.
🎧 54 min listen
Ep. 2: Why Working Women Are Struggling (And What We Can Do About It)
Research shows that working women are consistently more stressed and burned out, and that their wellbeing is declining faster than working men. This episode goes deep into the hidden barriers working against women and what comes next.Â
🎧 45 min listen
Ep. 3: Why So Many High Achievers Aren’t Thriving (and How to Break Free)Â
In this episode, you'll learn why traditional ambition leaves so many high achievers unfulfilled, the science behind flourishing, and three powerful practices to help you redefine success on your own terms.
🎧 33 min listen
Episode 4: Why Prioritizing Joy Is a Key to Leadership and Wellbeing
Why have so many working women become disconnected from their joy? This episode explains why and what we can all do to reclaim joy.Â
🎧 43 min listen
Episode 5:Â Overcoming Perfectionism And Fear of Failure
Are you constantly chasing perfection or afraid to make mistakes? You're not alone. This episode talks about why you might feel this way, how it's holding you back, and what to do about it.Â
🎧 52 min listen
Episode 6:Â Why Authentic Leadership Work
Dive deep into why authentic leadership is so important and how to cultivate it in your work and life. With insights from top CEOs like Melanie Dulbecco, Stephanie Nadi Olson, and Alfa Demmellash, you’ll discover three powerful mindset shifts to help you lead more authentically, avoid burnout, and finally feel aligned.
🎧 37 min listen
Episode 7:Â Building A Career You Love
Are you stuck in a “should” career—one that looks good on paper but leaves you unfulfilled? Or maybe you’ve even settled for work that makes you miserable but feel like it’s too late to change? In this episode, we'll dive deep into insights on how to build a career you actually love.
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Meet Your Host
Meghan French Dunbar
As an author, entrepreneur, journalist, and resident instigator, I’ve interviewed over a thousand extraordinary business leaders who’ve achieved success by throwing the old playbook out the window and doing everything differently.Â
Sharing this new playbook of success that makes work better for everyone is my passion, and I hope you'll join me along the way.Â
