Meaningful change for a meaningful life.
Hi, I’m Dr. Sarah Sarkis
I’m a psychologist by training, and a certified executive and performance coach by practice. I also moonlight as a writer and speaker. My integrated approach is big on science, low on bullshit.
I’m available for individual, team, and organizational collaboration.
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FEATURED POSTS
5 Lessons from the Trenches of 2020
Greetings from Boston. This is likely my last blog post of 2020, and I wanted to take a minute and express my appreciation that you all have signed up for my newsletter. The fact that I can write and people will actually read it makes the process all the more...
Psychological Flexibility in Parenting & Personal Development: The Gabby Reece Podcast Episode
I recently had the honor of joining the inimitable Gabby Reece on her podcast, and I'm excited to share our conversation with you. I originally connected with Gabby on the Flow Research Collective's podcast, where we were both guests. If you missed it, you can find...
A Shrink’s Guide to Psychological Flexibility: My First Five Principles
Over the years, I have been asked about my philosophy on developing psychological flexibility, grit, and resilience. People want to know in straightforward and actionable ways what they can do to change their lives. Behavior matters—don’t get me wrong—but the real...
Maintaining Peak Performance as a Parent w/ Gabby Reece
This installment of The Padded Room includes another in my series of podcasts with Rian and Steven Kotler on the Flow Research Collective Radio Podcast. This was a "pinch me" moment, as we got a chance to connect and hear from Gabby Reece on her philosophy and...
The Most Radical Social Psychology Experiment Ever Concocted (And Why It’s Relevant Now)
I got lost down a wormhole last week and landed in the world of Biosphere 2. Have you heard of it? I hadn’t. The Biosphere 2 was a series of honeycomb glass domes and interconnected space-like structures spanning more than three acres in the foothills of the Santa...
Coping During COVID-19: The Family Brain Podcast Episode
I recently joined host Megan Gipson on her podcast, The Family Brain, once again. This time, our conversation centered around coping strategies during the pandemic and beyond. You can listen to the full episode here. I hope it provides some comfort and guidance for...
