(Air Date 7/21/2026) Prepare for the Future & Live for Today | Letting Go of Outcomes with DeMonta Whiting

Have you ever felt like you’re always trying to do enough, be enough, have enough? In this episode of Work Is Third, Dawn Hunter talks with psychotherapist and coach DeMonta Whiting about people pleasing, emotional resilience, identity, and learning how to stop tying your worth to productivity. Together, they explore how childhood beliefs shape adult behaviors, why so many high achievers struggle to feel “good enough,” and what it means to prepare for the future while still living fully in the present.

DeMonta shares his experience surviving a rare cancer diagnosis at a young age, how it transformed his perspective on life, and why letting go of outcomes can create more peace, connection, and authenticity. This conversation is a reminder that when we believe we are enough, we can let the chips fall where they may.

Topics include:

People pleasing and perfectionism
High achievement and emotional wellbeing
Childhood beliefs and adult relationships
Letting go of outcomes
Boundaries and self-worth
Living fully in the present
Therapy, healing, and identity
Work-life balance and burnout

📚 Guest Info

Website: DeMonta Whiting Coaching & Therapy
Instagram: @demonta_the_therapist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demontawhitinglmft

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🔔 Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH is a speaker, trainer, and culture strategist who blends law, leadership, and wellbeing to create healthier, more human-centered workplaces. Drawing on her expertise as a public health lawyer and Certified Wellness Practitioner, she helps leaders and organizations move from burnout and disconnection toward resilience, integrity, and sustainable growth.
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