Laugh At Your Own Risk

I have to admit, when a long-time friend ended his story about an exceptionally crappy day with “And when I got home and got out of my car, a squirrel peed on me,” I laughed. Luckily, my friend laughed with me. Together we chuckled at how life can be so relentless and absurd. What else was there to do but laugh? The mishap could easily be fixed with hot water and soap and, my friend knew that my Schadenfreude (German loanword for taking pleasure in other people’s misery) came from a place of love and support, not malice. Read the full article here.

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Nadja Geipert, MA, LMFT

As a therapist, coach, and angel investor based in Roseville, California, Nadja works with ambitious people who are quietly struggling. Her clients include entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and high-achievers who carry a lot but often feel isolated, burned out, or stuck. Her approach is honest, intuitive, and deeply grounded in connection.

Nadja holds a Master’s in Psychology from the California Graduate Institute and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with advanced training in addiction, relationships, and trauma recovery.

With a background as a medical and science writer and an angel investor in over 20 startups, she understands the high-pressure worlds her clients live in from the inside out.

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About Nadja Geipert

As a therapist, coach, and angel investor based in Roseville, CA, Nadja specializes in helping high-achievers, founders, and creatives navigate burnout, perfectionism, and self-doubt. Drawing from both clinical training and real-world experience, she helps clients create meaningful change through insight, honesty, and deep connection.

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