Anxiety and Trust In The New Media Economy With CEO Dan Granger

Are you worried about what AI means for your job and the future of work? How do you stay grounded when technology is changing faster than you can keep up? In this episode, I sit down with Oxford Road CEO and founder Dan Granger to talk about AI anxiety, uncertainty, and what it takes to keep moving forward when the future feels impossible to predict. We dive into how to recognize when anxiety is useful, why focusing on the process can pull you out of the “what if” spiral, and how curiosity and adaptability can help you navigate rapid change. Tune in to learn how to work with uncertainty, focus on what you can control, and lean into the uniquely human value you bring to your work.

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In this Episode, You Will Learn

00:00 Meet Dan Granger, CEO and Founder of Oxford Road.

03:15 Can you build a healthier relationship with anxiety?

06:00 Why anxiety is a necessary part of the human experience.

09:30 When does normal anxiety become unhealthy?

13:15 How to focus on what you can control when the future feels uncertain.

16:30 Is the fear of AI taking your job actually rational?

20:15 Finding your unique value in a world increasingly shaped by AI.

27:45 What a podcast can give you beyond money and downloads.

34:45 The role trust and authenticity play in podcast advertising.

40:15 Can anxiety actually become rocket fuel for achievement?

44:45 Is video changing what it means to be a podcast?

Resources + Links

Learn more about Oxford Road HERE!

Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever

Watch the podcast on YouTube 

Find more resources on our website morraam.com

Follow

Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam

Follow Dan: on LinkedIn @dangranger