Is loneliness the root of human suffering? How do we improve our relationship with ourselves? What can we do about the loneliness crisis? Unni Turrettini is a human connection expert, 3-time TEDx speaker, lawyer turned investigative journalist and best-selling author. Unni is best known for her bestselling book, Betraying the Nobel: The Secrets and Corruption Behind the Nobel Peace Prize, and the award-winning, The Mystery of the Lone Wolf Killers, which examines the most infamous Norwegian mass...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 40
How do we improve our relationship with pain? How do we strengthen our relationship with discomfort? What is the relationship between physical pain and mental suffering? Vinny Crispino is the founder and CEO of Pain Academy, a corrective exercise expert, and a holistic health practitioner. With his unique insights and evidence-based approach, the Pain Academy has served over 10,000 clients by reclaiming their physical and mental health. In this episode of the Pain Academy, Stanford pain expert V...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 39
What are the hidden costs of American individualism? Why do sociopaths thrive in the workplace? Why do we not trust each other in corporate America? Dr. James F Richardson is a cultural anthropologist, founder of Social Institute Awareness, market research consultant expert, and published author. According to a recent national survey by Cigna, nearly half of U.S. adults reported sometimes or always feeling alone, and 40% felt that their relationships were not meaningful . This lack of social con...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 38
What is the opposite of depression? What is the role of self-esteem in our happiness? Why should we choose character over comfort? Today’s conversation will reveal a new theory of self-esteem and the third dimension of psychological well-being that modern psychology has overlooked. Ryan A Bush is a mind architect, best-selling published author, creator of Mind Form, and the chief design officer at Nomad Nation. Expect to learn about why happiness is not the opposite of depression, a new theory o...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 37
How do you beat distractions? How do you expand your time? How do we focus on what matters the most? Today’s conversation will reveal a step-by-step blueprint to help you beat distractions, expand your time, and focus on what matters the most within the same 24 hours. Dr. Cassie Holmes is a UCLA professor, psychologist, award-winning researcher of time and happiness, and best-selling author. You can expect to learn about the best scientific methods to beat distractions, how to expand our time, h...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 36
Does philosophy matter? How to philosophize effectively? What is the practical role of philosophy? When most people hear “philosophy,” they immediately dismiss it as “pointless or excessive thinking.” Today’s conversation will redefine the role of philosophy in everyday life and how to live a meaningful life in this increasingly complex world. Scott Hershovitz is a professor of law and philosophy at the University of Michigan and a published author. Scott earned a JD at the Yale Law School and h...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 35
What is the psychology of influence? Why do humans struggle with lie detection? How can you spot a con artist? According to a 2023 survey, 34% of Americans said they would like to have the ability to influence others at will. Today’s episode will teach you a science-based framework for behavior change and influence, the same methods the guest used to shape Google’s global food policy, and much more. Dr. Zoe Chance is a Yale professor at the School of Management, published author, researcher, and...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 34
How do we have productive disagreements? Why is principled rebelliousness important? What is the art of insubordination? Today’s conversation will teach you how to have productive disagreements by stress-testing your beliefs. Dr. Todd Kashdan is a professor of psychology, a published author, and the director of The Well-Being Lab. Todd received the American Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contribution to Psychology and his work can be seen in Harvard B...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 33
Is the Standardized American Diet ruining our mental health? Why is the nutritional science often unscientific? Why are the USDA’s good guidelines harmful to American health? According to TIME, mental health in the United States has been worsening by every metric since 2000, including a 30% increase in suicide rates. In 2021, 22.8% of American adults reported experiencing mental health issues. In late 2022, only 31% of Americans reported mental health as “excellent” when compared to about 43% fr...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 32
What is the success story behind Shazam? How do we think differently? How do we redefine what is possible? Chris Barton is the founder and first CEO of Shazam, a three-time startup founder, pioneer of mobile ecosystems at Google and Dropbox, and inventor of twelve patents. Shazam was downloaded over two billion times and was acquired by Apple in 2018 for a reported $401 million, making it Apple’s sixth-largest acquisition in history. Expect to learn how to think differently, Chris Barton’s surpr...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 31
How truthful is the mental health media industry of Hollywood? How do we protect our mental health from media? What does borderline personality look like in adults? Today’s conversation with a doctor of psychology and mental health media expert will explain the detriments of misinformation and sensationalism, and what we can do to safeguard our mental health in today’s media landscape. Dr. Courtney Tracy is a clinical psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, founder of The Truth Doctor, an...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 30
The American special forces have been the topic of countless movies due to their unbelievably cut-throat selection process, and the little-known reality of what they do and who they are. What is the secret reality of special forces in the United States? Dr. Chris Frueh is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating special forces, a professor of psychology, and a published author. Chris’s unique ability to simplify complex medical issues allowed him to testify before the US Congress and ser...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 29
Why does trauma repeat itself? Why does trauma become our identity? What is trauma healing? According to Forbes Health, in 2023, over 70% of the survey participants reported experiencing at least one traumatic event and 31% said they were exposed to four or more traumatic events in their lifetime. Today’s conversation will teach you why our trauma is not our identity. Dr. Frank Anderson is a trauma expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, therapist, global speaker, and bestselling author. Expect to...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 28
What is it like to be an astronaut? What does it take to be an astronaut? How do we control risks in high-stress environments? Today's guest is one of the most prolific American astronauts who was inducted into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame. Benoit wanted to be an astronaut or the president of the world. Yes, one of those positions is not real. Now, he explores the space within his clients’ temporal lobes and internal landscapes as a psychotherapist. Close enough, ha! Jim Wetherbee is a NASA ast...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 27
What does a healthy church look like? What are the biggest problems in the church today? According to the 2023 loneliness surveys, 52% of Americans report feeling lonely and about 47% said their relationships with others aren’t meaningful. For a long time, the church has filled that gap for many until recently. As of today, however, about 1.2 million people are leaving the church every year. Pastor Bobby Lopez is the co-founder of Passion LA, Director of Passionate Leaders Network, and a United ...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 26
Can we reverse the aging process scientifically? How do we slow down biological aging? What is epigenetics? The ultimate question of the 21st century in biology is longevity. Our timeless pursuit of immortality can be seen across all cultures and different schools of philosophy. The fields of genetics and epigenetics are required to understand the topics of longevity and immortality. Today’s conversation will explain how to reverse the aging process scientifically by harnessing longevity genes. ...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 25
Is manifestation real or just another pop culture myth and baseless hype? It took humans 90,000 years to get from hunter-gatherers to a society of agriculture and farming. Then, it took humans about 10,000 years to become an industrialized civilization. Humans then discovered atomic power in about 200 years. Within the last century, we created computers and entered the Information Age in about 50 years. With awe-inspiring exponential progression, humans know surprisingly little about consciousne...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 24
Is the mental health conversation too soft on social media? Has trauma become your identity? How do we break unhealthy patterns? Michael Unbroken is a trauma coach, speaker, advocate for survivors of childhood trauma, and New York Times best-selling author. Michael operates his life and mission statement around three identities: a trauma survivor, a trauma warrior, and a trauma mentor. Michael was a son of drug addicts and abusers, molested by a family friend, his finger was cut off by his mothe...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 23
What is sex therapy? Is sex addiction real? Why do we feel sexual shame? We live with many paradoxes in today’s society. For example, the United States is hyper-sexualized and the topic of sex can be seen in most fabrics of our society. Yet, sex and real emotional intimacy are often little talked about, or not at all. Today’s conversation will answer all the questions you were afraid to ask. Christene Lozano is a licensed sex therapist, certified sex addiction expert, licensed marriage & fam...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 22
Is it possible to prove that God is real through science? The biggest argument against Christianity is that there is no empirical evidence to support God’s existence. Today’s conversation will explain the existence of God through astrophysics. Dr. Jeff Zweerink is an astrophysicist, published author, senior research scholar, and project scientist at UCLA. Jeff earned a PhD in astrophysics from Iowa State University and worked as a research physicist for 16 years before working for 7 years as a p...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 21
What are the psychological benefits of having ritual practices? Rituals are a series of actions performed in a specific order and are often part of a larger symbolic system. The oldest known evidence of rituals is the burial of loved ones, with the oldest example being a Neanderthal woman buried in Israel around 130,000 years ago. Today’s conversation will reveal why most world-class high performers, from Barack Obama, and Serena Williams, to Tom Brady, have weird and quirky rituals to sustain t...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 20
What is sound wave therapy? Can you heal your mind and body using sound waves and frequencies? Torkom Ji is a master sound healer, founder of Quantum Harmonix, and meditation teacher. Torkom has been facilitating group sound healing experiences since 2012 and has provided deep meditation and rejuvenation for thousands of people using his unique and powerful modality. His sounds have been experienced at various therapeutic sound spaces at many festivals including Burning Man and Lightning in a Bo...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 19
What are the hidden costs of chasing your dreams? How do we know when is the right time? Everyone always talks about the aspirations of living their dreams but nobody talks about the costs of making dreams a reality. Today’s conversation will explain the art of career pivots and how to be intentional with dream chasing to live a meaningful life. Helen Shephard is a British TV host, actress, stand-up comedian, and podcaster. Helen has hosted Channel 5, Vogue, Fashion TV, and other national TV sho...
Mar 18, 2024•57 min•Ep. 18
What is the science of creativity? Can you approach the creative process scientifically? Today’s conversation will explain the neuroscience of creativity and how to approach the creative process scientifically. Rich Kirkpatrick is a creativity expert, published author, and musician. Expect to learn about the nature of creativity, the three stages of the creative process, divergent thinking and convergent thinking, what truly is rational thinking, and how to unlock creative genius from within. Yo...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 17
What is the secret life of a CIA spy? How do people get brainwashed? Can everyday folks master CIA techniques? Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and CEO of EveryDaySpy . You might recognize Andrew from the biggest podcasts in the world like the Lex Friedman Podcast, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson, and The Shawn Ryan Show, to name a few. Expect to learn about the secret life of a CIA spy, the unfair adva...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 15
What is the fine line between being offensive and being funny in today’s standup comedy culture? What makes a joke offensive? Today’s conversation with an intellectual turned stand-up comedian will tear down what you thought you knew about comedy. Leah Lamarr is an internationally touring stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and TV personality. Leah opened mic for some of the biggest comedians in the world, such as Bill Burr, Mark Normand, and Nick Kroll, to name a few. Expect to learn about in...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 16
Why is there a mental health crisis in America? Is the culture of America sick? Is journalism dying in America? Today’s conversation with an Emmy-award-winning journalist will reveal exactly how culture influences community mental health care and the history of mental health stigma in America. Antonia Hylton is an Emmy-award-winning journalist and news anchor at NBC News reporting on politics and civil rights, and the co-host of the hit podcast Southlake. Antonia graduated magna cum laude from H...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 14
What are the psychological implications of adoption trauma? What is the reality behind adoptees and their parents? How prevalent is adoption in America? According to the University of Oregon, about 5 million Americans are adoptees, which is more than 7% of the population, and more than 50,000 children are adopted through foster care every year. Pam Uzzell is a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and film & art college course instructor. Pam is also an adoptee from 50 years ago who lived throug...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 13
How is your relationship with food? Do you have a healthy relationship with food? According to the National Eating Disorders Association, about 9% of the US population, or 28.8 million Americans, suffers from eating disorders and some form of disordered eating. Yoshua Greenfield is a former celebrity chef, barefoot spokesperson, mindful eating expert, and published author. Yoshua is the only guest who has been on the show for a third time because of the endlessly fascinating philosophies he repr...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 12
Can you have fun sober? What is emotional sobriety? Why do drinking problems start from within? Veronica Valli is a published author, alcohol recovery expert, and the co-host of the award-winning podcast: Soberful, with Chip Somers, who Russell Brand described in his book ‘Recovery’ as a ‘right Social liability.’ Veronica has been sober for 23 years and has over 20 years of experience as a recovery coach and psychotherapist. This excerpt from Veronica’s website also echos Benoit's 3 years of sob...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 11
