You have one job in life. ONE. So why is life so overwhelming? Well, there is a way to stop that. You need to decide to stop being overwhelmed. Easier said than done, I know - especially as a professional Overwhelmy McOverwhelmerton. Look, I’m in this with you. Right now. And I’ve really been working on it and have learned something key I want to share with you. So, today, you will find out that one job you have in life. Our goal? To make you feel whelmed . Well, you don’t want to be underwhelme...
Mar 08, 2023•14 min
As I sit here in the final throes of editing my upcoming book, I’m worried what you’ll think if I don’t give you another podcast this week. That’s when I thought this is the perfect episode to re-release … Why do other people’s opinions about you matter so much to you? Or, well, to us? (Because you’re not the only one.) Why do we need to define our self-image through others people’s eyes? Someone says you have a big nose, and suddenly, “I have a big nose.” Someone calls you stupid, and suddenly,...
Feb 22, 2023•50 min
Don’t think. If you’re hesitating to text - text. If you’re hesitating to call - call. If you’re hesitating to take that leap of faith - leap. Nope. That’s not how to trick yourself into succeeding - (for the science-based explanation to that, simply listen to this episode). That’s just how all of those wildly, wealthy people, who are successful by whatever stereotypical standards of success we measure become successful. Successful people have one stand-out commonality: they act. They do it. The...
Feb 08, 2023•18 min
We’ve had so many new people join our community here, so I thought this would be a good time to revisit one of the most-listened to episodes from this podcast. Do you feel stuck? Well, then you are meant to be here. And my two-part conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté was meant to bring us to this place … Now, the last question I asked Gabor was: “What’s your biggest failure?” And he told me that his greatest failure in life was himself as a parent. (By the by, many parents would probably say the sa...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 25 min
On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I wish you joy. But how can I begin this day by wishing JOY? Because I can begin this day. Because my grandparents survived the Holocaust - without which I wouldn't be here. Because my grandparents survived the Holocaust by finding any bits of joy they could to keep going. Yes, my grandmother and grandfather were Holocaust survivors. But I still lost them to it. Their minds were casualties well after their bodies continued. Then, as a very young c...
Jan 27, 2023•39 min
Whether or not you battle depression, this super quick episode will be the most important thing you hear today. You’re about to discover the 6 Truths About Depression that people don’t talk about. And one of them proves how depression is a sign of strength. I have never seen this many people struggling this much. And I’m afraid. Afraid because I’ve lost too many people - and afraid because I don’t want to lose anymore. Not even a stranger. So what you’re about to hear is coming at you from the o...
Jan 25, 2023•13 min
You are not disordered. According to Dr. Jessica Taylor, you are likely one of the millions of people who have been abused and traumatized only to be diagnosed as mentally disordered. But, Dr. Jess says, these so-called disorders? They are actually completely normal reactions to the disordered situations you’ve had to endure. Dr. Jess is a chartered psychologist with a PhD in forensic psychology - and she is turning the idea of mental illness on its head. As she’ll explain, trauma needs to be va...
Jan 18, 2023•59 min
Why are we hoarding kindness? Especially when kindness brings you luck. Yes, there’s a science to kindness - and very small acts of it can bring you luck. And today, I will prove this to you. PART 1 WITH DR. GABOR MATÉ You see, luck doesn’t really come from manifestation, it comes from appreciation and gratitude … to others. While this may seem like a rudimentary lesson, think about how much you don’t think about giving away your kindness. You know that sweet-as-pie cashier at the grocery store ...
Jan 11, 2023•30 min
We’re about to start your 2023 off right. This will set you up for maybe one of the best changes of your life. But, yes, I know it’s also a very challenging time. Look, January is scientifically the most difficult time of year for most people. And as someone who suffers from the January Januscaries, I can empathize. So here’s the plan for this episode: I will share a personal story - to show you where I’m coming from. BUT - I will also give you six simple, researched-backed questions to help cha...
Jan 04, 2023•27 min
If you want a jump start on 2023 - and your life - this is for you. In this final release of 2022, I share the most-listened to episode of the year. Well, second most, because it’s not fair to count the two super-viral episodes with Dr. Gabor Maté: Part 1 and Part 2 . (And in case you missed any, find three more must-listen-to-episodes of 2022 below.) Gabor will help you heal from trauma. So, make sure to check that out if you haven’t already. But looking to those at the end of their life - and ...
Dec 28, 2022•46 min
You are about to meet the most joyful person on the planet. He will help you find joy, hope, and positivity in darkness and in loneliness. And, yes, there is a science behind joy and its healing properties. So … He lives near the North Pole. He’s always jolly. And, no, he’s not Santa Claus. But like Santa, he brings joy to many people around the world. In fact, he’s known for it. If you’re one of the millions of people who have watched his videos, you’ve seen this joy-drop of a human dancing Bha...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This is one of the lowest times the world has ever faced. So many people are struggling. But while some people turn to hope to get through, I wanted to offer you real help. Help that is backed by science. The most effective way - the scientifically proven way - to change your life, is simple: Change your environment. So today, you will receive the tools and information to help you do just that. And of course an embarrassing (well, embraceable) personal story or two. Let’s face it, most of us are...
Dec 14, 2022•34 min
Narcissism. One of the hottest buzzwords over the past couple of decades. And since so many people are talking about, I thought why not get one of the world’s leading experts on the topic to help you understand it better: Dr. W. Keith Campbell. I’ve heard from so many people who have been hurt by a narcissist: whether a family member, a partner, a friend, a boss .... I’ve been hurt by one too. And you’ll often hear people toss the word around so readily. But today, we explore the real science be...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min
So it’s your last day on Planet Earth, and I introduce you to the person whom you’ve always wanted to meet. You. Well, the person you would have become had you done all of those things that you always wanted to do. But didn’t… What a pang in the stomach, right. What does this tell you? You’re not stressed about all of those things you have to do. You’re stressed out about all of those things that you haven’t done. That you still haven’t done. That you have yet to do. You don’t need another gadge...
Nov 30, 2022•46 min
Imagine it’s your last day on Earth, and you get to meet the person you would have become - had you not procrastinated … Have you ever felt as if you’re stuck in a cycle of overthinking and procrastination, and no matter what you do you just can’t break free? Watch all of that change today. There’s actually a science as to why you procrastinate, which also means there’s a science to help you stop that procrastination. By the time you and I finish our conversation, you’ll be equipped with the 6 t...
Nov 23, 2022•47 min
Can you imagine healing from childhood trauma and all of your traumas - openly - and in front of the world? Today, #1 bestselling author and advocate Amanda Jetté Knox and I sit down down for a very raw conversation - with a story unlike anything you’ve heard before: From homelessness to international success, to their ever-changing family, to wanting to take their own life, while helping to inspire others and fighting for their lives … Amanda shares it all. Their bestseller Love Lives Here: A s...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Why do other people’s opinions about you matter so much to you? Or, well, to us? (Because you’re not the only one.) Why do we need to define our self-image through others people’s eyes? Someone says you have a big nose, and suddenly, “I have a big nose.” Someone calls you stupid, and suddenly, “I’m stupid.” You’ve lived with yourself your entire life. Shouldn’t you know who you are? Why do you let others define you? This stops, today. In this episode, you will learn the three science-backed reas...
Nov 09, 2022•50 min
Do you feel stuck? Well, then you are meant to be here. And my two-part conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté was meant to bring us to this place … The last question I asked Gabor Maté in our two-part conversation was: “What’s your biggest failure?” And he told me that his greatest failure in life was himself as a parent. So I had to ask his son Daniel to talk about that. Give his perspective. And boy did he give it - and a whole lot more. Daniel shares his personal stories, growth, and insight into ...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min
What is disordered eating? And do you have it? Great question. I’d love to tell to you … but I can only tell you what it is. It’s up to you to recognize your own experience. But I will tell you this … Life doesn’t begin 5 pounds from now. Life doesn’t begin after that “one last slice of cake.” Life doesn’t begin when you fit those old jeans again - that you’ve refused to give away partly because you want to fit them and partly because they prove that you once somehow suctioned your body into the...
Oct 26, 2022•27 min
What is carcinophobia and do you have it? Rare question. Common problem. Here’s the short answer: It is a cancer and you may have it. But it’s not The Big C. It’s fear. Specifically, the fear of cancer. Yes, it’s an actual diagnosis. And it’s so exhausting. Every symptom you have - and every symptom you don’t have - become cancer in your mind. After our chat with Dr. Gabor Maté the other week, many more people joined our Live And Help Live community in search of healing. Well, today, we continue...
Oct 19, 2022•25 min
Last week, Dr. Gabor Maté sat down with us for PART 1 of a real conversation about his instant best-seller, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, & Healing in a Toxic Culture . We talked about why you feel all alone but how you’re not the only one, the Genocide of Authenticity , how 90% of people are addicts and the other 10% won’t admit it, and so much more. But we have so much more to get to this episode … Also, there’s a reason why more than 10 million people - and growing - have watched t...
Oct 12, 2022•35 min
UPDATE: You can listen to my chat with Gabor’s son Daniel coming to the podcast Wednesday, November 2nd. He co-wrote the book with his dad - and you’ll get a look into that process and his “traumatic” childhood. Subscribe so you don’t miss it! Dr. Gabor Maté joins us, as we sit down side-by-side for a real conversation. So real, in fact, that not too long into our chat, I tossed my prep cards - something you’ll hear in our chat and see in our upcoming videos. And this is so filled with his insig...
Oct 05, 2022•37 min
EP. 16: Do you have imposter syndrome or are you an actual imposter? Great question. I’d love to tell you. But I barely have time to tell you. I’ve had a lot going on lately. A big speech, a fundraiser , a national daily show , this podcast, videos … I’m being pulled in a gajillion directions - by all of these projects and people - as if I even know what I’m doing. And there’s this massive weight of imposter syndrome suffocating me lately. You know, like the past two, three … decades. Now, I’ve ...
Sep 28, 2022•17 min
Why would someone who’s just been stabbed in the stomach not want help? Great question! I’d love to tell you. Because I witnessed this. Actually, I witnessed an entire night of life-or-death situations. And all of the people in those situations refused help. But this is not really about all those people - whom I will tell you about - this is really about you. Because YOU need to accept help. AND you NEED to ask for it. I get it. It’s hard to ask for help. You’re already helpless in whatever way ...
Sep 21, 2022•25 min
EP. 14: What’s the Royal Family Secret? Great question. I’d love to tell you. Especially if you think you have a dysfunctional family. Because if you’ve ever wished your family were like that other perfect family you wish for, then this one’s for you. I actually learned this when my dad went for life-saving surgery. And with the death of The Queen, I’ve been thinking a lot about this. Look, whether or not you’re a monarchist, The Queen’s death is a global conversation. And it’s okay to grieve th...
Sep 14, 2022•19 min
EP. 13: Remember when it was expensive to buy an Apple product? Well, now it’s expensive to buy an apple - the produce. I mean, keeping up with the Joneses has become keeping up with the @Joneses. And it’s not just the financial cost. It’s the cost to your mental health. Back-to-school for kids, back-to-work for adults, back-to-reality … Even if you’re not going back to school and don’t have kids, this is a notoriously tough time of year. The nostalgia and carefree days of summer are filling wit...
Sep 07, 2022•23 min
EP. 12: If Dove is so big on its Real Beauty Campaign - and I’m so big on real beauty , why do I think it’s time to wash Dove’s mouth out with soap? Great Question. I’d love to tell you! I mean, is Dove about “real beauty” - or - real B.S.? On one hand, you have this campaign that has such a positive message: Let’s change women’s attitudes toward their harmful perception of beauty . On the other hand, there’s kinda a conflicting goal here. You know … to sell beauty products and increase sales. A...
Aug 31, 2022•15 min
This is my first special POPcast - a quick, pop of joy to bring a smile to your face. And it’s to celebrate Granny Jean Morrison who turns 100 YEARS OLD today! But you’re the one getting a gift because straight from her mouth to your ears, she has life advice just for you … We first met at a comedy festival. Big-name comedian after big-name comedian took to the stage. And this little white-haired woman sitting in the audience kept stealing the show from each comedian. So after the show, I had to...
Aug 28, 2022•4 min
EP. 11: I just want you to know, it’s not in your head. If you think you are being harassed, you are. Yeah. Let’s talk HARASSHOLES . I actually didn’t want to do this podcast topic today. I had something else planned. But watching the international headlines about a national anchor, released from her job, from the same company where I worked. Then another woman comes forward from that same company. I just couldn’t sit here one more minute and watch one more person come out - knowing all of the o...
Aug 23, 2022•20 min
EP. 10: How did my hair hold up the Customs and Immigration line at the airport? Great question. I’d love to tell you. Especially because the answer is so telling as to how embracing your physical appearance will not only have a life-changing impact on your relationships - but it will also change your life. But … What? This is physical appearance stuff! Yup. And I’m supposed to be so anti-physical appearance stuff. Sorta. This is about you embracing yourself. Not an ideal being sold to you. Embr...
Aug 17, 2022•20 min
