So, what was this all about? What did I learn, and what am I going to take away from the experience of having 100+ recorded hours of conversation with people who are looking to live well? It’s all in this one… Stay subscribed for any potential future endeavors, as they will be weirder and sillier, no doubt. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this project, and to everyone who listened. I hope I didn’t waste your time :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This high-tempo, information-rich dialogue is of exactly the kind I like to have! Jozef’s ideas about his relationship with nature - its landmarks and inhabitants - are worth imbibing. We covered a lot of ground and reached out for many berries of wisdom, including surviving in the wild, romanticizing nature, energetic economy, homeostasis, creativity, dialogue, motivation, monotony of movement, human relationships, and even more! Don’t miss this one! Check out Jozef’s work (alongside others!): ...
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Andy’s quest to live well was ignited when he witnessed his son’s struggles to do the same. Over the years, Andy has created a model which served him and others on their journeys. It includes 5 practices and their outcomes, and we discussed those and the overarching theme of living life intentionally. As you’ll here, I found a lot in common with Andy, and I enjoyed the conversation very much! It’s a recommended one for sure. Visit Andy’s website: andywayofficial.com | Connect with him on LinkedI...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 18 min
In this more technical than usual philosophical discourse, Nick and I discussed the concept of Hope. It seemed to Nick that this concept is somewhat neglected compared to some others that constantly appear in relation to Living Well, and I agree. We related Hope to nearby concepts such as Expectation, Optimism, Meliorism, Rationality, and more. Follow Nick on Twitter: @ironick This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visi...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In 2017 Anne-Laure enjoyed the reputation of someone successful less and less, until she finally decided to quit her position at Google and go at it alone. Armed with ambition, passion, and a vague idea of what she might like to do in the future, she set out on her new path. This talk is about her way of figuring out what, why, and how to do in order to live well. I had a blast talking with Anne-Laure as she’s full of useful and interesting ideas. Explore her work at nesslabs.com | Sign up to he...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Terry came on to share his story, and many sub-stories, of living well through the good times and the bad. We discussed the ways in which living well has become harder in recent times and possible solutions. We shared ideas about parenthood, struggles with illness, becoming better every day, and more. Visit Terry’s website: www.motivationalcheck.com Thanks for reading Deep Dive Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to di...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This wonderful conversation featured a few themes, the main one of which is reciprocal opening, or an attitude of always expanding horizons and exploring new experiential territory instead of focusing narrowly on pleasure and its causes. Alex shared his story of addiction, recovery, and discovery. We also talked about dialectic, psychedelics in the context of addiction, spirituality, the question of whether addiction can be completely healed, and more! This is a favorite of mine, so go ahead. Vi...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Tomorrow, a new book by Mattias comes out! It’s called “How to Do Things with Stories”, and we discussed just that idea during this meandering conversation. You’ll find us talking about Mattias’s book as well as other works that transformed us. Enjoy! Buy the book through this website: Mattiasinspace.com | Follow Mattias on Twitter: @mattiasinspace | Read his Substack: Mattias in Space This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
It’s hard to live well when you are unable to agree with people on what actions are right to take because of your opposing opinions. But do we really need to hold on to our beliefs so tightly? Jeffrey thinks we should focus more on agreeing more about what needs to be achieved than about the justifications for it, and I agree. We covered a lot of ground, and I really, really liked where we landed in the end. By the way, this is a really good time to plant trees in the northern hemisphere! Read E...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min
How could we move forward as individuals and a society when it comes to finding solutions to complex problems? Stephanie says we ought to be able to to inhabit the zone where two conventionally - usually politically - opposing views coexist. Use her Twitter thread as a visual aid, and follow our conversation as it touched on related topics. We also briefly revisited the topic of our last conversation on this podcast toward the end. Follow Stephanie on Twitter: @stephlepp | Visit the ICE website ...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min
This conversation started with a real-life example from Jack’s life of how he pays attention to alleviate suffering. It then became a discussion on various aspects of the concept, and Jack shared a lot of information and personal stories from his days as a Zen monk. We also discussed gurus at some length and the danger of not letting yourself fall for your own bullshit by falling for the bullshit of another. Follow Shozan Jack on Youtube or Twitter | Buy his book and check out his Patreon page T...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min
River grew up unaware that people went to bed for the night to get sleep, and not put in hours of looping thoughts. Later on, he discovered a mode of awareness that focuses on tuning in to what we feel in our bodies, and everything has been getting better since. We covered a lot of ground in this one, so you’d do well to tune in! Follow River on Twitter: @the_wilderless | website: inthewilderless.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Kelly has been paying attention to cyclical patterns in and around her, and it’s been paying off. We discussed all sorts of cycles, the moods, emotions and actions associated with them, and related our own stories in light of them. Among the topics we touched are the menstrual cycle, seasons, podcasting, pain, believing in oneself, and more. Follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellycwilde | Follow all her projects here Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you woul...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Kyle’s journey away from chairs and screens and back to the wild made him feel a lot better, and more belonging in the world. This lively discussion between two lovers of nature touched on many aspects of his journey and the insights he has gained: Having a sit-spot, domestication, tracking, meditation, Vervaeke’s Ecology of Practices, and much, much more. This one is packed with actionable advice and the reasons behind it. Follow Kyle on Instagram: @trottingsparrow | Evolve Move Play website Fo...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min
What does it take to establish a society whose individual “cells” understand one another well enough to coordinate actions that are beneficial to each individually? Malcolm and I each presented the thinking that has led us to be interested in this question, and built on it together. Follow Malcolm on Twitter: @Malcolm_Ocean | Website: malcolmocean.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min
It all began when Astrid wondered why the way of communication that came naturally to her was triggering people and creating emotional dissonance… Tune in to hear about her journey to find more about others, herself, and how to communicate effectively and harmoniously. I hope you’ll enjoy learning from Astrid as much as I have! Astrid’s Website: astridwilde.com | Twitter: @astridwilde1 Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Gary experienced a childhood without much love. Humor has been important for him on his way to becoming accepted by others and, more importantly, himself. We discussed humor as a coping mechanism, his book, The King of Average, and his journey alongside the great Viola Spolin, one of the greats in the field of improv theater. Follow Gary on Twitter: @improvmaven | Visit his website for info on his work and book! Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you w...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Dan came back to dive deep and elaborate on his idea of Energy Farming. How can we stay in a strong state? We have to farm our energy, just as any other animal does, while keeping in mind the kind of creature we are. It’s always a treat talking to Dan, who is walking the walk. Follow Dan on Twitter: @dagreen77 | Website: Thirtytenzero.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 | And Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acce...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min
We are uncorked! Let the sweet champagne of love flow and drench your soul. We talked about Love, relationships, mental health and illness, quantifying vs. qualifying, and much more… There’s really no replacement for listening here, so go ahead! Follow Christophe on Twitter: @PorotChristophe Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Christophe was reduced to ashes twice. And twice he has risen. In this passionate and deeply personal talk we discussed overcoming adversity and flourishing, never forgetting that we may have to go through the same thing again in the future. This episode is dedicated to everyone who has had to rise from the ashes. Never give up on the chance to live well. Follow Christophe on Twitter: @PorotChristophe Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like t...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 19 min
João picked up a guitar as a child and didn’t like playing it much. Yet, today he credits his education in jazz with teaching him an important skill which helps him live well: Improvisation. This wide-ranging conversation touched on music, education, politics, and what modern golden age would look like, among other things. João is a great conversationalist and has his own podcast, which you can listen to here Follow João on Twitter: @joaolmateus | Podcast: Modern Golden Age | Substack: Métis Fol...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step", they say, and, as Rebecca would add, a belief in the possibility of completing the journey. In this conversation we explored each other's journeys and some notable stations along the way. These included depression, relationships, money, emotional regulation, and more. We also imagined ourselves walking over different terrains and seeing how it made us feel. Lastly, we touched on reaching old age, and thought about what's possible for us ...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Saying No is important to anyone who wishes to live well, as Sasha demonstrates by sharing her story with us. We also discussed friendships and covered some other topics.Follow Sasha on Twitter: @SashaGreeneAuth | Read her books Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 | And Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min
AJ has recently been thinking about how language fails us so often as we try to communicate clearly with others. He also has a book out, The Puzzler, which is all about, wait for it... Puzzles. We took these two ingredients and tried to fit them together to create something fitting - an object of perception that may aid you in your attempt to live well. Let us know how we did! Follow AJ on Twitter: @ajjacobs | Buy The Puzzler Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public epi...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Lukas came to discuss the importance of not putting our eggs in one basket, or dividing them over too many, as we move about the world and try to live well. We discussed both the positives and negatives of these actions, and then some adjacent concepts and thoughts that came to the spotlight. These included suicide, excellence, fame, Effective Altruism, and more. Follow Lukas on Twitter: @LukasRosenstock Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would lik...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
This deeper-than-usual dive opened with Maja reciting the poem that gave this episode its title. We discussed and questioned each other about love, creation, creativity, healing, and harmony. We talked about feeling one with everything and what it feels like to serve a whole greater than ourselves. Toward the end Maja shared an original framework that can applied in everyday life to get unstuck from consciousness. Tune in, and may you take away what you need. Explore Maja's website: maja.love Fo...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Jonny's journey in the field of breathwork started as he was processing grief over the loss of his fiancée. Over time, he has learned much about what can be made better with the use of different breathing techniques, and I tried to learn as much as possible from this inspiring teacher. Our conversation touched on adjacent topics such as Living Well, emotions, different breathwork practices, ancient customs, and much more.Follow Jonny on Twitter: @jonnym1ller | Website: www.jonnymiller.co Follow ...
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Steph's work on deep-fake technology has led her to think extensively about the concept of Truth and, importantly, our relationship with. We explored this contentious concept from many angles in order to potentially make headway in humanity's attempt at reconciliation and progress! Follow Steph on Twitter: @stephlepp | Center for Humane Technology: www.humanetech.com/ Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Aikido is a martial art directed at protecting your attacker. We discussed it some and used it as a companion metaphor to an in-depth discussion on creating and marketing online, before ending the conversation with some ideas regarding living well among fellow humans. Please, please don't miss out on the important insights Rob shares in this episode if you are any type of budding artist or creator. And good luck! Follow Rob on Twitter: @UngatedCreative | Website Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Derek's new book is How to Live: 27 Conflicting Answers and 1 Weird Conclusion. It uses a format that made me revisit a concept which I've been thinking about for years, and I wanted to see what it makes him think of. What ensued is a lively discussion containing many fresh ideas about how to live (well)! We covered topics like playfulness, gurus, running in the forest, Lifestyle choices, Kurt Vonnegut, and much more. Book recommendations are in there, too! Find everything Derek here: Sive.rs | ...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min
