🎧 Tune in for an enriching conversation with Light Watkins, renowned spiritual minimalist who swapped his 2-bedroom LA apartment for a backpack and a nomadic lifestyle. Learn how to achieve more peace and freedom in your life, from the expert himself! • Dive into the concept of 'Spiritual Minimalism', exploring how it goes beyond just getting rid of material possessions. • Discover how inner happiness, stillness practices, and meditation can profoundly impact your day-to-day life. • Uncover the...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and creative wisdom with renowned branding guru and author, Debbie Millman. In her latest book, Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People she curates profound insights from global creative powerhouses. Here's what's in store: Hear from the co-founder of the first-ever graduate program in branding and past president of Sterling Brands, who has helped shape identities for giants like Burger King and Star Wars. Explore the interpla...
Jul 17, 2023•54 min
Discover the power of a multi-passionate career in our latest podcast episode featuring Jason Mendelson, a creative dynamo who's seamlessly integrated a spectrum of pursuits into an inspiring, joy-filled journey. Key highlights include: Debunking the myth that success equals singular focus, and exploring how a diversified "portfolio of pursuits" can enhance career satisfaction. Jason's incredible journey from passionate musician to tech engineer, law practitioner, entrepreneur, venture capitalis...
Jul 13, 2023•56 min
In this deeply engaging episode, meet Kemi Nekvapil, an Australian transformational coach who's reshaping the definition of power. Raised in foster care, Kemi wrestled with a sense of powerlessness that only began to shift as she questioned the status quo as an adult. Now, she helps individuals in influential positions who often feel powerless within. Highlights of this episode include: 💡Discovering Kemi's journey from feeling powerless to becoming a potent force of good in the world. 💡Explori...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Discover the transformative power of the most under-researched human emotion, awe, in this enlightening episode with Dacher Keltner, renowned psychology professor and author of Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life . 💡 Unearth the profound impact of awe on personal well-being and global change. 💡 Understand how cultivating a sense of wonder can refresh your outlook and enhance your connection with the world. 💡 Get a sneak peek into Dacher Keltner’s groundb...
Jul 06, 2023•59 min
Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Anna Yusim, psychiatrist and author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life . We explore the intersection of science and spirituality, and how it guides us towards a richer, more fulfilling existence. Uncover the power of authenticity, interconnectedness, and intuition in shaping your life beyond the laboratory's limitations. Prepare to challenge your perspectives and redefine what a truly good...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Discover the compelling link between mental health and metabolic dysfunction with Harvard psychiatrist, Dr. Chris Palmer and author of the book Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More . After years of treating patients, he stumbled upon a paradigm shift - a schizophrenia patient's symptoms went into remission with a ketogenic diet, pushing him toward the metabolic roots of mental health. Could...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by tasks, where even simple work feels impossible? You may wonder if you've lost your enthusiasm and capabilities. You could be experiencing burnout. I know burnout's crushing weight firsthand. But I've discovered unconventional ways to reclaim joy and efficacy if we experiment with fresh strategies. In this episode, we'll explore techniques to reawaken that spirit within you that burnout has dimmed. We'll uncover how to reignite your joy, once you let go of burnou...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Esteemed therapist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, in her new book Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community , emphasizes the healing power of community to combat feelings of isolation. She discusses creating safe, vulnerable spaces and the importance of platonic relationships for genuine understanding and support. Join us as we delve into themes of loneliness, sisterhood, group dynamics, and the unexpected origins of deep connections. You can find Joy at: Website | Instagram |...
Jun 22, 2023•57 min
Have you ever received criticism that left you confused and defensive, wondering what you could do better? How often have you felt personal attacks masquerading as helpful feedback? These experiences are all too common, leaving us questioning our self-worth and abilities. Today's episode explores how we can navigate criticism in a way that fosters growth instead of damage. Listen as we explore the psychological effects of criticism, debunk the myths surrounding it, and share strategies to make i...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Recent years have impacted our mental and physical health significantly. We are constantly faced with unsettling moments that leave a lasting impact, often unnoticed but affecting us all. The question is, how do we address this? My guest this week is renowned trauma researcher, psychiatrist, and author, Bessel van der Kolk, known for his New York Times bestseller, The Body Keeps the Score . In 1984, Bessel established one of the first centers in the US for traumatic stress research and treatment...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We all have those moments, maybe even days, months, years, some of us, maybe even decades of our lives where our minds just won't stop racing. We get caught up in this whirlwind of thoughts and anxieties, wary stories, just rehashing the past, forecasting the future, and all too often imagining these worst-case stories or scenarios and we just can't let them go. Yes, we are talking about overthinking, and today we are going to unravel this interesting, complicated, sometimes messy mental pattern...
Jun 12, 2023•57 min
What turns an insult into inspiration? How can you transform struggle into meaning and purpose? Today we'll discover how one man did just that through what was, for him, and the many doubters around him, a very unlikely path. Martinus Evans had a tough childhood on the east side of Detroit. Football gave him hope, but an injury steered him towards a sedentary lifestyle. A harsh doctor's comment inspired him to embark on a transformative journey, one that would shockingly turn him from an overwei...
Jun 08, 2023•54 min
We've all experienced that magical feeling of something we've longed for becoming real - a creative project finally coming together, a new relationship blossoming, achieving a health goal we never thought possible. But have you ever wondered how those seemingly "impossible" things actually happen? What mix of vision, persistence, luck and effort makes dreams into realities? In this illuminating exploration, we aim at one of today's most controversial and widely discussed phenomena: manifestation...
Jun 05, 2023•56 min
Sex and relationship expert Vanessa Marin discusses the taboo nature of discussing sex and how it can lead to unmet needs and dissatisfaction in relationships. Her new book, Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life , provides practical exercises and dialogue prompts to improve communication around intimacy, breaking down shame and stigma. Through open discussions on touchy subjects and setting rituals for intimacy, Marin believes couples can foster deeper connection, ...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Conflicts are inevitable in long-term relationships. But often we argue in ways that push our partners away instead of resolving issues. Dr. Stan Tatkin, a marriage and family therapist who has spent decades working with couples and training practitioners to improve communication in relationships believes there is a better way for partners to weather conflicts and emerge closer. His new book, In Each Other’s Care: A Guide to the Most Common Relationship...
May 29, 2023•1 hr
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Ever wish you had the courage to try something entirely new? To create something that didn’t exist before? Even if you’re already successful at your career, and you enjoy much of it? Sometimes we just feel this call to try on something new. That’s one of the big ideas we dive into with award-winning journalist and podcaster Manoush Zomorodi. • Manoush had success at NPR but later started her own company and podcast, showing it's never too late to try so...
May 25, 2023•1 hr
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Beyond money, what truly matters is meaning and purpose - feeling like your work and life make a difference. Studies show significance is key to satisfaction. Yet workplaces often keep us from these feelings. Seth Godin explores how to transform work into a source of fulfillment and purpose. Seth has inspired many through his insights on work culture, leadership and spreading ideas. His latest book, The Song of Significance serves as a manifesto for cre...
May 22, 2023•54 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Have you ever felt stuck in any part of your life? Trapped in a soul-sucking job, an unfulfilling relationship, a health, fitness or performance plateau, or a creative rut? What if there was a way to tap scientifically-validated principles to get unstuck, break free from the invisible forces holding you back and unleash your full potential? What if you could literally engineer breakthroughs? Turns out, you can. Adam Alter joins us to discuss his new boo...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Born in 1989 Ukraine with extensive physical challenges, missing bones and parts of limbs, muscle,s and organ tissue due to in-utero radiation poisoning from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Oksana Masters was left to fend for herself in an orphanage. The world was stacked against her, and the conditions in the three orphanages she endured were, as she described, truly brutal. But, she refused to give up. Then, at age 7, she’d find herself adopted by a s...
May 15, 2023•56 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. What if you could transform your sleep in just seven days? What if the key to unlocking your best rest lies within a simple yet powerful prescription, tailored by one of the world's leading sleep experts? What if sleep didn’t have to be something you struggle with and, instead, could become a powerful and friendly ally? Well, that’s exactly where we’re heading into today’s conversation as we open your eyes to the wonders of sleep and help you finally ex...
May 11, 2023•59 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. These last few years have tested our boundaries on nearly every level. Work, friendship, family, community, geography, politics, religion, social issues, love, and well-being. It’s like we’re being asked to draw lines, all day, every day. Question is, how? How do you create and uphold boundaries that are clear, healthy, and constructive, while also acknowledging the nuance, kindness, and understanding this moment demands? Well, my guest today, Nedra Glo...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Could Your Smartphone Be Destroying Your Focus? Have our attention spans, will power, mood and productivity just become hopelessly derailed for life? Answer is, it depends. What we do about our rapidly-diminishing attention and its effect on our work, lives, health, and relationships is mission-critical. In today's world, we're constantly bombarded by digital distractions. From emails and social media notifications to the constant buzzing of our smartph...
May 04, 2023•1 hr
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. You’ve heard about it everywhere, but what does AI have to do, if anything, with living a good life? With how you live and work and play? With the choices you get to make, and the choices that might be taken from you? With the ability to do more of what you love and less of everything else? And, beyond AI, what are some of the big levers to live by? The simple bits of wisdom that actually have a giant impact on everything from work to play, love to heal...
May 01, 2023•50 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have a magical way with words, effortlessly connecting with others, inspiring change, being able to share ideas in a way that seems to bypass defenses, be wildly persuasive and lead to action and impact? What IS it that lets them do it? In today's fund and surprising conversation with Jonah Berger, we delve into the fascinating world of language, persuasion, and ethics, and reveal the secrets to harnessing ...
Apr 27, 2023•50 min
We want to hear from YOU! Take our survey. Ever notice how, increasingly, spirituality, and especially, religion, have become these loaded terms? Let alone concepts. But, does that have to be the case? What might a new lens or approach on spirituality and faith look like? One steeped in openness, kindness, inclusivity, service, compassion and beyond? That is where we’re headed today in this deep and nuanced conversation with my guest, Rainn Wilson. Now, before you even ask, you may be wondering,...
Apr 24, 2023•56 min
Have you ever wondered what sets successful people apart, and how they stay motivated to achieve their goals? What if you could discover the secrets to maximizing your own motivation and achieving the success you desire? In today's podcast, we delve into the surprising science of motivation and accomplishment, uncovering powerful strategies to help you conquer challenges and propel yourself toward your dreams with my guest, Emily Balcetis. Emily is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the di...
Apr 20, 2023•54 min
I’m fascinated by the idea of snap decisions, how some can lead to amazing outcomes, and others can destroy lives. What you so often find is that nothing actually happens in a moment, there is no real snap, but rather a series of experiences leading up to it, often years in the making, were as much authors of the moment as the instance itself. And, sometimes, when those moments lead to something you’ll regret for a lifetime, you get to the next question - what is recoverable - redeemable - how d...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 5 min
What if there was a secret pathway that could dramatically expand the level of joy, creativity, pleasure, and connection you experienced in life, no matter what was happening? Turns out, there is, and that path takes us through the land of our five senses, but in ways you never thought about or imagined. In today's captivating conversation with my dear friend, Gretchen Rubin, one of today’s most influential observers of happiness and human nature, we dive into the untapped potential of the 5 sen...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Have you ever felt like you’ve got so much more potential inside you, but you have no idea how to unlock it and share it with the world? If so, you’re not alone. And it’s a question that today’s guest, rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and bestselling author, Ozan Varol, takes us into. How can we unleash our hidden genius, that magical set of capabilities that lies within every person? And, how do we even know what our is, let alone how to release it into the world? In this thought...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
