Dr. Dan is joined by Elise Carter , an award-winning educator, advocate, Executive Director of NICE (Northern Kentucky Inclusive Students in Education), and DEI trailblazer. Elise shares her transformative journey from being the first Black teacher at her high school to co-founding a nonprofit dedicated to inclusion and equity. During the moving interview, Elise opens up about the pivotal moment when her proposed elective on diversity was shut down after a leaked syllabus triggered community out...
Aug 14, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Trigger warning: discussion of suicide In this emotionally powerful conversation, Dr. Dan speaks with Danielle Elliott Smith — author, advocate, coach, and host of the Hope Comes to Visit podcast. Danielle opens up about her raw and personal journey through addiction, sobriety, loss, and transformation. With unflinching honesty and grace, she shares the story behind her sobriety, the grief of losing a partner to relapse, and how choosing to ask for help saved her life. This is a story of what ha...
Aug 07, 2025•1 hr 7 min
In this powerful and heart-opening episode, Dr. Dan interviews author, speaker, and life coach Shari Leid, founder of An Imperfectly Perfect Life and author of Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America . Together, they explore the transformative journey from living someone else’s story to fully stepping into your authentic self. Shari shares her personal “flip the box” origin story—being found in a cardboard box in South Korea and how that symbolic box followed her for year...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this powerful episode, Dr. Dan sits down with horseman and author Tik Maynard to answer the question “What does it mean to truly live with purpose?” and to explore what starting a colt, facing fear, and leaning into the unknown can teach us about self-awareness, resilience, and the courage to live authentically. On today’s episode and in his memoir Starting in the Middle: How Horses, Those Who Study Them, and 265 Minutes with One Colt Helped Me Find Myself at Midlife , Tik shares his journey ...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 13 min
In this profoundly insightful episode, Dr. Dan welcomes back New York Times bestselling author and cultural thought leader Elise Loehnen to explore the power and necessity of shadow work. Together, they dive into Jungian psychology, the cost of cultural conditioning, and the stories we unconsciously carry that shape who we believe we must be. Elise talks to Dr. Dan about the journey that led to her latest project, Choosing Wholeness Over Goodness —a transformational guidebook co-written with coa...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Dr. Dan interviews Jennifer Pastiloff , bestselling author of On Being Human and the newly released Proof of Life: Let Go, Let Love, and Stop Looking for Permission to Live Your Life. In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, Dr. Dan welcomes back the raw, real, and radiant Jennifer Pastiloff for a deep dive into what it means to live with authenticity, courage, and compassion. Jen shares the story behind her new book Proof of Life, her journey through sobriety and self-honesty, and the p...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Dr. Dan sits down with the incomparable Debbie Millman – acclaimed designer, illustrator, author of Love Letter to a Garden (foreword by Roxane Gay ), and host of the groundbreaking podcast Design Matters. This moving episode is a conversation about creativity and a profound reflection on resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to heal and grow. Debbie shares the story of her nonlinear journey into design, the trauma that shaped her early years, and how creativity and advocacy became paths t...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Dr. Dan interviews parenting expert, author, co-host of the Zen Pop Parenting podcast , and longtime friend Cathy Cassani Adams about self-awareness, life transitions, and the evolving journey of parenting. On today’s episode, Dr. Dan and Cathy explore parental self-understanding, ways to raise resilient kids, how to listen to your body’s cues (your “dashboard”), and ending the myth of perfection in parenting, leadership, and life. Dr. Dan and Cathy also share why authenticity and vulnerability ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Dan interviews comedian, improv actor, speaker, and author Claire Berger about her thought-provoking book How Much Is Enough? Getting More by Living with Less . Claire challenges us to embrace the concept of “enoughness” and to live more authentically. Drawing from her multifaceted career—stand-up comic, warm-up artist for sitcoms, and HGTV host—Claire shares powerful insights on how to redefine success on our own terms. On this episode, Claire and Dr. Dan explore ...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Dr. Dan invites back a favorite guest, author and poet Jill Bialosky, to talk about her new memoir The End Is the Beginning: A Personal History of My Mother. Jill shares with Dr. Dan how the pandemic, the isolation of grief, and her mother’s decline due to Alzheimer’s inspired her to write this book as a way to preserve her mother’s life and legacy. Dan and Jill explore the complexities of parenthood and daughterhood, the weight of generational trauma, and much more. Their conversation reveals t...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In our new episode, Dr. Dan sits down with artist, social entrepreneur, and joy-spreader Patty Mitchell—founder of Passion Works Studio and Creative Director at Creative Abundance Consulting –to discuss how radical inclusion and acceptance of all differences and abilities in the artmaking process is redefining community worldwide. Patty explains to Dr. Dan how her bold question “What if inclusion, economic empowerment, and community transformation could all begin with a paintbrush?” started a mo...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Avriel Epps , a dynamic scholar, author, and strategist whose work sits at the crossroads of transformative justice and artificial intelligence. With a PhD in Human Development and a masters in Data Science from Harvard University, Dr. Epps brings a fresh and critical perspective to conversations about technology, equity, and social justice. On today’s episode, Dr. Dan and Dr. Epps explore her work around how bias in predictive technologies affects racial, gender, and soci...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 13 min
On today’s episode, Dr. Dan interviews Danielle Elliot – a health and science journalist, documentarian, and host of Climbing the Walls , a new limited-series investigative podcast about ADHD in women. Danielle was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 36. On this critical episode, Dr. Dan and Danielle discuss the rising tide of ADHD diagnoses in women, Danielle’s journey from diagnosis to the podcast, why women historically weren’t diagnosed with ADHD (and what’s led to new ADHD diagnoses nearly do...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Dr. Dan and Dr. Greg Walton discuss Greg’s new book Ordinary Magic: The Science of How We Can Achieve Big Change with Small Acts. On today’s episode , Dr. Walton explains his vision of what is possible for our relationships, communities, institutions, and the world. The interview reveals that even when we feel trapped, we have vast opportunities for change and we can free ourselves. In his literally “life-changing” work and book, Greg reveals how through “ordinary magic” we can create ordinary e...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Dr. Dan interviews Andrea Jones-Rooy – data scientist, educator, podcast host, comedian, and circus performer – about how data informs our journeys to being our best selves. Based on her life of weaving in between the worlds of science and art, Andrea believes that it’s at the intersection of science and art that we can make the biggest, most life-changing, and world-changing discoveries. Andrea’s multi-hyphenate careers (she is equally comfortable entertaining at comedy clubs, speaking to Fortu...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Dr. Dan interviews Michele Y. Smith, the passionate CEO of Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP) . Michele’s inspiring journey and people-centered leadership style drive her work at MOPOP and reflect her deep commitment to community-building, empathy, and mentorship. On today’s episode, Michele shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped her. Dr. Dan and Michele explore her dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and developing emerging leaders. Michele expl...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Dr. Dan interviews award-winning syndicated columnist, TEDx speaker, and author Bonnie Jean Feldkamp about her popular Creators column “Holding Space For Good” and how her journalism shows us how to find the good in our communities and ourselves. On this deeply personal episode, Dr. Dan and Bonnie discuss her decision to leave a prestigious editorial position and commit to aligning her work with her values. Their conversation is real, raw, and a reminder that we can all find and hold the space f...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min
In this transformative episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Hayden Lee , a Master Certified Coach who holds the pinnacle of credentials in the coaching industry, to delve deep into the life-changing power of the Enneagram. This conversation is nothing short of mind-opening and mind-altering. The Enneagram, an ancient personality system rooted in spiritual traditions, reveals the core motivations, desires, and fears that shape who we are. Whether in counseling, business, or spiritual development, the ...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Dr. Dan speaks to Allison Carmen, a Maria Shriver "Architect of Change," Uncertainty Expert, and creator of The Maybe Mindset — a concept that is in Oprah’s New Dictionary of Enlightenment . Allison teaches us how embracing uncertainty can be our greatest ally. By living in Maybe, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities. This powerful mindset helps us break free from the stress of needing to know what’s next and invites us to believe in the potential of the unknown. In this episode, Dr....
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this powerful episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Shauna Brittenham Reiter , author of You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Own Terms and founder of Alaya Naturals , a holistic health wellness company. Shauna's journey is inspiring. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a teenager, congenital neutropenia in her twenties, and a heart condition in her thirties, Shauna's battles with her health led to a profound story of radical healing. Her path took her from a ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Dr. Dan speaks to “The Kindness Guy” Leon Logothetis, best-selling author, motivational speaker, global adventurer, TV personality, and host of the new documentary The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom (the sequel to The Kindness Diaries). Leon believes that kindness can change everything – and so will listeners after hearing today’s Make It a Great One conversation. Before he became “The Kindness Guy,” Leon Logothetis lived an uninspired life as a broker in London. Though seemingly successf...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Dr. Dan interviews podcast legend STEVEN RAY MORRIS , the “Steven” millions of fans of the My Favorite Murde r podcast yell loudly to when they see him IRL. Steven Ray Morris is a podcast producer, host, and audio engineer/editor. Steven shares his personal story and journey - from growing up in an over-achieving family to discovering dinosaurs, murderinos, okapis, and more. Steven follows his bliss – and the powerful takeaway for listeners is the same: following our bliss brings us to the next ...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Dr. Dan speaks to podcast phenomenon Brittani Ard , host of You Probably Think This Story's About You on this powerful episode. Raw, haunting, and achingly human, Brittani’s podcast isn’t your typical true crime story - it is her riveting story about relationships, life, love, family, survival, deception, secrets, pain, and ultimately overcoming challenges to heal and live a life of self-awareness and empowerment. Brittani’s podcast has touched millions of listeners - You Probably Think This Sto...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Dr. Dan interviews award-winning composer, jazz musician, and author Hayes Greenfield about self-acceptance and authenticity. In an interview that flows and grooves like jazz improvisation, their conversation is spontaneous, rhythmic, bright, and complex. Growing up with dyslexia in the 60s/70s when knowledge about the diagnosis was limited, Hayes struggled in formal educational settings. At 16, he found the saxophone and eventually forged his own path as a full-time musician, composer, and educ...
Mar 06, 2025•58 min
For Women’s History Month, Dr. Dan speaks to bestselling author, humorist, and feminist icon Gina Barreca about famous women in history and why these women’s voices and stories matter now more than ever. Their conversation is impactful and thought-provoking whether Dan and Gina are talking about Taylor Swift, Joan Rivers, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Fannie Brice, or Patti LaBelle – all featured in her new book Fast Famous Women – because these women changed history and challenged the patriarchy. With ...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min
*Trigger warning: mention of suicide Dan reunites with Jonathan Mooney , an award-winning writer, activist, and friend. Their conversation is an intensely personal and rich discussion about purpose, service, disability, difference, and ultimately, humanity. Jonathan is a Neurodiversity and Disability Advocate with dyslexia and ADHD who did not learn to read until he was twelve years old. He shares intimate stories about his parents, his challenges, and his deep purpose to change the world’s view...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 3
Dr. Dan interviews the astonishing activist, author, TEDx speaker , and social entrepreneur Ann Medlock . An editor, speaker, educator and Founder of the Giraffe Heroes Project, Ann lives fully every single day grounding herself in Ram Daas’ “be here now” and does so in her signature constantly moving pace. Ann and Dan discuss living with courage, listening to “the force” (#StarWars), embracing flow state, and as Gloria Steinam said about her poetry “...turning poetry into real life, and real li...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 2
Dr. Dan interviews author, adventurer and Giraffe Heroes Project Executive Director J ohn Graham about his fascinating journey from thrill-seeker to a man searching for the real meaning of his life. This honest and riveting conversation will move and inspire listeners to search for the meaning and calling of their own lives. A former diplomat and a current citizen activist, John Graham believes that a full life demands passionate involvement and that living fully often means taking risks. He tel...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 1
Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is a weekly podcast that invites you to discover your purpose, explore new possibilities, and live in alignment with your true self. Hosted by Psychologist and Executive Coach Dr. Dan Peters, the show features inspiring interviews with thought leaders and experts designed to ignite hope, deepen self-awareness, and provide actionable wisdom. Each episode is designed to empower you to become a better version of yourself and make a positive impact on the world aroun...
Feb 02, 2025•3 min
The countdown is on: the trailer for Dr. Dan’s new podcast drops on Sunday February 2! Each episode is designed to empower you to become a better version of yourself and make a positive impact on the world around you. Every Thursday, Dr. Dan will help you unlock new possibilities, cultivate hope, and begin living the life you’ve always envisioned. Our first episode drops on February 6, 2025. We can’t wait to hear what you think about the new show! For more updates visit drdanpeters.com and follo...
Jan 23, 2025•3 min
