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In this episode, Dr. Ingrid Clayton explains how to start moving from people pleasing to self-trust and breaking the cycle of fawning, which is the compulsion to appease others to stay safe. She shares her personal and clinical insights on how fawning develops, its impact on self-identity, and the challenges of healing. Dr. Clayton also discusses therapy approaches, the importance of self-trust, and practical steps for breaking the fawning pattern, emphasizing the value of curiosity, self-compas...
In this episode, Nedra Glover Tawwab talks about why family relationships are so hard and what actually helps navigate them. She explores the complexities of family dynamics, self-sabotage, and why people resist change. Nedra also shares insights on managing discomfort, setting boundaries, and accepting others’ limitations. The conversation covers practical strategies for healthier relationships, the challenges of being a “cycle breaker,” and how to navigate difficult conversations. You'll disco...
Falling off a goal is normal. Knowing how to get back on track—without shame or drama—is the real skill. I’m hosting a free 60-minute live workshop on Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm ET to teach a simple framework for getting unstuck. Register now for Falling Off is Part of It: The Framework for Getting Back on Track (Without the Drama) ! In this episode, Brad Stulberg explores how to cultivate excellence in a chaotic world. He explains how excellence is a lifelong practice rooted in daily effor...
Falling off a goal is normal. Knowing how to get back on track—without shame or drama—is the real skill. I’m hosting a free 60-minute live workshop on Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm ET to teach a simple framework for getting unstuck. Register now for Falling Off is Part of It: The Framework for Getting Back on Track (Without the Drama) ! In this episode, Casey McGuire Davidson talks about discovering life beyond alcohol and strategies for lasting sobriety and emotional wellness. She shares her st...
Falling off a goal is normal. Knowing how to get back on track—without shame or drama—is the real skill. I’m hosting a free 60-minute live workshop on Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm ET to teach a simple framework for getting unstuck. Register now for Falling Off is Part of It: The Framework for Getting Back on Track (Without the Drama) ! In this episode, Chris Guillebeau explores time anxiety and the illusion of urgency that is st. aling your joy. He explains the pervasive feeling of never having en...
In this episode, Adam Alter discusses the science of getting unstuck and learning to know when to keep going or when to let go. He explores why people get stuck in areas like work, creativity, and personal growth, and discuss the psychological and cultural factors behind feeling stuck. Adam also shares practical strategies for getting unstuck, such as breaking big goals into smaller steps, embracing curiosity, and taking action - even imperfectly. The conversation highlights the importance of ac...
In this episode, Amanda Montell explores the age of magical overthinking and why our minds keep doubling down. She discusses how cognitive biases and irrational thinking shape our perceptions and behaviors in the information age. Amanda also explains shine theory, zero-sum and sunk cost biases, and the allure of manifestation and conspiracy thinking. Through personal stories and humor, Amanda and Eric discuss how understanding these mental patterns can help us navigate modern life more conscious...
In this episode, Gretchen Rubin shares how to go from chaos to calm and why your environment shapes your habits and happiness. She explores how organizing and decluttering physical spaces can boost mental clarity and emotional well-being. Gretchen also shares practical strategies for habit change, discusses individual differences in preferences for order, and explains how small environmental tweaks can make positive behaviors easier. The conversation also covers managing possessions, letting go ...
In this episode, Jay Vidyarthi discusses how to reclaim your mind and build a healthier relationship with technology. He explores common pitfalls—like avoidance, anxiety, and judgment—and shares practical strategies for using digital tools consciously. Jay emphasizes personal agency, setting boundaries, and the value of both online and offline connections. This conversation challenges the idea that technology is inherently good or bad, instead encouraging listeners to cultivate awareness, compas...
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t have the luxury of doing less, Overwhelm Is Optional offers simple tools you can use in under ten minutes a day. Learn more at oneyoufeed.net/overwhelm Help us make the podcast better—share your input in a short survey:: oneyoufeed.net/survey. Thank You! In this second part of the 2-part episode with James Clear, we explore practical, research-backed strategies for habit formation, including making habits obvious, attractive, easy,...
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t have the luxury of doing less, Overwhelm Is Optional offers simple tools you can use in under ten minutes a day. Learn more at oneyoufeed.net/overwhelm Help us make the podcast better—share your input in a short survey:: oneyoufeed.net/survey. Thank You! In this part 1 of a 2-part episode, James Clear, discusses how to unlock the power of identity and how small changes can lead to big transformation in your life. They explore the compo...
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t have the luxury of doing less, Overwhelm Is Optional offers simple tools you can use in under ten minutes a day. Learn more at oneyoufeed.net/overwhelm Help us make the podcast better—share your input in a short survey:: oneyoufeed.net/survey. Thank You! In this episode, Katy Milkman explains why you keep falling off track and shares tools that will help you start again. She shares why lasting behavior change is so difficult—and what scien...
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t have the luxury of doing less, Overwhelm Is Optional offers simple tools you can use in under ten minutes a day. Learn more at oneyoufeed.net/overwhelm Help us make the podcast better—share your input in a short survey:: oneyoufeed.net/survey. Thank You! In this episode, Dr. BJ Fogg, explains why willpower isn’t enough and the science behind his tiny habits method. He explores the psychology of habit formation, emphasizing that lasting change c...
In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explains why anxiety is a habit and how curiosity breaks that habit loop. He explores the difference between the feeling of anxiety and the mental habit of worry, and why curiosity and self-compassion are essential for real change. Drawing from his clinical work and research on digital therapeutics and AI-supported therapy, Dr. Brewer shows how learning from setbacks—and building distress tolerance—helps us recognize progress, unwind shame, and create lasting tran...
Here’s a preview of a new show from our friends at Pushkin Industries and the Atira Health and Research Institute. On Decoding Women’s Health, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor makes the science of women’s health accessible—from hormones to metabolism to longevity—so you can thrive at any stage of life. A world-renowned gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, Dr. Poynor speaks with leading physicians, researchers, and educators to share the latest science on women’s wellness, disease prevention, ...
In this episode, Nate Berkus explores what it really means to design a life that supports you—not through perfection, but through presence, beauty, and the power of environment. Drawing from decades of work and his own personal journey, Nate reflects on how our surroundings quietly shape our habits, emotions, and sense of self. He shares how moving through profound loss changed the way he understands home, meaning, and the moments that matter most. Through deeply human stories—including a transf...
In this episode, Andy J. Pizza joins Eric Zimmer for When Your Brain Won’t Fit the World: Finding Your Creative Path with ADHD , a conversation about creativity, identity, and what happens when you stop treating yourself as a problem to fix. Andy shares how discovering ADHD helped him reframe years of self-doubt, better understand his parents, and build a creative life that actually fits the way his mind works. Together, they explore self-acceptance, the role of labels, and how art can become a ...
This episode features Eric Jorgenson on the profound impact of desire on our happiness and identity. He emphasizes cultivating useful beliefs, embracing agency, and a growth mindset to navigate life's challenges. The discussion also covers balancing authenticity with attachment, the role of judgment, and creating an environment that supports positive habits, drawing insights from Naval Ravikant and Elon Musk for a more intentional and empowered existence.
Carmen Rita Wong shares her compelling journey of self-discovery, prompted by uncovering profound family secrets and navigating a complex multicultural identity. She explores the crucial distinction between finding peace and offering forgiveness, stressing the importance of personal responsibility and actively healing from past traumas. The conversation delves into practical strategies for self-examination, cultivating self-compassion, and transforming detrimental habits and rituals to build resilience and authenticity.
This episode features Prentis Hemphill, author of "What It Takes to Heal," delving into the transformative power of practice in shaping our lives and fostering healing. They discuss how healing is an ongoing orientation rather than a destination, intertwining personal growth with external activism. Hemphill emphasizes the significance of embodiment, ancestral practices, and the vital role of community and relational skills in navigating collective trauma and inspiring profound societal change.
This episode features Prince EA, who advocates for conscious living and embracing uncertainty in a chaotic world. He shares his personal battle with depression, highlighting the intertwined roles of spirituality and science in healing, alongside the importance of self-inquiry and social support. The conversation delves into various meditation practices, the profound value of the "I don't know" mindset, and practical tools for navigating life's challenges to achieve true intimacy and connection.
In this episode, Kristi Nelson explores how to cultivate unconditional gratitude, which is appreciating life itself even amidst difficulty, aging, or illness, rather than just circumstantial happiness. Drawing from her personal battle with stage four cancer, she differentiates between fleeting gratitude and deeper, sustainable gratefulness grounded in impermanence. Kristi offers insights into embracing aging with self-compassion and mindfulness, emphasizing finding meaning and presence in every moment, and shifting perspective from obligation to opportunity.
Jim Kwik, author of Limitless, delves into three levers of change: mindset, motivation, and methods, sharing his inspiring journey from childhood brain injury to becoming a brain coach. He emphasizes the power of choice, self-awareness, and understanding one's cognitive style through the "Brain Animal" framework to achieve personal growth. The discussion also explores practical strategies for navigating adversity, clarifying values, and making intentional choices for a more fulfilling life.
In this episode, Elena Brower explores how to let go of self-doubt to transform your life. She shares her journey to sobriety, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of apology and inner safety. Elena discusses how Zen practice and guiding principles can foster healing, freedom, and deeper connection to oneself and others, offering listeners practical tools and heartfelt wisdom for personal growth. Exciting News!!! Coming in March 2026, my new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The A...
Jenny Blake explores how to design a life and work based on freedom, not fear. She highlights how stress is a systems problem, not a personal failing, and encourages building intentional structures to reduce decision fatigue and chaos. The conversation also delves into questioning societal narratives around success, money, and time, promoting a 'heart-based' approach that aligns with personal values and embraces intuition over neurosis, ultimately arguing that 'done is better than perfect.'
This episode features Shabnam Mogharabi, co-author of "The Soul Boom Workbook," sharing insights on practical spirituality and cultivating joy. She delves into the importance of focusing spiritual energy outward, building community, and reframing challenges through positive psychology. The conversation offers actionable tools, including a "spiritual workout plan" and unique approaches to prayer and meditation, to help listeners build hope and connection in an increasingly isolated world, particularly by embedding well-being into workplace culture.
In this episode, Danielle LaPorte discusses how to turn life's pain into a path of meaning and joy. She explores spirituality, conscious choice, and emotional honesty. Danielle also delves into the importance of embracing both pain and joy, reframing obligations as choices, and avoiding “spiritual bypassing”—, which is the tendency to rush to positivity without fully feeling difficult emotions. She shares insights on authentic growth, the healing power of music, and the value of engaging with di...
Charles Duhigg explores how to improve communication in polarized times by fostering active listening, social reciprocity, and techniques like "looping for understanding." He discusses different conversation types, the importance of focusing on common ground, and strategies for building and changing habits. The episode also covers handling online conflict, understanding identity threat, and how intentional communication and habit design can enhance relationships and personal well-being.
In this episode, Kelly Wilson explains how to move from avoidance to acceptance: a new way to live with anxiety. He delves into how our vulnerabilities show us what matters to us, and that the goal isn’t to win a war inside. It’s to keep coming back to the next honest action that moves you towards what matters. That is at the core of acceptance and commitment therapy. Not chasing perfect feelings, but choosing the next right move towards your values, again and again. Exciting News!!! Coming in M...
In this episode, Joe Nucci explores what it means to go beyond the buzzwords and how to talk about mental health without losing its meaning. He explains how mental health language has become less useful as it’s gained popularity, and how clinical terms meant for specific purposes have drifted into everyday speech until they describe everything, and therefore, nothing. The words we use create the world we see, and once you start viewing yourself through a diagnostic lens, it can be hard to see in...
