In this Episode, You'll Learn: What “achiever fever” is and the negative health effects that are linked to it How we often tie happiness and self worth to achieving and how to shift that perspective Why the inner critic often shows up and how we can learn to effectively deal with it How we can recognize our powerful default behaviors, learn to pay attention to how they distract us How to learn to worry less by accepting what we can’t change and practicing letting go To learn more about Claire Bo...
Jan 27, 2023•43 min•Ep. 573
In This Episode, You'll Learn: How his songs represent some of his values, like kindness and how we need to remember to be more kind in our interactions with each other. Learning persistance and his drive to keep going and never give up when faced with difficulty. Why he wrote the song, Get Better, which is about resilience and remembering there is always somewhere to go The importance of meaningful friendships in life How life will always have challenges and we can make the choice to continue o...
Jan 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 572
In this Episode, You Will Learn... The fundamental quality of recognizing the good in and having compassion for ourselves and how it's foundational in how we show up in relationships Recognizing tension in relationships and developing practices to help you determine what to do or say and when Asking yourself to choose harmony or truth in conflicts and how if you routinely choose one, you can end up with neither. Why it's important to admit fault and how it's a strength, not a weakness Using wise...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 571
In this Episode, We Discuss How to Eat for Better Mental Health and… The emerging field of nutritional psychiatry and why it's so important Simple strategies to enhance mental health and prevent mental health problems How exercising and eating well are the most powerful antidepressants Why healthier brains lead to less conflict, more love, and more laughter Why we tend to overcomplicate nutrition when it is actually quite simple To learn more about Drew Ramsey and his work, click here ! See omny...
Jan 18, 2023•50 min•Ep. 570
In this episode you'll learn: Why motivation and will power are overrated when trying to make lasting changes Why you must understand the 5 stages behavior change and match your activity to the proper stage How slips up are inevitable and are perfect opportunities to learn How to use conflicting energy sources -the pushing away from unwanted behavior and pulling toward a desired behavior Why self monitoring and tracking progress increases your chances of success To learn more about John Norcross...
Jan 13, 2023•41 min•Ep. 569
In this Episode, you'll learn: How we often feed the wrong wolf without even realizing it What some of the hidden sources of stress are in modern day society How many stressors have become so familiar, we don't even recognize the stress they cause How we can learn to bring more calm into our lives by practicing being present Why calming our minds leads to more productivity and less anxiety To learn more about Chris Bailey and his interesting work, click here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 568
In this special collaborative episode with Eric Zimmer, Gillian Tietz, Casey McGuire Davidson, and Dave Wilson (aka Sober Dave), they each share... 1. The reasons they kept drinking and why they weren't ready or felt they could give it up. 2. The strategies or methods they used to get started on their recovery journey and how that evolved during the different stages of their recovery. 3. The importance of finding a supportive community, either in person or online, and understanding that recovery...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 567
1. How can having conscious awareness of our thoughts related to eating well and exercise enable us to make different choices? 2. What is a motivation bubble and how can it lead to lasting changes in behavior? 3. How the “POP” decision tool works and strategically guides attention from decision traps and leads to making the Joy Choice! “The Joy Choice is the perfect imperfect option that let’s us do something instead of nothing and harmonizes exercise and eating within our full self. ” – Michell...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 566
In this episode, you will learn: 1. What is the connection between procrastination and health? 2. How can we use implementation intentions to deal with self regulation failure? 3. What is the importance of not wasting our lives with procrastination? “It is in the getting on with life that makes our lives and that procrastination, in a very real sense, is an existential issue of not getting on with life itself.” - Tim Pychyl To learn more about this episode and Time Pychyl, click here ! See omnys...
Dec 30, 2022•41 min•Ep. 565
Key Concepts: The roles of rewards and punishments and the importance of understanding how the habit loop cycle works in adjusting behavior. Understanding cravings and addictions and strategies that can be used to work through our habitual behavior patterns. How bringing awareness and curiosity is a crucial component in training our mind to deal more effectively with cravings. To learn more about this episode and Dr. Jud Brewer. click here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 27, 2022•43 min•Ep. 564
Key Concepts in This Episode: 1. Physical environment plays a huge role in supporting the habit(s) we are trying to create or eliminate. We can improve our environment by making the habit more obvious and reducing friction (or making it less obvious and increasing friction for those we are trying eliminate). 2. Social environment is also an important factor in how it affects our behavior when it comes to creating good habits. By finding a social environment that provides a sense of belonging and...
Dec 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 563
Key Concepts in This Episode: 1. Habits are the compount interest of self improvement in that the positive effects compound over time. You may not see change right away, but consistent effort is what brings lasting results and real change. 2. More important than goals, your systems are what lead to your success or failure when trying to change your behavior. Systems are a collection of habits leading to every outcome so paying attention to the process rather than the final goal is a critical com...
Dec 20, 2022•34 min•Ep. 562
In this episode, we discuss: 1. How our thoughts and actions can shape our lives 2. The importance of paying attention to what we feed our mind 3. How our personality is not as fixed as we may think For More Show Notes, click here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 561
In this episode, Eric and Kimi discuss her journey to healing and how the role of identity can be helpful (or not so helpful) when dealing with depression or mental illness. Kimi Culp is a TV and film producer and is the host of the award winning ALL THE WISER podcast. Kimi’s unique specialty is identifying and developing stories with soul. She has traveled the world interviewing hundreds of people and creating content that motivates people to live a happier, more fulfilling life. But wait, ther...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 560
Dr. Nicole LePera is an author and clinical psychologist in private practice. She was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University, The New School for Social Research, and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She i the author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book, How To Do The Work. In this episode, Eric and Nicole discuss her latest book How to Meet Yourself: The Workbook for Self-Discovery But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation a...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 559
Neil is the the author of nine books and journals including: The Book of Awesome , a spinning rolodex of simple pleasures based on his 100-million-hit, award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things , The Happiness Equation , originally written as a 300-page love letter to his unborn son on how to live a happy life, He also hosts an Apple “Best of” award-winning podcast called 3 Books where he is on an ‘epic 15-year-long quest to uncover the 1000 most formative books in the world . and he also shares hi...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 558
Nickolas Butler is the author of many novels, including the internationally best-selling and prize-winning Shotgun Lovesongs, which has been optioned for film development and has been translated into ten languages. Nickolas is the recipient of many literary prizes and commendations and has published articles, reviews, short stories, and poetry in publications such as: Ploughshares, Narrative, and The New York Times Book Review, to name a few. Eric and Nickolas discuss a few of his novels as well...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 557
Father Gregory Boyle is an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the world. He has received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, the White House named Boyle a Champion of Change. He received the University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. He is the acclaimed author of Tattoos on the Heart, ...
Nov 30, 2022•55 min•Ep. 556
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Nov 29, 2022•3 min
Eric Maisel, PhD, is the author of more than 40 books, including Why Smart People Hurt, Making Your Creating Mark, The Future of Mental Health, The VanGogh Blues, Mastering Creative Anxiety, and Creativity for Life. Dr. Maisel is at the forefront of the movement to rethink mental health. He writes the Rethinking Psychology blog for Psychology Today. Eric and Dr. Maisel discuss his books Overcoming Your Difficult Family: 8 Skills for Thriving in Any Family Situation and The Future of Mental Healt...
Nov 25, 2022•44 min•Ep. 555
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nicole LePera, A.J. Jacobs, Martha Beck, Susan Cain and Cory Allen as our guests on this special “Thanksgiving” episode all about gratitude! Research from Harvard Medical School shows that “gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships." We know that it’s good to give thanks but so many of...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 554
Julie Simon is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach and certified personal trainer with over 30 years of experience in helping overeaters and imbalanced eaters mend their relationship with their feelings and ultimately themselves. She’s also the founder of the popular Los Angels based 12-week emotional eating recovery program. Eric and Julie discuss her book, When Food is Comfort: Nurture Yourself Mindfully, Rewire Your Brain and End Emotional Eating . But wait, there’s more! The episode is no...
Nov 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 553
Jonathan Fields is a father, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, The Good Life Project. He also speaks globally to groups and organizations and his work has been featured widely in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oprah Magazine, and many others. Eric and Jonathan chat about a few different topics relating to how we can bring more meaning and fulfillment into our daily activities that lead to livi...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 552
Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 50 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network of top mental health shows. She has a master’s in biology and worked in research labs in the Boston area. Getting sober in 2019 inspired her to start her podcast to help others understand why addiction happens and how to develop the coping skills they need to stay sober. After 2 years of consistent, hard work she left her career in biochemistry to start her networ...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 551
Scott Hershovitz is the Thomas G. and Mabel Long Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan . He directs the University’s Law and Ethics Program and he co-edits Legal Theory . Scott writes about law and philosophy. His academic work has appeared in the Harvard Law Review , The Yale Law Journal , and Ethics , among other places. In addition, he writes occasional essays about philosophy for the New York Times . Before joining the Michigan faculty, he served as a law...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 550
Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business . She is the past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network. She is an expert on motivation and decision making. Dr. Fishbach’s groundbreaking research on human motivation has won the Society of Experimental Social Psychology’s Best Dissertation Award and Career Trajectory Award, a...
Nov 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 549
Matthew Quick is the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook —which was made into an Oscar-winning film—and eight other novels. His work has been translated into more than thirty languages, received a PEN/Hemingway Award Honorable Mention, was an LA Times Book Prize finalist, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice, a #1 bestseller in Brazil, a Deutscher Jugendliteratur Preis 2016 (German Youth Literature Prize) nominee, and selected by Nancy Pearl as one of Summer’...
Nov 01, 2022•55 min•Ep. 548
Parker J. Palmer, is the founder and Senior Partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He is a world-renowned writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has reached millions worldwide through his nine books, including Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach , A Hidden Wholeness , and Healing the Heart of Democracy . But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you c...
Oct 28, 2022•55 min•Ep. 547
Chelsey Luger is a writer and wellness advocate originally from North Dakota, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and descendant of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. She got her undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College, concentrating on comparative histories of global Indigenous cultures, and later earned an M.S. in Digital Media at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She is the co-founder of Well For Culture. Her writing has appeared in the Atlantic, Huffin...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 546
Shozan Jack Haubner is the pen name of a Zen monk whose essays have appeared in The Sun, Tricycle, Buddha, Dharma, and The New York Times, as well as in the best Buddhist Writing series. Jack is the winner of a 2012 Pushcart prize and is the author of Zen Confidential Confessions of a Wayward Monk and Single White Monk. He is also the host of the YouTube channel Zen Confidential. But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusiv...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 545
