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The Plant Yourself Podcast

Dr Howie Jacobsonplantyourself.com
Conversations on Transformation, Healing, and Consciousness
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Episodes

The Seismic Shift in Leadership: Michelle Johnston, PhD, on PYP 536

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. The old "command-and-control" leadership style is proving less and less effective in the era of pandemic, Millennials, and growing appreciation of the value of inclusivity and safety in the workplace. Michelle Johnston tells us what has replaced it, and how you can master the new skills and mindsets. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...

Oct 20, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 536

Nature and the Nervous System: Howie Jacobson on PYP 535

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Take a walk in the woods with Howie and catch up on what he's been reading and thinking about. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Oct 11, 202245 minEp. 535

The Benefits of Qi Gong: Michael Gelb on PYP 534

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. What's a simple, elegant, free, convenient, and scientifically validated practice that combines the benefits of exercise, meditation, and relaxation? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Sep 27, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 534

Is It OK to be Ordinary?: Dr Ronald Siegel on PYP 532

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Our society tells us to excel; to be special; to reach for the stars. But what's the cost of setting the bar so high? Does it make us happy, or allow us to connect with the people around us? Can we be OK with being ordinary? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 532

The Oldest Cure in the World: Steve Hendricks on PYP 531

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Is fasting a cure-all, a desperate orthorexic cry for help, or a complex and powerful phenomenon that can be a valuable addition to the modern medical toolkit? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Sep 06, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 531

Navigating an Addictive World: Anna Lembke, MD on PYP 530

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. We are biologically hardwired to seek pleasure and avoid pain. But easy access to intense pleasure turns out to lead to intense suffering long-term. What are we do to? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Aug 30, 202258 minEp. 530

How COVID Has Changed: Michael Rothberg, MD, on PYP 528

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. COVID-19 is a very different disease that it was in early 2020. How should our behaviors and policies shift to reflect the new reality? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Aug 09, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 528

How to Fix Your Pain for Good: Rick Olderman on PYP 527

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Is it possible to make subtle changes to posture and movement, and completely eliminate long-standing chronic pain? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Aug 01, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 527

Relentless Solution Focus: Dr Ellen Reed on PYP 525

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Our brains are brilliant at finding problems, and are great at keeping us alive by avoiding them. But this doesn't work when our problems are in our heads. What does? Find out in this conversation. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Jul 19, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 525

Meat without Animals: Paul Shapiro on PYP 523

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Humans will not stop eating and mistreating animals until animal-free meat is as delicious, convenient, and inexpensive as animal products. Today's guest explains how that's going to happen. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Jul 05, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 523

Playing the Long Game: Dorie Clark on PYP 522

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. "It's really hard to be the best, but it's surprisingly easy to be ONE of the best." Dorie Clark helps us balance commitment and ambition in pursuit of a good life. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Jun 29, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 522

How to Unlearn Bad Habits: Ana Gabriel Mann on PYP 521

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Our bad habits can have deep roots, and superficial solutions only cause more distress. How can we pull out dysfunctional behaviors at the roots? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Jun 21, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 521

Citizen Science, the Gut, and the Wisdom of Pain: Will Bulsiewicz, MD, on PYP 520

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. If you feel bad after eating a particular food, you should stop eating it, right? Not so fast; today's guest explains FODMAPS, histamines, and what the largest microbiome study ever is teaching us about healing our guts. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...

Jun 14, 20222 hr 4 minEp. 520

The Biology of Resilience: Taylor Sittler, MD, on PYP 519

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. What's the connection between psychological and biological resilience? What tools do we have to increase our resilience, so we can bounce back faster and stronger to challenges, whether physical or emotional? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...

Jun 08, 20221 hr 15 minEp. 519

Food, School, and Politics: Maria Solanki on PYP 517

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Maria Solanki is running for school board in Pinellas County, Florida, with a mission to improve the health and performance of students through better nutrition. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

May 25, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 517

How to Make a Documentary Film: Charlie Morris on PYP 515

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Charlie Morris is a self-taught documentarian who highlights environmental issues to help sway public opinion and affect policy. We talk about how he goes about his work. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

May 09, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 515

The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively with Todd Kashdan on PYP 514

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Are you right in a world where almost everyone else is wrong? If so, do you know how to speak, strategize, and organize to change people's minds? Todd Kashdan has studied what makes some people incredibly effective at significant social change. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...

May 02, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 514

Don't Over-optimize Your Life: Glenn Murphy on PYP 512

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Self-improvement is fine and good, but there's a danger in over-optimizing our minutes and missing our lives. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Apr 19, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 512

Good Posture, Healthy Back: Leon Turetsky on PYP 510

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Smartphones and computers have wrecked our posture. Today's guest explains the importance of good posture, and shows us how to get it back. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Apr 06, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 510

Can Business Heal the World? Michael J Gelb on PYP 509

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. How can humanity dig itself out of the giant mess we're in? Do businesses have to balance ethics and financial success? And how can each of us begin to use our unique qualities and abilities in service? Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 509

Six Truths and No Lie: Sid Garza-Hillman on PYP 507

Thoughts on the episode? Let us know. Set an example. Don't be a snowflake (or a bully). Don't get sucked into social media. Simple advice for challenging times. Click to subscribe to the Mindset Mastery Memo. Support the show

Mar 08, 20221 hr 29 minEp. 507
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