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Unconventional Thinkers

I read many books and wonder "Why am I just now finding out about this information?". I figure if it is useful for me, then other people will benefit. I will interview experts from chosen fields ranging from psychology, spirituality and creativity to provide users information that will enhance the qualities of their life.
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Episodes

Interview with Jeff Pearlman

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Pearlman. Jeff is a 9-time New York Times best-selling author. Among the topics we cover include: His new book "The Three-Ring Circus" The Kobe/Shaq rift The craziest team he has ever covered His writing process The subject of his next book

Dec 08, 202055 min

Interview with Tim Ward

In this episode, we talk to Tim Ward. Tim is the author of the Master's Communicator's Handbook. Among the topics we cover include: How to communicate powerfully The art of listening Tips and tricks on how to communicate more effectively

Oct 27, 202041 min

Interview with Ali Abdaal

In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include: How to increase productivity How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers Apps that have influenced him along the way The books that have influenced him along the way include The 4-Hour Week Anything You Want Show Your Work How to Take Smart Notes...

Oct 13, 202015 min

Interview with Gleb Tsipursky

In this episode, we talk to Gleb Tsipursky. Tsipursky is a disaster avoidance expert. Among the topics we cover include: His book, Never Go With Your Gut What led him down the path to becoming a disaster avoidance expert What normalcy bias has to do with the COVID crisis

Aug 04, 202053 min

Interview with Ken Cloke

In this episode, we speak with world-recognized mediator Ken Cloke. Ken is a pioneer and leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution and has written several books including "Resolving Conflicts at Work" and "Mediating Dangerously" Among the topics we cover include: What conflict mediation is Why the word YOU is a dangerous word to use when attempting to resolve conflicts How to learn effective habits of conflict resolution We hope you enjoy this interview with Kenneth Cloke....

Jul 21, 202046 min

Interview with David Burns

In this episode, we talk to David Burns, author of the best-selling books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook. David has changed so many people's lives, including mine. Among the topics we cover include: His upcoming book, Feeling Great How to overcome procrastination Why acceptance is paradoxically the greatest change you can make We hope you enjoy this interview with David Burns

May 28, 20201 hr 4 min

Interview with Mike Israetel

In this episode, we talk to the co-founder and chief scientist of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel. Among the topics we cover include: What motivated him to found Renaissance Periodization The problems with a lot of advice from the so-called experts in the fitness industry What actually does work in training and nutrition We hope you enjoy this interview with Mike Israetel

Mar 30, 202045 min

Interview with David Hanscom

We talk with David Hanscom, author of Back In Control and a new book Do You Really Need Spine surgery. The topics we cover include: How to reduce anxiety Why anxiety is a physiological program and not a physical one Why mental pain is worse than physical pain I really hope you enjoy this interview with David Hanscom

Mar 10, 202042 min

Interview with Taylor Jacobson

We talk with Taylor Jacobson, founder, and CEO of Focusmate. Among the topics, we talk about include: What events led Taylor to found Focusmate Why Focusmate works The importance of reflection in his life The two questions he asks himself daily We hope you enjoy this interview with Taylor Jacobson

Jan 16, 202021 min

Interview with Lucia Capacchione - Part 2

We talk with Lucia Capacchione, author of several books including Recovery of Your Inner Child and Power of Your Other Hand. Among the topics we cover What is the Inner Child How the Inner Child is the key to creativity and spirituality How her life's work literally saved her life We hope you enjoy this interview with Lucia!

Nov 25, 20191 hr 27 min

Interview with Lisa Romano

We talk with Lisa Romano, the breakthrough life coach and author of the Road Back to Me and Codependent Now What. Among the topics, we talk about include Her unbelievable recovery from a deeply traumatic childhood Her personal crusade to help people recover from codependency The importance of feeling your feelings We hope you enjoy this interview with Lisa Romano.

Oct 24, 20191 hr 3 min

Interview with Gina Ryan Part 2

We talk to Gina Ryan, host of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Among the topics, we talk about include Sleep and its relationship with anxiety Journaling prompts Different ways to meditate What to do when you can't get to sleep We hope you enjoy this interview!

Sep 06, 201951 min

Interview with Lucia Capacchione

We talk with Lucia Capacchione, author of several books including Recovery of Your Inner Child and Power of Your Other hand. Among the topics we talk about include Creative journaling and how it saved her life Non-dominant handwriting and drawing How to deal with the Critical Parent We hope you enjoy this interview with Lucia!

Mar 18, 201950 min

Interview with Gina Ryan

We talk to Gina Ryan, host of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Among the topics we talk about include Gina’s 20 year private struggle with anxiety Her work with eating disorder patients and the realization that anxiety was at the root of her client’s problems The importance of meditation We hope you enjoy this interview!

Mar 02, 201933 min

Interview with James Pennebaker

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor James Pennebaker. We talk about Why writing is such a powerful weapon when dealing with trauma The backstory in discovering this powerful idea His book "The Secret Life of Pronouns", which talks about the importance of watching your words

Jan 07, 201933 min

Interview with Jamie Marich

Show Highlights In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Jamie Marich , author of Trauma and the Twelve Steps and EMDR Made Simple. Among the topics, we talk about include Her personal journey of healing from trauma EMDR Her belief in the overdiagnosis of mental illness and the underlying causes. And so MUCH more

Oct 28, 201823 min

Interview with Gerald Buckberg

Show Highlights In this wide ranging interview, we talk with world renowned heart surgeon Gerald Buckberg. We talk about The Mindset of a world class innovator The Importance of Curiosity His book “Solving the Mysteries of Heart Disease”

Oct 21, 201840 min

Interview with Ed Latimore

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Mitch Horowitz, the definition of a polymath. He is a writer. A soon-to-be physicist. AND a professional boxer. His book "Not Caring What Others People Think is a Superpower" Why he gave up alcohol Lessons learned from his first loss as professional boxer So much more

Sep 24, 201857 min

Interview With Thomas Sterner

Show Highlights In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Thomas Sterner, author of the Practicing Mind. We talk about How to develop focus and discipline How to love the process Thought Awareness Training and meditation

Sep 14, 201848 min

Interview with Barb Oakley

Show Highlights In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor Barbara Oakley. We talk about Her journey from mathphobe to a professor of engineering Her book "A Mind for Numbers" Her Coursera course, "Learning to Learn" which is the new most popular massive open online course of all time

Aug 28, 201842 min

Interview With David Burns

Show Highlights In this wide ranging interview, best-selling author David Burns who popularized cognitive behavioral therapy changing the mental health of people's lives. We talk about: His interesting journey to Harvard Medical School The field of cognitive behavioral therapy His belief that antidepressants may be nothing more than a placebo

Aug 16, 201856 min

Interview with David Hanscom

We talk to David Hanscom, author of Back in Control, a spine surgeon's roadmap out of chronic pain/ Among the topics we talk about include His 15 year old battle with chronic pain How writing reduces anxiety How expressive writing is the starting point of recovery Why it is often better NOT to discuss your problems Active meditation Please be sure to check out his book at the following link: Back in Control His website is also excellent. http://www.backincontrol.com/ We hope you enjoy this inter...

Jul 23, 201857 min

Interview with Gina Ryan

We talk to Gina Ryan, host of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Among the topics we talk about include Gina’s 20 year private struggle with anxiety Her work with eating disorder patients and the realization that anxiety was at the root of her client’s problems The importance of meditation We hope you enjoy this interview!

Jul 02, 201833 min

Interview with Chuck Culpepper

We talk to Chuck Culpepper, sports writer of the Washington Post. He has written everywhere including the Los Angeles Times, Sports on Earth and the National. Among the topics we talk about include His love of traveling Lessons learned from traveling His writing practice We hope you enjoy this interview!

Jun 25, 201848 min

Interview with Stephen Warley

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Stephen Warley, host of the podcast “Life Skills That Matter”. Warley teaches people things how to work for themselves. Among the topics we talk about include The power of self-awareness The benefits of a daily writing habit The inevitability for working for yourself We hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Stephen Warley.

Jun 12, 201837 min

Episode 9 - Interview with Ed Latimore

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Mitch Horowitz, the definition of a polymath. He is a writer. A soon-to-be physicist. AND a professional boxer. His book "Not Caring What Others People Think is a Superpower" Why he gave up alcohol Lessons learned from his first loss as professional boxer So much more

Nov 21, 201757 min

Episode 8 - Interview with Mitch Horowitz

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Mitch Horowitz, best known for the books "One Simple Idea" and "Occult America". We talk about: The history of positive thinking Advice on persistence and procrastination How to live a good life His career trajectory as a writer

Nov 09, 201743 min

Episode 7 - Interview with John Lee Dumas

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast. His guests have included Seth Godin and Tony Robbins. We talk about: The lessons learned from interviewing over 1700 entrepreneurs The importance of being a person of value and not a person of success How he grew podcast to generating multiple seven figures of income

Oct 11, 201713 min

Interview with James Pennebaker

Show Highlights In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor James Pennebaker. We talk about Why writing is such a powerful weapon when dealing with trauma The backstory in discovering this powerful idea His book "The Secret Life of Pronouns", which talks about the importance of watching your words

Sep 18, 201733 min

Interview with Barb Oakley

Show Highlights In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor Barbara Oakley. We talk about Her journey from mathphobe to a professor of engineering Her book "A Mind for Numbers" Her Coursera course, "Learning to Learn" which is the new most popular massive open online course of all tim

Sep 04, 201742 min
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