Charlie Gilkey is the author of Start Finishing: How To Go From Idea To Done. An Army veteran and near Ph.D. in philosophy, Charlie is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a company that helps professional creatives, leaders, and change-makers take meaningful action on work matters. He’s widely cited in outlets such as Inc. Magazine, Time, Forbes, The Guardian, Life Hacker, and more and his work will help you discover the path from the ideas in your head to the actions you take ...
Dec 21, 2021•48 min•Ep 458•Transcript available on Metacast Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, social scientist, and the President of the American Enterprise Institute. He teaches Leadership and Happiness at the Harvard School of Business. In this episode, Eric and Arthur discuss happiness as well as his book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt . But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in ...
Dec 17, 2021•44 min•Ep 457•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist. In 1996, Jill experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain, causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. John Britton is a former anesthesiologist who suffered a right brain injury leaving him with only his left brain to function. After hearing Jill’s previous episode on this show, John contacted Eric and they thought it would be interesting to host a conversa...
Dec 14, 2021•51 min•Ep 456•Transcript available on Metacast Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He is an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business and also the Director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. In addition to countless television appearances, Ethan’s research has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many others. In this episode, Ethan and Eric talk about his book, Chatter: The...
Dec 10, 2021•51 min•Ep 455•Transcript available on Metacast Jillian Richardson is the founder of The Joy List, which is a newsletter with the mission of making New York City – and eventually the world – a less lonely place. She also hosts The Joy List Social, an event where you can show up by yourself and leave with a new friend. In this episode, Jillian and Eric talk about her new book, Unlonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the World. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the co...
Dec 07, 2021•51 min•Ep 454•Transcript available on Metacast Oliver Burkeman is a British journalist and writer based in New York. He is well known not only for his amazing books, but he also wrote a popular weekly column on psychology called “This Column will Change Your Life” which was printed weekly between 2006 and 2020. Oliver joins Eric for a third time on the show, and in this episode, they discuss many things, including his new book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” But wait – there’s more! The episode...
Dec 03, 2021•50 min•Ep 453•Transcript available on Metacast Jonah Berger is a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He's an international bestselling author, a world-renowned expert on word of mouth, social influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors can catch on. In this episode, Eric and Jonah discuss his book, The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your p...
Nov 30, 2021•44 min•Ep 452•Transcript available on Metacast Stressed by Holiday Expectations? Join Eric and The One You Feed Community for a FREE online gathering on November 30th at 8pm Eastern Time. (Recording will be available for 72 hours) In this free live event, Eric will teach a Spiritual Habit that will allow you to release these types of stress and touch into a deeper feeling of wholeness, peace, steadiness, and presence. Register Now! In case you’re just recently joining us, or however long you’ve been a listener of the show, you may...
Nov 26, 2021•37 min•Ep 451•Transcript available on Metacast Stressed by Holiday Expectations? Join Eric and The One You Feed Community for a FREE online gathering on November 30th at 8pm Eastern Time. (Recording will be available for 72 hours) In this free live event, Eric will teach a Spiritual Habit that will allow you to release these types of stress and touch into a deeper feeling of wholeness, peace, steadiness, and presence. Register Now! Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, author, lecturer, and former Oxford Literary Scholar. He is...
Nov 23, 2021•45 min•Ep 450•Transcript available on Metacast Jeremy Lent is an author and speaker whose work investigates the patterns of thought that have led our civilization to its current crisis of sustainability. Today Jeremy and Eric discuss his new book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to...
Nov 19, 2021•53 min•Ep 449•Transcript available on Metacast Jacob Nordby is an author whose many quests have led him to a deep fascination with life in all of its weird splendor. He’s the founder of Manifesto Publishing House and he penned the award-winning novel, The Divine Arsonist , and a non-fiction book, Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives . Today Jacob and Eric discuss his new book is, The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life. But wait – there’s m...
Nov 16, 2021•56 min•Ep 448•Transcript available on Metacast Beth Jacobs is a clinical psychologist in private practice and a former faculty member of the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University. She is also a teacher in the Soto Zen tradition and incorporates Buddhist studies and meditation into her work as both a psychologist and a writer. In this episode, Eric and Beth discuss her book, The Original Buddhist Psychology: What the Abhidharma Tells Us about How We Think, Feel, and Experience Life But w...
Nov 12, 2021•48 min•Ep 447•Transcript available on Metacast Austin Kleon is a writer, artist, and speaker. Austin also speaks about creativity for organizations such as Pixar, Google, SXSW, and many others. He is the author of many books, including Steal Like an Artist , and Newspaper Blackout . In this episode, Eric and Austin discuss his book, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this excl...
Nov 09, 2021•51 min•Ep 446•Transcript available on Metacast Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. He’s also an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world, including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and many others. In this episode, Eric and Jon discuss his new book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversat...
Nov 05, 2021•53 min•Ep 445•Transcript available on Metacast Sebastian Siegel is a British American screenwriter, director, author, and actor from Oxford, England. His new movie is Grace and Grit, based on the American philosopher Ken Wilber’s, 1991 memoir. John Mackey had to say about the new movie, “This movie will shake you, and maybe even awaken you in some way. This movie is a must-see, especially for anyone interested in love or consciousness.” In this episode, Eric and Sebastian discuss his movie, Grace and Grit . But wai...
Nov 02, 2021•44 min•Ep 444•Transcript available on Metacast Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, keynote and TED Talk speaker, and author whose books have been translated into twenty languages. In this episode, Eric and Guy discuss his book Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts . But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page an...
Oct 29, 2021•42 min•Ep 443•Transcript available on Metacast Jack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide. He’s led international Buddhist teacher meetings and has worked with many of the great teachers of our time. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and his books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies. He is also a father, a husband, and an activist. In this episode, Eric a...
Oct 26, 2021•51 min•Ep 442•Transcript available on Metacast Brian Broome is a poet, screenwriter, and instructor in the Writing Program at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been a finalist in The Moth storytelling competition and won the grand prize in Carnegie Mellon University’s Martin Luther King’s Writing Awards. In this episode, Eric and Brian discuss his book, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content righ...
Oct 25, 2021•50 min•Ep 441•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Taft is a meditation teacher and best-selling author of many books such as The Mindful Geek and Nondualism. He is also the host of the podcast, Deconstructing Yourself. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss spiritual practices and learning to deconstruct and reconstruct ourselves. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page an...
Oct 19, 2021•49 min•Ep 440•Transcript available on Metacast Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of many books, and a professional speaker. His work has been translated into 47 languages. Jonathan has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show and CNN as well as other national TV talk shows. He has spent over 35 years studying the most practical and powerful methods for personal and professional development and is also known for his popular podcast, Awareness Explorers. In this episode, Eric and Jonathan discuss enl...
Oct 15, 2021•52 min•Ep 439•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He’s a sought-after speaker, strategist, and the author of many best-selling books. In this episode, Eric and Ryan discuss his book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to ...
Oct 12, 2021•52 min•Ep 438•Transcript available on Metacast Kristoffer Carter is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is a frequent speaker, author, and founder of This Epic Life, a website and podcast devoted to conscious living. In this episode, Eric and Kristoffer discuss his book, Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast p...
Oct 08, 2021•53 min•Ep 437•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson are hosts of the popular podcast, Being Well. Rick is a psychologist who writes and teaches about the essential inner skills of personal well-being, psychological growth, and contemplative practice, and together they address many of these issues on their podcast. In this episode, Eric and Ginny discuss how to be well and experience psychological growth with Rick and Forrest. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversat...
Oct 05, 2021•52 min•Ep 436•Transcript available on Metacast Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple companies. He is currently Director of Programs at The Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America. He is also the founder and Director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he started to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss his book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in E...
Oct 01, 2021•52 min•Ep 435•Transcript available on Metacast Najwa Zebian is an activist, author, speaker, and educator. Najwa recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle, Huffington Post, and more. She’s well known for her TEDx Talk “Finding Home Through Poetry “ In this episode, Eric and Najwa discuss her new book, Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home For Your Soul. But wait – there’s more! The episode is no...
Sep 28, 2021•59 min•Ep 434•Transcript available on Metacast Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Her research has focused on why people succeed and how to foster success. She has held professorships at Columbia University and Harvard University, has lectured all over the world, and has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her work has been featured in such publications as The New Yorke...
Sep 24, 2021•28 min•Ep 433•Transcript available on Metacast 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. In this episode, Jonathan and Eric discuss his book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive . But wai...
Sep 21, 2021•50 min•Ep 432•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Miles Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and is a forerunner in the emerging field of Contemplative Psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, an international speaker, and a faculty member of the Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College. In this episode, Miles and Eric discuss his book, Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human But wait – there’s mor...
Sep 17, 2021•55 min•Ep 431•Transcript available on Metacast Maia Szalavitz is an American reporter and New York Times best-selling author who has focused much of her work on the topic of addiction. She has won awards from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Drug Policy Alliance, the American Psychological Association and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology for her 30 years of groundbreaking writing on addiction, drug policy and neuroscience. In this episode, Maia and Eric discuss her book, Undoing Drugs: The Untold Stor...
Sep 14, 2021•57 min•Ep 430•Transcript available on Metacast Bob Thurman is a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University. He’s also the President of the Tibet House US, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization. He’s also the President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies. In this episode, Bob and Eric discuss his book, Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life But wait – there’s more! T...
Sep 10, 2021•51 min•Ep 429•Transcript available on Metacast 
