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In This Episode, You'll Learn … Why we need to honor the history of our ancestors like Harriet Tubman How struggle and hardship are universal and also necessary to learn and grow How Spring came to explore and write about the spiritual nature of Harriet Tubman The lesson and legacy of Harriet and how we can learn to break free from the “prisons” of our mind Defining internal, outer. and ultimate abolitionism and the significance of each phase How the north star symbolizes a guiding light of hope and freedom How understanding our nation’s history can help bring more compassion and awareness to what’s happening in current times Why we need to remember that negative media can skew our perception of the world and not realize how much goodness there is The beautiful story of Sujata about the harmonizing of feminine and masculine energy To Learn More, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode, You'll Learn: Exploring the complexity of emotions within us and how our choices feed into that: How to navigate caregiving and its unique challenges How can we better understand the multiplicity of feelings and desires inside of us How the process of writing can allow you to process and find distance from tough emotions The challenges in accepting aging and mortality How paying attention is critical in both creative endeavors and in life The importance of staying curious and unafraid to face sorrow How can we explore the nuances of trust and care in relationships To Learn More, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode, You'll Learn How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and toward freedom How to start bring our actions in alignment with our values to guide your spiritual path Learning to how to acknowledge your trauma and also take responsibility for healing To Learn More, click here  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How has science proves that practicing self-compassion is more beneficial than self-criticism How touch can be used as a way to activate the body's natural responses to self-compassion Exploring the myths of self-compassion and how it is a powerful antidote to shame How we can use our relationships with close friends as a template to be more compassionate with ourselves Why it's helpful to discover our "inner ally" as opposed to our "inner enemy" The importance of practicing mindfulness to cultivate self compassion To learn more, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How slowing down the mind and increasing concentration leads to freshness in the creative process Why we need to pay attention to both our natural and habitual tendencies Why there is power in moments of uncertainty and how we can one navigate them How fear and doubt are common struggles when trying to create something meaningful How specificity leads to higher levels of thinking and less reactive behaviors To Learn More, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode, You'll Learn: How a deeper spiritual life bring us inner freedom Defining the term “overculture” and how we’re impacted by this strong voice Why many people struggle with the various spiritual traditions How we can learn to trust our own connection to the sacred Why there is often a feeling of relief when we find and go deeper on our spiritual path How we can discern between the good and bad voices that influence us Why “spiritual sampling” can be troublesome How distractions are the biggest barriers to finding our deepest self To learn more, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the episode, you'll learn: Eric shares his story of his lowest points of addiction that led him to recovery How shame is usually at the center of the addiction cycle Why a fundamental aspect of AA is finding meaning in helping others How one can define spirituality as connecting to what matters most to you in your life Defining and practicing some of the core principles to live a good life The challenges of being present is how we relate to our thoughts about the present moment Why finding the "middle way" and avoiding extremes can be so helpful Why it's so important to go beyond thinking and start taking action to get meaningful results Understanding deeply that difficult feelings come with being human How we don't find meaning, but rather make meaning in life To learn more, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode, You'll Learn: How there are many different forms of grief Why we need to surrender to our grief and turn toward painful feelings How there are many painful emotions that exist under the "grief umbrella" The challenge of surrendering to grief in a culture that constantly pushes for happiness and avoidance of pain. How we can strengthen our ability to cope with grief by continuing to allow it in The importance of finding emotional support when grieving Why animals provide the best emotional support How providing emotional support to someone grieving includes just being with them and holding space for their grief To learn more, click here!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode with Nedra Glover Tawwab, you'll learn: Why it’s important to connect who you are and who you were in relation to your family How we can learn to recognize unhealthy relationships in our family dynamics How shame limits our ability to be honest with ourselves and others Why we need to unlearn certain ideas of what love means How to manage a relationship with someone who won’t change The difference between changing behavior and changing personality How can we move away from unhealthy patterns and learn to love ourselves To learn more, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode, You'll Learn: The importance of being with and opening up to pain to find healing Why working with a spiritual teacher can be an important part of a healing path How awakening experiences are doorways we must walk through to find spiritual growth The value of community in a spiritual journey How to discover the deep experience of life's ordinary moments What Zen and poetry have in common What it means to come home to and discover a deeper part of ourselves To learn more about Henry Shukman, click here!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Deepak and Eric discuss his new book, Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realization. How awareness can be defined by what it is and what it isn't The purpose of meditation and the value it can bring to your life Why it's important to understand that there is no good or bad meditation The ancient teachings of yoga and how the different yoga poses are shifts in awareness Defining the different types of yoga and their meanings To learn more about Deepak Chopra, click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we discuss radical self-love: what it is, why we struggle to practice it, and the pathways to cultivate it so that we become the highest version of ourselves.  You'll also learn: How radical self love is defined and how it differs from self esteem or self confidence Why we need to uncover our issues with self love that result from damaging societal messages How to bring inquiry, the thinking, doing, and being proces,s that leads to insight and healing How it takes repetition and practice to clear the obstructions of self love The three “peaces” we need to bring into our life How we can learn to let go of the story of "not enoughness" by recognizing it's not real The four pillars of practice of radical self love and the practices within each pillar How we can participate in the collective nature in this journey to self love To learn more about Sonya Renee Taylor, click here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, you'll learn: How to defining burnout and learning how to identify symptoms of burnout Why the stereotypes of men and women in their family roles can be damaging The importance of mothers giving themself permission to take breaks from their children What leaders and organizations can do to avoid burnout in their workplaces How change needs to happen on the individual, organization, and society levels to combat burnout To learn more about Jacqueline Kerr, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn discuss their book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, explore the different types of noise we all experience in our lives, and why we need to find silence amidst all the noise. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How silence can bring us to place of expansion and openness rather than contraction Remembering that silence is always here and accessible and is more than just the absense of noise Understanding the three types of noise: auditory, information, and internal How we can practice noticing the noise around us and adjust our reaction to it Important strategies for dealing with the infinitie informatioal noise in the world Why we need to learn Feeling into what truly brings us quiet, what signals alert us that we’re taking in too much noise! To learn more about Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode, You'll learn: Why outer order contributes to inner calm and how we can use this to create a sense of energy and focus. Why monitoring our existing behavior can be a useful strategy How creating"Ta Da" lists (things we have accomplished) can be energizing and encouraging Why it's important to create safeguards for when you slip so that you can keep going How we can have an emotional attachment to our possessions and strategies to let go of things Take Gretchen's 4 Tendencies Personality Quiz To Learn more about this episode and Gretchen Rubin, click here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How discovering a family secret led to a deeper understanding of herself The myth that what we don’t know can’t hurt us Exploring how every choice or decision we make impacts our lives and the lives of those around u How there is strength that comes from being able hold both the good and bad things in life at the same time Embracing the idea that love can transform anything The beauty of having both intimate personal connections and also a connection with the vast universe To learn more about Dani Shapiro, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode You'll Learn: How we can learn to align our inner and outer stories to create changes we want Why we need to give ourselves permission to dream and see what's possible The imporance of identifying the story that's keeping you from seeing what's possible How we can learn to structure our work and life so that we can enjoy it Implementing the "5 Project Rule" so you're able to focus on the right things To learn more about Charlie Gilkey, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Booth, click hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on, knowing it will get better To learn more about Frank Turner and his work, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 speech is about how we say something and it can have more impact than what we say The useful strategy of making small agreements that can improve larger issues in a relationship To learn more about Dr. Rick Hanson and his work, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and his interesting work,  click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

  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 is not one size fits all- you must find what works for you and in your life. To learn more about our guests on this special episode. click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. ” – Michelle Segar To learn more about this episode and Michelle Segar. click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 friendship, we can increase the attractiveness of habits that leads to more motivation and better outcomes. 3.  The best place to start is making new habits easy and convenient by scaling them down to something very small, such as the "2 minute rule".  The goal is to establish the habit by first showing up and doing the small action consistently.   Once the habit is established, it can then be improved and becomes easier to maintain To learn more about this episode and James Clear, click here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 component 3. True behavior change is an identity change. (I want _____ as opposed to I am ____). Identity and behavior are closely linked and taking small consistent actions is the best method for shaping identity and becoming the person you want to be. To learn more about this episode and James Clear, click here!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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, 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp How her internal narrative shifted when she started talking about her mental illness The power of knowing we’re not alone in our struggles Owning the truth of who we are and also not letting it be your entire identity Understanding that we are many parts of the whole being The healing journey and how identity can take a more prominent role at the beginning The nuances of identifying what is depression How labeling depression can be helpful, but overidentifying with that label can be harmful The importance of adult friendships Comparative suffering  Gratitude and how it is a powerful tool Her collaborative book, A Letter to My Dog Links: Kimi’s Website Kimi’s Podcasst, All the Wiser Instagram Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Kimi Culp, please check out these other episodes: Life Lessons with Dr. Edith Eger Gabe Howard on Mental IllnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Dr. Nicole LePera and I Discuss How to Meet Yourself and… Her book, How to Meet Yourself:  The Workbook for Self-Discovery Her personal and professional journey of getting and helping others get “unstuck” Understanding the power of our unconscious mind and our habitual nature How logic will not override the comfort and familiarity of our habits The critical step of setting an intention for a small manageable change How we can move from self betrayal to self trust by starting small and being consistent The importance of taking responsibility for yourself rather than blaming outside circumstances The shared human experience of shame of not being good enough that we often carry Becoming conscious of our habits and patterns How we need to tune into the body to find our intuition to find clarity Discovering our values and knowing what’s important to us The integral part of safety in beginning your journey Breathwork as a foundational practice to get to safety Grounding in the present moment is about paying attention and honoring our reactions The different ways of grounding ourselves such as being in nature, moving our body, or listening to music The “Daily Consciousness Check-In” as a foundational practice to activate conscious awareness Self witnessing is learning how to live in the active state of awareness Cycles of emotional addiction is the repetitive emotional experiences we often have Links: Dr. Nicole’s Webiste: The Holistic Psychologist Instagram Facebook YouTube By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Nicole LePera, please check out these other episodes: How to Create Emotional Agility with Susan David Hilary Jacobs Hendel: How to Process EmotionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 his current writing on this blog and in a series of newsletters. In this episode, Eric and Neil discuss his latest book,   Our Book of Awesome:  A Celebration of the Small Joys That Bring Us Together   In This Interview, Neil and I Discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 as how we can learn to embrace the important elements of life. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Nickolas Butler and I Discuss How to Embrace the Important Elements of Life and… His novels, Godspeed and Shotgun Lovesongs The fear and doubt he faces in his creative life Comparing our lives to others How we take for granted the basic things that previous generations worked hard for His relationship with his father and grandfather The differences in generations and what he hopes to teach his kids Trying to find empathy and understanding with those you don’t agree with The complexities of parent-child relationships  Why he writes essays for his local newspaper His idea of choosing a tree and practicing gratitude for that tree How friendships are special and unique human relationships Links: Nick’s Website Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Nickolas Butler, please check out these other episodes: What We Can Learn from our Bad Wolf with Matthew Quick How to Find Meaning and Live a Good Life with Jonathan FieldsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Barking to the Choir, and his latest book,  Forgive Everyone Everything. Fabian Debora is the artist and illustrator of the book, Forgive Everyone Everything. His work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout the US and abroad.  Fabian served previously served as a counselor and the Director of Substance Abuse Services & Programming and a mentor at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles and is now the Executive Director of Homebody Art Academy. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Father Greg Boyle & Fabian Debora and I Discuss How to Find Hope and Kinship His book, Forgive Everyone Everything The organization he founded, Homeboy Industries, to rehabilitate gang members Hope and how our focus must not be on outcomes How life is about removing the blindfold to see the goodness within us Joy is the love of being loving Equanimity and learning to not grasp at our pain Defining kinship as deep connection with others How we need to acknowledge privelege Fabian’s journey of recovery and his work with Homeboy Industries How his art represents his journey and lived experiences How he tells a story through his art His responsibility of an artist to combat stereotypes How he maintains hope amidst tragedy The legacy that he hopes to create for his family and community How kinship is a circle where everyone belongs Links: Father Greg’s Website Instagram Twitter Fabian's Website Fabian's Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Father Greg Boyle and Fabian Debora, please check out these other episodes: Human Nature and Hope with Rutger Bregman Donna Hylton on Healing and HopeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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 Health 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Eric Maisel and I Discuss Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health and … His books, Overcoming Your Difficult Family:  8 Skills for Thriving in Any Family Situation and The Future of Mental Health Defining the skills needed to understand and deal with family dynamics Learning the best anxiety management tool for you, such as deep breathing or visualization The powerful device of visualizing the “calmness switch” within you Understanding that there is one of many possibilities to deal with challenges His book, Mastering Creative Anxiety Depression The importance of identifying what’s important to us and living our life purposefully  Stigmatization of mental health and how it promotes pharmaceutical  Understanding there is more help to treat depression than just medication and psychiatry His models of personality: Original Personality, Formed Personality, Available Personality Links: Eric’s website Twitter Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Eric Maisel, please check out these other episodes: Challenges of Mental Health Diagnoses with Sarah Fay Gabe Howard on Mental HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 us struggle to make it a regular practice and this episode will teach you how to do so and why it is worth prioritizing! 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Our Special Guests and I Discuss How to Practice Gratitude and … Dr. Nicole LePera – how she defines gratitude and why it’s important How verbally stating or writing can activate feelings of appreciation Our tendency to pay attention to what we lack rather than what we have Shifting from “I have to” to “I am grateful for the opportunity” A.J. Jacobs – how practicing gratitude is a way to not take things for granted The hedonic treadmill and the “I’ll be happy” when trap His active practice of texting his mom every day what he’s grateful for How the more specific the better when it comes to expressing gratitude Martha Beck – how she was impacted when she first read about the benefits of gratitude How engaging in your senses is a good way to practice gratitude Her 3:1 gratitude practice – for every negative experience, think of 3 positive ones Reveling in what the soul yearns for sharpens a gratitude practice Susan Cain – how she notices and savors beautiful things How we need to both accept the beauty and the difficult realities of our existence The best gateway to gratitude is discovering what elevates us How she teaches her kids gratitude Cory Allen – how what we associate with gratitude is what makes us feel grounded and safe How he goes deeper into gratitude How gratitude comes from being present and getting curious The benefits of practice gratitude for its own sake Links: Dr. Nicole Lepera A.J. Jacobs Martha Beck Susan Cain Cory Allen By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed these conversations about  Gratitude, please check out these other episodes: How to Make Life Easier with Greg McKeown How to Explore Our Awareness with Jonathan RobinsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Julie Simon and I Discuss How to Manage Emotional Eating … Her book, When Food is Comfort: Nurture Yourself Mindfully, Rewire Your Brain and End Emotional Eating. The most common cause of emotional overeating is difficulty regulating our emotions, moods, thoughts, and behaviors When we disconnect from our emotions, we don’t learn necessary skills to regulate Attunement and attachment in early childhood that create neural pathways When we’re under the influence of emotional part of the brain, we’re not capable of reasoning The 7 skills involved in inner nurturing The importance of exploring our emotions and bodily sensations Our tendency to move away from unpleasant emotions by focusing on our thoughts How emotions present in the body first (before we have words for them) Real recovery is experiencing and moving through emotions Learning to practice soothing behaviors to restore ourselves to calm The goal is not to distract ourselves, but to calm ourselves enough to work on regulation skills How self validation is not condoning the behavior, but acceptance and self compassion Julie Simon Links Julie’s Website Facebook Twitter By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Julie Simon check out these other episodes: Emotional Agility with Susan David Mindful Eating with Andrea LiebersteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 living a good life. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Jonathan Fields and I Discuss How to Find Meaning and Live a Good Life … How people can bring more meaning and enjoyment to their day job The challenges and importance of setting boundaries for work time Learning to shift focus on how to be more effective rather than putting in more time The idea of investing in yourself when considering career or other life changes Jonathan’s “sparketype” framework Asking the question “How can I be a light in other people’s lives” in both professional and personal lives The process of change and how we can equip ourselves to handle forced change Finding the sweet spot of what motivates us and our approach to behavior change based on our personality How identifying our values can make behavior change more effective and sustainable Building flexibility and creating tolerance in your goals knowing perfection isn’t possible Knowing why we want to change is a critical component to making change and understanding Dealing with low moodspath to personal change Learning to be happy love yourself in your current state while you can also look to change Jonathan Fields Links Jonathan’s Website Instagram Twitter By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonathan Fields check out these other episodes: Discover Your Sparketype with Jonathan Fields How to Lead a Happier Life with Dr. Laurie SantosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 network.  Eric and Gillian discuss her journey to sobriety and how she shares what she has learned with others on her podcast, Sober Powered. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Gillian Tietz and I Discuss How to Embrace Sobriety and … Her podcast, Sober Powered How she learned that watching TV did not support the life she wanted The start of her journey to sobriety Struggling with emotions that lead her to destructive habits Her struggles with body image Realizing how drinking caused her mental health to deteriorate How alcohol enhanced the problems she was trying to hide from Learning to accept that moderating drinking wasn’t possible The idea of harm reduction and the controversial opinions Finally seeking professional help when at the start of the quarantine How she wanted to start the podcast to share what she had learned to help others The value of finding support from sober communities on social media How we often don’t see the cause and effect of drinking when you’re in it The effects that alcohol has on the brain and mental health Post acute withdrawal and how the brain needs to learn to re-regulate without alcohol Gillian Tietz Links Gillian’s Website Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Gillian Tietz check out these other episodes: The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober with Catherine Gray The Magic of Being Sober with Laura McKowenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court and an attorney-advisor on the appellate staff of the Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice. Eric and Scott discuss his new book, Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy withMy Kids 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Scott Hershovitz and I Discuss What We Can Learn By Thinking Like a Kid and … His book, Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids Defining philosophy as the art of thinking How kids are natural philosophers and ask interesting questions Learning to think critically about our own ideas Distinguishing between what we think we should do and what we want to do The story of the Ship of Theseus and how we can compare it to our own identity How identity can be used as a tool in how we see ourselves in the world in both a negative and positive way Relativism and how we each get our own truth Epistemic bubbles and echo chambers  What we can learn when we talk to people who think differently than us  How we can look at other people with both objective or participant attitudes, depending on the circumstances Tempering our perspectives when we learn about others’ circumstances Scott Hershovitz Links Scott’s Website Twitter By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Scott Hershovitz check out these other episodes: What We Know But Don’t Believe with Steve Hagen Everyday Courage with Ryan HolidaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, and the Fulbright Educational Foundation Award. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Ayelet Fishbach and I Discuss How to Stay Motivated and … Her book, Get It Done:  Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation The myth of motivation is that we are failures Changing our situations is the most important step in staying motivated Setting goals for our real life situations, not our ideal situations Finding empathy for our future self Intrinsic motivation predicts sustained engagement  Choosing powerful goals that seem exciting and not a chore Approach goals as opposed to avoidance goals How assigning numbers to goals can be powerful The importance of framing our goals Why will power alone does not work Strategies for managing competing goals Remembering that we don’t have to act on our thoughts or ideas The middle problem when it’s hard to see progress and stay motivated Using time brackets for your goals  Why some goals never become habit The role of incentives in achieving goals How important it is to track progress Ayelet Fishbach Links Ayelet’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Ayelet Fishbach check out these other episodes: Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ Fogg How to Change with Katy MilkmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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’s Best Books for NPR. The Hollywood Reporter has named him one of Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Matthew Quick and I Discuss What We Can Learn From Our Bad Wolf and … His book, We Are the Light What drew him to Jungian analysis and his ideas on synchronicity His healing journey and what he learned about himself Learning to face his pain from a sober light Losing access to a creative part of him when he stopped drinking How his work with his analyst replaced the alcohol in his life The importance of community What the term “father hunger” means His unique relationship with his analyst How he learned to redeem his father The important themes he covers in his latest novels Doing the hard work in the second half of life The respect he has developed for the craft of novel writing Matthew Quick Links Matthew’s Website Sign Up for Matthew’s Monthly Personal Letter (MPL) By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Matthew Quick, check out these other episodes: Matthew Quick - 2017 Interview Matthew Quick - 2016 Interview Living Between Worlds with James Hollis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Parker Palmer and I Discuss and … His book, Hidden Wholeness: A Journey Towards an Undivided Life What the idea of “the Soul” means to him His experiences with depression and the lesson he’s learned from it What “the divided life” is The importance of having both community and solitude The idea of “The Circle of Trust” The importance of letting another person work their way to the answer themselves His book, Healing the Heart of Democracy The important role that conflict brings to our form of government The Five Habits of the Heart Eustress is the positive effect of tension The two ways that the heart can break How those with different viewpoints can find common ground The Courage and Renewal Center Parker Palmer Links Parker’s Website Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Parker Palmer, check out these other episodes: The Divided Yet Connected Brain with Iain McGilchrist Jonathan RauchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Huffington Post, Yes! Magazine, and other outlets. Thosh Collins is a photographer, board member for the Native Wellness Institute, and co-founder of Well For Culture. He is On Akimel O'odham, Seneca-Cayuga, and Osage, born and raised on the Salt River Reservation. He serves on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Land Board, and remains politically and culturally active within his community. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Chelsea Luger & Thosh Collins and I Discuss How to Find Wellness in Indigenous Wisdom and ... Their book, The Seven Circles:  Indigenous Teachings for Living Well Beginning everything with gratitude is a key to our wellness journey Accepting the challenges and finding balance Chelsea's story of the dust storm and teaching resilience Focusing on solution based thinking for indigenous cultures to heal and thrive Expanding the common narrative of indigenous cultures to show resilience rather than brokenness Understanding the harm of cultural appropriation Keeping their cultural and spiritual practices private and sacred The seven circles include our connections to food, sleep, movement, ceremony, sacred space, community, and land. How the symbol of the medicine wheel represents interconnectedness of mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional Finding ways to integrate the circles of wellness Connecting to land is about remembering that we are not separate from nature Noticing and acknowledging the natural elements of this earth Adapting a subsistence world view How connecting emotion to day to day rituals creates the element of ceremony Chelsea Luger & Thosh Collins Links Chelsea & Thosh's Website Instagram Twitter By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Chelsea and Thosh, check out these other episodes: Deep Transformation with Spring Washam What is Wellness Culture with Fariha Roisin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Shozan Jack Haubner and I Discuss How to Bring Zen Into Everyday Life and … His transition from monastic life to real world life Realizing that his growth has taken a different path after leaving the monastery Trusting in life, even when it’s really challenging The differences between the personal and intimate Noticing the moments of waking up that happen in daily life The challenges he experienced when in a leadership role His relationship with his dad Understanding the meanings of self and no self Shozan Jack Haubner Links Shozan Jack’s Youtube Channel Twitter Patreon Page By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Shozan Jack Haubner, check out these other episodes: Shozan Jack Haubner on No Self (2017) Shozan Jack Haubner (2014 Interview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the award-winning “How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life”, “The Wisdom of a Broken Heart”, “Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation”, and “The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships”.  Susan has been a practicing Buddhist since 1993 and graduated from a Buddhist seminary in 2004. She is an internationally acclaimed meditation teacher, known for her ability to translate ancient practices into modern life. Her work has been featured on the Oprah show, TODAY, CNN, and in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and others.  In 2013, she launched the Open Heart Project, the largest virtual mindfulness community in the world with 20,000 members. Her newest book is “The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship.” In this episode, Eric and Susan discuss her newest book, The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Susan Piver and I Discuss How to Discover Your Way of Being Through the Enneagram and … Her book:  The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship Defining the enneagram as 9 paths or ways of being How the enneagram can be used in a variety of ways based on the person Defining warrior as one who is not afraid of oneself How it’s best to take multiple tests to best determine your enneagram type The subtypes of the enneagram and how they’re often easier to identify Patience is required to utilize the deep system of the enneagram How the enneagram defines our “cocoon” and also our way out of it The arc of transformation that includes the passions and the virtues How the enneagram leads us to compassion for ourselves and others How we should “feel the energy” of a number rather than declare our number Asking what does this mean to me, today Susan Piver Links Susan’s Website for The Open Heart Project Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Susan Piver, check out these other episodes: The Four Noble Truths of Love with Susan Piver (2021) Eli-Jaxon Bear on Your True SelfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Gilmartin is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, and television personality best known as the long time host of TBS’ Dinner and a Movie.  Since 2011, Paul has been the host and executive producer of the podcast, Mental Illness Happy Hour. In this episode, Eric and Paul discuss his strategies and practical approaches to deal with fear and depression. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Paul Gilmartin and I Discuss What How to Work Through Fear and Depression and … His podcast, Mental Illness Happy Hour How we all have something that we worship that orients our actions Learning to be truly and deeply vulnerable How there is no instant gratification in spirituality Living a fear based life and addictive behaviors Reconnecting with the body’s instincts Getting curious about the thoughts that come up during meditation The difference between self reflection and self obsession Strategies for moving away from self obsessing Finding himself stuck in the paralysis of perfection The importance of taking a break from the world when you need it The opposing forces of fear and hope Moving through his fears and depression How acting according to his values keeps him connected to his higher power His spiritual growth includes facing his everyday fears Learning to see past our mental barriers and realize what we’re capable of Paul Gilmartin Links Paul’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Paul Gilmartin, check out these other episodes: Paul Gilmartin (2014 Interview) Discovering Spiritual Truths with Pete HolmesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University.  She is the host of the podcast The Happiness Lab and is an expert on human cognition and the cognitive biases that impede better choices. Her course, “Psychology and the Good Life,” teaches students what the science of psychology says about how to make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. Dr. Santos has been featured in numerous news outlets including the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and more. She has won numerous awards both for her science and teaching from institutions such as Yale and the American Psychological Association. In this episode, Eric and Dr. Laurie Santos discuss the psychology of happiness and strategies on how to lead a happier life. Join Eric and Ginny in person for a Spiritual Habits Workshop at Omega in Rhinebeck, NY! For more details, visit oneyoufeed.net/omega 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Dr. Laurie Santos and I Discuss How to Lead a Happier Life and … Her podcast, The Happiness Lab The research she does with dogs How animals are excellent guides on how to be present The power of doing little things and doing them often Focusing on the small things can help keep our “stories” accurate and positive Gratitude and delight practices are useful strategies to create happiness The impact of sound and learning to notice pleasant sounds Shifting our attitude of how we spend our time  (get to rather than have to) Understanding the scientific benefits can provide motivation to change behavior Self compassion helps to find the happy medium of being too harsh or easy on yourself Getting curious about our resistance to creating good habits How noticing and meditating on the rewards of a positive behavior hacks the brain systems Knowing that behavior change is easier when our environment supports the behavior Loneliness and how our intuitions are often wrong when trying to overcome it Dr. Laurie Santos Links Dr. Laurie’s Website Twitter Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr, Laurie Santos, check out these other episodes: Ruth Whippman on The Complexities of Happiness Jonathan Rauch on The Happiness CurveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Fox is an internationally acclaimed spiritual theologian, Episcopal priest, and activist. He holds a doctor in the History and Theology of Spirituality In this episode, Eric and Matthew discuss his book: Matthew Fox: Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality. Registration for The Well Trained Mind Program is now open!  Learn the foundations of mindfulness and create a more fulfilling spiritual practice in Ginny’s live virtual program that starts on October 9.  Visit oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness to learn more! 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Matthew Fox and I Discuss What Creation Spirituality Means and … His book,  Matthew Fox: Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality. Creation spirituality is about the sacredness of nature and our existence Dualism as the fall of humanity How it’s easy to forget to savor the beauty of existence Accepting the “both/and” rather than “either/or: Learning to fall in love the world around us The 4 paths of creation spirituality Creativity is what distinguishes postmodern from modern science The importance of cultivating creativity in a spiritual journey How art can be a meditation How both creating and taking in art is being an artist Compassion is about sharing both the joy and sorrow with one another Hildegard’s tent of wisdom Matthew Fox Links Matthew’s Website Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Matthew Fox, check out these other episodes: Matthew Fox (Interview from 2016) Creative Spiritual Practices with Clark StrandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 2.7 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. In this episode, Eric and Yung Pueblo discuss his latest book, Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future Registration for The Well Trained Mind Program is now open!  Learn the foundations of mindfulness and create a more fulfilling spiritual practice in Ginny’s live virtual program that starts on October 9.  Visit oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness to learn more!540 Yung Pueblo and I Discuss How to Feel Lighter and … His book, Lighter: Let Go of the Past, Connect with the Present, and Expand the Future Human Habit vs. Human Nature What it means to live from compassion and self-awareness The anxiety and sadness that grew in him, starting in his childhood in poverty The life-changing moment that caused him to turn everything around That your initial reaction is usually your past trying to work its way into your present How he has gone about burning away the patterns that cause him misery His motto of “if this is helping you heal yourself, do it” Repetition in the positive sense The impact of gambling with his life in order to avoid his emotions  What to do and not do when you find yourself in a low mood The power of first letting whatever is happening to just be  Why it’s important to notice when a goal is slipping into a craving Yung Pueblo Links Diego’s Website Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Yung Pueblo, check out these other episodes: Life Through Poetry with IN-Q The Art of Poetry and Prose with David WhyteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan David is a psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and is CEO of Evidence-Based Psychology. Have you ever gotten hooked by a difficult emotion? In other words, have you ever felt compelled to act on a strong feeling without having any space to think about your action first? If so, you will find really helpful wisdom in this episode that you can take, apply today and live a more skillful, open-hearted life. In this episode, Eric and Susan David discuss her book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life Registration for The Well Trained Mind Program is now open!  Learn the foundations of mindfulness and create a more fulfilling spiritual practice in Ginny’s live virtual program that starts on October 9.  Visit oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness to learn more! Susan David and I Discuss How to Create Emotional Agility and … Her book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life How emotions are a guidance system and aren’t good or bad Learning  That emotions can help us adapt and thrive The thinking “unless I’m happy all the time, something is wrong” Emotional agility is when we connect with our values and move forward in action Emotional rigidity is when we believe the negative voice in our head and are reactive or on autopilot How we get “hooked” when we accept our thoughts as facts Strategies for getting “unhooked”  Recognizing our patterns and being curious and compassionate about how we’re reacting Understanding that tough emotions are part of life Shifting thing from “I am ____ ” to “I notice that I’m feeling_____” Choice points:  do I move towards or away from my values? Our values are quality of action Social contagion describes how we catch other peoples’ behaviors and emotions The power of keeping our values front of mind A meaningful life comes with discomfort How our difficult emotions are signposts for our values Premature cognitive commitment is when we decide before we think Susan David Links Susan’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Susan David, check out these other episodes: How to Handle Emotions with Hilary Jacobs Hendel How to Cope with Big Feelings with Liz FosslienSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Sluyter is an award-winning author who has taught meditation since 1970, from maximum security prisons to the Guatemalan rainforest. He’s a student of Eastern and Western sages from multiple traditions and has completed numerous pilgrimages and retreats in India, Tebet, Nepal, and the West.  In this episode, Eric and Dean discuss his latest book, The Dharma Bums Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics, which reflects his lifelong exploration of the awakening process as well as his years as a prep school English teacher. Registration for The Well Trained Mind Program is now open!  Learn the foundations of mindfulness and create a more fulfilling spiritual practice in Ginny’s live virtual program that starts on October 9.  Visit oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness to learn more! 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Dean Sluyter and I Discuss How to See the Dharma in Western Literary Classics and … His book, The Dharma Bums Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics The role (or lack thereof) of efforting in meditation The difference between awareness and mind  What it means to “relax your grip” or “let it be” during meditation The Dharma and the Infinite in The Cat and the Hat  That dualism is the way the world appears to us when viewed through the thinking mind How to find the fragrant emptiness at the core of our minds, beyond all thoughts That only the infinite can give us infinite joy, in the finite world – having can’t match our yearning. The nature of desire is that it replicates itself Kindness in Huckleberry Finn That the kingdom of heaven is spread upon the earth, within and all around us Dean Sluyter Links Dean’s Website Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Dean Sluyter, check out these other episodes: Dean Sluyter Interview (2019) Inventions in Literature with Angus FletcherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher, and writer who for the last 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationship with themselves and others.  Jillian is also the host of the podcast, Jillian on Love.   In this episode, Eric and Jillian discuss her work coaching and teaching people how to develop healthier relationships with themselves and others. Registration for The Well Trained Mind Program is now open!  Learn the foundations of mindfulness and create a more fulfilling spiritual practice in Ginny's live virtual program that starts on October 9.  Visit oneyoufeed.net/mindfulness to learn more! 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Jillian Turecki and I Discuss How to Have Healthy Relationships with Yourself and Others and … Her podcast, Jillian on Love Recognizing that our minds create stories that we can easily get caught up in. The importance of understanding issues in a relationship aren’t just about the other person, but as much about yourself Taking responsibility for your love life is not about blaming yourself How we need to love ourselves before we can love others well Important medicine for relationships:  accountability, forgiveness, and truth The biggest problems in a relationship is trying to change the other person and relying too much on the other person to make you happy Asking “how can I change to help you change?” When a relationship is failing, we often go into survival mode and neglect to see our role in the relationship How we need to keep acknowledging our appreciation to our partners Our “emotional home” is the pattern of what we do when we’re stressed How all of our emotional patterns come from fear The critical role of cC\ommunication in relationships Remembering that we should be listening more and talking less How you think about your partner’s intent when feeling hurt or angry Jillian Turecki Links Jillian’s Website Jillian’s Podcast Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Jillian Turecki, check out these other episodes: Dr. Sue Johnson on Navigatin Romantic Relationships Cindy Stulberg on RelationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ginny Gay is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher and has worked with Eric to create content here at The One You Feed for the past 8 years. Prior to that, she spent 13 years in the corporate world where she thought climbing the corporate ladder equated to success in life. Instead, that approach ultimately led her to a place of severe burnout, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Now, she knows that for her, success in all aspects of life comes from living from a place of authenticity and integration where meaningful work and relationships are the fruit and contribution to the world.  Ginny loves creating courses, programs, workshops, and written content to help people live life more skillfully and help them navigate the difficulties that come from the inherent challenges of being human so that they can experience more peace, purpose, and joy in their daily lives. In this episode, Eric and Ginny discuss her story of struggle and growth, how to work with the inner critic and what it means to practice mindfulness. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!   Ginny Gay and I Discuss How to Free Yourself from the Inner Critic Through Mindfulness and … The way not wanting to experience internal pain can drive us to act in potentially harmful, problematic ways Her experience in a fundamentalist Christian church Her experience hitting the glass ceiling in the corporate pharmaceutical industry The circumstances surrounding her addiction and burnout  How she was able to believe in growth through difficulty during the worst time in her life The key learnings that helped her transform her life from the ground up The radical shift she made that saved her life The power of naming things as they show up inside of us The corrosive impact of the inner critic How to differentiate the inner critic from our helpful inner conscience Where the inner critic comes from The various ways the inner critic shows up in us How to free yourself from the inner critic What mindfulness really means The benefits of practicing mindfulness The connection between mindfulness and meditation Her definition of spirituality Her mindfulness program, The Well Trained Mind Ginny Gay Links FREE 3-Part Mindfulness Training: How to Quiet the Inner Critic The Well Trained Mind Program By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Ginny Gay, check out these other episodes: Mindfulness in Nature with Mark Coleman Transforming Your Inner Critic with Dr. Aziz GazipuraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Gabor Maté is a highly sought expert on a wide range of topics such as addiction, stress, and childhood development.  He has written many books, of which several are best-sellers, including the award-winning “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts” , “Close Encounters with Addiction”, and “When the Body Says No:  Exploring the Stress-Disease Culture.”  Gabor’s work has been published internationally and in more than 30 languages. In this episode, Eric and Dr. Maté discuss his book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Dr. Gabor Mate and I Discuss How to … His book,  The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture Defining the myths of normal How the increasing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues are a result of toxic culture Stress and trauma can begin for a child in utero, at childbirth, and throughout childhood The modern stresses of our world contributes to a toxic culture How parents pass down their traumas to their children Defining trauma as a psychic wound that happens inside of you The healing process is the recovery of self Understanding the clash between attachment and authenticity How emotions and immune systems are part of the same system The importance of understanding the important link between emotions and physical health Trauma imposed self beliefs are the main obstacles of healing Remembering that healing is a lifelong process The 4 A’s of healing:  authenticity, agency, acceptance, and anger (healthy)  Dr. Gabor Mate Links: Dr. Gabor Mate’s website Twitter Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr, Gabor Maté, check out these other episodes: Dr. Gabor Mate’s Interview from 2016 Healing Trauma with Dr. James GordonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is a professor at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential. Dr. Kaufman has authored 10 books and is host of The Psychology Podcast. In 2015, he was named one of “50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world” by Business Insider.   Jordyn H. Feingold, MD, MAPP, MSCR is a resident physician in psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC, well-being researcher, and positive psychology practitioner. Her research and clinical interests involve protecting and promoting health care worker and patient well-being and incorporating positive psychology approaches into health care delivery. In this episode, Eric talks to Scott and Jordyn about their book, Choose Growth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self-Doubt 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!   Scott Barry Kaufman, Jordyn Feingold, and I Discuss How to Choose Growth and … Their book, ChooseGrowth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self-Doubt How practicing what is uncomfortable will lead to growth Understanding the relationship between security and growth The importance of the word “yet” and how it creates a belief that change is possible How growth is about finding the balance between doing and being Healthy transcendance includes fusing the connection of self with the world The self actualization process and getting in touch with our potential Learning to embrace our character strengths as our super powers How we can improve our weaknesses by using our top strengths The importance of defining our values and what matters most to us Closing the gap between how we’re living and the values that we hold Scott & Jordyn Links: Scott’s Website Scott’s Twitter Facebook Jordyn’s Twitter Jordyn’s Website By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman and Jordyn Feingold, check out these other episodes: Living a Transcendant Life with Scott Barry Kaufman (2020) Fixed and Growth Mindset with Carol DweckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success.He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. In his coaching practice, Steve works with executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes on their performance and mental skills. He also serves as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top teams in professional sports.  In this episode, Eric and Steve discuss his book, Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness.  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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Steve Magness and I Discuss How to Build Resilience and … His book, Do Hard Things:  Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Asking ourselves if our inner voice is fair, rather than good or bad How we handle difficult things better when we feel secure and supported Defining toughness as navigating discomfort to make the best decision you can Understanding the importance of confidence in toughness Quiet internal confidence is about being realistic in our ability and the difficulty of the task at hand. How doubt is a necessary component of confidence A central component of internal confidence and motivation is seeing progress How consistency and taking small steps is what matters most Accurate appraisal of both the challenges we face and our internal feelings Understanding that feelings are the body’s communication system The importance of awareness and contextualization when dealing with feelings and emotions Dealing with the two types of inner dialogue – integrated and confrontational Learning to shift your self talk to 2nd or 3rd person voice How stress narrows our perspective and amplifies negative feelings Steve Magness Links: Steve’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Steve Magness, check out these other episodes: Strengthening Our Resilience with Linda Graham Lisa Feldman Barrett on EmotionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shauna Niequist is the New York Times Best Selling author of many books such as Present Over Perfect, Bread and Wine, Cold Tangerines, and others. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.  In this episode, Eric and Shauna discuss her book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ones Stop Working. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Shauna Niequist and I Discuss How to Discover New Ways of Living and … Her book, I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ones Stop Working Why the word hospitality is important to her What self-compassion means to her and how she practices it Seeing out beauty as an act of prayer, worship, and resistance Putting herself in the path of joy and beauty, giving herself the greatest chance to find them How to practice being easily delighted It’s ok for the joy of something to be that it feels like play Seeing people different from you is a reminder that you can change and find a new way of being How radical and freeing it is to consent to the reality of the way things are The value of adding to our toolkit of ways we can help ourselves when we are struggling What it means for her that sometimes saying no is in service to a much better yes  Shauna Niequist links: Shauna’s Website Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Shauna Niequist, check out these other episodes: Radical Self Love with Sonya Renee Taylor Poetry and Life Lessons with Maggie SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark Strand is an American author and lecturer on spirituality and religion.  He is a former Zen Buddhist monk and was the first Senior Editor of Tricycle:  The Buddhist Review.  He is also the author of many books including The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary and Seeds of a Birch Tree:  Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey In this episode, Eric and Clark discuss a few of his books in addition to his exploration of the many spiritual traditions. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Clark Strand and I Discuss Haiku and Other Creative Spiritual Practices and … His book, Waking Up to the Dark:  The Black Madonna’s Gospel for an Age of Extinction and Collapse His exploration of many spiritual traditions Self power and other power The circular notion of spiritual life rather than linear notion of progress How a bead/rosary practice represents the circular nature of spirituality The “hour of God” or “hour of the wolf” when awake in the night Haiku and the tradition and forms of this type of poetry Translation of haiku is “playful verse” How profound meanings can come through from this playful art from Clark Strand links: Clark’s Website Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Clark Strand, check out these other episodes: The Divine Feminine with Mirabai Starr Being Heart-Minded with Sarah BlondinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fariha Roisin is an Australian Canadian writer whose work frequently covers her identity as a queer, south Asian Muslim woman as well as self-care and pop culture. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Vice, Village Voice,and other publications. She has written a book of poetry (How To Cure A Ghost), a journal (Being In Your Body), and a novel (Like A Bird). In this episode, Eric and Fariha discuss her non-fiction book, Who Is Wellness For? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!   Fariha Roisin and I Discuss Wellness Culture and … Her book, Who Is Wellness For? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who It Leaves Behind The way her severe childhood trauma has shaped her entire life That we are shaped by the trauma of our families and ancestors The factors that weave into how we need to heal The importance of looking at and into the darkness for ourselves Being alive IS the journey of self-discovery to show up as a fairer, kinder version of yourself How discomfort is undervalued That unraveling is the nexus for change in life The difficult path of healing will give you your life if you follow it How achieving or ascension can be a trauma response What it means to become a more whole version of yourself – where every part of you is allowed The idea of taking only what you give How healing requires being present with yourself  Fariha Roisin links: Fariha’s Website Fariha’s Newsletter Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Fariha Roisin, check out these other episodes: How to Overcome Childhood Trauma with Michael Unbroken Donna Hylton on Healing and HopeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Salzberg is one of the worlds best know Buddhist teachers and a leader in meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. She teaches both intensive awareness practice (vipassana or insight meditation) and the profound cultivation of lovingkindness and compassion (the Brahma Viharas). She is a co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts and The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. In this episode, Eric and Sharon discuss her book Real Happiness At Work: Meditations for Accomplishment, Achievement, and Peace. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you Sharon Salzberg and I Discuss How to Bring Lovingkindness to Your Life … Her book, Real Happiness At Work: Meditations for Accomplishment, Achievement, and Peace. Lovingkindess is the fundamental sense of connectedness to ourselves and each other Compassion is recognizing the universal vulnerability of ourselves and each other The fundamental teaching of “everyone wants to be happy“ Remembering that it’s never to late to make a change How the mind is naturally radiant and pure The “visitors” that obscure our mind The essential question of asking what we really need to be happy How mindfulness is about training to find “the place in the middle” Balancing repression and indulgence in our emotions Whether Buddhism teaches that desire is the core problem Making decisions from a “climate of wisdom” The four types of enemies (outer, inner, secret, and most secret) How to deal with these enemies The importance of setting intentions Watching our thoughts like an elderly person watches children in a park How the difference between happiness and misery depends on where we place our attention. Sharon Salzberg links: Sharon’s Website Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Sharon Salzberg, check out these other episodes: Discovering Our Essence with A. H. Almaas Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness with Jack KornfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martin Aylward has practiced meditation intensively since the age of 19, spending four years in Asian monasteries and with Himalayan hermits. He’s been teaching worldwide since 1999, leading retreats and courses in mindfulness, meditation, and inner freedom. Martin co-founded the Mindfulness Training Institute with Mark Coleman, which runs year-long professional mindfulness teacher training in Europe and the U.S. In this episode, Eric, Ginny, and Martin discuss his book, Awake Where You Are: The Art of Embodied Awareness. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Martin Aylward, Ginny, and I Discuss How to Embody Awareness and … His book, Awake Where You Are: The Art of Embodied Awareness The habits of “Grabby Mind”, “Resistant Mind”, and “Check Out Mind” The good news that can learn to meet our experience more kindly and more spaciously How aging can be humiliating or humbling depending on how much we try to hold on to our younger self-image The distinction between what is true vs. what is useful to focus on How to recognize and work with the deficient age gap The way our life experiences are stored in our bodies Sometimes meditation isn’t quite psychological enough. It can help dissolve inner states in the moment but further understanding is needed in order for them to really resolve Waking up, growing up, showing up, cleaning up No rehearsal, No replay Inhabiting this moment is the best way to prepare for the next moment Martin Aylward links: Martin’s Website Twitter Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Martin Aylward, check out these other episodes: Mindfulness in Nature with Mark Coleman The Heart of Awareness with Dorothy HuntSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marshall Goldsmith is the only two-time Thinkers 50 Award for #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He has been ranked as the world’s #1 Executive Coach, a Top Ten Business Thinker for eight years, and was chosen as the inaugural winner of the Lifetime Award for Leadership by the Harvard Institute of Coaching. Marshall is the author or editor of 41 books, that have sold over 2.5 million copies, translated into 32 languages, and listed as bestsellers in 12 countries.  In this episode, Eric and Marshall discuss his book, The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Marshall Goldsmith and I Discuss How to Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment, and … His book,  The Earned Life: Lose Regret, Choose Fulfillment The every breath paradigm in learning to lose regret Understanding the importance of asking for helping Some of the barriers that hold us back Differences between being comfortable and being fulfilled Problems that arise when we are too attached to outcomes The 3 A’s:  action, ambition, aspiration How both finding meaning and enjoying the process leads to happiness Obligations and how they relate to our values The practice of daily questions that takes 3 minutes Remembering that aking change is easier when you have support The value in asking”Did I do my best to….”questions as they force you to take responsibility How it’s more challenging to make the effort in our personal life than our professional life Marshall Goldsmith links: Marshall Goldsmith website Twitter Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Marshall Goldsmith, check out these other episodes: Conscious Leadership with Eric Kaufmann Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life with Luke BurgisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Cain is an author who has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. Her record-smashing TedTalk has been viewed over 30 million times and was named by Bill Gates as one of his all-time favorite talks. Susan is the author of the book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, which spent seven years on the New York Times Best Selling List and has been translated into 40 languages.. In this episode, Eric and Susan discuss her new book, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Susan Cain and I Discuss How to Become Whole Through the Bittersweet and … Her book, Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole Why some people really love sad music  How brokenness points in the direction of transcendence How to know if you tend towards a bittersweet state of mind Why do some people turn pain into something beautiful and in other cases people are broken by life’s difficulties The way of “even so” Union between souls when sorrow is shared Understanding the messiness and unpredictability of grief The mystery of bittersweet  The divine nature of longing How longing is different from craving Being open to great states of transition as gateways in our life Moving on vs. Moving forward Poignancy  What it means to turn in the direction of beauty Susan Cain links: Susan’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Susan Cain, check out these other episodes: Life Transitions with Bruce Feiler The Longings of our Heart with Sue Monk KiddSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the future hold? And how do we make sure we're making the best decisions for ourselves? In today's episode with David Christian, you will discover answers to these questions and much more! "What are the skills involved in trying to think about the future? To construct future stories that are closer to the truth than other future stories? Because if we don't do that. We die." - David Christian David Christian is a distinguished Professor of History at Macquarie University and Director of the school's Big History Institute.  David co-founded the Big History Project with Bill Gates and has delivered keynotes at conferences around the world, including the Davos Economic Forum.  His Ted Talk has been viewed millions of times and he is the author of many books and articles. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Also From the Interview with David Christian... His book, Future Stories:  What's Next The questions leading him to write about the future How we are always thinking about and telling ourselves stories about the future Thinking about the philosophy and science of time The two metaphors of time being like a river and a map How time is an important concept for complex entities Punctuated equilibrium refers to trends from the past to predict changes in the future How time is experienced in 3 ways:  natural, psychological, and social time The best predictions of the future depend on finding the most powerful trends of the past The four possible scenarios for the future of humanity David Christian links: David's Website Twitter Ted Talk By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with David Christian, check out these other episodes: Big History of Everything with David Christian (2019) What We Know But Don't Believe with Steve Hagen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Nordell is an award-winning author, science writer, and speaker known for blending rigorous science with compassionate humanity. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and many others. She is the recipient of a Gracie Award from American Women in Radio and Television, was named a Best New Poet by Tracy K. Smith, and was a 2022 featured speaker at SXSW. In this episode, Eric and Jessica discuss her book, The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias. But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue tathe conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Jessica Nordell and I Discuss How to Overcome Unconscious Bias and… Her book, The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias What bias is and how prevalent it is Her personal experience being on the receiving end of another person’s bias Homophily The implecations of prejudice being a habit and a result of conditioning How labels and categorizing plant seeds of bias Ways to lessen the impact of categories on our perspectives Why being “color blind” can be so harmful to people (despite the well-meaning approach) Taking on more and broader perspectives helps us better understand the world Seeing the groups we don’t belong to as just as complex as our own group The fundamental attribution error The role of empathy in dissolving biases Hyper-objects Jessica Nordell links: Jessica’s website Twitter Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Jessica Nordell, check out these other episodes: The Element of Choice with Eric Johnson How to Change Anyone’s Mind with Jonah BergerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Peck is an actor, comedian, podcast host and author who began his career as an actor in the late 90s, originally rising to prominence for his role in the sitcom Drake and Josh. He has had a successful acting career ever since, appearing in films like The Wackness and 13. He is also the voice of Eddie in the Ice Age franchise. In this episode, Eric and Josh discuss his book, Happy People are Annoying But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue tathe conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Josh Peck and I Discuss The Challenges of Searching for Happiness with Josh Peck and… His book, Happy People are Annoying How we can be self centered even when we don’t think highly of ourselves How any asset in excess can become a defect Learning to let go of the thing that feeds your ego His unhealthy relationship with food What doing drugs felt like to him Learning there was nothing from the outside world that would fix his inner self Entering the twelve step community How addiction creates suffering for the entire family unit Religion and spirituality is about reimagining ancient truth The challenge of learning to enjoy things fully,even if it doesn’t work out Asking what are you willing to let go of that stands between you and happiness Why he titled the book “Happy People are Annoying Josh Peck links: Twitter Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Josh Peck, check out these other episodes: Discovering Spiritual Truths with Pete Holmes Paul Gilmartin on Mental Illness Happy HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonya Curry is an entrepreneur, educator, founder of the Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman, as well as the co-host of the Raising Fame Podcast. She is the mother of Stephen, Sydel, and Seth Curry and often speaks of her experiences as a mother, educator, and Christian, sharing testimony about her faith in parenting and education.  In this episode, Eric and Sonya discuss her book, Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose. But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue tathe conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Sonya Curry and I Discuss Fierce Love and… Her book, Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose The phase of her life when she was sure she didn’t want to get baptized in the Christian church How she had “everything” as the wife of an NBA player, and still wasn’t fulfilled What brought her to a relationship with God Looking at her life as a series of chapters The Montessori pillars she carries with her today that informs how she lives The subtle ways unhealthy comparison starts in us very early in life How she handles the rivalry that comes up between her sons from time to time She shares her story of having an abortion and why she did that largely for her daughter Her experience as an empty-nester The experience she had at a vegan meditation and yoga center That God delivers us through things, rather than out of them Sonya Curry links: Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Sonya Curry, check out these other episodes: Faith, Identity, and Finding a Voice with Dante Stewart Courage and Survival with Lenuta Hellen NadoluSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Harris is best known for his work on ABC News, Nightline and Good Morning America.  He is the author of the book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story In this episode, Eric and Dan discuss his original skepticism of meditation and the benefits he discovered from developing a regular meditation practice. But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue tathe conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Dan Harris and I Discuss Learning to Be 10% Happier Through Meditation and … His book,  10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works–A True Story How the mind can be trained for compassion and happiness Exercising the brain just like the body The science of meditation How we all have an inner voice or narrator in our head The scientifically proven benefits of meditation Our tendency to focus on the bad things and ignore the good. Finding the line of when to push forward or back down The happiness set point theory. Motivation coming from happiness versus pain How a certain amount of stress is necessary Dealing with failure and setbacks His experience of discovering awareness in the present moment Meditation as a mechanism of learning mindfulness The practice of meditation is about remembering Dan Harris links: 10% Happier Website Dan’s Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Dan Harris, check out these other episodes: Dan Harris and Oren Sofer on Mindful Communication Meditation for Anxious People with Lodro RinzlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel Krantz is one of the three founding editors of Bustle, the recipient of the Peabody Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights International Radio Award, The Investigative Reporters and Editors Radio Award, and The Edward R. Murrow Award for her work as an investigative reporter for YR Media. Rachel is also the host of Help Existing, a new interview podcast offering help with different aspects of existence. In this episode, Eric and Rachel discuss her book, Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogomy. But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue tathe conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Rachel Krantz and I Discuss Non-Monogomy, Spiritual Growth and … Her book, Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-Monogomy The difference between Non-Monogomy from Polyamory What made her want to try a polyamorous relationship The key insights her teacher, a Buddhist monk, helped her realize about her attachment tendencies What it means to have compassion with boundaries Her surprising experience with jealousy and how it encapsulates so many of the things that humans struggle with  When leaning into difficult emotions turns from being helpful to masochism The questions – What are the symptoms of the love you have in a relationship? How important rest is in the pace of life The difference between intuition and fear Asking will this decision cause more or less suffering? Defining gaslighting How she learned to love herself Rachel Krantz links: Rachel’s Website Instagram Twitter By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Rachel Krantz, check out these other episodes: How to Set Boundaries with Nedra Tawwab Navigating Romantic Relationships with Dr. Sue JohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary O’Malley is the author of many books and a speaker and has studied with Patricia Sun, Steven Levine, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Adyashanti, and more!  Since the early 1980’s she has been writing books, speaking to groups, leading retreats, and working with people all over the world.   In this episode, Eric and Mary O’Malley discuss how to bring awareness and attention to our heart and learn to fall in love with ourselves. But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue tathe conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Mary O’Malley and I Discuss How to Fall in Love with You and … Learning to embrace the difficult makes it lose its power Noticing what is here brings awareness and openness Our minds are a tool for maneuvering reality, but are not reality How our challenges will be our teachers if we let them Understanding that our heart is connected to everything and is the doorway to freedom Her course, “Falling in Love With You” How your home is your heart The pathways back to YOU What you try to control, controls you One of our core addictions is fixing ourselves The difference between meeting and feeling our feelings How attention heals The importance finding curiosity in your immediate experience Mary O’Malley links: Mary’s Website Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Mary O’Malley, check out these other episodes: Mary O’Malley (2016 Interview) Byron Katie on The WorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kute Blackson is an inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. Born in Ghana, West Africa, Kute’s multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and a Ghanaian father has spanned four different continents. His unique lineage lay the foundation for his approach to breaking down barriers and unlocking an individual’s true gifts and greatness. He now speaks at countless events around the world, is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, and was the winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award.  In this episode, Eric and Kute Blackson discuss his book, The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Kute Blackson and I Discuss The Magic of Surrender and … His book, The Magic of Surrender: Finding the Courage to Let Go The importance of connecting with who we really are underneath the patterns and stories we’ve built as we grow up Is what I believe about myself and what I believe about life fact or a story? The value of a guide or coach to help you see things about yourself that you may not be seeing How all lessons are repeated until learned That meeting ourselves with compassion allows us to let go of outdated coping mechanisms The difference between surrendering and succumbing to our feelings All feelings remain present until fully felt When you take the label off the feeling, it’s an energy and sensation that can be experienced in your body How grief can actually break our hearts open to a new way of being, a new dimension of love and strength  What surrender is and isn’t Kute Blackson links: Kute’s Website Instagam Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Kute Blackson, check out these other episodes: Permission to Glow with Kristoffer Carter Finding Grace with Eiman Al ZaabiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Erik Fisher is an addiction physician, bioethics scholar, and author  He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University and also hosts the podcast “Flourishing After Addiction” In this episode, Eric and Carl Erik Fisher discuss his book, The Urge:  Our History of Addiction. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Carl Erik Fisher and I Discuss The History of Addiction and … His book,  The Urge:  Our History of Addiction. Recognizing the paradigm of disordered choice in addiction The different approaches to understanding choices for addicts Psychological flexibility and how Society’s categorical views of treatment approaches to addiction Placebo effects in treating addiction The dangers of labeling “good” drugs and “bad” drugs Drug policies and why there is no simple formula for treating addiction How addiction is part of the human condition Defining recovery capital Understanding there are many different pathways to recovery The step care model and one size fits all model of recover The spiritual practice that he developed in recovery Knowing that the key to overcoming addiction is to try Carl Erik Fisher links: Carl Erik Fisher’s Website Instagam Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Carl Erik Fisher, check out these other episodes: Recovery Through Buddha's Teachings with Valerie Mason-John Maia Szalavitz on a Different Lens on Addiction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debbie Millman is a writer, designer, educator, artist, brand consultant and host of the podcast, Design Matters.  Debbie was named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company Magazine and one of the most influential designers working today by Graphic Design USA.  She is the author of 7 books, including her most recent, Why Design Matters:  Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People In this episode, Eric and Debbie Millman have an interesting discussion about why design matters in every aspect of your life.. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Debbie Millman and I Discuss Why Design Matters and … Her book, Why Design Matters:  Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People Her slow process of shedding shame from her traumatic past Finding her way back to creative work after pursuing security Taking small steps and practicing every day can bring forth hope Design is about intention and decision making about everything Learning to deal with rejection and to perseverance How confidence comes after you do something many times Expecting things to be hard and messy Debbie Millman links: Debbie’s website Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Debbie Millman, check out these other episodes: How to Stay Creative with Austin Kleon Creative Thinking and Action Through Designs with Sarah Stein GreenbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian Jarrett is the author, editor or contributor to ten books, spanning psychology, neuroscience, self-help and productivity.  He is recognized as a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. and is the Deputy Editor of Psyche, a global digital magazine that illuminates the human condition through psychology, philosophical understanding and the arts. Eric and Christian discuss his latest is Be Who You Want: Unlocking The Science of Personality Change. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Christian Jarrett and I Discuss The Science of Personality and … His book,  Be Who You Want: Unlocking The Science of Personality Change How some traits are genetic but don’t entirely influence our personality Deliberate actions can short circuit our innate tendencies How cognitive and physical exercise builds confidence and encourages open mindedness The link between mood and personality Defining mood as the temporary state of how you feel How extroversion and introversion personalities are affected by habit The 5 main traits of personality:  openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism The maturity principle and how personality traits change as we age How those who are more open and resilient are less prone to dementia Social investment theory refers to how the roles we take on in life shape our personality Will power and the ego depletion theory The importance of being realistic and honest with ourselves when wanting to change Christian Jarrett links: Christian’s website Psyche Digital Magazine Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Christian Jarrett, check out these other episodes: Kevin Mitchell on the Genetics of Personality Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Chris NiebauerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha Beck is a bestselling author, life coach, and speaker who specializes in helping individuals and groups achieve greater levels of personal and professional success. She is the author of nine nonfiction books and one novel, and has been a longtime contributor to O, The Oprah Magazine.  Her most recent book is The Way of Integrity:  Finding the Path to Your True Self  Eric and Martha discuss how to live in integrity and find the path to your true self. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Martha Beck and I Discuss The Path to Your True Self and … Her book, The Way of Integrity:  Finding the Path to Your True Self\ How what we often want is influenced by our culture Asking ourselves what we yearn for as opposed to what you want The repetitive cycle of thoughts that cause fear How our culture reinforces the fear  Learning to move from fear to curiosity How humor and using your senses can turn down our fear The dilemma of when our nature conflicts with our culture Psychological suffering comes from the thoughts we choose to believe Why suffering is needed to make us pay attention and can actually be our ally Understanding that we have different “internal parts” that make up our whole self (Ref. to Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems Her New Year’s resolution to not lie for a year and the healing that she found Navigating her way out of the Mormon religion How switching our identity to a material self to a limitless state of being brings joy Learning to imagine the good that will come from facing our discomfort The power of small, incremental, and repetitive actions to change your life Martha Beck links: Martha’s website Instagam Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Martha Beck, check out these other episodes: Byron Katie on The Work Richard Schwartz on Internal Family SystemsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oliver James is a body-led psychotherapist and breathworker known for integrating breath, movement, and body work to support personal transformation and self exploration. Eric and Oliver discuss his book, 21 Breaths:  Breathing Techniques to Change Your Life 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Oliver James and I Discuss Breath and Body Work Practices and … His book,  21 Breaths:  Breathing Techniques to Change Your Life Defining body led psychotherapy and how it connects breath and movement How our bodies hold trauma and stress Discovering a practice that works for you The importance of patience and slowing down Learning to notice discomfort and remembering to practice breathwork His trademarked “Geometric Breathing” of visualizing shapes as you breathe The importance of nose breathing as opposed to mouth breathing Oliver James links: Oliver’s website Instagam Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Oliver James, check out these other episodes: The Science of Breathing with James Nestor Wellness and Breathwork Practices with Josh TrentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Unbroken is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, coach, speaker, and advocate for survivors of childhood trauma.  He is the host of The Think Unbroken Podcast that features experts, researchers, psychologists, therapists, and change-makers in the trauma and CPTSD healing space. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss his book, Think Unbroken:  Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma, 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Michael Unbroken and I Discuss How to Overcome Childhood Trauma and … His book, Think Unbroken:  Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma, The day he decided to change his life and stop being the victim Taking radical responsibility for who you are and your choices How it takes doing difficult things to build confidence When he realized he was letting himself down just as others had let him down The greatest tool to have is the mindset of no excuses, just results Learning to discover your identity after childhood trauma The importance of writing down who you want to be Gaining clarity on your values guides your choices Challenging the narrative of who you believe you are His willingness to try the many tools and modalities to see what worked for him  The benefits of hiring a coach in addition to therapy The power of finding and being part of a community Being kind to ourselves and learning from our mistakes Michael Unbroken links: Michael’s Website Instagam Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Michael Unbroken, check out these other episodes: Jonice Webb on Childhood Emotional Neglect Charles FennyhoughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Zander is a life coach, university lecturer, public speaker and co-founder and chairwoman of The Handel Group. Her book, Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life, is what she and Eric discuss in this episode. Lauren has an incredibly useful approach to uncovering your limiting inner dialogue so that you can truly catapult yourself forward in life.  In this episode, Eric and Lauren discuss several strategies to work with your inner dialogue. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Lauren Zander and I Discuss How to Work with Your Inner Dialogue and … Her book, Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life. Getting conscious of the unconscious parts of yourself Her life-changing moment at 19 How much of what is plaguing us is our inner dialogue Recognizing the strategist in your head How over 80% of our thoughts are negative and are on repeat The chicken, the brat, and the weather reporter within us How your linneage, beliefs and theories create our inner dialogue Steps to managing thought patterns Learning to make and keep promises to yourself Giving ourselves consequences to change our behavior How helpful having an accountability partner is Lauren Zander links: handelgroup.com Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Lauren Zander, check out these other episodes: Mark Manson Danielle LaPorteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Whyte is a poet and author who also leads the Many Rivers Organization and Invitas, the Institute for Conversational Leadership, which he founded in 2014. David is the author of many poetry collection and prose books, including his newest book, Still Possible In this episode, Eric and David discuss several of David’s beautiful poems from his latest collection, as well as some of his older work. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! David Whyte and I Discuss The Art of Poetry and Prose and… His book, Still Possible His poem, Your Prayer The metaphor of a doorway, and how it can be a barrier or an opening in your life Beautiful forgetting and how we can get out of and then into ourselves How depression is a form of stuckness Asking yourself how invitational you are to the people in your life His book, The Three Marriages How poetry is the art of saying things you didn’t know you knew His poem, The Road to Santiago How our reluctances are doorways to connection to other people Anxiety and how it is a kind of staticness How not knowing is great intimacy The importance of silence and rest David Whyte links: David’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with David Whyte check out these other episodes: Beautiful and Powerful Poetry with Marilyn Nelson The Power of Poetry with Ellen BassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radhule Weininger, MD, PHD, is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and meditation teacher. She leads meditation groups in Santa Barbara and retreats globally, at La Casa de Maria Retreat Center, Spirit Rock, Insight LA, the Esalen Institute, and the Garrison Institute. She is the author of HeartMedicine: How to Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom. In this episode, Eric and Radhule discuss psychological and spiritual healing of LRPPs (Long-standing Recurrent Painful Patterns that stem from trauma. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Radhule Weininger and I Discuss Heart Medicine and How to Find Peace and Freedom and... Her book, HeartMedicine: How to Stop Painful Patterns and Find Peace and Freedom. "LRPP's" Long-standing Recurrent Painful Patterns of hurt. How LRPPs often originate from trauma in our past Understanding that there are no shortcuts to healing, it takes constant tending How LRPPs can also find meaning and purpose in our lives The obsessive and habitual components of LRPPs Learning to tap into the different types of awareness Psychological and spiritual healing and how they go hand in hand The steps to begin healing our LRPPs Finding a self compassion practice and making it a new habit Allowing mystery into the healing process How our heart can become the doorway to the great mystery Radhule Weininger links: Radhule's Website Mindful Heart Programs Radhule's Meditations Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Radhule Weininger, check out these other episodes: Work That Reconnects with Joanna Macy Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness with Jack Kornfield See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic and has developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. He focused on the relationships among these parts and noticed that there were systemic patterns to the way they were organized across clients. Dr. Schwartz found that when the clients’ parts felt safe and were allowed to relax, they would spontaneously experience the qualities of confidence, openness, and compassion that he came to call the Self. He also found that when in that state of Self, clients would know how to heal their parts. Richard is a featured speaker for national professional organizations and has published many books and over fifty articles about IFS. In this episode, Eric and Richard discuss his book, No Bad Parts:  Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Richard Schwartz and I Discuss Internal Family Systems and… His book, No Bad Parts:  Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model Defining Internal Family Systems (IFS) Understanding that we all have multiple “parts” within us The parallels of family therapy work to internal family systems Identifying the “Self” among our different parts IFS work is trying to understand what burdens each of our parts is carrying How the Self can take an active leadership role over our parts The roles that our parts take on:  exiles, managers, firefighters  How our parts can transform into powerful allies to bring healing Four goals of IFS:  Transforming, Restoring Trust, Bringing Harmony, Becoming more Self The 8 C’s – Creativity, Compassion, Confidence, Clarity, Connectedness, Curiosity, Calm, Courageous Trailheads refers to thought patterns or impulses that lead to the part from where it’s emanating How IFS is a type of spiritual practice in learning to access more of your Self The problems with positive thinking in working with your parts Richard Schwartz links: Richard’s Website (IFS Institute) Twitter Instagram Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Richard Schwartz, check out these other episodes: The Energy of Emotions with Ralph De La Rosa (2021) The Mind as Your Teacher with Ralph De La Rosa (2018) Understanding Emotions with Susan DavidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Meghan O’Rourke is a journalist, poet, and New York Times Bestselling author.  Her work often tackles challenging subjects like grief, illness, and more. Her previous books include the best-selling memoir The Long Goodbye, and the acclaimed poetry collections Sun in Days, Once, and Halflife. Meghan is passionate about advocating for those living with chronic illness and is the recipient of Guggenheim Fellowship and many other awards. Today, Eric and Meghan discuss her book The Invisible Kingdom:  Reimagining Chronic Illness Get Text Messages from Eric that will remind and encourage you to help stay on track with what you’re learning from the week's episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays.  To sign up for these FREE text message reminders, go to oneyoufeed.net/text. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Meghan O'Rourke and I Discuss The Challenges of Chronic Illnesses and... Her book,  The Invisible Kingdom:  Reimagining Chronic Illness Her experiences of illness and various diagnoses The importance of validating a diagnosis of chronic illness How diagnosis is just the small part of chronic illness The common stigma of "invisible" illnesses Her fears of her illnesses being in her head The many complex factors that make up autoimmune illnesses How different bodies will react to diseases in very different ways Her frustrations and problems with conventional medicine The different type of care from alternative medicine practitioners The challenges of functional or alternative medicine The role of emotions and how they interact with physical illness Understanding how expectations can shape our biology How the world responds to those suffering with chronic pain and illness The role of fear and how it accompanies chronic pain and other symptoms What healing from chronic illness actually means Meghan O'Rourke links: Meghan's website Twitter Instagram Facebook When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed.  Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Meghan O'Rourke, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Living with Chronic Illness with Toni Bernhard Neuroplastic Pain with Yoni Ashar  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Allen is a writer, musician, and the creator of the podcast, The Astral Hustle.  He focuses on how to live better with leading experts in mindfulness, neuroscience, and philosophy.  In Cory’s first appearance on the show, he discussed his book Now is the Way.   Today, Cory and Eric discuss mindfulness, identity, and much more! In this episode, Eric and Cory Allen discuss Get Text Messages from Eric that will remind and encourage you to help stay on track with what you’re learning from the week’s episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays.  To sign up for these FREE text message reminders, go to oneyoufeed.net/text. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Cory Allen and I Discuss Mindfulness, Understanding Identity, and… How we are always reacting to our situations Mistaking our reactions for who we are Understanding our identity and where it comes from What we’re really looking for when we seek material wealth The pull of not feeling satisfied and constantly seeking satisfaction Differentiating our identity and our wanting Overwhelm is what leads to difficulty overwriting our impulses The value of meditation and mindfulness to calm the body The importance of exercise and nourishing the body How exercise and meditation complement each other The power of assertiveness when facing the challenge of change Self discipline is about giving yourself freedom from being controlled His work creating binaural beats and the effects of the vibrational sounds Cory Allen links: Cory’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed.  Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Cory Allen, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen (2020) Transformative Mindfulness with Shauna ShapiroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Stein Greenberg is the Executive Director of the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design.  Sarah helps lead the d. school, an interdisciplinary institute at Stanford that nurtures innovators and spreads design thinking.   In this episode, Eric and Sarah Stein Greenberg discuss her book, Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways. Get Text Messages from Eric that will remind and encourage you to help stay on track with what you’re learning from the week’s episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays.  To sign up for these FREE text message reminders, go to oneyoufeed.net/text. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Sarah Stein Greenberg and I Discuss Creative Thinking and Action Through Design and… Her book, Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways. How design includes systems and experiences in both personal and professional realms The importance of tuning in to the emotional needs and signals when addressing problems or issues The curse of knowledge or expertise Keeping an open mind and not jumping to the first solution  Being open to feedback as opposed to seeking validation An important tool in design is seeking feedback early and often Starting with a “beginner’s mind” is critical in design Learning to see things in a new and different way How reflecting on our experiences can unlock new insights  The exercise:  “What?, So What?, Now What?” The practice of blind contour portrait to locate and turn off the inner critic Learning to suspend judgment in the generative process How creative work involves trying new ideas knowing they’re not good “I Like, I Wish” practice allows us to reflect and reframe an experience The “tether” practice includes sitting for 3 hours to observe and record what you’re seeing Sarah Stein Greenberg links: Sarah’s Website Twitter When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed.  Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Sarah Stein Greenberg, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to Stay Creative with Austin Kleon Creativity as a Cure with Jacob NordbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Johnson is the Director of the Center for Decision Sciences, Columbia Business School at Columbia University.  His research examines the interface between behavior decision research economics and the decisions made by consumers, managers, and their implications for public policy, markets, and marketing.   In this episode, Eric and Eric Johnson discuss his book, The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters Get Text Messages from Eric that will remind and encourage you to help stay on track with what you’re learning from the weeks’ episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays.  To sign up for these FREE text message reminders, go to oneyoufeed.net/text. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Eric Johnson and I Discuss The Elements of Choice and… His book,  The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters How are choices are influenced Choice architecture is how choices are structured for people How we often don’t realize we are affected by choice architecture “Sludge” is bad nudging or dark patterns of choices A plausible path is making a better choice easier to make How the order of options can affect our decisions The role of memory when it comes to making decisions Screening and how it’s used in choice architecture Default options and how they may affect decisions Eric Johnson links: Eric’s Website Twitter When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed.  Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Eric Johnson, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to Change Anyone’s Mind with Jonah Berger Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life with Luke BurgisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Millman is a former world champion gymnast, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor.  He is the author of 13 books, including The Way of the Peaceful Warrior which was made into a feature film starring Nick Nolte.  His most recent book written with his daughter Sierra is The Creative Compass:  Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication.   In this episode, Eric and Dan Millman discuss his book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior   In This Interview, Dan and I Discuss ... His book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior How to get moving in the right direction The importance of starting small  The danger of an all-or-nothing mentality How daily life is a practice  Wisdom is gaining insight into the consequence of our actions that guide our life The four purposes of life  How life is like school with lessons to learn The conventional and transcendental realms His book The Creative Compass that he co-wrote with his daughter The importance of trusting the process of your life unfolding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bayo Akomolafe is a widely celebrated international speaker, post-humanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and the author of two books – one of which he and Eric discuss in this episode. In this episode, Eric and Bayo discuss These Wilds Beyond Our Fences: Letters To My Daughter On Humanity’s Search For Home.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Bayo Akomolafe and I Discuss Finding a Home and…His book, These Wilds Beyond Our Fences: Letters To My Daughter On Humanity’s Search For HomeThe most beautiful thing in the world to him right nowHis observations of his young autistic sonThe limitations created when we name somethingThe way insanity is viewed in his Nigerian cultureFinding home in the middle of the mess of lifeHow everything is “becoming” in every momentWhy he describes himself as a recovering psychologist and a fugitiveThe healing journeyBayo Akomolafe links:Bayo’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Bayo Akomolafe, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Build a Home for Your SoulFinding Grace with Eiman Al ZaabiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonice Webb is the pioneer of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)™ awareness. She is a licensed psychologist and has enriched and kindled the discussion of this overlooked and under addressed topic by writing the first self-help book dedicated to CEN recovery titled “Running on Empty: Overcoming Your Childhood Emotional Neglect”In this episode, Eric and Jonice discuss Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), how it affects us as adults, and how to heal 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Jonice Webb and I Discuss Childhood Emotional Neglect and…Her book,  “Running on Empty: Overcoming Your Childhood Emotional Neglect”Defining and understanding what Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)How it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility to find healingThe subtle layers of emotional neglect from childhood that we may not rememberCEN isn’t about what parents did, but rather what they didn’t doSymptoms and signs of CEN include discomfort and confusion with feelings and emotionsHer work is trying to get people to reconnect with their feelingsI.A.A.A. – Identify, Accept, Attribute, Act are the steps to process or deal with a feelingHow writing can be a powerful coping technique when processing emotionsVertical and horizontal questioning The first step to healing is owning and understanding emotional neglectThe Emotional Neglect QuestionnaireLearning to change your relationship with your emotions Applying your newfound skills in your relationshipsThe difference between minimizing and managing your feelingsThe importance of positive self-talkJonice Webb links:Jonice’s WebsiteFacebookTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonice Williams, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Energy of Emotions with Ralph De La RosaUnderstanding Emotions with Susan DavidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our 500th episode (!!!) and to celebrate the milestone, we decided to do something a bit different. In this episode, Eric and Chris reminisce about the very first episode of the show, and then we hear from many listeners of the show! We hear what the parable means to them, stories of their struggle and transformation, and what the show has meant to them. We would not still be doing the show if not for you, our dear listeners, and we thought it would be wonderful to feature you in this special episode. Let us know what you think about this special episode – if you like it, we’d love to do more! 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Eric & Chris on FriendshipThe One You Feed – First Episode with George WatskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Williams is a science journalist and editor. She’s a consultant for and a regular contributor to New Scientist. Her new work has also appeared in The Guardian, the Boston Globe, BBC Future, and BBC Earth among others.In this episode, Eric and Caroline discuss her book, Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Caroline Williams and I Discuss The Science of Movement and…Her book,  Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind FreeHow moving our bodies can affect the many parameters that affect how we feelMeditation is a way to tune in to our body and how we’re feelingHow our brains were originally meant to inform us how and where to move in the worldHow physical activity positively affects our brains and mental healthInteroception is the sense of the internal state of our bodyThe powerful effects of physical movement on our thoughts and feelingsWalking at a moderate pace turns down the thinking brain and increases creativityHaving a strong core and good posture can improve the way we feelStrength training and its powerful effect on self-esteemThe benefits of dancing Breathwork and how breathing exercises affect the bodyCaroline Williams links:Caroline’s HomepageTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Caroline Williams, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Episode 135: Michelle SegarThe Science of Breathing with James NestorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Mitchell is an author and an Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. His research is aimed at understanding the genetic program specifying the wiring of the brain and its relevance to variation in human faculties. Kevin is also the author of the science blog, Wiring the Brain, and a number of books and publications.In this episode, Eric and Kevin discuss his book, Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Kevin Mitchell and I Discuss the Genetics of Personality and…His book, Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We AreThe missing third component in the Nature vs. Nurture debateInnate Underlying Traits in the Brain: Extroversion, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Openness to ExperienceThe relationship between genetics and neurobiologyWhat “neurons that fire together, wire together” actually meansThe difference between Personality Traits and Character TraitsThe impact of parenting on underlying Personality TraitsHow people differ in the amount of “free will” that they haveThe connection between genetics and addictionThat we become ourselves throughout lifetimeKevin Mitchell links:Kevin’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Kevin Mitchell, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Integration of Science and Wisdom with Jeremy LentNeuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Chris NiebauerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlin Quinn is the founder and current director of Education For Racial Equity. She is also a coach, facilitator, therapist, equity consultant to organizations, communities, and individuals interested in dismantling systems of oppression and co-creating cultures of equity, mutual liberation and rooted in compassion and non-violence. In this episode, Eric and Carlin discuss her important work in bringing awareness to and helping others to engage in racial equity work.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Carlin Quinn and I Discuss Education for Racial Equity and…Understanding internalized and unconscious racismMoving out of our good/bad binary into curiosity keeps us open to learningHow our ignorance of systemic racism is incredibly harmfulThe importance of white people tending to their own trauma and also staying present in racial equity workBecoming aware of what we are triggered by and asking who we become when triggeredHer program with Resmaa Menaken, “Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism“Defining “bodies of culture” as identified by ResmaaThe fear and ambivalence in engaging in racial equity workChoosing to engage in equity practices in your life, with your children, and with your friendsThe need for educating ourselves both individually and communallyCarlin Quinn links:Carlin’s WebsiteFoundations in Somatic Abolitionism ProgramInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Carlin Quinn, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Racialized Trauma with Resmaa MenakemDeep Transformation with Spring WashamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, and former editor in chief for the online magazine Scientia Salon. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. He’s the author and editor of many books, including the one discussed in this episode: A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In this episode, Eric and Massimo discuss what Stoicism teaches us about how to live a good and happy life.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Massimo Pigliucci and I Discuss How to Live a Happy Life and…His book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for LivingWhat the term Stoicism meansThe Cardinal Virtues of practical wisdom, courage, justice, and temperanceOrigins of the Serenity PrayerHow the judgments we have are ultimately in our controlComing to acceptance with our own death and then continuing on with life in the present momentThe Dichotomy of ControlThe Discipline of Desire and Aversion in StoicismThe most important characteristic of a person in lifePhilosophical JournalingMassimo Pigliucci links:Massimo’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Massimo Pigliucci, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Applied Stoicism with Professor William B. IrvineEveryday Courage with Ryan HolidaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily White is a former lawyer turned writer. She is the author of Lonely, Learning to Live With Solitude. She has written for the Daily Mail,  the New York Post, the Huffington Post, and The Guardian. Her latest book is called Count Me In: How I Stepped Off the Sidelines, Created Connection, and Built a Fuller, Richer, More Lived-in Life.In this episode, Eric and Emily discuss how to deal with loneliness and strategies for finding belonging.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Emily White and I Discuss How to Deal with Loneliness and…Her book, Count Me In: How I Stepped Off the Sidelines, Created Connection, and Built a Fuller, Richer, More Lived-in Life.Understanding loneliness and the difference between depression How “social depression” lifts when you connect with othersBelonging is feeling welcome and neededHow it takes time and effort to find belongingFinding belonging in something you valueThe difference between public belonging and private belongingEmily White links:Emily’s HomepageTwitterExplore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.comWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Emily White, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Become Unlonely with Jillian RichardsonCommunity and Connection in an Online World with Emma GannonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Fosslien regularly leads interactive, scientifically-backed workshops about how to create a culture of belonging, help remote workers avoid burnout, navigate different work styles and effectively harness emotion as a leader. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, Ted, The Economist, and NPR. She is also the co-author and illustrator of The Wall Street Journal bestseller, No Hard Feelings along with the book discussed in this episode, Big Feelings: How to Be Ok When Things Are Not Ok.In this episode, Eric and Liz discuss really specific, practical ways to cope with various Big Feelings.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Liz Fosslien and I Discuss How to Cope with Big Feelings and…Her book, Big Feelings: How to Be Ok When Things Are Not OkThe myths of Big FeelingsMyths about UncertaintyTools to help cope with PerfectionismEmotions are often a response to stimuli we’re taking in and a result of our brain chemistryHow to stop “anxious fixing”The helpful phrase “I’m a person learning to….”How extreme language produces extreme emotionsNaming your inner perfectionist Finding a non-perfectionist role modelThe red flag of thinking “I’ll be happy when…”How envy can reveal what you value, and then thinking about your willingness to live the life that leads to thatHow to just make it through when you’re in the worst of it in lifeLiz Fosslien links:Liz’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Liz Fosslien, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz Fosslien (2019)Befriending Difficult Feelings with Adreanna LimbachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura McKowen Founder and CEO of The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support organization, and host of Tell Me Something True podcast. Laura has been published in The New York Times, and her work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, the TODAY show and more and is the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life,In this episode, Eric and Laura discuss her important work in building a sobriety support community.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Laura McKowen and I Discuss Community and Support in Sobriety and…Her tendency for people pleasingThe use of fawning as a coping mechanismRecognizing codependency in relationshipsWhy she loves reading fictionHer creation of “TLC” – The Luckiest Club as a sobriety support communityHow there’s sanity and discernment in communityUnderstanding that it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibilityLiving your own values versus someone else’s values and choosing your actions accordinglyTaking on the mission of learning the role we are meant to play in lifeLaura McKowen links:Laura’s WebsiteThe Luckiest Club Online Sobriety CommunityTell Me Something True PodcastInstagramExplore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.comWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Laura McKowen, you might also enjoy these other episodes:The Magic of Being Sober with Laura McKowen (2020)The Freedom of Sobriety with Veronica ValliSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Irvine, a professor at Wright State University, thinks, teaches, and writes about philosophy. He is the author of many books and publications including the one he and Eric discuss in this episode, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient.In this episode, Eric and Bill discuss what it means to live and practice Stoicism.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Professor William B. Irvine and I Discuss Applied Stoicism and…His book, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More ResilientThree sources from which your desires can arise The limitations of our rational brainTechniques for harnessing negative emotions and using them for good purposesThe practice of stoicismThat as humans, no matter what we have we will take it for grantedRemembering that for everything we do, there will be a last timeA better goal in life than being happyThe role and benefit of having a grand goalThe trichotomy of controlWilliam Irvine links:Bill’s WebsiteBill’s WritingsWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with William Irvine, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Everyday Courage with Ryan HolidayConscious Leadership with Eric KaufmannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Sarmiento has been practicing Vipassana meditation since 1998. They are the guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington’s BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Sanghas, a mentor for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and Cloud Sangha, a contributor to the Ten Percent Happier app, and a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leader Training Program. In this episode, Eric and La discuss how to move from suffering to acceptance and belonging through mindfulness practices. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! La Sarmiento and I Discuss Suffering and Acceptance and… Finding connection and acceptance with someone who has very different beliefs Their feeling of not belonging in the dominant culture When they decided to claim their belonging Their important work helping teens  How they intentionally doesn’t prepare her Dharma talks ahead of time The questions to ask when suffering  How being mindful doesn’t mean doing it right, it’s being aware of what you’re doing Taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and Sangha helps them to remember to mindful The practice of learning to be more comfortable with being uncomfortable How the dominant culture needs to better understand inclusion and assimilation How their dog Casey opened her heart La Sarmiento links: La’s Website Facebook Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.com Novo Nordisk - Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.com When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with La Sarmiento, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to Build a Home for Your Soul with Najwa Zebian Parenting a Transgender Child with Paria HassouriSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Riley is an award-winning science writer. In 2019 he received a Best Feature award from the Association of British Science Writers for his reporting on the Friendship Bench, a project that began in Zimbabwe in 2006. Alex’s articles have been published by New Scientist, Mosaic, Nautilus Magazine, the BBC, and others.In this episode, Alex and Eric talk about his new book, A Cure for Darkness: The Story of Depression and How We Treat It.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Alex Riley and I Discuss Emerging Perspectives on Depression and…A Cure for Darkness: The Story of Depression and How We Treat ItEric’s telltale sign he’s in a depressive episodeThe cause of Alex’s most recent depressive episodeEric and Alex’s experiences taking SSRIs for depressionHow he makes the decision to come on and off antidepressantsHis experience of psilocybin treatment for depressionThe role of nutrition in supporting his mental health and wellnessA working definition of depressionThe connection between depression and “thinking too much”The “P” factor – an idea that all mental illnesses are fundamentally connected at their rootThe winners curseEric’s experience with LSD earlier in lifeAlex Riley links:Alex’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Alex Riley, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Strategies for Depression with Therese BorchardRecovering from Depression with Brent WilliamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maggie Smith is a poet and author of the national bestsellers Goldenrod and Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, as well as Good Bones, The Well Speaks of Its Own Poison, and Lamp of the Body. Maggie’s poems and essays are widely published and anthologized, appearing in Best American Poetry, The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, the Washington Post, The Guardian, and elsewhere.In this episode, Maggie Smith joins Eric and Ginny for a conversation about her poetry and learning about ourselves through life’s experiencesBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Maggie Smith and Ginny and I Discuss Poetry and Life Lessons and…Allowing feelings to come and waiting them outHer black and white thinking and working with her judgmentAsking what’s really at stake and what is the cost of saying yes instead of noKeeping our inner critic in checkHow we can learn to parent ourselvesThe suffering that comes from judging our feelings that come upHer Keep Moving Journal with many writing promptsThe lessons we can only learn from living through the tough timesHer poem, GoldenrodHer desire to capture what she’s observing by writing it downHow she processes and gets at things on paperHer poem, The HumThe importance of turning up the self-compassion and turning down the self-criticism Her poem, WildMaggie Smith links:Maggie’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramExplore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.comWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Maggie Smith, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Writing for Healing with Maggie Smith (2021)Finding Your Creativity with Julia CameronSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Beachum is a podcaster, entrepreneur, writer, philosopher, and truth seeker. He’s the host of the Positive Head podcast which has amassed over 20 million downloads and reached #2 in the Spirituality category in Apple Podcasts. Brandon recently launched a new late-night style consciousness-elevating talk show called Optimistic, as well as his first book, The Golden Key: Modern Alchemy to Unlock Infinite Abundance.In this episode, Eric and Brandon discuss various perspectives on and avenues towards profound spiritual growth and how they show up in our everyday lives.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Brandon Beachum and I Discuss Different Perspectives on Spiritual Growth and…His book, The Golden Key: Modern Alchemy to Unlock Infinite AbundanceUnpacking the idea of toxic positivityHow we won’t always be happy with what is happening, but we can feel at peace with itThe different views Eric and Brandon have about The Law of AttractionHow we co-create our realityThe growth that can come from our strugglesThe role and importance of intention in one’s lifeHow incremental steps can have a big impact over timeThe importance of supportive conditions in order for us to grow Brandon Beachum links:Brandon’s WebsiteGolden Key Audiobook or eBook: FREE with code: oneyoufeedTwitterInstagramFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Brandon Beachum you might also enjoy these other episodes:Spiritual Growth with Norman FischerNoah Levine (Against the Stream)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in 8 languages around the globe. He is also the host of the #1 iTunes health podcast The Genius Life. Max appears regularly on the Dr. Oz Show, the Rachael Ray Show, and The Doctors. He has contributed to Medscape, Vice, Fast Company, CNN, and the Daily Beast, has been featured on NBC Nightly News, The Today Show,and in The New York Times and People Magazine. He is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given talks at South by Southwest, TEDx, the New York Academy of Sciences, the Biohacker Summit in Stockholm, Sweden, and many others. In this episode, Eric, Ginny, and Max discuss his book, Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for LifeBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Max Lugavere, Ginny, and I Discuss Genius Food to Protect the Brain and…His book, Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for LifeHis mom’s diagnosis of dementia in her late fiftiesHis focus on learning and discovery of “genius foods” that help to protect the brain The health benefits he experienced after eliminating grains from his dietHow evidence shows that “genius foods” are crucial for brain healthGenius foods include extra virgin olive oil, fatty fish, berries, grass-fed beef, and dark leafy greensThis healthy diet leads to improvement in cognitive processing speed and executive functionThe common overconsumption of sugar and its negative health effects How fiber isn’t an essential nutrient but still offers health benefits like satiation and reduction of inflammationUnderstanding the gut microbiomeHow eating the right foods helps to protect our delicate brains against oxidative stress The dangers of consuming highly processed oils and transfatsHow the human body can’t properly digest gluten The increased health risks associated with chronically elevated blood sugarMax Lugavere Links:Max’s WebsiteMax’s Podcast: The Genius LifeTwitterInstagramFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Max Lugavere you might also enjoy these other episodes:Eating for Brain Health with Lisa MosconiLessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danté Stewart is a speaker and a writer whose work in the areas of race, religion, and politics has been featured on CNN and in The Washington Post, Christianity Today, Sojourners, The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, Comment, and elsewhere. He received his BA in sociology from Clemson University and is currently studying at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode, Eric and Dante discuss his book, Shoutin’ in the Fire: An American EpistleBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Danté Stewart and I Discuss Faith, Identity, Finding a Voice, and…His book, Shoutin’ in the Fire: An American EpistleLearning to care for ourselves as a whole person and not just the individual parts of usHow it’s easy to allow our work to mask who we really areHis experience of spending time in and assimilating to the predominantly white church and cultureThe tension he felt between his different social identitiesThe paradox of being visible and invisible when you’re a marginalized personHow he needed to learn to give voice to his psychological pain, struggle, and rageThe issue with current value systems and social constructs that view white dominance as the normHow he has learned that there isn’t just one answer, but many answers to how we can become a better version of ourselves both as individuals and communitiesHis CNN article, “We Redefined Blackness as a World and a Gift”Art is about taking intangible dreams and making them tangible out in the worldFinding wholeness is about trying to make sense of the past in order to create a better futureHow his writing is how he can give voice to what he’s feelingComparison is the thief of creativityThe importance of creating as it is what makes us come aliveDanté Stewart links:Danté’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Danté Stewart you might also enjoy these other episodes:Racialized Trauma with Resmaa MenakemDeep Transformation with Spring WashamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Mohr is an expert on women’s leadership and well-being. She helps women play bigger in sharing their voices and bringing forward their ideas in work and in life. Tara is the author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead, named a best book of the year by Apple’s iBooks and now in paperback. In the book, she shares her pioneering model for making the journey from playing small–being held back by fear and self-doubt–to playing big, taking bold action to pursue what you see as your callings.In this “From the Archive” episode, Eric and Tara discuss strategies to deal with our inner critic and live a bigger, more meaningful life.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Tara Mohr, and I Discuss Mindfulness in Nature and…Her book, Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and LeadHow the inner critic often shows up differently for men and womenLearning to witness but not take direction from the inner criticFinding your inner mentor by visualizing your future wise selfAsking “what am I making this mean?”The hiding strategies we often useInstead of asking if you’re ready, ask what life is asking of you right now?The 6 criteria of the “The Leap”Sustainable change is not about willpowerSuccess architecture is how we set up our lives with routines to support the change we want to makeThinking that being hard on ourselves is the way to change behaviorTara Mohr links:Tara’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Tara Mohr, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Transforming Your Inner Critic with Dr. Aziz GazipuraThe Energy of Emotions with Ralph DeLaRosaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Coleman is an author and senior meditation teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center.  Mark holds a MA in Clinical Psychology and draws on his extensive experience in working with people as a therapist and coach. He is also an unabashed nature lover and, through his organization Awake in the Wild, he shares his passion for integrating meditation and nature.  Mark leads wilderness meditation retreats from Alaska to Peru, taking people on inner and outdoor adventures.In this episode, Eric and Ginny talk with Mark about his book, Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Mark Coleman, Ginny, and I Discuss Mindfulness in Nature and…His book: Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-DiscoveryThe shift in his life after discovering meditationHow he finds refuge in natureHis first experiences of noticing that being in nature was his happy placeDiscovering that being in nature was a similar experience to meditatingHow connecting with nature can be a powerful anecdote to modern life imbalancesHow our brains are less stressed in nature Being outside engages our attention but doesn’t stress itNature brings our senses alive and provides connection to living things around usLearning to be present in natureHow we can let nature hold the immensity of difficult emotions, such as griefHow silence is a doorway into presence and deep connectionWorking with our inner critic and inner atmosphere of heavinessHow the inner critic prevents us from learningNoticing when we’re judging and believing our negative thoughts and storiesMark Coleman links:Mark’s WebsiteAwake in the WildTwitterInstagramFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Mark Coleman you might also enjoy these other episodes:Spending Time in Nature with Florence WilliamsIntegration of Traditional Science and Wisdom in Life with Jeremy LentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha’s work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon. She has received coverage in The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Forbes, and more. In this episode, Eric and Dr. Amishi Jha discuss her new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 minutes a DayBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Dr. Amishi Jha and I Discuss Peak Mind and Attention Training and...Her book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 minutes a DayDefining "peak mind" and the distinction between thinking and doingThe doing mode and being modeThe being mode is being observant and receptive to what is happeningWisdom is both reflection and actionThe different modes of the brain and their functionsHow we prioritize information based on our goals that then guide how we interact with our mind and environmentHow our attention itself isn't the problem, but rather how we monitor our attention that is problematicThe effectiveness of 12 minutes of a mindfulness practice every dayS.T.O.P. practice: Stop, Take a breathe, Observe, ProceedUnderstanding our framework and how we can reframe and deframe our experiences The problem with positive psychology tactics when you're depletedHow negative feelings or conflict is an opportunity to observe and course correctThe various microstates of the mind and their contingency on our next thoughts and actionsDr. Amishi Jha Links:Amishi's WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookExplore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.comWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Amishi Jha you might also enjoy these other episodes:Stolen Focus and Attention with Johann HariHow to Focus and Accomplish Goals with Emily BalcetisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Fay is an author and activist.  Her writing appears in many publications, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, Time Magazine, The New Republic, Longreads, The Michigan Quarterly Review, The Rumpus, The Millions, McSweeney’s, The Believer, and The Paris Review, where she served as an advisory editor.  She is currently on the faculty of the English departments at Northwestern University and DePaul University. In this episode, Eric and Sarah discuss her book: Pathological: A True Story of Six Misdiagnoses 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Sarah Fay and I Discuss the Challenges of Mental Health Diagnoses and…Her book, Pathological: A True Story of Six Misdiagnoses Defining mental illness and how mental health diagnoses come from the book, “Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM).  Her many diagnoses of mental health disorders in her lifetimeHow DSM diagnoses lack validity and reliability How chemical imbalance theory has been debunked and cannot be provenThe problems with primary care physicians diagnosing psychiatric conditions and overprescribingHow mental illness diagnoses can often become our identityThe different schools of thought on treating mental health conditions with medicationEmotions are vibrations in our bodies and responses to our thoughtsPathological: The Movement and the three important questions to ask yourselfSarah Fay Links:Sarah’s WebsitePathological: The MovementInstagramFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Sarah Fay you might also enjoy these other episodes:Rethinking Mental Health with Eric MaiselGabe Howard on Mental HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonny Miller is best known for hosting the Curious Humans Podcast and for his TEDx talk on “The Gifts of Grief” Jonny coaches ambitious founders to scale themselves and runs an online cohort-based training called Nervous System Mastery. He is also the co-founder of Maptia, a global visual storytelling platform.  In this episode, Eric and Jonny discuss his important work with Nervous System MasteryBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Jonny Miller and I Discuss Nervous System Mastery and…His podcast, Curious HumansHis tragic story of the death of his fiance that led to his TEDx TalkLearning to surrender and getting curious about his grief and painHis program, Nervous System MasteryInteroception is the journey to becoming aware of everything in your bodyHow physical sensations may correlate with certain thought patternsHow the nervous systems stores the traumatic experiences“Emotional debt” occurs when trauma isn’t processed in the body and leads to burnoutThe more interoception we have, the more we can recognize our emotional debtSelf-regulation is about up-regulating or down-regulating our nervous systemBreathwork is a powerful tool in downregulating our nervous systemOther tools, such as bellows breathing, for energizing and stimulating our nervous system How our nervous system is neuroplastic and we can increase or decrease our toleranceThe common barriers and the practices for emotional resilienceJonny Miller Links:Jonny’s WebsiteCurious Humans PodcastNervous System Mastery TrainingTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonny Miller you might also enjoy these other episodes:Wellness and Breathwork with Josh TrentMind Over Matter with Wim HofAmy BanksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Rezac is an author, men’s coach, and the creator and host of the podcast, Basecamp for Men. Basecamp seeks to be a resource for men looking to live more courageously, authentically, and from the heart. Tony participated in The Mankind Project’s New Warrior Training in May 2004 and has been a leader in the field of men’s personal development ever since.In this episode, Eric and Tony discuss his book, Body and Soul: The Essential Handbook for Men.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Tony Rezac and I Discuss Healthy Masculinity and…His book, Body and Soul: The Essential Handbook for Men.Why he focuses so much of his work on and for menThe importance of including both the masculine and feminine parts of yourselfHow he works with archetypes within men The Warrior ArchetypeThe Magician ArchetypeThe Lover ArchetypeThe King ArchetypeWhy it can be hard for men to get feedback from other menHis podcast, Basecamp for MenHis program, The Life Renewal Program for MenHow to go about managing your energyBodywork, like rolfing or the Alexander TechniqueThe barriers of embracing forgivenessTony Rezac Links:Tony’s WebsiteWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Tony Rezac you might also enjoy these other episodes:Lewis Howes on the Masks of MasculinityLeading in Life with Michael Brody WaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florence Williams is a journalist, author, and podcaster. She is a contributing editor at Outside Magazine and a freelance writer for the New York Times, New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, The New York Review of Books, Slate, Mother Jones and numerous other publications.In this episode, Eric and Florence discuss her new book, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey.Sign up NOW for the next Spiritual Habits Group Program! This 8-week program begins on March 20, 2022. Let Eric teach you how to establish simple daily practices that will help you feel more at ease and fulfilled in your life. Enrollment ends on March 7 so sign up today!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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Florence Williams and I Discuss How to Heal From Heartbreak and…Her book, Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific JourneyHer experience of heartbreak when her marriage of 25 years endedHow our bodies are physically affected by emotional painHow some personality types may be more severely affected by heartbreakThe healing effects of being open to experiencing beauty and awe during difficult timesUsing A.W.E. (attention, wait, exhale) as a mindfulness practiceHer 30 day journey in wilderness both with others and aloneHow she learned to be alone and also discovered the value of connection with other peopleThe negative effects of lonelinessHow research shows that immune systems are stronger in those who feel like their lives have meaningThe antidote to loneliness is beauty + connection + purposeFlorence Williams Links:Florence’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Florence Williams you might also enjoy these other episodes:Florence Williams on Spending Time in Nature (2017)The Art of Stopping with David KuntzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable performance. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, and more. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, and physicians on their performance and well-being. He is bestselling author of the new book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds-Not Crushes-Your SoulIn this episode, Eric and Brad Stulberg discuss several tools to develop a practice of groundedness.Sign up NOW for the next Spiritual Habits Group Program! This 8-week program begins on March 20, 2022. Let Eric teach you how to establish simple daily practices that will help you feel more at ease and fulfilled in your life. Enrollment ends on March 7 so sign up today!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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Brad Stulberg and I Discuss The Practice of Groundedness and…His book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds-Not Crushes-Your SoulDefining groundedness and the metaphor of a mountainThe importance of not letting the outcome supersede the process in our mindsBridging the gap of knowing versus doingHow community is one of the most influential factors of doing hard thingsHeroic individualism is the constant game of one-upmanship and is the opposite of groundednessLearning to accept “good enough” rather than perfectPatience is having the restraint to slow down for sustainable progress long termHis experience with OCD of repetitive thoughts that started with a panic attackHis work with exposure and prevention therapy and his meditation practiceWorking with your thoughts and knowing which are worth engaging or letting goAsking yourself what advice you’d give a friend when dealing with difficult thoughtsThe benefits of naming your thoughts and continuing to do what you planned The importance of clearly defining your values and creating practices to live your valuesBrad Stulberg Links:Brad’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Brad Stulberg you might also enjoy these other episodes:Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with Paul McCarrollCultivating Mindfulness with Cory AllenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brigid Schulte is an award-winning journalist for the Washington Post and Washington Post magazine. She was part of a team that won the Pulitzer Prize. She is also a fellow at the New America Foundation. Brigid is a regular contributor to the She The People blog and has written for Style, Outlook, and other outlets. She writes about work-life issues and poverty, seeking to understand what it takes to live a good life across race, class, and gender. Her recent book is called “Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time“.In this episode, Eric and Brigid discuss the common struggles and strategies for dealing with being overwhelmed.Join us on Sunday, February 27th for a FREE. live Webinar: “Learn the #1 Spiritual Habit to Unlock Energy and Ease in your Life”.  Eric will walk you through the process he’s used for 20+ years to help himself (and thousands of others) move forward with ease, even when circumstances are everchanging and feel out of control.  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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Brigid Schulte and I Discuss Strategies for When You’re Overwhelmed and…Her book, Overwhelmed: How to Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the TimeDefining “The Overwhelm”How our perception of time and stress negatively affect the brainThe internal and external pressures to do too much.The history of leisure and idleness and how it is nowThe two qualities of leisure: choosing the activity and having control of your timeContaminated time is when you’re caught up in your thoughtsMindfulness as a powerful tool to deal with overwhelmThe challenges and learning to handle ambiguityBroadening our perspective when managing timeThe importance of planning the most important tasks in our life firstPulsing is the practice of managing work cycles Brigid Schulte Links:Brigid’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Brigid Schulte you might also enjoy these other episodes:Deconstructing Yourself with Michael TaftTime Management for Mortals with Oliver BurkemanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yoni Ashar is a clinical psychologist and neuroscientist. Yoni’s research uses brain imaging and other tools to understand how beliefs and emotions influence health, especially pain, and to develop novel neuroscience-based treatments for chronic pain. Yoni is a post-doctoral associate at Weil-Cornell Medicine and completed his doctorate at the University of Colorado. In this episode, Eric and Yoni Ashar discuss the indicators of and evidence-based treatment for Neuroplastic Pain.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Yoni Ashar and I Discuss Neuroplastic Pain and…The indicators of Neuroplastic PainThe difference between Short Term vs Chronic PainWhere the body pain lives in the brainThe evolutionary role of pain in lifeThe #1 thing that drives the Neuroplastic Pain networkHow you can eliminate pain by changing various mind-brain pathwaysThe 3 habits that trigger fear and exacerbate painEvidence-based ways to treat Neuroplastic PainThe problems that come from the brain’s misperception of threat to the bodySomatic TrackingWays to pay attention without fearCorrective ExperiencePain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)Yoni Ashar’s Links:Yoni’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Yoni Ashar you might also enjoy these other episodes:Living with Chronic Pain with Sarah ShockleyLiving with Chronic Illness with Toni BernhardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Trent is the Founder of Wellness Force Media, host of the Wellness Force Podcast and the creator of the BREATHE: Breath & Wellness Program  Josh has spent the past 19+ years as a trainer, researcher, and facilitator discovering the physical and emotional intelligence for humans to thrive in our modern world.  The Wellness Force Mission  is to help humans heal mental, emotional and physical health through podcasts, programs, and a global community that believe in optimizing our potential to live life well.In this episode, Eric and Josh Trent discuss how to implement his powerful wellness and breathwork practices.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Josh Trent and I Discuss Wellness and Breathwork Practices and...His personal story that led to creating Wellness Force podcast and business.The important scientific and spiritual aspects of breathworkBox breathing and circular breathing How breath is the autonomic lever that we can pull for modulating stressUnderstanding the default mode network and how it can be deemed good or badThe 3 phases of breathworkAcute breathing practice is when you're stressed or reactiveProactive or meditative breathing is what allows long term changes over time (neuroplasticity)Catharsis breathing is a deeper level that requires trainingThe importance of breathing horizontally (expanding your diaphragm) and not verticallyBeginning a breathwork practice requires you to start where you are without judging yourselfThe difference between breathwork and meditationHow breathwork primes your nervous system and is your best ally for meditationInvestigating the inner critic by becoming curious rather than judging itThe balancing of our awareness and lack of awarenessLearning to bridge the gap between knowing and doingHis emotional inventory practiceJosh Trent Links:Josh's Website and Breathwork ProgramInstagramTwitterFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Josh Trent you might also enjoy these other episodes:The Science of Breathing with James NestorMind Over Matter with Wim HofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah Weiss is a researcher, lecturer, consultant, and author. She teaches compassionate leadership at the Stanford School of Business and is a principal teacher and founding faculty member of Stanford’s Compassion Cultivation Program, conceived by the Dalai Lama. In 2019, she co-founded Skylyte, a company that specializes in using the latest neuroscience and behavior change to empower high-performing leaders and managers to prevent burnout for themselves and their teams.In this episode, Eric and Leah Weiss discuss workplace burnout: the definition, signs, causes of, and treatment for this debilitating condition.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Leah Weiss and I Discuss Workplace Burnout…Her story of suffering workplace burnoutThe definition and signs of burnoutThe individual, team, and corporate level causes of burnoutThe difference between burnout and depression or anxietyThe difference between burnout and compassion fatigueThe role of boundaries in compassion and empathyHow to know when you need to change your external circumstancesHow to know when it’s internal work within you that need to doWays to go through the process of life change without blowing everything upTools and questions to use for discernment about elements of change within your lifeThe role and value of other people who you can turn to for support and guidancePaths to make work more meaningfulLeah Weiss Links:Leah’s WebsiteLeah’s Company: SkylyteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Leah Weiss you might also enjoy these other episodes:Leah Weiss (Interview from 2018)Embracing Emotions at Work with Liz FosslienSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Hagen was ordained a Zen priest in 1979 and in 1989 he received Dharma Transmission (formal endorsement to teach) from Jikai Dainin Katagiri Roshi. He is the author of several books on Buddhism, science, and philosophy. These include Buddhism Plain and Simple, his most popular book. In his most recent book, The Grand Delusion, he applies breakthrough Eastern insights to seemingly indelible problems in Western science and philosophy. In 1997, he founded Dharma Field Meditation and Learning Center in Minneapolis, where he continues to serve as senior teacher.In this episode, Eric and Steve Hagen discuss his book, The Grand Delusion: What We Know But Don’t BelieveBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Steve Hagen and I Discuss What We Know but Don’t Believe…His book, The Grand Delusion: What We Know But Don’t BelieveDefining grand delusion: our belief in non-emptiness or substantialityThe dichotomy of understanding that if there is something, there must not be nothingHow there are two truths that coexistUnderstanding that it’s in the mind where reality occursRealizing that we can’t actually hold anything is the beginning of awakeningWhy understanding this concept is important in our day to day lifePeace and present mind comes by seeing that the questions are misunderstanding the experience of lifeHow we can’t resolve or answer the question of what’s the meaning of lifeWe don’t need to answer the questions to bring freedomTrying to find a logical answer to meaning of life isn’t possibleHow we are acting and seeing things in terms of wholenessPerception is what we process through our sensesConception is the meaning we give to what we perceiveOur suffering is tied up in the way we conceptualize the worldThe freedom of knowing that what we are grasping for isn’t possibleConceptualizing things isn’t bad, but it can also bring sufferingSudden and gradual awakeningHis work and practice with koansGreat doubt comes with the question of why is there something rather than nothingSteve Hagen Links:Steve’s WebsiteJohann’s WebsiteWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Steve Hagen you might also enjoy these other episodes:Steve Hagen on Perception and Conception (2018)Original Buddhist Psychology with Beth JacobsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of 6 books that have, between them, sold more than a million copies. He’s perhaps best known for his self-published book, The Coaching Habit, which is the best-selling book on coaching this century and is already recognized as a classic. He founded the training and development company, Box of Crayons, which has taught coaching skills to hundreds of thousands of people around the world and he created a book in partnership with Seth Godin which raised $400,000 for Malaria No More. In this episode, Eric and Michael Bungay Stanier discuss his new book, How to Begin.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Michael Bungay Stanier and I Discuss Starting Well to Finish Well and…His book, How to BeginTools to deal with fear and anxiety when they ariseSitting with the tension of ambition and contentmentThe secret is, once you have a goal, the key is to stop worrying about the goalThat we unlock our greatness by working on the hard thingsThe three steps that make up the foundation of actually beginningThe key of beginning well that helps you stick with a projectHow to set a Worthy GoalThe ways Worthy Goals can evolveHow to the prizes and punishments of various commitmentsMichael Bungay Stanier Links:MBS WorksHow to BeginTwitterFacebookInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Michael Bungay Stanier you might also enjoy these other episodes:Michael Bungay Stanier (Interview from 2016)How to Get Things Done with Charlie GilkeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Jacobson is the CEO and Founder of Focusmate (www.focusmate.com), a virtual coworking community with a mission to help everyone do their best work. Thousands of people in 193 countries worldwide sit side-by-side, via video, to keep each other company, cheer each other on, and hold one another accountable. Taylor is a passionate voice on creating soulful work and workplaces and has been featured in The New Yorker, CNN, The Guardian, NPR, Fast Company, Bloomberg Businessweek, and more.In this episode, Eric and Taylor discuss his company, Focusmate, along with many useful ideas for designing the life you want to live.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Taylor Jacobson and I Discuss Tools to Find Focus and Accountability and…His company, Focusmate, that he started to help himself and others to become more productiveThe importance of feeling safe in a community in helping to accomplish your goalsProcrastination is an expression of feeling unsafeHow it’s difficult to focus when you’re feeling stressed or anxiousHow having a morning routine is grounding and signals our body we’re safe and able to get startedDesigning a life that demands what you want to giveNoticing when you need to make a shift and reinvent yourselfThe ability to focus and the correlation to our nervous systemFight or flight impulses Learning to experience and release these energy forcesHis choice to find the optimal environment to do the important inner work he desiredSpiritual practices and choosing and trusting your inner truthUnderstanding that our experiences inform the gifts that we can give to the world How living in fear limits our ability to share our unique giftsTaylor Jacobson Links:Taylor’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Taylor Jacobson you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Focus and Accomplish Goals with Emily BalcetisChris Bailey on Focus, Productivity, and MeditationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veronica Valli is a former psychotherapist who now works as a sobriety coach. With almost 20 years of experience, Veronica has helped thousands of people live happy, healthy lives and reach their full potential by being alcohol-free. She is the co-host of the popular Soberful podcast and has been the keynote speaker at annual conferences including Women for Sobriety and Soberistas.In this episode, Eric and Veronica discuss her book, Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alchohol.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Veronica Valli and I Discuss The Freedom of Sobriety and…Her book, Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of AlcoholThat alcoholism is just a symptom of a deeper malaiseHer history with drugs and alcohol and how she got soberThe experience she had with drug-induced psychosisBelieving she had a very rare problem when everyone else was fineHow and when she discovered that she wasn’t alone in how she feltEmotional unmanageability vs. emotional masteryThat behavior is the truest manifestation of how someone feels – we behave how we feelThe way our culture has normalized abnormal drinkingThe question, “would my life be better if I wasn’t drinking?”When you’re spending most of your time arguing with yourself about whether or not you have a problem with drinking, you’re missing out on the real and good stuff of life, including your own growth and discoveryToxic positivityFeeling comfortable in our own skin and having appropriate emotional responses to eventsEmotional sobrietyThe value of consistently having a framework in lifeWhat to do if sobriety meetings feel overwhelmingVeronica Valli Links:Veronica’s WebsiteFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Veronica Valli you might also enjoy these other episodes:The Magic of Being Sober with Laura McKowenThe Joy of Being Sober with Catherine GraySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marilyn Nelson is an American poet, translator, and children’s book author. She is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut and the former poet laureate of Connecticut.  In this episode, Eric and Marilyn discuss several of her poems and the inspiration and meaning behind themBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Marilyn Nelson and I Discuss her Beautiful and Powerful Poetry and…Her book, How I Discovered Poetry“Mississippi” poemHer book, A Wreath for Emmett TillHer use of the unique poetry form of heroic crown of sonnets“Rosemary for Remembrance” poem“Let Me Gather Spring Flowers for a Wreath” poem“Like His Gouged Eye” poemHow poetry comes out of silence and leads us back to silenceA life well lived includes the gifts of silence, contemplation, and self knowledge How we need to make an effort to find silence in a noisy worldHer book, Carver“Professor Carver’s Bible Class” poemHer book, Snook Alone, the story of a dogMarilyn Nelson Links:Marilyn’s WebsiteFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Marilyn Nelson you might also enjoy these other episodes:Roger HousdenEllen BassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johann Hari is a writer and journalist. He has written for the New York Times, Le Monde, the Guardian, and other newspapers and his TED talks have been viewed over seventy million times. His work has been praised by a broad range of people, from Oprah Winfrey to Noam Chomsky to Joe Rogan.Eric and Johann discuss his book, Stolen Focus Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply AgainBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Johann Hari and I Discuss Stolen Focus and Attention and…His book, Stolen Focus Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply AgainHis experience of spending 3 months with no internet or smartphoneThe negative effects of consuming too much of social mediaHow the evidence is showing we are in an attention crisisThe deep forces at work that are damaging our attentionUnderstanding the two levels of response to the attention crisis; individual and collectiveCruel optimism is offering a simple solution to complex problems that may not workThe alternative to cruel optimism is bringing awareness to the many layers of the problemHow the human brain can only think about one thing at a timeThe negative effects of multitasking, or the switch cost-effect The debate between being “pro” tech and “anti” techThe damaging effects of the current business models of social media designed to steal people’s attentionHow technology could be used to heal and aid your attention rather than steal itHow the current model of economic growth contributes to dwindling attentionHis thoughts on the need for an attention movement to resist the forces invading our attentionJohann Hari Links:Stolen Focus Book WebsiteJohann’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Johann Hari you might also enjoy these other episodes:Johann Hari (2015 Interview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joanna Macy is an environmental activist, author, a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. She has written and co-authored many books, including translating much of Rilke’s workEric and Joanna discuss her translations of Rilke along with her important “Work That Reconnects”.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Joanna Macy and I Discuss her Work That Reconnects and…Her book translation, Letters to a Young Poet by RilkeThe joy she experienced translating the work of Rilke with her coauthor Anita BarrowsHaving patience, curiosity and learning "to live the questions now" Asking ourselves how can we trust and be trustedHer important work called "The Work That Reconnects"Her three visions of living"Business as Usual" refers to the growth economy and capitalism"The Great Unraveling" refers to the world losing its coherence"The Great Turning" is the slowing down the destruction of the world and building new ways of doing thingsHer important activist workKnowing what we can control, but still caring about what we can't controlHow this work is a "celebration of the awareness of the great reciprocity at the heart of the universe"Joanna Macy Links:Joanna’s WebsiteWork That ReconnectsWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Joanna Macy you might also enjoy these other episodes:Curiosity and Activism with Sophia BushThe Questioning Mind with Stephen MitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Gannon is a bestselling author, speaker, novelist, and the host of the number 1 creative careers podcast in the UK called “Ctrl Alt Delete”.  Eric and Emma discuss her latest book, Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online WorldBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Emma Gannon and I Discuss Community and Connection in an Online World and…Her book, Disconnected: How to Stay Human in an Online WorldThe belief that everyone is creative and need to feed their creativityThe joy and challenge when your creative work becomes your paid workHow our online and offline behaviors and interactions are often not alignedConnection and how she compares humans to treesThe power of community and connection, both online and in-personNoticing when spending too much time online leads to emotional disconnectionUnderstanding self-sabotage and noticing the feelings associated with that behaviorFinding the balance of striving to be successful and happinessHer thoughts on cancel cultureHer first novel, OliveThe shame and guilt that women often feel for their life choicesEmma Gannon Links:Emma’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Emma Gannon, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Become Unlonely with Jillian RichardsonHow to Find Joy and Community with Radha AgrawalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine Gray is a Sunday Times Bestselling author of five books, including debut smash hit The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober. She’s sold well over a quarter of a million books and her books have now been translated into nine languages. She’s been sober since 2013. Catherine has also written about being single later in life and learning to appreciate the ordinary.  Eric and Catherine discuss her latest book, Sunshine Warm: Unexpected Sober Joy That LastsBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Catherine Gray and I Discuss The Lasting Joy of Being Sober and…Her book, Sunshine Warm: Unexpected Sober Joy That LastsThe power of getting more specific with your gratitude listsBeing several years removed from addiction and in the advanced stages of recoveryUnderstanding that addiction doesn’t have to define you, but that it’s always thereNo longer defining herself as an alcoholic after several years of sobrietyAddiction can be the difference between what you intend to do and what you actually doHow addiction is a spectrum and not black or whiteThe issues with labeling yourself as an addictWhat matters most is asking yourself if your life would be better without the substance or behaviorThe challenge with addictions that are considered socially acceptable How most experts agree there isn’t such a thing as an addictive personalitySome people may have addictive tendencies based on various traitsUnderstanding that our perception of ourselves is what shapes our realityCatherine Gray Links:Catherine GrayTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Catherine Gray, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Catherine Gray (2018 Interview)Catherine Gray on Unexpected Joy (2019 Interview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Balcetis is an Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University. She is the author of more than 70 scientific publications and her work has been covered in Forbes, Newsweek, Time, National Public Radio, Cosmopolitan, GQ, and many others. She has also received numerous awards for her work.  Eric and Emily discuss her book, Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the WorldBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Emily Balcetis and I Discuss How to Focus and Accomplish Goals and…Her book, Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the WorldHer decision to tackle learning to play drumsThe four tools of accomplishing a goalWhat it means to materialize a goalHow our brains can’t be trusted to accurately assess our progress toward our goalThe importance of writing down and tracking progress Figuring out what we want to accomplish AND creating a plan of actionForeshadowing obstacles that might get in our way and how you’ll deal with them increases your chances of successThe value of narrowing your focus of attentionHow time is a big determinant of what goals we set and whether we reach those goalsFinding ways to connect your current self with your future self can make it easier to make tougher choices that lead to better outcomes laterHow it sometimes makes sense to have a “wide bracket” or broader perspectiveThe power of framing and how what we see predicts what we doEmily Balcetis Links:Emily BalcetisTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Emily Balcetis, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Change with Katy MilkmanBehavior Change with John NorcrossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Regina Louise] is an American author, child advocate, and motivational speaker, who is best known for successfully navigating through more than thirty foster home placements as a ward of the California Juvenile Court system.Eric and Regina discuss her book, Permission Granted: Kick-Ass Strategies to Bootstrap Your Way to Unconditional Self-LoveBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Regina Louise and I Strategies for Unconditional Self-Love and…Her book, Permission Granted: Kick-Ass Strategies to Bootstrap Your Way to Unconditional Self-LoveGrowing up in difficult circumstances and still feeling her worthHow we can all benefit from a cleared-out heart Learning to grow through what we go throughUnderstanding that you can’t change the past, but you can reclaim your dignity and self-worthLearning to be with the difficult feelings inside of usUnderstanding that the tragedy she endured was not personalHow she learned to protect and value herself when her caregivers couldn’tHer introjections leading to her growthThe tendency to feed the “less than” of herselfTaking responsibility for her own healingCreating distance and making meaning of her past experiencesRegina Louise Links:Regina’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Regina Louise, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Radical Self Love with Sonya Renee TaylorPerfecting Self Love with Scott StabileSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Guise is an international best-selling author, blogger, and entrepreneur. His books have been translated into 17 languages, including his latest book, Elastic Habits: How to Create Smarter Habits That Adapt to Your Day.Eric and Stephen discuss his unique approach to creating good habits that are adaptable to your life and unique circumstances.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Stephen Guise and I Discuss How to Form Elastic Habits and…His book,  Elastic Habits: How to Create Smarter Habits That Adapt to Your DayHow bad habits fulfill some needsAn elastic habit is one that creates flexibility and more points of progressHow flexibility is strength when it comes to obstaclesLateral flexibility is having several different options to achieve the same goalVertical flexibility is having the option to move the intensity of the activity up or downThe roles of the different levels: mini, plus, and eliteHow to work with feelings and motivation in establishing habitsHow to apply the lateral and vertical flexibility to habits Cues or triggers are what prompts you to do the behaviorThe different types of cues or triggers: time. activity, daily, emotional, and window Intelligent tracking and why it’s important in establishing new habitsThe process for creating and implementing “elastic” habits Stephen Guise Links:Stephen’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Stephen Guise, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Behavior Change with John NorcrossTiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ FoggSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. His work has appeared in The New York Times, CBS This Morning, Time, Entrepreneur, and he has taught in colleges around the world.  James is also the creator of the Habits Academy, the premier training platform for organizations and individuals that are interested in building better habits in life and work.  In Part 2 of this interview, Eric and James discuss more specific ideas and concepts for establishing good habits and eliminating bad habits.If you’d like to make 2022 a better year for you, bring clarity to what matters most, and discover the tools to help you become the person you really want to be, Eric can help you! To book a FREE, no-pressure 30-minute Discovery call to see if working with Eric is right for you, click here.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!James Clear and I Discuss the Compounding Nature of Habits and…His book, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad OnesHabits are a response to the physical cues in our environmentLearning to make it obvious or reduce friction when trying to create good habits Habit stacking and priming your environment for successClarifying the action: “After _____, I will _____”Getting specific with your actions (when, where)How social environment affects the attractiveness of habitsMaking habits easy and convenientThe two-minute rule for establishing good habitsA habit must be established before it can be improvedOptimize for the starting line rather than the finish lineMake it satisfying – how positive emotions cultivate good habits and negative emotions destroy themBring the long-term consequences into the short termReinforcing your identity by your actionsJames Clear Links:James’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramIf you enjoyed this conversation with James Clear, you might also enjoy these other episodes:James Clear (2015)Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ FoggSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. His work has appeared in The New York Times, CBS This Morning, Time, Entrepreneur, and he has taught in colleges around the world.  James is also the creator of the Habits Academy, the premier training platform for organizations and individuals that are interested in building better habits in life and work.  In Part 1 of the interview, Eric and James discuss habits and how to set yourself up for short and long-term success when it comes to behavior change.If you’d like to make 2022 a better year for you, bring clarity to what matters most, and discover the tools to help you become the person you really want to be, Eric can help you! To book a FREE, no-pressure 30-minute Discovery call to see if working with Eric is right for you, click here.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!James Clear and I Discuss the Compounding Nature of Habits and…His book, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad OnesHow habits are like the compound interest of self-improvementYour outcomes are a lagging measure of your effortsHow bamboo growth is like habit growthThe importance of building a foundation of habits to see resultsHow work isn’t wasted, it’s storedFocusing on systems rather than goalsHow the outcome is a natural consequence of habitsHow goals can create an artificial finish lineThe role of identity in behavior changeHow you choose to act leads to the kind of person you want to beLearning to adopt a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindsetHow humans are learning machinesThe 4 stages of habits: cue, craving, response, and rewardThe 4 laws of behavior change: make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfyingTo break a bad habit, invert the 4 laws of behavior changeJames Clear Links:James’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with James Clear, you might also enjoy these other episodes:James Clear (2015)Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ FoggSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Zeratsky was a designer in the tech industry and became obsessed with the idea of re-designing time. He’s also the author of multiple books and his work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Time, Harvard Business Review, Wired, Fast Company, and many others. In this episode, Eric and John discuss his book, Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day If you'd like to make 2022 a better year for you, bring clarity to what matters most, and discover the tools to help you become the person you really want to be, Eric can help you! To book a FREE, no-pressure 30-minute Discovery call to see if working with Eric is right for you, click here.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!John Zeratsky and I Discuss How to Make Time for What Matters and…His book, Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every DayUnderstanding the limits of will-powerSetting up our environment so it’s easier to make the right decisionsThe two powerful forces that compete every day for our time“The Busy Bandwagon” and the feeling you’re not in control of our time“The Infinity Pools” of neverending options of distractions Questioning the “defaults” in our lives and finding ways to change our behaviorCreating a highlight for everydayStructuring your day around your “highlight” Finding more meaningful momentsTaking back control of your time and energyCreating barriers to distractionThe fundamentals of managing your energyThe importance of focusing on the process, not the outcomeBecoming aware of how our interaction with technology makes us feelJohn Zeratsky Links:John’s WebsiteTwitterIf you enjoyed this conversation with John Zeratsky, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Time Management for Mortals with Oliver BurkemanBeing a Procrastinator with Tim PychylSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 in your daily life and how to go about getting things done.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Charlie Gilkey and I Discuss How to Get Things Done and…His book, Start Finishing: How To Go From Idea To DoneHow kindness towards others often brings out the best in everyoneThe Tao Te ChingFocusing on your input and letting go of the resultsWe don’t just improve by thinking about things, we improve by doing themCreative constipation breeds toxicity We’re either creating something or destroying somethingWe don’t do ideas, we do projectsHow doing our best work is often really hardThe myth: if it’s meant to be for us, it’s supposed to be easyThe myth that if it doesn’t come easy for you, you shouldn’t do itDoing something until you’re good enough at it to decide whether or not you want to continue doing itThe 5 things that get in the way of doing our best workHead Trash: Doesn’t matter if a thought is true or not – it matters if we believe it or notThe problem with automatically believing our thoughtsHow discipline limits decision fatigueHow action expresses priorityCharlie Gilkey Links:Charlie’s WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Charlie Gilkey, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Chris Bailey on Focus, Productivity, and MeditationDavid Kadavy on Getting StartedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Arthur Brooks and I Discuss What It Takes to Find Happiness and…His book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of ContemptThe four extrinsic things that feed off fear are money, power, pleasure, and fameThe four intrinsic things that feed off love are faith, family, friendships, and meaningful workHow happiness requires meaning and having meaning requires challenge and/or difficultyThe three aspects of meaning are coherence, purpose, and significanceHow writing out the thing you learned from a bad experience can bring meaning to itLearning to find significance in the small thingsHow we need to stop living in the future and appreciate being in the presentThe freeing idea that nobody really cares like we think they doThe more you judge others, the more you will feel judgedThe therapy for feeling insecure is to stop judging and start observingThe link between humor and happinessHow we should reject grimnessRejecting the expectations of the holidays can lead to more happinessArthur Brooks Links:Arthur’s WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookNovo Nordisk - Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. To learn more, visit truthaboutweight.comIf you enjoyed this conversation with Arthur Brooks, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Jonathan Rauch – The Happiness CurveRuth Whippman on The Complexity of HappinessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 conversation with John and Dr. Bolte Taylor to discuss their respective experiences.In this episode, Jill, John, Ginny, and Eric talk about what it’s like to experience the world through your right brain vs. your left brain and how they come together to make for whole-brain living. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, John Britton, and I Discuss Right Brain Injury vs Left Brain Injury and…The functions of and interaction between the right and left hemispheres of the brainHow the left brain governs past and future, me the individual, details, boundaries, languageThat the right brain governs the present, the “we” collective, connections, expansive, and opennessThe way the two hemispheres of our brain interact with one another in a healthy brainHow John experienced the world before, during, and after his right brain injuryThe most helpful rehabilitation approach for John post his injuryDr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s experience of her left hemisphere traumatic brain injury and her recovery storyDr. Jill Bolte Taylor Links:Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and John Britton, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Whole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorThe Divided Yet Connected Brain with Iain McGilchristLessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Ethan Kross and I Discuss How to Harness the Chatter in Our Head and…His book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness ItHow we have both emotional and cognitive needs when dealing with the “chatter” in our headsCommon triggers for internal chatter are uncertainty and lack of controlThe three main categories of tools to work with chatterLearning to zoom out and broaden our perspectiveDistance self-talk is talking to yourself like you’d talk to another personTemporal distancing (mental time travel) Expressive writing about negative experiencesUsing your imagination to replay a past experience to gain objectivityHarnessing our internal chatter rather than silencing itHow to think about thinking and what we can and cannot controlBeing aware of how easy some of these tools are to implementCreating if/then plans increases the likelihood you’ll remember to use the toolsEnvironmental tools and the benefits of getting outside in nature How cleaning and organizing our physical space impacts our mental stateEthan Kross Links:Ethan’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Ethan Kross, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Overthinking and Internal Soundtracks with Jon AcuffScott GorntoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Jillian Richardson and I Discuss How to Become Unlonely and …Her book, Unlonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the WorldSome of the barriers that get in the way of making friendshipsSome strategies we can use to make friendshipsThree relationship strengthening tacticsHow to know when vulnerability slides into needinessThat looking for the “perfect” person or group of people can stump you in your search for meaningful connectionWhen you might want to reflect on your relationship to the idea of groupsWhere to start when you’re lonely and want to connect with othersHow to meet people if you’re an introvertThe importance of being kind to yourself in this processJillian Richardson Links:Jillian’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfFeals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jillian Richardson, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Find Joy and Community with Radha AgrawalBelonging and Connection with Sebene SelassieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Oliver Burkeman and I Discuss Time Management for Mortals and …His book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”How we invest more energy and focus on trying to escape certain feelingsFinitude and understanding that life is finiteTime and how we relate to it as something we have and useThe idea that we are time rather than we have timeAccepting the truth of your finitude allows you to live more in the presentConfusing meaningful with extraordinaryCosmic insignificance therapy suggests that we reexamine the threshold of what makes a meaningful lifeOur tendency to want to define and measure what is meaningful in lifeHow the pursuit of using time well can lead us to live in the future rather than being presentAsking ourselves if something is expanding or contracting to usThe modern attention economy and being aware if we are choosing where our attention goesHow the things that matter most to us can provoke unpleasant emotions that lead to seeking distractionsThe problem isn’t how things are, but rather how we think they should beTrying too hard to be present in the moment Accepting the impossibility of complete control Oliver Burkeman Links:Oliver’s WebsiteTwitterOliver’s PostsCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Oliver Burkeman, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Oliver Burkeman on Modern Time Management (2019)Oliver Burkeman (2014)Living Between Worlds with James HollisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Jonah Berger and I Discuss How to Change Anyone's Mind and …His book, The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's MindHow people changeThat most decisions that we make are shaped by other peopleThe major mistake most of us make when it comes to trying to change behavior in ourselves and othersHow to create change by reducing the barriers and energy requiredFeeling like we should do something vs because we want to do somethingPeople's zones of acceptance and rejectionWhat it means to "highlight a gap" and how it can help us changeHow the costs of change often come due before the benefits of change are experiencedWhat factors drive Identification vs DifferentiationJonah Berger Links:Jonah's WebsiteTwitterInstagramBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonah Berger, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life with Luke BurgisEffectively Thinking Ahead with Bina VenkataramanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 not realize that we have over 7 years of incredible episodes in our archive! We’ve had so many wonderful guests that we decided to handpick one of our favorites that may be new to you, but if not, is definitely worth another listen! Mark Manson is an author and personal development consultant. His writing is a different take on the self-help genre that he calls self-help from a first-person perspective. Mark has been published and quoted on CNN, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Yahoo! News, The Sydney Morning Herald, and a variety of other publications. He is also the CEO and Founder of Infinity Squared Media LLC.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Mark Manson and I Discuss Important Lessons in Life and …Opportunity costs and being aware of the sacrificesHis most popular article, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*&The misconception of confidenceThe friendship test in romantic relationshipsHow he applies logic in his writingPositive thinking and his issue with “The Secret”How inspiration often comes from taking actionHis “Do Something” principleMistaking happiness for pleasureHow true happiness comes from the meaning of our experiencesOur need to always be challenged in lifeHow our pursuits change as we get olderHis article on Ken Wilbur, an American philosopherMark Manson Links:Mark’s WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Mark Manson, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Everyday Courage with Ryan HolidayLove, Grace, and Grit with Sebastian SiegelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context, that of the whole of our physical and spiritual existence, and of the wider human culture in which they arise – the culture which helps to mold, and in turn is molded by, our minds and brains.Today Iain and Eric discuss his book, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Iain McGilchrist and I Discuss The Divided yet Connected Brain and …His book, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western WorldThat creativity requires resistanceThe differences between the two hemispheres of our brainHow distinctions are important but divisions are invented by usThe ways our brain hemispheres work togetherThat our world is currently dominated by left brain hemisphere thinkingThe ways we might address the crises we face as a species and worldHow he responds to the critics of a right brain/left brain theoryThe ways in which our hemispheres are connected and work togetherThe difference between our two hemispheres isn’t as much what they do but how they do itThe 8 portals our brain uses to get information about the worldThe 4 powers we have to arrive at truthIain McGilchrist Links:Iain’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Iain McGilchrist, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Whole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte TaylorLessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 UniverseBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jeremy Lent and I Discuss the Integration of Science and Traditional Wisdom in Life and …His book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the UniverseThe difference between want and intention Understanding the power of kindness toward the “negative” parts of usHis character, “Uncle Bob,” who represents the dominant worldviewWorldview is the lens through which we see and make sense of everything How humans pattern meaning into the world based on what our culture tells usCultural mindfulness frees us to open up to other possibilitiesThe idea that humans are selfish or have a “selfish gene” and how science refutes thisThe self-organization of life: the different parts make the whole and the whole relates to the different partsHuman nature and how cooperation, not competition has led to the abundance of life on earthDifferences between Eastern and Western traditional beliefs in regard to human natureThe negative aspects of humans’ ability to cooperateThe Taoist notion of Wu-Wei (effortless action) and Yu-Wei (purposive action)Integrating two elements of human consciousness; conceptual (left brain) and animate (right brain)The most important relationship in life is the “I’ and the “self”Chi is translated to matter and energy that make up the universeLi is how Chi is organizedHow the deep spiritual traditions from the past add richness to what modern science revealsThe realization that deep human intuitions are our internal validation of what science tells us about how the universe really isFractals and the holarchy or structure of life’s interconnectednessJeremy Lent Links:Jeremy’s WebsiteJeremy’s BlogTwitterFacebookNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Jeremy Lent, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James KingslandMike McHargue (Science Mike)Science and the Sacred with Sasha SaganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jacob Norby and I Discuss Creativity as a Cure and …His book, The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your LifeHow he defines creativityHow creativity can bring you back to your truest self Why he believes every human being is creativeThe three enemies of creativityThe connection between spirituality and creativityFeeling an inward longing to come home to yourselfRebuilding his life after burning it to the groundHow imagination can work for us or against usAllowing our thoughts and emotions yet not empower themThe three questions he answers every dayHow to create more choice points in our daily livesJacob Nordby Links:Jacob’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.Feals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jacob Nordby, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Finding Your Creativity with Julia CameronWriting for Healing with Maggie SmithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LifeBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Beth Jacobs and I Discuss Original Buddhist Psychology and …Her book, The Original Buddhist Psychology: What the Abhidharma Tells Us about How We Think, Feel, and Experience LifeAbhidharma is the structural layout of the Buddha’s original vision of the universeUnderstanding the complex laws of how forces move together in the universeThe entity of “me” exists from the arbitrary framework we create for ourselvesThe 5 skandhas are what is used to construct our reality: form, feelings, perceptions, habit formations, consciousnessesNeuropsychology and the 17 steps of perceptionInterdependent origination is the idea that everything is in motion and connectedHow consciousness is just an interactionThe various lists of lists in the AbhidharmaEnergy, mindfulness, and investigation The idea of gently removing our obstructionsWriting and meditation as powerful tools for awakeningBeth Jacobs Links:Beth’s WebsiteNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Beth Jacobs, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Find Bliss with Bob ThurmanInner Freedom Through Mindfulness with Jack KornfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BadBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Austin Kleon and I Discuss How to Stay Creative and …His book, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and BadHow his deep work has usually originated from a dark placeLife is about the balance between the light and dark in usHis long term pessimism and short term optimismMaking peace with things not ever getting easier and learning to enjoy the now.How there are no perfect conditions in life so no sense waiting or worrying about what’s nextIf/And statements and how life is not linear in that wayHis reflection on the book her wrote 10 years agoTrying to get back to the beginner’s mindSeeking curiosity over wisdomOrdinary life + extra attention = the extraordinaryPaying attention by drawing, writing, reading poetry, or walkingTrying to view things as an artist mightForget the noun, do the verbThe importance of having a hobbiesHow energy can be found in books and works of artAustin Kleon Links:Austin’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Austin Kleon, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Finding Your Creativity with Julia CameronWriting as a Path to Awakening with Albert Flynn DeSilverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 OverthinkingBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jon Acuff and I Discuss Overthinking, Internal Soundtracks, and …His book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to OverthinkingHow action eliminates overthinking and inaction breeds overthinkingThe importance of deciding as few times as possibleOverthinking is when what you think gets in the way of what you wantViewing our thoughts as repetitive soundtracks that become our playlist“Pulling the thread” when processing your feelingsHow fear gets a voice but doesn’t get a voteLearning to identify your broken soundtracksEvaluating your thoughts and asking is it true, is it helpful, is it kind?Getting support from others can help retire your broken soundtracksHow we can’t stop overthinking but we can replace it with another thoughtViewing our thoughts as a dial that we can turn down and not a switch that we can turn offFinding activities that get you out of your headFlipping your broken soundtracks to the oppositeThe important process of repeating new soundtracksFinding ways to remind yourself of new soundtracksTying new thoughts to a symbol by making it personal, visible, and simpleJon Acuff Links:Jon’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Jon Acuff, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Perfecting Self-Love with Scott StabileNeuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Dr. Chris NiebauerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Sebastian Siegel and I Discuss Love, Grace, Grit, and …His new movie, Grace and Grit, a story of love beyond lifeKen Wilber’s memoir and brilliant body of work that inspired this filmThe beautiful story of love and transformation How taking action is a catalyst in the growth of your different relationshipsKnowing that we always have a choice in how we respond to what life gives usWhat it means to have both grace and the grit to push through challenges in life How exercise and pushing beyond his physical limits is a spiritual practice for himRemembering and cultivating awareness that every moment is a spiritual practiceHis admiration of and inspiration from philosophers Alan Watts and Ken WilberThe gentleness and gracefulness of Ramana Maharsi’s work about being in service to loveThe metaphor of the bent finger of reaching out to God, within and through ourselvesThe paradoxes woven into lifeSebastian Siegel Links:Sebastian’s WebsiteGrace and GritInstagramBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   Skillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership.Talkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.If you enjoyed this conversation with Sebastian Siegel, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Perfecting Self-Love with Scott StabileHow to Find Zest in Life with John KaagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Guy Winch and I Discuss Emotional First Aid and …His book, Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday HurtsUnderstanding that we need to tend to our emotional wounds just as we would physical woundsBuilding emotional resiliency by addressing these small woundsHow to treat the emotional wound of rejectionIdentifying exactly what the hurt feelings areHow the brain registers physical and emotional pain in the same wayLearning to improve low self-esteemWriting exercises to help deal with rejection and failureHow ruminating can easily become a habit and lead to depressionThe dangers of rumination: stewing vs. doingHow rumination is vulnerable to distraction, engage your mind somewhere elseWhat works and doesn’t work in building self-esteemBuilding self-compassionThe detective mindset vs. a harmful and self-critical mindsetGuy Winch Links:Guy’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramIf you enjoyed this conversation with Guy Winch, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Jonathan Rottenberg on DepressionTasha Eurich on Growing Self AwarenessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and Jack discuss his book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You AreBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jack Kornfield and I Discuss Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness and …His book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You AreThe first step to dealing with difficult emotions is seeing and accepting what’s thereHow practicing mindfulness expands your window of tolerance Tools to help us remember the vastnessRemembering that our story is always changingHow we are bound to experience both the beauty and pain in lifeThe importance of compassion How there are many simple practices to transform our heart and mindChoosing the best spiritual practices based on what we’re drawn toHis work with Father Greg Boyle, writer of Tattoos on the HeartThe possibility of seeing the Buddha-nature in every human beingThe refuge in community and how we need each otherTrusting that we’re part of something bigger than ourselvesLearning to trust our inner knowledge, heart, and bodyAccepting our fear and understanding that growth comes after fearThe doubting mind and our capacity to recognize itLearning to not judge the thoughts that come up in meditationHis shift in life from actively getting things done into relaxing more and seeing how things turn outHow we all have the seeds of awakening within usJack Kornfield Links:Jack’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jack Kornfield you might also enjoy these other episodes:Effortless Mindfulness with Loch KellyTara BrachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 MemoirBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Brian Broom and I Discuss his Journey to Healing, Recovery, and …His book, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A MemoirHow he was raised in an environment where men are taught to be tough and masculine.Understanding that parents are doing the best they can and having grace with themHow he learned more about his father after his death when writing his bookHis journey to getting sober and healing from childhood woundsWhat sobriety looks like for him nowRecognizing his defense mechanismsLearning to not be ashamed of taking medication for anxiety and depressionHow he started writing in rehab lead to becoming a therapeutic tool for himBeing ruled by shame and how all-consuming it was The ideas of masculinity that remain from his upbringingHis thoughts about masculinity not being a useful concept, but rather being human is what’s importantExternal support is important, but only you can save yourselfBrian Broome Links:Brian’s WebsiteFacebookInstagramNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Brian Broome, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Masks of Masculinity with Lewis HowesLeading in Life with Michael Brody WaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Eric and Michael Taft Discuss Deconstructing Yourself and …His podcast and blog titled “Deconstructing Yourself”Learning to “untangle” the concepts and emotions that can overwhelm usThe importance of “reconstructing” ourselves after the “deconstructing”Taking our meditation practice from the cushion into everyday lifeFinding what is sacred to you and bringing more of it into your lifeDefining and distinguishing between psychology and spirituality Thoughts and feelings and seeing their constructivenessVipassana practices and his work with Shinzen YoungDifferences between early and later Buddhist practices and traditionsHow real spirituality contends with the intense human conditionMichael Taft Links:Michael’s WebsiteDeconstructing Yourself PodcastTwitterTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Michael Taft, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Michael Taft Interview (2015)Paths of Spiritual Awakening with Henry ShukmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 enlightenment as well as various techniques to explore our awareness.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Eric and Jonathan Robinson Discuss How to Explore Our Awareness and …His definition of enlightenment: a shift in identity from ego-personality to presence and awarenessEnlightenment is being at peace in the present momentHis humbling experience of speaking to Mother TheresaExperimenting with and being willing to try different techniques to help shift your viewHow having gratitude and saying “Thank You” many times a day can change your experienceTechniques and phrases for working with our judgmental mindLearning to not take our views so seriouslyHow being more playful in our lives can bring the feeling of freedomHis powerful technique for happiness: not letting your mind take over when you’re enjoying somethingThe different forms of inquiry we can practiceQuestions we can ask that can reorient ourselves from our problem seeking mindsMaking a pain and pleasure list and scheduling things from your pleasure listJonathan Robinson Links:Jonathan’s WebsiteAwareness Explorers PodcastFacebookUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jonathan Robinson, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Dorothy Hunt on The Heart of AwarenessMary O’Malley on Practical AwakeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BraveBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Eric and Ryan Holiday Discuss Everyday Courage and …His book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the BraveThe 4 cardinal virtues that a good life depends onCourage, both physical and moral, is the willingness to put yourself at riskHow fear gets in the way of courageLearning to get specific with our fearsCourage is also about sharing our vulnerabilities with othersThe importance of just getting startedHow courage requires making decisionsDetermining and gaining clarity on our personal valuesStoicism and how it encompasses the core virtuesSimilarities and differences between Buddhism and StoicismHeroism goes beyond courage, doing something for the greater good or greater than oneselfHow it requires courage to have belief and hope that things can change for the betterHis courage to open a bookstore in the midst of the pandemicRyan Holiday Links:Ryan’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookFeals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Ryan Holiday, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to be Fearless with Jessica HagyConscious Leadership with Eric KaufmannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Eric and Kristoffer Discuss Permissions to Glow and …His book, Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic LeadershipDeveloping a conscious awareness of our internal experienceHow a meditation practice strengthens our ability to listen to the inner voiceThe “frenemies” within usSurrendering the ego and having trust in othersHow he brings spirituality into his work with corporate leadership training Giving ourselves permission to claim our own power“Permission to Chill” and pausing to see things as they areThe 3 phases of meditation“Permission to Feel all the Feels” “Permission to Glow in the Dark” and befriending the darkness“Permission to Glow in the Light” and connecting with othersKristoffer Carter’s Links:Kristoffer’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterLinked InNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Kristoffer Carter, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Kristoffer Carter (2014)Tasha Eurich on Growing Self-AwarenessTransformative Mindfulness with Shauna ShapiroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Eric, Ginny, Rick, and Forrest Discuss Learning How to Be Well and …Their podcast, Being WellThe “dreaded experience” and how we organize our lives to avoid our fear, shame, vulnerabilityHow growth comes from facing and leaning into our dreaded experiencesLimiting beliefs and how our self-conception is 6 months out of dateUnderstanding that our brains are forecasting machinesRick’s experience in a body massage skills workshopPausing to take in the positive experiences that come on the other side of facing the dreaded experiencesThe assumptions that Forrest must be perfectly adjusted being the son of a psychologistNature versus nurture and how we all have wounds to deal with, no matter our upbringingThe upper reaches of potential Becoming comfortable with the experience of admitting fault is how we free ourselvesAsking where the forces of control are in our livesDistinguishing between our internal and external forcesHow our circumstances can be unfair, and yet our healing is our responsibilityWe have a moral responsibility to decide which “wolf” we will feed The hope in knowing that all storms will pass Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson Links:Rick’s WebsiteRick’s FacebookForrest’s WebsiteForrest’s InstagramForrest’s FacebookBeing Well on InstagramBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   Peloton: Now you can get a Peloton bike for $400 off! And of course, the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.com.  If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Dr. Rick Hanson (2018)Dr. Rick Hanson (2015)Being Human with Krista TippettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Everyday LifeBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Luke Burgis and I Discuss Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life and …His book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday LifeHuman desires and how they apply to the wolf parableMimetic desire refers to how we imitate the desires of other peopleHow particular modeled desires come from a sense of lackThe importance of understanding that our desires are driven by imitationLearning to exercise more freedom in what we desireDesire is the energy of movement toward or away from somethingAnti-mimetic desire is having the ability to not engage in what you desireThe differences between thin and thick desiresThe paradox of desires and values: “Do we desire what we value or do we value what we desire?”Recognizing the hierarchy of our values and evaluating our desires accordinglyA fulfillment story is sharing a personal story with someone else about something in your life that gave you enduring joyUnderstanding the social nature of our desiresLuke Burgis Links:Luke’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Luke Burgis, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John KaagFinding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher KeevilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Najwa Zebian and I Discuss How to Build a Home for Your Soul and …Her book, Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home For Your Soul.Her search for the feeling of home within herselfLearning to see herself through her own eyes and not other’s eyesThe feeling of being loved needs to come from withinHow to balance being at home in yourself with your relationships with other peopleIdentifying your “guest list” who you’d welcome into your homeBeing at home in yourself allows for the best connections with othersBeing worthy of love is not based on pleasing others or working hard for itSelf-acceptance is about knowing who you are and not focusing on what other people thinkChanging the question from “why can’t I have that” to “why don’t I have that” The self-fulfilling prophecy of what you believe is what you will liveSelf-accountability and choosing your actionsForgiveness is not a one-step thing, but a constant process of choosing to let goThe activities of the blank canvas mirror and the unveiling mirrorFinding clarity and asking yourself “what’s next?”Choosing to speak to yourself kindlyNajwa Zebian Links:Najwa’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramSkillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership.If you enjoyed this conversation with Najwa Zebian, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Finding Grace with Eiman Al ZaabiIntimate Conversations with the Divine with Caroline MyssSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Yorker, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, and she has appeared on Today and 20/20. In this episode, Carol and Eric discuss her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Carol Dweck and I Discuss Fixed and Growth Mindset and …Her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of SuccessHow in the growth mindset we believe in our ability to grow and changeIn the fixed mindset we become afraid to not know or to failListening to and accepting what our minds thinkLearning to talk back to our default mindsetRecognizing that we have a choice of our mindsetHow we can have a fixed and growth mindset in different areas of our livesA growth mindset doesn’t say that there aren’t differences in skills and abilityHow people with the fixed mindset are not inspired by role modelsThe mindset approach can be used in regards to personalityThat teenagers that are taught the growth mindset are less likely to become depressedLearning to use the growth mindsetIn a growth mindset we can see criticism as feedback, as a way to changeRelationships grow better in a growth mindsetCarol Dweck Links:Mindset WorksTwitterInstagramTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.If you enjoyed this conversation with Carol Dweck, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Brandi Lust on Growth via the Present MomentEmma SeppalahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jonathan Fields and I Discuss How to Discover Your Sparketype and …His book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come AliveThe 10 impulses that underlie the drives that humans haveWhy the words “life purpose” and “passion” often lead us down the wrong pathHow very often in life there’s not A “right” answerHow to find out your SparketypeThe difference between primary, shadow, and anti sparketypesEric’s SparketypeHow to align your work with your Sparketype (without blowing up your life!)How to figure out the answer to “what am I going to do with my life?”How to step into the important work of self discoveryJonathan Fields Links:Jonathan’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfPeloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.comIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jonathan Fields, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Jonathan Fields (2016)Jonathan Fields (2014)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 HumanBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Dr. Miles Neale and I Discuss Gradual Awakening and…His book, Gradual Awakening:  The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully HumanHow a person’s mythology is held in the unconscious with the framework that was formed in childhoodShadow work is diving deep into the unconscious or the inner childThe process of going from understanding our behavior to changing it How processing emotions need to be included in behavior changeThe importance of establishing a new framework in the complex inner workBecoming fully human is complex and requires commitmentThe gradual and direct paths to awakening experiencesHow awakening requires a new framework within the psycheThe importance of understanding the complexities of psychedelicsThe paradigm of the current wellness movement and materialismHow we can miss the power of many transformative techniques Aligning ourselves with the greater goodDr. Miles Neale Links:Miles’s WebsiteInstagramYouTubeIf you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Miles Neale, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Awakening in Life with Ryan OelkeSpiritual Awakening with AdyashantiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Maia Szalavitz and I Discuss The Case for Harm Reduction and…Her book: Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of AddictionWhat “harm reduction” means in the case of additionThe truth behind why we have the drug policies that we currently haveDifferentiating between the terms dependence and addictionThe real problem of addiction being the compulsive behavior that’s ruining your lifeThe role of moderation in substance use in people in recoveryHow to know whether or not moderation or abstinence is right for youThe problem with a binary approach to drug useThe harm reduction recovery approach as any positive changeThe difficult but crucial role of being a beginner to learn what’s right for youMaia Szalavitz Links:Maia’s WebsiteTwitterFeals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Maia Szalavitz, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Maia Szalavitz on a Different Lens of Addiction (2017)Judson Brewer on Addiction and the Craving MindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LifeBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Bob Thurman and I Discuss How to Find Bliss and …His book:  Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your LifeHow our civilization is based on fearThe wisdom in the bliss view is that reality is good and that you get back what you put into it.The Four Friendly Fun Facts he renamed from the four noble truthsHow altruism strengthens our sense of self-worthTo be noble means you become more “we” oriented than “me” orientedThe deepest level of reality is love, abundance, energyFirst Friendly Fact is to take responsibility to understand our ultimate reality or we will sufferSecond Friendly Fact is the diagnosis- to understand that we are not the center of everythingThird Friendly Fact is the prognosis or needing to unlearn and opening ourselves to what we really areFourth Friendly Fact is the “therapy” or the eightfold path of how we can open our own minds to find freedom and blissOur tendency to see things as absolute rather than relativeInvestigation is the real practice of Buddhism and meditation is a toolRealistic mindfulness is noticing what’s going on in the real worldThe three types of wisdom are born of learning, unlearning, and freedomBob Thurman Links:Bob’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   If you enjoyed this conversation with Bob Thurman, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Robert Thurman on Buddhism and The Dalai LamaPaul Hannam on The Wisdom of Groundhog DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this very special episode hosted by our very own Ginny, we dive deep into the longtime friendship of Eric and Chris. They share how their friendship began many years ago, how they began the podcast together, and answer some great questions submitted by our wonderful Patreon supporters.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Ginny Interviews Eric & Chris Where They Discuss Friendship and …How their friendship beganTheir shared love of musicEric and Chris describe each other’s best qualitiesTheir shared sense of humor and how they laugh at themselvesHow Eric hired and fired Chris, twiceTheir favorite memories of attending Waterboys concert and going backstageHow they shelter their friendship when working together The life-changing gift that Chris gave to EricTheir ease in sharing important things in life with each otherHow their dark moments can be their funniest momentsWhat makes them best friendsTheir friendship through the ups and downs of each other’s recoveryThe importance of understanding and not judging in the darkest momentsThe pros and cons to working with people you loveEric and Chris Links:Friendship Playlist on SpotifyInstagramFacebookTwitterSkillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Eric and Chris, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Mike Scott of The WaterboysEric and Chris Get Interviewed for the 100th EpisodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nedra Glover Tawwab is a New York Times bestselling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert.  Nedra helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries.In this episode, Nedra and Eric discuss her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming YourselfBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Nedra Glover Tawwab and I Discuss How to Set Boundaries and …Her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming YourselfBoundaries are defined as something needed to feel comfortable in relationships and in lifeHer exploration of boundaries in her work and personal lifeHow the things that we keep talking about likely need boundariesThe importance of setting boundaries early in relationshipsBeing yourself and honoring your own boundariesPorous boundaries are when we are passive and afraid to express themRigid boundaries are when boundaries become wallsHealthy boundaries have flexibility based on different situationsHow setting boundaries can be uncomfortable but necessaryHealthy and unhealthy approaches to setting boundariesThe 3 steps to set a boundary: be clear, be direct, and deal with your discomfortWorking through conflicting boundaries with othersThe difference between ultimatums and threats Nedra Glover Tawwab Links:Nedra’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Nedra Glover Tawwab, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Conversations for Radical Alignment with Alex Jamieson and Bob GowerBeing Heart Minded with Sarah BlondinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker in leadership, and business strategist. Greg often speaks on how to live and lead as an essentialist. He has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don’t. His writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Harvard Business Review. He is the CEO of McKeown Inc. whose clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Twitter, and Yahoo!.In this episode, Eric and Greg discuss his book, Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Greg McKeown and I Discuss How to Make Life Easier and …His book, Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters MostThe power of gratitude – and how it literally cannot be overpracticedThe practice of saying something you’re grateful for after every time you complainWhat it means to live in the gain vs. live in the gapAsking yourself, “what if there’s no other way than this to grow in this life?”The many ways we make life harder than it needs to beThat holding a grudge is a primary way of making life harder than it isThe power of asking the question: “What did I hire this grudge to do? Is it doing it?”The way conditions on forgiveness still trap you overtimeUsing words to create the future relationships I wantThe role and power of Deep ListeningGreg McKeown Links:Greg’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterIf you enjoyed this conversation with Greg McKeown, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Finding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher KeevilMelody Warnick on Loving the Place You LiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therese Borchard is the author of Beyond Blue and The Pocket Therapist. She blogs for Everyday Health and is an Associate Editor and a regular contributor to Psych Central. She writes about her own struggles with depression.In this episode, Eric and Therese discuss her book, Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad GenesBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Therese Borchard and I Discuss Strategies for Depression and …Her book, Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad GenesHer struggle with treatment-resistant depressionHow she combined a holistic and traditional approach to treating her depressionAvoiding important conversations when hungry, angry, lonely, and tired (HALT)The importance of connecting with others who share the same challengesWhy there are not more depression support groupsThe difference between mental health and 12 step cultureLearning to live with the messiness of life and accepting things as they areTherese Borchard Links:Therese’s WebsiteProject Hope and BeyondFacebookTwitterIf you enjoyed this conversation with Therese Borchard, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Brent Williams on Recovering From DepressionMark Henick on Suicide and DepressionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bela Koe-Krompecher is a writer, social worker, professor, lecturer, and owner of long-time established record label, Anyway Records. He was Eric’s sponsor in AA at one point and he, Eric, and Chris have been friends for a very long time. In this episode, Eric and Bela discuss his book, Love, Death, and Photosynthesis.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Bela Koe-Krompecher and I Discuss Life, Recovery, Music and …His book, Love, Death, and PhotosynthesisHow he is able to care about people but not carry their burdensHis two now-deceased best friends who struggled with mental illness and substance abuseHis history with substance abuse, mental illness, and the path of recoveryThe types of support people need in their lives in order to changeHow childhood trauma can impact the way people build trustThe term “recovery-capitol”Having faith in your choicesThe way he prioritizes living a life of non-judgement of othersWhen you want to pull away, lean inThe role of music in his lifeBela Koe-Krompecher Links:Bela’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.If you enjoyed this conversation with Bela Koe-Krompecher, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Writing for Healing with Maggie SmithImprovising in Life with Stephen NachmanovitchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mabry is a United Church of Christ pastor and is the Director of the Spiritual Direction Program at Chaplaincy Institute. He is the lead singer of 2 bands in the Bay area and is the author of many novels and books on theology, spirituality, and spiritual guidance. In this episode, Eric and John discuss his book, Soul Journeys: Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and UnderstandingBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, John Mabry and I Discuss Shamanism, Spirituality, and …His book, Soul Journeys: Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and UnderstandingHow life is messy for everyone and how we’re not seeing everyone’s entire pictureHis Shamanic journey experience of finding wisdom and healingThe upper, middle, and lower worlds as part of a shamanic journeyHis spirit animal, the pantherHow practice and training our imagination can form relationships with spiritual realitiesThe importance of leaving room for mysteryHow our culture reinforces that only what can be measured and explained is realUsing the word trust rather than believeHis morning practice of imaginative prayerHis exploration into the different spiritual traditions and finding where his heart livesJohn Mabry Links:John’s WebsiteFacebookCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with John Mabry, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How Perception Creates Reality with John PerkinsGregg SwansonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Milkman is a Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular podcast “Choiceology with Katy Milkman”, which explores key lessons from behavioral economics about decision making, and the former president of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative.In this episode, Eric and Katy discuss her book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Katy Milkman and I Discuss How to Change and …Her book, How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to BeThe biggest barriers to change (and how to overcome them)The importance of recognizing the choices you’re making when you’re actually making themThe benefit of making it fun to do what’s needed to accomplish goalsHow to combine intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to maximize the benefitThe non-linear nature of changeThe key to sustained habitsHow important it is to apply both flexibility and discipline to habitsKaty Milkman Links:Katy’s WebsiteTwitterPeloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.comFeals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Katy Milkman, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ FoggBehavior Change with Dr. John NorcrossSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. John Kaag is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts. He has written extensively on academic philosophy but his work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Paris Review, and Harper’s Magazine.  In this episode, John and Eric discuss his new book, Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your Life.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Dr. John Kaag and I Discuss How to Find Zest in Life and …His book, Sick Souls, Healthy Minds: How William James Can Save Your LifeWilliam James’s philosophy of sick soulsJames’s important message of not being alone in having a sick soulHow having a “maybe” means there is possibilityThe theory of emotions and how the body keeps scoreHabits are a tool that allows us to negotiate our world in an easier wayThe downside to habits is that they can make us less aware and go on autopilotThe danger of midlifeBeing able to expand our consciousness and view of the world Confusing the immediate for the important and meaningfulRealizing that your will can only take you so far How you can orient yourself to the circumstances you are faced withHaving zest for life is what makes it significant How we tend to repeat actions when we are in midlife, making it difficult to see the newnessHow his brush with death caused him to seek the zest in lifeLearning to find zest in the commitment is the task of lifeFinding the balance between habit and noveltyDr. John Kaag Links:John’s WebsiteTwitterBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. John Kaag, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Unsafe Thinking with Jonah SachsMaking Time for What Matters with John ZeratskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Hagy is an artist and writer of many books which have been translated into over a dozen languages. Her blog, Indexed, won a Webby award. She is a visual storyteller and her simple, brilliant drawings illustrate the connections between things.  In this episode, Jessica and Eric talk about her book,  How to Be Fearless: In 7 Simple Steps.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jessica Hagy and I Discuss How to Be Fearless and …Her book, How to Be Fearless: In 7 Simple StepsThat inside every fear is a hopeDwell on what you want instead of what worries youHow envy isn’t shameful, it’s powerfulHow her diagrams boil things down to their essenceWays we can build hope within ourselvesHow one small accomplishment motivates you towards your next Resourcefulness as finding treasure everywhereThat intense emotions aren’t a problem, they can be our powerThe importance of making plans to make progressThe relationship between isolation and fearJessica Hagy Links:Jessica’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jessica Hagy, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Jessica Hagy (Interview from 2014)Poetry in Every Day Life with Jaqueline SuskinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight documents her experience with her stroke and her 8-year recovery and it spent 63 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Her new book is Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and I Discuss Whole Brain Living and …Her book, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our LifeThe wolf parable as it relates to the right and left hemispheres of the brainThe differences between the right and left brain and how they work togetherLosing her left brain function as a result of a stroke and being left with just the present momentThe division between the science of the left brain and the spirituality of the right brainThe function of the amygdala in the left and right hemispheresFour different “characters” of the brainHow we can change the habitual patterning of our circuitry Mindfulness is choosing purposefully to train our automatic responsesA “brain huddle” is bringing the four characters together as a teamB.R.A.I.N. huddle:  breath, recognize, appreciate, inquire, navigateOur lives are a collaboration of our whole brainDr. Jill Bolte Taylor Links:Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookPeloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.comIf you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Dr. Chris NiebauerLessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Adyashanti’s fourth time as a guest on the show! He’s an American spiritual teacher who offers talks, online study courses, and retreats in the U.S. and abroad. He’s also the co-founder of the Open Gate Sangha Meditation Center and is the author of many books, including the one he and Eric discuss in this episode, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke Awakening.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Adyashanti and I Discuss Spiritual Awakening and …His book, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke AwakeningThe evolution of his innate competitive nature and its role in his spiritual growthThat we tend to go towards our strengths in any situation, regardless of whether or not it’s what the situation actually calls forHow he describes spiritualityHis teacher’s instruction to him: “Always and only teach from your own experience.”His answer to the question What do you trust?The Spiritual HeartThe difference he sees in awakening and enlightenmentThe damaging myths of awakeningAdyashanti Links:Adyashanti’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.If you enjoyed this conversation with Adyashanti, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 1)Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 2)Awakening in Life with Ryan OelkeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johann Hari is the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream, which has been adapted into a feature film. Johann was twice named ‘National Newspaper Journalist of the Year’ by Amnesty International UK He has written for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. His latest book is Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions, In this episode, Johann and Eric discuss his book that proposes a more holistic, societal look at the causes and treatment of depression.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Johann Hari and I Discuss Lost Connections and …His new book, Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected SolutionsThe two kinds of human connectionIntrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external) motivations“Junk” valuesThe more you’re driven by extrinsic values, the more likely you’ll suffer from anxiety and depression in your lifeOur society drives us to live in this extrinsic wayThe whole point of advertising is to make us feel inadequate and our problems can be solved by buyingExtrinsic motives can crowd out the more fulfilling intrinsic motivesThe 9 causes of depression and anxietyThe need to look more holistically at anxiety and depression than just a chemical imbalanceThe loneliest culture that has ever beenThe importance of addressing the deep environmental factors/reasons why we’re so depressed and anxiousOur sense of home and sense of belongingThe problems manifested by being isolated and alone and the benefit of being part of a “tribe”Realizing that you’re not the only one who struggles and feels the way you doGrief and the diagnosis of depressionJust having a chemical imbalance means your pain doesn’t have meaningDepression and not having your needs metFollowing the pain to its sourcePathologizing DepressionJohann Hari Links:Johann’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Johann Hari, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Johann Hari (2015)Recovering from Depression with Brent WilliansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonya Renee Taylor is a former national and international poetry slam champion, author, educator, and activist. She is also the founder of The Body Is Not An Apology, which is a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation.In this episode, Sonya and Eric discuss radical self-love: what it is, why we struggle to practice it, and the pathways to cultivate it so that we become the highest version of ourselvesBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Sonya Renee Taylor and I Discuss Radical Self Love and …Her book, The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self LoveNatural Intelligence says that we come here already wired to become the highest version of ourselvesHow she defines our “body” and how to uncover our issues which are the result of damaging societal messagesHow we can heal our issues with our bodyHow to remove the obstructions that tell us we’re not enough, clearing the way to radical self-loveThe role of inquiry and insight on the path to radical self-loveThat even after profound insights, it can take a while for us to live these harmful conditionings out of our systemThe three “peaces”The metaphor of the acorn and the oak treeThe four pillars of practiceThe collective nature of this journeySonya Renee Taylor Links:Sonya’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterSkillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership.Feals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Sonya Renee Taylor, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Perfecting Self Love with Scott StabileSelf Compassion with Kristin NeffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rainn Wilson is a well-known actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. He’s also a former guest of The One You Feed, and this time, he is with Reza Aslan, Reza is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, and is the best-selling author of Zealot, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Rainn and Reza host the popular podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake.In this episode, Rainn & Reza discuss spirituality, religion, and this journey called life.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan and I Discuss Spiritual Journeys and …Their new podcast, Metaphysical MilkshakeHappiness, positive psychology, and Dr. Martin Seligman’s workHow increased joy and well being comes from acts of serviceRealizing that what you are seeking is already within youThe spiritual act of pausing rather than reactingRituals as a form of rememberingBeliefs are meaningless if we don’t practice regularlyThe journey to find God is internal, not outside of usEsoteric and exoteric properties of religionFaith and doubt and how they are meant to go togetherRainn Wilson & Reza Aslan Links:Metaphysical Milkshake – YouTubeRainn’s WebsiteReza’s WebsiteRainn’s TwitterReza’s TwitterPeloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.comStitch Fix knows that when you look your best, you feel your best. Every piece is hand-picked for your fit, your style, and your life. Visit stitchfix.com/wolf to take your style quiz and get 25% off your order when you keep everything in your fix. If you enjoyed this conversation with Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Discovering Spiritual Truths with Pete HolmesCultivating Mindfulness with Cory AllenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mingyur Rinpoche is a much-loved and accomplished Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher. When not attending the monasteries under his care in Inda and Nepal, Rinpoche spends time each year traveling and teaching worldwide. In this episode, Mingyur Rinpoche talks about his book, In Love With The World: A Monks Journey Through The Bardos of Living and Dying.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Mingyur Rinpoche and I Discuss How to Fall in Love with the World and …His book, In Love With The World: A Monk’s Journey Through The Bardos of Living and DyingThe power of choosing where we place our attentionHow the opportunity to experience yourself differently is always availableWhy it’s important to differentiate between yourself and your emotionsWhat his father told him about his panic attacks as a young childObject-oriented meditation vs. Subject-oriented meditationThe power of letting feelings come and go while resting in awareness, which is something biggerThe only reliable liberation from suffering That it’s our preoccupation with a problem that nails it in placeHow to work with difficult feelings and situations in life so that we suffer lessHis 4-year wandering retreatThe lesson he learned: If you love the world, the world loves you backHis near-death experienceMingyur Rinpoche Links:Mingyur’s WebsiteInstagramTwitterBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.Upstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Mingyur Rinpoche on How to Fall in Love with the World, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Belonging and Connection with Sebene SelassieAwakening in Life with Ryan OelkeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia Bush is an American actress, activist, director, and producer. She starred as Brooke Davis in the WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill and as Erin Lindsay in the NBC police procedural drama series Chicago P.D. She hosts the podcast, “Work in Progress” and is also well known for her philanthropy work and social activism.In this episode, Eric and Sophia share a meaningful conversation about a variety of things including spirituality, nature, curiosity, maturity, growth, and activism.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Sophia Bush and I Discuss Curiosity, Activism, and …The dangerous idea of trying to be perfect and ignoring the bad feelings Seeing the “flat” versions of others and not the whole personHow her work is what she does, but not who she isHer desire to make connections with real peopleThe ebb and flow of balancing her work and personal lifeNature and the environment as her house of worshipSpirituality and how it allows her to relinquish her desire for controlThe wisdom in spiritual traditionsMaturity is learning to be okay with not having answersHer capacity to be more tender and curious Asking what we can do to change policies and systemsEveryone has a part to play in activism on important topicsHow anxiety and self-criticism show up in her lifeHer collection of affirmations and evidence of the truthMaking space for fear and leaning into the truth from trusted peopleSophia Bush Links:Work in Progress with Sophia BushInstagramTwitterFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Sophia Bush on Curiosity and Activism, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Being Heart Minded with Sarah BlondinLiving Skillfully with Gretchen RubinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Goldberg is a skilled public speaker, meditation teacher, and an ordained Interfaith Minister. He also leads tours to India and cohosts the popular podcast, “Spirit Matters Talk.”In this episode, Eric and Philip discuss his book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and CourageBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Philip Goldberg and I Discuss Perspectives, Spiritual Practices, and …His book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and CourageHow a spiritual practice gives us a foundation for managing life’s challengesHis experience of seeking equanimity over the yearsThe importance of practicing meditation dailyIncorporating practices before meditation, such as movement or yoga posePractices for after meditation when you’re in a deeper, quieter placeLearning to pay attention and shift our thoughts from the extremesHow resilience comes from regularly practicing these approachesSpiritual perspective expands your view from a bigger placeScientific perspective of finding the awe and vastness of time and spaceHistorical perspective of looking at world conditions throughout historyPerspective from asking what we can learn from this experiencePerspective of human interconnectednessPhilip Goldberg Links:Philip’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramCaviar is a food delivery app that brings premium local restaurants to your door. Get $10 off any order of $20 or more, by entering “FEED” at checkout. Download caviar the app today!Relief band is the #1 FDA-cleared 100% drug-free anti-nausea wristband that has been clinically proven to relieve and effectively prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, hangovers, morning sickness, chemotherapy, and so much more. Go to www.reliefband.com and use promo code WOLF for 20% off plus free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   If you enjoyed this conversation with Philip Goldberg on Perspectives and Spiritual Practices, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Benjamin ShalvaGreg MarcusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Keevil is an ordained Zen teacher who has been practicing since 1991 and teaching since 1998 in the lineage of his teacher, Zen Master Bo Mun. He is also the Managing Director and founder of Wellspring Consulting and is the founder and host teacher of Garden Oak Sangha.In this episode, Eric and Christopher discuss his book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and ReflectionsIf you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Christopher Keevil and I Discuss Finding Zen in the Ordinary and …His book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and ReflectionsLearning to live life by choosing to be here and nowPaying attention in the present moment and seeing what’s here without judgmentMeditation tips for beginnersMeditation practice is training to become presentHis process of writing and finding deeper meaningVisualizing spiritual growth as a helix that has movement and cyclesHow our deeper self can move us to take actionHaving both faith, doubt, and courage in life The emotional imperative of “I am” is a mirageChristopher Keevil Links:Christopher’s WebsiteTwitterBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Christopher Keevil on Finding Zen in the Ordinary, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Hardcore Zen with Brad WarmerPractical Zen with Grace SchiresonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resmaa Menakem is a therapist with decades of experience who is currently in private practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He specializes in trauma, body-centered psychotherapy, and violence prevention. He has also appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil as an expert in conflict and violence. In this episode, Eric and Resmaa discuss his book, My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Resmaa Menakem and I Discuss Racialized Trauma and …His book, My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and BodiesHis definition of Trauma: Something that happened too much, too soon, too fast, or too long without something that was reparativeA sense of stuckness as an indicator of TraumaRacialized TraumaLooking at White and Black Body TraumaWhite body supremacyBeing nice vs. being anti-racistTuning into our bodies to heal racial TraumaCollective healingThe power of not jumping to intellectualizing the wounds that need healingResmaa Menakem Links:Resmaa’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookVionic Shoes offers comfortable, stylish, and supportive footwear made with their signature Three-Zone comfort with Ultimate Arch Support technology. They offer a 30-day wear test so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can return or exchange after 30 days. Visit vionicshoes.com and enter promo code: WOLF to get free shipping.Skillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership.If you enjoyed this conversation with Resmaa Menakem on Racialized Trauma, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Deep Transformation with Spring WashamHealing Trauma with Judith BlackstoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rutger Bregman is one of Europe’s most prominent young thinkers. A historian and author, Rutger has published several books on history, philosophy, and economics. His book, History of Progress, was awarded the Belgian Liberales Prize for best nonfiction book of 2013.In this episode, Eric and Rutger discuss his book Humankind: A Hopeful History, where they delve into the scientific, historical, and philosophical components of human nature.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Rutger Bregman and I Discuss Human Nature, Hope, and …His book, Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryAsking the scientific questions and the philosophical questionsThe opposing theories of basic human natureEvolutionary biology and the survival of the friendliestCollective intelligence is what makes humans specialThe paradox of humans being the kindest and also the cruelest speciesHis rules for a realistic view of human nature: when in doubt, assume the bestThe broken systems that are created for the small percentage rather than the largest percentage of peoplePygmalion effect is the power of expectations; we become what we think we will becomeImportant distinctions between empathy and compassionUnderstanding that changing the world begins with changing ourselvesRutger Bregman Links:Rutger’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Rutger Bregman on Human Nature and Hope, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Deep Transformation with Spring WashamHow our Perception Creates Reality with John PerkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqueline Suskin is a poet, educator, and author of many books and collections. She is best known for her project Poem Store, where she composes improvisational poetry for patrons who choose a topic in exchange for a unique verse. Poem Store has been her main occupation since 2009 and has taken her around the world writing nearly 40,000 spontaneous poems. Her new book is Every Day is a Poem: Find Clarity, Feel Relief, and See Beauty in Every Moment.In this episode, Eric and Jacqueline share a meaningful conversation about the beauty of poetry and how it is accessible to everyone simply by bringing awareness and cultivating awe in our everyday lives.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jacqueline Suskin and I Discuss Poetry in Everyday Life and …Her book, Every Day is a Poem: Find Clarity, Feel Relief, and See Beauty in Every MomentHow darkness can be a beautiful teacherPoetry bridges the gap between pain and greater possibilityListening to peoples’ stories and being able to reflect what they’re feeling through her poemsHow poetry and art reflect the energy needed to make important choices in lifeThe word awe contains both fear and wonderHow we can learn to cultivate awe in our livesLearning to see things in the way a poet doesThe heart of poetry is curiosity, observation, and connecting small things to large thingsLearning to choose meaning in your lifeHow writing things down clarifies things for yourselfOur senses are tools we can use as an entry point into discoveryThe poem she created on the spot about The Parable of the Two Wolves:Jacqueline Suskin Links:Jacqueline’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jacqueline Suskin on Poetry in Everyday Life, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Writing for Healing with Maggie SmithThe Power of Poetry with Ellen BassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krista Tippett is the host of On Being, the Peabody Award-winning public radio show and podcast. On Being opens up the animating questions at the center of human life. What does it mean to be human and how do we want to live? Krista is the author of “Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters” and “Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit.”In this episode, Eric and Krista talk about what it means to be human and the importance of learning to listen when asking the big questions in life.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Krista Tippett and I Discuss Being Human and …Her work as a journalist trying to bring humanness to the storiesHow science and religion ask different questions Listening is a spiritual virtue that we need to cultivateThe big question of what it means to be humanLoving and living life’s questionsParadox and ambiguity of human existenceHaving a reverence for mysteryDepression as a black pandora’s boxThe things that go wrong for us become part of our gifts to the worldThe path to spiritual genius is through being fully humanSpirituality is the inner work that accompanies the outer work of our livesHumor as a spiritual virtueHow she has never met a wise person who does not laugh oftenKrista Tippett Links:Krista Tippett’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookVionic Shoes offer comfortable, stylish, and supportive footwear made with their signature Three-Zone comfort with Ultimate Arch Support technology They offer a 30-day wear test so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can return or exchange after 30 days. Visit vionicshoes.com and enter promo code: WOLF to get free shipping.Caviar is a food delivery app that brings premium local restaurants to your door. Get $10 off any order of $20 or more, by entering “FEED” at checkout. Download caviar the app today!If you enjoyed this conversation with Krista Tippett on Being Human, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Brandi Lust on Growth via the Present MomentConnecting with What Matters with Mark NepoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reverand Seifu Singh-Molares is the Executive Director of Spiritual Directors International and an ordained Zen Buddhist Priest. He’s a practicing Spiritual Director and Companion and motivational speaker. In a previous life, he was an executive at Microsoft where he successfully grew international groups and divisions and provided leadership to multicultural teams around the world.In this episode, Eric and Seifu talk about the role of a Spiritual Director or Spiritual Companion in helping us find our way on our own spiritual path.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Seifu Singh-Molares and I Discuss Spiritual Direction and …That we have choices and we become our intentionsWhat the terms Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companion meansThe role of deep listening in Spiritual DirectionThe intimate infiniteThe difference between a Spiritual Companion and a Priest or ReverendWhat goes on during a Spiritual Direction sessionThe role of relaxing into the unknowing to find our own wayLearning to live into and love the questions of our lifeFinding authenticity in the world’s great religionsThe mystery of the truth that love permeates the universeWhat the word spiritual means to himThe role of music in his spiritual journeyHis experiential shamanic educationSeifu Singh-Molares Links:Seifu’s WebsiteSDI WorldTwitterInstagramFacebookBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.Ana Luisa Jewelry makes beautiful, high-quality, and sustainably crafted jewelry pieces that are also affordable! Visit analuisa.com/wolf and enter Promo code: WOLF for 10% off your purchaseIf you enjoyed this conversation with Seifu Singh-Molares on Spiritual Direction, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Scott Edelstein on Finding a Spiritual TeacherHenry Shukman on Spiritual AwakeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah Sachs is an author, speaker, and viral marketing trailblazer who helped spur the 21st-century values revolution, which brought the ideas of social change to the forefront of business and popular culture. Jonah’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, NPR, and many others. He also pens a column for Fast Company, which named him one of today’s 50 most influential social innovators.  In this episode, Eric and Jonah talk about the ways he encourages and challenges us to think differently in an effort to bring forth important social change.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jonah Sachs and I Discuss Unsafe Thinking and …His book, Unsafe Thinking: How To Be Nimble and Bold When You Need It MostHis organization “One Project” and its important missionHow his unique storytelling approach creates a compelling narrative for important social changeWhat individuals can do to contribute to changeThe radical act of volunteering more and working for pay lessThe safe thinking cycle is relying on your old patterns of thinkingWhat fear and stress do in our brainLearning to use fear as a way to empower yourselfHow stepping out into the uncomfortable zones is what leads to changeMotivational synergy is about focusing on both the intrinsic motivational factors and extrinsic motivation to keep it goingCreative work and understanding the trap of intuitionCultivating intuition by continuing to explore new ideas and ways of thinkingHow redefining problems can lead to new solutionsJonah Sachs Links:Jonah Sach’s WebsiteTwitter If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonah Sachs on Unsafe Thinking, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Effectively Thinking Ahead with Bina VenkataramanLessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Stabile has amassed a sizable following on social media with his inspirational and provocative quotes, essays, and videos. His previous work includes Big Love, Just Love, Iris, and the Li’l Pet Hospital series. He also wrote a feature film entitled Oogieloves In The Big Baloon Adventure. He’s a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and runs empowerment workshops nationally and internationally.In this episode, Eric and Scott talk about self-love; the myths about it, the things that stand in the way of it, and how we can cultivate more of it. 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Scott Stabile and I Discuss Perfecting Self-Love and …His game-changing realization that he can show up with love for himself no matter which wolf he’s feedingHow he’s releasing self-judgment and what he’s then left withThat our thoughts create our feelings and it’s worthwhile to explore that within ourselvesHow we can become addicted to our miseryExpansion as a healthy and healing coping mechanismHis beautifully extreme practice of self-loveHow he cultivates peace and ease in his life through his choicesKnowing for ourselves that we can feel our feelings and survive themThe truth that we all have divine, creator energy within us, the same energy that created planets and stars is within usThe relationship between our thoughts and our emotionsThe big impact of realizing the ways we are already loving ourselves throughout our dayThat the reason we want the things we want is because of how they will make us feel and how we can give ourselves the gift of these feelings nowThe things we can do to create more joy and connection in our lifeScott Stabile Links:Scott Stabile’s WebsiteFacebookInstagramCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfFeals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolfAura Digital Security provides digital security protection to keep your online finances, personal information, and tech safe from online threats. To sign up and get 3 months of service for free, visit aura.com/wolf.  If you enjoyed this conversation with Scott Stabile on Perfecting Self-Love, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Scott Stabile on Mindfulness, Love, and Forgivess (2017(Omid Safi on Radical LoveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Valerie Mason-John is a public speaker and master trainer in the field of conflict transformation, leadership and mindfulness. Valerie is the award-winning author of 8 books, and the co-author and co-founder of Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction. Since its publication, it has won the Best USA Book Award 2014 and Best International Book Award 2015 in the self-motivational and self-help category. In this episode, Eric and Valerie discuss: Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome AddictionBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Valerie Mason-John and I Discuss Recovery Through Buddha’s Teaching and …Their book,  Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome AddictionTheir history of addiction to drugs, alcohol, and disordered eatingTheir traumatic history leading to multiple addictionsThinking of expansive values at the center of our livesHow addiction is an adaptive behavior to soothe ourselvesThe first 3 steps of their recovery process are based on the 4 noble truthsHow we can’t avoid pain, but we can learn to avoid sufferingHow we can become addicted to our “stinking thinking”Meditation helps regulate the central nervous systemWhat it means to seek refuge in dealing with addictionHow the Buddha achieved freedom from the prison of the mindDharma teachings that point us to the truth and freedomThe benefit of Sangha or community in overcoming addictionValerie Mason-John Links:Valerie Mason-John’s websiteTwitterFacebookInstagramStitch Fix knows that when you look your best, you feel your best. Every piece is hand-picked for your fit, your style, and your life. Visit stitchfix.com/wof to take your style quiz and get 25% off your order when you keep everything in your fix. KiwiCo: The subscription service that sends your child hands-on science, art, and geography projects each month to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with the promo code FEED at www.KiwiCo.comBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.If you enjoyed this conversation with Valerie Mason-John, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Maia Szalavitz on AddictionDr. Gabor Mate on AddictionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Michaelson is a columnist for The Daily Beast and a frequent commentator on MSNBC and NPR. Jay is also a teacher and an editor at Ten-Percent Happier, a leading meditation platform. He has written several books on contemplative practice.In this episode, Eric and Jay discuss his book, Enlightenment by Trial and Error: Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical HeresiesBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jay Michaelson and I Discuss Enlightenment by Trial and Error and …His book, Enlightenment by Trial and Error: Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical HeresiesThe goal of becoming 10% happier by meditatingThe myth that meditation is about finding your ZenRealization and responsibility in the Jewish mystical pathHis review of Leonard Cohen’s song “The Goal”His short story “The Beard” How letting go allows for more openingLiving aspects of the middle wayHow his LGBT activist work and meditation work enriched each otherThe commonality between his Buddhist and Jewish spiritual practicesRemembering to remember – how the mind eventually learns to remember with practiceJay Michaelson Links:Jay’s websiteTwitterFacebookInstagramPeloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.comID Tech is the world’s number one STEM program for kids and teens ages 7-17. Visit www.idtech.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLF to get $100 off ID Tech’s virtual tech camp.If you enjoyed this conversation with Jay Michaelson on Enlightenment by Trial and Error, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Dan HarrisEli Jaxon-Bear on Your True SelfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace Schireson is president of Shogaku Zen and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She founded two practice centers and a retreat center under the Central Valley Zen Foundation.In this episode, Eric and Grace discuss her book, Naked in the Zendo: Stories of Uptight Zen, Wild-Ass Zen, and Enlightenment Wherever You AreBut 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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Grace Schireson and I Discuss Practical Zen and …Her book, Naked in the Zendo: Stories of Uptight Zen, Wild-Ass Zen, and Enlightenment Wherever You AreHow we need to recognize our egoThe importance of seeing our existence within the large space of awareness“WITBOW” (Wishing It To Be Otherwise) is a formula for sufferingThe essential koan “When nothing will do, what will you do?Awareness is recognizing your true self and your connection to the entire universeMindlessness is just pure awareness and no ownershipThe 4 stages of developing awarenessThe important lesson of making mistakes often and publiclyGrace Schireson Links:Grace’s WebsiteFacebookInstagramCaviar is a food delivery app that brings premium local restaurants to your door. Get $10 off any order of $20 or more, by entering “FEED” at checkout. Download caviar the app today!Ana Luisa Jewelry makes beautiful, high-quality, and sustainably crafted jewelry pieces that are also affordable! Visit analuisa.com/wolf and enter Promo code: WOLF for 10% off your purchase. If you enjoyed this conversation with Grace Schireson on Practical Zen, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Cheri HuberPaths of Spiritual Awakening with Henry ShukmanSpiritual Growth with Normal FischerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bosh is a NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All Star, two-time NBA Champion, and Olympic Gold Medalist. Chris had his playing days cut short in their prime by a freak medical condition but he hasn’t let that stop him. In this episode, Eric and Chris discuss his book, Letters to a Young Athlete.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Chris Bosh and I Discuss Playing the Inner Game and …His book, Letters to a Young AthleteWhat inspired him to write this bookThe way his career ended and the surprising impact it had on his soulHow your “what” can be taken away but your “why” cannotDigging in and getting to your deeper whyThe role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivationsThe difference between ego and confidenceHow he handles criticismThe context and impact of daily habitsChris Bosh Links:Chris Bosh’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramRelief band is the #1 FDA cleared 100% drug free anti-nausea wristband that has been clinically proven to relieve and effectively prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, hangovers, morning sickness, chemotherapy, and so much more. Go to www.reliefband.com and use promo code WOLF for 20% off plus free shipping and a 30 day money back guarantee.Talkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.  If you enjoyed this conversation with Chris Bosh on Playing the Inner Game, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Radical Responsibility with Fleet MaullChris GrossoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Radha Agrawal is the co-founder and CEO of Daybreaker, the early morning global dance and wellness move-ment in 30 cities and five continents. She recently launched the science-backed platform, DOSE by Daybreaker, a first-of-its-kind membership and community to practice JOY with the goal of making “practicing joy” as ubiquitous as practicing yoga and meditation.  Eric and Radha discuss her book, Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life about the importance of finding community and practicing joy every day.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 and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Radha Agrawal and I Discuss How to Find Joy and Community…Her book, Belong: Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected LifeHow having poor social connections is harmful to your healthHer work connecting joy and belongingProblems with labeling ourselves as an introvert or extrovertHow our bodies remember what our minds may notHonoring the balance of internal joy and collective joyHow we can feel safer to live in our trauma storiesUnderstanding how joy is a daily practiceTo increase our joy, we must get out of our headsHer joy practices, including dancing while sober and blindfoldedBreathwork and moving meditationWhat the brain does with music and dancing Practicing being in joy across different ages and generationsAuditing your life and finding what brings you joyRadha Agrawal Links:Radha’s WebsiteInstagramAura Digital Security provides digital security protection to keep your online finances, personal information, and tech safe from online threats. To sign up and get 3 months of service for free, visit aura.com/wolf. Care/of helps you create a customized health plan for vitamins and supplements. These products are made from the best ingredients and conveniently shipped to you each month.  For 50% of your first order, visit Takecareof.com and enter code: WOLF50If you enjoyed this conversation with Radha Agrawal on How to Find Joy and Community, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Mary O’MalleySebene Selassie on Belonging andConnectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.