BroBots: Technology, Health & Being a Better Human

In this episode, Dave Asprey talks about "Game Changers: What Leaders, Innovators, and Mavericks Do to Win at Life." Dave Asprey is the founder of Bulletproof Coffee where he's changing a lot of current beliefs about nutrition. You may know him as the guy who is popularizing the idea of putting butter in your coffee. It all started when the world-famous bio-hacker lost over 100 pounds on a quest to improve his physical and mental performance. Asprey is sharing much of his learning in his best-selling books and on his podcast, Bulletproof Radio. Now, it's all available in one new book.

We live in an often overwhelming world – the 24-hour news cycle, social media, and technology constantly demand our attention. If you're a highly sensitive or empathic person, this can leave you exhausted. But rather than being a weakness, high sensitivity can be something of a superpower allowing you to feel things deeply, care about and connect with others, and appreciate nature. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Judith Orloff, author of "The Empath's Survival Guide" about strategies you can use to protect your energy, health, and maximize the benefits of being an empath or highly sensitive person.

In this episode, we talk with Kate T. Parker. She has created "STRONG IS THE NEW PRETTY: A Guided Journal for Girls." This interactive journal features prompts to spark confidence and creativity paired with meaningful quotes and favorite photos from her international bestseller, "Strong Is the New Pretty."

What really causes depression and anxiety--and are we treating them correctly? Award-winning journalist Johann Hari struggled with depression since childhood. He was told that his problems were caused by a chemical imbalance. He started treating it with antidepressants as a teenager. As an adult he's tried to find out whether this was true--and as you'll hear in our conversation with him...he learned that almost everything we have been told about depression and anxiety is wrong.

His groundbreaking new book, Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence, is a guide to becoming more focused and present, helping you reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in your life. In our debut podcast episode, we talk with UCLA Psychiatry Professor and author, Dr. Daniel Siegel, about how the simple act of meditation can improve mood, brain function, and overall health.