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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 Understanding 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, John Mabry and I Discuss Shamanism, Spirituality, and … His book, Soul Journeys: Christian Spirituality and Shamanism as Pathways for Wholeness and Understanding How life is messy for everyone and how we’re not seeing everyone’s entire picture His Shamanic journey experience of finding wisdom and healing The upper, middle, and lower worlds as part of a shamanic journey His spirit animal, the panther How practice and training our imagination can form relationships with spiritual realities The importance of leaving room for mystery How our culture reinforces that only what can be measured and explained is real Using the word trust rather than believe His morning practice of imaginative prayer His exploration into the different spiritual traditions and finding where his heart lives John Mabry Links: John’s Website Facebook 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with John Mabry, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How Perception Creates Reality with John Perkins Gregg Swanson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Be The biggest barriers to change (and how to overcome them) The importance of recognizing the choices you’re making when you’re actually making them The benefit of making it fun to do what’s needed to accomplish goals How to combine intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to maximize the benefit The non-linear nature of change The key to sustained habits How important it is to apply both flexibility and discipline to habits Katy Milkman Links: Katy’s Website Twitter Peloton: 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 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Katy Milkman, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ Fogg Behavior Change with Dr. John Norcross See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Life William James’s philosophy of sick souls James’s important message of not being alone in having a sick soul How having a “maybe” means there is possibility The theory of emotions and how the body keeps score Habits are a tool that allows us to negotiate our world in an easier way The downside to habits is that they can make us less aware and go on autopilot The danger of midlife Being able to expand our consciousness and view of the world Confusing the immediate for the important and meaningful Realizing that your will can only take you so far How you can orient yourself to the circumstances you are faced with Having 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 newness How his brush with death caused him to seek the zest in life Learning to find zest in the commitment is the task of life Finding the balance between habit and novelty Dr. John Kaag Links: John’s Website Twitter 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 Dr. John Kaag, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Unsafe Thinking with Jonah Sachs Making Time for What Matters with John Zeratsky See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Steps That inside every fear is a hope Dwell on what you want instead of what worries you How envy isn’t shameful, it’s powerful How her diagrams boil things down to their essence Ways we can build hope within ourselves How one small accomplishment motivates you towards your next Resourcefulness as finding treasure everywhere That intense emotions aren’t a problem, they can be our power The importance of making plans to make progress The relationship between isolation and fear Jessica Hagy Links: Jessica’s Website Twitter Instagram 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/wolf If 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 Suskin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Life The wolf parable as it relates to the right and left hemispheres of the brain The differences between the right and left brain and how they work together Losing her left brain function as a result of a stroke and being left with just the present moment The division between the science of the left brain and the spirituality of the right brain The function of the amygdala in the left and right hemispheres Four different “characters” of the brain How we can change the habitual patterning of our circuitry Mindfulness is choosing purposefully to train our automatic responses A “brain huddle” is bringing the four characters together as a team B.R.A.I.N. huddle: breath, recognize, appreciate, inquire, navigate Our lives are a collaboration of our whole brain Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Links: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s Website Twitter Facebook Peloton: 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. Jill Bolte Taylor, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Dr. Chris Niebauer Lessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman Barrett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Awakening The evolution of his innate competitive nature and its role in his spiritual growth That we tend to go towards our strengths in any situation, regardless of whether or not it’s what the situation actually calls for How he describes spirituality His teacher’s instruction to him: “Always and only teach from your own experience.” His answer to the question What do you trust? The Spiritual Heart The difference he sees in awakening and enlightenment The damaging myths of awakening Adyashanti Links: Adyashanti’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook BiOptimizers: 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 Oelke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Solutions The two kinds of human connection Intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external) motivations “Junk” values The more you’re driven by extrinsic values, the more likely you’ll suffer from anxiety and depression in your life Our society drives us to live in this extrinsic way The whole point of advertising is to make us feel inadequate and our problems can be solved by buying Extrinsic motives can crowd out the more fulfilling intrinsic motives The 9 causes of depression and anxiety The need to look more holistically at anxiety and depression than just a chemical imbalance The loneliest culture that has ever been The importance of addressing the deep environmental factors/reasons why we’re so depressed and anxious Our sense of home and sense of belonging The 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 do Grief and the diagnosis of depression Just having a chemical imbalance means your pain doesn’t have meaning Depression and not having your needs met Following the pain to its source Pathologizing Depression Johann Hari Links: Johann’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook 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. 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Johann Hari, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Johann Hari (2015) Recovering from Depression with Brent Willians See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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, Sonya Renee Taylor and I Discuss Radical Self Love and … Her book, The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love Natural Intelligence says that we come here already wired to become the highest version of ourselves How she defines our “body” and how to uncover our issues which are the result of damaging societal messages How we can heal our issues with our body How to remove the obstructions that tell us we’re not enough, clearing the way to radical self-love The role of inquiry and insight on the path to radical self-love That even after profound insights, it can take a while for us to live these harmful conditionings out of our system The three “peaces” The metaphor of the acorn and the oak tree The four pillars of practice The collective nature of this journey Sonya Renee Taylor Links: Sonya’s Website Instagram Facebook Twitter 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. 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Sonya Renee Taylor, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Perfecting Self Love with Scott Stabile Self Compassion with Kristin Neff See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Milkshake Happiness, positive psychology, and Dr. Martin Seligman’s work How increased joy and well being comes from acts of service Realizing that what you are seeking is already within you The spiritual act of pausing rather than reacting Rituals as a form of remembering Beliefs are meaningless if we don’t practice regularly The journey to find God is internal, not outside of us Esoteric and exoteric properties of religion Faith and doubt and how they are meant to go together Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan Links: Metaphysical Milkshake – YouTube Rainn’s Website Reza’s Website Rainn’s Twitter Reza’s Twitter Peloton: 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 Stitch 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 Holmes Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dying The power of choosing where we place our attention How the opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available Why it’s important to differentiate between yourself and your emotions What his father told him about his panic attacks as a young child Object-oriented meditation vs. Subject-oriented meditation The power of letting feelings come and go while resting in awareness, which is something bigger The only reliable liberation from suffering That it’s our preoccupation with a problem that nails it in place How to work with difficult feelings and situations in life so that we suffer less His 4-year wandering retreat The lesson he learned: If you love the world, the world loves you back His near-death experience Mingyur Rinpoche Links: Mingyur’s Website Instagram Twitter BiOptimizers: 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/wolf If 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 Selassie Awakening in Life with Ryan Oelke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/coach 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, 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 person How her work is what she does, but not who she is Her desire to make connections with real people The ebb and flow of balancing her work and personal life Nature and the environment as her house of worship Spirituality and how it allows her to relinquish her desire for control The wisdom in spiritual traditions Maturity is learning to be okay with not having answers Her capacity to be more tender and curious Asking what we can do to change policies and systems Everyone has a part to play in activism on important topics How anxiety and self-criticism show up in her life Her collection of affirmations and evidence of the truth Making space for fear and leaning into the truth from trusted people Sophia Bush Links: Work in Progress with Sophia Bush Instagram Twitter Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with Sophia Bush on Curiosity and Activism, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Being Heart Minded with Sarah Blondin Living Skillfully with Gretchen Rubin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Courage 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, Philip Goldberg and I Discuss Perspectives, Spiritual Practices, and … His book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage How a spiritual practice gives us a foundation for managing life’s challenges His experience of seeking equanimity over the years The importance of practicing meditation daily Incorporating practices before meditation, such as movement or yoga pose Practices for after meditation when you’re in a deeper, quieter place Learning to pay attention and shift our thoughts from the extremes How resilience comes from regularly practicing these approaches Spiritual perspective expands your view from a bigger place Scientific perspective of finding the awe and vastness of time and space Historical perspective of looking at world conditions throughout history Perspective from asking what we can learn from this experience Perspective of human interconnectedness Philip Goldberg Links: Philip’s Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 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! 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 Shalva Greg Marcus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Reflections 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/coach 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, Christopher Keevil and I Discuss Finding Zen in the Ordinary and … His book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and Reflections Learning to live life by choosing to be here and now Paying attention in the present moment and seeing what’s here without judgment Meditation tips for beginners Meditation practice is training to become present His process of writing and finding deeper meaning Visualizing spiritual growth as a helix that has movement and cycles How our deeper self can move us to take action Having both faith, doubt, and courage in life The emotional imperative of “I am” is a mirage Christopher Keevil Links: Christopher’s Website Twitter BiOptimizers: 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Christopher Keevil on Finding Zen in the Ordinary, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Hardcore Zen with Brad Warmer Practical Zen with Grace Schireson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Bodies His definition of Trauma: Something that happened too much, too soon, too fast, or too long without something that was reparative A sense of stuckness as an indicator of Trauma Racialized Trauma Looking at White and Black Body Trauma White body supremacy Being nice vs. being anti-racist Tuning into our bodies to heal racial Trauma Collective healing The power of not jumping to intellectualizing the wounds that need healing Resmaa Menakem Links: Resmaa’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Vionic 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 Washam Healing Trauma with Judith Blackstone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/coach 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, Rutger Bregman and I Discuss Human Nature, Hope, and … His book, Humankind: A Hopeful History Asking the scientific questions and the philosophical questions The opposing theories of basic human nature Evolutionary biology and the survival of the friendliest Collective intelligence is what makes humans special The paradox of humans being the kindest and also the cruelest species His rules for a realistic view of human nature: when in doubt, assume the best The broken systems that are created for the small percentage rather than the largest percentage of people Pygmalion effect is the power of expectations; we become what we think we will become Important distinctions between empathy and compassion Understanding that changing the world begins with changing ourselves Rutger Bregman Links: Rutger’s Website Twitter Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with Rutger Bregman on Human Nature and Hope, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Deep Transformation with Spring Washam How our Perception Creates Reality with John Perkins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/coach 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, 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 Moment How darkness can be a beautiful teacher Poetry bridges the gap between pain and greater possibility Listening to peoples’ stories and being able to reflect what they’re feeling through her poems How poetry and art reflect the energy needed to make important choices in life The word awe contains both fear and wonder How we can learn to cultivate awe in our lives Learning to see things in the way a poet does The heart of poetry is curiosity, observation, and connecting small things to large things Learning to choose meaning in your life How writing things down clarifies things for yourself Our senses are tools we can use as an entry point into discovery The poem she created on the spot about The Parable of the Two Wolves: Jacqueline Suskin Links: Jacqueline’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with Jacqueline Suskin on Poetry in Everyday Life, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Writing for Healing with Maggie Smith The Power of Poetry with Ellen Bass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/coach 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, Krista Tippett and I Discuss Being Human and … Her work as a journalist trying to bring humanness to the stories How science and religion ask different questions Listening is a spiritual virtue that we need to cultivate The big question of what it means to be human Loving and living life’s questions Paradox and ambiguity of human existence Having a reverence for mystery Depression as a black pandora’s box The things that go wrong for us become part of our gifts to the world The path to spiritual genius is through being fully human Spirituality is the inner work that accompanies the outer work of our lives Humor as a spiritual virtue How she has never met a wise person who does not laugh often Krista Tippett Links: Krista Tippett’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Vionic 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 Moment Connecting with What Matters with Mark Nepo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 intentions What the terms Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companion means The role of deep listening in Spiritual Direction The intimate infinite The difference between a Spiritual Companion and a Priest or Reverend What goes on during a Spiritual Direction session The role of relaxing into the unknowing to find our own way Learning to live into and love the questions of our life Finding authenticity in the world’s great religions The mystery of the truth that love permeates the universe What the word spiritual means to him The role of music in his spiritual journey His experiential shamanic education Seifu Singh-Molares Links: Seifu’s Website SDI World Twitter Instagram Facebook BiOptimizers: 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 purchase If you enjoyed this conversation with Seifu Singh-Molares on Spiritual Direction, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Scott Edelstein on Finding a Spiritual Teacher Henry Shukman on Spiritual Awakening See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Most His organization “One Project” and its important mission How his unique storytelling approach creates a compelling narrative for important social change What individuals can do to contribute to change The radical act of volunteering more and working for pay less The safe thinking cycle is relying on your old patterns of thinking What fear and stress do in our brain Learning to use fear as a way to empower yourself How stepping out into the uncomfortable zones is what leads to change Motivational synergy is about focusing on both the intrinsic motivational factors and extrinsic motivation to keep it going Creative work and understanding the trap of intuition Cultivating intuition by continuing to explore new ideas and ways of thinking How redefining problems can lead to new solutions Jonah Sachs Links: Jonah Sach’s Website Twitter If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonah Sachs on Unsafe Thinking, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Effectively Thinking Ahead with Bina Venkataraman Lessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman Barrett See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 feeding How he’s releasing self-judgment and what he’s then left with That our thoughts create our feelings and it’s worthwhile to explore that within ourselves How we can become addicted to our misery Expansion as a healthy and healing coping mechanism His beautifully extreme practice of self-love How he cultivates peace and ease in his life through his choices Knowing for ourselves that we can feel our feelings and survive them The truth that we all have divine, creator energy within us, the same energy that created planets and stars is within us The relationship between our thoughts and our emotions The big impact of realizing the ways we are already loving ourselves throughout our day That 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 now The things we can do to create more joy and connection in our life Scott Stabile Links: Scott Stabile’s Website Facebook Instagram 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/wolf 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/wolf Aura 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 Love See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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, Valerie Mason-John and I Discuss Recovery Through Buddha’s Teaching and … Their book, Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction Their history of addiction to drugs, alcohol, and disordered eating Their traumatic history leading to multiple addictions Thinking of expansive values at the center of our lives How addiction is an adaptive behavior to soothe ourselves The first 3 steps of their recovery process are based on the 4 noble truths How we can’t avoid pain, but we can learn to avoid suffering How we can become addicted to our “stinking thinking” Meditation helps regulate the central nervous system What it means to seek refuge in dealing with addiction How the Buddha achieved freedom from the prison of the mind Dharma teachings that point us to the truth and freedom The benefit of Sangha or community in overcoming addiction Valerie Mason-John Links: Valerie Mason-John’s website Twitter Facebook Instagram Stitch 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.com BiOptimizers: 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 Addiction Dr. Gabor Mate on Addiction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Heresies 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, 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 Heresies The goal of becoming 10% happier by meditating The myth that meditation is about finding your Zen Realization and responsibility in the Jewish mystical path His review of Leonard Cohen’s song “The Goal” His short story “The Beard” How letting go allows for more opening Living aspects of the middle way How his LGBT activist work and meditation work enriched each other The commonality between his Buddhist and Jewish spiritual practices Remembering to remember – how the mind eventually learns to remember with practice Jay Michaelson Links: Jay’s website Twitter Facebook Instagram Peloton: 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 ID 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 Harris Eli Jaxon-Bear on Your True Self See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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! 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 Are How we need to recognize our ego The importance of seeing our existence within the large space of awareness “WITBOW” (Wishing It To Be Otherwise) is a formula for suffering The essential koan “When nothing will do, what will you do? Awareness is recognizing your true self and your connection to the entire universe Mindlessness is just pure awareness and no ownership The 4 stages of developing awareness The important lesson of making mistakes often and publicly Grace Schireson Links: Grace’s Website Facebook Instagram 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! 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 Huber Paths of Spiritual Awakening with Henry Shukman Spiritual Growth with Normal Fischer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Athlete What inspired him to write this book The way his career ended and the surprising impact it had on his soul How your “what” can be taken away but your “why” cannot Digging in and getting to your deeper why The role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations The difference between ego and confidence How he handles criticism The context and impact of daily habits Chris Bosh Links: Chris Bosh’s Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 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. 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 Maull Chris Grosso See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Life How having poor social connections is harmful to your health Her work connecting joy and belonging Problems with labeling ourselves as an introvert or extrovert How our bodies remember what our minds may not Honoring the balance of internal joy and collective joy How we can feel safer to live in our trauma stories Understanding how joy is a daily practice To increase our joy, we must get out of our heads Her joy practices, including dancing while sober and blindfolded Breathwork and moving meditation What the brain does with music and dancing Practicing being in joy across different ages and generations Auditing your life and finding what brings you joy Radha Agrawal Links: Radha’s Website Instagram Aura 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: WOLF50 If you enjoyed this conversation with Radha Agrawal on How to Find Joy and Community, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mary O’Malley Sebene Selassie on Belonging andConnection See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chris Niebauer holds a Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology, specializing in the differences between the left and the right sides of the human brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left and right brain differences, and artificial intelligence. In this episode, Eric and Chris discuss No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching Up to Buddhism 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! Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program CLOSES May 25, 2021! Visit spiritualhabits.net to learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, Dr. Chris Niebauer and I Discuss Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind… His book, No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching Up to Buddhism How the “Mind 1.0 program” is an outdated program that we’re all running on We don’t update this “program” because we don’t know it’s there Understanding the concept of self and the idea of who we think we are Our thinking mind is not accurate, but we think our thoughts are reality More thinking doesn’t solve a thinking problem Differences between left and right brain thinking Disconnecting the thinking mind from consciousness in meditation Realizing the limitations of the thinking mind How the thinking mind is not who you are and is geared to finding problems Recognizing that consciousness is far more vast than the thinking mind Neuropsychology function is to tell us who we’re not Buddha’s teaching of everything changes How perception is a biological function Dr. Chris Niebauer Links: Dr. Chris Niebauer’s Website Youtube Channel Awara Mattresses are made with only natural and organic materials, including 100% organic wool from happy New Zealand sheep! For every mattress sold, 10 fruit trees will be planted. To get $350 off your mattress, plus free shipping, a Forever warranty, AND free accessories (including 2 pillows, sheets, and a waterproof mattress protector (value $499)), visit www.awarasleep.com/feed Ancient Nutrition offers whole food nutritional products that are designed to provide Ancient Nutrients in a modern, convenient form to power the body and mind and restore health, strength, and vitality. Enter promo code WOLF at ancientnutrition.com to get 20% off your first order. 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Chris Niebauer on Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James Kingsland Ralph De La Rosa on the Mind as Your Teacher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angus Fletcher is a Professor of Story Science at Ohio States Project Narrative, the world’s leading academic think-tank for the study of stories. He has dual degrees in neuroscience and literature and received his Ph.D. from Yale. He also taught Shakespeare at Stanford and has published several books and dozens of peer-reviewed articles on the scientific workings of novels, poetry, film, and theater. In this episode, Eric and Angus discuss his book, WonderWorks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature, and how we can use literature to bring wisdom, love, courage, creativity, and curiosity into 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! Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, Angus Fletcher and I discuss Inventions in Literature and… His book, WonderWorks: The 25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature His unique and opposing view to parables Life is about learning to be more skilled at being who we are How literature affects the brain His definition of invention in reference to literature Literature is the first technology for spirituality How reading in school lean into our primary responses from literature His inspiration and hero, Mayou Angelou The dilemma of sharing our wisdom with children Affirming the underlying emotions and values in our livesGrowth in life is changing the external things Our life is like a plant that grows into its place in the sun, the garden of life Commitment is an act of courage Feelings aren’t what define usHow being human is really hard How literature can help with regulating emotions A story is a journey that we don’t need to know where we’re going How literature is the most important thing ever invented Life is about an organic process of growth Feeling ironic about and laughing at yourself brings you out of yourself The default mode network and how it’s a place of spontaneous creativity Angus Fletcher Links: Angus’s Website Facebook Twitter Peloton: 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 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 Angus Fletcher on Inventions in Literature, you might also enjoy these other episodes: A Big History of Everything with David Christian Living Between Worlds with James Hollis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Saunders is the author of eleven books including, Tenth of December, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the inaugural Folio Prize in 2013 (for the best work of fiction in English) and the Story Prize (best short story collection). He has received MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellowships, the PEN/Malamud Prize for excellence in the short story, and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. George also teaches in the Creative Writing Program at Syracuse University. In this episode, Eric and George discuss his book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain. 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! Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, George Saunders and I discuss Writing and Transformation and… His book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain That we are not powerless to decide what kind of person we’ll become Some key Cognitive Distortions from which we all suffer The Darwinian Confusions that we have Living with the Ego while also renouncing the Ego The question of can people change and if so, how? How and why small adjustments do matter in the grand scheme of things The exponential impact of setting an intention The way he maintains a beginners mind amidst repetition The “urgent patience” he’s cultivated within himself The “cousins” of meditation Valuing and blessing our own reactions to what we read How to know when we should trust ourselves George Saunders Links: George’s Website Facebook Twitter BiOptimizers: 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%. 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 trial of Skillshare premium membership. If you enjoyed this conversation with George Saunders on Writing and Transformation, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Improvising in Life with Stephen Nachmanovitch Todd Henry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Piver is a New York Times bestselling author of 9 books and a renowned Buddhist teacher. Her book, The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships walks us through the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism as they apply to relationships. In this special episode pulled from our archive, Susan and Eric discuss her interpretation of the four noble truths and how she applies this wisdom to love and relationships. 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! Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to sign up and learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, Susan Piver and I discuss The Four Noble Truths of Love and… Her book, The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships The emotions underneath fear, hatred, and greed Depression being a calcified sadness The four noble truths of love Feeling your feelings without the story and ask yourself what it feels like in your body and environment Differences between anger and irritation in the body How enormous space opens up when we drop expectations The threefold path: Precision, Openness, Going beyond The role and importance of good manners and honesty in relationships Opening to the other person as they are in a relationship Intimacy in relationships has no end How you can’t think your way into intimacy or inspiration – they come when you make the space Passion between two people will constantly arise, abide, and dissolve Relax with what is and space will open up Her interpretation of the concept of non-attachment/detachment A spiritual practice frees people up to feel everything in the moment, as it is Your life IS the spiritual path In meditation we’re not trying to get anywhere, we’re trying to BE somewhere Meditating In’t about focusing on something but rather, bringing the brain down from some dreamworld into reality in the moment Susan Piver Links: Susan’s Website Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this conversation with Susan Piver on The Four Noble Truths of Love, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Being Heart Minded with Sarah Blondin Susan Piver (2015) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Mc Carroll is an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety specialist, therapist, and mental health trainer from Belfast, Ireland. As someone who once struggled greatly with OCD, Paul’s story is unique: he now works as a mental health trainer in the hospital in which he was once a patient. He uses his story to inspire hope, reaffirm that recovery is possible, and help clients to stop struggling and start living. In this episode, Paul and Eric discuss OCD, including what it is, what it’s like to suffer from it, and various treatment options that exist that can help someone to heal from this disorder. 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! Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to sign up and learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, Paul Mc Carroll and I discuss Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and… Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) His experience suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) beginning in his teenage years His truth and life story of “the wounded becomes the healer” The Japanese proverb, “Fall down 7 times, get up 8” as it relates to recovery being non-linear What to do with intrusive thoughts when they show up The difference between extreme worry and OCD Ruminating thoughts Treatments for OCD How somatic mindfulness ties into OCD Ways to relate differently to our thoughts so that we suffer less Paul Mc Carroll Links: Paul’s Website Twitter Instagram If you enjoyed this conversation with Paul Mc Carroll on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, you might also enjoy these other episodes: David K. Reynolds on Constructive Living Amy Clover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sebene Selassie is a teacher, author, and speaker who explores the themes of belonging and identity through meditation, creativity, and spirituality. She is also a teacher on the 10 Percent Happier meditation app. Sebene began studying Buddhism 30 years ago and is a three-time cancer survivor of stage 3 and 4 cancer. Her book, You Belong: A Call for Connection is discussed in today's episode. 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! Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to sign up and learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, Sebene Selassie and I Discuss Belonging and Connection and... Her book, You Belong: A Call for Connection Belonging is the feeling of not being separate from anything The absolute and relative truth of belonging Navigating our imbalances and aversions How separation begets domination, which leads to clinging to being right The comparing mind measures everything as better than, less than, or equal to How our society is structured for comparison and competition Our thoughts are often not our own, but come from our culture The challenge of recognizing our unconscious bias Embodiment practice is bringing mindfulness to your bodily sensations Differences between thinking about the body and actually feeling the body The different phrasings of the 5 Buddhist Precepts Sebene Selassie Links: Sebene's Website Instagram Sebene's video and audio links Organifi: Your all-day, total body, certified organic, delicious superfood system. Go to www.organifi.com and enter promo code WOLF to get 15% off any product in their store. Aura 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. Ancient Nutrition offers whole food nutritional products that are designed to provide Ancient Nutrients in a modern, convenient form to power the body and mind and restore health, strength, and vitality. Enter promo code WOLF at ancientnutrition.com to get 20% off your first order If you enjoyed this conversation with Sebene Selassie on Belonging and Connection, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Deep Transformation with Spring Washam Robert Wright Steve Hagan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor who went on to graduate with a PhD from the University of Texas. She is a prolific author and maintains a busy clinical psychology practice. She is also frequently invited to speaking engagements around the world. Eric and Dr. Eger discuss her book, The Gift: 12 Lessons to 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! Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to sign up and learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, Dr. Edith Eger and I Discuss Life Lessons and… Her book, The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your LifeI If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love others How she views her experience in Auschwitz as an opportunity for discovering her inner strength The prison of victimhood Looking at things from different perspectives How we are hungry for affection, attention, and approval The opposite of depression is expression The prisons of guilt and shame The prison of judgment Having spiritual freedom Dr. Edith Eger Links: Edith’s Website Twitter Facebook Instagram 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. 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Edith Eger on Life Lessons, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Improvising in Life with Stephen Nachmanovitch Dr. Tererai Trent on Incredible Perseverance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Eric discusses the obstacles that get in the way of us bridging the gap between what we know and what we do and how to overcome these obstacles so that our lives really transform. Be sure you’re signed up on our email list at www.oneyoufeed.net so that you don’t miss out on some exciting things to come! Visit spiritualhabits.net to learn more about the upcoming Spiritual Habits course! In This Episode, Eric Discusses The Obstacles that Get in Our Way and… The obstacle of thinking we need to make big changes Having a clear plan Triggers are any stimulus that impacts behavior Time-based triggers Preceding event triggers Location-based triggers Random triggers (ex. using an app for reminders to do an action) Emotional state triggers Having too much information makes it harder to apply our knowledge Changing the ratio of learning new things to applying what we learn The Spiritual Habits program teaches you how to practice and embody spiritual principles, or things that are important to you, in a way that will transform your life. 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: WOLF50 If you enjoyed this special episode, you might also enjoy: Knowing vs. Doing: Overcoming the Obstacles that Get in Our Way See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Feldman Barrett is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. She also received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019, the APS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, and the APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award in Psychology in 2021. She is the author of many books including the one discussed in this episode, Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain. In this episode, Eric and Lisa Feldman Barrett discuss key findings about how our brains work and how these findings can help us live a healthier, happier 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, Lisa Feldman Barrett and I Discuss Lessons About the Brain and… Her book, Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain The ways that humans regulate one another contributing to the wellbeing or burdening one another That we are the caretaker of other people’s nervous systems The fact that we are all also responsible for ourselves We are responsible for certain things not necessarily because they’re our fault, but because we’re the only one’s who can change them Difference between responsibility and culpability The brain’s most important job The biggest predictor of illness in adulthood What makes you more vulnerable to stressors later in life That brains specialize in predicting rather than reacting Things we can do to make the quality of our day to day experience feel better Flexibility being the key to resilience Lisa Feldman Barrett Links: Lisa’s Website Twitter ID Tech is the world’s number one STEM program for kids and teens ages 7-17. Visit www.idtech.com/wolf to get $100 off ID Tech’s virtual tech camp. Awara Mattresses are made with only natural and organic materials, including 100% organic wool from happy New Zealand sheep! For every mattress sold, 10 fruit trees will be planted. To get $350 off your mattress, plus free shipping, a Forever warranty, AND free accessories (including 2 pillows, sheets, and a waterproof mattress protector (value $499)), visit www.awarasleep.com/feed If you enjoyed this conversation with Lisa Feldman Barrett, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Lisa Feldman Barrett on Emotions (2017) Strengthening Our Resilience with Linda Graham Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James Kingsland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Kundtz is a former director and presenter of Inside Track seminars and a former clergyman turned author. David has sold more than 113,000 books in English, Spanish, and Japanese and has also established a psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, CA. Eric and David discuss his book, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going In this episode, Eric and David talk about what it means to practice “stopping” in life, including the three components and the many benefits of stopping. 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, David Kundtz and I Discuss the Art of Stopping and… His book, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going Stopping is doing nothing as much as possible in order to wake up, remember who you are and what you want. Stopping allows you to be still in order to access the wisdom within us The “mountain of too much” How stopping allows us to make a distinction between what is important and not important. The numbness of moving through life and not experiencing it How slowing down helps you to remember True relaxation is one of the gifts of stopping The 3 components of stopping Stillpoints are opportunities to stop, breathe, and remember Using your creativity to bring meaning to your still points Making triggers to help you remember your still points Stopping is a form of meditation How spending time in nature is compatible with stopping David Kundtz Links: David’s Website Twitter Facebook 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 David Kundtz on the Art of Stopping, you might also enjoy these other episodes: A Big History of Everything with David Christian Being Heart Minded with Sarah Blondin Gregg Krech See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. For the last 35 years, Marianne has been one of America’s most known public voices having been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Bill Maher, and many others. She was also a presidential candidate in the most recent election. Seven of her 12 published books have been New York Times Bestsellers and today she talks about her book, A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution. In this episode, Eric and Marianne Williamson discuss the ways forward to create positive change in our society and our world, in the midst of all the difficulties that surround us. 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, Marianne Williamson and I Discuss A New Revolution and… Her book, A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution How the ego is so loud and the spirit is quiet That a common mistake we make when we’re younger is that we don’t take life seriously enough The path forward from where we find ourselves today What to do when you encounter someone of a different point of view That once you start asking the deeper questions, the deeper answers will come The starting point for getting involved in creating change How to remain involved in actively changing the broken parts of the system That we need to display as much conviction behind our love as some display behind their hate The invitation to rise to the challenges before us Healing the polarization of today’s political climate Marianne Williamson Links: Marianne’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook 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/wolf 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 Marianne Williamson on a New Revolution, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Deep Transformation with Spring Washam Improvising in Life with Stephen Nachmanovitch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Outside Magazine, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, The New York Times, and many more. Eric and James discuss his NY Times bestseller book, “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” In this episode, Eric and James Nestor discuss the science of breathing, the importance of nasal breathing as opposed to mouth breathing, and the tremendous health benefits of breathing well. 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, James Nestor and I Discuss the Science of Breathing and… His book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art How breath is the missing pillar of good health His experience of participating in a study where he did only mouth breathing for 10 days The detrimental effects of mouth breathing such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea and snoring Understanding that the nose is the first line of defense for our bodies His experience of only nasal breathing and how the negative effects of mouth breathing were immediately reversed The best breathing is gentle breath in for 5-6 seconds and gentle breath out for 5-6 seconds Good breathing increases the connections between the different areas of the brain Breathing slower and exhaling longer can help with anxiety or panic attacks How lung capacity can improve with healthier breathing habits How we get more energy from the air than good nutrition The different breathing methods and techniques are like interval training for your lungs Breathing well is vital to good health and longevity and is as important as eating well and exercise James Nestor Links: James’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook 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/wolf Ancient Nutrition offers whole food nutritional products that are designed to provide Ancient Nutrients in a modern, convenient form to power the body and mind and restore health, strength, and vitality. Enter promo code WOLF at ancientnutrition.com to get 20% off your first order If you enjoyed this conversation with James Nestor on the Science of Breathing, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mind Over Matter with Wim Hof Jillian Pransky See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first episode in a special mini-series in which Eric explains the obstacles that get in the way of us bridging the gap between what we know and what we do and how to overcome these obstacles so that our lives really transform. Be sure you're signed up on our email list at www.oneyoufeed.net so that you don't miss out on some exciting things to come! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lenuta Hellen Nadolu is a loving mother, a successful entrepreneur, and, as you’ll find out in this interview – a survivor. Most recently, Helen was a guest speaker at a United Nations High Commissioners For Refugees Charitable Event in Support of Women and Girls in The Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, Eric and Hellen discuss her new book, Give Me Courage: The Inspiring True Story Of Survival and Escape. 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, Lenuta Hellen Nadolu and I Discuss Courage and Strength … Her book, Give Me Courage: The Inspiring True Story Of Survival and Escape Her experience growing up in a struggling communist country Meeting her future husband, the doctor who cared for her mother in the hospital The extraordinary circumstances under which she was able to marry her husband Her move to Africa in consideration of her daughter The love, care, and, respect she found in Ghana When her husband decided to marry a 2nd wife Her experience as the first white woman to divorce a black man in the Ghanian court Why she decided to pack her bags, take her children and fly illegally – smuggling her children – out of Ghana Her dream of giving her children a life free of the racist abuse they had experienced The psychic who told her where to what country she would move Lenuta Hellen Nadolu Links: Twitter Facebook 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.com Organifi: Your all-day, total body, certified organic, delicious superfood system. Go to www.organifi.com and enter promo code WOLF to get 15% off any product in their store. If you enjoyed this conversation with Lenuta Hellen Nadolu, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dr. Tererai Trent on Incredible Perseverance Discovering Our Essence with A. H. Almaas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eiman Al Zaabi is a Muslim spiritual teacher who integrates the principles of harmony, beauty and unity into her teachings. Eiman is a facilitator and transformational coach who helps individuals transform their relationships and careers, heal from past trauma, and live authentically. In this episode, Eric and Eiman discuss her book, Finding Grace: Daily Comfort for Uncertain Times 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, Eiman Al Zaabi and I Discuss Finding Grace and… Her book, Finding Grace: Daily Comfort for Uncertain Times Empowering herself by exploring self-help and energy healing Her journey of evaluating her universal truths and what violates these truths Staying in integrity with beliefs while discovering new alternative practices Values are things that we are drawn towards Differences between values and morals The law of evolution is about your own personal growth and self-actualization The law of awakening is about the spiritual journey Disconnection is when you betray yourself and are not living in alignment with who you are Moving from information to transformation Surrender is going through a spiritual journey of finding your source of divine What it means to surrender in your daily life Where our control ends is where the divine takes over Information toxicity depletes our ability to make good decisions The core self, the contextual self, and the developmental self Allowing the inner self to exhibit itself in the outer self Eiman Al Zaabi Links: Eiman’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook 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 Eiman Al Zaabi on Finding Grace, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Eli Jaxon-Bear on Your True Self Tara Brach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Feiler is the author of 7 New York Times best-sellers and he’s also the presenter of two primetime series on PBS as well as the inspiration for the drama series on NBC, Council of Dads. Bruce’s two TedTalks have been viewed millions of times. In this episode, Eric and Bruce discuss his book, Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age. 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, Bruce Feiler and I Discuss Life Transitions and… His book, Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age That our lives are fairy tales – and fairy tales all have difficulties in them His quest to help other people tell their life’s stories The myth of a linear life course and how we suffer because we expect linearity Life quakes How he defines a life disruptor vs. a life transition The three phases of a life transition The skill of rewriting your story after a life quake The importance of telling our stories Identity transitions “Don’t shield your eyes when the scary parts start because that’s when the heroes are made.” How we all can be and need to be the heroes in our own stories Bruce Feiler Links: Bruce’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Calibrate helps you reset your metabolic system for sustainable weight loss and improved whole-body health. Calibrate combines virtual doctor visits, FDA-approved medication, and one on one video coaching. See if Calibrate is right for you and available in your area. Go to www.joincalibrate.com and enter promo code wolf to get $50 off your one-year membership. Organifi: Your all-day, total body, certified organic, delicious superfood system. Go to www.organifi.com and enter promo code wolf to get 15% off any product in their store. If you enjoyed this conversation with Bruce Feiler on Life Transitions, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Successful Aging with Alan Castel The Happiness Curve with Jonathan Rauch Psychological Flexibility with Steven C. Hayes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teaching: Deconstructing Emotions Song: Monster Ballad by Josh Ritter Poem: Of Being by Denise Levertov Photo by Alexas_Fotos on Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Myss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality and mysticism, health, energy medicine, and the science of medical intuition. She is the former host of the TV Series “The Journey with Caroline Myss” on the Oxygen Network, and a guest on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday. Eric and Caroline discuss her book, Intimate Conversations with the Divine: Prayer, Guidance, and Grace If you are interested in learning more about how to integrate and embody spiritual principles into the moments of your daily life, Eric teaches people how to do just that in his 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program. Click here for a free 30-minute call with Eric 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! In This Interview, Caroline Myss and I Discuss Intimate Conversations with the Divine and… Her book, Intimate Conversations with the Divine: Prayer, Guidance, and Grace Her spiritual journey of understanding the nature of God Learning that we are not here for life to serve us, but for us to serve life The great transformation of the shedding of separatism and the emergence of holism Our struggles with knowing what we believe or have faith in Lacing faith in yourself makes it impossible to have faith in anything else. Having faith and trust are essential to our well being How there is no logic to mystical matters Humans are designed to sense vulnerability in other people “Upper level” thoughts are about our mutual survival “Lower-level” thoughts are about our personal survival How prayer can help keep the dark, “reptilian” thoughts at a distance Forgiveness is not a rational thing, but the first thing we must do for ourselves How healing requires a stage of holy witness Forgiving is letting go of the internal rage and for that person We are born to learn about the creative power of our soul The text of life is about learning that what we give is better than what we take Caroline Myss Links: Caroline’s Website Twitter Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with Caroline Myss on Intimate Conversations with the Divine, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mirabai Starr on the Divine Femine Krista Tippett Chris Hoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Brody-Waite is a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning three-time CEO, and leadership coach. Eric and Michael discuss his book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It,. This interesting discussion dives deep into the principles used to recover from drug addiction and how they can be applied to lead successfully in both our personal and professional 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! In This Interview, Michael Brody-Waite and I Discuss Leading in Life and… His book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It How everyone is a leader, even if it’s just leading ourselves The parallels between active addiction and behavior in the corporate environment. How the problem is often being addicted to hiding yourself Learning to practice the principles from recovery in real life The importance of surrendering the outcome Learning to practice rigorous authenticity Challenging yourself on doing the uncomfortable work Learning to remove the “masks” we wear to avoid showing our true selves Helpful tools for when you’re avoiding difficult conversations Learning how to be comfortable with the discomfort The value of being in community with others who are working on the same things Michael Brody-Waite Links: Michael’s Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Awara Mattresses are made with only natural and organic materials, including 100% organic wool from happy New Zealand sheep! For every mattress sold, 10 fruit trees will be planted. To get $350 off your mattress, plus free shipping, a Forever warranty, AND free accessories (including 2 pillows, sheets, and a waterproof mattress protector (value $399)), visit awarasleep.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: WOLF50. 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Michael Brody-Waite, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Lewis Howes on the Masks of Masculinity Maia Szalavitz on Addiction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Hollis is an American Jungian psychologist. He is a public speaker and the author of 16 books. He runs a private practice as a Jungian Psychoanalyst and is the Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center. Eric and James have an interesting conversation about his newest book, Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times, his work with depth psychology, and what it means as we go through different passages in life. If you are interested in learning more about how to integrate and embody spiritual principles into the moments of your daily life, Eric teaches people how to do just that in his 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program. Click here for a free 30-minute call with Eric 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! In This Interview, James Hollis and I Discuss Living Between Worlds and… His book, Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times Depth Psychology is trying to engage and work with the unconscious Looking at the patterns in your life and working backward to see what produces behavior How dreams represent self-regulatory dimensions of the psyche As we have conversations with the external world, we must have one with our internal world Self is the guiding energy that tries to heal your wounds Self is the natural motive towards wholeness and development A passage is when something has died and you’re in between The first half of life is asking what the world is asking of me? The second half of life is asking what the soul is asking of me? Meaning is a by-product of being in the right relationship with one’s own soul Asking yourself what your fears make you do or keep you from doing? Investigating the archaic fear that is keeping us stuck The psyche’s agenda of growth and development The psyche’s agenda of self-healing The purpose of dreams James Hollis Links: James’s Website Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with James Hollis on Living Between Worlds, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Navigating the 5 Givens in Life with David Richo Becoming Wholehearted with Koshin Paley Ellison See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Toni Bernhard’s second time as a guest on the show and we’re so glad to have her back. She is a former law professor at the University of California, a practicing Buddhist for 25 years, and the author of many books including the one she and Eric discuss in this episode, How to Be Sick: Your Pocket Companion. Eric and Toni talk about her experience living with chronic illness, what she has learned and what she now has to teach others about how they might suffer less amidst their own experience with chronic pain and other long term health conditions. 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, Toni Bernhard and I Discuss Living with Chronic Illness and… Her book, How to Be Sick: Your Pocket Companion How we can feel our emotions without necessarily feeding them That pushing feelings away in aversion just makes them stronger Repressing emotions intensifies them Her own experience with chronic illness The three components of pain Examining the meanings that we give things The liberating Zen teaching of “Don’t know mind” What to do when things don’t go our way Why it can be so hard to be kind to ourselves That being sick is part of being alive, not because you’re not doing something wrong Toni Bernhard Links: Toni's Website Facebook 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/wolf 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. 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. Be one of the first thousand to sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE trial of Skillshare premium membership If you enjoyed this conversation with Toni Bernhard on Living with Chronic Illness, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Toni Bernhard (2016 Episode) Living with Chronic Pain with Sarah Shockley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Jamieson is a holistic weight loss and nutrition and lifestyle coach who has appeared on Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and People Magazine. Bob Gower is a consultant who helps organizations become future-ready and more effective. He has worked with leaders at organizations from multinationals like Chanel, Ford, and GE all the way to non-profits like New York Public Radio and The Studio Museum in Harlem. In this episode, Eric, Alex, and Bob discuss the 4 prompts that can be used in any conversation to produce a better outcome for all people involved. 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! As a Spiritual Director and Transformation Coach, Eric works with people to establish healthy habits for a better, more fulfilling life. If you’re curious to learn more about how you might work with him, click here to book a free (absolutely no pressure to sign up!) 30-minute consultation call with him. In This Interview, Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower and I discuss Conversations for Radical Alignment and… Their book, Radical Alignment: How to Have Game-Changing Conversations That Will Transform Your Business and Your Life How their son’s diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD got them both involved in positive psychology That we actually calm our nervous system when we speak our concerns out loud How helpful it can be to get specific about our fears The fact that we need to feel good physically to talk about important things The tools that helped them process emotions better The conversation formula of Intentions, Concerns, Boundaries, and Dreams Why, in a relationship, you should absolutely go to bed angry That the point of their method is to make more of the relationship iceberg visible The importance of inviting someone to a conversation (without saying “We need to talk”) Their suggestion to “Listen with compassion and curiosity and speak with courage and vulnerability.” Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower Links: Alex and Bob’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook 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.com Peloton: 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 Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Becoming Wholehearted with Koshin Paley Ellison Understanding Emotions with Susan David See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teaching: "Don't Believe Your Thoughts" Song: The Ghost of Rockschool by Belle and Sebastian Poem: Everyday Grace by Stella Nesanovich Photo by Rebe Pascual on Unsplash If you enjoyed this "Teaching, a Song, and a Poem", please consider supporting the show by becoming a member of our Patreon community. You'll receive weekly ad-free episodes, exclusive post-show conversations, and a Teaching, Song, and a Poem every week. Your support allows us to keep doing what we do! Join our community at oneyoufeed.net/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. The author of 13 books, 9 of which best sellers, Steven is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into 40 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications. In this episode, Eric and Steven discuss his book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer. They break down the idea of “impossible” into its component parts that, when cultivated, come together to propel us towards states of flow and otherwise unattainable performance in any area 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! In This Interview, Steven Kotler and I discuss The Art of Impossible and… His book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer The fact that you “go where you look”, i.e. where you put your attention is where you end up His experience having Lymes Disease and his mystical experience when surfing one day The two types of impossible The neurobiology involved in the state of peak performance called “flow” How we can increase our motivation, learning, and creativity The fact that more “meaningful” does not always mean more “pleasant” The importance of getting very good at being uncomfortable when working towards our “impossible” goals Exercises people can do to find their curiosity That passion lies at the intersection of multiple curiosities An unexpected way to cultivate grit The five steps to learn anything Learning means being uncertain The process of “crawl, walk, run” Steven Kotler Links: Steven’s Website Passion Recipe Masterclass Instagram Twitter Facebook Green Chef: The first USDA Certified Organic Meal Kit Company that makes eating well easy and affordable. Go to www.greenchef.com/90wolf and use code 90WOLF to get $90 off including free shipping Talkspace is an 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. Literati Kids is a try-before-you-buy subscription club. Each month they deliver 5 vibrantly illustrated children’s books bringing the immersive magic of reading right to your home. You choose which ones you want to buy and then send the rest back for free. Head to www.literati.com/wolf for 25% off your first two orders. If you enjoyed this conversation with Steven Kotler on The Art of Impossible, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Transformative Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro Greg Krech Jeffrey Rubin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Perkins is an author and activist whose 10 books on global intrigue, shamanism, and transformation have been on the New York Times Best Seller list for more than 70 weeks, sold over 2 million copies, and are published in at least 35 languages. John was formerly a chief economist at a major consulting firm advising the World Bank, United Nations, the U.S., and other governments. He is now the founder and board member of the Pachamama Alliance and Dream Change, non-profit organizations that partner with indigenous people to protect the environment and offer global programs to change the destructive ways of industrial societies. In this episode, Eric and John discuss his book, “Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World”, and the importance of understanding how our perceptions create our reality. 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, John Perkins and I discuss How Our Perception Creates Reality and… His book, Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World His past role as an “economic hit man A “death” economy is based on the perception of maximizing short term profits, regardless of the social and environmental costs The difference between capitalism and predatory capitalism How he learned the meaning of “touching the jaguar” (facing your fears) How changing your perception changes your reality A “life” economy is about maximizing long term benefits for people and the environment His work with the indigenous communities in the Amazon and how they came together after being “enemies” Understanding our power and our role as consumers and what we can do to contribute to a life economy Asking ourselves 5 important questions about contributing to a life economy: 1. What do I most want to do with my life? 2. How do I do this in a way that helps other people? 3. What’s holding me back? 4. How does “touching the jaguar” change your perceptions? 5. What actions do I take? John Perkins Links: John’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Peloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get a great workout in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Eric decided to buy one after his 30-day free trial. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. 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/wolf 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/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with John Perkins on How Perception Creates Reality, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Motives and Human Behavior with Robin Hanson Radical Responsibility with Fleet Maul See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices