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James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. His work has appeared in The New York Times, CBS This Morning, Time, Entrepreneur, and he has taught in colleges around the world. James is also the creator of the Habits Academy, the premier training platform for organizations and individuals that are interested in building better habits in life and work. In Part 2 of this interview, Eric and James discuss more specific ideas and concepts for establishing good habits and eliminating bad habits. If you’d like to make 2022 a better year for you, bring clarity to what matters most, and discover the tools to help you become the person you really want to be, Eric can help you! To book a FREE, no-pressure 30-minute Discovery call to see if working with Eric is right for you, click here. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! James Clear and I Discuss the Compounding Nature of Habits and… His book, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones Habits are a response to the physical cues in our environment Learning to make it obvious or reduce friction when trying to create good habits Habit stacking and priming your environment for success Clarifying the action: “After _____, I will _____” Getting specific with your actions (when, where) How social environment affects the attractiveness of habits Making habits easy and convenient The two-minute rule for establishing good habits A habit must be established before it can be improved Optimize for the starting line rather than the finish line Make it satisfying – how positive emotions cultivate good habits and negative emotions destroy them Bring the long-term consequences into the short term Reinforcing your identity by your actions James Clear Links: James’s Website Twitter Instagram If you enjoyed this conversation with James Clear, you might also enjoy these other episodes: James Clear (2015) Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ Fogg 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 Clear is the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones. His work has appeared in The New York Times, CBS This Morning, Time, Entrepreneur, and he has taught in colleges around the world. James is also the creator of the Habits Academy, the premier training platform for organizations and individuals that are interested in building better habits in life and work. In Part 1 of the interview, Eric and James discuss habits and how to set yourself up for short and long-term success when it comes to behavior change. If you’d like to make 2022 a better year for you, bring clarity to what matters most, and discover the tools to help you become the person you really want to be, Eric can help you! To book a FREE, no-pressure 30-minute Discovery call to see if working with Eric is right for you, click here. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! James Clear and I Discuss the Compounding Nature of Habits and… His book, Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones How habits are like the compound interest of self-improvement Your outcomes are a lagging measure of your efforts How bamboo growth is like habit growth The importance of building a foundation of habits to see results How work isn’t wasted, it’s stored Focusing on systems rather than goals How the outcome is a natural consequence of habits How goals can create an artificial finish line The role of identity in behavior change How you choose to act leads to the kind of person you want to be Learning to adopt a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset How humans are learning machines The 4 stages of habits: cue, craving, response, and reward The 4 laws of behavior change: make it obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying To break a bad habit, invert the 4 laws of behavior change James Clear Links: James’s Website Twitter 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 If you enjoyed this conversation with James Clear, you might also enjoy these other episodes: James Clear (2015) Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ Fogg 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 Zeratsky was a designer in the tech industry and became obsessed with the idea of re-designing time. He’s also the author of multiple books and his work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Time, Harvard Business Review, Wired, Fast Company, and many others. In this episode, Eric and John discuss his book, Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day If you'd like to make 2022 a better year for you, bring clarity to what matters most, and discover the tools to help you become the person you really want to be, Eric can help you! To book a FREE, no-pressure 30-minute Discovery call to see if working with Eric is right for you, click here. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! John Zeratsky and I Discuss How to Make Time for What Matters and… His book, Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day Understanding the limits of will-power Setting up our environment so it’s easier to make the right decisions The two powerful forces that compete every day for our time “The Busy Bandwagon” and the feeling you’re not in control of our time “The Infinity Pools” of neverending options of distractions Questioning the “defaults” in our lives and finding ways to change our behavior Creating a highlight for everyday Structuring your day around your “highlight” Finding more meaningful moments Taking back control of your time and energy Creating barriers to distraction The fundamentals of managing your energy The importance of focusing on the process, not the outcome Becoming aware of how our interaction with technology makes us feel John Zeratsky Links: John’s Website Twitter If you enjoyed this conversation with John Zeratsky, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Time Management for Mortals with Oliver Burkeman Being a Procrastinator with Tim Pychyl 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

Charlie Gilkey is the author of Start Finishing: How To Go From Idea To Done. An Army veteran and near Ph.D. in philosophy, Charlie is the founder of Productive Flourishing, a company that helps professional creatives, leaders, and change-makers take meaningful action on work matters. He’s widely cited in outlets such as Inc. Magazine, Time, Forbes, The Guardian, Life Hacker, and more and his work will help you discover the path from the ideas in your head to the actions you take in your daily life and how to go about getting things done. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Charlie Gilkey and I Discuss How to Get Things Done and… His book, Start Finishing: How To Go From Idea To Done How kindness towards others often brings out the best in everyone The Tao Te Ching Focusing on your input and letting go of the results We don’t just improve by thinking about things, we improve by doing them Creative constipation breeds toxicity We’re either creating something or destroying something We don’t do ideas, we do projects How doing our best work is often really hard The myth: if it’s meant to be for us, it’s supposed to be easy The myth that if it doesn’t come easy for you, you shouldn’t do it Doing something until you’re good enough at it to decide whether or not you want to continue doing it The 5 things that get in the way of doing our best work Head Trash: Doesn’t matter if a thought is true or not – it matters if we believe it or not The problem with automatically believing our thoughts How discipline limits decision fatigue How action expresses priority Charlie Gilkey Links: Charlie’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook 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 Charlie Gilkey, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Chris Bailey on Focus, Productivity, and Meditation David Kadavy on Getting Started 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

Arthur Brooks is a bestselling author, social scientist, and the President of the American Enterprise Institute. He teaches Leadership and Happiness at the Harvard School of Business. In this episode, Eric and Arthur discuss happiness as well as his book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Arthur Brooks and I Discuss What It Takes to Find Happiness and… His book, Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America From the Culture of Contempt The four extrinsic things that feed off fear are money, power, pleasure, and fame The four intrinsic things that feed off love are faith, family, friendships, and meaningful work How happiness requires meaning and having meaning requires challenge and/or difficulty The three aspects of meaning are coherence, purpose, and significance How writing out the thing you learned from a bad experience can bring meaning to it Learning to find significance in the small things How we need to stop living in the future and appreciate being in the present The freeing idea that nobody really cares like we think they do The more you judge others, the more you will feel judged The therapy for feeling insecure is to stop judging and start observing The link between humor and happiness How we should reject grimness Rejecting the expectations of the holidays can lead to more happiness Arthur Brooks Links: Arthur’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Novo Nordisk - Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. To learn more, visit truthaboutweight.com If you enjoyed this conversation with Arthur Brooks, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Jonathan Rauch – The Happiness Curve Ruth Whippman on The Complexity of Happiness 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. John Britton is a former anesthesiologist who suffered a right brain injury leaving him with only his left brain to function. After hearing Jill’s previous episode on this show, John contacted Eric and they thought it would be interesting to host a conversation with John and Dr. Bolte Taylor to discuss their respective experiences. In this episode, Jill, John, Ginny, and Eric talk about what it’s like to experience the world through your right brain vs. your left brain and how they come together to make for whole-brain living. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, John Britton, and I Discuss Right Brain Injury vs Left Brain Injury and… The functions of and interaction between the right and left hemispheres of the brain How the left brain governs past and future, me the individual, details, boundaries, language That the right brain governs the present, the “we” collective, connections, expansive, and openness The way the two hemispheres of our brain interact with one another in a healthy brain How John experienced the world before, during, and after his right brain injury The most helpful rehabilitation approach for John post his injury Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s experience of her left hemisphere traumatic brain injury and her recovery story Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Links: Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s Website Twitter 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 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 Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and John Britton, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Whole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor The Divided Yet Connected Brain with Iain McGilchrist 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

Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He is an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business and also the Director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. In addition to countless television appearances, Ethan’s research has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many others. In this episode, Ethan and Eric talk about his book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Ethan Kross and I Discuss How to Harness the Chatter in Our Head and… His book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters, and How to Harness It How we have both emotional and cognitive needs when dealing with the “chatter” in our heads Common triggers for internal chatter are uncertainty and lack of control The three main categories of tools to work with chatter Learning to zoom out and broaden our perspective Distance self-talk is talking to yourself like you’d talk to another person Temporal distancing (mental time travel) Expressive writing about negative experiences Using your imagination to replay a past experience to gain objectivity Harnessing our internal chatter rather than silencing it How to think about thinking and what we can and cannot control Being aware of how easy some of these tools are to implement Creating if/then plans increases the likelihood you’ll remember to use the tools Environmental tools and the benefits of getting outside in nature How cleaning and organizing our physical space impacts our mental state Ethan Kross Links: Ethan’s Website Twitter Instagram Novo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. If you enjoyed this conversation with Ethan Kross, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Overthinking and Internal Soundtracks with Jon Acuff Scott Gornto 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

Jillian Richardson is the founder of The Joy List, which is a newsletter with the mission of making New York City – and eventually the world – a less lonely place. She also hosts The Joy List Social, an event where you can show up by yourself and leave with a new friend. In this episode, Jillian and Eric talk about her new book, Unlonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the World. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Jillian Richardson and I Discuss How to Become Unlonely and … Her book, Unlonely Planet: How Healthy Congregations Can Change the World Some of the barriers that get in the way of making friendships Some strategies we can use to make friendships Three relationship strengthening tactics How to know when vulnerability slides into neediness That looking for the “perfect” person or group of people can stump you in your search for meaningful connection When you might want to reflect on your relationship to the idea of groups Where to start when you’re lonely and want to connect with others How to meet people if you’re an introvert The importance of being kind to yourself in this process Jillian Richardson Links: Jillian’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 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 Jillian Richardson, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to Find Joy and Community with Radha Agrawal Belonging and Connection with Sebene Selassie 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

Oliver Burkeman is a British journalist and writer based in New York. He is well known not only for his amazing books, but he also wrote a popular weekly column on psychology called “This Column will Change Your Life” which was printed weekly between 2006 and 2020. Oliver joins Eric for a third time on the show, and in this episode, they discuss many things, including his new book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Oliver Burkeman and I Discuss Time Management for Mortals and … His book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” How we invest more energy and focus on trying to escape certain feelings Finitude and understanding that life is finite Time and how we relate to it as something we have and use The idea that we are time rather than we have time Accepting the truth of your finitude allows you to live more in the present Confusing meaningful with extraordinary Cosmic insignificance therapy suggests that we reexamine the threshold of what makes a meaningful life Our tendency to want to define and measure what is meaningful in life How the pursuit of using time well can lead us to live in the future rather than being present Asking ourselves if something is expanding or contracting to us The modern attention economy and being aware if we are choosing where our attention goes How the things that matter most to us can provoke unpleasant emotions that lead to seeking distractions The problem isn’t how things are, but rather how we think they should be Trying too hard to be present in the moment Accepting the impossibility of complete control Oliver Burkeman Links: Oliver’s Website Twitter Oliver’s Posts 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 Oliver Burkeman, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Oliver Burkeman on Modern Time Management (2019) Oliver Burkeman (2014) 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

Jonah Berger is a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He's an international bestselling author, a world-renowned expert on word of mouth, social influence, consumer behavior, and how products, ideas, and behaviors can catch on. In this episode, Eric and Jonah discuss his book, The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Jonah Berger and I Discuss How to Change Anyone's Mind and … His book, The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind How people change That most decisions that we make are shaped by other people The major mistake most of us make when it comes to trying to change behavior in ourselves and others How to create change by reducing the barriers and energy required Feeling like we should do something vs because we want to do something People's zones of acceptance and rejection What it means to "highlight a gap" and how it can help us change How the costs of change often come due before the benefits of change are experienced What factors drive Identification vs Differentiation Jonah Berger Links: Jonah's Website Twitter Instagram 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 Jonah Berger, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life with Luke Burgis Effectively Thinking Ahead with Bina Venkataraman 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

Stressed by Holiday Expectations? Join Eric and The One You Feed Community for a FREE online gathering on November 30th at 8pm Eastern Time. (Recording will be available for 72 hours) In this free live event, Eric will teach a Spiritual Habit that will allow you to release these types of stress and touch into a deeper feeling of wholeness, peace, steadiness, and presence. Register Now! In case you’re just recently joining us, or however long you’ve been a listener of the show, you may not realize that we have over 7 years of incredible episodes in our archive! We’ve had so many wonderful guests that we decided to handpick one of our favorites that may be new to you, but if not, is definitely worth another listen! Mark Manson is an author and personal development consultant. His writing is a different take on the self-help genre that he calls self-help from a first-person perspective. Mark has been published and quoted on CNN, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Yahoo! News, The Sydney Morning Herald, and a variety of other publications. He is also the CEO and Founder of Infinity Squared Media LLC. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Mark Manson and I Discuss Important Lessons in Life and … Opportunity costs and being aware of the sacrifices His most popular article, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*& The misconception of confidence The friendship test in romantic relationships How he applies logic in his writing Positive thinking and his issue with “The Secret” How inspiration often comes from taking action His “Do Something” principle Mistaking happiness for pleasure How true happiness comes from the meaning of our experiences Our need to always be challenged in life How our pursuits change as we get older His article on Ken Wilbur, an American philosopher Mark Manson Links: Mark’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with Mark Manson, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Everyday Courage with Ryan Holiday Love, Grace, and Grit with Sebastian Siegel 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

Stressed by Holiday Expectations? Join Eric and The One You Feed Community for a FREE online gathering on November 30th at 8pm Eastern Time. (Recording will be available for 72 hours) In this free live event, Eric will teach a Spiritual Habit that will allow you to release these types of stress and touch into a deeper feeling of wholeness, peace, steadiness, and presence. Register Now! Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, author, lecturer, and former Oxford Literary Scholar. He is committed to the idea that the mind and brain can be understood only by seeing them in the broadest possible context, that of the whole of our physical and spiritual existence, and of the wider human culture in which they arise – the culture which helps to mold, and in turn is molded by, our minds and brains. Today Iain and Eric discuss his book, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Iain McGilchrist and I Discuss The Divided yet Connected Brain and … His book, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World That creativity requires resistance The differences between the two hemispheres of our brain How distinctions are important but divisions are invented by us The ways our brain hemispheres work together That our world is currently dominated by left brain hemisphere thinking The ways we might address the crises we face as a species and world How he responds to the critics of a right brain/left brain theory The ways in which our hemispheres are connected and work together The difference between our two hemispheres isn’t as much what they do but how they do it The 8 portals our brain uses to get information about the world The 4 powers we have to arrive at truth Iain McGilchrist Links: Iain’s Website Twitter Facebook 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 Iain McGilchrist, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Whole Brain Living with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor 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

Jeremy Lent is an author and speaker whose work investigates the patterns of thought that have led our civilization to its current crisis of sustainability. Today Jeremy and Eric discuss his new book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Jeremy Lent and I Discuss the Integration of Science and Traditional Wisdom in Life and … His book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe The difference between want and intention Understanding the power of kindness toward the “negative” parts of us His character, “Uncle Bob,” who represents the dominant worldview Worldview is the lens through which we see and make sense of everything How humans pattern meaning into the world based on what our culture tells us Cultural mindfulness frees us to open up to other possibilities The idea that humans are selfish or have a “selfish gene” and how science refutes this The self-organization of life: the different parts make the whole and the whole relates to the different parts Human nature and how cooperation, not competition has led to the abundance of life on earth Differences between Eastern and Western traditional beliefs in regard to human nature The negative aspects of humans’ ability to cooperate The Taoist notion of Wu-Wei (effortless action) and Yu-Wei (purposive action) Integrating two elements of human consciousness; conceptual (left brain) and animate (right brain) The most important relationship in life is the “I’ and the “self” Chi is translated to matter and energy that make up the universe Li is how Chi is organized How the deep spiritual traditions from the past add richness to what modern science reveals The realization that deep human intuitions are our internal validation of what science tells us about how the universe really is Fractals and the holarchy or structure of life’s interconnectedness Jeremy Lent Links: Jeremy’s Website Jeremy’s Blog Twitter Facebook Novo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. If you enjoyed this conversation with Jeremy Lent, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James Kingsland Mike McHargue (Science Mike) Science and the Sacred with Sasha Sagan 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

Jacob Nordby is an author whose many quests have led him to a deep fascination with life in all of its weird splendor. He’s the founder of Manifesto Publishing House and he penned the award-winning novel, The Divine Arsonist, and a non-fiction book, Blessed Are the Weird: A Manifesto for Creatives. Today Jacob and Eric discuss his new book is, The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Jacob Norby and I Discuss Creativity as a Cure and … His book, The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life How he defines creativity How creativity can bring you back to your truest self Why he believes every human being is creative The three enemies of creativity The connection between spirituality and creativity Feeling an inward longing to come home to yourself Rebuilding his life after burning it to the ground How imagination can work for us or against us Allowing our thoughts and emotions yet not empower them The three questions he answers every day How to create more choice points in our daily lives Jacob Nordby Links: Jacob’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. 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 Jacob Nordby, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Finding Your Creativity with Julia Cameron Writing for Healing with Maggie Smith 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

Beth Jacobs is a clinical psychologist in private practice and a former faculty member of the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University. She is also a teacher in the Soto Zen tradition and incorporates Buddhist studies and meditation into her work as both a psychologist and a writer. In this episode, Eric and Beth discuss her book, The Original Buddhist Psychology: What the Abhidharma Tells Us about How We Think, Feel, and Experience Life But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Beth Jacobs and I Discuss Original Buddhist Psychology and … Her book, The Original Buddhist Psychology: What the Abhidharma Tells Us about How We Think, Feel, and Experience Life Abhidharma is the structural layout of the Buddha’s original vision of the universe Understanding the complex laws of how forces move together in the universe The entity of “me” exists from the arbitrary framework we create for ourselves The 5 skandhas are what is used to construct our reality: form, feelings, perceptions, habit formations, consciousnesses Neuropsychology and the 17 steps of perception Interdependent origination is the idea that everything is in motion and connected How consciousness is just an interaction The various lists of lists in the Abhidharma Energy, mindfulness, and investigation The idea of gently removing our obstructions Writing and meditation as powerful tools for awakening Beth Jacobs Links: Beth’s Website Novo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. If you enjoyed this conversation with Beth Jacobs, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to Find Bliss with Bob Thurman Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness with Jack Kornfield 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

Austin Kleon is a writer, artist, and speaker. Austin also speaks about creativity for organizations such as Pixar, Google, SXSW, and many others. He is the author of many books, including Steal Like an Artist, and Newspaper Blackout. In this episode, Eric and Austin discuss his book, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Austin Kleon and I Discuss How to Stay Creative and … His book, Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad How his deep work has usually originated from a dark place Life is about the balance between the light and dark in us His long term pessimism and short term optimism Making peace with things not ever getting easier and learning to enjoy the now. How there are no perfect conditions in life so no sense waiting or worrying about what’s next If/And statements and how life is not linear in that way His reflection on the book her wrote 10 years ago Trying to get back to the beginner’s mind Seeking curiosity over wisdom Ordinary life + extra attention = the extraordinary Paying attention by drawing, writing, reading poetry, or walking Trying to view things as an artist might Forget the noun, do the verb The importance of having a hobbies How energy can be found in books and works of art Austin Kleon Links: Austin’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 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 Austin Kleon, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Finding Your Creativity with Julia Cameron Writing as a Path to Awakening with Albert Flynn DeSilver 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

Jon Acuff is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books. He’s also an INC Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and companies around the world, including FedEx, Nissan, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and many others. In this episode, Eric and Jon discuss his new book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Jon Acuff and I Discuss Overthinking, Internal Soundtracks, and … His book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking How action eliminates overthinking and inaction breeds overthinking The importance of deciding as few times as possible Overthinking is when what you think gets in the way of what you want Viewing our thoughts as repetitive soundtracks that become our playlist “Pulling the thread” when processing your feelings How fear gets a voice but doesn’t get a vote Learning to identify your broken soundtracks Evaluating your thoughts and asking is it true, is it helpful, is it kind? Getting support from others can help retire your broken soundtracks How we can’t stop overthinking but we can replace it with another thought Viewing our thoughts as a dial that we can turn down and not a switch that we can turn off Finding activities that get you out of your head Flipping your broken soundtracks to the opposite The important process of repeating new soundtracks Finding ways to remind yourself of new soundtracks Tying new thoughts to a symbol by making it personal, visible, and simple Jon Acuff Links: Jon’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Novo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. If you enjoyed this conversation with Jon Acuff, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Perfecting Self-Love with Scott Stabile Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Dr. Chris Niebauer 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

Sebastian Siegel is a British American screenwriter, director, author, and actor from Oxford, England. His new movie is Grace and Grit, based on the American philosopher Ken Wilber’s, 1991 memoir. John Mackey had to say about the new movie, “This movie will shake you, and maybe even awaken you in some way. This movie is a must-see, especially for anyone interested in love or consciousness.” In this episode, Eric and Sebastian discuss his movie, Grace and Grit. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Sebastian Siegel and I Discuss Love, Grace, Grit, and … His new movie, Grace and Grit, a story of love beyond life Ken Wilber’s memoir and brilliant body of work that inspired this film The beautiful story of love and transformation How taking action is a catalyst in the growth of your different relationships Knowing that we always have a choice in how we respond to what life gives us What it means to have both grace and the grit to push through challenges in life How exercise and pushing beyond his physical limits is a spiritual practice for him Remembering and cultivating awareness that every moment is a spiritual practice His admiration of and inspiration from philosophers Alan Watts and Ken Wilber The gentleness and gracefulness of Ramana Maharsi’s work about being in service to love The metaphor of the bent finger of reaching out to God, within and through ourselves The paradoxes woven into life Sebastian Siegel Links: Sebastian’s Website Grace and Grit Instagram 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. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership. Talkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. If you enjoyed this conversation with Sebastian Siegel, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Perfecting Self-Love with Scott Stabile How to Find Zest in Life with John Kaag 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

Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, keynote and TED Talk speaker, and author whose books have been translated into twenty languages. In this episode, Eric and Guy discuss his book Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Guy Winch and I Discuss Emotional First Aid and … His book, Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts Understanding that we need to tend to our emotional wounds just as we would physical wounds Building emotional resiliency by addressing these small wounds How to treat the emotional wound of rejection Identifying exactly what the hurt feelings are How the brain registers physical and emotional pain in the same way Learning to improve low self-esteem Writing exercises to help deal with rejection and failure How ruminating can easily become a habit and lead to depression The dangers of rumination: stewing vs. doing How rumination is vulnerable to distraction, engage your mind somewhere else What works and doesn’t work in building self-esteem Building self-compassion The detective mindset vs. a harmful and self-critical mindset Guy Winch Links: Guy’s Website Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this conversation with Guy Winch, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Jonathan Rottenberg on Depression Tasha Eurich on Growing Self Awareness 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

Jack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide. He’s led international Buddhist teacher meetings and has worked with many of the great teachers of our time. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and his books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies. He is also a father, a husband, and an activist. In this episode, Eric and Jack discuss his book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You 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, Jack Kornfield and I Discuss Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness and … His book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are The first step to dealing with difficult emotions is seeing and accepting what’s there How practicing mindfulness expands your window of tolerance Tools to help us remember the vastness Remembering that our story is always changing How we are bound to experience both the beauty and pain in life The importance of compassion How there are many simple practices to transform our heart and mind Choosing the best spiritual practices based on what we’re drawn to His work with Father Greg Boyle, writer of Tattoos on the Heart The possibility of seeing the Buddha-nature in every human being The refuge in community and how we need each other Trusting that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves Learning to trust our inner knowledge, heart, and body Accepting our fear and understanding that growth comes after fear The doubting mind and our capacity to recognize it Learning to not judge the thoughts that come up in meditation His shift in life from actively getting things done into relaxing more and seeing how things turn out How we all have the seeds of awakening within us Jack Kornfield Links: Jack’s Website Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoyed this conversation with Jack Kornfield you might also enjoy these other episodes: Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly 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

Brian Broome is a poet, screenwriter, and instructor in the Writing Program at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been a finalist in The Moth storytelling competition and won the grand prize in Carnegie Mellon University’s Martin Luther King’s Writing Awards. In this episode, Eric and Brian discuss his book, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Brian Broom and I Discuss his Journey to Healing, Recovery, and … His book, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir How he was raised in an environment where men are taught to be tough and masculine. Understanding that parents are doing the best they can and having grace with them How he learned more about his father after his death when writing his book His journey to getting sober and healing from childhood wounds What sobriety looks like for him now Recognizing his defense mechanisms Learning to not be ashamed of taking medication for anxiety and depression How he started writing in rehab lead to becoming a therapeutic tool for him Being ruled by shame and how all-consuming it was The ideas of masculinity that remain from his upbringing His thoughts about masculinity not being a useful concept, but rather being human is what’s important External support is important, but only you can save yourself Brian Broome Links: Brian’s Website Facebook Instagram Novo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. If you enjoyed this conversation with Brian Broome, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Masks of Masculinity with Lewis Howes Leading in Life with Michael Brody Waite 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 Taft is a meditation teacher and best-selling author of many books such as The Mindful Geek and Nondualism. He is also the host of the podcast, Deconstructing Yourself. In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss spiritual practices and learning to deconstruct and reconstruct ourselves. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Eric and Michael Taft Discuss Deconstructing Yourself and … His podcast and blog titled “Deconstructing Yourself” Learning to “untangle” the concepts and emotions that can overwhelm us The importance of “reconstructing” ourselves after the “deconstructing” Taking our meditation practice from the cushion into everyday life Finding what is sacred to you and bringing more of it into your life Defining and distinguishing between psychology and spirituality Thoughts and feelings and seeing their constructiveness Vipassana practices and his work with Shinzen Young Differences between early and later Buddhist practices and traditions How real spirituality contends with the intense human condition Michael Taft Links: Michael’s Website Deconstructing Yourself Podcast Twitter 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 Michael Taft, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Michael Taft Interview (2015) Paths of Spiritual Awakening with Henry Shukman 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

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of many books, and a professional speaker. His work has been translated into 47 languages. Jonathan has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show and CNN as well as other national TV talk shows. He has spent over 35 years studying the most practical and powerful methods for personal and professional development and is also known for his popular podcast, Awareness Explorers. In this episode, Eric and Jonathan discuss enlightenment as well as various techniques to explore our awareness. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Eric and Jonathan Robinson Discuss How to Explore Our Awareness and … His definition of enlightenment: a shift in identity from ego-personality to presence and awareness Enlightenment is being at peace in the present moment His humbling experience of speaking to Mother Theresa Experimenting with and being willing to try different techniques to help shift your view How having gratitude and saying “Thank You” many times a day can change your experience Techniques and phrases for working with our judgmental mind Learning to not take our views so seriously How being more playful in our lives can bring the feeling of freedom His powerful technique for happiness: not letting your mind take over when you’re enjoying something The different forms of inquiry we can practice Questions we can ask that can reorient ourselves from our problem seeking minds Making a pain and pleasure list and scheduling things from your pleasure list Jonathan Robinson Links: Jonathan’s Website Awareness Explorers Podcast Facebook 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 Jonathan Robinson, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dorothy Hunt on The Heart of Awareness Mary O’Malley on Practical 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

Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He’s a sought-after speaker, strategist, and the author of many best-selling books. In this episode, Eric and Ryan discuss his book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup! In This Interview, Eric and Ryan Holiday Discuss Everyday Courage and … His book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave The 4 cardinal virtues that a good life depends on Courage, both physical and moral, is the willingness to put yourself at risk How fear gets in the way of courage Learning to get specific with our fears Courage is also about sharing our vulnerabilities with others The importance of just getting started How courage requires making decisions Determining and gaining clarity on our personal values Stoicism and how it encompasses the core virtues Similarities and differences between Buddhism and Stoicism Heroism goes beyond courage, doing something for the greater good or greater than oneself How it requires courage to have belief and hope that things can change for the better His courage to open a bookstore in the midst of the pandemic Ryan Holiday Links: Ryan’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 If you enjoyed this conversation with Ryan Holiday, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to be Fearless with Jessica Hagy Conscious Leadership with Eric Kaufmann 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

Kristoffer Carter is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is a frequent speaker, author, and founder of This Epic Life, a website and podcast devoted to conscious living. In this episode, Eric and Kristoffer discuss his book, Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup! In This Interview, Eric and Kristoffer Discuss Permissions to Glow and … His book, Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership Developing a conscious awareness of our internal experience How a meditation practice strengthens our ability to listen to the inner voice The “frenemies” within us Surrendering the ego and having trust in others How he brings spirituality into his work with corporate leadership training Giving ourselves permission to claim our own power “Permission to Chill” and pausing to see things as they are The 3 phases of meditation “Permission to Feel all the Feels” “Permission to Glow in the Dark” and befriending the darkness “Permission to Glow in the Light” and connecting with others Kristoffer Carter’s Links: Kristoffer’s Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In Novo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management. If you enjoyed this conversation with Kristoffer Carter, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Kristoffer Carter (2014) Tasha Eurich on Growing Self-Awareness Transformative Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro 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. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson are hosts of the popular podcast, Being Well. Rick is a psychologist who writes and teaches about the essential inner skills of personal well-being, psychological growth, and contemplative practice, and together they address many of these issues on their podcast. In this episode, Eric and Ginny discuss how to be well and experience psychological growth with Rick and Forrest. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup! In This Interview, Eric, Ginny, Rick, and Forrest Discuss Learning How to Be Well and … Their podcast, Being Well The “dreaded experience” and how we organize our lives to avoid our fear, shame, vulnerability How growth comes from facing and leaning into our dreaded experiences Limiting beliefs and how our self-conception is 6 months out of date Understanding that our brains are forecasting machines Rick’s experience in a body massage skills workshop Pausing to take in the positive experiences that come on the other side of facing the dreaded experiences The assumptions that Forrest must be perfectly adjusted being the son of a psychologist Nature versus nurture and how we all have wounds to deal with, no matter our upbringing The upper reaches of potential Becoming comfortable with the experience of admitting fault is how we free ourselves Asking where the forces of control are in our lives Distinguishing between our internal and external forces How our circumstances can be unfair, and yet our healing is our responsibility We have a moral responsibility to decide which “wolf” we will feed The hope in knowing that all storms will pass Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson Links: Rick’s Website Rick’s Facebook Forrest’s Website Forrest’s Instagram Forrest’s Facebook Being Well on Instagram 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. Peloton: Now you can get a Peloton bike for $400 off! And of course, the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.com. If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dr. Rick Hanson (2018) Dr. Rick Hanson (2015) Being Human with Krista Tippett 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

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple companies. He is currently Director of Programs at The Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America. He is also the founder and Director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he started to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss his book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday 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! Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup! In This Interview, Luke Burgis and I Discuss Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life and … His book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life Human desires and how they apply to the wolf parable Mimetic desire refers to how we imitate the desires of other people How particular modeled desires come from a sense of lack The importance of understanding that our desires are driven by imitation Learning to exercise more freedom in what we desire Desire is the energy of movement toward or away from something Anti-mimetic desire is having the ability to not engage in what you desire The differences between thin and thick desires The paradox of desires and values: “Do we desire what we value or do we value what we desire?” Recognizing the hierarchy of our values and evaluating our desires accordingly A fulfillment story is sharing a personal story with someone else about something in your life that gave you enduring joy Understanding the social nature of our desires Luke Burgis Links: Luke’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 If you enjoyed this conversation with Luke Burgis, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John Kaag Finding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher Keevil 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

Najwa Zebian is an activist, author, speaker, and educator. Najwa recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle, Huffington Post, and more. She’s well known for her TEDx Talk “Finding Home Through Poetry“ In this episode, Eric and Najwa discuss her new book, Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home For Your Soul. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup! In This Interview, Najwa Zebian and I Discuss How to Build a Home for Your Soul and … Her book, Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home For Your Soul. Her search for the feeling of home within herself Learning to see herself through her own eyes and not other’s eyes The feeling of being loved needs to come from within How to balance being at home in yourself with your relationships with other people Identifying your “guest list” who you’d welcome into your home Being at home in yourself allows for the best connections with others Being worthy of love is not based on pleasing others or working hard for it Self-acceptance is about knowing who you are and not focusing on what other people think Changing the question from “why can’t I have that” to “why don’t I have that” The self-fulfilling prophecy of what you believe is what you will live Self-accountability and choosing your actions Forgiveness is not a one-step thing, but a constant process of choosing to let go The activities of the blank canvas mirror and the unveiling mirror Finding clarity and asking yourself “what’s next?” Choosing to speak to yourself kindly Najwa Zebian Links: Najwa’s Website Twitter Instagram 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 Najwa Zebian, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Finding Grace with Eiman Al Zaabi Intimate Conversations with the Divine with Caroline Myss 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

Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Her research has focused on why people succeed and how to foster success. She has held professorships at Columbia University and Harvard University, has lectured all over the world, and has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her work has been featured in such publications as The New Yorker, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, and she has appeared on Today and 20/20. In this episode, Carol and Eric discuss her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Carol Dweck and I Discuss Fixed and Growth Mindset and … Her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success How in the growth mindset we believe in our ability to grow and change In the fixed mindset we become afraid to not know or to fail Listening to and accepting what our minds think Learning to talk back to our default mindset Recognizing that we have a choice of our mindset How we can have a fixed and growth mindset in different areas of our lives A growth mindset doesn’t say that there aren’t differences in skills and ability How people with the fixed mindset are not inspired by role models The mindset approach can be used in regards to personality That teenagers that are taught the growth mindset are less likely to become depressed Learning to use the growth mindset In a growth mindset we can see criticism as feedback, as a way to change Relationships grow better in a growth mindset Carol Dweck Links: Mindset Works Twitter 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. If you enjoyed this conversation with Carol Dweck, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Brandi Lust on Growth via the Present Moment Emma Seppalah 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

Jonathan Fields is a father, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, The Good Life Project. He also speaks globally to groups and organizations and his work has been featured widely in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oprah Magazine, and many others. In this episode, Jonathan and Eric discuss his book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Jonathan Fields and I Discuss How to Discover Your Sparketype and … His book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive The 10 impulses that underlie the drives that humans have Why the words “life purpose” and “passion” often lead us down the wrong path How very often in life there’s not A “right” answer How to find out your Sparketype The difference between primary, shadow, and anti sparketypes Eric’s Sparketype How to align your work with your Sparketype (without blowing up your life!) How to figure out the answer to “what am I going to do with my life?” How to step into the important work of self discovery Jonathan Fields Links: Jonathan’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 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 Jonathan Fields, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Jonathan Fields (2016) Jonathan Fields (2014) 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. Miles Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and is a forerunner in the emerging field of Contemplative Psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, an international speaker, and a faculty member of the Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College. In this episode, Miles and Eric discuss his book, Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Dr. Miles Neale and I Discuss Gradual Awakening and… His book, Gradual Awakening: The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human How a person’s mythology is held in the unconscious with the framework that was formed in childhood Shadow work is diving deep into the unconscious or the inner child The process of going from understanding our behavior to changing it How processing emotions need to be included in behavior change The importance of establishing a new framework in the complex inner work Becoming fully human is complex and requires commitment The gradual and direct paths to awakening experiences How awakening requires a new framework within the psyche The importance of understanding the complexities of psychedelics The paradigm of the current wellness movement and materialism How we can miss the power of many transformative techniques Aligning ourselves with the greater good Dr. Miles Neale Links: Miles’s Website Instagram YouTube If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Miles Neale, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Awakening in Life with Ryan Oelke Spiritual Awakening with Adyashanti 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

Maia Szalavitz is an American reporter and New York Times best-selling author who has focused much of her work on the topic of addiction. She has won awards from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Drug Policy Alliance, the American Psychological Association and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology for her 30 years of groundbreaking writing on addiction, drug policy and neuroscience. In this episode, Maia and Eric discuss her book, Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Maia Szalavitz and I Discuss The Case for Harm Reduction and… Her book: Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction What “harm reduction” means in the case of addition The truth behind why we have the drug policies that we currently have Differentiating between the terms dependence and addiction The real problem of addiction being the compulsive behavior that’s ruining your life The role of moderation in substance use in people in recovery How to know whether or not moderation or abstinence is right for you The problem with a binary approach to drug use The harm reduction recovery approach as any positive change The difficult but crucial role of being a beginner to learn what’s right for you Maia Szalavitz Links: Maia’s Website Twitter 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 Maia Szalavitz, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Maia Szalavitz on a Different Lens of Addiction (2017) Judson Brewer on Addiction and the Craving Mind 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

Bob Thurman is a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University. He’s also the President of the Tibet House US, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization. He’s also the President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies. In this episode, Bob and Eric discuss his book, Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Bob Thurman and I Discuss How to Find Bliss and … His book: Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life How our civilization is based on fear The wisdom in the bliss view is that reality is good and that you get back what you put into it. The Four Friendly Fun Facts he renamed from the four noble truths How altruism strengthens our sense of self-worth To be noble means you become more “we” oriented than “me” oriented The deepest level of reality is love, abundance, energy First Friendly Fact is to take responsibility to understand our ultimate reality or we will suffer Second Friendly Fact is the diagnosis- to understand that we are not the center of everything Third Friendly Fact is the prognosis or needing to unlearn and opening ourselves to what we really are Fourth Friendly Fact is the “therapy” or the eightfold path of how we can open our own minds to find freedom and bliss Our tendency to see things as absolute rather than relative Investigation is the real practice of Buddhism and meditation is a tool Realistic mindfulness is noticing what’s going on in the real world The three types of wisdom are born of learning, unlearning, and freedom Bob Thurman Links: Bob’s Website Instagram Facebook 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 Bob Thurman, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Robert Thurman on Buddhism and The Dalai Lama Paul Hannam on The Wisdom of Groundhog Day 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 very special episode hosted by our very own Ginny, we dive deep into the longtime friendship of Eric and Chris. They share how their friendship began many years ago, how they began the podcast together, and answer some great questions submitted by our wonderful Patreon supporters. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! Ginny Interviews Eric & Chris Where They Discuss Friendship and … How their friendship began Their shared love of music Eric and Chris describe each other’s best qualities Their shared sense of humor and how they laugh at themselves How Eric hired and fired Chris, twice Their favorite memories of attending Waterboys concert and going backstage How they shelter their friendship when working together The life-changing gift that Chris gave to Eric Their ease in sharing important things in life with each other How their dark moments can be their funniest moments What makes them best friends Their friendship through the ups and downs of each other’s recovery The importance of understanding and not judging in the darkest moments The pros and cons to working with people you love Eric and Chris Links: Friendship Playlist on Spotify 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. 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 Eric and Chris, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mike Scott of The Waterboys Eric and Chris Get Interviewed for the 100th Episode 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

Nedra Glover Tawwab is a New York Times bestselling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert. Nedra helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. In this episode, Nedra and Eric discuss her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself 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, Nedra Glover Tawwab and I Discuss How to Set Boundaries and … Her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself Boundaries are defined as something needed to feel comfortable in relationships and in life Her exploration of boundaries in her work and personal life How the things that we keep talking about likely need boundaries The importance of setting boundaries early in relationships Being yourself and honoring your own boundaries Porous boundaries are when we are passive and afraid to express them Rigid boundaries are when boundaries become walls Healthy boundaries have flexibility based on different situations How setting boundaries can be uncomfortable but necessary Healthy and unhealthy approaches to setting boundaries The 3 steps to set a boundary: be clear, be direct, and deal with your discomfort Working through conflicting boundaries with others The difference between ultimatums and threats Nedra Glover Tawwab Links: Nedra’s Website Instagram Facebook 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 Nedra Glover Tawwab, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Conversations for Radical Alignment with Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower Being Heart Minded with Sarah Blondin 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

Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker in leadership, and business strategist. Greg often speaks on how to live and lead as an essentialist. He has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don’t. His writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Harvard Business Review. He is the CEO of McKeown Inc. whose clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Twitter, and Yahoo!. In this episode, Eric and Greg discuss his book, Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Greg McKeown and I Discuss How to Make Life Easier and … His book, Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most The power of gratitude – and how it literally cannot be overpracticed The practice of saying something you’re grateful for after every time you complain What it means to live in the gain vs. live in the gap Asking yourself, “what if there’s no other way than this to grow in this life?” The many ways we make life harder than it needs to be That holding a grudge is a primary way of making life harder than it is The power of asking the question: “What did I hire this grudge to do? Is it doing it?” The way conditions on forgiveness still trap you overtime Using words to create the future relationships I want The role and power of Deep Listening Greg McKeown Links: Greg’s Website Instagram Facebook Twitter If you enjoyed this conversation with Greg McKeown, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Finding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher Keevil Melody Warnick on Loving the Place You Live 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

Therese Borchard is the author of Beyond Blue and The Pocket Therapist. She blogs for Everyday Health and is an Associate Editor and a regular contributor to Psych Central. She writes about her own struggles with depression. In this episode, Eric and Therese discuss her book, Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad Genes 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, Therese Borchard and I Discuss Strategies for Depression and … Her book, Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad Genes Her struggle with treatment-resistant depression How she combined a holistic and traditional approach to treating her depression Avoiding important conversations when hungry, angry, lonely, and tired (HALT) The importance of connecting with others who share the same challenges Why there are not more depression support groups The difference between mental health and 12 step culture Learning to live with the messiness of life and accepting things as they are Therese Borchard Links: Therese’s Website Project Hope and Beyond Facebook Twitter If you enjoyed this conversation with Therese Borchard, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Brent Williams on Recovering From Depression Mark Henick on Suicide and Depression 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

Bela Koe-Krompecher is a writer, social worker, professor, lecturer, and owner of long-time established record label, Anyway Records. He was Eric’s sponsor in AA at one point and he, Eric, and Chris have been friends for a very long time. In this episode, Eric and Bela discuss his book, Love, Death, and Photosynthesis. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Bela Koe-Krompecher and I Discuss Life, Recovery, Music and … His book, Love, Death, and Photosynthesis How he is able to care about people but not carry their burdens His two now-deceased best friends who struggled with mental illness and substance abuse His history with substance abuse, mental illness, and the path of recovery The types of support people need in their lives in order to change How childhood trauma can impact the way people build trust The term “recovery-capitol” Having faith in your choices The way he prioritizes living a life of non-judgement of others When you want to pull away, lean in The role of music in his life Bela Koe-Krompecher Links: Bela’s Website Twitter 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. If you enjoyed this conversation with Bela Koe-Krompecher, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Writing for Healing with Maggie Smith 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

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