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Bruce Feiler is the author of 7 New York Times best-sellers and he’s also the presenter of two primetime series on PBS as well as the inspiration for the drama series on NBC, Council of Dads. Bruce’s two TedTalks have been viewed millions of times. In this episode, Eric and Bruce discuss his book, Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Bruce Feiler and I Discuss Life Transitions and… His book, Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age That our lives are fairy tales – and fairy tales all have difficulties in them His quest to help other people tell their life’s stories The myth of a linear life course and how we suffer because we expect linearity Life quakes How he defines a life disruptor vs. a life transition The three phases of a life transition The skill of rewriting your story after a life quake The importance of telling our stories Identity transitions “Don’t shield your eyes when the scary parts start because that’s when the heroes are made.” How we all can be and need to be the heroes in our own stories Bruce Feiler Links: Bruce’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Calibrate helps you reset your metabolic system for sustainable weight loss and improved whole-body health. Calibrate combines virtual doctor visits, FDA-approved medication, and one on one video coaching. See if Calibrate is right for you and available in your area. Go to www.joincalibrate.com and enter promo code wolf to get $50 off your one-year membership. Organifi: Your all-day, total body, certified organic, delicious superfood system. Go to www.organifi.com and enter promo code wolf to get 15% off any product in their store. If you enjoyed this conversation with Bruce Feiler on Life Transitions, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Successful Aging with Alan Castel The Happiness Curve with Jonathan Rauch Psychological Flexibility with Steven C. Hayes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Caroline Myss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality and mysticism, health, energy medicine, and the science of medical intuition. She is the former host of the TV Series “The Journey with Caroline Myss” on the Oxygen Network, and a guest on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday. Eric and Caroline discuss her book, Intimate Conversations with the Divine: Prayer, Guidance, and Grace If you are interested in learning more about how to integrate and embody spiritual principles into the moments of your daily life, Eric teaches people how to do just that in his 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program. Click here for a free 30-minute call with Eric to learn more. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Caroline Myss and I Discuss Intimate Conversations with the Divine and… Her book, Intimate Conversations with the Divine: Prayer, Guidance, and Grace Her spiritual journey of understanding the nature of God Learning that we are not here for life to serve us, but for us to serve life The great transformation of the shedding of separatism and the emergence of holism Our struggles with knowing what we believe or have faith in Lacing faith in yourself makes it impossible to have faith in anything else. Having faith and trust are essential to our well being How there is no logic to mystical matters Humans are designed to sense vulnerability in other people “Upper level” thoughts are about our mutual survival “Lower-level” thoughts are about our personal survival How prayer can help keep the dark, “reptilian” thoughts at a distance Forgiveness is not a rational thing, but the first thing we must do for ourselves How healing requires a stage of holy witness Forgiving is letting go of the internal rage and for that person We are born to learn about the creative power of our soul The text of life is about learning that what we give is better than what we take Caroline Myss Links: Caroline’s Website Twitter Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with Caroline Myss on Intimate Conversations with the Divine, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mirabai Starr on the Divine Femine Krista Tippett Chris Hoke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Brody-Waite is a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning three-time CEO, and leadership coach. Eric and Michael discuss his book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It,. This interesting discussion dives deep into the principles used to recover from drug addiction and how they can be applied to lead successfully in both our personal and professional lives But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Michael Brody-Waite and I Discuss Leading in Life and… His book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It How everyone is a leader, even if it’s just leading ourselves The parallels between active addiction and behavior in the corporate environment. How the problem is often being addicted to hiding yourself Learning to practice the principles from recovery in real life The importance of surrendering the outcome Learning to practice rigorous authenticity Challenging yourself on doing the uncomfortable work Learning to remove the “masks” we wear to avoid showing our true selves Helpful tools for when you’re avoiding difficult conversations Learning how to be comfortable with the discomfort The value of being in community with others who are working on the same things Michael Brody-Waite Links: Michael’s Website Instagram Facebook Twitter Awara Mattresses are made with only natural and organic materials, including 100% organic wool from happy New Zealand sheep! For every mattress sold, 10 fruit trees will be planted. To get $350 off your mattress, plus free shipping, a Forever warranty, AND free accessories (including 2 pillows, sheets, and a waterproof mattress protector (value $399)), visit awarasleep.com/wolf Care/of helps you create a customized health plan for vitamins and supplements. These products are made from the best ingredients and conveniently shipped to you each month. For 50% of your first order, visit Takecareof.com and enter code: WOLF50. Feals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Michael Brody-Waite, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Lewis Howes on the Masks of Masculinity Maia Szalavitz on Addiction See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Hollis is an American Jungian psychologist. He is a public speaker and the author of 16 books. He runs a private practice as a Jungian Psychoanalyst and is the Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center. Eric and James have an interesting conversation about his newest book, Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times, his work with depth psychology, and what it means as we go through different passages in life. If you are interested in learning more about how to integrate and embody spiritual principles into the moments of your daily life, Eric teaches people how to do just that in his 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program. Click here for a free 30-minute call with Eric to learn more. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, James Hollis and I Discuss Living Between Worlds and… His book, Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times Depth Psychology is trying to engage and work with the unconscious Looking at the patterns in your life and working backward to see what produces behavior How dreams represent self-regulatory dimensions of the psyche As we have conversations with the external world, we must have one with our internal world Self is the guiding energy that tries to heal your wounds Self is the natural motive towards wholeness and development A passage is when something has died and you’re in between The first half of life is asking what the world is asking of me? The second half of life is asking what the soul is asking of me? Meaning is a by-product of being in the right relationship with one’s own soul Asking yourself what your fears make you do or keep you from doing? Investigating the archaic fear that is keeping us stuck The psyche’s agenda of growth and development The psyche’s agenda of self-healing The purpose of dreams James Hollis Links: James’s Website Facebook If you enjoyed this conversation with James Hollis on Living Between Worlds, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Navigating the 5 Givens in Life with David Richo Becoming Wholehearted with Koshin Paley Ellison See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Toni Bernhard’s second time as a guest on the show and we’re so glad to have her back. She is a former law professor at the University of California, a practicing Buddhist for 25 years, and the author of many books including the one she and Eric discuss in this episode, How to Be Sick: Your Pocket Companion. Eric and Toni talk about her experience living with chronic illness, what she has learned and what she now has to teach others about how they might suffer less amidst their own experience with chronic pain and other long term health conditions. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Toni Bernhard and I Discuss Living with Chronic Illness and… Her book, How to Be Sick: Your Pocket Companion How we can feel our emotions without necessarily feeding them That pushing feelings away in aversion just makes them stronger Repressing emotions intensifies them Her own experience with chronic illness The three components of pain Examining the meanings that we give things The liberating Zen teaching of “Don’t know mind” What to do when things don’t go our way Why it can be so hard to be kind to ourselves That being sick is part of being alive, not because you’re not doing something wrong Toni Bernhard Links: Toni's Website Facebook Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolf Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Skillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Be one of the first thousand to sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE trial of Skillshare premium membership If you enjoyed this conversation with Toni Bernhard on Living with Chronic Illness, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Toni Bernhard (2016 Episode) Living with Chronic Pain with Sarah Shockley See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Jamieson is a holistic weight loss and nutrition and lifestyle coach who has appeared on Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and People Magazine. Bob Gower is a consultant who helps organizations become future-ready and more effective. He has worked with leaders at organizations from multinationals like Chanel, Ford, and GE all the way to non-profits like New York Public Radio and The Studio Museum in Harlem. In this episode, Eric, Alex, and Bob discuss the 4 prompts that can be used in any conversation to produce a better outcome for all people involved. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! As a Spiritual Director and Transformation Coach, Eric works with people to establish healthy habits for a better, more fulfilling life. If you’re curious to learn more about how you might work with him, click here to book a free (absolutely no pressure to sign up!) 30-minute consultation call with him. In This Interview, Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower and I discuss Conversations for Radical Alignment and… Their book, Radical Alignment: How to Have Game-Changing Conversations That Will Transform Your Business and Your Life How their son’s diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD got them both involved in positive psychology That we actually calm our nervous system when we speak our concerns out loud How helpful it can be to get specific about our fears The fact that we need to feel good physically to talk about important things The tools that helped them process emotions better The conversation formula of Intentions, Concerns, Boundaries, and Dreams Why, in a relationship, you should absolutely go to bed angry That the point of their method is to make more of the relationship iceberg visible The importance of inviting someone to a conversation (without saying “We need to talk”) Their suggestion to “Listen with compassion and curiosity and speak with courage and vulnerability.” Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower Links: Alex and Bob’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook KiwiCo: The subscription service that sends your child hands-on science, art, and geography projects each month to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with the promo code FEED at www.KiwiCo.com Peloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.com If you enjoyed this conversation with Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Becoming Wholehearted with Koshin Paley Ellison Understanding Emotions with Susan David See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. The author of 13 books, 9 of which best sellers, Steven is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into 40 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications. In this episode, Eric and Steven discuss his book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer. They break down the idea of “impossible” into its component parts that, when cultivated, come together to propel us towards states of flow and otherwise unattainable performance in any area of life. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Steven Kotler and I discuss The Art of Impossible and… His book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer The fact that you “go where you look”, i.e. where you put your attention is where you end up His experience having Lymes Disease and his mystical experience when surfing one day The two types of impossible The neurobiology involved in the state of peak performance called “flow” How we can increase our motivation, learning, and creativity The fact that more “meaningful” does not always mean more “pleasant” The importance of getting very good at being uncomfortable when working towards our “impossible” goals Exercises people can do to find their curiosity That passion lies at the intersection of multiple curiosities An unexpected way to cultivate grit The five steps to learn anything Learning means being uncertain The process of “crawl, walk, run” Steven Kotler Links: Steven’s Website Passion Recipe Masterclass Instagram Twitter Facebook Green Chef: The first USDA Certified Organic Meal Kit Company that makes eating well easy and affordable. Go to www.greenchef.com/90wolf and use code 90WOLF to get $90 off including free shipping Talkspace is an online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. Literati Kids is a try-before-you-buy subscription club. Each month they deliver 5 vibrantly illustrated children’s books bringing the immersive magic of reading right to your home. You choose which ones you want to buy and then send the rest back for free. Head to www.literati.com/wolf for 25% off your first two orders. If you enjoyed this conversation with Steven Kotler on The Art of Impossible, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Transformative Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro Greg Krech Jeffrey Rubin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Perkins is an author and activist whose 10 books on global intrigue, shamanism, and transformation have been on the New York Times Best Seller list for more than 70 weeks, sold over 2 million copies, and are published in at least 35 languages. John was formerly a chief economist at a major consulting firm advising the World Bank, United Nations, the U.S., and other governments. He is now the founder and board member of the Pachamama Alliance and Dream Change, non-profit organizations that partner with indigenous people to protect the environment and offer global programs to change the destructive ways of industrial societies. In this episode, Eric and John discuss his book, “Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World”, and the importance of understanding how our perceptions create our reality. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, John Perkins and I discuss How Our Perception Creates Reality and… His book, Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World His past role as an “economic hit man A “death” economy is based on the perception of maximizing short term profits, regardless of the social and environmental costs The difference between capitalism and predatory capitalism How he learned the meaning of “touching the jaguar” (facing your fears) How changing your perception changes your reality A “life” economy is about maximizing long term benefits for people and the environment His work with the indigenous communities in the Amazon and how they came together after being “enemies” Understanding our power and our role as consumers and what we can do to contribute to a life economy Asking ourselves 5 important questions about contributing to a life economy: 1. What do I most want to do with my life? 2. How do I do this in a way that helps other people? 3. What’s holding me back? 4. How does “touching the jaguar” change your perceptions? 5. What actions do I take? John Perkins Links: John’s Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Peloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get a great workout in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Eric decided to buy one after his 30-day free trial. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Upstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolf Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with John Perkins on How Perception Creates Reality, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Motives and Human Behavior with Robin Hanson Radical Responsibility with Fleet Maul See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrienne Bankert is an Emmy award-winning national news correspondent for ABC News, covering some of the most historic headlines of the past decade. She calls herself a “tour guide” – coaching and mentoring, teaching and speaking across the U.S. Her new book is called, Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You With Anyone. In this episode, Eric and Adrienne talk about what it means to be kind – how to practice it, cultivate it within yourself, and how it can serve as your beacon and guide no matter the circumstances that come your way. 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, Adrienne Bankert and I discuss How to Choose Kindness and… Her book, Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You With Anyone How helping others discover their purpose can also help you discover your own That kindness helps us turn away from self-focus and towards a focus on the needs of others The way kindness can be at the core of our identity Choosing kindness even when you don’t feel it How to grow in kindness Ways to respond kindly to people who are unkind to you Her favorite stories of kindness That kindness can be an anchor to us when we’re struggling or lost Practical ways to practice kindness Adrienne Bankert Links: Instagram Twitter Facebook Skillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Be one of the first thousand to sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE trial of Skillshare premium membership. FitTrack Dara Smart Scale: It accurately measures 17 vital health metrics including body composition, hydration levels, and so much more. Stop measuring weight and start measuring health with FitTrack. Go to www.getfittrack.com/wolf to get 50% off your order – plus! for a limited time, you’ll save an additional 30% with code BUILD30 at checkout! 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 Adrienne Bankert on How to Choose Kindness, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Donna Cameron on Kindness 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

Ralph De La Rosa is a psychotherapist in private practice and a seasoned meditation instructor. His work has been featured in The New York Post, CNN, Tricycle, GQ, SELF, Women’s Health, and many other publications and podcasts. Ralph regularly leads immersive healing retreats at Omega Institute, Spirit Rock, and Kripalu. His newest book is Don’t Tell Me to Relax: Emotional Resilience in the Age of Rage, Feels, and Freak Outs. In this episode, Eric and Ralph talk about the energy of emotions and how bringing awareness and compassion to our strong emotions creates resilience within us. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Ralph De La Rosa and I discuss The Energy of Emotions and… His book, Don’t Tell Me to Relax: Emotional Resilience in the Age of Rage, Feels, and Freak Outs How we are hard-wired for anxiety, fear, and anger Compassion is needed for the negative energies within us The two kinds of suffering, the one you turn toward and the other your turn towards Turning away from suffering and turning towards suffering Allowing our anger to come up, then mindfully speak for that anger Bringing awareness to strong emotions Listening and acknowledging your inner critic helps the anger move on The internal family systems (IFS) model of identifying all the parts of us here How emotions are a living energy within you Giving form and naming these emotions brings clarity The inner critic is a defensive energy that is trying to keep us safe How suffering points us to compassion Meditation is a training in remembering (to remember) Setting reminders on your phone or post-it notes on the mirror are tools to bring meditation practice into our daily lives Radical non-pathology is viewing symptoms as your body’s way of trying to working something out and not as problems. Curiosity is an extension of our basic wholeness Self is an ecosystem, where every part works together to produce longevity and vitality How everything in our world is trying to reflect ourselves back to us Understanding that anger is intelligent and how we have the power to not pass on our anger Ralph De La Rosa Links: Ralph’s Website Instagram Twitter KiwiCo: The subscription service that sends your child hands-on science, art, and geography projects each month to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with the promo code FEED at www.KiwiCo.com Peloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get your cardio in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Eric decided to buy one after his 30-day free trial. Visit onepeloton.com 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 Ralph De La Rosa on the Energy of Emotions, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Ralph De La Rosa on the Mind as Your Teacher (2018) Understanding Emotions with Susan David See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lodro Rinzler is the co-founder of MNDFL meditation studios, has taught meditation for 20 years in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, and is the award-winning author of 7 books. He has spoken across the world at conferences, universities, and businesses as diverse as Google, Harvard University, and the White House. In this episode, Eric and Lodro talk about his new book, Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times and they walk through many practical strategies to employ on the spot when you’re feeling stressed or anxious to help you come back to a sense of “okay-ness” in the present moment. 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, Lodro Rinzler and I discuss Meditation for Anxious People and… His book, Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times The difference between anxiety and stress Useful vs Not Useful thinking What to do when thoughts come up during meditation The question “Is this helpful?” The question “Is this useful?” Discovering what happens when we unhook from anxious thoughts How to deliberately experience “30 seconds of contentment” Dispelling the myth that your mind is too busy to meditate Buddhists connecting our faith as being rooted in our direct experience How turning a boat one degree at a time leads to a completely different land Working with your mind vs your mind working you Meditating without judging ourselves Learning to be with difficult emotions through meditation Saying to yourself, “It’s ok to feel this” What it means to drop the story and feel the feeling Asking yourself, “What can I enjoy right now?” What it means to have a “thought party” The idea of “basic goodness” The metaphor of going to get a box of cereal from the grocery store when you already have a cupboard full Lodro Rinzler Links: lodrorinzler.com Additional Resources from Lodro 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 Green Chef: The first USDA Certified Organic Meal Kit Company that makes eating well easy and affordable. Go to www.greenchef.com/90wolf and use code 90WOLF to get $90 off including free shipping Literati Kids is a try-before-you-buy subscription club. Each month they deliver 5 vibrantly illustrated children’s books bringing the immersive magic of reading right to your home. You choose which ones you want to buy and then send the rest back for free. Head to www.literati.com/wolf for 25% off your first two orders. If you enjoyed this conversation with Lodro Rinzler on Meditation for Anxious People, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Lodro Rinzler (Episode from 2014) Hardcore Zen with Brad Warner 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

Stephen Nachmanovitch performs and teaches internationally as an improvisational violinist and at the intersection of music, dance, theatre, and multimedia arts. Stephen has presented masterclasses and workshops at Julliard and many conservatories and universities. In this episode, Stephen and Eric discuss his new book, The Art of Is: Improvising as a Way of Life, which is an exploration of the creative process, especially the social dimensions of the creative process and a philosophical meditation on living, living fully, and living in the present. 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, Stephen Nachmanovitch and I Discuss Improvising in Life and… His book, The Art of Is: Improvising as a Way of Life That creativity is absolutely worthless without an ethical foundation The ethics of creativity Buddhism and creativity Why improvisation is so important to him His interest in the creative process across all fields That the template for improvisation is conversation The role of listening and equality in improvisational music The relationship between impermanence, imperfection, and improvisation The relationship between chivalry and the phrase “yes, and…” That play isn’t what you do, it’s how you do it The relationship between discipline and freedom Art as the act of balancing How self correction is a lot easier without the added burden of guilt The metaphor of a child learning to walk and the approach of “positive feedback only” What it means to “stamp out nouns” That when you create something that’s “original” it means, simply, that you are the origin Stephen Nachmanovitch Links: freeplay.com Facebook 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. Kettle & Fire: Bone Broth and soups carefully crafted by world-class chefs, made with the best whole ingredients and the bones of humanely raised animals delivered right to your door. Go to www.kettleandfire.com/wolf and use promo code WOLF for 20% off. 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 Stephen Nachmanovitch on Improvising in Life, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Finding Your Creativity with Julia Cameron Power of Poetry with Ellen Bass Ralph White 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. Stuart Eisendrath is the founding Director of the University of California San Francisco Depression Center where he served as the Professor of Psychiatry. His newest book is When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough: Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness to Alleviate Depression. This book aims to take the reader through steps they can utilize to gain relief from depression and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Eisendrath and Eric discuss his new book about how mindfulness can help alleviate depression when anti-depressants aren’t enough. If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you. To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program 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! In This Interview, Dr. Stuart Eisendrath and I discuss Mindfulness for Depression and… His book, When Antidepressants Aren’t Enough: Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness to Alleviate Depression Changing the relationship with depressive thoughts from dominating presence to peaceful coexistence Learning to interpret our thoughts in a different way Dealing with self-criticism Ruminating and how being stuck in the downward spiral leads to more depression The simple meditation practice of counting each breath When the thoughts are creating an internal storm How the most powerful thoughts are usually our own ideas that we’re applying in the present Determining the difference between facts and thoughts False evidence and the importance of gathering more information to see if it’s true Asking if there are other explanations to explain these feelings The trap of depression: thinking we’ll act when we feel better and how we actually feel better once we act. Taking action when we don’t feel like it The importance of movement and being active when depressed Happiness equals achievements divided by expectations How depression can create distorted views Changing perspective by focusing on very small actions Replacing the thought of “I should…” with “it would be nice if…” How mindfulness brings us into the present moment How depressive thoughts are about the past and anxious thoughts are about the future Resistance amplifies emotional pain and increases suffering Thinking of feeling depressed as the weather Dr. Stuart Eisendrath Links: stuarteisendrath.com Facebook Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Skillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Be one of the first thousand to sign up via www.skillshare.com/wolf and you’ll get a FREE trial of Skillshare premium membership. Peloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get your cardio in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Eric decided to buy one after his 30-day free trial. Visit onepeloton.com If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Stuart Eisendrath on Mindfulness to Alleviate Depression, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mindfulness and Depression with Elisha Goldstein Jonathan Rottenberg on 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

Maggie Smith is a poet whose work has been widely published, anthologized, and has appeared in Best American Poetry, the New York Times, The New Yorker and elsewhere. Her latest book, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change, a collection of essays and quotes, is a national bestseller. In this episode, Maggie and Eric discuss this new book and how for her, writing poetry is having a conversation with herself, problem solving, and healing on paper. If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you. To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program 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! In This Interview, Maggie Smith and I discuss Writing for Healing and… Her book, Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change The dark time in her life that gave birth to her growth How hope is imaginative and necessary if you’re to come out of difficulty The role of endurance in healing Gratitude as a practice even in the darkest times That big life changes are often identity issues that cause us to ask “who am I now?” Another meaning to the phrase “it’s always something!” The reality that we pave the path of the future one step at a time Her experience as a recovering pessimist The difference between her poetry and her essays The role of setting in her poetry How it never feels good in the long run to have done the wrong thing Post Traumatic Growth Maggie Smith Links: maggiesmithpoet.com Instagram Twitter KiwiCo: The subscription service that sends your child hands-on science, art, and geography projects each month to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with the promo code FEED at www.KiwiCo.com FitTrack Dara Smart Scale: It accurately measures 17 vital health metrics including body composition, hydration levels, and so much more. Stop measuring weight and start measuring health with FitTrack. Go to www.getfittrack.com/wolf to get 50% off your order – plus! for a limited time, you’ll save an additional 10%! Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Maggie Smith on Writing for Healing, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Writing as a Path to Awakening with Albert Flynn DeSilver Power of Poetry with Ellen Bass See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jud Brewer is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the science of self-mastery. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University. In this episode, Eric and Dr. Jud talk about his book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind and they explore something called the Habit Loop, using it to understand and heal difficult emotions like anxiety. If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you. To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program 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! In This Interview, Dr. Jud Brewer and I discuss Habits for Healing Anxiety and… His book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Reward-Based Learning Trigger, Behavior, Result The Habit Loop Addiction defined as continued use despite adverse consequences Habits: Set and Forget How if we don’t pay attention to how rewarding the habit is right now, we can’t change the behavior How to heal anxiety as well as emotional eating using the Habit Loop The role of curiosity in healing anxiety Learning to be with difficult emotions and learning to allow them to pass How to remember to be mindful throughout the day Dr. Jud Brewer Links: drjud.com Instagram Twitter Green Chef: The first USDA Certified Organic Meal Kit Company that makes eating well easy and affordable. Go to www.greenchef.com/wolf90 and use code WOLF90 to get $90 off including free shipping. 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? If you download the Peloton App today through January 30, 2021 you get 2 free months free! Kettle & Fire: Bone Broth and soups carefully crafted by world-class chefs, made with the best whole ingredients and the bones of humanely raised animals delivered right to your door. Go to www.kettleandfire.com/wolf and use promo code WOLF for 20% off. If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Jud Brewer on Habits for Healing Anxiety, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dr. Jud Brewer on Addiction and the Craving Mind (August, 2018) BJ Fogg on Tiny Habits James Clear on Compounding Nature of Habits-Part 1 James Clear on Compounding Nature of Habits-Part 2 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

Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialog. Her latest book is called, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics. In this episode, Eric and Mirabai explore the intersection of interspirituality and the divine feminine – specifically, as it shows up in her life and in the life of the women mystics whose stories she tells. It’s *finally* a new year! While there’s no doubt that 2021 will have its challenges, there is so much you can do to make it a wonderful year for you on a personal level. If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you. To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program 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! In This Interview, Mirabai Starr and I discuss the Divine Feminine and… Her book, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics A few of her favorite women mystics The Divine Feminine Energy Belief structures that no longer serve us well Being engaged in the world as a spiritual practice How drawing from many spiritual traditions is like digging one well with many different tools The way she has created her spiritual practice over time Feminine wisdom teachings The morning rituals that start her day The practice of the Sabbath The link between creativity, spirituality, and mysticism Mirabai Starr Links: mirabaistarr.com Instagram Facebook Twitter 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 and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. If you enjoyed this conversation with Mirabai Starr on the Divine Feminine, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mirabai Starr (2017) Spirituality and Anti-racisim with Sonia Roberts 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

Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison is a Zen teacher and co-founder with his partner, Sensei Chodo Robert Campbell, of the New York Zen Center of Contemplative Care. He’s also an author, a Jungian psychotherapist, and a Certified Chaplaincy Educator. In this episode, Koshin Paley and Eric discuss his newest book, Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up, and how we can live in such a way that we integrate all of the parts of ourselves into a loving, wholehearted being. As we approach a new year, there’s no doubt that 2021 will have its challenges, but there is so much you can do to make it a wonderful year for you on a personal level. If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you. To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program 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! In This Interview, Koshin Paley and I discuss Becoming Wholehearted and… His book, Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up The comment from a stranger that helped shape his path The problem with being a “lone wolf” How to work with your preferences in a skillful way The importance of being open to learning from whatever is happening Learning to see your friends and enemies as equals The bridge of compassion His practice to cultivate unconditional love Wholehearted as integrating oneself and one’s life Life as a journey of endlessly unfolding “Good enough” community and sangha Learning to be at one with our own pain because it is the place of freedom Koshin Paley Ellison Links: zencare.org 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. 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 Koshin Paley Ellison on Becoming Wholehearted, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Koshin Paley Ellison (Jan, 2017) 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

Wim Hof is a Dutch extreme athlete noted for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures. Wim has set world records for swimming under ice and prolonged full-body contact with ice and still holds the record for a barefoot half marathon on ice and snow. He attributes these feats to the technique outlined in his book, The Wim Hof Method. In this episode, Wim and Eric talk about how we can cultivate strength, resilience, and healing within ourselves using the three techniques outlined in his method. As we approach a new year, there’s no doubt that 2021 will have its challenges, but there is so much you can do to make it a wonderful year for you on a personal level. If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you. To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program 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! In This Interview, Wim Hof and I Discuss Mind Over Matter and… His book, The Wim Hof Method How he developed his indomitable spirit at 12 years old Why he chooses discomfort over comfort every day The role of hormetic stress in awakening our inner strength Our innate capacity to deal with disease The three components of The Wim Hof Method How we can engage in daily cold exposure Breathing techniques to support the immune system The science that supports The Wim Hof Method Wim Hof Links: wimhofmethod.com Wim Hof Breathing Exercises Instagram Facebook Twitter Kettle & Fire: Bone Broth and soups carefully crafted by world-class chefs, made with the best whole ingredients and the bones of humanely raised animals delivered right to your door. Go to www.kettleandfire.com/wolf and use promo code WOLF for 20% off. SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. SimpliSafe is having a huge holiday sale! Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for a free home security camera and a 60-day risk-free trial. Pachamama: Produces extraordinary high quality, organic CBD products. Out of 248 CBD brands, they are one of four to receive the purity award from The Clean Label Project. Visit www.enjoypachamama.com and use code WOLF for 25% off. If you enjoyed this conversation with Wim Hof on Mind over Matter, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Akshay Nanavati Ralph De La Rosa on the Mind as Your Teacher See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aziz Gazipura is a clinical psychologist and one of the worlds leading experts on social confidence. After being stuck in shyness and social anxiety himself for almost 10 years, he became determined to find a way to social freedom. In this episode, Eric and Aziz discuss his book, On My Own Side: Transform Self Criticism And Self Doubt Into Permanent Self Worth And Confidence. They dive into the connection between our inner critic and social anxiety and talk about how to transform your inner world into one that is supportive and ultimately freeing. As we approach a new year, there’s no doubt that 2021 will have its challenges, but there is so much you can do to make it a wonderful year for you on a personal level. If you’d like to start out this new year restoring some balance and putting some healthy habits in place, or if you’re tired of waiting for the right circumstances to make progress towards your goals, Eric, as a behavior coach, can help you. To book a free, no-pressure 30-minute call with Eric to see if working with him in The One You Feed Personal Transformation Program 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! In This Interview, Dr. Aziz Gazipura and I Discuss Transforming Your Inner Critic and… His book, On My Own Side: Transform Self Criticism And Self Doubt Into Permanent Self Worth And Confidence Misconceptions about what it means to be on our own side or practice self-compassion What it means to run on “clean” or “dirty” fuel when it comes to how we motivate ourselves Why self-affirmations often don’t work very well Internal family systems How to work skillfully with our inner critic When reason doesn’t eliminate the feeling inside of us That there is no fundamental protection from all pain, danger, and loss The role of empathy when addressing our inner critic That the inner critic represents fear within us The 5 steps to tame your inner critic Taking time to decide who is the head of your “Inner household” The internal mantra of “We can handle what comes our way” Cultivating the skills that allow us to step into our uncomfortable emotions Dr. Aziz Gazipura Links: socialconfidencecenter.com Instagram Facebook Twitter Pachamama: Produces extraordinary high quality, organic CBD products. Out of 248 CBD brands, they are one of four to receive the purity award from The Clean Label Project. Visit www.enjoypachamama.com and use code WOLF for 25% off. Plushcare: Provides excellent primary and urgent healthcare through virtual appointments. It’s easy to book online and you can even get same-day appointments. They accept most major insurance carriers, are available in all 50 states and you get prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy. To start your free 30-day trial, go to www.plushcare.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 Dr. Aziz Gazipura on Transforming Your Inner Critic, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Social Anxiety Tara Mohr 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

Sonia Roberts is an educator, writer, creator, and activist. Sonia writes about racism, spirituality, parenting, and much more in her Spiritually Speaking blog. Her first book is White Ally: A Guide To Cultivating A Deeply Spiritual Anti-Racism Practice. In this episode, Eric and Sonia explore the intersection of transformational inner work within ourselves and transformational outer work in the world, specifically when it comes to practicing anti-racism. 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, Sonia Roberts and I Discuss Spirituality and Anti-Racism and… Her book, White Ally: A Guide To Cultivating A Deeply Spiritual Anti-Racism Practice The intersection of transformational inner work within ourselves as well as transformational outer work in the world Transforming suffering into something beautiful Yogas ten guidelines, the Yamas and Niyamas Instances when it’s not necessarily beneficial for Black people to share their personal stories of experiences with racism The way that yoga and meditation practices can be instrumental in facilitating social change The ethical components that underlie yoga The practice of gratitude amidst privilege Identifying the places of your privilege and subsequently acting in service of those who are marginalized The idea of intent vs. impact in matters of race and racism The difference between being shamed and being held accountable Sonia Roberts Links: awakenedlovewarrior.com 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. Be one of the first thousand to sign up via www.skillshare.com/wolf and you’ll get a FREE trial of Skillshare premium membership. Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.com/wolf BLUBlox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BluBlox.com and get free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF15 If you enjoyed this conversation with Sonia Roberts on Spirituality and Anti-Racism, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Racial Justin with Austin Channing Brown Healing Racism with Ruth King 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

Paria Hassouri is a pediatrician, writer, transgender rights activist, wife and mother of three children. Her personal essays have been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, Huffington Post, and many more. In this episode, Eric and Paria talk about her book, Found In Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change. Her story of understanding, accepting, and ultimately supporting her daughter as a transgender girl is so honest and beautiful and inspiring. 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, Paria Hassouri and I Discuss Parenting a Transgender Child and… Her book, Found In Transition: A Mother’s Evolution During Her Child’s Gender Change The question, “Am I acting out of love or am I acting out of fear?” The story of her middle child coming out as a trans girl The process she went through of educating herself about transgender children and teenagers The factors that ultimately guided her towards supporting her child’s transition The change that shifted her outlook and her child’s outlook for the future Her journey through denial, anger, acceptance, support, and ultimately celebration about her child’s transition Her internal struggle about her child’s transition The power of finding people who have been through what you’re going through The stories we make up about our identities – and how they can change Paria Hassouri Links: pariahassouri.com 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. 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 and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. BLUBlox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BluBlox.com and get free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF15 If you enjoyed this conversation with Paria Hassouri on Parenting a Transgender Child, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Andrew Solomon Glennon Doyle Allyship and Activism with Jamia Wilson 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

Cory Allen is a writer, musician, meditation teacher, and creator of the podcast, The Astral Hustle, which focuses on how to live better with leading experts in mindfulness, neuroscience, and philosophy. Cory believes that the more we understand ourselves, the less we suffer. In this episode, Cory and Eric discuss his book, Now Is The Way: An Unconventional Approach To Modern Mindfulness. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Cory Allen and I Discuss Cultivating Mindfulness and… His book, Now Is The Way: An Unconventional Approach To Modern Mindfulness The role of our actions in determining who we are How to differentiate between helpful and unhelpful negative thoughts and emotions The most effective way to widen the gap between stimulus and response The watching mind and the doing mind Why the notions of emptiness and non-self needn’t be scary The answer to the question, “Does my life even matter?” How we assign meaning rather than find meaning in life What it means to dilute strong emotions or ruminating thoughts when they arise Cory Allen Links: www.cory-allen.org Twitter Instagram BLUBlox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BLUblox.com and get free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF15 SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. SimpliSafe is having a huge holiday sale! Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for a free home security camera and 40% off any security system. Pachamama: Produces extraordinary high quality, organic CBD products. They are one of three companies in over 200 top selling CBD brands to actually test negative for leads, metals, and pesticides and test positive for having the right amount of CBD. Visit www.enjoypachamama.com and use code WOLF for 25% off. If you enjoyed this conversation with Cory Allen on Cultivating Mindfulness, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly 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

Bina Venkataraman is an American journalist, author, and science policy expert. She is currently the Editorial Page Editor of The Boston Globe and a fellow at New America. Bina is a frequent public speaker whose appearances have included the TED mainstage, NPR, Aspen Ideas, MSNBC, CNN, and university campuses around the world. Bina formerly served as Senior Advisor for Climate Change Innovation in the Obama White House and she also advised the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in responding to the Ebola epidemic, promoting patient access to cancer therapies, and reforming public school science education. In this episode, Bina and Eric discuss her book, The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age, and how we can live in the present in such a way that we also create the future that we’d like to inhabit. 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, Bina Venkataraman and I Discuss Effectively Thinking Ahead and… Her book, The Optimist’s Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age How to make decisions about the future The untold story of the marshmallow test How most people don’t look past 15 years in the future Tools for more effectively imagining the future Tools for more effectively planning for the future Being present while also orienting for the future When we’re more likely to make bad decisions The role of implementing impulse buffers When an “if/then” strategy can be most helpful to you How our past informs our view of the future Social movements that influence lasting change Bina Venkataraman Links: writerbina.com Twitter Transparent Labs offer a variety of supplements and protein powders that include science-based ingredients and have no sugar, fat, lactose, artificial colors, or sweeteners. Check out Eric’s favorite, 100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate that comes in many delicious flavors. Visit transparentlabs.com and use Promo code WOLF to receive 10% off your order. Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolf BLUBlox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BluBlox.com and get free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF15 If you enjoyed this conversation with Bina Venkataraman on Effectively Thinking Ahead, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Hardcore Zen with Brad Warner Gabriele Oettingen 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-Q is an award-winning poet, best-selling author, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on A&E, ESPN, and HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s inspired audiences around the world through his live performances and storytelling workshops. Many of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 70 million views combined. When IN-Q reads or recites his poetry, it is a moving, powerful experience. In this episode, he reads several of his poems and he and Eric talk about many aspects of life and how he expresses those aspects through his poetry. 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, IN-Q and I Discuss Life Through Poetry and… His book, Inquire Within How it’s easier to hate than to create but creating is a lot more satisfying That for him, poetry is either purging or praying or both How we’re all storytellers That everything is a spiritual practice How we’re afraid to be a student at something, to look foolish, but if we never look foolish, we’ll never be brilliant His poem, Inquire Within The way spirituality is logical for him The role that gratitude plays in his life How his work holds paradoxes His poem, Problems The ways enlightenment can sneak into our lives His two definitions of hope Seeing the difficult reality while also holding hope for better IN-Q Links: in-q.com Facebook Instagram SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for a free HD home security camera and a 60-day risk-free trial. Skillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Be one of the first thousand to sign up via www.skillshare.com/wolf and you’ll get a FREE trial of Skillshare premium membership. If you enjoyed this conversation with IN-Q on Life Through Poetry, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Ellen Bass Roger Housden 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

Ella Frances Sanders is an internationally-bestselling author and illustrator of three books. Her third book, Eating the Sun: Small Musings on a Vast Universe, was the recipient of the 2019 Whirling Prize for Prose and has been translated into many languages. In this episode, Eric and Ella have a delicious conversation about this lovely book that contains all sorts of interesting facts and beautiful illustrations about our universe and how we as humans relate to such things. 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, Ella Frances Sanders and I Discuss her Musings on a Vast Universe and… Her book, “Eating the Sun: Small Musings on a Vast Universe” Her take on the wolf parable and how it’s about choosing possibility over panic How moving slowly helps us notice a lot of what’s good Our relationship to plants and to the sun How giving plants human characteristics helps us connect and care about them The challenge in understanding the scale of things We see things through filters without thinking about it How science works with laws and things that we know are true Our choices are affected by how we are influenced by the world around us How the universe is moving toward ultimate chaos Our memories are susceptible to alterations and get filtered through the present moment How we are only remembering the last time we remembered Stressful situations can affect memory The half-life of facts is the amount of time it takes for a fact to become untrue Ella Frances Sanders Links: ellafrancessanders.com Twitter Instagram Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.com/wolf Transparent Labs offer a variety of supplements and protein powders that include science-based ingredients and have no sugar, fat, lactose, artificial colors, or sweeteners. Check out Eric’s favorite, 100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate that comes in many delicious flavors. Visit transparentlabs.com and use Promo code WOLF to receive 10% off your order. 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 Ella Frances Sanders on Musings on a Vast Universe, you might also enjoy these other episodes: David Christian 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

Due to the ongoing global pandemic, devastating natural disasters, contentious elections, and instances of heartbreaking violence and injustice, challenging times continue. To help you strengthen your resilience, we’re releasing this special episode which features all-new interviews with 4 previous guests of the show. The guests of this special episode are Ellen Bass, Parker Palmer, Spring Washam, and Ralph De La Rosa. 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, We Discuss Resilience During Difficult Times and… How art can help us connect with our inner experience during challenging times Ellen Bass’ motto to cultivate resilience: “work more, worry less” That if we can get the step small enough, there’s always a positive step we can take to help The impact of taking care of ourselves on other people The importance of cultivating gratitude for small things When our hearts are broken open, they grow larger Learning to value small actions The motto: “if you can’t get out of it, get into it The importance of literally changing the channel to limit our intake of distressing news How to be in the world but not of the world Working with fear skillfully How mind and body parallel themselves Making time to allow, be with, and be in our emotions The importance of metabolizing and digesting our emotions How we’re designed to go through stress and bounce back Other Links: Ellen Bass Parker Palmer Spring Washam Ralph De La Rosa BLUBlox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BluBlox.com and get free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF15 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 on Resilience During Challenging Times, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Special Episode #1: How to Work from Home Special Episode #2: Strategies for Emotional Health Special Episode #3: How to Work with Anger Specia Episode #4: Tips for Living in Close Quarters 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. Shauna Shapiro is a professor, best-selling author, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion. She has published over 150 journal articles and 3 critically acclaimed books translated into 16 languages. Her most recent book is called, Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy. In this episode, Eric and Shauna Shapiro talk about how we can cultivate transformative mindfulness through daily practices that nurture kindness and compassion towards 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, Dr. Shauna Shapiro and I Discuss Transformative Mindfulness and… Her book, Good Morning, I Love You: Mindfulness and Self Compassion Practices to Rewire Your Brain for Calm, Clarity, and Joy How she first learned the idea that what you practice grows stronger Why your attitude and how you pay attention is so important when it comes to mindfulness 3 pillars of mindfulness What she learned from studying shame The effectiveness of self-compassion The ways mindfulness prepares the mind for learning The difference between mindfulness and meditation What your mood in the morning and your mood in the evening says about your longevity The question you can ask yourself in the morning to prime your mind to look for the good throughout the day The ways mindfulness can lose its transformative power Self-improvement vs Self-liberation How perfection is the antithesis of evolution The benefits of a regular meditation practice Her practice of “Good Morning, I Love You” Dr. Shauna Shapiro Links: drshaunashapiro.com Facebook Instagram Plushcare: Provides excellent primary and urgent healthcare through virtual appointments. It’s easy to book online and you can even get same-day appointments. They accept most major insurance carriers, are available in all 50 states and you get prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy. Go to www.plushcare.com/wolf Transparent Labs offer a variety of supplements and protein powders that include science-based ingredients and have no sugar, fat, lactose, artificial colors or sweeteners. Check out Eric’s favorite, 100% Grass-Fed Whey Isolate that comes in many delicious flavors. Visit transparentlabs.com and use Promo code WOLF to receive 10% off your order. 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 and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Shauna Shapiro on Transformative Mindfulness, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Self Compassion with Kristin Neff Effortless Mindfulness with Loch Kelly The Heart of Awareness with Dorothy Hunt 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. Ken Druck is a leading mental health expert in the areas of civility, relationships, and aging. Ken writes regularly for the national press and he is the author of several books including the one discussed in this episode, Raising an Aging Parent: Guidelines for Families in the Second Half of Life. In this episode, Eric and Dr. Ken Druck talk about caring for an aging parent, finding meaning after great loss, helping ourselves receive the love that’s offered to us, and how to live through the difficult nature of the difficult situations we will face in our lives. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Dr. Ken Druck and I Discuss Raising an Aging Parent, and… His book, Raising an Aging Parent: Guidelines for Families in the Second Half of Life Standing in the ashes of your “Plan A” in life The tragedy of the death of his daughter The choice to make your pain the central organizing principle of your life or choosing a life where purpose and meaning are the central organizing principles Our wholeness coming out of brokeness How aging is grieving the loss of our younger self and accepting yourself as you are today Living in a “both-and” rather than an “either-or” world That when we care for an aging parent, we’re giving life back to the parents that gave life to us Giving our parents the good things we have in our hearts to give as they face some of the biggest challenges of their lives The importance of being a healthy caregiver and not becoming a “slave caregiver” Figuring out what is “enough” as a caregiver Allowing ourselves to receive the love as our parents offer it, rather than waiting for the way we want it Figuring out what stands in the way of us receiving other people’s love, gratitude, and generosity Showing ourselves compassion in moments of difficult decisions The work and legacy of an aging parent Putting our house in order Dr. Ken Druck Links: kendruck.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.com/wolf Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for a free HD camera. If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Ken Druck on Raising an Aging Parent, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Alan Castel Kamla Kapur 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

Julia Cameron is an American teacher, author, artist, poet, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, and much more. She is best known for her book, “The Artist’s Way.“ In this episode, in addition to discussing her book, “The Artist’s Way,” Eric and Julia talk about finding your creativity and her famous practice known as “Morning Pages.” 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, Julia Cameron and I Discuss Finding Your Creativity and… Her book, “The Artist’s Way“ Her many strategies for feeding her good wolf Creative recovery is the process of tracking back to our original selves Creativity as a spiritual practice “Morning Pages” is her daily practice of writing 3 pages longhand about anything that is on your mind first thing in the morning The importance of writing no more or no less than the 3 pages. Morning pages are aimed at moving out of inertia into action. Learning to write past our inner critic is how we train ourselves to move past fear Cloud thoughts are the thoughts that drift into your consciousness that are not connected to anything Morning pages are your tough love friend and are not meant to be reread Creativity can come from happiness as well as pain The reward for paying attention is a sense of well being that counters loneliness “Artist Dates” are expeditions out of your house that you find delightful or brings you joy The myth that artists are born and not made How perfectionism stands between you and your creativity The process of creativity is more important than the end product Moving past perfectionism with your morning pages Walking is another important creative tool The secret doubt is our skeptical sense that a higher power isn’t interested in us. The voice of guidance is kind, intuitive, truthful, and supportive Julia Cameron Links: juliacameronlive.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Transparent Labs offer a variety of supplements and protein powders that include science-based ingredients and have no sugar, fat, lactose, artificial colors or sweeteners. Check out Eric’s favorite, 100% Grass Fed Whey Isolate that comes in many delicious flavors. Visit transparentlabs.com and use Promo code WOLF to receive 10% off your order. Plushcare: Provides excellent primary and urgent healthcare through virtual appointments. It’s easy to book online and you can even get same-day appointments. They accept most major insurance carriers, are available in all 50 states and you get prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy. Go to www.plushcare.com/wolf to start your free 30-day trial. 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 Julia Cameron on the Finding Your Creativity, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Albert Flynn DeSilver Byron Katie 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 Kingsland is a science and medical journalist with 25 years of experience working for publications such as New Scientist, Nature, and, most recently, The Guardian. On his own blog, Plastic Brain, he writes about neuroscience and Buddhist psychology. In this episode, Eric and James Kingsland discuss his book, Am I Dreaming: The Science of Altered States from Psychedelics to Virtual Reality and Beyond. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, James Kingsland and I Discuss the Neuroscience Behind Our Reality, and… His book, Am I Dreaming: The Science of Altered States from Psychedelics to Virtual Reality and Beyond What the best neuroscience tells us about how the brain works That we don’t see the world directly, objectively as it is Our experiential reality as a combination of what we expect to see and the feedback from what our senses are telling us is there Prediction Error Coding How the brain mainly pays attention when you surprise it That the Buddha discovered that we see a conditioned view of the world The types of things that go wrong in the brain Viewing mental illness and addiction through the prediction functionality of the brain How altered states can help when things go wrong in the brain Expanded the flexibility of the brain What happens in the brain during sleep and dreaming His experience with hypnosis Active Inference James Kingsland Links: Plasticbrainblog.com Twitter BLUBlox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BluBlox.com and get free shipping worldwide and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF 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. Get 2 FREE months of premium membership at www.skillshare.com/feed If you enjoyed this conversation with James Kingsland on the Neuroscience Behind Our Reality, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Daniel Levitin Casey Schwartz Dr. Rick Hanson 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. Judith Grisel is a professor of Psychology at Bucknell University. Judith is a behavioral neuroscientist with a particular interest in addiction. Her work includes trying to determine what is different about people who develop drug addictions before they ever try a drug. In this episode, Judith and Eric discuss her book, “Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction” where she shares her personal experience of overcoming addiction as well as her passion for research into the neuroscience 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, Judith Grisel and I Discuss the Neuroscience of Addiction, and… Her book, Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction" Channeling her strong will and enthusiasm for addiction into recovery Focusing on what she wanted rather than what she didn't want The complexity of addiction is there are so many factors that lead to it Nature via nurture as well as the inherited risks of addiction The increased risk of teenagers with addictive disorders when using drugs or alcohol while the brain is still developing. The neural states associated with addiction also come from our history, culture, socialization, communication, and even microbiomes. The "debt of addiction is accrued when borrowing good feelings from the future is due" Mechanisms of what happens in the brain when abusing substances Tolerance is when the brain adapts and counteracts the effects of the drug Dependence is when you no longer like yourself without the drug Younger adults may be more prone to addiction, but also more resilient. Her experience of receiving tough love from her parents that ultimately led to recovery. How isolation causes addiction and addiction causes isolation Connection is crucial in the process of recovery Dr. Judith Grisel Links: Judy Grisel Ted Talk Plushcare: Provides excellent primary and urgent healthcare through virtual appointments. It’s easy to book online and you can even get same-day appointments. They accept most major insurance carriers, are available in all 50 states and you get prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy. Go to www.plushcare.com/wolf to start your free 30-day trial. Jordan Harbinger Show: One of Eric’s favorite podcasts, the Jordan Harbinger Show, is where self-motivated people, just like you, dig deep into the untapped wisdom of the world’s sharpest minds- from legendary creators to intelligence operatives, iconoclastic writers to visionary change-makers. You’ll learn new strategies, perspectives, and tactics you won’t find anywhere else, then take these valuable insights into your own life and live what you listen to. You can find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify If you enjoyed this conversation with Judy Grisel on the Neuroscience of Addiction, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dr. Gabor Mate’ Johann Hari Maia Szalavitz 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

Brad Warner is an ordained Zen teacher and the author of many books, including There is No God and He is Always With You, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate, and Hardcore Zen, Brad is the creator of the “Hardcore Zen” blog and YouTube Channel and is also a punk rock bass player in the band, Zero Defex. He has published work in Buddhist magazines Shambala Sun, Buddha Dharma, and Tricycle as well as rock magazines such as Alternative Press, Maximum Rock and Roll, and Razorcake. 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, Brad Warner and I Discuss Hardcore Zen and … His book, “Letters to a Dead Friend About Zen” Absolute truth and relative truth The Buddhist precepts – there are no universal rules that apply to everything The universe is a living entity that is affected by our actions Why he wrote this book for his friend who died Iceberg metaphor – what can be seen is what we know about ourselves, but we also have unseen and unknowable parts of ourselves. His thoughts on Buddha being a genius The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha A goal of not having a goal is also a goal Being in a goal-oriented society Seeing things as they are and realizing that we’re wrong The challenge of accepting our current reality as how it's supposed to be and not how we want it to be. Working with our desires for things to be a certain way Brad Warner Links: hardcorezen.com Twitter Facebook YouTube Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.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 SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you enjoyed this conversation with Brad Warner on Hardcore Zen, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Brad Warner )2016 Episode) Shinzen Young Shozan Jack Haubner 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

Kelly Wilson, Ph.D., is a Professor of psychology at the University at Mississippi. He is Past President of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, and winner of the University of Mississipi’s prestigious Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award. Dr. Wilson is one of the co-developers of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and has written several books, including Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong: A Guide to Life Liberated from Anxiety. In this episode, Kelly Wilson and Eric discuss his approach to helping others to become liberated from their anxiety. 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, Kelly Wilson and I Discuss Being Liberated from Anxiety and… His book, Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong: A Guide to Life Liberated from Anxiety. Anxiety is not as a disease or that we’re broken His past view of vulnerability as being the enemy His theory that 1 out of 2 people has experienced some form of suffering or hardship in their life How labels can obscure a person Before talking about acceptance, it’s important to understand what matters. His approach to this therapy is about the direction towards what you love rather than just eliminating symptoms. Your suffering may be due to how it’s being carried, not that it’s being carried. Facing our difficulties is how we come to understand what courage and sacrifice look like Values and vulnerability as a starting place in therapy Identifying what would make the hardest thing worthwhile When we don’t know our values, identify where it hurts If the burden could be lifted, what would you allow? Reclaiming what we value by taking redemptive action The next right thing is acknowledging where you’ve been wrong Committed action is just the next action that brings you back to who you want to be It’s all about moving in the right direction, not the distance Kelly Wilson Links: onelifellc.com Twitter Facebook Peloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get your cardio in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Eric decided to buy one after his 30-day free trial. Visit onepeloton.com Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.com/wolf Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you enjoyed this conversation with Kelly Wilson on Being Liberated from Anxiety, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Steven C. Hayes Russ Harris (Part 1) Russ Harris (Part 2) 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

Spring Washam is a well-known meditation and dharma teacher based in Oakland, California. She is a founding member and core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center located in downtown Oakland. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a healer, facilitator, spiritual activist, and writer. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices into diverse communities and is committed to enriching the lives of disenfranchised people everywhere. In this episode, Spring Washam and Eric talk about how we can foster deep transformation within ourselves and our 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! In This Interview, Spring Washam and I Discuss Deep Transformation and… Her book, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment Balancing action and contemplation Focusing on what you are fighting for (not just what you’re fighting against) Her constant, daily practice of forgiveness Uprooting greed, hatred, and delusion to heal her heart and mind Her profound experiences of interconnectedness Why she takes things far less personally now but still feels the pain of life The deep shift in the heart that transforms someone into an antiracist Her Sunday program: The Church of Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad Crew Connecting to our ancestors and learning from history How no one is exempt from the 10,000 joys and the 10,000 sorrows of life The way faith in a bigger, loving force can lead to beautiful transformation when pain in life happens to us The lawful unfolding of the universe Waking up to our innate Buddha nature Transforming difficulty into growth Giving our suffering meaning for transformation Dropping into the body to feel the energy and find the blocks in the heart Getting curious when we feel triggered Being afraid of our feelings blocks our transformation Meeting our numbness with loving self care Developing self-compassion and compassion for others Separation being at the core of many of our wounds That our whole journey is about letting go Spring WashamLinks: springwasham.com The Church of Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad Crew Twitter Instagram Facebook BLUblox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BLUblox.com and get free shipping and also 15% off with Promo Code: 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 and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. If you enjoyed this conversation with Spring Washam on Deep Transformation, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Soring Washam (2017 Interview) 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

Ibram X. Kendi is an American author, historian, and scholar of race and discriminatory policy in America. He is the Director for the Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University and he received the National Book Award for Non-Fiction for his book, Stamped From The Beginning: The Definitive History Of Racist Ideas In America. In this episode, Ibram X. Kendi and Eric talk about his recent book, How To Be An Antiracist. 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, Ibram X. Kendi and I Discuss Being an Antiracist and… His book, How To Be An Antiracist How he defines the word “racist” The problem at the core of racism How to determine if a policy is racist or antiracist Racial discrimination Differentiating between people and policies The importance of viewing individual behaviors How mistakes impact people of different races Ibram X. Kendi Links: ibramxkendi.com Twitter Instagram If you enjoyed this conversation with Ibram X. Kendi on Being an Antiracist, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Jamia Wilson Austin Channing Brown Ruth King 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

Sasha Sagan is a writer who has also worked as a television producer, filmmaker, editor, and speaker. Sasha’s writing has appeared in New York Magazine, O Magazine, Literary Hub, and others. Her latest book is called, For Small Creatures Such As We: Rituals For Finding Meaning In Our Unlikely World. In this episode, Sasha Sagan and Eric talk about bringing a sense of sacredness to a scientific world, maintaining our awe and wonder, and the role and importance of ritual in our lives. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Sasha Sagan and I Discuss Science, the Sacred, and… Her book, For Small Creatures Such As We: Rituals For Finding Meaning In Our Unlikely World Maintaining our sense of awe even as we discover the explanations for things Sitting with the discomfort of not knowing to foster wonder Following our curiosity and having questions as we follow the threads to discovery Going through the right of passage of an existential crisis The fact that things end makes them precious How so much of ritual is processing change Ritual being a 3 step path from a state of separateness to a state of togetherness The wisdom in having rituals that mark time Creating rituals The positive and negative of our human tendency to find patterns Tolerating ambiguity The need for nuance Interconnectedness Sasha Sagan Links: sashasagan.com Twitter Instagram BLUblox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BLUblox.com and get free shipping and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF Plushcare: Provides excellent primary and urgent healthcare through virtual appointments. It’s easy to book online and you can even get same-day appointments. They accept most major insurance carriers, are available in all 50 states and you get prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy. Go to www.plushcare.com/wolf to start your free 30-day trial. 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 Sasha Sagan on Science and the Sacred, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Lesley Hazleton 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

Albert Flynn DeSilver is an American poet, memoirist, novelist, speaker, and workshop leader. He is the author of several books of poems, a memoir titled “Beamish Boy (I am not my story): A Memory of Recovery and Awakening”, and the book discussed in this episode: Writing as a Path to Awakening: A Year to Becoming an Excellent Writer and Living an Awakened Life In this episode, Albert Flynn DeSilver and Eric talk about using writing, poetry, and contemplative practices as a way to guide us on the path to awakening to our true selves. 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, Albert Flynn DeSilver and I Discuss Writing as a Path to Awakening and… Attention and action are needed to transcend our conditioning Awakening means waking up to the reality of existence, that we are not our minds Waking up to our true nature as opposed to conditioned nature How writing is a creative act that can wake us up to full potentiality or higher truth Writing and meditation as contemplative practices that support each other. Poetry is a way to talk about that which can’t be spoken of How reading poetry is a very different and visceral reading experience Writing with a sense of curiosity and exploration Freewriting exercises – setting up to write what’s there, internally and externally Realizing we are in collaboration with all of the energy around us Using prompts for writing for awakening practice Gaining perspective and distance from the voices in our head Setting yourself up for success with intentionality The paradox of being “the greatest invention ever” and “completely insignificant” Albert Flynn DeSilver Links: albertflynndesilver.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Bombas: “The most comfortable socks on the planet” – Eric Zimmer. Visit www.bombas.com/wolf and enter offer code: wolf to save 20% SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.com/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Albert Flynn DeSilver, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Ellen Bass Sue Monk Kidd 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

Josh Johnson is a comedian and an Emmy-nominated writer. He is currently a writer on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Josh was named New York’s Funniest Comic at the New York Comey Festival in 2018. In this episode, Josh Johnson and Eric talk about comedy and how humor can facilitate healing, understanding, and our connection with one another. 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, Josh Johnson and I Discuss Humor and Healing and… The duality of being human Using humor as a coping mechanism that can facilitate healing How when you laugh you feel no pain That levity can strip something of its power over us What it means to be truly content The role of comedy in his life The relationship between objectivity and comedy How he’d rather try and fail on stage than not try something out of fear The prevalence of mental health issues in comedians The way humor can change our perspectives How he approaches depressive episodes in his own life How skewed our feedback can be based on who surrounds us Josh Johnson Links: joshjohnsoncomedy.com YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit to boost your job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.com/wolf Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Talkspace: the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. If you enjoyed this conversation with Josh Johnson on Healing and Humor, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Pete Holmes Paul Gilmartin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan David is a psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital and is CEO of Evidence-Based Psychology. Along with speaking and consulting, Susan is also the author of Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. In this episode, Susan David and Eric examine how we can experience, interpret, talk about, and relate to our emotions so that we live a life that is more intentional and deeply rooted in what we value. 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, Susan David and I Discuss Understanding Emotions and… Her book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life The problem of going on autopilot through our habitual actions The problem of going on autopilot through the habits of our internal world The benefits of taking time to think about what we value and then examining our habitual patterns to find ways they might be out of alignment That we own our emotions, they don’t own us Values as qualities of action Engaging with choice points in life Actions as votes towards the person we want to be The mistaken view of emotions as good or bad Emotions as signposts for the things we care about That emotions are data, not directives How to decipher whether emotions are old habitual patterns or present-day valuable signals Asking, “Is my believing this emotion opening me up to thrive or shutting me down into something small?” Being compassionate and curious with difficult emotions Hearing yourself when you describe your emotions Utilizing emotion granularity to more accurately label and better understand emotions The skill of noticing our emotions so that they don’t define us Differentiating emotions from thoughts Emotions during times of uncertainty Gentle acceptance as a prerequisite to change Susan David Links: susandavid.com Emotional Agility Quiz Ted Talk: The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage Facebook Twitter Instagram Athletic Greens: The all in one daily drink to get daily nutritional needs, support better health and peak performance. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/feed to get 20 free daily travel packs with your first purchase. 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 SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you enjoyed this conversation with Susan David on Understanding Emotions, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Susan David (February, 2019) Hilary Jacobs Hendel 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

A. H. Almaas is the pen name of A. Hameed Ali. He is the founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization which is a contemporary teaching that developed within the context of both ancient spiritual teachings and modern depth psychology theories. He has authored eighteen books about spiritual realization, including the Diamond Heart series, The Pearl Beyond Price, The Void, The Alchemy of Freedom, and his newest book, Love Unveiled: Discovering the Essence of the Awakened Heart. In this episode, A.H. Almaas and Eric explore how to use curiosity, inquiry, courage, kindness, and love to discover our true nature, which he refers to as our “essence”. It is a deep and freeing approach to achieve healing and wholeness within 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, A.H. Almaas and I Discuss Discovering our Essence and… His newest book, Love Unveiled: Discovering the Essence of the Awakened Heart The Diamond Approach What he means when he talks about our “essence” The difference between personality and essence Seeing our children’s essential nature and loving them for it The Theory of Holes The role of inquiry in feeling your emotion Accessing your emotions by seeing what’s in the way of feeling them Principles that ground us in inquiry so we might see the totality of our experience in the present moment The difference between and integration of psychology and spirituality The result of staying with our direct, immediate experience How wanting to change ourselves interferes with our ability to study and learn about ourselves Including our desires in our inquiry That “allowing things to be exactly as they are” is the highest teaching there is Becoming consistently curious about what’s happening How to learn to stay with emotional pain The similarities between sadness and kindness Inquiring about our essence A.H. Almaas Links: diamondapproach.com Twitter Instagram Facebook BLUblox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BLUblox.com to get free shipping and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF Talkspace: the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you enjoyed this conversation with A.H. Almaas on Discovering Our Essence, you might also enjoy these other episodes: A.H. Almaas (2016) James Finley 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

Sarah Blondin is a writer and videographer from British Columbia, Canada. She’s also the creator and host of the well-known podcast “live awake“. In this episode, Sarah and Eric discuss her book, “Heart Minded, How to Hold Yourself and Others in Love”, where she shares how we can learn to train our minds to listen and follow our hearts. 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, Sarah Blondin and I Discuss Being Heart Minded and… Her book, “Heart Minded, How to Hold Yourself and Others in Love.” Listening to the longing that guides us to the dark place How grace is like the wind that comes from within lifting us up from the mire Creating a mainline to the heart will move you forward, but we must learn to be aware of it. How taking responsibility for our pain becomes our strength Seeing from the perspective of the heart and learning to see beyond the pain Feeling and giving yourself permission begins the healing process Addressing and not avoiding your afflictions Becoming empowered to stop choosing to go to the dark place comes with time and practice Bringing the mind down to the heart How the unharnessed mind is frantic and is an ungrounded companion The call of the heart is living and leading with love The heart gives us a strength to help us maneuver difficult times Training the mind to start following the heart’s agenda As the heart grows, it infiltrates our consciousness and moves us into a more harmonious state. Creating boundaries for yourself when suffering and struggle show up “Inner hospitality” comes from learning how to stay and allowing your feelings to move in then out. How achievements and pursuits hold little value compared to what we create within ourselves Sarah Blondin Links: sarahblondin.com Twitter Instagram BLUblox offers high-quality lenses that filter blue light, reduce glare, and combat the unhealthy effects of our digital life. Visit BLUblox.com to get free shipping and also 15% off with Promo Code: WOLF 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. Get 2 FREE months of premium membership at www.skillshare.com/feed SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you enjoyed this conversation with Sarah Blondin on Being Heart Minded, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Sue Monk Kidd Dorothy Hunt 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

Spiritual Habits Group Program – Find Solid Ground In Shaky Times: Join Eric in this virtual, live group program to learn powerful Spiritual Habits to help you access your own deep wisdom and calm steadiness – even when the world feels upside down. Click here to learn more and sign up. Enrollment ends on Sunday, July 19th, 2020 In this mini-episode, Eric discusses the importance of having a spiritual practice so that you can have a strong foundation from which to build upon in your life. This has never been more important than right now as we face the seemingly unending coronavirus crisis we are currently in. The realization in his recovery that he didn't have anything sustainable or grounding in his life Discovering a spiritual life when you don't believe in God in the traditional sense Finding spiritual principles such as acceptance, mindfulness, generosity, kindness, and love as a way to orient his life. Learning to make these principles the center of your life Liminal space as waiting space Using this space as a fertile ground where transformation can happen Learning to engage with what is here, right now. Using this time as an opportunity to let go and surrender to a greater potential Choose growth over stagnation Choose thriving or surviving Learning the key spiritual principles and changing our habits to incorporate these key principles in our daily lives. If you like these mini-episodes donate to our Patreon campaign and get an extra mini-episode per month. 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

Justin Michael Williams is an author, a top 20 recording artist, and a transformational speaker who is using music and meditation to wake up the world. With over a decade of teaching experience, Justin has become a pioneering voice of color for the new healing movement. Between his podcast, keynotes, and motivational online platforms, Justin’s teachings have now spread to more than 40 countries around the globe. His new book is, Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us. In this episode, Eric and Justin Michael Williams explore the connection between meditation and activism, which is to say, the work we do to heal ourselves and then the work we go do to help heal our world. Spiritual Habits Group Program – Find Solid Ground In Shaky Times: Join Eric in this virtual, live group program to learn powerful Spiritual Habits to help you access your own deep wisdom and calm steadiness – even when the world feels upside down. Click here to learn more and sign up. Enrollment is open now through Sunday, July 19th, 2020 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, Justin Michael Williams and I Discuss Meditation and Activism and… His new book, Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide for the Rest of Us The role, place, and importance of inner work and outer work That out of all the healing modalities he’s tried, meditation has had the biggest impact on his life How it’s not always our thoughts that create our reality That awareness calls us to get up off of our meditation cushion and take action That the real reason we meditate is to become more alive That we meditate not to disconnect but to reconnect That actions create our world The two things that co-create our reality: What happens to us and our reaction to it That privilege isn’t about what you’ve gone through, it’s about what you haven’t had to go through De-colonizing the oppression that lives within us and de-colonizing the external structures that hold us back in the world Calling people forward vs calling people out How we can’t shame people into long term change The type of meditation he teaches: Freedom Meditation That the guru is within you Justin Michael Williams Links: justinmichaelwilliams.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Indeed: Helps you find high impact hires, faster, without any long term contracts and you pay only for what you need. Get started with a free $75 credit for your first job post and get in front of more quality candidates by going to www.indeed.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 Justin Michael Williams on Meditation and Activism, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Austin Channing Brown Jamia Wilson Jeff Warren 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

Ellen Bass is a poet, non-fiction author, and teacher. She is the author of many collections and books including Like a Beggar, The Human Line, and Mules of Love. Ellen’s poems also appear frequently in The New Yorker, American Poetry Review, and many other journals. She’s been awarded three Pushcart Prizes, The Lambda Literary Award, The Pablo Neruda Prize, and The New Letters Prize. Ellen also teaches in the MFA Writing Program at Pacific University. Her newest collection of poetry is entitled Indigo. This is Ellen’s second time as a guest on the show. In this episode, Ellen and Eric discuss the power of poetry – how it can change us and deepen our experience of and attention to the world around us. Ellen reads some of her incredibly beautiful poetry and as a result, we are indeed changed. Spiritual Habits Group Program – Find Solid Ground In Shaky Times: Join Eric in this virtual, live group program to learn powerful Spiritual Habits to help you access your own deep wisdom and calm steadiness – even when the world feels upside down. Click here to learn more and sign up. Enrollment is open now through Sunday, July 19th, 2020 Need help with completing your goals in 2020? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year. 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, Ellen Bass and I Discuss the Power of Poetry and… Her new book of poetry, Indigo How gratitude and love help her combat fear Her practice as a poet is to take suffering and make art The poem that took her 12 years to write That worthwhile things are hard to do – even for experts Wanting to be changed after writing or reading a poem Her poem, Taking My Old Dog Out To Pee Before Bed Her poem, Enough What she thinks about when she hears someone else read her poetry as well as how poetry is to be read and heard “out loud” Her poem, The Long Recovery Trying not to resist the life we have and instead, hurl ourself more deeply into it Great poets and their poetry teach us to observe the world more closely and see it as sacred and beautiful Her poem, Any Common Desolation Ellen Bass Links: ellenbass.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Ashford University: Their online bachelor’s and master’s degrees allow you to learn on a convenient and flexible schedule. There’s no fee to apply and no standardized testing to enroll. Go to ashford.edu/wolf Athletic Greens: The all in one daily drink to get daily nutritional needs, support better health and peak performance. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/feed to get 20 free daily travel packs with your first purchase. Daily Harvest: Delivers absolutely delicious organic, carefully sourced, chef-created fruit and veggie smoothies, soups, overnight oats, bowls, and more. To get $25 off your first box go to www.dailyharvest.com and enter promo code FEED If you enjoyed this conversation with Ellen Bass on the power of poetry, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Ellen Bass (2018 Interview) Marilyn Nelson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Mosconi holds a PhD degree in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine and is a certified Integrative Nutritionist and holistic healthcare practitioner. At Weil Cornel Medical College in New York, she is the Director of the Women’s Brain Initiative in the Department of Neurology, Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, and Associate Professor of Neuroscience in Neurology and Radiology. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious medical journals and is the author of 2 books, both of which she and Eric discuss in this episode: Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power and The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women To Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease. Spiritual Habits Group Program - Find Solid Ground In Shaky Times: Join Eric in this virtual, live group program to learn powerful Spiritual Habits to help you access your own deep wisdom and calm steadiness - even when the world feels upside down. Click here to learn more and sign up. Enrollment is open now through Sunday, July 19th, 2020 Need help with completing your goals in 2020? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you! In This Interview, Lisa Mosconi and I Discuss the Eating for Brain Health and… Her books, Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power and The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women To Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease How the foods we eat contribute to our brain health Neuronutrition: the science of how to nourish our brain via the foods we eat How in our health, genes load the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger Foods you eat have an almost immediate impact on the health and function of your brain The damage that results to your brain from eating a Western diet The brain health benefits of a Mediterranean diet The importance of drinking water – especially to support your brain That the human brain is 80% water and therefore is very sensitive to dehydration The most important foods and nutrients for brain health The beneficial role in the brain of Omega 3 fatty acids in addition to antioxidants Nutritional benefit of whole foods vs supplements Detrimental nature of regular consumption of processed food That health should not be a privilege of the wealthy The energy production and protective roles of estrogen in the brain The unique properties of women’s health and women’s brains How to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia through the foods you eat What women can do to support their brains The detrimental nature of chronic stress on women’s brains Lisa Mosconi Links: lisamosconi.com Twitter Instagram Seed: Scientifically validated, next-generation probiotics. Their mission: to bring much-needed precision, efficacy, and education to the global probiotics market. Go to www.seed.com/wolf or use promo code WOLF for 15% off your first month of The Daily Symbiotic. Talkspace: the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month. Grammarly: The digital writing tool that you can rely on to get your message across clearly, effectively, and correctly. It works where you work: in Gmail, Google Docs, Slack and many other platforms. Get 20% off Grammarly Premium when you sign up at www.grammarly.com/feed If you enjoyed this conversation with Lisa Mosconi on Eating for Brain Health, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Lisa Feldman Barrett Florence Williams 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

Jamia Wilson is a feminist activist, writer, and speaker. As director of the Feminist Press at the City University of New York and the former VP of programs at the Women’s Media Center, Jamia has been a leading voice on women’s rights issues for over a decade. Her work has appeared in numerous outlets, including the New York Times, the Today Show, CNN, Elle, BBC, Rookie, Refinery 29, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and The Washington Post. She is the author of Young, Gifted, and Black, the introduction and oral history in Together We Rise: Behind the Scenes at the Protest Heard Around the World, Step Into Your Power: 23 Lessons on How to Live Your Best Life, ABC’s of AOC, and the co-author of Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Advocacy, and Activism for All. In this episode, Jamia and Eric discuss many aspects of how we can work to develop a deeper understanding of one another, specifically in the realm of racism. Through a path that involves deep listening, allyship and activism, we can find our way to a better world together. The wisdom and practice of self-compassion is a foundational principle that Eric teaches and helps his private clients learn to apply through the 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program. To learn more about this program, click here. Need help with completing your goals in 2020? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year. 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, Jamia Wilson and I discuss Allyship, Activism, and… Her book, Road Map for Revolutionaries: Resistance, Advocacy, and Activism for All How to disagree with people and get comfortable with conflict Her experience with racism When it can be a mistake to give people the benefit of the doubt The way your lived experience can impact your worldview White Allyship Deep Listening The importance of involving the people closest to the problem when finding a solution White fragility The processes of learning and unlearning as lifelong processes Recognizing that we can have privilege in some areas and not in others A beginners guide to White Allyship Simple steps to take for local activism Jamia Wilson Links: jamiawilson.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Athletic Greens: The all in one daily drink to get daily nutritional needs, support better health and peak performance. Visit www.athleticgreens.com/feed to get 20 free daily travel packs with your first purchase. 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. SimpliSafe: Get comprehensive protection for your entire home with security cameras, alarms, sensors as well as fire, water, and carbon monoxide alerts. Visit simplisafe.com/wolf for free shipping and a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you enjoyed this conversation with Jamia Wilson on Allyship and Activism, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Ruth King Austin Channing Brown 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. James Gordon is an American author and psychiatrist known for mind-body medicine. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine as well as the director of Mind Body Studies and clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School at Georgetown University. In this episode, he and Eric discuss his book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma. Click here to schedule a free 30-minute intro coaching call with Eric to see if working 1-on-1 with him is a fit for you to help you build habits that ground and support you in these times of uncertainty. 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. James Gordon and I Discuss Healing Trauma and… His book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma The two common and dangerous misconceptions about psychological trauma That trauma comes to everyone sooner or later How everyone can access the path to healing after trauma Post Traumatic Transformation The antidote to the fight or flight response Ways to experience your own ability to shift feelings of anxiety to calm The best time to start healing trauma How to heal population-wide psychological trauma His wartime work of healing trauma Mind-body medicine Techniques and expressive meditation for healing trauma The role of drawing in dealing with trauma The wise guide technique for accessing wisdom and healing trauma Dr. James Gordon Links: The Center for Mind Body Medicine Twitter Instagram Facebook 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. Get 2 FREE months of premium membership at www.skillshare.com/feed If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. James Gordon on Healing Trauma, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Judith Blackstone Dr. Jon Mills 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

We’re re-releasing another episode this week as we continue to be in the midst of a crisis point of racial injustice here in the United States. Ruth King is another leading voice on this important issue and we hope that you find wisdom and healing in her words. We hope you’ll take some time to pause, listen to what she has to say, and consider the ways in which you might take some action to further healing and justice at whatever scope and scale you are able. To that end, we’ve created a small resource guide to point you in a few directions that we think might be helpful as you look to further educate yourself on what action steps to take. Donate to or get involved with: Southern Poverty Law Center- The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality. https://www.splcenter.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. is America’s premier legal organization fighting for racial justice. Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, LDF seeks structural changes to expand democracy, eliminate disparities, and achieve racial justice in a society that fulfills the promise of equality for all Americans. https://www.naacpldf.org/ Campaign Zero- Funds donated to Campaign Zero support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide. https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Ideas of other ways to get involved: Sign the petition for George Floyd- Yes millions have signed and so can you.- https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd I found this to be a great article that had lot’s of action to take- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice So many of the changes we need to see regarding police brutality have to happen at the local level. That is good news because it’s easier to get involved and have more impact. This page has Campaign Zero’s list of issues by city and state: There are so many books out there but here are some books that come highly recommended: “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin DiAngelo “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi “Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do” by Jennifer L. Eberhardt “Raising White Kids” by Jennifer Harvey “So You Want to Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo “The Black and the Blue: A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement” by Matthew Horace and Ron Harris “The Fire Next Time” by James Baldwin “Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race” by Reni Eddo-Lodge “They Can’t Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, And A New Era In America’s Racial Justice Movement” by Wesley Lowery “The Third Reconstruction: How a Moral Movement Is Overcoming the Politics of Division and Fear” by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and William Barber II “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander The End of Policing- Alex S. Vitale (free book) In This Interview, Ruth King and I Discuss Healing Racism and … Her book, Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism From The Inside Out The value of being curious about the good and bad wolves inside of us Racism being a heart disease that is curable Her open heart surgery at the age of 27 Rage being an exit route Rage being energy moving through the body Habitual patterns of racism being a layer on top of the real issue that we can’t tolerate – they are defense mechanisms Racial affinity groups 6 hindrances The structure of racism Racism vs Prejudice Racist vs Racism Understanding our own experience with racism and talking about it What it’s like to be “membered” Individual vs group identity Diversity within the body of color Ruth King Links Ruthking.net Facebook Daily Harvest: Delivers absolutely delicious organic, carefully sourced, chef-created fruit and veggie smoothies, soups, overnight oats, bowls, and more. To get $25 off your first box go to www.dailyharvest.com and enter promo code FEED Beachbody On Demand: Workout at home with this easy to use streaming service with over 1300 super effective workouts suited for anybody at any time. Listeners of the show can get a free trial membership when you text WOLF to the number 303030. 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 don