“Nobody wants to get sick. We don’t want food poisoning. We don’t want the flu. We don’t want COVID-19. This is why we protect our immune system, wash our hands, take care of ourselves. Good. Health is important. But what about, as the great Phoebe Bridgers put it, emotional motion sickness?”
Ryan explains why you should build up your emotional resilience, ... Show More
Apr 26
The Most Powerful Lines From Marcus Aurelius
How can a 2,000-year-old book still change the way you think today? In this episode, Ryan Holiday shares passages from Meditations that he’s returned to more than a hundred times over the years. Each reading has revealed something new, and these lines are the ones that have had t ... Show More
31m 20s
Oct 2023
#690 - Michael Easter - Why Can’t Humans Do Anything In Moderation?
Michael Easter is a University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor, a journalist and an author who focuses on health and human performance.
Even though we might often feel in control of our impulses, there are regular moments that remind us of our uncontrolled tendencies. From overspe ... Show More
1h 11m
May 2024
#787 - Bessel van der Kolk - The Surprising Solutions To Heal Trauma Without Medication
Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist, researcher, and an author.
Trauma is often discussed as a mental and psychological issue. But what if it affects more than just the mind? What does it mean if your body is holding onto trauma, and how might these memories manifest outside of ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2022
EP 18: Looking Out For Me Feat. Winter
This week B.Simone and Megan are joined by singer and author of “See, I was Right” Winter In this episode, Winter opens up about her upbringing, defending her bi-racial identity, and body positivity. We also discuss The importance of setting boundaries to protect your peace. Othe ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2021
#286 - Dr Zach Bush MD - Why We Shouldn't Aim For A New Normal
Dr Zach Bush MD is a physician and educator specialising in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care.
The last 12 months have been a challenge. Everyone has come up against difficulties and can't wait to get back to some sense of normality, but by aiming for normal, are ... Show More
1 h