Every single day you make about 35,000 decisions.
Our lives truly are the sum of our decisions compounded. What we do and what we decide quite literally defines who we are.
In this destabilizing moment of fear and uncertainty -- when lives quite literally hang in the balance -- the nature and quality of our decision making is paramount.
It is thus incumbent ... Show More
Aug 18
Addiction, Celebrity, Public Shaming & Truth: The Performance Art of James Frey, Celebrated Writer of Ill-Repute
James Frey is the author of "A Million Little Pieces," a book that spoke to the deepest, darkest parts of countless readers in early recovery. This conversation explores his journey to become literature's bad boy, his heroes like Baudelaire and Henry Miller, and his philosophy of ... Show More
2h 34m
Aug 14
ROLL ON: The State of Podcasting In 2025
Roll On resurfaces from the chrysalis! Adam Skolnick and I unpack 90 days post-surgery, why the caterpillar needs a tortoise mind to become a butterfly, and the death of authentic podcasting. On tap: The state of Podcastistan, why I'm breaking up with viral culture, and the unexp ... Show More
1h 35m
Aug 11
Inside Nutrition Misinformation: Nutrition Scientist Jessica Knurick Exposes What's Really Happening to Public Health in America
This conversation explores the war on science, the misdirection of the MAHA movement, and what's happening to public health while everyone argues about food dyes. We discuss how a $1.1 trillion healthcare cut happened under the radar, why "seed oils" didn't exist until TikTok inv ... Show More
2 h
Nov 2023
Living life on your own terms with author of Clear Thinking, Shane Parrish (E223)
This episode explores how by mastering the basics, we can unlock the secrets to living life in ‘easy mode’.
Shane Parrish is a former spy, founder of Farnam Street and author of ‘Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments into Extraordinary Results’. Jake, Damian and Shane discuss ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2023
How To Create Healthy Habits, Think Clearly & Effortlessly Achieve Your Goals with Shane Parrish #402
How would you like to think with greater clarity, feel confident in your choices, and finally be capable of sticking to good habits? Today’s guest might just show you how. Shane Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind Farnham Street and The Knowledge Project podcast, ... Show More
2h 3m
Oct 2023
How to Make Good Decisions | Shane Parrish
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Here's what might be preventing you from making better decisions and how to know what's even worth wanting. Shane Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seek ... Show More
1h 8m
Feb 2021
BITESIZE | How Walking Improves Our Brain and Mental Health | Shane O’Mara #160
Walking can slow and even reverse functional ageing in the brain, improve our cognition, our creativity and our mental health but yet it is such an underrated activity.
Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my new weekly podcast for your mind, body and heart. Each week I’ll be featur ... Show More
9m 7s