This is an episode about our craving, grasping minds. Whether you have struggled with a classic addiction or not, we all have addictive tendencies; we all wrestle with desire. I often think about a provocative question once posed by my friend, Dr. Jud Brewer, a Buddhist practitioner and addiction specialist: Are we all addicted? The implied answer is yes. ... Show More
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The Science Of Manifestation: Can This Stanford Neuroscientist Convince A Skeptical Dan To Give It A Shot? | Dr. James R. Doty
Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind. Our guest today is James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you’ll hear him admit, there’s very little ‘magic’ involved in his process. James R. Do ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 7
Ezra Klein On: Sane News Consumption; The Power of Meditation; The Future of the Species; And the Message of His Tattoo
On maintaining sanity in insane times. Ezra Klein is an opinion columnist and host of the award-winning Ezra Klein Show podcast at The New York Times. His latest book is Abundance, co-authored with Derek Thompson. He is also the author of Why We’re Polarized, an instant New York ... Show More
1h 15m
May 2021
Ep. #748: Brad Jensen on Beating Addiction and Getting Sober and Fit
This podcast is a story about overcoming oppressive obstacles. It’s about facing reality head-on, coming to terms with the truth, and deciding to make a positive change.Specifically, it’s the story of Brad Jensen and how he beat addiction to reinvent himself and become known as “ ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2024
69. My Personal Story of Overcoming Porn Addiction | A Human Theatre Podcast Episode w/ Jeremy Lipkowitz and Kelsey Buchalter
Today I am sharing my own story with porn addiction. I've done this now a couple times (sharing my own story) but this conversation pulls out a few new details about my story, and offers more insight into the world of mindfulness and addiction, so I felt it would be helpful ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2018
Judson Brewer: Addiction and the Craving Mind
Judson Brewer MD PhD is widely considered an expert in the areas of habit change, the "science of self-mastery" and mindfulness training for addiction. He has published a number of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, he has trained US Olympic coaches, and his work has been ... Show More
43m 7s
Nov 2022
Bryony Gordon on OCD, Overcoming Addiction and Building Mental Resilience #314
CAUTION: Contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.
Today’s guest has a remarkable life story which includes addiction, mental health struggles, eating disorders, guilt, shame and so much more. Bryony Gordon is a prominent mental health campaigner, a journalist and a bestse ... Show More
1h 55m