I love my parents. I grew up with a world-class education. And yet, nobody actually ever taught me how to be an adult.
As a result, I made a ton of avoidable mistakes. I suffered far more than necessary. And I fumbled in the dark for years until eventually, I figured a few things out. Unfortunately, my experience is all too common.
Today’s guest—a woman who ... Show More
Apr 23
ROLL ON: Stop Optimizing Your Life & Start Living It, Seeking Depth Over Algorithms, The Future of Podcasting, Artemis II, Media Diet & More
Roll On, al fresco! Adam Skolnick came over. We went outside and let the conversation breathe. No studio walls. No agenda. Just two guys, some birds, and a wide-ranging hang that covers self-obsession as the enemy of growth, the dork problem in modern podcasting, and why 14 years ... Show More
1h 17m
Apr 20
In Waves & War: Marcus & Amber Capone On Psychedelic Treatment For Veteran PTSD, Rebuilding Life After War & The Mission To Heal A Generation
Marcus and Amber Capone are the subjects of the Netflix documentary “In Waves and War” and founders of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions. We discuss Marcus's 13 years in Naval Special Operations, the TBI and suicidal ideation that followed six combat deployments, the marriag ... Show More
2h 23m
Apr 13
Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity & How Stories Could Save Us
Nick Bilton is a Special Correspondent for Vanity Fair, a New York Times bestselling author, and screenwriter. This conversation explores the power of story — how tech titans like Jobs, Dorsey, and Musk wield narrative as a weapon, and why AI may be the first technology capable o ... Show More
1h 55m
Aug 2022
Your Turn: How to Be an Adult | Julie Lythcott-Haims
With passion and wry humor, the former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford makes the case for parents to stop defining their children's success via grades and test scores. Instead, she says, they should focus on providing the oldest idea of all: unconditional love. After the talk, stick ... Show More
20m 57s
Jun 2023
How to be an adult – and how to raise one (w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims)
Whether it’s grades and test scores, cushy jobs or big salaries, our ideas of “success” tend to be incredibly narrow and often start incredibly early. Julie Lythcott-Haims is a New York Times bestselling author and former Dean of Freshmen at Stanford, and she is dedicated to help ... Show More
34m 27s
Mar 2024
Ep429 - Julie Lythcott-Haims | Your Turn: How to Be an Adult
<p>Julie Lythcott-Haims visits Google to discuss her book "Your Turn: How to Be an Adult". </p> <p>In the twentieth century, psychologists came up with five markers of adulthood: finish your education, get a job, leave home, marry, and have children. But early adulthood for membe ... Show More
59m 29s
Aug 2019
How to Raise Successful People
All parents need to know one thing, says Esther Wojcicki: “There is no perfect parenting.” Wojcicki is the author of How to Raise Successful People, a legendary journalism teacher, and founder of the renowned Media Arts programs at Palo Alto High School. She’s also the mother of ... Show More
50m 20s
Oct 2021
How To Raise Children In An Unjust World w/Dr. Traci Baxley EP 1179
<p>Today’s guest is Dr. Traci Baxley! She’s a professor, consultant, parenting coach and speaker. As an educator for over 30 years with degrees in child development, elementary education, and curriculum and instruction, she specializes in diversity and inclusion, anti-bias curric ... Show More
1h 26m
<p>Today our expert guest is Julia Pimsleur, the author of <a href="https://juliapimsleur.com/gobignow" rel="nofollow">Go Big Now</a> and <a href="https://juliapimsleur.com/mdwbook" rel="nofollow">Million Dollar Women</a>. She’s a master practitioner and coach of neurolinguistic ... Show More
