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
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Reclaim Your Excellence: The Path To A Meaningful & Joyous Life w/ Brad Stulberg
Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, executive coach, and one of my favorite thinkers on sustainable high performance. This conversation explores the dualities in personal development, discipline and self-compassion, striving and surrender, intensity and joy. We discuss the "hu ... Show More
2h 3m
Jan 15
Cognitive Scientist Maya Shankar On Navigating Unexpected Life Changes, The Neuroscience Of Identity, & How To Unlock Your Next Self
Dr. Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist, host of the podcast “A Slight Change of Plans,” and author of “The Other Side of Change.” This conversation explores the challenge of navigating involuntary change, whether it's injury, loss, or a future that suddenly collapses. We discu ... Show More
2h 6m
Jan 12
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Heal Your Gut, Reduce Inflammation & Optimize Your Microbiome
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a gastroenterologist, one of the world's foremost authorities on the gut microbiome, and author of “Plant Powered Plus.” This conversation explores the gut-immune connection as the root determinant of chronic inflammation—the silent driver behind three out ... Show More
2h 27m
Aug 2022
Your Turn: How to Be an Adult | Julie Lythcott-Haims
<p>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, st ... Show More
20m 57s
Jun 2023
How to be an adult – and how to raise one (w/ Julie Lythcott-Haims)
<p>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 h ... 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
