How can we be more productive, and improve our ability to focus on the things we really care about, without it becoming a source of stress? Chris Bailey, who TED described as "possibly the most productive person you could ever meet," joins us to explore how to get your brain to focus.
About our Guest: Chris is the bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Pr ... Show More
Oct 5
Self-Acceptance: How to Accept Yourself Without Giving Up on Change
Self-acceptance gets recommended constantly, but are we really supposed to accept the parts of ourselves we don't like? Won’t that stop us from changing? Dr. Rick and Forrest discuss what self-acceptance is, what it isn't, and why it’s the starting point for real change. They sha ... Show More
1 h
Sep 28
Treating Shame with Self-Compassion with Dr. Chris Germer
Shame is one of the hardest emotions to work with, in part because it blocks what we need most when we’re feeling shame: self-compassion. Dr. Chris Germer, co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to discuss how we can get around that trap. They talk abo ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 21
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What the Critics Get Right (and Wrong) w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the world's most researched, recommended, and criticized form of therapy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joins Forrest to talk about what CBT is, its history, its strengths and weaknesses, and why it's gotten such a bad rap. They ... Show More
1h 33m
Oct 2020
29. Focus & Get Things DONE with Chris Bailey, TED's "Most Productive Man"
<p>Chris Bailey - "the most productive man you could hope to meet" according to TED - joins us today to help you get focused, get productive, and get your work DONE!<br/><br/>Learn how to manage your time, energy and attention so that you can breeze through your study t ... Show More
36m 48s
Oct 2021
How to Become the Productive, Focused and Happy with Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey, productivity expert and author of Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction, returns to chat about how to actively become productive.Today, Bailey shares how to measure the quality of attention we're giving to our productivity and how to improv ... Show More
15m 59s
Jan 2023
91. Calm and Productivity - with Chris Bailey
<p>“The path to productivity runs right through calm.”<br/><br/>The “most productive man you could hope to meet” (TED), Chris Bailey, was back on the show to talk about how finding calm not only is good for mind and body, it also actually helps us get more done (not less).<br/><b ... Show More
48m 15s
Apr 2022
Meditation, Productivity, and The Brain
In this week's freeform episode we are diving into the science of productivity, how meditation can rewire your brain to be more productive, plus Kelly's personal productivity tips and how meditation has improved her ability to focus over time.Support Mindful in MinutesJoin MIM on ... Show More
32m 8s
Oct 2021
How to Become the Most Productive Version of Ourselves with Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey, productivity expert and author of The Productivity Project, joins us to chat about what productivity is and how we can become the most productive.Today, Bailey shares his journey into studying productivity and what causes us not to be the most productive. We discuss ... Show More
15m 48s
Sep 2025
How to Get Things Done, Stay Focused, and Be More Productive
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to gain control of your time, improve productivity, and get motivated (even when you don’t feel like it). </p><p>By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand how to get things done, the surprising science of focus, and simple tricks ... Show More
1h 16m