How to Handle Dread

Maybe you want to dismiss your grudges, like they’re petty incidents. Or maybe you hold them tightly, and wear them like badges of honor. Either way, we have them. And we’re taking the view that there’s more going on with our grudges than we think. Today, we talk with Sophie Hann ... Show More

Today: a story about defusing conflict when emotions run high, from someone who's made it her life's work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Some of us are big criers, some of us are not. But does it really matter? Today: Two tears experts who have experimented with this idea in the lab and in real life let us in on their insights. We hear from Reverend Benjamin Perry, author of the forthcoming book Cry Baby, who taug ... Show More

<p>In this episode, Rachel Hollis delves into the importance of facing fears, both personal and professional, to prevent them from growing. Rachel emphasizes persistence and courage in the face of adversity. She also shares her advice on handling public scrutiny and the fear of f ... Show More

What if the greatest lessons about life came from those who are facing the end of it? In this episode, grief expert David Kessler shares what he’s learned from over 20 years of guiding people through their final transition. We explore how fear holds us back from truly living, why ... Show More

<p>#803 "Just be yourself!" People dole out this kind of advice as if being on camera is the easiest thing in the world. But if you've ever been a guest on someone's podcast or had the chance to appear on TV, you understand how nerve-wracking these situations can be. So, how do y ... Show More

<p>Your favorite <em>Problem Solved</em> guest, philosopher and coach Danielle LaSusa is back to help Jeff tackle another one of life’s biggest challenges, the dilemma between practicing non-attachment or developing a strong sense of self. Which leads to a more productive, fulfil ... Show More

<p>Welcome to <i>Friday Favorites</i>! Over the last eight years, we’ve had some incredible conversations with world-class experts, inspiring guests, and, of course, YOU. This series is all about revisiting the episodes that have stood the test of time as listener favorites. This ... Show More

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist and Sunday Times bestselling author. Her latest book is The Uncomfortable Truth.We discuss:-How to handle our most common fears and worries like the fear of failure, of being disliked and that we're not good enough.-Why telling yourself you're goo ... Show More

<p>Every day, your brain tries to save your life by being terrified. Thanks, brain! Also, calm the f*ck down, brain. Alie hunted down Mary Poffenroth, an expert in the biological and sociological causes/effects of fear and it is riveting. This real life FEAROLOGIST (which is a re ... Show More

Fear of rejection is one of the biggest hurdles in dating, often holding people back from putting themselves out there or forming deeper connections. In this episode, we unpack where this fear comes from, how it ties into past experiences and self-worth, and why rejection is not ... Show More

<p>FEAR. Anxiety. Stress. Dread. It's all the same dang thing, as it turns out. Biologist and fear expert Mary Poffenroth is back for Part 2 of what has been one of the most helpful interviews of ol' Alie Ward's life. Learn how super successful people approach fear, Mary’s scarie ... Show More