Themes: Grief, Loss, Transformation, Resilience, Anger
Summary:
Today I’m chatting with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a world-renowned emotional health advocate and expert in the areas of grit and resilience. In this episode, we talk about her new book That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess, embracing the suck, and how to ge ... Show More
Jan 19
#495: Stop Pretending You Don’t Have a Choice
In this episode I deliver a no-BS reminder that you’re not stuck, you’re actually choosing, and the moment you stop owning your choices is the moment you hand your life over to resentment, helplessness, and disconnection. I break down why radical responsibility is the gateway to ... Show More
13m 31s
Jan 12
#494: The Cost of Constant Consumption
In this episode I take a hard look at our addiction to speed, noise, and constant consumption—and how it’s quietly pulling us out of our bodies, our relationships, and our lives. I unpack why silence feels so uncomfortable, how technology and blue light are reshaping our nervous ... Show More
9m 54s
Mar 2024
Neeta Bhushan - How to Cultivate Resilience and Grit Through Emotional Agility
In the latest episode of our podcast as I am honored to host the exceptional Neeta Bhushan, a celebrated author, emotional health educator, and the visionary co-founder of the Global Grit Institute. Neeta's profound insights into emotional resilience, grit, and the art of overcom ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2022
86: Comfort is Killing Us: The Comfort Crisis
Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! In this episode we discuss The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter, and how our modern lifestyle and pursuit of ease might be making us miserable, stressed, and anxious. We cover a wide range of topics including: The connection betw ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2022
Susan Cain ON: Why It’s Okay to Feel Sad & the First Step to Healing Emotional Trauma
<p>Today, I talk to Susan Cain, the author of <a href="https://susancain.net/book/quiet/"><i>Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking</i></a>, which spent seven years on the New York times bestseller list and has been translated into over 40 languages. It ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2024
Want to change your life? You NEED these mindset tips by Sheen Gurrib
<p>Today's episode is all about making change - the mindset you need to do it, actions you need to take, things you need to overcome and simple shifts you can embrace TODAY to get over any fear you have towards it. Whether it's a different career, moving countries, starting somet ... Show More
44m 22s
Feb 2024
She Lost Her Child & Husband: From Grief to Growth w/ Netflix,Uber&Apple Executive Bozoma Saint John
This week, Valeria is joined by former CMO at Netflix and Endeavor, and former chief brand officer at Uber, the one and only Bozoma Saint John! From the loss of her boyfriend, daughter and husband, Bozoma has lived through unimaginable loss and grief but has still been able to fo ... Show More
1h 17m