When Suleika Jaouad received a devastating leukemia diagnosis at the age of 22, her life took a very unexpected turn into adulthood. Viewing her long hospital stay from the lens of a journalist, Suleika began a daily diary, ultimately fashioning her own reflective world. Through her writing, she found not just a lifeline, but a sense of purpose and agency, l ... Show More
Mar 10
Procrastination: The Hidden Pain Behind Your Limiting Beliefs with Nir Eyal
In this episode, Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief explores procrastination and the hidden pain behind your limiting beliefs. He explains how beliefs shape our perception of reality, motivation, and behavior.. He also shares how beliefs are flexible tools, not absolute truths, an ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 6
From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Harnessing Tiny Shifts for Emotional Resilience with Elisha Goldstein
In this episode, Elisha Goldstein talks about how to go from overwhelm to empowerment by harnessing tiny shifts for emotional resilience. He explains how small, consistent changes, or “tiny shifts”, can break negative emotional loops and improve stress, relationships, and longevi ... Show More
1 h
Mar 3
Little Addictions, Big Impact: Transforming Your Habits for a Healthier Life with Catherine Gray
In this episode, Catherine Gray discusses her new book about “little addictions” and the big impact of transforming your habits for a healthier life. She explores how everyday compulsions like excessive screen time, snacking, or people pleasing are driven by ancient brain wiring ... Show More
1h 6m
Jan 2024
Survival Is A Creative Act: Suleika Jaouad’s American Symphony of Contrast—Cancer, Art, Music, & Life
What do you do when the power goes out? You improvise and turn it into a creative act. At the age of 22, confronted with a leukemia diagnosis amid the tumult beyond her control, Suleika Jaouad made a profound decision to embrace the art of journaling. Deliberately opting to disti ... Show More
1h 55m
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
Oct 2023
Fearing For Your Baby's Life & Navigating Life's Challenges | Rucha [S3E8]
In this episode of Rooted Within, Lili and Dan speak with Rucha, a courageous mother who shares her inspiring story of resilience and the importance of asking for support. Rucha discusses her experience in the NICU, where she faced challenges and uncertainty while holding onto ho ... Show More
34m 32s
Jan 2024
Amberly Lago: How To Survive Unthinkable Pain
Even living with the "suicide disease," which causes unpredictable bouts of severe pain that make everyday living unbearable, couldn’t stop my incredible and awe-inspiring guest today… This week, we're diving into a story of unimaginable challenge and extraordinary resilience wit ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2023
Finding Hope & Listening to Intuition | Steph Catudal
<p>Today's episode uncovers a true tale of resilience, love, and hope as we delve into a deeply personal journey with author <strong>Steph Catudal</strong>, chronicled in her New York Times bestselling memoir, <a href="https://amzn.to/3OdQbxW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2018
Susan David, Ph.D On The Power of Emotional Agility & Why Discomfort Is The Price Of Admission To A Meaningful Life
“When we block or suppress or push aside emotions, we actually stop ourselves from being our most effective, successful beings.”Susan David PhD
The way we navigate our inner world – our everyday thoughts, emotions, and self-stories – is the single most important determinant of ou ... Show More
1h 50m
<p>What if social media and tech could be a powerful ally in the process of recovering from trauma? That's exactly what today's guest, <a href="https://samirarajabi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Samira Rajabi</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/srajabi" rel="noope ... Show More
