For thousands of years, humans have used storytelling to enhance and change lives. From prehistoric fireside stories, to songs, novels, films, even social media reels, we are hardwired to seek identification and knowledge through hearing about other people’s experiences.
Some of my most popular podcast episodes to date have featured guests who do just this ... Show More
Oct 15
BITESIZE | Dr Gabor Maté: 3 Life Lessons People Learn Too Late #688
Today’s guest brings warmth and wisdom to every conversation we have. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 440 of the podcast with fellow physician, author, speaker and friend, the incredible Dr Gabor Maté. Gabor is respected the world over as an expert on trauma, stress, addiction a ... Show More
18m 32s
Oct 13
How to Stay Curious, Playful & Intimate, Decades After You Meet with Esther Perel #687
Twenty years ago, leading psychotherapist Esther Perel asked whether desire could survive marriage and children. Today, she highlights a new relationship threat: our frictionless, convenient lives – and offers a wealth of wisdom to keep love alive. This conversation was recorded ... Show More
48m 52s
Oct 8
BITESIZE | The Life Changing Magic Of Walking for Your Health, Happiness & Relationships | Dr Courtney Conley #686
Most of us walk every day without really thinking about it – but this episode is guaranteed to change that. Because this simple, free, radical act is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body, your brain and your longevity. Today’s Bitesize is from episode 660 of t ... Show More
24m 54s
May 2023
How Anne Frank’s Diary Survived
Most people have heard the name Anne Frank, and many have read her diary, which details her and her family’s time spent in hiding during the German occupation of Amsterdam in World War II. Less known are Miep and Jan Gies, two people who helped shelter the Frank family and preser ... Show More
32m 21s
Jan 2020
My story of magic, kindness and survival during the Holocaust
Holocaust survivor Werner Reich recounts his harrowing adolescence as a prisoner transported between concentration camps — and shares how a small, kind act can inspire a lifetime of compassion. "If you ever know somebody who needs help, if you know somebody who is scared, be kind ... Show More
10m 58s