One of the first questions I was asked when I found myself in a treatment center for alcoholism was: do you want to change?
Most sane individuals in my circumstances would respond of course I do. But only a mentally deranged addict like myself would need to pause before answering to consider the options. Luckily, I was blessed with pain so severe it eclipsed ... Show More
Jan 29
Bruce Wagner Writes Transgressive Novels About Tragedy & Transcendence
Bruce Wagner is a novelist, former student of Carlos Castaneda, and author of fifteen books, including his latest, "Amputation." This conversation explores his use of Hollywood as a laboratory for human behavior, crafting transgressive fiction that skewers the desperate while sea ... Show More
2h 2m
Dec 2022
Why You Don’t Change (But How You Still Can) [ENCORE]
<p>Anyone who’s ever tried to lose weight, curb their temper, quit smoking, or alter any other habit in their lives knows that personal change is hard. Really hard.</p><p>Most self-help books out there treat people like machines, blitzing past this difficulty and offering mechani ... Show More
47m 26s
Jan 2024
Why Willpower Alone Won't Change Your Life with Eric Zimmer
<p>How does the science of behavioral change help you make significant and long-lasting transformations in your life?</p> <p>Breaking habits and creating change is hard. Even succeeding at a smaller goal, like a New Year’s resolution, is difficult. Even with a ton of research, th ... Show More
20m 46s
May 2024
The Quickie: How To Embrace Change And Tolerate Uncertainty
<p>Change is one of the only constants in life, but a lot of people are really adverse to it. TBH, I actually thrive in change and chaos, I’m always seeking newness, so this week I’m sharing how I overcome fear of change to approach it with a growth mindset.</p><p>Tim Ferris says ... Show More
19m 36s
<p>The biggest secret to getting the life you want is understanding 3 words I hope you never forget:</p><p> </p><p>Motivation. Is. Garbage.</p><p> </p><p>Right now, think about something you want to change or improve.</p><p> </p><p>I bet you know WHAT you want to change – and wha ... Show More
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">"There are various stages of transformation, which have an order to them"</span></p> <p class="p1">The words of Sue Beer, who is an originally trained in psychodynamic psychotherapist, an experienced Hypnotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, EFT Foun ... Show More
