On todays episode, I dive into the 3 main desires of human beings: certainty, uncertainty, and connection/love. If we have too much certainty, we unconsciously crave novelty. If we have too much chaos, the desire for stability becomes great. I explain why these desires must be in balance and how we can all cultivate them in our lives.
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Mar 4
346 | Proven Strategies to Beat Anxiety
In this episode, I explore Aaron Beck’s CBT approach to treating anxiety by changing thoughts to shift emotion. I explain cognitive distortions, core beliefs, the cognitive model (situation → automatic thought → anxiety → avoidance), and practical tools like thought records and t ... Show More
30m 50s
Feb 25
345 | Why Health Anxiety Is on the Rise
In this episode, I announce the podcast rename to "From Fear to Freedom" and explore why health anxiety has surged since the 1980s and especially after COVID. I explain the body’s fear response, common triggers (distraction, social media, upbringing, lifestyle), and offer practic ... Show More
32m 52s
Feb 18
344 | Overcoming Porn Addiction | Jeremy Lipkowitz
On today's episode, I talk with Jeremy Lipkowitz about his journey from porn addiction to recovery and coaching. We explore the addiction cycle, underlying causes, mindfulness and meditation, building equanimity, and practical strategies for men to regain control, improve relatio ... Show More
54m 45s
Aug 2024
Desire and Addiction (Part 1): Voices of Longing Calling You Home
Desire is intrinsic to all living forms – the urge to exist and flourish. It turns to suffering when, due to unmet needs, it contracts, intensifies and separates us from our full aliveness and awareness. These two talks guide us in awakening from this trance, and discovering how ... Show More
49m 42s
Nov 2024
3389: [Part 1] The Most Important Question of Your Life by Mark Manson on Personal Development
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Episode 3389:
Mark Manson challenges us to rethink what we truly want in life, urging us to consider not just the pleasures we seek ... Show More
8m 38s
Nov 2024
GET UP & BECOME SOMEONE NOBODY RECOGNIZES ANYMORE | Best Motivational Speeches Compilation
<p>Hey friends, today’s episode is a reminder about growth and perspective—a reminder that sometimes, to expand into our potential, we first have to feel small. It’s uncomfortable; no one likes that feeling of insignificance. But when we allow ourselves to experience it, we reali ... Show More
32m 13s
Feb 2025
The ONE THING People Learn Too Late In Life | Best Motivational Speeches
<p>Life is a paradox—we are both limitless and fragile, creators of our own reality yet bound by time. As Abraham Maslow said, we are simultaneously gods and worms, capable of envisioning the infinite while existing in bodies that wither. This realization can be overwhelming, but ... Show More
1h 1m