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Sep 2023
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Ellen Langer: The Mother of Mindfulness

Guy Kawasaki
About this episode

In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki for a thought-provoking conversation with Ellen Langer, renowned as the "mother of mindfulness" and one of America's most influential psychologists. 

Ellen's groundbreaking research on mindful learning, the mind-body connection, and the psychology of possibility has revolutionized our understanding of human potential. 

Discover how changing your mindset can profoundly impact your health, happiness, and wellbeing, and how you can surpass presumed limits at any age. Ellen Langer's insights will challenge your beliefs and expand your possibilities. 

Tune in now to explore the transformative power of mindfulness and embrace the remarkable potential within you.

Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. 

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