Dave Pelzer endured unimaginable abuse as a child, which he chronicled in the 1995 book, “A Child Called ‘It.’” When he was finally removed from his abusive home at age 12, he weighed 64 pounds and he couldn’t speak because his esophagus had been burned by the ammonia he was forced to swallow.
But that was then. How is Dave doing now? Would it surprise you t ... Show More
Nov 20
Why They Drank the Kool-Aid: Psychology of Cults
Most of us think we’d never fall for a cult. We imagine the followers of Jim Jones as naïve, brainwashed, or broken people who “drank the Kool-Aid.” But what if that’s not the truth at all?In this eye-opening episode, host Gabe Howard speaks with the award-winning author of “Deat ... Show More
29m 46s
Nov 13
Rock & Roll, ADHD, and Anxiety with Musician Harley Olivia
What happens when a neurodivergent flight attendant trades jet lag for guitar riffs and finds better mental health in the process? In this inspiring and wildly relatable episode, Canadian alt-rock singer-songwriter Harley Olivia joins Gabe Howard to share how embracing her creati ... Show More
32 m
Nov 6
Race, Madness & the Complex History of a Jim Crow Asylum
What can the history of a Jim Crow–era mental asylum teach us about race and mental health today? MSNBC journalist Antonia Hylton joins Gabe Howard to discuss her powerful book “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum,” a deeply researched look at Crownsville Hospital, on ... Show More
27m 47s
May 2020
Remembering David Clark
On May 21, 2020, the world lost a treasure. A beloved, 2-time RRP alumni, David Clark was one of the most courageous, resilient and authentic human beings I've ever met. A force for positive change. A model of service. The epitome of transformation, embodied. A loyal friend to ma ... Show More
2h 31m
Jan 2022
836. Dave Hollis On Finding Inspiration Through Hardship, Rediscovering Yourself & His New Book
On today’s episode, I’m joined by New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, keynote speaker, business coach, and my friend, Dave Hollis! Some of you might remember back in March 2020 on episode 502 when I sat down with Dave to talk about his book Get Out Of Your Own Way. ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2020
Dave Asprey : ON How To Build A Young Brain And Body For Life
<p>On this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with Dave Asprey. Dave is the Founder & CEO of Bulletproof 360, creator of Bulletproof Coffee, and a two-time <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author. </p> <p>Dave will be sharing his incredible transformation from being overweight, ... Show More
1h 14m
Jun 2018
Andrew Solomon Re-Release (Originally Ep #50) The Atlas of Depression
This week on The One You Feed we have Andrew Solomon.
Andrew Solomon is a writer and lecturer on politics, culture and psychology.
Solomon’s recent book, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity, published on November 13, 2012, won the National Book Criti ... Show More
45m 5s
May 2023
Tie Your Well-Being To This | You Are The Project
<p>Today, we know F. Scott Fitzgerald as one of the greatest novelists of the 20th century. Tragically, in his own time, many regarded Fitzgerald as a failure. Sure, he was one of the highest paid writers of his time, but his novels sold poorly, and the critical reviews were prec ... Show More
8m 34s
Mar 2021
How Fitness Saved a Life and Became a Livelihood – Doug Bopst with Dave Asprey : 806
<p>In this episode of Bulletproof Radio my guest shares an inspiring life story about addiction, adversity and resilience.</p><p><a href="https://dougbopst.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doug Bopst</a> is an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker and hos ... Show More
57m 28s