What do you do when the power goes out? You improvise and turn it into a creative act.
At the age of 22, confronted with a leukemia diagnosis amid the tumult beyond her control, Suleika Jaouad made a profound decision to embrace the art of journaling. Deliberately opting to distill insights from her affliction, she endeavored to endure her newfound residenc ... Show More
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What's Going Right: Dr. Paul Conti On Self-Sabotage, Trauma & Why Being Hard On Yourself Is Slowing You Down
Dr. Paul Conti is a psychiatrist and author of the new book “What's Going Right.” This conversation flips the script on a field focused on what's wrong, and asks a different question: what's going right? We get into the three human drives, the structure of self, self-sabotage, bo ... Show More
2h 25m
May 7
Pay Now, Love It Later: Why I Work Out at 4 AM & The Mindset That Wins The Long Game
A solo riff today. No guest. Let's get into it. Today's conversation is about intentional living in a reactive world—the 4 AM routine, the creative power of constraints, and why mood follows action. Plus, the spirit animal I'd argue we'd all be better off adopting: the tortoise. ... Show More
42m 3s
May 4
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
David Epstein is a scientist-turned-investigative journalist, author of "Range," and one of the most rigorous thinkers working today. This conversation explores his new book "Inside the Box," the counterintuitive argument that limits, not freedom, are what unlock our best work. W ... Show More
2h 2m
Jun 2023
How to Embrace Uncertainty with Suleika Jaoaud
When Suleika Jaouad received a devastating leukemia diagnosis at the age of 22, her life took a very unexpected turn into adulthood. Viewing her long hospital stay from the lens of a journalist, Suleika began a daily diary, ultimately fashioning her own reflective world. Through ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2024
Neeta Bhushan - How to Cultivate Resilience and Grit Through Emotional Agility
In the latest episode of our podcast as I am honored to host the exceptional Neeta Bhushan, a celebrated author, emotional health educator, and the visionary co-founder of the Global Grit Institute. Neeta's profound insights into emotional resilience, grit, and the art of overcom ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2020
1726: Simple Living: Building Intentional Habits by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Slowing Down & Creating Space
Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about how to build intentional habits.
Episode 1726: Simple Living: Building Intentional Habits by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Slowing Down & Creating Space
Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, ... Show More
8m 45s
Feb 2021
Stephen Nachmanovitch on Improvising in Life
Stephen Nachmanovitch performs and teaches internationally as an improvisational violinist and at the intersection of music, dance, theatre, and multimedia arts. Stephen has presented masterclasses and workshops at Julliard and many conservatories and universities.
In this episo ... Show More
57m 51s