In our latest episode, host Dr. Dan Stickler delves deep into the world of emotions with special guest Dacher Keltner, to unpack the transformative power of awe. Our thought-provoking discussion explores the intricacies of awe as an emotional state, the unique psychological and physiological responses associated with awe, the neuroscience of awe, and the int ... Show More
Jul 2025
Happiness - Robert Waldinger, MD - Relationships
What if we’re going about happiness and longevity all wrong? In our latest episode, Dr. Greg Kelly is joined by Dr. Robert J. Waldinger, a psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, Zen priest, and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development. Our conversation centers around one of the w ... Show More
44m 56s
Jun 2025
Menopause - Juliana Hauser, PhD - Sexuality
<p>Sexuality and menopause are often misunderstood or shrouded in stigma, but today, Dr. Juliana Hauser sheds light on how these concepts can be reframed for empowerment. Holistic sexuality isn’t just about physical acts—it’s about integrating your whole self. Hauser emphasizes t ... Show More
45m 16s
Sep 2025
How to Expand Your Consciousness | Dr. Christof Koch
My guest is Dr. Christof Koch, PhD, a pioneering researcher on the topic of consciousness, an investigator at the Allen Institute for Brain Science and the chief scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation. We discuss the neuroscience of consciousness—how it arises in our brain, ho ... Show More
2h 11m
Jul 2017
Lisa Feldman Barrett - The Neuroscience Behind Emotions
<p>LISA FELDMAN BARRETT, PhD, is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Psychiatry and Radiology. She received a NIH Director’s Pioneer Award for her research ... Show More
59m 29s
Mar 2025
275: Breaking the Trauma Cycle: The Power of Somatic Psychology with Dr. Brian Tierney
Have you ever wondered how past experiences live in your body—and how you can release them? In this episode, we dive deep into somatic psychology—exploring how the body stores trauma and how movement, breath, and awareness can unlock healing. We discuss different therapy modaliti ... Show More
1h 8m