“What matters is: Are you free?” asks Elizabeth Ralph. “Do you feel free?” Ralph is a former finance trader, and the founder of the Spiritual Investor, where she now helps people reach financial freedom in less traditional ways. Together, we explore some of my own (self-limiting) stories around money, and how our ego and identity gets wrapped up in our relat ... Show More
Jul 3
The Gold of Midlife (Chip Conley)
“The midlife crisis is not a dark night of the soul,” says Chip Conley, founder of the Modern Elder Academy. “It’s a dark night of the ego.” Conley, who is also the author of Learning to Love Midlife, outlines the main myths that we’re led to believe about midlife—and some optimi ... Show More
38m 23s
Jun 26
How to Think About Genius (Helen Lewis)
In her new book, The Genius Myth, journalist Helen Lewis explores how and why we label certain people geniuses; and the impact this has on said geniuses, us, and culture at large. Today, we talk about our perception of the exceptional, and some of our more pernicious and dark mis ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2024
EP 117: Rethinking Resilience: Moving from Bouncing Back to Relational Resilience with Soraya Chemaly
When you think about resilience, what comes to mind?
Our culture loves narratives about triumphing over hardship. And overcoming pain, heartbreak, and even abuse can make us stronger.
However, uplifting “overcoming” too often comes at the expense of actually examining and address ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2024
Valarie Kaur: Sage Warrior
Through the eyes of the sage, all of humanity is kin. And all of our ancestors are available to support us if we relate to them with integrity and respect. So teaches social activist and author Valarie Kaur in her new book, Sage Warrior. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Va ... Show More
50m 13s
Jun 2024
The Resilience Myth with Soraya Chemaly
In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! - Years ago, when Nora was in the worst phase of her life (dead husband, dead dad, lost pregnancy) she heard a lot of people describe her as resilient. Those people meant it as ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2024
The Most Overlooked Beauty Trait You Already Have! Interview with Tara Landen
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tara Landen, a 40-year-old wife, mother of two amazing girls, daughter, friend, and faith driven woman. Over the past three years, Tara's life has been profoundly impacted by her journey with the autoimmune disease Alopecia. Despite the ... Show More
36m 4s
Dec 2024
Revolutionary Love: A Conversation with Tara Brach & Valarie Kaur
In a divided, reactive, and violent world, how do we embrace love and joy? How do we genuinely include our opponents in our hearts? What gives us the courage to bring our whole being into serving and savoring? And what is our vision for a new world? In this fresh and profoundly ... Show More
58m 8s
Jan 2025
108 The Shocking Truth About Personal Growth That Nobody Wants To Talk About
📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeIn this episode of "A Changed Mind" our host David Bayer, shares three powerful tools that transformed his approach to personal growth. He discusses the importance of downregulating the nervous system, addressing limiting beliefs, and developing a s ... Show More
45m 7s
Oct 2024
Redefining Faithful Strength and Self-Belief
On this week's podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Safari, a remarkable figure who shares her journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the founding of the UK’s first women's only martial arts club. Khadijah delves into her transition to Islam, shedding light on the power of in ... Show More
30m 26s