Embracing uncertainty with Elizabeth Weingarten and exploring how curiosity and better questions can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Sep 8
476. Why We Ask Why with Tania Lombrozo
What makes an explanation feel satisfying, and does that feeling have anything to do with whether it's actually true?Cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo, author of Why We Ask Why: The Science of Explanation and the Human Drive to Understand, joins Michael to talk about the human d ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2025
499: Falling in Love with Questions
<p dir="ltr">In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer welcomes Elizabeth Weingarten, journalist and applied behavioral scientist, to discuss her enlightening new book, How to Fall in Love with Questions. Their conversation dives deep into the transformative p ... Show More
46m 22s
Dec 2024
Ep 39: Why it's worth embracing uncertainty
There's no question that we find ourselves in uncertain times. Looking at current events and wondering about what the future may hold can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed, to say the least. But uncertain times aren't always the ominous force we make them out to ... Show More
31m 5s
Apr 2025
What If You’re Wrong? How Uncertainty Makes Us More Human with William Egginton
In this episode, William Egginton invites you to ask the question, “What if you’re wrong?” as he explains how being uncertain makes us more human. William explores the surprising overlap between a physicist, a philosopher, and a poet—each of whom came to the same unsettling truth ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 2024
The God-Sized Hole No Relationship Could Fill | Liz Gilbert
<p>Enjoy this enlightening conversation with the inspiring Liz Gilbert, bestselling author of "Eat, Pray, Love". Liz opens up about her journey through love addiction, codependency, and finding spiritual sobriety. She also shares profound insights on developing a relationship wit ... Show More
1h 36m
Jan 2025
271. Overcoming our purpose anxiety ft. Elizabeth Gilbert
In this episode I had the rare and wonderful opportunity to interview a personal hero of mine, the author of Big Magic and Eat Pray Love, writer, true creative and teacher, Elizabeth Gilbert. We discuss why the idea of 'purpose' is incorrect and making us confused and anxious, ho ... Show More
58m 33s
Jun 2023
670. Life on Your Own Terms w/ Elizabeth Gilbert
We discuss various topics, including experiencing difficult emotions, practicing self-reflection and listening to our fears, embracing wisdom, the human experience, personal journeys, surrendering to challenges, and finding grace in suffering. Elizabeth Gilbert shares her insight ... Show More
53m 24s