Yesterday

Womb Envy: Saying the Private Parts Out Loud

Gather round my gaggle of geeks and gays, we’re tackling “womb envy” yet again! Huzzah! A commentary on the ills patriarchy has bestowed upon society, we are blessed to carry their cognitive loads to term and birth new stress-related ailments for all to acquire. No but seriously, ... Show More

1h 12m

Jan 21

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Rejection!

You know what they say, fall down seven times, pursue a class action lawsuit against the establishment. Just kidding but not really (see sources linked below) this week we’re learning about the neuroscience, psychology, and *personal* philosophy of rejection to manufacture some g ... Show More

1h 15m

Jan 14

The Gut-Brain-Axis is *Like* The Ohio State Band!

Well howdy my curious crew, today we’re taking somewhat of an insightful detour on our discussion of the rest and digest system! Our mode of transportation? Metaphor! We’re using figurative language to figure out what should already be widely known. For anyone new here, we’ll be ... Show More

1h 26m

Aug 2020

195 SelfWork: The Suck It Up Episode: Why You Struggle to Feel

Today's topic was weirdly and almost synergistically created. As I was researching emotional expression, two quite different sources led me to the work of Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. I'll share her and Dr. Tim Lomas' work with you today, as we discover an entirely new way of thinki ... Show More

29m 31s

Jul 2024

403 SelfWork: Thriving with Anxiety: A Conversation with David Rosemarin

How do you thrive with anxiety? Dr. David Rosemarin is our guest today who talks specifically about how to understand your anxiety as something that can help you thrive - when you work with it, and not against it.David is the director of the Spirituality and Mental Health Program ... Show More

38m 49s

Sep 2023

131. Jeanette Bronée | The Self-Care Mindset

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode we have the pleasure to interview Jeanette Bronée author of “The Self-Care Mindset” Jeanette was Born in Denmark and is now a New Yorker, she left her job as a burned-out fashion executive in 20 ... Show More

36m 30s

May 2022

Why Your Brain Dictates Your Reality and 5 Ways to Boost It w/ John R. Miles EP 136

John R. Miles - How to build the brain you cherish. | Brought to you by Trade Coffee (https://drinktrade.com/passionstruck) and Babbel (https://babbel.com/passionstruck). In today's episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, I will be providing you with in-depth information ... Show More

24m 32s

Sep 2024

Reading Fairbairn, Solms, and Fromm | What I Read in August 2024 (Psychodynamic Edition)

As a (beginning) psychodynamic practitioner, you know you should read more. But where to start and what is worth your time? Maybe I can help. If you're new here: Hi! My name is Alina, I'm a German psychologist and psychoanalyst in training. I dive into psychodynamic books for a l ... Show More

33m 24s

May 2025

What Distraction Does to Your Brain—and How To Regain Cognitive Control | Adam Gazzaley

Distraction is making you anxious and sleepless. Here's how to fix it. <a href="https://gazzaley.com/">Adam Gazzaley</a>, M.D., Ph.D. is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiology and Psychiatry, and Fo ... Show More

1h 13m

Sep 2024

How Dopamine Shapes Your Habits and Productivity - Tj Power

Sponsored by YNAB - visit http://www.ynab.com/abdaal I’ve built a brand new community for like-minded people called Productivity Lab. We’ll have online classes, workshops, and coaching to help you double your productivity. You can find out more here 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0b_Pdd ... Show More

1h 49m

Oct 2023

Ep 291: Why Your Brain Stops You From Taking Action And Creating A Better Life

Start Your Transformation Now In this enlightening episode, I discuss why our brains often sabotage us from taking action and making positive changes in our lives. We'll explore insights into the psychological barriers that hold us back and practical tips for breaking through th ... Show More

42m 30s

Mar 2025

Struggling with Speaking Nerves? Turn Anxiety into Confidence with Heather Lillico - 315

My guest today is Heather Lillico. I was so inspired by an article I read from Heather on the Tiny Buddha website, where she outed herself as a nutritionist who out of the limelight was actually struggling with an eating disorder, that I was curious to find out more. What I disco ... Show More

1h 1m

Mar 2025

How to Find Your Path in Life with David Epstein

In one of my favorite conversations, bestselling author David Epstein joins the podcast to explore how to find your path in life, the problem with 10,000 hours, and why generalists triumph in a specialized world. David and I discuss why sampling different paths before specializin ... Show More

1h 23m

Digesting the Topic of “Womb Envy”