Think bookstores are an anachronism? Think again. Evan Friss, author of The Bookshop, says they remain a cornerstone of American cultural life and are just as vibrant as ever. And later in the show, David Damrosch, a comparative literature professor at Harvard, takes us on a journey through 80 books from around the world—and shows us why we're lost without o ... Show More
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Why You’ll Never Rise Above Your Self-Image
Shadé Zahrai is a peak performance educator who has spent a decade training leaders at Microsoft, Deloitte, and JPMorgan. She argues that self-doubt plagues even the smartest people, and she offers a way out. Her new book is called Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confiden ... Show More
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Jan 2025
Becoming Your Best Self: Habits to Develop Mental Toughness and Brain Health in 2025 with America’s Most Popular Psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen, Ep. 208
Dr. Daniel Amen, groundbreaking physician, psychiatrist and clinic director, has helped people for decades achieve mental wellness by teaching them how to make better choices with their diet and lifestyle in order to be more in tune with their brain's health and function. The fou ... Show More
37m 44s
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The Science Of Spiritual Experiences: How To Rewire Your Brain For More Happiness & Purpose
<p>In today’s episode, you’re going to learn about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences.</p><p>Renowned medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD is here on the podcast today, and you’re going to be amazed at what he shares.</p><p> ... Show More
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Would St. Thomas Baptize and Extraterrestrial? – Dr. Edmund Lazzari
<p>Dr. Edmund Lazzari uses Thomistic philosophy and sacramental theology to analyze whether extraterrestrial intelligences could be baptized, exploring questions of nature, the soul, salvation, and God’s freedom to grant grace beyond the human species.</p><p><br></p><p>This lect ... Show More
43m 9s
<p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE</strong>™<strong>...</strong></p><p>“Americans are the unhappiest they have been since the Great Depression,” says Dr. Daniel Amen. But he’s determined to change that. </p><p>He’s a physician and double board-certified psychiat ... Show More
