Please Support The Show With a Donation This week we talk to Matthew Quick Matthew Quick is the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook, which was made into an Oscar-winning film; The Good Luck of Right Now; Love May Fail; The Reason You Are Alive; and four young adult novels: Sorta Like a Rock Star; Boy21; Forgive Me Leonard Peaco ... Show More
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How to Live Gratefully When Life Isn’t Going Your Way with Kristi Nelson
In this episode, Kristi Nelson discusses how to live gratefully when life isn’t going your way. She explores how to learn to cultivate unconditional gratitude – appreciating life itself, even amidst difficulty, aging, or illness. Kristi shares insights from her cancer journey, ex ... Show More
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Nov 21
The Three Levers of Change: How to Shift Your Mindset, Motivation, and Methods for Success with Jim Kwik
In this episode, Jim Kwik explores the three levers of change and how to shift your mindset, motivation, and methods for success. Jim shares his journey overcoming a childhood brain injury and how he discovered practical methods to drive change. He also introduces his “brain an ... Show More
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Nov 17
How To Let Go of Self-Doubt and Transform Your Life with Elena Brower
In this episode, Elena Brower explores how to let go of self-doubt to transform your life. She shares her journey to sobriety, the power of self-compassion, and the importance of apology and inner safety. Elena discusses how Zen practice and guiding principles can foster heali ... Show More
51m 8s
Oct 2023
Mental Health Expert on The Real Reason You Stay Anxious All Day | Dr. John Delony
<p>Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Own Your Past, Change Your Fu ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 2016
Mark Manson: On Pain, Possibility and Profanity
<p>The first time I stumbled upon Mark Manson's writing, I didn't know what to do. It was a complete pattern interrupt.</p><p>The issues were raw and real, the ideas were rich and his lens was so contrarian and refreshing it made me think. Really think. But, then, there was the l ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2019
Stop Compromising Yourself: Mark Manson On Hope, Human Dignity & The Perils of Comfort
“Constant stimulation complicates our understanding of ourselves. The more options we have, the less willing we are to compromise what we want to be with somebody else.”Mark Manson
One day not long ago, I awoke to a bright orange book ubiquitously displayed everywhere I looked.Pr ... Show More
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May 2024
This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from "what's wrong with you" to "what happened ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2023
How To Be Less Anxious and More Useful in a Chaotic World | Oren Jay Sofer
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1h 7m
Jun 2021
Ellen Hendriksen, PhD | Taming Social Anxiety [BEST OF]
<p>It’s one thing to feel uncomfortable around others, especially new people in a new environment. But, it’s another thing when those feelings fuel anxiety and, potentially, even panic and dread. And as we all emerge back into a more peopled daily life, social anxiety can be a ve ... Show More
1h 9m