Credit Kwaku Alston Please Support The Show With a Donation This week we talk to Dani Shapiro Dani Shapiro is the bestselling author of three memoirs and 5 novels. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Granta, Tin House. The New York Times Book Review, The Los Angeles Times, and has been broadcast on NPR's “This American Life”. Her newest book is ... Show More
Feb 27
Unlocking the Power of Mindfulness: Transform Your Life One Story at a Time with Rohan Gunatillake
In this episode, Rohan Gunatillake discusses how to unlock the power of mindfulness and transform your life one story at a time. He explores how stories can shift perspectives, the challenges and opportunities in mindfulness apps, and shares ways to integrate meditation into dail ... Show More
54m 54s
Feb 24
How To Be Intentional and Finish What You Start with Chris Bailey
In this episode, Chris Bailey discusses how to be intentional and finish what you start. He explores how intentionality, values, and motivation shape our ability to set and achieve meaningful goals. Chris also introduces concepts like the “intention stack” and “sepia-toned goals, ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 20
How Humor Can Transform Our Relationship with Life's Challenges with Chris Duffy
In this episode, Chris Duffy, author of Humor Me: How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy, discusses how humor can transform our relationship with life’s challenges, connect with others, and shift our perspective on difficult situations. He shares p ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2020
Dani Shapiro | A Year of Secrets, Savoring and Sacrifice
<p>Dani Shapiro is a New York Times bestselling author and gifted examiner of life, especially her own. Her latest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2WOiVT6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inheritance</a>, (https://amzn.to/2WOiVT6) drops you into a surprise revelation abo ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2023
Three Skills for Staying Calm, Sane, and Open in a Chaotic World | Krista Tippett
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>The host of On Being shares lessons learned from 20 years of interviews, including: how to live with open questions, counterprogram ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2021
How to Walk Away When You Have To
Author and television host Dana Perino is no stranger to controversy, and the advice she's picked up along the way about love, confidence, and integrity is pure fire. Dana tells Sadie about her movie-worthy love story that started on an airplane, how she almost let him get away, ... Show More
46m 22s
Aug 2022
468: Shantaram: From Fugitive To Artist, Overcoming Addictions, Losing Everything & Never Giving Up | Gregory David Roberts
Do you believe that you are being guided through everything you experience for a reason? From escaping prison to solitary confinement, Gregory David Roberts believes that everything happens to us for a reason. He has an unbelievable story of transformation and one you won’t want ... Show More
1h 32m
Feb 2023
#79 - Rachel Gibler: Embracing Your Authentic Self
<p>Are you ready to be inspired by a remarkable story of resilience, determination, and purpose?</p>
<p>In this episode of The Higher Self, we delve into the journey of Rachel Gibler - a 3x entrepreneur, public speaker, and host of the globally-ranked podcast 'It's F*cking Spirit ... Show More
49m 51s
Dec 2021
Timeless Wisdom for Leading a Life of Love, Friendship and Learning
<p>“Today, we are supercompetent when it comes to efficiency, utility, speed, convenience, and getting ahead in the world; but we are at a loss concerning what it’s all for,” Leon Kass writes in his 2017 book “<a href="https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/leading-worthy-life/" ta ... Show More
1h 5m