Stephen Nachmanovitch performs and teaches internationally as an improvisational violinist and at the intersection of music, dance, theatre, and multimedia arts. Stephen has presented masterclasses and workshops at Julliard and many conservatories and universities.
In this episode, Stephen and Eric discuss his new book, The Art of Is: Improvising as a Way o ... Show More
May 1
How To Find Belonging When You Feel Like an Outsider with Vir Das
In this episode, comedian Vir Das explores how to find belonging when you feel like an outsider. He shares details about his multicultural upbringing across India, Nigeria, and the United States, and his lifelong feeling of never quite fitting in. Vir also discusses his memoir Th ... Show More
51m 24s
Apr 28
How To Build Mental Strength, Cope with Stress to Thrive Under Pressure with Amy Morin
In this episode, Amy Morin discusses how to build mental strength, cope with stress, and thrive under pressure. Drawing from personal tragedies, including losing her mother and young husband, Amy shares practical tools for building mental resilience, particularly in the workplace ... Show More
1 h
Apr 24
The Greatest Lessons in Philosophy, Parenting, and Kindness with Scott Hershovitz
In this episode, Scott Hershovitz discusses the greatest lessons in philosophy, parenting, and kindness. He also explores how children are natural philosophers and how everyday life raises deep questions about identity, truth, and moral responsibility. Other topics include person ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2024
Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness
<p>Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research. </p><p>This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. </p><p>Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2016
Don’t Compromise: Living An Expansive Life, The Divine Throughline, Thoughts on Bowie & Why All Roads Lead To Meditation
“I'm just an individual who doesn't feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I'm working for me.”David Bowie
Technically this is another episode of Ask Me Anything. But this week we don't actually answer listener questions. This week we riff.This i ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2021
The Profound Upside of Self-Diminishment | George Saunders
There is a powerful scene in a novel called Lincoln In the Bardo, where President Abraham Lincoln has come to the cemetery where his young son, Willie, is soon to be buried. Willie had passed away at the White House where he had gotten sick. Lincoln is so distraught that he goes ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2019
Brian Koppelman On The Artist Within, Nurturing Your Voice & The Importance Of Consistent Creative Practice
“Nobody has to give you permission to do the work that you want to do.”Brian Koppelman
Today's guest was always creative, but never thought of himself of an artist.Then Brian Koppelman shifted his mindset. He adopted consistent daily practices to nurture his voice. He finally gav ... Show More
1h 30m
Jun 2024
#372 — Life & Work
<p>Sam Harris speaks with George Saunders about his creative process. They discuss George's involvement with Buddhism, the importance of kindness, psychedelics, writing as a practice, the work of Raymond Carver, the problem of social media, our current political moment, the role ... Show More
41m 32s
Apr 2020
Kamal Ravikant On Why Self-Love Is Everything
I've got nothing but love for stories of personal metamorphosis, perhaps the most predominant theme of this show.The underdog everyman meets unforeseen obstacles. Brought to his knees, he's compelled to seek deep within. Meeting fate, strength is somehow found in a mystical power ... Show More
1h 59m
<p>What if most of what we've been taught about success was wrong?</p><p>That's the question we're asking today's guest, <a href="http://www.bakadesuyo.com" target="_blank">Eric Barker.</a> A former Hollywood screen-writer turned blogger, he shares science-bas ... Show More
