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Amy Landry, "The Ocean of Yoga: A Complete Guide to Living the Teachings, Tradition, and Practice" (Shambhala, 2026)
The Ocean of Yoga: A Complete Guide to Living the Teachings, Tradition, and Practice (Shambhala, 2026) is definitive guidebook to the core principles and practice of yoga—from its traditional roots to the latest contemporary developments. Immerse yourself in the timeless practice ... Show More
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Please Support The Show With a Donation This week we talk to Emily Esfahani Smith Emily Esfahani Smith is the author of The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters She graduated from Dartmouth College and earned a master of applied positive psychology from the University ... Show More
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Welcome to The Academic Life. You are smart and capable, but you aren’t an island, and neither are we. So we reached across our mentor network to bring you podcasts on everything from how to finish that project, to how to take care of your beautiful mind. Wish we’d bring in an expert about something? Email us at cgessler@gmail.com or dr.danamalone@gmail.com. ... Show More
<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>Professor and writer Arthur Brooks on his recent book (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey): <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/b ... Show More
<p><em><strong>Is there more to life than being happy?</strong></em><em> What gives your life purpose? Do you ever think about your legacy?</em></p>
<p>These are just some of the questions Emily Esfahani Smith asks in her book, <em>The Power of Meaning.</em> Our culture is o ... Show More
<p>Join us for an eye-opening discussion with Dr. Anna Yusim, psychiatrist and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/44rK3Hk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life</em></a>. We explo ... Show More
<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><br /></p> <p>Our guest today is one of the most prominent happiness researchers in the world, and he has come to the conc ... Show More
