Archimedes famously said that if you gave him a lever long enough, he could move the whole world. And in 250 B.C. he was in fact challenged by the king to prove his claim—and he pulled it off. One man with a system of levers and pulleys was able to relocate an entire ship—the largest transport ship of his time fully outfitted, including crew, from shipyard to sea. He was using the same tools anyone... read more ›
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Chase Jarvis and productivity expert Chris Bailey explore the power of calm in an anxious world in this thought-provoking podcast. From the impact of digital worlds on our anxiety levels to the dangers of overstimulation, Chris shares his personal journey through burnout and anxiety and offers practical strategies for finding peace and productivity. Chris, the bestselling author of "Hyperfocus" and "The Productivity Project," is a sought-after speaker on the subject of productivity, and has written... read more ›
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Dec
19
Certainly I’ve made a career in awareness as a photographer — finding moments or, arguably, the beauty in things. But more important than that, I think awareness (not just of beauty but of things – but awareness in general, internal states, etc) is a powerful tool — one that gets us all out of your head, into the present moment, and more connected to the world around us. In fact, when people are early in... read more ›
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You are not who you think you are.” - Ram Dass Psychotherapy and Buddhist thought have long been considered separate worlds - psychotherapy is about optimizing the mind and minimizing the impact of emotional trauma, while Buddhist practice emphasizes letting go, acceptance, and finding peace. But what do Western psychotherapy and Buddhism have in common? They are both ways of seeking happiness and fulfillment in life. On today's episode, Dr. Mark Epstein, psychotherapist, and bestselling... read more ›
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Dec
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Dr. Amishi Jha, the acclaimed author of Peak Mind, and a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, joins the show to discuss the importance of teaching our brains to be focused, aware, and attentive. The big question being asked: what can we do to strengthen the brain’s function? This is an area that Amishi has been studying ever since she received her PhD from the University of California-Davis and received her postdoctoral training... read more ›
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Jun
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In the past five years, my daily rituals, practices and overall mindfulness have supercharged my creativity. Through alignment between my actions from moment to moment with bigger aspirations is like a never-ending supply of creative plutonium. Today's episode is a response to an online question: How did your focus/perspective on mindfulness change over your career and how did that impact your creativity? I encourage you to reflect on how these five elements of mindfulness play... read more ›
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Jun
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Have you ever felt that who you thought you were doesn't align with who you actually are? If so, you're not alone. Whether it by cultural conditioning or childhood trauma, it's not hard to see how our inner voice can get lost in the noise. Enter Dr. Nicole LePera. Nicole is a Holistic Psychologist and Content Creator works to help us learn to heal trauma and consciously recreate ourselves. Nicole discovered holistic psychology while on a... read more ›
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Dec
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Today's conversation is with a rock star, my friend, and super ultra-stellar human Justin Boreta. Many music fans know Justin Boreta as a member of The Glitch Mob, a beat-driven electronic group that has been touring for more than a decade. Since their establishment in 2006, the electronic live act has now performed around the world at festivals including: Coachella, Burning Man, Lollapolooza, Reading & Leeds and Bonnaroo. The Glitch Mob have released three albums... read more ›
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Aug
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Ever feel stressed? It's a question that is almost absurd. So much of our human experience involves stress and anxiety these days. It is further compounded by the fact that our brain is wired to respond to it. Adrenaline. Cortisol. Fight or flight... If a bear is chasing us, helpful. If you're reading the news? Not so much. Enter Dr. Cynthia Ackrill. She's a physician, a stress expert, and leadership coach and she is on... read more ›
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If you've been a long time listener to this show, you'll know today's show is a combination of some of my most favorite topics in one episode. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times best sellers, including The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, Waking Up, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance(with Maajid Nawaz). His work covers a wide range of... read more ›
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