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Aug 09

How to Rewire Your Brain for Positive Thinking with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Recently I sat down with Dr. Caroline Leaf, host of the leading podcast Cleaning Up The Mental Mess, and bestselling author of multiple books. She holds a Master's degree and a PhD in Communication Pathology, along with a Bachelor of Science in Logopaedics. We delved deep into the power of the mind and its influence on the brain. Dr. Leaf, with her extensive academic background and practical experience, shared invaluable insights on how to harness... read more ›

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Jul 10

The Procrastination Cure You Don’t Want to Hear

Have you ever found yourself staring at a blank screen, with a deadline looming? Suddenly, the urge to scroll through social media becomes irresistible and you end up pulling an all-nighter fueled by caffeine and sheer determination. You might have met the deadline, but the quality of your work (not to mention your sleep) likely suffered. The toll on your mental and physical well-being was enormous. But why do we put ourselves through this last-minute... read more ›

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May 31

Escape the Rat Race: Why We’re Struggling with Work Life Balance

Simone Stolzoff is an independent journalist and designer from San Francisco. He has worn many professional hats over the years, and now uses his insight to advise leaders—from the Surgeon General of the United States to the Chief Talent Officer at Google—on human-centric workplace culture. Simone's new book, 'The Good Enough Job', was just released. He sits down with me for this episode to discuss it and the topic of workaholism at large. The Religion... read more ›

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Apr 19

Is Technology Taking Over Your Life (Not In A Good Way)?

We’re facing the problem of compulsive overconsumption in the modern world. I’m speaking with the internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education, Anna Lembke, MD. The way she explains it is that almost everything is drug-ified in some way or another in the modern world. The topic we get into on this podcast is key to our well-being and success in a digital age. In a world that seems to never stop there... read more ›

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Feb 15

How to Access Joy Despite All Else with Cyndie Spiegel

While there may not be an instruction manual for life as a whole, Cyndie Spiegel's new book, Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay, has hope covered. The storyteller, writer, TEDx speaker, meditation teacher, former fashion executive and professor has experienced her fair share of overwhelming darkness and has used it to fuel her mission of inspiring hope in others. Cyndie recently sat down with me to discuss her trying journey, the lessons... read more ›

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Feb 13

The Real Secret to a Successful Life: Hustle is Stupid

Hustle is stupid. Without the right focus and vision, burning the candle at both ends will only leave you burnt out and unable to do what matters most to you. It won’t get you what you want (not really) and certainly won’t make you happy. Listen to the Podcast My Wakeup Call Don’t believe me? I didn’t either! But a few years ago, I had a wake-up call. After habitually sleeping five to six hours... read more ›

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Jan 25

The Upside of Stress: How to Thrive Under Pressure with Kelly McGonigal

Looking to learn how to thrive under pressure? Kelly McGonigal has your answers. She's made a career with the power of psychology, using it to help people improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Her insights have reached all sorts of audiences; her first two books, The Willpower Instinctand The Upside of Stress, are bestsellers with tens of thousands of copies sold worldwide. Kelly's expertise helped form Stanford's innovative Compassion Cultivation Training program that's... read more ›

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Jan 16

6 Powerful Principles for a Stable Creative Mindset

A creative mindset is not only about managing downside risk; it’s also critical to use your mind to go on the offensive. How can you keep your mind open, happy, and positive? Because, let’s face it, the quality of your life is determined by what you think and feel. Science tells us that positive thoughts are healthier—they makes us feel better and are tightly correlated with flow states and improved performance. We simply cannot ignore... read more ›

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Jan 11

Julia Cameron: How to Use Daily Creative Practices to Get Unstuck

Julia Cameron is a world-renowned, highly acclaimed artistic talent. She created a movement within the art scene in 1992 with the release of her book 'The Artist's Way', and has been inspiring creatives with further reads, songs, films, and plays ever since. Julia recently added another book to her collection with 'WRITE FOR LIFE: Creative Tools for Every Writer. As what she calls a 'love letter to writing, and to writers', it shares some of... read more ›

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Jan 04

Burnout to Bliss: How to Calm Your Mind with Chris Bailey

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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