Best Michael Ferraro Podcasts (2025)

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How Being Wired Differently Can Be an Advantage | Jeff Warren 20:03

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What if the problem isn't you—but the idea that there's only one "right" way to meditate? In this episode, DJ Cashmere talks with meditation teacher Jeff Warren about how to build a mindfulness practice that actually fits your brain, nervous system, and life. Drawing from Jeff's experience with ADHD and bipolar disorder—and DJ's reflections on OCD …

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How to Work with Worry | Christiane Wolf 23:06

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Worry has a way of sneaking into everything—even gratitude, loving-kindness, and joy. In this episode, Dan Harris sits down with meditation teacher and psychologist Christiane Wolf to explore how to work skillfully with worry without suppressing it, indulging it, or turning meditation into yet another way to beat yourself up. Together, they unpack …

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The Science Of Speaking Up For Yourself | Elaine Lin Hering 1:12:30

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How to find your voice when you need to be heard, learn when it's smart to choose silence, and communicate better with the people who matter most. Elaine Lin Hering is a former Lecturer of Law at Harvard Law School. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. She is the auth…

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December 23rd, 2025 – Jason Strudwick, Derek Van Diest, & Ryan Pinder

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Ryan Pinder – FlamesNation Host Bryan DeArdo – CBS Sports NFL Writer Mark Masters – TSN Reporter Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Jason Strudwick – Former NHL’er Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Derek Van Diest – NHL.com Writer The post December 23rd, 2025 – Jason Strudwick, Derek Van Diest, & Ryan Pinder appeared first on Jason Gregor.…

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December 22nd, 2025 – Kevin Woodley, Mike Stelter, & Ken Reid

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Andrew Walker – Pre & Post Game Analyst Mike Stelter – Ben Stelter Foundation Kevin Woodley – In Goal Magazine Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Dave McCarthy – SiriusXM NHL Host Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Oilers Reporter Ken Reid – Rogers Sportsnet Host The post December 22nd, 2025 – Kevin Woodley, Mike Stelter, & Ken Reid appeared first on Jason…

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How To Read The Room, See What Others Miss, and Be Right More Often | Kirstin Ferguson 1:12:56

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Your blindspots and biases block your success and happiness. Here's how to navigate that. Dr Kirstin Ferguson AM is an award-winning leadership expert, author and columnist, ranked among the top 50 management thinkers in the world. Her career began in the Royal Australian Air Force and includes roles as CEO of a global consultancy and Acting Chair …

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with Eric Wolf 54:45

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Art Town is a podcast based in upstate New York, hosted by artist and educator Justin Baker. Each month, Baker engages in thoughtful conversations with regional artists and artisans, exploring their work, creative processes, and the lives they lead.In this episode of Art Town, host Justin Baker sits down with painter Eric Wolf to talk about growing…

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A Meditation for Overthinking and Perfectionism | Jeff Warren 10:01

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In this episode, our Teacher of the Month Jeff Warren guides you through a meditation practice inspired by Zen and the Diamond Sutra: "Don't Know Mind." Sometimes the need to know—certainty about what's true, what's coming next, or how things "should" be—can create tension, anxiety, and overthinking. The antidote? Letting go of that need, resting i…

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December 19th, 2025 – Craig Button, Joe O’Donnell, & Tyler Yaremchuk

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Joe O’Donnell – Minnesota Wild Radio Network Lori-Ann Muenzer – Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler Yaremchuk – OilersNation & Daily Faceoff Craig Button – NHL on TSN Analyst Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter Allan Mitchell – Lowdown with Lowetide Host The post December 19th, 2025 – Craig Button, Joe O’Donnell, & Tyler Yaremchuk appeared first on Ja…

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An Update From Dan 6:58

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In this short solo episode, Dan shares a major update: after hearing from listeners and subscribers, he and the team have built a brand-new meditation app — 10% with Dan Harris. He explains why he returned to the app world, what makes this offering different, and how it's designed to help you build (and keep) a practice through community, live sess…

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December 18th, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Joe Haggerty, Corbin Smith

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Mike Rupp – NHL Network Host David Owens – Sherbrooke Liquor Joe Haggerty – Boston Sports Now Corbin Smith – Seahawks Beat Reporter Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning The post December 18th, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Joe Haggerty, Corbin Smith appeared first on Jason Gregor.…

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December 17th, 2025 – Stan Kasten, Jack Michaels, & Dave McCarthy

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Stan Kasten – Los Angeles Dodgers President & CEO Jack Michaels – Sportsnet Oilers PxP Colin Livingston – CanTorque Race Report Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Dave McCarthy – SiriusXM NHL Host Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter Derek Van Diest – NHL.com Writer The post December 17th, 2025 – Stan Kasten, Jack Michaels, & Dave McCarthy appeared …

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A Zen Handbook for Sanity in an Era of Uncertainty | Jiryu Rutschman-Byler 1:17:25

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It is okay—and even beautiful—to be the idiot you are. Jiryu Rutschman-Byler is a Soto Zen Buddhist priest and teacher in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, with dharma transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman. Jiryu has trained residentially in Zen temples since 1996, and currently serves as a co-Abbot of San Francisco Zen Center through his role as…

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December 16th, 2025 – Jason Strudwick, Greg Wyshynski, & Matt Vensel

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Greg Wyshynski – ESPN NHL Writer Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Matt Vensel – Pittsburgh Penguins Reporter Jason Strudwick – Former NHL’er Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet The post December 16th, 2025 – Jason Strudwick, Greg Wyshynski, & Matt Vensel appeared first on Jason Gregor.By Connor

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December 15th, 2025 – Kevin Woodley, Joe Smith, & Ryan Holt

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Kevin Woodley – In Goal Magazine Joe Smith – The Athletics’ Minnesota Wild Reporter Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Eric Williams – Fox Sports NFL Reporter Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Ryan Holt – Bakersfield Condors PxP The post December 15th, 2025 – Kevin Woodley, Joe Smith, & Ryan Holt appeared first on Jason Gregor.…

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How To Stop Overthinking and Make Better Decisions | Bidhan (Bobby) Parmar 1:14:20

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A Darden School of Business professor explains how to use doubt to your advantage. Bidhan (Bobby) Parmar, PhD, MBA, is the Shannon G. Smith Bicentennial Professor of Business Administration and Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses on business ethics, collaboration,…

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Is It Possible to Uproot All Anxiety and Anger? Steve Armstrong Says Yes. 1:06:46

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Meditation can be gorgeous… and it can be absolutely bewildering. If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" or "Why does this feel so intense?", this conversation is for you. In this vintage conversation from 2016, Dan sits down with legendary dharma teacher Steve Armstrong for a clear, compassionate walkthrough of the progress of insight—i…

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December 12th, 2025 – Kevin Woodley, Josh Yohe, & Craig Button

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Josh Yohe – The Athletics’ Penguins Reporter Lori-Ann Muenzer – Olympic Gold Medalist Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Craig Button – NHL on TSN Analyst Colin Livingston – CanTorque Race Report Max Herz – Nashville Predators Broadcaster Kevin Woodley – In Goal Magazine & NHL.com Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Oilers Reporter Allan Mitchell – Lowdown …

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How Not To Let the News Paralyze You | Tom Llamas 54:25

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An NBC Nightly News anchor shares insider tips from the belly of the beast. Tom Llamas is anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and anchor of Top Story with Tom Llamas, a daily streaming primetime newscast on NBC News NOW. He has been in broadcast journalism for over 25 years. In this episode we talk about: How to be a bett…

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December 11th, 2025 – Landon Ferraro, Ansar Khan, & Evan Rawal

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Landon Ferraro – Former NHL’er & Pre/Post Game Analyst David Owens – Sherbrooke Liquor Ansar Khan – MLive Red Wings Reporter Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Real Talk Raph – RotoBaller & SiriusXM Fantasy Host Evan Rawal – Denver Gazette Avalanche Reporter Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter The post December 11th, 2025 – Landon Ferraro, Ansar Kh…

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December 10th, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Ken Hitchcock, & Tyler Yaremchuk

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Mike Rupp – Former NHL’er & NHL Network Analyst Paul Sir – Former Pro & Hoop City Host Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Ken Hitchcock – Hockey Hall of Fame Coach Ritch Winter & Josh Healey – Business of Sport Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter Tyler Yaremchuk – OilersNation & Daily Faceoff The post December 10th, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Ken Hitchcock,…

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How to Break Your Anger Habit | Sharon Salzberg 1:15:37

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The case for love and compassion in a world that's filled with hatred and division. Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago. She has written many books, including her …

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The Science of Cannabis: Does It Help or Hurt With Anxiety? Is It Addictive? What's the Safest Way To Use It? | Dr. Riley Kirk 1:14:52

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Everything you want to know about cannabis, but were afraid to ask. Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry. Her new book is Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicines. In this episode we talk about: The endocannabino…

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How to Keep Your Cool in a Room Full of Chaos Gremlins | Jeff Warren 12:07

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If you've ever found yourself immediately abandoning your adult composure the second someone around you gets upset, we've got your back. In today's episode, the inimitable Jeff Warren returns with a practice to help you stop absorbing everyone else's stress and start holding healthy boundaries without turning into a jerk. Jeff — who is both a dear …

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Episode 42 - Landon Ferraro, Vancouver Canucks Broadcaster & Former Player 43:18

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Joe O'Donnell catches up with Landon Ferraro who is currently working for the Vancouver Canucks in TV and radio. They discuss the current state of the Canucks, as well as Landon's broadcasting work and his playing days, including his time in the Wild organization.

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When You're Afraid to Slow Down — Even Though You Need To 43:35

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Today we're talking about how to calm your mind in a chaotic world. What you're about to hear is an interview with Dan, conducted by his new friend Hoda Kotb, another morning news veteran. Hoda was, for many years, the co-anchor of the Today Show on NBC. Now, among other things, she hosts a podcast called Making Space. You'll hear Dan and Hoda talk…

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Jack Kornfield on How to Stay Sane in Insane Times 1:17:17

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Plus: Saying thank you to your anxiety and the opportunity in the dumpster fire. Jack Kornfield, who trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma, then returned to the US, where he became one of the leading voices in Buddhism in the West. He co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with Sharon…

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Do You Care Too Much What Other People Think of You? Avoid Conflict? Say Yes When You Shouldn't? | Dr. Ingrid Clayton, Fawning Expert 1:15:53

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Practical tools to turn down the volume on fawning. Dr. Ingrid Clayton is a licensed clinical psychologist with a master's in transpersonal psychology and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. Her book is FAWNING: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves—and How to Find our Way Back. In this episode we talk about: What is fawning, actually Chronic …

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Working With a Brain That Doesn't Behave | Jeff Warren 27:35

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Ever feel like your mind is constantly bouncing around? You're not alone. In this episode, DJ Cashmere sits down with meditation teacher Jeff Warren, who has spent decades exploring consciousness, neurodivergence, and the practical side of meditation. Jeff shares his own experience with ADHD, bipolarity, and the ups and downs of life, offering tool…

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When Your Mind Won't Stop, Try This | Vinny Ferraro 44:12

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If you've ever felt like your inner life is a clenched fist — tight belly, buzzing chest, racing mind — this conversation is for you. In this live session from our DanHarris.com sangha, the great Vinny Ferraro takes us on a kind of "return to the body" safari: soft-belly practice, heart-work, nervous system regulation, forgiving the seemingly unfor…

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Why You Always Want More, And How To Fix It | Michael Easter 1:09:36

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Learning how to thrive with enough. Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He also shares his ideas on his popular newsletter, 2% with Michael Easter. In this episode we talk about: The evolutionary roots of overconsumption The challenges of having an ancient brains in a modern world The Sc…

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A Radical Buddhist Antidote for Anxiety | John Makransky and Paul Condon 53:45

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Combining modern science and ancient Buddhism to treat anxiety, anger, and impatience. John Makransky is a professor of Buddhism and Comparative Theology at Boston College, AND ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist lama. Paul Condon is an associate professor of psychology at Southern Oregon University and a research fellow at the Mind & Life Institute. Bo…

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with Royal Brown 54:20

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Art Town is a podcast based in upstate New York, hosted by artist and educator Justin Baker. Each month, Baker engages in thoughtful conversations with regional artists and artisans, exploring their work, creative processes, and the lives they lead.In this episode, I’m joined by Marisa Espe, from the Albany Institute of History and Art, as we sit d…

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Why Work Feels So Hard — And What to Do About It 1:02:41

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We're bringing you an episode of one of our favorite podcasts, The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, on which Dan was a guest. We can spend a lot of time working – and it gives us fulfillment, social interaction and fun – but still one in five of us say our workplaces are "toxic". And even the best jobs can sometimes be stressful and draining. …

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The Dharma of Anxiety and Depression | Leslie Booker 31:12

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Anxiety. Depression. Perfectionism. Dan and meditation teacher Leslie Booker get real about how these challenges show up in their own lives — and how mindfulness, community, and sometimes medication can actually help. Recorded live at New York Insight, this conversation is honest, funny, and surprisingly hopeful. Related Episodes: Buddhist Lessons …

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How To Get Out Of Your Head: Joseph Goldstein and Sam Harris on Nirvana, Non-Clinging, Non-Duality, and the Best Way to Meditate 1:31:13

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Which is the best path to freedom? Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind. Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, author, podcaster and the proprietor of the Waking Up app. In …

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Longevity Science Without the Fear or Bullshit | Dr. Kerry Burnight 1:14:05

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An expert in Gerontology shares the four core habits for aging well. Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gerontologist, caregiver advocate, and founder of the Gerontology Institute at UC Irvine. Her new book, Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half, offers a practical framework for aging not just longer, but better. In this episode we ta…

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Why You're Always Half-Stressed — and How to Chill | Christiane Wolf 28:40

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If you feel like you spend most of your day on edge — not totally panicked, but not exactly calm either — you're not alone. Most of us live in what meditation teacher Dr. Christiane Wolf calls "yellow mode": a state of low-level vigilance that keeps us productive, but also keeps us anxious, reactive, and exhausted. In this conversation with DJ Cash…

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Sebene Selassie On How To Be "Non-Attached" When the Stakes Are High 41:58

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How do you stay calm when the stakes are sky-high — like your kid's health, your partner's wellbeing, or the future of the planet? How do you face chronic pain without falling into self-pity? And how do you actually turn meditation from a good intention into a real habit? In this bonus episode, Dan sits down with the brilliant meditation teacher an…

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How to Engage with Technology Without Losing Your Mind | Soren Gordhamer 1:14:49

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How not to forget what actually matters. Soren Gordhamer is the host of Wisdom 2.0, a conference about mindfulness and compassion in the modern age. He's also a Co-Founder and General Partner of Wisdom Ventures, which invests in companies creating a more just and compassionate world. His new book is called THE ESSENTIAL: Discovering What Really Mat…

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Episode 41 - Mike Kelly, Analyst - NHL Network & Sportlogiq 38:44

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Joe O'Donnell talks with Mike Kelly who is an analyst for the NHL Network, as well as the director of analytics & insights for Sportlogiq. They talk about Kelly's role in helping hockey fans understand analytics and his background in the game. Kelly also gives his opinion on the Wild's start to the season, Kirill Kaprizov, Zeev Buium, and more.…

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Overwhelmed? Over-Scheduled? Burnt Out? Here's the Antidote. | Diana Hill 1:18:24

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How to focus your "genius energy" on what matters most. Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist, international trainer, podcast host, and a leading expert on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—a revolutionary approach to psychology that is changing our understanding of mental health. She is the author of four books including I Know I Shou…

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How to Co-Opt All the Stuff That Gets in the Way of Your Meditation | Christiane Wolf 13:25

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It's one of those ideas that sounds kind of like a Zen riddle, but actually turns out to be incredibly useful: what's in the way is the way. If you've ever sat down to meditate and thought, "Ugh, I can't focus — my mind's all over the place," or, "If only this restlessness would go away, then I could really meditate," this one's for you. Christiane…

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Is the News Making You Hate Everybody? Here's a Radical Antidote. 57:10

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We're sharing an episode of The Paula Faris Show on which Dan was a guest. Here's Paula's introduction: From theological debates to newsroom banter, Dan Harris and I couldn't be more different — I grew up in a Midwest Conservative Christian home, while Dan grew up as an East Coast Liberal who had a Bar Mitzvah for the money (his words!). But our un…

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How To Be Less Tense | GuoGu 1:15:42

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Plus: How to take your thoughts less seriously and be the calmest person in the room. GuoGu (AKA Dr. Jimmy Yu) is the founder of the Tallahassee Chan Center and a Professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. He is the author of several books, including The Essence of Chan (2012), Passing Through the Gateless Barrier (…

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Are They Really a Narcissist? Do They Really Have Borderline? Are They Truly Gaslighting You? How To Know. And What To Do When People Weaponize Therapy-Speak Against You. | Isabelle Morley 1:07:49

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How to handle people better. Isabelle Morley is a clinical psychologist and EFT-certified couples therapist (Emotionally Focused Therapy). She is a contributing author to Psychology Today, and has been featured in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, Business Insider, Vox, and Very Well Mind, among others. Her latest book is They're Not Gaslighting Yo…

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Is Your Ambition Rooted in Trauma? | Christiane Wolf 30:55

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What if the very thing you think is blocking your progress in meditation — or in life — is actually the doorway forward? In this conversation with Dr. Christiane Wolf, hosted by DJ Cashmere, we explore how to work with expectations, frustration, and the belief that life needs to be different before we can be okay. Christiane shares clear, compassio…

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Duct Tape for Your Inner Critic (Gently, of Course) | Dawn Mauricio 39:15

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If your inner narrator won't give it a rest — constantly judging, narrating, or second-guessing you — you're in good company. In this live conversation from our weekly Substack sessions, Dan sits down with meditation teacher Dawn Mauricio to explore how to work with the nonstop chatter in your mind. They dig into common pitfalls like self-judgment,…

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How To Stay Open and Curious Even When You're Exhausted or Annoyed | Sarah Ruhl 1:14:44

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An antidote to boredom and stuckness. Sarah Ruhl is an award-winning American playwright, author, essayist, and professor. Her latest book is Lessons from My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present. In this episode we talk about: How to orient towards the world with an eagerness to learn How to approach our lives not only as students, but also as t…

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Feeling Stuck? Dull? Flat? Here's a Better Path to the "Good Life." | Shigehiro Oishi 1:10:35

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An often overlooked secret, from a U. Chicago happiness expert. Shigehiro Oishi is the Marshall Field IV Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago. He is one of the foremost authorities on happiness, meaning, and culture. His newest book is Life in Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life. I…