Best Venn Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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7 Keys to Making Work…gulp…fun! | Bree Groff 1:04:31

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What if showing up as your most authentic, playful self was the key to doing truly brilliant work? Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously), shares her radical rules for injecting more joy, creativity and aliveness into your professional life. An eye-opening listen for anyone who wants to finally merge work and life into o…

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The Courage to Change When Everyone Wants You to Stay the Same | Danté Stewart 46:01

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Former college football player turned minister Danté Stewart reveals what happens when you stop shrinking yourself to fit others' expectations and start trusting your own evolution. Drawing from his acclaimed memoir Shoutin' in the Fire, Stewart shares intimate stories about navigating faith, identity, and belonging, offering a fresh perspective on…

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The Science of Better Relationships: 3 Experts Share What Really Works | Spotlight Convo 1:14:53

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Ever wonder why some relationships thrive through challenges while others crumble? In this spotlight episode, leading relationship researchers share the exact patterns that predict relationship success, revealing why conflict isn't the problem—it's how we navigate it that matters. Learn practical tools from the Gottmans' decades of research, discov…

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The 4 Keys to Better Conversations (Even When They're Messy) | Alison Wood Brooks 59:03

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Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals why those perfectly polished conversations we see in movies and TV are actually making it harder for us to connect in real life. In her new book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, she shares the surprising science behind why messy, imperfect conversations often lead to deep…

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Tired of Fighting With “opponents,” What if There Was a Better Way? | Scott Shigeoka 57:32

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When Scott Shigeoka, a queer Asian American progressive, packed everything into his Prius and spent a year seeking out conversations with people who held opposing views, he discovered something remarkable about the relationship between fear and curiosity. In this transformative conversation, Scott shares insights from his book "Seek: How Curiosity …

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How IFS is Healing Trauma & Changing Lives (Maybe Yours?) | Tamala Floyd, LCSW 1:08:16

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What if those parts of yourself you've been trying to change or silence are actually trying to protect you? In this illuminating conversation, psychotherapist Tamala Floyd reveals how understanding and building relationships with your different inner parts can transform exhaustion into wholeness, offering insights from her new book Listening When P…

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87. How EMDR Therapy Heals Trauma When Nothing Else Can 59:13

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Original air date March 25, 2024 I'm so happy to share this conversation to shed some light on another tool for your mental wellness toolkit. EMDR is an evidence-based, memory-focused trauma treatment, which Michael Baldwin says saved his life. This revolutionary method can yield significant progress in just a single session, compared to years of t…

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The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr. 58:53

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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide. In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves tog…

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How Being Highly Sensitive Can Be Your Superpower | Elaine Aron, PhD [Best of] 1:08:01

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Psychologist Dr Elaine Aron sits down with Jonathan Fields to unpack the traits of the Highly Sensitive Person and show how this wiring can become your greatest strength in family life. Get science-backed strategies straight from her book “The Highly Sensitive Parent: Be Brilliant in Your Role, Even When the World Overwhelms You” and start turning …

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It’s Never Too Late to Let the Real You Shine. A Love Story. | Sherri Dindal 52:56

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What happens when a former investigator who spent 26 years keeping her true self hidden decides at age 50 to let it all out on social media? Meet Sherri Dindal, who transformed from living life behind a mask to becoming The Real Slim Sherri, amassing 5.7 million followers by showing up with raw authenticity, humor and hard-won wisdom that's inspiri…

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The Agility Architect: Your Life as an Evolving Design | Summer Series 1:03:09

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What if your life isn’t a fixed plan, but a living, evolving blueprint? In the final episode of our 4-part Inner Architect summer series, you’ll discover five practical, science-backed strategies to adapt with clarity, turn setbacks into growth, and build a life that keeps pace with who you're becoming. If you're craving more meaning, momentum, and…

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The Surprising Upside of Regret | Dan Pink 1:07:54

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What if regret isn’t something to avoid, but a powerful tool for living a better life? In this conversation, Daniel Pink shares surprising insights from his book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, revealing how our regrets can help us make wiser decisions, build deeper connections, and live more intentionally. If you've eve…

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Foundation & Flow: Designing Your Days for Peak Living | Summer Series 57:39

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Struggling to turn your dreams into reality? In this 3rd episode of our summer series, discover the secrets to effortless change and peak living. You'll learn practical strategies to master your habits, design your environment for success, and unlock a state of flow to experience more joy and fulfillment daily. Episode Transcript If you LOVED this …

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86. Improve Your Microbiome by Tomorrow (or, Gut Stuff with Dr. B) 53:36

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Original air date August 15, 2024 News: Our gut microbes are the key factor in determining whether we have health issues or we don't, and the good news is that YOU can change the outcomes. You are not cursed with the gut microbiome you were born with! Despite what you've been led to believe, you can improve your metabolic health in a matter of days…

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A Balm for Anxious Times: The Power of Spoken Word | Sarah Kay 59:58

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Unlock the transformative power of poetry to dissolve your isolation and unveil universal human truths. Sarah Kay, author of A Little Daylight Left: Poems, shares her lifelong journey of using metaphor and imagery to illuminate life's most visceral experiences - from violence and heartbreak to aging and mortality. Discover how poetry can crack you …

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The Future Self Project: Envisioning Your Next Chapter | Summer Series 53:18

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Feel stuck wondering if this is all there is? In part 2 of our Summer Series, transform that uncertainty into clarity as we explore science-backed tools to create a compelling vision of your future self. Learn practical exercises that harness your brain's natural visualization powers to move from simply dreaming about change to actively creating th…

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Andrea Gibson on Searing Honesty, Pure Love & Surrender to Awe 1:08:25

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In this heartfelt conversation from 2020, celebrated poet Andrea Gibson shares intimate wisdom on creativity, identity, and embracing life fully, including soul-stirring performances of their cherished poems. Gibson, whose memorable works include "You Better Be Lightning," brings gentle wisdom and profound insight to this meaningful discussion, now…

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Mid-Year Reset: Taking Stock, Realigning, and Reclaiming Your Year | Summer Series 45:11

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Ready to hit the reset button? In this powerful episode, Jonathan guides you through a transformative mid-year reset process. Discover how to reflect with self-compassion, practice emotional agility, align with your core values, and intentionally design the second half of 2025 for more purpose, joy, and authenticity. Episode Transcript If you LOVED…

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The 4 Chemicals That Secretly Run Your Life (and How to Rebalance Them) | Tj Power 1:04:50

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What if your phone is actually training your brain to feel less motivated, less connected, and more stressed? In this fascinating conversation, neuroscientist TJ Power, author of The DOSE Effect: An Inspiring Self-Healing Guide About the Mind-Body-Hormonal Connection, reveals how four key brain chemicals shape our experience of life, and shares sur…

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Reclaim Your Free Time: Simple Strategies to Take Back Your Life | Jenny Blake 1:22:57

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What if working less could actually make you more effective? In this perspective-shifting conversation, Jenny Blake (author of Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business) reveals how she runs multiple successful companies working just 20 hours a week, and shares her revolutionary three-part framework for creating more space and choice in your…

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85. The Real Foundations of Fitness + Wellbeing (Spoiler: They're Free!), with Korey Rowe 46:07

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How refreshing it is to talk to someone at the top of the fitness food chain, who still believes in common sense! Korey Rowe, a 10-year veteran fitness and mobility expert and founder of the KR Method, believes that building a sustainable fitness routine starts with the foundation – sleep, water, and pure food. No tricks, no gimmicks, no magic bull…

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Finding Joy in a Life You Never Saw Coming | Jessica Slice 57:57

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From high-flying real estate mogul to proud disabled mother, Jessica Slice's transformative journey will shake you awake to your own yearnings. In this candid conversation, the Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World author exposes medicine's dehumanizing biases and reveals how honoring our shared fragility unlocks profound…

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3 Surprising Ways to Make Peace With Your Anxious Mind | Spotlight Convo 1:12:59

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Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally. Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter fr…

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Ever Have One of Those Moments That Changes Everything? | Tara Roberts 1:03:59

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Unlock the hidden depths within on a profound journey of ancestral healing. In this powerful conversation, National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts shares her extraordinary odyssey sparked by a single photograph, leading her to confront shadowed histories and reclaim her place in an interconnected world. Tara's breathtaking memoir, Written in the …

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Did You Know Being Humble Can Be a Bad Thing? | Joe Hudson 1:08:42

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Have you felt trapped by self-doubt, negative inner voices, or constant self-improvement? Explore a radically different approach to personal growth with Joe Hudson, Executive Coach & Cofounder of The Art of Accomplishment. Discover powerful practices for embracing all emotions without resistance, holding goals lightly for life's surprising solution…

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84. Self-Care is the New Happy Hour, with Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place 47:44

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Original air date: July 3, 2024 I'm relieved to share that there are still people in the wellness biz that are more interested in the actual wellness part than sharpening their elbows against the competition. Dr. Jonathan Leary is the visionary Founder and CEO of Remedy Place, a revolutionary Social Wellness Club in New York and Los Angeles (and pl…

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Could This Ancient Mantra Open a Portal to Pure Joy? | Susan Piver 52:18

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Unlock profound joy through the paradoxical wisdom of the Heart Sutra, one of Buddhism's most revered ancient texts. Join bestselling author Susan Piver as she shares over 30 years of insight into this enigmatic scripture's teachings on emptiness, impermanence, and the art of letting go - revealed through her powerful encounters like a 95-year-old …

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How to Change Your Habits For Life | Katy Milkman 1:02:22

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Ever struggled to turn your goals into lasting habits? Unlock the secrets of behavior change with Katy Milkman, award-winning author of How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. In this insightful discussion, Katy reveals counterintuitive strategies - from leveraging flexibility to temptation bundling - to ov…

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This Might Be the Missing Link to a Good Life | Shigehiro Oishi 1:04:08

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Discover the secret to living a truly rich and fulfilling life beyond happiness and meaning. Renowned psychologist Shigehiro Oishi shatters conventional wisdom, revealing the path to a psychologically enriching existence through novel experiences, diverse emotions, and perspective-shifting insights. Embrace adventure, unlock new dimensions of vital…

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Groundbreaking Science on Bone Health (Your Genes Are Not Your Fate) | Belinda Beck 1:12:48

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Defy gravity and rebuild your bones at any age with Dr. Belinda Beck's pioneering high-intensity resistance training protocols. In this groundbreaking conversation, the Professor of Exercise Science shatters myths around weightlifting for women and reveals how targeted loading can stimulate new bone growth - even for those with osteopenia or osteop…

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Six Eye-opening Ways to Feel More Alive, and Less Alone 48:05

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Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery with Jonathan Fields' soul-stirring spoken word essays from his Awake at the Wheel Substack. Dismantle limiting beliefs, reignite your passion, and unlock the courage to embrace life's uncertainties as you immerse yourself in his fearless exploration of what it means to live authentically. Each captiva…

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Why You Keep Reacting Badly (Even When You Know Better) | Shankari 57:51

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Feel an inner battle raging within yourself? Unlock the secrets of Internal Family Systems (IFS) - a powerful therapeutic approach that empowers you to befriend even your most challenging inner "parts." Guided by master IFS practitioner Shankari, discover profound practices rooted in neuroscience to rewrite limiting beliefs, reclaim your wholeness,…

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What if We’ve Been Missing One of the Biggest Causes of Disease? | Benjamin Bikman 1:24:22

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Unlock the secrets to reversing insulin resistance - the hidden driver of many chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Benjamin Bikman, biomedical scientist and author of Why We Get Sick, reveals surprising truths about carbs, fats, protein, stress, and lack of sleep that can help you reclaim y…

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What if Sleep Isn’t the Problem, but How You THINK About It is? | Spotlight Convo 1:04:13

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Unlock the hidden power of your body's internal clocks with three world-renowned experts in chronobiology. Learn how understanding and aligning with your natural biorhythms can transform your sleep, energy, focus, and overall wellbeing from leading sleep scientist Dr. Chris Winter, science journalist Lynne Peeples, and integrative neurologist Dr. R…

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83. The Future of Sleep is "Electric Medicine," with Tim Rosa of Somnee 45:51

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“Like a toothbrush for the brain” – meet your new bedtime routine. Yes, it's a gadget but according to Tim Rosa, the company's CEO and my guest today, Somnee Sleep passes the "mom test," meaning if his mom can make sense of it, anyone can. Co-founded by renowned sleep expert Dr. Matt Walker, PhD, Somnee is on a mission to help everyone sleep better…

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How to Alchemize Wounds Into Wisdom | Rupda 59:23

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From abandoned child to internationally renowned trauma expert, Rupda shares her transformative journey of resilience and healing. Learn powerful practices for self-belonging, embodying trust, and creating authentic community that allow you to break free from limitations and live your most fully-realized life. Rupda's inspiring story and nurturing …

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Welcome to the Good Life Project podcast with Jonathan Fields 1:30

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What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindse…

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The Grieving Body: What Really Happens When You Lose Someone | Mary-Frances O'Connor 59:52

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Grief inflicts a profound mind-body toll, yet our culture rarely understands this connection. In this revealing episode, Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, author of The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing, pulls back the curtain on grief's surprising physical impacts. You'll learn powerful ways to befriend your "grievi…

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Midlife Myths Busted: What Science Actually Says About Food & Aging | Dr. Federica Amati 1:14:30

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What if the secrets to vibrant aging lie in your daily dietary choices? In this myth-busting conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, author of Every Body Should Know This, reveals surprising truths about protein, calcium, and nurturing the gut-brain connection to stave off cognitive decline and more. You can find Federica at: Website | Instagram | ZOE Sc…

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What Science Says About Reversing Brain Aging | Dr. Marc Milstein [Best of] 1:03:27

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Unleash the full potential of your brain at any age with Dr. Marc Milstein's revolutionary strategies. In this fascinating conversation, the Age-Proof Your Brain author reveals daily habits that combat memory loss, boost productivity, and help you live a longer, sharper life. Discover surprising truths about what really causes cognitive decline and…

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82. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Wants Us To Open Up and Slow The F Down 51:37

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If you're familiar with the name Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, there's a lot more to it than the former First Lady of Canada. A best-selling author, celebrated public speaker, and a passionate mental health advocate, Sophie has championed gender equality, female empowerment, youth self-esteem, and the importance of physical activity for over two decades…

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Why Your Brain is Begging You to Take a Break (and How to Do It Right) | Dr. Mithu Storoni 1:02:03

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Ever feel like the way you work is slowly grinding you down? In this mind-opening conversation, neuroscientist and author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work Mithu Storoni dismantles the industrial-age approach to work. She maps out a brain-aligned framework to tap into unseen wellsprings of energy, motivation and c…

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What if You Could Erase Your Life and Start Over? | Craig Mod 1:38:35

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Ever felt the urge to shed your old self and start fresh? Craig Mod did just that, leaving his roots at 19 to immerse himself in Japan through art, music, and long walking pilgrimages that remade him. In this candid conversation, he shares insights from his critically acclaimed book Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir on choosing fullness …

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Why Secrets Wreck Us: a Science-backed Practice to Reveal and Heal | James W. Pennebaker 1:04:49

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Unleash the transformative power of your words with pioneering researcher James W. Pennebaker. Discover how his simple, expressive writing method can improve your mental and physical health, provide self-insight, and even detect the hidden psychological undercurrents influencing your life and relationships. In Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Exp…

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How Do You Rewrite Your Story? One Step at a Time | Robin Arzón [Best of] 1:05:51

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From hostage crisis to fitness titan - In this best-of conversation, Robin Arzón shares her unstoppable journey defying limits. The author of "Shut Up and Run" opens up about how a traumatic experience fueled her pivot from lawyer to global phenomenon at Peloton, conquering ultramarathons with Type 1 diabetes along the way. Get inspired by Robin's …

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81. Longevity Lessons From Dolphins + Pecorino cheese, with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson 57:47

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Is removing dairy fat from our diets the culprit behind why we are now living sicker than we were in the 1990s? And what do dolphins have to do with human longevity? Fair questions. A new supplement called Fatty15 may have been on your radar recently, there's a good reason to pay attention. It’s a groundbreaking product of pure C15:0, the first ess…

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At 94, Iconic Writer, Judith Viorst, Has Thoughts to Share That We Need to Hear 52:42

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With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging. Discover practical strategies for navigating loneliness, building community, and reigniting curios…

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The 2-year Experiment That’s Quietly Changing My Life | The 2x20 Project™ Update 1:47:24

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Learn more about working with Jonathan to craft your 2x20 Project™. Tired of drifting through life on autopilot? Jonathan Fields shares his raw, uncensored journey of intentionally redesigning his ideal life over two years through bold experiments. Discover the breakthroughs, fears confronted, and radical decisions that emerged as he realigned his …

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Living Through Grief, Finding Wonder, and Becoming Whole Again | Suleika Jaouad 59:34

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Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! How would you transform life's greatest challenges into inspiring works of art? Suleika Jaouad shares her journey of "creative alchemy," turning her battles with leukemia into the acclaimed memoir Between Two Kingdoms and her new book The Book of Alchemy - a collection of 100 imaginative journaling prompts to spark…

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80. Tipsy Tuesday: It's April 15...take a deep breath. And buy a book, pretty please! 5:28

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Quick reminder that I'm here to give you tools to help you get through stressful times! Starting like, now. Last week's newsletter had some great nuggets on breathwork techniques to help you self-regulate as fast as possible. Here's a link to that issue. And, big news: I wrote a book! Check it out here. *********************************************…