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Toxic Productivity Oct 08, 2024

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In this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss:

Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotions
A radical reimagining of what productivity means
Dynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionism
Ways we can focus on “being” rather than “doing” to embrace a healthier and happier lifestyle
Recognizing the emotional patterns that drive our toxic productivity habits
Cultivating a healthier perspective on achievement to understand, manage, and shift our intense emotions
Creating sustainable habits for reaching goals that are authentically meaningful to us

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How to upgrade your brain (with Jim Kwik) Oct 04, 2024

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In this episode I interview NYT bestselling author, memory coach, and good friend Jim Kwik on:

How to identify limits in your life and remove them
How to cultivate sustainable motivation
How to create healthy habits
How to learn things fast

And so much more!

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Dealing with energy vampires Oct 01, 2024

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In this episode I share some signs you are dealing with an energy vampire (someone who drains all your energy), and how to navigate these kinds of people in your life.

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This One Simple Change in Your Social Life Will Transform Your Mental Health Sep 27, 2024

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In this episode I interview Mario Hernandez, the founder of Knobl. Knobl is an incredible app, and one that I absolutely love. It's an app created to help amplify social engagement and impact, for companies and individuals. In this episode Mario and I discuss how community outreach and community involvement can help improve your mental health, how to get more involved, and how to reduce burnout and anxiety.

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The "21 days to build a habit" misconception Sep 24, 2024

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In this episode I break down major misconceptions about habits and give you scientific strategies for building long-lasting ones. I debunk the myth of the 21 days and so much more!

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Tapping to heal trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles (With Dawson Church) Sep 20, 2024

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In this interview I interview bestselling author and renown scientist Dawson Church on how gene expression is influenced by emotions, how to cultivate peak states so our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness, and how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT acupressure tapping) to manage trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles. Dawson also takes us through a helpful tapping exercise.

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How to use boredom to make you smarter and healthier Sep 17, 2024

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In this episode I explain what boredom does in your brain, and how to harness it in the right direction so it increases your brain health and intelligence!

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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief (with David Kessler) Sep 13, 2024

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In this episode I interview David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. We discuss the stages of grief, how anger can actually be a good thing while grieving, how to begin moving though grief, and so much more.

His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life––even after life’s tragedies. He's the author of six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, whilehis first book, The Needs of The Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. On October 1, he'll release the Finding Meaning Workbook, filled with self-reflective exercises, navigation techniques for complicated grief, and tools for guilt, rumination, and overwhelming feelings.

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Catching Unkindness Before It Harms You Sep 10, 2024

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In this episode I share some tips on how to cultivate kindness, keep the spark alive in relationships, and how to find the root of unkindness to prevent it harming your mental and physical health.

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Breaking cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear by harnessing the power of your heart (with Kimberly Snyder) Sep 05, 2024

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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart.

For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the heart as a power center, a gateway to our highest potential. Modern science now confirms that this “heart brain” significantly influences our physical and emotional well-being, as well as our perceptions and thoughts.

In this episode I interview New York Times bestseller, and one of my dear friends, Kimberly Snyder about the secret to harnessing your heart’s intelligence. Combining ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science on heart-brain communication, Kimberly offers transformative insights to help you deeply connect to your heart’s power. This episode will lead you through five stages to awaken the vast intelligence and power of your heart.

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