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500th Episode: Feeding Your Good Wolf with Listeners of the Show! May 17, 2022

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This is our 500th episode (!!!) and to celebrate the milestone, we decided to do something a bit different. In this episode, Eric and Chris reminisce about the very first episode of the show, and then we hear from many listeners of the show! We hear what the parable means to them, stories of their struggle and transformation, and what the show has meant to them. We would not still be doing the show if not for you, our dear listeners, and we thought it would be wonderful to feature you in this special episode.

Let us know what you think about this special episode – if you like it, we’d love to do more!

But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!

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Eric & Chris on Friendship

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Caroline Williams on The Science of Movement May 13, 2022

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Caroline Williams is a science journalist and editor. She’s a consultant for and a regular contributor to New Scientist. Her new work has also appeared in The Guardian, the Boston Globe, BBC Future, and BBC Earth among others.

In this episode, Eric and Caroline discuss her book, Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free.

Caroline Williams and I Discuss The Science of Movement and…

Her book, Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free
How moving our bodies can affect the many parameters that affect how we feel
Meditation is a way to tune in to our body and how we’re feeling
How our brains were originally meant to inform us how and where to move in the world
How physical activity positively affects our brains and mental health
Interoception is the sense of the internal state of our body
The powerful effects of physical movement on our thoughts and feelings
Walking at a moderate pace turns down the thinking brain and increases creativity
Having a strong core and good posture can improve the way we feel
Strength training and its powerful effect on self-esteem
The benefits of dancing
Breathwork and how breathing exercises affect the body

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Caroline’s Homepage

Twitter

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Episode 135: Michelle Segar

The Science of Breathing with James Nestor

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Kevin Mitchell on The Genetics of Personality May 10, 2022

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Kevin Mitchell is an author and an Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. His research is aimed at understanding the genetic program specifying the wiring of the brain and its relevance to variation in human faculties. Kevin is also the author of the science blog, Wiring the Brain, and a number of books and publications.

In this episode, Eric and Kevin discuss his book, Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are.

Kevin Mitchell and I Discuss the Genetics of Personality and…

His book, Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are
The missing third component in the Nature vs. Nurture debate
Innate Underlying Traits in the Brain: Extroversion, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Openness to Experience
The relationship between genetics and neurobiology
What “neurons that fire together, wire together” actually means
The difference between Personality Traits and Character Traits
The impact of parenting on underlying Personality Traits
How people differ in the amount of “free will” that they have
The connection between genetics and addiction
That we become ourselves throughout lifetime

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Integration of Science and Wisdom with Jeremy Lent

Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Chris Niebauer

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Carlin Quinn on Education for Racial Equity May 06, 2022

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Carlin Quinn is the founder and current director of Education For Racial Equity. She is also a coach, facilitator, therapist, equity consultant to organizations, communities, and individuals interested in dismantling systems of oppression and co-creating cultures of equity, mutual liberation and rooted in compassion and non-violence.

In this episode, Eric and Carlin discuss her important work in bringing awareness to and helping others to engage in racial equity work.

Carlin Quinn and I Discuss Education for Racial Equity and…

Understanding internalized and unconscious racism
Moving out of our good/bad binary into curiosity keeps us open to learning
How our ignorance of systemic racism is incredibly harmful
The importance of white people tending to their own trauma and also staying present in racial equity work
Becoming aware of what we are triggered by and asking who we become when triggered
Her program with Resmaa Menaken, “Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism“
Defining “bodies of culture” as identified by Resmaa
The fear and ambivalence in engaging in racial equity work
Choosing to engage in equity practices in your life, with your children, and with your friends
The need for educating ourselves both individually and communally

Carlin Quinn links:

Carlin’s Website

Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism Program

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Deep Transformation with Spring Washam

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Massimo Pigliucci on How to Live a Happy Life May 03, 2022

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Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, and former editor in chief for the online magazine Scientia Salon. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. He’s the author and editor of many books, including the one discussed in this episode: A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living.

In this episode, Eric and Massimo discuss what Stoicism teaches us about how to live a good and happy life.

Massimo Pigliucci and I Discuss How to Live a Happy Life and…

His book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living
What the term Stoicism means
The Cardinal Virtues of practical wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance
Origins of the Serenity Prayer
How the judgments we have are ultimately in our control
Coming to acceptance with our own death and then continuing on with life in the present moment
The Dichotomy of Control
The Discipline of Desire and Aversion in Stoicism
The most important characteristic of a person in life
Philosophical Journaling

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Massimo’s Website

Twitter

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Applied Stoicism with Professor William B. Irvine

Everyday Courage with Ryan Holiday

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Emily White on How to Deal with Loneliness Apr 29, 2022

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Emily White is a former lawyer turned writer. She is the author of Lonely, Learning to Live With Solitude. She has written for the Daily Mail, the New York Post, the Huffington Post, and The Guardian. Her latest book is called Count Me In: How I Stepped Off the Sidelines, Created Connection, and Built a Fuller, Richer, More Lived-in Life.

In this episode, Eric and Emily discuss how to deal with loneliness and strategies for finding belonging.

Emily White and I Discuss How to Deal with Loneliness and…

Her book, Count Me In: How I Stepped Off the Sidelines, Created Connection, and Built a Fuller, Richer, More Lived-in Life.
Understanding loneliness and the difference between depression
How “social depression” lifts when you connect with others
Belonging is feeling welcome and needed
How it takes time and effort to find belonging
Finding belonging in something you value
The difference between public belonging and private belonging

Emily White links:

Emily’s Homepage

Twitter

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How to Become Unlonely with Jillian Richardson

Community and Connection in an Online World with Emma Gannon

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Liz Fosslien on How to Cope with Big Feelings Apr 26, 2022

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Liz Fosslien regularly leads interactive, scientifically-backed workshops about how to create a culture of belonging, help remote workers avoid burnout, navigate different work styles and effectively harness emotion as a leader. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, Ted, The Economist, and NPR. She is also the co-author and illustrator of The Wall Street Journal bestseller, No Hard Feelings along with the book discussed in this episode, Big Feelings: How to Be Ok When Things Are Not Ok.

In this episode, Eric and Liz discuss really specific, practical ways to cope with various Big Feelings.

Liz Fosslien and I Discuss How to Cope with Big Feelings and…

Her book, Big Feelings: How to Be Ok When Things Are Not Ok
The myths of Big Feelings
Myths about Uncertainty
Tools to help cope with Perfectionism
Emotions are often a response to stimuli we’re taking in and a result of our brain chemistry
How to stop “anxious fixing”
The helpful phrase “I’m a person learning to….”
How extreme language produces extreme emotions
Naming your inner perfectionist
Finding a non-perfectionist role model
The red flag of thinking “I’ll be happy when…”
How envy can reveal what you value, and then thinking about your willingness to live the life that leads to that
How to just make it through when you’re in the worst of it in life

Liz Fosslien links:

Liz’s Website

Twitter

Instagram

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Befriending Difficult Feelings with Adreanna Limbach

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Laura McKowen on Community and Support in Sobriety Apr 22, 2022

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Laura McKowen Founder and CEO of The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support organization, and host of Tell Me Something True podcast. Laura has been published in The New York Times, and her work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, the TODAY show and more and is the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life,

In this episode, Eric and Laura discuss her important work in building a sobriety support community.

Laura McKowen and I Discuss Community and Support in Sobriety and…

Her tendency for people pleasing
The use of fawning as a coping mechanism
Recognizing codependency in relationships
Why she loves reading fiction
Her creation of “TLC” – The Luckiest Club as a sobriety support community
How there’s sanity and discernment in community
Understanding that it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility
Living your own values versus someone else’s values and choosing your actions accordingly
Taking on the mission of learning the role we are meant to play in life

Laura McKowen links:

Laura’s Website

The Luckiest Club Online Sobriety Community

Tell Me Something True Podcast

Instagram

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The Freedom of Sobriety with Veronica Valli

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William Irvine on Applied Stoicism Apr 19, 2022

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William Irvine, a professor at Wright State University, thinks, teaches, and writes about philosophy. He is the author of many books and publications including the one he and Eric discuss in this episode, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient.

In this episode, Eric and Bill discuss what it means to live and practice Stoicism.

Professor William B. Irvine and I Discuss Applied Stoicism and…

His book, The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient
Three sources from which your desires can arise
The limitations of our rational brain
Techniques for harnessing negative emotions and using them for good purposes
The practice of stoicism
That as humans, no matter what we have we will take it for granted
Remembering that for everything we do, there will be a last time
A better goal in life than being happy
The role and benefit of having a grand goal
The trichotomy of control

William Irvine links:

Bill’s Website

Bill’s Writings

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Conscious Leadership with Eric Kaufmann

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La Sarmiento on Suffering to Acceptance Apr 15, 2022

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La Sarmiento has been practicing Vipassana meditation since 1998. They are the guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington’s BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Sanghas, a mentor for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program and Cloud Sangha, a contributor to the Ten Percent Happier app, and a graduate of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leader Training Program.

In this episode, Eric and La discuss how to move from suffering to acceptance and belonging through mindfulness practices.

La Sarmiento and I Discuss Suffering and Acceptance and…

Finding connection and acceptance with someone who has very different beliefs
Their feeling of not belonging in the dominant culture
When they decided to claim their belonging
Their important work helping teens
How they intentionally doesn’t prepare her Dharma talks ahead of time
The questions to ask when suffering
How being mindful doesn’t mean doing it right, it’s being aware of what you’re doing
Taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and Sangha helps them to remember to mindful
The practice of learning to be more comfortable with being uncomfortable
How the dominant culture needs to better understand inclusion and assimilation
How their dog Casey opened her heart

La Sarmiento links:

La’s Website

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