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Jessica Hagy on How to Be Fearless Aug 10, 2021

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Jessica Hagy is an artist and writer of many books which have been translated into over a dozen languages. Her blog, Indexed, won a Webby award. She is a visual storyteller and her simple, brilliant drawings illustrate the connections between things.

In this episode, Jessica and Eric talk about her book, How to Be Fearless: In 7 Simple Steps.

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In This Interview, Jessica Hagy and I Discuss How to Be Fearless and …

Her book, How to Be Fearless: In 7 Simple Steps
That inside every fear is a hope
Dwell on what you want instead of what worries you
How envy isn’t shameful, it’s powerful
How her diagrams boil things down to their essence
Ways we can build hope within ourselves
How one small accomplishment motivates you towards your next
Resourcefulness as finding treasure everywhere
That intense emotions aren’t a problem, they can be our power
The importance of making plans to make progress
The relationship between isolation and fear

Jessica Hagy Links:

Jessica’s Website

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Poetry in Every Day Life with Jaqueline Suskin

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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on Whole Brain Living Aug 06, 2021

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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist. In 1996, Jill experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain, causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. Her memoir, My Stroke of Insight documents her experience with her stroke and her 8-year recovery and it spent 63 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Her new book is Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life.

In This Interview, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor and I Discuss Whole Brain Living and …

Her book, Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life
The wolf parable as it relates to the right and left hemispheres of the brain
The differences between the right and left brain and how they work together
Losing her left brain function as a result of a stroke and being left with just the present moment
The division between the science of the left brain and the spirituality of the right brain
The function of the amygdala in the left and right hemispheres
Four different “characters” of the brain
How we can change the habitual patterning of our circuitry
Mindfulness is choosing purposefully to train our automatic responses
A “brain huddle” is bringing the four characters together as a team
B.R.A.I.N. huddle: breath, recognize, appreciate, inquire, navigate
Our lives are a collaboration of our whole brain

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor Links:

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s Website

Twitter

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Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Dr. Chris Niebauer

Lessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Adyashanti on Spiritual Awakening Aug 03, 2021

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This is Adyashanti’s fourth time as a guest on the show! He’s an American spiritual teacher who offers talks, online study courses, and retreats in the U.S. and abroad. He’s also the co-founder of the Open Gate Sangha Meditation Center and is the author of many books, including the one he and Eric discuss in this episode, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke Awakening.

In This Interview, Adyashanti and I Discuss Spiritual Awakening and …

His book, The Direct Way: Thirty Practices to Evoke Awakening
The evolution of his innate competitive nature and its role in his spiritual growth
That we tend to go towards our strengths in any situation, regardless of whether or not it’s what the situation actually calls for
How he describes spirituality
His teacher’s instruction to him: “Always and only teach from your own experience.”
His answer to the question What do you trust?
The Spiritual Heart
The difference he sees in awakening and enlightenment
The damaging myths of awakening

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Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 1)

Adyashanti on Living in the Service of Truth (Part 2)

Awakening in Life with Ryan Oelke

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Johann Hari on Lost Connections Jul 30, 2021

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Johann Hari is the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream, which has been adapted into a feature film. Johann was twice named ‘National Newspaper Journalist of the Year’ by Amnesty International UK He has written for the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. His latest book is Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions,

In this episode, Johann and Eric discuss his book that proposes a more holistic, societal look at the causes and treatment of depression.

In This Interview, Johann Hari and I Discuss Lost Connections and …

His new book, Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions
The two kinds of human connection
Intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external) motivations
“Junk” values
The more you’re driven by extrinsic values, the more likely you’ll suffer from anxiety and depression in your life
Our society drives us to live in this extrinsic way
The whole point of advertising is to make us feel inadequate and our problems can be solved by buying
Extrinsic motives can crowd out the more fulfilling intrinsic motives
The 9 causes of depression and anxiety
The need to look more holistically at anxiety and depression than just a chemical imbalance
The loneliest culture that has ever been
The importance of addressing the deep environmental factors/reasons why we’re so depressed and anxious
Our sense of home and sense of belonging
The problems manifested by being isolated and alone and the benefit of being part of a “tribe”
Realizing that you’re not the only one who struggles and feels the way you do
Grief and the diagnosis of depression
Just having a chemical imbalance means your pain doesn’t have meaning
Depression and not having your needs met
Following the pain to its source
Pathologizing Depression

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Recovering from Depression with Brent Willians

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Sonya Renee Taylor on Radical Self Love Jul 27, 2021

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Sonya Renee Taylor is a former national and international poetry slam champion, author, educator, and activist. She is also the founder of The Body Is Not An Apology, which is a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation.

In this episode, Sonya and Eric discuss radical self-love: what it is, why we struggle to practice it, and the pathways to cultivate it so that we become the highest version of ourselves

In This Interview, Sonya Renee Taylor and I Discuss Radical Self Love and …

Her book, The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self Love
Natural Intelligence says that we come here already wired to become the highest version of ourselves
How she defines our “body” and how to uncover our issues which are the result of damaging societal messages
How we can heal our issues with our body
How to remove the obstructions that tell us we’re not enough, clearing the way to radical self-love
The role of inquiry and insight on the path to radical self-love
That even after profound insights, it can take a while for us to live these harmful conditionings out of our system
The three “peaces”
The metaphor of the acorn and the oak tree
The four pillars of practice
The collective nature of this journey

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Perfecting Self Love with Scott Stabile

Self Compassion with Kristin Neff

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Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan on Spiritual Journeys Jul 23, 2021

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Rainn Wilson is a well-known actor, comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. He’s also a former guest of The One You Feed, and this time, he is with Reza Aslan, Reza is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, and is the best-selling author of Zealot, The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. Rainn and Reza host the popular podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake.

In this episode, Rainn & Reza discuss spirituality, religion, and this journey called life.

In This Interview, Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan and I Discuss Spiritual Journeys and …

Their new podcast, Metaphysical Milkshake
Happiness, positive psychology, and Dr. Martin Seligman’s work
How increased joy and well being comes from acts of service
Realizing that what you are seeking is already within you
The spiritual act of pausing rather than reacting
Rituals as a form of remembering
Beliefs are meaningless if we don’t practice regularly
The journey to find God is internal, not outside of us
Esoteric and exoteric properties of religion
Faith and doubt and how they are meant to go together

Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan Links:

Metaphysical Milkshake – YouTube

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Discovering Spiritual Truths with Pete Holmes

Cultivating Mindfulness with Cory Allen

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Mingyur Rinpoche on Falling in Love With the World Jul 20, 2021

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Mingyur Rinpoche is a much-loved and accomplished Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher. When not attending the monasteries under his care in Inda and Nepal, Rinpoche spends time each year traveling and teaching worldwide.

In this episode, Mingyur Rinpoche talks about his book, In Love With The World: A Monks Journey Through The Bardos of Living and Dying.

In This Interview, Mingyur Rinpoche and I Discuss How to Fall in Love with the World and …

His book, In Love With The World: A Monk’s Journey Through The Bardos of Living and Dying
The power of choosing where we place our attention
How the opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available
Why it’s important to differentiate between yourself and your emotions
What his father told him about his panic attacks as a young child
Object-oriented meditation vs. Subject-oriented meditation
The power of letting feelings come and go while resting in awareness, which is something bigger
The only reliable liberation from suffering
That it’s our preoccupation with a problem that nails it in place
How to work with difficult feelings and situations in life so that we suffer less
His 4-year wandering retreat
The lesson he learned: If you love the world, the world loves you back
His near-death experience

Mingyur Rinpoche Links:

Mingyur’s Website

Instagram

Twitter

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Belonging and Connection with Sebene Selassie

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Sophia Bush on Curiosity and Activism Jul 16, 2021

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Sophia Bush is an American actress, activist, director, and producer. She starred as Brooke Davis in the WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill and as Erin Lindsay in the NBC police procedural drama series Chicago P.D. She hosts the podcast, “Work in Progress” and is also well known for her philanthropy work and social activism.

In this episode, Eric and Sophia share a meaningful conversation about a variety of things including spirituality, nature, curiosity, maturity, growth, and activism.

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In This Interview, Sophia Bush and I Discuss Curiosity, Activism, and …

The dangerous idea of trying to be perfect and ignoring the bad feelings
Seeing the “flat” versions of others and not the whole person
How her work is what she does, but not who she is
Her desire to make connections with real people
The ebb and flow of balancing her work and personal life
Nature and the environment as her house of worship
Spirituality and how it allows her to relinquish her desire for control
The wisdom in spiritual traditions
Maturity is learning to be okay with not having answers
Her capacity to be more tender and curious
Asking what we can do to change policies and systems
Everyone has a part to play in activism on important topics
How anxiety and self-criticism show up in her life
Her collection of affirmations and evidence of the truth
Making space for fear and leaning into the truth from trusted people

Sophia Bush Links:

Work in Progress with Sophia Bush

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

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Being Heart Minded with Sarah Blondin

Living Skillfully with Gretchen Rubin

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Philip Goldberg on Perspectives and Spiritual Practices Jul 13, 2021

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Philip Goldberg is a skilled public speaker, meditation teacher, and an ordained Interfaith Minister. He also leads tours to India and cohosts the popular podcast, “Spirit Matters Talk.”

In this episode, Eric and Philip discuss his book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage

In This Interview, Philip Goldberg and I Discuss Perspectives, Spiritual Practices, and …

His book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and Courage
How a spiritual practice gives us a foundation for managing life’s challenges
His experience of seeking equanimity over the years
The importance of practicing meditation daily
Incorporating practices before meditation, such as movement or yoga pose
Practices for after meditation when you’re in a deeper, quieter place
Learning to pay attention and shift our thoughts from the extremes
How resilience comes from regularly practicing these approaches
Spiritual perspective expands your view from a bigger place
Scientific perspective of finding the awe and vastness of time and space
Historical perspective of looking at world conditions throughout history
Perspective from asking what we can learn from this experience
Perspective of human interconnectedness

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Christopher Keevil on Finding Zen in the Ordinary Jul 09, 2021

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Christopher Keevil is an ordained Zen teacher who has been practicing since 1991 and teaching since 1998 in the lineage of his teacher, Zen Master Bo Mun. He is also the Managing Director and founder of Wellspring Consulting and is the founder and host teacher of Garden Oak Sangha.

In this episode, Eric and Christopher discuss his book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and Reflections

In This Interview, Christopher Keevil and I Discuss Finding Zen in the Ordinary and …