Unconventional Thinkers

Interview with Machiel Klerk Jun 24, 2024

In this episode, I speak with Machiel Klerk author of Dream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubation. He is also the founder of the Jung Platform. Our discussion includes

Dream incubation
Do's and Dont's of Dream Incubation
Carl Jung and how it has influenced his work

I hope you enjoy my interview with Machiel Klerk.

Ali Abdaal on How to Increase Productivity Mar 02, 2024

In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include:

How to increase productivity
How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers
Apps that have influenced him along the way

The books that have influenced him along the way include

The 4-Hour Week
Anything You Want
Show Your Work
How to Take Smart Notes

Interview with Jehanne Burns Jan 15, 2024

In this episode, I speak with coach Jehanne Burns. Our discussion encompasses:

Jehanne's remarkable journey into coaching
The significance of values in the coaching process
Jehanne's top book recommendations

I trust you'll find this interview with Jehanne both insightful and enjoyable!

Exploring What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life Nov 21, 2023

In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of Jungian analysis with James Hollis, a distinguished Washington-based Jungian analyst and the insightful author of "What Matters Most" and "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life." Join us as we unravel the depths of Jungian psychology and explore the transformative power of dreams.

Whether you are well-versed in Jungian psychology or just beginning to explore its depths, this conversation promises to be an enlightening journey into the realms of self-discovery, meaning, and the transformative power of understanding what matters most in the second half of life.

We invite you to enjoy this insightful interview with James Hollis, a beacon in the field of Jungian analysis, as we uncover the mysteries of the mind and heart.

Anger: Its Healthy Power Aug 31, 2023

Anger: Its Healthy Power

Overcoming Trauma - Hoffman Process Cycle of Transformation Aug 21, 2023

Overcoming Trauma - Hoffman Process Cycle of Transformation

You Can Change The Way You Feel Jul 29, 2023

In this episode, we talk to David Burns, author of the best-selling books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook. David has changed so many people's lives, including mine. Among the topics we cover include:

His upcoming book, Feeling Great
How to overcome procrastination
Why acceptance is paradoxically the greatest change you can make

We hope you enjoy this interview with David Burns

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of My LIfe Jul 15, 2023

We talk with James Hollis, a Washington-based Jungian analyst and author of What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life. Among the topics we cover include:

What Jungian Analysis is
What events led him to become a Jungian analyst
The importance of dreaming

I really hope you enjoy this interview with James Hollis.

Interview with Bob Beare Jan 27, 2023

In this episode, I speak with Bob Beare, author of The Creative Fire.

The topics we cover include:

Bob's courageous and brave journey overcoming alcoholism.
Unresolved childhood trauma
Psychodrama
Love Addiction

Interview with Rabbi Daniel Lavin Nov 30, 2022

In this episode, I speak with Rabbi Daniel Lavin, author of Thou Shall Prosper and Business Secrets from the Bible.

The topics we cover include:

Extracting practical life principles from spiritual texts
Why following your passion is horrible advice and what you can do instead -
How to become better at your day job I loved this interview.
Don’t follow your passion. Be passionate about what you do.

You can read his book on Amazon at the following links:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=thou+shall+prosper&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsoycBhC6ARIsAPPbeLtEUDKhz4-WDvo2VfeZApMcvwyYlFme9fuTtymPEzfGgS7xgpkK1vMaAvz0EALw_wcB&hvadid=241655243198&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9060225&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8558318316352205193&hvtargid=kwd-434627165&hydadcr=21877_10169879&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_25qi1fp00k_e

Interview with Susan Campbell Oct 12, 2022

In this episode, I talk with Susan Campbell, author of several books including Getting Real and From Triggered to Tranquil. Among the topics, we talk about include

Ten Truth Skills You need to Live an Authentic Life
Power of Noticing
How to Communicate better and so much more

I really hope you enjoy my interview with Dr. Campbell.

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I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Campbell!

Interview with Lucia Capacchione Sep 27, 2022

We talk with Lucia Capacchione, author of several books including Recovery of Your Inner Child and Power of Your Other hand. Among the topics we talk about include

Creative journaling and how it saved her life
Non-dominant handwriting and drawing
How to deal with the Critical Parent

We hope you enjoy this interview with Lucia!

Interview with David Hanscom Jul 26, 2022

In this episode, we talk to David Hanscom, author of Back in Control and Do You Really Need Spine Surgery. Among the topics we cover include.

Anxiety is a physiological issue rather than a psychological issue
The uselessness of talk therapy
How most back surgeries are unnecessary

I really hope you enjoy my interview with David Hanscom

Interview with Lisa Romano May 14, 2022

We talk with Lisa Romano, the breakthrough life coach and author of the Road Back to Me and Codependent Now What. Among the topics, we talk about include

Her unbelievable recovery from a deeply traumatic childhood Her personal crusade to help people recover from codependency The importance of feeling your feelings We hope you enjoy this interview with Lisa Romano.

Interview with Elizabeth Grace Saunders May 02, 2022

In this episode, we talk to time management guru Elizabeth Grace Saunders. Among the topics, we cover include her books

How to Invest Time Like Money
Divine Time Managment
Attachment Theory and How It Shows up in the workplace
How it changed his life

I really hope you enjoy my interview with Elizabeth.

Links to her website are below:

https://reallifee.com/wp/books-elizabeth-grace-saunders

Interview with Damon Cart Feb 28, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Damon Cart. Damon is a Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) coach. Among the topics we cover include:

What NLP is
How it changed his life
What the swish pattern is
His thoughts on Tony Robbins

I really hope you enjoy my interview with Damon.

What NLP is

How it changed his life

What the swish pattern is

Common mistakes practictioners make

Interview with Tamar Stone Jan 18, 2022

In this episode, we talk to Tamar Stone. Tamar is the daughter and stepdaughter of Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone, originators of Voice Dialogue. Tamar is also the originator of Body Dialogue. Among the topics we cover include:

What voice dialogue technique is
How to love all parts of ourselves
The difference between repressed and disowned parts.

I really hope you enjoy my interview with Tamar.

Interview with Vitale Buford Dec 14, 2021

In this episode, we talk to Vitale Buford, author of Addicted to Perfect. Among the topics we cover include:

Overcoming her addiction to Adderall, an addiction she successfully hid for more than a decade
Perfectionism
The effects of growing up in an alcoholic family.

Vitale is an amazing person and I am inspired by her raw honesty. I hope you enjoy my interview with Vitale.

Interview with Ali Abdaal Nov 29, 2021

In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include:

How to increase productivity
How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers
Apps that have influenced him along the way

The books that have influenced him along the way include

The 4-Hour Week
Anything You Want
Show Your Work
How to Take Smart Notes

Interview with Christy Strauch Nov 15, 2021

We talk with Christy Strauch, author of Passion, Plan, and Profit and a new book Artists: Prosper. Among the topics we cover include:

Trauma and how it relates to visibility and money
How to overcome unconscious scripts that keep artists stuck
Parts work and how Christy integrates it into her life.

I really hope you enjoy my interview with Christy.

Interview With James Hollis Aug 31, 2021

We talk with James Hollis, a Washington-based Jungian analyst and author of What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life. Among the topics we cover include:

What Jungian Analysis is
What events led him to become a Jungian analyst
The importance of dreaming

I really hope you enjoy this interview with James Hollis.

Interview with David Hanscom Jul 29, 2021

We talk with David Hanscom, author of Back In Control and a new book Do You Really Need Spine surgery. The topics we cover include:

How to reduce anxiety
Why anxiety is a physiological program and not a physical one
Why mental pain is worse than physical pain

I really hope you enjoy this interview with David Hanscom.

Interview with Sharon Salzberg Jul 16, 2021

In this episode, we talk to Sharon Salzberg. Sharon is the author of eleven books including Lovingkindness, the NY Times best seller Real Happiness and her newest book, Real Change: Mindfulness To Heal Ourselves.

Among the topics we cover include:

How meditation helped her heal and overcome a very traumatic childhood
How Sharon discovered meditation
The minimum time of meditation that will change your brain

I really hope you enjoy my interview with Sharon Salzberg

Interview with Cheri Huber Jun 30, 2021

In this episode, we talk to Cheri Huber. Cheri has been student and teacher of Zen for over 35 years. Among the topics we cover include:

Her path to Zen Buddhism
Self hate and where does it come from
Recording and Listening
Tools to access that "still small voice" within

I really hope you enjoy our interview with Cheri Huber

Interview with Roland Lazenby Jun 01, 2021

In this episode, we talk to prolific writer Roland Lazenby, author of "Michael Jordan", "Jerry West", and "Showboat.

Among the topics we cover include:

The Last Dance - 10 part documentary on Michael Jordan
Where Michael Jordan's drive came from
The life of Kobe Bryant

I really hope you enjoy our interview with Roland Lazenby

Interview with Michael Schauch May 10, 2021

In this episode, we talk to Michael Schauch. Andrew is an author of the book "A Story of Karma"

Among the topics we cover include:

How a profound encounter with a little girl would change the trajectory of both of each other's lives
His journey deep into the Himalaya Nepal
His circuitous route back to writing

I really hope you enjoy our interview with Michael.

Interview with Andrew Deutsch Jan 19, 2021

In this episode, we talk to Andrew Deutsch. Andrew is an author of the new book "Build Yourself Up Without Limits".

Among the topics we cover include:

The concept of museum states -- micro-addictions that often take us out of life
Where these museum states come from
How to build yourself unconditionally

Interview with Melissa Isaacson Dec 15, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Melissa Isaacson. Melissa was the Chicago Tribune’s principal beat writer for the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. She also covered Wimbledon, the US Open, the Australian Open, and the Olympic Games for ESPN. Among the topics we cover include:

“The Last Dance” 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan, a documentary Melissa appeared extensively in
The relationship that Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen had with Dennis Rodman
How Phil Jackson managed to handle all the egos
Her book "State" and the lessons she learned in writing the book

Interview with Jeff Pearlman Dec 08, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Jeff Pearlman. Jeff is a 9-time New York Times best-selling author. Among the topics we cover include:

His new book "The Three-Ring Circus"
The Kobe/Shaq rift
The craziest team he has ever covered
His writing process
The subject of his next book

Interview with Tim Ward Oct 27, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Tim Ward. Tim is the author of the Master's Communicator's Handbook. Among the topics we cover include:

How to communicate powerfully
The art of listening
Tips and tricks on how to communicate more effectively

Interview with Ali Abdaal Oct 13, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include:

How to increase productivity
How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers
Apps that have influenced him along the way

The books that have influenced him along the way include

The 4-Hour Week
Anything You Want
Show Your Work
How to Take Smart Notes

Interview with Gleb Tsipursky Aug 04, 2020

In this episode, we talk to Gleb Tsipursky. Tsipursky is a disaster avoidance expert. Among the topics we cover include:

His book, Never Go With Your Gut
What led him down the path to becoming a disaster avoidance expert
What normalcy bias has to do with the COVID crisis

Interview with Ken Cloke Jul 21, 2020

In this episode, we speak with world-recognized mediator Ken Cloke. Ken is a pioneer and leader in the field of mediation and conflict resolution and has written several books including "Resolving Conflicts at Work" and "Mediating Dangerously"

Among the topics we cover include:

What conflict mediation is
Why the word YOU is a dangerous word to use when attempting to resolve conflicts
How to learn effective habits of conflict resolution

We hope you enjoy this interview with Kenneth Cloke.

Interview with David Burns May 28, 2020

In this episode, we talk to David Burns, author of the best-selling books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook. David has changed so many people's lives, including mine. Among the topics we cover include:

His upcoming book, Feeling Great
How to overcome procrastination
Why acceptance is paradoxically the greatest change you can make

We hope you enjoy this interview with David Burns

Interview with Mike Israetel Mar 30, 2020

In this episode, we talk to the co-founder and chief scientist of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel. Among the topics we cover include:

What motivated him to found Renaissance Periodization
The problems with a lot of advice from the so-called experts in the fitness industry
What actually does work in training and nutrition

We hope you enjoy this interview with Mike Israetel

Interview with David Hanscom Mar 10, 2020

We talk with David Hanscom, author of Back In Control and a new book Do You Really Need Spine surgery. The topics we cover include:

How to reduce anxiety
Why anxiety is a physiological program and not a physical one
Why mental pain is worse than physical pain

I really hope you enjoy this interview with David Hanscom

Interview with Taylor Jacobson Jan 16, 2020

We talk with Taylor Jacobson, founder, and CEO of Focusmate. Among the topics, we talk about include:

What events led Taylor to found Focusmate
Why Focusmate works
The importance of reflection in his life
The two questions he asks himself daily

We hope you enjoy this interview with Taylor Jacobson

Interview with Lucia Capacchione - Part 2 Nov 25, 2019

We talk with Lucia Capacchione, author of several books including Recovery of Your Inner Child and Power of Your Other Hand. Among the topics we cover

What is the Inner Child
How the Inner Child is the key to creativity and spirituality
How her life's work literally saved her life

We hope you enjoy this interview with Lucia!

Interview with Lisa Romano Oct 24, 2019

We talk with Lisa Romano, the breakthrough life coach and author of the Road Back to Me and Codependent Now What. Among the topics, we talk about include

Her unbelievable recovery from a deeply traumatic childhood
Her personal crusade to help people recover from codependency
The importance of feeling your feelings

We hope you enjoy this interview with Lisa Romano.

Interview with Gina Ryan Part 2 Sep 06, 2019

We talk to Gina Ryan, host of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Among the topics, we talk about include

Sleep and its relationship with anxiety
Journaling prompts
Different ways to meditate
What to do when you can't get to sleep

We hope you enjoy this interview!

Interview with Lucia Capacchione Mar 18, 2019

We talk with Lucia Capacchione, author of several books including Recovery of Your Inner Child and Power of Your Other hand. Among the topics we talk about include

Creative journaling and how it saved her life
Non-dominant handwriting and drawing
How to deal with the Critical Parent

We hope you enjoy this interview with Lucia!

Interview with Gina Ryan Mar 02, 2019

We talk to Gina Ryan, host of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Among the topics we talk about include

Gina’s 20 year private struggle with anxiety
Her work with eating disorder patients and the realization that anxiety was at the root of her client’s problems
The importance of meditation

We hope you enjoy this interview!

Interview with James Pennebaker Jan 07, 2019

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor James Pennebaker. We talk about

Why writing is such a powerful weapon when dealing with trauma
The backstory in discovering this powerful idea
His book "The Secret Life of Pronouns", which talks about the importance of watching your words

Interview with Jamie Marich Oct 28, 2018

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In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Jamie Marich , author of Trauma and the Twelve Steps and EMDR Made Simple. Among the topics, we talk about include

Her personal journey of healing from trauma
EMDR
Her belief in the overdiagnosis of mental illness and the underlying causes.
And so MUCH more

Interview with Gerald Buckberg Oct 21, 2018

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In this wide ranging interview, we talk with world renowned heart surgeon Gerald Buckberg. We talk about

The Mindset of a world class innovator
The Importance of Curiosity
His book “Solving the Mysteries of Heart Disease”

Interview with Ed Latimore Sep 24, 2018

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Mitch Horowitz, the definition of a polymath. He is a writer. A soon-to-be physicist. AND a professional boxer.

His book "Not Caring What Others People Think is a Superpower"
Why he gave up alcohol
Lessons learned from his first loss as professional boxer
So much more

Interview With Thomas Sterner Sep 14, 2018

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In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Thomas Sterner, author of the Practicing Mind. We talk about

How to develop focus and discipline
How to love the process
Thought Awareness Training and meditation

Interview with Barb Oakley Aug 28, 2018

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In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor Barbara Oakley. We talk about

Her journey from mathphobe to a professor of engineering
Her book "A Mind for Numbers"
Her Coursera course, "Learning to Learn" which is the new most popular massive open online course of all time

Interview With David Burns Aug 16, 2018

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In this wide ranging interview, best-selling author David Burns who popularized cognitive behavioral therapy changing the mental health of people's lives. We talk about:

His interesting journey to Harvard Medical School
The field of cognitive behavioral therapy
His belief that antidepressants may be nothing more than a placebo

Interview with David Hanscom Jul 23, 2018

We talk to David Hanscom, author of Back in Control, a spine surgeon's roadmap out of chronic pain/ Among the topics we talk about include

His 15 year old battle with chronic pain
How writing reduces anxiety
How expressive writing is the starting point of recovery
Why it is often better NOT to discuss your problems
Active meditation

Please be sure to check out his book at the following link:

Back in Control

His website is also excellent.

http://www.backincontrol.com/

We hope you enjoy this interview!

Active mediation

Interview with Gina Ryan Jul 02, 2018

We talk to Gina Ryan, host of The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Among the topics we talk about include

Gina’s 20 year private struggle with anxiety
Her work with eating disorder patients and the realization that anxiety was at the root of her client’s problems
The importance of meditation

We hope you enjoy this interview!

Interview with Chuck Culpepper Jun 25, 2018

We talk to Chuck Culpepper, sports writer of the Washington Post. He has written everywhere including the Los Angeles Times, Sports on Earth and the National. Among the topics we talk about include

His love of traveling
Lessons learned from traveling
His writing practice

We hope you enjoy this interview!

Interview with Stephen Warley Jun 12, 2018

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Stephen Warley, host of the podcast “Life Skills That Matter”. Warley teaches people things how to work for themselves. Among the topics we talk about include

The power of self-awareness
The benefits of a daily writing habit
The inevitability for working for yourself

We hope you enjoy this wide ranging conversation with Stephen Warley.

Episode 9 - Interview with Ed Latimore Nov 21, 2017

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Mitch Horowitz, the definition of a polymath. He is a writer. A soon-to-be physicist. AND a professional boxer.

His book "Not Caring What Others People Think is a Superpower"
Why he gave up alcohol
Lessons learned from his first loss as professional boxer
So much more

Episode 8 - Interview with Mitch Horowitz Nov 09, 2017

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Mitch Horowitz, best known for the books "One Simple Idea" and "Occult America". We talk about:

The history of positive thinking
Advice on persistence and procrastination
How to live a good life
His career trajectory as a writer

Episode 7 - Interview with John Lee Dumas Oct 11, 2017

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with John Lee Dumas, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast. His guests have included Seth Godin and Tony Robbins. We talk about:

The lessons learned from interviewing over 1700 entrepreneurs
The importance of being a person of value and not a person of success
How he grew podcast to generating multiple seven figures of income

Interview with James Pennebaker Sep 18, 2017

Show Highlights

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor James Pennebaker. We talk about

Why writing is such a powerful weapon when dealing with trauma
The backstory in discovering this powerful idea
His book "The Secret Life of Pronouns", which talks about the importance of watching your words

Interview with Barb Oakley Sep 04, 2017

Show Highlights

In this wide ranging interview, we talk with author and professor Barbara Oakley. We talk about

Her journey from mathphobe to a professor of engineering
Her book "A Mind for Numbers"
Her Coursera course, "Learning to Learn" which is the new most popular massive open online course of all tim

Interview With David Mead Aug 14, 2017

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In this wide ranging interview, we talk with David Mead from Start With Why. We talk about

The importance of finding your WHY
The difficulty in articulating your WHY
His work with Simon Sinek

Interview With Thomas Sterner Aug 02, 2017

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In this wide ranging interview, we talk with Thomas Sterner, author of the Practicing Mind. We talk about

How to develop focus and discipline
How to love the process
Thought Awareness Training and meditation

Interview With James Swanwick Jul 26, 2017

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In this wide ranging interview, we talk with lifestyle entrepreneur James Swanwick. We talk about:

Swannies, his current company
The 30 day no alcohol challenge
His unique path to becoming an ESPN Sportscenter anchor

Interview With David Burns Jun 21, 2017

Show Highlights

In this wide ranging interview, best-selling author David Burns who popularized cognitive behavioral therapy changing the mental health of people's lives. We talk about:

His interesting journey to Harvard Medical School
The field of cognitive behavioral therapy
His belief that antidepressants may be nothing more than a placebo

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