Unconventional Thinkers

Latest Episodes:

Interview with Lisa Romano Jul 02, 2025

Show notes

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.

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of My LIfe Jun 18, 2025

Show notes

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 Machiel Klerk Jun 24, 2024

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

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

Show notes

Anger: Its Healthy Power

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

Show notes

Overcoming Trauma - Hoffman Process Cycle of Transformation

You Can Change The Way You Feel Jul 29, 2023

Show notes

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

Show notes

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: