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282: Jamie Winship on Getting Unstuck, The Lie of Being Alone, Radical Individualism, and Why Pain is Good Feb 23, 2022

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This week, the most downloaded guest of all time is back, and that's Jamie Winship. Today, we're talking about how to get unstuck, why pain is good and living from our true identity versus this current cultural obsession with radical individualism, finding yourself inside yourself, speaking "your truth," and getting your power back.

If you enjoy this episode with Jamie, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

221: The Soul of Shame and What Shame Does to You (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

215: Why Future-Tripping is Depressing and Why Transformation Destroys Self-Improvement (feat. Paul Young, author of "The Shack")

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281: Morgan Harper Nichols on the Practice of Peace and Learning How to Exhale in Uncertainty Feb 16, 2022

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If the pathway to peace is often found through pain, not around pain, in the presence of discomfort, there's an opportunity to grow and develop in any season we face. This week, the incredible Morgan Harper Nichols joins us to talk about the practice of peace and learning how to exhale in uncertainty. If you feel overwhelmed with anxiety about the future, you're far from alone. For many of us, when we're not worrying about what is to come, we find ourselves wrestling with things from the past. Where does that leave us today? Stay tuned because that's exactly what Morgan is going to walk us through today.

If you enjoy this episode with Morgan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

263: Surrender, Control, and Your Emotional Health (feat. Rebekah and Gabe Lyons)

269: How to Un-Complicate Prayer and What's in a Deeply Formed Life (feat. Rich Villodas)

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BONUS: James Clear on Atomic Habits Feb 11, 2022

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In today's encore conversation, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits, James Clear is going to teach us all about how to get one percent better every day by building systems and habits that last. Today, you'll learn a plan that can take you to new heights in your personal growth by getting down to one word: habits. So, whether you're looking to reduce stress, quit a bad habit, lose weight, or achieve the success that lasts for the long haul, you're not going to get the silver bullet fix to manifest everything you want, but. Instead, you're going to learn how to get 1% better every day by developing atomic habits.

If you enjoy this episode with James, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

258: Erwin McManus on Experiencing and Expressing Genius

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280: Levi Lusko on Inner Pace, Faithfulness vs. Ambition, Cold Therapy, and Why We Need to Do Hard Things Feb 09, 2022

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Learning how to gauge and guide our inner pace takes discipline, but the result is our ability to say "yes" to what matters in life. Hey, friends. Thanks for joining me this week for episode 280 where my friend, Levi Lusko, joins us to talk about inner pace, faithfulness vs. ambition, and why we need to do hard things. Maybe you've been asking yourself, "How do I make decisions when I'm overwhelmed by fear that keeps me trapped in indecision?" Be honest. Many of you are overwhelmed. And the stats prove that nearly 40% of people have considered quitting their jobs in the last year. The pace is unsustainable. What's the solution? That's what we will unpack with Levi today.

And before we head to the conversation with Levi, maybe you missed my big announcement last week, but Win Today is now part of The Art of Leadership Network, led by my friend, top podcaster, and author, Carey Nieuwhof. The Art of Leadership Network is a group of leaders dedicated to helping you live in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. And our seat at the podcast network table is what you've enjoyed thus far: conversations all about mental health, emotional health, and spiritual growth. You can learn more about our various podcasters and their shows at theartofleadershipnetwork.com.

If you enjoy this episode with Levi, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

279: Dismantling "Project Self" and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson)

271: Codependency, Betrayal, and Why Relationships are Just Hard (feat. Andi Andrew)

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279: Dismantling "Project Self" and How to Transform a Generation (feat. Jon Tyson) Feb 02, 2022

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We are living in a culture obsessed with self. Fortune cookie Freudian slogans that started as a trend have now become truth. "Self" has become the soul's port of authority in our postmodern culture. Hey, friends. Thanks for joining me this week for episode 279, where today, Jon Tyson joins us to talk about dismantling "project self" and what it's going to take to transform a generation. Now, don't be mistaken, living a life of wholeness, spirit, soul, and body, is of vital necessity. It's just that we aren't the point of our own story. "Project self" has no footing in the presence of true transformation. And that's exactly what we're talking about today.

If you enjoy this episode with Jon, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender)

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278: When Life Doesn't Look Anything Like Your Dreams and Why Vulnerability Isn't Weakness (feat. Scott Erickson) Jan 26, 2022

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Maybe you showed up today and are thinking, "My life doesn't look anything like I wanted it to. How do I even keep going?" Well, that's the conversation we're having today with visual artist, Scott Erickson, who's going to teach us what to do when life doesn't look anything like our dreams. Maybe a question you're wrestling with today is how to know when you should let go of a dream. Scott's here to talk candidly about exactly that with you and me.

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233: The Cost of Holding Back in Life, Faking Positivity, and The Hidden Power of Writing Things Down (feat. Ally Fallon)

235: Get Out of Your Way, Ask Better Questions, and Flip Your Focus (feat. Comedian Michael Jr.)

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277: Why the Relentless Pursuit of Pleasure Leads to Pain, Narcissism, and Dopamine Addiction (feat. Dr. Anna Lembke) Jan 19, 2022

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According to our guest today, the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. And this isn't hyperbole, it's science. This week, we're joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. We're living in a time of unprecedented access to high-reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, and social media. Dr. Lembke says that "the increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we've all become vulnerable to compulsive overconsumption." So today, Dr. Lembke is going to explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain…and what to do about it.

If you enjoy this episode with Dr. Lembke, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

257: Burnout, Managing Energy, and How to Live at Your Best (feat. Carey Nieuwhof)

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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276: Victim Consciousness, Heartache, and How Coping Mechanisms Create a False Sense of Health (feat. Dr. Dan Allender) Jan 12, 2022

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Tragedy and pain inevitably touch our lives in some way. We long to feel whole, but more often than not, the way we've learned to deal with our wounds pushes us away from the very restoration we need most. This week, we're joined by Dr. Dan Allender, who's going to teach us all about redeeming heartache and how our very familiar coping mechanisms create a false sense of health. If you've experienced any sort of loss or pain recently, I really want you to buckle into this conversation. Please take notes. Please rewind and listen to sections of the conversation again as you need.

If you enjoy this episode with Dan, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

266: Core Issues of the Soul, a Fresh Perspective on Grief and Loss, and The Soul of Desire (feat. Curt Thompson, M.D.)

260: Self-Defeating Behavior, Living a Lie, and the Path to Inner Peace (feat. John Mark Comer)

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HOLIDAY ENCORE: Erwin McManus on Experiencing and Expressing Genius Dec 29, 2021

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Do you remember that at a young age, we had to be taught to color inside the lines? We had to be taught to think inside the box, too. But our natural instinct was to think outside the box. To express an innate genius through our lives. But here's the catch: genius is not transferrable. You could spend your life with Picasso and never become a great painter." But with Jesus, his genius is dramatically the reverse. His genius, it would seem, is contagious. Why? Find out this week with our guest, Erwin McManus.

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253: How to Make Sure You're Dealing with Blind Spots, Hopelessness, and Why Emotions are a Bad Compass (feat. Daniel Harkavy)

241: How to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork and the Benefits of Non-Achievement (feat. Michael Hyatt)

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HOLIDAY ENCORE: The Top Relationship Mistakes We Make that We Don't Know We're Making (feat. Dave and Ann Wilson) Dec 22, 2021

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One of the best pieces of advice I've ever been given, that I want to give to you, is to ask people for feedback about y our own blind spots. And this plays into every domain of life, from finances to personal growth, and especially to relationships. And that's exactly the target we're going to hit today: the top relationship mistakes we make that we don't know we're making. Dave and Ann Wilson join us today. In addition to being my pastors and leaders, they're the bestselling authors of Vertical Marriage and the hosts of the nationally syndicated radio program, Family Life Today. This is their space, and to be honest, I don't think anyone talks about it like they do.

If you enjoyed this episode with Dave and Ann, I'm sure you'll also enjoy:

222: Lysa TerKeurst on Forgiving What You Can't Forget

230: Rejection in Relationships, Sexual Shame, and Why You Shouldn't Kiss Dating Goodbye (feat. Kait Warman)

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