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Take a look at the things that may be getting in the way of your leading life with the kind of purpose and fulfillment you'd like. Our guest is bestselling author Joshua Becker, who's written several books on minimalism and intentional living.  His latest book is called "Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life."   His website is https://www.becomingminimalist.com/   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Bestselling author Elizabeth Lesser joins us on this episode.  Her books include "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow", "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most",  and "Cassandra Speaks: When Women are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes".  Elizabeth is the co-founder of Omega Institute, which is recognized internationally for its workshops and conferences in wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change.  She’s given two popular TED talks, and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, a group of 100 leaders who are using their voices to elevate humanity.  Her website is https://www.elizabethlesser.org/   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard,

Many women feel stress about their body image.  It's an issue that can start at a young age. Pre-teen and teenage girls are among the most concerned demographic groups when it comes to worrying about how their bodies look.   Our guest on this episode is Rutgers University Psychology Professor Dr. Charlotte Markey, who’s an expert in the psychology of body image.  Dr. Markey is the author of several books on the topic, including her latest, "The Body Image Book for Girls:  Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless".  Her website is https://thebodyimagebookforgirls.com.   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s awar

Most of us wrestle with the fact that there is little we can control in our lives. As a result, we may worry, hold our breath and wonder when the next crisis might occur. Our guest on this episode, author Mary Laura Philpott, has spent a lot of time pondering life and death, and everything in between. You may know Mary Laura from her bestselling book, "I Miss You When I Blink", or from her writing in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other respected outlets. Her latest book is called, "Bomb Shelter: Love, Time and other Explosives” and it’s now availablein paperback.  Her website is https://marylauraphilpott.com/   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can man

We get a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at organ transplants and what it’s like to work as a lung transplant physician confronted with life-and-death decisions every day.  Our guest is transplant consultant Dr. David Weill, who is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and the Lung Transplant Program at Stanford. He’s also the author of a gripping memoir entitled, "Exhale: Hope, Healing and A Life in Transplant".  His website is https://davidweillmd.com/about/.   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up

  Parents want to keep their kids safe, healthy, happy and motivated but sometimes it’s hard to know what to say to achieve those goals. Conversation between parents and kids can be difficult at times, if not impossible. That’s why we’re excited to welcome neuropsychologist William Stixrud and test prep expert Ned Johnson to the show. They are the authors of the bestselling book, "The Self-Driven Child".   Their latest book is called, "What Do You Say?: How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance, and a Happy Home". Their website is prepmatters.com.   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning

  Have you ever thought about what your parents did right and what they did wrong in terms of giving you the skills you needed to thrive in life? And, if you're a parent yourself, do you feel you have the tools to teach your kids how to flourish and be happy? Our guest on this episode is educational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Michele Borba, author of “Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine”.  Her website is https://micheleborba.com/     Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-

Did you suffer from anxiety and depression as a teenager?  Are you the parent of a teen struggling with those issues?  By the time they turn 18, as many as 50% of teens will meet the diagnostic criteria for at least one mental health disorder.  Our guest on this episode is integrative physician Dr. Kenneth Bock, the author of an insightful book called, "Brain Inflamed: Uncovering the Hidden Causes of Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mood Disorders in Adolescents and Teens".  His website is Top-Rated Integrative Doctors | Bock Integrative Medicine   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to suppor

Near-death experiences are the topic on this episode with our guest, neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander, who once strongly doubted the existence of an afterlife. However, after he contracted E. coli meningitis, he ended up in a coma for seven days and had a life changing experience. He came to the conclusion that the brain does not create consciousness and that consciousness survives bodily death.   He is the author of several books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller called, "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife".  His website is http://ebenalexander.com/   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywh

Internationally known self-defense expert and New York Times bestselling author Tim Larkin discusses the concepts behind his books  'How to Survive the Most Critical 5 Seconds of Your Life' and 'When Violence is the Answer: Learning How to Do What It Takes When Your Life Is At Stake'.  He says the average person can benefit from learning potentially lethal 'self-protection' moves, not just 'self-defense' moves, so they they can survive a dangerous situation.  You can learn more about him at his website, TimLarkin.com – Personal Defense Authority   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there

All of us have negative thoughts and feelings we ought to let go of—like expectations, grudges, certain beliefs and judgements. But we hang on to them. Our guest on this episode, Peter Russell, says we shouldn’t!  Peter is a world-renowned author and teacher who believes the critical challenge today is to free human thinking from the limited beliefs and attitudes that lie behind so many of our personal, social and global problems. Peter’s latest book is called "Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature".  His website is https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php.    Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments f

We’ve all heard the advice that we should “let our conscience be our guide”.  Our guest on this episode, Leonard Perlmutter, is here to offer guidance on how we can better tune into (and trust) our conscience.  Leonard is the founder and director of the non-profit American Meditation Institute. His latest book is called, "YOUR CONSCIENCE: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity and Solve All of Life's Challenges".   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the way. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/nobody.

Every year, 47,000 people in the United States lose their lives to suicide. For each of those deaths, it’s estimated that 6 to 32 close family members and friends are forced to cope with the loss and to search for answers. Our guest on this episode, Laura Trujillo, knows what it’s like to be a grieving and confused loved one in the aftermath of suicide. She writes about it in the book, "Stepping Back from the Ledge: A Daughter’s Search for Truth and Renewal".  Her website is https://www.lauratrujillo.org/    Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you’ll create an online store, discover new customers, and grow the following that keeps them coming back. Shopify makes getting paid simple, by instantly accepting every type of payment. With Shopify’s single dashboard, you can manage orders, shipping and payments from anywhere. Shopify’s award-winning help is there to support your success every step of the

What role does exercise play in our mental health? On this episode, we’ll explore the science behind the impact physical activity has on our brain function.  Joining us is Dr. Jennifer Heisz, who is a leading expert on the neuroscience of exercise and the Director of the NeuroFit Lab at McMaster University. She’s the author of the book, "MOVE THE BODY, HEAL THE MIND: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep".  Her website is https://www.jenniferheisz.com.".

Ever wondered how you can become more creative? What is creativity, anyway? And why are some of us more creative than others? Those are the questions we’ll be exploring with our guest on this episode. Joining us is bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times reporter Matt Richtel, author of, "INSPIRED: Understanding Creativity--A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul".  His website is https://www.mattrichtel.com/about-matt 

Explore what creates happiness and purpose as we age, and learn ways in which we can navigate, change and strengthen our relationships as we get older.  Joining us is social scientist Arthur C Brooks, who is a Harvard professor, bestselling author and columnist at The Atlantic. He's also the author of the book, "From Strength to Strength Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life."  His website is https://arthurbrooks.com/

Few of us lead lives that are untouched by narcissists. If we’re in a relationship with one, or have a narcissistic boss, we may find ourselves feeling self-doubt, despair, confusion, anxiety and depression. Joining us is clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula, who is on a mission to demystify and dismantle the toxic influence of narcissism. We talked with her about her book, "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility". Her website is https://doctor-ramani.com/

Our guest on this episode has advice that just might save your life…or the life of someone you love.  Joining us is Spencer Coursen, one of the world’s top experts in threat management.  He is a former Army Ranger who has developed and led security plans for numerous major celebrities, sports stars, and corporate executives. He’s the founder of the Coursen Security Group and the author of the book, 'THE SAFETY TRAP: A Security Expert’s Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World'.  https://www.thesafetytrap.com/

Join us as we explore how a simple shift in thinking can change everything you believe about your own happiness.  Our guest is New York Times bestselling author Cy Wakeman whose new book is called, "Life’s Messy, Live Happy:  Things Don’t Have to be Perfect for You to be Content".  Her website is realitybasedleadership.com.

Millions of Americans sell their own blood plasma for cash every year.   On this episode, we’ll find out more about the blood plasma industry and how it preys on some of the country’s most marginalized communities.  Our guest is award winning journalist Kathleen McLaughlin, whose latest book is called, "Blood Money: The Story of Life, Death and Profit Inside America’s Blood Industry".