Dec 29, 2019
On episode 34, we welcome boxer and writer Glen Sharp to discuss his boxing career, the necessity of fear, developing self-love and resilience by focusing on character instead of outcome, and his relationship with hall of fame boxer Yaqui Lopez, focusing on what he learned from him about overcoming failure.
Glen Sharp's...
Dec 23, 2019
On episode 33, we welcome existential psychotherapist Kirk Schneider to discuss the sources of the major problems facing our culture: avoidance of negative emotions, fear of facing ourselves and the remnants of trauma, our disconnection from the awe of life, and technology’s influence on our ability to perceive the...
Dec 15, 2019
On episode 32, we welcome back Liz Dorval to explore the widespread increase in perfectionism, why we believe we need to be perfect to be accepted, how it prevents us from achieving our goals, and what we can do to reduce its harmful affects on our lives.
Leon Garber is a philosophical writer, contemplating...
Dec 8, 2019
On episode 31, we welcome back philosopher Keith Frankish to learn about belief formation, how we make decisions, how to form healthier habits, and how we can effectively challenge racist and sexist beliefs.
Keith Frankish is a British philosopher specializing in philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychology, and...
Dec 1, 2019
On episode 30, we welcome clinical psychologist Dr. Meg Van Deusen to discuss the widespread increase in anxiety and tech addiction, how they relate to our relationships with others, and how to reduce loneliness and depression through compassion, empathy, and connectivity. Her new book is called Stressed in the U.S.: 12...