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Take a Walk with a Doctor: Understanding Yourself Through Nature with Jonathan Reisman M.D. (Episode #99)
The best medicines for overwhelm these days are joy and wonder. Both, when you can get it! And today’s guest, Dr. Jonathan Reisman, brings us exactly that. He is a pediatrician and ER physician with a penchant for adventure travel, nature and food, and connecting ideas that no one ever thought to combine. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Slate, and Discover Magazine and now he has a book that is one of the best “bedside reads” you might ever come across: The Unseen Body: A Doctor's Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy.
The Wonderful Things You Miss When You Fixate on the End Goal with Michael Schauch (Episode #97)
There’s a skill you can develop for discovering the brilliant hidden possibilities when your plans are dashed. In today’s episode, Michael Schauch (a mountaineer, entrepreneur and award winning author) pulls back the curtain on all our goal-setting to reveal the depth and beauty of human connection that can be waiting for us too, when we realize we are in a unique moment of transition.
Deep Survival: The Qualities That Make a “Survivor”
What separates survivors from those who don't make it? Turns out they have some things in common that we can all use daily! We explore Deep Survival in today's feature.
Why Safe Discomfort is Vital to Growth
We constantly hear from others that the best experiences in life happen when we’re outside our comfort zones. While we know this to be true, we often struggle to follow the advice when the opportunity presents itself. We struggle to distinguish between what’s actually risky and what’s just uncomfortable. Let's explore this through a few stories, shall we?
What is Slacklining? These Fearless Women Defy Gravity and Stereotypes
Have you heard of slacklining? This daredevil sport has historically been very male dominated, but things are starting to change. Walking almost on air, four fearless women have become pioneers of the open space, finding mental calm while harnessing their physical strength. By being open and vulnerable high in the air, they display brave feats that we all might just be able to learn from.
Stuck in a Rut? Here’s a Counterintuitive Way to Start Living Again
For two years, software engineer Max Hawkins let an algorithm randomize his life. Making every decision from where he ate dinner to what city he moved to, the algorithm freed Max from the monotony of routine and showed him the incredibly important way our preferences blind us to the world. Here's how his experiment can improve your life, too.
What’s Next When You’ve Already Peaked: Surfing with Mountaineer Jimmy Chin
World class mountaineer Jimmy Chin’s usual comfort zone is tens of thousands of feet in the air. He’s conquered mountains, but what remains on his bucket list is to conquer the waves. Today, he’s coming down to sea level to try the big surf and revealing the absolute joy of learning something new.
6 Approaches For When You Are Thrust Into Change with Lisa Gable (Episode #69)
Presidential and Secretarial Advisor, U.S. Ambassador, UN Delegate, Corporate Executive, WSJ Bestselling Author with Leadership at the Highest Levels of Business, Government, and Military Sectors, Public Speaker - all things that describe Lisa Gable’s impact on the world!
Setbacks Help You Find Who You Are with Jason Connolly (Episode #65)
Jason Connolly’s story of success didn’t start in a life of luxury or privilege. From the very beginning, he learned how to struggle until he found success within the setbacks.
Stop Stressing and Start Living with These Helpful Meal Planning Hacks
How do we waste less food and less money? Meal planning can seem daunting, but these simple tips and tricks can make life easier, more delectable, and give us the freedom of mind to actually enjoy our food and leisure time.
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