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Ever feel like the way you work is slowly grinding you down? In this mind-opening conversation, neuroscientist and author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work Mithu Storoni dismantles the industrial-age approach to work.

She maps out a brain-aligned framework to tap into unseen wellsprings of energy, motivation and creativity, allowing you to create your best work while feeling fully alive.

You can find Mithu at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript

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Ever felt the urge to shed your old self and start fresh? Craig Mod did just that, leaving his roots at 19 to immerse himself in Japan through art, music, and long walking pilgrimages that remade him.

In this candid conversation, he shares insights from his critically acclaimed book Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir on choosing fullness over distraction and rethinking what's possible when you honor your true self.

You can find Craig at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Seth Godin about challenging conventional paths and thinking differently as an artist or entrepreneur.

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Unleash the transformative power of your words with pioneering researcher James W. Pennebaker. Discover how his simple, expressive writing method can improve your mental and physical health, provide self-insight, and even detect the hidden psychological undercurrents influencing your life and relationships.

In Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain, Pennebaker reveals the profound healing potential within us all.

You can find Jamie at: Website | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Nicole Sachs about her approach to journaling for chronic pain.

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From hostage crisis to fitness titan - In this best-of conversation, Robin Arzón shares her unstoppable journey defying limits.

The author of "Shut Up and Run" opens up about how a traumatic experience fueled her pivot from lawyer to global phenomenon at Peloton, conquering ultramarathons with Type 1 diabetes along the way. Get inspired by Robin's "sweat with swagger" mentality and unapologetic pursuit of the unconventional path.

You can find Robin at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Rich Roll about making the journey from practicing law and dealing with addiction to becoming a sober ultra-marathoner, entrepreneur, and successful creator.

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With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging.

Discover practical strategies for navigating loneliness, building community, and reigniting curiosity in your 80s and beyond. Through Viorst's empathetic lens, explore what it truly means to create meaning in life's final chapters.

You can find Judith at: Website | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Karen Walrond about befriending the experience of growing older.

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Learn more about working with Jonathan to craft your 2x20 Project™.

Tired of drifting through life on autopilot? Jonathan Fields shares his raw, uncensored journey of intentionally redesigning his ideal life over two years through bold experiments. Discover the breakthroughs, fears confronted, and radical decisions that emerged as he realigned his path around health, passion, and joy.

If you crave more simplicity, significance, and authentic living, this candid exploration offers an inspiring blueprint.

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How would you transform life's greatest challenges into inspiring works of art? Suleika Jaouad shares her journey of "creative alchemy," turning her battles with leukemia into the acclaimed memoir Between Two Kingdoms and her new book The Book of Alchemy - a collection of 100 imaginative journaling prompts to spark self-discovery.

Discover how creative expression can illuminate even our darkest moments.

You can find Suleika at: Website | Instagram | The Isolation Journals substack | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Elizabeth Gilbert about unlocking creativity and reinventing your life.

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Have you ever wondered what the key to healthy aging might be? In this fascinating episode, we explore the groundbreaking discovery of C15:0 - the first new essential nutrient in over 90 years - with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, author of "The Longevity Nutrient: The Unexpected Fat That Holds the Key to Healthy Aging."

Discover how this unique saturated fat may help combat inflammation, stabilize cells, prevent iron overload, and even support brain health.

You can find Stephanie at: Website | peer-reviewed C15:0 science | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Matthew Park, Ph.D. about how aging immune systems affect cancer risk.

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Are you plagued by a constant feeling that you're running out of time to do the things that truly matter?

In this insightful conversation, Chris Guillebeau, author of Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live, shares eye-opening strategies to reclaim your sense of purpose and start living more intentionally. Discover potent mindset shifts and surprising tactics to finally break free from the debilitating grip of time anxiety.

You can find Chris at: Website | A Year of Mental Health Substack | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Cassie Holmes about managing and expanding time.

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Feel overwhelmed by the world's intensity? Bestselling author Jenn Granneman (Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World) reveals how to transform your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a profound strength.

Discover the five superpowers of highly sensitive people and how to thrive by embracing - not suppressing - your ability to feel the world's richness so vividly.

You can find Jenn at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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