Every choice you make today is rewiring your brain, shaping not just how you think and feel, but who you become.

In this fascinating conversation, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, author of Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness, reveals how modern life disrupts our brain chemistry and shares simple, science-backed strategies to enhance cognitive function, improve decision-making, and protect against mental decline. Learn why resistance training is crucial for brain health, which foods help make better decisions, and how to set up your environment to make healthy choices automatic rather than exhausting.

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

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Former BBC executive Emily Kasriel reveals eight practical steps to transform any conversation through the art of deep listening, from healing family relationships to bridging seemingly impossible divides.

Drawing from research across boardrooms and conflict zones, she shares surprising insights about how small changes in how we listen can lead to breakthrough moments of connection, plus why walking side-by-side creates better conversations than sitting face-to-face. Based on her new book, Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends, and Foes, this conversation offers practical tools for anyone seeking to create more meaningful connections in our increasingly disconnected world.

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

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Your nervous system shapes every reaction, emotion, and experience in your life, yet most of us never learned how to work with it effectively.

In this episode, discover practical tools to shift from stress to stability, backed by cutting-edge research and real-world applications from experts who've trained thousands in nervous system regulation. Learn why some people stay calm while others get triggered, and master simple techniques to reset your system in moments of tension.

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You can find Jonny Miller at: Nervous System Quotient (NSQ) self-assessment | Nervous System Mastery course

You can find Emiliya Zhivotovskaya at: Website | Instagram | 20 Tools to Tame Anxiety | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Emiliya

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Through ancient Chinese wisdom and personal experience, poet and spiritual teacher Mark Nepo reveals how life's second half can be our most profound creative awakening.

In this intimate conversation about his new book The Fifth Season: Creativity in the Second Half of Life, Nepo shares how aging isn't about decline but rather an invitation to strip away the non-essential and access deeper wisdom, offering a refreshing perspective for anyone seeking to live more authentically at any age.

You can find Mark at: Website | Mark's Substack | Episode Transcript

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Discover why being proudly mediocre at something you love might be the key to unlocking joy, meaning, and even spiritual practice in your life.

In this perspective-shifting conversation, leadership consultant Karen Walrond shares insights from her new book, In Defense of Dabbling: The Brilliance of Being a Total Amateur, revealing how letting go of the pressure to excel can transform simple activities into powerful portals for self-discovery, connection, and personal growth. Learn the seven surprising attributes that make intentional amateurism a radical act of self-care in our achievement-obsessed world.

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

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with James Victore about making your art and owning your point of view. 

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Feel stuck despite knowing exactly what you want to do?

Neuropsychotherapist Britt Frank reveals why stuckness isn't a character flaw but a brain state you can change, sharing science-backed strategies from her book The Getting Unstuck Workbook: Practical Tools for Overcoming Fear and Doubt - and Moving Forward with Your Life. Learn why willpower isn't the answer and discover practical tools to shift from stasis to movement, transform your inner critic into an ally, and use the surprising power of play to unlock your potential.

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

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From gazing at stars on the Navajo reservation to becoming NASA's first African American spacewalker, Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares how to transform setbacks into launching pads for extraordinary achievement.

In this powerful conversation, he reveals how seeing Earth from space changed his perspective on humanity, and offers practical wisdom from his new book, Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Highest Potential, about discovering your true calling and pursuing seemingly impossible dreams.

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

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In this collection of intimate essays, we explore what happens when we prioritize genuine presence over performance, deep connection over financial success, and authentic expression over social expectations.

Through personal stories and practical insights, learn how small shifts in how we show up, communicate, and measure success can transform our relationships and creative impact. Whether you're feeling behind in life, seeking more meaningful conversations, or yearning to express yourself more freely, these reflections offer both comfort and actionable wisdom for living with greater authenticity and purpose.

You can find Jonathan's new writing project: Awake at the Wheel | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the written essays from this episode. You can find them at Awake at the Wheel.

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Ever wondered why some people move past hardships while others get stuck in them?

In this transformative conversation, Columbia professor Scott Barry Kaufman reveals the crucial difference between experiencing hardship and adopting a victim mindset, sharing research-backed strategies from his book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. Learn how shifting your perspective on boredom, lowering certain life expectations, and changing simple self-talk patterns can unlock new levels of personal power and possibility.

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What if showing up as your most authentic, playful self was the key to doing truly brilliant work?

Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously), shares her radical rules for injecting more joy, creativity and aliveness into your professional life. An eye-opening listen for anyone who wants to finally merge work and life into one joyful expression of their fullest self.

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

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