MILIEU

Self-compassion is making a name for itself as a balm for our unsettling modern times. (But won't it make me lazier? Or more self-centered?) A heavyweight when it comes to wellbeing research, self-compassion has three key components, and a few misconceptions. I break them down, and point to more resources.

Isn't self-love just narcissism in nice packaging? Not so fast, friends. I sat down with Katy Sine, one of the world's first self-love researchers, to talk about this important topic, as well as some overlap we share: working in film, living in NYC, and yoga. I love this Emmy Award-winning storyteller, and you will, too!

You know the feeling. "They're gonna find out I'm a fake." You're not alone in this battle. The impostor syndrome can be a huge drain on your life, but it might also be a good sign.

Why do we remember that one bad thing someone said about us, but not all the great compliments we've received? And why does the news always report bad stuff? The answer lies in thousands of years of evolution.

FOMO, meet JOMO. JOMO, meet ????

The "fear of missing out" has a new counterpart. But is it worth its salt?

My middlest brother Chris Keener graces us today with his path to an expansive life. Founder of Goldenair Breathwork, Chris has survived fire and flood, and traveled the world in search of adventure and connection. To know this man is to love him!

"This pizza has no integrity." What the heck would that even mean?! Integrity is probably not what you think it is. It might not even be a good thing.

Welcome to MILIEU, a new podcast that illuminates how our lenses impact our wellbeing. I've been on a long search for the life worth living - even going so far as to get a master's degree in the science of happiness. Each episode, I'll explore a different ingredient for the good life - sometimes alongside a friend or teacher. Join me on my exploration of the contexts that create extraordinary lives.