The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose

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April 15, 2014 20: Jessica Lamb Shapiro
This week on The One You Feed we have Jessica Lamb-Shapiro.
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro is the author of the book Promise Land: My Journey through America's Self-Help Culture. Jessica Lamb-Shapiro has published fiction and nonfiction in The Believer, McSweeney's, Open City, and Index magazine, among others. She has been a fellow at the MacDowell Colony and the New York Foundation for the Arts, and is a graduate of Brown (BA) and Columbia (MFA).
We loved the great writing, the honest look at self-help, and the insights that she delivers. This was a really fun conversation that left us with a lot to think about.
In This Interview Jessica and I Discuss...
The One You Feed parable.
How positive thinking can become denial.
The history of self-help stretching back to ancient Egypt.
Using self-help terminology to avoid emotional intimacy.
Challenges with the Law of Attraction.
The paradox of self improvement: When should you accept yourself and when should you try to change.
When is acceptance the right course and when is it settling?
How cliches can become meaningless but yet still contain so much truth.
Finally being able to talk about her mothers suicide.
Growing up with a self-help author as a father.
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro Links
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro Homepage
Buy Promise Land: My Journey through America's Self-Help Culture
Jessica on Twitter
Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
36 min
April 15, 2014020: Jessica Lamb Shapiro
This week on The One You Feed we have Jessica Lamb-Shapiro.
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro is the author of the book Promise Land: My Journey through America's Self-Help Culture. Jessica Lamb-Shapiro has published fiction and nonfiction in The Believer, McSweeney's, Open City, and Index magazine, among others. She has been a fellow at the MacDowell Colony and the New York Foundation for the Arts, and is a graduate of Brown (BA) and Columbia (MFA).
We loved the great writing, the honest look at self-help, and the insights that she delivers. This was a really fun conversation that left us with a lot to think about.
In This Interview Jessica and I Discuss...
The One You Feed parable.
How positive thinking can become denial.
The history of self-help stretching back to ancient Egypt.
Using self-help terminology to avoid emotional intimacy.
Challenges with the Law of Attraction.
The paradox of self improvement: When should you accept yourself and when should you try to change.
When is acceptance the right course and when is it settling?
How cliches can become meaningless but yet still contain so much truth.
Finally being able to talk about her mothers suicide.
Growing up with a self-help author as a father.
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro Links
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro Homepage
Buy Promise Land: My Journey through America's Self-Help Culture
Jessica on Twitter
Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
36 min
April 08, 2014 Brenden Dilley
This week on The One You Feed we have Brenden Dilley.
Brenden Dilley is the author of the book Still Breathin': The Wisdom Teachings of a Perfectly Flawed Man.
We were taken by the intensity, directness and self-deprecating humor throughout the book. Brenden is not one to sugar coat things, he doesn't even dust a little Sweet'N Low on them.
He was introduced to the world of “self-help” at the age of eleven by his mother, Lisa Kitter. At the age of thirteen, he was doing book reports on titles such as “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. Upon graduating from high school, Brenden went on to become a highly successful personal trainer, receiving his certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Brenden is also a single parent to his three children: Sophia Rose, Jasmine Nai’a and Phoenix Alexander. Much of what Brenden writes, speaks about, teaches and trains on revolves around parenting, dating, relationships, self-empowerment, fitness and authenticity.
Currently, Brenden resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and works in the world of commercial real estate development.
Warning: This interview has some slightly ribald humor in parts.
In This Interview Brenden and I Discuss...

The One You Feed parable.
How acknowledging all aspects of ourselves is important.
Why we need to be less judgmental of ourselves as we try to grow and change.
In order to move forward forgiving yourself is paramount.
Comfort versus happiness.
How we can't judge choices until we see the results.
Making sure that your daily actions align to your dreams.
Getting honest about achieving our goals.
What working as a waiter in a nudist resort taught him about humility.
How to not project your own bull*shit onto your kids.
How to handle negative energy from other people.
Avoiding the guru complex in the self-help world.
Staying authentic.

Brenden Dilley Links
Brenden Dilley Homepage
Buy Still Breathin'
Brenden Dilley on Twitter

Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
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45 min
April 08, 2014 19: Brenden Dilley
This week on The One You Feed we have Brenden Dilley.
Brenden Dilley is the author of the book Still Breathin': The Wisdom Teachings of a Perfectly Flawed Man.
We were taken by the intensity, directness and self-deprecating humor throughout the book. Brenden is not one to sugar coat things, he doesn't even dust a little Sweet'N Low on them.
He was introduced to the world of “self-help” at the age of eleven by his mother, Lisa Kitter. At the age of thirteen, he was doing book reports on titles such as “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. Upon graduating from high school, Brenden went on to become a highly successful personal trainer, receiving his certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Brenden is also a single parent to his three children: Sophia Rose, Jasmine Nai’a and Phoenix Alexander. Much of what Brenden writes, speaks about, teaches and trains on revolves around parenting, dating, relationships, self-empowerment, fitness and authenticity.
Currently, Brenden resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and works in the world of commercial real estate development.
Warning: This interview has some slightly ribald humor in parts.
In This Interview Brenden and I Discuss...
The One You Feed parable.
How acknowledging all aspects of ourselves is important.
Why we need to be less judgmental of ourselves as we try to grow and change.
In order to move forward forgiving yourself is paramount.
Comfort versus happiness.
How we can't judge choices until we see the results.
Making sure that your daily actions align to your dreams.
Getting honest about achieving our goals.
What working as a waiter in a nudist resort taught him about humility.
How to not project your own bull*shit onto your kids.
How to handle negative energy from other people.
Avoiding the guru complex in the self-help world.
Staying authentic.
Brenden Dilley Links
Brenden Dilley Homepage
Buy Still Breathin'
Brenden Dilley on Twitter

Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
39 min
April 08, 2014019: Brenden Dilley
This week on The One You Feed we have Brenden Dilley.
Brenden Dilley is the author of the book Still Breathin': The Wisdom Teachings of a Perfectly Flawed Man.
We were taken by the intensity, directness and self-deprecating humor throughout the book. Brenden is not one to sugar coat things, he doesn't even dust a little Sweet'N Low on them.
He was introduced to the world of “self-help” at the age of eleven by his mother, Lisa Kitter. At the age of thirteen, he was doing book reports on titles such as “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. Upon graduating from high school, Brenden went on to become a highly successful personal trainer, receiving his certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Brenden is also a single parent to his three children: Sophia Rose, Jasmine Nai’a and Phoenix Alexander. Much of what Brenden writes, speaks about, teaches and trains on revolves around parenting, dating, relationships, self-empowerment, fitness and authenticity.
Currently, Brenden resides in Phoenix, Arizona, and works in the world of commercial real estate development.
Warning: This interview has some slightly ribald humor in parts.
In This Interview Brenden and I Discuss...
The One You Feed parable.
How acknowledging all aspects of ourselves is important.
Why we need to be less judgmental of ourselves as we try to grow and change.
In order to move forward forgiving yourself is paramount.
Comfort versus happiness.
How we can't judge choices until we see the results.
Making sure that your daily actions align to your dreams.
Getting honest about achieving our goals.
What working as a waiter in a nudist resort taught him about humility.
How to not project your own bull*shit onto your kids.
How to handle negative energy from other people.
Avoiding the guru complex in the self-help world.
Staying authentic.
Brenden Dilley Links
Brenden Dilley Homepage
Buy Still Breathin'
Brenden Dilley on Twitter

Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
39 min
March 31, 2014 Dave Davies of The Kinks
This week on The One You Feed we have Dave Davies of the legendary band The Kinks.
As lead guitarist and founder of The Kinks, Dave Davies is one of the most unpredictable and original forces in rock, without whom guitar-rock styles including heavy metal and punk would have been inconceivable. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave's massive guitar sounds have inspired bands from Van Halen to Green Day. In addition to his dozens of albums with The Kinks, Dave has released three official solo albums.
In 2003, Davies was ranked 88th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"
He has released six official studio albums, the latest being 2013's I Will Be Me. He is also the author of a new book called Heal: A Guide to Meditation.
In This Interview Dave and I Discuss...

The One You Feed parable.
How early in life he heard the pull of the two wolves.
How we need both wolves.
His new book Heal: A Guide to Meditation.
The value of meditation.
How breathing affects the mind and body.
How meditation helped him to recover from his massive stroke.
Star Trek and Star Wars.
How we need our pain.
The power of intention.
Some of his favorite solo records.
The karma of his relationship with his brother, Ray.
The value of happy accidents.
Some of his favorite guitar riffs.
The origins of his beautiful song Flowers in the Rain.
Thoughts on a Kinks reunion.
What he has planned for the future.

Dave Davies Links
Dave Davies Hompage
Heal: A Guide to Meditation
Dave's excellent new record I Will Be Me
Dave Davies on Twitter

Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
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38 min
March 31, 2014018: Dave Davies of The Kinks
This week on The One You Feed we have Dave Davies of the legendary band The Kinks.
As lead guitarist and founder of The Kinks, Dave Davies is one of the most unpredictable and original forces in rock, without whom guitar-rock styles including heavy metal and punk would have been inconceivable. A member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dave's massive guitar sounds have inspired bands from Van Halen to Green Day. In addition to his dozens of albums with The Kinks, Dave has released three official solo albums.
In 2003, Davies was ranked 88th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time"
He has released six official studio albums, the latest being 2013's I Will Be Me. He is also the author of a new book called Heal: A Guide to Meditation.
In This Interview Dave and I Discuss...
The One You Feed parable.
How early in life he heard the pull of the two wolves.
How we need both wolves.
His new book Heal: A Guide to Meditation.
The value of meditation.
How breathing affects the mind and body.
How meditation helped him to recover from his massive stroke.
Star Trek and Star Wars.
How we need our pain.
The power of intention.
Some of his favorite solo records.
The karma of his relationship with his brother, Ray.
The value of happy accidents.
Some of his favorite guitar riffs.
The origins of his beautiful song Flowers in the Rain.
Thoughts on a Kinks reunion.
What he has planned for the future.
Dave Davies Links
Dave Davies Hompage
Heal: A Guide to Meditation
Dave's excellent new record I Will Be Me
Dave Davies on Twitter

Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
32 min
March 25, 2014 Rich Roll
This week on The One You Feed we have Rich Roll.
Rich Roll is a 47-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, motivational speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living.
In 2012, Rich became a #1 bestselling author with the publication of his inspirational memoir Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself. Taking up where the book leaves off, in 2013 Rich launched the wildly popular Rich Roll Podcast, which persistently sits atop the iTunes top-10 lists.
In May 2010, Rich and his ultra-colleague Jason Lester accomplished an unprecedented feat of staggering endurance many said was not possible. Something they call the EPIC5 CHALLENGE – a odyssey that entailed completing 5 ironman-distance triathlons on 5 islands of Hawaii in under a week. Commencing on Kauai, they travelled to Oahu, Molokai and Maui before finishing on the Big Island, following the course of the Ironman World Championships on the Kona coast.
In This Interview Rich and I Discuss...

The One You Feed parable.
His experience feeding the bad wolf.
His battle with alcoholism.
How his sobriety wasn't all he needed for happiness.
His moment of clarity at 40 that made him change his life again.
The value of a plant based diet.
How important it is to be ourselves and be vulnerable in telling our story.
How nervous he was about sharing his innermost thoughts in his book.
How he followed his heart and it led to a new life for him
Why you should stop lifehacking and invest in the journey.
How to push through discomfort.
The difference between the thinking mind and your higher consciousness.
Eric taking on a 30 day plant power challenge.

Rich Roll Links
Rich Roll homepage
The Rich Roll podcast
Rich Roll on Medium
Why You Should Stop Lifehacking and Invest in the Journey
@RichRoll on Twitter

Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
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47 min
March 25, 2014017: Rich Roll
This week on The One You Feed we have Rich Roll.
Rich Roll is a 47-year old, accomplished vegan ultra-endurance athlete and former entertainment attorney turned full-time wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate, motivational speaker, husband, father of 4 and inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living.
In 2012, Rich became a #1 bestselling author with the publication of his inspirational memoir Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World’s Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself. Taking up where the book leaves off, in 2013 Rich launched the wildly popular Rich Roll Podcast, which persistently sits atop the iTunes top-10 lists.
In May 2010, Rich and his ultra-colleague Jason Lester accomplished an unprecedented feat of staggering endurance many said was not possible. Something they call the EPIC5 CHALLENGE – a odyssey that entailed completing 5 ironman-distance triathlons on 5 islands of Hawaii in under a week. Commencing on Kauai, they travelled to Oahu, Molokai and Maui before finishing on the Big Island, following the course of the Ironman World Championships on the Kona coast.
In This Interview Rich and I Discuss...
The One You Feed parable.
His experience feeding the bad wolf.
His battle with alcoholism.
How his sobriety wasn't all he needed for happiness.
His moment of clarity at 40 that made him change his life again.
The value of a plant based diet.
How important it is to be ourselves and be vulnerable in telling our story.
How nervous he was about sharing his innermost thoughts in his book.
How he followed his heart and it led to a new life for him
Why you should stop lifehacking and invest in the journey.
How to push through discomfort.
The difference between the thinking mind and your higher consciousness.
Eric taking on a 30 day plant power challenge.
Rich Roll Links
Rich Roll homepage
The Rich Roll podcast
Rich Roll on Medium
Why You Should Stop Lifehacking and Invest in the Journey
@RichRoll on Twitter
Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
41 min
March 21, 2014 Mini Episode- Why Did We Start This Podcast?
Eric goes solo for mini-episode two.
Hi Everyone....I'm doing another 5 minute mini-episode. This one I talk about why we started the podcast and some thoughts on the Two Wolves parable. The audio quality is not up to our normal standards but I'm doing the recording outside of our studios.
As always feedback is very welcome and appreciated.
We will release a normal episode on Tuesday as always.

Some of our most popular interviews you might also enjoy:
Mike Scott of the Waterboys
Todd Henry- author of Die Empty
Randy Scott Hyde
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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8 min

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