After losing two family members to cancer, Salim Najjar dedicated his life to understanding how our bodies process stress. After years of research, his favorite metric to track became heart rate variability-- the variance between each heartbeat.

What if true success isn't about pushing harder toward future goals, but about being present and curious about whatever is happening right now? In this episode of The Optimist, I talk to my very own personal coach, Jared Schuster. This conversation challenges conventional ideas about masculine success and achievement.

In this episode of The Optimist, Philip Folsom explores the crisis of masculinity and leadership in modern society. Drawing from his extensive experience, Folsom reveals how the breakdown of traditional kinship systems has left men disconnected from purpose and authentic leadership.

"The harshest critic you'll ever face isn't on Twitter or in boardrooms – it's the voice in your own head."

What if everything you knew about handling conflict was wrong? In this raw and honest conversation with elite performance coach Steve Cullen, we dive into my journey of completely transforming how I approach conflict, emotions, and modern masculinity.