true WELLth

What comes to mind when you read or hear the word "ritual"? It has a lot of weight, right? Despite its religious connotation, a ritual can be any solemn or purposeful act in daily life in which you find deep meaning. Casper ter Kuile, the author of The Power of Ritual, explains why he observes a digital sabbath and how you can discover answers to life's major questions while reading Harry Potter. Yes, really.

As challenging as this year has been, it has given us a real opportunity to rethink how and where we find value and contentment in life. Enter this week's guest, Iddo Landau, a professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa in Israel. For the perfectionists out there, Iddo offers a path toward meaning in an imperfect world.

Columbia University professor and psychologist Dr. Jeff Cohen takes us on a tour through the world of anxiety and what we can do to combat it. Amid the uncertainty of 2020 and beyond, learn helpful tips to live a less anxious life.

We follow David Mawhinney on his life journey from Economics major, to CPA, to Chef, To Sauce Purveyor, and now CEO/Founder of the high-end children's furniture company "Franklin & Emily".

Our guest this week is Bryce Skaff, co-head of the Global Client Group at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Bryce has a keen understanding of how stress affects our lives both emotionally and financially.

Martin Pazzani is no stranger to the grind of corporate life. After decades of jet-setting and building brands and companies, Martin faced burnout. He turned to solo mountain climbing as a release and hasn't looked back. Martin shares takeaways from his new book, Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside, as well as his thoughts about longevity, retirement, preventive health care, and brain health.

This week on true WELLth, we explore the intersection of gender, wellbeing, and wealth with Linda Davis Taylor, who draws on her experience working in academia, philanthropy, and the financial sector.

Sunil Arora is a professional coach who helps CEOs, founders, and senior executives navigate leadership challenges, entrepreneurs start a new business, and individuals transition professionally. He draws on lessons from his own life pivot from fintech to coaching. Sunil walks us through how pauses in life and self-examination can help with life's major decisions.

This week on true WELLth, we turn the mic on our host. Manisha Thakor walks us through her own wellness pivot as she heads into retirement. Reflecting on her experience on Wall Street, as a leading fund manager, and a best-selling author, Manisha offers a first-hand account of what constant stress can do to a person both mentally and physically.

If you're feeling overwhelmed these days, you aren't alone. For many of us, the lines between family and work have blurred. Brigid Schulte argues that, as a society, we've created systems that make it difficult to combine family and work responsibilities. But how can we confront and undo entrenched habits and norms? Drawing from her own journey, Schulte offers tips for those seeking out the common elements—love, community, play—of a more fulfilling, sustainable life.