Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally.

Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter framework for turning mental chatter into a tool for growth and greater awareness.

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You can find Dr. Wendy at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Wendy

You can find Emiliya at: Website | Instagram | Mind Over Chatter Course | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Emiliya

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Unlock the hidden depths within on a profound journey of ancestral healing.

In this powerful conversation, National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts shares her extraordinary odyssey sparked by a single photograph, leading her to confront shadowed histories and reclaim her place in an interconnected world. Tara's breathtaking memoir, Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home and Belonging, charts a course for reckoning with the past to find true belonging.

You can find Tara at: Website | Instagram | Into the Depths podcast | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Natalie Baszile about the rich history of Black people and land and community and resilience and farming, especially in the United States.

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Have you felt trapped by self-doubt, negative inner voices, or constant self-improvement?

Explore a radically different approach to personal growth with Joe Hudson, Executive Coach & Cofounder of The Art of Accomplishment. Discover powerful practices for embracing all emotions without resistance, holding goals lightly for life's surprising solutions, and redefining authenticity through radical self-discovery.

You can find Joe at: Website | The Art of Accomplishment podcast | Emotional Inquiry exercise | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Brené Brown about vulnerability, courage, and leadership transformation.

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Unlock profound joy through the paradoxical wisdom of the Heart Sutra, one of Buddhism's most revered ancient texts.

Join bestselling author Susan Piver as she shares over 30 years of insight into this enigmatic scripture's teachings on emptiness, impermanence, and the art of letting go - revealed through her powerful encounters like a 95-year-old calligraphy master. Hear how chanting the Heart Sutra and her book "Inexplicable Joy: On the Heart Sutra" can open you to an awakened presence amid life's ceaseless change.

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If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Tara Brach about making peace with the truth about our lives.

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Ever struggled to turn your goals into lasting habits?

Unlock the secrets of behavior change with Katy Milkman, award-winning author of How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. In this insightful discussion, Katy reveals counterintuitive strategies - from leveraging flexibility to temptation bundling - to overcome barriers like present bias and make positive change stick.

You can find Katy at: Website | Choiceology podcast | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Maya Shankar about the power of slight shifts, how small behavior changes can transform your life.

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Discover the secret to living a truly rich and fulfilling life beyond happiness and meaning.

Renowned psychologist Shigehiro Oishi shatters conventional wisdom, revealing the path to a psychologically enriching existence through novel experiences, diverse emotions, and perspective-shifting insights. Embrace adventure, unlock new dimensions of vitality, and gain powerful strategies to navigate life's uncertainties with openness and curiosity.

You can find Shigehiro at: Website | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Corey Keyes about escaping the epidemic of languishing.

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Defy gravity and rebuild your bones at any age with Dr. Belinda Beck's pioneering high-intensity resistance training protocols.

In this groundbreaking conversation, the Professor of Exercise Science shatters myths around weightlifting for women and reveals how targeted loading can stimulate new bone growth - even for those with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Prepare to have your assumptions shattered and unlock a life without fear of fractures.

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

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Adeel Khan about cutting-edge treatments like stem cells and gene therapy to heal the body.

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Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery with Jonathan Fields' soul-stirring spoken word essays from his Awake at the Wheel Substack.

Dismantle limiting beliefs, reignite your passion, and unlock the courage to embrace life's uncertainties as you immerse yourself in his fearless exploration of what it means to live authentically. Each captivating piece is a masterclass in awakening to your truest, most vibrant self.

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