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The Power of Finding Joy and Community with Radha Agrawal

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In this episode, Radha Agrawal explains the transformative power of finding joy and community in our lives. She shares practical strategies for increasing joy, such as integrating movement and dance into daily routines and finding activities that bring joy. You’ll also discover the significance of collective joy and how finding connections through community can be so transformative.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Implement practical strategies to increase joy and overall happiness
  • Explore the transformative power of community and connection
  • Learn how collective joy raises vibrations and enhances well-being
  • Discover how belonging through various avenues enriches life experiences
  • Understand the detrimental effects of isolation and loneliness

Radha Agrawal is the co-founder and CEO of Daybreaker.  She recently launched DOSE by Daybreaker, a first-of-its-kind membership and community to practice JOY. Her latest book is Belong:  Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life.

Connect with Radha Agrawal: Website | Instagram

If you enjoyed this conversation with Radha Agrawal, check out these other episodes:

Sebene Selassie on Belonging andConnection

Community and Connection in an Online World with Emma Gannon

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Uncovering the Truth About People Pleasing with Dr. Aziz Gazipura

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In this episode, Dr. Aziz Gazipura shares how we can begin uncovering the truth about people-pleasing behaviors. He explains the difference between kindness and niceness and why it’s important to understand the distinction between them.  You’ll also discover ways to embrace the power of compassionate communication for a better relationship with yourself and others.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Unleash your potential and boost self-confidence
  • Differentiate between niceness and true kindness
  • Embrace authenticity and express your true self
  • Discover the power of inner wisdom over external validation
  • Harness the mind’s power to take intentional action

Dr. Aziz is the world’s leading confidence expert. He teaches people how to learn confidence so they can eliminate self-doubt, master conversations, accelerate in their careers, and create deeply fulfilling relationships. Dr. Aziz completed his doctoral training at Stanford and Palo Alto Universities and is the founder of the Center For Social Confidence. He has a large online following with his podcast and YouTube videos and is the author of six best-selling books. His latest book is Less Nice, More You: Stop Hiding & Become The Most Bold, Authentic Version Of You Now

Connect with Dr. Aziz Gazipura: Website | Instagram | Shrink for the Shy Guy Podcast

If you enjoyed this conversation with Aziz Gazipura, check out these other episodes:

How to Tame Your Inner Critic with Dr. Aziz Gazipura

Social Anxiety with Dr. Ellen Hendrikson

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Finding Your Way to Healing, Hope, and Peace with Seth Gillihan

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How to Find Your Way to Healing, Hope, and Peace

Seth Gillihan, a renowned clinical psychologist and author, offers a fresh take on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming health challenges and embracing mindfulness, Seth explains how to find your way to healing, hope, and peace. Through his candidness about his own struggles, he provides valuable insights to our common challenges. His work emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and acceptance, offering guidance and a path forward for navigating the complexities of life

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Embrace uncertainty to unlock new opportunities for happiness
  • Reduce suffering through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and reclaim peace of mind
  • Shift thoughts and actions with mindfulness
  • Take effective action by embracing the “Think, Act, Be” approach
  • Integrate mindfulness into everyday life for enhanced well-being and peace

Seth Gillihan, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, author, online instructor, and host of the Think Act Be podcast. He specializes in mindful cognitive behavioral therapy for conditions like anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress. Seth’s books include Retrain Your Brain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple, A Mindful Year, and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Connect with Seth Gillihan: Website | Think, Act, Be Podcast

If you enjoyed this conversation with Seth Gillihan, check out these other episodes:

Psychological Flexibility with Steven C. Hayes

Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D-Mindfulness and Depression

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What Can Be Found When Losing Sight with Andrew Leland

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Andrew Leland shares a deeply personal story of losing his vision due to retinitis pigmentosa. He shares some of the challenges and necessary adjustments that come with acquiring with his gradual disability. With courage and humor, Andrew navigates the complex emotional terrain of coming to terms with his changing abilities and sheds light on what can be found when losing sight.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • More deeply understand the journey of acquiring a disability
  • Understand the nature of identity and how it changes throughout stages of life
  • Develop compassion and curiosity for those with with unique challenges
  • Identify what it means to balance independence and interdependance
  • Foster better communication for those living with differing abilities

Andrew Leland is the author of The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight , which was longlisted for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. It was also named by Publishers Weekly as one of the ten best books of the year. His writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, McSweeney’s Quarterly, and The San Francisco Chronicle, among other outlets. From 2013-2019, he hosted and produced The Organist, an arts and culture podcast, for KCRW; he has also produced pieces for Radiolab and 99 Percent Invisible. He has been an editor at The Believer since 2003.

Connect with Andrew Leland: Website | Instagram

If you enjoyed this conversation with Andrew Leland, check out these other episodes:

What Puzzles Can Teach Us About Life with A.J. Jacobs

Effectively Thinking Ahead with Bina Venkataraman

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Embracing Life’s Complexities with Curiosity and Questions with Pádraig Ó Tuama

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In this episode, Pádraig Ó Tuama shares what it means to learn to begin embracing life’s complexities with curiosity and questions. He delves into the profound impact of time, highlighting the wisdom that comes from shared experiences. Pádraig’s insightful anecdotes about meeting others who have navigated similar struggles emphasize the transformative power of empathy and connection. Through his poetry, he invites readers to contemplate the layers of meaning and significance in their own lives, fostering a sense of introspection and self-awareness.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Unlock the transformative power of poetry in your life
  • Understand the nuances of conflict resolution with deeper understanding
  • Embrace life’s complexities with curiosity and questions
  • Explore the deep connection between belief, God, and religion
  • Harness the power of truth-telling for personal growth and success

Pádraig Ó Tuama is the host of On Being’s Poetry Unbound and the author of Poetry Unbound; 50 Poems to Open Your Life. He is a poet with interests in language, violence, power and religion. Feed the Beast is his most recent collection with Kitchen Hymns, a volume of original poems, and an essayed poetry anthology Poetry Unbound; Poems on Being with Each Other both forthcoming in 2024.

Poems mentioned in this episode:

Lost by David Wagoner

Having Confessed by Patrick Kavanagh

This is a Hymn by Lorna Goodison

Connect with Pádraig Ó Tuama: Website | Instagram

If you enjoyed this conversation with Pádraig Ó Tuama, check out these other episodes:

How to Embrace Life’s Paradoxes with Rosemerry Wahtola-Trommer

How to Live the Questions of Life with Krista Tippett

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Special Episode: Exploring The Different Paths to Recovery

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In this special episode, Eric is joined by Laura Cathcart Robbins, Carl Erik Fisher, and Holly Whitaker to share their personal experiences with addiction and recovery. Their discussion explores the complex definitions of recovery, challenging the conventional norms and emphasizing the need for a broader and more inclusive approach.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Explore the distinction between sobriety and recovery for a more holistic approach to healing
  • Understand the personal experiences with addiction and recovery to broaden your perspective
  • Learn how to measure progress in recovery, empowering yourself with tools to track personal growth
  • Explore diverse perspectives on the use of medications in addiction treatment for a more informed understanding
  • Gain understanding of Dry January in the recovery journey, uncovering potential benefits and insights

Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of the Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School’s nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her recent articles on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim. She is the SDWF’s 2024 Memoirist Of The Year, a TEDx Speaker, and an LA Moth StorySlam winner. Currently, she sits on the advisory boards of the San Diego Writer’s Festival and the Outliers HQ podcast Festival. Connect with Laura Cathcart Robbins: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

Carl Erik Fisher is an addiction physician, bioethicist, writer, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University. He is the author of the nonfiction book The Urge: Our History of Addiction, published by Penguin Press in January 2022 and named one of the best books of the year by both The New Yorker and The Boston Globe. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Slate, Scientific American MIND, and elsewhere. Dr. Fisher also maintains a private psychiatry practice with a particular focus on psychotherapeutic approaches incorporating mindfulness and meditation. He is the host of the Flourishing After Addiction podcast, a deep-dive interview series exploring addiction and recovery, and he writes at the Substack newsletter Rat Park. Connect with Carl Erik Fisher: Website | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Holly Whitaker is the author of the New York Time’s Bestseller, Quit Like a Woman, and the founder of Tempest, Inc. (acquired by Monument, 2022). Connect with Holly Whitaker: Website | Instagram

If you enjoyed this conversation, check out these other episodes:

Special Episode: Finding Hope on the Path to Sobriety

Special Episode: Four Different Journeys to Sobriety

A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins

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