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Christine Hassler, a renowned author and life coach, shares her insights on how to let go of expectations and transform disappointment into growth. Drawing from her own experiences, Christine discusses the concept of expectation hangovers and how they can leave us feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward. She explains that an expectation hangover occurs when life doesn’t go as planned or when we don’t achieve the desired outcome we were hoping for. By embracing our emotions and making choices that serve our well-being, Christine believes that we can navigate disappointment with resilience and thrive in the face of adversity.

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Christine Hassler left her successful job as a Hollywood agent at 25 to pursue a life she could be passionate about. In 2005, she wrote the first guidebook written exclusively for young women, entitled 20 Something 20 Everything. Christine’s second book, The 20 Something Manifesto written for men and women stems from her experience coaching twenty-something’s.  Her newest book Expectation Hangover: Overcoming Disappointment in Work, Love and Life is the guidebook for how to treat disappointment on the emotional, mental, behavioral and spiritual levels.

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What if gratitude could transform your life? In this captivating conversation, discover why a grateful mindset matters as Kristi Nelson shares her personal journey of cheating death and finding a “fidelity to life.” With her profound realization about the importance of appreciating the little things, Kristi explains the difference between gratitude and gratefulness. She also encourages listeners to recognize that every moment is a gift and to celebrate the simple act of being alive.

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Kristi Nelson is the author of Wake Up Grateful: The Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted. She served as Executive Director at Grateful Living from 2014 – 2022. Her life’s work in the non-profit sector has focused on leading, inspiring, and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Being a long-time stage IV cancer survivor moves her every day to support others in living and loving with great fullness of heart. After five years of leading a regional Women’s Fund — Kristi founded a values-based fundraising consulting/coaching company, and in this capacity worked with organizations such as Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Spirit in Action, Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Wisdom 2.0, and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, among others. Since then she has been founding Director of Soul of Money Institute with Lynne Twist, Director of Development at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Director of Development and Community Relations for the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society.

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In a world filled with easy answers and simplistic solutions, Ruth Whippman challenges the notion that happiness can be found through a singular path. But as she delves into the complexities of human experience and the dangers of the self-help industry, she leaves us with a question: How can we navigate the complexities of life without succumbing to the allure of simple answers?

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Ruth Whippman is a regular contributor to radio shows, television, and podcasts, having made appearances on shows including NPR’s Brian Lehrer Show, To the Point, CBS news and Morning Edition amongst many others. She is also a regular speaker and has given talks at Google, Princeton University and UC Berkeley as well as many other venues. Her book is, America the Anxious: How Our Pursuit of Happiness is Creating a Nation of Nervous Wrecks and it is this – along with the flaws of the self help  that she and Eric talk about in this episode

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Jim Kwik, a renowned brain coach and expert in accelerated learning, shares how anyone can master the art of learning to optimize personal growth and transformation. In this episode, Jim discusses his inspiring journey of overcoming severe learning difficulties after a traumatic brain injury at a young age. Jim’s passion for unlocking the full potential of the human brain led him on a path of personal growth and through his own struggles, he has discovered the power of resilience and the ability to turn adversity into advantage. You’ll learn practical strategies for optimized learning, and understand the importance of mindset, motivation, and methods in our pursuit of progress.

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Jim Kwik is an internationally acclaimed authority in the realm of brain optimization, memory improvement and accelerated learning. With over 30 years of experience, Jim has dedicated his life to helping people tap into their brain’s full potential. From overcoming learning challenges after a childhood brain injury, Jim embarked on a journey with the mission to leave no brain behind. Through his teachings, Jim inspires others to unlock their inner genius, empowering them to live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose. Jim’s newest book is an expanded edition of his New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, “Limitless Expanded Edition: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life“

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Emily Esfahani Smith describes what it means to craft a meaningful life by using the concept of four pillars: belonging, purpose, storytelling, and transcendence. She illustrates that by fostering a sense of belonging in our relationships, finding purpose in our goals, imbuing our life experiences with narrative coherence, and achieving transcendence through deeper connections, we can enrich our lives with meaning. These elements are not just about attaining personal satisfaction, but also about playing active roles in improving the environments around us.

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Emily Esfahani Smith is the author of The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters. She graduated from Dartmouth College and earned a master of applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She writes about psychology, culture, and relationships. Her writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times,Time, The Atlantic, and other publications. Emily is also a columnist for The New Criterion, as well as an editor at the Stanford University’s Hoover Institution,

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In this episode with David Brooks, we discuss how effective communication is vital in managing relationships and having difficult conversations. It’s about more than just voicing our thoughts; it involves carefully articulating our intentions and motivations, while also maintaining a respectful tone and safe environment. By embracing these skills and moving beyond surface-level dialogue, we can better understand others and resolve disputes in a more productive and empathetic manner.

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David Brooks is one of the nation’s leading writers and commentators. He is an op-ed columnist, for the New York Times, a writer for The Atlantic and appears regularly on the PBS Newshour. He is the bestselling author of The Second Mountain, The Road to Character, The Social Animal, Bobos in Paradise, and On Paradise Drive and his newest book is How to Know a Person:  The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen.

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