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A Message of Hope Through Addiction and Recovery with Macklemore

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A Message of Hope Through Addiction, Relapse, and Recovery

In this episode, Macklemore shares his journey and struggles with addiction and the added challenges of relapsing. Through his music and in this conversation, he expresses the value of any progress in recovery and starting over, as well as the importance of being honest with yourself and others by seeking support in recovery.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

  • Understand more deeply the struggles and challenges of addiction
  • Grasp the power of being honest with yourself and others about your addiction
  • Realize the importance of self-care practices in sobriety
  • Understand the significance of having support in a recovery community
  • Tap into the vast potential for transformation and growth in recovery

Benjamin Haggerty, better known by his stage name, Macklemore, is a Grammy-winning American rapper, singer, and songwriter.  He is a native of Seattle, Washington where he started his career in 2000 as an independent artist.  He then rose to international success when he collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis in the duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.  

Connect with Macklemore: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

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

Special Episode: Finding Hope on the Path to Sobriety

The Journey of Life Through Song with Frank Turner

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How to Embrace Mindfulness on the Path to Personal Growth with Dan Harris

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How to Embrace Mindfulness on the Path to Personal Growth

In this episode, Dan Harris underscores the importance of mindfulness in fostering personal growth. As a self-proclaimed “meditation evangelist,” Dan explores how by practicing mindfulness, we become more aware of our thoughts and emotions, which allows us to shape our attitudes and reactions consciously.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

  • Learn how mindfulness becomes a cornerstone in the journey of personal transformation
  • Grasp how the power of selecting thoughts and emotions can shape your reality
  • Survey a range of routes for self-improvement, underscoring practices like meditation, loving-kindness, and self-compassion.
  • Understand the nature of panic and anxiety, and how to skillfully work with it

Dan Harris is the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling memoir, 10% Happier, about a fidgety, skeptical news anchor who finds meditation. He’s also the host of the Ten Percent Happier podcast and the cofounder of the Ten Percent Happier meditation app. For 21 years, he worked at ABC News, where he anchored such shows as Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America.

Connect with Dan Harris: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Dan’s Ted Talk

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

Become 10% Happier Through Meditation with Dan Harris

Interview with Dan Harris and Oren Jay Sofer (2016)

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How Relationships Shape Our Happiness and Well-Being with Robert Waldinger

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In this episode, Robert Waldinger shares how relationships shape our happiness and well-being. He discusses what the research shows about what truly makes us happier and improves long-term health. and explains how cultivating meaningful connections and relationships actually leads to greater happiness and overall fulfillment in life.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

  • Explore the crucial role of relationships and social bonds in building a rewarding life
  • Learn how to harness your presence and attention to cultivate important social skills and connections
  • Realize the importance of self-acceptance and honoring individual preferences in the landscape of relationships
  • Appreciate the significance of continuous research like the Harvard Study of Adult Development in illuminating the key determinants of happiness and well-being.
  • Unearth the profound significance of relationships and interpersonal connections in nurturing a satisfying life.

Robert Waldinger is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development at Massachusetts General Hospital, and cofounder of the Lifespan Research Foundation. Dr. Waldinger received his AB from Harvard College and his MD from Harvard Medical School. He is a practicing psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, and he directs a psychotherapy teaching program for Harvard psychiatry residents. He is also a Zen master (Roshi) and teaches meditation in New England and around the world. Robert is the co-author of the book The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness

Connect with Robert Waldinger: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Ted Talk

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

Belonging and Connection with Sebene Selassie

What it Takes to Find Happiness with Arthur Brooks

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How to Live the Questions of Life with Krista Tippett

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In this episode, Krista Tippett invites us to unlock the power of questions and discover the profound beauty of embracing uncertainty. She explores the idea of investigating the stories we tell ourselves, the narratives that shape our understanding and interpretation of the world.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

  • Discern the importance of nurturing the good nature inside you for personal growth
  • Uncover how harnessing the power of questions can help you embrace the unknown
  • Learn how to navigate through uncertainty and make decisions that lead to positive change
  • Understand the critical role you play in facing the existential challenges brought about by the ecological crisis
  • Delve into how spirituality intersects with our collective participation in life

Krista Tippett is a Peabody-award winning broadcaster, National Humanities Medalist, andNew York Times bestselling author. She created and hosts On Being, which has won the highest honors in broadcast, Internet and podcasting. She leads The On Being Project, which produces a second successful podcast, Poetry Unbound, and is evolving to meet the callings of the post- 2020 world. Emergent in 2023 is the Lab for the Art of Living, alongside gatherings and “quiet conversations” to accompany the generative people and possibilities within this tender, tumultuous time to be alive. Krista grew up in a small town in Oklahoma, attended Brown University, worked as a young journalist and diplomat in Cold War Berlin, and later received a Master of Divinity from Yale. Her books are Speaking of Faith, Einstein’s God and, most recently, Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living.

Connect with Krista Tippett Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | On Being Podcast

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

Being Human with Krista Tippett

Connecting with What Matters with Mark Nepo

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Insights on Mental Health and Resilience with Andrew Solomon

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In this conversation, mental health advocate Andrew Solomon challenges societal norms and explores the complex relationship between depression and identity. Andrew also strives to uncover the delicate balance between suffering and growth in his thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of mental health.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

  • Uncover why resilience and personal control are integral to overcoming adversities
  • Gain an understanding of the multifaceted nature of depression as both a medical condition and a way of self-perception
  • Understand the profound implications of social media on the mental wellness of today’s younger generation
  • Learn the necessity of a broader vocabulary to accurately represent non-traditional family dynamics
  • Discern the interconnected impacts of neglect, poverty, and foster care on mental health

Andrew Solomon, Ph.D. is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University Medical Center, and past President of PEN American Center. He is a writer and lecturer on psychology, politics, and the arts and an activist in LGBT rights, mental health, and the arts. Andrew writes regularly for The New Yorker and the New York Times. His 2012 book, Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identitywon the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and was chosen as one of the New York Times Ten Best Books of 2012. His subsequent book, Far and Away: How Travel Can Change the World, was published in 2016 and has been named a New York Times Notable Book. He previously wrote The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression, which won the 2001 National Book Award and was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize. Most recently, he made an award-winning film of Far from the Tree, available on Hulu, and an audiobook called New Family Values. 

Connect with Andrew Solomon: Website | Twitter | Facebook

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Andrew Solomon (Interview from 2014)

How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp

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How to Strengthen Your Resilience with Linda Graham

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In this episode, Linda Graham explains the neuroscience behind resilience and shares some of her teachings on how to strengthen resilience. As she immersed herself in her work on resilience, she realized that all emotions, deemed good or bad, were catalysts to action. She also came to realize the transformative power of mindful compassion towards these emotions. By shifting the brain’s functioning to a more receptive, open, and allowing state, we can begin to foster a growth mindset that leads to increased resilience.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

  • Discover tactics to build resilience and learn to navigate life’s trials with less stress and more grace
  • Uncover the power attached to perception and attitude to cultivate a growth mindset
  • Embrace positive emotions and embrace how this practice rewires your mind for resilience through neuroplasticity
  • Discover the complex relationship between early attachments and resilience strength
  • Learn to implement resilience-building tools in your everyday life

Linda Graham is an experienced psychotherapist in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. She integrates modern neuroscience, mindfulness practices, and relational psychology into her nationwide trainings. Her latest book is Resilience:  Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster

Connect with Linda Graham: Website | Twitter | Facebook

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

How to Build Resilience with Steve Magness

How to Create Emotional Agility with Susan David

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