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Our guest on this episode is Dr. Abigail Marsh, author of, "The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between".  It's about the factors that make some of us angels, some of us devils, and all of us human.  She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georgetown University. Her website is  https://abigai...

Hear from veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur Marc Randolph, the co-founder and founding CEO of Netflix. He's mentored hundreds of early stage entrepreneurs and helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures, in addition to many unsuccessful ones.  Marc is the author of the bestselling book, "That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of An Idea".

Joining us on this episode is Sue Klebold, mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the two Columbine High School killers.  Since the massacre in April,1999, Sue has lived with indescribable grief and shame of that day…and tried to understand how her son's life could have escalated into such a disaster on her watch.  Sue has written about her quest to comprehend what happened in her book, "A Mother's Recko...

Our guest is Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do'" an international bestselling book that is being translated into more than 25 languages, as well as "13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do".  Her TED talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong", has had more than 15 million views. She's a columnist for Forbes and Psychology Today. Her website...

New York  Times best-selling author Jonathan Mooney joins us on this episode.  His latest book is called,  "Normal Sucks:  How to Live, Learn and Thrive Outside the Lines".    His website is  jonathanmooney.com   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that makes it simple for anyone to start, run and grow your own successful business. With Shopify, you'll create an online store, discover new...

Joining us on this episode is Doug Conant, an internationally respected business leader who's served at the most senior levels of Nabisco Foods, Campbell Soup and Avon Products.  Doug is the founder of ConantLeadership, which is a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century. Doug is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsell...

Girls are more anxious and prone to depression and self-harming than ever before.  On this episode, we'll explore why that's happening and what can be done about it.  Our guest is award-winning journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of the book, "Girls on the Brink:  Helping Our Daughters Thrive in an Era of Increased Anxiety, Depression and Social Media".  Her website is  donnajacksonnakazawa....

Anxiety is the topic of this episode and if you find yourself feeling anxious as you go through your daily life, you're not alone!  Joining us once again is neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki, who is the author of the book, "GOOD ANXIETY: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion", now out in paperback.  Her website is  wendysuzuki.com .   Shopify is the all-in-one commerce platform that...

Our guest is business and leadership guru Greg Bustin.  Greg advises leaders of the world's most admired companies on how to lead and maintain thriving businesses.  He says accountability is one of the most important factors leading to the success of a business.  He's interviewed and surveyed thousands of leaders to develop a set of tools that will increase accountability and drive the success of...

What's it like to be a bartender?  How do you handle people who've had too much to drink?  Do people really tell their troubles to bartenders and what do bartenders say in response?  Our guest, Jeff Burkhart, is a longtime bartender and newspaper columnist, in addition to being the author of the book, "Twenty Years Behind Bars:  The spirited adventures of a real bartender".  His website is  https:...

Our guest, Randy Spelling, was born into "Hollywood Royalty" as the son of legendary TV producer Aaron Spelling, who had massive hits with shows like "Charlie's Angels", "Beverly Hills: 90210" and "The Love Boat". Randy grew up in the largest home in Los Angeles, a 123-room mansion, but decided to forge a path away from Hollywood. As a result, he now lives in Oregon and is a life and business coac...

Happiness is the subject as we talk with Dr. Rick Hanson, psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books are available in 26 languages and include "Resilient",  " Hardwiring Happiness", "Buddha's Brain", "Just One Thing", and "Mother Nurture".   Ritual's "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few women's multi-vitam...

How can you cope with those times in life when you feel like your world is falling apart?  We get some great advice from our guest, New York Times bestselling author Kris Carr, whose latest book is called, "I'm Not A Mourning Person: Braving Loss, Grief and the Big Messy Emotions that Happen When Life Falls Apart". Her website is  kriscarr.com   Ritual's "Essential for Women 18+" is one of the few...

We all worry about things like work, money, relationships, our families and health. We worry about things we've said and done, about how people perceive us, about what might go wrong and about things we can't control. Our guest on this episode, Lori Deschene, is the author of several books, including "Tiny Buddha's Worry Journal—A creative way to let go of anxiety and find peace." The "Tiny Buddha...

John Kralik is the author of "365 Thank Yous, the Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life", a book that tells the story of how when Kralik wrote 365 thank-you notes to people he encountered in his everyday life over the course of a year. He practiced law for 30 years, and in 2009, was appointed a judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court. His website is  http://365thankyounotes.info/  ...

How can we best look after ourselves when we're sad? We find out on this episode with journalist Helen Russell, who is the bestselling author of two previous books on happiness. Her latest book explores how and why we could all benefit from learning the art of sadness. It reveals her own experiences with sadness and discusses the latest scientific thinking on the topic. The book is called,  "HOW T...

Joining us on this episode is Bob Sutton, the New York Times best-selling author of "The Asshole Survival Guide: How to Deal With People Who Treat You Like Dirt". He is also  Professor of Management Science and Engineering and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford University.  His website is  https://www.bobsutton.net/

If you've experienced the death of a family member or close friend, you know how painful it can be and may wonder if the pain of that loss will ever end. Our guest on this episode, writer Marisa Renee Lee, is the author of a new book on grief that's generating rave reviews from many people, including us. In her book, Marisa writes very eloquently about the losses she's experienced, the death of he...

Friendship is once again the topic in the second part of our interview with psychotherapist Diane Barth.  This time, we focus on anger, betrayal and competition in friendships. Diane is the author of "I Know How You Feel: The Joy and Heartbreak of Friendship in Women's Lives". She writes the blog, 'Off the Couch' for "Psychology Today". You can learn more about Diane on her website at  https://www...

Friendship is the topic as we talk with Diane Barth, psychotherapist and author of 'I Know How You Feel: The Joy and Heartbreak of Friendship in Women's Lives'.  Her articles have been published in the Clinical Social Work Journal, Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Psychoanalytic Psychology, and other professional journals.  You can learn more about Diane on her website at  https://www.dianebarth.net .  ...

On this episode, we're talking about how to speak, how to listen and why we should polish our skills at both of those things.  We're also going to explore the impact sound in general has on our lives.  Our guest is sound and communication expert Julian Treasure, whose latest book is called, "How to Be Heard:  Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening".   His five TED talks have been watched more...

Mastin Kipp is a best-selling author, speaker, and creator of Functional Life Coaching, a personal development company for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives.  He believes the only thing stopping people from success is their unresolved emotional traumas.  In this conversation, we talk about how to make sense of senseless tragedies, how crisis can lead to opportunity if we f...

In this episode, we talk to Columbia Law School professor Elizabeth Emens about the disproportionate way couples split up life administrative work.  She explains her research methods, the "sticky" nature of this type of work, and why it's often better to revert to paper and pen rather than a to-do list on your phone.  Later, we find out strategies on asking your partner for help.  Her new book is...

Explore how the pandemic forced organizations to adapt new ways of operating and find out what's ahead.  Joining us is Keith Ferrazzi, the internationally renowned thought leader, entrepreneur, consultant, and best-selling author of "Never Eat Alone", and "Who's Got Your Back?". Keith's newest book is called, "Competing in the New World of Work". His website is  https://www.keithferrazzi.com/   Sh...

Hear what makes some people achieve impressive success, even though no one thought they would.  Our guest is Todd Rose, co-author of the book, "Dark Horse:  Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment".  Todd is the co-founder and president of  Populace , a think tank committed to ensuring that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives in a thriving society.  His website ...