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G et some expert insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest levels !   Our guest is social psychologist Ron Friedman, who's developed a game-changing approach to transform the way you learn new skills, generate creative ideas and think about success. He's written about it in the book,  " Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success " .   His website is  https://...

If you've ever been frustrated by your attention span, this episode is for you.  We'll be learning about gaining control of our focus and understanding why we get so easily distracted. Joining us is renowned psychologist Dr. Gloria Mark, who has been called "the definitive expert on distraction and multi-tasking." She's the author of a new book called, "Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Rest...

On this episode, we're excited to welcome Captain Sandy Yawn to the show.   Captain Sandy is a super-yacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience.  Captain Sandy is perhaps best known as the star of the hit reality series, Below Deck Mediterranean. She's the author of a new book called, Be The Calm or Be The Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm.  Her website...

The stories we tell ourselves about ourselves have a big impact on the way we lead our lives. So, how can we recognize those self-stories and take control of them so they don't prevent us from accomplishing our goals?  Our guest on this episode is bestselling author Kindra Hall who is Success Magazine's Chief Storytelling Officer and author of the book, "Choose Your Story, Change Your Life: Silenc...

If you have goals you want to achieve and could use some advice on how to reach them, this episode is for you. Our guest is internationally known peak performance expert Delatorro McNeal, who works with Fortune 500 corporations and entrepreneurs to drastically improve productivity and boost morale.   He is the founder of The Full Throttle Experience and a sought-after motivational speaker.  He's t...

What does it mean to "live a good life"? And how can we do that? We explore those questions on this episode as we talk with two Notre Dame philosophy professors who've written a great guide for examining the quality and meaning of one's own life.  Our guests are Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko whose book is called, "The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith an...

We spend around 70% of our lives sitting or lying completely still!  But, a sedentary lifestyle is not only bad for your body, it can also result in anxiety, depression and a lower overall IQ. Our guest on this episode is science journalist Caroline Williams, who says simple movement has the power to improve every aspect of our lives. Caroline is the author of the book, "Move: How the New Science...

What if you could change an old habit by working on it for just 30 seconds a day? Our guest on this episode, BJ Fogg, says that making new habits should be fast, easy, and fun -- and the steps are the same for whether you want to floss your teeth more or lose 200 pounds! He's researched human behavior for over twenty years and is the director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University. He's...

As we begin 2023, join us in taking a non-denominational look at how you can harness the power of prayer in your life and use it to find connection, peace and gratitude.  Our guest is bestselling author and speaker Agapi Stassinopoulos, who describes prayer as "Your ongoing conversation with something larger than yourself." Her newest book is called, "SPEAKING WITH SPIRIT: 52 Prayers to Guide, Ins...

On this episode, we look at the ways parents can help prepare their tweens and teens for the emotional, physical and social challenges they'll be facing.  Our guest is Michelle Icard, who's a member of the Today show parenting team and NBC News Learn.  She's also the author of a great  book called, "Fourteen Talks By Age Fourteen:  The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before...

Sergeant Kevin Briggs is a retired California Highway Patrol officer who spent many years patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. While on patrol, he encountered numerous individuals clinging to life by a thread – individuals who had lost hope and could see no way out of their current situation - ready to jump off the bridge to what they assumed was a sudden death and ending of their p...

Have you ever heard the term, "emotional labor"?  It's that invisible, unappreciated caring you do for other people.  You're about to hear more about it as we talk with our guest, journalist Gemma Hartley, whose viral article "Women Aren't Nags, We're Just Fed Up" was viewed more than two BILLION times!  Her book on the topic is called "Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward" .   Her...

Would you like to be able to remember things better?  Do you struggle to remember the names of people you meet briefly at a party or in a work setting?  Our guest, Nelson Dellis, can help. Nelson is a 4-time USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world.  Nelson is also the author of  "Remember It! The Names of People You Meet, All of Your Passwords, Where You Left Your Ke...

Did you know your brain consumes about 20% of the calories you eat each day? On this episode, we're going to find out about how the foods you eat impact your mental health. Joining us is Dr. Drew Ramsey, who is a nutritional psychiatrist and an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University. Dr. Ramsey is the founder of the Brain Food Clinic in New York City and the author of se...

Our guest on this episode, well-known climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, works tirelessly to promote meaningful conversations on climate change.  She says climate action isn't about being a certain type of person or voting a certain way.  It's about connecting the values we already have to act for our future. Dr. Hayhoe is the Chief Scientist of The Nature Conservancy and the author of the bo...

Our guest on this episode, Leonard Perlmutter, is here to offer guidance on how we can better tune into (and trust) our conscience.  Leonard is the founder and director of the non-profit American Meditation Institute. His latest book is called, "YOUR CONSCIENCE: The Key to Unlock Limitless Wisdom and Creativity and Solve All of Life's Challenges".     Thanks to our sponsor, Lomi, the world's first...

The pandemic has taken an enormous toll on the mental health of people around the world, with surveys showing increased symptoms of anxiety and depression since it began. Experts say the mental health consequences of the pandemic are likely to linger for years.  Joining us on this episode is Stanford University Professor Dr. Leah Weiss, who is the co-founder of both the Stanford Compassion Cultiva...

Do you practice self-compassion? Do you give yourself the same kindness and care that you'd give to a good friend? If not, why not? Our guest on this episode, Dr. Kristin Neff, is one of the world's experts on self-compassion. She's the author of several books on the topic including the latest, which is called, "FIERCE SELF-COMPASSION: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power,...

How can you raise open-minded and morally grounded kids these days, with an approach that's rooted in science, psychology, and faith?  And, how can you help your children experience a holiday season filled with spirituality and gratitude? To help parents answer those questions, we're joined by our guests, Rev. Molly Baskette and child psychologist Ellen O'Donnell, co-authors of the book, "Bless th...

A lot of us deal with minor aches and pains on a daily basis, while some of us suffer from pain that's a lot worse and doesn't respond very well to medication.  On this episode, we'll find out what can be done to deal with lingering pain that can keep you from living life to its fullest.  Our guest is Dr. Saloni Sharma, who is double board-certified in pain management and rehabilitation medicine. ...

What causes mental illness and what can be done to treat it?  We explore those questions with our guest, Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Christopher Palmer, who's the author of a new book that could change your life or that of a loved one who's struggling with mental illness. Dr. Palmer's book is called, "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health—and Improving Treatment fo...

Communications expert Carmine Gallo joins us to talk about insights from his latest book about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.  The book is  called, "THE BEZOS BLUEPRINT: Communication Secrets of the World's Greatest Salesman".  Carmine is the bestselling author of "Talk Like TED" and "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs".  Carmine is a Harvard instructor, coach and keynote speaker known for transfo...

Most of us would love to be great public speakers!  Our guest on this episode, Michael Gelb, has thoughts about public speaking that are refreshingly  different  than what you may have heard before.  Michael is an executive coach who's worked with companies like Nike, Microsoft, Merck and DuPont over the past 40 years giving presentations on creativity, innovation and leadership.  His latest book...

There are times in life when unforeseen circumstances, like the death of a loved one, a sudden illness, the loss of a job or even a global pandemic, can derail our lives. So, how can we care for, and repair, ourselves when life knocks us down? Our guest on this episode, Katherine May, has written a New York Times bestselling book on that topic. It's called, "Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retrea...

Relationships have their ups and downs, whether they're between family members, friends or co-workers.  Most of us don't like the down times because it's uncomfortable to feel angry or disconnected from those we care about.  However, our guests on this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Ed Tronick and pediatrician Dr. Claudia Gold, say the conflicts in relationships are the keys to better relation...