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Do your co-workers make life tough for you on the job? Our guest on this episode is social psychologist Tessa West, who's an expert on difficult workplace relationships, specializing in interpersonal interaction and communication. She's the author of "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them."  Her website is  https://www.tessawestauthor. com .

How can you become more productive without adding more stress to your life?  Our guest, Dr. Alice Boyes, joins us as we explore the techniques we can all use to be the most growth-oriented and effective version of ourselves.  Dr. Boyes is a clinical psychologist turned writer whose latest book is called "Stress Free Productivity: A Personalized Toolkit to Become Your Most Efficient and Creative Se...

Joining us on this episode is Gabrielle Bernstein, who's been labeled a new thought leader by Oprah Winfrey. Gabby was included in Oprah's Super Soul 100, a group of 100 trailblazers whose vision and life's work are bringing a higher level of consciousness to the world.  Gabby is the author of eight books, the latest of which is called "Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom a...

What does it mean to be a highly sensitive individual? Why does sensitivity have a negative stigma?  How you can embrace your sensitivity?  Joining us on this episode is Andre Solo, co-author, with Jenn Granneman, of the new book, "Sensitive:  The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too Much World".

Our  guest on this episode  is  international bestselling author, and renowned spiritual and thought leader Panache Desai, who has been a favorite guest on  Oprah's Super Soul Sunday .  He's the author of, "You Are Enough: Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential and Possibility" .  His website is  https://www.panachedesai.com/

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of paper you've accumulated? Have catalogs, magazines and tax records taken over more space than you'd like?    Are you at a loss to decide how you'll ever conquer the paper clutter around you? If so, you'll want to hear what our guest, professional organizer Lisa Woodruff has to say. Lisa's the author of several books on organization, including the lat...

We're very excited to welcome back our guest on this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown. Greg is a highly respected leadership and business strategist and author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less". That book explored how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of "essentialism". Greg's newest book is an...

We're delighted to welcome back bestselling poet and author Maggie Smith. Her book,  " Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity, and Change " ,  became a breakout bestseller in the midst of the pandemic.    Her powerful collection of quotes and essays on facing life's challenges with creativity, courage, and resilience provided inspiration to people around the world who were experiencing one of the...

S oak in the wisdom and observations of our guest on this episode, international best-selling author and master coach, Dan Millman. Dan is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor whose 20-year spiritual quest led him to write his first book,  " Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives " . His website is  https://www.peacefulwa...

Most of us are familiar with the idea of one-on-one therapy, but have you ever considered the possibility of group therapy? On this episode, hear from  New York Times  bestselling author Christie Tate, author of the book,  Group: How One Therapist and A Circle of Strangers Saved My Life.  The book is described as "the memoir of a guarded, over-achieving, self-lacerating young lawyer who reluctantl...

Few topics are more fascinating and mysterious than the history of life on earth. Our guest on this episode is paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Henry Gee, who is the author of several books, the latest of which is called, "A Very Short History of Life on Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Pithy Chapters".  His website is https:/ averyshorthistoryoflife onearth.blogspot.com/

Our guest on this episode is acclaimed writer and journalist Stephanie Foo, author of the book, "What My Bones Know:  A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma".  The book has been described as both "harrowing and inspirational",  packed with valuable insight into trauma and the healing process.   Her website is  stephaniefoo.me . 

Have you ever thought about how your life is constantly being swayed by small, seemingly insignificant, decisions?  Our guest is social scientist Brian Klaas who's done extensive research into how seemingly inconsequential actions have life-changing consequences. Brian is a professor of global politics at University College London and the author of the new book,  "Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Eve...

If you see yourself as a perfectionist, learn how to get your perfectionism to work for you and not against you.  Our guest is psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler, who is a former on-site therapist at Google and the author of the new book,  "THE PERFECTIONIST'S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL:  A Path to Peace and Power".

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...

If you could use some help simplifying and streamlining your living environment, help is on the way!  Our guest is professional organizer Jen Robin, the founder and CEO of the organizational and lifestyle company known as "Life in Jeneral".  Jen is the author of the book, "LIFE IN JENERAL: A Joyful Guide to Organizing Your Home and Creating the Space for What Matters Most".    Her website is  http...

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 the book, "Be The Calm or Be The Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm".  Her website is  captainsandyyawn.c...

If you've ever felt bad when someone has told you to "just be happy!", then this episode is for you. We explore the limits of positive thinking with our guest, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman. Whitney is the author of the book, "TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy", which is described as a powerful guide to owning our emotions—especially the difficult ones.  Her...

Do you find it tough to set healthy limits in your personal and professional relationships?    On this episode, we'll find out why some of us have trouble setting boundaries and how we can change. Joining us is psychotherapist and relationship expert Terri Cole who says the most successful and satisfied people on the planet have one thing in common: the ability to create and communicate clear, hea...

Did you know that we spend around 70% of our lives sitting or lying completely still?  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...

Our guest is Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a renowned clinical psychologist and New York Times Bestselling author. She specializes in family dynamics and personal development integrating Western psychology and Eastern philosophy.  On this episode, she talks about some of the concepts explained in her book, "A Radical Awakening—Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free". Check out her website at ...

What if you could change an old habit by working on it for just 30 seconds a day? Our guest on this episode, B.J. 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 has researched human behavior for over twenty years and is the director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University....

Joining us once again is Humble the Poet, a Canadian philosopher, blogger and author.  His book, "UNLEARN: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life" was originally crowd-funded and self-published…and became a bestseller.  Humble's new book is called, "How to Be Love (d): Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection and Loving Your Way to a Better Life".  His website is  https://ww...

As we begin 2024, 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."  She's the author of, "SPEAKING WITH SPIRIT: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire,...