Soulture

Dr. Anna Lembke explains how dopamine—meant to help us survive—is actually now working against us. Hijacked by endless access to pleasure, our brains have become stuck in a cycle of craving and withdrawal. We get into how modern life is fueling addiction, why discomfort is essential for balance, and how honesty and pain can be powerful tools for healing. This is a deep dive into the true cost of o...

Cal Callahan shares how unlearning old patterns and rewriting the stories we tell ourselves can lead to breakthroughs we never imagined. We explore why the change we consciously seek pales in comparison to the transformation born from life’s unwilling experiences and how surrendering control can reveal a life we never thought possible. This was also my first in-person interview, and the energy in...

Chaunté Lowe turned a childhood dream into four Olympic appearances—all while raising three kids. But her greatest test came years later, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares how visualization shaped her career, and how training through chemo—not to necessarily compete, but to inspire—became her most powerful Olympic moment. From Olympic glory to life’s deepest struggles, this is...

Anne-Laure Le Cunff explores why “trying” is undervalued, how redefining success means letting go of other people’s blueprints, and why feeling lost can be a gateway to freedom. She shares her philosophy of “tiny experiments” as a tool for navigating uncertainty, breaking free from toxic productivity, and uncovering what truly matters. From unlearning the pursuit of purpose to cultivating self-com...

Dr. Dan Siegel breaks down the illusion of the solo self and explores how redefining identity as both individual and relational—what he calls a "MWe"—can unlock fulfillment, belonging, and connection. From the science behind selfhood to powerful personal stories of loss, healing, and awareness, this conversation reveals how our language, culture, and perception shape who we are and how w...

Melissa Nanavati reveals the blueprint for Peak Performance Love. She shares how she transformed anxious attachment into self-trust, built a rock-solid relationship through her husband’s Antarctica expedition, and turned personal healing into professional mastery. We unpack her intensive meditation journey, the neuroscience of forgiveness, the duality of ambition and intimacy, and the power of dai...

Dr. Ronald Epstein shares how decades in medicine and mindfulness taught him that self-awareness is the foundation of healing—not just for doctors, but for patients, too. He explores why detachment is often mistaken for professionalism, how curiosity fuels care, and how moments of presence—even during medical crises—can restore humanity. Along the way, he reflects on medicine’s discomfort with the...

Eric Hinman breaks down how being an only child shaped his gift for community building. From rowdy college parties to wellness-centered gatherings, that instinct to bring people together has only deepened. He shares his transformation from out-of-shape insurance salesman to elite Ironman athlete and how the pursuit of performance pushed him to rethink what health really means. We explore identity...

Dean Karnazes shares how curiosity—not ambition—has been his driving force, how running pulled him out of his darkest chapter, and why suffering brings us closer to truth. We explore the night that changed his life, his relationship with pain, solitude, and movement, and the philosophy that turned his body into an ongoing experiment. From ancient Greek poetry to 350-mile runs, this is a conversati...

Gary John Bishop breaks down why transformation isn’t found in insight—it’s forged in action. We talk about the real purpose of self-work, how language shapes your reality, the philosophy behind “Unfu*k Yourself,” and why your life isn’t random—it’s the perfect outcome of your subconscious programming. He explains why everything starts to shift when you return to nothing and how to disrupt the loo...

Dr. Ellen Langer reveals how our thoughts can directly shape our health, aging, and resilience. Backed by decades of research, she shares how reframing stress, tracking symptom variability, and challenging medical assumptions can lead to real physical transformation—from faster healing to improved longevity. Through powerful research, personal stories, and everyday mindfulness, this conversation r...

Michael Chernow is proof that pain doesn’t just break—it can shape. He opens up about addiction, a turbulent childhood, and the spiritual and mental frameworks that helped him rebuild from the inside out. Through faith, discipline, and fatherhood, he’s learned to turn inner chaos into clarity and survival into growth. This is a raw, deeply reflective conversation about what it really takes to rewi...

Dan Millman explores the path from self-improvement to self-transcendence, revealing how shattered bones, paradoxical teachers, and inner stillness shaped the Peaceful Warrior philosophy. He shares the hidden story behind his character Socrates, lessons from poverty consciousness, and why true wisdom lives in action, not inspiration. This is a conversation about naming your path without becoming i...

Yossi Ghinsberg, who survived three harrowing weeks alone in the uncharted Amazon jungle in 1981, unpacks the raw power of real versus imagined survival—revealing how confronting true danger in the Amazon sharpened his presence, rewired his understanding of fear, and exposed the toxic illusion of everyday stress. From hacking the mind with breathwork to redefining courage, he shares insights on wh...

From chronic back pain to unexpected breathwork challenges and jaw tension, this solo episode unpacks the power of the mindbody connection through real, raw personal experiences. Learn how internal awareness, emotional resilience, and presence can dissolve physical discomfort—and why understanding your own nervous system can be some of the most empowering work you ever do. Send us Fan Mail Thank y...

Akshay Nanavati returns from a near-fatal solo expedition across Antarctica, where failure became his greatest teacher. In confronting solitude, physical collapse, and the weight of a four-year dream undone, he uncovers profound truths about suffering, love, spiritual transcendence, and the limitless nature of the human spirit. This conversation explores how real growth comes not from the finish l...

Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan unpacks what it truly means to be human beyond the limits of conventional medicine, revealing how redefining health begins with rediscovering who we really are. From Harvard-trained software engineer to holistic healer, she shares how chronic stress, societal programming, and misaligned life paths manifest in the body—and how healing begins with joy, coherence, and truth thro...

George Bonanno reframes trauma by showing why it can’t be understood in isolation. Resilience is the missing half of the story. He explains how most people recover without lasting damage, why resilience is a flexible outcome rather than a fixed trait, and how fear-based narratives around trauma often prolong suffering. With insights on adaptive coping, storytelling, and the cultural myths that dis...

Steven Kotler unpacks the neurobiology of flow and why accessing it consistently is the key to doing hard things well. We dive into the four-stage flow cycle, how frustration can be a sign you're on the right track, and why lasting change begins with what’s hardwired in all of us. He explains how to structure goals for momentum, why passion requires patience, and how consistency—not intensity...

Dr. Loretta Breuning breaks down the brain’s chemical wiring—dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin, serotonin, and cortisol—and how they shape emotions, habits, and social behavior. She explains why people get stuck in thought loops, how to rewire them, and the role of neuroplasticity in changing deep-seated patterns. We also get into how mental health narratives shape our thinking, the impact of social c...

What drives someone to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean? Katie Spotz shares how she built the mental endurance to spend 70 days alone at sea, the role of meditation in overcoming fear, and how endurance challenges became a platform for providing clean water to thousands. But reaching land wasn’t the end—it sparked a deeper journey. She opens up about losing her sense of purpose, how stepping awa...

Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon, shares how his near-death experience completely shattered his scientific understanding of consciousness. We explore the mind-body connection, the reality of the afterlife, and why love and interconnectedness are at the core of existence. His journey challenged materialist science and revealed a deeper, more expansive view of reality—one that affirms we are spiri...

What does it take to push the human body and mind beyond its limits? In this episode, I talk with endurance legend James Lawrence—aka the Iron Cowboy—who completed 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 days. We break down the science behind his training, the mental strategies that kept him going, and why he chose to do one more triathlon even after the challenge was over. James also shares insights...

What if the key to success isn’t setting goals, but letting go of them? AI scientist and author Kenneth Stanley challenges everything we’ve been taught about achievement, revealing why strict objectives hold us back. He explains why purpose can be overrated, why looking to the past is more valuable than focusing on the future, and how true innovation emerges from curiosity and unexpected stepping...

Consistency is everything. In this episode, I reflect on 49 weeks of podcasting, the power of showing up, and a major life transition—moving to Austin, Texas. No big agenda, just a raw, real moment about commitment, discomfort, and growth. Sometimes, success is just about sticking to the process, even when you don’t want to. Tune in for a short but powerful reminder to outwork, stay disciplined, a...