Think Act Be Podcast

This week we’re going to go all the way back to the roots of cognitive behavioral therapy—back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. My guest is philosopher Dr. William Ferraiolo, who recently wrote a book called Meditations on Self-Discipline and Failure: Stoic Exercise for Mental Fitness. The big idea of Stoicism is that we don’t have to let external events and our unruly minds determine our well-being. Instead, we can save our energy for training our thoughts and actions to serve us well. Sounds like CBT! Bill is passionate about these ideas and explains how they can make a major difference in our lives when we put them into practice—just as he discovered for himself. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever felt frustrated by money? Most of us have. Maybe you feel like you’re not paid enough, or there’s barely enough to cover your expenses, or your bills seem unmanageable. Whatever the case, my guest today can help you develop a healthier relationship with money. Ken Honda is known as the “Zen Millionaire” in Japan, and he’s written a new book called Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money. Learn what it means to create what Ken calls a healthy flow of money. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Explore the principles of Morita therapy and the importance of purposeful action in Japanese psychology. Learn about shifting attention towards meaningful actions, facing fears, accepting challenges, and finding encouragement through helping others. Discover the transformative offerings of the Toto Institute in Vermont and reflect on life's finite nature to prioritize meaningful experiences.

My guest this week is yoga instructor Tim Senesi, host of the popular “Yoga with Tim” YouTube channel and a teacher of yoga classes near his home in Southern California. I’ve done countless of his online videos myself and haven’t found any better instruction than what Tim offers every week. In this episode, Tim offers many insights into yoga practice and philosophy.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

My guest this week is Jules Blaine Davis. Jules is helping people to reconnect—with themselves, with their needs, with what it means to nourish and be nourished, and what it means to really relate to another person. She also shared about her medical diagnosis within the past year, and the unique perspective she brings to that experience.   Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

I've enjoyed having a garden for many years, and recently it's taken on deeper significance in my life. So I loved this conversation with this week's guest Joe Lamp'l, the Joe behind Joe Gardener®, as we discussed the many benefits of gardening—not just the obvious ones like physical exercise and fresh produce, but the mental, emotional, and even spiritual benefits of being in your garden. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a manipulative relationship that you know deep down is toxic, yet each time you try to leave you're pulled back in? My guest this week is Renee Linnell, who had exactly that experience during her time in a religious cult. She offers an intimate look at that period in her life in her recent book, The Burn Zone: A Memoir, which I explored with her on this week's episode. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

How can we practice more presence in our lives and stay connected with our truest selves? My guest this week is Ora Nadrich, a mindfulness instructor who addresses these questions in her recent book, Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity. We discussed her approach to mindful living, awakening to our existence, and valuing every moment.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

My guest this week is Alejandra Costello, a professional organizer with over one million YouTube subscribers. We explore the many positive effects of tidying up, from the obvious improvement in your living space to the deeper mental and emotional benefits. Alejandra also shared key principles for decluttering your home and getting organized.  Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe

My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath. We talked about the big ideas from her recent book, Love Between Equals: Relationship as a Spiritual Path. Polly presents an inspiring view of committed relationships—while she acknowledges the challenge in sharing life with another person, she also points to the possibilities that await us in truly relating to someone over time. Her ideas might change how you think about and how you experience your own relationships. Get full access to Think Act Be with Seth Gillihan at thinkactbe.substack.com/subscribe