Seize the Moment Podcast

On episode 107, we welcome philosopher Tom Morris to discuss why people naturally fear change despite it being an inextricable part of the human condition, why building confidence and creating habits are better remedies than resistance and isolation, OCD and lack of confidence being at its core, the importance of mentorship, the use of reframing to foster empowerment in seemingly daunting scenarios, why stoicism is a starting point to forming a more nuanced philosophy, practicing philosophy rather than getting stuck in ideas, how having abstract goals cannot lead to specific results, and the importance of having a clear vision for them. Tom Morris is a former Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and founder of the Morris Institute for Human Values. Tom is one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers. He's the author of over 30 groundbreaking books and is a legendary speaker whose electrifying talks reengage people around their deepest values and reignite their passion for work and life. As of Summer 2021, he is also offering consulting and advising services to a few executive clients. His newest book, on business and life, is called Plato's Lemonade Stand: Stirring Change Into Something Great. Tom Morris | ► Website | https://www.tomvmorris.com ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/TomVMorris ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/tom.morris.562329 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tomvmorris ► LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-morris-0955474 ► Plato's Lemonade Stand: Stirring Change Into Something Great | https://www.tomvmorris.com/books Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast

On episode 106, we welcome back management consultant Ryan Stelzer to discuss the importance of the active inquiry process known as 'Think, Talk, Create'; the perils of solely focusing on data and profit, or 'the quantitative mindset'; the New York Islanders and why moving to Brooklyn was a bad decision; creating psychological safety and long-term perspectives of profit; the exponential increase of CEO compensation over the past three decades; incentivizing CEOs to become more focused on their employees and the communities their companies serve; Marx's concept of 'alienation' and how people become disconnected from their work; reconceptualizing stakeholders more broadly and including customers and employees; and the myth that all corporations are evil. Ryan Stelzer is a management consultant, executive coach, entrepreneur and author who co-founded Strategy of Mind, alongside David Brendel, MD. Ph. D., to build high-performing, human teams. Ryan served at The White House as a Presidential Management Fellow during the Obama Administration, where his team was responsible for improving and sustaining high levels of performance across federal agencies. His new book, co-authored with Dr. David Brendel, is called Think Talk Create: Building Workplaces Fit for Humans. Ryan Stelzer | ► Website | https://www.strategyofmind.com/ ► Twitter 1 | https://twitter.com/ryanjstelzer ► Twitter 2 | https://twitter.com/StrategyMindLLC ► Facebook 1 | https://www.facebook.com/ryanstelzer.author ► Facebook 2 | https://www.facebook.com/strategyofmind/ ► Instagram 1 | https://www.instagram.com/ryanjstelzer ► LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategy-of-mind/ ► Think Talk Create: Building Workplaces Fit for Humans | https://www.strategyofmind.com/think-talk-create-book Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

On episode 105, we welcome back Licensed Professional Counselor Emily-Kircher Morris to discuss teaching twice exceptional (2e) children, the neurodiversity movement and its contribution to helping us accept the neurological differences in one another, Alen's early struggles with anxiety and how they affected his schoolwork, how specific disabilities (such as Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, and Depressive Disorders) caused teachers and caregivers to overlook children's exceptional cognitive abilities, Bill de Blasio's decision to end gifted and talented programs in NYC public schools, why equality of opportunity is better for our communities than equality of outcome, the ways in which gifted programs can be improved and expanded to include more Black and Latino students, clinical counseling for 2e children and adults, and why pretending that some children aren't intellectually gifted can harm all of them. Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC has dual Masters degrees in Counseling and Education. She specializes in working with gifted/high-potential and 2e students, including those with ADD/ADHD, Asperger's/High-Functioning Autism, and anxiety. Emily frequently works with clients on emotional intensity, underachievement, depression, perfectionism, social skills, and bullying. She is the founder/president of the Gifted Support Network, a local nonprofit and host of the Neurodiversity Podcast which can be found on www.neurodiversitypodcast.com. Her newest book is called Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom. Emily Kircher-Morris | ► Website 1 | http://www.emilykirchermorris.com/ ► Website 2 | https://neurodiversitypodcast.com/ ► Twitter 1 | https://twitter.com/EmilyKM_LPC ► Twitter 2 | https://twitter.com/NeurodiversePod ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/EmilyKircherMorrisLPC ► Instagram 1 | https://www.instagram.com/emilykm_lpc ► Instagram 2 | https://www.instagram.com/theneurodiversitypodcast ► Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom | amzn.to/30U0qOe Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

On episode 104, we welcome back philosopher Andy Norman to discuss how we can protect ourselves from infectious ideas and mind parasites, the Socratic system of rational inquiry and why it's the most effective truth detector, how people become conspiracy thinkers, anti-vaxx sentiment and the importance of challenging it by doubting the doubters, how skepticism becomes extreme and useless when we question everything, the political divide and our different standards for accepting propositions, Andy's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience and how Joe became a more mature thinker over the years, and how Alex Jones admittedly manipulates his audience. Andy Norman teaches philosophy and directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also known for his guest appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience and the Michael Shermer Show. He is the author of "Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites and the Search for a Better Way to Think," available now. http://andynorman.org/ Andy Norman | ► Website 1 | https://andynorman.org ► Website 2 | https://cognitiveimmunology.net ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/drandyno ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/andynormanauthor ► Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think | https://andynorman.org/mental-immunity Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

On episode 103, we welcome back philosopher William Irwin to discuss poetry and philosophy, our reactions to William's new book 'Both/And', the battle between continental philosophy and analytic philosophy, why aphorisms and platitudes are effective, the struggle between popularity and authenticity and why Ronnie James Dio left the band Rainbow, popular writing and the importance of clarity in public philosophy, and academia's move away from esoteric non-fiction to more mainstream and influential material.William Irwin is Professor of Philosophy at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and is best known for originating the "philosophy and popular culture" book genre with Seinfeld and Philosophy: A Book about Everything and Nothing in 1999 and The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D'oh! of Homer in 2001. William's latest books are Little Siddhartha (2018) and God Is a Question, Not an Answer (2018). His newest book, out now, is called Both/And. William Irwin | ► Website | https://staff.kings.edu/sites/wtirwin ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/williamirwin38 ► Book Link for 'Both/And' | https://amzn.to/3i7jd1u Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

On episode 102, we welcome philosopher David Livingstone Smith to discuss the psychosocial mechanisms of dehumanization, how humans can perceive other humans as both human and sub-human, what lynchings were actually like, how Nazis used psychotherapy and pseudo-scientific propaganda to justify anti-Semitic beliefs, the role of motivated reasoning in maintaining wealthy slave states, the subtle, modern manifestations of dehumanization, and how to begin tackling dehumanizing tendencies on both psychological and social levels. David Livingstone Smith is a professor of philosophy at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. He earned his PhD from the University of London, Kings College, where he worked on Freud's philosophy of mind and psychology. His current research is focused on dehumanization, race, propaganda, and related topics. His books include On Inhumanity, Less Than Human, and his newest book is called Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization David Livingstone Smith | ► Website | https://www.davidlivingstonesmith.com ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/DavidLSmith_Iam ► Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization: Coming End of October! Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

On episode 101, we welcome Quarterback Brad Johnson to discuss the 2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers championship run, why the Joe Jurevicius 71 yard catch in the NFC championship game was the greatest play in Buc history, overcoming adversity on the field and dealing with self-doubt, playing under Jon Gruden, how Larry Bird persuaded him to continue playing football when he was ready to give up, his favorite moments on the field, learning about flow states and how that improved his game, the 2020 Bucs' Super Bowl team and his predictions for this upcoming season, and his advice for people who find it hard to let go of their mistakes. Brad Johnson is a former American football quarterback. During his 15-year career in the National Football League, Johnson played for the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Dallas Cowboys. In the 2002 season, he led the Buccaneers to their first ever Super Bowl championship and earned his 2nd Pro Bowl appearance. Brad Johnson | ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbadbrad14 ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/Brad_Johnson_14 ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/brad_johnson_14 Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

John D. Bieber is a writer and former international divorce lawyer. After a distinguished career as a UK lawyer, formerly with the celebrated Lord Goodman and later with his own law firm, John D Bieber left full time legal work to focus on family life with his wife Joey and four young children in their farm in the heart of Sussex, England, where he could pursue his passion for writing. John Bieber's perception of the human condition was shaped over decades of witnessing love end. This led John to construct a philosophy that has helped him to live and to love in a way all people desire. His newest book, Am I Loved? The Human Essence, explores this philosophy and much more. John D. Bieber | ► Website | https://www.johndbieber.co.uk/about-john-d-bieber/ ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/johnbieberbooks ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/johnbieberbooks ► Book | https://www.amazon.com/Am-I-Loved-Human-Essence/dp/191007425X Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment #JohnBieber #AmILoved #SeizeTheMoment

On episode 99, we welcome back existential psychologist Emmy van Deurzen to discuss the emotional effects of Brexit, how it compounded with Covid to create an existential crisis for EU nationals living in the UK, Emmy's personal experience of xenophobia and dealing with the threat of deportation, how existential crises tend to reveal prior problems that were denied, utilizing the catastrophe for growth and psychological transformation, how to deal with populist politics, switching from reactivity to activity, and the importance of re-establishing a sense of community and solidarity to overcome tragedy. Emmy van Deurzen is an existential psychotherapist, philosopher and counselling psychologist. She is Principal of the New School of Psychotherapy and Counseling at the Existential Academy in London and runs her own private therapy practice, Dilemma Consultancy, in London. She is a visiting professor with Middlesex University, for whom she directs several doctoral and master's programmes. She has published 17 books on existential therapy and the challenges of the human condition. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages and she has lectured worldwide in more than 35 countries across all continents. Her new book is called Rising From Existential Crisis: Life Beyond Calamity. Emmy van Deurzen | ► Website | https://www.emmyvandeurzen.com/ ► Website 2 | https://voicesforeurope.com/ ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/emmyzen ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/emmyvandeurzen/ ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Emmy-van-Deurzen ► Youtube Channel | https://www.youtube.com/user/emmyzen ► Rising From Existential Crisis: Life Beyond Calamity Book | https://amzn.to/3zbjxme Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment

On episode 98, we welcome Pastor Michael Walrond to discuss mental health in the Black community, his medical journey and overcoming death on multiple occasions, how he found faith amidst the vast absurdity of life, becoming inspired by Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, his friendship with Jamal Joseph of the Black Panthers and meeting Afeni Shakur, how Tupac's music inspired a wave of mental health awareness, and why existential crises tend to create a sustainable sense of purpose. Michael A. Walrond Jr.—affectionately known as Pastor Mike—is the Senior Pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church (FCBC) in Harlem, New York. Pastor Mike is quickly rising as one of the most prolific and sought-after teachers and preachers in the country. Considered a visionary, cultural architect, and game-changer by his peers, Pastor Mike has not only catalytically changed the traditional prospective of black church, but he is innovatively shifting the paradigm of Christian understanding and culture. Within two years of his leadership at FCBC, the church experienced exponential growth, tripling its membership. Over the past eleven years, membership at FCBC has grown from 300 to 10,000 members. Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. | ► Website | https://fcbcnyc.org ► Website 2 | https://hopecenterharlem.org ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/mikewalrond ► Twitter 2 | https://twitter.com/FCBCNYC ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mikewalrond ► Instagram 2 | https://www.instagram.com/fcbcnyc ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/FCBCNYC/ ► Youtube Channel | https://bit.ly/3efojXN Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment