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Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation and is the Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Her research has focused on why people succeed and how to foster success.  She has held professorships at Columbia University and Harvard University, has lectured all over the world, and has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her work has been featured in such publications as The New Yorker, Time, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, and she has appeared on Today and 20/20. In this episode, Carol and Eric discuss her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Carol Dweck and I Discuss Fixed and Growth Mindset and … Her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success How in the growth mindset we believe in our ability to grow and change In the fixed mindset we become afraid to not know or to fail Listening to and accepting what our minds think Learning to talk back to our default mindset Recognizing that we have a choice of our mindset How we can have a fixed and growth mindset in different areas of our lives A growth mindset doesn’t say that there aren’t differences in skills and ability How people with the fixed mindset are not inspired by role models The mindset approach can be used in regards to personality That teenagers that are taught the growth mindset are less likely to become depressed Learning to use the growth mindset In a growth mindset we can see criticism as feedback, as a way to change Relationships grow better in a growth mindset Carol Dweck Links:Mindset WorksTwitterInstagramTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.If you enjoyed this conversation with Carol Dweck, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Brandi Lust on Growth via the Present MomentEmma SeppalahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Fields is a father, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, The Good Life Project. He also speaks globally to groups and organizations and his work has been featured widely in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oprah Magazine, and many others. In this episode, Jonathan and Eric discuss his book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive. But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jonathan Fields and I Discuss How to Discover Your Sparketype and … His book, Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive The 10 impulses that underlie the drives that humans have Why the words “life purpose” and “passion” often lead us down the wrong path How very often in life there’s not A “right” answer How to find out your Sparketype The difference between primary, shadow, and anti sparketypes Eric’s Sparketype How to align your work with your Sparketype (without blowing up your life!) How to figure out the answer to “what am I going to do with my life?” How to step into the important work of self discovery Jonathan Fields Links:Jonathan’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfPeloton: Of course the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.comIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jonathan Fields, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Jonathan Fields (2016)Jonathan Fields (2014)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Miles Neale is among the leading voices of the current generation of Buddhist teachers and is a forerunner in the emerging field of Contemplative Psychotherapy. He is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, an international speaker, and a faculty member of the Tibet House (US) and Weill Cornell Medical College.  In this episode, Miles and Eric discuss his book, Gradual Awakening:  The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully HumanBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Dr. Miles Neale and I Discuss Gradual Awakening and… His book, Gradual Awakening:  The Tibetan Buddhist Path of Becoming Fully Human How a person’s mythology is held in the unconscious with the framework that was formed in childhood Shadow work is diving deep into the unconscious or the inner child The process of going from understanding our behavior to changing it  How processing emotions need to be included in behavior change The importance of establishing a new framework in the complex inner work Becoming fully human is complex and requires commitment The gradual and direct paths to awakening experiences How awakening requires a new framework within the psyche The importance of understanding the complexities of psychedelics The paradigm of the current wellness movement and materialism How we can miss the power of many transformative techniques  Aligning ourselves with the greater good Dr. Miles Neale Links:Miles’s WebsiteInstagramYouTubeIf you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Miles Neale, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Awakening in Life with Ryan OelkeSpiritual Awakening with AdyashantiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maia Szalavitz is an American reporter and New York Times best-selling author who has focused much of her work on the topic of addiction. She has won awards from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Drug Policy Alliance, the American Psychological Association and the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology for her 30 years of groundbreaking writing on addiction, drug policy and neuroscience.In this episode, Maia and Eric discuss her book, Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Maia Szalavitz and I Discuss The Case for Harm Reduction and… Her book: Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction What “harm reduction” means in the case of addition The truth behind why we have the drug policies that we currently have Differentiating between the terms dependence and addiction The real problem of addiction being the compulsive behavior that’s ruining your life The role of moderation in substance use in people in recovery How to know whether or not moderation or abstinence is right for you The problem with a binary approach to drug use The harm reduction recovery approach as any positive change The difficult but crucial role of being a beginner to learn what’s right for you Maia Szalavitz Links:Maia’s WebsiteTwitterFeals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Maia Szalavitz, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Maia Szalavitz on a Different Lens of Addiction (2017)Judson Brewer on Addiction and the Craving MindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Thurman is a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University. He’s also the President of the Tibet House US, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Tibetan civilization. He’s also the President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies.  In this episode, Bob and Eric discuss his book, Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your LifeBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Bob Thurman and I Discuss How to Find Bliss and … His book:  Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life How our civilization is based on fear The wisdom in the bliss view is that reality is good and that you get back what you put into it. The Four Friendly Fun Facts he renamed from the four noble truths How altruism strengthens our sense of self-worth To be noble means you become more “we” oriented than “me” oriented The deepest level of reality is love, abundance, energy First Friendly Fact is to take responsibility to understand our ultimate reality or we will suffer Second Friendly Fact is the diagnosis- to understand that we are not the center of everything Third Friendly Fact is the prognosis or needing to unlearn and opening ourselves to what we really are Fourth Friendly Fact is the “therapy” or the eightfold path of how we can open our own minds to find freedom and bliss Our tendency to see things as absolute rather than relative Investigation is the real practice of Buddhism and meditation is a tool Realistic mindfulness is noticing what’s going on in the real world The three types of wisdom are born of learning, unlearning, and freedom Bob Thurman Links:Bob’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   If you enjoyed this conversation with Bob Thurman, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Robert Thurman on Buddhism and The Dalai LamaPaul Hannam on The Wisdom of Groundhog DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special episode hosted by our very own Ginny, we dive deep into the longtime friendship of Eric and Chris. They share how their friendship began many years ago, how they began the podcast together, and answer some great questions submitted by our wonderful Patreon supporters.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Ginny Interviews Eric & Chris Where They Discuss Friendship and … How their friendship began Their shared love of music Eric and Chris describe each other’s best qualities Their shared sense of humor and how they laugh at themselves How Eric hired and fired Chris, twice Their favorite memories of attending Waterboys concert and going backstage How they shelter their friendship when working together  The life-changing gift that Chris gave to Eric Their ease in sharing important things in life with each other How their dark moments can be their funniest moments What makes them best friends Their friendship through the ups and downs of each other’s recovery The importance of understanding and not judging in the darkest moments The pros and cons to working with people you love Eric and Chris Links:Friendship Playlist on SpotifyInstagramFacebookTwitterSkillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Eric and Chris, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Mike Scott of The WaterboysEric and Chris Get Interviewed for the 100th EpisodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nedra Glover Tawwab is a New York Times bestselling author, licensed therapist, and sought-after relationship expert.  Nedra helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries.In this episode, Nedra and Eric discuss her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming YourselfBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Nedra Glover Tawwab and I Discuss How to Set Boundaries and … Her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself Boundaries are defined as something needed to feel comfortable in relationships and in life Her exploration of boundaries in her work and personal life How the things that we keep talking about likely need boundaries The importance of setting boundaries early in relationships Being yourself and honoring your own boundaries Porous boundaries are when we are passive and afraid to express them Rigid boundaries are when boundaries become walls Healthy boundaries have flexibility based on different situations How setting boundaries can be uncomfortable but necessary Healthy and unhealthy approaches to setting boundaries The 3 steps to set a boundary: be clear, be direct, and deal with your discomfort Working through conflicting boundaries with others The difference between ultimatums and threats  Nedra Glover Tawwab Links:Nedra’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Nedra Glover Tawwab, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Conversations for Radical Alignment with Alex Jamieson and Bob GowerBeing Heart Minded with Sarah BlondinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg McKeown discusses making life easier by practicing gratitude, letting go of grudges, and choosing forgiveness. He emphasizes the power of deep listening and explores the impact of trust and attachment on relationships.

Therese Borchard is the author of Beyond Blue and The Pocket Therapist. She blogs for Everyday Health and is an Associate Editor and a regular contributor to Psych Central. She writes about her own struggles with depression.In this episode, Eric and Therese discuss her book, Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad GenesBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Therese Borchard and I Discuss Strategies for Depression and … Her book, Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad Genes Her struggle with treatment-resistant depression How she combined a holistic and traditional approach to treating her depression Avoiding important conversations when hungry, angry, lonely, and tired (HALT) The importance of connecting with others who share the same challenges Why there are not more depression support groups The difference between mental health and 12 step culture Learning to live with the messiness of life and accepting things as they are Therese Borchard Links:Therese’s WebsiteProject Hope and BeyondFacebookTwitterIf you enjoyed this conversation with Therese Borchard, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Brent Williams on Recovering From DepressionMark Henick on Suicide and DepressionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bela Koe-Krompecher is a writer, social worker, professor, lecturer, and owner of long-time established record label, Anyway Records. He was Eric’s sponsor in AA at one point and he, Eric, and Chris have been friends for a very long time. In this episode, Eric and Bela discuss his book, Love, Death, and Photosynthesis.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Bela Koe-Krompecher and I Discuss Life, Recovery, Music and … His book, Love, Death, and Photosynthesis How he is able to care about people but not carry their burdens His two now-deceased best friends who struggled with mental illness and substance abuse His history with substance abuse, mental illness, and the path of recovery The types of support people need in their lives in order to change How childhood trauma can impact the way people build trust The term “recovery-capitol” Having faith in your choices The way he prioritizes living a life of non-judgement of others When you want to pull away, lean in The role of music in his life Bela Koe-Krompecher Links:Bela’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.If you enjoyed this conversation with Bela Koe-Krompecher, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Writing for Healing with Maggie SmithImprovising in Life with Stephen NachmanovitchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices