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Sebene Selassie is a teacher, author, and speaker who explores the themes of belonging and identity through meditation, creativity, and spirituality. She is also a teacher on the 10 Percent Happier meditation app. Sebene began studying Buddhism 30 years ago and is a three-time cancer survivor of stage 3 and 4 cancer. Her book, You Belong: A Call for Connection is discussed in today's episode.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!Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to sign up and learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life!In This Interview, Sebene Selassie and I Discuss Belonging and Connection and... Her book, You Belong: A Call for Connection Belonging is the feeling of not being separate from anything The absolute and relative truth of belonging Navigating our imbalances and aversions How separation begets domination, which leads to clinging to being right The comparing mind measures everything as better than, less than, or equal to How our society is structured for comparison and competition Our thoughts are often not our own, but come from our culture The challenge of recognizing our unconscious bias Embodiment practice is bringing mindfulness to your bodily sensations Differences between thinking about the body and actually feeling the body The different phrasings of the 5 Buddhist Precepts Sebene Selassie Links:Sebene's WebsiteInstagramSebene's video and audio linksOrganifi: Your all-day, total body, certified organic, delicious superfood system. Go to www.organifi.com and enter promo code WOLF to get 15% off any product in their store.Aura Digital Security provides digital security protection to keep your online finances, personal information, and tech safe from online threats. To sign up and get 3 months of service for free, visit aura.com/wolf.  Ancient Nutrition offers whole food nutritional products that are designed to provide Ancient Nutrients in a modern, convenient form to power the body and mind and restore health, strength, and vitality. Enter promo code WOLF at ancientnutrition.com to get 20% off your first order If you enjoyed this conversation with Sebene Selassie on Belonging and Connection, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Deep Transformation with Spring WashamRobert WrightSteve HaganSee 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. Edith Eger is a Holocaust survivor who went on to graduate with a PhD from the University of Texas. She is a prolific author and maintains a busy clinical psychology practice. She is also frequently invited to speaking engagements around the world.  Eric and Dr. Eger discuss her book, The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save 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!Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is open now! Visit spiritualhabits.net to sign up and learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life!In This Interview, Dr. Edith Eger and I Discuss Life Lessons and… Her book, The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your LifeI If you don’t love yourself, you can’t love others How she views her experience in Auschwitz as an opportunity for discovering her inner strength The prison of victimhood Looking at things from different perspectives  How we are hungry for affection, attention, and approval The opposite of depression is expression The prisons of guilt and shame The prison of judgment  Having spiritual freedom  Dr. Edith Eger Links:Edith’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramTalkspace 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.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 Dr. Edith Eger on Life Lessons, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Improvising in Life with Stephen NachmanovitchDr. Tererai Trent on Incredible PerseveranceSee 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 special episode, Eric discusses the obstacles that get in the way of us bridging the gap between what we know and what we do and how to overcome these obstacles so that our lives really transform.Be sure you’re signed up on our email list at www.oneyoufeed.net so that you don’t miss out on some exciting things to come!Visit spiritualhabits.net to learn more about the upcoming Spiritual Habits course!In This Episode, Eric Discusses The Obstacles that Get in Our Way and… The obstacle of thinking we need to make big changes  Having a clear plan Triggers are any stimulus that impacts behavior Time-based triggers Preceding event triggers Location-based triggers Random triggers (ex. using an app for reminders to do an action) Emotional state triggers  Having too much information makes it harder to apply our knowledge Changing the ratio of learning new things to applying what we learn The Spiritual Habits program teaches you how to practice and embody spiritual principles, or things that are important to you, in a way that will transform your life. Care/of helps you create a customized health plan for vitamins and supplements. These products are made from the best ingredients and conveniently shipped to you each month.  For 50% of your first order, visit Takecareof.com and enter code: WOLF50If you enjoyed this special episode, you might also enjoy:Knowing vs. Doing: Overcoming the Obstacles that Get in Our WaySee 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

Lisa Feldman Barrett is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, with appointments at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. She also received a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2019, the APS Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2018, and the APA Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award in Psychology in 2021. She is the author of many books including the one discussed in this episode, Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain.In this episode, Eric and Lisa Feldman Barrett discuss key findings about how our brains work and how these findings can help us live a healthier, happier life. 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, Lisa Feldman Barrett and I Discuss Lessons About the Brain and… Her book, Seven and a Half Lessons About The Brain The ways that humans regulate one another contributing to the wellbeing or burdening one another That we are the caretaker of other people’s nervous systems The fact that we are all also responsible for ourselves We are responsible for certain things not necessarily because they’re our fault, but because we’re the only one’s who can change them Difference between responsibility and culpability The brain’s most important job The biggest predictor of illness in adulthood What makes you more vulnerable to stressors later in life That brains specialize in predicting rather than reacting Things we can do to make the quality of our day to day experience feel better Flexibility being the key to resilience Lisa Feldman Barrett Links:Lisa’s WebsiteTwitterID Tech is the world’s number one STEM program for kids and teens ages 7-17. Visit www.idtech.com/wolf to get $100 off ID Tech’s virtual tech camp.Awara Mattresses are made with only natural and organic materials, including 100% organic wool from happy New Zealand sheep! For every mattress sold, 10 fruit trees will be planted. To get $350 off your mattress, plus free shipping, a Forever warranty, AND free accessories (including 2 pillows, sheets, and a waterproof mattress protector (value $499)), visit www.awarasleep.com/feedIf you enjoyed this conversation with Lisa Feldman Barrett, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Lisa Feldman Barrett on Emotions (2017)Strengthening Our Resilience with Linda GrahamNeuroscience Behind our Reality with James KingslandSee 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

David Kundtz is a former director and presenter of Inside Track seminars and a former clergyman turned author. David has sold more than 113,000 books in English, Spanish, and Japanese and has also established a psychotherapy practice in Berkeley, CA. Eric and David discuss his book, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep GoingIn this episode, Eric and David talk about what it means to practice “stopping” in life, including the three components and the many benefits of stopping.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, David Kundtz and I Discuss the Art of Stopping and… His book, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going Stopping is doing nothing as much as possible in order to wake up, remember who you are and what you want. Stopping allows you to be still in order to access the wisdom within us The “mountain of too much”  How stopping allows us to make a distinction between what is important and not important. The numbness of moving through life and not experiencing it How slowing down helps you to remember True relaxation is one of the gifts of stopping The 3 components of stopping Stillpoints are opportunities to stop, breathe, and remember Using your creativity to bring meaning to your still points Making triggers to help you remember your still points Stopping is a form of meditation How spending time in nature is compatible with stopping  David Kundtz Links:David’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookBest 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 David Kundtz on the Art of Stopping, you might also enjoy these other episodes:A Big History of Everything with David ChristianBeing Heart Minded with Sarah BlondinGregg KrechSee 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

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. For the last 35 years, Marianne has been one of America’s most known public voices having been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Bill Maher, and many others. She was also a presidential candidate in the most recent election. Seven of her 12 published books have been New York Times Bestsellers and today she talks about her book, A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution.In this episode, Eric and Marianne Williamson discuss the ways forward to create positive change in our society and our world, in the midst of all the difficulties that surround us. 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, Marianne Williamson and I Discuss A New Revolution and… Her book, A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution How the ego is so loud and the spirit is quiet That a common mistake we make when we’re younger is that we don’t take life seriously enough The path forward from where we find ourselves today What to do when you encounter someone of a different point of view  That once you start asking the deeper questions, the deeper answers will come The starting point for getting involved in creating change How to remain involved in actively changing the broken parts of the system That we need to display as much conviction behind our love as some display behind their hate The invitation to rise to the challenges before us Healing the polarization of today’s political climate Marianne Williamson Links:Marianne’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookFeals: 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/wolfTalkspace 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 Marianne Williamson on a New Revolution, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Deep Transformation with Spring WashamImprovising 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

James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Outside Magazine, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, The New York Times, and many more. Eric and James discuss his NY Times bestseller book, “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”In this episode, Eric and James Nestor discuss the science of breathing, the importance of nasal breathing as opposed to mouth breathing, and the tremendous health benefits of breathing well.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, James Nestor and I Discuss the Science of Breathing and… His book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art How breath is the missing pillar of good health   His experience of participating in a study where he did only mouth breathing for 10 days The detrimental effects of mouth breathing such as high blood pressure, sleep apnea and snoring Understanding that the nose is the first line of defense for our bodies His experience of only nasal breathing and how the negative effects of mouth breathing were immediately reversed The best breathing is gentle breath in for 5-6 seconds and gentle breath out for 5-6 seconds Good breathing increases the connections between the different areas of the brain Breathing slower and exhaling longer can help with anxiety or panic attacks How lung capacity can improve with healthier breathing habits How we get more energy from the air than good nutrition The different breathing methods and techniques are like interval training for your lungs Breathing well is vital to good health and longevity and is as important as eating well and exercise James Nestor Links:James’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookCalm 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/wolfAncient Nutrition offers whole food nutritional products that are designed to provide Ancient Nutrients in a modern, convenient form to power the body and mind and restore health, strength, and vitality. Enter promo code WOLF at ancientnutrition.com to get 20% off your first order If you enjoyed this conversation with James Nestor on the Science of Breathing, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Mind Over Matter with Wim HofJillian PranskySee 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

This is the first episode in a special mini-series in which Eric explains the obstacles that get in the way of us bridging the gap between what we know and what we do and how to overcome these obstacles so that our lives really transform. Be sure you're signed up on our email list at www.oneyoufeed.net so that you don't miss out on some exciting things to come!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

Lenuta Hellen Nadolu is a loving mother, a successful entrepreneur, and, as you’ll find out in this interview – a survivor. Most recently, Helen was a guest speaker at a United Nations High Commissioners For Refugees Charitable Event in Support of Women and Girls in The Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, Eric and Hellen discuss her new book, Give Me Courage: The Inspiring True Story Of Survival and Escape. 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, Lenuta Hellen Nadolu and I Discuss Courage and Strength … Her book, Give Me Courage: The Inspiring True Story Of Survival and Escape Her experience growing up in a struggling communist country Meeting her future husband, the doctor who cared for her mother in the hospital The extraordinary circumstances under which she was able to marry her husband Her move to Africa in consideration of her daughter The love, care, and, respect she found in Ghana When her husband decided to marry a 2nd wife Her experience as the first white woman to divorce a black man in the Ghanian court  Why she decided to pack her bags, take her children and fly illegally – smuggling her children – out of Ghana Her dream of giving her children a life free of the racist abuse they had experienced The psychic who told her where to what country she would move  Lenuta Hellen Nadolu Links:TwitterFacebookKiwiCo: The subscription service that sends your child hands-on science, art, and geography projects each month to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping on any crate line with the promo code FEED at www.KiwiCo.comOrganifi: Your all-day, total body, certified organic, delicious superfood system. Go to www.organifi.com and enter promo code WOLF to get 15% off any product in their store.If you enjoyed this conversation with Lenuta Hellen Nadolu, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Dr. Tererai Trent on Incredible PerseveranceDiscovering Our Essence with A. H. AlmaasSee 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

Eiman Al Zaabi is a Muslim spiritual teacher who integrates the principles of harmony, beauty and unity into her teachings. Eiman is a facilitator and transformational coach who helps individuals transform their relationships and careers, heal from past trauma, and live authentically.  In this episode, Eric and Eiman discuss her book, Finding Grace: Daily Comfort for Uncertain TimesBut 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, Eiman Al Zaabi and I Discuss Finding Grace and… Her book,  Finding Grace: Daily Comfort for Uncertain Times Empowering herself by exploring self-help and energy healing Her journey of evaluating her universal truths and what violates these truths Staying in integrity with beliefs while discovering new alternative practices Values are things that we are drawn towards Differences between values and morals The law of evolution is about your own personal growth and self-actualization The law of awakening is about the spiritual journey Disconnection is when you betray yourself and are not living in alignment with who you are Moving from information to transformation Surrender is going through a spiritual journey of finding your source of divine What it means to surrender in your daily life Where our control ends is where the divine takes over Information toxicity depletes our ability to make good decisions The core self, the contextual self, and the developmental self Allowing the inner self to exhibit itself in the outer self Eiman Al Zaabi Links:Eiman’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookTalkspace 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 Eiman Al Zaabi on Finding Grace, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Eli Jaxon-Bear on Your True SelfTara BrachSee 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