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Bruce Feiler is the author of 7 New York Times best-sellers and he’s also the presenter of two primetime series on PBS as well as the inspiration for the drama series on NBC, Council of Dads. Bruce’s two TedTalks have been viewed millions of times.In this episode, Eric and Bruce discuss his book, Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age. 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, Bruce Feiler and I Discuss Life Transitions and… His book, Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age That our lives are fairy tales – and fairy tales all have difficulties in them His quest to help other people tell their life’s stories The myth of a linear life course and how we suffer because we expect linearity Life quakes How he defines a life disruptor vs. a life transition The three phases of a life transition The skill of rewriting your story after a life quake The importance of telling our stories Identity transitions “Don’t shield your eyes when the scary parts start because that’s when the heroes are made.” How we all can be and need to be the heroes in our own stories Bruce Feiler Links:Bruce’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookCalibrate helps you reset your metabolic system for sustainable weight loss and improved whole-body health. Calibrate combines virtual doctor visits, FDA-approved medication, and one on one video coaching. See if Calibrate is right for you and available in your area. Go to www.joincalibrate.com and enter promo code wolf to get $50 off your one-year membership.  Organifi: 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 Bruce Feiler on Life Transitions, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Successful Aging with Alan CastelThe Happiness Curve with Jonathan RauchPsychological Flexibility with Steven C. HayesSee 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

Teaching: Deconstructing Emotions Song: Monster Ballad by Josh Ritter Poem: Of Being by Denise Levertov Photo by Alexas_Fotos on UnsplashSee 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

Caroline Myss is a five-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally renowned speaker in the fields of human consciousness, spirituality and mysticism, health, energy medicine, and the science of medical intuition. She is the former host of the TV Series “The Journey with Caroline Myss” on the Oxygen Network, and a guest on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday.Eric and Caroline discuss her book,  Intimate Conversations with the Divine: Prayer, Guidance, and GraceIf you are interested in learning more about how to integrate and embody spiritual principles into the moments of your daily life, Eric teaches people how to do just that in his 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program.  Click here for a free 30-minute call with Eric to learn more.    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, Caroline Myss and I Discuss Intimate Conversations with the Divine and… Her book, Intimate Conversations with the Divine: Prayer, Guidance, and Grace   Her spiritual journey of understanding the nature of God  Learning that we are not here for life to serve us, but for us to serve life The great transformation of the shedding of separatism and the emergence of holism Our struggles with knowing what we believe or have faith in Lacing faith in yourself makes it impossible to have faith in anything else.   Having faith and trust are essential to our well being How there is no logic to mystical matters  Humans are designed to sense vulnerability in other people “Upper level” thoughts are about our mutual survival “Lower-level” thoughts are about our personal survival How prayer can help keep the dark, “reptilian” thoughts at a distance Forgiveness is not a rational thing, but the first thing we must do for ourselves How healing requires a stage of holy witness Forgiving is letting go of the internal rage and for that person We are born to learn about the creative power of our soul The text of life is about learning that what we give is better than what we take Caroline Myss Links:Caroline’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Caroline Myss on Intimate Conversations with the Divine, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Mirabai Starr on the Divine FemineKrista TippettChris HokeSee 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

Michael Brody-Waite is a recovering addict, acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning three-time CEO, and leadership coach.  Eric and Michael discuss his book,  Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It,. This interesting discussion dives deep into the principles used to recover from drug addiction and how they can be applied to lead successfully in both our personal and professional livesBut 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, Michael Brody-Waite and I Discuss Leading in Life and… His book, Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts: How to Lead Like Your Life Depends on It  How everyone is a leader, even if it’s just leading ourselves The parallels between active addiction and behavior in the corporate environment. How the problem is often being addicted to hiding yourself Learning to practice the principles from recovery in real life The importance of surrendering the outcome Learning to practice rigorous authenticity Challenging yourself on doing the uncomfortable work Learning to remove the “masks” we wear to avoid showing our true selves  Helpful tools for when you’re avoiding difficult conversations Learning how to be comfortable with the discomfort The value of being in community with others who are working on the same things Michael Brody-Waite Links:Michael’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterAwara 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 $399)), visit awarasleep.com/wolfCare/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: WOLF50.Feals: 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 Michael Brody-Waite, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Lewis Howes on the Masks of MasculinityMaia Szalavitz on AddictionSee 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 Hollis is an American Jungian psychologist. He is a public speaker and the author of 16 books. He runs a private practice as a Jungian Psychoanalyst and is the Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center.Eric and James have an interesting conversation about his newest book, Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times, his work with depth psychology, and what it means as we go through different passages in life.If you are interested in learning more about how to integrate and embody spiritual principles into the moments of your daily life, Eric teaches people how to do just that in his 1-on-1 Spiritual Habits Program.  Click here for a free 30-minute call with Eric to learn more.   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 Hollis and I Discuss Living Between Worlds and… His book, Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times Depth Psychology is trying to engage and work with the unconscious  Looking at the patterns in your life and working backward to see what produces behavior How dreams represent self-regulatory dimensions of the psyche As we have conversations with the external world, we must have one with our internal world Self is the guiding energy that tries to heal your wounds  Self is the natural motive towards wholeness and development A passage is when something has died and you’re in between The first half of life is asking what the world is asking of me? The second half of life is asking what the soul is asking of me? Meaning is a by-product of being in the right relationship with one’s own soul Asking yourself what your fears make you do or keep you from doing? Investigating the archaic fear that is keeping us stuck The psyche’s agenda of growth and development The psyche’s agenda of self-healing The purpose of dreams James Hollis Links:James’s WebsiteFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with James Hollis on Living Between Worlds, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Navigating the 5 Givens in Life with David RichoBecoming Wholehearted with Koshin Paley EllisonSee 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 Toni Bernhard’s second time as a guest on the show and we’re so glad to have her back. She is a former law professor at the University of California, a practicing Buddhist for 25 years, and the author of many books including the one she and Eric discuss in this episode, How to Be Sick: Your Pocket Companion.Eric and Toni talk about her experience living with chronic illness, what she has learned and what she now has to teach others about how they might suffer less amidst their own experience with chronic pain and other long term health conditions.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, Toni Bernhard and I Discuss Living with Chronic Illness and… Her book, How to Be Sick: Your Pocket Companion How we can feel our emotions without necessarily feeding them That pushing feelings away in aversion just makes them stronger Repressing emotions intensifies them Her own experience with chronic illness The three components of pain Examining the meanings that we give things  The liberating Zen teaching of “Don’t know mind” What to do when things don’t go our way Why it can be so hard to be kind to ourselves That being sick is part of being alive, not because you’re not doing something wrong Toni Bernhard Links:Toni's WebsiteFacebookCalm 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/wolfBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   Skillshare 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. Be one of the first thousand to sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE trial of Skillshare premium membershipIf you enjoyed this conversation with Toni Bernhard on Living with Chronic Illness, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Toni Bernhard (2016 Episode)Living with Chronic Pain with Sarah ShockleySee 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

Alex Jamieson is a holistic weight loss and nutrition and lifestyle coach who has appeared on Oprah, Martha Stewart Living, CNN, Fox News, USA Today, and People Magazine. Bob Gower is a consultant who helps organizations become future-ready and more effective. He has worked with leaders at organizations from multinationals like Chanel, Ford, and GE all the way to non-profits like New York Public Radio and The Studio Museum in Harlem. In this episode, Eric, Alex, and Bob discuss the 4 prompts that can be used in any conversation to produce a better outcome for all people involved.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!As a Spiritual Director and Transformation Coach, Eric works with people to establish healthy habits for a better, more fulfilling life. If you’re curious to learn more about how you might work with him, click here to book a free (absolutely no pressure to sign up!) 30-minute consultation call with him. In This Interview, Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower and I discuss Conversations for Radical Alignment and… Their book, Radical Alignment: How to Have Game-Changing Conversations That Will Transform Your Business and Your Life How their son’s diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD got them both involved in positive psychology That we actually calm our nervous system when we speak our concerns out loud How helpful it can be to get specific about our fears The fact that we need to feel good physically to talk about important things The tools that helped them process emotions better The conversation formula of Intentions, Concerns, Boundaries, and Dreams Why, in a relationship, you should absolutely go to bed angry That the point of their method is to make more of the relationship iceberg visible The importance of inviting someone to a conversation (without saying “We need to talk”) Their suggestion to “Listen with compassion and curiosity and speak with courage and vulnerability.” Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower Links:Alex and Bob’s WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookKiwiCo: 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.comPeloton: 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 Alex Jamieson and Bob Gower, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Becoming Wholehearted with Koshin Paley EllisonUnderstanding Emotions with Susan DavidSee 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

Teaching:  "Don't Believe Your Thoughts"Song: The Ghost of Rockschool by Belle and Sebastian Poem:  Everyday Grace by Stella Nesanovich Photo by Rebe Pascual on UnsplashIf you enjoyed this "Teaching, a Song, and a Poem", please consider supporting the show by becoming a member of our Patreon community. You'll receive weekly ad-free episodes, exclusive post-show conversations, and a Teaching, Song, and a Poem every week. Your support allows us to keep doing what we do! Join our community at oneyoufeed.net/joinSee 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

Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. The author of 13 books, 9 of which best sellers, Steven is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into 40 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications.In this episode, Eric and Steven discuss his book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer. They break down the idea of “impossible” into its component parts that, when cultivated, come together to propel us towards states of flow and otherwise unattainable performance in any area of 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, Steven Kotler and I discuss The Art of Impossible and… His book, The Art of Impossible: A Peak Performance Primer The fact that you “go where you look”, i.e. where you put your attention is where you end up His experience having Lymes Disease and his mystical experience when surfing one day The two types of impossible The neurobiology involved in the state of peak performance called “flow” How we can increase our motivation, learning, and creativity The fact that more “meaningful” does not always mean more “pleasant” The importance of getting very good at being uncomfortable when working towards our “impossible” goals Exercises people can do to find their curiosity That passion lies at the intersection of multiple curiosities An unexpected way to cultivate grit The five steps to learn anything Learning means being uncertain The process of “crawl, walk, run” Steven Kotler Links:Steven’s WebsitePassion Recipe MasterclassInstagramTwitterFacebookGreen Chef: The first USDA Certified Organic Meal Kit Company that makes eating well easy and affordable. Go to www.greenchef.com/90wolf and use code 90WOLF to get $90 off including free shippingTalkspace is an 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.Literati Kids is a try-before-you-buy subscription club. Each month they deliver 5 vibrantly illustrated children’s books bringing the immersive magic of reading right to your home. You choose which ones you want to buy and then send the rest back for free. Head to www.literati.com/wolf for 25% off your first two orders.If you enjoyed this conversation with Steven Kotler on The Art of Impossible, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Transformative Mindfulness with Shauna ShapiroGreg KrechJeffrey RubinSee 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

John Perkins is an author and activist whose 10 books on global intrigue, shamanism, and transformation have been on the New York Times Best Seller list for more than 70 weeks, sold over 2 million copies, and are published in at least 35 languages. John was formerly a chief economist at a major consulting firm advising the World Bank, United Nations, the U.S., and other governments. He is now the founder and board member of the Pachamama Alliance and Dream Change, non-profit organizations that partner with indigenous people to protect the environment and offer global programs to change the destructive ways of industrial societies.In this episode, Eric and John discuss his book, “Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World”, and the importance of understanding how our perceptions create our reality.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, John Perkins and I discuss How Our Perception Creates Reality and… His book, Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World His past role as an “economic hit man A “death” economy is based on the perception of maximizing short term profits, regardless of the social and environmental costs The difference between capitalism and predatory capitalism How he learned the meaning of “touching the jaguar” (facing your fears) How changing your perception changes your reality  A “life” economy is about maximizing long term benefits for people and the environment His work with the indigenous communities in the Amazon and how they came together after being “enemies” Understanding our power and our role as consumers and what we can do to contribute to a life economy Asking ourselves 5 important questions about contributing to a life economy:  1. What do I most want to do with my life? 2. How do I do this in a way that helps other people? 3. What’s holding me back? 4. How does “touching the jaguar” change your perceptions? 5. What actions do I take? John Perkins Links:John’s WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookPeloton:  Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get a great workout in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Eric decided to buy one after his 30-day free trial. Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.Upstart: 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/wolf 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 John Perkins on How Perception Creates Reality, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Motives and Human Behavior with Robin HansonRadical Responsibility with Fleet MaulSee 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