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Krista Tippett is the host of On Being, the Peabody Award-winning public radio show and podcast. On Being opens up the animating questions at the center of human life. What does it mean to be human and how do we want to live? Krista is the author of “Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters” and “Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit.” In this episode, Eric and Krista talk about what it means to be human and the importance of learning to listen when asking the big questions in life. If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coach 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, Krista Tippett and I Discuss Being Human and … Her work as a journalist trying to bring humanness to the stories How science and religion ask different questions  Listening is a spiritual virtue that we need to cultivate The big question of what it means to be human Loving and living life’s questions Paradox and ambiguity of human existence Having a reverence for mystery Depression as a black pandora’s box The things that go wrong for us become part of our gifts to the world The path to spiritual genius is through being fully human Spirituality is the inner work that accompanies the outer work of our lives Humor as a spiritual virtue How she has never met a wise person who does not laugh often Krista Tippett Links: Krista Tippett’s Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Vionic Shoes offer comfortable, stylish, and supportive footwear made with their signature Three-Zone comfort with Ultimate Arch Support technology They offer a 30-day wear test so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can return or exchange after 30 days. Visit vionicshoes.com and enter promo code: WOLF to get free shipping. Caviar is a food delivery app that brings premium local restaurants to your door. Get $10 off any order of $20 or more, by entering “FEED” at checkout. Download caviar the app today! If you enjoyed this conversation with Krista Tippett on Being Human, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Brandi Lust on Growth via the Present Moment Connecting with What Matters with Mark Nepo 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

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Reverand Seifu Singh-Molares is the Executive Director of Spiritual Directors International and an ordained Zen Buddhist Priest. He’s a practicing Spiritual Director and Companion and motivational speaker. In a previous life, he was an executive at Microsoft where he successfully grew international groups and divisions and provided leadership to multicultural teams around the world. In this episode, Eric and Seifu talk about the role of a Spiritual Director or Spiritual Companion in helping us find our way on our own spiritual path. 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, Seifu Singh-Molares and I Discuss Spiritual Direction and … That we have choices and we become our intentions What the terms Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companion means The role of deep listening in Spiritual Direction The intimate infinite The difference between a Spiritual Companion and a Priest or Reverend What goes on during a Spiritual Direction session The role of relaxing into the unknowing to find our own way Learning to live into and love the questions of our life Finding authenticity in the world’s great religions The mystery of the truth that love permeates the universe What the word spiritual means to him The role of music in his spiritual journey His experiential shamanic education Seifu Singh-Molares Links: Seifu’s Website SDI World Twitter Instagram Facebook BiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%. Ana Luisa Jewelry makes beautiful, high-quality, and sustainably crafted jewelry pieces that are also affordable! Visit analuisa.com/wolf and enter Promo code: WOLF for 10% off your purchase If you enjoyed this conversation with Seifu Singh-Molares on Spiritual Direction, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Scott Edelstein on Finding a Spiritual Teacher Henry Shukman on Spiritual Awakening 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

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Jonah Sachs is an author, speaker, and viral marketing trailblazer who helped spur the 21st-century values revolution, which brought the ideas of social change to the forefront of business and popular culture. Jonah’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, NPR, and many others. He also pens a column for Fast Company, which named him one of today’s 50 most influential social innovators.   In this episode, Eric and Jonah talk about the ways he encourages and challenges us to think differently in an effort to bring forth important social change. 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, Jonah Sachs and I Discuss Unsafe Thinking and … His book, Unsafe Thinking: How To Be Nimble and Bold When You Need It Most His organization “One Project” and its important mission How his unique storytelling approach creates a compelling narrative for important social change What individuals can do to contribute to change The radical act of volunteering more and working for pay less The safe thinking cycle is relying on your old patterns of thinking What fear and stress do in our brain Learning to use fear as a way to empower yourself How stepping out into the uncomfortable zones is what leads to change Motivational synergy is about focusing on both the intrinsic motivational factors and extrinsic motivation to keep it going Creative work and understanding the trap of intuition Cultivating intuition by continuing to explore new ideas and ways of thinking How redefining problems can lead to new solutions Jonah Sachs Links: Jonah Sach’s Website Twitter   If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonah Sachs on Unsafe Thinking, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Effectively Thinking Ahead with Bina Venkataraman Lessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman Barrett 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

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Scott Stabile has amassed a sizable following on social media with his inspirational and provocative quotes, essays, and videos. His previous work includes Big Love, Just Love, Iris, and the Li’l Pet Hospital series. He also wrote a feature film entitled Oogieloves In The Big Baloon Adventure. He’s a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and runs empowerment workshops nationally and internationally. In this episode, Eric and Scott talk about self-love; the myths about it, the things that stand in the way of it, and how we can cultivate more of it.  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, Scott Stabile and I Discuss Perfecting Self-Love and … His game-changing realization that he can show up with love for himself no matter which wolf he’s feeding How he’s releasing self-judgment and what he’s then left with That our thoughts create our feelings and it’s worthwhile to explore that within ourselves How we can become addicted to our misery Expansion as a healthy and healing coping mechanism His beautifully extreme practice of self-love How he cultivates peace and ease in his life through his choices Knowing for ourselves that we can feel our feelings and survive them The truth that we all have divine, creator energy within us, the same energy that created planets and stars is within us The relationship between our thoughts and our emotions The big impact of realizing the ways we are already loving ourselves throughout our day That the reason we want the things we want is because of how they will make us feel and how we can give ourselves the gift of these feelings now The things we can do to create more joy and connection in our life Scott Stabile Links: Scott Stabile’s Website Facebook Instagram 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/wolf 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/wolf 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.   If you enjoyed this conversation with Scott Stabile on Perfecting Self-Love, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Scott Stabile on Mindfulness, Love, and Forgivess (2017( Omid Safi on Radical Love 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

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Dr. Valerie Mason-John is a public speaker and master trainer in the field of conflict transformation, leadership and mindfulness. Valerie is the award-winning author of 8 books, and the co-author and co-founder of Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction. Since its publication, it has won the Best USA Book Award 2014 and Best International Book Award 2015 in the self-motivational and self-help category.  In this episode, Eric and Valerie discuss: Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome 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, Valerie Mason-John and I Discuss Recovery Through Buddha’s Teaching and … Their book,  Eight Step Recovery: Using the Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction Their history of addiction to drugs, alcohol, and disordered eating Their traumatic history leading to multiple addictions Thinking of expansive values at the center of our lives How addiction is an adaptive behavior to soothe ourselves The first 3 steps of their recovery process are based on the 4 noble truths How we can’t avoid pain, but we can learn to avoid suffering How we can become addicted to our “stinking thinking” Meditation helps regulate the central nervous system What it means to seek refuge in dealing with addiction How the Buddha achieved freedom from the prison of the mind Dharma teachings that point us to the truth and freedom The benefit of Sangha or community in overcoming addiction Valerie Mason-John Links: Valerie Mason-John’s website Twitter Facebook Instagram Stitch Fix knows that when you look your best, you feel your best. Every piece is hand-picked for your fit, your style, and your life. Visit stitchfix.com/wof to take your style quiz and get 25% off your order when you keep everything in your fix.  KiwiCo: 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.com BiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%. If you enjoyed this conversation with Valerie Mason-John, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Maia Szalavitz on Addiction Dr. Gabor Mate on Addiction 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

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Jay Michaelson is a columnist for The Daily Beast and a frequent commentator on MSNBC and NPR. Jay is also a teacher and an editor at Ten-Percent Happier, a leading meditation platform. He has written several books on contemplative practice. In this episode, Eric and Jay discuss his book, Enlightenment by Trial and Error: Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical Heresies 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, Jay Michaelson and I Discuss Enlightenment by Trial and Error and … His book, Enlightenment by Trial and Error: Ten Years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirituality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical Heresies The goal of becoming 10% happier by meditating The myth that meditation is about finding your Zen Realization and responsibility in the Jewish mystical path His review of Leonard Cohen’s song “The Goal” His short story “The Beard”  How letting go allows for more opening Living aspects of the middle way How his LGBT activist work and meditation work enriched each other The commonality between his Buddhist and Jewish spiritual practices Remembering to remember – how the mind eventually learns to remember with practice Jay Michaelson Links: Jay’s website Twitter Facebook Instagram Peloton: 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.com ID Tech is the world’s number one STEM program for kids and teens ages 7-17. Visit www.idtech.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLF to get $100 off ID Tech’s virtual tech camp. If you enjoyed this conversation with Jay Michaelson on Enlightenment by Trial and Error, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dan Harris Eli Jaxon-Bear on Your True Self 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

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Grace Schireson is president of Shogaku Zen and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She founded two practice centers and a retreat center under the Central Valley Zen Foundation. In this episode, Eric and Grace discuss her book, Naked in the Zendo: Stories of Uptight Zen, Wild-Ass Zen, and Enlightenment Wherever You Are 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, Grace Schireson and I Discuss Practical Zen and … Her book, Naked in the Zendo: Stories of Uptight Zen, Wild-Ass Zen, and Enlightenment Wherever You Are How we need to recognize our ego The importance of seeing our existence within the large space of awareness “WITBOW” (Wishing It To Be Otherwise) is a formula for suffering The essential koan “When nothing will do, what will you do? Awareness is recognizing your true self and your connection to the entire universe Mindlessness is just pure awareness and no ownership The 4 stages of developing awareness The important lesson of making mistakes often and publicly Grace Schireson Links: Grace’s Website Facebook Instagram Caviar is a food delivery app that brings premium local restaurants to your door. Get $10 off any order of $20 or more, by entering “FEED” at checkout. Download caviar the app today! Ana Luisa Jewelry makes beautiful, high-quality, and sustainably crafted jewelry pieces that are also affordable! Visit analuisa.com/wolf and enter Promo code: WOLF for 10% off your purchase.  If you enjoyed this conversation with Grace Schireson on Practical Zen, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Cheri Huber Paths of Spiritual Awakening with Henry Shukman Spiritual Growth with Normal Fischer 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

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Chris Bosh is a NBA Hall of Famer, eleven-time All Star, two-time NBA Champion, and Olympic Gold Medalist. Chris had his playing days cut short in their prime by a freak medical condition but he hasn’t let that stop him.  In this episode, Eric and Chris discuss his book, Letters to a Young Athlete. 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, Chris Bosh and I Discuss Playing the Inner Game and … His book, Letters to a Young Athlete What inspired him to write this book The way his career ended and the surprising impact it had on his soul How your “what” can be taken away but your “why” cannot Digging in and getting to your deeper why The role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations The difference between ego and confidence How he handles criticism The context and impact of daily habits Chris Bosh Links: Chris Bosh’s Website Twitter Facebook Instagram Relief band is the #1 FDA cleared 100% drug free anti-nausea wristband that has been clinically proven to relieve and effectively prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, hangovers, morning sickness, chemotherapy, and so much more. Go to www.reliefband.com and use promo code WOLF for 20% off plus free shipping and a 30 day money back guarantee. Talkspace 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. Best 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 Chris Bosh on Playing the Inner Game, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Radical Responsibility with Fleet Maull Chris Grosso 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

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