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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 Website Twitter ID 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/feed If 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 Graham Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James Kingsland 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

27 Huhti 20211h 2min

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 Going In 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 Website Twitter Facebook 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 David Kundtz on the Art of Stopping, you might also enjoy these other episodes: A Big History of Everything with David Christian Being Heart Minded with Sarah Blondin Gregg Krech 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

23 Huhti 202145min

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 Website Twitter Instagram Facebook 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 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. If you enjoyed this conversation with Marianne Williamson on a New Revolution, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Deep Transformation with Spring Washam Improvising in Life with Stephen Nachmanovitch 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

20 Huhti 202148min

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 Website Twitter Instagram Facebook 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 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 James Nestor on the Science of Breathing, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Mind Over Matter with Wim Hof Jillian Pransky 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

16 Huhti 202156min

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

14 Huhti 202112min

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: Twitter Facebook 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 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 Lenuta Hellen Nadolu, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Dr. Tererai Trent on Incredible Perseverance Discovering Our Essence with A. H. Almaas 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

13 Huhti 202143min

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 Times 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, 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 Website Twitter Instagram Facebook 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. 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 Self Tara Brach 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

9 Huhti 202148min

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 Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Calibrate 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 Castel The Happiness Curve with Jonathan Rauch Psychological Flexibility with Steven C. Hayes 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

6 Huhti 202152min