Why Self-Hatred Makes No Sense | Matthew Brensilver
This episode explores a compelling Buddhist question: does self-hatred, or self-love, make sense if the self is an illusion? Matthew Brensilver, PhD, is a clinical social worker and experienced teache...
21 Touko 20251h 4min
That Feeling of "Always-Behind and Never-Enough"—Here's the Antidote | Ellen Hendriksen
How to beat perfectionism without lowering your standards. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty a...
19 Touko 20251h 6min
From Proxy: Mic Chooses the Wrong Life
We're excited to share with you an episode of the new podcast Proxy, produced by Yowei Shaw. Today: the case of Mic, who feels like he defied his fate and now has no purpose in life. For her new podca...
18 Touko 202551min
If You're Freaking Out About Politics | Bonus Episode with Dan
A few ideas for staying sane in insane times, regardless of your political leanings or who you voted for. Related episode: Joseph Goldstein On: Impermanence, Impersonality, And How To Use Mindfulnes...
16 Touko 202511min
How To Improve Critical Thinking, Embrace Uncertainty, and Stop Self-Censoring | Jenara Nerenberg
Plus how to speak up and challenge your own tribe, how to successfully engage with people you disagree with, and more. Jenara Nerenberg is a journalist and author. Her latest book is called Trust Yo...
14 Touko 20251h 7min
If It's Hysterical, It's Historical: The Liberating Power of Understanding Your Past | Dr. Orna Guralnik
On psychoanalysis, which we haven't talked about much on this show. Dr. Orna Guralnik is a psychoanalyst and writer. Her writing centers on the intersection of psychoanalysis, dissociation, and cult...
12 Touko 20251h 11min
Why Am I Like This? | Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
Why even self-help authors can still be messy. Glennon Doyle is the CEO and Founder of Treat Media, an award-winning media company that makes art for humans who want to stay human. She is an author,...
9 Touko 202551min
Conquer Your Money Neuroses | Lewis Howes
Upgrade your relationship to your wallet. Lewis Howes is the host of the School of Greatness podcast. He has written several bestselling books. His newest is called Make Money Easy: Your Path to Pea...
7 Touko 20251h 19min
