867. The Brain Happiness Formula w/ Dr. Daniel Amen

Do you know what day job @JenniferAniston had before booking #Friends?!? It will blow your mind!  It's one of many mind-blowing moments @DaneCook and I shared on today's episode of #BetterTogether, which featured some amazing behind the scenes tidbits from his recent #FastTimesLive table read with heavy hitters like @JuliaRoberts, @ShiaLeBueof, @BradPitt, and @SeanPenn. I've always loved Dane for his hustle, and you'll SEE it in this interview. But Dane Cook is far more than a funny producer - he's an incredibly wise hustler, and his views on failure, or as he puts it "the puzzle falling apart," is actually the best thing that can happen to us.  And finally, we can't forget - it's Monday, and we're covering a beautiful #goodnewsmonday story from @GoodNews_Movement. Learn about the billionaire who dreams of giving all his money to charity before he leaves this earth. Incredible.  Believe it or not, this is only PART of the show. To see the full thing, hit the link in my linktree, subscribe on YouTube, and make SURE to share this episode with a friend, especially that friend who is obsessed with #Friends! Also, are you following @bettertogetherwithmaria on Instagram?? RESOURCES: Peter's Website: petercrone.com JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

21 Sep 202040min

**Originally Broadcast MAY 13, 2013** LINK TO VIDEO (SUBSCRIBE!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpcTAEVVIx8 THRIVE MARKET: www.thrivemarket.com/bettertogether PATREON: www.patreon.com/betterotgetherwithmaria Maria Menounos sits down to interview actress Zoe Saldana. They discuss Zoe's childhood and what it was like after she had lost her father, what it's like to be a woman in a business that's so male heavy and in particular how there's so few leading roles for strong minded females.  Zoe goes in depth about her early movies like Crossroads with Britney Spears, Pirates of the Caribean with Johnny Depp, working with Steven Spielberg on Terminal and transitioning from dancing to acting. Maria then explores Zoe's thoughts on playing Nina Simone and the controversy surrounding Zoe's portrayal of Nina.  Finally, they wrap things up by talking about fashion and what it really means to Zoe and what she hopes to still accomplish in the entertainment industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

18 Sep 20201h 8min

THRIVE MARKET: www.thrivemarket.com/bettertogether Patreon: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria As the election mounts, it seems like the country has never been less unified, but today's AMAZING #BetterTogether shows us there's still hope - lots of it. Bishop Omar is a widely respected community leader in Dallas, who began his career as Texas' first gang negotiator, a job where he was asked to go into prisons and negotiate tense dynamics between some of the state's most notorious gang leaders, including Bloods, Crips, and Neo-Nazis.Omar's revolutionary approach to gang negotiations centers on recognizing the humanity in all people, and figuring out our "intersections of agreement" so that we can take steps forward, together, rather than backwards. Omar's beautifully articulate storytelling and outlook really spoke to me, and had me emotional! This is an INCREDIBLE episode, and I believe that Omar is offering tools that can help heal the ever-increasing divide in our country. Watch, listen, subscribe to my channel (link in bio), and please share this episode with 3 people who need some #BishopOmar in their life. Also, make sure to watch #BetterTogether every weekday! x RESOURCES: Bishop's Website: www.omarjahwar.com Stand Together Website: https://standtogether.org/social-entrepreneurs/bishop-omar-jahwar/ Bishop's On IG: @BishopOmarJahwar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

17 Sep 20201h 4min

THRIVE MARKET: www.thrivemarket.com/bettertogether   JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria Anything @TonyRobbins endorses always piques my interest, and that's why I wanted to book #NLP expert and coach Damon Cart for my show Better Together, to help us unpack NLP - give us a beginners guide! Maybe you've heard of #NLP, maybe you haven't, but today, you'll get a life-changing crash course on what it is, how to implement it, and why it can help unlock all of your deepest goals and desires.NLP, which stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming, posits that our experience is a completely subjective one, guided by our perception of the world, our past traumas, and our everyday values. By shifting the language and subconscious programs tied to that subjective experience, we can fundamentally shift our identity, and both set and achieve our goals - and FAST. Damon teaches techniques like values elicitation, and swishing which are fast tracks to better understanding who we are and what we want. For more, you have to watch the show!We feature brilliant experts like Damon on our show everyday, so make sure you SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube (click link in bio) for more, and tag a @TonyRobbins loving friend who needs to watch in the comments below! RESOURCES: Damon's Socials: @DamonCart Damon's Coaching: @LifeMasteryGym Thrive Market: thrivemarket.com/bettertogether --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

16 Sep 20201h 16min

Love this interview with Colbie Caillat where she highlights something very beautiful...endings are tough, but they signify something important: new beginnings. It has been a year of many endings for Colbie - she said goodbye to her band, and even a ten year relationship - but she has beautifully embraced those as changes to invite a whole new chapter of life. Colbie says she's never been more open to change as she is right now, and she's found a great sense of joy and freedom in welcoming the future however it shows up, rather than trying to plan everything out perfectly. This vulnerability is the center of her episode in the new Disney+ docuseries #Becoming, produced by Lebron James. For Coblie, vulnerability is everything. It's what allowed her to overcome her stage fright and embrace her true self. She even acknowledges that being vulnerable (even when you don't want to) gives permission for others to do the same! If you love "Bubbly" "Realize" or "Lucky," you HAVE to check this interview out, and make sure you share it with someone else, especially if they're going through a breakup and need some really wise advice. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube for more. Thanks Colbie!! RESOURCES: Colbie's Socials: @ColbieCaillat Disney+: www.dinseyplus.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

15 Sep 202053min

Link to Thrive Market: https://thrivemarket.com/bettertogether    JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria   Do you feel like you're stuck in someone else's dream? Or maybe you feel like you're stuck in the WRONG dream.  Joy strategist @GraceHarry can relate. After a mega-successful career in the music industry, Grace took a step back and realized she still hadn't unlocked the truth of her own joy. Since then, she's pivoted and works as a celebrated joy strategist to powerful C-suite execs and pop culture icons like #Common.  Grace says that "happiness is ethereal, but JOY is your birthright." By implementing strategies like "finding your starting 5" and viewing all of your relationships as partnerships to accomplish the goals that we want, we can unlock the life we've always wanted to live.  Everyone NEEDS this right now, so share it!!  Share it with all your  friends & family who will benefit, and for the full interview, you HAVE to click the link in my bio! When you land there, make sure you subscribe!!   RESOURCES:  Grace's Socials: @GraceHarry --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

14 Sep 20201h 6min

THRIVE: https://thrivemarket.com/bettertogether   Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria  There's a reason (Gary Vaynerchuk) @GaryVee is one of the most popular and respected media gurus & online personalities in the world: he practices what he preaches.  GaryVee has built multiple companies, brands, and perhaps most impressively a community of millions of followers who join him daily for his wisdom about self-esteem, achieving our goals, and as he says: CRUSHING IT.   As the CEO of VaynerX media, Gary has consulted with companies like Chase, Toyota, and Craft to teach them how to survive and thrive and a digital world, and his corporate advice can help you too.  But Gary is more than just a sharp media mind. He's a humble Russian immigrant who admits in today's conversation that his biggest fear isn't failure, or backpedaling, it's the fear of creating hurdles in his own life to prevent him from moving forward.  More than money, fame, or success, Gary values freedom, and he says it's been the single biggest asset to building his companies.  Also, for you sports fans, Gary and I go AT it on the show in a Jets v. Patriots. I HOPE we're still friends after that one...   You HAVE to share this with one of your GaryVee-loving-friends, and for the full interview, you HAVE to click the link in my bio! When you land there, make sure you subscribe!   RESOURCES: More On Gary: www.garyvee.com Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/      Follow us on Social Media! https://Instagram.com/bettertogetherwithmaria --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

10 Sep 20201h 26min

THRIVE MARKET: https://thrivemarket.com/bettertogether LINK TO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqcEZnCsgNU&t=3133s Looking for solutions to navigate these challenging times? You need @GabbyBernstein’s new book, ‘You Are The Guru,’ which is all about embracing stillness so that we can create space to "surrender to creative solutions." Her book is anchored by six principles: seeing through the lens of love, surrendering to creative solutions, clearing our path through inspiration, embracing stillness, channeling compassion to create and connection, and recognizing that WE are the guru. Gabby is always reminding me that my power lies within myself, and she can do the same thing for you. What I love about Gabby is her willingness to share her own struggles, experiences, and growth to demonstrate her work in action, and you'll leave this interview with TONS of practical takeaway to do the exact same thing!! For the full interview, click the link in my bio, share this with someone who needs it, and make sure to watch & SUBSCRIBE to Better Together w/ Maria Menounos every weekday! RESOURCES: Birthing Affirmations: https://gabbybernstein.com/birthingaffirmations/ You Are The Guru: https://gabbybernstein.com/you-are-the-guru/ Gabby's Website: https://gabbybernstein.com/ Gabby's Social: https://www.instagram.com/gabbybernstein/?hl=en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

9 Sep 20201h 25min