Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz join Paul F. Austin to discuss their new book, GOLDEN, and the scientific, mystical, and psychedelic nature of silence.

Justin and Leigh recently released GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. Published by HarperCollins in the US and Penguin in the UK, it is appearing in 14 languages globally. Together, Leigh and Justin founded Astrea Strategies, a consultancy that bridges deep visioning with impactful communications and action.

Find GOLDEN on Amazon, HarperCollins, or anywhere books are sold. Listen to the Audio Book narrated by Prentice Onayemi.

Highlights:

• How Justin and Leigh’s paths crossed.
• Defining silence and noise.
• How silence promotes flow states, creative problem solving, and self-transcendent experiences.
• Silence and psychedelics.
• The sacredness of shared silence.
• The neurobiological effects of silence and noise.
• Balancing science and mysticism to inform a new paradigm.
• Cultivating introspection for wiser and more effective leadership.

Episode links:

• Justin & Leigh’s website
• Justin & Leigh’s book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise
• Episode 140: Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D.
• Third Wave’s Coaching Certification Program

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