Emily Esfahani Smith, author and speaker on crafting a meaningful life, discusses the four pillars of a meaningful life: belonging, purpose, storytelling, and transcendence. She explains how fostering belonging, finding purpose, imbuing life experiences with narrative coherence, and achieving transcendence can enrich our lives. Smith emphasizes the importance of connecting, serving, and contributing to others for a more fulfilling life.

David Brooks discusses the power of deep connection and effective communication in managing relationships. They explore topics such as supporting others struggling with depression and addiction, the link between perception and reality, and the potential for more meaningful relationships.

In this podcast, spiritual exploration and self-inquiry expert, Adyashanti, discusses how to navigate your spiritual path through self-inquiry. Topics include the hindrances of spiritual striving in meditation practice, embracing the mystery of just being, building a sustainable meditation practice, investigating your relationship with failure and expectations, and practicing gratitude for enhanced relationships and well-being.

Lama Rod Owens, renowned Buddhist teacher and author, shares his journey of self-discovery and the importance of finding the balance between struggle and growth. Discover the hidden benefits of struggle, learn practical self-care strategies, and explore the transformative power of struggle for personal growth and positive change.

Adyashanti, a spiritual teacher and author, discusses self-inquiry and navigating the spiritual path. Topics include awakening and enlightenment, the role of a teacher, letting go of attachments, balancing guidance with intuition, and the power of self-inquiry for personal understanding.

Renowned mindfulness expert Shauna Shapiro discusses the transformative power of mindfulness, cultivating self-compassion and gratitude, setting intentions for a purposeful life, building healthy habits for mindfulness practice, and the deep connection between empathy and compassion. Discover how practicing kindness, gratitude, and joy can reshape our well-being and relationships.

Michelle Gilean, highly respected in positive psychology, discusses the impact of negative news on mindset, the power of positive thinking, finding balance between control and acceptance, dealing with negative people, and the importance of having a mental health toolkit.

Abraham Verghese, an author and physician, discusses the transformative power of spirituality in healing, the role of human connection in healthcare, and the influence of technology on medicine. He also explores the power of fiction, the joy of reading, and the positive effects on overall happiness.

Mirabai Starr, highly respected author and speaker, discusses embracing the wisdom of women mystics. They explore the concept of fierce and tender wisdom, dive into inter-spirituality and cultural awareness, and emphasize the importance of embracing multiple spiritual paths. The episode also touches on incorporating feminine wisdom teachings and gratitude towards the guest.

Shane Parrish, an expert in clear thinking and decision-making, explores the power of storytelling in shaping our behavior and choices. He emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation and personal rituals, and discusses the need to start from where you are and focus on improvement. Parrish also highlights the negative consequences of rearranging the world to always come out on top and emphasizes the benefits of emotional maturity. Lastly, he emphasizes the significance of recognizing and repairing mistakes in parenting.