Mark Groves, renowned expert in personal growth, shares insights on healthy shame, sobriety, and the power of choice. He discusses setting healthy boundaries, role of grief, and the significance of reliability and self-reliance in personal growth.

Join Ginny Gay and Brandi Lust as they discuss the power of normalizing human experiences, the value of friendships, and the challenges and strengths of being a highly sensitive person. Discover the transformative power of authentic connections, learn the importance of communal experiences, understand how to harness being an "HSP" as a strength, practice self-care to nurture connections, and deepen relationships through vulnerability and openness.

Best-selling author and speaker Greg McKeown discusses reshaping perspectives, embracing gratitude, forgiveness, merging Eastern and Western philosophies, and the power of language. They explore the impact of deep listening and recommend Greg's book 'Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most'.

Dr. Jeff Foote, clinical psychologist, discusses groundbreaking approaches to treating addiction, the impact of compassion and acceptance, shifting perception of addiction, effective communication tools for loved ones struggling with anxiety or addiction, and the role of families in supporting recovery.

Paul Millerd, a career alignment specialist, discusses the importance of aligning one's career with personal values. He explores self-realization, interrogating societal expectations, and connecting work with deepest passions. The podcast also touches on trade-offs in life, fear and uncertainty on a pathless path, and making changes vs accepting situations.

Jane Hirshfield, an American poet, explores interconnectedness through her poetry. She highlights the enlightening potential of appreciating small joys, embracing life's curveballs for personal growth, and the captivating power of poetry for personal transformation. Jane also discusses the importance of interconnectedness and offers skills to navigate tough periods with grace and resilience.

Ginny Gay, a mindfulness teacher, explores ways to work with and free the inner critic through mindfulness. They discuss the benefits of practicing mindfulness for living with more joy and less suffering. They differentiate the inner critic from our inner conscience and identify different ways to practice mindfulness in daily life. They also discuss the important connection between mindfulness and meditation, and define spirituality in a personal and meaningful way.

Macklemore, an artist who shares his journey with addiction and recovery through his music, discusses the struggles and challenges of addiction, the power of honesty, the importance of self-care practices in sobriety, the significance of having support in a recovery community, and the potential for transformation and growth in recovery.

Dan Harris, a self-proclaimed 'meditation evangelist,' explores the importance of mindfulness in personal growth. He discusses the power of selecting thoughts and emotions, self-compassion, and various routes for self-improvement such as meditation. The podcast also highlights working with panic and anxiety skillfully.

Robert Waldinger, a Zen teacher and author, discusses the crucial role of relationships in building a rewarding life and the significance of continuous research like the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He explores the impact of social media on human connection and urges listeners to prioritize relationships in their lives. The podcast emphasizes the importance of cultivating meaningful connections and relationships for greater happiness and overall fulfillment.