Sarah Edmondson, a whistleblower of NXIVM cult, shares insights on identifying manipulation tactics and toxic cult dynamics. Discussion delves into the fine line between strong organizational cultures and harmful cult behaviors. Exploring the impact of charismatic but abusive leaders in different settings, highlighting the importance of questioning motives and standing firm on principles.

Guest Robin Arzón, Peloton head instructor, discusses redefining hustle culture with focus on momentum over motivation, consistent growth in gym and life. Embracing movement, overcoming fear, balancing workouts, and using energy as currency for scalability.

Denise Hamilton, an inclusion strategist, discusses revising old stories and beliefs, responding to backlash against diversity and inclusion. She explores indivisibility, valuing uniqueness, renovating America's foundation, redefining capabilities, and abandoning the word 'authentic'.

Jared Cohen, a history buff, discusses what seven American presidents did after leaving office, exploring their challenges, successes, and pursuit of purpose. The podcast also explores the impact of power on individuals, reveals George W. Bush's painting hobby, and highlights the president's focus on family and legacy. It concludes by discussing the lessons on purpose and transition from power to post-presidency.

Bob Sutton, organizational psychologist and bestselling author, shares insights on how to overcome friction at work. They discuss steps for leaders to become better listeners, the advantages of inconvenience, and why it’s better to be a boring leader than an a-hole boss.

Harvard Medical School psychologist Susan David and Adam discuss the skills of emotional agility and how to manage unwanted emotions. They talk about the risks of judging and suppressing emotions, the pressure to be positive, and why optimism is not essential to well-being. They also explore the importance of paying attention to what you feel and how it can reveal your values.

Psychologist and neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the construction of emotions in the brain and how language shapes them. They explore emotional granularity, the role of uncertainty and stress, and challenge the myth of the amygdala as the fear center of the brain.

Jennifer Garner and Adam Grant discuss the surprising factors that contribute to character and long-term success. They explore the impact of kindergarten teachers, overcoming presentation anxiety, friendship, early childhood education, exploring interests, avoiding burnout, finding joy in daily work, and navigating biased leadership.

Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist known as Dr. Becky on Instagram, challenges the belief that parents should make their kids happy. She discusses setting boundaries, teaching kindness, and the value of feedback in parenting. Kennedy emphasizes the importance of repair in parenting, apologizing, and reconnecting with children.

Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize winner, discusses when to trust intuition, finding joy in being wrong, smarter interviewing, and making decisions. They explore reducing misery, the joy of being wrong, learning from habits and cognitive biases, and the role of intuition in decision making.