Exploring the shift from traditional stability to adaptability with allostasis, emphasizing the need for flexibility in handling life's changes. Learn about the benefits of embracing change, navigating chaos with rituals, and finding stability through resilience and personal growth. Discover the importance of adaptation and evolution for psychological well-being.

Topics include intuitive eating, using fear as motivation, and protecting humanity from technology. They discuss the challenges of interpreting internal signals, embracing fear as a motivator for success, and the impact of technology on genuine human connections.

Exploring the importance of attention in health, the dynamics of bottom-up versus top-down attention, training focus through activities like meditation and deep reading, and the significance of attention training for overall mental well-being.

Clay talks to Evelyn Tribole, co-founder of Intuitive Eating, about mindful eating and building a healthy relationship with food. They explore decoding food cravings, breaking free from diet culture, and embracing mindfulness in eating habits for better physical and mental health.

Discover effective strategies for managing nerves and pressure in high-stress situations. Learn about physiological tricks and positive interpretations of stress to improve performance. Explore facing failure as a way to cope with pressure and fear. Dive into a coach's unique strategy to build self-confidence. Delve into how elite athletes navigate pressure through personalized responses and growth opportunities.

Discussion on tools for exercise, productivity, diet, and mental health. Overcoming mental barriers to start physical activities, elite runners' diet, managing work distractions, strategies for deep focus work, and navigating anxiety with acceptance and evidence-based approaches.

Guest Kate Bowler discusses the harmful effects of the 'best life now' mantra in toxic wellness culture, critiquing societal pressures and promoting acceptance of imperfection. She emphasizes the value of balancing priorities, overcoming perfectionism, and sharing feedback for personal growth.

Wharton professor Katy Milkman discusses strategies for changing behavior, beating impulsivity, making difficult decisions, and the power of subtractive solutions. She explores the concept of satisficing, overcoming barriers to behavior change, and enhancing creativity through varied perspectives. The podcast delves into decision-making strategies, distinguishing between significant and insignificant choices.

Brad, a performance coach, discusses his three-tiered coaching pyramid for organizing life and achieving goals. Topics include breaking down big goals, balancing foundational practices, and enhancing self-awareness and personal development.

Productivity expert Cal Newport shares strategies for sustainable work in an era of technology. Topics include time management, digital hygiene, deep work focus, and balancing ambition with life choices. Explore intentional tech use, slow productivity, and optimizing efficiency through clear boundaries and strategic planning.