Sebastian Siegel is a British American screenwriter, director, author, and actor from Oxford, England. His new movie is Grace and Grit, based on the American philosopher Ken Wilber’s, 1991 memoir. John Mackey had to say about the new movie, “This movie will shake you, and maybe even awaken you in some way. This movie is a must-see, especially for anyone interested in love or consciousness.”In this episode, Eric and Sebastian discuss his movie, Grace and Grit.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Sebastian Siegel and I Discuss Love, Grace, Grit, and …His new movie, Grace and Grit, a story of love beyond lifeKen Wilber’s memoir and brilliant body of work that inspired this filmThe beautiful story of love and transformation How taking action is a catalyst in the growth of your different relationshipsKnowing that we always have a choice in how we respond to what life gives usWhat it means to have both grace and the grit to push through challenges in life How exercise and pushing beyond his physical limits is a spiritual practice for himRemembering and cultivating awareness that every moment is a spiritual practiceHis admiration of and inspiration from philosophers Alan Watts and Ken WilberThe gentleness and gracefulness of Ramana Maharsi’s work about being in service to loveThe metaphor of the bent finger of reaching out to God, within and through ourselvesThe paradoxes woven into lifeSebastian Siegel Links:Sebastian’s WebsiteGrace and GritInstagramBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   Skillshare is an online learning community that helps you get better on your creative journey. They have thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Sign up via www.skillshare.com/feed and you’ll get a FREE one-month trial of Skillshare premium membership.Talkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.If you enjoyed this conversation with Sebastian Siegel, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Perfecting Self-Love with Scott StabileHow to Find Zest in Life with John KaagSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guy Winch, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, keynote and TED Talk speaker, and author whose books have been translated into twenty languages. In this episode, Eric and Guy discuss his book Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Guy Winch and I Discuss Emotional First Aid and …His book, Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday HurtsUnderstanding that we need to tend to our emotional wounds just as we would physical woundsBuilding emotional resiliency by addressing these small woundsHow to treat the emotional wound of rejectionIdentifying exactly what the hurt feelings areHow the brain registers physical and emotional pain in the same wayLearning to improve low self-esteemWriting exercises to help deal with rejection and failureHow ruminating can easily become a habit and lead to depressionThe dangers of rumination: stewing vs. doingHow rumination is vulnerable to distraction, engage your mind somewhere elseWhat works and doesn’t work in building self-esteemBuilding self-compassionThe detective mindset vs. a harmful and self-critical mindsetGuy Winch Links:Guy’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramIf you enjoyed this conversation with Guy Winch, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Jonathan Rottenberg on DepressionTasha Eurich on Growing Self AwarenessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Kornfield is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Over the years, Jack has taught in centers and universities worldwide. He’s led international Buddhist teacher meetings and has worked with many of the great teachers of our time. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and his books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies. He is also a father, a husband, and an activist.In this episode, Eric and Jack discuss his book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You AreBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jack Kornfield and I Discuss Inner Freedom Through Mindfulness and …His book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You AreThe first step to dealing with difficult emotions is seeing and accepting what’s thereHow practicing mindfulness expands your window of tolerance Tools to help us remember the vastnessRemembering that our story is always changingHow we are bound to experience both the beauty and pain in lifeThe importance of compassion How there are many simple practices to transform our heart and mindChoosing the best spiritual practices based on what we’re drawn toHis work with Father Greg Boyle, writer of Tattoos on the HeartThe possibility of seeing the Buddha-nature in every human beingThe refuge in community and how we need each otherTrusting that we’re part of something bigger than ourselvesLearning to trust our inner knowledge, heart, and bodyAccepting our fear and understanding that growth comes after fearThe doubting mind and our capacity to recognize itLearning to not judge the thoughts that come up in meditationHis shift in life from actively getting things done into relaxing more and seeing how things turn outHow we all have the seeds of awakening within usJack Kornfield Links:Jack’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jack Kornfield you might also enjoy these other episodes:Effortless Mindfulness with Loch KellyTara BrachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Broome is a poet, screenwriter, and instructor in the Writing Program at the University of Pittsburgh.  He has been a finalist in The Moth storytelling competition and won the grand prize in Carnegie Mellon University’s Martin Luther King’s Writing Awards.In this episode, Eric and Brian discuss his book, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A MemoirBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Brian Broom and I Discuss his Journey to Healing, Recovery, and …His book, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A MemoirHow he was raised in an environment where men are taught to be tough and masculine.Understanding that parents are doing the best they can and having grace with themHow he learned more about his father after his death when writing his bookHis journey to getting sober and healing from childhood woundsWhat sobriety looks like for him nowRecognizing his defense mechanismsLearning to not be ashamed of taking medication for anxiety and depressionHow he started writing in rehab lead to becoming a therapeutic tool for himBeing ruled by shame and how all-consuming it was The ideas of masculinity that remain from his upbringingHis thoughts about masculinity not being a useful concept, but rather being human is what’s importantExternal support is important, but only you can save yourselfBrian Broome Links:Brian’s WebsiteFacebookInstagramNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Brian Broome, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Masks of Masculinity with Lewis HowesLeading in Life with Michael Brody WaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Taft is a meditation teacher and best-selling author of many books such as The Mindful Geek and Nondualism. He is also the host of the podcast, Deconstructing Yourself.In this episode, Eric and Michael discuss spiritual practices and learning to deconstruct and reconstruct ourselves.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Eric and Michael Taft Discuss Deconstructing Yourself and …His podcast and blog titled “Deconstructing Yourself”Learning to “untangle” the concepts and emotions that can overwhelm usThe importance of “reconstructing” ourselves after the “deconstructing”Taking our meditation practice from the cushion into everyday lifeFinding what is sacred to you and bringing more of it into your lifeDefining and distinguishing between psychology and spirituality Thoughts and feelings and seeing their constructivenessVipassana practices and his work with Shinzen YoungDifferences between early and later Buddhist practices and traditionsHow real spirituality contends with the intense human conditionMichael Taft Links:Michael’s WebsiteDeconstructing Yourself PodcastTwitterTalkspace is the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. It’s therapy on demand. Visit www.talkspace.com or download the app and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Michael Taft, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Michael Taft Interview (2015)Paths of Spiritual Awakening with Henry ShukmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of many books, and a professional speaker. His work has been translated into 47 languages. Jonathan has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show and CNN as well as other national TV talk shows. He has spent over 35 years studying the most practical and powerful methods for personal and professional development and is also known for his popular podcast, Awareness Explorers.In this episode, Eric and Jonathan discuss enlightenment as well as various techniques to explore our awareness.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Eric and Jonathan Robinson Discuss How to Explore Our Awareness and …His definition of enlightenment: a shift in identity from ego-personality to presence and awarenessEnlightenment is being at peace in the present momentHis humbling experience of speaking to Mother TheresaExperimenting with and being willing to try different techniques to help shift your viewHow having gratitude and saying “Thank You” many times a day can change your experienceTechniques and phrases for working with our judgmental mindLearning to not take our views so seriouslyHow being more playful in our lives can bring the feeling of freedomHis powerful technique for happiness: not letting your mind take over when you’re enjoying somethingThe different forms of inquiry we can practiceQuestions we can ask that can reorient ourselves from our problem seeking mindsMaking a pain and pleasure list and scheduling things from your pleasure listJonathan Robinson Links:Jonathan’s WebsiteAwareness Explorers PodcastFacebookUpstart: The fast and easy way to get a personal loan to consolidate, lower your interest rate, and pay off your debt. Go to www.upstart.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jonathan Robinson, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Dorothy Hunt on The Heart of AwarenessMary O’Malley on Practical AwakeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He’s a sought-after speaker, strategist, and the author of many best-selling books.In this episode, Eric and Ryan discuss his book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the BraveBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Eric and Ryan Holiday Discuss Everyday Courage and …His book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the BraveThe 4 cardinal virtues that a good life depends onCourage, both physical and moral, is the willingness to put yourself at riskHow fear gets in the way of courageLearning to get specific with our fearsCourage is also about sharing our vulnerabilities with othersThe importance of just getting startedHow courage requires making decisionsDetermining and gaining clarity on our personal valuesStoicism and how it encompasses the core virtuesSimilarities and differences between Buddhism and StoicismHeroism goes beyond courage, doing something for the greater good or greater than oneselfHow it requires courage to have belief and hope that things can change for the betterHis courage to open a bookstore in the midst of the pandemicRyan Holiday Links:Ryan’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookFeals: Premium CBD delivered to your doorstep to help you manage stress, anxiety, pain, and sleeplessness. Feals CBD is food-grade and every batch is tested so you know you are getting a truly premium grade product. Get 50% off your first order with free shipping by becoming a member at www.feals.com/wolf If you enjoyed this conversation with Ryan Holiday, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to be Fearless with Jessica HagyConscious Leadership with Eric KaufmannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristoffer Carter is a spiritual teacher at the intersection of consciousness and business. He is a frequent speaker, author, and founder of This Epic Life, a website and podcast devoted to conscious living.  In this episode, Eric and Kristoffer discuss his book, Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic Leadership.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Eric and Kristoffer Discuss Permissions to Glow and …His book, Permission to Glow: A Spiritual Guide to Epic LeadershipDeveloping a conscious awareness of our internal experienceHow a meditation practice strengthens our ability to listen to the inner voiceThe “frenemies” within usSurrendering the ego and having trust in othersHow he brings spirituality into his work with corporate leadership training Giving ourselves permission to claim our own power“Permission to Chill” and pausing to see things as they areThe 3 phases of meditation“Permission to Feel all the Feels” “Permission to Glow in the Dark” and befriending the darkness“Permission to Glow in the Light” and connecting with othersKristoffer Carter’s Links:Kristoffer’s WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterLinked InNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Kristoffer Carter, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Kristoffer Carter (2014)Tasha Eurich on Growing Self-AwarenessTransformative Mindfulness with Shauna ShapiroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson are hosts of the popular podcast, Being Well. Rick is a psychologist who writes and teaches about the essential inner skills of personal well-being, psychological growth, and contemplative practice, and together they address many of these issues on their podcast.In this episode, Eric and Ginny discuss how to be well and experience psychological growth with Rick and Forrest.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Eric, Ginny, Rick, and Forrest Discuss Learning How to Be Well and …Their podcast, Being WellThe “dreaded experience” and how we organize our lives to avoid our fear, shame, vulnerabilityHow growth comes from facing and leaning into our dreaded experiencesLimiting beliefs and how our self-conception is 6 months out of dateUnderstanding that our brains are forecasting machinesRick’s experience in a body massage skills workshopPausing to take in the positive experiences that come on the other side of facing the dreaded experiencesThe assumptions that Forrest must be perfectly adjusted being the son of a psychologistNature versus nurture and how we all have wounds to deal with, no matter our upbringingThe upper reaches of potential Becoming comfortable with the experience of admitting fault is how we free ourselvesAsking where the forces of control are in our livesDistinguishing between our internal and external forcesHow our circumstances can be unfair, and yet our healing is our responsibilityWe have a moral responsibility to decide which “wolf” we will feed The hope in knowing that all storms will pass Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson Links:Rick’s WebsiteRick’s FacebookForrest’s WebsiteForrest’s InstagramForrest’s FacebookBeing Well on InstagramBest Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   Peloton: Now you can get a Peloton bike for $400 off! And of course, the bike is an incredible workout, but did you know that on the Peloton app, you can also take yoga, strength training, stretching classes, and so much more? Learn all about it at www.onepeloton.com.  If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Dr. Rick Hanson (2018)Dr. Rick Hanson (2015)Being Human with Krista TippettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur who has founded and led multiple companies. He is currently Director of Programs at The Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at the Catholic University of America. He is also the founder and Director of Fourth Wall Ventures, an incubator that he started to build, train, and invest in people and companies that contribute to a healthy human ecology. In this episode, Eric and Luke discuss his book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday LifeBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Enrollment for the Spiritual Habits Group Program is now open through October 12. Click here to learn more and signup!In This Interview, Luke Burgis and I Discuss Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life and …His book, Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday LifeHuman desires and how they apply to the wolf parableMimetic desire refers to how we imitate the desires of other peopleHow particular modeled desires come from a sense of lackThe importance of understanding that our desires are driven by imitationLearning to exercise more freedom in what we desireDesire is the energy of movement toward or away from somethingAnti-mimetic desire is having the ability to not engage in what you desireThe differences between thin and thick desiresThe paradox of desires and values: “Do we desire what we value or do we value what we desire?”Recognizing the hierarchy of our values and evaluating our desires accordinglyA fulfillment story is sharing a personal story with someone else about something in your life that gave you enduring joyUnderstanding the social nature of our desiresLuke Burgis Links:Luke’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookCalm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Luke Burgis, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John KaagFinding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher KeevilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.