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Eric Zimmer
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May 31, 2022 • 60min
Eric Johnson on The Elements of Choice
Eric Johnson is the Director of the Center for Decision Sciences, Columbia Business School at Columbia University. His research examines the interface between behavior decision research economics and the decisions made by consumers, managers, and their implications for public policy, markets, and marketing. In this episode, Eric and Eric Johnson discuss his book, The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters Get Text Messages from Eric that will remind and encourage you to help stay on track with what you’re learning from the weeks’ episodes released on Tuesdays and Fridays. To sign up for these FREE text message reminders, go to oneyoufeed.net/text. 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! Eric Johnson and I Discuss The Elements of Choice and… His book, The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters
How are choices are influenced Choice architecture is how choices are structured for people How we often don’t realize we are affected by choice architecture “Sludge” is bad nudging or dark patterns of choices A plausible path is making a better choice easier to make How the order of options can affect our decisions The role of memory when it comes to making decisions Screening and how it’s used in choice architecture Default options and how they may affect decisions Eric Johnson links: Eric’s Website Twitter When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Eric Johnson, you might also enjoy these other episodes: How to Change Anyone’s Mind with Jonah Berger Mimetic Desires in Everyday Life with Luke BurgisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 27, 2022 • 39min
The Practices of Daily Life with Dan Millman
Dan Millman is a former world champion gymnast, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. He is the author of 13 books, including The Way of the Peaceful Warrior which was made into a feature film starring Nick Nolte. His most recent book written with his daughter Sierra is The Creative Compass: Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication. In this episode, Eric and Dan Millman discuss his book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior In This Interview, Dan and I Discuss ... His book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior
How to get moving in the right direction The importance of starting small The danger of an all-or-nothing mentality How daily life is a practice Wisdom is gaining insight into the consequence of our actions that guide our life The four purposes of life How life is like school with lessons to learn The conventional and transcendental realms His book The Creative Compass that he co-wrote with his daughter The importance of trusting the process of your life unfolding See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 24, 2022 • 1h 1min
Bayo Akomolafe on Finding a Home
Bayo Akomolafe is a widely celebrated international speaker, post-humanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and the author of two books – one of which he and Eric discuss in this episode. In this episode, Eric and Bayo discuss These Wilds Beyond Our Fences: Letters To My Daughter On Humanity’s Search For Home.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!Bayo Akomolafe and I Discuss Finding a Home and…
His book, These Wilds Beyond Our Fences: Letters To My Daughter On Humanity’s Search For Home
The most beautiful thing in the world to him right now
His observations of his young autistic son
The limitations created when we name something
The way insanity is viewed in his Nigerian culture
Finding home in the middle of the mess of life
How everything is “becoming” in every moment
Why he describes himself as a recovering psychologist and a fugitive
The healing journey
Bayo Akomolafe links:Bayo’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Bayo Akomolafe, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Build a Home for Your SoulFinding Grace with Eiman Al ZaabiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 20, 2022 • 49min
Jonice Webb on Childhood Emotional Neglect
Jonice Webb is the pioneer of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)™ awareness. She is a licensed psychologist and has enriched and kindled the discussion of this overlooked and under addressed topic by writing the first self-help book dedicated to CEN recovery titled “Running on Empty: Overcoming Your Childhood Emotional Neglect”In this episode, Eric and Jonice discuss Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), how it affects us as adults, and how to heal 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!Jonice Webb and I Discuss Childhood Emotional Neglect and…
Her book, “Running on Empty: Overcoming Your Childhood Emotional Neglect”
Defining and understanding what Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)
How it’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility to find healing
The subtle layers of emotional neglect from childhood that we may not remember
CEN isn’t about what parents did, but rather what they didn’t do
Symptoms and signs of CEN include discomfort and confusion with feelings and emotions
Her work is trying to get people to reconnect with their feelings
I.A.A.A. – Identify, Accept, Attribute, Act are the steps to process or deal with a feeling
How writing can be a powerful coping technique when processing emotions
Vertical and horizontal questioning
The first step to healing is owning and understanding emotional neglect
The Emotional Neglect Questionnaire
Learning to change your relationship with your emotions
Applying your newfound skills in your relationships
The difference between minimizing and managing your feelings
The importance of positive self-talk
Jonice Webb links:Jonice’s WebsiteFacebookTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonice Williams, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Energy of Emotions with Ralph De La RosaUnderstanding Emotions with Susan DavidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 17, 2022 • 1h 2min
500th Episode: Feeding Your Good Wolf with Listeners of the Show!
This is our 500th episode (!!!) and to celebrate the milestone, we decided to do something a bit different. In this episode, Eric and Chris reminisce about the very first episode of the show, and then we hear from many listeners of the show! We hear what the parable means to them, stories of their struggle and transformation, and what the show has meant to them. We would not still be doing the show if not for you, our dear listeners, and we thought it would be wonderful to feature you in this special episode. Let us know what you think about this special episode – if you like it, we’d love to do more! 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!When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Eric & Chris on FriendshipThe One You Feed – First Episode with George WatskySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 13, 2022 • 1h 5min
Caroline Williams on The Science of Movement
Caroline Williams is a science journalist and editor. She’s a consultant for and a regular contributor to New Scientist. Her new work has also appeared in The Guardian, the Boston Globe, BBC Future, and BBC Earth among others.In this episode, Eric and Caroline discuss her book, Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free.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!Caroline Williams and I Discuss The Science of Movement and…
Her book, Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free
How moving our bodies can affect the many parameters that affect how we feel
Meditation is a way to tune in to our body and how we’re feeling
How our brains were originally meant to inform us how and where to move in the world
How physical activity positively affects our brains and mental health
Interoception is the sense of the internal state of our body
The powerful effects of physical movement on our thoughts and feelings
Walking at a moderate pace turns down the thinking brain and increases creativity
Having a strong core and good posture can improve the way we feel
Strength training and its powerful effect on self-esteem
The benefits of dancing
Breathwork and how breathing exercises affect the body
Caroline Williams links:Caroline’s HomepageTwitterInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Caroline Williams, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Episode 135: Michelle SegarThe Science of Breathing with James NestorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 10, 2022 • 57min
Kevin Mitchell on The Genetics of Personality
Kevin Mitchell is an author and an Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin. His research is aimed at understanding the genetic program specifying the wiring of the brain and its relevance to variation in human faculties. Kevin is also the author of the science blog, Wiring the Brain, and a number of books and publications.In this episode, Eric and Kevin discuss his book, Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are.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!Kevin Mitchell and I Discuss the Genetics of Personality and…
His book, Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are
The missing third component in the Nature vs. Nurture debate
Innate Underlying Traits in the Brain: Extroversion, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Openness to Experience
The relationship between genetics and neurobiology
What “neurons that fire together, wire together” actually means
The difference between Personality Traits and Character Traits
The impact of parenting on underlying Personality Traits
How people differ in the amount of “free will” that they have
The connection between genetics and addiction
That we become ourselves throughout lifetime
Kevin Mitchell links:Kevin’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Kevin Mitchell, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Integration of Science and Wisdom with Jeremy LentNeuropsychology and the Thinking Mind with Chris NiebauerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 6, 2022 • 1h 5min
Carlin Quinn on Education for Racial Equity
Carlin Quinn is the founder and current director of Education For Racial Equity. She is also a coach, facilitator, therapist, equity consultant to organizations, communities, and individuals interested in dismantling systems of oppression and co-creating cultures of equity, mutual liberation and rooted in compassion and non-violence. In this episode, Eric and Carlin discuss her important work in bringing awareness to and helping others to engage in racial equity work.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!Carlin Quinn and I Discuss Education for Racial Equity and…
Understanding internalized and unconscious racism
Moving out of our good/bad binary into curiosity keeps us open to learning
How our ignorance of systemic racism is incredibly harmful
The importance of white people tending to their own trauma and also staying present in racial equity work
Becoming aware of what we are triggered by and asking who we become when triggered
Her program with Resmaa Menaken, “Foundations in Somatic Abolitionism“
Defining “bodies of culture” as identified by Resmaa
The fear and ambivalence in engaging in racial equity work
Choosing to engage in equity practices in your life, with your children, and with your friends
The need for educating ourselves both individually and communally
Carlin Quinn links:Carlin’s WebsiteFoundations in Somatic Abolitionism ProgramInstagramWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Carlin Quinn, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Racialized Trauma with Resmaa MenakemDeep Transformation with Spring WashamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2022 • 57min
Massimo Pigliucci on How to Live a Happy Life
Massimo Pigliucci is a Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York, former co-host of the Rationally Speaking Podcast, and former editor in chief for the online magazine Scientia Salon. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the relationship between science and philosophy, the nature of pseudoscience, and the practical philosophy of Stoicism. He’s the author and editor of many books, including the one discussed in this episode: A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living. In this episode, Eric and Massimo discuss what Stoicism teaches us about how to live a good and happy life.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!Massimo Pigliucci and I Discuss How to Live a Happy Life and…
His book, A Field Guide to a Happy Life: 53 Brief Lessons for Living
What the term Stoicism means
The Cardinal Virtues of practical wisdom, courage, justice, and temperance
Origins of the Serenity Prayer
How the judgments we have are ultimately in our control
Coming to acceptance with our own death and then continuing on with life in the present moment
The Dichotomy of Control
The Discipline of Desire and Aversion in Stoicism
The most important characteristic of a person in life
Philosophical Journaling
Massimo Pigliucci links:Massimo’s WebsiteTwitterWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Massimo Pigliucci, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Applied Stoicism with Professor William B. IrvineEveryday Courage with Ryan HolidaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 29, 2022 • 41min
Emily White on How to Deal with Loneliness
Emily White is a former lawyer turned writer. She is the author of Lonely, Learning to Live With Solitude. She has written for the Daily Mail, the New York Post, the Huffington Post, and The Guardian. Her latest book is called Count Me In: How I Stepped Off the Sidelines, Created Connection, and Built a Fuller, Richer, More Lived-in Life.In this episode, Eric and Emily discuss how to deal with loneliness and strategies for finding belonging.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!Emily White and I Discuss How to Deal with Loneliness and…
Her book, Count Me In: How I Stepped Off the Sidelines, Created Connection, and Built a Fuller, Richer, More Lived-in Life.
Understanding loneliness and the difference between depression
How “social depression” lifts when you connect with others
Belonging is feeling welcome and needed
How it takes time and effort to find belonging
Finding belonging in something you value
The difference between public belonging and private belonging
Emily White links:Emily’s HomepageTwitterExplore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management, visit truthaboutweight.comWhen you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed. Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Emily White, you might also enjoy these other episodes:How to Become Unlonely with Jillian RichardsonCommunity and Connection in an Online World with Emma GannonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.