Mingyur Rinpoche is a much-loved and accomplished Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher. When not attending the monasteries under his care in Inda and Nepal, Rinpoche spends time each year traveling and teaching worldwide. In this episode, Mingyur Rinpoche talks about his book, In Love With The World: A Monks Journey Through The Bardos of Living and Dying.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, Mingyur Rinpoche and I Discuss How to Fall in Love with the World and …His book, In Love With The World: A Monk’s Journey Through The Bardos of Living and DyingThe power of choosing where we place our attentionHow the opportunity to experience yourself differently is always availableWhy it’s important to differentiate between yourself and your emotionsWhat his father told him about his panic attacks as a young childObject-oriented meditation vs. Subject-oriented meditationThe power of letting feelings come and go while resting in awareness, which is something biggerThe only reliable liberation from suffering That it’s our preoccupation with a problem that nails it in placeHow to work with difficult feelings and situations in life so that we suffer lessHis 4-year wandering retreatThe lesson he learned: If you love the world, the world loves you backHis near-death experienceMingyur Rinpoche Links:Mingyur’s WebsiteInstagramTwitterBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.Upstart: 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 Mingyur Rinpoche on How to Fall in Love with the World, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Belonging and Connection with Sebene SelassieAwakening in Life with Ryan OelkeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophia Bush is an American actress, activist, director, and producer. She starred as Brooke Davis in the WB/CW drama series One Tree Hill and as Erin Lindsay in the NBC police procedural drama series Chicago P.D. She hosts the podcast, “Work in Progress” and is also well known for her philanthropy work and social activism.In this episode, Eric and Sophia share a meaningful conversation about a variety of things including spirituality, nature, curiosity, maturity, growth, and activism.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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, Sophia Bush and I Discuss Curiosity, Activism, and …The dangerous idea of trying to be perfect and ignoring the bad feelings Seeing the “flat” versions of others and not the whole personHow her work is what she does, but not who she isHer desire to make connections with real peopleThe ebb and flow of balancing her work and personal lifeNature and the environment as her house of worshipSpirituality and how it allows her to relinquish her desire for controlThe wisdom in spiritual traditionsMaturity is learning to be okay with not having answersHer capacity to be more tender and curious Asking what we can do to change policies and systemsEveryone has a part to play in activism on important topicsHow anxiety and self-criticism show up in her lifeHer collection of affirmations and evidence of the truthMaking space for fear and leaning into the truth from trusted peopleSophia Bush Links:Work in Progress with Sophia BushInstagramTwitterFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Sophia Bush on Curiosity and Activism, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Being Heart Minded with Sarah BlondinLiving Skillfully with Gretchen RubinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip Goldberg is a skilled public speaker, meditation teacher, and an ordained Interfaith Minister. He also leads tours to India and cohosts the popular podcast, “Spirit Matters Talk.”In this episode, Eric and Philip discuss his book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and CourageBut 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, Philip Goldberg and I Discuss Perspectives, Spiritual Practices, and …His book, Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Calm, Clarity, and CourageHow a spiritual practice gives us a foundation for managing life’s challengesHis experience of seeking equanimity over the yearsThe importance of practicing meditation dailyIncorporating practices before meditation, such as movement or yoga posePractices for after meditation when you’re in a deeper, quieter placeLearning to pay attention and shift our thoughts from the extremesHow resilience comes from regularly practicing these approachesSpiritual perspective expands your view from a bigger placeScientific perspective of finding the awe and vastness of time and spaceHistorical perspective of looking at world conditions throughout historyPerspective from asking what we can learn from this experiencePerspective of human interconnectednessPhilip Goldberg Links:Philip’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramCaviar is a food delivery app that brings premium local restaurants to your door. Get $10 off any order of $20 or more, by entering “FEED” at checkout. Download caviar the app today!Relief band is the #1 FDA-cleared 100% drug-free anti-nausea wristband that has been clinically proven to relieve and effectively prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, anxiety, migraines, hangovers, morning sickness, chemotherapy, and so much more. Go to www.reliefband.com and use promo code WOLF for 20% off plus free shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.Best Fiends: Engage your brain and play a game of puzzles with Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.   If you enjoyed this conversation with Philip Goldberg on Perspectives and Spiritual Practices, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Benjamin ShalvaGreg MarcusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Keevil is an ordained Zen teacher who has been practicing since 1991 and teaching since 1998 in the lineage of his teacher, Zen Master Bo Mun. He is also the Managing Director and founder of Wellspring Consulting and is the founder and host teacher of Garden Oak Sangha.In this episode, Eric and Christopher discuss his book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and ReflectionsIf you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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, Christopher Keevil and I Discuss Finding Zen in the Ordinary and …His book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and ReflectionsLearning to live life by choosing to be here and nowPaying attention in the present moment and seeing what’s here without judgmentMeditation tips for beginnersMeditation practice is training to become presentHis process of writing and finding deeper meaningVisualizing spiritual growth as a helix that has movement and cyclesHow our deeper self can move us to take actionHaving both faith, doubt, and courage in life The emotional imperative of “I am” is a mirageChristopher Keevil Links:Christopher’s WebsiteTwitterBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.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 Christopher Keevil on Finding Zen in the Ordinary, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Hardcore Zen with Brad WarmerPractical Zen with Grace SchiresonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resmaa Menakem is a therapist with decades of experience who is currently in private practice in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He specializes in trauma, body-centered psychotherapy, and violence prevention. He has also appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil as an expert in conflict and violence. In this episode, Eric and Resmaa discuss his book, My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies.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, Resmaa Menakem and I Discuss Racialized Trauma and …His book, My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and BodiesHis definition of Trauma: Something that happened too much, too soon, too fast, or too long without something that was reparativeA sense of stuckness as an indicator of TraumaRacialized TraumaLooking at White and Black Body TraumaWhite body supremacyBeing nice vs. being anti-racistTuning into our bodies to heal racial TraumaCollective healingThe power of not jumping to intellectualizing the wounds that need healingResmaa Menakem Links:Resmaa’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookVionic Shoes offers comfortable, stylish, and supportive footwear made with their signature Three-Zone comfort with Ultimate Arch Support technology. They offer a 30-day wear test so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can return or exchange after 30 days. Visit vionicshoes.com and enter promo code: WOLF to get free shipping.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.If you enjoyed this conversation with Resmaa Menakem on Racialized Trauma, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Deep Transformation with Spring WashamHealing Trauma with Judith BlackstoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rutger Bregman is one of Europe’s most prominent young thinkers. A historian and author, Rutger has published several books on history, philosophy, and economics. His book, History of Progress, was awarded the Belgian Liberales Prize for best nonfiction book of 2013.In this episode, Eric and Rutger discuss his book Humankind: A Hopeful History, where they delve into the scientific, historical, and philosophical components of human nature.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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, Rutger Bregman and I Discuss Human Nature, Hope, and …His book, Humankind: A Hopeful HistoryAsking the scientific questions and the philosophical questionsThe opposing theories of basic human natureEvolutionary biology and the survival of the friendliestCollective intelligence is what makes humans specialThe paradox of humans being the kindest and also the cruelest speciesHis rules for a realistic view of human nature: when in doubt, assume the bestThe broken systems that are created for the small percentage rather than the largest percentage of peoplePygmalion effect is the power of expectations; we become what we think we will becomeImportant distinctions between empathy and compassionUnderstanding that changing the world begins with changing ourselvesRutger Bregman Links:Rutger’s WebsiteTwitterFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Rutger Bregman on Human Nature and Hope, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Deep Transformation with Spring WashamHow our Perception Creates Reality with John PerkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacqueline Suskin is a poet, educator, and author of many books and collections. She is best known for her project Poem Store, where she composes improvisational poetry for patrons who choose a topic in exchange for a unique verse. Poem Store has been her main occupation since 2009 and has taken her around the world writing nearly 40,000 spontaneous poems. Her new book is Every Day is a Poem: Find Clarity, Feel Relief, and See Beauty in Every Moment.In this episode, Eric and Jacqueline share a meaningful conversation about the beauty of poetry and how it is accessible to everyone simply by bringing awareness and cultivating awe in our everyday lives.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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, Jacqueline Suskin and I Discuss Poetry in Everyday Life and …Her book, Every Day is a Poem: Find Clarity, Feel Relief, and See Beauty in Every MomentHow darkness can be a beautiful teacherPoetry bridges the gap between pain and greater possibilityListening to peoples’ stories and being able to reflect what they’re feeling through her poemsHow poetry and art reflect the energy needed to make important choices in lifeThe word awe contains both fear and wonderHow we can learn to cultivate awe in our livesLearning to see things in the way a poet doesThe heart of poetry is curiosity, observation, and connecting small things to large thingsLearning to choose meaning in your lifeHow writing things down clarifies things for yourselfOur senses are tools we can use as an entry point into discoveryThe poem she created on the spot about The Parable of the Two Wolves:Jacqueline Suskin Links:Jacqueline’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you enjoyed this conversation with Jacqueline Suskin on Poetry in Everyday Life, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Writing for Healing with Maggie SmithThe Power of Poetry with Ellen BassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Krista Tippett is the host of On Being, the Peabody Award-winning public radio show and podcast. On Being opens up the animating questions at the center of human life. What does it mean to be human and how do we want to live? Krista is the author of “Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters” and “Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit.”In this episode, Eric and Krista talk about what it means to be human and the importance of learning to listen when asking the big questions in life.If you need help with or are looking for support in working with your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, check out The One You Feed Coaching Program. To learn more and to schedule a free 30-minute call with Eric, visit oneyoufeed.net/coachBut 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, Krista Tippett and I Discuss Being Human and …Her work as a journalist trying to bring humanness to the storiesHow science and religion ask different questions Listening is a spiritual virtue that we need to cultivateThe big question of what it means to be humanLoving and living life’s questionsParadox and ambiguity of human existenceHaving a reverence for mysteryDepression as a black pandora’s boxThe things that go wrong for us become part of our gifts to the worldThe path to spiritual genius is through being fully humanSpirituality is the inner work that accompanies the outer work of our livesHumor as a spiritual virtueHow she has never met a wise person who does not laugh oftenKrista Tippett Links:Krista Tippett’s WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookVionic Shoes offer comfortable, stylish, and supportive footwear made with their signature Three-Zone comfort with Ultimate Arch Support technology They offer a 30-day wear test so if you’re not completely satisfied, you can return or exchange after 30 days. Visit vionicshoes.com and enter promo code: WOLF to get free shipping.Caviar is a food delivery app that brings premium local restaurants to your door. Get $10 off any order of $20 or more, by entering “FEED” at checkout. Download caviar the app today!If you enjoyed this conversation with Krista Tippett on Being Human, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Brandi Lust on Growth via the Present MomentConnecting with What Matters with Mark NepoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reverand Seifu Singh-Molares is the Executive Director of Spiritual Directors International and an ordained Zen Buddhist Priest. He’s a practicing Spiritual Director and Companion and motivational speaker. In a previous life, he was an executive at Microsoft where he successfully grew international groups and divisions and provided leadership to multicultural teams around the world.In this episode, Eric and Seifu talk about the role of a Spiritual Director or Spiritual Companion in helping us find our way on our own spiritual path.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, Seifu Singh-Molares and I Discuss Spiritual Direction and …That we have choices and we become our intentionsWhat the terms Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companion meansThe role of deep listening in Spiritual DirectionThe intimate infiniteThe difference between a Spiritual Companion and a Priest or ReverendWhat goes on during a Spiritual Direction sessionThe role of relaxing into the unknowing to find our own wayLearning to live into and love the questions of our lifeFinding authenticity in the world’s great religionsThe mystery of the truth that love permeates the universeWhat the word spiritual means to himThe role of music in his spiritual journeyHis experiential shamanic educationSeifu Singh-Molares Links:Seifu’s WebsiteSDI WorldTwitterInstagramFacebookBiOptimizers: Just 2 capsules of their Magnesium Breakthrough taken before bed gives you all 7 forms of magnesium so that you sleep better at night. Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/wolf and use the promo code WOLF10 at checkout to save 10%.Ana Luisa Jewelry makes beautiful, high-quality, and sustainably crafted jewelry pieces that are also affordable! Visit analuisa.com/wolf and enter Promo code: WOLF for 10% off your purchaseIf you enjoyed this conversation with Seifu Singh-Molares on Spiritual Direction, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Scott Edelstein on Finding a Spiritual TeacherHenry Shukman on Spiritual AwakeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonah Sachs is an author, speaker, and viral marketing trailblazer who helped spur the 21st-century values revolution, which brought the ideas of social change to the forefront of business and popular culture. Jonah’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, NPR, and many others. He also pens a column for Fast Company, which named him one of today’s 50 most influential social innovators.  In this episode, Eric and Jonah talk about the ways he encourages and challenges us to think differently in an effort to bring forth important social change.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, Jonah Sachs and I Discuss Unsafe Thinking and …His book, Unsafe Thinking: How To Be Nimble and Bold When You Need It MostHis organization “One Project” and its important missionHow his unique storytelling approach creates a compelling narrative for important social changeWhat individuals can do to contribute to changeThe radical act of volunteering more and working for pay lessThe safe thinking cycle is relying on your old patterns of thinkingWhat fear and stress do in our brainLearning to use fear as a way to empower yourselfHow stepping out into the uncomfortable zones is what leads to changeMotivational synergy is about focusing on both the intrinsic motivational factors and extrinsic motivation to keep it goingCreative work and understanding the trap of intuitionCultivating intuition by continuing to explore new ideas and ways of thinkingHow redefining problems can lead to new solutionsJonah Sachs Links:Jonah Sach’s WebsiteTwitter If you enjoyed this conversation with Jonah Sachs on Unsafe Thinking, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Effectively Thinking Ahead with Bina VenkataramanLessons About the Brain with Lisa Feldman BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.