The One You Feed

Liz Fosslien is the Head of Content and Editorial at Humu, a company that uses behavioral science to make work better. She leads interactive scientifically-backed workshops about how to create a culture of belonging to help remote workers avoid burnout, navigate different work styles, and effectively harness emotion as a leader. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, The Economist, and NPR. Liz is the co-author and illustrator of the book, No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. In this episode, she and Eric dive into the important and fascinating topic of the role of emotions in the workplace. You may think being “cool, calm and collected” at work is the right way to be but after listening to this episode, you will likely think differently.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Liz Fosslien and I Embracing Emotions at Work and … Her book, No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work. How we underestimate the emotions we bring to work Tools to help with embracing emotions in the workplace How we make really bad decisions when we don’t reference our emotions The danger of being a “feelings fire hose” at work The “Skill Swap” exercise at work The New Rules of Emotion Caring about yourself more than you care about your work Your Support Network and your Challenge Network at work Communicating what you need in the moment to another person  Social Distancing Why we lack motivation at work Relevant Emotions vs Irrelevant Emotions Liz Fosslien Links:fosslien.comTwitterInstagramThe Great Courses Plus: Are you a life long learner? A perpetually curious person? The Great Courses Plus is an on-demand streaming service that offers courses taught by professors on a whole host of topics such as Human Behavior, Money Management Skills, Black Holes, the History of England and so much more. Listeners of the show get a full month of unlimited access to their library for FREE by signing up at www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wolfPeloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get your cardio in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Eric decided to buy one after his 30-day free trial. Visit onepeloton.com and enter Promo code “WOLF” to get $100 off of accessories with the purchase of a bike, and a free 30 day home trial.SoFi Invest: A platform that makes investing easy by offering stocks, stock bits, crypto & automated investing all in one. With access to their financial advisors to answer any questions you have at no cost. Go to www.sofi.com/wolf, create an account, and they will give you $25 of free stock just for signing up.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.

Greg Marcus is a practitioner, facilitator, and innovator of American Mussar which is a 21st-century spiritual practice for an authentic and meaningful life. He has a B.A. in Biology from Cornell University and earned his Ph.D. in Biology from MIT. He worked for 10 years as a marketer in the Silicon Valley genomics industry, after which he became a stay at home dad, writer, life balance coach, and biotech consultant. His latest book is called The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar. Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Greg Marcus and I Discuss Spiritual Practice of Good Actions and … His book, The Spiritual Practice of Good Actions: Finding Balance Through the Soul Traits of Mussar The Jewish Spiritual Practice of Mussar Taking mindful action in everyday life The Soul Trait of Enthusiasm Too much of a Soul Trait vs not enough of a Soul Trait The middle way as it relates to Soul Traits Focusing on a Soul Trait for 2 weeks How to move head knowledge into heart knowledge The Morning Mantra Picking 1 specific action to take Journaling The Great Wall of Mussar – and how to overcome it Handling significant emotional disruption How our free will isn’t always accessible to us How to slow the train of emotional disruption Shadow Soul Traits Inverting the Shadow Trait: What is the light that’s casting the shadow? Greg Marcus Links:americanmussar.comTwitterFacebookFabFitFun:  A women’s lifestyle subscription box filled with full-size premium items that you will love. Give yourself (or someone special in your life!) this gift – use the promo code FEED for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.comCalm App: The #1 rated app for meditation. They have meditations, sleep stories, soothing music, and calm masterclasses with may One You Feed Guests. www.calm.com/wolf 25% off a Calm Premium Subscription.Talkspace: the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.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.

Dr. John Norcross is an internationally recognized expert on behavior change. He is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Scranton and a board-certified psychologist. He is the author of the acclaimed self-help book, Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions, has authored over 400 publications and has co-written and edited 22 books, principally in the areas of psychotherapy, clinical psychology, professional training, and self-change. In this episode, he and Eric discuss what the science of behavior change tells us when it comes to the do’s and don’t’s of creating new behaviors and putting an end to problematic ones. This episode is full of practical wisdom and is a must-listen for anyone looking to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Dr. John Norcross and I discuss Behavior Change and… His book, Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions One of the colossal mistakes people make when trying to change their behavior Motivation & willpower versus learnable skills Harnessing the power of the science of behavior change as well as the 5 stages of behavior change The power of doing the right things at the right time Preparing to follow a behavior change program The 90-day commitment for lasting behavior change Chronic Contemplation as well as what to do when you slip up The findings from the New Years Resolutions Study Energy sources The importance of a “change team” or a “support team” The common “countering” methods using “healthy opposites” How to apply the “healthy opposites” approach to emotional eating The truth: what is measured, improves Dealing with urges as well as cravings Dr. John Norcross Links:changeologybook.orgTwitterFacebookBlinkist: Do you have an ever-growing list of books to read? Blinkist can help! With thousands of non-fiction books distilled down to their most salient points that you can consume in 15 minutes or less (audio available too!) go to www.blinkist.com/wolf for a 7-day free trial and then save 25% off your new subscription if you decide to sign up!Nimble: Get great electronics you can feel really good about. Nimble makes premium, everyday tech products (like portable chargers, wireless chargers, protective phone cases and more). They use only sustainable materials, work with ethical factories, and ship in 100% plastic-free packaging. They’ll recycle your old electronics, too. To get 25% off your first Nimble order, go to  www.gonimble.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLFPhlur: Get a luxurious scent made with transparent, clean ingredients. Eric created his own sampler set that you can try! Get this curated sampler set or create your own. Get 20% off your Phlur sampler set at Phlur.com/wolfSee 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.

Loch Kelly is an author, meditation teacher, psychotherapist, and the founder of The Open-Hearted Awareness Institute. Loch works to help people access awakening as the next natural stage of human development. by offering in-person retreats, workshops, and online video and audio courses. He has served on the New York Insight Teachers Council and has collaborated with neuroscientists at Yale, U Penn and NYU in the study of how awareness training can enhance compassion and well being. Loch also studied extensively with Mingyur Rinpoche and was invited to teach direct realization by Adyashanti. As a licensed psychotherapist, Loch has been teaching seminars, supervising clinicians and practicing awareness psychotherapy in New York City for 30 years. His latest book is called, The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Loch Kelly and I discuss Effortless Mindfulness and… His book, The Way of Effortless Mindfulness: A Revolutionary Guide for Living an Awakened Life The good wolf & the bad wolf: how there are no “bad” parts of us Feed the one who is aware of the two wolves How he defines “effortless mindfulness” Flow consciousness Deliberate mindfulness vs effortless mindfulness Objects of consciousness vs the space that objects are in Mindfulness is about awakening rather than it just being about stress management Relieving suffering at it’s root Small glimpses, many times and the practice of the “small glimpses” techniques. Dropping from head mind to heart mind Non-dual awareness How to practice the "small glimpses techniques Awareness-based knowing Loch Kelly Links:lochkelly.orgTwitterFacebookInstagramDaily Harvest – Delivers absolutely delicious organic, carefully sourced, chef-created fruit and veggie smoothies, soups, overnight oats, bowls and more. To get $25 off your first box, go to www.dailyharvest.com and enter promo code FEEDSoFi Invest: A platform that makes investing easy by offering stocks, crypto & automated investing all in one. With access to their financial advisors to answer any questions you have at no cost. Go to www.sofi.com/wolf, create an account, and they will give you $25 of free stock just for signing up.Netsuite by Oracle: Netsuite by Oracle: the world’s #1 cloud business system. Netsuite is a business software that handles every aspect of your business in an easy to use cloud platform. Get Netsuite’s free guide, 7 Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits, by going to www.netsuite.com/wolfSee 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.

Judith Blackstone is an innovative and experienced teacher in the contemporary fields of non-dual realization and spiritual, relational, and somatic psychotherapy. She developed The Realization Process, which is a direct path for realizing fundamental consciousness. She also teaches the application of non-dual realization for psychological, relational, and physical healing. Judith has taught The Realization Process for over 35 years throughout the United States and Europe. She currently has 6 books in publication including her latest book, Trauma and the Unbound Body: The Healing Power of Fundamental Consciousness.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Judith Blackstone and I discuss Healing Trauma through Consciousness and … Her book, Trauma and the Unbound Body: The Healing Power of Fundamental Consciousness Uncovering fundamental consciousness Attuning to the 3 components of fundamental consciousness: awareness, emotion, and physical sensation Defining trauma The way we hold back things that won’t be met with approval How traumatic events cause us to be divided – driving us out of our fundamental nature of wholeness, which is fundamental consciousness Inhabiting our body vs scanning our body Releasing trauma through our bodies Healing trauma through consciousness Psychological healing in addition to spiritual awakening The role of memory in healing trauma Accessing memories through somatic connections Healing trauma in relation to other people as well as with other people Judith Blackstone Links:realizationprocess.orgFacebookThe Great Courses Plus: Are you a life long learner? A perpetually curious person? The Great Courses Plus is an on-demand streaming service that offers courses taught by professors on a whole host of topics such as Human Behavior, Money Management Skills, Black Holes, the History of England and so much more. Eric is currently enrolled in their course called, The Hidden Factor: Why Thinking Differently is Your Greatest Asset. Listeners of the show get a full month of unlimited access to their library for FREE by signing up at www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wolfEverlyWell: Offers more than 35 at-home lab tests with super easy to follow instructions. Results are processed in a certified lab and reviewed by board-certified physicians and are then sent directly to you within days. The EverlyWell digital platform helps break down exactly what your results mean for you plus you can also set up a free discussion with a healthcare professional to discuss them. To start learning more about your health, go to everlywell.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLF for 15% off your testFabFitFun – A women’s lifestyle subscription box filled with full-size premium items that you will love. Give yourself (or someone special in your life!) this gift – use the promo code FEED for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.comIf you enjoyed this conversation with Judith Blackstone on Healing Trauma through Consciousness, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Hilary Jacobs HendelMary O’MalleySee 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.

David Richo, PhD is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader and writer who works in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, CA. He combines Jungian, poetic and mythic perspectives in his work with the intention of integrating the psychological and the spiritual. His books and workshops include attention to Buddhist and Christian spiritual practices. He is the author of the classic book, How To Be An Adult: A Handbook on Psychological and Spiritual Integration and his latest book, 5 True Things: A Little Guide to Embracing Life’s Big Challenges, is the focus of the conversation in this episode. If you’ve experienced difficulty in life – and who hasn’t? -then this episode on navigating the 5 givens in life is for you.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, David Richo and I Discuss Navigating the Five Givens in Life and… His latest book 5 True Things: A Little Guide to Embracing Life’s Big Challenges That perfection is not a human option How a “given” can be looked at as an immutable fact or something that we’ve been granted Navigating the 5 givens in life that are the ingredients of a life with meaning, character, depth, and compassion Life is not always fair and that pain is part of everyone’s life The importance of saying yes to these givens as it brings more equanimity and serenity into our life Accepting the things we cannot change, while trusting that if life is like this, these “givens” aren’t penalties – rather, they have gift dimensions How we create our own suffering through our saying “no” to what is His words, “Anything that crosses swords with our entitled ego is a powerful source of transformation and inner evolution.” The ego tries to control the givens That love is accepting someone as they are, knowing that everyone comes with these 5 givens How the opposite of yes is not no, but rather it is control Building the inner resources that make me strong enough to handle whatever givens come my way as well as the importance of becoming skilled at grief His words, “A spiritually evolved adult seeks not an answer, but a significance.” Live with the questions and notice where they take us Act with loving-kindness in addition to holding difficulty with mindfulness Spirituality is the intersection of 3 paths: letting go of ego, “yes” to the conditions of human experience, and compassion Happiness is not a reward and suffering is not a punishment David Richo Links:davericho.comThe Great Courses Plus: Are you a life long learner? A perpetually curious person? The Great Courses Plus is an on-demand streaming service that offers courses taught by professors on a whole host of topics such as Human Behavior, Money Management Skills, Black Holes, the History of England and so much more. Eric is currently enrolled in their course called, The Hidden Factor: Why Thinking Differently is Your Greatest Asset. Listeners of the show get a full month of unlimited access to their library for FREE by signing up at www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wolfCalm: The #1 rated app for meditation. They have meditations, sleep stories, soothing music, and calm masterclasses with may One You Feed Guests. www.calm.com/wolf 25% off a Calm Premium SubscriptionTalkspace:  the online therapy company that lets you connect with a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $100 off your first month.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.

Tony Wrighton is a regular on Sky Sports News, the author of 3 books, and the creator and host of the Zestology podcast. In this episode, Eric and Tony talk about managing and optimizing your energy, ways to build fun into your day, techniques from Neurolinguistic Programming to help with anxiety and a lot more. This conversation is all about being intentional and smart about how you structure your days in order to support and promote your own well being.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Tony Wrighton and I Discuss Managing your Energy and … Trying to meditate with a 4-month-old How there’s not a good and evil wolf – rather, many different wolves His training in NLP The role of control in our lives Parenting Why he named his podcast Zestology – and what it means to him The idea of managing energy – without it, you can’t do anything. With a lot of it, you feel you can conquer the world The thing that helps with energy and well being as well as what counts as a “fun” activity for him. Meditating, sleep, good food, intermittent fasting, exercise The thing that, when he didn’t do it, caused his daily energy level to decrease by 30% How he tracks the variables that contribute to his energy levels His books: Confidence in a Minute, Persuade in a Minute, and Relax in a Minute The NLP technique of anchoring in addition to managing your inner voice. How we get used to anything in life so it’s important to switch things up Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Authenticity Tony Wrighton Links:tonywrighton.orgTwitterFacebookInstagramNetsuite by Oracle: the world’s #1 cloud business system. Netsuite is a business software that handles every aspect of your business in an easy to use cloud platform. Get Netsuite’s free guide, 7 Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits, by going to www.netsuite.com/wolfNimble: Get great electronics you can feel really good about. Nimble makes premium, everyday tech products (like portable chargers, wireless chargers, protective phone cases and more). They use only sustainable materials, work with ethical factories, and ship in 100% plastic-free packaging. They’ll recycle your old electronics, too. To get 25% off your first Nimble order, go to  www.gonimble.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLFPhlur: Eric created his own sampler set that you can try! Get this curated sampler set or create your own. Get 20% off your first 3 Phlur samples at Phlur.com/wolfSee 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.

James Finley is a contemplative practitioner, clinical psychologist and faculty member of The Living School for Action and Contemplation. Drawing from his experience as a former monk and spiritual directee of Thomas Merton, James helps seekers who desire to live a contemplative, whole life. In this episode, he and Eric discuss many of his works and concepts pertaining to contemplation, awakening to our true nature, truth that transcends religions, love and wisdom. We think you will be struck (as we are!) by how expansive, inclusive and edifying James’ words and teachings are when it comes to helping you to connect with that which is loving and true and always present. Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, James Finley and I Discuss Contemplation, Awakening, and … The question: In this moment, what’s the most loving thing I can do? How it’s love that feeds the good wolf His book, Merton’s Palace of Nowhere His violent, abusive alcoholic father and how that facilitated his seeking a place in a monastery with Thomas Merton  Merton’s message that we are one with the infinite love that is God and that is our deepest identity and it is our destiny is to realize that That we subsist in a relationship with God as light subsists in flame How truth transcends religions The True Self and False Self The lie that the ego is all that we are Identity: The discovery of the true self is the process of dying to our dreaded and cherished illusion that anything less than infinite union with infinite love has the authority to name who we are. The acts that hurt ourselves and others is the acting out of a mistaken identity His book, The Contemplative Heart To contemplate means to pay attention, to observe carefully Contemplation is sustained attentiveness infused with love His book, Christian Meditation Taking the stance of least resistance when it comes to awakening The welling up of that which sustains us in the brokenness Removing complexities and distractions to be present in stillness The mystic teacher is one whose words awaken your heart to the desire for “the great way” and offers trustworthy guidance in it.  The mystic teacher uses language in the service of helping a person to let go of their dependency on the kind of language that stops short at explanations to find the language that is a kind of a cry from the heart, from our true self. The true self embraces both solitude and communion with others The metaphor of a high jumper and a very high bar and God’s mercy or compassion then placing it on the ground where we then trip over it and fall into God’s loving arms Being sustained by a mystery that then brings us to itself – and that is wisdom James Finley Links:jamesfinley.orgCalm: The #1 rated app for meditation. They have meditations, adult bedtime stories, soothing music, calm masterclasses with may One You Feed Guests. www.calm.com/wolf 25% off a Calm Premium SubscriptionDaily Harvest – Delivers absolutely delicious organic, carefully sourced, chef-created fruit and veggie smoothies, soups, overnight oats, bowls and more. To get $25 off your first box go to www.dailyharvest.com and enter promo code FEEDFabFitFun – A women’s lifestyle subscription box filled with full-size premium items that you will love. Give yourself (or someone special in your life!) this gift – use the promo code FEED for $10 off your first box at fabfitfun.comSee 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.

Reba Riley is a blogger, artist, and healer. She travels the world speaking about transformation, courage, health, and healing. Her book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing, is the topic of discussion in this episode. You will be moved and inspired by Reba’s story. As it turns out, kindness, love, and bravery really are some of the most powerful forces to harness for healing and hope and that’s what she discovered as she explored 30 religions before she turned 30 and battled a deep depression in the years following.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Reba Riley and I Discuss Post Traumatic Church Syndrome, and … Her book, Post Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing Her chronic illness Facing her anger and bitterness 30 religions before she turned 30 Life being grey when religions answers are often black and white That love is bigger than everything Love healing us and bringing us together Her mothers love through her journey That wherever she found love (in the 30 religions) she found God How love and forgiveness have to start in each of us Looking past beliefs and differences and judgments to find the love that exists If love rolled up her sleeves and put on her work boots, kindness is what would happen Kindness is the action, the outpouring, the verb – of love Kindness is love made visible Her battle with dark, debilitating depression Feeling like she had no reason to do anything, no will to live Using kindness to battle depression How she did 5000 random acts of kindness over 18 months and it saved her life The story she hasn’t told anywhere else about her relapse of depression  The alchemy of kindness to transform your pain Couraging = brave as a verb Reba Riley Links:rebariley.comtwitterPeloton: Wondering if a Peloton bike is right for you? You can get a free 30 day home trial and find out. If you’re looking for a new way to get your cardio in, the Peloton bike is a great solution. Visit onepeloton.com and enter Promo code “WOLF” to get $100 off of accessories with the purchase of a bike, and a free 30 day home trial.Nimble: Get great electronics you can feel really good about. Nimble makes premium, everyday tech products (like portable chargers, wireless chargers, protective phone cases and more). They use only sustainable materials, work with ethical factories, and ship in 100% plastic-free packaging. They’ll recycle your old electronics, too. To get 25% off your first Nimble order, go to  www.gonimble.com/wolf and enter promo code WOLFThe Great Courses Plus: Learn more about virtually any topic – beyond the basics and even master a subject if you want to. Get one month for free at  www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wolfSee 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.

Robin Hanson is an Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University and a Research Associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. His book, The Elephant In The Brain: Hidden Motives In Everyday Life, is what he and Eric discuss in this episode. They explore topics like motives, perspective, the left brain interpreter and so much more as it relates to human behavior. This episode will give you a lot of insight into yourself and others.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.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, Robin Hanson and I Discuss Motives, Human Behavior, and … His book, The Elephant In The Brain: Hidden Motives In Everyday Life How often, we keep our true motives hidden from others That we also keep our true motives hidden from ourselves Modularity The things happening at a conscious as well as an unconscious level The left brain interpreter being like a press secretary Needing to tell a story about our motives Questioning whether or not you know the motives of others That we have multiple motives for doing things Understand others and then assume you’re a lot like them Cynicism and Misanthropy Perspective The evolution to protect ourselves from each other The need to have others like us and think well of us Obliviation What if others couldn’t see what you bought – that their opinion of you wouldn’t change because of what you bought – how would that change what you’d buy? That we pay a lot for variety Proximate and distal causes That evolution designed us to be relatively unaware of our motives – so why is it good to know about them? Robin Hanson Links:elephantinthebrain.comovercomingbias.comTwitterTed TalkWestin – their reason for being is to help you travel well – eat well, move well and sleep well. Welcome to wellness. Explore at Westin.comThe Great Courses Plus – learn more about virtually any topic – beyond the basics and even master a subject if you want to. Get one month for free at  www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/wolfTalkspace:  the online therapy company that lets you message a licensed therapist from anywhere at any time. Therapy on demand. Non-judgemental, practical help when you need it at a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy. Visit www.talkspace.com and enter Promo Code: WOLF to get $65 off your first month.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.