Renowned psychotherapist Esther Perel shares insights on relationships, desire, and love. From the impact of childhood experiences to navigating difficult conversations with partners. Topics include maintaining desire in relationships, conscious uncoupling, and the power of honest communication.

Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, and Shane Parrish discuss identity, personal transformation, and goal setting. They touch on navigating transitions, using anti-identities, building trust, and debunking myths. Shankar shares her motivational techniques and emphasizes the importance of empathy, flexible goals, and personal agency for success.

Michaeleen Doucleff, an advocate for better parenting, discusses TEAM Parenting principles to foster resilience in kids. She explores the impact of technology on parenting, different cultural approaches, and the importance of autonomy and delaying technology exposure for children's development.

Brent Beshore shares his secrets to excel in life and business. Topics include marriage evolution, physical health, CEO hiring/firing, debt in business, stewardship vs. ownership, and the importance of personality tests for a functional organization.

Morgan Housel, expert in wealth, happiness, and money, shares insights on risk-taking, wealth accumulation, and financial independence. Topics include personal financial goals, social comparison dangers, storytelling, upbringing influence on financial behaviors, compounding in financial success, and teaching financial values to children.

Abigail Shrier challenges the normalization of therapy for kids, highlighting how it may exacerbate problems. She discusses the societal acceptance of therapy, the negative impacts of labeling ordinary behaviors as disorders, and the blurred lines between parental authority and friendship. Shrier advocates for fostering resilience and independence in children, questioning the reliance on therapy in education systems and the importance of teaching values like reliability and community building.

Dr. Jim Loehr, an expert in mental toughness, discusses the importance of the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact success. He shares reflection questions, the power of rituals for anxiety, and effective recovery time usage. Topics include empowering narratives, shaping inner voices for growth, drug addiction consequences, peak performance secrets, and internal/external control for success.

Entrepreneur David Segal shares business secrets on entrepreneurship, motivation, and building a $200 million tea business. Discussion includes the dark side of success, Warren Buffett's lessons, time management, resilience, and embracing failure. Segal's journey from McGill to tea industry is highlighted, along with lessons on balance, boundaries, and post-interview reflections.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a renowned biochemist specializing in nutrition, discusses micronutrient deficiencies, deliberate heat exposure benefits, and optimal sauna conditions with Shane Parrish. They cover the importance of omega-3, magnesium, protein sources, and organic vs inorganic produce. The conversation also touches on the impact of diet on academic performance, cardiovascular health, and the benefits of heat exposure on the body.

Brad Jacobs, a seasoned business executive, shares insights on building billion-dollar companies. Topics include reading people during interviews, the role of AI in business, spotting trends early, and focusing on key aspects for success. Jacobs' background in math and music influences his strategic decision-making. He emphasizes the importance of parental influences, balancing feedback, and maximizing shareholder value through strategic acquisitions. The podcast delves into company diligence, balancing speed and quality, and defining success in business and personal relationships.