Dallas Taylor, host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast, talks about the power of sound. They discuss the relationship between sound and panic attacks, the fun of recognizing specific sounds, the importance of conveying emotions and passions, and the process of designing the Netflix Sonic logo.

Comedian and journalist Roy Wood Jr. discusses the power of humor in addressing difficult issues, the importance of honesty and vulnerability in comedy, and navigating cancel culture while embracing authenticity. He also shares insights from hosting the White House Correspondents Dinner and provides tips on landing jokes without offending.

Cartoonist Liana Finck shares how drawing helps solve life's predicaments, explore self-discovery, and understand ourselves better. She discusses impostor syndrome, doubt, and humor. The chapter also touches on expressing individuality through non-photo-realistic cartoons and the influence of belief systems on artistic work.

Christian Cooper, science writer and host of “Extraordinary Birder With Christian Cooper”, discusses the pleasures of birding, the importance of inclusion in nature, and how anyone can connect with the awe and wonder of the world. He shares a powerful anecdote about correcting a professional birder's identification and earning their mentorship. Christian also provides a valuable birding tip on using binoculars for bird watching.

Shankar Vedantam, science writer and creator/host of the podcast 'Hidden Brain', shares his fascination with the human experience and the concept of the Hidden Brain. He explores the unknowability of our future selves and discusses the importance of actively reflecting on personal growth and making choices that align with our values.

Dr. Becky Kennedy, Millennial Parenting Whisperer, shares insights on how to raise confident and resilient kids. She also discusses relationship-mending skills for adults. Topics include repair in parenting, the changing nature of memory, separating core identity from behaviors, and the power of active listening and validation.

Andrew Leland shares his experience transitioning into blindness and the lessons it taught him about life and change. He discusses the culture of blindness and disability, finding joy in accessibility, and the importance of acceptance. The podcast also explores topics like identity, writing, ableism, and the marginalized identity of disability.

American political scientist Margaret Levi discusses the history and importance of labor unions in creating workplace protections, equality, and worker rights. She emphasizes the need for a revival of the labor movement and expresses optimism about today's young workforce. The episode explores the decline in union rates, obstacles faced by workers, and the power of labor unions in empowering workers and shaping the narrative.

Therapist and bestselling author Lori Gottlieb explains how changing our personal narrative can lead to happiness. She discusses the stages of change, the importance of relationships, and finding a good therapist. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the power of being aware of our personal narrative and being willing to edit our story.

Aparna Nancherla, comedian and author of Unreliable Narrator, talks about impostor syndrome and shares strategies for dealing with it like creating a resume of failures and using made-up words. She also discusses the distortion of popular terms and how she found success in comedy on her own terms.