Ellen Langer is a professor in the Psychology Department at Harvard University. Her books written for general and academic readers includeMindfulness and The Power of Mindful Learning, and the forthcoming Mindful Creativity. Dr. Langer has described her work on the illusion of control, aging, decision-making, and mindfulness theory in over 200 research articles and six academic books. Her work has led to numerous academic honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest of the American Psychological Association, the Distinguished Contributions of Basic Science to Applied Psychology award from the American Association of Applied & Preventive Psychology, the James McKeen Cattel Award, and the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize. In this conversation today, Ellen & I discuss: - Her thought process behind some of her notable studies - Why she was chosen to become the first tenured Professor of Psychology at Harvard - Mindfulness and Mindlessness - The illusion of control - The power of mindset in dealing with stress - The power of your vocabulary - Much more Links: https://scholar.harvard.edu/langer/biocv http://ellenlanger.com

Professor Dacher Keltner is one of the world’s foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Centre. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, and The Power Paradox. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate. He was also the scientific advisor behind Pixar’s Inside Out, is involved with the education of health care providers and judges, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being. Dacher's new book is called: 'Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder;. Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awe-Transformative-Power-Everyday-Wonder/dp/B0BG8WXRTX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EZR4B50WH1CR&keywords=dacher+keltner+awe&qid=1688722573&sprefix=dacher+keltn%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1 In this conversation today, Dacher & I discuss: - What is awe? - How does neuroscience explain wonder? - Should we make beautiful phenomena explicit? - Can awe be used as a treatment for mental health conditions? - Why being wealthy may mean experiencing less awe - The power of music - What makes a life worth living & More! Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com Connect with Dacher: https://www.dacherkeltner.com https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/dacher_keltner https://twitter.com/GreaterGoodSC?s=20

The podcast explores biohacking practices and the quest for longevity, shedding light on controversial treatments like 'blood boys'. It delves into the realities of aging through an experiential exercise and discusses the significance of tracking health metrics with wearable devices. The validity of using Blue Zones for longevity is questioned, and the episode features engaging discussions on book promotion and social media presence.

Bret Weinstein is an American biologist and evolutionary theorist who came to national attention during the 2017 Evergreen State College protests. He is considered a member of the informal group of personalities known as the Intellectual Dark Web. Receive our Healthy, Wealthy & Wise' Newsletter for FREE: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter Listen on: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1R0aL3n... To get in touch with the show: Email us at freedompact@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/freedompact https://www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Connect with Bret: https://www.bretweinstein.net https://twitter.com/bretweinstein

John Lisle is a historian from Azle, Texas. He earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Texas, where he currently teaches courses on the history of science. His first book, The Dirty Tricks Department, tells the story of the scientists who developed secret weapons, documents, and disguises for the OSS during World War II. Buy "The Dirty Tricks Department" book: https://amzn.to/43paOMy For more on John: https://johnlislehistorian.com/ Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Seth Godin is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work. His books have been translated into 38 languages. Godin writes one of the most popular marketing blogs in the world, and two of his TED talks are among the most popular of all time. He is the founder of the altMBA, the social media pioneer Squidoo, and Yoyodyne, one of the first internet companies. Find out more at seths.blog. www.sethgodin.com https://twitter.com/ThisIsSethsBlog https://www.instagram.com/sethgodin/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin/ Books discussed: Buy: 'The Song of Significance' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Song-Significance-Seth-Godin/dp/0241655544/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39CFFAC3Y5K81&keywords=the+song+of+significance+seth+godin&qid=1685355663&sprefix=the+song+of+signific%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Josh Szeps is a highly respected and prominent Australian media personality, journalist, political satirist, television presenter and radio host. He currently hosts “Afternoons with Josh Szeps” on ABC Radio Sydney and is the former anchor of Weekend Breakfast on ABC TV. Josh has also recently appeared on The Project and Q&A. Prior to returning to Australia to host Weekend Breakfast and Afternoons, Josh spent a decade working in the US, where he was the founding host and producer of HuffPost Live, interviewing high-profile artists such as Susan Sarandon, Dick Cavett Michael Moore, Sir Ian McKellen, Jeff Daniels, Ron Howard, Jeremy Irons, Neil Patrick Harris, Russell Brand and Sheryl Crowe. Josh was also a regular contributor on the NBC Today Show and guest on the world’s most popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience. Check out Josh's podcast, "Uncomfortable Conversations": https://open.spotify.com/show/2I6TDCnC5EuGHNhAsBmKl5 Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com Watch this interview: YouTube.com/Freedompact

Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer. In this podcast, we discuss: - How someone becomes a spy - Government UFO press releases - Are we being watched at all times? - How to disappear off grid & much more Check out Andrew’s work, courses and podcast here: https://everydayspy.com

Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on the physiological correlates of emotion, in particular the wide range of physical and emotional responses during bereavement, including yearning and isolation. In this conversation today, Dr O'Connor appears on the show to discuss several important topics, that include: - What is grief? Why do we grieve? - 'Everyday' grief vs complicated grief - Are there really 5 stages to grief? - Why grief is actually a motivated state Connect with Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor: Buy 'The grieving brain' here: www.maryfrancesoconnor.com/book Mastodon: @doctormfo@newsie.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/doctormfo https://www.facebook.com/maryfranceso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctormfoconnor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryfrancesoconnor/ Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com Watch this interview: YouTube.com/Freedompact

Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. She received her undergraduate degree in physiology and human anatomy at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987 studying with Prof. Marion C. Diamond, a leader in the field of brain plasticity. She went on to earn her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from U.C. San Diego in 1993 and completed apost-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health before accepting her faculty position at New York University in 1998. Her major research interest continues to be brain plasticity. She is best known for her extensive work studying areas in the brain critical for our ability to form and retain new long-term memories. More recently her work has focused on understanding how aerobic exercise can be used to improve learning, memory and higher cognitive abilities in humans. Wendy is passionate about teaching (see her courses), about exercise (intenSati), and about supporting and mentoring up and coming scientists. Topics Discussed: - What is anxiety? - Why have we evolved to be anxious? - What is better for the brain; meditation or exercise? - The essential parts of learning Connect with Wendy: https://www.wendysuzuki.com Buy 'Good Anxiety': https://www.wendysuzuki.com/good-anxiety Connect with us: Youtube.com/Freedompact https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com