Author and journalist Anna Goldfarb discusses the challenges of modern friendships, including the impact of social media, core elements of successful friendships, choosing meaningful connections, and the characteristics of wholehearted friendship.

Donna Eden and David Feinstein, PhD, discuss the power of tapping in energy psychology, covering topics like energy medicine, auras, acupressure points, trauma healing, and more. They explore the science behind tapping, its transformative impact on the brain, and the deep personal work it requires for effective change.

Poet, artist, and author James McCrae discusses authenticity, vulnerability, creativity as a spiritual path, intuition, emotion, shadow work, and the yin and yang of creativity with Tami Simon. They explore topics such as social media, art, technology, viral ideas, curiosity, and the metaphor of sunflowers.

Psychotherapist Erica Djossa discusses challenging societal norms around mothering in an empowering conversation. Topics include values-centered mothering, mom rage and anger in motherhood, effective self-care, and starting small to make positive changes.

Contemporary spiritual teacher Rupert Spira discusses the pursuit of inner peace and sufficiency. Topics include the practice of pausing, the pure 'I Am,' and the concept of shared being. Delve into recognizing gaps between thoughts and feelings, the absolute vs. relative levels, and freedom from ego tyranny.

Renowned mediator William Ury discusses conflict resolution, curiosity, and the power of listening. Topics include shifting perspectives, reaching 'second order agreement,' and creating a 'golden bridge' to connect across divides. Learn about universal needs, the importance of reconciliation, and the transformative potential of conflict.

Renowned activists Joanna Macy and Jess Serrante discuss embracing feelings, cultural amnesia, and the Work That Reconnects in a climate crisis conversation. They emphasize the importance of transforming grief and anger into agency and action, facing the challenges of living on Earth at this moment with heart and integrity.

Peter A. Levine, creator of Somatic Experiencing, shares wisdom on trauma healing, self-compassion, and the body's role in healing. Topics include personal writing for trauma, wisdom passed through generations, psychedelics for growth, and techniques for feeling safe in your nervous system.

When we think about those special traits or abilities we consider to be "superpowers," empathy isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, empathy is often seen as a weakness, not a strength. Through her bestselling books and her work training new psychiatrists, Dr. Judith Orloff is helping to change the narrative around empathy. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Orloff about her new book, The Genius of Empathy, and how we can each begin to cultivate an empathic style that supports a thriving life.  Tune in now for their conversation on how empathy opens the heart and fosters healing, the beauty of self-empathy and how it differs from self-compassion, empathy overwhelm, the four styles of empathy and how to identify your own, boundary-setting tools for empaths, the empathy spectrum, empathy deficiency disorders, trauma and empathy, letting go of resentment and helping it let go of you, empathic attunement, the practice of shielding, transmitting empathic love to people and places in need, observing without absorbing, and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

Bestselling poet David Whyte discusses the power of poetry in revealing truths; embracing grief and regret for transformation; empathy and language evolution; reconnecting with the real world through grounding; robust vulnerability; letting go and embracing new beginnings; and a poetic reflection on life's journey.