Nedra Glover Tawwab, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert, offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional family patterns and breaking the cycle. She emphasizes compassion, clear communication, and ongoing healing. It's important to remember loved ones who have passed away and seek support from mentors, therapists, and friends.

Futurist Ari Wallach discusses the concept of long-term thinking as a solution to our current problems. He explores the flaws in short-term thinking, emphasizes the need for a perspective shift, and encourages co-creating the future through small actions and kindness.

Dan Ariely, social scientist, explores the behavior of misbelief leading to distrust of accepted truths and embracing conspiracy theories. He discusses his personal experience with misbelief, factors behind misbelief in rational people such as the need for a villain and cognitive biases, and the impact of social cohesion on belief formation.

Medical professionals Anupam B. Jena and Christopher Worsham discuss the hidden side of medicine, exploring how random events can profoundly impact our health. Topics include the correlation between birth month and flu shot rates, the idea that less medical care can sometimes lead to better outcomes, factors affecting our perception of a good doctor, and the influence of left-digit bias in medical decision-making.

Amy Edmondson, Harvard Business School professor, discusses the power of failure as a means of learning and growth. She explores the concept of intelligent failures and the challenges in learning from them. Embracing failure is essential for innovation and success.

Tips for letting go of the pursuit of perfection and embracing 'good enough'; Understanding the difference between perfectionism and high standards; Impact of perfectionism on relationships; Escaping the weight of perfectionism

Heather McGhee discusses racism as the core dysfunction of our democracy and the economic impact it has in the US. She explores discriminatory practices during the New Deal-era, the racial economic divide, and introduces the concept of solidarity dividends.

Shankar Vedantam, host of 'Hidden Brain,' explores the power of self-deception in human flourishing and its role in fostering happiness and satisfaction within relationships. They discuss how delusional beliefs about our loved ones contribute to our contentment. Additionally, they delve into the usefulness of self-deception on personal, group, and institutional levels, including the concept of nations as delusions. The chapter concludes with the proposition of harnessing self-deception for important causes like fighting climate change.

Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, instructors at Stanford Graduate School of Business, discuss the power of humor in business and life. They explore the positive effects of humor in the workplace, its impact on mental well-being and business performance. They also provide tips to cultivate joy and shift mindset for a happier life.

Marine veterans John Warren and John Thompson share their experiences and leadership principles in combat. They discuss valuing grit and potential, building resilient fireteams, and cross-training team members. The podcast also covers raising capital, building a strong team, and the qualities of successful leaders.