Episodes

In this episode we revisit a conversation with Julie Fast, author of Getting It Done When You’re Depressed: 50 Strategies to Help You Achieve Productivity Even with Depression, Anxiety, or ADHD. She shares her expertise on how to overcome productivity barriers caused by mental health struggles. Jul…

In this episode, Sara Sherman, author of Resonant Minds: The Transformative Power of Music , joins the show to discuss the powerful and often underestimated role of music in our lives. Sara, a classical musician and educator,...

Anne-Laure Le Cunff discusses how to move beyond traditional goal-setting by running small, iterative experiments that foster curiosity, learning, and personal growth.

Madelin Mann discusses how to shift from job seeking to job shopping by focusing on networking, standing out in interviews, and negotiating with confidence.

Ximena Vengeochea discusses how to use the Life Audit process to reflect, discover your true desires, and create actionable steps to build the life you truly want.

Elizabeth Lotardo discusses how to find meaning in your current job by shifting your perspective, managing energy, and focusing on the things you can control.

Andrew Brodsky shares actionable tips for improving virtual communication using the PING framework.

Jenny Wood shares how to tap into wild courage by reframing fear and taking bold, decisive action toward the life and career you want.

I’m excited to welcome Oliver Burkeman back to the show to discuss his new book, Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts . You can find his previous conversation on the sh...

I’m excited revisit this conversation with Ximena Vengoechea to the show to discuss her book, Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection . Ximena is a user researcher, author, and expert in communicat...

Michaela Alexis shares how to transform networking from an intimidating experience into a meaningful, anxiety-free way to build professional relationships.

Mo Hamzian shares how smart workspace design sensory elements can enhance productivity, creativity, and well-being.

Duncan Wardle shares creativity-boosting tools from his book 'The Imagination Emporium'.

Deborah Eckerling discusses tips from her book "52 Secrets for Goal Setting and Goal Getting" to achieve long-term goals.

Tyler Moore (aka Tidy Dad) shares the connection between mental wellness and physical organization from his book "Tidy Up Your Life."

Dr. Mithu Storoni discusses the optimization of brain states for peak performance.

Ben Orlin discusses his book "Math for English Majors," exploring math as a universal language and sharing strategies for overcoming problem solving challenges by fostering curiosity and understanding.

Ian Morgan Cron discusses his new book "The Fix," which adapts the 12-step program for personal transformation by addressing universal addictive behaviors and fostering self-awareness and well-being.

Melissa Urban discusses the evolution of Whole30 with a focus on updated nutritional science, and the impact of setting boundaries for achieving food freedom.

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome back Dr. Michael Breus to the show to discuss his new book, Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Long-Term Health . Dr. Breus, also known as “The Sleep Doctor,” is a clinical psych...

This week we are joined by productivity expert Mike Vardy for Parton of a two part series on the A to Z of Productivity. Mike's experience spans years and includes authoring books, creating courses, and hosting his own podcas...

This week I welcome back Kendra Adachi to the show to talk about her new book The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius . Kendra Adachi is one part systems expert, and one part permission giver. As The Lazy Genius, she ai...

This week, I'm revisiting a conversation with Gillian Tietz. Given the topic and the time of year, I felt it was the perfect moment to bring this discussion back to light. Gillian is a biochemist, educator, and entrepreneur w...

Carlos Whittaker shares lessons from his latest book, Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human