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In this podcast (episode #365) and blog, I talk to actor, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Peck about fame, his incredible new book, the importance of self-esteem, overcoming addiction, and so much more. In his new book Happy People Are Annoying , Josh talks about how he had to face life on life’s terms and define

In this podcast (episode #363) and blog, I talk to Daniel Tal Mor, the founder and CEO of Lumen, about the importance of a healthy metabolism and how everyone can attain it! Lumen is the world’s first handheld portable device designed to accurately measure metabolism. It is designed to help you enhance fat burn, manag

In this podcast (episode #362) and blog, I am going to talk about the difference between a significant other and a soulmate. A soulmate is a word we use to describe a human bond that involves a deep and satisfying sense of peace and connection. We literally wire this connection with our mind (our “aliveness”, or our ab

In this podcast (episode #361) and blog, I talk to social justice lawyer, podcast host and master coach Kara Loewentheil about how to identify and change established patterns of thinking that halt our progress, and so much more! Progress shouldn’t just mean working on ourselves. It means working on ourselves AND the im

In this podcast (episode #360) and blog, I am going to talk about grief and answer some of your questions about dealing with and managing grief. Since grief is inescapable and can come about for all sorts of reasons, it’s important to accept that it’s an intrinsic part of being human, instead of trying to avoid or supp

In this podcast (#359) and blog, I talk to therapist and author Whitney Goodman about her new book on toxic positivity, why good intentions are sometimes not good enough, and more! As Whitney notes in her new book, toxic positivity tends to shut down conversations and often stops people from truly connecting—especiall

In this podcast (episode #358) and blog I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives us so much joy? Even when those sounds can sometimes come out like a cackle, grunt, wheeze or even a snort? When we do this, we are most likely filled with joy, altho

I am sure you have heard the ancient tale of Narcissus: he fell in love with his reflection in the water, lost his humanity and turned into a flower. This is where the term “narcissism” comes from, although the story itself is somewhat misrepresentative. Narcissism is not just about someone’s obsession with their own a

In this podcast (episode #356) and blog, I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find that certain tips to improve sleep quality don’t work for

Content warning: the following blog contains a general discussion about the concepts of abuse and trauma bonding. By talking about the topic of trauma bonding, I will mention different types of abuse. If you are someone who has or is suffering from abuse and trauma bonding, this content may be triggering. If you are in

In this podcast (episode #353) and blog, I speak to journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari about his incredible new book Stolen Focus, why our inability to focus, think deeply and pay attention has dramatically increased, and what we can do about this as individuals and as a society. As Johann points out in Sto

In this podcast (episode #352) and blog, I talk about how our emotions can affect our relationships and how we can learn how to express our emotions while being mindful of the other people in our lives. First, it is important to explain what an emotion is. Every moment of every day, you are thinking, feeling and choos