Best Zach Kaiser Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #60: Title: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience with “EI” Pioneer, Dr. Daniel Goleman 58:16

2d ago58:16

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Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, leads, and conducts business. A frequent speaker on campuses and to businesses of all kinds and sizes, he has worked with organizations around the globe, examining the way social and emotional…

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Episode #59: How to Harness Meaning, Mattering and Purpose for a Flourishing Work Life, with Dr. Zach Mercurio 56:17

17d ago56:17

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Zach Mercurio, Ph.D., is a researcher, author, and speaker specializing in purposeful leadership, mattering, meaningful work, and positive organizational psychology. As author of The Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose, Zach has inspired individuals and organizations to discover and leve…

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Episode #58: How to Clean Up Your Mental Mess & Flourish, with Dr. Caroline Leaf 58:31

1M ago58:31

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Dr. Caroline Leaf is a clinical and research neuroscientist, communication pathologist, and author, recognized for her groundbreaking work on brain science and mental health. With a Ph.D. in Communication Pathology, Caroline focuses on the mind-brain connection and the transformative power of thought management for enhancing mental well-being. Her …

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Episode #57: What Every BODY Should Know About Nutrition & Flourishing, with Dr. Federica Amati 57:35

1M ago57:35

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Dr. Federica Amati is a postdoctoral medical scientist and public health nutritionist, committed to advancing our understanding of nutrition and lifestyle interventions for optimal health. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine Research from Imperial College London, where her work focused on the gut microbiome and its impact on human health. She fo…

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Episode #56: Navigating life’s choices: Daniel Pink on motivation, regrets, growth and flourishing 51:17

2M ago51:17

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Daniel H. Pink is a renowned author known for his groundbreaking work on motivation, work, and human behavior. He is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, the most recent of which is The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, which explores the role of regret in personal and professional growth, offering new insights into …

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Episode #55: The Art and Science of Connection and Social Health, with Kasley Killam 50:13

2M ago50:13

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Kasley Killam, MPH, is the author of The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier (HarperCollins, June 2024). She is a Harvard-trained social scientist, award-winning innovator, and is internationally recognized as a leading expert in “social health”: the dimension of well-being th…

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Episode #54: Strategies for Real World Enlightenment, with Susan Kaiser Greenland 49:50

3M ago49:50

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Susan Kaiser Greenland is a mindfulness educator and bestselling author, who teaches mindfulness to children, teens, parents, and educators for everyday practices. She is a former corporate attorney, but transformed her career after discovering meditation, founding Inner Kids to teach secular mindfulness in schools and community programs. She has b…

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Episode #53: Positive Leadership: How to Lead Well by Doing Good, with Dr. Craig Dowden 47:51

3M ago47:51

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Dr. Craig Dowden is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and executive coach born and raised in Newfoundland. He is celebrated for his expertise in bridging the gap between the science and practice of leadership excellence, and has spent over 25 years exploring the connections between leadership theory and application. Craig’s caree…

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Episode #52: How to exit the grind and live a happier, more fulfilling life 52:23

4M ago52:23

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Dr. Maike Neuhaus is a future-oriented positive psychology coach dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and organizations to flourish. As co-founder and Self-Leadership Driver of Ducidium, she spearheads a mission to equip others with the tools and mindset needed to confidently lead transformative journeys. She is also founder of the Flourishi…

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Episode #51: How to use transformational coaching to thrive at work and in life 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Elena Aguilar [Ay-lay-nuh Ar-gue-la] is a bestselling author and coaching expert known for her eight books on coaching and leadership development, including The Art of Coaching and The Art of Coaching Teams. Her forthcoming comprehensive coaching book, Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching, highlights conversational skills to help you thrive …

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Episode #50: How Theology can Help you Flourish, with Dr. Miroslav Volf 50:04

5M ago50:04

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Dr. Miroslav Volf is a prominent theologian, scholar, author, and founding Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Born in Croatia, Miroslav experienced the religious and political tensions of his homeland firsthand, which deeply influenced his academic and theological pursuits. He has authored numerous influential books, including Exclu…

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Episode #49: Why your mindset matters and what to start doing about it 50:18

5M ago50:18

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We interview Dr. Gemma Leigh Roberts, a chartered psychologist and author specialising in wellbeing, resilience and mindset. She is a Top 5 LinkedIn Learning instructor, and over five million people have taken her LinkedIn Learning courses. Over 650,000 people subscribe to her 'Mindset Matters – Thriving at work' newsletter. The newsletter led to t…

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Episode #48: How to build great relationships, with Dr. Rick Hanson 53:00

6M ago53:00

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We interview Dr. Rick Hanson, a prolific writer and practitioner of all things psychology, neuroscience, resilience and well-being. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 33 languages and include Making Great Re…

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Episode #47: Digging into how to “be well” with Dr. Rick Hanson 1:00:18

6M ago1:00:18

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We interview Dr. Rick Hanson, a prolific writer and practitioner of all things psychology, neuroscience, resilience and well-being. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 33 languages and include Making Great Re…

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Episode #46: How to leverage failure and psychological safety in your team or organization, with Dr. Amy Edmondson 54:01

7M ago54:01

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We interview Dr. Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, a chair established to support the study of human interactions that lead to the creation of successful enterprises that contribute to the betterment of society. She has pioneered the concept of psychological safety for over 20 years and wa…

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Episode #45: What can existential psychotherapy do for your ability to flourish?, with Dr. Sara Kuburic 50:22

7M ago50:22

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We interview Dr. Sara Kuburic, existential psychotherapist, writer, and columnist for USA Today, about how existential psychotherapy can help us to flourish. In particular, we discuss Sara’s work on “self-loss”: what it is, how to identify it and rebuild our sense of self; how overcoming self-loss can help us flourish; and how to live a more authen…

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Episode #44: The Antifragile: Antifragility with Entrepreneur, MBA, AI consultant and dad, Josh Hernandez 54:02

7M ago54:02

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In this episode we dive into the extraordinary life journey of a Josh Hernandez. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, to teenage parents, our guest grew up in a nurturing environment where his father was in trucking and his mother ran a home daycare. This early exposure to leadership and working with people laid the foundation for his path. Despite g…

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Episode #43: The Antifragile: Antifragility with 2x Inc. 300 CEO, entrepreneur, author and dad, Bob Goulet 55:44

8M ago55:44

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In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Bob Goulet. Bob is an American entrepreneur, inventor, and life artist. He is the inventor on more than two dozen patents globally and is a two-time Inc. 500 award winner who has also been recognized globally in the sciences. A passionate student of life, he has traveled the world and studied with m…

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Episode #42: The Antifragile: Antifragility with Aerospace Engineer, Entrepreneur, Defense Expert and Mom, Jackie Space 1:04:26

8M ago1:04:26

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In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Jackie Space, a highly accomplished individual with experience in national security, aerospace, and academia. Jackie's journey through professional challenges, failures, and successes sheds light on the concept of anti-fragility. We explore how she navigates discomfort and strives to create opportun…

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Episode #41: The Antifragile: Antifragility with entrepreneur, investor, IPO expert, bestselling author and father, Peter Goldstein 1:03:33

8M ago1:03:33

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Peter Goldstein is a seasoned entrepreneur, capital markets expert, and investor with over 35 years of diverse international business experience. Throughout his career, he's held pivotal roles, including CEO, chairman, investment banker, founder, board member, investor, and advisor to public, private, and emerging growth companies. Peter's achievem…

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Episode #40: Special Series on The Antifragile: Antifragility with world champion, bestselling author and performance coach, Donene Taylor 50:46

8M ago50:46

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Donene Taylor is a professional author and speaker who delivers energizing, inspirational, and motivational presentations and workshops to many different communities, teams, and organizations. Donene is the #1 best-selling author of two books. Her first book, Heart of a Champion, unpacks her journey of self-discovery as she attained her dream to be…

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Episode #39: Special Series on The Antifragile: Antifragility with combat veteran and leadership trainer, Kawika Lau 1:09:43

9M ago1:09:43

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Across our nearly 40 conversations with experts on flourishing one of the most consistent themes we’ve heard is that consistent flourishing often depends on ability to endure, and even leverage chosen unpleasantness. In other words, to develop antifragility. So, we decided to dig deeper! In this special series on antifragility, Nick dives deep with…

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Episode #38: Leadership for Flourishing, with Emmie Bidston and Dr. Katy Granville-Chapman 57:45

9M ago57:45

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We interview Emmie Bidston and Dr. Katy Granville-Chapman, authors of Leader: Know, love and inspire your people (2020), about leadership for flourishing. Our conversation focuses on what makes a great leader and how to promote flourishing through leadership. Emmie is an Associate Fellow of the Oxford Character Project and a Senior Fellow of the Hu…

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Episode #37: How to get on the path to antifragility, peak performance and fulfilling your potential, with Dr. Adam Wright 41:35

9M ago41:35

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We interview Dr. Adam Wright, Director of Mental Performance at the Washington Nationals and Co-founder at the Antifragile Academy, about how to build antifragility to fulfil your potential and maximize your performance. Adam Wright is a certified mental skills consultant and executive coach with broad experience and interdisciplinary academic trai…

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Episode #36: How to prevent and recover from burnout, with “The Burnout Doc,” Dr. Sharon Grossman 57:17

10M ago57:17

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We interview Dr. Sharon Grossman, also known as the “Burnout Doc,” about how to prevent and recover from burnout, and manage stress. We discuss what burnout is, its symptoms and causes, and how to identify and reduce the risk of it. The conversation provides practical tips and strategies for preventing and recovering from burnout, managing stress, …

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Episode #35: How the "flourishing effect" can help you thrive in the workplace, with Tonille Miller 49:38

10M ago49:38

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We interview Tonille Miller, a prominent organizational psychologist and consultant with expertise in human behavior, high performance, and organizational dynamics, about how to create thriving workplaces. We discuss her recently published book, The Flourishing Effect, a playbook for unlocking employee and organizational thriving and sustainable pe…

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Episode #34: How to flourish through fitness and movement, with Krista Stryker 49:23

10M ago49:23

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We interview Krista Stryker - author, entrepreneur, and self-actualization coach specializing in physical and mental fitness - about how to flourish through fitness and movement. We discuss connections between mental fitness and physical fitness and the significant benefits of physical exercise for mental health and cognition. Krista offers practic…

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Episode #33: How to harness self-reflection to do hard things, develop psychological richness and create optimal happiness, with Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener 54:09

11M ago54:09

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We interview Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, a leading authority on strengths, culture, courage, and happiness, about his extensive research in these areas and his pioneering work in the application of positive psychology to coaching. We explore the concept of psychological richness and its practical implications for improving our quality of life, the di…

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Episode #32: Building Well-Being in the Workplace, with Former Director of Global Mental Health and Well-Being at Google, Dr. Kristin Maczko 55:12

1+ y ago55:12

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Gone are the days of pitting productivity against well-being in the workplace. Imagine a world where the elements that boost collective productivity also ignite motivation and personal fulfillment within each individual. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the brilliant Dr. Kristin Maczko, a trailblazer at the crossroads of psychology and o…

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Episode #31: How To Flourish in Your Career in an Uncertain Future of Work, with Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman 53:22

1+ y ago53:22

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Joining us today is Dr. Gabriella Rosen Kellerman a respected author, entrepreneur, and Harvard-trained physician, who has extensive expertise in the realms of behavioral and organizational change, digital health, well-being, and AI. In collaboration with Professor Martin Seligman, Gabriella co-authored her debut book Tomorrowmind, which provides c…

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Episode #30: Building Your Mindset and Mental Game, with Dre Baldwin 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

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Whether you’re just starting out or you want to take your career to the next level, having the right mindset is essential for success. And no one knows how to turn unrelenting self-belief into hard-and-fast career results better than author, entrepreneur, business coach, and former international basketball pro, Dre Baldwin! Known as DreAllDay by hi…

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Episode #29: Global well-being and the role of education in flourishing, with Dr. Alejandro Adler 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

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Today our focus is on the importance of education and the role of teachers and mentors in facilitating human flourishing, and we are joined by Dr. Alejandro Adler, who does an amazing job of illuminating the research and findings on this subject. Dr. Adler is the Dean of Student Life and Wellbeing at Upper Canada College and has had a varied career…

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Episode #28: Perseverance, Grit, and Mental Fortitude with Captain Megan Henry 49:42

1+ y ago49:42

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Today we are very glad to welcome Captain Megan Henry to the show, and we have a wonderful and insightful conversation with her about her career and the lessons she has learned about mental training, mindfulness, and focus. Megan is a former field hockey and track athlete, having competed for the national team in skeleton. Her focus is now on Olymp…

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Episode #27: How to Use Your Attention to Help You Flourish, with Dr. Gloria Mark 1:04:14

1+ y ago1:04:14

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Today’s very special guest is Dr. Gloria Mark, the Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine, and author of Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity. Her work is primarily focused on the deep examination of multitasking, interruptions, and mood as they pertain to the use…

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Episode #26: The Power of Wonder, with Monica C. Parker 57:04

1+ y ago57:04

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In this episode, we are very lucky to have an amazing conversation with the author of The Power of Wonder, Monica C. Parker! Monica is a prominent speaker and writer, the founder of HATCH Analytics, and has an unusually varied career, having worked as an opera singer, policy director, homicide investigator, CEO, and museum exhibition director! In o…

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Episode #25: The Extended Mind with Annie Murphy Paul 51:49

1+ y ago51:49

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Today, we talk to journalist and bestselling author Annie Murphy Paul about how the “extended mind” can help us flourish. She is an acclaimed science writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times and Scientific American, among many other publications. She has also authored various books, including Origins, The Cult of Personality, and the to…

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Episode #24: The implications of perfectionism and confidence on the good life, with Homaira Kabir 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

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While our drive for excellence and perfectionism can help us to strive for great results and improvement, it can also come at a cost. On the show today, we welcome Homaira Kabir, life coach, speaker, and author of the new book Goodbye, Perfect. Homaira has a master's degree in coaching psychology, positive psychology, and the scientific study of hu…

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Episode #23: The Role of Shadowboxing in Flourishing, with Drs. Chris Bertram and Sarah Sarkis 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

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Today we are joined by “Jedi of the unconscious”, Dr. Sarah Sarkis, and applied neuroscientist, Dr. Chris Bertam. Between the two of them, they have a vast range of expertise which converges on their common pursuit, the Shadowboxing Podcast. In this episode, we discover what shadowboxing is and how it relates to flourishing. Chris and Sarah share t…

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Episode #22: Lessons from the World’s Longest Study on Happiness, with Dr. Marc Schulz 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

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In today's episode, we go deep into the idea and components of a good life with Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Dr. Marc Schulz. Marc is the co-author of the The Good Life (2023), a Professor of Psychology at Bryn Mawr College, a psychologist, and a practicing therapist. This conversation covers a selection of the inte…

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Episode #21: Why we must build mental toughness with Dr. Gilda Scarfe 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

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In this episode, we talked to Dr. Gilda Scarfe, expert on mental toughness, about what mental toughness is and how to build it. Gilda Scarfe is the founder and CEO of Positive Ed & the Mental Toughness Institute, and a member of the advisory board for the Global Flourishing Study, led by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, Baylor U…

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Episode #20: A special episode of Coming Up Clutch, with J.R. Reid 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

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In this special episode, Jon and Nick were interviewed about the science of flourishing and what it means to flourish by performance coach and strategist J.R. Reid, for his podcast, Coming Up Clutch. Key conversation points: What human flourishing is and how you can experience it The two greatest predictors of general well-being, life satisfaction,…

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Episode #19: Mathematics for flourishing, with Dr. Francis Su 55:10

2y ago55:10

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In this episode, we talked to Professor Francis Su about the role of mathematics in flourishing, how mathematics can promote flourishing, and his argument that the purpose of mathematics is to support flourishing. Francis Su is the Benediktsson-Karwa Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and a former president of the Mathematical Associat…

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Episode #18: The science of happiness, with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar 45:12

2y ago45:12

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In this episode, we talked to happiness expert Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar about the science of happiness, focusing on his account of happiness as “wholebeing,” comprised of five elements of well-being which make up his “SPIRE” model: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational and Emotional well-being. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer who taught …

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Episode #17: Collective resilience and culturally competent flourishing with Drs. Lucy Hone and Denise Quinlan 55:19

2y ago55:19

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In this episode, we talked to Dr Lucy Hone and Dr Denise Quinlan about their work on building well-being and resilience among different populations, and how to develop the most important skills associated with resilience. Dr Lucy Hone is author of the 2017 book Resilient Grieving: How to Find Your Way Through a Devastating Loss and gave the TED tal…

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Episode # 16: Spirituality and Flourishing, with Dr. Lisa Miller 1:07:51

2y ago1:07:51

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In this episode, we talked to Dr. Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality and how we can apply research , the role of spirituality in flourishing and how we can apply research on the science of spirituality to our lives. She has developed a form of psychotherapy known as “spiritual awareness psychotherapy” or “awakened awareness,” which we pr…

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Episode # 15: The science of friendship and flourishing, with Dr. Marisa Franco 1:05:01

2y ago1:05:01

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Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist, Professor at the University of Maryland and author of the New York Times bestseller Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications including the New York Times, Th…

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Episode #14: Types of relationships and their role in a fulfilling life, with therapist and relationship coach, Nicole Nourian 1:03:02

2y ago1:03:02

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In this episode, we talked to therapist and relationship coach, Nicole Nourian, about healthy relationships and how to build them, character strengths such as resilience and autonomy, the importance of growth in relationships, and how to cultivate “radical acceptance” - coming to terms with difficult events in life outside our control. Nicole Nouri…

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Epsiode # 13: Meaning, happiness, morality and flourishing - a conversation with Will Reusch 1:12:28

2y ago1:12:28

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In this episode, we talked to Will Reusch about whether an evil person can live a meaningful life and flourish; what happiness is and how its role in our lives changes depending on how we define it; and the similarities and differences between influential contemporary theories of flourishing. Will Reusch is an educator and podcaster. For the last t…

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Episode#12: How to progress through life from one strength to another 46:27

2y ago46:27

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In this episode, we talked to Professor Arthur Brooks about happiness, wisdom, love, relationships, religion and spirituality, and why these are important for our flourishing, particularly as we move into the latter half of our lives. Arthur C. Brooks is the William Henry Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kenne…

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Episode# 11: Flow & Flourishing Part 2: Flow in your work 1:30:29

2y ago1:30:29

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This is the second in a two-part series on the relationship between flourishing and flow - the psychological state of optimal experience and performance. Research suggests that experiencing flow significantly enhances our well-being. In this episode, we talk to Dr Jared Weintraub and Dr Gerrit McGowan about the role of flow in work and how to get m…

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