Best Jill Stoddard Podcasts (2024)

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Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposterism | Dr. Jill Stoddard 56:06

8d ago56:06

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Today’s guest identifies as a recovered imposter. For years, she was convinced that the only reason she was accepted into a competitive grad school program was because her father knew the program director. One thing research shows is that Dr. Jill Stoddard, psychologist, and author of Imposter No More, isn't alone in this. Deep down, a majority of …

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Practicing Courage #39: Rethinking the timeless advice to 'always do your best' 4:27

1h ago4:27

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Always do your best. When I was growing up I heard that a lot. "Just do your best." "Leave it all on the field." Or some similar version of that message. It seemed like a generally positive and empowering message. An invitation to show up fully and give it my all. I was on board. But what I didn’t realize was that this message was incomplete. It wa…

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Uncovering the Possibility of Post-Traumatic Growth | Dr. Amrita Sen Mukherjee 47:36

2h ago47:36

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One of the most extraordinary manifestations of human potential is: Our ability to grow and strengthen ourselves in the face of pain, trauma, and those moments where life falls apart. Today’s guest, Dr. Amrita Sen Mukherjee, has not only studied what contributes to this deeply human capacity for post-traumatic growth but has experienced it first-ha…

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369. Good News About Adolescence with Ellen Galinsky 1:05:14

23h ago1:05:14

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Imagine seeing teenagers not as a bundle of challenges but as a wellspring of untapped potential. That's exactly what our guest Ellen Galinsky, President of Families and Work Institute, invites you to do in this episode, through her book 'The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens ' which challenges the negative c…

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Practicing Courage #38: Unlocking potential with the new science of mindset 14:08

1h ago14:08

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In yesterday’s Courageous Life episode with psychologist and author, Dr. Jill Stoddard, we took a deep dive into overcoming self doubt and imposterism. Part of which reminded me of a powerful practice for transforming stress. A practice I first learned from Dr. Alia Crum and her team at Stanford’s Mind and Body Lab. I originally created this practi…

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368. Get Better at Anthing with Scott Young 1:05:12

1h ago1:05:12

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Discover the keys to mastering any skill with Scott Young. Bringing us his latest book, Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery, Scott retells his fascinating journey of self-studying MIT's computer science curriculum and breaks down the essential process of learning: seeing, doing, and receiving feedback. You'll find out how learning from ot…

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Heroes and Helpers #6 - Acceptance and unconditional positive regard with Liliana Öğün 23:28

6d ago23:28

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In the hero's journey, the hero or heroine is called to adventure. Often in the form of a quest, a challenge, or an adversity. And often in unexpected ways. One of the things that’s interesting about the heroes journey is that shortly after the call a helper enters the picture. A mentor, sage, guide, or a coach who helps the hero to navigate the ad…

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Practicing Courage #37: The only moment we'll ever have 7:50

5d ago7:50

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"It’s very important work to be calm in a storm. To be a center for the people in your life." -Elizabeth Lesser (Courageous Life Episode 112) So often when storms arise in our life they unleash a variety of feelings: Uncertainty Fear Groundlessness When these experiences arise the mind will often will enter into a cycle of trying to find ground, of…

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367. ADHD in Adulthood with Michaela Thomas 1:01:51

6d ago1:01:51

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If you feel overwhelmed by chronic disorganization, struggle to maintain focus, or wonder if your adult challenges might be linked to ADHD, we’re sitting down with Michaela Thomas, a brilliant clinical psychologist and the mastermind behind The Thomas Connection, the author of "The Lasting Connection," host of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, and a …

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Strong Back, Soft Front: The Practice of a Lifetime | Elizabeth Lesser 58:08

10d ago58:08

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In the more than forty years since she co-founded Omega Institute—now the world’s largest center for spiritual retreat and personal growth—Elizabeth Lesser has been an intimate witness to the ways in which people weather change and transition. In our conversation I shared the question we have been exploring on the show for years. A question that ca…

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Heroes and Helpers #5 - Building a future starts with feeling seen with Hayley Philander 30:43

25d ago30:43

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In the hero's journey, the hero or heroine is called to adventure. Often in the form of a quest, a challenge, or an adversity, And often in unexpected ways. One of the things that’s interesting about the hero's journey is that shortly after the call a helper enters the picture. A mentor, sage, guide, or a coach of some sort. They help the hero: Nav…

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Practicing Courage #36: Finding the courage to be real 9:27

11d ago9:27

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After work one evening I met a friend who has been navigating big questions about their career and what’s next. We sat outside and they shared some of their story. A close friend of theirs, whom they care about and deeply respect Had called them up And offered advice about what to do. While well intended it completely missed the mark. My friend lef…

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366. Psychologists ON the Clock: Getting Experiential with Us 53:58

23d ago53:58

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If you’re unsure about life's big decisions and tired of making endless pros and cons lists, we’ve got a bonus co-host episode just for you! We’re helping you break down complex decisions into easy-to-follow exercises that you can do right along with us or on your own time. From understanding your comfort zone to making tough choices based on value…

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Backbone, Heart, and the Power of Humble Leadership | Urs Koenig 47:50

13d ago47:50

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When veteran executive coach, professor, and ultra-endurance champion Urs Koenig signed up to be a NATO peacekeeping commander and United Nations peacekeeper in his fifties, he thought he knew a thing or two about leadership. In his new book Radical Humility he openly shares that what he discovered as he embarked on this journey was a new leadershi…

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Practicing Courage #35: Relaxing into uncertainty - a superpower for our time 12:58

19d ago12:58

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The blank canvas. The blank page. The big questions: What’s next in my life? What do I want to do for work? How do I want to live? These are familiar moments and seasons of life marked by the unknown. Often filled with feelings of uncertainty, what’s beautiful about these moments, and these seasons is that They are an invitation into creativity. Bu…

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Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss, and Disruption | Kaira Jewel Lingo 42:21

20d ago42:21

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Kaira Jewel Lingo is a mindfulness and meditation teacher with a lifelong interest in blending spirituality and meditation with social justice. She spent her formative years growing up in an ecumenical Christian community where families practiced a new kind of monasticism and worked with the poor. When she turned 25 she entered a Buddhist monastery…

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365. Tightwads and Spendthrifts with Scott Rick 58:22

1M ago58:22

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Money talk can be a real minefield in relationships, especially if you and your partner or spouse have totally different spending habits. If this sounds familiar then you’ve got to check out our latest episode with Dr. Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist and the author of Tightwads and Spendthrifts. We tackle questions like whether tightwads and spe…

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Practicing Courage #34: The path to inner freedom 8:06

1M ago8:06

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There is a beautiful teaching metaphor that comes out of buddhist psychology about 2 darts. As we move through life we inevitably experience pain. From minor bumps and scrapes, To major injury, loss, heartbreak, and catastrophe. This is the 1st dart. What’s interesting about pain though is that it can often be accompanied by thoughts about the pain…

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364. The Brain-Gut Connection with Megan Riehl 1:05:20

29d ago1:05:20

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If you want the best guidance for your GI issues without exclusive access to a top-tier medical team, join us in this episode with Megan Riehl, co-author of Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based Whole-body Guide to Living Well. You’ll discover how this book brings science-based strategies, and exercises straight to your home, offering tools rooted in co…

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The Art of Meeting Life with Curiosity, Presence, and Love | Dr. Jacob Ham 1:06:52

27d ago1:06:52

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When I first started coaching I was introduced to the idea of: Meeting the client where they are. This idea being both a cornerstone of coaching, And a practice that involves attuning to the person in front of you in such a way that opens up a possibility of working with them wherever they are in their development or growth journey. While it may so…

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Heroes and Helpers #4 - Embracing the journey from 'doing' to 'being' with Amy Dong 26:44

1M ago26:44

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In the hero's journey, the hero or heroine is called to adventure. Often in the form of a quest, a challenge, or an adversity, And often in unexpected ways. One of the things that’s interesting about the hero's journey is that shortly after the call a helper enters the picture. A mentor, sage, guide, or a coach of some sort. They help the hero: Nav…

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Practicing Courage #33: The self-compassion practice no one is talking about 5:53

2M ago5:53

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Why can it be so difficult to receive? Whether it’s something small like a compliment, Or something bigger, like receiving help when we are in some form of pain or distress. While the response can vary of course, For many of us the instinct can often be: To brush off the compliment To minimize the recognition To turn down the help Essentially to cl…

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363. Worrying Is Optional with Ben Eckstein 1:04:16

2M ago1:04:16

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If worry is your constant companion, take heart—you're in good company. Let's clear something up: worrying is as human as breathing. Everyone does it, and sometimes it even helps. But when worry transforms into a monster that steals your sleep, scrambles your thoughts, and holds your decisions hostage, that's when we’ve got a problem. If this sound…

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A Masterclass in Positive Provocation | Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener 54:22

1M ago54:22

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When you hear the word provoke what do you think of? What about the word provocative? For many (including myself) This idea, of provocation, often holds a negative connotation. Look it up in the dictionary and you’ll even see one definition that reads: Purposefully stirring up a fight. But as you can imagine there’s a very different form of provoca…

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362. Adult Bullies and High Conflict People with Bill Eddy 1:15:27

2M ago1:15:27

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Ever had to deal with someone who just seems impossible to reason with? You know, the kind of person who always blames others and seems to turn every minor disagreement into a conflict? If you've been there, you’ll want to check out this episode with Bill Eddy, Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute and an expert in understanding h…

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Pride: Is the Deadliest Sin the Secret to Success? | Dr. Jessica Tracy 54:08

1M ago54:08

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Dr. Jessica Tracy is the Director of the Emotion and Self Lab at the University of British Columbia, and someone I have been looking forward to interviewing for a long time. Back in 2016 she published a book titled: Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. The title grabbed my attention. Largely because the form of pride…

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[Re-Release] Practicing Courage #32: Choosing courage over comfort 8:59

2M ago8:59

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At the end of each day we do a mental scan, reviewing our experiences from that day. When people do this, they often find: The moments where they moved outside of their comfort zone The moments where they pushed themselves And the moments where they were courageous Are often the moments that they end up being most proud of. Additionally, leading co…

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361. Dudes and Dads: Men's Mental Health with Danny Singley 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

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We know how demanding fatherhood can be and how often your mental well-being takes a backseat. For this episode, we bring you the practical advice and encouraging perspectives of Dr. Danny Singley, an award-winning psychologist, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of men's mental health and fatherhood. Danny, who is the director of the Center for…

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[Best of] To Feel Is To Be Human | Dr. Marc Brackett 56:39

2M ago56:39

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Today we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes ever on the show, a powerful conversation with Dr. Marc Brackett. In this episode, we'll explore themes from his book Permission to Feel as well as his broader work as a leader in the field of emotional intelligence. Marc, is on a mission to educate the world about the value of emotions and…

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Heroes and Helpers #3 - Becoming your own inner ally with Alfreda McCray 24:54

2M ago24:54

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In the hero's journey, the hero or heroine is called to adventure. Often in the form of a quest, a challenge, or an adversity. And often that adventure arrives unexpectedly. One of the things that’s interesting about the hero's journey is that shortly after the call a helper enters the picture. A mentor, a sage, a guide, or a coach of some sort. Th…

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Practicing Courage #31: The space between stimulus and response 9:23

2M ago9:23

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As part of a 4-part series on the Power of Compassion on The Courageous Life, yesterday we released a beautiful conversation with Roshi Joan Halifax and Rhonda Magee. Together they explored a variety of themes related to meeting the most pressing challenges of our time with backbone and heart. To complement the conversations in this series I have b…

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360. The Laws of Connection with David Robson 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

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Feeling disconnected in a world that's more connected than ever? Then our guest David Robson's insights couldn't be more timely. Through over 300 high-quality studies, he uncovers the scientific explanations behind building strong social bonds. Join us to hear about the shared realities that truly bond us, discover why authenticity is key to formin…

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