Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many were overwhelmed with stress, anxiety and depression. While this epidemic of stress has been growing over the past decade, it has been exacerbated by the pandemic and the divisive nature of political discourse. As a result, many people feel disconnected, inauthentic, and unhappy, while questioning the source of their unhappiness when they presumably have “everything”—an absence of compassion, for oneself and others, is often the source of the problem. Man ...
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Helene Guillame Pabis: Exploring the Impact of Female Physiology on Health, Sports, and Hormones
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In this episode of the "Into the Magic Shop", Dr. Jim Doty interviews data scientist, CEO and Co-Founder of Wild.AI. Pabis and Doty talk about her ground-breaking work which examines how female physiology works across the four life stages of the menstrual cycle, birth control, perimenopause and menopause to understand what the female body needs and…
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Reverend Michael Beckwith: Illuminating the Path: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening and Compassion
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts Reverend Michael Beckwith, discussing Beckwith's journey from civil rights activism and drug dealing to his spiritual awakening. Beckwith shares how this awakening led him to co-found the Agape International Spiritual Center, focusing on unconditional love and compassion. They delve into …
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Dr. Kyra Bobinet: The Power of the Iterative Mindset to Transform Your Life
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty and Dr. Kyra Bobinet, physician, behavior change expert, and CEO of Fresh Tri, a technology company rooted in brain science, discuss her work on behavior change and her book "Unstoppable Brain." They discuss the brains’ habenula and its role in motivation and emotions and how understanding how …
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Dr. Jonathan Fisher: Just One Heart A Cardiologist Guide to Healing, Health and Happiness
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," host Dr. Jim Doty and cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher discuss Fisher's book "Just One Heart" and the challenges physicians face in healthcare. They explore the heart's four dimensions—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual—and the importance of compassion in medicine. Fisher shares his personal struggl…
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Dr. Jana S. Borg: Navigating AI and Ethical Decision-Making
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty converses with Dr. Jana Borg about her new book, “Moral AI: And How We Get There,” and the integration of neuroscience and artificial intelligence in understanding and guiding moral decision-making. They explore the concept of a "moral GPS," the potential of training AI to provide moral guidanc…
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Chade-Meng Tan: "Laughing, Meditating, and Succeeding: A Conversation with Chade-Meng Tan"
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty converses with Chade-Meng Tan, author, philanthropist, motivator, and former Google software engineer. He and Dr. Doty discuss his transition from a child programming prodigy in Singapore to a Google engineer and mindfulness advocate. Meng retired from Google as its "Jolly Good Fellow" at the a…
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Shauna Shapiro: Mindfulness: Medicine for the Mind
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts Shauna Shapiro, a clinical psychologist and author, to discuss mindfulness, compassion, and mental resilience. They delve into the prevalence of anxiety, stress, depression, and loneliness, and how mindfulness can be a tool to combat these issues. The conversation also covers the commerci…
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Jennifer Nadel: Compassion in Politics: A New Operating System for Societal Change
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty and Jennifer Nadel, award-winning journalist and leader of the UK think tank, Compassion In Politics, delve into the impact of upbringing and personal history on individual behavior and societal engagement. Jennifer discusses her father's past as a child refugee and the epigenetic effects of tr…
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BJ Fogg: Unleashing the Power of Tiny Habits: A Conversation with BJ Fogg
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts behavior scientist, author, Stanford professor and founder and director of the Stanford Behavior Design Lab, BJ Fogg, to explore the nuances of behavior change and habit formation. With a background influenced by his Mormon upbringing and missionary work, Fogg distinguishes between persua…
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Paul Gilbert: The Transformative Power of Compassion: Unraveling the Secrets of Emotional Regulation
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts Professor Paul Gilbert, a pioneer in Compassion Focussed Therapy. Gilbert shares his personal journey from a carefree childhood in Gambia, to his youth in the often harsh British school system, to his development of compassion-focused therapy. They discuss the impact of Gilbert's father's…
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Dr. Robert Waldinger: Investing in Relationships: The Key to a Fulfilling Life
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen priest, Dr. Robert Waldinger who directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted. Dr. Doty and Waldinger discuss the brain, happiness, and human thriving and explore the Study of Adult Dev…
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Anna Deavere Smith: Addressing the ghosts of our past with empathy and understanding to forge a path toward a more equitable future.
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In this episode of the "Into the Magic Shop,” Dr. Jim Doty reconnects with actress, playwright and professor, Anna Deavere Smith, to discuss her personal journey, from her education in a segregated Baltimore to her initial aspirations of becoming a psychiatrist to her work as a playwright and actress. They discuss her plays "Notes from the Field" w…
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Charlie Engle: From Addiction to Ultramarathons: An Unconventional Path to Redemption
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," host Dr. James Doty talks with Charlie Engle, writer, runner, recovering addict and speaker about overcoming addiction and finding self-awareness. Engle shares his journey from childhood experiences with alcohol to his struggles with substance abuse, his prison experience, and his eventual recovery. They di…
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Luis Gallardo: The World Happiness Foundation: Building a New Paradigm for Global Well-being
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In this podcast episode, Dr. James Doty converses with Luis Gallardo, founder of The World Happiness Foundation (www.world happiness.foundation), Author of Happytalism and The Exponentials of Happiness (https://www.teohlab.com/happytalismo), and Director of the Gross Global Happiness program at the United Nations University for Peace. Dr. Doty and …
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Tiffany Shlain: Understanding the Brain, Emotions, and Self-Compassion: Navigating Adolescence in the Digital Age
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jim Doty hosts Tiffany Shlain, artist, activist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, national bestselling author, and the founder of the Webby Awards. Tiffany’s art spans sculptures, films, to performance. Her themes explore the intersection of feminism, philosophy, technology, neuroscience, and nature. In this episode, she and D…
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Emma Seppälä: Unleashing your inner power: The path to sovereignty
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Emma Seppälä: In this episode of the "Into the Magic Shop" podcast, host Dr. Jim Doty interviews Emma Seppälä, science director at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, about her new book "Sovereign." They discuss the concept of sovereignty in relation to personal fulfillment and empowerment, addressing is…
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Dr. Dean Ornish: The Lifestyle Medicine Program: The Intersection of Spirituality and Physical Health
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In this episode of the "Into the Magic Shop" podcast, host Dr. Jim Doty and Dr. Dean Ornish discuss the intersection of spirituality and physical health. Dr. Ornish is president and founder of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, as well as clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San…
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Lisa Kristine: Documenting the Unseen: A Photographer’s Mission Against Human Trafficking and Slavery
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop" podcast, host Dr. Jim Doty interviews Lisa Kristine, a humanitarian photographer and activist against human sex trafficking and slavery. They discuss their shared travels, Lisa's early life and career, and her work documenting the atrocities of human trafficking in various locations, including Ghana and Indi…
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Robert Sapolsky: Finding Meaning in a World without Free Will
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts a conversation with esteemed behavioral scientist and Stanford professor of biology and neurology, Robert Sapolsky. They discuss Sapolsky's work in primatology, his experiences in the field and his views on free will, most recently explored in great length in his latest book, “Determined:…
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Dr. Dan Siegel: Evolving the notion of the self, from an isolated and separate Me to a relational, awe-embracing MWe (Me + We)
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In this episode of “Into the Magic Shop,” host Dr. Jim Doty interviews Dr. Dan Siegel, a professor of psychiatry at UCLA and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. They discuss various topics including the concept of self, the developing brain, attachment theory, and trauma. Dr. Siegel also introduces his upcoming book, “IntraConnected: MWe…
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Neelama Eyres: Small acts, big impact: Insights from the Applied Compassion Training program
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In this episode of “Into the Magic Shop,” host Dr. Jim Doty interviews Neelama Eyres, a director of the Applied Compassion Training program that is part of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. They discuss the program's aim to cultivate compassion and translate it into real-world action. Eyres, who recently went thr…
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Eric Stanley: The Power of Spreading Positivity
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In this episode of the "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty interviews Eric Stanley, an internet entrepreneur, violinist, and founder of One Way Hope, a network of positive and uplifting brands with over 12 Million followers. They discuss Eric's journey, from learning violin at the age of 12 to inspiring millions through his music and positive messa…
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Tamsin Woolley-Barker: The endangered generation: Indigenous peoples, climate change, and hope for the future.
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," host Dr. Jim Doty interviews evolutionary biologist and biomimicry expert, Tamsin Woolley-Barker. They discuss her research on baboons and human evolution. They also explore the shift from mechanistic thinking to living design, the challenges of human interaction, and the potential for organizations to scal…
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Chip Comins: The Obligations of Wealthy Nations: Addressing Climate Change and Economic Inequality
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts a conversation with Chip Comins, CEO of the American Renewable Energy Institute (AREI) and the Founder of American Renewable Energy Day (AREDAY). Chip traces his interest in these areas back to his childhood and his work with the Lakota tribe. He and Dr. Doty discuss the creation of AREDA…
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Anthony Scaramucci: The destruction of the American Dream: Looking to the past to rebuild for the future
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In this podcast episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. Jim Doty interviews financier Anthony Scaramucci, known for his brief role as the White House Director of Communications from July 21 to July 31 in 2017, about his background and career. They discuss Scaramucci's upbringing as a child of first generation middle-class Italians, his father's work …
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Yuria Celidwen: Visions of Hope. Intergenerational Wisdom for a Flourishing Planet
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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. Jim Doty welcomes Dr. Yuria Celidwen, an Indigenous and climate activist of Nahua and Maya descent, born into a family of mystics, healers, poets, and explorers from the highlands of Chiapas, Mexico. Together, Dr. Celidwen and Dr. Doty delve into a discussion about the impact of European colonialism and…
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Amandine Roche: Courage And Compassion: One Woman’s Quest to Foster Peace and Relieve Suffering
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In this podcast episode of "Into The Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty interviews Amandine Roche, a human rights lawyer, author, traveler, and seeker, who has a fascinating story to share. They discuss how they initially met through Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, as well as their mutual admiration for spiritual leaders such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Amandine …
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Scott Barry Kaufman: Choose Growth: Transcending trauma, fear, and self-doubt
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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop” podcast, Dr. Jim Doty interviews cognitive scientist, humanistic psychologist and author Scott Kaufman. The two discuss various topics related to psychology, optimism, and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. They also explore the concept of dispositional optimism and tragic optimism, as well as the idea of toxic po…
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Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati: Overcoming trauma and the path of liberation
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In this episode of the "Into the Magic Shop" podcast, Dr. Jim Doty engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, one of the preeminent female spiritual teachers in the world, and author of the recent book, Hollywood to the Himalayas, A Journey of Healing and Transformation. Together, they delve into the profound topic…
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Sophia Swire: Serendipity and a Path of Compassion
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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. James Doty interviews venture capitalist and award-winning social entrepreneur Sophia Swire about her life, work, and experiences in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Sophia reflects on her upbringing, her connection to Afghanistan, and her decision to work in finance before real…
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Rick Doblin: Compassion, psychedelics and beyond. Part 2 of 2
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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. Jim Doty welcomes Rick Doblin as his guest. They discuss Rick's journey and how he got involved in his life work, including his experiences with psychedelics, his involvement in the construction industry, and his passion for psychedelic research and drug policy reform. Rick shares personal stories, incl…
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Rick Doblin: Compassion, psychedelics and beyond.
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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. Jim Doty welcomes Rick Doblin as his guest. They discuss Rick's journey and how he got involved in his life work, including his experiences with psychedelics, his involvement in the construction industry, and his passion for psychedelic research and drug policy reform. Rick shares personal stories, incl…
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Robert Thurman: Buddhism, Compassion and Bliss
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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty welcomes Bob Thurman as a guest to discuss compassion. Thurman shares his thoughts on the relationship between empathy, happiness, and compassion, emphasizing that empathy fuels compassion. He also discusses the importance of happiness and joy in cultivating compassion and explains the concept …
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jim Doty interviews Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at Stanford, Director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab and author of “The War on Kindness.” Zaki and Doty explore the three intersecting circles of emotional empathy, cognitive empathy and empathic concern and its connection to compassion. While they discu…
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Lara Love Hardin: The Many Lives of Mama Love
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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jim Doty interviews Lara Love Hardin, author of "The Many Lives of Mama Love," about her memoir and her journey from a troubled childhood to becoming the CEO of her own literary agency. They discuss topics such as addiction, identity theft, suicide, and redemption. Lara shares her experiences of self-compassion, public …
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Shauna Shapiro: The Power of Mindfulness and Choosing Our Response
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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. James Doty and psychologist, professor and author, Shauna Shapiro, explore the relationship between mindfulness and compassion, emphasizing the importance of intention, attention, and attitude in mindfulness practice. The conversation touches on how mindfulness creates a space to pause and choose a resp…
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Dacher Keltner: The Power of Awe and Compassion to Change Your Life
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In a recent episode of the "Into the Magic Shop" podcast, Dr. Jim Doty and Dacher Keltner, author of "Born to Be Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life," "The Power Paradox," and most recently, "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life," discuss the significance of compassion and self-transcendence in society, part…
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Koshin Paley Ellison: Practicing Self Love on the Path to Healing
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In this episode of the “Into the Magic Shop” Dr. Jim Doty interviews Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison, a Zen teacher and author, about his journey towards healing and self-discovery. Sensei Ellison shares his experiences with bullying and struggling with his sexuality, and how the teachings of Sensei White helped him find solace in stillness. Dr. Doty a…
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David Aaker: How Purpose-Driven Branding Builds Compassion
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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop” host Jim Doty speaks with David Aaker, Professor Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley’s Haas school of business where Aaker is a specialist in marketing with a focus on brand strategy. Dr. Doty and Aaker, who has won numerous awards in the science of marketing and was inducted into the Americ…
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Marianne Williamson: The Critical Importance of Compassion in a Democracy
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In this podcast episode, host Jim Doty and Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson discuss the influence of corporate entities on politics and the need for policies that prioritize the safety, health, and wellbeing of the American people. They touch on the issue of brainwashing and the need for people to understand the policies being …
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Thich Nhat Hanh Part 2: How to be More Compassionate & Live Longer
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Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Tay to his students) was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who spent his life promoting compassion, kindness to others, and being a tireless advocate for human rights, nonviolence, and peace. In Part Two of Tay’s episode on Into The Magic Shop, he continues the conversation around suffering and compassion, because says Tay, whe…
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Thich Nhat Hanh Part 1: Why Understanding Suffering Leads to Compassionate Behavior
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Thich Nhat Hanh (Tay to his students) was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk and one of the best-known and respected Zen masters. A peace activist, prolific author, poet, teacher, and founder of Plum Village, Tay is recognized as the main inspiration for “engaged Buddhism”, and is considered by many to be the father of mindfulness. Buddhist monks learned h…
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Tenzin Priyadarshi Part 2: Lessons on Wisdom, Compassion & How to Lead a Life
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Having made the decision to become a Buddhist Monk at just 10 years old, the venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi, the president and CEO of the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has dedicated his life to promoting empathy and conflict resolution, and is involved in the ongoing dialogue betw…
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Tenzin Priyadarshi Part 1: Why He’s Running Toward Mystery
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When he was just 10 years old, Tenzin Priyadarshi made a non-rational decision to become a Buddhist monk. He ran away from school and took a two-day train journey to one of the most sacred sites in the Buddhist tradition. “I arrived at this temple and I knocked on the door, and this wonderful monk opened the door. And without even me saying hello, …
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Chip Conley: What it Means to be a Modern Elder
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As a child of two Type-A parents, Chip Conley had his success script written for him. But deep down he knew he was destined to write his own story. Today, Chip is the bestselling author and thought leader at the intersection of psychology and business. Having founded the Joie de Vivre hotel chain, of which he was CEO for almost 24 years, he then so…
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Shep Gordon Part 2: The Power of Mentorship for Personal Fulfillment
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Shep Gordon, legendary talent manager of multiple household names from Alice Cooper to Luther Vandross, isn’t actually passionate about music. Despite having managed Alice since 1968, what drives Shep isn’t money, but of being of service to others. In this part two episode of Into The Magic Shop, Shep recalls meeting the Dalai Lama for the first ti…
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Shep Gordon Part 1: The Unfamous Man Who Made Everyone Famous
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Shep Gordon is a legendary talent manager (he manages Alice Cooper and has done since 1968), film agent, producer, and was the subject of Mike Myers’ directorial debut, the 2013 documentary, Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon. As well as managing household names such as Blondie, Eddie Pendergrast, Luther Vandross, to name but a few, the other t…
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Dr. Phil Zimbardo Part 2: The Stanford Prison Project: How Good People can do Evil Things
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In 1971, Dr. Phil Zimbardo, a new professor at Stanford University, decided to do an experimental two-week study in which he put good people in bad places. This (now) infamous study is known globally as The Stanford Prison Project. “[We] walked them down to the basement where the prison was, and then stripped them naked and took off the blindfold. …
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Dr. Phil Zimbardo Part 1: The Importance of Being of Service to Others
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Every single one of us has the ability to be a hero every day, says extraordinary psychologist and Professor Emeritus at Stanford University, Dr. Phil Zimbardo, who is most well known for what's been described as the Stanford Prison Experiment. More recently, Phil has founded a nonprofit - The Heroic Imagination Project, where he works tirelessly t…
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Jody Stern: Why Compassion is Key to a Better Healthcare System
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The current healthcare system is failing everyone, says practicing neurosurgeon and author of Grief Connects Us, Dr Joseph Stern (Jody). We need to reimagine how healthcare is delivered. Having experienced the grief of losing his sister and her husband, and seeing what the healthcare system is like as a patient: how terrified people are, how in nee…
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