Apr 19

Is Technology Taking Over Your Life (Not In A Good Way)?

We’re facing the problem of compulsive overconsumption in the modern world. I’m speaking with the internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education, Anna Lembke, MD. The way she explains it is that almost everything is drug-ified in some way or another in the modern world. The topic we get into on this podcast is key to our well-being and success in a digital age. In a world that seems to never stop there... read more ›
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Jan 06

Rich Roll: Why Conversation Matters

Rich Roll has been named on of the “25 Fittest Men in the World” by Men’s Fitness and “The Guru of Reinvention” by Outside. While he’s renowned as an ultra-athlete, wellness advocate and bestselling author, he’s also the podcast host of one of the top 100 podcasts in the world, the Rich Roll Podcast. Rich and I have sat down for a few conversations either on this podcast or his, and it’s some of my... read more ›
609 reads
Mar 18

Choose Wonder Over Worry with Amber Rae

In a time when fear, doubt, and uncertainty creep in, it’s more important than ever to tune into our emotional wellness and health. That’s why I’m excited to share my conversation with Amber Rae on the show today. Amber Rae has been called “The Brené Brown of Wonder.” She’s a multi-talented artist, entrepreneur, and author. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, NY Mag, TODAY, Self, Fortune, Forbes and Entrepreneur and collaborated... read more ›
955 reads
Nov 14

Drug Abuse Portraits: Haunting Before & After Drug Addiction Photos by Roman Sakovich

London photographer Roman Sakovich has hit a nerve - many nerves that is, including mine - with his recent portrait series titled "Half". Thru some simple but astute post production, Sakovich combines the two halves of a person...on the left 'before' addiction & abuse, and on the right, after, at full throttle. Certainly the studio photos have been enhanced, but the results don't waver. Simple photographs, compelling + robust narrative. Signs of good art. #Respect.... read more ›
7.3K reads
Mar 14

Don’t Quit Your Day Job? No Problem.

If you've been using the excuse that you're not making powerful shiznit because you're not a full-time photographer, take a lesson from this guy. Chris Arnade is 46, (Twitter @chris_arnade) lives in New York, and is a banker by day. But it's not his ability to count money that's gotten him a lot of press lately...it's his hobby, which is... read more ›
31K reads
Dec 06

Guaranteed to Look Twice: Powerful Photos of 2 Year Olds Smoking

Don't view this as endorsement of kids smoking, tobacco or any of that shiznit. But these photos will make you look twice, guarenteed. Regardless of if it's social, political or commercial, or otherwise, it's very effective art. This is smart, powerful, horrible. This photo series "The Beauty of an Ugly Addiction" is Photographer Frieke Janssens’ response to nicotine addiction and new smoking laws. She asks, "does this ban treat adults like children who can’t willfully... read more ›
1.9K reads