Sep 18

7 Lessons I Learned from Golf

During the pandemic, I rediscovered golf and was instantly captivated. What started as a pastime quickly turned into a full-blown obsession. I dove headfirst into the game, setting ambitious goals like playing 50 games in 50 days for my 50th birthday. I even sought out golf lessons and started working with a coach to fine-tune my skills. As my passion for golf grew, so did my desire to experience the game in every possible way.... read more ›
Sep 06

Why We Need to Talk About Failure with Amy Edmondson

Thomas Edison, Charles Darwin, Steve Jobs... humanity has seen quite a few failures over the years. But history doesn't remember them for their missteps - it's for what they accomplished in spite of all else. Beyond impressive inventions and firsts of their kind, people appreciate other people who show them what’s possible with the right mindset. Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, has been studying the science behind... read more ›
Dec 21

The Quest for True Self Starts with Ego with Actor Adrian Grenier

While many may recognize his name and face from the hit series 'Entourage' or 'The Devil Wears Prada', Adrian Grenier is more than just an actor. He is a passionate investor and environmental advocate who has begun a journey to make a positive impact on the world. From leaving the bright lights of New York City for a 25-square-foot trailer in Texas, to working with environmental innovators and starting his own media company, Adrian's story... read more ›
Oct 13

Danielle LaPorte: How to Harness the Power of Love for Healing

 Danielle LaPorte is an experienced spiritual teacher to say the least. She's the founder of Heart Centered Leadership Program - which features a leadership curriculum used by hundreds of facilitators and HR directors around the world - and is widely known for her popular book, the Desire Map. Not to mention, Danielle is one of few experts in her industry to be a member of Oprah's lauded SuperSoul 100, a group who, in Oprah... read more ›
Jan 05

Ego, Disrupted. How Buddhist Wisdom meets Western Therapy with Dr. Mark Epstein

You are not who you think you are.” - Ram Dass Psychotherapy and Buddhist thought have long been considered separate worlds - psychotherapy is about optimizing the mind and minimizing the impact of emotional trauma, while Buddhist practice emphasizes letting go, acceptance, and finding peace. But what do Western psychotherapy and Buddhism have in common? They are both ways of seeking happiness and fulfillment in life. On today's episode, Dr. Mark Epstein, psychotherapist, and bestselling... read more ›
Jan 08

You Are Not Your Ego with Cheri Huber and Ashwini Narayanan

Cheri has been a student and teacher of Zen for over 35 years. She is the author of over 20 books on Zen, and founded the Mountain View Zen Center and the Zen Monastery Peace Center. Cheri also founded a non-profit dedicated to transforming lives and ending suffering, Living Compassion, whose primary work is the Africa Vulnerable Children Project in Zambia. Ashwini co-facilitates and creates workshops with Cheri. She runs the operations of the two nonprofits... read more ›