The One You Feed

Eric is joined by Ginny Gay and Brandi Lust where discuss the power of normalizing our human experiences and how it can dissolve shame and create meaningful connections between us. In this episode, they share the value of friendships and how they are a cornerstone to human connection. They also explore what it means to be a highly sensitive person (HSP) and unearth some of the challenges as well as strengths of being an “HSP”.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Discover the transformative power of authentic connections in friend relationships
• Learn the importance of authentic communal experiences and how they contribute to your personal growth and well-being
• Understand what it means to be highly sensitive person and how to harness it as a strength rather than a weakness
• Find out how practicing self-care and being present in relationships and conversations can nurture and strengthen your connections
• Normalize difficult emotions and experiences, and discover how vulnerability and openness can deepen your relationships

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In this conversation with Greg McKeown, we discuss how you can learn to reshape your perspectives towards life and bring a fresh approach to dealing with everyday challenges. Greg explores why it's important to embrace gratitude and prioritze what truly matters. His comprehensive approach to life and work has inspired countless individuals to create better, smarter, and easier strategies for growth and success.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn to cultivate deep listening skills that effortlessly align your life
• Acknowledge the far-reaching ripple effects of expressing gratitude daily
• Dive deep into the essence of forgiveness and its impact on releasing long-standing grudges
• Merge insights derived from Eastern and Western philosophies, amplifying your body of wisdom
• Uncover how language shapes your mindset and plays a pivotal role in living with ease

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Dr. Jeff Foote is a clinical psychologist making impactful strides in the areas of addiction support and recovery. His work underscores the importance of understanding the nuances of addiction that empowers families in a loved one’s journey of recovery. Jeff’s approach lies in building bridges of communication and forging stronger connections within families confronted by substance use issues. The effective model, ‘invitation to change,’ is designed to uproot stigmas, foster better comprehension of addiction, and ultimately contribute to a transformative and supportive recovery journey.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Explore groundbreaking approaches to treating addiction and post-traumatic stress
• Understand the impact of genuine compassion and acceptance in supporting a loved with grappling with addiction
• Shift your perception of addiction, seeing it no longer as a flaw but as an aspect of human behavior
• Master effective communication tools that give support and comfort to loved ones struggling with anxiety or addiction
• Witness how families can be a beacon of positive change, crucially supporting the road to recovery

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In this conversation, Paul Millerd explores the significance of aligning one’s career with personal values to be able to follow your own unique and true path. Paul shares how often people get stuck in jobs that don’t resonate with their true selves, leading to dissatisfaction and burnout. By understanding and prioritizing personal values over societal expectations or financial gains, individuals can guide their career paths towards fulfilling and meaningful work, thereby promoting greater satisfaction and well-being.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Acknowledge the necessity of stepping beyond pre-set boundaries to unmask your true potential
• Get comfortable with the unknowns while progressing in life’s journey
• Identify the impact of connecting your work with your deepest passions and beliefs
• Learn to interrogate societal expectations in order to prioritze to your own values and passions
• Get acquainted the process of self-realization for living a life that embodies who you truly are.

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In this episode, Jane Hirshfield shares her extraordinary capacity for deep introspection and exploration of interconnectedness. You’ll hearJane read some of her beautiful poetry and discover how through her words, she is able to make profound connections between human experiences and the larger universe.In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Experience the enlightening potential of appreciating small daily joys and how they can heighten your overall happiness
• Explore the art of embracing life’s curveballs while learning to capitalize on these difficult situations for personal growth
• Discover the captivating power of poetry as a medium for personal transformation and sharpened perception
• Foster a heightened sense of interconnectedness, enabling you to dissolve boundaries and enrich your understanding of self
• Acquire the skills to navigate through tough periods with grace, hope, kindness, and resilience

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In this episode, Eric and Ginny explore ways to work with and free the inner critic through mindfulness. Ginny shares her story of struggle and growth on her path to becoming a mindfulness teacher and explains the many benefits of practicing mindfulness as a way to quiet the inner critic, which leads to living with more joy and less suffering.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Accept the crucial need to turn toward difficult feelings rather than turn away from them
• Understand that where the wound is, the healing can begin
• Differentiate the inner critic from our inner conscience
• Recognize the various ways the inner critic can show up
• Identify different ways to practice mindfulnessin your life
• Understand the important connection between mindfulness and meditation
• Define spirituality in your own way that is meaningful to you

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In this episode, Macklemore shares his journey with addiction and the added challenges of relapsing. Through his music and in this conversation, he expresses the value of any progress in recovery, starting over, and the importance of being honest with yourself and others by seeking support in recovery.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Understand more deeply the struggles and challenges of addiction
• Grasp the power of being honest with yourself and others about your addiction
• Realize the importance of self-care practices in sobriety
• Understand the significance of having support in a recovery community
• Tap into the vast potential for transformation and growth in recovery

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In this episode, Dan Harris underscores the importance of mindfulness in fostering personal growth. As a self-proclaimed “meditation evangelist,” Dan explores how by practicing mindfulness, we become more aware of our thoughts and emotions, which allows us to shape our attitudes and reactions consciously.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Learn how mindfulness becomes a cornerstone in the journey of personal transformation
• Grasp how the power of selecting thoughts and emotions can shape your reality
• Cultivate the practice of self-compassion
• Survey a range of routes for self-improvement, underscoring practices like meditation, loving-kindness, and self-compassion.
• Understand the nature of panic and anxiety, and how to skillfully work with it

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In this episode, Robert Waldinger shares how relationships shape our happiness and well-being. He discusses what the research shows about what truly makes us happier and improves long-term health. and explains ho cultivating meaningful connections and relationships actually leads to greater happiness and overall fulfillment in life.

In this episode, you’ll be able to:

• Explore the crucial role of relationships and social bonds in building a rewarding life
• Learn how to harness your presence and attention to cultivate important social skills and connections
• Realize the importance of self-acceptance and honoring individual preferences in the landscape of relationships
• Appreciate the significance of continuous research like the Harvard Study of Adult Development in illuminating the key determinants of happiness and well-being
• Unearth the profound significance of relationships and interpersonal connections in nurturing a satisfying life

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In this episode, Krista Tippett invites us to unlock the power of questions and discover the profound beauty of embracing uncertainty. She explores the idea of investigating the stories we tell ourselves, the narratives that shape our understanding and interpretation of the world.

In this episode you’ll be able to:

• Discern the importance of nurturing the good nature inside you for personal growth
• Uncover how harnessing the power of questions can help you embrace the unknown
• Learn how to navigate through uncertainty and make decisions that lead to positive change
• Understand the critical role you play in facing the existential challenges brought about by the ecological crisis
• Delve into how spirituality intersects with our collective participation in life

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