The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose
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Build resilience. Cultivate self-compassion. Live with purpose. The One You Feed brings conversations with leading thinkers — James Clear, Susan Cain, Tara Brach, and more — to help you navigate life’s challenges and feed your good wolf. No perfection, just direction, insight, and the small, consistent actions that make a meaningful life.
Episodes
- Unlocking the Power of Reflection and Action in a Distracted World with James Beshara
James Beshara explores unlocking reflection and action in a distracted world. He discusses Vedanta philosophy, strengthening the intellect, and the importance of aligned action and spiritual growth. Practical daily habits for personal grow…
- Practical Techniques to Manage Anxiety, Improve Listening, and Speak Clearly When It Matters Most with Matt Abrahams
In this episode, Matt Abrahams discusses practical techniques to manage anxiety, improve listening, and speak clearly. He explores improving spontaneous communication, embracing imperfection, and enhancing listening skills, introducing fra…
- How To Find Belonging When You Feel Like an Outsider with Vir Das
In this episode, comedian Vir Das explores themes of belonging, authenticity, friendship, grief, and the healing power of laughter. He discusses his multicultural upbringing and his memoir, "The Outsider: A Memoir for Misfits."
- How To Build Mental Strength, Cope with Stress to Thrive Under Pressure with Amy Morin
In this episode, Amy Morin discusses how to build mental strength, cope with stress, and thrive under pressure. She shares practical tools for building mental resilience, particularly in the workplace, drawing from her personal experiences.
- The Greatest Lessons in Philosophy, Parenting, and Kindness with Scott Hershovitz
In this episode, Scott Hershovitz explores lessons in philosophy, parenting, and kindness, discussing how children are natural philosophers and how everyday life prompts deep questions about identity, truth, and moral responsibility. He co…
- How Reparenting Your Inner Child Can Heal Old Wounds and Transform Your Life with Dr. Nicole LePera
In this episode, Dr. Nicole LePera explores how reparenting your inner child can heal old wounds and transform your life. She discusses childhood experiences, implicit emotional memories, and her Individual Development Model, emphasizing s…
- The Most Effective Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Build Positive Habits
In this episode, strategies to overcome anxiety and build positive habits are discussed. The SPAR framework is introduced to help create actionable plans and overcome mental hurdles, alongside the importance of self-compassion.
- How To Live with Uncertainty and Find Hope in the Midst of Chronic Illness with Marisa Renee Lee
In this episode, Marisa Renee Lee discusses how to live with uncertainty and find hope amidst chronic illness, sharing her journey with long Covid and family loss. She explores themes of emotional endurance, identity, acceptance, managing…
- How to Have Better Conversations: Learn to Argue Less and Listen More with Jefferson Fisher
In this episode, Jefferson Fisher discusses improving conversations by prioritizing understanding over winning arguments. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, emotional self-awareness, proper timing, and avoiding over-explanation for…
- How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Transformation in Your Life with Eric Zimmer
In this episode, Eric Zimmer shares five insights from his book, "How a Little Becomes a Lot," focusing on the mechanics of lasting change. He explains how small, consistent actions and understanding the inner critic contribute to personal…
- The Long Game Playbook: Persistence, Patience, and Purpose in a Fast-Paced World with Dorie Clark
In this episode, Dorie Clark explains her long-game playbook about persistence, patience, and purpose. She discusses prioritizing long-term goals over daily distractions, the cultural obsession with busyness, and strategies for sustained m…
- How a Little Becomes a Lot: A Conversation with Eric Zimmer and Sahil Bloom
Eric Zimmer and Sahil Bloom discuss Eric's new book, "How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life." They explore how small, consistent actions can lead to lasting transformation, touching on personal sto…
- How a Little Becomes a Lot: A Real Coaching Session on Small Changes That Stick
This episode features a coaching session on rebuilding daily routines and forming sustainable habits after illness and life transitions. It covers practical strategies using frameworks like SPAR and RENEW, focusing on small, consistent cha…
- From Comfort Zones to Adventure Zones: The Journey of Personal Exploration with Alex Hutchinson
In this episode, Alex Hutchinson discusses moving from comfort zones to adventure zones and the journey of personal exploration. He explores the balance between contentment and the drive to seek new experiences, the psychological benefits…
- Embracing Emotional Sobriety: Small Choices for Big Healing from Heartbreak and Anxiety with Laura McKowen
In this episode, Laura McKowen shares her 11-year sobriety journey and discusses embracing emotional sobriety. She offers insights on healing from heartbreak and anxiety through small, consistent practices, emphasizing the non-linear natur…
- Navigating Life's Disruptions: Insights on Adapting and Thriving with James Patterson
In this episode, James Patterson discusses navigating life’s disruptions and shares insights on adapting and thriving in life. He also discusses managing negative thoughts and balancing ambition with contentment. Patterson shares insights…
- The Best Path to Authentic Happiness: Embracing Spiritual Minimalism with Light Watkins
Light Watkins explores authentic happiness and spiritual minimalism, discussing how to find freedom in limitations and the value of consistent, small actions. He delves into authenticity, stress, and embracing discomfort to create a more m…
- Procrastination: The Hidden Pain Behind Your Limiting Beliefs with Nir Eyal
In this episode, Nir Eyal explores procrastination and limiting beliefs, explaining how beliefs shape perception, motivation, and behavior. He discusses how beliefs can be flexible tools and how changing them can reduce suffering and unloc…
- From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Harnessing Tiny Shifts for Emotional Resilience with Elisha Goldstein
In this episode, Elisha Goldstein explains how small, consistent changes, or “tiny shifts”, can break negative emotional loops and improve emotional resilience. He shares practical tools like the “four R’s” (Recognize, Release, Refocus, Re…
- Little Addictions, Big Impact: Transforming Your Habits for a Healthier Life with Catherine Gray
In this episode, Catherine Gray discusses her book about "little addictions" and their impact on daily life. She explores the neuroscience of addiction, the role of dopamine, and practical strategies for managing compulsive behaviors and c…
- Unlocking the Power of Mindfulness: Transform Your Life One Story at a Time with Rohan Gunatillake
In this episode, Rohan Gunatillake explores how to unlock the power of mindfulness and transform life through storytelling. He discusses challenges and opportunities in mindfulness apps, and shares ways to integrate meditation into daily l…
- How To Be Intentional and Finish What You Start with Chris Bailey
In this episode, Chris Bailey discusses intentionality and how to finish what you start, exploring how values and motivation shape goal achievement. He introduces concepts like the “intention stack” and “sepia-toned goals,” emphasizing ali…
- How Humor Can Transform Our Relationship with Life's Challenges with Chris Duffy
In this episode, Chris Duffy discusses how humor can transform one's relationship with life's challenges and shares practical tips for cultivating humor. The conversation covers the social power of humor, taking risks, and learning to laug…
- Exploring the Complex Nature of Envy: How to Harness It for Personal Growth with Faith Salie
Faith Salie, a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, explores the complexities of envy and its potential for personal growth. The discussion draws from her Audible series, "Envy Enlightened," covering different types of envy and emphasizing gr…
- Embracing the Messiness of Life: Finding Joy in Everyday Moments with Ross Gay
In this episode, Ross Gay explores embracing the messiness of life and finding joy in everyday moments. He discusses the complexities of joy, delight, and sorrow, highlighting the importance of attention and human connection. Gay also touc…
- Mind Over Grind: Practical Tips to Manage Work Stress and Enhance Your Well-Being with Guy Winch
In this episode, Guy Winch discusses mind over grind and practical tips to manage work stress and enhance well-being. He explains the impact of work-related stress and burnout, and shares strategies for reframing stress, breaking ruminatio…
- Unhinged Habits: Transform Your Life by Doing Less with Jonathan Goodman
Jonathan Goodman explores "unhinged habits" and how to transform life by doing less. He discusses prioritizing money, health, and relationships, embracing life’s natural seasons, and the importance of conscious trade-offs for a more fulfil…
- From People Pleasing to Self-Trust: Breaking the Cycle of Fawning with Ingrid Clayton
In this episode, Dr. Ingrid Clayton explores the journey from people pleasing to self-trust and breaking the cycle of fawning. She shares insights on fawning's development, its impact, and healing strategies, emphasizing self-compassion an…
- Why Family Relationships Are So Hard and What Actually Helps with Nedra Glover Tawwab
Nedra Glover Tawwab explores the complexities of family relationships, self-sabotage, and resistance to change. She provides insights on managing discomfort, setting boundaries, and accepting limitations to foster healthier relationships.
- How To Cultivate Excellence in a Chaotic World with Brad Stulberg
In this episode, Brad Stulberg explores cultivating excellence in a chaotic world. He explains excellence as a lifelong practice rooted in daily effort, presence, and values, not a final achievement, and discusses the importance of process…
- Discovering Life Beyond Alcohol: Strategies for Lasting Sobriety and Emotional Wellness with Casey McGuire Davidson
In this episode, Casey McGuire Davidson shares her personal journey of struggling with alcohol and offers strategies for lasting sobriety and emotional wellness. She discusses the challenges of early sobriety, the importance of support, an…
- Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency That’s Stealing Your Joy with Chris Guillebeau
In this episode, Chris Guillebeau explores time anxiety and the illusion of urgency. He discusses the psychological roots of time anxiety and shares strategies for managing competing demands, avoidance, and procrastination. Chris offers in…
- The Science of Getting Unstuck: When to Keep Going and When to Let Go with Adam Alter
In this episode, Adam Alter discusses the science of getting unstuck, exploring psychological and cultural factors that create feelings of being stuck in areas like work, creativity, and personal growth. He shares practical strategies for…
- The Age of Magical Overthinking: Why Our Minds Keep Doubling Down with Amanda Montell
In this episode, Amanda Montell explores magical overthinking and how cognitive biases and irrational thinking shape perceptions and behaviors. She discusses shine theory, zero-sum and sunk cost biases, and the allure of manifestation and…
- From Chaos to Calm: Why Your Environment Shapes Your Habits and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
In this episode, Gretchen Rubin shares how to go from chaos to calm by understanding how your environment shapes your habits and happiness. She discusses organizing physical spaces, practical strategies for habit change, and making intenti…
- Reclaim Your Mind: How to Build a Healthier Relationship with Technology with Jay Vidyarthi
In this episode, Jay Vidyarthi discusses how to reclaim your mind and build a healthier relationship with technology. He explores common pitfalls like avoidance, anxiety, and judgment, and shares practical strategies for using digital tool…
- Unlocking the Power of Identity: How Small Changes Lead to Big Transformations in Your Life with James Clear (Part 2)
This episode explores practical strategies for habit formation and behavior change, emphasizing how environment, social groups, and small behavioral tweaks can help build good habits and break bad ones. It offers actionable advice for last…
- Unlocking the Power of Identity: How Small Changes Lead to Big Transformations in Your Life (Part 1) with James Clear
In this episode, James Clear discusses identity and how small changes can lead to significant transformations. He explores the compounding power of habits, the importance of focusing on systems over goals, and how identity shapes behavior…
- Why You Keep Falling Off Track—and the Tools That Help You Start Again with Katy Milkman
In this episode, Katy Milkman shares insights into why people struggle with lasting behavior change and provides research-backed tools to help them start again. She covers topics such as impulsivity, motivation, confidence, and habit forma…
- Why Willpower Isn’t Enough: The Tiny Habits Method Explained with Dr. BJ Fogg
Dr. BJ Fogg discusses why willpower is often not enough for successful habit formation. He introduces his Tiny Habits method, focusing on starting small, celebrating progress, and practicing self-compassion to create lasting change.
- Why Anxiety is a Habit - and How Curiosity Helps Break the Loop with Dr. Jud Brewer
In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explains why anxiety is a habit and how curiosity helps break that habit loop. He discusses the difference between the feeling of anxiety and the mental habit of worry, and the role of curiosity and self-com…
- Listen Now: Decoding Women’s Health with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor hosts a new show, Decoding Women's Health, where she makes the science of women's health accessible. She covers topics from hormones to metabolism to longevity, and speaks with leading physicians, researchers, and educ…
- Designing a Life That Supports You: Presence, Beauty, and the Power of Environment with Nate Berkus
Nate Berkus explores designing a supportive life by focusing on presence, beauty, and the power of environment. He shares insights from his personal journey on how surroundings influence habits, emotions, and personal growth, highlighting…
- When Your Brain Won’t Fit the World: Finding Your Creative Path with ADHD with Andy J. Pizza
Andy J. Pizza joins Eric Zimmer to discuss ADHD and creativity, focusing on how understanding ADHD can lead to self-acceptance and a fulfilling creative path. They explore the connection between neurodiversity and creativity, and moving fr…
- The Price of Wanting: How Desire Shapes Happiness, Fulfillment, and Who We Become with Eric Jorgenson
In this episode, Eric Jorgenson discusses how desire influences happiness and fulfillment. He covers useful beliefs, agency, growth mindset, and managing desires to live intentionally and build a fulfilling life.
- From Family Secrets to Self-Discovery: How Understanding Our Past Heals Us with Carmen Rita Wong
In this episode, Carmen Rita Wong discusses her personal journey of uncovering family secrets and how understanding one's past can lead to healing and self-discovery. She explores themes of forgiveness, personal responsibility, the impact…
- You Become What You Practice: What It Takes to Heal Individually and Collectively with Prentis Hemphill
Prentis Hemphill discusses healing as an ongoing practice, the importance of embodiment, and the intersection of personal transformation and activism. Hemphill shares insights from their work in healing justice and the Black Lives Matter m…
- Embracing Uncertainty: The Key to True Intimacy and Connection in a Chaotic World with Prince EA
In this episode, Prince EA discusses embracing uncertainty, the importance of mindfulness, and conscious living. He shares his personal experiences with depression and healing through spirituality, science, and creative expression, explori…
- How to Live Gratefully When Life Isn’t Going Your Way with Kristi Nelson
Kristi Nelson discusses how to cultivate unconditional gratitude, even amidst difficulties like aging or illness. She shares insights from her cancer journey, explores the difference between circumstantial gratitude and deeper gratefulness…
- The Three Levers of Change: How to Shift Your Mindset, Motivation, and Methods for Success with Jim Kwik
In this episode, Jim Kwik explores the three levers of change: mindset, motivation, and methods for success. He discusses his journey overcoming a childhood brain injury and introduces his "brain animal" framework for understanding how we…