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From abandoned child to internationally renowned trauma expert, Rupda shares her transformative journey of resilience and healing. Learn powerful practices for self-belonging, embodying trust, and creating authentic community that allow you to break free from limitations and live your most fully-realized life. Rupda's inspiring story and nurturing presence are a soul-stirring reminder of your infinite capacity for growth. You can find Rupda at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Bessel van der Kolk about healing trauma through the body. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Albom, Glennon Doyle & hundreds more. The New York Times says, "the show’s holistic approach to fulfillment is bound to resonate." Listen now! Hosted on Acast. Visit GoodLifeProject.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grief inflicts a profound mind-body toll, yet our culture rarely understands this connection. In this revealing episode, Mary-s O'Connor, PhD, author of The Grieving Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing, pulls back the curtain on grief's surprising physical impacts. You'll learn powerful ways to befriend your "grieving body" and navigate loss with more grace by radically tending to your mind and body's needs. You can find Mary-s at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with death doula, Alua Arthur, about how thinking about death can change your life. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the secrets to vibrant aging lie in your daily dietary choices? In this myth-busting conversation, Dr. Federica Amati, author of Every Body Should Know This, reveals surprising truths about protein, calcium, and nurturing the gut-brain connection to stave off cognitive decline and more. You can find Federica at: Website | Instagram | ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast | Episode Transcript Interested in learning more about Zoe? Use code GOODLIFE10 to get 10% off your hip. If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the muscle-centric approach to aging well. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unleash the full potential of your brain at any age with Dr. Marc Milstein's revolutionary strategies. In this fascinating conversation, the Age-Proof Your Brain author reveals daily habits that combat memory loss, boost productivity, and help you live a longer, sharper life. Discover surprising truths about what really causes cognitive decline and how to optimize your brain for decades to come. You can find Marc at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with David L. Sinclair, Ph.D., about reimagining aging. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever feel like the way you work is slowly grinding you down? In this mind-opening conversation, neuroscientist and author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work Mithu Storoni dismantles the industrial-age approach to work. She maps out a brain-aligned framework to tap into unseen wellsprings of energy, motivation and creativity, allowing you to create your best work while feeling fully alive. You can find Mithu at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dan Pink about the scientific secrets of perfect timing for peak productivity. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever felt the urge to shed your old self and start fresh? Craig Mod did just that, leaving his roots at 19 to immerse himself in Japan through art, music, and long walking pilgrimages that remade him. In this candid conversation, he shares insights from his critically acclaimed book Things Become Other Things: A Walking Memoir on choosing fullness over distraction and rethinking what's possible when you honor your true self. You can find Craig at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Seth Godin about challenging conventional paths and thinking differently as an artist or entrepreneur. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unleash the transformative power of your words with pioneering researcher James W. Pennebaker. Discover how his simple, expressive writing method can improve your mental and physical health, provide self-insight, and even detect the hidden psychological undercurrents influencing your life and relationships. In Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain, Pennebaker reveals the profound healing potential within us all. You can find Jamie at: Website | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Nicole Sachs about her approach to journaling for chronic pain. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From hostage crisis to fitness titan - In this best-of conversation, Robin Arzón shares her unstoppable journey defying limits. The author of "Shut Up and Run" opens up about how a traumatic experience fueled her pivot from lawyer to global phenomenon at Peloton, conquering ultramarathons with Type 1 diabetes along the way. Get inspired by Robin's "sweat with swagger" mentality and unapologetic pursuit of the unconventional path. You can find Robin at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Rich Roll about making the journey from practicing law and dealing with addiction to becoming a sober ultra-marathoner, entrepreneur, and successful creator. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered, inviting us into the vulnerabilities and unexpected joys of aging. Discover practical strategies for navigating loneliness, building community, and reigniting curiosity in your 80s and beyond. Through Viorst's empathetic lens, explore what it truly means to create meaning in life's final chapters. You can find Judith at: Website | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Karen Walrond about befriending the experience of growing older. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about working with Jonathan to craft your 2x20 Project™. Tired of drifting through life on autopilot? Jonathan Fields shares his raw, uncensored journey of intentionally redeg his ideal life over two years through bold experiments. Discover the breakthroughs, fears confronted, and radical decisions that emerged as he realigned his path around health, ion, and joy. If you crave more simplicity, significance, and authentic living, this candid exploration offers an inspiring blueprint. Episode Transcript Check out our offerings & partners:  Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! How would you transform life's greatest challenges into inspiring works of art? Suleika Jaouad shares her journey of "creative alchemy," turning her battles with leukemia into the acclaimed memoir Between Two Kingdoms and her new book The Book of Alchemy - a collection of 100 imaginative journaling prompts to spark self-discovery. Discover how creative expression can illuminate even our darkest moments. You can find Suleika at: Website | Instagram | The Isolation Journals substack | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Elizabeth Gilbert about unlocking creativity and reinventing your life. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes journalist Danielle Elliot as she explores why ADHD diagnoses are surging among women in the limited-series investigative podcast, "Climbing the Walls." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take Our Podcast Listener Survey! Have you ever wondered what the key to healthy aging might be? In this fascinating episode, we explore the groundbreaking discovery of C15:0 - the first new essential nutrient in over 90 years - with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, author of "The Longevity Nutrient: The Unexpected Fat That Holds the Key to Healthy Aging." Discover how this unique saturated fat may help combat inflammation, stabilize cells, prevent iron overload, and even brain health. You can find Stephanie at: Website | peer-reviewed C15:0 science | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Matthew Park, Ph.D. about how aging immune systems affect cancer risk. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes journalist Danielle Elliot as she explores why ADHD diagnoses are surging among women in the limited-series investigative podcast, "Climbing the Walls." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you plagued by a constant feeling that you're running out of time to do the things that truly matter? In this insightful conversation, Chris Guillebeau, author of Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live, shares eye-opening strategies to reclaim your sense of purpose and start living more intentionally. Discover potent mindset shifts and surprising tactics to finally break free from the debilitating grip of time anxiety. You can find Chris at: Website | A Year of Mental Health Substack | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Cassie Holmes about managing and expanding time. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes ADHA Aha! is a podcast hosted by Laura Key that explores pivotal moments when people realized they or their loved ones have ADHD, sharing both touching and humorous stories of ADHD discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feel overwhelmed by the world's intensity? Bestselling author Jenn Granneman (Sensitive: The Hidden Power of the Highly Sensitive Person in a Loud, Fast, Too-Much World) reveals how to transform your sensitivity from a perceived weakness into a profound strength. Discover the five superpowers of highly sensitive people and how to thrive by embracing - not suppressing - your ability to feel the world's richness so vividly. You can find Jenn at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Elaine Aron about being highly sensitive. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes ADHA Aha! is a podcast hosted by Laura Key that explores pivotal moments when people realized they or their loved ones have ADHD, sharing both touching and humorous stories of ADHD discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever struggled to build truly fulfilling connections? In this profound conversation, bestselling author Yung Pueblo (How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness, and Comion) reveals life-changing insights on healing yourself to transform your relationships. Discover how overcoming attachment, communicating with understanding, and balancing intimacy with independence can open the door to authentic bonds. You can find Yung Pueblo at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Yung Pueblo about finding clarity and connection in life. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes ADHA Aha! is a podcast hosted by Laura Key that explores pivotal moments when people realized they or their loved ones have ADHD, sharing both touching and humorous stories of ADHD discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock life's deepest truths with happiness expert Gretchen Rubin as she shares potent insights from her latest book, Secrets of Adulthood: Simple Truths for Our Complex Lives. Discover surprising keys to self-knowledge, stronger relationships, and better judgment through Rubin's profound yet practical aphorisms. This thought-provoking conversation will leave you inspired to craft your own profound personal mantras. You can find Gretchen at: Website | Instagram | Happier with Gretchen Rubin - Podcast If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with James Clear about habits and identity. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes ADHA Aha! is a podcast hosted by Laura Key that explores pivotal moments when people realized they or their loved ones have ADHD, sharing both touching and humorous stories of ADHD discovery. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock your power to thrive amidst chaos with Mel Robbins, voice behind the global phenomenon "The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About." In this profound conversation, Mel shares the counterintuitive wisdom of radical acceptance to help you reclaim your energy, cultivate inner peace, and create real positive change - no matter how turbulent your world becomes. You can find Mel at: The Let Them Theory | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the earlier conversations we had with Mel about taking care of yourself and your health. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sharing a new show from our friends at Higher Ground. On IMO, Michelle and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around us. Each week, they’re ed by a guest to tackle real questions from real folks just like you offering practical advice, personal storytelling, and plenty of laughs. Topics range from dating and relationships, to family and faith. Michelle and Craig share stories about being there for each other throughout their lives, from first crushes and fraught college years, to landing at the White House, to losing their mom. For six decades they’ve been each others’ most trusted counsel—and now, they want to be that counsel for you. In this episode, they’re ed by actress Issa Rae for a conversation about navigating the challenges of mismatched expectations in adult friendships. You can find more episodes of IMO at https://lnk.to/imomichellecraigGL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling with self-doubt, overthinking, or harsh self-criticism? us for an empowering conversation with Dr. Julie Smith, clinical psychologist and author of "Open When: A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns." Discover practical strategies to cultivate self-comion, nurture a growth mindset, and transform failures into opportunities for learning - equipping you to embrace life's challenges with confidence and resilience. You can find Julie at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Cyndie Spiegel about experiencing small moments of joy. Check out our offerings & partners:  My New Writing Project: Awake at the Wheel Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.