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Joe Hudson discusses how to take control of emotions by embracing vulnerability, feeling fully, and understanding that an open heart leads to greater freedom and connection, even though it can be challenging in the real world.
A behind-the-scenes exploration of how economists at the Boston Fed's annual research conference develop and critique academic research that could eventually influence monetary policy, revealing the complex intellectual ecosystem where macro ideas are first drafted and debated.
Lewis Howes reveals seven intentional daily habits that truly happy people practice: taking responsibility for their life, practicing gratitude, setting boundaries, moving their body, surrounding themselves with supportive people, having a vision with life-fulfilling goals, and practicing emotional honesty.
Ben Lamm discusses Colossal Biosciences' groundbreaking work in de-extinction, focusing on bringing back dire wolves through genetic engineering and highlighting the potential for conservation, scientific advancement, and inspiring future generations.
A reflective compilation episode featuring powerful conversations from 2025 that explore themes of personal growth, longevity science, neuroplasticity, happiness, emotional regulation, consciousness, and the journey of transformation.
A Harvard behavioral scientist reveals the secrets to better communication, negotiation, and connection through her comprehensive TALK framework, exploring how understanding conversation science can dramatically improve relationships and persuasion skills.
A compelling exploration of America's growing isolation and the psychological barriers that prevent people from engaging in meaningful social interactions, revealing how small acts of connection can significantly improve our well-being.
A deep dive into testosterone's role in shaping male development, exploring how prenatal hormonal surges drive sex-based behavioral differences, aggression patterns, and the complex interplay between biology, evolution, and culture.
In this episode, Harvard professor Graham Allison discusses the potential risks of a US-China conflict through the lens of the "Thucydides Trap," exploring the historical dynamics of rising and ruling powers and the delicate balance that could prevent or precipitate a potential war.
In this illuminating conversation, Dr. Robert Waldinger reveals insights from Harvard's 85-year study on happiness, highlighting that the good life is built on warm, maintained relationships that not only make us happier but also contribute to better health and longevity.
Derek Thompson explores the decline of math achievement in America, revealing a crisis where students are getting higher grades but demonstrating lower mathematical skills, driven by complex factors including education policy changes, grade inflation, and the rise of technology.
Todd Rose recounts his transformative journey from a struggling high school dropout to a Harvard professor, highlighting the importance of individual potential, rejecting standardized paths, and finding personal fulfillment through an unconventional approach to education and career.
Dr. Ellen Langer reveals how our thoughts directly influence our physical health, demonstrating through groundbreaking research that mindfulness, uncertainty, and reframing our perceptions can reverse aging, heal chronic conditions, and transform our understanding of wellness.
Tim Ferriss shares his personal journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse and depression, revealing science-backed mental health tools like vagus nerve stimulation, accelerated TMS, metabolic psychiatry, and psychedelic therapy.
In this episode, Preston Pysh and Seb Bunney explore David Sinclair's book "Lifespan", discussing the information theory of aging, epigenetics, Yamanaka factors, and the potential for science to slow or reverse the aging process through cellular repair and regeneration.
A deep dive into the psychology of communication with Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, exploring how humans use language, common knowledge, and social intelligence to coordinate, build relationships, and navigate complex interactions.
Steven Pinker explores how "common knowledge"—what everyone knows that everyone else knows—shapes everything from romantic attraction and negotiations to financial panics and political polarization, revealing the hidden logic behind society's unspoken rules and signals.
Tony Robbins shares his morning routine, life philosophy, and insights on personal growth, discussing how to overcome challenges, develop a strong identity, and maintain momentum through life's seasonal changes.
In this transformative episode, spiritual teacher Gary Zukav discusses the shift from old to new consciousness, emphasizing the importance of authentic power, love over fear, and consciously choosing to align one's personality with the soul's intentions.
Arthur Brooks explores how high achievers can balance professional success with genuine happiness by understanding the differences between fluid and crystallized intelligence, embracing life's challenges, and prioritizing love and relationships.
A conversation with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks exploring how high achievers can balance professional success with personal happiness, focusing on transitioning from fluid to crystallized intelligence and prioritizing love and relationships.
In a conversation with Stanford Medical School Dean Lloyd Minor, Derek Thompson explores the current capabilities and limitations of AI in medicine, examining its potential to diagnose diseases, design drugs, accelerate clinical trials, and help manage chronic illness.
An in-depth exploration of artificial intelligence's potential to revolutionize medicine, examining its capabilities and limitations in diagnosing diseases, drug discovery, clinical trials, and health monitoring.
Dr. Ellen Langer shares groundbreaking research on how mindset and thoughts can directly influence physical health, demonstrating the powerful connection between mind and body through compelling scientific studies.
A Harvard psychologist reveals how mindfulness and changing your thoughts can positively impact physical health, healing, stress, and aging through groundbreaking research on mind-body unity.
A revealing conversation with researcher Todd Rose explores how collective illusions and conformity prevent us from living authentically, and how embracing our true selves can lead to personal fulfillment and societal healing.
In this episode, Mel Robbins discusses the four things you are not responsible for: other people's happiness, rescuing people from their problems, making people understand your choices, and proving your worth to others.
In this episode, Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University, discusses the current attacks on higher education by the Trump administration, arguing that these efforts aim to control and undermine the independence of universities. Roth passionately defends the value of higher education as a place for students to discover their passions, develop skills, and experience intellectual freedom.