Hurry Slowly
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How ideas shape us
12 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A look at how the ideas that we inherit very young can limit or expand the way that we relate to ourselves and our creativity.
The Digital Self, Reinvention, and Coming Out of the Chrysalis with Cody Cook-Parrott
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into how we create, relate to, and maintain our digital selves/personas/brands — and can we ever truly leave them behind? Or reinvent th...
All creativity happens in relationship
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The myths that drive our creativity, how they create suffering, and how we can ignite our creative fire by embracing the power of the collective.
Creative Rhythms, Traveling Alone, and Going Towards the Love with Sebene Selassie
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and teacher Sebene Selassie on cultivating self-reliance through solo travel, the power of acknowledging what you’ve accomplished, and findin...
Jocelyn K. Glei: The Tyranny of Urgency
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on the tension between "the urgency of productivity" and the rhythms of "creative necessity."
Jocelyn K. Glei: Where are my wings?
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on the awkwardness of wintering while everyone else is awakening, the rhythms of creativity, and letting go of heaviness.
Adrienne Maree Brown: Are you satisfiable? (Archival)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Activist adrienne maree brown on how we define pleasure, the wisdom of the body, and what it looks like when you have “enough.”
You are already that which you yearn for
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on how to flip the script on healing and wellness culture, by focusing on how we *already* embody all that we yearn for.
Dina Schapiro: Manifesting from the Heart
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist Dina Schapiro on how to get our bodies (and our brains) onboard with manifesting a new reality.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Letting Go & Letting Flow
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on the voice and how our desire to avoid uncertainty can block the free-flow of self-expression.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Things Don’t Have to Be Hard
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on taking our struggles, turning them inside out, and transforming them into an opportunity to feel more free.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Dawning Awareness
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on how our obsession with the intellect cuts us off from deeper consciousness & insight.
Lisa Olivera: The Self-Extraction Impulse
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Lisa Olivera on big life transitions, stepping out from behind the scenes, and moving away from patterns of self-extraction.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Am I allowed to say this?
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on how we get locked into online personas that keep us from evolving and speaking our truth.
Prentis Hemphill: Breaking Out of “Control Mode”
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Embodiment coach Prentis Hemphill on feeling into the dignity of our bodies, breaking out of “control mode,” and the liberatory power of curiosity...
Jocelyn K. Glei: Honoring Your Idiosyncrasies
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on the power of tuning into — and honoring — the beautiful weirdness of your own rhythms, ideas, and idiosyncracies.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Bad Habit Loops
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Artwork by Polina Washington. What are the ideas, thoughts, and habits that rupture, or interrupt, our ability to feel at home? Through the lens...
Sebene Selassie: What It Means to Be Human
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and meditation teacher Sebene Selassie on coming home to the body, living with chronic pain, and transformation as the act of allowing.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Archiving the Self
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on exploring themes of coming home, the relationship between belonging and reinvention, and her new course Tender Discipline.
Sherri Mitchell: Showing Up in Fullness
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Sherri Mitchell, the author of Sacred Instructions, about how to access our inner gifts and step into spiritual maturity.
Kamal Kapadia: Relationships of Care
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to Kamal Kapadia, the co-founder of Terra.do, about building communities of care and getting out of the climate doom cycle.
Amahra Spence: Radical Imagination
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to artist and organizer Amahra Spence about who gets to make art and how we can create spaces that support radical imagination.
Nkem Ndefo: Coming Home to Yourself
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to educator and activist Nkem Ndefo about trauma, resilience, and building the capacity for transformation.
Miki Kashtan: Aliveness & Flow
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to writer and facilitator Miki Kashtan about how capitalism and extractive mindsets cut us off from the natural flow of life.
Oliver Burkeman: What if I never change?
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Burkeman on why we try to control time, how perfectionism holds us back, and the problems with a “when-i-finally” mindset.
Kat Vellos: The Doorway to Connection
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I chat with designer & community builder Kat Vellos about how to cultivate deeper intimacy, connection, and trust in our friendships.
Mia Birdsong: The Longing to Be Known
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to writer and activist Mia Birdsong about why the ideals of the American Dream are keeping us lonely, isolated, and disconnected.
Priya Parker: Discerning the Need
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we begin to cautiously emerge, I talk to gathering guru Priya Parker about how to create gatherings that transform our communities.
Jocelyn K. Glei: What’s Your Wobbly
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re emerging from the pandemic on wobbly legs — with much to integrate. It’s a uniquely vulnerable and promising moment.
Jocelyn K. Glei: R.I.P. Productivity
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into the painful new consciousness the pandemic has called forth, and why I’m leaving “productivity talk” behind.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Strange Gifts
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hurry Slowly listeners share stories of the “strange gifts” that emerged out of the hardship, pain, and uncertainty of 2020.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Tender Discipline
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A talk & live Q&A on how to build a practice of “tender discipline” to help you move through your workday w/ gentleness and confidence.
Sean Blanda: The Angst of WFH
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Sean Blanda on the WFH revolution and why it’s over-hyped, unproductive, and maybe even a little bit inhumane.
Jocelyn K. Glei: A Call for Rest & Tenderness
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why you’re feeling so depleted right now, and how to develop a new — more tender — attitude toward productivity.
Sebene Selassie: The Delusion of Separation
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meditation teacher Sebene Selassie on living in a culture of domination, the pathology of productivity, and finding our way to belonging.
Rich Mhlanga: Your Check Engine Light Is On
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Massage therapist Rich Mhlanga on how to be embodied and stay emotionally grounded in a world without touch.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Anxiety vs Intuition
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How overwork, self-criticism, and creative misalignment create layers of anxiety that suppress your intuitive voice.
Mark Epstein: The Importance of Uncertainty
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist and meditator Mark Epstein on how to reckon with uncertainty and take a deep dive into the self.
Jocelyn K. Glei: What if you’re not broken?
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On healing, being present, and how to stop postponing self-acceptance and see yourself as “enough.”
Courtney E. Martin: Asking Better Questions
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Courtney E. Martin on how to find your “first question” — the core curiosity that carries you through life.
Chani Nicholas: Boundaries Are Everything
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Astrologist Chani Nicholas on how to uncover your life’s purpose and set the boundaries you need to protect it.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Holding Space for Yourself
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A simple practice that will help you nurture your ideas, find your purpose, and heal in the new year.
Adrienne Maree Brown: Are You Satisfiable?
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Activist adrienne maree brown on how we define pleasure, the wisdom of the body, and what it looks like when you have “enough.”
Mira Jacob: Difficult Conversations
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Mira Jacob on creativity, self-promotion, and transforming the hardest conversations of her life into a stunning graphic memoir.
It Doesn’t Matter What You Do, It’s Who’s Doing It
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A deep conversation about healing, self-transformation, and how to unpack the neurotic stories we tell ourselves about who we are.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Letting Go Isn’t Easy
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An intro to the new season of Hurry Slowly on waking up, letting go, and the ups and downs of pursuing personal transformation.
Rob Walker: It Hurts to Be Present
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Rob Walker on attention, originality, and why noticing the things other people are missing is essential to the creative process.
Jenny Odell: How To Do Nothing
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Jenny Odell on the power of actions that can’t be optimized and withholding your attention as an act of resistance.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Productivity Shame
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How the desire to be “productive” metastasizes into a toxic form of work shame that makes you feel like you’re never doing enough.
Debbie Millman: The Speed of Achievement
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Millman on the challenges of being an over-achiever, synthesizing your success too quickly, and making a 10-year plan.
Scott Barry Kaufman: The Quiet Ego
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Barry Kaufman on the benefits of quieting your ego and how having more faith in humanity leads to greater faith in yourself.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Transformation Is Hard
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How acknowledging that transformation is slow and subtle — not dramatic and overnight! — will help you be kinder to yourself.
Sebene Selassie: Unravelling Your Inner Critic
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sebene Selassie on confronting your inner critic, finding emotional clarity, and asking: “What am I not willing to feel?”
Jocelyn K. Glei: Nothing Important Comes with Instructions
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Forget about other people’s rules. Why working from personal principles is the best approach to productivity.
Paul Jarvis: Small Is Beautiful
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Jarvis on why more isn’t better, staying small is good for business, and setting “upper bounds” reduces your stress.
Anne Helen Petersen: Errand Paralysis
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BuzzFeed’s Anne Helen Petersen on errand paralysis, fake burnout cures & why we’re all obsessed with being better workers.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Creativity vs Efficiency
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on why inefficiency is a strength when it comes to making remarkable creative work.
Cal Newport: Using Technology with Intention
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Deep Work author Cal Newport on why we need a digital declutter, his new theory of attention, and the magic of “analog social media.”
Jocelyn K. Glei: To Burnout and Back
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on her “busyness breakdown,” why 50% of Americans are experiencing burnout, and what we can do about it.
Thomas Page McBee: The Power Balance
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Page McBee on fighting implicit gender bias at work, creating better power dynamics, and facing your “shadow self.”
Tim Harford: Slow-Motion Multitasking
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Harford on why your bad habits are good again. Procrastination, letting stuff pile up & slow-motion multitasking all have an upside.
Jocelyn K. Glei – Who Are You Without the Doing?
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jocelyn K. Glei on our obsession with getting things done, and how a more “tender discipline” can unlock clarity and creativity.
Priya Parker: How to Have Transformative Gatherings
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Priya Parker on how to get off auto-pilot, let go of our scripts, and create gatherings that make space for transformation.
Adam Grant: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Appreciation
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Grant on the untapped potential of appreciation, how to ask for help, and the dangers of “generosity burnout.”
Jocelyn K. Glei – The Feedback Rush
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jocelyn K. Glei on offering feedback that supports creativity and the pitfalls of living in an advice-driven culture.
Adam Greenfield – Phoning It In
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Greenfield on the startling ways the smartphone is changing our behavior, our awareness, and even our vulnerability.
Jonathan Fields – Attention Is Life
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Jonathan Fields on how “exquisite attention” can unlock new possibilities for luck, connection, and creation.
Mary McNaughton-Cassill – What To Do About Your Media Diet
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist Mary McNaughton-Cassill on why your media diet is driving you mad, and what you can do to find peace of mind.
Renata Salecl – The Tyranny of Choice
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Philosopher Renata Salecl on how choice anxiety damages our creativity and why we need to embrace the idea of chance.
Paula Scher – The Greatest Risk Is Not Taking One
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Paula Scher on how to keep taking risks once you’re established and why big sloppy failures are a great idea.
David Sax: Revenge of the Analog
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Writer David Sax on how analog objects and ideas feed our creativity, help us learn, and make memories stick.
The Anxiety Cure
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hurry Slowly’s most popular guests comment on how speeding out of control fuels our feelings of anxiety, and what to do about it.
Tami Forman: What Gets Measured, Gets Managed
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tami Forman on creating an office culture that supports work-life balance and the tacit gender biases that hold us back.
Rubin Naiman: Wired & Tired
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep and dream psychologist Rubin Naiman on living in a wake-centric world, the problem with “hyperarousal,” and why sleep should be sacred.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Can You Maintain It?
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Host Jocelyn K. Glei explains why overlooking maintenance tasks is at the root of our toxic relationship with overwhelm.
Matias Corea: The Road Less Traveled
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Matias Corea on the transformative power of travel, long journeys, and taking a break from your work routine.
Julie Zhuo: Visualizing Your Day
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook’s Julie Zhuo on how she stays calm amidst a daily schedule that demands constant context switching.
Bill Duggan: You Can’t Rush Aha Moments
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Intuition researcher Bill Duggan breaks down the mechanics of how we arrive at aha moments — and why speed only slows us down.
Fanny Auger: Conversation Isn’t About Talking
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are the key ingredients in a great conversation? Fanny Auger, from the School of Life in Paris, talks about listening, open-ness, and silence.
Oliver Burkeman: Against Time Management
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Oliver Burkeman debunks the myth of “time management” and explains why getting more efficient just makes you busier.
The Key Ingredient in Work-Life Balance
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A supercut of Jason Fried, Austin Kleon, Wendy MacNaughton & more answering the question: “What’s the key ingredient in work-life balance?”
Alissa Walker: Walking Is the Best Way to Go Slow
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alissa Walker on how walking changes your relationship to everything — time and the rhythms of your day, your community, and your creativity.
Alex Pang: Prioritizing Rest & Reflection
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Writer & futurist Alex Pang on the 4-hour workday, the necessity of “inward focus,” and the role of rest & reflection in the creative process.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Living Life on Auto-Pilot
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-meditation, host Jocelyn K. Glei articulates how understanding what your brain is doing on “auto-pilot” is the key to unlocking your ...
Sigrid Veasey: The Science of Sleep
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scientist Sigrid Veasey on why sleep loss is the silent creativity killer, what to do about middle-of-the-night anxiety, and why you need a “sleep v...
Tyler Cowen: The Quiet Dangers of Complacency
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Economist Tyler Cowen on how technology is making us more complacent and less willing to take the risks that drive self-transformation.
Wendy MacNaughton: Activating Your Empathy Muscle
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Graphic journalist Wendy MacNaughton on listening, empathy, and the many benefits of shutting up and taking the spotlight off yourself.
Scott Belsky: Quick Decisions vs Wise Decisions
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur Scott Belsky on the speed of decision-making. When should you be bold? When should you trust your gut? And when should you let it marinad...
Ann Friedman: The News Is Not Good
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Journalist Ann Friedman on staying sane in the face of a relentlessly negative news cycle and why you don't need to process everything in “real time...
Austin Kleon: Pencil vs Computer
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Artist Austin Kleon on when to use analog tools vs digital tools in your creative process, and why constraints (and slowness!) can super-charge your c...
Kim Chambers: Calculated Risk, Stretch Goals, and Sharks
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Marathon swimmer Kim Chambers on stepping outside your comfort zone, calculated risks, and the calm that lives on the other side of fear.
Craig Mod: I Want My Attention Back!
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Designer Craig Mod on how you can break free from the shackles of “attention slavery” and regain control over your powers of concentration.
Florence Williams: This Is Your Brain on Nature
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix, on how spending more time outside boosts your creativity, reduces stress, and counteracts negative thinki...
Jason Fried: Whose Schedule Are You On?
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Basecamp co-founder and CEO Jason Fried on how to find a slow and steady approach to work in a world of constant interruptions.
Hurry Slowly Trailer
15 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A sneak preview of Hurry Slowly—a new podcast about how to level up by slowing down—featuring clips from upcoming interviews w/ Ann Friedman, Jaso...