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How to Own our Struggles and Find Healing with Minaa B.

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join licensed therapist and author Minaa B as she navigates the complexities of owning our struggles to find healing. In this conversation, she explai...

How to Manage the ADHD Brain to Unleash Creativity with Andy J. Pizza

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy J. Pizza is a creative genius who learned to not only accept the challenges of living with ADHD but to embrace the many wonderful qualities that ...

How to Discover What Matters Most in Life with Tami Simon

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tami Simon shares what it means to be true to yourself and how to discover what matters most in work, life, and love. We also discuss...

Special Episode: Finding Hope on the Path to Sobriety

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eric is joined by special guests Gillian Tietz, Laura Cathcart Robbins, and Paul Churchill where they share their experiences in early sobriety. While...

How to Find More Free Time with Jenny Blake

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric and Jenny explore the concept of heart-based decision-making in business and in life. They also delve into ideas about redefinin...

How to Build Better Relationships (Work and Personal) with Michael Bungay Stanier

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Bungay Stanier explains keystone conversations and why this is vitally important in building the best possible relationships,...

Why Spending Time in Nature Makes us Happier and Healthier with Florence Williams

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Florence Williams shares the profound benefits of being outdoors and in nature, offering you a fresh perspective on self-care and a p...

How to Embrace Uncertainty with Suleika Jaoaud

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When Suleika Jaouad received a devastating leukemia diagnosis at the age of 22, her life took a very unexpected turn into adulthood. Viewing her long ...

How to Embrace Mindfulness in Everyday Life with Rohan Gunatillake

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rohan Gunatillake shares how his love of stories allowed him to discover the power of inhabiting different characters and exploring themes of his own ...

How to Simplify Your Life and Find More Fulfillment in Your Work with John Kaag

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

John Kaag is a renowned philosopher and author who brings fresh insights into the timeless wisdom of Henry David Thoreau. With impressive academic ach...

How to Respond to Abuse of Power: Practical Advice for Survivors Pt. 2 with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever been in a situation where another was willing to harm you for their own benefit, then abuse has happened and that person has become a...

How to Find Joy, Wisdom, and Wonder in Nature with Mark Coleman

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mark Coleman shares the many benefits of spending time in nature and explores several mindfulness practices that cultivate joy, wisdo...

How to Respond to Abuse of Power: Our Stories of Survival, Pt. 1 with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Abusers seek to isolate their victims and implement tactics to keep them silent and thinking that it’s “all in their head” or somehow their faul...

The Search for Meaningful Work with Bruce Feiler

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a wealth of experience in collecting life stories, Bruce Feiler has become an expert in identifying personal values in the search for fulfilling ...

How to Navigate Grief: Myths, Truths, and Practical Advice (Part 2)

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the loss of someone we love, we’re inevitably faced with the question, “How do I live with this grief?” In this episode of “Something to...

Real Wisdom for Navigating Mental Health with Ken Duckworth

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ken Duckworth is not only an expert in the mental health field but he has experienced firsthand the challenges of having a loved one suffering fro...

How to Navigate Grief: Our Stories of Love and Loss (Part 1) with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special two-part episode of Something to Normalize, Ginny and Brandi each share their stories of losing someone central to their lives and the...

Why We Need a Different Approach to Mental Health & Wellness with Dr. Tom Insel

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Thomas Insel, a highly respected mental health expert, found inspiration in an honest comment from a frustrated family member. He was speaking to ...

How to Turn Shame Into Connection: Why Normalizing Helps Us with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like this? That showing vulnerability is weakness, that asking for help is a sign of incompetence, or that everyone else has the ve...

The Power of Intentionality in Life with Quan Barry

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eric and Quan Barry discuss the power of intentionality in life and art and some of the important themes that show up in her writing. Quan shares her ...

How to Harness Brain Energy for Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist with a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise in the field of mental health. Having faced mental ...

How to Find Healing in Nature with Ralph De La Rosa

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph De La Rosa explains how there is an important connection between nature and mindfulness. He encourages listeners to engage with nature in mindfu...

How to Embrace Challenges for Positive Change with Nikki Eisenhauer

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki Eisenhauer suggests that practicing mindfulness, being present in the moment, and consciously minimizing distractions such as excessive scrollin...

A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Laura Cathcart Robbins, an inspiring writer and speaker who advocates for representation and inclusivity in addiction recovery for people of colo...

Special Episode: Tribute to Mary Oliver

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

April is National Poetry Month and we put together this special episode to pay tribute to the late poet, Mary Oliver.  Special guests James Crews, Da...

How to Live Without a Script with Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to dive into a conversation with Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan, two inspiring individuals known for their incredible ability to guide others ...

How to Embrace Life's Paradoxes with Rosemerry Wahtola-Trommer

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: Learning to not resist the pain and grief of a terrible loss to find healing What it means to trust in life, even wh...

How to Connect More Deeply Through Our Senses with Gretchen Rubin

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to utilize our five senses to more deeply connect with the world Why exploring the world through your senses to ...

How to Find Solace in Discomfort with Danusha Laméris

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How we can discover unique ways to approach discomfort and uncertainty that leads to personal growth and creativity. ...

How to Find Peace Amidst Emotional Storms with Maggie Smith

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why it's important to keep asking questions, even when the answers may keep changing The challenge of going through ...

How to Connect More Deeply With the World with James Crews

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, you'll learn: How poetry and writing can be a spiritual practice Recognizing the feeling of joy and aliveness that comes from ordi...

How to Incite Joy with Ross Gay

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn How his “delight” project was about learning to pay attention Discovering that joy and delight are abundant if yo...

How to Practice Self Compassion with Dr. Shauna Shapiro

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your attitude and how you pay attention is so important when it comes to mindfulness Understanding the 3 importa...

What We Can Learn from the Wisdom of Harriet Tubman with Spring Washam

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn … Why we need to honor the history of our ancestors like Harriet Tubman How struggle and hardship are universal and...

How to Navigate the Complexities of Caregiving with Kathy Fagan

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: Exploring the complexity of emotions within us and how our choices feed into that: How to navigate caregiving and...

How to Find Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way Why we need to explore the impact of greed,...

Why We Need to Practice Self Compassion with Kristin Neff

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How has science proves that practicing self-compassion is more beneficial than self-criticism How touch can be used ...

How to Find Real Life in Stories with George Saunders

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How slowing down the mind and increasing concentration leads to freshness in the creative process Why we need to pay...

How to Nourish Your Inner Life with Dr. Jan Lundy

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, You'll Learn: How a deeper spiritual life bring us inner freedom Defining the term “overculture” and how we’re impacted by t...

How to Create a Spiritual Principal Centered Life with Eric Zimmer

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode, you'll learn: Eric shares his story of his lowest points of addiction that led him to recovery How shame is usually at the center o...

How to Navigate the Path of Grief with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, You'll Learn: How there are many different forms of grief Why we need to surrender to our grief and turn toward painful feelings ...

How to Manage Family Relationships with Nedra Glover Tawwab

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode with Nedra Glover Tawwab, you'll learn: Why it’s important to connect who you are and who you were in relation to your family How...

How to Find and Follow a Healing Path with Henry Shukman

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, You'll Learn: The importance of being with and opening up to pain to find healing Why working with a spiritual teacher can be an i...

How to Live in the Light with Deepak Chopra

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Deepak and Eric discuss his new book, Living in the Light: Yoga for Self-Realization. How awareness can be defined by what it is ...

How to Practical Radical Self Love with Sonya Renee Taylor

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss radical self-love: what it is, why we struggle to practice it, and the pathways to cultivate it so that we become the high...

How to Overcome Parental and Workplace Burnout with Dr. Jacqueline Kerr

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you'll learn: How to defining burnout and learning how to identify symptoms of burnout Why the stereotypes of men and women i...

Why Silence is Powerful in a World of Noise with Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn discuss their book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, explore the different types of noise we all experienc...

How to Find Inner Calm and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll learn: Why outer order contributes to inner calm and how we can use this to create a sense of energy and focus. Why monitor...

What Brings Healing, Strength, and Connection with Dani Shapiro

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How discovering a family secret led to a deeper understanding of herself The myth that what we don’t know can’t ...

How to Focus on the Most Important Things with Charlie Gilkey

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode You'll Learn: How we can learn to align our inner and outer stories to create changes we want Why we need to give ourselves permiss...

How to Break Free from Achiever Fever with Claire Booth

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, You'll Learn: What “achiever fever” is and the negative health effects that are linked to it How we often tie happiness and se...

The Journey of Life Through Songs with Frank Turner

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In This Episode, You'll Learn: How his songs represent some of his values, like kindness and how we need to remember to be more kind in our interact...

How to Make Great Relationships with Dr. Rick Hanson

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, You Will Learn... The fundamental quality of recognizing the good in and having compassion for ourselves and how it's foundational ...

How to Eat for Better Mental Health with Dr. Drew Ramsey

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, We Discuss How to Eat for Better Mental Health and… The emerging field of nutritional psychiatry and why it's so important Simpl...

How to Make Lasting Changes in Your Life with John Norcross

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode you'll learn: Why motivation and will power are overrated when trying to make lasting changes Why you must understand the 5 stages ...

How to Calm Your Mind and Be Productive with Chris Bailey

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode, you'll learn: How we often feed the wrong wolf without even realizing it What some of the hidden sources of stress are in modern d...

Special Episode: 4 Different Journeys to Sobriety

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  In this special collaborative episode with Eric Zimmer, Gillian Tietz, Casey McGuire Davidson, and Dave Wilson (aka Sober Dave), they each share.....

How to Make Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise with Michelle Segar

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

1. How can having conscious awareness of our thoughts related to eating well and exercise enable us to make different choices? 2. What is a motivatio...

How to Overcome Procrastination with Tim Pychyl

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will learn:1. What is the connection between procrastination and health?2. How can we use implementation intentions to deal with ...

How to Work with the Craving Mind with Dr. Jud Brewer

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Key Concepts: The roles of rewards and punishments and the importance of understanding how the habit loop cycle works in adjusting behavior. Unders...

How to Create Atomic Habits for a Better Life with James Clear (Part 2)

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Key Concepts in This Episode: 1. Physical environment plays a huge role in supporting the habit(s) we are trying to create or eliminate.  We can imp...

How to Create Atomic Habits for a Better Life with James Clear

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Key Concepts in This Episode: 1. Habits are the compount interest of self improvement in that the positive effects compound over time. You may not se...

Why You Need to Connect with Your Future Self with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss: 1. How our thoughts and actions can shape our lives 2. The importance of paying attention to what we feed our mind 3. ...

How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression or Mental Illness with Kimi Culp

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Eric and Kimi discuss her journey to healing and how the role of identity can be helpful (or not so helpful) when dealing with depres...

How to Meet Yourself with Dr. Nicole LePera

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicole LePera is an author and clinical psychologist in private practice.  She was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University, The New ...

Why We Need to Find Awesome with Neil Pasricha

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Neil is the the author of nine books and journals including: The Book of Awesome, a spinning rolodex of simple pleasures based on his 100-million-hit,...

How to Embrace the Important Elements of Life with Nickolas Butler

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nickolas Butler is the author of many novels, including the internationally best-selling and prize-winning Shotgun Lovesongs, which has been optioned ...

How to Find Hope and Kinship with Father Greg Boyle and Fabian Devora

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Father Gregory Boyle is an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation...

Welcome to The One You Feed Podcast!

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health with Eric Maisel

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Maisel, PhD, is the author of more than 40 books, including Why Smart People Hurt, Making Your Creating Mark, The Future of Mental Health, The Va...

How to Practice Gratitude for Year-Round Benefits

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nicole LePera, A.J. Jacobs, Martha Beck, Susan Cain and Cory Allen as our guests on this special “Thanksgiving” epi...

How to Manage Emotional Eating

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Simon is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach and certified personal trainer with over 30 years of experience in helping overeaters and imbala...

How to Find Meaning and Live a Good Life with Jonathan Fields

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Fields is a father, husband, award-winning author, executive producer, and host of one of the top-ranked podcasts in the world, The Good Life...

How to Embrace Sobriety with Gillian Tietz

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gillian Tietz is the host of Sober Powered, a top 50 mental health podcast, and the founder of Sober Powered Media, a podcast network of top mental he...

What We Can Learn By Thinking Like a Kid with Scott Hershovitz

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Hershovitz is the Thomas G. and Mabel Long Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. He directs the Unive...

How to Stay Motivated with Ayelet Fishbach

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of B...

What We Can Learn From Our Bad Wolf with Matthew Quick

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Quick is the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook—which was made into an Oscar-winning film—and eight other...

How to Begin Your Journey to Wholeness with Parker Palmer

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parker J. Palmer, is the founder and Senior Partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He is a world-renowned writer, speaker and activist who focus...

How to Find Wellness in Indigenous Wisdom with Chelsea Luger & Thosh Collins

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsey Luger is a writer and wellness advocate originally from North Dakota, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa and descendan...

How to Bring Zen Into Everyday Life with Shozan Jack Haubner

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shozan Jack Haubner is the pen name of a Zen monk whose essays have appeared in The Sun, Tricycle, Buddha, Dharma, and The New York Times, as well as ...

How to Discover Your Way of Being Through the Enneagram with Susan Piver

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including the award-winning “How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life”, “The Wi...

How to Work Through Fear and Depression with Paul Gilmartin

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Gilmartin is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, and television personality best known as the long time host of TBS’ Dinner and a Movie.  Since...

How to Lead a Happier Life with Dr. Laurie Santos

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University.  She is the host of the podcast The Happiness Lab an...

What Creation Spirituality Means with Matthew Fox

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Fox is an internationally acclaimed spiritual theologian, Episcopal priest, and activist. He holds a doctor in the History and Theology of Spi...

How to Feel Lighter with Yung Pueblo

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen na...

How to Create Emotional Agility with Susan David

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susan David is a psychologist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She’s also the co-founder and co-director of The Institute of Coaching at McLean...

How to See the Dharma in Western Literary Classics with Dean Sluyter

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dean Sluyter is an award-winning author who has taught meditation since 1970, from maximum security prisons to the Guatemalan rainforest. He’s a stu...

How to Have Healthier Relationships with Yourself and Others with Jillian Turecki

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jillian Turecki is a certified relationship coach, teacher, and writer who for the last 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationship...

How to Free Yourself from the Inner Critic Through Mindfulness with Ginny Gay

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ginny Gay is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher and has worked with Eric to create content here at The One You Feed for the past 8 years. Prior to that, ...

How to Find Healing From Trauma with Dr. Gabor Mate

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gabor Maté is a highly sought expert on a wide range of topics such as addiction, stress, and childhood development.  He has written many books,...

How to Choose Growth with Scott Barry Kaufman & Jordyn Feingold

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is a professor at Columb...

How to Build Resilience with Steve Magness

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance, well-being, and sustainable success.He is coauthor of the best selling Peak Performance and T...

How to Discover New Ways of Living with Shauna Niequist

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shauna Niequist is the New York Times Best Selling author of many books such as Present Over Perfect, Bread and Wine, Cold Tangerines, and others. She...

How to Write Haiku and Other Spiritual Practices with Clark Strand

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Clark Strand is an American author and lecturer on spirituality and religion.  He is a former Zen Buddhist monk and was the first Senior Editor of Tr...

What is Wellness Culture with Fariha Roisin

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fariha Roisin is an Australian Canadian writer whose work frequently covers her identity as a queer, south Asian Muslim woman as well as self-care and...

How to Cultivate Lovingkindness with Sharon Salzberg

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sharon Salzberg is one of the worlds best know Buddhist teachers and a leader in meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. She teaches both intensive...

How to Embody Awareness with Martin Aylward

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Aylward has practiced meditation intensively since the age of 19, spending four years in Asian monasteries and with Himalayan hermits. He’s ...

How to Lose Regret and Choose Fulfillment with Marshall Goldsmith

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marshall Goldsmith is the only two-time Thinkers 50 Award for #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He has been ranked as the world’s #1 Executive Coa...

How to Become Whole Through the Bittersweet with Susan Cain

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Cain is an author who has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and many other publications. Her record-smashin...

What's Next? Our Future Stories with David Christian

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future hold? And how do we make sure we're making the best decisions for ourselves? In today's episode with David Christian, you will di...