The Think Grow Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
6 Tips for Disagreeing Better
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've put together a short list of tips for engaging with people who hold views contrary to your own. The internet makes it easy to live inside our own...
Break Out of Your Content Bubble - Harleen Kaur
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with entrepreneur and former NASA engineer, Harleen Kaur. Harleen is the founder of Ground News, a news platform that helps c...
This Man Read 450 Classic Books and Distilled Their Best Ideas
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with author Tom-Butler Bowdon. While Tom was working as a government advisor in Sydney, Australia, he began reading and taking detailed notes ...
A Framework For Improving Your Relationships - with Dr. Amir Levine
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine about attachment theory, which is the subject of his best-selling book, Attached. We dis...
Honoring Conflicting Values
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with filmmaker, marketer, and sense-maker, Rob Hardy. We discuss how to navigate the complexity of human values, the tension between freedom a...
Set Boundaries, Find Peace - Nedra Tawwab
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nedra Tawwab is the author of the New York Times best-selling book, "Set Boundaries, Find Peace." In this conversation, she explains what boundaries a...
Rewrite The Rules with Alex Starr
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with friend, former Wildland Firefighter, and author of Rewrite the Rules, Alex Starr about: His adventures and misadventure...
My Checklist for Well-Being
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all share six fundamental needs that contribute to well-being. The manner in which we meet these needs, however, varies from person to person. In t...
52: The 6 Aspects of Well-Being
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I attempt to refine my model of well-being, which I began discussing in Episode 51. This model is centered around needs. Like any other creature, we h...
51: There's More to Life Than Happiness
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I think out loud about values and how they relate to well-being. Values are important because they are the principles on which we bas...
50: The Power of Curiosity with Chris Williamson
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with Chris Williamson (@chriswillx on IG). He is the host of the popular podcast Modern Wisdom, owner of a UK event company, and coach for peo...
49: The Logic of Acceptance
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building upon the previous two episodes, I discuss why acceptance is a reasonable and rational approach for dealing with the complexity of reality. Th...
48: Integration: The Essence of Improvement
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building upon the ideas in my previous episode ("The Master Skill of Life"), I discuss the concept of integration as the path to psychological health ...
47: The Master Skill of Life
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I introduce what I have come to believe is the most important skill set you can possibly cultivate from a personal, spiritual, psychological or existe...
46: Perfectionism vs Striving for Excellence
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A short episode about the differences between perfectionism and striving for excellence, with a short reading from a blog post I wrote.
45: Dealing With Adversity
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This short podcast episode is about zooming out and remembering to view your struggles with the proper perspective. Adversity is not something to avoi...
44: The Limits of Rationality with Vizi Andrei
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with the author of Economy of Truth, Vizi Andrei (@viziandrei) about a range of topics including religion, evolution, procrastination, politic...
43: 5 Steps to Improve Your Life
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I explain a useful framework for thinking about and practicing personal development: THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR: Skillshare is ...
42: The Myths You Live By - With Erick Godsey
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Erick Godsey, (@erickgodsey on IG) who describes himself as a student of the psyche, myths, and dreams. Erick draws on co...
41: My Daily Routine (How Constraints Enable)
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I walk through my daily routine and explain why I've been less active on social media lately (Hint: I'm writing a book!). I also disc...
40: 7 Tools to Improve Your Relationships
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My wife and I talk about some of the approaches and frameworks that have helped us improve and maintain our relationship for nearly a decade. We start...
39: Dealing With Unworthiness, Fear, and Limiting Beliefs - With Psychologist Rebecca Ray
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and author of The Universe Listens to Brave. In this episode we talk about some of the more common is...
38: Master Your Diet, Master Your Life - w/ Daniel Thomas Hind
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel is the founder of EvolutionEat, a company that helps entrepreneurs and creatives of all types transform their diets and lives by teaching them ...
37: Dr. Dan Siegel - The Science and Practice of Presence
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with Dr. Dan Siegel. He is a clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the Executive Director of the Mindsight Insti...
36: Yumi Sakugawa - How to Become Friends With Your Demons
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with comic book artist and author Yumi Sakugawa. Yumi's book, Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One With The Universe is a gem and has made ...
35: Farokh Sarmad - Networking With Purpose and Integrity
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Farokh (@farokh) is a social media expert and entrepreneur. He was one of the very first people I connected with when I started my Instagram page (@Th...
34: Daniel DiPiazza - Let Go Of What's Holding You Back
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel DiPiazza is the founder of Alpha Mentorship, an immersive training and investment platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs, creators a...
33: Jonathan Fields - How To Discover The Work You're Here To Do
27 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Fields is the creator of the world's first "purpose archetypes" which he calls Sparketypes™. This framework has been used by tens-of-thou...
32: Practical Strategies for Dealing with Overthinking [Best of the Podcast]
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this rebroadcast of one of my most popular episodes, I explore overthinking (and its close cousin, anxiety) from an evolutionary perspective then o...
#31: Austin Kleon - The Art of Being Productively Lazy
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Kleon is the New York Times best-selling author of Steal Like An Artist and Show Your Work! -- two of my favorite books on creativity and getti...
#30: Dr. Rubin Naiman - Rethinking Sleep and Dreams
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rubin Naiman is a clinical psychologist and sleep & dream specialist at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine. In this episo...
#29: Making Sense of Self-Development
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having been a student of self-development and other related fields for the past 15 years, I've been exposed to a massive amount of ideas and informati...
#28: Sean McCabe - From Passion Project to Sustainable Business
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McCabe (@seanwes) is an entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses in different niches. He is also the author of Overlap: Start a...
#27: Ask Me Anything 3
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My wife, Vanessa and I recorded this episode just hours before she went into labor with our first child. So if it sounds like we are a bit distracted ...
#26: Adam J. Kurtz - Overcoming Perfectionism
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with artist, author & speaker Adam J. Kurtz (@adamjk) about overcoming perfectionism, being an online creative, and what goes into making good...
#25: Marie Forleo - The Power of Doing What Excites You
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Forleo is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the host of the award-winning show, Marie TV where she helps people create ...
#24: Neil Pasricha - How (And Why) To Read More Books
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with positive psychology researcher and author Neil Pasricha ([email protected]) about how (and why) to read more books. Some topics we...
#23: How to Disagree Constructively
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Disagreeing can be frustrating but there can also be great value in it. When you disagree with someone -- whether it be in a relationship or political...
#22: Think Grow Together: A Conversation With My Wife, Vanessa
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with my wife, Vanessa about a variety of topics including our upcoming transition into parenthood, our mental health, thoughts on creativity, ...
#21: 4 Keys to Remembering What You Learn
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I show you how to remember more of what you learn. In today's age of information overload, it's easy to consume tons of informatio...
#20: How To Be Resilient With Walking Paraplegic Janine Shepherd
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Janine Shepherd was a cross-country skier training for the Olympics when a utility truck ran her over and crushed her body along with her dreams. She ...
#19: 5 Success Principles Drake Uses
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the audio version of my original blog post: 5 Self-Development Principles Drake Uses. As someone who has studied personal development...
#18: Idil Ahmed - Keys to Manifesting Your Vision
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with author, speaker, and self-described science enthusiast Idil Ahmed about consciously creating your reality. Idil has w...
#17: Personality 101: Understanding Others and Yourself Better
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss the Big Five personality model and how it can improve your life and relationships with my wife and business partner Vanessa. For books and o...
#16: Act Like The Person You Want to Become
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-episode, I analyze the old adage, "Fake it 'til you make it" from a different angle. You've probably heard this phrase hundreds if not th...
#15: Gretchen Rubin - Four Tendencies That Shape Your Life
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author who writes about happiness and human nature. In this episode, we talk about a personality framew...
#14: Jim Kwik - Learning How to Learn
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Kwik is a celebrity brain & memory coach. He is the founder of Kwik Learning, with online students in over 150 countries. He is a world-renowned e...
#13: Yung Pueblo - Cultivating Inner Peace
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk with Yung Pueblo about emotional history -- what it is and how it relates to cultivating inner peace. I ask him what it was like to go on...
#12: Ask Me Anything 2
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Is it necessary to do something great and earn fame? Can't I just live a normal life and make my family and people around me h...
#11: Ryan Holiday - Practical Philosophy, Career Advice, and Tools for Better Learning
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Holiday is a writer and media strategist. He is the author of seven books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic,...
#10: 5 Ways to Increase Your Intelligence
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm obsessed with the human brain. I'm especially interested in how to make it work better — how to think better, how to learn better and how to max...
#9: Markus Almond - Cultivating Creativity
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Markus (@MarkusAlmond) is a writer and creative mentor. If you're a writer, musician, or other creative person -- OR, if you would like tips on how to...
#8: Jonathan Fields - Doing Meaningful Work and Understanding Yourself Better
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I talk with Jonathan Fields about his philosophy on doing meaningful work, bridging the gap between science and spirituality, the v...
#7: Practical Strategies for Dealing With Overthinking
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore overthinking (and it's close cousin, anxiety) from an evolutionary perspective and then offer some practical strategies you...
#6: Skills For Success They Don't Teach You In School -- with Lawyer and Serial Entrepreneur Steve Mehr
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Mehr is the chairman of Jacoby & Meyers, one of the largest consumer law firms in the U.S. He is also the CEO of WebShark 360, a full-service me...
#5: Your Focus Creates Your Reality (The Science Behind The Saying)
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I love quotes but I also love figuring out what makes them true. Part of that has to do with applying them to my life but the other part is learning h...
#4: Donald Hoffman - Rethinking Reality
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Hoffman is a cognitive scientist at the University of California, Irvine. He has been studying visual perception for over 40 years. His rese...
#3: Mari Andrew - The Art of Self-Expression
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with author & illustrator Mari Andrew. If you are an artist or creator of any kind, today's episode is for you. Mari Andrew (@bymariandrew) ha...
#2: Daniel DiPiazza - Using Meta-Habits & Foundational Principles to Improve Your Life
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel DiPiazza is the founder of Rich20Something, where he teaches young people how to start businesses they care about and live happier lives. He's ...
#1: Ask Me Anything
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode -- not just because it's the first but because my wife and business partner, Vanessa is my co-host! I wanted to introduce he...