Think Act Be Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 61: Dr. Suvrat Bhargave — How to Discover the Truth of Who You Are
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is psychiatrist Dr. Suvrat Bhargave, author of the recent book, A Moment of Insight. It was a great conversation about the deep wor...
Ep. 60: Rev. Lisa Schubert Nowling — Finding a Love That Can Transform the World
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is the Rev. Lisa Schubert Nowling, an ordained minister and Lead Pastor at the First United Methodist Church in Bloomington, Indian...
Ep. 59: Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh — How to Connect With What You Love Every Day of the Year
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh, back for a second time (Aria was my very first podcast guest). We’re really pleased to announce the...
Ep. 58: Dr. Rachel Chrastil — How to Have a Life you Love, With or Without Kids
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is historian and author Dr. Rachel Chrastil, who recently wrote a book called How to Be Childless: A History and Philosophy of Lif...
Ep. 57: Laurie Warren — How to Develop Reverence for the Incredible Gift of Life
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is author and change agent Laurie Warren. We discussed her forthcoming book Wild World, Joyful Heart (Oct. 8, 2019) and her appro...
Ep. 56: Dr. Raymond Moody — Is the End of Life Just the Beginning?
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Dr. Raymond Moody, who brought the phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs) into the mainstream with his landmark 1975 book, ...
Ep. 55: Dr. Yonder Gillihan — What Is There to Love About the Bible?
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Dr. Yonder Gillihan, a professor of Theology with special expertise in the Dead Seas Scrolls. He's also my older brother, so our...
Ep. 54: Dr. Eben Alexander — Exploring Consciousness, Heaven, and Unconditional Love
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon who had a near-death experience (NDE) about a decade ago. You may be familiar with Eben's sto...
Ep. 53: Doug Holt — How to Take Responsibility for Living Your Dreams
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Doug Holt, who is best described as a holistic executive coach. Doug specializes in helping people move toward their most import...
Ep. 52: Lisa Smartt — How to Listen to Loved Ones at the End of Life
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Lisa Smartt, whose recent book, Words at the Threshold, examines what those who are dying say as they approach the end of their ...
Ep. 51: Dr. William Ferraiolo — How to Train Your Mind Like the Stoics
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re going to go all the way back to the roots of cognitive behavioral therapy—back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. My guest is philo...
Ep. 50: Ken Honda — How to Create a Healthier Relationship with Money
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt frustrated by money? Most of us have. Maybe you feel like you’re not paid enough, or there’s barely enough to cover your expens...
Ep. 49: Gregg Krech — How to Live the Life You Want
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Gregg Krech, a leading authority in North America on Japanese psychology. We focused on the principles of Morita therapy, which ...
Ep. 48: Tim Senesi — How to Get the Most Out of Your Home Yoga Practice
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is yoga instructor Tim Senesi, host of the popular “Yoga with Tim” YouTube channel and a teacher of yoga classes near his home ...
Ep. 47: Jules Blaine Davis — Exploring Our Deep Hunger for Presence and Connection
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Jules Blaine Davis. Jules is helping people to reconnect—with themselves, with their needs, with what it means to nourish and ...
Ep. 46: Joe Lamp'l — How to Renew Your Mind, Body, and Spirit in the Garden
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I've enjoyed having a garden for many years, and recently it's taken on deeper significance in my life. So I loved this conversation with this week's ...
Ep. 45: Renee Linnell — How to Free Yourself from Manipulative Relationships
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a manipulative relationship that you know deep down is toxic, yet each time you try to leave you're pulled back ...
Ep. 44: Ora Nadrich — How to Awaken into Every Moment of Your Life
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can we practice more presence in our lives and stay connected with our truest selves? My guest this week is Ora Nadrich, a mindfulness instructor ...
Ep. 43: Alejandra Costello — How to Improve Your Life by Organizing Your Home
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Alejandra Costello, a professional organizer with over one million YouTube subscribers. We explore the many positive effects of ...
Ep. 42: Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath — How to Grow in Your Loving Relationships
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath. We talked about the big ideas from her recent book, Love Between Equals: Relationship a...
Ep. 41: Skip Prichard — How to Avoid the Biggest Obstacles to Happiness and Success
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is the surest path to success and contentment in life, and what are the mistakes to avoid along the way? My guest this week is Skip Prichard, who...
Ep. 40: Dr. Sharon Prentice — Finding New Life through a Shared Death Experience
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You're probably familiar with "near death experiences." My guest this week is Dr. Sharon Prentice, who describes a related journey called a "shared de...
Ep. 39: Dr. Ross Greene — A Better Way to Help Kids Solve Problems
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist and author Dr. Ross Greene encourages parents to let go of unhelpful parent-imposed solutions when kids aren't meeting our expectations, ...
Ep. 38: Jon Hershfield — How to Find Relief from Unwanted Violent Thoughts in Harm OCD
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is therapist and OCD specialist Jon Hershfield. Jon is doing an incredible amount of work to improve the lives of those who struggl...
Ep. 37: Oren Jay Sofer — How to Improve Your Relationships with Better Communication
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you and someone else just aren't hearing each other? My guest this week is Oren Jay Sofer, who is passionate about helping peopl...
Ep. 36: Charlie Gillihan — How to Survive the Challenges of Medical Training
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is my brother Charlie Gillihan, who will graduate from medical school soon. We explored the slow evolution of medical training in t...
Ep. 35: Prof. Mary Jo Salter — The Powerful Effects of Poetry on the Human Spirit
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is highly acclaimed poet Mary Jo Salter, whom Dan Chiasson described as “one of America’s most accomplished formalists” in th...
Ep. 34: Jonni Pollard — How to Experience Life as a Sacred Expression of Love
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Jonni Pollard, who specializes in teaching the art of embodying our true nature to live the most meaningful life possible. In th...
Ep. 33: Dr. James Kelley — Adversity as a Pathway to Personal Growth
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Kelley and I discuss the sometimes surprising effects of adversity, or what James calls the "crucible's gift." Life's challenges may offer t...
Ep. 32: Dr. Mark Powers — The Best Tested Ways to Treat Anxiety and Trauma
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Mark Powers, who specializes in research on anxiety and PTSD. Mark and I discuss the latest research on treatme...
Ep. 31: Dr. Jodi Mindell — How to Help Your Baby Sleep through the Night
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most new parents will wish at some point that their baby were sleeping more soundly. Thankfully there are proven techniques for helping young children...
Ep. 30: Dr. Omid Naim — Telling a Better Story about Health and Healing
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We usually think of healing as something that comes from the outside—from doctors, medications, supplements, the right diet.... According to integra...
Ep. 29: Dr. Julia Rucklidge — Can Nutrition Prevent Depression and Promote Resilience?
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The rates of conditions like anxiety and depression continue to rise, despite extremely high rates of psychiatric medication use. This week I spoke wi...
Ep. 28: Dr. Mitch Greene — Training the Mind for Better Athletic Performance
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who's played competitive sports knows that the mental game is at least as important as the physical one. My guest this week is clinical and spo...
Ep. 27: Dr. Martha Farah — Can Manipulating the Brain Make You Smarter?
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many people are looking for ways to gain a mental edge. My guest this week is psychologist Dr. Martha Farah; as a brain scientist and pioneer in the f...
Ep. 26: Nora Whittaker Jones — How to Keep Your Voice Healthy and Strong
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Nora Whittaker Jones, a Speech Language Pathologist who is intimately acquainted with the human voice. Nora and I discussed comm...
Ep. 25: Dr. Bryce Carter — How to Build Strength and Resilience in Martial Arts
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest this week is Dr. Bryce Carter, who has a fascinating background as both a highly trained practitioner and instructor of martial arts and a pr...
Ep. 24: Dr. Brett Steenbarger — Using the Tools of CBT to Be a Better Trader
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Financial trading is challenging work, requiring a high degree of focus, discipline, and analytical ability. In this week's episode I spoke with psych...
Ep. 23: Dr. Belinda Seiger — Helping Individuals and Families Affected by OCD
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of people are affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD—not just those who have the condition, but their family and other loved one...
Ep. 22: August Turak — How to Transcend Selfishness and Live a Life of Purpose
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what's the right way to live your life? Author August Turak contends that deep down, you already know. In this week's episode we explore t...
Ep. 21: Dr. Joel Minden — How to Stop Anxiety from Controlling Your Life
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety can be extremely debilitating when it dominates a person's life. My guest this week is Dr. Joel Minden, who specializes in the treatment of al...
Ep. 20: Dr. Jessica Breland — Latest Findings on the Obesity Epidemic Among US Veterans
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recent research has revealed startlingly high rates of obesity among the men and women who have served our country in the military. In this week's epi...
Ep. 19: Megan MacCutcheon - Keys to Women's Confidence and Healthy Self-Esteem
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Countless people struggle to see themselves in a positive light, and women face specific challenges to their self-esteem. In this week's episode I tal...
Ep. 18 Dr. Jay Fournier - Looking at the Brain to Better Understand Depression
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Major depression is a common condition that can severely limit a person's life. In this week's episode clinical psychologist Dr. Jay Fournier discusse...
Ep. 17: Brian Lies - Finding Hope After Loss and Grief
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
All of us at some point will experience the pain of loss and the grief that follows. In this week's episode, author and illustrator Brian Lies discuss...
Ep. 16: Dr. Stephanie Sarkis - How to Spot, Manage, and Avoid Gaslighters in Your Life
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gaslighting is a sinister form of emotional abuse in which a person is made to doubt their own reality. In this episode I speak with Dr. Stephanie Sar...
Ep. 15: Dr. Richard Summers - Finding the Best Psychotherapy for Each Individual
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are countless forms of psychotherapy available—how is a person to choose among them? In this week's episode I speak with psychiatrist Dr. Rich...
Ep. 14: Arlene B. Englander - How to Let Go of Emotional Overeating and Love Your Food
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have a complicated relationship with food that takes away from our enjoyment of it, particularly when we're prone to emotional overeating. ...
Ep. 13: Dr. Rob DeRubeis - Latest Research from the Frontier of Depression Treatment
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's the best way to treat major depressive disorder? Psychologist Rob DeRubeis has been asking this question through more than three decades of res...
Ep. 12: Dr. David Richo - The Mindful Path Toward Greater Love and Connection
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we move toward more loving relationships with others, and a friendlier stance toward ourselves? Dr. David Richo discusses the practices of mi...
Ep. 11: Dr. Alice Boyes — How to Create the Best Life Possible, One Habit at a Time
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Dr. Alice Boyes discusses her proven strategies from The Healthy Mind Toolkit for breaking out of self-sabotaging behaviors. ...
Ep. 10 Matt Kayser - Using Powerful Animal Models to Help People Sleep Better
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep-related problems like insomnia are very common among adults, and yet little is understood about the basic mechanisms that govern sleep. Psychiat...
Ep. 9: Dr. Ben Hunter - Love and Relationships Through the Lens of Attachment
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatrist Ben Hunter shares his insights about the science of attachment, which is the habitual way each of us relates to others. Are we secure? An...
Ep. 8 Mark Moliterno - Strengthening the Voice Through Mind, Body, and Spirit
16 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The voice is our primary way of expressing ourselves, and finding our voice—literally and metaphorically—can have a profound impact on our well-be...
Ep. 7: Dr. Michael Perlis - The Latest Research on Sleep and Insomnia
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep and insomnia specialist Dr. Michael Perlis discusses the prevalence of insomnia, why it happens, and how to prevent a short bout of insomnia fro...
Ep. 6: Dr. Angela Duckworth - How to Find a Passion That Inspires Extraordinary Effort
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist and researcher Dr. Angela Duckworth shares her thoughts and experiences around grit. Her work demonstrates the importance of passion and ...
Ep. 5: Dr. Rachel Hershenberg - How to Create a Life You Love
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Psychologist Rachel Hershenberg, author of Activating Happiness, shares her knowledge about a simple and powerful cognitive behavioral treatment for ...
Ep. 4: Dr. Jason Hunt - How to Treat Anxiety with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dr. Jason Hunt shares his insights about psychological treatments that work for anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions; the imperativ...
Ep. 3: Dr. Ray Pasi - Secondary Education in the Twenty-first Century
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Dr. Raymond Pasi, who recently retired after serving as high principal for 29 years. We talked about the changes in education that he witn...
Ep. 2 - Dr. Lucy Faulconbridge - Therapy, Weight Loss, and Nutrition
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Think Act Be Podcast I talk with researcher and clinical psychologist Lucy Faulconbridge. Dr. Faulconbridge specializes in weig...
Ep. 1: Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh - Building a Healthier Relationship with Food and Your Body
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the Think Act Be Podcast I talk with psychologist Aria Campbell-Danesh, an expert in fitness, behavior change, and sustained ...