Episodes

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. His most recent book, Indistractable , focuses on maximizing productivity by minimizing distraction. Nir aims to answer th...

Elijah Stacy suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. After he found out that his disease is both fatal and incurable at age 15, Elijah accepted the challenge to find a cure and began making remarkable progress. Discover how...

Alex Banayan spent 7 years tracking down and interviewing some of the worlds most successful people with the intention to uncover the key to their success. With the launch of his book that chronicled his journey, Alex suffere...

The Surprising Truth About Being Insanely Productive

Regret is a fundamental part of life and is one of the most commonly felt emotions, yet is still widely misunderstood. Dan Pink draws on research in neuroscience, psychology, biology and economics to change how we see our reg...

Vanessa Van Edwards teaches us the science behind the piercing gaze of Pierce Brosnan and the warmth of Oprah Winfrey. Discover how anyone can become better at using cues and master the secret language of charismatic communic...

I'm sharing a special preview of A Slight Change of Plans, a podcast all about who we are and who we become in the face of change. Dr. Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist who is an expert on human …

Tim Harford introduces us to the messy world around us with an insightful new perspective. Tim explains that gifts of character like creativity, responsiveness and resilience are not found without the disorder, confusion, and...

Marc Brackett joins us to share the ground-breaking discoveries that he has made over the 20 years that he has spent studying emotions and emotional intelligence. Learn how to give yourself permission to feel and understand t...

The youth of today is facing an information overload, consuming media and struggling to find direction like never before. Steve Ward shows us the path to a fulfilling and attainable purpose for everyone: purpose driven educat...

Shaan Patel is a Shark Tank Entrepreneur, CEO of Prep Expert and author of Self-Made Success. Shaan spent hundreds of hours studying for the SAT and managed to raise his score from average to perfect, placing himself among th...

For 150 years, the people have had the power to choose their leaders who then control the companies that dictate our lives. Today, the balance of power has shifted in the favor of titanic companies with the power of entire …

Julia Galef wants to help you develop a vital yet underappreciated skill: seeing things as they are and not as you wish they were. Discover how to build the Scout Mindset and learn what you are wrong about, find your …

During a time of chaos and stress, Chris Wilson discovered how he could lead a happier, more simplistic life. Learn how, following the birth of his daughter, a job change and an overdue breakup, Chris designed a more enrichin...

Julien Smith talks about impact, how to make it and how to tell if you're just making noise. Discover the importance of following trends as well has how to identify transformational opportunities before they explode.

Do you ever feel like you're walking through life avoiding conflict, frightening situations and conversations that make you feel uncomfortable? Patricia Zo is a clinical psychologist and author who helps others to stop over-thinking and start over...

If you’re looking for ways to manage your workflow more effectively, this episode of the unmistakable creativity hour is for you . You’ll learn how I manage my writing, reading and podcast production processes, with some tips on how you …

Is there a better way for us to succeed without having to bare the crushing weight of an always on, non-stop hustle? Brad Stulberg offers us the simple truth behind achievement amidst our never ending quest for outward success. These …

Damon Centola shares his wisdom on how ideas and beliefs spread through social networks as well as how they can spark change in the behavior of their supporters. In this big think episode you'll learn how to spread your ideas …

When David was in his forties, his life hit rock bottom. Looking up from the bottom of the barrel, he decided to embark on a 7 year journey to climb the 7 summits. We talk about the most frightening moment …

Do you feel like you’re stuck in a creative rut? Are you looking for some tips and tricks to jumpstart your creativity? Join me each week on The Unmistakable Creativity Hour for a dose of inspiration and motivation. I’ll be …

When enduring the pain of loss, confronting grief can be the most terrifying thing one can do. However, on the other side, grief can become a powerful source of innate creativity and transformation. Mary Potter Kenyon offers you everything you …

Kelly Gordon shares her inspiring story of how she went from growing up in an abusive home to building her own digital agency and finally, teaching others how to communicate like her. Learn how her autism counter-intuitively helps her communicate …

When Dain Heer was young, all he wanted to be when he grew up was happy. He knew that if he was happy, everything else would fall into place. In this episode, he shares his wisdom on how to consciously …