To change our behaviors, we can try to change our thinking. But today's guest shares a faster, more reliable way to become a different, better version of ourselves.

An Autobiography of Trauma and Healing: Peter Levine, PhD, on PYP 581

22 days ago 1h 9m

Peter Levine, creator of Somatic Experiencing, talks about his own life journey of severe trauma, healing, and discovery. His conclusion: "Given the right tools, trauma won't rule."

How to Prepare for a Journey of Transformation: Jacquelyn Lane and Scott Osman on PYP 580

Mar 19th, 2024 52m 18s

Coaching can be a transformative experience in people's lives. Here's how to get the most out of your coach.

The Joy of Cooking as an Earth Citizen: Lois Ellen Frank, PhD on PYP 579

Feb 20th, 2024 1h

Until we fix our broken food system and broken web of human relationships, no one can be truly healthy. Today's guest shares an ancient and extremely timely perspective on how we can get there. Plus recipes!

Diversity & Inclusion: Wokeness Run Amok or Simply Good Business?: Sally Helgesen on Plant Yourself

Feb 9th, 2024 54m 15s

Are initiatives to diversify the workplace helping or hurting organizations? Does diversity help or undermine excellence?

How to Make Healthy Vegan Bread: Ed and Natasha Tatton on PYP 577

Jan 24th, 2024 1h 3m

In a Wonderbread world, what would happen if we returned to the old ways? Today's guests share the joys and meaning of slow, mindful, healthy sourdough baking.

The Sneak Attack that Makes Cravings Irresistible - and How to Resist Anyway: Glenn Livingston, PhD on PYP 576

Jan 17th, 2024 1h 12m

Why do cravings return with a vengeance just when we think we've got them beat? And can the answer help us defeat our cravings for good?

Why Rational People Believe Irrational Things: Dan Ariely on PYP 575

Jan 8th, 2024 1h 1m

Why do smart, well-educated people fall for insane conspiracy theories? And once caught in their web, can we make them see reason?

Can Economic Theory Help You Have a Good Life? Matthew Nagler on PYP 574

Jan 3rd, 2024 1h 25m

Understanding fundamental concepts in economics turns out to be darn useful in crafting a fulfilling life. Today's guest explains why and how.

A Journey of Healing and Service: Tracy Garrigan on PYP 573

Dec 5th, 2023 1h 26m

A roller coaster ride of medical catastrophe and healing, miracles and despair, led Tracy Garrigan to become a holistic health coach. She's now training coaches to bring hope to those who have been suffering.

Removing Trauma Response with Yes/And Healing: Alun Parry and Yael Zivan on PYP 572

Nov 21st, 2023 1h 7m

Neuroscience has recently cracked the code on how the brain updates and heals from trauma, but few therapists or coaches know about the breakthrough. Today's guest is working to change that.

The Anatomy of Life-Changing Conversations: Jon Connelly on PYP 571

Nov 13th, 2023 1h 23m

Does trauma healing have to involve painful and lengthy therapy that forces patients to revisit their worst moments? Or, as Jon Connelly claims, can profoundly effective therapy be fun, light, non-threatening - and fast?

Overcoming OCD and Anxiety: Robert James on PYP 570

Oct 24th, 2023 1h 7m

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? What are the symptoms, and what's the lived experience? And how can we overcome it and live a full and satisfying life?

Does Business Have to Be Icky? Mark Silver on PYP 569

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 9m

Do you have to become a ruthless predator in order to make money as a business owner? Or can running a small business be an act of healing and love?

Is Your Garden Fertilizer an Animal Graveyard? Erin Riley on PYP 568

Oct 11th, 2023 1h 1m

Erin Riley shares why we need to avoid commercial fertilizer - even most "organic" brands - if we aim to nurture an earth- and people- and animal-friendly home garden.

My Coaching Evolution: Glenn Livingston interviews Howie Jacobson: PYP 567

Sep 13th, 2023 1h 9m

My coaching has changed a lot over the past 20 years. Here's how I now help clients achieve lasting, effortless, transformational change.

True Privilege is Growing Up in a Low-Trauma Environment: Momma Kai on PYP 566

Sep 5th, 2023 1h 12m

Momma Kai returns to the podcast to share her vision for a world without poverty or homelessness.

Kindness as a Strategy for Revolutionary Change: Teju Ravilochan on PYP 565

Aug 29th, 2023 1h 5m

Is there real, revolutionary power in kindness and compassion in a "might-makes-right" world? Here's a story that will blow your mind.

Deepening Compassion and Connection with Ourselves: Veronica Monet on PYP 564

Aug 23rd, 2023 1h 19m

In order to heal our minds and spirits, we must contact - and welcome home - all the exiled parts of ourselves. Veronica Monet shares how IFS can help.

Fitness as a Deeply Embodied Practice: Philip Shepherd on PYP 563

Aug 17th, 2023 1h 7m

Can we find belonging, peace, and deep healing in the gym, of all places? Embodiment guide Philip Shepherd shows us how.

Helping the Unhoused - and Homeless - Move From Poverty to Prosperity: Momma Kai Sanders on PYP 562

Aug 9th, 2023 55m 49s

How can we end homelessness? Unhoused activist and visionary Momma Kai shares her experiences and solutions.

Introduction to My New Life in Spain

Aug 2nd, 2023 45m 4s

I've been in Spain for 9 weeks now, and some listeners have requested a "stream of consciousness" episode from my new locale. Today we go on a walking tour of my new town, Sitges, as I discuss what my life has been like and what I'm thinking ab

Cultivating Grace Under Pressure: John Baldoni on PYP 560

Jul 26th, 2023 1h 4m

What is grace, and how can we use it to navigate challenging times with compassion and resilience? And why is it a prerequisite of modern leadership?

The Wise Women of Psychedelia: Rachel Harris, PhD, on PYP 559

Jul 20th, 2023 1h 14m

There have been women practicing psychedelic healing in anonymity for decades. What can they teach our modern culture about developing safe, effective, and respectful relationships with these powerful substances?