I was recently a guest on the Nishant Garg Show, which is a podcast about helping you live a fulfilled life. On it, host Nishant sits with world class experts to extract the practices, routines, and habits to help you live an abundant life. During our wide-ranging...
Secrecy is the thug that does the dirty work for shame. Where we have secrets, there is always shame. They are partners in crime. What’s more? Shame is a time traveler— it moves through families, cultures, systems, and organizations. It shapes us down deep where...
Advice is a trap, set by the unconscious to act out our patterns from the past. There, I said it. And here’s the thing: anyone can give advice. You need no qualifications whatsoever. Honestly, all it takes is an opinion and the gumption to say it out loud. People...
A week or so ago, I posted an innocuous quote about slander on my Instagram feed. It was quickly labeled as "false information" by "independent fact checkers" and censored— hidden away because it was apparently so threatening. Here's what the quote was: In reality, I...
If you follow my blog or if you’ve tuned in to any of my podcast appearances, you’ve heard me talk about the concept of psychological flexibility. This post is designed to convince you (once and for all) why psychological flexibility is THE key skill to invest in in...
I was recently a featured guest on the Minds & Mics podcast with Nick Wignall. We talked about the adaptive unconscious, self-sabotaging behavior, attachment patterns, and therapy vs performance coaching. Some of the highlights from our conversation...
I was recently a guest once again on The Flow Research Collective's podcast. This time, we centered our conversation around cognitive bias and unconsciousness. We dug in deep from the get-go, and I hope you find this conversation as interesting to listen to as it was...
Greetings from Boston. This is likely my last blog post of 2020, and I wanted to take a minute and express my appreciation that you all have signed up for my newsletter. The fact that I can write and people will actually read it makes the process all the more...
I recently had the honor of joining the inimitable Gabby Reece on her podcast, and I'm excited to share our conversation with you. I originally connected with Gabby on the Flow Research Collective's podcast, where we were both guests. If you missed it, you can find...
Over the years, I have been asked about my philosophy on developing psychological flexibility, grit, and resilience. People want to know in straightforward and actionable ways what they can do to change their lives. Behavior matters—don’t get me wrong—but the real...
I got lost down a wormhole last week and landed in the world of Biosphere 2. Have you heard of it? I hadn’t. The Biosphere 2 was a series of honeycomb glass domes and interconnected space-like structures spanning more than three acres in the foothills of the Santa...
I recently joined host Megan Gipson on her podcast, The Family Brain, once again. This time, our conversation centered around coping strategies during the pandemic and beyond. You can listen to the full episode here. I hope it provides some comfort and guidance for...
I was recently asked to join Erica, host of the Not Another Anxiety Show podcast, to talk about coping strategies for these unprecedented times, among other things mental health related. During our conversation, we covered a lot of ground, including: Why we need adult...
I recently had the immense pleasure of joining Srini Rao on his podcast, The Unmistakable Creative, once again. In this episode, we talk about how to make sure your voice is heard, the unforgiving and complex nature of family, how to strike a balance...
Dr. RBF and I hosted the third in our series of House Calls this week; this time looking at the Flip Side of Fear. In case you missed the first two, you can find them here: The Psychology of Uncertainty Leadership in Times of Crisis We had a great time...
I recently had the honor of hosting a second interactive live Zoom chat with my dear friend and colleague Dr. RBF titled, “Leadership in Times of Crisis: Reveal your Meaning and Purpose." When we were doctoral students in Washington DC, 9/11 occurred. We...
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