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#509: Good Shame; Bad Shame
In the modern age, shame is often seen as an unmitigated bad. According to this popular view, all shame is negative and toxic and steps should be tak…
6 years, 7 months ago
#508: Break Out of Your Cage and Stop Being a Human Zoo Animal
The human body is capable of doing a wide variety of movements, in a variety of environments. But my guest today argues that most modern people only …
6 years, 8 months ago
#507: How to Increase Your Personal Agency
Many people today are feeling stressed or overwhelmed by life. The typical approach to treating these issues is to learn how to manage one's symptoms…
6 years, 8 months ago
#506: How to Improve Your Speaking Voice
When it comes to your personal presentation, there’s one aspect that often gets overlooked: your voice.
Your voice is a big part of what makes you, y…
6 years, 8 months ago
#505: A Man's Need for Ritual
For thousands of years, men's lives were structured by rituals -- rituals that helped them mark significant events, make sense of the world, and move…
6 years, 8 months ago
#504: How an Olympic Marathoner Trains, Eats, Recovers, and Stays Mentally Strong
The marathon race is one of sport's most physically demanding events. To not just complete a marathon to but to compete in the race at its highest le…
6 years, 8 months ago
#503: The Case for the 24/6 Lifestyle
We live in a world where it’s possible to work ourselves 24/7. Even when you’re away from the office, work still follows you on your smartphone. Bein…
6 years, 8 months ago
#502: Why You Should Talk to Strangers
Talking to new people can lead to making new connections and learning interesting things, and simply makes both you and the person you talk with happ…
6 years, 8 months ago
#501: Zero to Hero: From Bullied Kid to Medal of Honor Recipient
As a boy, Allen J. Lynch was a severely bullied and aimless kid growing up in the industrial neighborhoods of Chicago's South Side. He went on to ser…
6 years, 8 months ago
#500: Let's Talk About Death Over Dinner
When you invite people over for a dinner party, you likely think of some delightful conversation topics to bring up to keep your guests engaged. My g…
6 years, 9 months ago