Podcast Episodes

Ozan Varol | Think Like a Rocket Scientist

Ozan Varol is a rocket scientist turned award-winning professor and bestselling author.

A native of Istanbul, Turkey, Ozan Varol grew up in a family o…

5 years, 4 months ago

Sara Hendren | A Better-Designed World

Sara Hendren was drawn to painting as a kid, studied it in college, then began to build her body of work and career as a fine artist, focusing on pai…

5 years, 4 months ago

Tal Ben-Shahar | Happier, Even Now

Growing up in Israel, Tal Ben-Shahar wanted to be the best squash player in the world. He turned pro at a young age and quickly rose up the ranks. Th…

5 years, 4 months ago

Carla Hall | Say Yes!

Growing up in Nashville, Top Chef star, Carla Hall, was surrounded by soul food, especially dishes cooked by her beloved grandma. She loved eating it…

5 years, 4 months ago

The Hug | Part 2

Today, we’re sharing part 2 of our special series, The Hug. Last week, we aired part 1 of the Hug, with six beautiful stories. Today is part 2 next, …

5 years, 5 months ago

Light Watkins | Becoming Light [Best of]

Earning his living in a past life as a fashion model, Light Watkins, began yoga and meditation in-between casting calls in New York City during the l…

5 years, 5 months ago

Elizabeth Gilbert | Lightness from the Dark [Best of]

Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love, City of Girls and other awesome books. She’s also jus…

5 years, 5 months ago

The Hug | Part 1

Today, we’re doing something we’ve never done before. We’re about to head into a week like never before in the US and, well, around the world. And we…

5 years, 5 months ago

Rebekah Taussig | Sitting Pretty

Rebekah Taussig is a Kansas City writer and teacher with her doctorate in Creative Nonfiction and Disability Studies. For the last five years, she’s …

5 years, 5 months ago

Julián Castro | A Life of Purpose and Service

My guest today is former, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, mayor of San Antonio, Texas and presidential candidate, Julián Castro. Tod…

5 years, 5 months ago