One Idea Away Podcast
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsWhere do you want to go? Who do you want to be? What do you want to do? The One Idea Away podcast features thoughtful insights combined with interviews with guests and thought leaders, ultimately asking the question: "What are you one idea away from that could change your entire life?"
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EP200 - Certified Coach and Motivational Speaker, Raia "Coach" Carey: Shift What Hinders You Into What Empowers You
September 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBAt the first “hello!”—right out of the gate, the first time you meet someone—how confident are you? How in tune are you with your truest self and how often do you let that self be seen? Today, Raia Carey, Certified Life Coach and motivational speaker, lays new ground to finding self-confidence with simple ways to seeing a bolder, more authentic you and fresh questions to ask yourself during any moment you feel your confidence slipping away. Raia, also known as Coach Carey, is passionate ...
EP199 - Founder of the Kindness Rocks Project, Megan Murphy: The Ripple Effect of Kindness
August 11, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 68.5 MBWhat space are you living in right now? Could you look at your life at this very moment and say, “yes, this is where I want to be?” So many of us are living in mental isolation even when we’re surrounded by others, disconnected from ourselves–but there’s hope. Megan Murphy, women's empowerment coach and business mentor, sheds some light on the simplicity of kindness and how you can find your way in even the darkest of times. Megan’s a kindness activist who created the Kindness Rocks Proje...
The Riff on OIA: Ordinary Life Lessons – Minisode 09
July 21, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 32.6 MBThe big profound moments in life can fill you with joy and awe, but today, Luke Iorio, President and CEO of iPEC Coaching, and Jenny Wiley, Director of Community, are here to share why it’s the crappy, most inconvenient moments that really tell you where you are right now. Be inspired by a personal (and crummy) weekend from Jenny and how her experience unravels so many lessons that we’re currently facing amongst ourselves. It’s time to get real and be awakened by our ordinary life. Key ...
EP198 - Certified Coach and Founder of the Mental Wealth Academy, Harpreet Chana: Returning to Mental Balance
June 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBMental health, now more than ever, is such a critical need. But how can we find a balance with so much going on around us; and when can we recognize we’re on the right path? Lucky for us, Harpreet Chana, Certified Professional Coach and Founder of the Mental Wealth Academy, is sharing everything you need to know about building yourself up and investing in the life you want to live. Harpreet is a qualified pharmacist who’s held senior, national-level positions in the UK for the last eight ...
EP197 - Power Couple and Certified Professional Coaches, Amanda Kaufman and Chris Lavelle: Crush Your Goals and Build Your Dream Life
June 16, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBBuilding a life that lights you up from morning till night doesn’t happen instantly or come knocking on your door—but what if there was a secret starting line? A hidden place where you could find some solid confirmation and guidance that said, “Yes! This is the way!” Power iPEC coaches and spouses, Amanda Kaufman and Chris Lavelle, are sharing their method and reasons why now, even during the pandemic, is the perfect time to explore your sunny horizons. Amanda and Chris have 35 years of c...
EP196 - Certified Professional Coach, Jessica Rockson: The Path to Purpose
May 26, 2020 20:50 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBIn a world of current unknowns, there’s one thing that’s familiar to you, one thing you know deeply, inside and out–YOU. Now, more than ever, is the perfect time to reflect on whether or not you’re living your purpose. Luckily, Jessica Rockson, iPEC Certified Professional Coach, is here to share her open and honest experience and advice on discovering who you are and where you’re going. Jessica works with individuals and corporate clients, primarily in the professional services sector. T...
EP195 - Certified Coach and Mentor to International Leaders, Minou Hexspoor: Surviving and Thriving During Troubling Times
April 28, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 70 MBAre there moments of clarity, creativity, and calmness that can transpire even in today’s uncertainty when our world seems upside down? In this first episode of our Energy Explorer Series, we’re sounding off an ecstatic ‘YES!’ Committed coach and mentor to international leaders, Minou Hexspoor, shares her best and experienced advice to surviving troubling times and thriving. Minou’s coaching and mentorship is focused on those working in complex conditions and dealing with high-stress leve...
EP194 - Special Panel Discussion with James Garrett: Discover What's Possible at the Outer Edges of Brain Hacking
April 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBYour brain has its own logic that doesn’t come with a user’s manual. It’s a system you have to figure out on your own. But when you start to unravel the mystery and dive in, you’ll discover a whole new you. A you that’s fully connected from your brain to your heart--one that’s more present in every moment and open to different possibilities. Lucky for you, brain coach and brain-hacker, James Garrett, is here to share how to tap into your neuroplasticity to make some real internal change. ...
EP193 - Special Panel Discussion: Finding Freedom, Overcome Fear and Find Your Purpose
March 24, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 68.9 MBWhen you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? For many of us, we never became the firefighter, the pilot, the CEO; but it wasn’t because we didn’t really want to. So much of our passions and pursuits are clouded by the immense fear of failing (and more). Good news! While you may not be able to become the idol you once wished, you can befriend fear and make it work for you in helping you get “unstuck.” Director of Community for iPEC Coaching, Jenny Wiley and President of iP...
EP192: Certified Life Coach, Sanni McCandless: Living a Value-Driven Lifestyle
March 03, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 62.6 MBMore and more and more–what’s it going to take to push you a little bit more outside of your comfort zone? If you’re not living authentically, meaning, being honest with who you are, with what it is you’re after and being able to share that with the world–now’s the time. Listen in as Sanni McCandless shares her well-lived experience of being a life coach and her advice on listening to that nagging voice inside you that tells you there’s more out there for you. Sanni has her own full-time ...
EP191 - Author, Psychotherapist, and Authenticity Architect, Dr. Patti Ashley: Finding Clarity Through Grief
February 18, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 63.3 MBJoy and sorrow--they go hand in hand. But why does one seem easier and more comfortable to cope with than the other? And while grief can be extremely difficult to face and work through, psychotherapist and authenticity architect Dr. Patti Ashley is here to offer insightful life lessons to bring clarity in even the hardest moments of our lives. Dr. Ashley’s also an international workshop presenter, author, and speaker who brings unique insight into the identification and treatment of trauma...
EP190 - Author and Leader in Mindfulness and Empowerment, HeatherAsh Amara: More Alignment Means More Joy
February 04, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 70.4 MBDo you ever feel like you’re so busy with getting things done that you’ve forgotten why you started the journey, this particular path you’re on, to begin with? You’re not alone. The world these days seems less joyful and increasingly exhausted, but the answer lies in one word: alignment. HeatherAsh Amara, author and worldly professor, will help you not only restore your alignment but bottle it and store it for the winter months ahead. HeatherAsh is the author of The Warrior Heart Practice...
EP189 - Health Psychologist and Author, Kelly McGonigal: The Joy of Movement
January 21, 2020 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDid you know that moving as a collective--whether it’s in a fitness class, walking a marathon that honors the life of someone, or even hiking with friends--enhances a deep sense of belonging? It’s called the “joy of movement.” Health psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, shares her research and wealth of knowledge on how movement is the antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness that we often feel. Kelly’s a lecturer at Stanford University and specializes in understan...
EP188 - World Traveler and Certified Professional Coach, Matt Hogan: Be Transformed by Facing Fear Head-on
January 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBHow strong’s your self-awareness? Do you feel strongly about the life you’re living, as though you’ve faced any and all self-doubt and have risen to seeing your internal mission a reality--whatever that may be? If the answer isn’t an ecstatic “Yes!” then it’s time you listen up as Matt Hogan, certified professional coach, shares his real-life experiences and advice for looking fear head-on and becoming utterly transformed. Matt's journey has had many, many different routes. During his teen...
The Riff on OIA: The In-Between – Minisode 08
December 17, 2019 13:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe holidays are here! And so we’re asking you to reflect on this moment in your life. To look deep within that part of your soul that feels lost and has an endless list of questions for one reason–to do nothing. The truth is that in fighting the “in-between,” nothing truly gets resolved. Take a listen for how to live in the moment, even during the uncertainty of it all, and be better, more connected than ever. Key takeaways: Three step plan. All too often we get busy with the day-to-day...
EP187 - Buddhist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Susan Piver: What Love Truly Is
December 10, 2019 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIt’s that time of year where the idea of love is glorified through romantic comedies and scenes of people pouring their hearts out for a chance to have a partner to spend the rest of their lives with. This notion of one-true, everlasting love--POP! Susan Piver, prolific writer on modern relationships, brings you back to the reality of what love really is and how to truly grasp it once and for all. Susan’s the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, her most recent, The Four Noble ...
EP186 - Psychiatrist, Educator, and Author, Dr. Amy Banks: Rewire Your Brain For Stronger, More Rewarding Relationships
November 26, 2019 14:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBDid you know that our society’s currently facing an epidemic level of loneliness? And that lack of connection is clinically proven to trigger our sympathetic nervous system, leading to a death spiral to our health? Well--good news! Thanks to leading psychiatrist and educator in the field of human relationships, Amy Banks, hope is very much not lost. Amy’s also a speaker and author dedicated to spreading the scientific knowledge that people need healthy, human relationships for emotional as...
EP185 - Author and Psychology Professor, Niobe Way: A More Connected, Healthier, and Happier You
November 19, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBFrom the moment we’re born we’re physiologically built with an innate sense to feel connected–to our parents, our siblings, our world. It’s instinctual. So what happens when the world you’re born into or the one you’re raised in turns out to be dark and isolating? Niobe Way, Professor of Developmental Psychology at New York University, shares the research behind “bad people,” and a clear, viable solution on how to change our self-destructive culture. Beyond being a professor, Dr. Way’s als...
EP184 - Business Anthropologist at the ADP Innovation Lab, Martha Bird: Become the Moving Center of Your Life
November 12, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBIt’s our human tendency to want connection and a shared purpose with those around us, but how do we find that place between personal and practical? Martha Bird, business anthropologist, shares her wealth of knowledge and experience to find connectivity on an individual level and with the world around you. Since receiving her PhD in Anthropology, Martha has worked with global brands to create meaningful services, experiences, and products by both questioning and contextualizing the social a...
EP183 - Life Coach and Motivational Speaker, Tom Kress: Nourish Your Power by Reconnecting With Yourself
October 29, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThere’s an old way of thinking that continues to influence us today and it’s that taking care of yourself is selfish. Do you fall prey to this way of thinking? Today’s guest offers an overwhelming amount of reassurance that caring for yourself is pivotal to your connection, to what’s truly important in your life, and shapes everything you are. Life coach and motivational speaker Tom Kress is here to set the message straight. Tom’s a husband, father, son, brother, family man, veteran, and s...
EP182 - Founder of Project Peaceful Warriors, Chelsea Hylton: Finding Fulfillment, Inner Peace, and Greater Joy Day by Day
October 15, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBCan you imagine living, working, and existing in a space in your life where you’re doing so authentically and finding fulfillment, inner peace, and greater joy day by day? It’s hard to believe but thanks to the lessons shared by New Orleans-based educator Chelsea Hylton, the idea of living that life is very much possible. Chelsea’s the founder of Project Peaceful Warriors, a nonprofit organization developed to bring the tools of trauma, informed Yoga, and mindfulness to students and educat...
EP181 - CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Institute, Marc Lesser: Be Connected to the Spiritual World Within You
October 01, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThere are so many of us looking for a deeper, more fulfilling, connected spiritual life; and once we’ve untapped that sacred magic within, we struggle to realistically carry it through on a daily basis . . . no more! Learn the simple lessons to hold onto the simple joys from Marc Lesser, author and mindful entrepreneur. Marc was the Co-Founder-turned-CEO of the Search Inside Yourself Institute, a mindfulness program that developed within Google. He’s a speaker, facilitator, workshop leader...
EP180 - Coach, Writer, and Educator on Diversity and Inclusion, Aaron Rose: How to Change and Enjoy the World Simultaneously
September 24, 2019 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBAre you walking in a cloud of disconnection or separation due to something you’re longing for? A better relationship, a sense of purpose at your job--or even worse--you simply don’t know what IT is but you know it’s missing. You’re not alone (far from it). Meet Aaron Rose, a champion of the world and motivational speaker who’s an expert at minimizing the gap between the disconnection of reality and longing. Aaron’s a transformational coach for public figures as well as an inclusive culture...
EP179 - Brain Coach and Founder of Brain by Design, James Garrett: Discover What's Possible With a Little Brain Hacking
September 17, 2019 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThe research is clear—the brain’s obsessed with safety and survival. What’s most interesting is our brains are more concerned with what we do rather than who we are . . . but what does it all mean? Listen in as brain coach, James Garrett, shares more revelations and insight from his wealth of experience and travel. James is the Founder and CEO of Brain by Design. As a brain hacker, he has spoken on stages ranging from Harvard to TEDx and his work has been featured in The New York Times, F...
EP178 - Scientist and Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Stephen Porges: Understanding Why You Are Who You Are
September 03, 2019 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBWho are you and what makes you whole? Do you have triggers such as sounds or scents that remind you of a familiar feeling? Why do you look at the world the way you do? So many of your questions can be answered by scientist and Professor of Psychiatry, Dr. Stephen Porges, whose current work is unlocking the ways we can see another side of ourselves--our truest form. Dr. Stephen is a distinguished University scientist at Indiana University where he’s the Founding Director of the Traumatic St...
EP177 - Author, Psychology Professor, and Behavior Analytic, Dr. Steven C. Hayes: Accept Yourself and All Your Thoughts, Feelings, and Emotions
August 20, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWhen things around you begin to fall apart, how do you react? Are you the first to blame, the first to run from? So many of us would rather turn against ourselves–our own emotions, experiences, bodily sensations–rather than really dive deep and let the hurt be what heals us. Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., a psychotherapy developer and prolific author, is on a mission to alleviate human suffering and get behind the real reasons we call ourselves the enemy. Dr. Hayes is Professor of Psychology at t...
EP176 - Founder of The Center for the Study of Boys and Girls Lives, Dr. Michael Reichart: Creating a Healthy Childhood for a Healthy Adulthood
August 06, 2019 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBLet’s go back to the beginning–way back–before you can remember what it ‘meant’ to be, speak, or act like a girl/boy. Before the bullies, the media influences, the overall social norms–who were you? Dr. Michael Reichart, an expert in the field of child development, shares his deep research and strategies on creating a healthy childhood that leads to a healthy adulthood. Dr. Reichart’s the founder and the head of The Center for the Study of Boys and Girls Lives, which is a research collabor...
EP175 - Founder of the Mass Meditation Movement, The Big Quiet, Jesse Israel: Modern Mindfulness for the Whole Human Experience
July 30, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBTransition, meditation, and community–you’ve heard about these before, but have you really stopped to experience them or hear all the ways they can serve you on your humble journey to greatness? Listen in as social entrepreneur Jesse Israel speaks about community-building and modern mindfulness that will not only awaken your consciousness but help in developing your whole human experience. As a co-founder of Cantora Records in his twenties, Jesse went from successfully signing multi-platin...
EP174 - Author and Life Coach, Tony Degliomini: Live a Life of Liberation through Transformation
July 16, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBThere are moments in your life that leave you paralyzed with doubt, making you feel like there’s nowhere to go or no one to turn to. But when you dig deep and look at the moment after things have settled--through fresh eyes--you’ll notice that all along you were never alone and it’s then that your true identity’s revealed. Listen in as Tony Degliomini, author, life coach, and recovered paraplegic shares his epic story that’ll encourage you to live a life of liberation through transformation....
EP173 - Founder of the Conscious Business Institute, Peter Matthies: Better, More Sustainable Ways to Work and Live
July 02, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBSo many of us are living in the mundane. We clock in, we clock out, we enter, and we leave our life with a layer of general dissatisfaction. How do we even start to change our outlook or direction? Keep listening as Peter Matthies helps you define that “persistent itch” or yearning that something’s just not right. Peter’s a former venture capitalist and founder of The Conscious Business Institute. His previous experience includes serving as a principal for a global leading private equity a...
EP172 - Mindfulness Meditation Facilitator and Trainer, Wendy Quan: Dealing with Change through Mindfulness
June 18, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBCalm, clear, and connected–the three powerful C’s that everyone yearns for and needs a little more of in their daily life. Yet constant, bottled-up stress can completely cloud your judgment, making it hard to breathe. The answer to finding your way to a calmer, clearer, and more connected life is simple: meditation. But learning the practice and understanding of what it actually reveals once you start can often be challenging. Luckily, there are two options for you to learn more: iPEC and ...
EP171 - Motivational Speaker, Body-Mind Teacher, and Author, Cara Bradley: Connecting to the Experiences of Life
June 04, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBYou’re busy, they’re busy, we’re all busy—but what’s it all for? The social events, the long work hours, the need to do, do, do . . . for what? And how, after so much commitment, so much time and energy, has this busyness in your life not brought you complete fulfillment? Take a pause and listen in as Cara Bradley, leading authority on body-mind training, answers your heart’s biggest questions and sends you on a path to consciousness like never before. Cara has 30 plus years of experience ...
EP170 - Former Monk and Long-Term Peace and Environmental Activist, Satish Kumar: Your Soulful Awakening Awaits
December 18, 2018 14:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn our fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to get wrapped up in the idea of success--the hunt for more and a bigger piece of the pie. But competition’s getting increasingly fiercer, and on this quest of achievement, we’re losing our connection with who we are, our purpose, and our way in the world. Today, Satish Kumar, former monk and long-term peace and environmental activist, spells it out simply: if you’re looking for fulfillment, look within and drop your idea of success. Sound impossibl...
EP169 - Social Psychologist and Author, Jonathan Haidt: Good Intentions and Bad Ideas
December 11, 2018 14:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWith reports higher than ever of increased rates of depression and anxiety, how can we turn back the clock and teach new methods, new skillsets that’ll start to heal our youth? Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist and author, says the secret is in letting go. Jonathan’s most current written work focuses on the dynamics that have been playing out in society. His research examines the intuitive foundations of morality and how morality varies across cultures. In his second book, The Righteous ...
EP168 - Founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, Scarlett Lewis: Choosing Love
December 04, 2018 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBNurturing. Healing. Love. Three powerful words that define compassion across all cultures--that when combined create a profound formula that can lead you to choosing love in any situation in your life. And these exact words were left behind-- written on a kitchen chalkboard--by Jesse Lewis, six-year-old martyr of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting in December 2012. In a nation riddled with climbing statistics of depression and anxiety among our youth, could nurturing, healing, love ...
The Riff on OIA: Peace - Minisode 07
November 29, 2018 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBPeace on earth and peace in mind . . . isn’t that what we all hope for during the holiday season? In this week's Riff, Luke shares the best advice he’s ever received to stealing a moment, hitting pause, and creating internal peace (yes, it’s possible!) during one of the busiest times of the year. Good tidings we bring. The time to explore radical truths about your life, reality, and your pursuit to happiness is HERE! With two upcoming retreats, one in January the other in March, reserving ...
EP167 - Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner and Author, Yvonne Tally: How to Break Up with Busy
November 27, 2018 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBHave you ever said, “I'm so stressed out that I can't think clearly—it’s like my head's in a fog?” Turns out, that’s a real thing. In times of anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, we can't think clearly because the prefrontal cortex of our brain--which manages complex processing like reasoning, logic, problem-solving, and even memory--shuts down. Yvonne Tally, author of Breaking Up With Busy, shares her firsthand insight as to how “busy” may just be what’s at the heart of so many of your everyda...
EP166 - Author and Family Guy, Jim Sheils: Schedule the Time that Matters Most
November 20, 2018 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBEveryone’s working for a living. Your career can sustain you, bring you certain freedoms, and can elevate you to a better lifestyle, but if you’re not careful or conscious about how much time and effort you put in, the distraction can cause your most treasured relationships to unravel. Is work/life balance a real thing? Jim Sheils, known as the Family Guy or the Crazy Glue for families, unmasks the truth behind why you’re working so hard, and shares ways to deepen your most treasured connect...
The Riff on OIA: Gratitude – Minisode 06
November 15, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this week’s Riff, Luke wishes you a wonderful holiday season filled with the one thing that’s scientifically proven to shift your mindset, strengthen your soul, and actually make your heart expand: gratitude. Listen in as he shares practices, insight, and more on regaining perspective and building/rebuilding your relationships with a little dose of appreciation in your life. Revealing experience. Uncover, a retreat to create a life of your dreams! Three days in January or three days in ...
EP165 - Veteran, Grief Specialist, and Life Coach, Sarah Nannen: The Space Between No Longer and Not Yet
November 13, 2018 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBEveryone has it--that special something that you feel so attached to, that you hold dear, that completes you. Be it your loved one, your job, or the organs in your body–if they vanished your life would turn upside down, and you’d feel entirely misplaced. Sarah Nannen, grief management specialist and life coach for widows, shares how in the midst of devastating grief there’s a chance to become even more whole than before--if only you seek the light amongst your deepest pain. Through courage...
EP164 - Renowned Author and Professor, Raj Sisodia: The Conscious Capitalism Movement
November 06, 2018 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBWe have the power, strength, and insight to live in a corporate culture that’s purpose-driven and thrives on the established, supportive relationships it makes along the way. And what’s most interesting is research proves that doing so is more profitable than not. But conducting business that benefits humankind . . . how do we get there and where do you fall into the plan? Listen in as Raj Sisodia, founding member of the Conscious Capitalism movement, breaks down and simplifies this new way ...
The Riff on OIA: Listening - Minisode 05
November 01, 2018 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBPlug in some headphones, sit quietly and close your eyes--hear your breathing, listen to your immediate thoughts, and savor the beauty in your silence just for a minute or two. The power of our internal listening is more healing and resourceful than you can imagine. Today, hear why you’ll want to take on the challenge of listening and see where it takes you! Key takeaways: Future connection. The time to explore radical truths about your life, reality, and your pursuit to happiness is HER...
EP163 - Author and Money Expert, Meriflor Toneatto: Use Money as a Source of Personal Growth
October 30, 2018 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBListen up; it’s time to get out of your comfort zone--with your career, with your lifestyle, and with your relationship with money. There’s a new trend out there that blends the ideals of money providing a sense of freedom and a force of good. Yes, it’s possible and you’re going to want to hear what Meriflor Toneatto, powerful and resourceful author of Money, Manifestation & Miracle, has to suggest in order for you to use money as a source of personal growth. As a CEO and founder of Power ...
EP162 - Author, Teacher, and Storyteller, Matthew Dicks: Tell Your Story
October 23, 2018 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBYou’re going through life, day by day, moment by moment, and whether you realize it or not, life’s happening all around. It’s the conversations you have, the plans you make, the big events and the small details; it’s everything. But the question is--is it worth sharing? Matthew Dicks, international bestselling author and master of storytelling, gives powerful reasons as to why every experience is worthy of reflection and possibly worth sharing. Matthew’s bestselling novels include Memoirs ...
The Riff on OIA: Negative Emotions – Minisode 04
October 18, 2018 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHaving a rough day/week/year? We’re living in a world that’s full of distraction to help you avoid those kinds of moments that leave you feeling down, anxious, or uncomfortable--but is that a good thing? With all the talk about “the happiness movement,” shouldn’t your goal be to live in a perpetual positive state of mind? Listen in as Luke breaks down the truths and myths about overcoming your negative emotions. Key takeaways: Connection granted. The results are in! Many of our listeners...
EP161 - Positive Psychologist, Professor, and Author, Dr. Itai Ivtzan: Awareness is Freedom
October 16, 2018 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWhat’s the story behind your decisions? Why do you decide yes to some things and quickly decline others? Do you even know why? The truth is, many of us are living limited experiences because we’re living in a limited self. Get ready to break down your barriers as Dr. Itai Ivtzan, positive psychologist, teaches you new meanings to happiness, fresh ways to tap into your authentic self, and how to understand the depth of your psychological/spiritual existence. Dr. Ivtzan’s an associate profes...
EP160 - Professor, Author, and Modern-day Philosopher, Kieran Setiya: A Philosophical Guide to Midlife
October 09, 2018 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBYou’re living the same day over and over, doing things that seem worth doing . . . yet, you have this sneaky wave of emptiness that lingers. It’s not that you completely dislike the day-to-day, you’re just not feeling fulfilled. Ready to break this Groundhog Day routine? Modern-day philosopher, Kieran Setiya, shatters the misconceptions about what it is to have a midlife crisis and helps you answer the big meaningful questions--no matter your age. Kieran’s a professor of philosophy at the ...
The Riff on OIA: Transitions - Minisode 03
October 04, 2018 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBFrom one relationship to another--returning home from the military, opening a business, beginning a new career path, starting a family--transitions can bring out two things: the essential self and/or the distracted, diffused self. Either way, change can be confusing and difficult . . . but it doesn’t have to be. In this week’s minisode we challenge you to feel what begins to emerge--get ready to more consciously navigate whatever lies ahead! The BIG experiment. Would you try something new ...
EP159 - Editor and Award-Winning Author, Jonathan Rauch: Riding Your Happiness Curve
October 02, 2018 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBYou don’t have to be middle-aged to have a midlife crisis. Some people carry this gradual feeling of dissatisfaction in their 20s--others in their 40s. And while it may seem like everything’s great and wonderful around you, you have this feeling of dissatisfaction you can’t shake off. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Jonathon Rauch, prolific author and editor, shares the research and his personal experience on riding your happiness curve. Jonathan’s a senior fellow at the Brookings Instituti...
EP158 - Author and Award-Winning Journalist, Celeste Headlee: How to Have Conversations That Matter
September 25, 2018 14:49 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWhat’s the one thing that has the same power to unite and escalate conflict at the same time? Conversation. The dialogue you share with another person can create a greater connection, inspire, and motivate, but it can also leave you feeling more separated than ever. Can we savor each discussion and have conversations that really matter? Yes! Award-winning journalist, Celeste Headlee, shares the research and steps on how to get started. Celeste’s a professional speaker and author of Herd Me...