
Few topics are more fascinating and mysterious than the history of life on earth. Our guest on this episode is paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Henry Gee, who is the author of several books, the latest of which is called, "A Very Short History of Life on Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Pithy Chapters". His website is https:/averyshorthistoryoflifeonearth.blogspot.com/
Jan 26, 2024
32 min

Our guest on this episode is acclaimed writer and journalist Stephanie Foo, author of the book, "What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma". The book has been described as both “harrowing and inspirational”, packed with valuable insight into trauma and the healing process. Her website is stephaniefoo.me.
Jan 25, 2024
27 min

Have you ever thought about how your life is constantly being swayed by small, seemingly insignificant, decisions? Our guest is social scientist Brian Klaas who’s done extensive research into how seemingly inconsequential actions have life-changing consequences. Brian is a professor of global politics at University College London and the author of the new book, "Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters". His website is brianpklaas.com.
Jan 23, 2024
27 min

If you see yourself as a perfectionist, learn how to get your perfectionism to work for you and not against you. Our guest is psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler, who is a former on-site therapist at Google and the author of the new book, "THE PERFECTIONIST’S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL: A Path to Peace and Power".
Jan 20, 2024
35 min

What does it mean to “live a good life”? And how can we do that? We explore those questions on this episode as we talk with two Notre Dame philosophy professors who’ve written a great guide for examining the quality and meaning of one’s own life. Our guests are Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko whose book is called, "The Good Life Method: Reasoning Through the Big Questions of Happiness, Faith and Meaning".
Jan 19, 2024
31 min

If you could use some help simplifying and streamlining your living environment, help is on the way! Our guest is professional organizer Jen Robin, the founder and CEO of the organizational and lifestyle company known as “Life in Jeneral”. Jen is the author of the book, "LIFE IN JENERAL: A Joyful Guide to Organizing Your Home and Creating the Space for What Matters Most". Her website is https://www.lifeinjeneral.com/about
Jan 18, 2024
30 min

We’re excited to welcome Captain Sandy Yawn to the show. Captain Sandy is a super-yacht captain with over 30 years of international maritime experience. Captain Sandy is perhaps best known as the star of the hit reality series, "Below Deck Mediterranean". She’s the author of the book, "Be The Calm or Be The Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm". Her website is captainsandyyawn.com. She is also the co-host of the podcast, "The Captain Sandy and Leah Rae Show".
Jan 17, 2024
25 min

If you’ve ever felt bad when someone has told you to “just be happy!”, then this episode is for you. We explore the limits of positive thinking with our guest, psychotherapist Whitney Goodman. Whitney is the author of the book, "TOXIC POSITIVITY: Keeping it Real in a World Obsessed with Being Happy", which is described as a powerful guide to owning our emotions—especially the difficult ones. Her website is https://sitwithwhit.com/
Jan 13, 2024
25 min

Do you find it tough to set healthy limits in your personal and professional relationships? On this episode, we’ll find out why some of us have trouble setting boundaries and how we can change. Joining us is psychotherapist and relationship expert Terri Cole who says the most successful and satisfied people on the planet have one thing in common: the ability to create and communicate clear, healthy boundaries. Terri’s latest book is called, "Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free". Her website is https://www.terricole.com/
Jan 12, 2024
30 min

Did you know that we spend around 70% of our lives sitting or lying completely still? A sedentary lifestyle is not only bad for your body, it can also result in anxiety, depression and a lower overall IQ. Our guest on this episode is science journalist Caroline Williams, who says simple movement has the power to improve every aspect of our lives. Caroline is the author of the book, "Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free". Her website is https://www.carolinewilliams.net/
Jan 11, 2024
30 min
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