Your Summer Reset for More Energy, Fun, & Happiness (Backed by Science)
In this solo episode, Mel Robbins invites listeners to hit the pause button and conduct a "summer reset" by reflecting on two research‑backed questions: what you’re proud of so far this year, and what you’re looking forward to. She shares her own recent experience touring for 56 days, describing how disciplined sleep, nutrition, movement, and emotional regulation helped her stay calm, present, and enjoy the grind despite intense stress. The episode emphasizes the power of self‑recognition and forward‑looking optimism as simple, science‑based tools for boosting energy, happiness, and resilience in the second half of the year.
Why Chasing the Algorithm Leads to Burnout with Mark Rober
In this episode of Work Life, host Molly Graham talks with YouTube science star Mark Rober about his approach to content creation and why resisting the algorithm’s pressure is essential for sustainable success. Rober shares lessons from his seven‑year stint...
How to Resist the Attention Economy — with Bill Burnett and Dave Evans
In this episode, Stanford educators Bill Burnett and Dave Evans discuss how the attention economy—driven by billion‑dollar tech firms—saps our focus and fuels doom‑scrolling. They argue that the antidote isn’t simply unplugging, but designing personal habits and environments that are...
How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Sade Zarai, a behavioral researcher and best‑selling author, about a research‑backed four‑part framework for turning self‑doubt into unshakable confidence. They explore how self‑doubt manifests—through overthinking, perfectionism, people‑pleasing, and more—and why it’s driven...
3 Minute Saturday Morning Reset: Why Practical Optimism Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
In this three‑minute episode, the host argues that "practical optimism"—the belief that you can succeed if you truly work toward it—is the ultimate competitive advantage. He contrasts genuine optimism with what he calls "toxic positivity" and urges listeners to discard...
The Procrastination Equation: A 4-Step Fix for Task Delay
In this 11‑minute episode of The Productivity Show, host Tam Pham breaks down the "Procrastination Equation"—four variables (confidence, value, delay, and impulsiveness) that predict whether we’ll tackle or avoid a task. He offers concrete tactics: shrink tasks to boost confidence,...
Finding Good in the Hardest Moments with James Ferguson
In this episode, host Brandon Laws talks with James Ferguson about his new book, *Seek the Good and Celebrate*, which grew out of Ferguson’s 2021 cancer journey. Ferguson shares how the mantra of seeking good and celebrating—even during chemotherapy—led to...
Golfing Alone (with Gary Belsky)
In this episode, Russ Roberts talks with author and former ESPN Magazine editor Gary Belsky about his new book, *Solo Golf*, which explores the practice of playing golf alone and its meditative, introspective benefits. Belsky contrasts solo golf with the...
Finding Treasures in the Trash
In this debut episode of "Finding Treasures in the Trash," host Keri Jacobs-Curvetto introduces the show's premise: turning the painful, hidden parts of our lives into sources of growth and meaning. She frames anxiety, depression, and feelings of not belonging...
Atomic Habits Is Brilliant. And Wrong.
In this episode, the host critiques James Clear's bestseller *Atomic Habits*, arguing that while the book’s 1% daily improvement math is sound—yielding roughly a 38% gain over a year—the underlying premise is fundamentally flawed. He contends that the assumption that...
#322 Graziano Cocco Performance Mental Coach - Lessons From Elite Sport for Hospitality Leaders
In this episode, Michael Tinser talks with performance mental coach Graziano Cocco, who blends elite sport psychology with hospitality leadership. Graziano shares his journey from front‑line restaurant work to coaching at Crystal Palace and other professional athletes, explaining how mental...
The Backwards Law: Why More Self-Improvement Might Be Making Things Worse (with Mark Manson)
In this episode, host Mike Vardy and author Mark Manson explore the paradox of modern self‑improvement, arguing that relentless optimization often signals a hidden belief that we’re not good enough and can actually worsen wellbeing. Manson introduces the "backwards law"—the...
31 Minutes of Advice for the 20-30 Year Old Who “Needs” A Win
In this 31‑minute episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, host Robert Hilmer chats with Gary Vaynerchuk about the power of a "first win" and how early entrepreneurial successes shape mindset. Gary recounts his teenage breakthrough selling baseball cards, emphasizing...
Sarah Walton: Growing Up Poor, Undoing Harmful Stories, Empowering Women
In this episode, host Hannah Cole interviews business coach Sarah Walton, who grew up in poverty with a single mother and later built a multimillion‑dollar career before quitting a corporate job to empower other women. Walton discusses how women are...
Walking Down Stairs
In this episode of In the In-Between, the host challenges conventional goal‑setting advice, using the metaphor of walking down stairs to illustrate how we naturally act without over‑analyzing each step. He argues that true success comes from consistently doing the...