400 Trillion to One: Why Your Perspective Is Stalling Your Progress
In this episode of the Gary Vee Audio Experience, Gary Vaynerchuk and Dr. Mark Hyman discuss how our personal perspectives and the broken food system are stalling progress on health, the economy, and the climate. They argue that food is both the root cause of chronic disease and the most powerful lever for change, highlighting the rise of regenerative agriculture and corporate shifts toward cleaner ingredients. Gary emphasizes the importance of patience, tenacity, and public accountability, while Dr. Hyman shares functional‑medicine insights and practical steps individuals can take—like choosing regenerative foods and demanding better policies—to improve personal health and drive systemic reform.
210. Jens Levin, Founder & CEO of Sitoo - No Overnight Success: 22 Years of Focus, Teamwork, and Playing the...
In this episode, Jens Levin, founder and CEO of Cito, shares the 22‑year journey of building a SaaS platform that powers the in‑store experience for non‑food retailers across Europe and beyond. After a decade of experimentation, Cito pivoted in 2015...
ReThinking: David Beckham on Thriving Under Pressure and Learning From Mistakes
In this episode, Adam Grant talks with soccer legend David Beckham about thriving under pressure, learning from mistakes, and the unifying power of sport. Beckham shares how early experiences—like his 1998 World Cup red‑card incident—shaped his emotional regulation, work ethic,...
If Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Listen to This
In this episode, Mel Robbins talks with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist and author of *The Other Side of Change*, about how to navigate and even thrive during major life disruptions. Drawing on Maya’s research and personal story of...
Why Procrastination Persists Even When You Care Deeply (with Jon Acuff)
In this episode, host John interviews author Jon Acuff about his new book *Procrastination Proof*, exploring why procrastination persists even for people who care deeply about their goals. Acuff outlines five common triggers—time scarcity, overwhelming tasks, fear, misleading past experiences,...
Jenn Sherman Wants to Make Gen Xers Stronger Physically and Mentally
In this episode, host Shannon interviews Jenn Sherman, the first Peloton instructor hired in her mid‑40s, about her journey from stay‑at‑home mom to fitness icon for Gen X women. Sherman recounts how a chance email to Peloton’s founder sparked a...
Why Self-Discipline Is A Lie? (And What Actually Works)
The episode challenges the myth of willpower, arguing that the prefrontal cortex’s rational control is a fragile overlay on a powerful, dopamine‑driven engine. It frames human behavior as a game between conscious intention (Player 1) and neurochemical cravings (Player 2), where the...
How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz)
In this episode, Mike Vardy interviews productivity author Rich Czyz about his new book *Autopilot: Practical Productivity for School Leaders*. They discuss how school leaders are overwhelmed by outdated habits and constant firefighting, and introduce five simple systems—email batching, themed...
271. Rethinks: The Key to Lasting Behavior Change
In this episode Matt Abrahams interviews Stanford behavior design expert B.J. Fogg about how to create lasting habits. Fogg debunks the "information‑action fallacy" and explains his B = M + A + P model, where behavior occurs only when motivation, ability, and a prompt...
Why Practice Matters More Than Results (PM Talks S3E3)
In this episode the hosts explore why consistent practice outweighs occasional results, using examples from medicine, law, sports, and media. They argue that practice is both a verb (the act of trying) and a noun (the cultivated art), and that...
Your Inner Critic Has a Name
In this episode, the host shares a personal strategy for overcoming writer's block by committing to a daily 20‑minute writing sprint, reinforced with a supportive partner and a simple gold‑star reward system. The metaphor of each writing session as a...
Neuroscience Tips To Thrive In Later-Career Work with Dr. David Rock
In this episode, Dr. David Rock explains that the brain remains highly plastic well into the 80s and 90s, so learning capacity does not diminish with age, though motivation often does. He highlights the mutual benefits of engaging later‑career employees...
Why a Fresh Start Is Your Secret Productivity Weapon
Asian Efficiency’s latest podcast, “Go From Reactive To Proactive With These Tips (TPS603),” argues that a deliberate fresh start is the hidden lever for higher productivity. The episode walks listeners through practical steps to shift from a reactive mindset to...
How to Flourish in a World Obsessed with Performance (with Daniel Coyle)
In episode 646 of *A Productive Conversation*, host Mike Vardy interviews bestselling author Daniel Coyle about moving beyond traditional performance metrics toward genuine flourishing. Coyle draws on his research with elite groups such as Navy SEALs and sports teams to argue...