The Mirrors That Eat Us
The episode "The Mirrors That Eat Us" uses a vivid alchemical metaphor to explore how relentless self‑analysis creates a hyper‑critical inner doppelgänger rather than genuine self‑growth. Drawing on psychoanalyst Otto Rank’s critique of Freud, the host argues that journaling, habit tracking, and constant self‑improvement turn the mind into a tower of mirrors that judges every action. This internal observer becomes a tyrannical force, dictating behavior and stifling spontaneity. The takeaway is a warning: the tools meant to help us know ourselves can instead imprison us in an endless cycle of self‑judgment.
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...
Lead Better - How Much Time Does It Take to Make a Great Decision?
In this episode of Lead Better, hosts Scott Baker and Mikey explore how much time is appropriate for making great decisions, drawing on their Admired Leadership field note and a personal shoe‑repair anecdote. They break decisions into low, moderate, and...
America Has a Moral Problem, Not a Political One — with David Brooks
In this episode, host David Brooks discusses his recent departure from The New York Times after 22 years to join The Atlantic and a faculty role at the University of Michigan, emphasizing his desire for longer-form writing and a focus...
Procrastination Isn’t Laziness. It Is S Shame. Here Is How to Break the Loop
In this episode, trauma therapist Carolyn Cowan explains that procrastination is not simply laziness but a manifestation of deep‑seated shame. She links procrastination to a three‑part model of shame, emphasizing how feeling unworthy fuels avoidance and the "fuck it" response....
REIT Leadership Expectations Shifting Amid More Complex Environment: Ferguson Partners
In this episode of the REIT Report, Ferguson Partners' Courtney Kalanog and Mike Cordingly discuss the evolving leadership demands for the next generation of REIT CEOs amid a more complex, less forgiving market environment. Their research, based on interviews with...
The Honesty Challenge - Getting More Truthful with Ourselves and Our World
In this episode Tara Brock explores the "Honesty Challenge," examining how personal and societal deception erodes trust, fuels suffering, and hinders collective healing. She illustrates the pervasive nature of lying—from animal survival tactics to political and cultural falsehoods—while emphasizing mindfulness...
Why Your Job Title Is Not Your Identity with Jennifer Outlaw
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, leadership strategist and licensed clinical social worker Jennifer Outlaw discusses why a job title should not define one's identity. She shares how her motivations have shifted from seeking formal leadership to becoming...
REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP FROM TWO MIRROR IMAGES (RE-RELEASE)
In this 36‑minute episode, identical twins Colonel Derek Baird and Command Sergeant Major T.J. Baird—one an officer, the other a senior enlisted leader—discuss what leadership means in today’s U.S. Army. Drawing on their parallel yet distinct careers, they share stories...
🎙️Let’s Get Unstuck X Jason Mackenzie🎙️
In this episode of Let’s Get Unstuck, host Tracy Edwards talks with writer, coach, and father Jason Mackenzie about his journey through profound loss—the death of his wife and the tragic car‑accident death of his 19‑year‑old daughter. Jason shares how...
Why Are You More Successful Than Me?
In this debut episode of "Why Are You More Successful Than Me?" host Richard Bacon interviews former footballer and broadcaster Gary Lineker, playfully probing the reasons behind Lineker's higher public profile. The conversation drifts through anecdotes about celebrity encounters, media...
1306 - The Mindset Shift That Changed My Trading Career Forever
In this episode, host Kiel Stokes tackles the pervasive negative perception of trading by dissecting five common myths—high failure rates, gambling stigma, scams, behavioral biases, and envy—and explains how they undermine confidence. He shares his personal turning point, describing how...
How to Use AI for Massive Everyday Productivity Gains
In this 12‑minute episode, Tam Pham explains how to turn AI from a novelty into a daily productivity engine. He highlights three practical tactics: embedding AI extensions in your web browser for instant summarization and drafting; using AI meeting bots...
#142 Jordan Ritter Conn: Why Do Men Feel So Alone?
In this episode, host Nick Vershaw talks with senior staff writer Jordan Ritter‑Kahn about his new book *American Men*, which explores how men across diverse backgrounds grapple with the gap between cultural expectations of masculinity and their lived realities. Ritter‑Kahn...
The Worst President.
In this episode, Frank Schaeffer delivers a reflective essay on how the evangelical right’s political mobilization—rooted in his father Francis Schaeffer’s influence—helped propel Donald Trump to the presidency and set the stage for a systematic erosion of democratic norms. He...