The Better Questions

11/08/2022

Found this gem on the streets of ✨

01/07/2022

✨NEW EPISODE✨
As a self-described “multipotentialite,” has rejected the idea that you need a singular purpose or passion to define you.
Instead she’s built a life by combining multiple careers, countries and creative pursuits. We discuss:
✨Why Laura has gotten married 42 times
✨What traveling reveals about your relationship
✨The stark realities of a nomadic lifestyle
✨Practical tips for applying daily minimalism
✨How to write your first book (the right way & wrong way)
✨Why money is connected to your past, present & future self
Do you have one passion that has shaped your entire life, or multiple interests that ebb and flow?
Share your thoughts in the comments, full conversation in bio 💕

04/01/2022

✨NEW EPISODE ✨
I like to think of this podcast as a place for critical thinkers and deep feelers — my friend Jackie Endres is the definition of both. 
In today's episode, Jackie joins me in the studio to examine an array of questions submitted by listeners, including:
How much does your nature/nurture experience limit your capacity to change? (3:12 min)
How can you stop caring about what other people think? (16:12 min)
Should you stay in a relationship after infidelity has occurred? (26:03 min)
How can you stop second-guessing yourself? (35:18 min)
What is more effective, prevention or cure? (42:24 min)
Do you have a question you'd like to hear discussed on the show? DM me yours! ✨✨

09/10/2021

Part Two of this week’s conversation with is all about relationships.
We talk about▫️how to set boundaries by identifying your non-negotiables, and▫️what freedom and sacrifice look like in both healthy and toxic dynamics.
Listen to Part 1 & 2: https://thebetterquestions.com/sam-lamott/

07/10/2021

One of my favorite quotes from the latest episode with , https://thebetterquestions.com/sam-lamott/ ✨✨
Thank you for the beautiful graphic, my favorite content creator 🤍🤍

05/10/2021

✨NEW EPISODE (PART ONE)✨
Sam Lamott () is the founder of the How To Human podcast (.co), which currently reaches over a million listeners. Sam also co-wrote the bestseller “Some Assembly Required” with author .
In this episode, we discuss:▫️How your inner critic is actually trying to protect you,▫️How physical symptoms can signify unresolved conflict, and▫️Why the “starving artist” mentality is so detrimental to your relationship with money.
https://thebetterquestions.com/sam-lamott/
Keep an eye out for PART TWO of this conversation, “How To Easily Set Boundaries” ✨

06/10/2020

✨NEW EPISODE✨
Dr. Kyra Bobinet is an expert in behavior change and design thinking. We talk about how self-image affects every part of our behavior, what it feels like to live with unconscious stress, why our institutions are setting us up to fail and much more.
I’ve listened to this episode several times now and continue to find new takeaways, I would love to hear what you think!

02/10/2020

✨NEW EPISODE✨
Dr. Bina Patel is a conflict resolution expert. We discuss signs of toxic leadership, why some people never change their mind, and how to ask questions that connect rather than divide. Link in bio❤️

10/02/2020

This beautiful gem of a quote by stopped me in my tracks. We toss around words like “awareness” and “intentionality,” but the art of paying close attention is still an underrated skill.
In Episode 14, Dr. Chappel shares her seven EMPOWER questions for discerning our unique intersection of gifts:
(E)asy - what comes naturally to you?
(M)oment - what keeps you focused in the present?
(P)assion - what are you enlivened by?
*P can also stand for (p)ain, since our greatest gifts are often born from our greatest pain.*
(O)pinion - what do people ask for your opinion on?
(W)eird - what has often made you stand out?
(E)arly - what were you doing at a young age?
(R)ewarding- what is intrinsically rewarding, something you’d do for free?
When you ask yourself these questions, what comes up? What topic or idea always grips your attention, no matter where you find it? What if curiosity became the guiding light for how we design our lives?
If you’d like a quote that speaks to where you’re currently at, message me at TheBetterQuestions.com for some personalized inspiration ✨

06/02/2020

✨ NEW EPISODE ✨
How To Combine Your Skills Into a Life Statement
After earning her Ph.D in Psychology at Princeton and being voted “Most Inspirational Professor” while teaching cognition and creativity, Dr. Michelle Chappel walked away from academia to pursue a career in music. Despite being called crazy by her colleagues and family, she went on to win 17 Billboard awards. Her songs have topped international radio charts and appeared in shows on ABC, HBO and Showtime. Today she works with clients like Google, Yahoo and Ebay to help other professionals find their unique intersection of gifts.
Michelle and I discuss what her thought process looked like each time she chose a completely different career path, what "slash careers" are and if they're a good idea, how aging is involved in the creative process and the 3 places in life we lose track of our gifts.
What stands out the most to you in this episode? Listen using the bio link and let me know ❤️❤️

06/02/2020

Gary Vaynerchuk () immigrated to the US from Belarus in 1978 and grew up in a studio apartment with his 8 family members in Queens, NY.

At 22, Gary took over his father's liquor store and grew the small business to $60 million/year in just 5 years. Since then, he's become a 5-time New York Times bestselling author and was the earliest investor in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Uber, Tumblr and Venmo.

In this quick 10-minute episode, I recap highlights from different 2019 episodes. Gary and I also discuss the true sources behind lasting motivation and why paying attention is one of the most life-changing skills you can develop.

Listen to the full episode here: https://thebetterquestions.com/gary-vaynerchuk/ ❤️

24/09/2019

✨NEW EPISODE✨
Dr. Sharon Eve is a psychologist who has worked specifically with couples for the past 40 years. We discuss how to deeply communicate with your partner (and anyone in your life) and how to rewire the irrational beliefs that keep us from growing.
For the first time ever, we answer a few questions that listeners have submitted over the past few months -- everything from "Should you stay with someone after they've cheated?" to "How can I learn to feel comfortable in my own skin in any situation?"
Have a question you'd like to hear answered? Email [email protected] and I will personally let you know when your question is featured 💕
https://thebetterquestions.com/dr-sharon-eve/

23/08/2019

🌟NEW EPISODE🌟
My next guest is , author of the award-winning memoir I Am Yours (currently being adapted into a screenplay by ). Reema shares the story of how she reclaimed her voice from an abusive relationship and turned her pain into prose.
I've always believed that books find you exactly when you need them. I discovered I Am Yours right before launching this podcast, right as I was learning to hone my own voice.
Standing there in , I flipped open to the first page and read, "To speak is a revolution." I was sold.
If you want to develop and strengthen your own voice -- either in your relationships, your professional life or in your creative endeavors -- click here: https://thebetterquestions.com/reema-zaman/

08/07/2019

NEW EPISODE - "How To Use Rejection To Your Advantage"

Sarah's story is unique and her insight is abundant. Her company (Body Insights) addresses both physical and emotional hangups that can keep individuals from clearly seeing a way to move forward.
We talk about everything from how to interact with your inner critic, how to lean in to rejection, and what exact questions to ask to transform your daily life.
Download episode now 😊 https://thebetterquestions.com/sarah-curts-how-to-use-rejection-to-your-advantage

15/06/2019

"I’ve heard writers talk about how they have to ‘bleed words out onto the page.’ Athletes note how much pain they must endure in order to train and perform at the highest level. Entrepreneurs talk about all the ‘blood, sweat and tears’ they put into their business... There has to be sense of enjoyment in the pain.”
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10/06/2019

01/06/2019

“What you focus on in the moment becomes who you are in the future… but until you find direction, every path looks interesting. “
🌟 New episode 🌟

is an expert life designer. In today's episode, we discuss exactly how to design your ideal day, why curiosity is more important than any outcome or goal, and why management is more important than management.
Today’s episode is definitely not just for entrepreneurs, but if you’re interested in jumping to the really meaty topics and don’t have time for the full episode, skip to the 13-minute mark.
Download now for tons of applicable insight: http://ow.ly/zNDW50uuhQO

28/05/2019

"A tactic of avoidance — like movies, the wormhole of the internet, Facebook — I lose hours of my life to these things just because I'm feeling anxious about not knowing what to do with the day."
In Episode 6, Max honestly discusses the different ways he tunes out whenever he's feeling anxious or unsure about what action to take.
What are your tactics of avoidance?
I find myself being the most "productive" whenever I'm procrastinating.
My apartment will be spotless, or I'll fly through different books, when really I'm just avoiding making a decision, or am unsure of how to start a new project.
Being aware of when we use a tactic of avoidance is Step One. Unpacking what we're avoiding (and why) comes next.
Download Episode 6 now to hear more: http://ow.ly/zPwE50urpFo 🌟

09/05/2019

"Are you risking taking the conversation into a messy place, a vulnerable place where you don't know what you're about to say?"

🌟New episode 🌟

Max Collins is an incredible photographer whose large-scale street murals can be found in many major US cities.
Download now and learn how to embrace difficult conversations, (instead of dreading them), and why you should be selective about who you share your internal process with.

27/04/2019

What does it mean to be a "pathological optimist?"

Download Episode 5 to hear more 🌟 http://ow.ly/Fx2450sDvK2 🌟

25/04/2019

It's a soundbite about soundbites!
In today's episode, Dr. Denise explains how everyone is the expert on their own life (even when they don’t feel like it), and how we already have everything within us to make any life changes.
Download now for 30 minutes of insight: https://thebetterquestions.com/dr-denise-ernst/

19/04/2019

17/04/2019

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” — Stephen Covey
In Episode 4, explains how deep listening — or what he calls exquisite attention — can truly transform our conversations.
In our current climate, a lot of us are quick to talk and slow to listen. It's rare to find someone who offers their undivided attention for an extended amount of time — yet nothing makes us feel more seen and heard than this simple act of kindness.
I always have a list of questions prepared for each podcast interview, but if I focus too much on what question comes next, I'll miss out on the insights that organically unfold.
Letting go of what I'd like to say and fully focusing on the person in front of me often means I have to suspend my own ego and let go of how I'd like the conversation to go.
This episode is packed with gems — have a listen, I'd love to hear what you think! 🌟

11/04/2019

🌟New episode🌟
“Because we are terrified of being outcasts and not belonging, we tend to sacrifice doing the things that fill us up in the name of being accepted." —

09/04/2019

In Episode 2, Chris Guillebeau () discusses:
How it’s better to do the right things poorly instead of the wrong things efficiently
The concept of anti-fragility (and how to let stress refine you into a better version of yourself)
Plus the most common questions Chris receives from his readers
To hear the full conversation, subscribe on iTunes or Spotify, where a brand new episode will be released this week 🌟

08/04/2019

In Episode 1, Seth Godin expounds on:
How to take action and speak up when you feel like hiding
How to make a commitment to yourself (and keep it)
How paying better attention allows you to better express yourself
Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher to hear the full conversation — plus a brand new episode this week 🌟