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22/03/2022

"We have our economic resources and our moral resources, and the combination of the two is needed." - Keisha Blair

https://truffld.com/keisha-blair-on-holistic-resilience-the-power-of-intuition-and-hitting-the-pause-button/

We oftentimes can't forecast when and how we'll encounter life's inevitable curveballs, but Keisha Blair shows us that preparation, and redefining success can make all the difference.

09/03/2022

"My dad told me nothing was impossible."
- Zara Rutherford
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Catch the full interview:
https://truffld.com/the-youngest-woman-to-circumnavigate-the-globe-solo-tells-us/

She dodged unimaginable circumstances at thousands of feet in the air while piloting an aircraft from Belgium to Siberia and beyond, but her lessons learned can be applicable to even those of us who are planted firmly on the ground.

04/03/2022

Oleksii Levchenko, a Kyiv resident, speaks with us about everything from the ache of the separation from his two young sons, to his perspective on a potential nuclear threat, to the iron will of the Ukrainian people and why they will win.

The audio isn't perfect, though Oleskii's heart worn on his sleeve -- as well as his firsthand insights from the center of the conflict and beyond -- present a string of rooted wisdom well worth a listen.
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29/12/2021

Our chat with Harvard professor, author of 'When Brains Dream,' and Netflix's The Mind Explained (Dreams episode), Dr. Robert Stickgold. We discuss our sleep's impact on antibody production, why we should "never marry or divorce someone based on a dream," how memories are formed, and much more.

https://truffld.com/what-really-happens-when-we-sleep-and-how-memories-form-our-sense-of-self/

Dr. Robert Stickgold, featured in Netflix's The Mind Explained, chats with us about the profound impact of sleep -- from vaccine efficacy, to strengthening relationships.

22/12/2021

Our upcoming interview with Netflix featured Harvard professor, Dr. Stickgold, answers these questions and much more — his research and insights will leave an imprint.

05/09/2021

We met Adam Grant a few years ago during the launch of Option B with Sheryl Sandberg. His humility and authenticity stood above the crowd; he treated everyone as though they were the only person in his orbit.

We can exhibit originality in a plethora of ways — be an Original in the only way you can…by being the irreplaceable YOU.

22/07/2021

Entrepreneur and author, Luke Burgis, chats with us about the importance of choosing our influences wisely, the reason a failed acquisition by Zappos was one of the best things that happened to him, and the power in understanding where you fall on the 'mimetic' spectrum.

https://truffld.com/interview-with-entrepreneur-and-author-luke-burgis-on-wanting/

Ever wonder why you chose a certain career path, place to live, car, hobby? What drives your relationships? To understand, perhaps we should choose our 'models' first.

19/07/2021

Bethany Hamilton is no stranger to adversity, though in our chat we discuss the ways in which we can flip fear on its head, as well as how she and her husband, Adam, navigate their careers and how we can all find peace amongst the chaos.

https://truffld.com/bethany-hamilton/

She became a household name as a young teenager, and Bethany Hamilton, now a mom to three, continues to highlight the bright side of just about everything.

07/06/2021

Dr. Bruce Perry, who co-authored the recently released, 'What Happened to You?' with Oprah Winfrey, speaks with Truffld about the role of therapy, transgenerational trauma, epigenetics' role in trauma, and what the future of work and childhood academia should look like for optimal well-being.
https://truffld.com/what-happened-to-you/

Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey, through research and anecdotes, take us back to our first two months of life and beyond, to trace trauma from the root while sharing optimal ways to heal.

10/05/2021

At age twelve during the summer, his mom encouraged him to pick-up her anatomy book, and choose an organ system to study. He chose the heart, and Dr. Jennaire Lewars, Internal Medicine Resident Physician, is not only on his way to becoming a cardiologist, but also an innovator in the healthcare arena; ensuring that underserved patient populations, especially, will have a sustainable approach to well-being.
https://truffld.com/a-medical-student-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

With a penchant for people, anatomy, and the heart, Dr. Jennaire Lewars navigates the transition between medical school and residency in the midst of COVID-19, and shares his plan to help underserved communities.

06/05/2021

Chris Norton, featured in the Netflix documentary, 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story, provides us with a concentrated dollop of humbling, timeless wisdom, and the ways in which he works to overcome the unimaginable.
https://truffld.com/interview-with-chris-norton-who-gives-all-of-us-permission-to-defy-the-odds/

In 2010, Chris Norton, a collegiate football player, missed a jump by a split second, transforming life as he knew it. He shares his story in the documentary, 7 Yards.

03/05/2021

“Human beings are social creatures, and because of that, we are neurologically designed to be in relationships with other people. When you see another person and they send a signal that you belong, or they smile and give you a gentle touch, that literally changes the physiology of your brain and body in ways that lead to a more regulated stress response system, healthier heart, healthier lungs, and literally it will influence your physical and mental health.”
- Dr. Bruce Perry in conversation with Oprah Winfrey about their new book, “What Happened to You?”

13/04/2021

What began a couple of months ago as a whimsically artful card handed to us at a Sephora store, led to a curiosity about the journey behind its creation — a picture that tells more than ‘a thousand words.’

https://truffld.com/untitled-9/

Ish*ta Jain encourages us all to embrace the 'starving artist' within ourselves, to try a bit of everything, and to remain curious at all turns.

06/04/2021

Truth. Challenge is our friend.

22/03/2021

Many people choose not to move forward with a company or interview process that requires 'personality tests.' The documentary, Persona, was heartbreakingly eye-opening as it unveiled the potentially massive gap between actual science and today's commonly required screening tests.

Equally jarring are the tests' input -- often biased -- and criteria, yielding an output that eliminates many qualified candidates while branding them with a fixed personality type.

Let's say your Myers-Briggs test results brand you as a ENTP (Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Prospecting) type or a INJF (Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging) -- should this cross-section of unscientifically-backed information justify disqualify or even qualify a candidate? How weighted are these tests by employers, and should they be a factor at all?

Corporations are investing millions in personality screening products, and we could be sitting at the apex of needing to take a microscope to the candidate selection process. While third-party personality tests and machine-learning algorithms optimize the volume of applicants, the human behind it is missing out...and so is the corporation.

12/03/2021

Fact. When you prioritize your financial well-being, the ripple effect is priceless.

07/03/2021

Meet fourth grader, Joshua Dixon,
And his little sister, Lauren, who say you’re never too young to launch a company, and that the challenge of a global pandemic was the tipping point that ignited their creativity.

https://truffld.com/inklings/

According to 4th grader, Joshua Dixon, and 2nd grader, Lauren Dixon, it's never too early to launch a business.

04/03/2021

Authors and award-winning journalists, Katty Kay and Claire Shipman of Living the Confidence Code, chat with us about their research on ‘volatile confidence’ and ‘catastrophizing’ — important points for us to learn about not only as parents, but even as adults as we too, are prone to similar challenges.

The Confidence Code HarperKids Books Shelf Stuff
https://truffld.com/the-confidence-code/

Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman chat with us about their research on girls' confidence, what we can do as parents, and the role of genes versus experience.

03/03/2021

Our interview with Theranos whistleblower, Tyler Shultz, who hit the lowest of lows when, by doing the right thing, found himself up against the once juggernaut biotech company and its founder, Elizabeth Holmes. On the heels of her trial, he shares just how far he's come.
https://truffld.com/interview-with-tyler-shultz-theranos-whistleblower-ceo/

His early 20s were laden with Hollywood movie-worthy scandal, family strife, and at the center of it, Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes. But Tyler Shultz paved his own way home.

28/02/2021

A few of the fundamental ingredients for a healthy daily start.

20/02/2021

Netflix’s Surgeon’s Cut, takes us into the daily life of Dr. Nancy Ascher, the world’s first woman to perform a liver transplant, and through our recent interview with her, you’ll quickly learn that she’s very much still at the top of her game — both in surgery and in her perspective.

16/02/2021

Perhaps you're one of the 20 million who were utterly moved by Benjamin Zander's TedTalk. We only wish I could share our recent video interview as it felt like a front row seat to his performance -- in music and in life. But our intimate chat in written form, is a very close second.
https://truffld.com/interview-with-renowned-composer-benjamin-zander/

His TedTalk has been viewed nearly 20 million times, though his impassioned teachings about life's bigger picture, are timeless.

02/02/2021

Our second feature for this week's Truffld issue is someone who quickly became dear to my heart throughout the interview process.

Sarah Brock Makeup Artist -- personal MUA for Wonder Woman/ Gal Gadot and Anne Hathaway -- displays not only immense humility in her personal and working life, but a deep appreciation for putting your best foot forward in work and relationships, not only because it's the right thing to do, but because one stepping stone along the way might just find you years later, and change the course of your life...Read on.

https://truffld.com/interview-with-sarah-brock/

Sarah walks us through her path from home studio to movie set, and how one photo from the past changed everything.

02/02/2021

Excited to share our next Truffld issue -- the first of two features is with Maya Gabeira -- an ESPY Award recipient and recent world record holder for recently surfing the biggest wave (73.5 ft) ever surfed by a woman. But that's only part of her amazing story...

https://truffld.com/interview-with-maya-gabeira-catching-behemouth/

In 2020, she became the first woman in the world to surf the largest wave. The ocean is just one element to Maya Gabeira's exceptional story.

27/01/2021

Health is always an inside-out job. Courtesy of Mark Hyman, MD

25/01/2021

Wisdom to apply to every aspect of life.

18/01/2021

Your gifts, my gifts, our neighbor’s gifts — they’re all uniquely designed, and part of our quest and responsibility in this life is to look outside of ourselves and offer what we can.

08/01/2021

Chiquita Jackson is only 26 years of age, but she's already lived a lifetime of heartache, resilience, and grit. Learn more about her story.

https://truffld.com/she-tragically-lost-both-parents-but-made-it-on-her-own/

Chiquita Jackson shows us that if she can make it, anyone can.

07/01/2021

Health and fitness can be a roller coaster ride for many, and everyone has a different story to tell. Our recent interview with Jillian Michaels gets to the core of our 'why' when it comes to our health, as well as the 'how,' and I hope elements of this piece speak to you.
https://truffld.com/jillian-michaels/

As we enter 2021, America's fitness juggernaut tells us how to create sustainable health that lasts well beyond a New Year's resolution.

30/12/2020

Creativity comes in all forms.