New episode, out now on all podcast channels 🎧
We speak to happiness expert and author of multiple New York Times bestsellers, Gretchen Rubin, about happiness and human nature 🎙️
Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to convey complex ideas – from science to literature to stories from her own life – with levity and clarity.
Gretchen is the author of many books, which have sold millions of copies in more than thirty languages, and include five New York Times bestsellers: The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, The Four Tendencies, Happier at Home and Outer Order, Inner Calm. Her most recent book is Life in Five Senses.
She hosts the popular podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin, which has more than 220 million downloads, and is founder of the award-winning Happier app, which helps people track their happiness-boosting habits.
Gretchen has been interviewed by Oprah, eaten dinner with Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman, walked arm-in-arm with the Dalai Lama, and has been written up in the New Yorker.
Out now, wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
https://www.flourishfmpodcast.com/gretchenrubin
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Happy New Year! 🎇
Our first episode of 2025: Oliver Burkeman on how to live a more fulfilling & meaningful life 🎧
Oliver is a journalist and author whose work focuses on productivity, time management, well-being, and finding meaning in our fast-paced world. He's the author of several books, including "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals", and "Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts".
We discuss how and why confronting our finitude helps us live more meaningful, fulfilling and productive lives – and therefore ultimately helps us flourish 🎧
Out now on all podcast channels: flourishfmpodcast.com/oliverburkeman
New episode, out now on all podcast channels 🎧
We speak to emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman about the relationship between emotional intelligence and human flourishing.
Psychologist and author of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., has transformed the way the world educates children, relates to family and friends, leads, and conducts business. A frequent speaker on campuses and to businesses of all kinds and sizes, he has worked with organizations around the globe, examining the way social and emotional competencies impact the bottom-line.
Ranked one of the 10 most influential business thinkers by the Wall Street Journal, Goleman’s articles in the Harvard Business Review are among the most frequently requested reprints. Goleman has won many awards, including the HBR McKinsey Award for best article of the year. Harvard’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences awarded him its Centennial Medallion.
Apart from his writing on emotional intelligence, Goleman has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, eco-literacy and the ecological crisis.
Daniel's latest book, "Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day" (2024), shows why emotional intelligence can help each of us have rewarding and productive days.
Goleman’s online Emotional Intelligence Program offers anyone a deep understanding of the competencies of self-awareness, self-management, empathy and social skill.
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New episode, out now on all podcast channels 🎧
We speak to Dr. Caroline Leaf, clinical and research neuroscientist, communication pathologist, and bestselling author recognized for her groundbreaking work on brain science and mental health.
Caroline's most recent book is "Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: Five Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking" (2021), which offers practical strategies for overcoming mental clutter and enhancing emotional well-being.
Focusing on this book, we discuss how to use mind management to improve mental health, what peak happiness is and how to reach it, and why neuroplasticity is important for improving mental health and reaching peak happiness.
Caroline walks us through a process she calls "neurocycling" and how to use it to clean up our "mental mess."
Here's three key takeaways from our conversation with Caroline:
(1) Understanding the Mind-Brain Distinction:
Caroline emphasizes the crucial distinction between the mind and brain. While the brain is a physical organ, the mind represents the energy that drives our thoughts and actions. This understanding is vital for managing our mental health.
By recognizing that our thoughts can influence our brain and body, we can take proactive steps to improve our mental well-being.
(2) The Power of Neuroplasticity:
One of the most fascinating aspects of our discussion was the concept of neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to change and adapt. Caroline explains that every experience we have can reshape our brain, and this process is ongoing.
By consciously directing our thoughts and actions, we can rewire our brains to foster healthier habits and responses, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
(3) The Neurocycle Method:
Caroline introduces us to her five-step "neurocycle" method, designed to help individuals manage their mental mess. This structured approach allows us to gather awareness, reflect on our thoughts, and imp
New episode, out now on all podcast channels 🎧
We speak to Dr Federica Amati, medical scientist and public health nutritionist, about the most important factors about nutrition to support human thriving, and how nutrition supports flourishing at various stages across the human lifespan.
Our convo focuses on her recently published book, "Every Body Should Know This: The Science of Eating for a Lifetime of Health," which outlines how to eat for best health at each life stage.
Federica is Research Associate at Imperial College London’s School of Public Health, and Nutrition Lead at Imperial's School of Medicine. She is also Head Nutritionist at ZOE, where she contributes her expertise in nutrition science to help develop innovative solutions that translate cutting-edge research into practical dietary recommendations.
Key convo points include:
- the fundamentals about nutrition that we all need to know;
- how to improve our healthspan, as well as our lifespan;
- Federica’s groundbreaking research on how to thrive across the different stages of life that impact nutrition, which she describes as ‘the biggest “windows of opportunity” that human development offers us – the key moments when our physiology, metabolism and needs for certain foods change’;
- why ultra-processed foods are bad for our health, and strategies we can employ to consume far fewer ultra-processed foods, despite them being so readily available and well marketed.
Enjoy! 🎙
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New episode! Out now on all podcast channels 🎧
We speak to Daniel Pink, renowned author known for his groundbreaking work on motivation, work, and human behavior, about the science of regret, how to overcome regret, and why some ways of viewing regret function as pathways to living a good life.
Our conversation focuses on Dan's most recent book, "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward," which explores the role of regret in personal and professional growth, offering new insights into how embracing our past can lead to a more fulfilling future.
Episode links: flourishfmpodcast.com/danielpink
Enjoy! 🎧
Daniel Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, the most recent of which is The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, which explores the role of regret in personal and professional growth, offering new insights into how embracing our past can lead to a more fulfilling future. His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human.
Daniel’s books have won multiple awards, been translated into 46 languages, sold millions of copies around the world, and consistently appeared on bestseller lists. His work has garnered widespread acclaim from business leaders, educators, and policymakers. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, and other publications. He has appeared frequently on NPR, PBS, ABC, CNN, and other TV and radio networks in the US and abroad. Dan’s ability to blend scientific research with compelling storytelling provides actionable insights for individuals and organizations looking to improve their performance and well-being.
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New episode! 🎙
We speak to Kasley Killam, MPH, about why social health is so important for our well-being, and how to build our social health.
Kasley is the author of "The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier" (HarperCollins, June 2024). She is a Harvard-trained social scientist, award-winning innovator, and is internationally recognized as a leading expert in “social health”: the dimension of well-being that stems from relationships.
Kasley champions social health as a strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and founder of Social Health Labs, a national nonprofit that empowers community builders.
Drawing from over a decade of studying, sharing, and applying the science of human connection, Kasley's expertise has been featured in major outlets including the New York Times, Scientific American, and Washington Post, and she pens the Social Health Blog for Psychology Today.
Out now on all podcast channels and linked below 🎧
flourishfmpodcast.com/kasleykillam
New episode drop! 🎧
Jon Beale dug into the world of transformational coaching, resilience, and creating thriving environments in education and beyond with Elena Aguilar.
Here are three key takeaways from Jon's conversation with Elena:
1. Building Emotional Resilience:
Elena emphasized the importance of understanding and working with our emotions to cultivate resilience. She highlighted the significance of accepting and appreciating all emotions, not just the positive ones. By learning to identify, explore, and express our emotions, we can enhance our resilience and overall well-being.
2. Creating Belonging Through Conversations:
Elena stressed the power of conversations in fostering a sense of belonging and connection. By practicing expansive listening and approaching conversations with curiosity, love, and openness, we can create spaces where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered. These transformative conversations can lead to thriving communities and relationships.
3. Unlearning and Relearning for Equity:
Elena discussed the importance of unlearning certain societal conditioning, especially around emotions and resilience. She highlighted the need to challenge traditional notions of resilience, particularly those that discourage emotional expression, especially in certain gendered contexts. By unlearning these limiting beliefs and relearning healthier approaches to emotions, we can promote a more equitable and inclusive environment.
Tune into this episode to gain valuable insights from Elena's expertise in coaching, leadership, and emotional resilience. Let's continue to learn, grow, and create thriving spaces together! 🌟
Out now on all podcast channels (and linked below)! 🎧
https://www.flourishfmpodcast.com/elenaaguilar
Our newest episode on the science of flourishing is out!
In this episode, Nick & Jon talk with Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts about the key themes of resilience, mindset, and well-being.
The discussion covers the six pillars of resilience, the connection between acceptance and resilience, practical coaching strategies for building mindset skills, support systems, and self-reflection.
Key takeaways from our conversation with Dr. Roberts:
1. The importance of resilience in navigating challenges at work.
2. The six pillars of resilience: confidence, adaptability, positivity, perspective, mastery, and stamina.
3. The connection between acceptance, mental agility, and building resilience.
4. Practical exercises like mindfulness, support system mapping, and self-reflection for enhancing mental agility.
Key timestamps:
- Exploring the Five Key Mindset Skills: 00:02:30
- Understanding Resilience and its Six Pillars: 00:17:07
- The Role of Acceptance in Resilience: 00:29:50
- Practical Coaching Strategies for Building Mindset Skills: 00:41:15
Out now wherever you get your podcasts.
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Out today! Our latest podcast episode is part two of our conversation with Rick Hanson, Ph.D., psychologist and prolific writer 🎧
We discuss how to build great relationships, focusing on Rick’s recent book, “Making Great Relationships.”
Rick offers valuable insights on and practical tips for fostering meaningful connections and resolving conflicts in relationships.
Here are three key takeaways from our enlightening conversation:
1. Cultivating Inner Qualities for Better Relationships
Rick emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness in nurturing healthy relationships.
By focusing on our inner qualities, such as being calm, loving, and curious, we can positively influence the dynamics of our interactions with others.
We discuss why developing resilient well-being and speaking from the heart are essential practices to enhance the quality of relationships.
2. The Power of Wise Communication
We discuss the significance of wise communication in building strong relationships. Rick outlines six criteria for wise speech, including being well-intended, true, beneficial, timely, and maintaining a non-harsh tone.
By speaking wisely and authentically, we can effectively convey our thoughts and emotions, fostering understanding and connection.
3. Assessing and Nurturing Relationship Domains
Rick suggests that we evaluate the domains of our lives to assess the quality of our relationships.
Whether it's family connections, professional relationships, or intimate partnerships, understanding where we may need to invest more time and effort can help us prioritize and strengthen the relationships that matter most to us.
By identifying areas that require attention, we can take proactive steps to enhance our social connections and overall well-being.
Give it a listen for more valuable insights and practical strategies on building great relationships.
Available now on all podcast channels 🎧
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Hey friends! We're excited to announce the release of our newest episode on Flourish FM featuring the incredible Rick Hanson, Ph.D. 🎙️
In this episode (part one of our two-part series), we dug deep into topics like neuroplasticity, resilience, trauma, and stress management.
Here are three key takeaways from this enlightening conversation with Rick:
1. Understanding the Red Zone 🔴 and Green Zone 🍏:
Dr. Hanson introduced the concept of the red zone and green zone, drawing parallels to how zebras react to threats in the wild. The red zone represents moments of overwhelming stress and adversity, while the green zone signifies a state of calm and collectedness.
By cultivating practices that enable us to remain in the green zone during challenging times, we can build resilience and cope with life's difficulties more effectively.
2. Developing Psychological Resources:
Dr. Hanson emphasized the importance of developing and using psychological resources such as grit, self-worth, and interpersonal skills to meet our needs more effectively.
By recognizing moments of "enoughness" in safety, satisfaction, and connection, we can slow down and internalize positive experiences, leading to a sense of contentment and well-being.
3. Navigating Trauma and Building Resilience:
We explored the distinction between trauma, stress, discomfort, and resilience. Trauma is characterized by overwhelming experiences that can lead to dissociation and blocked adaptive responses.
Dr. Hanson highlighted the importance of recovering access to trauma and developing strategies to tolerate and process these experiences, ultimately building resilience in the face of adversity.
This episode with Rick was truly eye-opening and packed with valuable insights on well-being and personal growth.
Check out part one of our conversation wherever your get your podcasts. 🎧
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