In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Tuttle, former Zen monk, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author of The World Peace Diet. We explore what ancient wisdom traditions can teach us about the modern world — and why so many people today feel distracted, disconnected, and unfulfilled.

Dr. Tuttle shares insights from his years as a monk, his deep study of spirituality, and his observations of Western civilization, the American diet, and the growing crisis around attention, consciousness, and meaning. We discuss how food, culture, technology, and mindset shape not only our health, but the direction of society itself.

In this conversation, we cover:

🙏🏼A monk’s perspective on modern life

🙏🏼Ancient wisdom vs. Western culture

🙏🏼Why attention spans are collapsing

🙏🏼The connection between diet and consciousness

🙏🏼The impact of the Western/American diet

🙏🏼Spirituality, intuition, and awareness

🙏🏼What it means to live more intentionally today

This episode is for anyone interested in conscious living, spirituality, mindfulness, nutrition, cultural critique, and personal growth. You can check out his book and Instagram at - https://www.instagram.com/worldpeacediet/

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In this episode, I asked AI how to raise my kid — and the answers opened up a deep conversation about the future of parenting. We dive into the dangers of social media, the impact of screen time, why kids spend less time outdoors, and how technology is shaping childhood in ways we’ve never seen before...

In this episode, we discuss:

🔥 The dangers of social media and early screen exposure

🔥 How technology is rewiring children’s attention and emotional development

🔥 Why kids spend less time outdoors — and what that means for their health

🔥 Corporate life vs. stay-at-home parenting: what’s best for families?

🔥 Homeschooling vs. public school in the age of AI

🔥 The future of parenting in a digital world

🔥 What AI thinks about raising resilient, healthy, curious kids

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply curious about how AI views childhood, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and offer insights into raising kids in a world full of screens.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Speer — award-winning author and expert on kids, teens, and the social challenges of growing up. With books that blend social science, real-life stories, and fun activities, Jessica has become a trusted voice for parents navigating the messy, confusing, and rapidly changing world of childhood and adolescence.

We talk about what it really means to raise kids in 2025, how smartphones and social media are shaping childhood, and why so many teens feel overwhelmed by the constant pressure of technology. Jessica shares practical parenting tips, conversation strategies, and research-backed insights that help families build healthier relationships with phones, screens, and each other.

In this episode, we cover:

🔥 The impact of phones on kids’ emotional and social development

🔥 How much screen time is actually harmful

🔥 Why 2025 is the hardest year yet to parent teens

🔥 Tech boundaries every family should have

🔥 How to talk to teens about phones without arguing

🔥 Signs your child might be struggling with screen addiction

🔥 Balancing independence, safety, and digital freedom

🔥 What kids wish their parents understood about technology

🔥 How to build trust and communication in the age of social media

Whether you’re raising young kids or navigating the teenage years, Jessica’s insights will help you feel more confident, connected, and intentional in a world where tech pressures are everywhere.

You can visit her website at https://jessicaspeer.com

And follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/jessica_speer_author/

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