Ten years ago, the word “narcissist” exploded into the mainstream. For many, it was a breakthrough, finally putting language to toxic dynamics that had gone unnamed for years. But over time, that same word has been overused, misused, and weaponized — turning real pain into white noise.

In this episode, we sit down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula for what can only be described as a masterclass on abusive relationships — and the nuance we desperately need to navigate them. With millions of followers, three bestselling books, and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Ramani helps us get clear on what narcissism actually is and what it’s absolutely not.

We talk about how to assess the true pulse of your relationship — whether you’re in something toxic, or just stuck in unhealthy patterns. And we unpack what it takes to build a strong, grounded relationship moving forward — rooted in clarity, self-respect, and emotional safety.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:28 - The Story of Carlos & Adam 7:02 - How The Narcissism Conversation Went Off-Track 17:28 - Gaslighting vs. Lying 22:29 - The Danger of (Misapplying) Gray-Rocking 26:58 - Appropriately Setting Boundaries 35:28 - We Set The Bar Way Too Low In Relationships 41:14 - Hyper-vigilance of Wrongdoing in Relationships 54:59 - What is Narcissism, Actually? 59:52 - Does Everyone Have Narcissistic Tendencies? 1:09:45 - Love Bombing in The Early Stages of Relationships 1:17:33 - Identifying Green Flags in Another Person 1:22:39 - Why People Stay In Abusive Relationships 1:32:00 - Can An (Actual) Narcissist Change? 1:38:28 - The Role of Childhood Abuse In Becoming A Narcissist 1:44:41 - Narcissistic Abuse & Relational Trauma Are One 1:50:56 - Trauma Can Heal in Healthy Community 1:57:06 - The Role of Forgiveness 2:08:13 - The Future Of This Conversation

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Most of us were never taught how to handle conflict. We were taught to avoid it, suppress it, smile through it — or explode once we’ve had enough. And over time, that avoidance doesn’t just cost us peace. It chips away at our relationships, our health, and even our identity.

In this episode, we sit down with psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to explore why conflict feels so hard — and how to start handling it with more clarity, courage, and self-respect.

With over 500,000 followers and decades of experience working with clients across the spectrum — from CEOs to couples to everyday people — Terri shares a roadmap for navigating difficult conversations without betraying yourself in the process.

We talk about boundary ruptures, emotional codependency, unspoken expectations, and the quiet resentment that builds when we’re not clear. Whether you’re someone who avoids conflict or someone who leans in too hard, this conversation offers real tools for doing it differently.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:39 - Avoiding Conflict Is The Default 10:06 - The Cult of Nice 13:31 - Emotional Warfare 19:52 - Social Learning Theory 29:30 - Female Friendships, Gossip & Conflict 39:59 - Pressure To Do Things You Don’t Want To 46:02 - Conflict in Romantic Relationships 51:14 - The Workplace & Power Dynamics 1:00:50 - The Link Between Stress & Disease 1:11:07 - The Goal of Addressing Conflict 1:13:42 - Effective Communication 101 1:21:04 - Setting Boundaries in Dating 1:35:42 - Toxic Conversation Starters 1:42:46 - Rigid Boundaries 1:48:01 - What Life Looks Like After Addressing Conflict

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In 1979, a group of elderly men walked into a retreat center. One week later, they walked out stronger, faster — even biologically younger.

There was no medication. No surgery. The only thing that changed was the way they saw themselves.

That study launched one of the most groundbreaking research careers in psychology — and it changed how we understand aging, illness, limitations, and the possibilities that are available to all of us.

Dr. Ellen Langer is a Harvard psychologist, the first tenured woman in Harvard’s psych department, and one of the most cited scientists in her field.

She’s widely recognized as the GOAT of mindfulness research — not the meditation kind, but a radically different approach rooted in active noticing and the restoration of personal agency.

In this episode, we explore: — The now-famous Counterclockwise Study that challenged aging itself — How our mindset shapes everything from stress to disease outcomes — The quiet ways we limit ourselves through language, labels, and expectation — And what happens when we stop blindly trusting “the facts” — and start trusting what we feel

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:49 - Sponsor (Magic Mind) 3:52 - The Counterclockwise Study 7:42 - We Live In Mental Prisons 14:43 - The Definition of Mindlessness 17:30 - Are We Making Ourselves Sick? 28:42 - Our Perception of Getting Older 36:35 - Stress is the Biggest Killer 45:56 - Dealing With Mental Health Issues 54:20 - Is There a Negativity Bias In The Brain? 58:49 - Labeling Theory 1:06:22 - Dealing with Relational Conflict 1:15:19 - Are Emotions Choices? 1:25:16 - Social Comparison 1:32:52 - Do Mind-shifts Get Easier? 1:42:53 - Feeling Like You’re Behind 1:54:21 - Dr. Langer’s Greatest Challenge

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For most of history, conversations about death and the afterlife were left to religion and philosophy. But recent breakthroughs in neuroscience, hospice care, and consciousness research are bringing new evidence to the table.

And what they’re revealing will change everything. In this episode, hospice nurse and New York Times bestselling author Julie McFadden shares what she’s witnessed across hundreds of deaths — patterns so consistent they’re now cited in hospice textbooks: visions of deceased loved ones, a heightened awareness near death, and people choosing when they will die

Her perspective has reached millions online, helping reframe how we think about death — not as something to fear, but the continuation into potentially something much more beautiful.

We explore: 1) What really happens in hospice care 2) Why Alzheimer’s patients sometimes become lucid before death 3) Whether consciousness originates in the brain — or passes through it 4) How your view of death shapes what you chase, fear, and hold on to

If you’ve ever wondered what happens next — or how to live before it does — this episode brings together science and personal story like few things can.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:19 - The Death of Steve Jobs 4:10 - Breakthroughs in Science & Conciousness 12:26 - Enhanced Awareness As You’re Dying 16:04 - 80% of People Experience Deathbed Phenomena 19:29 - Deathbed Visions 32:07 - Choosing When To Die 41:07 - Terminal Lucidity & Alzheimer’s 47:36 - The Death Stare & Death Reach 52:51 - Julie’s Shared Death Experience 1:01:01 - The Link Between Near-Death Studies & Hospice Care 1:06:12 - The Biology of Dying 1:13:04 - What Matters Most in Life 1:16:40 - Dealing with Grief 1:20:47 - Regrets of the Dying 1:29:33 - Resume Virtues vs. Eulogy Virtues 1:35:23 - Longing To Go Home

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As a 5x world champion, Deonna Purrazzo is one of the top professional wrestlers in the world.

But on January 13, 2024, everything shifted.

After a televised match aired nationally, a short video clip went viral—not because of her performance, but because of her appearance. Thousands of strangers flooded the internet with ruthless, body-shaming commentary.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Deonna opens up about: – What it felt like to be publicly torn apart – The emotional aftermath of that moment – The viral tweet that became a cultural line in the sand

We explore what it means to exist in a profession—and a culture—that constantly critiques women’s bodies. From internalized shame to emotional resilience, from invisible scars to body image distortion, this episode holds nothing back.

And we ask the bigger question: What happens when society tells you to “love your body”… while demanding you change it?

This is not just a story about wrestling It’s a story about objectification, survival, and the courage it takes to be a light in a dark space.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:26 - Body Shamed in Front of Millions 8:23 - The Fallout 17:02 - Commenting on People’s Bodies 27:04 - How Negative Comments Shape Self-Worth 36:33 - The Problem With “Just Love Your Body” 46:58 - What Are We Chasing Through Beauty? 50:07 - Being A Light In A Dark Space 56:32 - Using Your Words For Good 1:03:46 - Women Criticizing Other Women 1:23:21 - The Highest Values of Our Society

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Dr. Valter Longo was named by TIME Magazine as one of the 50 most influential people in health—and he's widely considered the world's leading authority on the science of fasting. What you're about to hear might completely rewire your understanding of the human body.

For decades, we’ve been told: *That going without food is dangerous. *That we constantly need fuel. *That hunger equals harm.

But Dr. Longo’s research tells a different story. Under the *right* conditions, fasting doesn’t weaken the body—it activates it. It triggers powerful internal systems of repair, regeneration, and resilience.

And the implications are staggering: From cancer to autoimmune disease to multiple sclerosis, this may be one of the biggest breakthrough interventions in modern medicine.

In this conversation, we explore: *The cutting-edge science behind fasting *How it supports healing on a cellular level *Why the healthcare system still resists it *Why his trials haven't gotten billions in funding *The difference between water fasting and the Fasting Mimicking Diet

CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 5:11 - The origins of Dr. Longo’s discoveries 9:04 - What happens in the body during fasting 15:08 - Autophagy recycles the “garbage” in your body 18:00 - What happens in the first 7 days of fasting 21:23 - Someone went 382 days without eating? 27:12 - How fasting transforms how we look at the body 32:12 - The dangers of fasting & muscle loss 46:41 - Fasting for religious reasons 48:45 - The Fasting Mimicking Diet 55:26 - Dr. Longo's trials on fasting & cancer 1:14:41 - Why hasn’t this gotten billions in funding? 1:31:53 - Fasting, MS & benefits for all chronic diseases 1:47:53 - Implementing fasting in your life

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Dr. Lisa Miller is a psychologist and scientist from Columbia University, widely regarded as the leading authority on the science of spirituality. While science and spirituality are often seen as opposites, Dr. Miller’s groundbreaking research reveals that the two are deeply interconnected.

Her work has shown that we are actually biologically hardwired for spirituality. So it’s no surprise her contributions have earned critical acclaim amongst fellow scientists and the media. In 2014, Dr. Miller’s TED Talk went viral, racking up 2.6 million views, where she demonstrated how spirituality can act as a protective shield against depression. Since then, her work has been featured by Big Think, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, and NBC.

She’s also authored two bestselling books – The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain.

In this episode, we dive deep into the research, exploring how science has proven our spiritual nature. Dr. Miller unpacks some really fascinating findings, including the role of synchronicity, the connection between spirituality and a sense of purpose, and why having something greater than yourself in life is essential.

We also discuss practical ways to cultivate spiritual awareness—both individually and then with other people. The beauty is that whether you consider yourself spiritual or not, this episode will open your eyes and unlock an entirely new way of looking at life.

CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Silencing spirituality in public square 5:14 - Breakthroughs in science 12:20 - Spirituality is prescribed in our genetic code 15:05 - Spirituality vs. religion 18:00 - Addressing skeptics 21:18 - Synchronicities 25:36 - Trail angels 32:22 - The spiritual brain, explained 41:33 - The link between mental health & spirituality 49:55 - Spirituality makes sense of suffering 54:38 - Spirituality makes your brain healthier 1:00:07 - Dr. Miller’s own mystical experience 1:14:16 - Synchronicity studies & quantum mechanics 1:18:12 - “Consciousness doesn’t come from the brain” 1:22:46 - The two modes of awareness 1:32:00 - Practices to cultivate a spiritual life 1:37:21 - This study will blow your mind 1:40:10 - Dr. Andrew Newberg’s breakthrough study 1:42:05 - Addressing conflicts in faith traditions

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In this episode, we're diving deep into society's obsession with beauty—and the surprising truth behind it.

Last year, Americans underwent over 25 million cosmetic procedures—a staggering 1,400% increase since 1997. With over 90% of people feeling dissatisfied with their appearance, clearly something deeper is happening.

To explore this, we sat down with Dr. Gary Linkov, a globally renowned plastic surgeon with over 1 million YouTube subscribers. Double board-certified and trained at Cornell and Columbia, Dr. Linkov is recognized by USA Today as one of the top cosmetic and reconstructive surgeons in the U.S., leading one of New York City's most respected practices.

In this candid conversation, Dr. Linkov shares unique insights into what's truly driving the surge in cosmetic procedures—whether it's personal expression, societal pressures, or deeper emotional struggles. We examine:

* Is beauty inherent or culturally shaped? * Why do modern beauty standards feel so overwhelming, and how are they affecting us? * Does plastic surgery genuinely solve our body image issues or just offer temporary relief? * The deeper connections between self-worth, acceptance, and our pursuit of beauty.

This episode isn't just about appearance—it's about understanding ourselves better. It might fundamentally shift how you view beauty, your self-image, and your place in the world.

CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 3:22 - Addressing taboo around plastic surgery 7:53 - Are plastic surgeons profiting off insecurities? 10:59 - Dr. Linkov’s personal journey with body image 17:57 - Is beauty objective or subjective? 23:23 - Chasing beauty trends 28:04 - The unspoken rules of beauty 32:22 - Plastic surgery must be “naturally unnatural” 35:39 - People are getting facelifts at 20?! 42:43 - Sometimes it’s a mental health issue 44:56 - How can Megan Fox have body dysmorphia? 47:07 - Will being beautiful actually make you happy? 52:03 - The pressure to get surgery for Hollywood roles 56:22 - “People who are beautiful get treated better” 1:01:08 - Women are at a disadvantage with body image 1:03:58 - Most dangerous plastic surgeries 1:08:46 - How far is too far with body modification? 1:15:35 - Deciding whether to get plastic surgery

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