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Eric Zimmer

Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.

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In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explains why anxiety is a habit and how curiosity breaks that habit loop. He explores the difference between the feeling of anxiety and the mental habit of worry, and why curiosity and self-compassion are essential for real change. Drawing from his clinical work and research on digital therapeutics and AI-supported therapy, Dr. Brewer shows how learning from setbacks—and building distress tolerance—helps us recognize progress, unwind shame, and create lasting transformation.

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Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways

 Exploration of mental health and the role of habits in anxiety management.

 Discussion of the parable of the two wolves and its relation to neuroscience and habit reinforcement.

 Examination of the science of habit formation and the limitations of traditional habit replacement strategies.

 Insights into digital therapeutics and the development of app-based mental health treatments.

 Analysis of the potential and challenges of AI in therapy, including ethical considerations.

 The importance of human connection in therapy and the unique value of human therapists.

 The role of curiosity in managing anxiety and the distinction between anxiety as a feeling and worrying as a behavior.

 The impact of self-criticism and shame on behavior change and the importance of self-compassion.

 Techniques for cultivating distress tolerance and the gradual process of emotional growth.

 Mindfulness practices, such as noting, to enhance awareness and reduce reactivity in challenging situations.

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Jud Brewer, check out these other episodes:

How to Manage Your Hunger Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer

Habits for Healing Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer

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Why Anxiety is a Habit - and How Curiosity Helps Break the Loop with Dr. Jud Brewer

Here’s a preview of a new show from our friends at Pushkin Industries and the Atira Health and Research Institute. On Decoding Women’s Health, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor makes the science of women’s health accessible—from hormones to metabolism to longevity—so you can thrive at any stage of life. A world-renowned gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, Dr. Poynor speaks with leading physicians, researchers, and educators to share the latest science on women’s wellness, disease prevention, and what it really means to age on your own terms.

Dr. Poynor recently sat down with preventive neurologist Dr. Richard Isaacson, who shares how to know if you’re at risk for Alzheimer’s, how shifting hormones can make women especially vulnerable, and what steps to take for better long-term brain health. For more episodes on how to improve your health during midlife, find Decoding Women’s Health with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor wherever you get podcasts.
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In this episode, Nate Berkus explores what it really means to design a life that supports you—not through perfection, but through presence, beauty, and the power of environment. Drawing from decades of work and his own personal journey, Nate reflects on how our surroundings quietly shape our habits, emotions, and sense of self. He shares how moving through profound loss changed the way he understands home, meaning, and the moments that matter most. Through deeply human stories—including a transformative Oprah makeover—Nate reveals how small, intentional changes and genuine listening can create spaces that support healing, authenticity, and connection.

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Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways

 The influence of environment and design on personal growth and habits.

 The parable of the two wolves and its relevance to personal choices and mindset.

 The significance of “the moments in between” in fostering genuine connections.

 The impact of parenting on awareness and presence in daily life.

 The importance of meaningful design that reflects personal stories and aspirations.

 The relationship between emotional well-being and physical spaces.

 The transformative power of small, intentional changes in one’s environment.

 The role of gratitude in overcoming past hardships and shaping identity.

 The necessity of human connection and understanding in design and life.

 The balance between personal taste and collaboration in shared living spaces.

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Nate Berkus, check out these other episodes:

Failure as Fertilizer: Learning to Bloom Again with Debbie Millman

Creative Thinking and Action Through Designs with Sarah Stein Greenberg

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Designing a Life That Supports You: Presence, Beauty, and the Power of Environment with Nate Berkus

In this episode, Andy J. Pizza joins Eric Zimmer for When Your Brain Won’t Fit the World: Finding Your Creative Path with ADHD, a conversation about creativity, identity, and what happens when you stop treating yourself as a problem to fix. Andy shares how discovering ADHD helped him reframe years of self-doubt, better understand his parents, and build a creative life that actually fits the way his mind works. Together, they explore self-acceptance, the role of labels, and how art can become a powerful way to excavate who we really are.

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Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways

 ADHD as a form of neurodiversity rather than a personal deficit

 The connection between ADHD and creativity, imagination, and divergent thinking

 How self-compassion supports mental health and sustainable personal growth

 The role of diagnosis and language in understanding identity and behavior

 The influence of childhood and family dynamics on self-perception

 Moving from self-criticism to self-acceptance in creative and personal life

 Creativity as a tool for self-discovery, meaning, and emotional insight

 Designing habits and environments that support how your brain works

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Andy J. Pizza, check out these other episodes:

Creativity as a Cure with Jacob Nordby

Eric Tivers on ADHD in Adults

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When Your Brain Won’t Fit the World: Finding Your Creative Path with ADHD with Andy J. Pizza

In this episode, Eric Jorgensen discusses the price of wanting and how desire shapes happiness, fulfillment, and who we become. He explores the power of useful beliefs, agency, and a growth mindset. Eric also delves into authenticity versus attachment, the role of judgment, managing desires, and the influence of environment on habits. Drawing on thinkers like Naval Ravikant and Elon Musk, discover practical strategies and philosophical insights for living intentionally, fostering optimism, and building a fulfilling, empowered life.

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Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways:

 Personal growth and mindset development

 Cultivation of positive habits and beliefs

 The parable of two wolves representing internal good and bad qualities

 The concept of “useful beliefs” and their role in achieving desired outcomes

 The importance of agency and a growth mindset in personal development

 The impact of internal narratives on self-perception and motivation

 The balance between authenticity and attachment in relationships

 The development of judgment and its significance in decision-making

 The challenge of managing desires and their effect on happiness

 Strategies for creating an environment that supports positive habits and reduces temptations

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Eric Jorgenson, check out these other episodes:

Are Your Desires Really Yours? How to Recognize and Reclaim What You Truly Want with Luke Burgis

How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John Kaag

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The Price of Wanting: How Desire Shapes Happiness, Fulfillment, and Who We Become with Eric Jorgenson

In this episode, Carmen Rita Wong shares her journey from learning family secrets to self-discovery and how understanding our past heals us. She delves into forgiveness, personal responsibility, and the impact of upbringing, as well as practical strategies for self-examination and habit change. Carmen shares how therapy, compassion, and embracing her complex heritage helped her build resilience and authenticity, offering listeners insights on navigating identity, breaking cycles, and finding peace with the past.

Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways:

 Exploration of complex family history and identity

 Discussion of the memoir "Why Didn't You Tell Me"

 The parable of the two wolves and its relevance to personal growth

 Themes of forgiveness and personal responsibility

 The impact of childhood experiences on adult life

 The role of therapy in healing and self-examination

 Navigating multicultural identity and heritage

 The process of uncovering family secrets and understanding one's origins

 The importance of empathy and compassion in human relationships

 Strategies for habit change and personal transformation through small, intentional actions

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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From Family Secrets to Self-Discovery: How Understanding Our Past Heals Us with Carmen Rita Wong

In this episode, Prentis Hemphill discusses how you become what you practice and what it takes to heal individually and collectively. Prentis explains how healing as an ongoing practice, the importance of embodiment, and the intersection of personal transformation and activism. Prentis also shares insights from their work in healing justice and the Black Lives Matter movement, emphasizing the power of community, somatic practices, and love as a force for change. This conversation highlights how cultivating awareness and relational skills can foster both individual and systemic healing, offering hope for more connected and compassionate futures.

Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways:

 Healing as an ongoing practice rather than a fixed destination.

 The significance of embodiment practices in personal transformation.

 The relationship between internal healing and external activism.

 The impact of cultural practices and ancestral rituals on healing and community connection.

 The interplay between self-acceptance and self-improvement.

 The role of somatic awareness in understanding oneself and others.

 The influence of aikido principles on personal and relational dynamics.

 The importance of community and mutual aid in the healing process.

 The challenges of navigating trauma within systemic contexts.

 The transformative power of love and connection in fostering change.

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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You Become What You Practice: What It Takes to Heal Individually and Collectively with Prentis Hemphill

In this episode, Prince EA discusses the importance of embracing uncertainty as he delves into the key to true intimacy and connection in a chaotic world. He explores what it means to be truly present, mindful, living consciously, and how daily choices shape our lives. Prince EA shares his personal experiences with depression and healing through spirituality, science, and creative expression. The conversation explores meditation, the value of not knowing, and the power of community and self-inquiry in overcoming challenges, ultimately offering hope and practical tools for living a more conscious, fulfilling life.

Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways:

 Mindfulness and its significance in daily life

 The concept of conscious living versus being on autopilot

 The parable of the two wolves representing fear and love

 The impact of habits on personal development and mental health

 Personal experiences with depression and the importance of self-awareness

 The role of spirituality and science in understanding mental health

 The importance of social support and community in recovery from depression

 Different meditation practices and their benefits

 The distinction between “insane” and “unsane” mindsets

 The value of curiosity and openness in relationships and personal growth

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠click here⁠⁠⁠!⁠

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Embracing Uncertainty: The Key to True Intimacy and Connection in a Chaotic World with Prince EA

In this episode, Kristi Nelson discusses how to live gratefully when life isn’t going your way. She explores how to learn to cultivate unconditional gratitude – appreciating life itself, even amidst difficulty, aging, or illness. Kristi shares insights from her cancer journey, explores the difference between circumstantial gratitude and deeper gratefulness, and offers practical exercises for embracing aging with self-compassion. Together, she and Eric discuss mindfulness, the impermanence of life, and how to find meaning and presence in each moment.

Exciting News!!!Coming in March 2026, my new book, ⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!⁠⁠⁠

Key Takeaways:

 Concept of "gratitude without conditions" and its significance.

 Difference between circumstantial gratitude and deeper, unconditional gratefulness.

 Personal experiences with mortality and illness influencing perspectives on gratitude.

 Importance of mindfulness and living in the present moment.

 The role of impermanence in cultivating a meaningful life.

 Cultural narratives around aging and the pressure to defy it.

 Embracing the natural process of aging with grace and acceptance.

 Practical exercises for self-acceptance and connection in the aging process.

 Shifting perspective from obligation to opportunity in daily life.

 The interplay of joy, grief, and the complexity of human emotions in the context of gratitude

For full show notes,⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠!⁠

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Have you ever ended the day feeling like your choices didn’t quite match the person you wanted to be? That’s exactly why I created The Six Saboteurs of Self-Control—a free guide that helps you recognize the hidden patterns that quietly derail your progress and offers simple, effective strategies to move past them. If you’re ready to take back control and make meaningful, lasting change, download your free copy at ⁠oneyoufeed.net/ebook.⁠ Let’s make those shifts happen, starting today.

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⁠⁠⁠Uncommon Goods ⁠⁠⁠has something for everyone – you’ll find thousands of new gift ideas that you won’t find anywhere else, and you’ll be supporting artists and small, independent businesses. To get 15% off your next gift, go to ⁠⁠⁠UNCOMMONGOODS.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠

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How to Live Gratefully When Life Isn’t Going Your Way with Kristi Nelson

Please Support The Show With a Donation This week we talk to Brian Tom O'Connor Brian Tom O’Connor is an actor, theatre director, cabaret performer, and formerly depressed guy who stumbled onto the source of joy and happiness in the background of all experience. He is the author of the book: Awareness Games: Playing With Your Mind to Create Joy In This Interview, Brian Tom O'Connor and I Discuss... The One You Feed parable His new book, Awareness Games: Playing with Your Mind to Create Joy Real reality vs Virtual reality Why games are a more effective approach than questions to exploring awareness The fact that you don't have to believe anything to play a game That trying to reproduce an experience isn't doable That trying to get rid of an unpleasant feeling isn't doable That the mind is an excellent servant but a poor master The power of noticing "the whiteboard itself" rather than what's written on it The three basic questions: What's in awareness now? What is awareness? Who/what is aware? The Future Fishing game The Past Catching game The game, Slippery Mind That awareness games can be a good break from a serious meditation practice The benefit of allowing emotions to flow through you The game, Include Include Include Please Support The Show with a DonationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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