What comes to mind when you read or hear the word "ritual"? It has a lot of weight, right? Despite its religious connotation, a ritual can be any solemn or purposeful act in daily life in which you find deep meaning. Casper ter Kuile, the author of The Power of Ritual, explains why he observes a digital sabbath and how you can discover answers to life's major questions while reading Harry Potter. Yes, really.

What comes to mind when you read or hear the word "ritual"? It has a lot of weight, right? Despite its religious connotation, a ritual can be any solemn or purposeful act in daily life in which you find deep meaning. Casper ter Kuile, the author of The Power of Ritual, explains why he observes a digital sabbath and how you can discover answers to life's major questions while reading Harry Potter. Yes, really.

Casper ter Kuile: An Invitation to Rebuild Your Ritual Muscle

As challenging as this year has been, it has given us a real opportunity to rethink how and where we find value and contentment in life. Enter this week's guest, Iddo Landau, a professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa in Israel. For the perfectionists out there, Iddo offers a path toward meaning in an imperfect world.

As challenging as this year has been, it has given us a real opportunity to rethink how and where we find value and contentment in life. Enter this week's guest, Iddo Landau, a professor of philosophy at the University of Haifa in Israel. For the perfectionists out there, Iddo offers a path toward meaning in an imperfect world.

Dr. Iddo Landau: Finding Meaning In An Imperfect World 

Jeff Cohen

Columbia University professor and psychologist Dr. Jeff Cohen takes us on a tour through the world of anxiety and what we can do to combat it. Amid the uncertainty of 2020 and beyond, learn helpful tips to live a less anxious life.

Columbia University professor and psychologist Dr. Jeff Cohen takes us on a tour through the world of anxiety and what we can do to combat it. Amid the uncertainty of 2020 and beyond, learn helpful tips to live a less anxious life.

Dr. Jeff Cohen: How to Cope With Anxiety Amid Trying Times

David Mawhinney

We follow David Mawhinney on his life journey from Economics major, to CPA, to Chef, To Sauce Purveyor, and now CEO/Founder of the high-end children’s furniture company “Franklin &amp; Emily”.

We follow David Mawhinney on his life journey from Economics major, to CPA, to Chef, To Sauce Purveyor, and now CEO/Founder of the high-end children’s furniture company “Franklin &amp; Emily”.

David Mawhinney: A Masterclass In Pivoting & Career Change

Bryce Skaff

Our guest this week is Bryce Skaff, co-head of the Global Client Group at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Bryce has a keen understanding of how stress affects our lives both emotionally and financially.

Our guest this week is Bryce Skaff, co-head of the Global Client Group at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Bryce has a keen understanding of how stress affects our lives both emotionally and financially.

Bryce Skaff: Your Stressed Out Brain is a Tinderbox

Martin Pazzani

Martin Pazzani is no stranger to the grind of corporate life. After decades of jet-setting and building brands and companies, Martin faced burnout. He turned to solo mountain climbing as a release and hasn’t looked back. Martin shares takeaways from his new book, Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside, as well as his thoughts about longevity, retirement, preventive health care, and brain health.

Martin Pazzani is no stranger to the grind of corporate life. After decades of jet-setting and building brands and companies, Martin faced burnout. He turned to solo mountain climbing as a release and hasn’t looked back. Martin shares takeaways from his new book, Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside, as well as his thoughts about longevity, retirement, preventive health care, and brain health.

Martin Pazzani: Climb Mountains or Walk—Just Get Outside!

Linda Davis

This week on true WELLth, we explore the intersection of gender, wellbeing, and wealth with Linda Davis Taylor, who draws on her experience working in academia, philanthropy, and the financial sector.

This week on true WELLth, we explore the intersection of gender, wellbeing, and wealth with Linda Davis Taylor, who draws on her experience working in academia, philanthropy, and the financial sector.

Linda Davis Taylor: Amplifying the Conversation Around Wealth 

Sunil Arora

Sunil Arora is a professional coach who helps CEOs, founders, and senior executives navigate leadership challenges, entrepreneurs start a new business, and individuals transition professionally. He draws on lessons from his own life pivot from fintech to coaching. Sunil walks us through how pauses in life and self-examination can help with life's major decisions.

Sunil Arora is a professional coach who helps CEOs, founders, and senior executives navigate leadership challenges, entrepreneurs start a new business, and individuals transition professionally. He draws on lessons from his own life pivot from fintech to coaching. Sunil walks us through how pauses in life and self-examination can help with life's major decisions.

Sunil Arora: Approach Life With Intentional Pauses

Manisha Thakor

This week on true WELLth, we turn the mic on our host. Manisha Thakor walks us through her own wellness pivot as she heads into retirement. Reflecting on her experience on Wall Street, as a leading fund manager, and a best-selling author, Manisha offers a first-hand account of what constant stress can do to a person both mentally and physically.

This week on true WELLth, we turn the mic on our host. Manisha Thakor walks us through her own wellness pivot as she heads into retirement. Reflecting on her experience on Wall Street, as a leading fund manager, and a best-selling author, Manisha offers a first-hand account of what constant stress can do to a person both mentally and physically.

Manisha Thakor: That Adult Summer Camp Feeling

Brigid Schulte

If you're feeling overwhelmed these days, you aren't alone. For many of us, the lines between family and work have blurred. Brigid Schulte argues that, as a society, we've created systems that make it difficult to combine family and work responsibilities. But how can we confront and undo entrenched habits and norms? Drawing from her own journey, Schulte offers tips for those seeking out the common elements—love, community, play—of a more fulfilling, sustainable life.

If you're feeling overwhelmed these days, you aren't alone. For many of us, the lines between family and work have blurred. Brigid Schulte argues that, as a society, we've created systems that make it difficult to combine family and work responsibilities. But how can we confront and undo entrenched habits and norms? Drawing from her own journey, Schulte offers tips for those seeking out the common elements—love, community, play—of a more fulfilling, sustainable life.

Brigid Schulte: Overwhelmed – Crafting a Better Life for All

What if everything we've been taught about money and “making it” has been wrong? What if success as traditionally defined in modern society is merely a recipe for disconnection from self, others, community and overall life? Enter true WELLth, a podcast designed to help you align the way you spend your money and time with what matters most to you. Join us to learn what tiny tweaks (or radical reboots!) will enable you to. #LiveDeeplyAligned

Hi!  Love this podcast!!  But where are the show notes that are mentioned in the recordings?

Great show but where are the show notes?

I like the length of these podcasts and the insight from guests and narrator. Keep it up!

Great format

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Barbara Huson

Imagine you wake up to find that your (now ex) husband has blown through your entire inheritance, skipped the country and left behind a $1 million tax bill. Oh, and you signed joint tax returns so that bill is now yours. Welcome to the situation Barbara Huson found herself in. Yet wow, did she ever turn those lemons into lemonade. Barbara not only paid back that entire tax liability, she’s shared invaluable lessons about women, wealth and power with thousands of others over the ensuing decades. 

Imagine you wake up to find that your (now ex) husband has blown through your entire inheritance, skipped the country and left behind a $1 million tax bill. Oh, and you signed joint tax returns so that bill is now yours. Welcome to the situation Barbara Huson found herself in. Yet wow, did she ever turn those lemons into lemonade. Barbara not only paid back that entire tax liability, she’s shared invaluable lessons about women, wealth and power with thousands of others over the ensuing decades.

Barbara Huson:  ReWire – Women, Wealth & Power

Carl Honore

How do you commit to slowing down in a world that demands we move fast? In this episode we have a very timely conversation with Carl Honore, the acclaimed father of “The Global Slow Movement.” In May 2019, the World Health Organization recognized burnout as an official medical diagnosis. As Carl says, “When we get stuck in fast forward… it’s harming us on every single level.” Tune in to hear Carl’s prescription to inoculate ourselves against what he calls "the global virus of hurry.”

How do you commit to slowing down in a world that demands we move fast? In this episode we have a very timely conversation with Carl Honore, the acclaimed father of “The Global Slow Movement.” In May 2019, the World Health Organization recognized burnout as an official medical diagnosis. As Carl says, “When we get stuck in fast forward… it’s harming us on every single level.” Tune in to hear Carl’s prescription to inoculate ourselves against what he calls "the global virus of hurry.”

Carl Honore: Slower – Human Beings vs. Human Doings

Billy Hensley

Why don’t we require a financial literacy class in all high schools?” Many a parent – or young adult – has asked this question. Turns out the answer is not as simple as one might think. Dr. Billy Hensley, CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education explains why. Even better, he presents a road map for creating a world where Americans – of varying incomes, education, ages – can achieve financial capability and stability. The answer is innovative, creative, and you’ll want to hear it! 

Why don’t we require a financial literacy class in all high schools?” Many a parent – or young adult – has asked this question. Turns out the answer is not as simple as one might think. Dr. Billy Hensley, CEO of the National Endowment for Financial Education explains why. Even better, he presents a road map for creating a world where Americans – of varying incomes, education, ages – can achieve financial capability and stability. The answer is innovative, creative, and you’ll want to hear it!

Dr. Billy Hensley:  Financial Literacy - Empowering Americans via Education

Dave Goetsch

In an exceptionally competitive industry, Dave Goetsch has thrived. Co-executive producer of the Emmy-nominated sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" and long-time writer for "3rd Rock from the Sun," Dave has mastered the lonely existence of the Hollywood writer. But how? By embracing the power of human connection and collaboration. In this episode, Dave reveals the secrets behind getting things done in the boisterous writers' room and tells us why few things are better than making your friends laugh.

In an exceptionally competitive industry, Dave Goetsch has thrived. Co-executive producer of the Emmy-nominated sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" and long-time writer for "3rd Rock from the Sun," Dave has mastered the lonely existence of the Hollywood writer. But how? By embracing the power of human connection and collaboration. In this episode, Dave reveals the secrets behind getting things done in the boisterous writers' room and tells us why few things are better than making your friends laugh.

Dave Goetsch:  Collaboration - Lessons From The Big Bang Theory

This week, in observance of the holiday, we are airing a bonus episode where we turn the microphone on our host Manisha Thakor to give us a quick aperitif and insight as to where the True WELLth team is going.

This week, in observance of the holiday, we are airing a bonus episode where we turn the microphone on our host Manisha Thakor to give us a quick aperitif and insight as to where the True WELLth team is going.

Bonus Episode: Manisha Thakor - Save Your Receipts

Tara Sophia Mohr

When Sheryl Sandberg wrote Lean In, she shined a gigantic search light on the gaping holes in leadership teams around the globe. Where are the women? When Tara Sophia Mohr wrote Playing Big, she gave women a roadmap to develop the tactical skills to fill those holes. What makes Tara’s advice so powerful and widely applicable is that it’s not just for women. It’s for anyone who has ever let their fears stop their dreams.

When Sheryl Sandberg wrote Lean In, she shined a gigantic search light on the gaping holes in leadership teams around the globe. Where are the women? When Tara Sophia Mohr wrote Playing Big, she gave women a roadmap to develop the tactical skills to fill those holes. What makes Tara’s advice so powerful and widely applicable is that it’s not just for women. It’s for anyone who has ever let their fears stop their dreams.

Tara Sophia Mohr: Playing Big – Putting Your Dreams Ahead of Your Fears

Laura Vanderkam

There are not enough hours in the day!” Sound familiar? Internationally-acclaimed time and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam has come to the rescue. Laura explains how to identify where you are leaking time on items that are not a priority—or which you don’t even want to do at all—and how to flip that on its head. She describes a simple, powerful daily life hack that can dramatically increase your joy. You’ll also learn how to identify areas where you are resistant to change and how to pivot.

There are not enough hours in the day!” Sound familiar? Internationally-acclaimed time and productivity expert Laura Vanderkam has come to the rescue. Laura explains how to identify where you are leaking time on items that are not a priority—or which you don’t even want to do at all—and how to flip that on its head. She describes a simple, powerful daily life hack that can dramatically increase your joy. You’ll also learn how to identify areas where you are resistant to change and how to pivot.

Laura Vanderkam: Time Abundance – Enrich Your Life with Mental Mindshifts

Gretchen Rubin

Calm

If you are among the ever-growing crowd of folks responding to the question, “How are you?” with a pained expression and the phrase "crazy busy," Gretchen Rubin is here to help. On the surface, this episode may sound like a conversation about organizational tips, but it goes much deeper. Gretchen has created a manifesto rooted in five pillars that serves as the modern version of Henry David Thoreau’s classic, Walden, helping us curate our habitats to support our essential selves.

If you are among the ever-growing crowd of folks responding to the question, “How are you?” with a pained expression and the phrase "crazy busy," Gretchen Rubin is here to help. On the surface, this episode may sound like a conversation about organizational tips, but it goes much deeper. Gretchen has created a manifesto rooted in five pillars that serves as the modern version of Henry David Thoreau’s classic, Walden, helping us curate our habitats to support our essential selves.

Gretchen Rubin: Simplify, Simplify, Simplify – Outer Order, Inner Calm 

Molly Alliman

A former corporate banker with an 24/7 always on life, Molly Alliman did a sharp left turn - returning to school to study nutrition. Today, she has a private practice and provides corporate wellness programs to firms like Airbnb, ZenDesk and WeWork covering subjects such as:  managing burning out, reading ingredient labels, and creating your own unique food philosophy. This episode’s topics run the gamut from depleted adrenal systems to elimination diets to the optimal way to think about sugar.

A former corporate banker with an 24/7 always on life, Molly Alliman did a sharp left turn - returning to school to study nutrition. Today, she has a private practice and provides corporate wellness programs to firms like Airbnb, ZenDesk and WeWork covering subjects such as:  managing burning out, reading ingredient labels, and creating your own unique food philosophy. This episode’s topics run the gamut from depleted adrenal systems to elimination diets to the optimal way to think about sugar.

Molly Alliman: Nutritious Living - On and Off The Plate

Michael Hosking

Roughly one in three Americans is struggling with mental health issues—some situational, some chemical. Unfortunately, there are no conclusive medical tests to diagnose certain conditions, nor are there universal "prescriptions" for lifestyle and/or pharmaceutical remedies to treat them. However, one oft-cited source of relief is exercise. In this episode, Dr. Michael Hosking, biologist and founder of Revocycle Mind and Body Cycling, walks us through the science of exercise using the lens of his own struggles with mental health.

Roughly one in three Americans is struggling with mental health issues—some situational, some chemical. Unfortunately, there are no conclusive medical tests to diagnose certain conditions, nor are there universal "prescriptions" for lifestyle and/or pharmaceutical remedies to treat them. However, one oft-cited source of relief is exercise. In this episode, Dr. Michael Hosking, biologist and founder of Revocycle Mind and Body Cycling, walks us through the science of exercise using the lens of his own struggles with mental health.

Dr. Michael Hosking: Mental Health – The Real Reason Exercise Can Help

Katherine Collins

What constitutes healthy growth?  Why are there benefits to high failure rates? How can nature help us with investing?  This episode provides answer – ones that can even be used in your personal life too! Katherine was the first female director of research at Fidelity Investments, earned her masters at Harvard Divinity School, created Honeybee Capital, an investment research firm focused on mental models such as “biomimicry,” and today is Putnam Investments' first head of sustainable investing.

What constitutes healthy growth?  Why are there benefits to high failure rates? How can nature help us with investing?  This episode provides answer – ones that can even be used in your personal life too! Katherine was the first female director of research at Fidelity Investments, earned her masters at Harvard Divinity School, created Honeybee Capital, an investment research firm focused on mental models such as “biomimicry,” and today is Putnam Investments' first head of sustainable investing.

Katherine Collins: Sustainable Investing - What Are You For?

Bina Venkataraman

What can you learn from a former Obama White House staffer currently teaching at MIT? A series of mental models to help you move beyond the daily deluge of “texts, tasks, and to do’s” so you can more effectively think ahead. For example, Bina presents living “heirlooms” (ideas, concepts, output) as a tool to create lasting, enduring work that complements our day-to-day. Or learning to measuring ourselves in the now in a manner that reflects the contribution we wish to make over our lifetime.

What can you learn from a former Obama White House staffer currently teaching at MIT? A series of mental models to help you move beyond the daily deluge of “texts, tasks, and to do’s” so you can more effectively think ahead. For example, Bina presents living “heirlooms” (ideas, concepts, output) as a tool to create lasting, enduring work that complements our day-to-day. Or learning to measuring ourselves in the now in a manner that reflects the contribution we wish to make over our lifetime.

Bina Venkataraman:  Heirlooms – The Optimist’s Telescope

Mary LoVerde

In this episode, internationally renowned keynote speaker, author and 4-time Oprah guest Mary LoVerde shares a foolproof recipe for regaining our footing when life turns us upside down. Spoiler alert: it’s only 3 words – and works professional and personally. Mary also shares some moving, pivotal moments where she follows this advice herself.  One instance leads to the kind of adventure most people only dream of. The other involves some hard, bittersweet choices about what matters most in life.

In this episode, internationally renowned keynote speaker, author and 4-time Oprah guest Mary LoVerde shares a foolproof recipe for regaining our footing when life turns us upside down. Spoiler alert: it’s only 3 words – and works professional and personally. Mary also shares some moving, pivotal moments where she follows this advice herself.  One instance leads to the kind of adventure most people only dream of. The other involves some hard, bittersweet choices about what matters most in life.

Mary LoVerde:  Connection - The Organic Path to Work/Life Harmony

Ron Friedman

Feel like you have too much to do, not enough time and “crazy busy” has become your middle name?  Psychologist, NYT best-selling author and founder of the consultancy Ignite180, Ron Friedman has developed a unique program to help. In this episode Ron provides specific practices based on his very popular “Peak Performance Formula” that will enable you to reclaim your work day – and your overall life. And be sure to listen through to the very end of the episode for a surprise guest and bonus tip!

Feel like you have too much to do, not enough time and “crazy busy” has become your middle name?  Psychologist, NYT best-selling author and founder of the consultancy Ignite180, Ron Friedman has developed a unique program to help. In this episode Ron provides specific practices based on his very popular “Peak Performance Formula” that will enable you to reclaim your work day – and your overall life. And be sure to listen through to the very end of the episode for a surprise guest and bonus tip!

Ron Friedman:  Productivity - Reclaim Your Workday (& Your Life)

Scott Kriens

“What really matters in life?” This fundamental question was what inspired the chairman of a major multinational corporation to launch 1440 Multiversity, an innovative hub for immersion learning. In this episode, Scott Kriens shares candid, heartfelt thoughts on the importance of facing our fears head on and how "generative energy" can help us all make powerful daily micro course corrections (or major macro life shifts) to bring us closer to living from a place of true WELLth.

“What really matters in life?” This fundamental question was what inspired the chairman of a major multinational corporation to launch 1440 Multiversity, an innovative hub for immersion learning. In this episode, Scott Kriens shares candid, heartfelt thoughts on the importance of facing our fears head on and how "generative energy" can help us all make powerful daily micro course corrections (or major macro life shifts) to bring us closer to living from a place of true WELLth.

Scott Kriens: Generative Energy - The Real Currency of Life

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