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Why Doing More Is Keeping You Stuck and What to Do Instead | David Epstein
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Duration 01:00:32
In this episode, David Epstein explores why doing more can leave us overwhelmed, and how the right constraints can help us focus and make meaningful progress. Drawing on his book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, David shares why unlimited freedom can be surprisingly paralyzing and why adding another self-improvement habit isn’t always the answer. He and Eric discuss how to protect your attention, stop endlessly preparing, and make room for what matters before your to-do list is finished.
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Key Takeaways:
Why limits can spark creativity by pushing us beyond our most familiar ideas
How simple routines and clear boundaries reduce the burden of constantly deciding what to do next
Why making progress often requires removing a commitment before adding something new
How frequent task switching fragments attention and increases stress—even when we feel busy
Why identifying the real bottleneck can accomplish more than optimizing everything else
How to “consolidate your caring” by choosing commitments that reflect your values and fit your finite capacity
To learn more, click here!
If you enjoyed this conversation with David Epstein, check out these other episodes:
From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Harnessing Tiny Shifts for Emotional Resilience with Elisha Goldstein
Are You Playing a Game You Actually Want to Win? | Seth Godin
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You Don’t Need More Willpower: Change Is a Skill You Can Learn | Eric on The Happiness Lab with Laurie Santos
Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 52:27
In this episode, Eric joins Dr. Laurie Santos on The Happiness Lab to explore why lasting change takes more than willpower—and how to develop the skills that make it easier. Drawing on his recovery from addiction and his book, How a Little Becomes a Lot, Eric shares how manageable actions help us build momentum and regain trust in ourselves. They also discuss how to choose goals that reflect what matters to you and keep making progress when motivation fades.
Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What’s been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at oneyoufeed.net/ebook.
Key Takeaways:
Why struggling to change doesn’t mean something is wrong with you—and how treating change as a skill opens up new possibilities
How starting smaller than you think you should can build motivation and confidence
Why resistance can persist even when an activity consistently makes you feel better
How to distinguish your own values from desires shaped by comparison and your surroundings
How specific plans and small adjustments to your environment make following through easier
Why planning for setbacks and asking for support help you sustain change over time
To learn more, click here!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Eric Zimmer and Dr. Lauri Santos, check out these other episodes:
Small Steps to Happiness: The Science of Mindful Living with Laurie Santos
How a Little Becomes a Lot: A Conversation with Eric Zimmer and Sahil Bloom
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What to Remember When You’re Forgetting: Living Well with Memory Loss | Dr. Zaldy Tan
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • Duration 01:05:26
In this episode, Dr. Zaldy Tan explores how to live well with memory loss and what an Alzheimer’s diagnosis means for individuals and the people who love them. Drawing on his own experience caring for family members with Alzheimer’s, he discusses the questions many of us carry about forgetfulness, aging, and the fear of losing our independence. Together, they discuss how to stay connected as memory changes, make important decisions early, and approach caregiving with compassion—including for yourself. His new book is What to Remember When You Are Forgetting: How to Live and Thrive with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, and Other Dementias
Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What’s been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at oneyoufeed.net/ebook.
Key Takeaways:
How to distinguish everyday forgetfulness from changes that warrant a closer look
What Alzheimer’s blood tests and genetic testing can—and can’t—tell us
Why addressing health risks in midlife matters for long-term brain health
How honest conversations about a diagnosis can help preserve friendships and meaningful activities
Why familiar routines and reassurance can help when reasoning with someone with dementia doesn’t
How caregivers can prepare for changing needs and find support before reaching exhaustion
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If you enjoyed this conversation with Zaldy Tan, check out these other episodes:
Eating for Brain Health with Lisa Mosconi
The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett
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Are You Playing a Game You Actually Want to Win? | Seth Godin
Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 50:08
Are you playing a game you actually want to win? In this episode, Seth Godin explores how to make intentional choices about the life you’re building—and recognize when someone else’s definition of success is steering you off course. Drawing on his book, This Is Strategy, Seth shares why chasing more can distract us from what matters, how the systems around us shape our behavior, and why a disappointing outcome doesn’t necessarily mean we made a bad decision.
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Key Takeaways:
Why strategy matters in everyday life, beyond business and career goals
How to recognize the systems shaping your choices—and find opportunities to act differently
Why measuring the wrong things can pull you away from the change you want to make
How to shift your attention from achieving more to doing work that matters
The difference between a good decision and a good outcome
How to think about whether to keep going or change your approach
Why community helps us sustain meaningful change
How today’s choices shape the person you’re becoming
For full show notes, click here!
How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Seth Godin, check out these other episodes:
How to Integrate Behavior Change with Your Values with Spencer Greenberg
How to Get Unstuck with Adam Alter
How to Think More Clearly and Make Better Decisions with Shane Parrish
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The Mattering Effect: Finding Your Way Back to Meaning and Connection | John R. Miles
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Duration 50:04
In this episode, John R. Miles explores the mattering effect and how to find your way back to meaning and connection when you feel invisible in your own life. Drawing on his experience of achieving career success while feeling increasingly disconnected, John explains how we can slowly lose our sense of worth when life becomes a constant effort to prove our value. He also discusses how to recognize that gradual withdrawal, reconnect with the meaning in everyday actions, and make more room for relationships that help us feel seen. This conversation offers a starting point for anyone who’s getting things done but struggling to feel fully present in the life they’re living.
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Key Takeaways:
Why feeling like you matter involves both feeling valued and knowing you make a difference
How the “slow fade” can leave you physically present but emotionally absent in your own life
The importance of belonging, having a say, and feeling safe enough to be yourself
How connecting everyday tasks to what you care about can restore a sense of meaning
Why reclaiming your choices starts with questioning the expectations you’ve been living by
How protecting time for meaningful relationships helps interrupt the cycle of disconnection
For full show notes, click here!
How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today!
If you enjoyed this conversation with John R. Miles, check out these other episodes:
How to Unlock Your Potential and Strategies for Intentional Living with John R. MilesLearning to Take Action for a Meaningful Life with Gregg Krech
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How to Stop Feeling Bad About Feeling Bad | Mariana Alessandri
Friday, October 9, 2026 • Duration 01:06:24
In this episode, Mariana Alessandri explores how to stop feeling bad about feeling bad, and why difficult emotions don’t mean there is something wrong with you. Drawing from her book, Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods, she discusses how the pressure to stay positive adds shame to pain, what it means to be on your own side, and how to support someone who’s struggling without trying to cheer them up. This conversation offers a more compassionate way to understand your emotions and feel less alone in them.
Feeling overwhelmed in your life? Check out Overwhelm is Optional — a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you’ll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. Sign up here for only $29!
Key Takeaways:
How judging yourself for difficult emotions adds another layer of suffering
Why the pressure to “choose happiness” can leave you feeling ashamed when you’re struggling
What changes when you ask “What’s wrong?” instead of “What’s wrong with me?”
How listening to anger and other uncomfortable emotions can help you understand what you need
Why accepting emotional pain can coexist with wanting relief from it
How to support someone through grief or sadness without demanding that they feel better
For full show notes, click here!
How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Mariana Alessandri, check out these other episodes:
How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp
Gabe Howard on Mental Illness
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The Quiet Age: How to Find Calm When Life Won’t Slow Down | Cory Allen
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 • Duration 01:10:05
In this episode, Cory Allen explores how to find calm when life won’t slow down and the pressure to keep doing more feels constant. Drawing from his new book, The Quiet Age, Cory shares how the tension we carry shapes our experience and why low moods can tell convincing lies about our self-worth. He also discusses letting go without giving up, making room for rest, and recognizing that a thought can feel real without being true. This conversation offers practical ways to meet difficult moments with greater clarity and find space to breathe within the life you already have.
Feeling overwhelmed in your life? Check out Overwhelm is Optional — a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you’ll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. Sign up here for only $29!
Key Takeaways:
How to recognize the everyday tension that makes small frustrations feel overwhelming
The difference between accepting a difficult situation and resigning yourself to it
Why rest supports progress—and how to loosen the pressure to always do more
How low moods turn temporary feelings into damaging stories about who you are
How returning to your values can help you separate your self-worth from your accomplishments
Why mental clarity comes from changing your relationship with thoughts rather than trying to eliminate them
For full show notes, click here!
How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Cory Allen, check out these other episodes:
How to Shift Your Mindset and Believe More is Possible with Cory Allen
Mindfulness and Understanding Identity with Cory Allen
How to Feel Lighter with Yung Pueblo
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Enough as You Are: How to Grow Without Shaming Yourself | Scott Stabile
Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 01:06:42
In this episode, Scott Stabile discusses how to be enough as you are and how to grow without shaming yourself. He explores how self-love and self-acceptance can support meaningful change, as well as how to practice self-compassion when it feels out of reach, recognize the small ways you already care for yourself, and loosen the grip of other people’s judgments. Drawing from his book Enough as You Are, Scott offers practical ways to build a more loving relationship with yourself, even when you’re struggling, making mistakes, or wishing you were further along.
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Key Takeaways:
How to recognize everyday acts of self-care as evidence that you’re already practicing self-love
Why “I’m willing to love myself” can be more helpful than an affirmation you don’t believe
How to accept yourself as you are while making choices that support growth
What it means to have your own back, especially when you fail or face rejection
How to work with envy and jealousy without adding shame to already difficult feelings
Why your past disappointments don’t have to determine what’s possible for your future
For full show notes, click here!
How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Scott Stabile, check out these other episodes:
Choosing Love in a Divisive World: Empathy as Our Guiding Light with Scott Stabile
Perfecting Self-Love with Scott Stabile
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How the Words You Choose Shape the Life You Live | Mark Nepo
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 01:00:36
In this episode, Mark Nepo talks about how the words we use shape the way we experience our lives. Drawing on Mark’s new book The Language of the Soul, he explores how words can help us make room for pain and fear or make those experiences feel even bigger. Mark also discusses what it means to be wholehearted, why ordinary moments don’t have to feel extraordinary to matter, and how to return to a fuller sense of life when we’ve lost touch with it.
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Key Takeaways:
The words we choose can help us meet a difficult experience or intensify it.
Being wholehearted means making room for the full range of feelings, including the ones we’d rather avoid.
You don’t have to feel wonder in every ordinary moment for that moment to be worthwhile.
When fear or pain narrows your view, relationships and practices can help you find a wider perspective.
Acceptance can help you discern when to act and when to be patient.
Returning to presence is a practice; losing touch with it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.
For full show notes, click here!
How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Mark Nepo, you might also enjoy these other episodes:
Discovering Your Inner Resilience and Strength with Mark Nepo
Connecting to What Matters with Mark Nepo (2020)
How to Strengthen Your Resilience with Linda Graham
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How to Start a New Chapter When You Think It’s Too Late | Sari Botton
Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 56:20
In this episode, Sari Botton discusses how to start a new chapter when you think it’s too late and explains what happens when the life you expected stops making sense. At 54, writer and editor Sari Botton struggled to get interviews for jobs she was qualified for and feared her career was over. Now, at 60, she’s doing some of her most fulfilling work. In this episode, Sari and Eric talk about the realities of getting older, how to tell what deserves acceptance and what’s worth pushing back against, and why an unexpected crossroads can still lead somewhere good.
Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What’s been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at oneyoufeed.net/ebook.
Key Takeaways:
Getting older can bring loss and new possibilities at the same time.
You can accept changes in your body without accepting someone else’s limits on your life.
A career setback may close one path while giving you room to create another.
Rejection is part of pursuing creative work, but it can also be a reason to refine your approach.
Taking one step can reveal options you couldn’t see from where you stood.
You don’t have to have yourself completely figured out to begin again.
For full show notes, click here!
How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today!
If you enjoyed this conversation with Sari Botton, you might also enjoy these other episodes:
Midlife Reinvention: How to Create Your Own Script for What Comes Next | Allison Aubrey
The Midlife Makeover: Redefining Success and Happiness After 40 with Chip Conley
Life Transitions with Bruce Feiler
Successful Aging with Alan Castel
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