Feeling overwhelmed by life's relentless demands? Courtney Carver, author of Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want, reveals a transformative approach to embracing a softer, more intentional way of being.

Discover how simplifying your world and giving yourself permission to truly rest can revolutionize your well-being and help you rediscover the person you were born to be.

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Are you tired of the cultural narratives that frame aging as an inevitable decline? In this illuminating conversation, Karen Walrond, author of Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell, offers a radical reframing to help you embrace your later years as a time of profound growth, purpose and audacious joy.

Prepare to interrogate assumptions, stay playfully curious at any age, and join Walrond's radiant rebellion against the toxic mindsets holding you back from living each season of life to the fullest.

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Step away from the noise and unlock profound clarity by learning from silence.

In this insightful conversation, bestselling author Pico Iyer shares life-changing wisdom from his new book Aflame: Learning from Silence on how solitude can help you rediscover your deepest self, rekindle your passions, and foster more authentic connections with others.

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Experience something truly special - an enlightening genetic journey guided by guest host Samira Rajabi, PhD and her sister Dr. Farrah Rajabi, a leading pediatric geneticist. With warmth and wisdom, Farrah demystifies genetic testing, providing a compassionate roadmap to preventative care, emotional wellbeing, and embracing new possibilities.

This insightful sibling duo's energetic repartee will leave you feeling empowered to optimize your holistic wellbeing by unlocking the profound power of your genetic blueprint.

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Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Learn breakthrough tools from Ethan Kross, PhD, leading expert on emotion regulation and author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions - So They Don't Manage You.

Discover potent "sensory shifters," attention deployment tactics, and a step-by-step process to master your emotional world once and for all.

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Are you living a life true to your deepest values or just going along with what others expect? Sunita Sah, author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, reveals how our cultural conditioning to comply holds us back from authenticity.

Learn the stages of healthy defiance to courageously honor your agency while navigating power dynamics. Reframe defiance as a positive force aligned with your most profound principles.

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As part of our New Beginnings series, unlock the secrets to savoring the beauty in every ordinary moment.

In this insightful culminating episode, Jonathan shares a powerful roadmap for crafting days overflowing with presence, purpose and joy. Discover transformative yet simple practices like mindful check-ins, designing your day with intention, finding delight in creativity, and starting/ending with gratitude. Learn how establishing these intentional daily rhythms can help you experience the extraordinary in the seemingly mundane - making 2025 your most present, meaningful year yet.

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