Who Are You, Really? with journalist Maria Shriver
We often define ourselves by what we do or who we are to other people. But at our core, who we are is often something much deeper, and sometimes wildly different, from the version that the world sees ...
8 Huhti 202541min
The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes
Self-love is never as easy as we think. Is it possible to fall in love with ourselves the way we fall for other people? Lewis Howes knows that learning to like yourself, let alone love yourself, can t...
1 Huhti 202551min
Revisited: Why Awkward Is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro
A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkwar...
25 Maalis 202531min
Does Gender Change How We Lead? with Retired Colonel DeDe Halfhill
Is there such a thing as female leadership? Or is gender not a factor? DeDe Halfhill would say yes and no. A retired Air Force colonel, Dede spent 20 years in the military, where she advised some of t...
18 Maalis 202540min
The Myth of the Perfect Meditator with podcaster Jay Shetty
We turn to ancient philosophies to help us cope with the stress of modern life. But what if ancient wisdom could use some help from the modern world? Jay Shetty has made it his life’s work to make wis...
11 Maalis 202550min
When Your 'Flaw' Becomes Your Edge with Comedian Hasan Minhaj
To recognize your own talent takes time and self-awareness. But to find the courage to pursue it? That often requires a spark of inspiration from someone else. For Hasan Minhaj, that spark came from a...
4 Maalis 202544min
Humble Leaders Lead Better Teams with Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink
Most people believe the only way to lead is to become the best at something. But what if great leadership means admitting you’re not the best at anything? Jocko Willink believes the secret to his grea...
25 Helmi 202542min
A Sweet Conversation About Dying with Death Doula Alua Arthur
Death is a word we like to avoid. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives? That’s where Alua ...
18 Helmi 202545min
