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 Apr 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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Feb 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 Feb 202545min
The Secret Art of Micromanagement with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
People aren’t born great leaders. They learn to become great leaders. For Brian Chesky, the learning never stops. As the co-founder of Airbnb, he had to transition from an impassioned entrepreneur wit...
11 Feb 202544min
