
Tag Personal Growth
Improving ourselves improves the world around us. Looking for inspiration? From curated TED Talks to stories of thought leaders providing actionable advice, there’s no better place to start your personal growth journey than right here.

Treating Obstacles as Adventures: The Power of Asking “How Can I?” with Enock Glidden (Episode #197)
Enock Glidden is an unstoppable outdoorsman and athlete, and a champion of breaking barriers. Born with spina bifida and paralyzed from the waist down, Enock has tackled challenges most of us wouldn't dream of—like climbing Yosemite’s legendary El Capitan! His “How can I?” mindset has turned obstacles into adventures, and his resilience and love for the outdoors are inspiring others to reimagine what’s possible.

How to Make Meditation Work for You
Does meditation feel like an impossible chore? Here's how to reframe your way of thinking about your practice, and make meditation work for you.

Body Image: Debunking Myths About How We Perceive Ourselves with Teri Hofford (Episode #195)
Whether you want to like the way you look in photos, or just want to feel better in your own skin, body image expert and best-selling author Teri Hofford has the tools to lift you up. With her warm, refreshingly honest personality and insightful tips, she’s helps us celebrate ALL our unique shapes and sizes (and expose those pesky beauty standards!)

Why is the News so Negative?
You hear the complaint all the time, "Why is the news so negative?". The answer may have more to do with us than the actual state of the world.

What Astronauts Bring Back From Space: The Overview Effect with Frank White (Episode #191)
Frank White is renowned for coining the term "overview effect" to describe the profound and transformative experience astronauts have when they view Earth from space, recognizing its fragility and interconnectedness.

What’s Wrong with Being Angry?
Anger seems to be running rampant in society, but what's wrong with being angry? Here's a different way of looking at anger that may help us heal.

Transform Your Life with Timeless Wisdom—Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Th.D (Summer Series #4.8)
Transform Your Life with Timeless Wisdom—Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Th.D (Summer Series #4.8) Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde is a visionary Pastoral Counselor, author, and Community Dharma Leader with a Doctorate in Theology and a passion for community care. Dr. Yetunde provides…

The Power of Personal Branding: Scream Your Dream! With Cheldin Barlatt Rumer (Summer Series #4.7)
CEO Cheldin Barlatt Rumer is the powerhouse behind the 'This Is It Network,' a global female-and-minority-owned digital streaming entertainment and education platform. Known for her dynamic insights on personal branding, networking, storytelling, and empowerment, Cheldin shares her journey helping others "scream their dream." Whether you're an entrepreneur, or simply looking for some motivation to find what’s next for you, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.

Beyond Butterflies: Giving Kids Space to Experience Emotions
Letting kids experience their emotions can foster true resilience, but striking the perfect balance between support and independence can be hard. Here's some inspiration on where to start.

Feeling Stuck? Try Asking Fresh Questions with Flint Sparks (Summer Series #4.6)
Flint Sparks, a Zen teacher and licensed psychologist of 40 years, shares some practical but transformative practices, blending Eastern philosophy with Western psychology to navigate life's challenges. We talk about the barriers we might be unknowingly putting up against our own happiness, and how we can break them down to give ourselves a boost of clarity and connection.

Here’s How to Live Life In Your Zone of Genius with Gay Hendricks (Episode #189)
Gay Hendricks is a renowned author celebrated for his bestselling book "The Big Leap," which has transformed the lives of millions with its profound insights into personal growth and success. His groundbreaking concepts have made him a leading voice in the field of personal development, and he has a new book of daily practices that we are delighted to celebrate in this episode.

Navigating the ‘Messy Middle’ of Personal Growth with Christal Brown (Summer Series #4.5)
Christal Brown is a dynamic author, coach, facilitator, choreographer, educator, and mother; and as the first Black woman to be tenured at Middlebury College, Christal has broken barriers and inspired many. Founder of Life Steps and Stages, her insights help individuals and institutions navigate the messy phases of realizing their visions.
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