Get off auto-pilot, envision what’s possible, and create the life you’re deeply excited to wake up to! Nataly Kogan is a reinvention catalyst, keynote speaker, best-selling author, 3x entrepreneur, self-taught artist, and world-class mindset mentor to impact makers. She is trusted by the world's leading companies and hundreds of thousands of people use her signature science-backed practices to break free from burnout, grow through change, and unleash their true potential. Nataly's entire lif ...
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Fuel your emotional fitness, improve your well-being, and embrace your Awesome Human with Nataly Kogan -- best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and founder of Happier Inc. Listeners call this their best-self podcast!
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What’s next for your career and creative projects? Pivot with Jenny Blake launched in 2015 to help us better embrace fear, insecurity, imperfection, and intuition as the superpowers they are while pivoting. Join Jenny Blake, award-winning author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, Life After College, and Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business, for intimate conversations with authors and friends on finding opportunities in unexpected places through practical tips ...
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In this episode, I dive into the challenge of balancing the life you have with the future you want to create. It’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time, but the truth is—everyone’s life is full. The key isn’t finding more time; it’s prioritizing what truly matters. I share why making your personal goals the first task of your day can be a ga…
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#21 Energizing Growth and Challenging Yourself with Mike Novosel
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46:41In this episode, I chat with Mike Novosel, who shares his deep-rooted drive for constant growth and self-challenge—traits that were shaped by the powerful examples set by his grandfather and mother. Mike talks about his fear of losing momentum and how pushing himself to grow keeps him energized and fulfilled. We dive into his experience turning aro…
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#20 Letting Go of “The Right Path” to Create Your True Happiness
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13:33In this episode, I reflect on the transformative power of choices and how they shape who we are—and who we’re becoming. Inspired by The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, I explore the beauty of embracing life as a creative, ever-evolving process rather than a rigid, predetermined path. I share insights on the unpredictable nature of happiness, the fre…
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#19 How to Begin: Michael Bungay Stanier on Reinvention, Worthy Goals, and Unlocking Your Greatness
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47:43In this episode, I chat with Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit and an expert in coaching and connection, about how to create a life that truly aligns with your potential. Michael shares powerful insights into setting “worthy goals”—those that are thrilling, important, and daunting—and how they can guide personal and p…
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#18 Unlocking Career Joy: Fran Hauser on Self-Awareness, Overcoming Fear, and Building Networks
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38:54In this episode, I sit down with Fran Hauser for a rich conversation about reinvention—how it shows up in our lives, the role self-awareness plays in guiding our decisions, and the challenges of fear and risk when making career shifts. We discuss how building a strong support network can often be more valuable than any specific skill set. One of my…
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What if the biggest limits in your life were the ones you placed on yourself? In this episode, I explore how we often create self-imposed boxes that keep us from experiencing true growth and creativity. I share insights from my mentorship program about recognizing these boundaries and challenging our self-identity—letting go of the labels and rules…
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#16 Radical Self-Inquiry: The Path to Inner Transformation with Jerry Colonna
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49:46In this episode, I sit down with the insightful Jerry Colonna to explore inner transformation, radical self-inquiry, and the power of self-compassion. Together, we dive into how true reinvention begins from within, often sparked by moments of personal suffering, and how recognizing our role in our own discomfort can lead to profound growth. Jerry s…
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#15 10 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned About Reinvention
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37:13Are you ready for a reinvention? To uncover a more authentic, fulfilled version of yourself? In this special episode I'm recording on my 49th birthrday, I’m reflecting on a transformative year of personal and professional reinvention. From navigating self-doubt to chasing audacious goals, I’m sharing 10 powerful lessons I’ve learned this year — and…
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#14 Fear vs. Hope: A Simple Framework for Making Decisions
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17:38In this solo episode of my Tea with Nataly series, I explore the transformative power of making decisions from a place of hope rather than fear. Using a real-life case study of Anna, a nonprofit leader facing a pivotal career decision, I uncover how hope can open us up to expansive thinking and new possibilities, while fear tends to narrow our focu…
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#13 Transforming Your Career Through the Power of Networking with Kelly Hoey
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51:02In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Hoey, who shares how networking has been the key to her incredible career transformations—from shifting from law to management, to building an alumni network that expanded her connections far beyond her firm. Kelly’s approach to networking isn’t just about making connections; it’s about learning, being specifi…
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#12 Daring to Dream Again: Lessons from Tuscany on Becoming Your True Self
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22:31Why do we stop asking adults, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” In this episode of Tea with Nataly, we dive into the powerful yet often-overlooked question of what it means to aspire as adults. Somewhere between childhood dreams and grown-up responsibilities, many of us stop envisioning our future selves. But why? I reflect on the fears th…
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#11 Facing Fear: Michele Poler on Courage, Authenticity, and the Gift of Getting Uncomfortable
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32:38In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Poler to talk about fear—how it shows up in our lives, holds us back, and, most importantly, how we can shift from fear into growth and joy! Michelle shares her powerful journey of facing 100 fears in 100 days, and we dive into the critical distinction between fear and intuition, as well as how having a str…
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#10 When Setbacks Spark Reinvention: A Heart-to-Heart with My Daughter
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39:01In this special episode, I sit down with my daughter, Mia, for an honest and inspiring conversation about her journey of reinvention. Mia opens up about a pivotal moment in her life when a lower grade in a tough chemistry class left her feeling shaken and uncertain about her future. But this setback sparked a powerful internal and external reinvent…
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#9 Breaking Through the Upper Limit Problem to Find Your Genius Zone - with Gay Henricks
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52:11In this episode, I speak with Gay Hendricks, the author of The Big Leap, a book that has had a huge impact on me, about fulfillment, self-discovery, and how we can break through the limits we often place on ourselves. Gay dives into the “upper limit problem,” explaining how it keeps us from fully receiving the love and success we deserve. Together,…
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#8 Busting Through Imposter Syndrome and Reclaiming Your Self-Worth
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23:50In this episode of Tea with Nataly, I explore the subtle ways we often diminish our self-worth by adopting false narratives. I share a personal story that will help you see how your early life experiences might have shaped your sense of worth and success. I dive into how we create narratives that minimize our accomplishments and fuel imposter syndr…
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#7 Small Steps, Big Dreams: Reinventing Your Career with Dorie Clark
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51:48In this episode, I sit down with Dorie Clark to talk all about career reinvention and navigating change with confidence. Dorie shares her own journey of making major career pivots, and we dig into the strategies and mindset shifts that help when you’re facing the unknown. From testing hypotheses to conducting pre-mortems (yes, planning for what cou…
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#6 The Surprising Truth About Limiting Beliefs and How You Can Break Through Them
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12:55In this episode, I dive into the concept of limiting beliefs and how they often protect us by keeping us in our comfort zone. I share personal stories about how these beliefs show up and invite you to reflect on the limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. We explore why recognizing the assumptions behind these beliefs is crucial and how you …
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#5 Redefining Ambition: Slowing Down for Self-Discovery with Steve Schlafman
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58:03In this episode, I sit down with Steve Schlafman to explore the challenges and beauty of slowing down and the profound process of self-discovery. Steve shares his journey of leaving a successful career in venture capital to embark on a path of introspection, and we dive into the importance of listening to our inner knowing and embracing uncertainty…
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#4 The Power of Regret: How to Overcome Fear and Embrace Growth
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16:03In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between fear and regret. I discuss how regret, often seen as a negative emotion, serves as a motivator to push through fear and take actions that align with your personal values. I share personal stories and insights about how reflecting on past regrets guides us toward a more fulfilling life. We d…
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#1 Introducing REINVENT•ABILITY: Unlocking Your Future Self
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20:43Welcome to the first episode of the Reinventability podcast! In this kickoff episode, I introduce the concept of reinventability and explore the three possible future selves we all carry with us: the future self we aspire to become, the future self we expect to become, and the future self we fear becoming. I delve into how these future selves influ…
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#2 Finding Happiness and Purpose After Loss with Karen Guggenheim
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55:43In this episode, I’m joined by Karen Guggenheim, who shares her powerful journey of finding happiness and purpose after the sudden loss of her husband. Faced with unimaginable grief, Karen chose to reinvent her life—not just for herself, but for her children. Her story is a testament to the power of choice and the ability to grow through even the t…
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#3 The Gift of Uncertainty with Maggie Jackson
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56:57In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Jackson to dive into the power of uncertainty and how, rather than something to fear, it can actually be a catalyst for personal growth and better decision-making. We chat about how embracing uncertainty can strengthen us, unlock creativity, and even help us solve problems in ways we never imagined. Maggie an…
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In this 100th! and final episode, Nataly shares 5 life-changing lessons she's learned about reinvention as she reinvented her life and her business. - Your mindset determines your experience You don't have to know your final destination to begin Let what feels good and deeply meaningful to you be your guide It helps (hugely!) to have a mentor Reinv…
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Welcome to the first episode in the BRAND NEW Conversations With Your Future Series! - In this episode, Nataly shares the powerful research about how our possible future selves impact our decisions, choices, and motivations. - Then, two audience members join her in the "hot seat" and share a challenge they're dealing with. - Nataly then offers them…
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The courage to be boldly yourself - with Ashley Longshore
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51:15If you need a giant boost of positive energy, empowerment, and inspiration to embrace your authentic self, this episode is for you! - Nataly speaks with Ashley Longshore, a renowned pop artist known for her vibrant and bold creations that blend elements of pop culture with social commentary. - Regularly called a young, feminist Andy Warhol, Ashley …
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Lessons on work-life integration from a 23-year marriage - with Avi Spivack
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1:02:50In this special impromptu episode, Nataly’s special guest is her husband, Avi Spivack. Nataly and Avi have been married for 23 years and share the lessons they’ve learned about work-life integration, boundaries, communication, and more! - Here’s what they talk about: Why work-life balance sets up the wrong construct and what works better The import…
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Finding your path through uncertainty - with Jenny Blake
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1:04:51If you’re going through a lot of change or uncertainty in your life, this episode will inspire you. - Nataly speaks with Jenny Blake, career strategist and best-selling author of several books, including Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One. - Nataly and Jenny talk about how to handle career change, a failure of a business, and gettin…
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363: 🌈 Taking a Quiet Sabbatical and Pausing the Podcasts — For Now . . .
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20:55As I round the corner into this ninth year of podcasting and after over 700 episodes, today I’m announcing a pause for both shows. Listen in to hear what factors helped me reach this decision across time, money, energy, depressing industry articles, the pace of both shows’ growth, and mix of additional business factors that make this an important m…
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Finding lightness in the hard - with Brooke Eby
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59:35How do you face a terminal diagnosis with humor and grace? - Nataly's guest, Brooke Eby, has found a way and she shares her humor, deep wisdom and inspiring perspective in this episode. - Brooke was diagnosed with ALS at 33. It's a terminal disease that doesn't have a cure and the average life expectancy is 2-5 years after diagnosis. - But she has …
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362: Setting Creative Intentions Instead of Expectations with James McCrae
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33:36“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.” Today I’m speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of 🌻 Sunflower Club, a global school and community dedicated to conscious creativity. As a creative strategist, he has wo…
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361: On Decision Engineering and Evaluating Quality instead of Outcomes with Michelle Florendo
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34:23Good decision-making is not about omniscience or clairvoyance—it's more about resilience, according to today’s guest, decision engineer Michelle Florendo. “Decision-making is harder than ever before, and it's not your fault,” Michelle says. “People feel like they ‘should just know’ how to decide.” More About Michelle: Michelle Florendo is a decisio…
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360: 📦 Unpacking a Big Business Decision and Dissolving Related Doubts with Adrian Klaphaak
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40:25What happens when you make a big decision but still have lingering doubt, fear, and even despair? How do you know when a “download” from the universe is worth following, and what does test-driving a decision look like? What happens on the other side or when a pivot is taking far longer than planned? We’re unpacking all these topics in today’s twelf…
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359: “You can’t give what you don’t have” — Expecting Greatness While Practicing Acceptance with Nataly Kogan
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52:03“You can’t give what you don’t have.” That’s just one of the powerful lessons that Nataly Kogan learned the hard way seven years ago, after suffering a debilitating phase of burnout. As a former refugee from the former Soviet Union, she began her American journey in the projects and on welfare, then going on to build an impressive career as a finan…
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358: Crossing the Cringe Chasm when Taking Career and Creative Risks with Henna Pryor
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33:35Bravery requires being off balance. You will only find the courage to “cross the cringe chasm” by remembering that the risk of losing your identity is greater than the risk of losing approval. As today’s guest Henna Pryor writes in her wonderful debut book, Good Awkward: “The idea of releasing this book into the world without knowing how you’ll rec…
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Why self-care is never selfish - with Nataly's daughter, Mia
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56:35This is a very special edition episode with Nataly’s daughter and BFF, Mia! - When you fuel yourself and honor your being, you have so much more love, capacity, and compassion to give to others. - This is the powerful and inspiring lesson Nataly and Mia share in their honest, vulnerable, and often funny conversation during this episode. - Mia (19) …
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357: Addressing the Mental Health Challenges of Doing Humanitarian Work with Dimple Dhabalia
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34:16Holding space for thousands of others, primarily those who have experienced unspeakable trauma, is not for the faint of heart, nor should it be swept under the rug as simply par for the course of doing social work. Today’s guest, Dimple Dhabalia has written a forthcoming book that’s part memoir, part manifesto—Tell Me My Story—Challenging the Narra…
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356: Four Brand Personas with Adam Chaloeicheep — Free Time Crossover (Part Two)
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1:04:59Are you running a Franken-Brand? A quick, inexpensive logo here. And then someone a few months later tries to write the brand strategy. And then another junior hire adds in graphics and you don’t even know where they came from. Suddenly, you have this brand that is cobbled together, and no one on the team is feeling compelled. In part two of today’…
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355: Building a Brand Strategy from Scratch with Adam Chaloeicheep — Free Time Crossover (Part One)
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44:45What do a flying money emoji, a stray takeaway coffee cup, and a heart have in common? Those were the starting clues I brought to Adam Chaloeicheep and his cofounder Marisol at Together Agency before starting work on the Free Time brand—as now expressed in my latest podcast, website, and book. This is a two-part crossover from the Free Time podcast…
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354: How Do You “Un-Rut” Yourself? Live Show with Adrian Klaphaak
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1:02:21How do you “un-rut” yourself? If you want to say yes to exploring a pivot, what do you need to say no to? What's the secret dream? These are just some of the questions that recurring guest host Adrian Klaphaak and I answer in today’s live Pivot podcast taping. Are you looking for a little support and guidance on finding your purpose, or best next s…
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353: Pain, Purpose, and Portals—Pivoting from Massage Therapist to Coach with John O'Connor
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46:46“You have to condition your nervous system to feel free, to access and hold that state, no matter the context.” In this conversation, we talk about leadership advisor John O’Connor’s pivot from masseuse to executive coach. He shares strategies for listening to your true calling, which often emerges from friction and frustration, and how those manif…
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How to be a hope dealer - with Alysia Reiner
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59:04If you need hope and inspiration in your day, this episode will deliver 10x! - Nataly talks with Alysia Reiner, actor (you probably know her from Orange Is the New Black), creator, filmmaker, activist for women, volunteer firefighter, and hope dealer! - They talk about: How to be a hope dealer amidst all the darkness and challenges in the world The…
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352: “A Goal Should Not Be a Chore” — How to Set Aspirational Pull Goals with Ayelet Fishbach
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40:09It is a mistake to frame motivation as a muscle, according to today’s guest, Dr. Ayalet Fischbach. If you set your goals well, they will pull you like a magnet. In this conversation, we cover why numerical goals can backfire, the best practices for choosing a goal, how to monitor progress and cope with setbacks, and why social support is critical. …
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351: The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship with Scott Jeffrey Miller
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39:45Are you falling into “accidental jerk” mode while mentoring others without realizing it? Today’s guest, Scott Jeffrey Miller, is sharing nuances of mentoring that you have likely never considered. What it means to truly validate someone (with an example that made me blush!), how to set boundaries with your time and expectations, the thirteen differ…
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350: The Simple Yet Powerful Three-Word Phrase that Shifts My Day
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15:58A short-and-sweet solo episode for you today on the three little words that instantly shift my mood from heavy obligation toward light, joyful action. Every time I remember to say this phrase, it’s like opening a window in a stuffy room—suddenly, there's space, air, and light. 🌟 3 Key Takeaways See tasks as opportunities, not burdens: What within t…
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349: Embracing Doubt and Going for “Good-Enough” Work with Simone Stolzoff
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42:00As relationship expert Ester Perel says, “Too many people bring the best of themselves to work, and bring the leftovers home.” This is one of several notions that sparked today’s guest, Simone Stolzoff, to reconsider his relationship to work. We’re talking about his unique approach to researching his new book, The Good Enough Job, interviewing over…
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Thinking your way to chronic health - with Ellen Langer, Ph.D.
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59:23Join Nataly for a conversation with one of the most original thinkers and scientists of our time, Ellen Longer, Ph.D., as they talk about groundbreaking concepts around health, mindfulness, and the ability of our thoughts to dramatically change our health and the quality of our lives. - Ellen shares many of her groundbreaking studies on stress, exe…
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348: How to Experience More Everyday Awe with Dacher Keltner
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41:58“The evolution of our species built into our brains and bodies an emotion, our species-defining passion, that enables us to wonder together about the great questions of living.” That’s just one of many illuminating conclusions that researcher Dr. Dacher Keltner discovered in his scientific studies of awe. In this conversation, you’ll learn about th…
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347: Claim Your Bragging Rights—From Hidden Gems to Halo Effects with Lisa Bragg
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48:13“By trying to appeal to everyone, you appeal to no one,” writes Lisa Bragg. “Instead of broadcasting, think of narrowcasting.” The clue to today’s conversation is in her name, an idea she grew up grappling with: to brag (or not). “Hidden gems” are often told to work in the background or “be so great they can’t ignore you.” But the world is just too…
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If your inner critic gets loud or if you’re holding back at work or in your craft because you don’t think you can do something perfectly, this episode is a must-listen! - Nataly shares the challenge she faced hand-writing and illustrating her new Awesome Human Journal and the powerful lessons it taught her about embracing and loving imperfection — …
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346: Finding Clarity While Navigating Change with Marc Lesser
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36:44“If it’s not a paradox, it’s not true.” So says today’s guest Marc Lesser, long-time mindfulness teacher and business leader. In his latest book, he considers what would happen if Homer Simpson, the Buddha, and Alice in Wonderland walked into a proverbial bar. How would each react to tricky situations? What would be the integrated way forward? We a…
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