Shadowboxing

This episode was very special for us. This is a conversation between friends, fellow explorers of the mind and misfits. There are people in your life for whom you owe a debt of gratitude to that you can never really be put into words– this is the role Steven has played in our lives.  We love his authenticity, his sweetness, his kind and observant soul and, of course, his wildly feral and mischievous side too! We hope you will enjoy this very special conversation between friends. This is for anyone who is listening and has the delusional belief that the wildly successful people you admire had it easy and therefore, you’re somehow doing it wrong. You aren’t, we assure you. Keep going. Eyes on the Horizon.

Dr. Russ came to us highly recommended by Gabby Reece and boy what a suggestion. The moment we connected, Chris and I knew we were in for a fun, informative and deeply authentic ride.  Dr. Russ LIVES what he teaches and his approach is a deeply integrated system that involves neurobiology, psychology and embodiment practices. Furthermore, he speaks from personal experience, as he has learned through his experiences on how best to metabolize trauma, make meaning of our pain and integrate our present with our past.  This was one of my favorite conversations of the season and I hope you will enjoy.  Please check out Dr. Russ’ book, Anxiety RX and his website for more on his method, offerings and ways to connect with him. You will not regret it. He is a gem.

The Notorious SBK, Psychologist, Podcaster, Coach, Researcher and Disruptor extraordinaire.  We talked about his newest book, Transcend, which is part deep theory of human development, part recipe for personal improvement, part manifesto on how to heal the human condition.  Scott is a monumental figure in the field of psychology and we were honored to connect with him.

I “met” Gabby early in the pandemic and had the incredible opportunity to connect with her on multiple podcasts, including her own. So when Chris and I birthed this idea, Gabby was top of my list to invite to our lair.   This conversation is exactly the way Gabby is- real, authentic, no BS, vulnerable, willing to be imperfect and a masterpiece at the same time. We talk about her journey, what she has learned, aging in the business of performance and beauty and much much more.  She has been in the game of top performance for more than half of her life and she’s found her way to the top in multiple arenas. I just adore this woman and all her depth, intensity and drive.  All things Gabby can be found on her website and her own podcast, The Gabby Reece Show for an incredible archive of deeply insightful conversations.

In this episode we connect with Dr. Todd Kashdan, from George Mason University about the power of disobedience, how dissent operates inside our families and teams and steps we can take to impact our sense of belonging and connection.  If you are a recovering or current people pleaser, this episode is for you.  If you are someone who tends to play devil’s advocate in your family or teams, this episode is for you.  If you are someone who is trying to find your voice, this episode is for you.  You can learn more about Dr. Kashdan and his lab, The Well-Being Lab, at George Mason University.

If you are someone who has wondered about the power of self-awareness, mindfulness, and curiosity in the high stakes game of life, this episode is for you.  In this episode, we connect with Dr. Michael Gervais about his childhood, how it shaped him, and what he’s learned from his two decades in the trenches working on optimizing the space between the ears.   This was a real thrill and an honor for us to host Michael on our podcast. We hope you enjoy.  Please check out Dr. Michael Gervais for more information and his own Podcast Finding Mastery.