Today I spoke with Carrie Berk. Carrie is an author, journalist, and social media influencer. This conversation was an interesting one– we covered her new book, Mindfire, which is a raw and honest recounting of her journey with anxiety and OCD.

Carrie speaks with incredible openness for such a difficult topic. As such, we talked about sensitive subject surrounding self-harm. Beyond that, we covered OCD, her struggles with anxiety, a panic attack during the New York City Marathon, coping solutions, and so much more.

Check out her new book, Mindfire, on Amazon here

If you are struggling with anxiety, or any other mental health issue, help is available. Call (866) 903-3787. You are not in this alone.

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Dr. Bryan Quoc Le is the founder and principal consultant at Mendocino Food Consulting, and author of the book "150 Food Science Questions Answered". He received his PhD in Food Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He currently holds several patents in the field of food and agriculture technology.

Expect to learn the origin of Umami flavors, how sound and environment impact your perception of taste, what the hell a natural flavor is, and whether raw milk is actually good for you. Bryan guides us through these topics and so much more.

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In a world of autopilot decisions and algorithmic influence, what does it really look like to choose your path?

In this episode, I dive into the relationship between three powerful traits: Agency, Creativity, and Intentionality — as well as why they matter, and what it takes to increase proficiency.

We’ll touch on Viktor Frankl’s take on meaning, Elon Musk’s brand of compulsive creation and what we can learn from it-- and how reclaiming your power to choose and take action towards cultivating these traits is your best bet at Becoming.

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Today I talked about the greatest lessons from the Romans. In this episode, we explore what it really meant to “be Roman,” and why that mindset might be exactly what is missing today.

From Julius Caesar, to Cicero, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius, what can we learn from these ancient powerhouses of history? They left us a roadmap towards betterment, and we all know that Roman roads are impressively effective at passing the test of time.

Special thank you to Alex Petkas of the Cost of Glory podcast-- highly recommend you check him out: Cost of Glory | Podcast on Spotify

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Today I talked about the Hero's Journey, the archetypes of a hero, and how to live a heroic life.

What lessons can we learn from the greatest stories, from the timeless legends of history? From Frodo Baggins to Steve Jobs, what common threads bring these figures together, and what can we learn from them?

In future episodes I'll dive deeper into the individuals. This episode lays the groundwork for that.

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Today I talked about the question that seems increasingly urgent for me-- and maybe for you too: What happens when thought becomes optional.

As AI progresses and is increasingly more responsible for cognition-- what are the ramifications, and what does human purpose look like? Further, what does memory look like in the later stages of the digital age?

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