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“Leverage the power of your inner drive”
What Drives You podcast - 60M+ downloads
Author of “What Drives You”
How does consciousness emerge? And why do some people overcome unimaginable adversity while others don't?
Listen now to hear the story behind his memoir, Emergence.
His powerful solution: get curious, get closer, and connect.
As he says, “Prejudice doesn't survive proximity.”
🎧 Listen now for a thought-provoking conversation on identity, belonging, and finding peace amid our differences.
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My goal isn’t to finally stop caring what others think of me. But I’m learning not to concern myself with it. My energy is much better spent elsewhere.
We live as though mattering is earned. In the June 1, 2026 episode of my podcast I talk with author and philosopher Rebecca Goldstein who just wrote, The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us
The majority of the time, what is most at risk in our pursuits is simply, threats to our identity.Our self-image. The consequences are seldom high stakes.Ben Swire helped me understand what is really going on,and how to lessen the perceived danger we often allow and remain stuck.
I invited Patricia Martin onto the show to discuss her book, Will The Future Like You?, and how constant tech, social media, and reinvention may be impacting our sense of self at the deepest level. Do you feel the digital world has strengthened or weakened our identity?
In this episode, I talk with author and journalist Simone Stolzoff about how to feel secure even when life feels uncertain. Inspired by the wisdom of Viktor Frankl, this conversation explores meaning, identity, and finding peace in not always knowing.
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This conversation with Katherine Woodward Thomas became deeply meaningful to me. Less than a month after we recorded, Katherine passed away, making her message about letting go of the past and fully embracing life feel even more powerful.
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Your beliefs aren’t facts—they’re stories shaping your life.
In this episode with Nir Eyal, we explore how beliefs drive behavior, motivation, and results… whether they’re true or not.
So the real question is: are your beliefs helping you—or holding you back?
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Understanding ADHD isn’t just about diagnosis—it’s about learning how to work with your mind, not against it. 🧠✨ In this episode of What Drives You, ADHD expert Jenna Free shares powerful insights on regulation, productivity, and honoring neurodivergence so you can thrive.
First it was cold plunges… now heat? 🔥
With veteran journalist Bill Gifford leading the way, this conversation challenges our comfort-obsessed culture and asks if discomfort might actually make us stronger.
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Hope isn’t just something we wait for—it’s something we live.
At its core, hope is trust.And in this episode, Dr. Julia Garcia shares why it may be the strongest predictor of well-being—even in trauma recovery.
The real question: how much trust do you carry in your life today?
In this episode of What Drives You, I talk with Topaz Adizes about why we feel more disconnected than ever—and how asking better, more meaningful questions can create real connection.
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Rethinking what it means to truly live.
Maybe we’re not searching for meaning… but for the feeling of being fully alive.
A powerful conversation with Bill Burnett on designing a life of purpose, connection, and depth..
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In this conversation with behavioral scientist Dr. Deepika Chopra, we explore the science of real optimism—how it shapes our mindset, strengthens our resilience, and helps us stay open to possibility even when life is incredibly hard.
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I sat down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi — neuroscientist, physician, and author of The Invincible Brain — to explore what actually moves the needle when it comes to memory, focus, and long-term cognitive vitality.
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In this episode, I talk with Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis, about walking, rucking, and why simple movement may benefit us more than extreme training.Sometimes the most overlooked practices change us the most. 🚶♂️
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Most of us don’t notice what we’re swimming in. David Foster Wallace’s fish didn’t know what water was just like we don’t see how much stuff fills our lives. After my conversation with Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist, I’m convinced: less stuff = more space to breathe.
Your most powerful brain surgery doesn’t require a scalpel. 🧠
Top neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren explains how your thoughts literally reshape your brain—and why no procedure can override the beliefs you keep reinforcing.
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