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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 929
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
How to Navigate Grief: Our Stories of Love and Loss (Part 1) with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust
In this special two-part episode of Something to Normalize, Ginny and Brandi each share their stories of losing someone central to their lives and the grief that followed. Grief can be a complex, unp…
00:52:17 |
Fri 26 May 2023
Why We Need a Different Approach to Mental Health & Wellness with Dr. Tom Insel
Dr. Thomas Insel, a highly respected mental health expert, found inspiration in an honest comment from a frustrated family member. He was speaking to a group of mental health advocates about the adva…
01:04:21 |
Tue 23 May 2023
How to Turn Shame Into Connection: Why Normalizing Helps Us with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust
Have you ever felt like this? That showing vulnerability is weakness, that asking for help is a sign of incompetence, or that everyone else has the very thing you’re struggling with all figured out? …
01:06:12 |
Fri 19 May 2023
The Power of Intentionality in Life with Quan Barry
Eric and Quan Barry discuss the power of intentionality in life and art and some of the important themes that show up in her writing. Quan shares her insights on the importance of consciously feeding…
00:53:28 |
Tue 16 May 2023
How to Harness Brain Energy for Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer
Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist with a wealth of personal experience and professional expertise in the field of mental health. Having faced mental health challenges himself, Dr. Palmer has a uniqu…
01:16:17 |
Fri 12 May 2023
How to Find Healing in Nature with Ralph De La Rosa
Ralph De La Rosa explains how there is an important connection between nature and mindfulness. He encourages listeners to engage with nature in mindful presence and open their hearts to the natural h…
00:59:12 |
Tue 09 May 2023
How to Embrace Challenges for Positive Change with Nikki Eisenhauer
Nikki Eisenhauer suggests that practicing mindfulness, being present in the moment, and consciously minimizing distractions such as excessive scrolling can help reduce inner chatter. She mentions the…
01:03:08 |
Fri 05 May 2023
A Journey to Sobriety with Laura Cathcart Robbins
Meet Laura Cathcart Robbins, an inspiring writer and speaker who advocates for representation and inclusivity in addiction recovery for people of color. Laura has transformed her personal journey int…
01:04:46 |
Tue 02 May 2023
Special Episode: Tribute to Mary Oliver
April is National Poetry Month and we put together this special episode to pay tribute to the late poet, Mary Oliver. Special guests James Crews, Danusha Lameris, Ross Gay, Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer…
00:31:11 |
Fri 28 Apr 2023
How to Live Without a Script with Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan
Get ready to dive into a conversation with Martha Beck and Rowan Mangan, two inspiring individuals known for their incredible ability to guide others towards living an unscripted life. Together, they…
00:59:06 |
Tue 25 Apr 2023
How to Embrace Life's Paradoxes with Rosemerry Wahtola-Trommer
In This Episode, You'll Learn: Learning to not resist the pain and grief of a terrible loss to find healing What it means to trust in life, even when the worst thing comes true How poetry embraces l…
00:59:39 |
Fri 21 Apr 2023
How to Connect More Deeply Through Our Senses with Gretchen Rubin
In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to utilize our five senses to more deeply connect with the world Why exploring the world through your senses to experience life more vividly and playfully. How sen…
01:03:45 |
Tue 18 Apr 2023
How to Find Solace in Discomfort with Danusha Laméris
In This Episode, You'll Learn: How we can discover unique ways to approach discomfort and uncertainty that leads to personal growth and creativity. Recognizing the significance of small acts of kind…
00:59:00 |
Fri 14 Apr 2023
How to Find Peace Amidst Emotional Storms with Maggie Smith
In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why it's important to keep asking questions, even when the answers may keep changing The challenge of going through a big life change and not expecting clear answers H…
00:52:34 |
Tue 11 Apr 2023
How to Connect More Deeply With the World with James Crews
In This Episode, you'll learn: How poetry and writing can be a spiritual practice Recognizing the feeling of joy and aliveness that comes from ordinary moments How inspiration can come from the prac…
01:01:57 |
Fri 07 Apr 2023
How to Incite Joy with Ross Gay
In This Episode, You'll Learn How his “delight” project was about learning to pay attention Discovering that joy and delight are abundant if you are looking and paying attention Defining joy and all…
00:57:06 |
Tue 04 Apr 2023
How to Practice Self Compassion with Dr. Shauna Shapiro
In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why your attitude and how you pay attention is so important when it comes to mindfulness Understanding the 3 important pillars of mindfulness: intention, attention, at…
00:44:13 |
Fri 31 Mar 2023
What We Can Learn from the Wisdom of Harriet Tubman with Spring Washam
In This Episode, You'll Learn … Why we need to honor the history of our ancestors like Harriet Tubman How struggle and hardship are universal and also necessary to learn and grow How Spring came to …
01:05:12 |
Tue 28 Mar 2023
How to Navigate the Complexities of Caregiving with Kathy Fagan
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Exploring the complexity of emotions within us and how our choices feed into that: How to navigate caregiving and its unique challenges How can we better understand…
00:52:25 |
Fri 24 Mar 2023
How to Find Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison
In This Episode, You'll Learn How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives Under…
01:04:31 |
Tue 21 Mar 2023
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