Guest: Erik Newton

Relationships aren’t just the fabric of society, they define us as human beings. And while all relationships are crucial to happiness, it’s our intimate partnerships that most directly shape us, nourish us, and challenge us to grow. Here, we experience our greatest joys and endure our most painful sorrows. Relationships take work. Here’s a refreshing perspective from an unlikely source on nurturing our most intimate relationships.

Guest: Clare Bresnahan

Women make up more than half of our population yet our political leadership is not even close to reflecting this gender breakdown. It begs the question, why is this so? According to this week’s podcast guest, we are the women we have been waiting for. It’s time to get involved ladies. Here’s how to start.

Guest: Jeff Griffin

He’s an Olympic athlete, a Guinness Book of World Records holder, and he is in a wheelchair. This conversation with Jeff Griffin changed me. I know you will be inspired too!

Guest: Dr. Robi Ludwig

We’re living longer than ever and that’s great, but maybe it’s time to take a hard look at how our culture has dictated the way we will age. How will you experience midlife and beyond? Dr. Robi is here to help us do it well.

Guest: Deborah Norris, Ph.D.

Research Scientist, Psychologist-in-Residence at American University, and founder of The Mindfulness Center near Washington, D.C., Debbie Norris joins me to share the many powerful benefits of mindfulness practice and her new book In the Flow: The Power of Mindfulness.