644: How to redeem your pain, abuse and hards...

Continuing with my series on what drives people from when my book, What Drives You came out, I bring you cognitive neuroscientist, Maya Shankar. She is also the host of a hugely popular podcast, A Slight Change of Plans, named Apple Podcast of the year in 2021. Maya actually foun ...  Show more

Some people have lived through events that are almost impossible to reconcile, because they never should have happened to anyone. I think everyone has painful events in their life, and I don't mean to minimize anyone's experience. But some reach a higher level of tragedy than oth ...  Show more

Do you spend much time thinking about your past and your pain? Do you wonder why you went through those experiences?Or do you actively try to control, alt, delete those experiences?In today’s episode, I want to invite you to mine the gold in your difficulties.To find the gifts in ...  Show more

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to grow stronger through their challenges while others stay stuck in their pain? The difference isn't in what happened to them - it's in how they processed it. This week, I explore the critical difference between letting painful experien ...  Show more

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 Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and ...  Show more

Callers share tragedies: cancer, addiction, loss, and more. Dr. Peterson offers profound advice on navigating suffering with faith, family support, and practical strategies for overcoming the darkest moments life throws at us. He emphasizes finding strength and gratitude even in ...  Show more