The War For Kindness

Your brain is changing all the time, whether you realize it or not. Everything from your hobbies and chores to the media you consume can physically shape it. So how can you make sure it’s changing in ways that actually serve you? Laurie speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davi ...  Show more

When we’re struggling to reach a goal, most of us assume the answer is to buckle down and try harder. But what if all that white-knuckling is actually making things more difficult than they need to be? Dr. Laurie speaks with psychologist Angela Duckworth, best known for her groun ...  Show more

Listen, we all do our very best to treat others with kindness, have empathy and resolve interpersonal issues in a caring and respectful manner. But…sometimes…as Stephanie so eloquently puts it — “people are shit”. This week, Stephanie and Melissa dive deep into the subject of ...

In the past weeks, headlines around the world have focused on the violent conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. In this favorite episode from our archive, we hear from a former Israeli soldier and a Palestinian man who asked a radical question: what happens when you ...

<span style="font-size: 12pt;">As our societies unravel in fear and reactivity, we are called to live from our most awake and wise heart. This talk and meditation was first offered to Satyam, a community of Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals devoted t ...

Themes: Identity, Othering, Restoring Our Humanity, Finding Your Center The world is in a state where the divisiveness cuts so deep that human beings are actually wishing death upon one another for not falling in line with a particular point of view. How did we get here? Discover ...  Show more