Stephen Nachmanovitch on Improvising in Life

In this episode, Nedra Glover Tawwab talks about why family relationships are so hard and what actually helps navigate them. She explores the complexities of family dynamics, self-sabotage, and why people resist change. Nedra also shares insights on managing discomfort, setting b ...  Show more

Falling off a goal is normal. Knowing how to get back on track—without shame or drama—is the real skill. I’m hosting a free 60-minute live workshop on Tuesday, January 27 at 7pm ET to teach a simple framework for getting unstuck. Register now for ⁠⁠Falling Off is Part of It: The ...  Show more

Today, you’ll learn the surprising science of what creates a meaningful life, based on 8 decades of research.  

This conversation is so profound that you might need to take a second listen. 

Prepare to laugh, cry, and leave feeling empowered to find and create the ...

“I'm just an individual who doesn't feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I'm working for me.”David Bowie Technically this is another episode of Ask Me Anything. But this week we don't actually answer listener questions. This week we riff.This i ...  Show more

There is a powerful scene in a novel called Lincoln In the Bardo, where President Abraham Lincoln has come to the cemetery where his young son, Willie, is soon to be buried. Willie had passed away at the White House where he had gotten sick. Lincoln is so distraught that he goes ...  Show more

“Nobody has to give you permission to do the work that you want to do.”Brian Koppelman Today's guest was always creative, but never thought of himself of an artist.Then Brian Koppelman shifted his mindset. He adopted consistent daily practices to nurture his voice. He finally gav ...  Show more