How to Improve Your Social Skills and Better Connect With People (Jeff Callahan)


Jeff Callahan is a social skills and communication coach behind the site Become More Compelling. In this chat, we talk about how we first became interested in self improvement, advice on how to overcome social anxiety and start new conversations, the importance of taking action and trying new things, and why it’s okay to be self-conscious when you’re first learning new skills. We also touch on the importance of staying connected with old friends and family, our idea of the “scariest social situations,” and what we can learn from stand-up comedians.


Discover more about Jeff Callahan here:

Become More Compelling
How to Effortlessly Join Any Group Conversation

Book Recommendation:
Never Split The Difference

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The Purpose of Having Fun at Work and Taking Meaningful Breaks (Dave Crenshaw)


Dave Crenshaw is a Productivity and Leadership Mentor and author of the new book “The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done.” In this chat, we talk about the purpose of having fun at work and why it’s so important to take meaningful breaks that align with your “ultradian rhythm.” He uses the metaphor of walking through a desert and needing an “oasis” so that you can re-energize yourself and stay motivated at work. We also touch on how his approach differs from the idea of “work-life balance,” and why we can still enjoy work even if we don’t have the perfect job or career.


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DaveCrenshaw.com
@DaveCrenshaw

Book Recommendation:
The Power of Having Fun

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Consciousness, Brains, and the Future of Neuroscience (Dr. Heather Berlin)


Dr. Heather Berlin is a neuroscientist, professor of psychiatry, and TV host. In this chat, we talk about the nature of consciousness, common misconceptions in neuroscience, free will and decision-making, deep brain stimulation, and the future of neuroscience and technology. We also get to touch on some of our favorite movies about psychology and neuroscience, as well as the future of AI and consciousness.


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HeatherBerlin.com
@heather_berlin

Movie Recommendations:
Ex Machina
Her

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Taoism and Changing Our Relationship With Nature (Monk Yunrou)


Taoist Monk Yunrou is an ordained monk, Tai Chi practitioner, environmentalist, writer, and documentarian. In this chat, we discuss how he became interested in Taoism and how it changes our views of nature compared to typical Western attitudes where we often see nature and man as divided and not connected. We also touch on his process of becoming a monk, the role religion plays in our current society, and why it’s so important we start taking better care of the world and the future of our planet.


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Monk Yunrou
@monkyunrou
YouTube

Book Recommendation:
Yin: A Love Story

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Beyond Talking: EMDR, Art Therapy, and Sandbox Play as Tools for Healing (Ginger Klee)


Ginger Klee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who focuses on EMDR, art therapy, and sandbox play. In this chat, we discuss the limitations of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and how different approaches that don’t always focus on “talk therapy” can be the best way to go for many people, especially those with trauma and emotional abuse. We also touch on ways for therapists to manage their own mental health, the role of feminism and culture in therapy, and the potential of virtual reality.


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GingerKlee.com
@Ginger_Klee

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