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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with neuroscientist & author Dr. Joseph Jebelli about his new book, The Brain at Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life.

They discuss how rest supports brain health, why some activities we think of as restful aren’t actually restorative, the hidden costs of overwork, the role...


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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with sociologist Corey Keyes about his new book, Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down.

They discuss the essence of languishing, what most people misunderstand about living a flourishing life, the costs of seeking pleasure, the value of cultivating personal growth, the key ingre...


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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with psychotherapist and author Dr. John Tsilimparis about overcoming adversity and his new book, The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in our Darkest Days.

They discuss how to reframe grief as a source of growth, the difference between moving on and healing, the r...


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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach about sport psychology and his new book, Called to Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence 

They discuss the essential elements of preparing for high-stakes competition, how to embody a mindset rooted in confidence and focus, ways ...


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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Ryan Moyer speaks with lawyer and author James Kimmel, Jr. about the science of revenge and his new book, The Science of Revenge: Understanding the World's Deadliest Addiction--and How to Overcome It.

They discuss why the desire for revenge is nearly universal, the psychological forces that drive it, how it can mimic the add...


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