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Latest Episode

Dr. Michael Breus
- THE SHOW Board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Michael Breus returns to Behind the Brilliance for a wide-ranging and deeply practical masterclass on the three biological essentials that keep most people from thriving: sleep, hydration, and breathing. He reveals how to improve...
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Dr. Michael Breus
Board-certified sleep doctor delivers science-backed advice on getting better sleep, improving life quality, and achieving better health Read More.
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195 On the Shortness of Life

Solo Episode

THE SHOW Lisa shares reflections from Seneca’s essay, On the Shortness of Life   STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Valerian Root  Information on Valerian Root On the Shortness of Life (book format) On the Shortness of Life (full essay –…
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194 Emily Nagoski

Emily Nagoski

THE SHOW Emily Nagoski is blending research and wisdom as an author, sex educator, and neuropsychologist. She sat down with me to talk about her books, her work, and what she’s learned about sex, feminism, and avoiding burnout. This episode…
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193 Zainab Johnson

Zainab Johnson

THE SHOW Zainab Johnson is among the best and brightest standup comedians working today. Her perspective is unique, and her voice is fresh. During this winding chat, Zainab and I talked about how she found her way to comedy, what…
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192 Breaks, Rest, and Sabbaticals

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THE SHOW Lisa shares 3 illuminating questions and her thoughts on the importance of breaks, rest, and sabbaticals.        

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191 Nedra Tawwab

Nedra Tawwab

THE SHOW Nedra Tawwab has amassed a following of nearly 300,000 on Instagram where she doles out inspiring, useful nuggets of wisdom about mental health, life, and personal development. Her perspectives on boundary setting and healing from past trauma continue…
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190 Charlie Gilkey

Charlie Gilkey

THE SHOW Charlie Gilkey is a brilliant strategist and author who’s written an excellent book titled Start Finishing. The book helps creatives, entrepreneurial types, and professionals finish what they start. The book lays out practical advice for everything from managing…
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189 Major Questions for 2020

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THE SHOW Lisa offers 28 illuminating questions in preparation for 2020.   STUFF MENTIONED DURING THIS EPISODE Year Compass     

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188 Brian Portnoy

Brian Portnoy

THE SHOW Brian is the author of one of my favorite books of 2019 titled, The Geometry of Wealth. Brian’s work centers around helping us connect our pursuit and management of money to meaning. This to me makes his work…
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187 Jessica Nabongo

Jessica Nabongo

THE SHOW After traveling to every country in the world, Jessica Nabongo joins Lisa to pull back the curtain on her journey from Detroit to Japan to trotting the globe. The dynamic entrepreneur opens up about her best experiences, why…
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