Kressa Peterson | The Imbalance of Building a Business
Curious Minds with Dr. L
Is it possible to create balance when building a business? How do you execute on an idea? And, what are the ways that you use your strengths to propel yourself to the top? Lots of curiosity with Kressa Peterson. Kressa is the founder and CEO of shower toga, an item that allows anyone to strip down and clean up in public places without needing changing rooms. She landed a spot on Shark Tank on NBC in 2019 and walked out with Mark Cuban as a partner. She is also an athlete, cancer survivor, and mother.
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Zoë Rom | The Synonymous Nature of Curiosity and Empathy
Curious Minds with Dr. L
How are curiosity and empathy related, or even the same? And, what steps are needed to set goals, crush them, and find joy in all of it? This and so many nuggets of wisdom with the incredible Zoë Rom. Zoë is the associate editor of trail runner magazine, host of the DNF podcast and an outspoken advocate for environmental justice. Her work has appeared in REI co-op journal, discover, rock & ice, trail runner, backpacker, and threshold podcast.
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Scott Mann | The Power of Story
Curious Minds with Dr. L
How do you use story to work through difficult times? And how can you heal wounds through curiosity and expression? Scott Mann shares his powerful story. Scott is the President of Rooftop Leadership, a leadership consulting and training company, and Co-Founder of the Heroes JourneyScott is also a playwright and actor currently bringing his award-winning play "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret" to life as a major film this Memorial Day weekend.
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Mike Eckert | Breaking World Records and Smashing Expectations
Curious Minds with Dr. L
How do you continue to level up after smashing your goals? What do you need to stay motivated? And, how do you maintain confidence in training after an injury? Lots of questions answered with super-athlete Michael Eckert. Mike is a United States Marine, World Record Breaker for the most pull-ups in hour, an American Ninja Warrior, and trainer.
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Caroline Burckle | Negotiating the Tension Between Extreme and Moderate
Curious Minds with Dr. L
On this week's episode, Dr. L and Caroline Burckle discuss the ways in which athletes can often operate through all-or-nothing thinking, and what happens when your body breaks and you are forced to look inward for solutions. Caroline is an Olympic Bronze Medalist from the 2008 Beijing Games in swimming. She is a World & NCAA Champion, the founder of RISE athletes, and an artist. www.carolineburckle.com; www.drlarapence.com
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Curious Minds Mini | A Failed First Attempt
Curious Minds with Dr. L
How do you take perspective on a significant failure? What does a relationship with quitting really look like? And how do you maintain positivity when you fall on your face? On this special episode, Dr. L is joined by special guest host, Matt B. Davis, and they discuss her recent attempt to complete a 50 mile ultramarathon. If you've ever done something and failed, this is an extra awesome dose of humility and authenticity.
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Jessica Lahey | Becoming Sober Curious
Curious Minds with Dr. L
How do we use curiosity with our kids to foster connection? And, what does it mean to be sober curious? All this and so much more with Jessica Lahey. Jessica is a writer, educator, & speaker. She is the author of The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. Jessica Lahey and Dr. L get curious about how learning can lead to doing things differently and how we can become more curious about what's keeping us stuck. www.jessicalahey.com; www.drlarapence.c
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Dr. Carl Hart | On Being and Seeing the Human
Curious Minds with Dr. L
Where can curiosity take you when your brain and belief system are searching for confirmation? And, how have we become a land driven be fear rather than freedom? All this with Dr. Carl Hart. Dr. Hart is a professor at Columbia University and author of Drug Use for Grown Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear. In this episode, Dr. L goes explores with Dr. Hart his own journey in using curiosity to fuel alignment with his career and research. https://drcarlhart.com
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Dr. Danielle McGinnis | When Suffering Meets Spirituality
Curious Minds with Dr. L
What does it mean to shift your own trajectory and choose alignment over your own ‘shoulds’? And what happens when suffering meets spirituality? An incredible deep dive with Dr. Danielle McGinnis. Dr. Danielle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy turned integrative embodiment coach, and is currently pursuing a PhD in depth psychology and archetypal studies.
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Evan DeMarco | Being and Becoming Complete
Curious Minds with Dr. L
How do you navigate what matters to you in a way that is meaningful? And, what does it mean to make curiosity your best asset? All this with Evan DeMarco. Evan is a nutrition expert, author, and public speaker. He is the co-founder of Complete Human, and host of the Complete Human podcast. Today, Evan and Dr. L get curious about all things being and becoming complete.This episode will leave you curious yourself about what mark you want to leave on the world. www.completehuman.com
info_outlineHow do we use curiosity with our kids to foster connection? Why it's not helpful to use your kids as a report card for your parenting efforts? And, what does it mean to be sober curious? All this and so much more with Jessica Lahey.
Jessica Lahey is a teacher, writer, and mom. Over twenty years, she’s taught every grade from sixth to twelfth in both public and private schools. She writes about education, parenting, and child welfare for The Atlantic, Vermont Public Radio, The Washington Post and the New York Times and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed and her newest book, The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence. She is a member of the Amazon Studios Thought Leader Board and wrote the educational curriculum for Amazon Kids’ The Stinky and Dirty Show.
On this episode, Jessica Lahey and Dr. L get curious about how learning can lead to doing things differently, why parents get caught up in their own kids experience, and how we can become more curious about what's keeping us stuck. Jessica is a powerful force of wisdom and her enthusiasm is contagious!