Unconventional Thinkers

I want to interview experts from a diverse group of fields including psychology, spirituality and creativity to help people live better.

Interview with Lisa Romano 07/02/2025

Interview with Lisa Romano We talk with Lisa Romano, the breakthrough life coach and author of the Road Back to Me and Codependent Now What. Among the topics, we talk about include Her unbelievable recovery from a deeply traumatic childhood Her personal crusade to help people recover from codependency The importance of feeling your feelings We hope you enjoy this interview with Lisa Romano. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/37064725

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of My LIfe 06/18/2025

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of My LIfe We talk with James Hollis, a Washington-based Jungian analyst and author of What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life. Among the topics we cover include: What Jungian Analysis is What events led him to become a Jungian analyst The importance of dreaming I really hope you enjoy this interview with James Hollis. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/37064655

Interview with Machiel Klerk 06/24/2024

Interview with Machiel Klerk In this episode, I speak with Machiel Klerk author of Dream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubation. He is also the founder of the Jung Platform. Our discussion includes Dream incubation Do's and Dont's of Dream Incubation Carl Jung and how it has influenced his work I hope you enjoy my interview with Machiel Klerk. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/31860042

Ali Abdaal on How to Increase Productivity 03/02/2024

Ali Abdaal on How to Increase Productivity In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include: How to increase productivity How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers Apps that have influenced him along the way The books that have influenced him along the way include The 4-Hour Week Anything You Want Show Your Work How to Take Smart Notes /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/30200878

Interview with Jehanne Burns 01/15/2024

Interview with Jehanne Burns In this episode, I speak with coach Jehanne Burns. Our discussion encompasses: Jehanne's remarkable journey into coaching The significance of values in the coaching process Jehanne's top book recommendations I trust you'll find this interview with Jehanne both insightful and enjoyable! /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/29486748

Exploring What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life 11/21/2023

Exploring What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life In this captivating episode, we delve into the world of Jungian analysis with James Hollis, a distinguished Washington-based Jungian analyst and the insightful author of "What Matters Most" and "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life." Join us as we unravel the depths of Jungian psychology and explore the transformative power of dreams. Whether you are well-versed in Jungian psychology or just beginning to explore its depths, this conversation promises to be an enlightening journey into the realms of self-discovery, meaning, and the transformative power of understanding what matters most in the second half of life. We invite you to enjoy this insightful interview with James Hollis, a beacon in the field of Jungian analysis, as we uncover the mysteries of the mind and heart. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/28743858

Anger: Its Healthy Power 08/31/2023

Anger: Its Healthy Power Anger: Its Healthy Power /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/27906504

Overcoming Trauma - Hoffman Process Cycle of Transformation 08/21/2023

Overcoming Trauma - Hoffman Process Cycle of Transformation Overcoming Trauma - Hoffman Process Cycle of Transformation /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/27811071

You Can Change The Way You Feel 07/29/2023

You Can Change The Way You Feel In this episode, we talk to David Burns, author of the best-selling books Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy and The Feeling Good Handbook. David has changed so many people's lives, including mine. Among the topics we cover include: His upcoming book, Feeling Great How to overcome procrastination Why acceptance is paradoxically the greatest change you can make We hope you enjoy this interview with David Burns /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/27473805

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of My LIfe 07/15/2023

Interview with Bob Beare 01/27/2023

Interview with Bob Beare In this episode, I speak with Bob Beare, author of The Creative Fire. The topics we cover include: Bob's courageous and brave journey overcoming alcoholism. Unresolved childhood trauma Psychodrama Love Addiction /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/25733766

Interview with Rabbi Daniel Lavin 11/30/2022

Interview with Rabbi Daniel Lavin In this episode, I speak with Rabbi Daniel Lavin, author of Thou Shall Prosper and Business Secrets from the Bible. The topics we cover include: Extracting practical life principles from spiritual texts Why following your passion is horrible advice and what you can do instead - How to become better at your day job I loved this interview. Don’t follow your passion. Be passionate about what you do. You can read his book on Amazon at the following links: /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/25154892

Interview with Susan Campbell 10/12/2022

Interview with Susan Campbell In this episode, I talk with Susan Campbell, author of several books including Getting Real and From Triggered to Tranquil. Among the topics, we talk about include Ten Truth Skills You need to Live an Authentic Life Power of Noticing How to Communicate better and so much more I really hope you enjoy my interview with Dr. Campbell. . I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Campbell! /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/24623874

Interview with Lucia Capacchione 09/27/2022

Interview with Lucia Capacchione We talk with Lucia Capacchione, author of several books including Recovery of Your Inner Child and Power of Your Other hand. Among the topics we talk about include Creative journaling and how it saved her life Non-dominant handwriting and drawing How to deal with the Critical Parent We hope you enjoy this interview with Lucia! /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/24496137

Interview with David Hanscom 07/26/2022

Interview with David Hanscom In this episode, we talk to David Hanscom, author of Back in Control and Do You Really Need Spine Surgery. Among the topics we cover include. Anxiety is a physiological issue rather than a psychological issue The uselessness of talk therapy How most back surgeries are unnecessary I really hope you enjoy my interview with David Hanscom /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/23863755

Interview with Lisa Romano 05/14/2022

Interview with Elizabeth Grace Saunders 05/02/2022

Interview with Elizabeth Grace Saunders In this episode, we talk to time management guru Elizabeth Grace Saunders. Among the topics, we cover include her books How to Invest Time Like Money Divine Time Managment Attachment Theory and How It Shows up in the workplace How it changed his life I really hope you enjoy my interview with Elizabeth. Links to her website are below: https://reallifee.com/wp/books-elizabeth-grace-saunders /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/22971563

Interview with Damon Cart 02/28/2022

Interview with Damon Cart In this episode, we talk to Damon Cart. Damon is a Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) coach. Among the topics we cover include: What NLP is How it changed his life What the swish pattern is His thoughts on Tony Robbins I really hope you enjoy my interview with Damon. What NLP is How it changed his life What the swish pattern is Common mistakes practictioners make /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/22249136

Interview with Tamar Stone 01/18/2022

Interview with Tamar Stone In this episode, we talk to Tamar Stone. Tamar is the daughter and stepdaughter of Drs. Hal and Sidra Stone, originators of Voice Dialogue. Tamar is also the originator of Body Dialogue. Among the topics we cover include: What voice dialogue technique is How to love all parts of ourselves The difference between repressed and disowned parts. I really hope you enjoy my interview with Tamar. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/21788771

Interview with Vitale Buford 12/14/2021

Interview with Vitale Buford In this episode, we talk to Vitale Buford, author of Addicted to Perfect. Among the topics we cover include: Overcoming her addiction to Adderall, an addiction she successfully hid for more than a decade Perfectionism The effects of growing up in an alcoholic family. Vitale is an amazing person and I am inspired by her raw honesty. I hope you enjoy my interview with Vitale. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/21472487

Interview with Ali Abdaal 11/29/2021

Interview with Ali Abdaal In this episode, we talk to Ali Abdaal. Ali is a doctor. He is also a YouTuber with over a million subscribers. Among the topics we cover include: How to increase productivity How he grew his YouTube channel to over a million subscribers Apps that have influenced him along the way The books that have influenced him along the way include The 4-Hour Week Anything You Want Show Your Work How to Take Smart Notes /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/21167789

Interview with Christy Strauch 11/15/2021

Interview with Christy Strauch We talk with Christy Strauch, author of Passion, Plan, and Profit and a new book Artists: Prosper. Among the topics we cover include: Trauma and how it relates to visibility and money How to overcome unconscious scripts that keep artists stuck Parts work and how Christy integrates it into her life. I really hope you enjoy my interview with Christy. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/21125840

Interview With James Hollis 08/31/2021

Interview With James Hollis We talk with James Hollis, a Washington-based Jungian analyst and author of What Matters Most and Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life. Among the topics we cover include: What Jungian Analysis is What events led him to become a Jungian analyst The importance of dreaming I really hope you enjoy this interview with James Hollis. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/20316644

Interview with David Hanscom 07/29/2021

Interview with David Hanscom We talk with David Hanscom, author of Back In Control and a new book Do You Really Need Spine surgery. The topics we cover include: How to reduce anxiety Why anxiety is a physiological program and not a physical one Why mental pain is worse than physical pain I really hope you enjoy this interview with David Hanscom. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/19842635

Interview with Sharon Salzberg 07/16/2021

Interview with Sharon Salzberg In this episode, we talk to Sharon Salzberg. Sharon is the author of eleven books including Lovingkindness, the NY Times best seller Real Happiness and her newest book, Real Change: Mindfulness To Heal Ourselves. Among the topics we cover include: How meditation helped her heal and overcome a very traumatic childhood How Sharon discovered meditation The minimum time of meditation that will change your brain I really hope you enjoy my interview with Sharon Salzberg /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/19823663

Interview with Cheri Huber 06/30/2021

Interview with Cheri Huber In this episode, we talk to Cheri Huber. Cheri has been student and teacher of Zen for over 35 years. Among the topics we cover include: Her path to Zen Buddhism Self hate and where does it come from Recording and Listening Tools to access that "still small voice" within I really hope you enjoy our interview with Cheri Huber /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/19638617

Interview with Roland Lazenby 06/01/2021

Interview with Roland Lazenby In this episode, we talk to prolific writer Roland Lazenby, author of "Michael Jordan", "Jerry West", and "Showboat. Among the topics we cover include: The Last Dance - 10 part documentary on Michael Jordan Where Michael Jordan's drive came from The life of Kobe Bryant I really hope you enjoy our interview with Roland Lazenby /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/19313405

Interview with Michael Schauch 05/10/2021

Interview with Michael Schauch In this episode, we talk to Michael Schauch. Andrew is an author of the book "A Story of Karma" Among the topics we cover include: How a profound encounter with a little girl would change the trajectory of both of each other's lives His journey deep into the Himalaya Nepal His circuitous route back to writing I really hope you enjoy our interview with Michael. /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/19034417

Interview with Andrew Deutsch 01/19/2021

Interview with Andrew Deutsch In this episode, we talk to Andrew Deutsch. Andrew is an author of the new book "Build Yourself Up Without Limits". Among the topics we cover include: The concept of museum states -- micro-addictions that often take us out of life Where these museum states come from How to build yourself unconditionally /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/17578919

Interview with Melissa Isaacson 12/15/2020

Interview with Melissa Isaacson In this episode, we talk to Melissa Isaacson. Melissa was the Chicago Tribune’s principal beat writer for the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls. She also covered Wimbledon, the US Open, the Australian Open, and the Olympic Games for ESPN. Among the topics we cover include: “The Last Dance” 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan, a documentary Melissa appeared extensively in The relationship that Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen had with Dennis Rodman How Phil Jackson managed to handle all the egos Her book "State" and the lessons she learned in writing the book /episode/index/show/unconventionalthinkers/id/17071976

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