To do hard things, be adaptable, by Alex Honnold
Alex Honnold, renowned rock climber and the subject of the documentary Free Solo , has always known how to do hard things. Yet he’s also had...
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Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mi...
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20 of 388 episodesWhen the sharks start to circle, by Cristina Mittermeier
When life is overwhelming, sometimes the smallest action — even one that seems insignificant in the moment — is what helps us move forward....
Making adjustments in free fall, by Curtis Rivers
Through his long and storied career as a stuntman, Curtis Rivers has appeared in scores of films and television shows, ranging from James Bo...
Finding steadiness and stability — a practice for distracted minds, by Rohan Gunatillake
When life pulls us in a million different directions, it’s easy to feel distracted. The harder it is to quiet our minds, the more difficult...
On board with my dad, by Mark Nepo
As an author and poet, Mark Nepo has spent decades writing about spirituality and serenity. But his life wasn’t always as calm as it is now....
It doesn't have to be this hard: Mariann Budde
A street in Honduras. A conference room. The fifth lap of a bike ride. Crisis can descend on you in unexpected places – and so can clarity....
Together, we move from fear to hope, by Varshini Prakash
Climate activist Varshini Prakash first became aware of the effects of a changing planet when her grandparents’ village in India was flooded...
Learning to see what is in front of me, by Siri Hustvedt
To truly see what is right in front us, requires the practice of looking, of careful and sustained attention – without expectation or judgme...
The magic beyond our boundaries, by Steven Ho
Today's storyteller Steven Ho grew up in a strict Vietnamese-American household where the stakes were always high. He felt an overwhelming p...
Notes to self, by Case Kenny
Sitting in the school library, staring down at his unfinished chemistry homework, pre-med student Case Kenny feels helpless. He faces a diff...
Changing the game, by Tim Shriver
Growing up in the Kennedy family, Tim Shriver sees close relatives compete at the highest level of U.S. politics and learns a very specific...
How the bees saved me, by Dr. Marla Spivak
Before becoming a MacArthur award–winning entomologist, Dr. Marla Spivak is adrift – first as a young woman in search of direction, then dee...
Forging my own path, by Isha Sesay
Writer Isha Sesay is happiest when she is caring for others; it’s a lesson she learns from her mother while growing up in Sierra Leone. But...
Dancing on my own, by Alex Morris
Just out of school, writer Alex Morris gets a job performing and teaching improv comedy in London, playing absurd characters night after nig...
The last laugh, by Sara Benincasa
As a young writer and performer, Sara Benincasa found her voice doing stand-up comedy. For years, it seemed better than therapy. But slowly,...
Martha Beck: Letting our hearts take the lead
It’s not surprising that Martha Beck, best-selling author and columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine , grew up as a high achiever. Attending Ha...
Writing the main character, by Franklin Leonard
What’s the hardest part about being the main character in your own life? You’re also writing the script as you go along. And sometimes it’s...
Creating space to stand in truth, by Susan David
Psychologist and author Susan David invites us into the sad days after she loses her father as a child – and the kind teacher who helped her...
A nurse's story, by Wayne Little
Fresh out of nursing school, Wayne Little finds a treasured mentor in his first job – a nurse whose lifelong mission inspires his own. Years...
The power of a simple loving presence, by Hannah Cross
Hannah Cross is a licensed clinical social worker, devoted to helping people with emotional and behavioral concerns. The way she approaches...