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Happier At Work®Happier At Work®258: How to be more resilient with MH PelletierHow can you discover resilience at work, and improve how your organisation can build it effectively?In this episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien sits down with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, psychologist, executive coach, and author, to explore the concept of resilience in the workplace. Marie-Helene shares her unique journey, blending psychology and business, and reveals why resilience, not just mental health, resonates so powerfully with high-performing leaders and teams.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:The difference between talking about mental health and resilience.The vital role of environment in f...2025-05-3045 minHappier At Work®Happier At Work®Bonus Episode: Behaviour Science in the WorkplaceThis is a synopsis of the key points from my conversation with Matt Shenker, all about managing expectations versus reality when it comes to workplace behaviour and wellbeing.The main points include:The importance of restructuring workplaces to meet the human needs of connection and purpose.Understanding the six intrinsic human drives and how they relate to workplace wellbeing.The concept of an implementation gap in workplaces, not a knowledge gap.The role of leaders in connecting company missions to individual values for greater impact.Insights on how AI can organise data to improve workplace systems...2025-03-2410 minHappier At Work®Happier At Work®248: Behaviour Science in the Workplace with Matt ShenkerHow can you identify and meet your employees’ needs and improve wellbeing?In this enlightening episode of the Happier at Work podcast, I engage in a deep conversation with Matt Shenker, a therapist, behaviour scientist, and innovative leader in workplace transformation. Matt shares his personal journey from struggling with addiction to using behaviour science to revolutionise workplace systems. He delves into how modern workplaces are out of sync with human needs and discusses practical strategies to bridge this gap by focusing on connection, purpose, and a more empowered society.Matt emphasises the importance of restructuring wo...2025-03-2142 minThe Bitchuation RoomThe Bitchuation RoomBeating The Right In The Messaging War with Anthony Atamanuik & Anat Shenker Osorio (Ep 270)The only SS Elon Musk supports doesn't dole out retirement funds. Francesca and comedian/actor Anthony Atamanuik talk about Trump going after social security, and an awesome Oscars first as the documentary No Other Land wins and brings the words "ethnic supremacy" to the Hollwood stage. Then campaign and messaging strategist badass Anat Shenker-Osorio speaks with Francesca about how to win back the American narrative from the right. Hint: it's not by ignoring your active and engaged base. Featuring: Anthony Atamanuik, comedian https://www.instagram.com/therealactualtony2025-03-051h 50The ScienceForWork PodcastThe ScienceForWork PodcastPsychological Science Meets AI: Transforming Leadership and Culture with Matt ShenkerWhat if psychological science and AI could help us feel less overwhelmed, lead with purpose, and create cultures where people thrive? In this episode, our host, Dr. Matt Lampe, sits down with Matt Shenker to explore how psychological science and AI can help us build resilience, reduce overwhelm, and transform leadership and organizational cultures. They discuss how we can change our relationship with thoughts and technology to navigate challenges, unlock well-being, and empower leaders to create healthier, more adaptable workplaces. It’s an engaging conversation full of practical insights to help you and your teams thrive. ...2024-12-1741 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: Election DebriefMatt and Evan dive reflect on the 2024 campaign season and the lessons we can learn about our culture, our current political landscape, and our psychology based on what happened. 2024-11-2151 minLead to SucceedLead to SucceedDiscovering What Truly Matter with Matt Shenker: Lead to Succeed 158    Episode Summary:What does it mean to truly understand our priorities in life? In a world filled with distractions and demands, how do we uncover what genuinely matters to us? In this episode, our guest Matt Shenker shares his insights on the journey of self-discovery and the importance of aligning our lives with our core values. As a licensed professional counselor, meditation teacher, and behavior scientist since 2016, Matt has trained thousands of therapists, educators, and managers on how to harness the greatest learnings from behavior science from the last century. Matt is the creator of Emp...2024-11-1337 minWorking on PurposeWorking on PurposeA New Approach to Thriving at Work: The Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model for WellbeingWhat if you could harness the best of behavior science and AI to create a workplace where people truly thrive? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Shenker, who has trained thousands of leaders, therapists, and educators on how to apply Empowered Well-being Theory—a unique approach that combines insights from biology, psychology, social sciences, and spirituality. We’ll explore how Mattermore is helping leaders build “Work 4.0”—a new era of empowered, compassionate leadership and culture.Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4...2024-11-1350 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: Hope for Our WorldThemes: AI Alignment problem, reasons to be hopeful, technological innovation historical trends, core skills needed in the future Summary: Matt and Evan debrief Labor Day and unpack the key insights from a recent keynote Matt delivered in Dallas on the Future of Leading and Learning. Links: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Work 4.0 Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Matt on Linkedin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Matt on IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow Evan on X 2024-09-0654 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWhy Relationships Matter [Mathew + Matt Episode]Matt and Mathew talk about why relationships matter in life and at work...and why can they seem to be so hard sometimes? 2024-08-271h 40Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: Modern LeadershipThemes: Defining power, leadership dynamics, culture design, stress regulation, identity shifts Summary: Matt and Evan talk about how to shift corporate complacency and dive into the intricacies of leadership and power dynamics. Their conversation explores the critical role of intentional culture design, relational regulation, and frameworks for an evolving model of leadership in today's professional landscape. Links: ⁠⁠Subscribe to the Work 4.0 Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Matt on Linkedin⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Matt on IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Evan on X 2024-07-0943 minLeadership Launchpad – Team Development, & Performance Improvement for Aerospace & Technology ManagersLeadership Launchpad – Team Development, & Performance Improvement for Aerospace & Technology ManagersWhy Great Managers Are Needed More Than Ever w/Matt ShenkerEver wondered how to transform organizational culture from the ground up? My guest on today's episode of the Leadership Launchpad is here to help. Matt Shenker is a behavioral scientist and COO of Mattermore and today he shares his journey from a young therapist in schools to revolutionizing leadership development with AI and organizational psychology.We'll delve into:- How acknowledging trust debt and addressing resentments can foster effective learning.- The limitations of traditional manager development processes and how AI can offer real-time insight and coaching.- The importance of...2024-07-0948 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: Entrepreneur Identity Shifting & Psychology of MindThemes: Stress regulation, identity shifting, empowered well-being model Summary: In this episode we dive deep into Evan's journey from a nine-to-five role to embrace the life of a solopreneur. Matt and Evan explore the profound challenges and exhilarating moments that come with such a significant shift in professional identity. Evan opens up about the initial hurdles of managing his own time, the stark contrast between corporate life and the autonomy of entrepreneurship, and the intricate dance between maintaining productivity and personal well-being. They discuss the pervasive culture in big tech companies that often leads to...2024-06-241h 01Work 4.0Work 4.0MatterMore Founding Story: What are we doing?Sydney meets with MatterMore co-founders Mathew Lazarus and Matt Shenker to discuss their journey and the vision behind using AI and behavioral science to transform leadership and learning development. They share personal insights on psychological flexibility and meaningful connections, crucial for today’s challenging work environments. What We Talked About: The personal journeys that led Mathew and Matt to found MatterMore How we solve The Alignment Problem The intersection of AI, behavioral science, and human values in driving organizational success Practical strategies for leaders to foster psychological safety and empowerment in their teams. The future of wo...2024-06-201h 28Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: US Education System Wins & FailsThemes: Education, K-12 Ed Policy, L&D Priorities, school choice, school funding, SEL programming Summary: In this episode of Weekly Wire, Matt and Evan delve into the current state of the U.S. education system, its evolution, and its shortcomings. They discuss significant wins and failures, including the rising costs of college tuition, poor academic outcomes in math and science, and the inequitable funding of schools based on property taxes. Matt emphasizes the importance of personalizing education and suggests that the real innovation in learning and development will occur within the private sector due to...2024-06-1746 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: Value & Creativity in EducationThemes: value of higher ed, crucial Skills for the workforce, problems within K-12, and the future of L & D Summary: Matt and Evan talk about the rising cost and declining value of college education. Matt shares the greatest challenges he sees facing K-12 education today and they chat through the path forward to innovating learning and development with AI tools. 2024-06-1037 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: Loneliness, Motivation, + Getting UnstuckThemes: AI risks to loneliness and addiction, finding purpose, unlocking motivation and purpose Summary: Matt and Evan discuss the loneliness epidemic, warning against relying on AI to replace human connection through chatbots. They explore how sales teams can leverage AI for automation and augmentation, not replacement. The episode also dives deep into replying to two listener submitted questions about finding purpose, maintaining motivation, and optimizing dopamine pathways.2024-06-0356 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: Open AI Mistakes, the Trust Advantage, + the Creator EconomyThemes: ChatGPT Voice Scandal, OpenAI brand, AI Regulation, Creator Economy, Content Strategy Summary: Matt and Evan talk about some of the big AI stories in the news this past week. Matt shares his thoughts around the holes in the armor now showing up for OpenAI. Evan and Matt talk about what the future of the creator economy is going to look like and what they think an effective content strategy should look like. 2024-05-2835 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWeekly Wire: AI Regulation, the Future of Education, and Intro to Weekly WireThemes: AI regulation, intro to the weekly wire series, advice, future of education, future of AI legislation Summary: The weekly wire is a new weekly series co-hosted between Matt and Evan Snyder. In this episode, we introduce what the series is all about and dive into our first weekly Q+A. 2024-05-2828 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsFrom Sales to Start-Up w/ Collin SmithThemes: Haircuts, Entrepreneurship, Sales, Venture Capital, Pareto Principle, High School Superlatives Summary: Collin is the founder and CEo of Reachsuite a Demo Automation Platform. Today we talk about the lessons from his career in his twenties led him into becoming a founder, we talk about some of the lessons from the companies first year, we make some live calls to friends on the air, AND we get to chat with someone from The Godfather.  Links: Reachsuite.io Connect with Collin on Linkedin Connect with Matt on Linkedin F...2024-05-1447 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsChange Fatigue w/ Jenny Magic & Melissa BrekerThemes: Change, Burnout, Innovation, Collaboration, Leadership, & Systems. Summary: This episode is the first of our leadership series. We're joined by Jenny Magic and Melissa Brekker. As we talk, we explore the five pitfalls of leadership and review the strategies for preventing burnout and fostering team buy-in. Drawing from their extensive experience, Melissa and Jenny highlight the key elements of effective leadership in today's fast-paced world: clear vision, effective communication, empowered team members, empathy, and accountability. Learn how these factors contribute to sustainable success and gain practical tips for leading through change better. ...2024-02-2858 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsConscious at Work w/ Sabba NazhandThemes: Sales, Burnout, Consciousness, Conscious Leadership, AI, Future of Work Summary: In this episode, Sabba Nazhand and I talked about the future of work, the state of modern sales teams, and the qualities that leaders need today. He opens up about his early life challenges, his encounter with burnout, and how these experiences led him to adopt principles of Conscious Leadership. We explored how embracing these principles not only transformed his approach to sales and leadership but also his personal life. Through our conversation, Sabba laid out a blueprint for what it means to...2024-02-201h 14Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsThe Value of Art + Festival Amidst Crisis w/ Rev. Nathan KohlermanThemes: Creativity, Power, Social Media, Israel, Hamas, Gaza, Festival, Art, Culture, Leadership Summary: Reverend Nathan Kohlerman has a diverse background in integrative somatic therapy, transpersonal psychology, mysticism, ritual, and plant medicine.  Nathan struggled in childhood with a lot of pain, confusion and difficulty. He was  introduced to gang culture and was battling addiction at a young age, He felt he was on a path to self destruction. Looking for a new path for his life. He served with the US military for over five years. This time ignited his passion for wellness, health an...2023-12-2745 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsDopamine, Distraction, & Distress w/ Dr. Anna LembkeThemes: Dopamine, Performance, Pleasure, Pain, Addiction, & Motivation. Summary: "Our primitive wiring is mismatched to our modern world." Today we’re talking with Dr. Anna Lembke about how understanding our wiring helps us enhance how we perform in our modern world. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She's written two riveting books Dopamine Nation & Drug Dealer MD.   Lin...2023-12-1451 minAge BlindAge BlindEp. 6 - GEN Z MEETS BOOMER (and Why We Date Out-of-State)Nancy and Matt are four decades apart but have become great friends and colleagues. They chat frankly about how to bridge the digital divide. PLUS, one thing they have in common is that they’ve been willing to travel to other states to meet suitors from dating apps. You’ll hear: How to screen long-distance dates The best tips for planning and hosting Horror stories and lessons learned No matter what generation you identify with, you’ll hear something that can change your social circle (and dating life)2023-11-2128 minCompliance Matters | Experian Employer ServicesCompliance Matters | Experian Employer ServicesERC Moratorium and Withdrawal ProcessIn this episode we’re diving deep into the recently announced moratorium for the Employee Retention Credit. If you haven't already listened to our previous episode with an overview of the ERC be sure to check that out. For this episode we're joined by Max Shenker and Matt Kelley who explain everything you need to know about the moratorium, as well as the new withdrawal program for employers who may wish to take their ERC claim back before the IRS reviews it. Get the updates and details you need to make a more informed decision in this conversation2023-11-0327 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsGun Violence Myths w/ Dr. Thomas GaborThemes: Gun Violence, Gun Laws, Mental Illness, Myths, Homicide, Suicide, Criminal Statistics Summary: I spoke with criminologist Thomas Gabor about his new book American Carnage, which analyzes the alarming rise in mass shootings and gun violence. We unpacked some of the top myths about gun violence and dove into questions around overcoming polarization and the role of mental illness. Gabor argues that while multifaceted, the core driver enabling rising carnage is the flood of guns in America. He urges that popular, sensible reforms like licensing and liability could curb the epidemic if leaders summon the courage. This...2023-10-2948 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsOxytocin Part II w/ Dr. Larry YoungThemes: Oxytocin, connection, neurobiology, trust, belonging Summary: A conversation with neuroscientist Dr. Larry Young about the vital role of oxytocin in human life. We discussed how oxytocin functions and what we can do at work and at home to boost oxytocin in ourselves and those around us. We also talked about how modern technologies can undermine oxytocin systems, driving loneliness and depression. Understanding oxytocin's biology gives insights into designing technologies and policies that support our innate need for belonging. Links: Check out Dr. Young's work Read The Chemistry...2023-10-2740 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsRewind AI w/ Dan SirokerThemes: Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Culture, Start-up Advice, Origins of Rewind AI, Leadership Summary: A chat with Rewind CEO Dan Siroker on lessons from starting AI companies. We discussed his career journey, the inspiration for Rewind, and advice for startups. Dan is optimistic about AI's potential to give people "superpowers", but cautions that products must solve real user needs. Understanding human needs is key to developing AI that uplifts. Links: Download Rewind AI Buy the Rewind AI Pendant Learn More About Rewind + Dan Follow Matt on IG 2023-10-2635 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsOxytocin, Overwhelm, & Oneness w/ Dr. Sue CarterThemes: Oxytocin, Neuroiology, Sociostasis, Safety, Healing, Evolution, Future of Work, and Healthcare Summary: a fascinating conversation with pioneering neuroscientist Dr. Sue Carter about the crucial role of oxytocin in human social bonding and flourishing. We discussed how oxytocin promotes trust, empathy, and prosocial behaviors - essentially helping us connect. However, modern society and technology often work against our oxytocin systems, increasing isolation and anxiety. Understanding oxytocin's biology provides insights into how we can engineer better systems and spaces that nurture our inherent need for belonging. Links: Learn more about Dr. Sue Carter's Work 2023-10-051h 26Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsWTF is Confidence w/ Cait DemelloThemes: Confidence, Fear Thresholds, Belonging, Wisdom, Truth, & Manifestation Summary: Cait and I go way back and in this episode we dive way in. We start the conversation with Cait getting real and vulnerable about challenges with her own confidence right now. Then we explored what it really means to cultivate true confidence within ourselves. We discussed how societal systems often erode our self-trust from a young age by telling us not to listen to our inner wisdom. To reclaim confidence, we must make a commitment to connecting with our deepest truth and having our own back. 2023-09-281h 36Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsNeuroChange w/ Pat SmithThemes: C Themes: Leadership, Neuroscience of Change, Culture Change, Addiction, Empowerment, Management Summary: Join me as I chat with Pat Smith, a NeuroChange Solutions consultant and high-performance coach, who's blending Dr. Joe Dispenza's teachings into corporate settings and personal growth. We explore the disconnect between rapid technological advancements and slower adoption of human-centric strategies in workplaces. Learn how Pat's approach addresses these challenges, and helps people foster adaptability, well-being, and elevated performance. Tune in and let's reshape the way we lead and evolve in the modern world. ...2023-08-1353 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsI-lignment w/ Ron MansethThemes: I-lignment, Empowering Self, Leadership, Authenticity, & Identity. Summary: This episode is the second episode of our leadership series. Excited to be back after a 2 month European escapade. In this episode we're joined by Ron Manseth. We'll be unraveling simple concepts like the essence of life, the core of personal identity, and the process of empowerment and self-discovery. Ron's new book "I-lignment" is a guide to authenticity, purpose, and transformation. From battling emptiness to breaking free from societal molds, we're exploring how each person's individual journey is intimately connected to their ability to lead others...2023-08-111h 07Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsPower Beyond People-Pleasing w/ Nancy McNicollThemes: People-Pleasing, Boundaries, Authenticity, Well-being, Mental Health, & Systemic Change.  Summary: Today we’re talking with my dear friend and Pathly Operations coordinator, Nancy McNicol, With a degree in behavioral psychology and another in counseling psychology, Nancy has learned to view the world through a unique lens — one that is rooted in the belief that things are rarely as they seem and change is always possible. I have the pleasure of talking with Nancy during the week and one of the things that I deeply respect about her is the effort that she puts into really trying to see p...2022-10-112h 02Conscious ConversionConscious ConversionLeveraging Modern Technology To Meet Your Ancient Needs w/PathlyToday I am joined by two of the co-founders of Pathly, Matt Shenker and Mathew Lazarus, both gentle, deep souls. We talked about leveraging modern-day technology to meet the needs of our ancient path. So that we don’t have to go backwards, we need to adapt and utilize technology for human connection and empowerment.  Success by society’s standards talks about rugged individualism, but Pathly believes that no one in human history rises completely on their own. At the root of our lives we need connection, we need community to show us our values and our inherent worth as hu...2022-09-2958 minPRISM with Sydney LichPRISM with Sydney Lich23. Loneliness, Social Media, & Mindfulness with Pathly Co-Founder | Mathew Lazarus & Head of Experience | Matt ShenkerPathly is the next-generation 1:1 support solution for personal growth and transformation for people who want to live their fullest lives.  Accountability helps you stay on track to achieving your goals while balancing responsibilities, mental health, well-being and relationships.  Pathy’s accountability and empowerment coaching is convenient for people who want 1:1 structured support to consistently achieve their goals, build better habits, and manage stress. Affordably.     Get matched with your own “Pathly Reflector,” a trained accountability, mindfulness and empowerment coach – to gain clarity, structure, and support each week on your personal and professional goals. Start today!    *Mention Sydn...2022-09-261h 18Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsEmbodied Human Design w/ Luisa Doerstel: Part IIThemes: Embodiment, Human Design, Holistic Health, Grief, & Spirituality Summary: In this second part of a two-part interview,  Luisa and Matt talk through core aspects of the Human Design framework and Luisa walks Matt hrough a reading of his chart. Luisa has trained extensively in Contemporary Dance, Yoga, Meditation, and Human Design. She works as a Health Coach, Yoga & Movement Teacher, and at Pathly as a Reflector. In her work her highest hope is to help people vibrantly experience life. This is a 2-part episode. In Part I, Luisa and Matt dove into the foundational questions about what s...2022-09-152h 00Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsEmbodied Human Design w/ Luisa Doerstel: Part IThemes: Embodiment, Human Design, Holistic Health, Grief, & Spirituality    Summary: In this episode Luisa and Matt talk about the pain, difficulty, and magic that comes through the grief of losing a parent and that conversation leads into a deep exploration into the career path Luisa has carved throughout her life. Luisa describes herself a body poet, story weaver, & movement alchemist. She’s trained extensively in Contemporary Dance, Yoga, Meditation, and Human Design. She works as a Health Coach, Yoga & Movement Teacher, and at Pathly as a Reflector. In her work her highest hope is to help people vibrantly exper...2022-09-061h 08Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsNeuroscience of You w/ Dr. Chantel PratThemes: Neuroscience, Development, Diversity, Well-being Summary: Dr. Chantel Prat was the first neuroscientist to directly link two human brains through technology. Her research has explored virtual reality, neural linking, and the diversity of our brains throughout development. Learning about the science of our brains and nervous systems empowers us with greater ability to build the lives we want. Neuroscience studies all brains and much of the field can get stuck zeroing in on what makes brains similar. Some of the power within Dr. Prat's work is that she highlights that neuroscience truly is not a one size...2022-07-311h 22Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsMentorship, Network Marketing, + Entrepreneurship with Sydney LichThemes: Mentorship, Network Marketing Myths, Well-being, Entrepreneurship  Summary: Sydney Lich is a wellness entrepreneur, who at the age of 22, had a dream and went for it. In the last 5 years, she has gone from broke, sleeping on a mattress on the floor, to a top global earner in her company and an ambassador for success in the modern world for her generation. Mentoring her team of thousands, traveling the world, speaking all over the country, Sydney has helped thousands of entrepreneurs build their health, wealth, and financial freedom. She is deeply passionate & enthusiastic about building her organization and...2022-07-2851 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsFrom Trauma to Freedom with Emily AubeThemes: Developmental Trauma, Writing, Creativity, Neurobiology  Summary: Emily Aube is a storyteller who keeps it real. She works online and in person with clients from all over the world. She teaches a holistic approach to overcoming developmental trauma and regularly writes about the many depths of life including how to build a meaningful life as a neurodivergent highly sensitive person. She is a Coach, Educator, Intuitive, and writer. Today we’ll be talking about her book, her life, and diving into some of the hardest conversations our society is trying to talk through right now. Lin...2022-07-1459 minPretty MentalPretty Mental107. Alchemizing our Pain with a Warrior's Heart with Matt ShenkerThis week we got to sit down for a truly heart opening conversation with therapist, entrepreneur, podcast host and all around beautiful human Matt Shenker. Through the authenticity of his story , Matt takes us on a profound journey of emotional pain alchemy- reminding us that we all have a lot more in common than we often think we do. Through this conversation we explored:  Matt’s journey of alchemizing emotional pain through years of commitment to healing.  What it means to face this life with the heart of a warrior. An honest overview of our options for healing give...2022-07-041h 04AbstractAbstractWhy is it important to support mental health in schools?Among the critical functions of K-12 schools, they are positioned to support the mental health needs of their students, faculty, staff, and families. To discuss how the research on this topic relates to everyday practice, we spoke with Patrice Beard(Mental Health Liaison for the Center for Family Involvement at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Partnership For People with Disabilities), Laura Early (Coordinator of Psychological and Diagnostic Services in Chesterfield County Public Schools), Amy Johnson (Student Support and Wellness Specialist in Henrico County Public Schools), Matt Shenker (Head of Experience for Pathly, Inc), Erica Daniels (School Counselor at Vernon Johns Middle Sc...2022-05-261h 25Bridges Between UsBridges Between UsProcesses For Loving Life with Dr. Steven HayesThemes: Psychological Flexibility, Acceptance Commitment Training, Mindfulness, Language, Relational Frame Theory  Summary: When I started mapping out this podcast, I created a short list of dream guests and near the top of that list was Dr. Steven Hayes. Dr. Hayes is a psychologist, researcher, writer, and developer of Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, and Functional Contextualism. He is one of the highest impact psychologists, not only in the world, but in the history of the field of psychology. The author of 47 books and over 650 scientific articles. His work is vital to how I live my life a...2022-05-1357 minBridges Between UsBridges Between UsWhat Emotions Are with Dr. Kristen LindquistThemes: Emotions, Psychology, Research, Neuroscience, and Language  Summary: Dr. Lindquist's work shows us that we don't just use language to express emotions, we use language to shape out emotional experience. In this episode, she and Matt drill down into big questions are what emotions are, what the function of the mind is, and why getting clear on our foundational understanding of those questions matters to our societal systems and tools. #understandingemotions #whatisourmind #psychology  Links:  Learn more about Dr. Kristen Lindquist Learn more about emotion science2022-04-291h 07Pro Politics with Zac McCraryPro Politics with Zac McCraryDemocratic Pollster Celinda Lake on A Trailblazing Career in PoliticsSend us a textCelinda Lake, President of Lake Research, has been a leading Democratic researcher and strategist for 30+ years. In this conversation she talks her Montana roots, her path to polling, working for groundbreaking women like Geraldine Ferraro, Carol Mosley Braun, and Nancy Pelosi, working on Biden 2020, and lessons & insights from four decades working to elect Democrats and advance progressive goals. IN THIS EPISODE…Celinda talks growing up on a ranch in Montana…The progressive tradition in Montana…The Vietnam War influences Celinda’s politics…Celinda’s...2022-04-1953 min