Prioritizing “real friends” over “deal friends”
According to a May 2021 survey, Americans report having fewer close friendships than they did 30 years ago. But according to a recent conversation I had with author and social scientist Arthur Brooks, friendship is one of the key factors in finding and maintaining happiness as we age.
#219 ‒ Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): skills for overcoming depression, emotional dysregulation, and more | Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D., ABPP
“I honestly believe that anybody could benefit from learning DBT skills.” —Shireen Rizvi
#208 – Tragedy, grief, healing, and finding happiness | Kelsey Chittick
“There’s just a real relief when you stop wishing it was different, whatever it is.” —Kelsey Chittick
Challenges of meditation & understanding ‘sub-minds’
This audio clip is from episode #37 with Zubin Damania, M.D., originally released on January 21, 2019.
Reliable strategies for developing stillness
This audio clip is from episode #90 with Ryan Holiday on stillness, stoicism, and suffering less, originally released on January…
Why Peter meditates and advice for new meditators
This audio clip is from episode #72 with Dan Harris, originally published on September 23, 2019.
The transformative moment that led Peter to mindfulness meditation
This audio clip is from episode #34 with Sam Harris, Ph.D., originally released on December 20, 2018.
Why everyone, including Type A personalities, should try meditation
This audio clip is from episode #1 with Tim Ferriss, originally released on July 2, 2018.
Alcohol, sleep, and stress: A self-fulfilling prophecy
This audio clip is from our sleep series with Matthew Walker, Ph.D., episode #126 — Matthew Walker, Ph.D.: Sleep and…
Peter on how stress can show up as physical pain
This clip is from “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode #16, originally released on October 12, 2020. If you’re a member, you…