Why Humans Are Wired for Love but Struggling to Connect | Dr. Justin Garcia — EP 745
24 March - 53 minsIf humans evolved for love, connection, and pair bonding, why does modern life feel so lonely?
Today, we explore one of the most overlooked forces shaping human flourishing: intimacy. Joining me is evolutionary biologist and Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute, Dr. Justin Garcia, to discuss his groundbreaking book, The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love.
In this conversation, we challenge the idea that love is purely cultural or emotional. Justin explains that romantic love is deeply biological — driven by neural systems that resemble addiction, shaped by millions of years of evolution, and essential to survival. Yet modern technology, sh...
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The Cost of Stagnation: Is Your Safe Bet Killing Your Future? | John R. Miles EP 744
Drawing on the practical philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, John deconstructs the "high-definition, high-functioning" quiet desperation of modern life.
25 mins
20 March Finished
How to Rebuild Your Identity When Everything Falls Apart | Bianca D’Alessio — EP 743
This episode explores identity, resilience, and intentional reinvention with Bianca D’Alessio, a powerhouse real estate broker, entrepreneur, TV personality, and author of Mastering Intentions.
52 mins
19 March Finished
How AI is Transforming Healthcare and Restoring Humanity | Dr. Robert Wachter - EP 742
Joining me is Dr. Robert “Bob” Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF and the "father of the hospitalist field," to discuss his landmark new book, "A Giant Leap."
55 mins
17 March Finished
Close the Identity Gap: Finding Yourself When You Feel Lost | John R. Miles EP 741
In this powerful solo deep dive, John R. Miles continues the Life Beyond the Script series by naming the "identity gap."
24 mins
13 March Finished
Become the CEO of Your Health Through Resilience | Dr. Tara Narula — EP 740
Joining me is board-certified cardiologist, ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, and author Dr. Tara Narula to discuss her powerful new book, The Healing Power of Resilience.
1 hour
12 March Finished
