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A Darden School of Business professor explains how to use doubt to your advantage.
Bidhan (Bobby) Parmar, PhD, MBA, is the Shannon G. Smith Bicentennial Professor of Business Administration and Associate Dean for Faculty Development at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses on business ethics, collaboration, and creative and critical thinking.
In this episode we talk about:
- The common human allergy to discomfort and uncertainty
- The benefits of doubt
- The difference between choice fatigue and 'analysis paralysis'
- The nine subtle signs of analysis paralysis
- Why we need to be paying more attention to process vs. outcome
- How to have confidence in the face of doubt
- The role of rupture and repair in relationships
- The crucial final steps in the decision-making process – specifically one Bobby calls "After Action Reviews"
- And much more
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Meditation can be gorgeous… and it can be absolutely bewildering. If you've ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" or "Why does this feel so intense?", this conversation is for you.
In this vintage conversation from 2016, Dan sits down with legendary dharma teacher Steve Armstrong for a clear, compassionate walkthrough of the progress of insight—including why meditation sometimes gets harder before it gets easier, how to navigate the so-called "dark night" phases, and how to keep going without getting lost in the weeds of self-doubt.
Steve has guided thousands of students through the twists and turns of practice with uncommon precision, humor, and heart. And now, the community has the chance to support him in return. Steve is currently living with a brain tumor, and he and his wife Kamala Masters (a formidable dharma teacher in her own right, who has also been a guest on this show) are facing significant medical and caregiving costs. If you feel moved, you can find the GoFundMe at this link. Our company has also made a significant contribution to support Steve and Kamala.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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Why meditation can sometimes trigger emotional turbulence
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How to understand the "stages" of insight (without clinging to them)
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Practical ways to stay steady when your practice feels chaotic or confusing
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How to distinguish between a genuine opening and plain old overwhelm
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Why equanimity isn't passive—it's powerful
Steve has spent decades helping people wake up. This episode is a chance to receive that wisdom—and, if you're able, to reflect it back with your support.
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An NBC Nightly News anchor shares insider tips from the belly of the beast.
Tom Llamas is anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas and anchor of Top Story with Tom Llamas, a daily streaming primetime newscast on NBC News NOW. He has been in broadcast journalism for over 25 years.
In this episode we talk about:
- How to be a better listener
- Practices for continued growth and curiosity as you get older
- The role of both faith and meditation in Tom's life
- The role of exercise
- The role of friendship
- His family's dramatic history and the impacts of becoming the first Latino anchor of a weekday evening news broadcast
- And much more
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The case for love and compassion in a world that's filled with hatred and division.
Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago. She has written many books, including her latest, a kids book called Kind Karl.
In this episode we talk about:
- How the quality of metta, or loving kindness, can be an antidote to fear
- The wisdom of having a loving mindset in the face present dangers
- Love
- Can love be a strength?
- The different flavors of "loving kindness"
- The four types of enemies, which include the outer enemy, the inner enemy, the secret enemy and the super secret enemy
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Everything you want to know about cannabis, but were afraid to ask.
Dr. Riley Kirk is a cannabis research scientist and educator with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, specializing in natural product chemistry. Her new book is Reefer Wellness: Understanding Cannabis Science, Culture, and Medicines.
In this episode we talk about:
- The endocannabinoid system – and how it works in the body
- The science-backed health benefits of cannabis
- The risks of cannabis use – including questions about psychosis, schizophrenia, and specific risks for adolescents
- The fascinating history of the cannabis plant
- The criminalization, racism and propaganda machine within that history
- The legality of cannabis now in the US
- Different modes of use
- Where to source your products
- And much more
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