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Update frequency:
every 26 days
Average audio length:
50 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
46 episodes
since March 4, 2021
episodic

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Architecture is often understood as the design of buildings. But what if architecture is equally about ideas, values, memory, and the future we choose to build? In this expansive conversation, I sat down with architect, founder of PARTISANS, and visionary thinker Alex Josephson to explore architect…

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What if art is not about creating something new — but about learning how to see what has always been there? What if attention is not passive observation, but an active, disciplined act of perception? And what if what we overlook — the marginal, the infrastructural, the seemingly insignificant — is …
What if chronic symptoms are not the body turning against you, but the body trying to communicate with you? What if true healing is not about suppression or control, but about returning to an authentic way of living — one where we are willing to fully feel our feelings? And what if, through that pr…
In this episode, I reflect on the question: How do you want to live your life? Inspired by the Japanese animated film 君たちはどう生きるか, I share a personal exploration of life design—shaped by epigenetics, identity, attention, and deliberate systems that support a meaningful life. Through years of self-re…
In this episode, Terrence Curry reflects on a lifetime of making, teaching, and designing, exploring how hands-on craftsmanship, authentic living, and human connection shape both life and work. He shares insights on the pursuit of beauty, illustrating that true beauty is  forged through heartfelt d…
In this episode, Olga Naiman shares her journey from growing up as a refugee to becoming an interior therapist and creator of Spatial Alchemy — her signature design methodology, psychological framework, and eponymous book. Raised by parents who were both psychiatrists, Olga developed early sensitiv…
I had the incredible privilege of speaking with Dr. Mandy Patterson — a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, and fertility & hormone expert — about the art and science of living with vitality and longevity. This episode unfolds as a profound exchange between evidence and intui…
In this episode, we explore the heart of personal branding, visibility, and authenticity with Expert Authority Coach and bestselling author Christine Blosdale. Christine has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, coaches, authors, and non-profits in claiming their expert authority and showing up with co…
In this episode of Life Designer, I sit down with Napoleon Smith, Chief Marketing Officer of Rubik’s Wow Cube, to explore a story at the intersection of innovation, nostalgia, and human resilience. The Rubik’s Wow Cube is a revolutionary digital reinvention of the classic Rubik’s Cube. With 24 inte…
This episode is an intimate exploration of my dopamine-driven nature—how it fuels my intrinsic motivation, creative pursuits, and relentless drive for refinement. I unpack the paradox of thriving in long-term, effortful passion projects while still wrestling with distraction, novelty, and fleeting …
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