# Emily Esfahani Smith

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S6E24 (Casca Version) - How to Use a Story (Without It Using You)

Casca takes Doomy's Long Street riff and runs it down properly. Anchored in Emily Esfahani Smith's TED talk, "There's More to Life than Being Happy," this reflection walks the four pillars of meaning — belonging, purpose, transcendence, storytelling — and answers the question Doomy actually asked o…

The Tyranny of Self-Care: When Meditation Apps and Yoga Can't Fix Burnout | Pooja Lakshmin

In this episode, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin challenges the modern self-care industry and explains why meditation apps, bubble baths, and wellness routines often fail to address the real causes of burnout. She shares a more meaningful approach to well-being, one built on boundaries, self-compassion, values,…

What Science Knows About Love That You Don't

What if I told you that love is not fate, not destiny, not some mystical force written in the stars—but a science experiment with predictable results? That whether your relationship thrives or crashes into a burning heap of resentment comes down to *measurable behaviors*? Well, buckle up, because w…

How to Build a Meaningful Career in an Uncertain World | Benjamin Todd

In this episode, Benjamin Todd explores how to build a meaningful career in an uncertain world. He and Eric discuss why the old advice to “follow your passion” can lead us astray, how AI is changing the skills that may matter most, and what actually makes work fulfilling. Benjamin also explains how…

The Science of Using Imagination to Change How You Think and Feel | Cassandra Vieten

In this episode, Cassandra Vieten explores the science of using imagination to change how you think and feel. She explains that imagination isn’t something reserved for creativity or daydreaming; we’re using it constantly to anticipate the future, interpret the present, and tell stories about the p…

Why a Life-Changing Sabbatical Might Be More Possible Than You Think | DJ DiDonna

In this episode, DJ DiDonna explores why a life-changing sabbatical might be more possible than you think. He explains why extended time away from our usual routines can offer something a vacation often can’t: the space to reconnect with who we are beyond work, gain perspective on what matters, and…

Flip the Script

There's a lot to keep us up at night. How do we manage our time, navigate financial uncertainty, escape a doom and gloom spiral? This hour, TED speakers help us flip the script as we face the future. Guests include time management expert Laura Vanderkam, non-profit CEO Aisha Nyandoro, environmental…