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Sarah Seegal is the CEO of Affect Mental Health. This organization incubates mental health startups, helping them accelerate mental health solutions and address the challenges of stigmas, access, and quality of the mental health system. With an extensive background in the mental health space, including healthcare economics, coaching, and counseling, Sarah has worked with healthcare companies and organizations such as Kip Health, Lyra Health, Breakthrough (later acquired by MDLive), and One Medical Group. Sarah is SafeTalk Certified and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Economics from Vassar College, where she also built a national model for peer counseling. Sarah joins me today to discuss the current failures facing the mental health system in America and the opportunities presented to society to make things right. We discuss the role that the environment plays in your mental health and how considering a patient’s environment can positively transform the success of their treatment. We discuss the four key elements that make up our mental health and the importance of connecting each element to achieve optimal mental health. We also discuss the role that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on society’s mental health status and what Sarah believes we should do to respond and help others cope with the crisis in a healthy and sustainable way. Mental health issues are a human epidemic, and our system fails to help the millions in need. This talk puts a spotlight on how each of us can help, starting with seeing the whole thing differently. “We’ve been funding basic science and neuro-science with the intention of understanding what’s going on and how to fix things at a biochemical level, but in the last few decades, we’ve really neglected the environment of the person.” - Sarah Seegal This week on Insert:Human ● How a person’s environment can impact their mental health ● The connection between our biological, psychological, social, and spiritual elements and the impact of an unbalance between these elements ● How Affect Mental Health helps mental health startups accelerate and improve the mental health system ● The startup ventures Affect supports and the two current startup companies Affect is currently incubating ● Common stigmas around addiction and prescription medication abuse ● The education and societal limitations impacting our human development system ● The impact that COVID-19 will have on people’s mental health and how Sarah believes we should respond to the current crisis while protecting our mental health ● The challenges associated with accepting a ‘new norm’ Resources Mentioned: ● Radical Acceptance - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) ● From Pull to Push: How to Manage Our Time In Disquieting Times ● 21 ACT Worksheets and Ways to Apply Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - Positive Psychology Connect with Sarah Seegal: ● Affect Mental Health ● Affect Mental Health on LinkedIn ● Affect Mental Health on Instagram ● Affect Mental Health on Facebook ● Affect Mental Health on Twitter ● Sarah Seegal on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Fear can be a crippling emotion. It prevents us from stepping out of our comfort zones, meeting new people, and exploring new opportunities. Its primary purpose is to protect us from physical or mental harm. But we can’t live in a bubble forever. Sometimes, we must have the courage to overcome our fears, step out of our comfort zones, and try new things in order to continue our personal and professional growth. And the good news is that having courage versus fear is a choice. So, how do you choose courage over fear? Today, I discuss the role of fear and courage in our everyday life and why we need to have the courage to swallow our fears and embrace new opportunities. I share my experiences with debilitating fear, how I allowed it to get in my way and control my life, and how I finally found the courage to step out of my comfort zone. I discuss the concept of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how these needs play a role in our feelings of fear. I discuss why I believe fear and courage are two sides of the same coin and why conquering your fears is less about becoming fearless and more about having the courage to learn what to do with them. I also explain the benefits of choosing courage when faced with moments of fear in our daily lives and the importance of reaching out to your tribe to help you overcome fearful moments. If fear is getting in the way of you realizing the wonder of you, listen here. “The way to freedom is through the door of fear.” - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human ● My journey of exploration, contemplation, and studying of my personal fears, why I was afraid, and what I needed to do to overcome them ● Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how your core needs impact your feelings of fear ● Common fears that manifest in each of us every day ● Why I believe it is impossible for people to be completely fearless ● Why fear is a choice and the benefits of choosing courage over fear ● Reaching out and embracing your tribe to help you conquer fearful moments ● The connection between ‘fear’ and ‘freedom’ Resources Mentioned: ● Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Mark J. Silverman is no stranger to adversity and life’s obstacles. After beating addiction and homelessness, Mark started his journey to becoming a resiliency expert, public speaker, leadership coach, and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done. Mark helps high-performing entrepreneurs and leaders achieve greater heights and find sustainable, fulfilling success in their life and business. He is also the host of the popular podcast, Mastering Midlife, where he speaks with high-performance business leaders to unlock their secrets of mastering life’s challenges to create a life of sustainable, fulfilling success. Mark joins me today to discuss why he believes mid-life is not really about mid-life and why it’s more about discovering what you truly want in life. He shares why society believes the hustle and grind of success are worth the insurmountable challenges and obstacles we face to achieve it and why he decided to be the voice that challenged this mindset and help others realize that success and fulfillment do not have to be mutually exclusive. He shares his lessons about mid-life, why your age has nothing to do with when you experience a ‘midlife crisis,’ and his mission to help others realize we are all free to create the person we want to be and the life we want to live. “It is absolutely possible - and preferable - to be wildly successful and sane.” - Mark J. Silverman This week on Insert:Human ● Mark’s background, his struggle with addiction and homelessness, and how he became a resiliency and leadership expert ● How Mark discovered his passion for coaching ● Society’s belief that the hustle, grind, and success is worth the challenges, struggles, and adversity ● The lessons Mark has learned from his conversations with high-performing leaders ● What the midlife experience is and why they do not only happen in your midlife years ● Cultivating friends and relationships ● The importance of taking care of your mental health ● Strategies to get comfortable with your vulnerabilities ● Realizing we are all free to create the person we want to be ● Understanding that fear and courage are choices Connect with Mark J. Silverman: ● Mark J. Silverman Website ● Book: Only 10s: Using Distraction to Get the Right Things Done by Mark Silverman ● Mastering Midlife ● Mastering Midlife Podcast ● Mark J. Silverman on Facebook ● Mark J. Silverman on Twitter ● Mark J. Silverman on YouTube ● Mark J. Silverman on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

If you don’t know where you’re going, then how are you going to get there? Our intentions act as a guiding light to help us realize our dreams and achieve our goals. Intentionality increases our chances of achieving the outcomes we seek. The power of setting our intentions truly applies to every area of our lives - from building relationships and parenting our children to establishing a thriving career and leading our businesses and communities. But too often, we fail to articulate what our intentions are, often leading to frustration, unhappiness and unrealized potential. In today’s episode, I discuss the power of setting intentions and how expressing your intentions can impact your ability to reach the outcomes you desire. I discuss how intention-setting can be applied to every aspect of our lives and work. I delve into why it’s important for policymakers to articulate their intentions for their cities, states, and countries, and why each individual needs to get clear on their own, unique intentions. I also share strategies you can use to help you get clear on your personal intentions and how your intentions impact the type of people you attract into your life. If you’re feeling stuck in some part of your life or career, this show is worth a listen. “You have to work on yourself in order to get clear about what it is you seek, but also to enable what it is you seek to be found.” - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human ● The importance of setting intentions about the way we raise our children ● How intentionality applies to our relationship dynamics ● How intentionality can be applied in the professional and academic setting ● Applying intentionality to culture and politics ● Getting clear about your own, personal intentions and how it leads to a sense of fulfillment ● How journaling and documentation can help you get clear on your life’s intentions ● The Law of Attraction and the role that your intentions play in the people you attract Resources Mentioned: ● Book: This Is It by Chris Colbert Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

My dear friend and Chakra healer, Melissa Yahia, joins me today to discuss the importance of seeking clarity from within and trusting your intuition. We discuss how she helped me through a period of ‘stuckness’ and how it paved the path to become who I am today. We discuss why intuition and metaphysics are considered ‘taboo’ concepts and why we believe your intuitive connections allow real meaning and happiness to flourish. We discuss why most people need to hit ‘rock bottom’ before discovering a new path toward happiness and fulfillment, how burying feelings like anger impacts your physical, mental, and emotional health, and empathy's role in dealing with these emotions. Melissa also shares her prediction for the future after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided and her advice for reclaiming your power as a human and regain your momentum. “Trust YOUR inner guide. Trust YOUR information. Trust your intuition.” - Melissa Yahia This week on Insert:Human ● How Melissa helped me through my ‘stuckness’ and how it transformed my life ● Why intuition and metaphysical experiences are considered ‘taboo’ in society and why it’s in these connections that real meaning and happiness can flourish ● How Melissa found clarity in herself and her life by looking within ● The concept of The Tree of Empathy and its role in removing deeply buried anger ● Melissa’s predictions for what the future holds after the COVID-19 pandemic is over ● Why Melissa believes our true power as human beings is our level of consciousness and awareness ● Melissa’s advice for getting unstuck and taking back your power to gain momentum ● The importance of following your intuition and stepping out of your comfort zone Resources Mentioned: ● Book: Lotus Flower Living by Julie Matheson ● Book: Power vs. Force by David R. Hawkins, M.D. Ph.D Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Rabbi Marc Baker is the President and CEO of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), a Jewish non-profit organization in Massachusetts. Having spent most of his life in Greater Boston’s Jewish community, Rabbi Marc has served as Head of School at Gann Academy, Greater Boston’s pluralistic Jewish high school, for over a decade. He has also served as scholar-in-residence for CJP’s Cynthia and Leon Shulman Acharai Leadership Program from 2013 to 2018. Rabbi Marc has also spent 4 years in Jerusalem studying at Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies and The Hebrew University. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and received his bachelor’s degree in religious studies at Yale University. Currently, Rabbi Marc resides in Brookline, Massachusetts with his wife and four children. Rabbi Marc joins me today to share his perspective on what it means to be human. He describes the CJP mission to bring people together and how the organization’s mission aligns with his perspective on humanity. He explains why he believes being human is not merely an individual journey, but an inter-connected one and how the modern world has lost that deep sense of interconnection. We discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has encouraged people’s sense of excessive individuality and inequality and how we can use this experience as a way to realize our individual and collective humanity as an effective guide toward a better future generation. We also discuss how moments of micro and macro fear provide us with unique opportunities of choice and the importance of getting comfortable with the complexities of being courageous. “We are, fundamentally - in our DNA - inter-connected with one another.” - Rabbi Marc Baker This week on Insert:Human ● How CJP’s mission aligns with what Rabbi Marc believes the definition of ‘being human’ truly is ● Why Rabbi Marc believes the human journey is not, fundamentally, an individual one ● Unpacking the term ‘individuality’ and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people’s sense of excessive individuality and inequality ● The COVID Paradox of Intimacy and what Rabbi Marc believes our greatest obstacle for us to realize is our individual and collective humanity ● Confronting moments of macro and micro fear and how it’s an opportunity to choose whether to embrace fear or embrace courage ● Getting comfortable with the complexity and spectrum of being courageous ● The Circles of Trust concept and the two fundamental challenges of building cultural community ● How the Jewish community is contributing to a better world Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Choosing hope over fear does not mean denying that we feel fear.” - Rabbi Marc Baker ● “It’s very hard to make decisions when you acknowledge there might be more than one right way.” - Rabbi Marc Baker ● “It’s continuity in the name of transformation. It’s knowing where you come from because it has something to say to where you’re going.” - Rabbi Marc Baker Resources Mentioned: ● Book: Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker J. Palmer Connect with Rabbi Marc Baker: ● Combined Jewish Philanthropies ● Combined Jewish Philanthropies on LinkedIn ● Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Instagram ● Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Facebook ● Combined Jewish Philanthropies on Twitter ● Rabbi Marc Baker on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Prior to the pandemic, life was on fast forward. Work was nuts, bars and restaurants were jammed, schedules were packed, traffic was bad and getting worse. There was not enough time on our days to do it all. And then, COVID-19. The world stopped. And so did we. We now find ourselves sitting alone with our thoughts. Scrolling through Facebook or binge-watching Netflix series after Netflix series. We’re doing a whole lot of nothing. But there’s a lot we can learn about ourselves and the world around us when we embrace nothingness. In today’s episode, I discuss the importance of doing nothing and why it’s a muscle or skill you can build and hone. I discuss how nothingness encourages creativity and innovation, creating both contrast and focus in our lives while allowing us to face the truths of our current reality. I discuss how businesses and organizations can benefit from encouraging their employees to take time off to ‘just be’ and do nothing. I also discuss how the quietude forced upon us during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a profound opportunity for personal growth, placed a spotlight on humanity, and challenged us to learn how to create from within without requiring external forces to define the trajectory of our lives. “We all have the capacity to create something from nothing. The key is a combination of courage and time.” - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human ● Society’s perspective on worthiness ● Harvard Business Review contributor, Peter Bregman’s perspective on the ‘white space’ in life, why it’s important, and why he believes it’s a muscle you can build ● The importance of encouraging your staff to stay home and do nothing ● Addressing unfounded fears and feelings of discomfort around doing nothing ● How to embrace doing nothing and how it can help eliminate the stress and worry of our daily lives ● How the world has shifted from ‘pull’ to ‘push’ and how the blank space it creates has impacted us and our children ● Why learning how to deal with nothingness is hard, but not impossible ● How the COVID-19 pandemic has shined a spotlight on humanity and created a profound opportunity for personal growth Our Favorite Quotes: ● “What if the best life preserver is not doing more - but rather, doing less? In fact, doing nothing.” - Chris Colbert ● “To do nothing, we must find the courage to let go of all that we think we have to do - and replace it with a silent contemplation of what we could and should do.” - Chris Colbert ● “When the omnipresence of pull recedes to be replaced by push, we feel a quiet desperation emerge in ourselves and our children.” - Chris Colbert ● “That is what makes these unprecedented times a form of opportunity, of profound opportunity - the chance to change the context of our lives from pull to push.” - Chris Colbert Resources Mentioned: ● The Importance of Doing Nothing article ● Not Enough Time? Try Doing Nothing by Peter Bregman, Harvard Business Review ● From Push to Pull: How to Manage Our Time in Disquieting Times article Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Lameen Abdul-Malik is the Founder of 100 Ideas Cafe, a crowd-sourcing platform designed to generate impactful ideas for the world, focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Lameen’s ultimate goal with 100 Ideas Cafe is to change the lives of a billion people. In December 2005, Lameen and his team received the Nobel Peace Prize from the International Atomic Energy Agency for their non-advocacy of the Iraq war. Lameen joins me today to discuss what 100 Ideas Cafe is, how he plans to change the lives of 1 billion people, and his thoughts on AI in finding climate change solutions. He shares how 100 Ideas Cafe works and how it's physically set up in major cities. He explains how technology can offer solutions that are grounded in nature. Lameen also describes his love for coffee and his thoughts on conveniences that allow people to never step outside their homes. "Start today. Start the journey now. Don't wait for anything to happen first." - Lameen Abdul-Malik This week on Insert:Human ● Why Lameen wants to impact 1 billion people ● What 100 Ideas Cafe is and how it works ● Lameen's thoughts on climate change and related deaths ● UN Sustainable Development Goals ● Crowdsourcing ideas and potential market viabilities ● How 100 Ideas Cafe manifests physically in the real world ● Looking at technology-based challenges to solve climate change ● Lameen's love for coffee and how he prefers his cup ● How technology created the wrong kind of anonymity Connect with Lameen Abdul-Malik: ● 100 Ideas Cafe ● Lameen Abdul-Malik on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Eric Weiner is an author, keynote speaker, and blogger. He is known for writing books that ask some of life’s more profound questions on happiness, intellect, and philosophy. His latest book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, explores what dead philosophers can teach us about modern-day living. Eric was also a former foreign correspondent for NPR and a reporter for The New York Times. Eric joins me today to discuss the idea of progress and whether it’s always good or bad. He explains why religion still has a place in today’s technology-driven life. He describes the different ways technology can be biased. He shares what it means to be useful when aging alongside newer and faster technologies. Eric also discusses the easiest ways to find happiness today. "What I find interesting is not what is said, but what is unsaid. What is unsaid is we are confused about progress, what it means, what it looks like, and its importance." - Eric Weiner This week on Insert:Human ● Why Eric is a recurring guest on my show ● Eric's thoughts on the state of the world and the role of technology ● Why progress is a topic we all collectively find confusing ● Why technological progress can be considered a religion ● Why every piece of technology has a bias ● Some of the simplest ways to boost personal happiness ● Why people assume technology is a good thing ● Why Eric says religion is still essential in today's society ● How usefulness is attached to age ● The one thing listeners should think about after this episode Connect with Eric Weiner: ● Eric Weiner Website ● Writing & Wellbeing in Bhutan ● Atlas of Ideas Newsletter ● Book: The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World ● Book: The Geography of Genius: Lessons from the World's Most Creative Places ● Book: The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers ● Book: Man Seeks God ● Eric Weiner on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Julie Jungalwala is the Co-founder and President of the Academic Leadership Group. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Learning as well as a leadership instructor in Harvard Extension School’s Essential Management Skills for Emerging Leaders professional development program. She is the author of The Human Side of Changing Education. Julie has a Master’s degree in Education, Technology, and Innovation and Education from Harvard University Graduate School of Education as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Queen’s University Belfast. Julie joins me today to discuss the three truths of education, which expose the actual goals of the educational system, what it should be aiming for, and where its weaknesses are. She discusses the need for schools to release control and compliance, helping children be more self-authoring and curious. Julie explores cultural bias and examples of the educational system not leveraging what we know about how humans learn and grow. Julie also reveals five critical decisions and questions for educators and leaders that intersect with the three truths. “With how events have unfolded in the last eighteen months, we really need to make some fundamental changes reflected by these three truths, and our future depends on it.” - Julie Jungalwala This week on Insert:Human ● Defining the three truths of education ● Why schools are an institute of knowing and not an institute of learning ● How schools need to reorient themselves to help kids be more autonomous ● Enabling human beings to change, learn, and grow continually for the rest of their lives ● How cultural bias affects the educational system ● How the educational system doesn’t leverage what we know about how human beings learn and grow ● How experimentation, feedback, and the chance to try again are fundamental to success ● Five critical decisions and questions for any system of education Resources Mentioned: ● Podcast: The Reinvention Mandate with Julie Jungalwala ● Book: Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten Connect with Julie Jungalwala: ● Academic Leadership Group ● Institute for the Future of Learning ● Reinvention Mandate ● Book: The Human Side of Changing Education: How to Lead Change With Clarity, Conviction, and Courage ● Julie Jungalwala on LinkedIn ● Julie Jungalwala on Twitter Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder and CEO of WeSpire, an employee engagement platform that designs positive impact programs like sustainability and CSR for forward-thinking global companies. Their programs are meticulously backed by applied behavioral science. She also helped write the first white paper on the internet about behavioral advertising and marketing. Susan joins me today to discuss what WeSpire is about and detail its programs. She describes her passion for sustainability and where the industry is headed concerning ESG and employee activism. She illustrates how their platform uses triggers to develop a company’s ESG culture. She reveals how current events have forced economies worldwide to shift where they source energy. Susan also explains the one thing we should all get behind for climate change. "The most powerful information trigger is social."- Susan Hunt Stevens This week on Insert:Human ● How Susan created WeSpire ● Susan's passion for sustainability ● Getting behind ESG and employee activism over the last two years ● Why Susan is a bit cynical about corporations regarding their sincerity towards ESG ● Building a culture that encourages ESG practices ● The triggers the platform uses for clients to learn ● How the people around you can motivate you to do things ● Susan’s advice for organizations to find purpose ● What prevents humanity from recognizing global threats as a collective ● Behavioral change and what our fight or flight response has to do with it ● The one thing Susan says the world needs to rally behind ● How the war in Ukraine is forcing Europe to use renewable energy sources Connect with Susan Hunt Stevens: ● WeSpire ● WeSpire on LinkedIn ● Susan Hunt Stevens on LinkedIn ● Susan Hunt Stevens on Twitter ● Email: susan@wespire.com Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Sherin Mathew is an AI strategist, ethicist, public speaker, and data specialist. He founded Public Intelligence, a social enterprise built to represent humanity’s response to the inevitable increase in AI-powered roles and occupations. Their primary concern as a platform is job availability and security for future generations. Aside from speaking about AI’s impact on job opportunities, Sherin works as an AI strategist at AI Tech UK and as the CTO and Chief AI and Ethics Officer at Lexyfi. Sherin joins me today to discuss his passions for technology and our rights to our own intelligence. He deconstructs “sensitive intelligence” and shares why he named his first robot Gabriel. He explains how AI will take over mechanical jobs and describes what can happen to those left without job opportunities. He reveals the problem with innovating too fast and details the risks associated with data leaks. Sherin also deliberates on what it means to be accountable in how we share and protect our intelligence. "AI is ruthless. It will literally impact every industry." - Sherin Mathew This week on Insert:Human ● Recapping what Insert:Human is all about ● Where Sherin's passion for tech started ● Sherin's first robot, Gabriel ● What Sherin considers "sensitive intelligence" ● The future of job automation and how we upskill our workforce ● How AI will disrupt and create opportunities simultaneously ● The problem with high-speed innovations ● Ethics in technology and AI ● Defining ethics in various cultures ● Being accountable for how we protect and share our intelligence Resources Mentioned: ● General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Connect with Sherin Mathew: ● AI Tech UK ● Lexyfi ● Public Intelligence ● Sherin Mathew on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Richard Barrett is a world-renowned thought leader in the areas of cultural transformation, personal development, and values-based leadership. He is the Founder of the Barret Academy, an international think-tank that aims to provide practical advice on human consciousness rooted in science. Richard is also the author of the book, Worldview Dynamics and the Well Being of Nations, which explores the process of setting out to find the dominant worldview and the well-being of a nation. Richard joins me to discuss recent events, particularly the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. He shares how this war resulted from Putin’s poor childhood experiences. He explains how businesses responded to it and why values-driven decisions now affect economies more than ever. Richard also describes why the US isn’t an excellent example of democracy, what the Nordics did right regarding child-rearing, and why the future of society rests on women. "Civilizations don't clash. What clashes are world views." - Richard Barrett This week on Insert:Human ● Who Richard is: his professional career and his interests ● Recapping the recent events between Russia and Ukraine ● Why the war is akin to Putin's miserable childhood ● How business leaders responded to the war ● The positive evolution of consciousness in the last decade ● Why the US isn't a good example of a democracy ● Why Putin can't win in Ukraine ● Why India wants to take over Pakistan ● How the status of women and child-rearing determines the upbringing of future citizens ● How Nordic countries prepared their people during industrialization ● The root cause of division in the United States ● What Richard wants the audience to take away from the episode Resources Mentioned: ● Podcast: The Growing Consciousness with Richard Barrett Connect with Richard Barrett: ● The Barrett Academy ● E-Learning Courses ● Humanity Awareness Initiative ● Book: Worldview Dynamics and the Well Being of Nations ● The Barrett Academy on Facebook ● Richard Barrett on LinkedIn ● Richard Barrett on Twitter ● Email: richard@barrettacademy.com Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Sabina Bhatia is the Chief Customer Officer at PayActiv, a financial service that aims to help employees get financial relief between paychecks. As the company’s Chief Customer Officer, Sabina is the voice of PayActiv clients and employees. Before becoming part of PayActiv, Sabina learned the tools of the trade from spending 20 years in Wall Street. Sabina joins me today to explain what PayActiv is, how their system works, and how their service improves employees' mental health. She details the concept of Conscious Capitalism and how it came to be. She describes how various industries have become aware of how they affect the environment. Sabina also discusses how the pandemic forced many companies to treat their employees better. “The US is the richest country in the world, and in that country you have a third world country sitting there.” - Sabina Bhatia This week on Insert:Human ● Who Sabina Bhatia is, her professional experience, and her role today ● Growing awareness within the corporate world ● Conscious Capitalism and its genesis ● Impacting the community the business serves ● Recognizing the zeitgeist as an industry ● The amount of money overdraft fees produce ● How PayActiv was founded and its mission for the people ● Their findings regarding their users and earned wage access ● How the pandemic taught businesses how to treat their employees better ● The best course of action for the listeners who care about improving the world Connect with Sabina Bhatia: ● PayActiv ● Book: It's About TIME: How Businesses Can Save the World ● PayActiv on Twitter ● Sabina Bhatia on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Progress means taking risks, but sometimes we let fear paralyze us. We allow fear to make us think it’s impossible to move from where we are—that it’s safer to stay put. On the other hand, the bold ignore their fears, which is problematic in itself as it invites an array of dangers and risks. How do we manage the right balance between fear and possibility? In this episode, I explain how to win the battle between fear and possibility. I discuss why having too much fear or possibility is terrible and reveal how to achieve the correct ratio. I describe how I let fear rule some of my major life decisions and the long-term effects thereof. I relate fear and possibility to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and list the three questions we need to ask ourselves. I also explore why the US is currently operating in fear. "Whatever we seek to transform, we can only succeed if the force of possibility within us outweighs the force of fear." - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human ● Achieving the right ratio between fear and possibility ● Why too much fear or possibility is bad ● Some major decisions I made out of fear ● Reviewing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ● What allowed me to find a better ratio ● Asking ourselves about mastery, autonomy, and purpose ● How the pandemic threw everything into a fear-based tailspin ● The fear of loss surrounding the US today ● My one wish for the world Resources Mentioned: ● Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ● Book: A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Seth David Radwell is a thought leader in consumer marketing as well as the author of the book, American Schism, which explores the historical roots of the political divide currently dominating the American landscape. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Seth also previously served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, America’s leader in acne skin care. Seth joins me today to describe the historical context of America’s political divide and his outlook for the future of political discussions. He explains his motivation behind writing American Schism. He discusses why at least 77% of Americans are disappointed with today’s political dialogues. He shares his thoughts on the Constitution and identifies the aspects that need to be updated to fit today’s standards and culture. Seth also elaborates on the benefits of adopting ranked-choice voting across the country. "In the last couple of years, we’ve been teetering toward giving up on our truth and enlightenment-based approach to solving problems, and that's dangerous." - Seth David Radwell This week on Insert:Human ● What motivated Seth to write American Schism ● Why American society’s aversion to political discussion is a hindrance ● Why a majority of Americans are unsatisfied with the current political dialogue ● Seth's opinions on Benjamin Franklin ● The significant periods in American history that contributed to today’s political divide ● Seth's thoughts on the Constitution and why it needs significant amendments ● The difference between regulating private companies and public personalities ● Why Seth is optimistic regarding logical and unemotionally charged political discourse ● The benefits of ranked-choice voting Resources Mentioned: ● Braver Angels ● Rank The Vote Connect with Seth David Radwell: ● Seth David Radwell Website ● Book: American Schism ● Seth David Radwell on LinkedIn ● Email: sradwell@SethDavidRadwell.com Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Matt Spielman is the Founder and Head Coach of Inflection Point Partners, a platform of experienced and trained coaches who help clients reach meaningful goals. He is the author of Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose, which guides readers toward their goals. Matt is also a career coach at Harvard Business School and an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Matt joins me today to describe Inflection Points, what prompted him to write it, and what readers can expect. Matt discusses why the Great Resignation was a long time coming and how poor work engagement contributed to it on top of COVID-19. He explains how you can establish what success means to you without looking at the success of others. He reveals why being a coach is a lucrative business opportunity. Matt also outlines how to use the “Purpose Puzzle” to achieve personal goals. "Success comes from having the desire and the ability to listen to oneself and the courage to act upon it." - Matt Spielman This week on Insert:Human ● What Inflection Points is about ● Matt's thoughts on the Great Resignation ● The critical question everyone should ask themselves today ● Why employee engagement in the workplace has decreased ● Establishing your definition of success ● What made Matt write a book about the Great Resignation ● Why having a coaching career is lucrative today ● Solving your life's “Purpose Puzzle” Resources Mentioned: ● Book: A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It's Everyone's Business by Mark Barden Connect with Matt Spielman: ● Inflection Point Partners ● Book: Inflection Points: How to Work and Live with Purpose ● Matt Spielman on LinkedIn ● Phone: (917) 664-5651 Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic, human resilience prevailed when it came to productivity and work—switching to an almost fully-virtual economy for the last two years. Now that we’re slowly coming out of quarantine, industries are now met with a dilemma: Should we retain the current virtual setup, or should we push for back-to-office measures? Neither is correct, and it’s because the future is hybrid. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why we’re finally returning to our pre-pandemic ways. I discuss how various industries adapted to working virtually and the pros and cons thereof. I explain why the best way to move forward is to meet both virtual and physical work in the middle. I discuss the arguments to be made for those who want an entirely virtual world and those against it. I also share why the future is hybrid, no matter what. "We've been marching toward a hybrid world since this thing called 'digital' first began." - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human ● Why the whole world wants a hybrid workplace ● How we all arrived at agreeing to a hybrid future ● How the pandemic forced industries to sustain productivity while in quarantine ● What companies had to accept regarding the benefits of physical and virtual work ● What "equilibrium" is and how it shaped our path towards the hybrid future ● Asking if humans should be worried about a fully digital world ● The driving force of hybridization Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

Chunka Mui is a futurist, innovation advisor, and author. He helps organizations design and test innovation strategies built to make the world a better place for future generations. He co-authored A Brief History of a Perfect Future: Inventing the World We Can Proudly Leave Our Kids by 2050, which explores future innovations that are set to guide the world by 2050. Chunka has also contributed an astonishing 200+ articles on Forbes, which have garnered millions of views. Chunka joins me today to discuss his latest book and what inspired him to write it. He explains what we can expect from carbon emissions and climate change by 2050. He describes the effect of the Net Zero Coalition and how electric-powered vehicles can help us achieve the 8% CO2 reduction goal. Chunka also shares his opinions on funding technologies designed only to do things faster and more efficiently. "We're in a golden age wherein every organization we can find intersects with purpose, growth, and society.” - Chunka Mui This week on Insert:Human ● Who Chunka Mui is and why he became a writer ● The story behind Chunka's latest book ● Chunka's thoughts on carbon emissions and the Net Zero Coalition ● Changing our strategy for carbon emissions ● Shifting toward electric vehicles to get the 8% CO2 reduction goal ● Why Chunka is optimistic about AI ● Chunka's thoughts on technology that serves only to accelerate processes ● Deliberating on the potential need for an accountability system Resources Mentioned: ● Book: Plausible Deniability by Robert Gilbert ● Probable Futures ● 106| PROBABLE FUTURES AND THE CLIMATE CURE WITH DR.SPENCER GLENDON Connect with Chunka Mui: ● Chunka Mui Website ● Chunka Mui’s Books on Amazon ● Book: A Brief History of a Perfect Future: Inventing the World We Can Proudly Leave Our Kids by 2050 ● Chunka Mui on Twitter ● Chunka Mui on LinkedIn Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

A while ago, the New York Times published an article about Google’s Project Aristotle. The purpose of this project was to decipher the key attributes of high-performing teams. What Project Aristotle found was that the most crucial determinant of high-performing teams was love, which was measured by everyone on a team feeling like they had an equal voice. The second attribute this project identified was empathy among team members. The third attribute pertained to members feeling like they could be themselves in their group. In today’s episode, I share the power of love in high-performing and successful teams, businesses, and leaders. I reveal what 21st-century leaders need to help their teams meet their business objectives. I share how intimacy with self is similar to intimacy with employees—demanding transparency and absolute truth. I highlight the need to be willing to embrace what other people think, want, and need. I also share how our fragile psyches often blur this view and how our subconscious desires to be right, protect ourselves, and get our agenda done take over. “Love is the power behind high-performing teams. It is also the power behind high-performing businesses and the secret sauce of high-performing leaders.” - Chris Colbert This week on Insert:Human ● The three attributes behind high-performing teams ● Why 21st-century leaders need to instill their employees with love ● What is required of love to motivate teams and ensure leaders do not fail ● The job, stumbling blocks, and level of intimacy required in leadership ● Finding the motivation to be intimate with teams in order to make connections, achieve clarity, and take the right ‘next step’ ● Achieving better outcomes by looking at problems, tasks, and questions through someone else’s perspective Resources Mentioned: ● What Google Learned From Its Quest To Build The Perfect Team ● Google’s Project Aristotle Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.