Deep Dive

So, what was this all about? What did I learn, and what am I going to take away from the experience of having 100+ recorded hours of conversation with people who are looking to live well? It’s all in this one… Stay subscribed for any potential future endeavors, as they will be weirder and sillier, no doubt. Thank you to everyone who was a part of this project, and to everyone who listened. I hope I didn’t waste your time :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

This high-tempo, information-rich dialogue is of exactly the kind I like to have! Jozef’s ideas about his relationship with nature - its landmarks and inhabitants - are worth imbibing. We covered a lot of ground and reached out for many berries of wisdom, including surviving in the wild, romanticizing nature, energetic economy, homeostasis, creativity, dialogue, motivation, monotony of movement, human relationships, and even more! Don’t miss this one! Check out Jozef’s work (alongside others!): Fighting Monkey (FM) | RootlessRoot This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Andy’s quest to live well was ignited when he witnessed his son’s struggles to do the same. Over the years, Andy has created a model which served him and others on their journeys. It includes 5 practices and their outcomes, and we discussed those and the overarching theme of living life intentionally. As you’ll here, I found a lot in common with Andy, and I enjoyed the conversation very much! It’s a recommended one for sure. Visit Andy’s website: andywayofficial.com | Connect with him on LinkedIn: Andy Way This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

In this more technical than usual philosophical discourse, Nick and I discussed the concept of Hope. It seemed to Nick that this concept is somewhat neglected compared to some others that constantly appear in relation to Living Well, and I agree. We related Hope to nearby concepts such as Expectation, Optimism, Meliorism, Rationality, and more. Follow Nick on Twitter: @ironick This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

In 2017 Anne-Laure enjoyed the reputation of someone successful less and less, until she finally decided to quit her position at Google and go at it alone. Armed with ambition, passion, and a vague idea of what she might like to do in the future, she set out on her new path. This talk is about her way of figuring out what, why, and how to do in order to live well. I had a blast talking with Anne-Laure as she’s full of useful and interesting ideas. Explore her work at nesslabs.com | Sign up to her newsletter, The Maker Mind This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Terry came on to share his story, and many sub-stories, of living well through the good times and the bad. We discussed the ways in which living well has become harder in recent times and possible solutions. We shared ideas about parenthood, struggles with illness, becoming better every day, and more. Visit Terry’s website: www.motivationalcheck.com Thanks for reading Deep Dive Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

This wonderful conversation featured a few themes, the main one of which is reciprocal opening, or an attitude of always expanding horizons and exploring new experiential territory instead of focusing narrowly on pleasure and its causes. Alex shared his story of addiction, recovery, and discovery. We also talked about dialectic, psychedelics in the context of addiction, spirituality, the question of whether addiction can be completely healed, and more! This is a favorite of mine, so go ahead. Visit Alex’s Website: deepfix.co | Subscribe to his newsletter, Deep Fix This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Tomorrow, a new book by Mattias comes out! It’s called “How to Do Things with Stories”, and we discussed just that idea during this meandering conversation. You’ll find us talking about Mattias’s book as well as other works that transformed us. Enjoy! Buy the book through this website: Mattiasinspace.com | Follow Mattias on Twitter: @mattiasinspace | Read his Substack: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

It’s hard to live well when you are unable to agree with people on what actions are right to take because of your opposing opinions. But do we really need to hold on to our beliefs so tightly? Jeffrey thinks we should focus more on agreeing more about what needs to be achieved than about the justifications for it, and I agree. We covered a lot of ground, and I really, really liked where we landed in the end. By the way, this is a really good time to plant trees in the northern hemisphere! Read Erraticus, a magazine edited by Jeffrey | Listen to his podcast, Damn the Absolute! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

How could we move forward as individuals and a society when it comes to finding solutions to complex problems? Stephanie says we ought to be able to to inhabit the zone where two conventionally - usually politically - opposing views coexist. Use her Twitter thread as a visual aid, and follow our conversation as it touched on related topics. We also briefly revisited the topic of our last conversation on this podcast toward the end. Follow Stephanie on Twitter: @stephlepp | Visit the ICE website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

This conversation started with a real-life example from Jack’s life of how he pays attention to alleviate suffering. It then became a discussion on various aspects of the concept, and Jack shared a lot of information and personal stories from his days as a Zen monk. We also discussed gurus at some length and the danger of not letting yourself fall for your own bullshit by falling for the bullshit of another. Follow Shozan Jack on Youtube or Twitter | Buy his book and check out his Patreon page This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

River grew up unaware that people went to bed for the night to get sleep, and not put in hours of looping thoughts. Later on, he discovered a mode of awareness that focuses on tuning in to what we feel in our bodies, and everything has been getting better since. We covered a lot of ground in this one, so you’d do well to tune in! Follow River on Twitter: @the_wilderless | website: inthewilderless.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Kelly has been paying attention to cyclical patterns in and around her, and it’s been paying off. We discussed all sorts of cycles, the moods, emotions and actions associated with them, and related our own stories in light of them. Among the topics we touched are the menstrual cycle, seasons, podcasting, pain, believing in oneself, and more. Follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellycwilde | Follow all her projects here Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Kyle’s journey away from chairs and screens and back to the wild made him feel a lot better, and more belonging in the world. This lively discussion between two lovers of nature touched on many aspects of his journey and the insights he has gained: Having a sit-spot, domestication, tracking, meditation, Vervaeke’s Ecology of Practices, and much, much more. This one is packed with actionable advice and the reasons behind it. Follow Kyle on Instagram: @trottingsparrow | Evolve Move Play website Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Steph sat with me to discuss work - professional as well as creative - and how to be constant in doing it. It's easy to to think your way into a rut when considering all the things that could go wrong or not go at all, but if we are to feel realized we must find a way to channel our creativity to create something. Our conversation touched on creativity, lifestyle design, inspiration, goal-setting, criteria for success, and more. Follow Steph on twitter: @stephsmithio Website: Stephsmith.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

What does it take to establish a society whose individual “cells” understand one another well enough to coordinate actions that are beneficial to each individually? Malcolm and I each presented the thinking that has led us to be interested in this question, and built on it together. Follow Malcolm on Twitter: @Malcolm_Ocean | Website: malcolmocean.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

It all began when Astrid wondered why the way of communication that came naturally to her was triggering people and creating emotional dissonance… Tune in to hear about her journey to find more about others, herself, and how to communicate effectively and harmoniously. I hope you’ll enjoy learning from Astrid as much as I have! Astrid’s Website: astridwilde.com | Twitter: @astridwilde1 Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Gary experienced a childhood without much love. Humor has been important for him on his way to becoming accepted by others and, more importantly, himself. We discussed humor as a coping mechanism, his book, The King of Average, and his journey alongside the great Viola Spolin, one of the greats in the field of improv theater. Follow Gary on Twitter: @improvmaven | Visit his website for info on his work and book! Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Dan came back to dive deep and elaborate on his idea of Energy Farming. How can we stay in a strong state? We have to farm our energy, just as any other animal does, while keeping in mind the kind of creature we are. It’s always a treat talking to Dan, who is walking the walk. Follow Dan on Twitter: @dagreen77 | Website: Thirtytenzero.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 | And Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

We are uncorked! Let the sweet champagne of love flow and drench your soul. We talked about Love, relationships, mental health and illness, quantifying vs. qualifying, and much more… There’s really no replacement for listening here, so go ahead! Follow Christophe on Twitter: @PorotChristophe Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com