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Everyday Better is your essential podcast for leveling up in personal development, life, and career success. Hosted by Leah Smart, an educator in self-improvement and positive psychology, this podcast offers transformative conversations with influential experts sharing real-life success stories, actionable insights, and research-backed tips.Elevate your mindset, gain clarity, and unlock your potential as you journey toward becoming 'Everyday Better.' Whether you're at a crossroads or simply seeking more daily clarity, every episode leaves you inspired, empowered, and ready for more.Find new episodes of Everyday Better, right here, every Tuesday.

Warning: This Podcast Will Remind You of Your Mortality

After Jodi Wellman’s mother passed away at just 58-years-old, Jodi was left to clean out her apartment. Everywhere she looked, she found remnants of her mother’s unfulfilled dreams: business cards from enterprises that never took off, book manuscripts that were never submitted. The experience forced Jodi to realize that life is painfully short, and it’s up to us to make the most of it.A speaker, author and executive coach, Jodi wants you to think more about death. On this week’s episode of Every

Apr 22, • 47:53

Core Values 101: A Step-by-Step Guide for Finding Your Inner Compass

In this special episode of Everyday Better, Leah walks through one of her favorite personal growth exercises: defining your core values. When you're facing a tough decision and unsure which path to take, a clearly defined set of values can equip you with the clarity and confidence you need to move forward. After explaining her own approach to uncovering what truly matters, Leah revisits some powerful moments from a previous conversation with personal growth educator Amanda Hilton. Toget

Apr 15, • 29:47

From Starting Out to Starting Over: Mentorship in Action

We often imagine mentorship as a formal relationship between an experienced professional and someone who’s just starting out. But sometimes the most valuable guidance doesn’t emerge from something structured, but from candid conversations with colleagues.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, we’re bringing you one of those conversations. Leah is joined by two of her LinkedIn colleagues, Jessi Hempel and Gianna Prudente, for an honest discussion about their biggest career challenges

Apr 8, • 48:38

Escaping Perfectionism with Professor Thomas Curran

Thomas Curran is a Professor of Psychology at the London School of Economics and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. In it, he charts the recent rise in perfectionism among young people, exposes the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on everything from work performance to relationships and argues for a “good enough” approach to work that prioritizes sustainability over achievement.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Thomas joins Leah to discus

Apr 1, • 43:05

How the "Real" Olivia Pope Handles a Crisis

Judy Smith built a career handling some of the most high-profile scandals of our time. As the founder of crisis management firm Smith & Co., she’s advised many notable clients including Monica Lewinsky, Michael Vick and Wesley Snipes. But Judy is perhaps better known for what she inspired: ‘Scandal,’ the hit television series created by Shonda Rhymes.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Judy joins Leah to discuss the core principles of crisis management. Judy reveals how she d

Mar 25, • 39:10

The 10-Year Plan: A Roadmap to Designing Your Dream Life

Imagine your life ten years from now. Where are you, who are you with and how do you feel?On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Leah introduces the 10-Year Plan, a powerful visualization exercise for making your dreams a reality. After sharing how this tool helped her clarify her own career goals, Leah explains how to create your own 10-Year Plan. So grab a pen, a piece of paper and start shaping the life you want.Listen to Debbie Millman on Hello Monday here.If you liked this epis

Mar 18, • 20:09

How to ‘Do Your Own Research’ with Medical Journalist Dr. Trisha Pasricha (Part 2)

Medical journalist Dr. Trisha Pasricha is back this week for part two of our deep dive into the latest health and wellness trends. In this episode, Trisha pulls back the curtain on her research process, revealing how she tracks down reliable health information and how fact-checking works at The Washington Post. Later, she shares practical tips for reading academic studies and evaluating health claims made on social media. Trisha and Leah also discuss the role wellness influencers play i

Mar 11, • 39:30

Demystifying Wellness Trends with Medical Journalist Dr. Trisha Pasricha (Part 1)

Full-body MRIs. Red light therapy. Vitamin B12 supplements. Seemingly every day, there’s a new wellness fad taking over the internet. But how do we know which health claims are backed by science – and which are just hype?In this episode of Everyday Better, we’re demystifying the latest health and wellness trends with medical journalist Dr. Trisha Pasricha. Trisha discusses the pros and cons of magnesium supplements, breaks down the science behind ‘leaky gut syndrome’ and sets the record

Mar 4, • 50:40

Second Acts: How Captain Carole Hopson Found Her ‘One True Thing’

Carole Hopson is a Boeing 737 captain for United Airlines and the author of ‘A Pair of Wings,’ a historical fiction novel about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to get her pilot license. After a successful twenty-year career working for iconic brands like the National Football League, Foot Locker and L’Oréal, Carole quit her job to pursue her lifelong dream of flying planes. On today’s episode, Carole tells the story of how she turned her childhood dream into a second-act career. S

Feb 25, • 45:50

Understanding the Racial Health Gap with Dr. Uché Blackstock

When Dr. Uché Blackstock was a student at Harvard Medical School, she didn’t learn about racial health disparities or the history of racial violence that mark the field of medicine. It wasn’t until years later, while working in an urgent care in Brooklyn, that Dr. Blackstock was moved to investigate the history of healthcare in America. Now, as a health equity advocate and author of the New York Times bestseller ‘LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine,’ Dr. Blackstock

Feb 18, • 45:10

How Peloton Yoga Instructor Chelsea Jackson Roberts Stays Sane in a Chaotic World

When Chelsea Jackson Roberts was 24, she lost her best friend to gun violence. That’s when Chelsea’s yoga practice became about something much more than exercise; it became a tool for coping with grief and, eventually, rediscovering joy. Today, as a Peloton yoga and meditation instructor, Chelsea teaches others how to tap into a deeper, more emotionally supportive yoga practice.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Chelsea shares how yoga and meditation keep her grounded in an unpr

Feb 11, • 51:33

On the Clock: A Working Mothers’ Roundtable on Parenthood and Ambition

When Leah and her husband decided to start a family, she found herself facing a daunting question: could she balance the career she’d worked so hard to build with the life she dreamed of creating at home? Would becoming a parent mean sacrificing her professional goals, or could she find a way to thrive in both worlds?In this special episode of Everyday Better, Leah brings her most pressing questions about balancing kids and career to three of her LinkedIn colleagues and fellow mothers:

Feb 4, • 55:03

Your 2025 Relationship Reset: How to Stop Fighting About Work With Dr. Alexandra Solomon

The research is clear: how satisfied you feel at work impacts the quality of your relationships at home, and the quality of your relationships at home impacts the way you show up at work. That’s why Dr. Alexandra Solomon wants you to think more deeply about the work-related arguments you have with your partner. Are you really fighting about how many hours you or your partner work, or are you feeling shortchanged for quality time?Dr. Alexandra is a professor, podcast host and psychologis

Jan 28, • 1:00:33

Your 2025 Work Reset: Redefine Your Relationship to Work With Writer Jennifer Romolini

What does 'success' mean to you?Jennifer Romolini is a writer, author and podcaster. Her second book is ‘Ambition Monster,’ a memoir about the connection between workaholism and childhood trauma. In it, she traces the evolution of her voracious ambition and reckons with the price she paid to obtain career success.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Jennifer joins Leah to discuss how her relationship to work has evolved since she entered the workforce as a teenager. A self-describ

Jan 21, • 43:53

Your 2025 Physical Reset: Setting the Record Straight on Sleep With Dr. Rebecca Robbins

Everyday Better is kicking off 2025 with a month’s worth of conversations designed to help you reset for the year ahead. Each week, you’ll learn about research-backed techniques to improve your mental, physical, work and relational well-being. No matter what your goals are this year, our 2025 Reset Series will equip you with the tools you need to make measurable, lasting changes in your life.In our productivity-obsessed world, getting a good night’s rest is probably low on your to-do li

Jan 14, • 47:20

Your 2025 Mental Reset: How to Conquer Stress and Burnout With Dr. Aditi Nerurkar

Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, Everyday Better is bringing you a month’s worth of conversations designed to help you reset for the year ahead. Each week, you’ll learn about research-backed techniques to improve your mental, physical, work and relational well-being. No matter what your goals are this year, our 2025 Reset Series will equip you with the tools you need to make measurable, lasting change in your life.Today’s guest is here to help you reset your relationship to stress. Dr.

Jan 7, • 45:11

Hygge: Conscious Coziness as a Survival Strategy

Meik Wiking is the founder and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He’s also the author of several books including The Little Book of Hygge and My Hygge Home. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Meik joins Leah to discuss ‘hygge’ – a Danish word that loosely translates to “coziness.” Meik shares how he and other Danes prepare for winter each year by creating ultra-cozy indoor environments to support well-being. He also explains why hygge and happiness are inter

Dec 31, 2024 • 34:24

Wintering: How to Weather Difficult Times

Each winter, life slows down. It’s dark and cold, yet the season offers an opportunity for rest. This week’s episode of Everyday Better honors the beginning of winter with Katherine May, author of Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times.In Wintering, Katherine shares the story of navigating a personal ‘winter’ – a challenging period of time during which she retreated into herself in order to cope with everything happening around her. Drawing on research about how Nor

Dec 24, 2024 • 44:27

Thinking About Going to Therapy? Start Here.

Andrew Adams, co-founder and CEO of Headway, is making access to therapy easier. Headway is a mental health care marketplace that matches patients with providers who accept insurance. Earlier this year, Headway was named a LinkedIn top 50 startup.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Andrew joins Leah to discuss the barriers to accessing mental health care. He shares his experience with finding a therapist and going to therapy, as well as his personal motivation for building a nati

Dec 17, 2024 • 27:37

Why Cooperation Is Key to Humanity’s Survival With Psychologist Athena Aktipis

Athena Aktipis is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University and co-Director of The Human Generosity Project. She studies how people work together, especially during crises, through the lenses of evolutionary biology and psychology. Her latest book, “A Field Guide to the Apocalypse: A Mostly Serious Guide to Surviving Our Wild Times”, digs into the history and science of cooperation.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Athena joins Leah to discuss the history of human surv

Dec 10, 2024 • 42:42

A Behavioral Scientist’s Guide to Buying the Perfect Holiday Gift

Scott Rick is a behavioral scientist and marketing professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He holds a PhD in Behavioral Decision Research from Carnegie Mellon, where he was a National Science Foundation graduate research fellow.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Scott joins Leah to explore the complicated role of money in relationships. He shares advice for couples who have different views on spending money, including strategies for those who hate spen

Dec 3, 2024 • 44:36

The Anatomy of Friendship With Intimacy Expert Shasta Nelson

Shasta Nelson is a leading expert in healthy relationships and intimacy. For over 15 years, she’s been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices for enhancing belonging and well-being.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Shasta joins Leah to discuss the key components of healthy relationships. Shasta shares strategies for developing new friendships and nurturing existing ones, as well as advice for ending a friendship. She also draws on data about lonel

Nov 26, 2024 • 33:01

How to Reset Your Inner Clock With Science Journalist Lynne Peeples

Lynne Peeples is a journalist and author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms. She covers science, health and the environment and holds master’s degrees in biostatistics and science journalism.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Lynne joins Leah to discuss the science behind our circadian rhythms. Lynne explains why our inner clocks are out of sync and what that means for our physical and mental health. She also offers strategies for resetting our clocks,

Nov 19, 2024 • 40:27

Second Acts: How Captain Carole Hopson Found Her ‘One True Thing’

Carole Hopson is a Boeing 737 captain for United Airlines and the author of ‘A Pair of Wings,’ a historical fiction novel about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to get her pilot license. After a successful twenty-year career working for iconic brands like the National Football League, Foot Locker and L’Oréal, Carole quit her job to pursue her lifelong dream of flying planes. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Carole tells the story of how she turned that childhood dream int

Nov 12, 2024 • 47:01

How to Make the Most of Your 24 Hours with Researcher Cassie Holmes

Cassie Holmes is a Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Her first book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most is a practical guide for how to think about and spend time in order to experience joy every day. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Cassie joins Leah to discuss her research on time and happiness. After dispelling the notion that more free time equals more happiness

Nov 5, 2024 • 41:33

Are Our Phones Making Us Lonelier?

Jeffrey Hall is a Professor of Communication Studies and the Director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. He studies the way technology influences relationships, including the impact of social media on feelings of belonging, connectedness and loneliness.The harms of social platforms have been well documented over the past decade – political polarization, misinformation – but is social media also to blame for the rise in loneliness? On this week’s episode

Oct 29, 2024 • 47:50

How a Tibetan Buddhist Nun Works With Her Anger

Thubten Chodron is an American Tibetan Buddhist Nun and the founder of Sravasti Abbey, the only Tibetan Buddhist training monastery in the United States. In her recently re-released book Working With Anger, Thubten describes different practices for dealing with our anger that don't involve expression or suppression.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Thubten and Leah explore the Buddhist perspective on some of the toughest emotions we experience, including anger. While many of us

Oct 22, 2024 • 51:12

After Acceptance: The Sixth Stage of Grief With Author David Kessler

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey here.David Kessler is a grief and loss expert and the author of several bestselling books, including two he co-authored with Elizabeth Kubler Ross. He’s worked with thousands of people on the edge of life and death, helping them to find happiness and fulfillment after experiencing life’s gravest tragedies. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, David joins Leah to discuss the role of meaning and how we make it after experiencing a

Oct 15, 2024 • 48:49

How I Learned to Work With My Anxiety

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey here.This week, in honor of World Mental Health Day, Everyday Better host Leah Smart is sharing her story of living with anxiety – and how she’s learned to manage it. Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn.Additional Resources:Anxiety and Depression Association of AmericaA Return to Love by Marianne WilliamsonAnxiety Rx by Dr. Russell KennedyOvercoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts by Dr. Martin Seif and Dr. Sally WinstonThe Tapping Solution by

Oct 8, 2024 • 34:04

No Regrets Living: Designing Your Life Brief With Brand Strategist Bonnie Wan

We’d love to hear from you! Take our quick audience survey here.Bonnie Wan is a brand strategist and author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living. She’s passionate about helping people uncover their true desires and believes deeply in the power of intention to propel personal and professional growth.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Bonnie joins Leah to explain the concept of a life brief, which is a tool for getting clear on what you want and how you’re going to

Oct 1, 2024 • 38:51

How to Practice Mental Health Hygiene With Sociologist Corey Keyes

We’d love to hear from you! Take our quick audience survey here.Corey Keyes is a sociologist and professor emeritus at Emory University. He studies how people find satisfaction in their lives, and why achieving a sense of well-being is no easy feat. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Corey joins Leah to discuss his research on languishing, flourishing and how to move from one to the other. Corey argues that good mental health isn’t just the absence of mental illness but the pres

Sep 24, 2024 • 39:19

Turning Career Uncertainty into Clarity With ‘Death, Sex & Money’ Host Anna Sale

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey here.Anna Sale is a journalist, author and host of the award-winning podcast Death, Sex & Money. On her show, Anna has intimate conversations with people about life’s toughest yet often under-discussed moments – infidelity, bankruptcy, aging and illness to name just a few.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Anna joins Leah to discuss what it was like when her podcast was unexpectedly canceled after nearly ten years on the a

Sep 17, 2024 • 39:02

Everyday Better Presents: Let’s Talk Offline

This week on Everyday Better, we’re featuring the first episode of Let’s Talk Offline, a new podcast from LinkedIn and iHeartPodcasts. Each week on the show, co-hosts Gianna Prudente, LinkedIn’s early career development editor, and Jamé Jackson Gadsden, a LinkedIn community manager, will answer your questions about what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career – without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep.Listen to Let’s Talk Offline wherever you get your podcasts. New

Sep 13, 2024 • 47:12

The Only Time Management Technique That Works With Author Oliver Burkeman

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey here.Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, author and former “productivity geek.” His bestselling book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals outlines a saner approach to managing your time in a world of never-ending demands and distractions. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Oliver explains why all of the tools and techniques meant to save us time and maximize our productivity ultimately make us feel more stressed and s

Sep 10, 2024 • 44:37

The Number One Predictor of a Long and Happy Life With Dr. Robert Waldinger

We’d love to hear from you! Take our listener survey here.Dr. Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist, Zen master and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running longitudinal studies on human happiness ever conducted. His TED Talk on the major takeaways from the study has received over 43 million views since 2015 and is one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time.Today, Robert joins Leah to discuss the most significant – and surprising – findings from the

Sep 3, 2024 • 42:20

Finding Your Purpose Through Ikigai With Tim Tamashiro

Tim Tamashiro is a jazz singer, radio broadcaster and the author of How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Tim joins Leah to explore the concept of Ikigai, an ancient Japanese philosophy that encourages us to live our “life’s worth.” After explaining what his Ikigai is and how he discovered it, Tim guides Leah through the process of uncovering her own. He also shares his perspective on how to achieve lasting

Aug 27, 2024 • 49:33

Conquer Everyday Anxiety with Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University and the author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion. In 2022, she was appointed Dean of NYU's College of Arts & Science.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Wendy joins Leah to discuss strategies for turning our anxiety from a weakness into a superpower. She digs into the evolutionary purpose of anxiety and explains why the feelings of anxiousness we all e

Aug 20, 2024 • 40:05

Navigating Conflict: The Gottman's Roadmap to Better Connections

John and Julie Gottman are world-renowned relationship researchers and psychologists who have been happily married for the past 37 years. They’ve authored more than 40 books together, including Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, the Gottmans join Leah to share their perspectives on conflict resolution in relationships. They explain how disagreements, whether at home or in the office, present opportunities to stre

Aug 13, 2024 • 45:57

Dr. Michael Gervais on Rising Above Fear of Other People's Opinions

Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world's top high performance psychologists. He’s worked with professional athletes, sports teams and executives, helping them to thrive in the most high-pressure of situations. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Michael joins Leah to unravel what he calls “FOPO” (Fear of Other People's Opinions), and to teach practical strategies for reducing our fear of external judgment. He also discusses the principles of high performance and the importance o

Aug 6, 2024 • 47:57

Ditch the Pro/Con List and Embrace Your Core Values with Amanda Hilton

Personal growth educator Amanda Hilton says that when it comes to decision-making at work and in your personal life, there is never one ‘right’ answer. Instead of fretting over a list of pros and cons, Amanda offers a clearer path — one that uses our core values to center what matters most. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Amanda and Leah demystify the concept of core values. Amanda gives practical tips and offers provoking questions to help us define our core values and apply

Jul 30, 2024 • 50:33

The Enneagram at Work: Leveling Up Your Leadership Skills

In part two of our conversation with psychotherapist and Enneagram expert Bea Chestnut, we explore how the Enneagram can be used at work. As an Enneagram coach, Bea has more than two decades of experience helping organizations strengthen their teams and workplace cultures.With attention to each Enneagram type’s particular strengths and blind spots, Bea describes how each of the nine types shows up at work as a colleague and as a leader. She also explains how the Enneagram can be used to

Jul 23, 2024 • 49:17

The Enneagram: A Path to Discovering Who You Really Are

Bea Chestnut is a psychotherapist, consultant and globally-recognized expert on the enneagram, a personality typing system based on ancient spiritual traditions. For the past 27 years, Bea has studied, written about and taught the enneagram in both therapeutic and business settings. She uses it as a map for guiding her clients towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others.On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Bea and Leah dive deep into the enneagram – what it is, where i

Jul 16, 2024 • 54:22

The Pitfalls of Pursuing Your Passion at Work with Sociologist Erin Cech

Erin Cech is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and the author of The Trouble with Passion: How Searching for Fulfillment at Work Fosters Inequality. She studies societal inequality and cultural forces which reproduce inequality. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Erin and Leah discuss what can happen when we turn our passion into a career. While many people believe this is the key to that feeling of never working a day in your life, the “passion p

Jul 9, 2024 • 42:57

The Art of Feel Good Productivity with Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal is an author, YouTube star and productivity expert. In his book Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You and on his YouTube channel, he shares research-backed strategies for improving focus, building habits and meeting goals. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Ali breaks down the three main blockers to productivity: uncertainty, fear, and inertia. He shares tips for overcoming each one of these blockers, as well as the fear of judgment from others

Jul 2, 2024 • 40:27

Taking A Sabbatical from Personal Development with Marc Champagne

Marc Champagne is a philosopher, podcaster and the bestselling author of Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers. An expert in what he calls “mental fitness,” Marc teaches daily practices designed to enhance creativity, clarity and focus.On today’s episode of Everyday Better, Marc and Leah ask each other a challenging question: when it comes to the work of personal development, can you ever reach a stopping point? Through sharin

Jun 25, 2024 • 41:37

Charles Duhigg on How to Have More Meaningful Conversations

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author. In his third book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, he explores the science behind good communication and offers strategies for connecting more deeply with others.On this episode of Everyday Better, Charles joins Leah to explain why communicating effectively is the key to deepening our interpersonal connections, whether at home or in the workplace. Charles discusses strategi

Jun 18, 2024 • 43:53

How a Career in Hospice Care Made Nurse Hadley “Death Positive”

Known as “Nurse Hadley” to her nearly 2 million followers on TikTok, Hadley Vlahos is a hospice nurse, content creator and New York Times bestselling author. Her first book, The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments, is a collection of stories and lessons she’s learned from 12 patients she cared for in their final months on earth.On today’s episode of Everyday Better, Hadley reflects on how an unexpected life pivot led her to her dream career as a hospice care

Jun 11, 2024 • 38:56

Everyday Better Presents: Hello Monday Master Class

This week on Everyday Better, we’re featuring an episode from a new bonus series from our sister podcast Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel. “Hello Monday Master Class” is a distillation of hundreds of Hello Monday conversations, broken down into five essential rules for navigating and thriving in an ever-changing professional landscape. The first episode in the series is all about defining your values. Tune in each Thursday through the end of June for more actionable insights and collabora

Jun 6, 2024 • 17:54

Escaping Perfectionism with Thomas Curran

Thomas Curran is a Professor of Psychology at the London School of Economics. His first book, The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, charts the recent rise in perfectionism among young people, exposes the paradoxical effects of perfectionism on everything from work performance to relationships and argues for a “good enough” approach to work that prioritizes sustainability over growth.On this episode of Everyday Better, Thomas joins Leah to talk about where perfectionis

Jun 4, 2024 • 43:45

How to Forgive Better with Philosopher Myisha Cherry

Myisha Cherry is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at UC Riverside and a self-proclaimed “public defender of anger and proud withholder of forgiveness.” In her second book, Failures of Forgiveness: What We Get Wrong and How to Do Better, she argues that forgiveness – a much-lauded moral good in American culture – rarely achieves what we think it does, and that in reality, forgiveness often does more harm than good. She puts forth her own, broader definition of forgiveness that holds

May 28, 2024 • 47:17

Understanding the Brain-Body Connection with Neuroscientist Tara Swart

Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, leadership adviser and best selling author. She works with executives and leaders all over the world to help them achieve mental resilience and peak brain performance, helping them to manage stress, regulate emotions and retain information. Her scientific knowledge and expertise helps people optimize their brain health and achieve their full potential.Tara joins Leah to discuss the brain-body connection and the importance of emotional well-being. She e

May 21, 2024 • 44:17

Harnessing the Power of Metabolic Health with Dr. Casey Means

Dr. Casey Means is a physician, tech entrepreneur and the author of Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health. She is passionate about metabolic health and dedicated to helping people better understand their bodies. Casey joins Leah to highlight the interconnectedness of various symptoms and diseases, all of which she sees as stemming from metabolic dysfunction. She discusses the impact of the modern environment on our metabolic health and offers pra

May 14, 2024 • 58:14

Everything You Think You Know About Happiness Is Wrong (Part II)

In part II of our conversation with Stephanie Harrison, author of New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong, we explore what it looks like to apply Stephanie’s New Happy philosophy to personal and work areas of our lives. We discuss strategies for setting and achieving your big goals, what the research suggests about the role of helping others in the context of happiness and how privilege and oppression shift our approach to and experience of happiness. We also c

May 7, 2024 • 50:01

Everything You Think You Know About Happiness Is Wrong (Part I)

Stephanie Harrison is an expert on the science of happiness. Her first book, New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong, explores the structural forces that prevent us from achieving true happiness and teaches us how to find it by looking outside ourselves. Stephanie joins Leah to discuss why so many of us are unhappy (despite trying our very best to be), and what we can do to experience more joy and contentment in our everyday lives. Helping others, Stephanie arg

Apr 30, 2024 • 42:10

From ‘Haha’ to ‘Aha!': Why Play and Humor Belong at Work with Dr. Barry Kudrowitz

Dr. Barry Kudrowitz is a Professor of Product Design and Head of the Department of Graphic Design at the University of Minnesota. He studies the connection between what he calls “haha” and “aha”, and argues that humor and play are powerful tools for boosting creativity and idea generation at work. Dr. Kudrowitz joins Leah Smart to discuss the science behind the causal relationship between humor, play and creativity. He lays out his argument for why these often trivialized domains actual

Apr 23, 2024 • 32:22

Mindful Thinking for Chronic Health with Ellen Langer

Ellen Langer is a renowned Harvard professor and psychologist who has been studying mindfulness for over 40 years. She is the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard and has conducted extensive research in her lab. She is also known as the “Mother of Positive Psychology.” Langer is the author of numerous books, including The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.Langer joins Leah Smart to discuss the power of mindfulness for improving our health and well-being. By

Apr 16, 2024 • 36:55

Can’t Meditate? Just Breathe with JP Crimi

Breathwork might just become your favorite meditation practice once you understand its benefits. Led by renowned breathwork teacher JP Crimi, Leah Smart and Michele O’Brien experiment with conscious connected breathing, and explore its transformative effects. Think of it as personal training for your breath, promising to reduce stress, boost energy, and enhance mental well-being. Join them as they experience the blissful effects of this practice.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow JP Cr

Apr 9, 2024 • 43:49

Awakening Awe: Finding Beauty in the Everyday with Dacher Keltner

Dacher Keltner, founding director of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and author of "Awe: The Nature of Awe and the Power to Transform Your Life”, joins Leah Smart to discuss the transformative power of awe and its impact on our minds and bodies. They explore the profound effects of awe on personal growth, well-being, and social connection, and offer practical strategies for cultivating awe in everyday life to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. Follow Leah S

Apr 2, 2024 • 30:00

Discovering Sufficiency: Redefining Wealth and Abundance in Life

Lynne Twist is a renowned writer, speaker, and global activist who has worked with influential figures such as Buckminster Fuller, Mother Teresa, and the Dalai Lama over the course of her career. She’s also the author of the groundbreaking book "The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life", which encourages readers to adopt a new philosophy on money that’s rooted in sufficiency and purpose.Lynne joins Leah Smart to explore the toxic myths of scarcity and discus

Mar 26, 2024 • 35:28

Exploring the Universe: NASA’s Michelle Thaller’s Guide to Everyday Awe

Michelle Thaller serves as the Assistant Director for Science Communication at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, where she has dedicated over two decades to sharing the wonders of science with audiences worldwide.Michelle’s journey is marked by resilience, as she shares stories of grief after losing her husband. As a scientist, she goes beyond facts and theories, seeking connections that infuse our existence with deeper meaning. Michelle joins Leah Smart to emphasize the importance of

Mar 19, 2024 • 43:31

No Regrets Living: Designing Your Life Brief with Bonnie Wan

Bonnie Wan is a globally-renowned career brand strategist and the author of "The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living." She is passionate about helping people uncover their true desires and show up authentically, and believes deeply in the power of intention to propel personal and professional growth.Bonnie joins Leah Smart to explain the concept of a life brief, which is a tool for getting clear on what you want and how you want to show up in various areas of your life. She hig

Mar 12, 2024 • 37:56

How to Manage Stress and Change Habits by Activating Your Heart’s Intelligence

It’s Women’s History Month, so we’re featuring exceptional women who are introducing refreshing perspectives on mental, physical and emotional thriving in this series, Women Making Waves. If someone asked you to point to who you are, where does your finger naturally point? Your heart. It turns out your heart stores its own perceptions and memories that influence cognitive and emotional functions. Deborah Rozman Ph.D., is the Founding Executive Director of HeartMath Institute. She joins

Mar 5, 2024 • 38:14

Break the Cycle: How to Heal Intergenerational Trauma and Restoring Well-Being

We’re dedicating Black History Month to Black voices who inspire excellence in all of us. You're going to hear honest stories and guidance from four women who advocate for chasing your own version of excellence.This is our final episode of our four-part series.Dr. Mariel Buqué is a trauma psychologist and author of the book "Break the Cycle." With over a decade of experience in the field, Dr. Buqué specializes in healing intergenerational trauma and helping people rewrite their narrativ

Feb 27, 2024 • 59:39

How Instinct, Preparation, and Synchronicity Can Lead to Meaningful Work

February is Black History Month so we’re dedicating it to Black voices who inspire excellence. In this four-part series, you'll hear women who advocate for chasing your own version of excellence.This week Hello Monday’s Jessi Hempel hosts Everyday Better podcast host Leah Smart, to reflect on her career journey and the roadblocks she has overcome to reach her current position at LinkedIn. She shares her experiences of navigating through different roles, making difficult decisions, and t

Feb 20, 2024 • 41:15

Tunde Oyeneyin Is Living on Purpose

February is Black History Month. We're dedicating it to Black voices who inspire excellence. In this four-part series, you're going to hear honest stories and guidance from four women who advocate for chasing your own version of excellence.This week Leah Smart sits down to talk with beloved Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin about trusting that everything that’s for you will come exactly when it’s supposed to, how to keep showing up when life doesn’t go your way, and the internal “drumbe

Feb 13, 2024 • 40:09

Stories That Shape Us: Insights from Slate's Dear Prudence

February is Black History Month. We're dedicating it to Black voices who inspire excellence. In this four-part series, you're going to hear honest stories and guidance from four women who advocate for chasing your own version of excellence.The series kicks off with Jenee Desmond-Harris, the current Prudie and writer behind Slate's beloved Dear Prudence advice column. She joins Leah Smart to share her story and insights on the importance of self-discovery, navigating obstacles, and the s

Feb 6, 2024 • 37:28

Deepak Chopra Decodes Quantum Science for Overall Well-being

This is the final episode of our series, “The Better Blueprint for Your 2024,” focused on spiritual health. Dr. Deepak Chopra, a pioneer in blending Eastern wisdom with Western medicine, joins Leah Smart to talk about his 94th book, 'The Quantum Body: The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life.' In it, Dr. Chopra, along with physicist Jack Tuszynski and endocrinologist Brian Furtig, explores the world of quantum science and its potential to transform well-being, pote

Jan 30, 2024 • 32:06

Navigating Conflict: The Gottman's Roadmap to Better Connections

John and Julie Gottman are top relationship researchers, psychologists, and the power couple behind the new book, “Fight Right." They joined Leah Smart to share eye-opening perspectives on conflict management and resolution. We’re all familiar with those tense moments at home or office disagreements. The Gottmans reveal that these aren't just hurdles to overcome; they're valuable opportunities to strengthen bonds with family, colleagues, and even yourself. The Gottmans highlight the tra

Jan 23, 2024 • 47:09

The Art of Feel Good Productivity with Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal is an author and one of the world's most followed productivity experts. He is known for his YouTube channel, where he shares research-backed content on productivity, study techniques, and personal development. His book, "Feel Good Productivity," explores how to do more of what matters to you. Ali explains the three main blockers to productivity: uncertainty, fear, and inertia, and provides practical strategies for overcoming them, including removing judgment and thinking of o

Jan 16, 2024 • 41:17

Beyond Resolutions: Annie Grace's Guide to Conscious Behavior Change

Annie Grace is the author of "This Naked Mind" and an educator on changing your relationship with alcohol, and offers a unique approach to understanding and transforming our subconscious beliefs and habits. Annie joins Leah Smart to discuss the concept of liminal thinking and how it can be applied to change our relationship with any behavior we want to transform. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and self-compassion in this process. By examining our beliefs and experimenting wi

Jan 9, 2024 • 48:34

Dr. Michael Gervais on Rising Above Fear of Other People's Opinions

This is the first episode of our four-part series, The Better Blueprint for Your 2024, focused on training your mind by building stronger internal resources. Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist who has worked with top athletes, sports teams, Olympians, and executives and is the author of Finding Mastery. He joins Leah Smart to unravel the concept of FOPO (Fear of Other People's Opinions), teaching practical strategies to stop worrying about external judgments. Michael

Jan 2, 2024 • 52:46

Daron K. Roberts on Waging War Against Your Status Quo

Daron K. Roberts is a former NFL & college coach and the founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas. In this conversation Leah and Daron talk about the abundant opportunity in the emerging creator economy and embracing discomfort as a professional growth tactic.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn Follow Daron K. Roberts on Linkedin

Dec 26, 2023 • 36:29

Hygge: Conscious Coziness as a Survival Strategy

The Danish prepare for their cold, dark winters by leaning into hygge, which loosely translates to “coziness.” To understand how hygge and happiness are linked, Leah sits down with Meik Wiking, founder and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen – and author of the books The Little Book of Hygge and the new My Hygge Home. They dive into the art of hygge and how connection – and simple pleasures – are key to happiness.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Meik Wiking on Linke

Dec 19, 2023 • 35:17

The Burnout Cure

Almost everyone has experienced burnout in the past few years – and if you didn’t personally, you probably know someone who did. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that results and hyperproductivity define our value. But what if resting is actually the key to maintaining an ambitious life? Author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins Leah to dig in to the 7 (yes, 7!) different types of rest, and why we need to reframe how we think about taking a break and taking care of ourselves.Foll

Dec 12, 2023 • 38:49

Rising to Success: Panera Bread Founder Ron Shaich’s Recipe for Life's Pre-mortem

Ron Shaich is the former CEO of Panera Bread, Au Bon Pain, and recently author of the book "Know What Matters: Lessons from a Lifetime of Transformations," which combines his personal philosophies with professional guidance from his years of work and prioritizing what has meant the most to him.Ron joins Leah Smart to introduce the concept of a "pre-mortem," which involves defining what matters most to us and how to get there. Ron emphasizes the importance of being rigid in our vision bu

Dec 5, 2023 • 35:21

Calm Your Nerves: A Neuroscientist’s Approach to Tackling Everyday Social Anxiety

Dr. Wendy Suzuki, dean at New York University, neuroscientist and professor of neural science and psychology returns to talk about everyday anxiety as it relates to social experiences. She emphasizes the importance of putting in effort to build social connections despite your nerves and offers tips for overcoming everyday social anxiety from her book “Good Anxiety.” Instead of fearing imperfections and awkward moments in social interactions, Dr. Suzuki encourages us to expect them.Ultim

Nov 28, 2023 • 40:45

The Anatomy of Friendship

Shasta Nelson, an expert on friendship and healthy relationships and Author of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, sits down with Leah Smart to dive into the three components every relationship needs to be healthy and how to nurture connections that truly last.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Shasta on LinkedIn

Nov 21, 2023 • 41:44

The Millennial Therapist's Roadmap to Self-Discovery

Sara Kuburic aka “The Millennial Therapist” and author of the book 'It's On Me', joins Leah Smart to discuss the experience of navigating from self-loss to self-discovery. Sara reflects on the shared human experience of living non-linear paths filled with surprises and discoveries. As someone whose self-loss was instigated by living through the trauma of multiple wars, she emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our own lives. Sara gives practical insights and tools for m

Nov 14, 2023 • 34:12

Transforming Your Relationship with Money

Paco de Leon is the founder of the Hell Yeah Group and the author of "Finance for the People." With a background in finance and personal financial planning, Paco is on a mission to help people improve their relationship with money and find their own power.Paco joins Leah Smart to discuss how to make progress with money, and why we need to confront our own beliefs and behaviors around it. She emphasizes that knowledge alone is not enough and that we must challenge our limiting beliefs an

Nov 7, 2023 • 38:33

Navigating Uncertainty and Embracing Optimism with Futurist April Rinne

April Rinne is a futurist, author, and change navigator. She is a world economic correspondent, a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, and was ranked one of the top 50 leading female futurists in the world by Forbes. April helps individuals and organizations navigate change and uncertainty, and she is the author of the book "Flux."April joins Leah Smart live from Linkedin’s Talent Connect to discuss how to navigate uncertainty and live with more ease. She shares how her pers

Oct 31, 2023 • 41:10

Mindful Thinking for Chronic Health with Ellen Langer

Ellen Langer is a renowned Harvard professor and psychologist who has been studying mindfulness for over 40 years. She is the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard and has conducted extensive research in her lab. She is also known as the “The Mother of Positive Psychology.” Langer is the author of numerous books, including her recent work, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.Langer joins Leah Smart to discuss the power of mindfulness in improving our health

Oct 24, 2023 • 36:09

Kat Cole on Using Practical Intuition at Life’s Crossroads

Kat Cole, President and COO of Athletic Greens, joins Leah Smart to share her personal journey and insights on how she has navigated major decisions in her life. She emphasizes the importance of following your intuition while staying honest and optimistic. She also talks about the significance of tough moments in relationships and how they can strengthen the bond. Kat encourages regular check-ins and open communication to maintain a strong partnership.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedinFollow

Oct 17, 2023 • 42:33

Nedra Tawwab Wants You to Find Peace Through Boundaries

Nedra Tawwab, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace, and relationship therapist joins Leah Smart to talk about why boundary expectations and needs help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationship. Nedra’s philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlies most relationship issues. You'll hear how freedom is on the other side of healthy boundaries, what might be stopping you from setting them, and the practical steps to doing so in all of

Oct 10, 2023 • 46:43

Conquer Everyday Anxiety: How to Understand and Manage Your Stress

Step into the world of neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki, the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at NYU and author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion. She sits down with Leah Smart to help us understand the impact of what she calls, everyday anxiety, on our lives. Dr. Suzuki emphasizes that we can leverage this often misunderstood emotion to our advantage with practical tools. Her emphasis on the evolutionary purpose of anxiety will clarify how it

Oct 3, 2023 • 40:02

Designing a Home that Recharges You with Bobby Berk

Bobby Berk, design guru from 'Queer Eye' and author of 'Right at Home: How Good Design is Good for the Mind,' sits down with Leah Smart to explore the intricate relationship between home design and well-being. In this enlightening conversation, they delve into the must-haves for more functional living spaces, the art of embedding joy into your home, and why your living environment acts as an emotional barometer for your overall wellness. Discover how to curate spaces that fuel positivit

Sep 26, 2023 • 28:32

Introducing Everyday Better

Everyday Better is your essential podcast for leveling up in personal development, life, and career success. Hosted by Leah Smart, an educator in self-improvement and positive psychology, this podcast offers transformative conversations with influential experts, real-life success stories, actionable insights, and research-backed tips.Elevate your mindset, gain clarity, and unlock your potential as you journey toward becoming 'Everyday Better.' Whether you're at a crossroads or simply se

Sep 19, 2023 • 3:33

When Heartbreak is a Gift

This week, Leah sits down with Amy Chan, author of Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart and creator of the first weekend retreat for working through heartbreak. They dig into why we get our hearts broken, and the science behind cultivating a healthier relationship with our circumstances, ourselves and other people.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Amy Chan on LinkedIn

Sep 12, 2023 • 42:40

Finding Our Purpose Through Ikigai with Tim Tamashiro

Leah Smart talks to Tim Tamashiro, author of “How to Ikigai” about finding your purpose. As an ongoing student and teacher, Tim shares the tools to find your ikigai, where most people get stuck, and how we tend to go wrong with purpose.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Tim on LinkedinAttend Tim Tamashiro's Class on Skill Share

Sep 5, 2023 • 51:08

Engineering A Happier Life with Tal Ben-Shahar

World-renowned teacher and student in the field of happiness studies, Tal Ben-Shahar, taught the largest course at Harvard on "Positive Psychology", and authored Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience, and Purpose in Hard Times. He joins Leah Smart to examine how we can stay motivated, what to know about growing after trauma, and how his SPIRE method can help us achieve happiness in our day to day life.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Tal Ben-Shahar on Linkedin

Aug 29, 2023 • 43:13

Finding Fulfillment Through Your Human Design Type

Alexandra Cole, Human Design Coach, Author, and Co-Founder of Purpose Generation, joins Leah Smart to unravel the intricacies of human design types and their impact on our lives. Cole, known for her in-depth understanding of this system, guides listeners through the fundamental concepts of human design, shedding light on how it can provide valuable insights into our personalities, relationships, and lives.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedinFollow Alexandra Cole on LinkedinBook a Human Design

Aug 22, 2023 • 43:34

Finding Our Identity Through Food

Anya Von Bremzen, triple James Beard Award winner, renowned food writer, and author of the latest book National Dish, joins Leah Smart to explore the intersection of food, culture, and identity. They delve into her research and personal experiences that remind us of the power of food to evoke emotions, challenge our assumptions, and build bridges between cultures; by embracing the complexities of food and identity, we can foster a more inclusive and understanding world.Follow Leah Smart

Aug 15, 2023 • 30:31

Rediscovering Enchantment Everyday

Katherine May, internationally bestselling author of Wintering and Enchantment, joins Leah Smart to talk about awakening wonder, rediscovering joy and experiencing awe in our everyday lives. Katherine emphasizes that enchantment can be found when we reconnect with our childhood fascinations and let ourselves be drawn to what restores us.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Katherine May on Instagram

Aug 8, 2023 • 45:39

Coming To Our Senses: Touch

Tammy Lung, ASMR expert, and founder of Tingles Bar joins Leah Smart to discuss the health benefits of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR). They dive into the feelings of relaxation brought on by different experiences, such as visual, auditory, or tactile triggers, and how physical touch can make you feel better day to day.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedInFollow Tammy Lung on LinkedIn

Aug 1, 2023 • 27:20

Bonus: Sound Bath with Sara Auster

Sara Auster, world-renowned sound therapist, meditation teacher and author, leads us in a sound bath experience to deepen the connection between sound, mind and the body. Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Sara on Instagram

Jul 28, 2023 • 11:19

Coming To Our Senses: Sound

Sara Auster, world-renowned sound therapist, meditation teacher and author, joins Leah Smart to share her journey into the world of sound healing and the transformative power of sound baths. They discuss the connection between sound, mind and the body, the role of stillness and slowness in a fast-paced world, and why sound baths enhance well-being and deepen your connection to yourself, and the world around you.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Sara on Instagram

Jul 25, 2023 • 34:04

Coming To Our Senses: Laughter

Francine Shore, Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor, co-founder and Creative Director of NYCs first Laughter Club promoting health and wellness, joins Leah Smart to discuss how laughter can be a healing tool, especially during challenging times. They dive into the health benefits of laughter yoga and how through laughter, we can find connection, joy, and a way to cope with trauma.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Francine on LinkedIn

Jul 18, 2023 • 31:42

Coming To Our Senses: Smell

Dr. Rachel Herz, neuroscientist and a world-leading expert on the psychological science of smell, joins Leah Smart to discuss the importance of our sense of smell, and its impact on our identity, relationships, and emotions. They explore the connection between smell and memory and how consciously engaging with it can enhance our overall well-being and quality of life.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Rachel on LinkedIn

Jul 11, 2023 • 39:01

Grubhub’s Founder on How We Redefine Success

Mike Evans couldn’t have predicted his success: he founded Grubhub because he wanted a snack and to pay off his student loans, and stayed with the company through a wildly successful IPO. But it’s what he’s done since that’s differentiated him from other startup founders: first, leaving Grubhub to take a transcontinental bike trip, and also his new company, Fixer, which aims to do social good even as it turns a profit. Leah and Mike get into all of that - and the story told in Mike’s ne

Jul 4, 2023 • 34:38

Just Like Me: A Guided Meditation

Leah Smart guides you through a meditation practice meant to help you tap into radical empathy.Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn

Jun 27, 2023 • 14:00

The Nature Prescription

Jennifer Ackerman, award-winning science writer and New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and What an Owl Knows joins Leah Smart to talk about why finding solace in nature can help us reset, reduce stress, and they explore ways we can incorporate nature into our day-to-day lives.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Jennifer on Instagram

Jun 20, 2023 • 27:06

The Anatomy of Friendship

Shasta Nelson, an expert on friendship and healthy relationships and Author of Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, sits down with Leah Smart to dive into the three components every relationship needs to be healthy and how to nurture connections that truly last.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Shasta on LinkedIn

Jun 13, 2023 • 41:37

Rainn Wilson on Navigating Your Path to Spirituality

Rainn Wilson is most known for his role in The Office as Dwight Schrute, but away from the screen, he’s the co-founder of SoulPancake and the recent author of Soul Boom. Today he joins Leah Smart to share his mission to explore the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution, a “Soul Boom,” to find a healing transformation on both a personal and global level. Rainn emphasizes the importance of connecting to yourself, each other, and something greater than us.Follow Leah Smart on Lin

Jun 6, 2023 • 51:21

Finding Fulfillment on Your Terms

Madeleine Dore, author of I Didn’t Do The Thing Today, joins Leah Smart to help us broaden our definitions of a day well spent. They dive into ways we can drop our “shoulds” by analyzing, interpreting, and defining borrowed wants and expired wants to reveal our real wants. Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Madeline Dore on Instagram

May 30, 2023 • 24:15

Sparking Joy Daily with Catherine Price

Catherine Price, award-winning science journalist Author of The Power of Fun and How to Break Up With Your Phone joins Leah Smart to talk about how her work can take you from mindless scrolling to being more intentional with your time. She’s now introducing the often elusive qualities of fun, so we can incorporate it into our work and everyday activities.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Catherine on LinkedIn Learn More About Catherine PriceLearn More About Screen / Life Balance

May 23, 2023 • 39:19

Activating Your Heart's Intelligence

Deborah Rozman, Founding Executive Director of HeartMath Institute joins Leah Smart to talk about the importance of harnessing your heart power, and how your heart sends signals and information to your brain, influencing what you do. Deborah’s here to teach us the tools to get in tune with our heart's intelligence and how to be more practically intuitive in our day-to-day life.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Deborah on Linkedin Learn more about HeartMath Institute

May 16, 2023 • 37:53

How Your Values Can Shape Your Financial Future

Financial Educator and New York Times Best Selling Author of Get Good with Money, Tiffany Aliche joins Leah Smart to talk about how to repair your relationship with money, why letting go of financial shame can be healing, and why learning your core values can help you better choose how to intentionally use it.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow Tiffany on LinkedInLearn more on The Budgetnista

May 9, 2023 • 38:44

The Wheel of Life: A Tool for Getting What You Want

In the chaos of everyday life, we sometimes forget to stop and take stock of how we’re doing in all facets of our life. Listen in to a real coaching session, as Leah uses the Wheel of Life to help producer Michele O’Brien get clarity on how and where to make a change.Follow Leah on LinkedInFollow In The Arena on LinkedIn

May 2, 2023 • 33:44

Coming to Our Senses with Ed Yong

This week, Pulitzer Prize winning science writer and Author of An Immense World, Ed Yong, brings the experiences of other animals to life by showing how their senses differ from ours and guide them through the world. In this conversation, he challenges us to build more reverence for all the living beings on this planet by going beyond our own perceptions and immersing ourselves in the richness of life through their eyes. Follow Leah on LinkedinLearn More about Ed Yong

Apr 25, 2023 • 31:37

Exploring the Universe: A Conversation with NASA’s Michelle Thaller

Michelle Thaller, Astronomer, Research Scientist, and Assistant Director for Science Communication at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, joins Leah Smart to talk about science and spirituality, how you are a bit of the universe made conscious briefly, and why being grateful and in awe is the key to everyday life. Follow Leah on LinkedinLearn More about Michelle Thaller

Apr 18, 2023 • 42:35

Cheryl Strayed on The Courage to Be Vulnerable

Cheryl Strayed, the bestselling author of Wild, Tiny Beautiful Things and host of the Dear Sugars podcast, joins Leah Smart to open up about how vulnerability allows us to tap into universal themes and emotions, how it has played a crucial role in her writing journey, and why it’s powerful to embrace your vulnerability and tell your story with courage and authenticity.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Cheryl Strayed on Instagram

Apr 11, 2023 • 35:32

Engineering A Happier Life with Tal Ben-Shahar

World-renowned teacher and student in the field of happiness studies, Tal Ben-Shahar, taught the largest course at Harvard on "Positive Psychology", and authored Happier, No Matter What: Cultivating Hope, Resilience, and Purpose in Hard Times. He joins Leah Smart to examine how we can stay motivated, what to know about growing after trauma, and how his SPIRE method can help us achieve happiness in our day to day life.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Tal Ben-Shahar on Linkedin

Apr 4, 2023 • 43:12

Yung Pueblo on the Power of Self-Awareness

Leah Smart sits down with Yung Pueblo—author, meditator, and one of social media’s leading voices on the topics of healthy relationships and knowing ourselves. They discuss his new book Lighter, and explore self-awareness practices that can help us experience the world around us in crisp and vibrant ways.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Yung Pueblo on Linkedin

Mar 28, 2023 • 50:25

Navigating the Complexities of Our Emotions

Leah sits down with Marc Brackett, founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Author of Permission to Feel, to talk about what emotional intelligence really is, how to become an Emotion Scientist versus an Emotion Judge, and why it matters that we use words like trauma, gaslighting and narcissist accurately.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Marc on Linkedin

Mar 21, 2023 • 34:32

The World Unfolding Ahead with Krista Tippett

Krista Tippett, the host of “On Being” an adventure in the mystery and the art of living, joins Leah Smart to examine and talk about life after the pandemic, economic challenges, events that have changed us and more. They dive into the importance of finding our meaning and how to manage the matter of our inner lives.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Krista on TwitterLearn more about On Being

Mar 14, 2023 • 33:11

Understanding Yourself Using the Enneagram

This week, Leah chats with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, writer, community psychologist and certified Enneagram coach as they dive into the Enneagram, one of the most powerful personality typing system that helps you understand your core motivations, your biggest fears, your biggest desires, and the best ways to improve.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Ashton on InstagramGet Ashton's NewsletterBook a call with Ashton

Mar 7, 2023 • 30:53

Shawn Achor on Optimizing Happiness

In today’s episode, Leah sits down with Shawn Achor, author and happiness researcher who is best known for his book, The Happiness Advantage, as they discuss how happiness is a choice we can make each day. They explore ways we can focus on the positive aspects of our lives, why being mindful of our circumstances matters, and how to change the way you think to be content in your day to day.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Shawn Achor on Linkedin

Feb 28, 2023 • 38:39

Dr. Mark Hyman on Exploring Longevity

In today’s episode, Leah sits down with New York Times bestselling author and international leader in the field of Functional Medicine Dr. Mark Hyman as they discuss how we can live a lifestyle that makes us feel 20 years younger than our chronological age. They dive into the four main pillars of longevity: diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep and how to make this a part of your everyday life.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Dr. Mark Hyman on Linkedin

Feb 21, 2023 • 37:34

John and Julie Gottman on Making a Relationship Last

In today’s episode, Leah sits down with world-renowned relationship researchers and authors Drs. John and Julie Gottman as they discuss what they have observed in 40 years of research on couples and the small strategies you can use to improve the quality of your partnership or prepare for what’s around the corner.Follow Leah on LinkedinThe Gottman Institute on Linkedin

Feb 14, 2023 • 41:26

Finding Our Purpose Through Ikigai with Tim Tamashiro

Leah talks to Tim Tamashiro, author of “How to Ikigai” about finding your purpose. As an ongoing student and teacher, Tim shares the tools to find your ikigai, where most people get stuck, and how we tend to go wrong with purpose.Follow Leah on LinkedinFollow Tim on LinkedinAttend Tim Tamashiro's Class on Skill Share

Feb 7, 2023 • 51:00

Dr. Myron Rolle on The 2% Way

In this episode of In the Arena, Leah speaks with neurosurgeon, author & former NFL Player, Dr. Myron Rolle about his 2% methodology. Myron’s philosophy of incremental improvement has taken him from Oxford to a Rhodes Scholarship, and the NFL to a residency at Harvard.Follow Leah On LinkedinFollow Dr. Rolle on Linkedin

Jan 31, 2023 • 28:04

Can’t Meditate? Try This with JP Crimi

If you think you've found your favorite kind of meditation, maybe you haven't considered breath work yet. It can help reduce stress, restore your energy and improve your mental health. In this episode Leah and In the Arena’s former producer, Michele O’Brien, experimented with conscious connected breathing. Celebrity trainer and sober coach turned breathwork teacher, JP Crimi, has created a class where everyone gets an experience like personal training (for your breath) and leaves blissf

Jan 24, 2023 • 46:49

Negotiating Better Relationships with Kwame Christian

In this episode of In The Arena Leah talks with Kwame Christian, CEO of The American Negotiation institute, about how having tough conversations enhances the quality of our relationships. Leah and Kwame share past discomforts and anxieties with conflict and Kwame reflects on the what he’s learned over the years of teaching people to communicate better.Great News! Before the holidays we told you that In the Arena had been nominated for  Signal Listener’s Choice Award, for Most Inspiratio

Jan 17, 2023 • 44:13

Grow Your Own Joy

Maria Failla, the author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover’s Guide to Cultivating Happiness, wasn’t always a plant lady: in fact, she was a self-proclaimed plant killer. But after some time, trust, and patience, she discovered that plants have a lot to teach us about growth, dormancy, and well-being – and she explores all that and more on her podcast, also called Growing Joy. She joined Leah in studio last year to dig into why our green friends are unexpected metaphors for meaningful life

Jan 10, 2023 • 41:57

Creating the Life You Want This Year

Vision boards can get a bad rap, but there’s definitely something to the idea of writing down & saying what you want, loud and proud; it can help you recognize which opportunities are for you, and what to say no to. To that end, Leah walks through two different exercises – the Wheel of Life (which we’ve covered before on the show!), and a simple pie chart organizing how you’d like to be spending your time. Because you’re the only one who can decide what is important to you and make

Jan 3, 2023 • 16:23

Reflecting on 2022: The Lifeline Tool

Even though our personal growth depends on it, we don’t always prioritize reflecting back on where we’ve been in order to move forward. But we can’t make a change unless we know where we’ve started. So today Leah offers a tool, the Lifeline, that can help you take stock of the positive, negative, and neutral events of your year, and focus in on how you can change the narrative you have around the negative emotions, and start moving beyond the negatives – because that’s where all the goo

Dec 22, 2022 • 13:29

The Courage to Create with Morgan Harper Nichols [Best of In the Arena]

As the old year winds down, we’re sharing a favorite episode from the archives: influencer, artist, poet, and author Morgan Harper Nichols. Morgan shares how she got comfortable being creative, why your dream matters and the ways her community and curiosity drive her work.Follow Morgan on LinkedIn and check out her beautiful art on Instagram.Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn🚨 Great News! 🚨 In the Arena has been nominated for a Signal Listener’s Choice Award, for Most Inspiratio

Dec 20, 2022 • 38:57

Wintering: How to Weather Difficult Times

Katherine May’s moving memoir Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times resonated deeply with the audience who found it when it was published in 2020. It’s about her own journey through a personal “winter”: a period of time when she had to retreat into herself in order to cope with the world. Drawing on research about how Northern cultures have weathered the inevitable cold season, and interspersed with wisdom about moving through your own winter, Wintering is a balm.

Dec 13, 2022 • 45:20

Hygge: Conscious Coziness as a Survival Strategy

The Danish prepare for their cold, dark winters by leaning into hygge, which loosely translates to “coziness.” To understand how hygge and happiness are linked, Leah sits down with Meik Wiking, founder and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen – and author of the books The Little Book of Hygge and the new My Hygge Home. They dive into the art of hygge and how connection – and simple pleasures – are key to happiness.Follow Meik on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on L

Dec 6, 2022 • 37:37

Make Happiness Work for You [Best of In the Arena]

In a favorite episode from the archives, Leah talks with bestselling author and podcast host Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project to get to the bottom of happiness – and why who you truly are may be your most important clue to how to be happier.Follow Gretchen on LinkedIn and check out her work at https://gretchenrubin.com/Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Nov 29, 2022 • 43:41

Create a Personal Manifesto to Guide Your Path

Manifesto can be a charged word, but Charlotte Burgess-Auburn, Stanford d.school professor and author of the new book You Need a Manifesto: How to Craft Your Convictions and Put Them to Work, says it’s time to reclaim it. In this interview, she walks Leah through what putting your own values and priorities on paper can do to clarify your path, and the 5 C’s of manifesto creation.Follow Charlotte on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Nov 22, 2022 • 27:45

Huma Abedin on Living in Both/And

Huma Abedin’s incredible career – as advisor to former Senator, Secretary of State, and Presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton – and challenging personal life – her ex-husband, former Representative Anthony Weiner, was caught sending suggestive photos to women online – can’t be separated from one another. And Huma doesn’t want them to be. Her memoir Both/And tells both stories, along with many others, and allows space for the complexity we all carry. She joined Leah in studio for

Nov 15, 2022 • 42:05

Ball of Golden Light: A Guided Meditation

Let Leah guide you through a meditation meant to renew your connection with your self and your breath.Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Nov 8, 2022 • 13:53

Grubhub’s Founder on How We Redefine Success

Mike Evans couldn’t have predicted his success: he founded Grubhub because he wanted a snack and to pay off his student loans, and stayed with the company through a wildly successful IPO. But it’s what he’s done since that’s differentiated him from other startup founders: first, leaving Grubhub to take a transcontinental bike trip, and also his new company, Fixer, which aims to do social good even as it turns a profit. Leah and Mike get into all of that - and the story told in Mike’s ne

Nov 1, 2022 • 35:24

How Your Brain Health Affects... Everything

We spend a lot of time going inward on In the Arena… but we rarely actually talk about internal organs like the brain or the heart. Today, that changes, with guest Dr. Marc Milstein, author of The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia. Marc and Leah get into what you can do now to keep your brain younger and healthier to increase longevity. One of the key tricks? Start now, no matter your age.Follow Marc on LinkedInFollow Leah and In

Oct 25, 2022 • 34:13

The Burnout Cure

Almost everyone has experienced burnout in the past few years – and if you didn’t personally, you probably know someone who did. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that results and hyperproductivity define our value. But what if resting is actually the key to maintaining an ambitious life? Author Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith joins Leah to dig in to the 7 (yes, 7!) different types of rest, and why we need to reframe how we think about taking a break and taking care of ourselves.Foll

Oct 18, 2022 • 40:08

Astrology + Psychology = A Map to Your Soul

This week In the Arena: Dr. Jennifer Freed, psychological astrologer and author of the new book A Map to Your Soul: Using the Astrology of Fire, Earth, Air, and Water to Live Deeply and Fully. Dr. Freed joins Leah to dig into the birth chart, and how using the “mystery art” of astrology combined with psychological analysis can help you define your purpose and your goals. (And then, of course, that’s when your own choices and actions come into play to get you to the good stuff.)Follow Je

Oct 11, 2022 • 41:47

Jessi Hempel on Coming Out of Our Closets

This week: a very special episode from our friends and colleagues at our LinkedIn sister podcast, Hello Monday. Leah takes the host chair to interview Jessi Hempel, the show’s usual host, about Jessi’s beautiful new memoir, The Family Outing, how she and her family made the authentic choices to come out of their closets, why we are all unreliable narrators of our stories and what it means to live the truest expression of yourself. Follow Jessi and Hello Monday on LinkedInFollow Leah and

Oct 4, 2022 • 53:25

How to Make Your Home a Place of Wellbeing

Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung are the co-founders of accessible, whimsical design company Poketo, but when it comes to their own home, they want a clean canvas. Although they focus more on home goods than home design, they’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how people arrange their living spaces to bring the most joy and productivity: they co-authored the book Creative Spaces, featuring beautiful photographs and interviews with artists about how they’ve designed their homes and workspa

Sep 27, 2022 • 25:14

Lori Gottlieb on Why Therapy is For You

Kicking off Season 5 of In the Arena: Leah’s conversation with bestselling author and columnist Lori Gottlieb, whose 2019 memoir Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed was on just about every best-of list that year. She and Leah dig in to why it’s as important to focus on mental health as physical health, and what “setting boundaries” actually means.Follow Lori on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Sep 20, 2022 • 40:51

Coming Next Week: In the Arena Season 5!

Introducing a whole new season of conversations, meditations, and tools to help you live a more meaningful life. Beginning next Tuesday!Follow the In the Arena newsletter on LinkedIn

Sep 13, 2022 • 0:57

Tamara Levitt on Calm and Consciousness [Best of In the Arena]

This week, we’re re-airing a favorite episode from the archives: Leah’s conversation with Calm's Head of Mindfulness, Tamara Levitt, about how meditation and mindfulness can change your life. In the United States, meditation has historically lived on the fringes of the mainstream. But with anxiety and burnout at all-time highs, many people are looking for tools to feel better, calm down, get more sleep and clear their heads. Tamara has narrated the Calm App's guided meditations that hav

Sep 6, 2022 • 45:03

Daron K. Roberts on Waging War Against Your Status Quo [Best of In the Arena]

This week, we’re re-airing a favorite episode from the archives: Leah’s conversation with Daron K. Roberts, LinkedIn's #1 Top Voice in Sports in 2020. He's a former NFL & college coach and the founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas. In this conversation Leah and Daron talk about the abundant opportunity in the emerging creator economy and embracing discomfort as a professional growth tactic.Follow Daron on LinkedinFollow Leah

Aug 30, 2022 • 42:02

The Simple Act of Breathing

This week In the Arena: Journalist James Nestor, author of the bestselling book Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Leah and James dig into how breathing better can help us in all areas of our health and wellbeing, and how following curiosity can lead us to more interesting places than problem-solving alone.Follow James on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Aug 23, 2022 • 37:43

Let's Talk About Money

Be honest: when you saw the topic of this episode, did you cringe a little? It makes sense — money is often a taboo topic. But this week, Leah invites her own accountant, Karen Bahn, into the arena to get to the bottom of why our relationships with the green stuff can be so fraught, and how we can re-write our money stories.Follow Karen on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Aug 16, 2022 • 26:45

Finding Friendship in the Age of Loneliness with Adam Smiley Poswolsky

The last two and a half years saw all of us navigating connections and alone time in different ways. Adam Smiley Poswolsky, author of Friendship in the Age of Loneliness, joins Leah to talk about how to make friends and the difference between “alone” and “lonely.”Follow Smiley on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Aug 9, 2022 • 35:43

The Wheel of Life: a Tool for Getting What You Want

In the chaos of everyday life, we sometimes forget to stop and take stock of how we’re doing in all facets of our life. Listen in to a real coaching session, as Leah uses the Wheel of Life to help producer Michele O’Brien get clarity on how and where to make a change. Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedInCheck out the Wheel of Life HERE

Aug 2, 2022 • 33:02

Your Body Is Trying to Tell You Something

We live in a head-based world, where we prioritize the information our brains get – sometimes at the expense of listening to our bodies. So how can we start getting more into all the goodness our bodies have to give us? Join Leah as she talks to Alexander Technique and Somatic Experiencing practitioner Ariel Carson. They dig in to the mind-body connection and work through some simple exercises you can do at home.Check out Ariel’s work at Wave Somatics Follow Leah and In The Arena on Lin

Jul 26, 2022 • 37:07

Possibility through Uncertainty

This week, Leah sits down with Nathan and Susannah Furr, co-authors of The Upside of Uncertainty. They discuss what uncertainty is really about, uncover the possibilities that come from embracing it, and how we can better equip ourselves to be resilient in the face of the unknown using their four-armed framework.Follow Nathan on Linkedin and check out Nathan and Susannah’s work at www.uncertaintypossibility.com Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Jul 19, 2022 • 39:42

Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman [Best of In the Arena]

This week, we’re re-airing a favorite episode from the archives: Leah’s LinkedIn Speaker Series interview with Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn founder and author of Masters of Scale and The Startup of You. They dig into the “why” of starting something that matters and how to know when an idea is a good one.Follow Reid on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Jul 12, 2022 • 43:39

When Heartbreak Is a Gift

This week, Leah sits down with Amy Chan, author of Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart and creator of the first weekend retreat for working through heartbreak. They dig into why we get our hearts broken, and the science behind cultivating a healthier relationship with our circumstances, ourselves and other people.Follow Amy on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Jul 5, 2022 • 42:33

How to Belong in a World of "Fitting in" with Jonathan Fields

This week in the arena: author, speaker, and founder of Good Life Project, Jonathan Fields. Jonathan and Leah have a wide-ranging conversation about the differences between beliefs and values, the versions of ourselves we present to the world, and their own experiences sharing stories. Follow Jonathan on LinkedIn, and check out his show Sparked on the LinkedIn Podcast NetworkFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Jun 28, 2022 • 46:02

Just Like Me: A Guided Meditation

Let Leah guide you through a meditation practice meant to help you tap into radical empathy.Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Jun 21, 2022 • 13:52

Finding Flow in the Kitchen with Julia Turshen

This week, acclaimed cookbook author, podcaster, and cooking teacher Julia Turshen joins Leah to talk about how embodied experiences like cooking soothe anxiety, and how food can be a form of caretaking.Follow Julia on InstagramFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Jun 14, 2022 • 38:26

Five Principles to Live By with Reggie Fils-Aimé

In the Arena this week: Reggie Fils-Aimé, former COO of Nintendo and author of the book Disrupting the Game: From the Bronx to the Top of Nintendo. Reggie gets into his five life principles – originally delivered as part of a commencement address – and how being methodical helped him in his storied career.Follow Reggie on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Jun 7, 2022 • 30:34

The Non-Meditator’s Guide to Meditation

This week In the Arena: Meditation coach and founder of The Big Quiet, Jesse Israel. He joins Leah to talk about how his highest career high came crashing down, and how meditation has helped him be the person he wants to be in the world.Follow Jesse on LinkedIn and check out The Big QuietFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

May 31, 2022 • 34:26

Facing Imposter Syndrome with Lisa Orbé-Austin

This week, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re re-releasing an old favorite: Leah’s conversation with Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin on how to confront impostor syndrome head-on. Follow Lisa on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

May 24, 2022 • 45:12

Exploring Men’s Mental Health with Sean Harvey

This week in the arena: men’s healing advocate Sean Harvey, leadership coach and founder of Warrior Compassion. He and Leah talk about his focus on men’s healing in particular and why getting into community is always the answer.Follow Sean on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

May 17, 2022 • 35:16

Tunde Oyeneyin Is Living on Purpose

Leah sits down to talk with beloved Peloton instructor Tunde Oyeneyin about trusting that everything that’s for you will come exactly when it’s supposed to, how to keep showing up when life doesn’t go you way, and the internal “drumbeat” we can all follow. Follow Tunde on InstagramFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

May 10, 2022 • 40:00

Rethinking Digital Ghosting with Erica Dhawan

This week In the Arena: author of Digital Body Language, Erica Dhawan. Leah and Erica talk about rethinking communication (and how we care for each other) in this new hybrid age, and an astonishing statistic about how often we just misinterpret each other.Follow Erica on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

May 3, 2022 • 30:36

The Courage to Create with Morgan Harper Nichols

This week In the Arena: influencer, artist, poet, and author Morgan Harper Nichols. Morgan shares how she got comfortable being creative, why your dream matters and the ways her community and curiosity drive her work.Follow Morgan on LinkedIn and check out her beautiful art on Instagram.Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Apr 26, 2022 • 38:03

Finding Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky

This week, Leah sits down with Eve Rodsky, speaker and author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space. They get into the delicious possibilities that can present themselves when we’re able to set aside our roles as someone else’s parent, colleague or partner and step into our own passions.Follow Eve on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Apr 19, 2022 • 29:23

Deepak Chopra Wants You to Wake Up

Leah sat down in the studio with global spiritual leader Deepak Chopra to talk about his new book Abundance and how peace and joy can come out of tough times. Follow Deepak on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Apr 12, 2022 • 30:43

Finding the Love in Work with Marcus Buckingham

Leah sits down with world-renowned speaker and bestselling author Marcus Buckingham to talk about harnessing the power of your own uniqueness and making sure that you can find the moments of flow in your work.Follow Marcus Buckingham on LinkedinFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Apr 5, 2022 • 36:03

Time Traveling Well with Dr. Sherry Walling

This week, Leah talks with clinical psychologist, podcast host, and author Sherry Walling about mental health, grief, and how entrepreneurs in particular can go all-out towards pursuing their passions while also avoiding burnout.Follow Sherry on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Mar 29, 2022 • 39:28

Marc Champagne on Asking the Right Questions

This week, Leah dives deep with mental fitness expert Marc Champagne, author of Personal Socrates. Marc explains how a well-timed question can get to the heart of what you need, and why we should be aiming to be just 1% better every day.Follow Marc on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Mar 22, 2022 • 38:11

Reshma Saujani on Finding Your Purpose

This week, Leah talks with Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. They dive into why it’s so important for people – particularly women – to find their purpose, and how to empower yourself even as you fight for systemic change.Follow Reshma on LinkedInFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Mar 15, 2022 • 42:49

Dr. Jim Doty on the Science of Compassion and Manifestation

This week, Leah talks with neurosurgeon andbestselling author Jim Doty, author of Into the Magic Shop and founder of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, CCARE. Dr. Doty’s work proves that compassion is more than just good to talk about, it can actually improve your health and lengthen your life.Follow Dr. Doty on LinkedinFollow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Mar 8, 2022 • 48:12

Gretchen Rubin on Making Happiness Work for You

This week, Leah talks with bestselling author and podcast host Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project to get to the bottom of happiness – and why who you truly are may be your most important clue to how to be happier.Follow Gretchen on LinkedIn and check out her work at https://gretchenrubin.com/Follow Leah and In The Arena on LinkedIn

Mar 1, 2022 • 43:13

Liz Fosslien on Big Feelings

This week in the arena, illustrator and bestselling coauthor Liz Fosslien joins Leah to talk about some of our Big Feelings, the subject of the book she co-authored with Mollie West Duffy. Liz and Leah get into the feelings we're not “supposed” to show – Uncertainty, Anger, Comparison, and Regret – and dig into why it’s important to work through, rather than ignore them, so you can show up better for yourself and those who matter.Follow Liz on LinkedIn and check out her work with Mollie

Feb 22, 2022 • 46:31

Jessi Hempel Jumps In with Amelia and Emily Nagoski

In an episode from the Hello Monday archives, Jessi Hempel talks with Amelia and Emily Nagoski, authors of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle about emotional exhaustion and how to fix burnout.

Feb 15, 2022 • 46:48

Jessi Hempel Jumps In with Morra Aarons-Mele

While we focus on a revamp of sorts at In the Arena, we're sharing a few episodes from the Hello Monday archives. Today, Jessi Hempel talks with Morra Aarons-Mele, host of the HBR podcast The Anxious Achiever about (what else?!) anxiety.

Feb 1, 2022 • 27:25

Michael Bungay Stanier on How to Begin

This week in the arena, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, Michael Bungay Stanier is sharing how to start doing something that matters to you. In his new book, How To Begin, Michael blends coaching, motivation, and accountability to help you align with a goal that has the 3 characteristics he calls essential- important, daunting, and thrilling. No matter your vision, this formula will get you there.

Jan 11, 2022 • 41:58

Tamara Levitt on Calm & Consciousness

Join Leah Smart in the arena with Calm's Head of Mindfulness, Tamara Levitt to talk about how meditation and mindfulness can change your life. In the United States, meditation has historically lived on the fringes of the mainstream. But with anxiety and burnout at all-time highs, many people are looking for tools to feel better, calm down, get more sleep and clear their heads. Tamara has narrated the Calm App's guided meditations that have supported millions of people in improving their

Jan 4, 2022 • 44:10

In the Arena is OOO This Month

In the Arena is taking a break in December and will be back in January. Tune in to listen to a simple way to reflect on the year you've had and get ready for 2022.

Dec 6, 2021 • 9:01

The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up with Beatrice Chestnut & Uranio Paes

Are you curious about The Enneagram? This week in the arena, global Enneagram thought leaders Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes join Leah Smart and Head of Learning & Culture at Airtable, Jess Amortergui. The Enneagram system has recently been regaining popularity at work and in the human development space. But a lot of what's out there doesn't scratch the surface of this life-changing roadmap to self-development. Listen in to hear more about each type 1-9, get hints on your persona

Nov 22, 2021 • 1:12:27

Going Deep on Impostor Syndrome with Lisa Orbe-Austin

Join psychologist and author Lisa Orbe-Austin and Leah Smart in the arena to talk about Lisa's area of expertise- impostor syndrome. You'll hear not only what it is, but what research shows about where it comes from. And most important, how to become aware and conscious of your impostor syndrome triggers, so you can overcome it.

Nov 8, 2021 • 44:28

The Great Reshuffle Explored with Karin Kimbrough

LinkedIn's Chief Economist, Karin Kimbrough gets in the arena this week to talk all about The Great Reshuffle. This period of unprecedented professional change and upheaval is being driven by people everywhere asking simple but meaningful questions about not just where they want to work and how they want to work, but why they work. The Great Reshuffle marks a moment in time where we all get to rethink how to spend our 40+ hours every week.

Nov 1, 2021 • 44:30

The Power of Being an Outsider with Olga Khazan

Award-winning staff writer at the Atlantic and author, Olga Khazan gets in the arena this week to talk about her research on the experience of being "weird". Through dozens of interviews and research she set out to learn and share what it means to be an outsider and what the upsides are. From building your resilience to true self-acceptance, being a bit different in a society that praises conformity can and often does win.

Oct 25, 2021 • 44:47

Fearlessly Embracing The Nonlinear Life with Bruce Feiler

This week in the arena, author of seven New York Times bestsellers and thought leader on contemporary life, Bruce Feiler joins to talk about his most recent book, Life is In the Transitions. Based on thousands of hours of research, this book reveals that most people's lives are inconsistent with the expected linear path of success at work, in relationships, at home, and everywhere else. In fact, adults experience life disruptors every 12-18 months. And the big ones are called lifequakes

Oct 18, 2021 • 56:28

Michelle MiJung Kim on The Wake Up

This week, CEO, author, speaker, and activist Michelle Kim gets in the arena to talk about her recent book. It's called, The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. And in it, Michelle clarifies what she's come to understand in her lifelong social justice activism while giving us all the tools to show up for societal liberation. Her work is beyond the basics, she digs deep, and she spares no truth. Most of all, she promises discomfort, which she assures means r

Oct 11, 2021 • 51:23

Reid Hoffman on Masters of Scale

This week, entrepreneur and author Reid Hoffman joins for a conversation on his podcast and new book, both titled Masters of Scale. Hear Reid’s story and learn the counterintuitive principles that some of the world's foremost leaders use to guide themselves and their companies. Even if you’re not planning to start the "next big thing", these lessons will help you design your life, masterfully. This episode was recorded as part of LinkedIn's Speaker Series.

Oct 4, 2021 • 52:47

Daron K. Roberts on Waging War Against Your Status Quo

This week, get in the arena with Daron K. Roberts. Daron was named LinkedIn's #1 Top Voice in Sports in 2020. He's a former NFL & college coach and the founding director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Innovation at the University of Texas. His work is about changing our limiting narratives, embracing discomfort for the sake of what you want, and creating a game plan for winning at life.

Sep 27, 2021 • 40:31

Nedra Tawwab Wants You to Find Peace Through Boundaries

This week, Leah Smart gets in the arena with New York Times bestselling author and relationship therapist Nedra Tawwab on her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace. Boundaries are expectations and needs that help you feel safe and comfortable in your relationship. Nedra’s philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlies most relationship issues.  You'll hear how freedom is on the other side of healthy boundaries, what might be stopping you from setting them, and the practi

Sep 20, 2021 • 49:30

Ryan Roslansky on Finding Our Way

This week, Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, talks about his journey: what it’s like to be over a year into his role as a CEO, the challenges he’s experienced in his transition and what keeps him grounded. He also talks about LinkedIn’s inspiring future and why he’s personally invested in transforming the future of opportunity through skills.

Sep 13, 2021 • 39:45

On Season 4 of In the Arena

Join Leah Smart every week for an all-new season of In the Arena. As she explores vulnerable aspects of the human experience to inspire transformation. This season she sits down with CEO of LinkedIn, Ryan Roslanksy, NYT bestselling author, Bruce Feiler, CEO of Awaken and author, Michelle Kim, former NFL Coach Daron Roberts, founder and investor Reid Hoffman- and many more.Don’t miss new In the Arena episodes! Subscribe to the In the Arena Weekly newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2bn59zff

Sep 13, 2021 • 4:09

In the Arena Program Note

Jackie and Leah share an update about their show and what’s next.

Sep 13, 2021 • 6:29

Jessi Hempel Jumps in with Lisa Orbe-Austin on Impostor Syndrome

Is Impostor Syndrome weighing you down? In our final post from the Hello Monday series on overcoming career challenges, Jessi Hempel talks with Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin about proactively managing careers as well as understanding impostor syndrome and how to combat it.

Aug 23, 2021 • 37:37

Jessi Hempel Jumps in with Angela Duckworth on Getting Grittier

This week, we're featuring researcher Angela Duckworth and Hello Monday’s Jessi Hempel as they chat about grit. Grit's not just about talent. Angela outlines her philosophy on grit, explains why grit isn’t the only trait that matters and shows how each of us can move the needle forward in our own professional and personal lives. This conversation was recorded as part of Yext’s “Answer Me This” series.

Aug 9, 2021 • 37:35

Jessi Hempel Jumps In with Dorie Clark on Starting Fresh

This week, executive coach, author, and self-reinvention expert, Dorie Clark and Hello Monday’s Jessi Hempel chat about taking a chance and starting fresh in your career. They talk about how everyone can make a Plan B, the importance of having a growth mindset, and what keeps us from having the courage to do it. This interview originally aired as Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel.

Jul 26, 2021 • 33:38

Listen More and Talk Less: The Power of Coaching

With so much curiosity and misunderstanding around coaching, we're diving into how influential our training as coaches has been in our own transformation. We're laying out some of the core skills anyone can use to change the way they connect and support others. After hearing our unscripted coaching, you'll walk away with a better sense of how talking less and listening more works.

Jul 12, 2021 • 49:50

Jumping in With Rosanna Durruthy on Self-Acceptance for Global Change

The week we're jumping in with Rosanna Durruthy, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at LinkedIn. She’s a well-known leader in D&I, grounded in her personal power and candor. You'll hear how the importance she places on her relationship with herself and accepting herself has allowed her to transform those around her, and what it means for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging globally.

Jun 28, 2021 • 42:50

Jumping In with Marc Brackett on Permission to Feel

We live in a world where it has become critical to be aware of our emotions for self-development and interpersonal interactions, yet most of us were never taught these skills. In this week’s episode, we’re jumping in the arena with Marc Brackett, Ph.D., founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, on his 2019 book Permission to Feel. Through his personal stories, you’ll hear how the framework he’s introducing globally is redesigning how people, from students to corpo

Jun 7, 2021 • 53:52

Laughter is the Best Medicine

This week we're talking about one of the oldest human languages. Inspired by the book Humor, Seriously by Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, we share ways you can be intentional about creating moments of laughter in your life. From a stronger immune system to greater personal satisfaction, who wouldn’t want to reap the benefits of humor?

May 24, 2021 • 26:23

Jumping In with Yung Pueblo on Clarity & Connection

This week we jump back in with one of our favorite guests, Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez). His second book, Clarity & Connection, poetically delves into what it means to move through a personal transformational process. In our conversation, Diego clarifies the variety of ways to heal yourself, the value of learning how patterns and conditioning affect your perception, and why we all benefit from staying present in our relationships while we grow.

May 10, 2021 • 47:14

Jumping In with Scott Shute on The Full Body Yes

This week we're talking to Scott Shute, Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, about his new book The Full Body Yes. While it's categorized as a business book, its focus is on the deeply human experience of knowing oneself, loving oneself, mastering oneself, and compassion in action. Scott brings 4 engaging stories from the book to life, followed by us connecting the dots with him on how they each apply as powerful lessons in life and at work. Together, we can change work from

Apr 26, 2021 • 1:16:02

The Words of Others

Leaning on the words of others during hard times has a powerful way of helping us get to the other side of our struggles. In this week’s episode, join us as we share the most memorable quotes we’ve collected throughout our lives. No matter what you’re facing right now, meaningful words can help you meet this moment.

Apr 12, 2021 • 8:33

Pt. 2: On Race in America and Earning Allyship

This week we’re re-releasing two episodes from last June recorded at the height of racial violence. We kick off with personal stories from our Asian colleagues at LinkedIn who were brave enough to share them. With the violence and hate targeting Asian Americans, we’re all reminded that we each still have a role to play in shifting our beliefs, narratives, and systems.

Mar 29, 2021 • 46:57

Pt.1: On Race in America and Earning Allyship

This week we’re re-releasing two episodes from last June recorded at the height of racial violence. We kick off with personal stories from our Asian colleagues at LinkedIn who were brave enough to share them. With the violence and hate targeting Asian Americans, we’re all reminded that we each still have a role to play in shifting our beliefs, narratives, and systems.

Mar 29, 2021 • 43:18

Real Talk on Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is something many of us have felt yet do not often talk about. This week, we're navigating the ambiguous waters of this “syndrome” by sharing real experiences from listeners. Combining experiences, stories and research we're shedding light on the deeper experiences that could lead to feelings of self-doubt and the antidotes that exist for both individuals and groups.

Mar 12, 2021 • 35:51

Jumping In with Dan Shapero on The Inner Game of a Strong Leader

This week, we jump in the arena with Dan Shapero, COO at LinkedIn, for an open conversation around his professional journey.  By weaving in stories from his life, Dan shares what he believes makes a strong leader, the 3 questions he asks to determine if someone is leading in a transformational way, and the most important lessons he’s learned over time.

Feb 26, 2021 • 37:53

Change Your Habits, Change Your Life

This week we're sitting down together to talk about the book that kicked off our year, Atomic Habits by James Clear. With over 1 million copies sold, this powerful book shares simple tactics around how to create better habits and get rid of bad ones. Together, we're sharing the most important points to know and how to apply them immediately to transform your life.

Feb 12, 2021 • 30:34

Jumping in with Jon Haidt on The Happiness Hypothesis

What is the formula for happiness? We connected with author and social psychologist Jon Haidt to talk about his first book, The Happiness Hypothesis. In this conversation, Jon shares how we get in our own way of achieving the happiness we desire, where happiness truly comes from, and strategies for creating it.

Jan 29, 2021 • 56:58

Jumping In with Valorie Burton on Letting Go of Guilt and Cultivating Joy

This week, we're sitting down with life strategist, bestselling author and positive psychology expert, Valorie Burton, to talk about her recent book Let Go of the Guilt. In her work, Valorie stumbled upon the emotion of guilt after noticing how it kept so many from living joyfully. Valorie shares the truth about guilt, how to release it, and proven strategies to cultivate the joy we all want.

Jan 15, 2021 • 49:55

Infinite Possibility:The 3-Step Framework to Get What You Want

Join us In the Arena as we share a framework to create anything you want in your life. We’re discussing moving from unconscious reactions to cultivating a clear mindset and discovering what's most important to you. Anything is possible!

Jan 1, 2021 • 27:09

You at Your Best: Designing The Life You Truly Want

Join Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart in the arena as they share the different ways you can connect to your mind, body, and spirit to be the best version of yourself. Explore the key things that might be keeping you from being fully connected and ways you can truly improve your wellness every day.

Dec 11, 2020 • 29:41

Jumping in with Yung Pueblo on Going Inward

Leah Smart and Jackie Goldberg sit down with Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo). Diego is a meditator, speaker, and author of the best-selling book Inward. They discuss ways we can bring more clarity and peace to our lives. When we achieve peace and clarity, we can transform ourselves and help transform the world.

Nov 27, 2020 • 58:00

Jumping In with Hoby Darling on Humanity 2.0

Leah and Jackie sit down with Hoby Darling, Senior Executive at Logitech and Co-Founder of Liminal Collective- a community with the desire to enable humanity's greatest endeavors. Hoby's experience working with elite performers across diverse disciplines is revealing the path for each of us to go from great to legendary. In this episode, he shares the 7 commonalities he's seen from peak performers, why intentional regeneration is essential, and how he's democratizing human potential.

Nov 13, 2020 • 1:00:54

Jumping In with Kevin Delaney on Leading an Extraordinary Life

If life is a container, what are you going to put in it? Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart sit down with Kevin Delaney, VP of Learning and Development at LinkedIn to discuss his new book,  A Life Worth Living. This inspiring and action-oriented read focuses on helping anyone create meaning and purpose in their everyday life. Tune into this episode to hear more about the monumental experiences that shaped Kevin and gave life to his book.

Oct 30, 2020 • 58:15

Listen More and Talk Less: The Power of Coaching

With so much curiosity and misunderstanding around coaching, Jackie and Leah dive into how influential their training as coaches have been in their transformation. They lay out some of the core skills anyone can utilize in personal and professional relationships to completely change the way they connect and support others. And, you'll hear a live demo of Leah coaching Jackie on a topic she's challenged with.

Oct 9, 2020 • 48:52

Channel Your Inner RBG

In the Jewish culture, it is believed that the most righteous people die on the New Year- Rosh Hashanah- because the world needed them until the very last moment. This holiday ushers in a time for anyone to reflect, express gratitude and decide who they want to be in this world. On the heels of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing, Jackie and Leah talk about her steadfast commitment to what was right and just, reflect on the value of standing for something and share what the holiday means for

Sep 25, 2020 • 27:39

Coffee with Hello Monday's Jessi Hempel

Jessi Hempel, Senior Editor at Large and Host of LinkedIn's podcast, Hello Monday joins Leah and Jackie for a virtual coffee. For more than 20 years Jessi has interviewed people all of us would want to have coffee with; from CEOs, celebrities and Pulitzer-Prize winners to explorers, corporate refugees and disruptors. In this episode, the spotlight is on Jessi as she shares the big lessons she's learned, the emerging role of technology and business, and how continually choosing your true

Sep 11, 2020 • 54:21

Who's on Your 1x1 Square?

How are you consciously connecting to those who matter most? Leah and Jackie use Brené Brown’s 1x1 square to help you identify the high-value relationships in your life. Through shared stories and techniques, they talk about ways you can be more intentional in growing these relationships.

Aug 28, 2020 • 37:41

Jumping In with Brad Lawrence and Jess Amortegui on the Enneagram

What have you heard about the Enneagram? Jackie and Leah sit down with two LinkedIn leaders who are certified in the Enneagram to understand more about this ancient personality assessment. Brad and Jess give an overview of the 9 personality types that will help us understand ourselves, others, and the world in a more holistic and powerful way. If you haven’t taken it, you’ll definitely want to dive into it after listening.

Aug 14, 2020 • 58:52

When Life Throws You a Curveball

Curveballs in life are inevitable, yet we often find ourselves surprised when they are thrown our way. Even after the initial shock, it’s hard to see the way forward. Leah and Jackie share a 3-step practice – Stay, Shift, Signify – to work through the disruptive events in our lives. Not only will this practice change the way you experience the next curveball, it will also leave you stronger than you were before it got thrown your way.

Jul 31, 2020 • 39:40

Letting Go

When we looked back on the last 6 months in our country and the world, the one theme we couldn’t ignore was letting go. So many of us ended 2019 with inspiring visions of what this year would bring. And for most of us, it has been entirely different than we imagined. But that doesn’t mean we can’t release our expectations to accept our new realities. Join us to talk about what we've had to let go of, why it's so hard to do so and how to chart a new, optimistic path forward.

Jul 2, 2020 • 35:45

Pt. 2: On Race in America and Earning Allyship

Join Leah Smart and Jackie Goldberg as they reflect on their last episode - Pt. 1: On Race in America and Earning Allyship– and share the progress they’ve made over the past several weeks. Discover how you can do your part with three guiding principles: Learn about racism in America, Explore the role you play, and Commit to taking action.

Jun 19, 2020 • 46:57

Pt. 1: On Race in America and Earning Allyship

In the latest episode of “In the Arena,” Jackie Goldberg, a white Jewish American, checks in with her best friend and colleague, Leah Smart, a Black American, on how she is doing during this unsettling time. This vulnerable conversation aims to open the doors for others to challenge their perspectives and beliefs about race and privilege in America. When we all show up honestly and ready to do better, we can move forward together.

Jun 4, 2020 • 37:44

Jumping In with Scott Barry Kaufman on The New Science of Self-Actualization

Join Jackie and Leah in the arena with humanistic psychologist, Scott Barry Kaufman to discuss his latest book, Transcend: The New Science of Self Actualization. In his book, Scott explores the research and stories behind Abraham Maslow's work, and reveals surprises about the human experience. He shares the  development of personal meaning, how you can find purpose anywhere and why each person deserves have the opportunity to reach the peak of their potential.

May 22, 2020 • 57:56

Jumping In with Mike Robbins on Being in it Together

Join Leah and Jackie as they jump in the arena with motivational speaker and author, Mike Robbins. Just off the heels of launching his most recent book, We’re All in This Together, we discuss how showing up for our colleagues, teams and organizations is pivotal now more than ever. Mike shares some of the most powerful insights he brings to individuals and organizations such as the value of authenticity, listening to our instincts and the role empathy plays in fostering connection.

May 8, 2020 • 57:21

Jumping In with Dorie Clark on Self-Reinvention

Join Leah and Jackie as they jump in the arena with Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You, Stand Out and Entrepreneurial You. Named an expert in self-reinvention by the New York Times, Dorie shares her transformative journey. Her work to support others in reinventing themselves personally and professionally will inspire listeners to move closer to the lives they want.

Apr 24, 2020 • 53:02

Jumping In with Alyssa Merwin on the Journey of a Leader

Join Jackie and Leah for an in-depth conversation with Vice President at LinkedIn, Alyssa Merwin. She shares her unexpected & inspiring story about optimizing for what's most important to you, taking risks, making mistakes and self-development. You'll hear advice from her on how she's leaning into her leadership now and how reframing any situation can refresh your mindset.

Apr 10, 2020 • 36:07

Thriving in Crisis

Join Jackie and Leah in the arena at home. They look at how Coronavirus has impacted them, their communities and the world. But then they turn to the choice to thrive in this time, wherever you are.

Mar 27, 2020 • 39:38

Owning Your Career Story

Join Leah and Jackie as they candidly share their career stories. From failures to moments of clarity, following their hearts and finding meaning. Their discussion will inspire you to be proud of your own journey and propel yourself forward.

Mar 13, 2020 • 38:27

Jumping In ​with Mike Romoff on Spiritual Transformation

Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart jump in the arena with Mike Romoff, VP of Agency and Channel Sales, to hear his colorful and inspiring journey of spiritual transformation. From Tai Chi wannabe, to certified yogi and Buddhist practitioner, Mike hasn’t had a straightforward journey. He’s an inspiration to all of us to be more of who we truly are no matter where we go. ​

Feb 28, 2020 • 44:37

The Books that Changed Us

What books have had an impact on your life?​ Join LinkedIn employees Jackie Goldberg and Leah Smart as they discuss four different books that have impacted each of their lives today. Learn about their key takeaways and find lessons of your own as they share their reflections.​​ ​​

Feb 14, 2020 • 29:58

Jumping In with Scott Shute on Mindfulness and Compassion

We’re kicking off Season 2 of In the Arena with Scott Shute, LinkedIn's Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs. Get to know Scott’s unique and kismet journey that brought him to the work he’s doing today, the impact he envisions having and why mindfulness and compassion are crucial in our world right now. You won’t want to miss this one!

Jan 31, 2020 • 40:34

What's The Deal with New Year's Resolutions?

Why do some people gravitate towards new year's resolutions and others dread them? Join Jackie and Leah in the arena as they explore some of the challenges with setting resolutions, why people don't follow through and what techniques you can use to set and achieve your goals anytime of year.

Dec 27, 2019 • 31:33

Looking Back on A Year In the Arena

Join Jackie and Leah as they reflect on year one of “In the Arena.” Together they share their learnings from launching a podcast and other "in the arena" moments. They'll offer advice for approaching what you envision in your life.

Dec 13, 2019 • 26:02

Transform Yourself, Transform the World

Join us in the arena as we put a microscope on transformation. We're looking at why and how humans transform, what makes it so admirable and how micro moments contribute to us making lasting shifts in our lives.

Nov 29, 2019 • 34:12

Let's Talk Family!

Join us in the arena as we look at families of all kinds (related and otherwise) and some of the biggest learnings we get from those closest to us.

Nov 15, 2019 • 23:08

The Path to Mindfulness

Join Jackie and Leah in the arena to learn more about mindfulness, its impact on our lives and how to practice it anytime, anywhere. Become more mindful, become more you!

Nov 1, 2019 • 27:34

What Can You Learn?

Join Leah and Jackie in the arena as they discuss the many forms of learning, what happens when we grow and the power of learning through experience.

Oct 18, 2019 • 28:24

Jumping in with Sumo Sleep Co-Founder Azka Malik

Join us in the arena as we sit down for an open conversation with entrepreneur and LinkedIn employee, Azka Malik. In 2018, her own persistent challenges with sleep caused Azka and her husband to build Sumo Sleep, a weighted blanket company based out of Europe. Hear about the peaks and valleys of starting a business, why sleep should be a top priority for all of us and how Sumo Sleep is changing lives.

Oct 4, 2019 • 31:11

You at Your Best

Join us in the arena as we share the different ways we connect to our mind, body and spirit to be the best version of ourselves. Explore what might be keeping you from being fully connected and ways we can truly improve our wellness everyday.

Sep 20, 2019 • 29:15

A Walk Into The Magic Shop

Join us in the arena, as we discuss Dr. James Doty's 2016 New York Times bestseller: Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart. This book takes us on a life-changing journey of heart based living, mindfulness, manifesting your dreams and coming back from major setbacks. You'll hear our takeaways and a recent appearance Dr. Doty had at LinkedIn.

Sep 6, 2019 • 25:54

Jumping In with Rosanna Durruthy

Join us In the Arena as we sit down with Rosanna Durruthy, Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to talk about the power of our authentic stories, self-acceptance and what role relationships ​play in all our lives.

Aug 16, 2019 • 41:58

Infinite Possibility

Join us In the Arena as we share a framework to create anything you want in your life. We’ll discuss moving from unconscious reactions to cultivating a clear mindset and discovering what's most important to you. Anything is possible!

Aug 9, 2019 • 26:56

Jumping In with Nawal Fakhoury

Join us in the arena as we chat with Nawal Fakhoury, Senior Manager of Employee Experience at LinkedIn about why every organization should put their culture first.

Jul 19, 2019 • 36:29

Leggo Your Ego

Join us In the Arena to find out what stories you're making up and how they might be running your experiences and actions. Hear about 2 practices that Jackie and Leah use to keep their egos in check.

Jun 28, 2019 • 27:22

Play Without Purpose

Join us for some play time In the Arena! We'll explore research on the importance of play in our adult lives. Then we'll spend some time playing and reflecting on it. What could more play do for you?

Jun 14, 2019 • 33:53

Lessons in Self-Compassion

Join us In the Arena as we share stories and lessons on self-compassion along with a tool to help you cultivate more of it. Learn what it means to go easy on yourself for more inner peace.

May 30, 2019 • 30:12

The Many Sides of Giving

Join us In the Arena as we look at deeply at the act of giving. We'll reflect on large and small acts of giving, how privilege is connected to giving and what random acts of kindness do for all of us.

May 17, 2019 • 28:35

Jumping In with Jeff Becker

Jump in The Arena with us as we sit down with Jeff Becker, a LinkedIn employee who is also a founder of 2 businesses. Hear how you can find your hustle, pursue it with joy and where its helped him in is role at LinkedIn.

Apr 26, 2019 • 32:43

The Environments You Can Transform

Join us In the Arena as we take a look at our internal and external environments; how they shape our experience and the way we impact others

Apr 12, 2019 • 30:36

Step Into Your Power

Join us In the Arena with a twist as we discuss stepping into your power and share very real examples of what we as people do to keep ourselves boxed in.

Apr 11, 2019 • 30:33

Your Inner Creator

Join us In the Arena as Jackie and Leah discuss the results of a LinkedIn employee poll on creativity. They'll look at the experience of creativity - how people tap into their creative side and what prevents them from doing so. Reflect on this: What can you do bring creativity into your day-to-day life?

Mar 29, 2019 • 29:56

Community + Connection

Join us In the Arena as Jackie and Leah explore the history of communities; how community plays a pivotal role in our lives; and the power of human connection. Reflect on this: What communities in your life do you feel most yourself? And how can you create more of that experience?

Mar 29, 2019 • 28:27

Vision Through Values

Join us In the Arena: A LinkedIn Wisdom Podcast as we discuss the concept of vision and how to intentionally create your future. We'll look at what gets in the way of creating a vision and share resources to help you get clear. If you're sitting in a rocking chair at 85 years old, what would make you know you had a full life?

Mar 20, 2019 • 24:54

Saying Yes to You

Join us In the Arena as Jackie and Leah reflect on Scott Shute's interview with David Bruner, Senior Minister and Spiritual Director at the Center for Spiritual Living in San Jose, California. They'll share their takeaways from the interview including: saying YES to life; keeping your word; and discovering your core values. Reflect on this: What's one thing you can say 'yes' to that's outside of your comfort zone?

Mar 20, 2019 • 36:26