Figuring It Out Lindsay Strouse

When you think about travel, the first decisions that might come to mind are, “how much time can I get off work?” and “where should I go next?” But are these the most important questions to ask? Philosophical traveler and best-selling author, Eric Weiner, pushes us to think further about our decisions in travel in our final episode of Season 1 for Figuring It Out.

Our conversation leads to the creation of a new industry - travel therapy - and introduces philosophical concepts that turn the question of “where do I want to travel next?” into “who do I want to be next?”

Eric Weiner is author of the New York Times bestsellers The Geography of Bliss and The Geography of Genius, as well as the critically acclaimed Man Seeks God and The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers. For more information, visit: EricWeinerBooks.com.

That’s a wrap on Season 1! Thanks for listening - please share with us in reviews what your favorite episodes were and what you want to hear about most next season. 

Until next time...follow us online as we’ll continue to share the best research and stories behind life’s toughest decisions.


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Today’s episode shows the link between trust and decision-making, and how we can use that information to create extraordinary experiences in our life. You’ll learn about how oxytocin affects trust and morality, why all our brains are a little weird, and the secret behind creating and enjoying truly immersive experiences.

Dr. Paul Zak is a scientist, entrepreneur, and author of several books such as “The Moral Molecule” and “Trust Factor: The Science of Building High-Performance Organizations.” He was part of the team of scientists that first made the connection between oxytocin and trust – his TED talk on the topic has received more than 1.4 million views. Paul researches and teaches at Claremont Graduate University, and is the founder of Immersion Neuroscience, the first Neuroscience-As-A-Service platform. His newest book is called “Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and Source of Happiness.”

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On this episode of Figuring It Out, Lindsay speaks with a behavioral scientist, a psychedelic educator, and an herbalist about why they decided to explore holistic modalities to improve their physical and mental health, and what they learned along the way. You'll hear three stories that feature insights from scientific and indigenous research. Guest experts include Amanda Efthimiou and Vanessa Chakour.

Amánda Efthimiou advises on the principles of integrating altered states of consciousness using methodologies for psychedelic integration. She earned her MSc in Neuroscience from King’s College London and is on the Board of Directors for the foundation El Puente. 

Vanessa Chakour is the founder of Sacred Warrior and author of Awakening Artemis.


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Today’s episode explores a fundamental question: is love a choice?

And if so, how do we find more of it, build it to last, and learn to let it go when it’s time?

We’re talking with journalist Natasha Lunn about her journey to understand how relationships work and evolve over a lifetime. In her book Conversations on Love (grown out of her newsletter by the same name), Natasha turns to authors and experts to learn about their experiences. In our conversation today, we talk about the choices and trade-offs required to bring more love into our daily life.

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Addiction in any form can impact decision-making in more ways than you may think. What would you do if forced to choose between the life you know vs. the life you could have?

Research has shown that addictive behaviors are symptoms of decision-making processes that fail to take into account long-term consequences of actions. These thinking errors can create unwanted challenges for finding clarity and making healthy choices. This episode features the story of author and recovery advocate Ed Kressy, who entered long-term recovery after a history of battling drug addiction. We discuss the impact of addiction on decisions and how his choice to find sobriety led him to a place he never could have imagined.

You can get a copy of Ed's book My Addiction & Recovery on Amazon, which best-selling author Seth Godin called "personal and beautifully written...a story of redemption, possibility and the power of a second chance."

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Interest in sabbaticals and nomadic living has surged in recent years. How do you know if it’s the right next step for you?

In this episode, we’ll talk with happiness expert Alienor Salmon about her decision to leave a successful career researching happiness at the UN to find and practice her own joy through dance.

Figuring It Out listeners get an exclusive 20% discount on Alienor’s self-guided Redefine Your Happiness course. Visit www.bailandojourney.com/happiness and use the code FIGUREITOUT at checkout.

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