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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It all began when Astrid wondered why the way of communication that came naturally to her was triggering people and creating emotional dissonance… Tune in to hear about her journey to find more about others, herself, and how to communicate effectively and harmoniously. I hope you'll enjoy learning from Astrid as much as I have!Astrid's Website: astridwilde.com | Twitter: @astridwilde1Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

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

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

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

Christophe was reduced to ashes twice. And twice he has risen. In this passionate and deeply personal talk we discussed overcoming adversity and flourishing, never forgetting that we may have to go through the same thing again in the future.This episode is dedicated to everyone who has had to rise from the ashes. Never give up on the chance to live well.Follow Christophe on Twitter: @PorotChristopheFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

João picked up a guitar as a child and didn't like playing it much. Yet, today he credits his education in jazz with teaching him an important skill which helps him live well: Improvisation. This wide-ranging conversation touched on music, education, politics, and what modern golden age would look like, among other things. João is a great conversationalist and has his own podcast, which you can listen to hereFollow João on Twitter: @joaolmateus | Podcast: Modern Golden Age | Substack: Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step", they say, and, as Rebecca would add, a belief in the possibility of completing the journey. In this conversation we explored each other's journeys and some notable stations along the way. These included depression, relationships, money, emotional regulation, and more. We also imagined ourselves walking over different terrains and seeing how it made us feel. Lastly, we touched on reaching old age, and thought about what's possible for us as a culture in that domain.Follow Rebecca on Twitter: @RebeccaMadison_ | Blog: Rebeccamadison.substack.comFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Saying No is important to anyone who wishes to live well, as Sasha demonstrates by sharing her story with us. We also discussed friendships and covered some other topics.Follow Sasha on Twitter: @SashaGreeneAuth | Read her booksFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 | And Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

AJ has recently been thinking about how language fails us so often as we try to communicate clearly with others. He also has a book out, The Puzzler, which is all about, wait for it... Puzzles. We took these two ingredients and tried to fit them together to create something fitting - an object of perception that may aid you in your attempt to live well. Let us know how we did!Follow AJ on Twitter:  @ajjacobs | Buy The PuzzlerFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Lukas came to discuss the importance of not putting our eggs in one basket, or dividing them over too many, as we move about the world and try to live well. We discussed both the positives and negatives of these actions, and then some adjacent concepts and thoughts that came to the spotlight. These included suicide, excellence, fame, Effective Altruism, and more.Follow Lukas on Twitter: @LukasRosenstockFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

This deeper-than-usual dive opened with Maja reciting the poem that gave this episode its title. We discussed and questioned each other about love, creation, creativity, healing, and harmony. We talked about feeling one with everything and what it feels like to serve a whole greater than ourselves. Toward the end Maja shared an original framework that can applied in everyday life to get unstuck from consciousness. Tune in, and may you take away what you need.Explore Maja's website: maja.loveFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Jonny's journey in the field of breathwork started as he was processing grief over the loss of his fiancée. Over time, he has learned much about what can be made better with the use of different breathing techniques, and I tried to learn as much as possible from this inspiring teacher. Our conversation touched on adjacent topics such as Living Well, emotions, different breathwork practices, ancient customs, and much more.Follow Jonny on Twitter: @jonnym1ller | Website: www.jonnymiller.coFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Steph's work on deep-fake technology has led her to think extensively about the concept of Truth and, importantly, our relationship with. We explored this contentious concept from many angles in order to potentially make headway in humanity's attempt at reconciliation and progress!Follow Steph on Twitter: @stephlepp | Center for Humane Technology: www.humanetech.com/Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Aikido is a martial art directed at protecting your attacker. We discussed it some and used it as a companion metaphor to an in-depth discussion on creating and marketing online, before ending the conversation with some ideas regarding living well among fellow humans. Please, please don't miss out on the important insights Rob shares in this episode if you are any type of budding artist or creator. And good luck!Follow Rob on Twitter: @UngatedCreative | WebsiteFollow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2Support Deep Dive on Patreon (Thank you!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eyalshay.substack.com

Aikido is a martial art directed at protecting your attacker. We discussed it some and used it as a companion metaphor to an in-depth discussion on creating and marketing online, before ending the conversation with some ideas regarding living well among fellow humans. Please, please don't miss out on the important insights Rob shares in this episode if you are any type of budding artist or creator. And good luck!   Follow Rob on Twitter: @UngatedCreative | Website Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 Support Deep Dive on Patreon (Thank you!)

Derek's new book is How to Live: 27 Conflicting Answers and 1 Weird Conclusion. It uses a format that made me revisit a concept which I've been thinking about for years, and I wanted to see what it makes him think of. What ensued is a lively discussion containing many fresh ideas about how to live (well)! We covered topics like playfulness, gurus, running in the forest, Lifestyle choices, Kurt Vonnegut, and much more. Book recommendations are in there, too!   Find everything Derek here: Sive.rs | Buy How to Live here Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 Support Deep Dive on Patreon

Setting intentions has helped Maria live the life she wants rather than the one that just happened to happen to her. This conversation covered parenthood, economics, education, romantic relationships, and more. So sit down with the intention of extracting some wisdom, and I'm sure you'll be able to!   Follow Maria on Twitter: @made_in_cosmos | Join her salons (and mine) on Interintellect.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 Support Deep Dive on Patreon  

This episode could have many alternate titles: Communication, Ecosystems, Medicine, Healing... But in the end, it is about harmonizing the bodymind - an ecosystem - to bring about wellbeing. This conversation has the structure of great movie, with some build-up before a thrilling climax. Nita is an amazing resource for anything medicine, especially in the understudied field of really tiny things that have a huge effect on our health. Don't miss this one, please!   Follow Nita on Twitter: @HealthUnveiled | Projects: lu.ma/evolving Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 Support Deep Dive on Patreon  

Have we - collectively - recognized the benefits associated with belonging to multiple communities in the digital age? Hamish thinks not, and is working to change the culture of community-building and belonging after not finding his needs fulfilled in a traditional hobby community. We discussed his Watch Collectors' Club, traditional niche communities, history of Judaism, English football, and modern community design.   Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 Support Deep Dive on Patreon

Martine stepped away from a lucrative - yet meaningless - career in order to teach. Between serving a corporation and serving the next generation of her society, she had to prioritize her own needs. This is her story and our metaphors and reasoning behind why a healthy you is a prerequisite to doing good unto others.   Follow Martine on Twitter: @MartineGuernsey | Website: MartineEllis.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 Support Deep Dive on Patreon  

Matt is a professional cello player and teacher who is aphantasic. He is deeply passionate about harmony in music and between people, which led him to develop a detailed framework of how to transmit information, especially the elusive non-verbal type. We discussed music, Matt's framework, his motivations for seeking societal harmony, problem-solving, effective cues in teaching, and much more. Buckle in for a wild ride!   Follow Matt on Twitter: @MJPiercello | Substack: Piercello's Progress Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2 Support Deep Dive on Patreon      

Dialogue, art, multilingualism, conlangs, and the human mind; perspectives, Truth, connection, concepts as entities, and fiction; physical trips, psychedelic trips, God, isolation, human connection, and the weather. These all feature is this unique conversation with Norm that culminated with a discussion on how searching - and finding - the truth could alienate one from others, and prove to be detrimental to mental health. Wow.   Follow Norm on Twitter: @NormanChella | Website: ThatsTheNorm Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

In this high-energy chat among friends we tried to look at Creativity from as many perspectives as possible. We talked about the creative process, evolution, 'maskless creativity', art and artists, play and games, jazz, productivity vs. conductivity, politics, physics, and much more!   Follow Jibran on Twitter: @AskJibran | Website: jibranelbazi.com Follow Nikolaus on Twitter: @SissiPhys | Website: Sabathiel.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2    

Bryan is one avid reader. At some point, he noticed that studying philosophy formally, can be inferior to reading an excellent work of fiction. This discussion is about how great novels can teach us important things of about what Living Well means and some of the skills needed in that pursuit. We mention Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and other literary paragons, crediting them with being philosophers. Fun!   Follow Bryan on Twitter: @bryankam | Website: bit.ly/bryan_kam Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2  

Ivor is my friend and mentor who introduced me to Plato's work and, more importantly, what it teaches us - dialectic. We discussed the art itself, how it has affected our lives, and how it would affect yours. Enjoy, and do well!   Follow Ivor's podcast on Spotify or Youtube | Search his name online for his books Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2    

Fairytales and dreams can help us heal and prosper exactly because they are not as rational as accounts or explanations. And, as you will see, I myself got carried away and am now delivering a slightly different episode. Laura is an award-winning filmmaker I had a million different questions for about the creative process, power of stories, listening to feedback, and much, much more. We also touched on politics, the myth of the phoenix, and ancient Greek poetry.   Follow Laura on Twitter: @Psyche_Cinema | Youtube | lauralewisbarrfilms.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2  

In this episode, Pamela opened up about her struggle with OCD early in life and described the trajectory toward healing that she followed. We discussed why it's important not run away immediately when undesired emotions but to accept them as part of human experience. We also discussed mental health and what the biggest obstacle is that stands between it and people. Other topics that came up include CBT, the concept of Purity, what it feels like to be mentally healthy (hint: it's not happiness), and much, much more.   Follow Pamela on Twitter: @amelapay | Website: pamelajhobart.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

Deep Hanging Out is about taking the time to discuss a topic important to both sides at length and in depth. This series came to be as Catherine and I both raised questions to one another about Community. This last part is a reflection on two different experiences we had in the spring of 2022 meeting and collaborating with internet friends "in real life", as they say. We hope you enjoy and find what to take away with you!   Follow Catherine on Twitter: @chwoodiwiss Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

What stops us from embarking on the journeys we want to experience but are afraid of? And how should go about starting them despite our concerns? Sushil and I discussed the kind of attitude that's necessary for making our first steps in any field. We touched on many topics, including comedy, Transactional Analysis, energetic vampires, self-pity, reward systems, and much more.   Follow Sushil on Twitter: @sushilganesh17 | Podcast: Heal with Sushil | Art: The Art Conduit | Newsletter: healwithsushil.substack.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

Deep Hanging Out is about taking the time to discuss a topic important to both sides at length and in depth. This series came to be as Catherine and I both raised questions to one another about Community. In this part we talk about our personal histories and experiences with and of community. We hope you enjoy and find what to take away with you!   Follow Catherine on Twitter: @chwoodiwiss Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

In this very open conversation I discussed with Rachel the idea of being more in tune with yourself so that you - and others - don't have to suffer unnecessarily. Some of the topics that came up are: Sexuality, sexual assault, following your calling, education, feeling safe, and more.   Follow Rachel on Twitter: @rachelclif | Article on sexual assault (that we mentioned) Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

Deep Hanging Out is about taking the time to discuss a topic important to both sides at length and in depth. This series came to be as Catherine and I both raised questions to one another about Community. In this 2nd part, the theme is The Dark Side of Community (*shivers*). We hope you enjoy and find what to take away with you!   Follow Catherine on Twitter: @chwoodiwiss Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

In this conversation we discussed the concept of Ambition, which Étienne covered in this wonderful essay We discussed each of our conceptions of it, then ways to keep it at a healthy level on both the individual and societal levels. Key concepts in this conversation include rejection, doing well, achievement, fitting in socially, and more.   Follow Étienne on Twitter: @etiennefd | Substack: etiennefd.substack.com/ Follow Patricia on Twitter: @PHurducas | Projects: flaneuseproject.com/ Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

Deep Hanging Out is about taking the time to discuss a topic important to both sides at length and in depth. This series came to be as Catherine and I both raised questions to one another about Community. Society vs. Individual is the theme of this first conversation (out of 4). We hope you enjoy and find what to take away with you!   Follow Catherine on Twitter: @chwoodiwiss Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

In this deeply personal conversation Mattias and I shared experiences related to emotional hardship, detachment, and struggles. Of course, we went on to share the successes we've had with dealing with these on our way to living well (work in progress).   Follow Mattias on Twitter: @MattiasInSpace | Substack: mattiasinspace.substack.com Follow Danielle on Twitter: @StageJoy | Website: theinspiredspeaker.com Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2

This conversation with Dashiell was immensely encouraging as an independent podcaster. We discussed the virtue of patience and one specific application of it in the field of bootstrapped operations. We also discussed fame, success, popularity, and more. Enjoy!   Follow Dashiell and WishTender on Twitter: @dashbarkhuss | @WishTender Follow me on Twitter: @Deep_Dive_Pod | @EyalShay2