Dr. Dan Siegel breaks down the illusion of the solo self and explores how redefining identity as both individual and relational—what he calls a "MWe"—can unlock fulfillment, belonging, and connection. From the science behind selfhood to powerful personal stories of loss, healing, and awareness, this conversation reveals how our language, culture, and perception shape who we are and how we can expand beyond those limits into a more compassionate, integrated way of being.

Timestamps:
00:00 The Misunderstanding Of Self
14:41 Dropping Out & Going Back To Med School
21:04 Deconstruction Of Selfhood
30:38 Unwilling Breaking Of Identity
40:20 Dr. Siegel's Work On Intraconnected
49:48 Negative Consequences Of Solo Self
55:00 Stories Spark Cultural Evolution
1:00:24 Breaking The Solo Self Is A Spiritual Journey
1:11:11 Connect With Dr. Dan Siegel

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Melissa Nanavati reveals the blueprint for Peak Performance Love. She shares how she transformed anxious attachment into self-trust, built a rock-solid relationship through her husband’s Antarctica expedition, and turned personal healing into professional mastery. We unpack her intensive meditation journey, the neuroscience of forgiveness, the duality of ambition and intimacy, and the power of daily check-ins, curiosity, and play. This is a deep dive into how high performers can build relationships that strengthen—not sideline—their mission.

Timestamps:
00:00 Having Melissa's Husband On The Show
04:27 Dealing With Personal Instability In The Past
05:59 Needing A New Relationship Framework
07:44 A Skewed High Performer Lens For Relationships
10:35 Impact Of 40 Years of Zen Meditation Retreat
15:55 Women Asking Men Out
17:25 My Hesitancy With High Performance Language
22:02 Setting Up Dating Guidelines
25:59 Shifting From Personal Experience To Work
32:00 Navigating Cracks In Relationships
36:00 Highest Revenue Year After Getting Into A Relationship
40:28 Competing With Your Partner
42:49 Nobody Else Doing This Work
46:19 Relationship With Partner Developing Relationship With Self
50:19 Connect With Melissa Nanavati

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Dr. Ronald Epstein shares how decades in medicine and mindfulness taught him that self-awareness is the foundation of healing—not just for doctors, but for patients, too. He explores why detachment is often mistaken for professionalism, how curiosity fuels care, and how moments of presence—even during medical crises—can restore humanity. Along the way, he reflects on medicine’s discomfort with the word suffering, and how naming it can be the first step toward real healing. From the limits of cure to the reach of healing, and from meditative breath to medical crisis, this conversation examines the soul of medicine and the path to becoming a truly mindful physician—one who listens more deeply, connects more fully, and ultimately cares more humanely.

Timestamps:
00:00 Relationship With Self
06:24 Medical School Isn't Intellectually Demanding
10:46 Dr. Epstein's Impactful Med School Experience
17:07 Medicine & Mindfulness
24:30 Detachment Between Physicians & Patients
32:26 Impact Of Personalized Care On Physical Health
37:35 Curiosity Having A Negative Connotation In Medicine
42:34 Philosophy On Emptiness
46:54 Suffering Is Off Limits In The Medical Space
57:10 Certain Practices Still Seen As Radical
59:01 Who's Actually In Charge Of Changing The Medical System?
1:04:03 What Individuals Need To Do To Get The Best Care
1:08:54 Connect With Dr. Ronald Epstein

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