Susan Piver on why meditation isn't a life hack

Kerry Docherty on why being selfish might be the most generous thing you can do

Kerry Docherty [https://substack.com/profile/20992378-kerry-docherty] cofounded the lifestyle clothing brand Faherty [https://fahertybrand.com/] with her husband and his identical twin. Kerry is someone who is passionate about using creativity and community to cultivate joy. Kerry is the author of the children’s book Somewhere, Right Now [https://kerrydocherty.co/books], and also recently published her memoir, Selfish [https://kerrydocherty.co/books], about rebelling against meeting other people's needs, and instead focusing on meeting her own. In this conversation, we discussed how becoming a writer has always been Kerry’s dream, why she compares writing a memoir to an archaeological dig, how putting yourself first can be a gift to other people, how it feels to reclaim the word “selfish”, how writing Selfish affected her husband and their marriage, and how to deal with blowback in a world that tells women to be small. Connect with Kerry: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kerrydocherty/] | LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/in/kerry-docherty-125a0b39] | Website [https://kerrydocherty.co/] | Buy her books [https://kerrydocherty.co/books] If you’re looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. [https://shannonwatts.org/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Rep. Dan Goldman on why talk without results gets us nowhere

Congressman D Goldman [https://substack.com/profile/103711186-d-goldman] proudly represents New York’s 10th Congressional District. He’s running for re-election to get justice for our most vulnerable New Yorkers, tackle corruption and wealth inequality, and defend our democracy. Dan has spent his entire career as a public servant and, since joining Congress in 2022, Dan has emerged as one of the most effective progressive fighters in Washington. In this conversation we discussed how the biggest concern Dan’s constituents in New York have is the economy and affordability, his proudest achievements in office and his priorities going forward (healthcare, immigration, and more), why the issue of gun safety is so important, and the biggest difference between Dan and his opponent in the upcoming primary. Connect with Dan: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/repdangoldman/] | Website [https://goldman.house.gov/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RepDanGoldman] | Donate [https://www.dangoldmanforny.com/] If you’re looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. [https://shannonwatts.org/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Susan Piver on why meditation isn't a life hack

Susan Piver [https://substack.com/profile/16690003-susan-piver] is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, but her latest is Inexplicable Magic: Meditation for Mystics [https://openheartproject.com/books/]. Susan has an international reputation as a skillful meditation teacher. She’s been a student of Buddhism since 1993, and in 2012, she founded The Open Heart Project, the world’s largest online-only dharma center. In this conversation, we discussed what inspired Susan to write her latest book, why meditation is self-optimization and not just a “life hack”, how meditation wakes up our own wisdom, why the goal of Buddhism is to supersede the ego, how to balance being open and spiritual with having boundaries, and how you don’t have to be religious to take part in meditation. Connect with Susan: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/susan.piver/] | Substack [https://susanpiver.substack.com/] | Website [https://openheartproject.com/] | Buy the book [https://openheartproject.com/books/] If you’re looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. [https://shannonwatts.org/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Alexis McGill Johnson on the real cost of taking away women's healthcare

Alexis McGill Johnson [https://substack.com/profile/350496124-alexis-mcgill-johnson] is is a longstanding champion for social and racial justice, a respected social and cultural organizer, and a tireless advocate for reproductive rights and access to high-quality, affordable health care. She is also the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood Federation of America, a national nonprofit organization that is the country’s most trusted name in sexual and reproductive health and rights. In this conversation, we discussed why defunding Planned Parenthood threatens the full range of care that is offered (cancer screenings, birth control, STI testing, and so much more), the significant impact of patients no longer being able to use Medicaid at Planned Parenthood facilities, what has changed in the past 4 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, why Democrats need to keep speaking up about abortion and reproductive rights, and why it’s so important to donate and support your local Planned Parenthood. Connect with Alexis: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alexismjpp/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-mcgill-johnson-9328b459/] | Donate [https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/onlineactions/cOJVhOyrzkq4uBcxVekXFA2?ms=3NALz2200z1N1A&sourceid=1013014] If you’re looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. [https://shannonwatts.org/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Jordan Wood on how to fight special interests with progressive values

Jordan Wood [https://substack.com/profile/378076263-jordan-wood] is a former Capitol Hill Chief of Staff and pro-democracy advocate. Barricaded at the Capitol during the January 6th Insurrection, Jordan recognized the threat of Trump’s election-denial movement and co-founded the bipartisan organization democracyFIRST [https://democracyfirst.org/] to combat Trump’s attacks on our constitution and the rule of law. Now, Jordan is running for Congress in Maine and will fight to rein in Wall Street and Big Pharma, stop Trump’s lawless ICE agents from terrorizing Maine, and so much more. In this conversation, we discussed how coming from a family of public service helped Jordan find his calling, the impact that January 6th had on his decision to start democracyFIRST, his strong stance against corporate donors and super PACs and gun violence, and how voter cynicism is something he’s fighting against in Maine. Connect with Jordan: Website [https://electjordan.com/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jordanwoodmaine/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jordanwoodmaine] | Substack [https://jordanwoodmaine.substack.com/] If you’re looking to unleash your potential, find your personal, professional, or political fire, and to connect with a community who is doing the same, click here to learn more. [https://shannonwatts.org/] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe [https://shannonwatts.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]