Outworker
Stories of healing, personal development, and inner work. Founded on the idea that the relationship with oneself is the most important to develop, but the easiest to neglect, Outworker shares conversations aimed at helping you develop that relationship.
Episodes
68 episodes
#068 – Melissa Nanavati – The Psychology Behind Peak Performance Love
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 p...
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Episode 68
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51:42
#067 - Dr. Ronald Epstein - Why Mindfulness Is The Key To Healing In Modern Medicine
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 cur...
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Episode 67
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1:10:00
#066 - Eric Hinman - Building An Intentional Life Through Wellness
Eric Hinman breaks down how being an only child shaped his gift for community building. From rowdy college parties to wellness-centered gatherings, that instinct to bring people together has only deepened. He shares his transformation from out-...
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Episode 66
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1:02:47
#065 - Dean Karnazes - The Ultramarathon Mindset & The Art Of Living Fully
Dean Karnazes shares how curiosity—not ambition—has been his driving force, how running pulled him out of his darkest chapter, and why suffering brings us closer to truth. We explore the night that changed his life, his relationship with pain, ...
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Episode 65
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38:51
#064 - Gary John Bishop - The Hidden Patterns Controlling Your Life
Gary John Bishop breaks down why transformation isn’t found in insight—it’s forged in action. We talk about the real purpose of self-work, how language shapes your reality, the philosophy behind “Unfu*k Yourself,” and why your life isn’t random...
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Episode 64
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1:03:22
#063 - Dr. Ellen Langer - The Science That Proves Your Mind Can Heal Your Body
Dr. Ellen Langer reveals how our thoughts can directly shape our health, aging, and resilience. Backed by decades of research, she shares how reframing stress, tracking symptom variability, and challenging medical assumptions can lead to real p...
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Episode 63
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1:08:07
#062 - Michael Chernow - How Discipline & Faith Rebuilt A Life After Addiction
Michael Chernow is proof that pain doesn’t just break—it can shape. He opens up about addiction, a turbulent childhood, and the spiritual and mental frameworks that helped him rebuild from the inside out. Through faith, discipline, and fatherho...
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Episode 62
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1:35:35
#061 - Dan Millman - The Peaceful Warrior Path To Purpose & Inner Power
Dan Millman explores the path from self-improvement to self-transcendence, revealing how shattered bones, paradoxical teachers, and inner stillness shaped the Peaceful Warrior philosophy. He shares the hidden story behind his character Socrates...
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Episode 61
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1:02:57
#060 - Yossi Ghinsberg - Surviving The Amazon & Transforming Fear Into Power
Yossi Ghinsberg, who survived three harrowing weeks alone in the uncharted Amazon jungle in 1981, unpacks the raw power of real versus imagined survival—revealing how confronting true danger in the Amazon sharpened his presence, rewired his und...
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Episode 60
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1:16:42
#059 - Tim Doyle - When Your Body Speaks: What The Mindbody Connection Reveals About Stress & Pain
From chronic back pain to unexpected breathwork challenges and jaw tension, this solo episode unpacks the power of the mindbody connection through real, raw personal experiences. Learn how internal awareness, emotional resilience, and presence ...
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Episode 59
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36:41
#058 - Akshay Nanavati - Why Failing To Cross Antarctica Wasn’t A Failed Expedition
Akshay Nanavati returns from a near-fatal solo expedition across Antarctica, where failure became his greatest teacher. In confronting solitude, physical collapse, and the weight of a four-year dream undone, he uncovers profound truths about su...
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Episode 58
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59:20
#057 - Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan - Why True Healing Starts With You, Not The Medical System
Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan unpacks what it truly means to be human beyond the limits of conventional medicine, revealing how redefining health begins with rediscovering who we really are. From Harvard-trained software engineer to holistic healer, sh...
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Episode 57
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1:14:58
#056 - George Bonanno - The Truth About Trauma: Most People Are More Resilient Than You Think
George Bonanno reframes trauma by showing why it can’t be understood in isolation. Resilience is the missing half of the story. He explains how most people recover without lasting damage, why resilience is a flexible outcome rather than a fixed...
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Episode 56
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1:04:55
#055 - Steven Kotler - Flow State, Peak Performance, & Doing The Impossible
Steven Kotler unpacks the neurobiology of flow and why accessing it consistently is the key to doing hard things well. We dive into the four-stage flow cycle, how frustration can be a sign you're on the right track, and why lasting change begin...
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Episode 55
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1:20:54
#054 - Dr. Loretta Breuning - How Your Brain Wires Happiness, Stress, & Bad Habits
Dr. Loretta Breuning breaks down the brain’s chemical wiring—dopamine, endorphin, oxytocin, serotonin, and cortisol—and how they shape emotions, habits, and social behavior. She explains why people get stuck in thought loops, how to rewire them...
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Episode 54
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1:10:10
#053 - Katie Spotz - 70 Days Alone At Sea & A New Outlook On Personal Development
What drives someone to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean? Katie Spotz shares how she built the mental endurance to spend 70 days alone at sea, the role of meditation in overcoming fear, and how endurance challenges became a platform for provid...
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Episode 53
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1:11:19
#052 - Dr. Eben Alexander - A Neurosurgeon’s Near-Death Experience & The Truth About Consciousness
Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon, shares how his near-death experience completely shattered his scientific understanding of consciousness. We explore the mind-body connection, the reality of the afterlife, and why love and interconnectedness ...
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Episode 52
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1:07:13
#051 - James Lawrence - What It Takes To Complete 100 Triathlons In 100 Days
What does it take to push the human body and mind beyond its limits? In this episode, I talk with endurance legend James Lawrence—aka the Iron Cowboy—who completed 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 days. We break down the science behind his t...
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Episode 51
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1:01:50
#050 - Kenneth Stanley - Why You Don’t Need Goals Or Purpose To Be Successful
What if the key to success isn’t setting goals, but letting go of them? AI scientist and author Kenneth Stanley challenges everything we’ve been taught about achievement, revealing why strict objectives hold us back. He explains why purpose can...
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Episode 50
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1:24:04
#049 - Tim Doyle - The Power Of Showing Up & Staying Consistent
Consistency is everything. In this episode, I reflect on 49 weeks of podcasting, the power of showing up, and a major life transition—moving to Austin, Texas. No big agenda, just a raw, real moment about commitment, discomfort, and growth. Some...
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Episode 49
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15:29
#048 - Ryan Hawk & Brook Cupps - Why Most People Measure Success The Wrong Way
What defines success—the external scoreboard or the one that truly matters? In this episode, Ryan Hawk and Brook Cupps dive deep into their philosophy from The Score That Matters, sharing lessons on self-awareness, leadership, and redefining ex...
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Episode 48
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57:54
#047 - Tim Doyle - A Day In My Life With Chronic Back Pain & How I Fully Healed Without Surgery
From debilitating chronic back pain to complete healing without surgery, I take you hour by hour through my toughest days and reveal how I transformed my relationship with pain. Learn why your mind is as crucial as your body in the healing proc...
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Episode 47
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22:58
#046 - Caleb Campbell - Army Pressure, NFL Expectations, & The Journey To Inner Peace
Caleb Campbell shares his journey from the pressures of being an Army officer and NFL draft pick to confronting a deep internal struggle that shaped his life. We explore the battle between external achievements and inner peace, uncovering how s...
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Episode 46
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1:02:44
#045 - Dr. Andrew Newberg - How God & Spirituality Shape Your Brain Through Neurotheology
Dr. Andrew Newberg is one of the 30 most influential neuroscientists today and a pioneer in the field of neurotheology. We delve into the profound connection between our brain, spirituality, and overall physical health. Discover how integrative...
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Episode 45
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1:02:39
#044 - James Brackin IV - Embracing Presence & Letting Go Of Limiting Beliefs
James Brackin IV dives into his journey from grappling with mortality and physical pain to discovering the power of presence. He shares profound insights on living fully today and shifting from chasing future goals to appreciating the passing o...
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Episode 44
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49:32