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Activist adrienne maree brown on how we define pleasure, the wisdom of the body, and what it looks like when you have “enough.”
Jocelyn K. Glei on our obsession with getting things done, and how a more “tender discipline” can unlock clarity and creativity.
Deep Work author Cal Newport on why we need a digital declutter, his new theory of attention, and the magic of “analog social media.”
Writer and activist Mia Birdsong on why the ideals of the American Dream are keeping us lonely, isolated, and disconnected.
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How ideas shape us
A look at how the ideas that we inherit very young can limit or expand the way that we relate to ourselves and our creativity.
The Digital Self, Reinvention, and Coming Out of the Chrysalis with Cody Cook-Parrott
A deep dive into how we create, relate to, and maintain our digital selves/personas/brands — and can we ever truly leave them behind? Or reinvent them? Or start anew?
All creativity happens in relationship
The myths that drive our creativity, how they create suffering, and how we can ignite our creative fire by embracing the power of the collective.
Creative Rhythms, Traveling Alone, and Going Towards the Love with Sebene Selassie
Writer and teacher Sebene Selassie on cultivating self-reliance through solo travel, the power of acknowledging what you’ve accomplished, and finding your authentic voice.
Jocelyn K. Glei: The Tyranny of Urgency
Jocelyn K. Glei on the tension between “the urgency of productivity” and the rhythms of “creative necessity.”
Jocelyn K. Glei: Where are my wings?
Jocelyn K. Glei on the awkwardness of wintering while everyone else is awakening, the rhythms of creativity, and letting go of heaviness.
Adrienne Maree Brown: Are you satisfiable? (Archival)
Activist adrienne maree brown on how we define pleasure, the wisdom of the body, and what it looks like when you have “enough.”
You are already that which you yearn for
Jocelyn K. Glei on how to flip the script on healing and wellness culture, by focusing on how we *already* embody all that we yearn for.
Dina Schapiro: Manifesting from the Heart
Therapist Dina Schapiro on how to get our bodies (and our brains) onboard with manifesting a new reality.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Letting Go & Letting Flow
Jocelyn K. Glei on the voice and how our desire to avoid uncertainty can block the free-flow of self-expression.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Things Don’t Have to Be Hard
Jocelyn K. Glei on taking our struggles, turning them inside out, and transforming them into an opportunity to feel more free.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Dawning Awareness
Jocelyn K. Glei on how our obsession with the intellect cuts us off from deeper consciousness & insight.
Lisa Olivera: The Self-Extraction Impulse
Writer Lisa Olivera on big life transitions, stepping out from behind the scenes, and moving away from patterns of self-extraction.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Am I allowed to say this?
Jocelyn K. Glei on how we get locked into online personas that keep us from evolving and speaking our truth.
Prentis Hemphill: Breaking Out of “Control Mode”
Embodiment coach Prentis Hemphill on feeling into the dignity of our bodies, breaking out of “control mode,” and the liberatory power of curiosity.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Honoring Your Idiosyncrasies
Jocelyn K. Glei on the power of tuning into — and honoring — the beautiful weirdness of your own rhythms, ideas, and idiosyncracies.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Bad Habit Loops
What are the ideas, thoughts, and habits that rupture, or interrupt, our ability to feel at...
Sebene Selassie: What It Means to Be Human
Writer and meditation teacher Sebene Selassie on coming home to the body, living with chronic pain, and transformation as the act of allowing.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Archiving the Self
Jocelyn K. Glei on exploring themes of coming home, the relationship between belonging and reinvention, and her new course Tender Discipline.
Sherri Mitchell: Showing Up in Fullness
I talk with Sherri Mitchell, the author of Sacred Instructions, about how to access our inner gifts and step into spiritual maturity.
Kamal Kapadia: Relationships of Care
I talk to Kamal Kapadia, the co-founder of Terra.do, about building communities of care and getting out of the climate doom cycle.
Amahra Spence: Radical Imagination
I talk to artist and organizer Amahra Spence about who gets to make art and how we can create spaces that support radical imagination.
Nkem Ndefo: Coming Home to Yourself
I talk to educator and activist Nkem Ndefo about trauma, resilience, and building the capacity for transformation.
Miki Kashtan: Aliveness & Flow
I talk to writer and facilitator Miki Kashtan about how capitalism and extractive mindsets cut
us off from the natural flow of life.
Oliver Burkeman: What if I never change?
Oliver Burkeman on why we try to control time, how perfectionism holds us back, and the problems with a “when-i-finally” mindset.
Kat Vellos: The Doorway to Connection
I chat with designer & community builder Kat Vellos about how to cultivate deeper intimacy, connection, and trust in our friendships.
Mia Birdsong: The Longing to Be Known
I talk to writer and activist Mia Birdsong about why the ideals of the American Dream are keeping us lonely, isolated, and disconnected.
Priya Parker: Discerning the Need
As we begin to cautiously emerge, I talk to gathering guru Priya Parker about how to create gatherings that transform our communities.
Jocelyn K. Glei: What’s Your Wobbly
We’re emerging from the pandemic on wobbly legs — with much to integrate. It’s a uniquely vulnerable and promising moment.
Jocelyn K. Glei: R.I.P. Productivity
A deep dive into the painful new consciousness the pandemic has called forth, and why I’m leaving “productivity talk” behind.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Strange Gifts
Hurry Slowly listeners share stories of the “strange gifts” that emerged out of the hardship, pain, and uncertainty of 2020.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Tender Discipline
A talk & live Q&A on how to build a practice of “tender discipline” to help you move through your workday w/ gentleness and confidence.
Sean Blanda: The Angst of WFH
Writer Sean Blanda on the WFH revolution and why it’s over-hyped, unproductive, and maybe even a little bit inhumane.
Jocelyn K. Glei: A Call for Rest & Tenderness
Why you’re feeling so depleted right now, and how to develop a new — more tender — attitude toward productivity.
Sebene Selassie: The Delusion of Separation
Meditation teacher Sebene Selassie on living in a culture of domination, the pathology of productivity, and finding our way to belonging.
Rich Mhlanga: Your Check Engine Light Is On
Massage therapist Rich Mhlanga on how to be embodied and stay emotionally grounded in a world without touch.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Anxiety vs Intuition
How overwork, self-criticism, and creative misalignment create layers of anxiety that suppress your intuitive voice.
Mark Epstein: The Importance of Uncertainty
Therapist and meditator Mark Epstein on how to reckon with uncertainty and take a deep dive into the self.
Jocelyn K. Glei: What if you’re not broken?
On healing, being present, and how to stop postponing self-acceptance and see yourself as “enough.”
Courtney E. Martin: Asking Better Questions
Journalist Courtney E. Martin on how to find your “first question” — the core curiosity that carries you through life.
Chani Nicholas: Boundaries Are Everything
Astrologist Chani Nicholas on how to uncover your life’s purpose and set the boundaries you need to protect it.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Holding Space for Yourself
A simple practice that will help you nurture your ideas, find your purpose, and heal in the new year.
Adrienne Maree Brown: Are You Satisfiable?
Activist adrienne maree brown on how we define pleasure, the wisdom of the body, and what it looks like when you have “enough.”
Mira Jacob: Difficult Conversations
Writer Mira Jacob on creativity, self-promotion, and transforming the hardest conversations of her life into a stunning graphic memoir.
It Doesn’t Matter What You Do, It’s Who’s Doing It
A deep conversation about healing, self-transformation, and how to unpack the neurotic stories we tell ourselves about who we are.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Letting Go Isn’t Easy
An intro to the new season of Hurry Slowly on waking up, letting go, and the ups and downs of pursuing personal transformation.
Rob Walker: It Hurts to Be Present
Journalist Rob Walker on attention, originality, and why noticing the things other people are missing is essential to the creative process.
Jenny Odell: How To Do Nothing
Artist Jenny Odell on the power of actions that can’t be optimized and withholding your attention as an act of resistance.
Jocelyn K. Glei: Productivity Shame
How the desire to be “productive” metastasizes into a toxic form of work shame that makes you feel like you’re never doing enough.
Debbie Millman: The Speed of Achievement
Debbie Millman on the challenges of being an over-achiever, synthesizing your success too quickly, and making a 10-year plan.
Jocelyn K. Glei is obsessed with how we can find more meaning and creativity in our daily work.
In search of the answer, she has interviewed hundreds of designers, researchers, and entrepreneurs about how they stay productive and inspired. Along the way, she’s published numerous books designed for creative professionals, including Unsubscribe, Manage Your Day-to-Day, and Make Your Mark.
Previously, Jocelyn was the Founding Editor of 99U, which comprised a Webby Award-winning website, a popular annual conference at Lincoln Center, and a bestselling book series. Her books and ideas have been featured in outlets including NPR, New York, Fast Company, BuzzFeed, SELF, Harvard Business Review, and Brain Pickings.
Learn more at: jkg.co
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