Hosted by Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, this weekly podcast will feature inspiring leaders, authors, researchers, and big thinkers who... more
Raul Espinoza’s father had many talents, but an equal number of demons. He struggled with addiction and was abusive to... more
Note for this encore presentation: While much of our discussion centered on Professor Pinker’s views on how the world continues... more
Dr. Hasan Merali came to admire toddlers when he began working with kids in a hospital emergency department. Seeing their... more
Teju Ravilochan was born in the United States, just two years after his parents came to this country from their... more
Note for this encore presentation: We’re bringing back this conversation in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States. ... more
Kate Bean’s life has been marked by a series of radical changes and transformations. After founding and running a successful... more
John Daniel has led a remarkable and inspiring life, marked by challenges that he’s met with grit and resilience. John’s... more
Pete Davis was a young undergraduate college student when he took a class from Professor Robert Putnam. By this time,... more
On the “Well…Adjusting” podcast, author, actor, and funny lady Robin Hopkins is joined each episode by people who are struggling... more
Note for this encore presentation: At the time that we celebrated our one year/50th episode in March of 2024, this... more