The Person You Want to Be, with Eric Teplitz

Just as I did for the Season One Finale, I have pulled together clips here from each interview of Season Two, and organized them into themes that highlight key aspects of becoming The Person You Want to Be:Category #1: Listening to your life for clues.Category #2: Reading books / taking in good quality inputs.Category #3: Eliciting or accepting help from outside sources.Category #4: Using difficulties, challenges, or setbacks to propel you forward.Category #5: Random other things!Check out the full interviews for those guests whose clips were of interest to you: https://thepersonyouwanttobe.buzzsprout.com/ (or on your favorite podcast platform).Revisit the "Season One Finale" episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1964290/11807757Please share this episode if you have enjoyed it! About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

Kent Weishaus had a successful career in television when, in his fifties, he decided to completely switch gears in search of work that would have a more positive social impact.He is the author of the recently released book "Stop Breaking Down: The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm and Crack-Up". Kent Weishaus Links:Website: https://www.kentw.net/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Breaking-Down-Avoiding-Overwhelm/dp/B0C8786FMB/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

In September 2020, at the age of 25, Danny published Episode 1 of a long-form interview podcast called simply: The Danny Miranda Podcast. 34 months later, The Danny Miranda Podcast reached the milestone of one million plays (including downloads and YouTube views). It is in the top 1% of all podcasts in the world in terms of its reach, and as of our recording date he has released a staggering 414 episodes.Danny interviews some of the world’s greatest entrepreneurs and thinkers on his show, and he has recently released a course entitled “Art of Interviewing” for those who wish to learn from his experience about how to attract guests, do research, and conduct the highest-quality interviews possible.Danny Miranda Links:Podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/dannymiranda⁠YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DannyMirandaTwitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda⁠Course: ⁠https://www.artofinterviewing.comAbout Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

In my conversation with grief therapist and educator Mitch Davidowitz about his life, he shares a number of examples of fortuitous experiences that, for him, proved to be catalysts for personal transformation. They each were pivotal to his becoming the person he was to become, many aspects of which were completely unplanned.For me, it brings up a lot of questions. Are we being nudged by life to move in a particular direction? Is who we ultimately become inevitable? How much say do we have in the matter? How much of who we become is luck vs. happenstance vs. a result of decisions freely made (aka, free will)? How much does our own openness, willingness, stubbornness, or inborn nature play a part in our unfolding?Check out my discussion with this fascinating and beautiful human being, where we explore some of these questions while covering Mitch’s path toward becoming a therapist, avid student of meditative practices, and inspirational writer, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.Mitch Davidowitz Links:(You can find Mitch's daily postings on any of the following sites):LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-davidowitz-m-s-w-m-ed-ed-s-4574983/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitch.davidowitzRam Dass Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ramdassgroup/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

A rare neurological disease. Divorce. Cancer. Business catastrophes.Pat Wetzel has had her share of “bumps in the road.”Yet, her adventurous spirit, perseverance, and curiosity have allowed her to reinvent herself time and again and tap into previously unimagined possibilities for meaning and fulfillment.Out of a strong desire to learn how others have managed to overcome massive challenges in their own lives and come out the other end with renewed purpose and passion for life, Pat created a podcast called "Bump in the Road".The podcast led to a book she has recently authored and just released, called "A Bump in the Road: 15 Stories of Courage, Hope and Resilience", in which she shares the inspiring stories of some of her most memorable podcast guests, as well as pieces of her own story, in an effort to spread messages of hope to others.Pat Wetzel Links: Website: https://bumpintheroad.us/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BumpInTheRdTwitter: https://twitter.com/CancerRoadTrip (@CancerRoadTrip)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cancerroadtrip/ (@CancerRoadTrip)About Your Host, Eric Teplitz: Website: http://ericteplitz.com/ Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/ Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

27 was a pivotal age for Clementine Moss. That was the year she decided to take up learning to play the drums, and that she attended her first ten-day Vipassana meditation retreat.Little did she know the lasting impact each of these decisions would have on her life, nor the ways in which these parallel disciplines would complement each other and liberate her creative spirit.Clem is the founder and drummer of Zepparella, an all-female-member Led Zeppelin tribute band that has been rocking North America since 2004.She is also a spiritual counselor, who assists her clients using a range of healing modalities.Her wonderful and unique new memoir is entitled "From Bonham to Buddha and Back: The Slow Enlightenment of the Hard Rock Drummer".Clementine Moss Links: Website: http://www.clemthegreat.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClementineDrum/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clemthegreat/Amazon link to Clem's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNWGHVY7?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_10CSDKDKS0YHJBS1TJT3Zepparella: http://www.zepparella.com/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz: Website: http://ericteplitz.com/ Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/ Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

Born and raised in Serbia, Aleksandra Vancevska today lives in London, where she is a biomedical researcher at the Francis Crick Institute and a Gestalt therapist-in-training at the Metanoia Institute.She also paints, dances, practices and teaches yoga, hosts a podcast called “Being and Doing” and serves as an interviewer on another podcast, “Humans of Gestalt”!In this wide-ranging conversation, Aleks shares insights on her development as both a scientist and an artist, being multilingual, becoming interested in psychotherapy, and a whole lot more.Aleksandra Vancevska Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleksandra.vancevska/Instagram (Being and Doing Podcast): https://www.instagram.com/being_and_doing/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@beinganddoing.communityWebsite:  https://aleksandravancevska.com/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show

Derek Sivers is a deep thinker, a restless explorer, a prolific creator, and an active lifelong learner.He has reinvented himself many times over: musician, circus ringleader/MC, computer programmer, entrepreneur, TED speaker, resident of numerous cities and countries around the world, and author of books that are both philosophical and filled with highly pragmatic advice.In this conversation, we cover a lot of ground: how to get luckier, the importance of environment, the worst day of Derek's life, becoming more self-aware through the practice of journaling, and much more.Derek is my kind of human: thoughtful, generous, self-reflective, brimming with intelligence and enthusiasm, a pursuer of his own dreams and an encourager of others pursuing theirs, and a living reminder that there are other ways of doing things than those we are simply accustomed to or conditioned for.Derek Sivers Links: Website: sive.rs (go here for all things Derek, including his books, his blog, and a contact form he encourages you to use to connect with him directly!) About Your Host, Eric Teplitz: Website: http://ericteplitz.com/ Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/ Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

Finding one's path in life, particularly with regard to a career that fits, is a daunting task for many.Charlotte Angeles had to zig and zag a bit before she found hers, but she eventually did. Her story normalizes how tricky this navigation can be, and how the answer is not necessarily as simple as following your passion. Sometimes it takes a bit of exploration, and paying mind to clues along the way, before declaring and stepping into The Person You Want to Be.To view the painting of Charlotte's mentioned in this episode, please go to: https://inspiredlivingblog.wordpress.com/2023/07/25/dental-hygienist-fine-artist-and-conscious-mom-charlotte-angeles-the-person-you-want-to-be-ep-29/Charlotte Angeles Links:Website: https://www.charlotteangeles.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecharlotteangeles/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecharlotteangelesSanta Monica Bay Dental: https://www.santamonicabaydental.com/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/  Support the show

For Dave Sylvester, a significant personal loss became the impetus for a self-determined mission to create joyful moments and smiles, and deliver hugs and high-fives, to people all over the world.  David Hale Sylvester Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehumanhigh5/ Website: http://www.davidhalesylvester.com/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-H... About Your Host, Eric Teplitz: Website: http://ericteplitz.com/ Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/ Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show

Anne Metz is a psychotherapist who, having herself experienced a breakthrough after taking psilocybin, now works with clients interested in undergoing their own psychedelic-assisted therapy. She aims to create a safe and supportive environment in which to help her clients achieve personal and psychological growth.In this conversation, Anne shares candidly about her own personal and professional journeys that led her to the work she does today.Anne Metz Websites:https://www.annemetz.com/https://www.nomorebadtrips.com/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

How does someone land their dream job?In this episode of The Person You Want to Be, Emmy-nominated writer/producer Mark Hentemann (Late Show with David Letterman, Family Guy) shares that the path to success in his case had a very long runway. Luck certainly played its part, but luck can strike in both positive and negative ways (he should know, having literally been struck by lightning as a teenager!). In relaying his story, Mark shares how a book he happened upon in his youth helped him develop the mindset of a “tough-minded optimist” and emphasizes the importance of his having spent years and countless hours honing his craft.Mark Hentemann Links:IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0378262/Quantum Capital website: https://quantumcapitalinc.com/The Wild West Real Estate Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-west-real-estate-show/id1499167822About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show

Ahava Shira is a journal writer, memoirist, poet, performer, dancer & visual artist. She is the author of a collection of poetry entitled “Weaving of My Being”, the creator of a spoken word audio recording called “Love is Like This”, and the co-author of the book "Writing Alone Together: Journalling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection".Ahava holds a Ph.D. in Language & Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia, where she developed the arts-based contemplative practice of Loving Inquiry.As a creative midwife, she helps women develop the confidence and freedom to express themselves through writing and other creative arts.Ahava Shira Links:Website: https://lovinginquiry.com/Instagram: @ahava.shira (https://www.instagram.com/ahava.shira/)Book ("Writing Alone Togteher"): https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Alone-Together-Journalling-Creativity/dp/0968461921/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1648251121&sr=1-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=inspiredliv02-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=000a87137d1202e5b61012cf0fa36bc2&camp=1789&creative=9325Ahava invites you to join her for Tendher, a 3 month guided online journey bringing creative sanctuary to women who are struggling with the stress of caregiving: https://lovinginquiry.com/tend-her/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

Kevin Kelly is a person of restless curiosity and an avid maker of things.As a child, he built a model railway and a nature museum in his basement. Since then he has gone on to build a house, small mail-order businesses, and an adventurous life filled with travel and many unexpected twists and turns. He has taken innumerable photographs, co-founded WIRED Magazine, authored a number of books, and he creates a new piece of art every day.His most recent book is a collection of 450 pithy bits of advice on a wide range of subjects called  Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier.Referenced in this episode, and highly recommended:This American Life segment, "Die in Six Months": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/50/shoulda-been-dead/act-oneThis I Believe, "The Universe is Conspiring to Help Us": https://www.npr.org/2008/01/27/18463814/the-universe-is-conspiring-to-help-usKevin Kelly Links:Website: https://kk.org/Free newsletter: https://www.recomendo.com/"Excellent Advice" book: https://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Advice-Living-Wisdom-Earlier/dp/0593654528?crid=8M6A6PBDFK6W&keywords=excellent+advice+for+living&qid=1672259819&s=books&sprefix=excellent+adv,stripbooks,187&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=tipstoolshoptales-20&linkId=7b4fe881f112b0d6fad4836e182d4c13&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlAbout Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

If you love music, odds are you will love Robert Greenberg. Greenberg describes music as “the best of what we are as human beings” – and you can learn much about it and some of its most accomplished composers, as I have, via his popular Great Courses.In this interview, I had the opportunity to ask “Dr. Bob” about his own life's journey, as well as questions about history, great art, teaching, the determining factors in our lives, and much more.Please enjoy this interview with the dynamic and articulate Robert Greenberg!Robert Greenberg Links:Website: https://robertgreenbergmusic.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RobertGreenbergMusicPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-history-monday/id1390707588YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertgreenbergmusicAbout Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show

As a college student, Cory Muscara was headed toward a career in business/finance. One day, however, he had an experience that stopped him in his tracks and made him question not only his career path but the point of life itself.Around the same time, he stumbled into experimenting with meditation.This eventually led to a serious deep dive in which he meditated for 14 hours every day for over six months straight in a Buddhist monastery in Burma.When he returned home, he had to figure out how to integrate all he had learned into the myriad challenges and complexities of everyday life in the modern world. Please enjoy my interview with the thoughtful, articulate, and wise Cory Muscara!Cory Muscara Links:Instagram: @corymuscara (https://www.instagram.com/corymuscara/)Podcast ("Practicing Human"): https://practicinghuman.buzzsprout.com/Book ("Stop Missing Your Life"): https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Missing-Your-Life-Present/dp/0738285307/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1681327012&sr=8-1Website: https://corymuscara.com/Receive Cory's FREE daily text messages for brief, inspirational thoughts on mindfulness, personal growth, and mental health by texting the word "ERIC" to 1-631-305-2874 (you can unsubscribe anytime).About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show

Gordon Marino taught philosophy for 27 years at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he also served as Director of the Hong Kierkegaard Library.Unlike most (all?) other philosophy professors, Gordon also had a parallel career in boxing: as a fighter, a trainer, a boxing correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, and a boxing coach to young men and women.He has edited a number of philosophy texts including The Quotable Kierkegaard, Ethics: The Essential Writings, and Basic Writings of Existentialism.He is also the author of Kierkegaard in the Present Age and the popular The Existentialist’s Survival Guide: How to Live Authentically in an Inauthentic Age, published by HarperOne in 2018.Gordon Marino Links:Website: https://www.existentialistscorner.com/Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079H6ZBW3Contact Info: https://wp.stolaf.edu/philosophy/gordon-marino/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show

How do you go about forging your own path when your dad happens to be a legendary comedian and cultural icon?In this episode, I speak with Kelly Carlin, who ended up creating a solo show and eventually a memoir (both entitled "A Carlin Home Companion") to shed some light on this question for herself as much as for anyone else.Kelly is wonderfully open and honest about her life, not to mention self-reflective, insightful, and psychologically astute. While her story is unique, many will relate to the nearly universal human struggle of claiming one’s own voice and identity that lies underneath it. Kelly Carlin Links:Kelly's coaching program: https://humansontheverge.com/Twitter: @kelly_carlin (https://twitter.com/kelly_carlin)Instagram: @kellycarlinishere (https://www.instagram.com/kellycarlinishere/)Kelly's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Carlin-Home-Companion-Growing-George/dp/1250058252/About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show

Alex Sanfilippo is perhaps the planet’s greatest friend to independent podcasts and podcasters.He is the CEO and founder of PodPros, whose flagship product, PodMatch, is "like a dating app" connecting podcast hosts with their ideal guests for interviews.In this interview, Alex shares the story of his entrepreneurship journey, filled with twists and turns and, crucially, developing a productive relationship with failure.Alex Sanfilippo Links:PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/PodPros:  https://podpros.com/PodPros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PodPros_com Alex Sanfilippo's Process For Releasing Episodes of the Creating a Brand Podcast (specific video mentioned in the interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcvL1bg3mOkAbout Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/  Support the show

"The Person You Want to Be" Podcast, Episode 18: Season One FinaleFor this episode, I have pulled clips from each of the interviews I did for Season One, and arranged them into five categories that highlight key aspects of becoming The Person You Want to Be:Category #1: Tapping into your own inner wisdom.Category #2: Declaring and stepping into what it is you want.Category #3: Taking risks and being courageous.Category #4: Finding purpose through your pain.Category #5: Tips for accessing your best self and best life.Contained within you will find plenty of wisdom, insights, and inspiring stories offered up by my guests. I hope this serves you well as we come to the end of another calendar year and reflect upon the kind of person we each wish to be or become in 2023.Enjoy!About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:Website: http://ericteplitz.com/Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show