The Person You Want to Be, with Eric Teplitz
On this podcast, I interview guests about their life journeys – their experiences, inflection points, insights, and aspirations. My hope is that these conversations inspire you to reflect more deeply about the person YOU want to be, and to take deliberate action in that direction, without delay.
Episodes
56 episodes
Ep. 42: Composer for TV & Film, Software Entrepreneur, and Professional "Beatleologist", Scott Freiman
Scott Freiman is the creator of Deconstructing the Music, a series of multimedia presentations that includes The Beatles’ entire catalogue of recordings and is now branching out to include the music of other artists. Through his lectures, Scott...
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Ep. 41: Humanities Professor Turned Jungian Analyst and Prolific Author, James Hollis
James Hollis had achieved all his significant life goals by the age of 30. Yet he was visited by a major depression that sent him into his first hour of therapy at age 35.In this conversation, we discuss the arc of his personal and prof...
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Episode 41
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Ep. 40: "Hiking Guy", Cris Hazzard
Cris Hazzard - aka “Hiking Guy” - has built an ever-growing following of both newbies to and devotees of the outdoors with his highly detailed, easy to follow, and down-to-earth online hiking guides.Cris is on a mission to get people ou...
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Ep. 39: Existential Wellness & Creativity Coach, Coach Trainer, and Prolific Author, Eric Maisel
Eric Maisel has been coaching creative and performing artists for the past 35 years. Over that time, he has also authored more than fifty books on subjects such as the creative life, mental health, life purpose and meaning making, and self-auth...
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Episode 39
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Ep. 38: Singer and Songwriter, Susan Werner
Susan Werner is a versatile singer/songwriter and a highly engaging musical performer.Her songs run the gamut stylistically from folk to country to pop to jazz to "agnostic gospel" to showtunes and beyond.In this interview, Susa...
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Episode 38
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Ep. 37: Season Two Finale
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...
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Episode 37
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Ep. 36C: How to Become Besties with Your Mortality
In this audio essay, I present a case for viewing your own mortality as an ally in living your best life.For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/better-humans/3-ways-to-become-besties-with-your-own-mortality-567ce...
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Ep. 36B: Kindsight
In this audio essay, I share some thoughts about why self-compassion can be so difficult, but also how it can be immensely helpful and healing.For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/illumination/kindsight-ef592a3...
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Ep. 36A: The Sky Always Wins
In this audio essay, I share a profound lesson in perspective imparted to me at Arches National Park in Utah.For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/@ericteplitz/the-sky-always-wins-21129bfa2d86About Your ...
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Ep. 36: Associate Producer for TV Turned Social Worker and Author, Kent Weishaus
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 Breakin...
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Episode 36
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Ep. 35A: How to Build Self-Discipline
In this audio essay, I provide a seven-step framework for building self-discipline, derived from my experience training for and completing my first-ever marathon.For a written version of this essay, go to: https://betterhumans.pub/iron-...
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Ep. 35: Podcasting Phenom, Danny Miranda
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 d...
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Episode 35
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Ep. 34A: Begin Again
In this audio essay, I share with you how mindfulness meditation can be helpful in practical terms. For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/@ericteplitz/begin-again-78462ac2de7bAbout Your Host, Eric Teplit...
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Ep. 34: Psychotherapist, Grief Educator, Nature Photographer, and Writer, Mitch Davidowitz
In my conversation with psychotherapist and grief 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 hi...
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Episode 34
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Ep. 33A: Laziness is Not the Issue
In this audio essay, I offer an alternative to labeling yourself as "lazy" that is more empowering and may help you get in touch with your motivation.For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/@ericteplitz/laziness-i...
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Ep. 33: Adventure Traveler, Pilot, and Creator of "Bump in the Road" Podcast & Book, Pat Wetzel
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...
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Episode 33
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Ep. 32A: How to Find the Love of Your Life
In this audio essay, I share my philosophy on how to find the love of your life.(One correction to the content within: this was recorded while I was still 50 years old, but I've since turned 51! ) For a written version of this essay...
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Ep. 32: Hard Rock Drummer, Spiritual Counselor, and Author, Clementine Moss
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 dec...
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Episode 32
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Ep. 31A: You Can't Screw Up
In this audio essay, I share a potentially liberating perspective that serves as an argument for going after what you want in life.For a written version of this essay, go to: https://medium.com/change-your-mind/you-cant-screw-up-455fb49...
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Ep. 31: Biomedical Researcher, Gestalt Therapist-in-Training, and Podcaster, Aleksandra Vancevska
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 a...
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Episode 31
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Ep. 30A: The Value of Journaling
Journaling is a simple yet powerful practice that has made a profound difference in my life.In this audio essay, I describe 5 key benefits that I hope will inspire you to give it a try (or, to give it another try!).For a written...
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Ep. 30: Musician, Programmer, Entrepreneur, TED Speaker, and Author, Derek Sivers
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 ...
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Episode 30
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Ep. 29A: Your Life as a Labor of Love
An audio essay about the most memorable lesson I took with me from acting classes.For a written version of this essay, go to: https://ericteplitz.medium.com/your-life-as-a-labor-of-love-9efe62520cc4About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:...
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Ep. 29: Dental Hygienist, Fine Artist, and Conscious Mom, Charlotte Angeles
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 thi...
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Episode 29
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