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Unearthing Emotional Scars: Director Reed Harkness Discusses 'Sam Now' and the Impacts of Discomfort and Childhood Abandonment

Posted July 6, 2023 • 01:01:18

Tony interviews filmmaker Reed Harkness, the film Sam Now's director and co-star. From reviewer Matt Zoller Seitz, “Sam Now" is a gentle, empathetic...

Beyond the Comfort Zone: Unmasking True Feelings - A Dive into Anxiety's Root Causes (Part 2)

Posted June 28, 2023 • 00:51:34

Today’s episode is part 2 of 2 on dealing with the concepts around discomfort and certainty. In episode 1, Tony broke down the importance of acknowledging...

Craig Perra - Strength Over Disease: Challenging Traditional Models of Pornography Addiction Recovery

Posted June 21, 2023 • 00:56:13

Tony shares some sad news about the loss of his friend and colleague, Shawna Roberts. She was the one who introduced him to today's guest, Craig Perra....

Navigating Challenges: Lessons of Love and Resilience from Emma's Story

Posted June 14, 2023 • 01:44:27

Duff and Keirra Dyer join Tony to share a deeply vulnerable story of their daughter Emma's loss and their journey of unconditional love, parenting,...

Beyond the Comfort Zone: The Brain's Belief About Discomfort, Memory, and Certainty (1 of 2)

Posted June 7, 2023 • 00:46:43

In today’s episode, Tony embarks on a fascinating exploration of the human mind's seemingly paradoxical inclinations. Our discussion begins with an...