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Brad Stulberg is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness as well as the upcoming book, Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing, which we will be discussing in our conversation today.

Brad and I nerd out on the science behind how we react to changes and why change can cause stress, anxiety and even depression. Brad reveals a simple and effective formula for relating to change and how to apply it in every day life. We cover the reasons why contentment can be such a sticky and loaded topic. Plus, you’ll learn some therapeutic theories and tools such as the arrival fallacy and behavioral activation, to help you understand and work with anxiety and depression..

Our conversation then pivoted to the latest change that the creatives in the entertainment industry are encountering now. Brad provides concrete steps and questions we can ask ourselves to help us deal with the strike and the developing world of Artificial Intelligence. If you’ve been feeling a shift in your identity, or some form of an identity crisis, there are some helpful ideas for managing this change.

This is a timely conversation that will be relevant for years to come due to the everlasting nature of change and our evolving relationship to it.

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Here's What You'll Learn:

What is groundedness and how does it apply to us?
Homeostasis vs Allostasis (and why the difference is important to know)
How our brain reacts to changes and the reason we are so resistant to them
The two neural pathways our brains can take when experiencing change
How to accept where you are especially when there is resistance
What is behavioral activation and how we can use it in the face of change
Why behavioral activation works even if we don't get the result we expect
The concrete steps to follow when a big change occurs
Understanding the hype cycle and why the hype about AI might be outweighing the gravity of what it really is
The more important thing we should focus on that's more robust and less fragile to change
How to manage an identity crisis
The real life story of an athlete who shifted from being a "specialist" to "generalist"
Why your core values matter particularly in shifting identities
Why "positive thinking" doesn't always work (and what evidence based tool does)
The two types of fatigue and how to identify each of them

Useful Resources Mentioned:

Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing - Including You

Ep132: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work and Find Your ‘Calling’ | with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar

Ep216: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline | Federal Communications Commission

Crisis hotlines and resources

Brad Stulberg | Author, Executive Coach, and Speaker | Official Site

Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

You are a “Jack of All Trades” AND a master of one (you just don’t know it yet)

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This isn’t just an economic crisis…it’s an identity crisis.

Ep228: The Link Between Telling Your Story & Identifying Your Purpose (And How to Do Both) | with Dan Davis

Ep178: How to Manage An Identity Crisis (Especially When You Know You’re Meant For Something More) | with Erica Wernick

[BONUS] Mastermind Q&A: How to Successfully Be a “Specialized Generalist” | with Michael Addis

Ep222: Is Artificial Intelligence Coming for Your Job? Maybe…and Here’s How to Prepare | with Michael Kammes

Ep221: How to Be an Irreplaceable Creative in the Emerging World of Artificial Intelligence | with Srinivas Rao

Surviving AI requires changing our relationship with the “F-word”

Ep230: The Performance Paradox – How Only Focusing On Performance Leads to Performing Worse | with Eduardo Briceño

Ep229: Why Providing Value & Supporting Your Community is Essential | with Shiran Carolyn Amir, ACE

Ep182: Staying True to Your Core Values (When Hollywood Tries to Steal Your Soul) | with Sean Corvelle

Ep164: How to ‘Get In the Room’ and Work with Producers Who Will Value & Respect You | with Matt Nix

Ep198: Terrified to Make a Big Change In Your Life? Start By “Showing Up Small” | with Eddy Roche

Ep06: Defining Your Purpose and Living Large | with Tony Horton

Guest Bio:

brad-stulberg-bio Brad Stulberg

Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets. He also serves as the co-host of The Growth Equation podcast and is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Public Health. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Show Credits:

This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.

The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).

Ep231: Becoming a Master of Change in All Aspects of Your Life | with Brad Stulberg

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