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The Greg McKeown Podcast

Design a life that really matters. I’m your host, Greg McKeown, author of New York Times bestsellers "Effortless" and "Essentialism" and I’m on mission to help you advocate and negotiate your way to remarkable results without burning out. Come with me on this journey every Tuesday and Thursday as we examine the most essential areas of our lives. Learn more about my books and courses at https://GregMcKeown.com.

Episodes

Harvard Psychologist: The Reason Your Arguments Always Fail (Do This Instead) - Dr. Julia Minson

05 May 2026

1h 44m

Stop Caring About What Doesn’t Matter - Melani Sanders

17 Feb 2026

52m

370. The Dangerous Cost of Not Understanding Each Other - William Doherty

06 Jan 2026

1h 23m

369. We've Declared War on Kindness Around the World - Jamil Zaki

01 Jan 2026

1h 36m

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Greg McKeown interviews Jamil Zaki, a professor of psychology at Stanford University, about empathy and human connection. McKeown introduces the concept of "lost technology," particularly radical empathy as described by Carl Rogers, and questions why it hasn't been further developed or studied. Zaki responds by discuss...

368. NFL LEGEND: If You Keep Loving Like This, Every Relationship Will Fail

16 Dec 2025

1h 36m

377. Poems, Prayers, and the Courage to Believe with Matthew McConaughey

06 Oct 2025

1h 18m

366. Ward Clapham on The Secret Weapon for Solving Crime

08 Sep 2025

1h 36m

365. The Systems Leader with Robert Siegel

10 Jun 2025

1h 2m

364. The Power of Being Shameless, Selfish, and Nosy with Jenny Wood

20 May 2025

1h 1m

363. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield (Part 2)

25 Mar 2025

42m

362. Maximal Fitness with Minimum Time with Ben Greenfield

18 Mar 2025

40m

361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers

11 Mar 2025

58m

360. What's Essential: The Disciplined Pursuit of Home with Drew & Linda Scott (Replay)

25 Feb 2025

48m

359. Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want with Courtney Carver

18 Feb 2025

44m

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This podcast features an interview with Courtney Carver, author of "Gentle," discussing her approach to simplifying life and reducing stress. The conversation centers on Carver's 30-step program, prioritizing rest as the foundational element for positive change, illustrated by anecdotes from her own experience with MS...