The 3 Best Finding Mastery Podcast Episodes
1) Zak Williams: Mental Health, Processing Loss, and Finding Happiness
Zak Williams shares his experience growing up with an incredibly successful parent (Robin Williams), the conditions that led to Zak’s mental health challenges, and how the same practices he used to ri...Show More
2) Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Trauma Expert
On this week’s Finding Mastery podcast, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk shares how people adapt to traumatic experiences and what’s at the root of the trauma.
3) GRAMMY Winner Nile Rodgers on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Music, Collaboration
This conversation is with Nile Rodgers. If you've listened to music in the last 40 years, you've heard his work. By trade, he's a musician and a producer -- He's a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of ...Show More
4) How to Get Unstuck in Life — Lessons on Love from Sharon Salzberg, Meditation Pioneer
On this Finding Mastery episode re-release, meditation pioneer Sharon Salzberg speaks on moving from isolation to openness, practicing loving-kindness, and the power of returning to innocence.
5) This Is Why You’re Tired, Stressed, and Not Healing | Biohacker, Dave Asprey
Entrepreneur and biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey joins Dr. Mike to discuss rebuilding after betrayal, optimizing mitochondrial function for emotional regulation, and his controversial longevity practic...Show More
6) What Microsoft’s Culture Shift Can Teach You in 2026 | Kathleen Hogan
Microsoft's Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Kathleen Hogan, shares how embedding growth mindset, purpose, and humanity at the center of leadership helped transform one of the world's larges...Show More
7) The First Openly Gay NBA Player On the Power of Courage, Leadership, and Empathy | John Amaechi
Psychologist, author, and first openly gay NBA player Dr. John Amaechi reveals what it takes to live with clarity, conviction, and courage — and why boldness and vulnerability must coexist.
8) How To Live the Good Life - Lessons From The Longest Study On Happiness | Dr. Robert Waldinger
Harvard’s Dr. Robert Waldinger, Director of the world’s longest-running study on happiness, joins Dr. Gervais to unpack how relationships shape our health, our joy, and our meaning.
9) Olympic Gold Medalist: Other People Were Killing My Confidence (And How I Got It Back) - Caroline Marks
Olympic gold medalist and world champion surfer Caroline Marks on the inner game of greatness—learning to pause, protect your peace, and rediscover the love for what you do.
10) Beyond Lieutenant Dan: Gary Sinise on Love, Loss & Legacy
Emmy Award–winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise opens up about leadership, loss, and what it really means to serve—with faith, family, and purpose leading the way.