Secret #92: Why Don’t You Understand Me? with Yael Schonbrun
Why do we feel so certain we understand others while feeling misunderstood ourselves? Dr. Yael Schonbrun joins Emma and Chris to explore the hidden biases that distort our perceptions, why communication doesn't always lead to understanding, and how curiosity can transform even our most difficult relationships.
Secret #91: Bonded by Evolution with Paul Eastwick
What if everything you've been told about attraction is wrong? Relationship researcher Paul Eastwick joins Emma and Chris to challenge popular myths about mate value, gender differences, and romantic compatibility, revealing why meaningful connections are often built over time rather than determined by first impressions.
Secret #90: Emotion Savvy Parenting with Dr. Alissa Jerud
What if good parenting isn’t about keeping yourself or your child calm? Dr. Alissa Jerud joins Emma and Chris to explore how accepting, regulating, and tolerating difficult emotions can help parents respond more effectively without expecting themselves to get parenting “right.”
Secret #89: The Power of Oversharing with Leslie John
What if the bigger problem isn’t oversharing—but not sharing enough? Behavioral scientist Leslie John joins Emma and Chris to explore why revealing more of ourselves can strengthen relationships, build trust, and help us feel truly known.
Secret #88: Living Your Values with Dr. Carolyn AllarD
In this episode, we discuss how guilt and shame can point us toward what matters, and how to reconnect with our values with Dr. Carolyn Allard
Secret #87: The Emotionally Mature Parent with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
What does it actually mean to be an emotionally mature parent—especially if emotional maturity wasn't modeled for you growing up? Dr. Lindsay Gibson joins Emma and Chris to explore how parents can break old patterns, repair mistakes, set healthy limits, and build the kind of emotional connection that helps children develop a strong sense of self.
Secret #86: Your Body Is Talking. Are You Listening? with Manuela O'Connell
What if your body has been communicating with you all along, but you've forgotten how to listen? Dr. Manuela O'Connell joins Emma and Chris to explore embodiment, the mind-body divide, and how reconnecting with our physical experience can help us understand ourselves and the world differently.
Secret #85: The Conversations We Need to Have - A Special Episode Live From Lyon
Recorded live from the 2026 Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) World Conference in Lyon, France, Chris and Emma ask some of the field's leading thinkers one simple question: What conversations should we be having that we're not having enough?
Secret #84: Parent Anxiety with Jodi Richardson
In this episode, we explore why parenting is one of life's greatest sources of anxiety and how learning to tolerate our own discomfort can help our children become more resilient with Dr. Jodi Richardson.
Secret #83: Sleep Myths with Dr. Sue McCurry
In this episode, we separate fact from fiction about sleep with behavioral sleep medicine expert Dr. Sue McCurry, exploring why trying harder to sleep may actually keep you awake.
Secret #82: Why We're So Mean to Ourselves with Holly Yates & Shawn Costello Woolley
In this episode, we explore the inner critic, self-compassion, and why so many of us speak to ourselves in ways we would never speak to anyone else with Holly Yates and Shawn Costello-Whooley.
Secret #81: The Help You Won't Ask For with Dr. Jill Stoddard
In this episode, we explore why asking for help is often viewed as weakness, particularly when it comes to weight, body image, and health. Dr. Jill Stoddard shares her personal journey through weight loss surgery, the stigma surrounding support tools, and how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help us move toward a life guided by values instead of shame.
Secret #80: The Anxiety Advantage with Tracy Dennis-Tiwary
In this episode, we discuss anxiety, resilience, and emotional flexibility with Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary.
Secret #79: Fierce Compassion with Dr. Dennis Tirch
In this episode, we discuss compassion, courage, and psychological flexibility with Dr. Dennis Tirch.
Secret #78: The Healing in Horror Films with Dr. Amy Beddows
In this episode, we discuss horror films and trauma therapy with Dr. Amy Beddows.
Secret #77: The Paradox of the Overwhelmed with Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd
In this episode, we discuss overwhelm and burnout with Dr. Kerry Makin-Byrd.
Secret #76: Ageism with Claudia Drossel
In this episode, we discuss ageism with Claudia Drossel.
Secret #75: Impossible Masculinity with Ruth Whippman
In this episode, we discuss impossible masculinity with Ruth Whippman.
Secret #74: The Cost of Pretending with Jonathan Kanter
In this episode, we discuss hypernormalization and the cost of pretending everything is fine with Jonathan Kanter.
Secret #73: The Confidence Lie with Michael Herold
In this episode, we discuss confidence, anxiety, and leaving your comfort zone with Michael Herold.