Listen "S4E30 The Five-Year Evolution of a Friendship turned Podcast"
Episode Synopsis
Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin celebrate five years since their first podcast collaboration, reflecting on how their journey began during the pandemic and evolved into a successful partnership despite initial reluctance.• Pete convinced Nikki to start podcasting during the pandemic despite her private nature• Nikki went from "kicking and screaming" to embracing the podcast after experiencing how fun it was• Five years provides a meaningful timeframe for reflection on personal and professional growth• Different approaches to reflection: Nikki uses "intentional remembering" while Pete incorporates gratitude practices• Our brains evolved to remember negative experiences better than positive ones for survival• The only healthy comparison is to your past self, not others or your imagined future self• Difficult professional experiences can yield unexpected gifts, like Pete and Nikki's enduring friendship• Mindful reflection differs from rumination by creating space for a complete picture of experiences"The past is already gone. The future is not yet here. There's only one moment for you to live."
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