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The Courageous Life

Joshua Steinfeldt
Mindfulness
Compassion
Mental Health
Courage
Love
Emotional Intelligence
Curiosity
Self-Compassion
Resilience
Spirituality
Therapy
Community Support
Leadership
Anxiety
Meditation
Empathy
Impermanence
Personal Growth
Community
Connection

Founded by coach and teacher Joshua Steinfeldt, The Courageous Life invites you into a deep conversation about finding the courage to pursue what matters most in life, work, and love.

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Violence is often regarded as an unavoidable fact of life. 

The truth however is far more hopeful: violence is a disease that can be cured.

 Using a bold new approach, 

Epidemiologist and violence prevention specialist Dr. Gary Slutkin is reclassi... more

Every one of us will experience pain, 

be it back pain, 

the pain of childbirth, 

or living in an aging body. 

Not a single one of us will escape. 

But what if everything you thought you knew about pain was ... wrong?

Many of us have been told ... more

Two time Emmy and Peabody Award winning Documentary Filmmaker 

Deeyah Khan has dedicated over a decade of her life to making empathetic and unflinching films which deal with some of the most important and polarizing issues confronting our world toda... more

For decades globally renowned spiritual teacher Elias Amidon has been keenly interested in the possibility of awakening to our most enlightened nature.

This fascination has led him to live a deeply engaged life. 

Serving as Spiritual Director (Pir)... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Slutkin
Epidemiologist; Founder of Cure Violence Global
Cure Violence Global
Episode: The End of Violence | Dr. Gary Slutkin
Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Pain psychologist, pain scientist, assistant clinical professor at UCSF School of Medicine
Tell Me Where It Hurts (book)
Episode: On the New Science of Pain and How to Heal | Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Barbara Tint
PhD in International Conflict Resolution; professor of conflict transformation; peace psychologist; award-winning storyteller
Barbara Tint (individual expert)
Episode: On the Possibility of Meeting Hate with Love | Dr. Barbara Tint
Baktash Ahadi
Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker; director at UC Berkeley's Othering and Belonging Institute (as referenced in discussion)
baktashahadi.org
Episode: On Love, Storytelling, and Radical Curiosity | Baktash Ahadi
Stephen G. Post
Professor of preventive medicine and founder of the Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love / Stony Brook University
Episode: [Best of] On the Power of Love | Stephen G. Post
Matt Kaplan
Author and science journalist; author of I Told You So. Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled and Imprisoned for Being Right
The Economist (former)
Episode: On Science, Hope, and Humanity | Matt Kaplan
Sunita Sah
Physician, organizational psychologist, Cornell University professor
Cornell University
Episode: On How to Speak Up When it Matters | Dr. Sunita Sah
Richard Davidson
Renowned neuroscientist and contemplative teacher, founder/director at the Center for Healthy Minds
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: On Flourishing Despite Life's Challenges | Richard Davidson & Cortland Dahl
Cortland Dahl
Contemplative scientist and co-author of Born to Flourish
Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: On Flourishing Despite Life's Challenges | Richard Davidson & Cortland Dahl

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • Enjoyable and Substantial!

    This is a worth-while podcast. Joshua is thoughtful and insightful. His guests are leaders and innovators in their fields and in the topic of courage. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CarlBarringer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Grateful, Meaningful & Profound Podcast

    Remarkable and thought provoking podcast that may stop you in your tracks and really make you think deeply about what matters to you, who you are, how you show up in the world, who you want to be, and what is possible right now.

    Joshua’s consistent display of curiosity, humility, courage, and openness to explore various topics with intention, care and consideration results in meaningful conversations that are inspiring and profound. For this and so much more, I am beyond grateful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie GK
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding teachers and scientists interviews that change my life!

    Life changing discussions with expert teachers and scientists. In each interview I pull out one or two gems of practice that are doable for me. As a result, I have a sense of greater awareness, curiosity, and acceptance of my feelings. I also have greater hope and openness to my development process that will not just be a straight line up. There is freedom and comfort knowing that I will falter at times but that is expected and part of all growth.

    One example is April 7, 2023 episode “The Key ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maka2
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful, heartwarming and delightful

    Joshua offers tons of wisdom, insights and encouragements for overcoming life’s limitations with courage. He is a great moderator inviting best in class thought leaders to share their wisdom and resources. Highly recommend listening to his podcasts. I am currently training with Joshua and find his podcast a beautiful addition to his teachings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBeck8
    United States3 years ago
  • Heartwarming and beautiful

    I love the Courageous Life. Joshua is a delightful host who brings powerful questions and an open heart. His interview with Sunita Puri is one I have come back to again and again and I know I will again. With every episode, I gain a few nuggets of life learning and expansion. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robinhood229
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise depth and practicality, with guests who share wisdom in accessible ways.
The conversations feel authentic, heart-centered, and transformative for personal and professional life.
The host asks thoughtful, curious questions that draw out actionable insights.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

On the New Science of Pain and How to Heal | Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Q: Can you walk us through a practical approach a patient can start with to address chronic pain?
Start with the pain recipe concept: identify bio, psych, and social ingredients that amplify pain, then progressively replace high-pain ingredients with low-pain ones, prioritizing movement, sleep, social connection, and mindfulness in a doable plan.
On the New Science of Pain and How to Heal | Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Q: How do safety and threat affect pain, and how can people create safety to reduce pain?
Threat amplifies the brain's pain alarm, while safety signals calm it. Practices like mindfulness, body awareness, and supportive, trusting clinical relationships help restore safety and lower pain volume.
On the New Science of Pain and How to Heal | Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Q: What do we get wrong about pain and what are the myths or misunderstandings you see most often?
Pain is not purely biomedical; it's biopsychosocial, with the brain constructing pain and emotions, social factors, and environment all influencing the experience. Understanding this helps patients regain agency and target multiple areas of care.
On Love, Storytelling, and Radical Curiosity | Baktash Ahadi
Q: What makes storytelling effective in opening hearts and connecting people across divides?
Storytelling is effective because it slows us down, invites empathy, and creates intimacy that helps people see each other as human. It shifts focus from merely eliciting emotion to uncovering truth and shared meaning, which fosters curiosity and reduces fear.
[Best of] On the Power of Love | Stephen G. Post
Q: What does Pure Unlimited Love mean in practical terms for daily life?
It refers to seeing the well-being of others as deeply meaningful as one's own, guiding everyday actions through compassion, listening, and kindness.

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A thoughtful, deeply human show that centers courage, connection, and growth through conversations with researchers, authors, therapists, and spiritual teachers. Episodes frequently explore love, belonging, resilience, mindfulness, and practical ways to act courageously in personal and professional life, often blending science, philosophy, and storytelling. The format combines rigorous ideas with accessible coaching-style guidance, making complex topics feel doable for listeners seeking personal development, healthier relationships, and more compassionate leadership. A standout is the consistent emphasis on actionable practices (dialogue, reflection, rituals) that listeners can apply immediately, plus a knack for surfacing nuanced perspecti... more

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Recent guests on The Courageous Life include:

1. Gary Slutkin
2. Dr. Rachel Zoffness
3. Barbara Tint
4. Baktash Ahadi
5. Stephen G. Post
6. Matt Kaplan
7. Sunita Sah
8. Richard Davidson

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