233: In a World Filled with Distractions, How Can You Live with an Expansive Mind? Nate Klemp Answers

Nate Klemp, PhD, is a writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Most recently, Nate is the author of the new book OPEN: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. The book explores how screen addiction and political polarization have closed the modern mind. Using new science, age-old practices, and life experiments, Open investigates tools we can use to cultivate a more open mind. In today’s episode, Nate joins Erin to discuss what it means to open ourselves up to the other side, to really try to experience for ourselves the opposing belief system, and what that can create. Nate explains why he never experienced politics the same way after writing Open, what he means by “behavioral architecture” and “dopamine dessert,” and why overindulgence might be the answer sometimes. If you’re looking for a mindset shift on what it means to be curious in a world that banks on certainty and distraction addiction – this is the episode for you.   Show Links: Sign up for the FREE virtual public book club for I See You! Happening on April 17th Purchase Erin’s newest book, I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy Purchase the I See You Meditation Album Get our free 4-Step Consistency Planner here Did today’s episode resonate with you? Please leave us a review for a chance to win a self-care package from us Send a question/voice message on SpeakPipe here. Want to book Erin to speak at your organization or large-scale event: Learn more here.   Connect with Nate Klemp: Nate’s LinkedIn Nate’s website Nate’s books Nate’s newsletter   Connect with Erin Diehl: @itserindiehl on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter Erin’s LinkedIn improve it! TikTok Improve it! Instagram Improve it! Facebook improve it! website Book a Laugh Break Book a Workshop Email Erin: info@learntoimproveit.com “I love this podcast and I love Erin!!” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this podcast! This helps Erin support more people – just like you – move toward the leader you want to be. Click here, click listen on Apple Podcasts, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let Erin know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast. That way you won’t miss any juicy episodes! Thanks in advance, improve it! Peeps :)

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