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StreetSmart Wisdom: Mindful and Practical Tips For Everyday Life

StreetSmart Wisdom: Mindful and Practical Tips For Everyday Life

Steve Stein 51 Episodes Jan 29, 2026

StreetSmart Wisdom is a self-help podcast hosted by Steve Stein. Each week he interviews best-selling authors and personal development experts to make their ideas practical and accessible for everyday life. The show focuses on mindful living, offering simple concepts listeners can use amid digital overload. It is aimed at anyone who wants to be more mindful in daily life.

Episodes

Brooklyn Stories - Hustle, Heart, and Heritage from the Playground to Global Success
Brooklyn Stories - Hustle, Heart, and Heritage from the Playground to Global Success Jan 29, 2026 57:26 Welcome to the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast! In this special Brooklyn Stories episode, host Steve Stein brings together two true Brooklyn legends, Ditto David Tawil and Larry Neymer, for a journey back to the old-school streets of Brooklyn. They share firsthand stories from a time when the playground and neighborhood parks were classrooms for life, and unforgettable characters—like Frankie Hot Dog a
Karen Salmansohn – Your to Die for Life: Maximizing Joy, Minimizing Regret
Karen Salmansohn – Your to Die for Life: Maximizing Joy, Minimizing Regret Jul 3, 2025 55:08 Episode Overview In this inspiring episode, Steve Stein sits down with acclaimed author and mindset expert Karen Salmansohn for an in-depth conversation about her upcoming book, "Year to Die for Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out." Karen and Steve explore how mortality awareness can catalyze a life well-lived, waking us up from autopilot to tap into deeper auth
Melli O'Brien - Exploring Deep Resilience
Melli O'Brien - Exploring Deep Resilience Feb 26, 2025 54:57 Welcome back to another insightful episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast. I'm your host, Steve Stein, and today we delve into the realm of mental resilience and inner strength with our exceptional guest, Melli O'Brien. Melli, cofounder of mindfulness.com and an esteemed educator and coach in mental health, joins us to explore the concept of "Deep Resilience."   In this episode, we discuss her
Mark Matousek - Lessons from an American Stoic
Mark Matousek - Lessons from an American Stoic Nov 22, 2024 52:30 Welcome back to another enriching episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast! I'm your host, Steve Stein, and today we have a transformative conversation with our esteemed guest, Mark Matousek. In this episode titled "Mark Matousek on Emerson's Path to Self-Reliance and Spiritual Consciousness," we dive deep into the timeless wisdom of Ralph Waldo Emerson and explore how his philosophies on self-re
Rick Hanson - Sensitization and Neuroplasticity
Rick Hanson - Sensitization and Neuroplasticity Oct 30, 2024 23:43 Welcome to another enlightening episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast! I'm your host, Steve Stein, founder of Better Listen and Wisdom Feed Plus. Today, we have the immense privilege of conversing with Dr. Rick Hanson, a best-selling author and renowned speaker, whose work beautifully intertwines mindfulness, clinical psychology, and neuroscience. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept
Rick Hanson - A Wisdom Profile
Rick Hanson - A Wisdom Profile Oct 30, 2024 27:56 Welcome to the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast! I'm your host, Steve Stein, and in today's episode, we have the incredible Dr. Rick Hanson joining us. Rick, an acclaimed author known for works like "Buddha's Brain," will be diving deep into a fascinating discussion on two intriguing concepts: sensitization and neuroplasticity. We'll explore what it means to become sensitized, how this process shapes ou
Committing Fully in Relationships: Insights from Bryan Reeves
Committing Fully in Relationships: Insights from Bryan Reeves Oct 18, 2024 39:58 Welcome to another enlightening episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast! Today, we have a compelling conversation with Bryan Reeves, a renowned relationship coach and author of the acclaimed book, "Choose Her Every Day or Leave Her." I'm your host, Steve Stein, and we'll be diving deep into Bryan's insightful journey—from being an Air Force captain to becoming a beacon of wisdom in the realm of
What Really Matters and The Future of Humanity - Session II with Sherry Turkle and Jon Kabat-Zinn
What Really Matters and The Future of Humanity - Session II with Sherry Turkle and Jon Kabat-Zinn May 1, 2024 01:48:17 Welcome to another enlightening episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast. In today's session, we have the privilege of hosting a riveting discussion with esteemed guests Sherry Turkle and Jon Kabat-Zinn. As we delve into the complexities of our increasingly digital world, Sherry and Jon explore the profound impact of digital technology on human empathy, the preservation of our essential human qua
Unraveling Spiritual Anatomy with Daaji: A Heartfulness Journey
Unraveling Spiritual Anatomy with Daaji: A Heartfulness Journey Mar 23, 2024 50:01 oin us on a transformative journey with the revered spiritual leader Kamlesh D. Patel, affectionately known as Daaji, in this enlightening episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast. Host Steve Stein dives deep into the essence of Heartfulness meditation, spiritual evolution, and the mystique of chakras alongside Daaji's vast experience and insights. As we unravel Daaji's thought-provoking book "Sp
Parenting In Troubled Times with Catherine Hallissey
Parenting In Troubled Times with Catherine Hallissey Mar 15, 2024 42:49 Welcome back to another insightful episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast, I'm your host, Steve Stein. Today's episode features a special guest, Catherine Hallissey, a psychologist from Ireland specializing in turning clinical research into practical parenting wisdom. In a world that often stresses us with negativity and challenges, Catherine shares with us the concept of 'glimmers,' our little
Robert Bly and Why He Matters Today with Mikey Bracket
Robert Bly and Why He Matters Today with Mikey Bracket Feb 23, 2024 42:08 Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast. I'm your host, Steve Stein, and today we're diving deep into the soul-stirring realms of mythology and psychology. Joining us are two remarkable minds: poet, writer, and maverick of the mythopoetic men's movement, Robert Bly, along with the profound thinker and self-explorer, Mikey Bracket. In this episode, Robert shar
Harnessing the Shadow for Creativity and Growth - Ido Cohen PHD
Harnessing the Shadow for Creativity and Growth - Ido Cohen PHD Feb 16, 2024 47:50 Welcome to another insightful episode of the StreetSmart Wisdom Podcast, where we delve into the depths of the human psyche and explore the potent intertwining of creativity and self-discovery. Today's episode, "Harnessing the Shadow for Creativity and Growth," welcomes two remarkable voices to the conversation. Our host, Steve Stein, founder of Better Listen and WisdomFeed Plus, joins forces with

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