Redefining Wisdom
Redefining Wisdom – Unlock Your Mind, Challenge Your Beliefs, and Evolve.
What if the way you see the world is keeping you trapped? What if your limiting beliefs, subconscious conditioning, and outdated mental frameworks are holding you back from true success, happiness, and purpose?
Welcome to Redefining Wisdom, the podcast that challenges everything you thought you knew about self-improvement, psychology, mindset, and personal growth. Hosted by Daniel Cianci, this show goes beyond surface-level advice to explore the science of human behavior, cognitive psychology, neuroscience, mental resilience, and entrepreneurship.
Through deep, unfiltered conversations with top thought leaders, experts, neuroscientists, psychologists, entrepreneurs, and high achievers, you’ll discover:
- How your brain works – uncover the hidden neuroscience of decision-making, emotions, and motivation.
- The psychology of success – why some people achieve greatness while others stay stuck.
- Mental reprogramming techniques – break free from self-sabotage, procrastination, and negative thinking.
- The power of perception and mindset – how shifting your perspective can transform your life.
- Entrepreneurship and financial freedom – how to build an unstoppable mindset for business and wealth.
- Spirituality and modern wisdom – Explore timeless philosophies, ancient wisdom, and cutting-edge science to elevate your thinking.
If you’re someone who is highly curious, deeply introspective, and obsessed with personal growth, this podcast is for you. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or ambitious thinker, you’ll gain powerful tools to reshape your reality, rewire your mind for success, and break free from the invisible chains of limiting beliefs.
New episodes every Wednesday – listen on your commute, during workouts, or in deep focus sessions.
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Redefining Wisdom
Ep. 062 - Jodi Wellman - Why You're Living on Autopilot
Jodi Wellman is a speaker, author, facilitator, and assistant instructor in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology program at the University of Pennsylvania. She also founded Four Thousand Mondays to help people make the most of the time they are lucky to be above ground.
Most of us go through life on autopilot, stuck in routines that feel safe but leave us feeling unfulfilled. In this eye-opening conversation, Jodi reveals why our brains crave predictability, how fear keeps us stuck, and the surprising power of novelty to wake us up. Are you truly living or just going through the motions?
From the science behind autopilot living to the role of mortality as motivation, this episode is packed with insights on breaking free from ruts, trusting yourself, and taking action. Discover how tiny changes can make a massive impact—and how to stop waiting for "someday" to live fully.
In this episode, expect to learn:
- Why our brains are wired for routine, and how to break free
- The surprising link between fear and staying stuck in life
- How to use deadlines and mortality to fuel motivation
- The danger of positive fantasies (and what to do instead)
- Small but powerful steps to live a more intentional life
- Plus much more
Follow Jodi:
- Website: https://fourthousandmondays.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourthousandmonday
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