82: Fulfilled with Anna Yusim

About this episode

Brandon Nappi talks with Dr. Anna Yusim about the intersection of spirituality and science in finding purpose and fulfillment in life.

How can the science of spirituality help us discover our true purpose in life? Welcome back to Within, a contemplative segment of The Leader’s Way Podcast that explores the convergence of mental health, art, and spirituality through authentic conversations across traditions about personal and collective transformation. In this episode, Brandon Nappi talks with psychiatrist and spiritual coach Dr. Anna Yusim about the science of spirituality as a path to wholeness and healing. Weaving together teachings from Kabbalah, Buddhism, and shamanistic traditions, Dr. Yusim has developed a program that marries empirical science and spirituality to help us find more meaning, more joy, and more fulfillment in life. Dr. Yusim is an internationally-recognized, award-winning Stanford- and Yale-educated Psychiatrist & Executive Coach with a Private Practice in New York City, Connecticut, California and Florida. She is the best-selling author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life. With clients including Forbes 500 CEOs, Olympic athletes, A-list actors and actresses, and the Chairs of academic departments at top universities, Dr. Anna…

People in this episode

Host: Brandon Nappi

Guest: Anna Yusim

Topics covered

• science of spirituality
• mental health
• personal transformation
• collective transformation
• wholeness
• healing

Keywords

• spirituality
• purpose
• mental health
• Kabbalah
• Buddhism
• shamanism
• healing
• Dr. Anna Yusim
• Brandon Nappi
• Fulfilled

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Berkeley Divinity School, Stanford, Yale, Forbes, New York City, Connecticut, California, Florida

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