A fast-paced highlights tour of core personal growth themes: reclaiming agency, the power of sleep, meeting the six human needs, patience as a superpower, reframing failure, the science of intrinsic motivation, the anxiety–avoidance loop, and r...

A New Year highlight reel of practical tools for growth: why consistency beats intensity, how Stoicism and mindfulness work together in crisis, and how clear communication and love maps deepen connection. We share frameworks for conflict, daily...

Ever feel guilty for doing nothing, even when your body begs for a break? We take that knot-in-the-stomach feeling and give it language, structure, and a way out. The answer isn’t cramming chores into “rest.” It’s choosing an intentional stayca...

Most people think grit looks like endless hustle and 5 a.m. workouts. We take you past the highlight reel and into the quiet, internal moment when you want to quit—and show how to turn that friction into forward motion. Drawing on Angela Duckwo...

We map 17 common cognitive biases that shape how we judge people, weigh risk, and make choices, then show simple ways to trade certainty for curiosity and move from autopilot to agency. The aim is not perfection, but practical awareness that le...

Ever feel certain you’re right… until the facts don’t move the needle? We unpack the hidden architecture of your mind—the cognitive biases that color every argument, purchase, scroll, and self-judgment—and show how small shifts in awareness can...

Tired of trying to brute-force discipline only to burn out when motivation dips? We flip the script by treating discipline as the effect and resolve as the cause—then show you how to build resolve on command by fueling it with a clear, emotiona...

A week of grief, noisy construction, and tech issues forces a candid look at how to keep promises when nothing goes to plan. We share three core tools—pivot, resolve, and resilience—and why showing up matters more than perfect conditions.

We return to a listener Q&A with a candid look at podcast craft, personal loss, and the mindset tools that help us heal without denying our feelings. We share how pragmatic optimism works in practice and when pessimism is the smarter move.<...

What would people actually say about you tomorrow? Not the polished bio or the curated grid—real stories, told in kitchens, over coffee, and in the soft silence after a hard day. We sit with grief, clarity, and the unsettling but liberating que...

A heartfelt tribute unfolds as David Sage rebroadcasts his powerful interview with his stepfather, John Azzolina, who recently passed away after battling terminal cancer. This deeply moving conversation captures the raw authenticity of someone ...

Pragmatic optimism combines positive expectations with realistic action, creating a powerful mindset that transforms how we approach challenges and improves health, relationships, and goal achievement.• Optimism and pessimism exist on a...

Have you ever found yourself saying yes while every fiber of your being screamed no? That small act of self-betrayal often leads to a quiet but persistent resentment that can ultimately poison our most important relationships.Boundaries...

Ever wondered how to break through emotional barriers when you weren't raised to express feelings? Or how to push past gym insecurity when you're just starting your fitness journey? This episode tackles these common but challenging scenarios wi...

Are you weighed down by an invisible backpack filled with regrets, grudges, and disappointments? That mental burden isn't just emotionally exhausting—it's physically harming you.Picture yourself hiking a beautiful mountain trail. With e...

We're celebrating one year and 52 episodes of the Sage Solutions Podcast. I'm excited to share our plans for year two as we continue providing tools for personal growth and development.• Moving to a bi-weekly format with longer episodes...

Ever caught yourself wondering if you were being "fake" in a social situation? Or perhaps you've judged someone else for seeming inauthentic? This fascinating conversation between David, Hannah, and Anna Sage explores the gray area between nece...

The dance between dependence and independence shapes every connection in our lives, yet few of us truly understand the patterns dictating our relationship behaviors. David and Hannah Sage unravel the complex spectrum of dependency – from the co...

Mental framing might be the most powerful tool you never knew you had. David Sage delves into this cornerstone of psychological strength that allows you to take back control of your life by simply changing the lens through which you view your c...

We explore the transformative power of state change and how mastering your emotional state can dramatically improve your quality of life and effectiveness in any situation.• Your state is the sum of your emotions and physiology at any g...

Who are you beyond your thoughts, feelings, and labels? This profound question serves as the gateway to a transformative exploration of human consciousness and personal narrative. The journey begins by challenging Descartes' famous...

This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with John Azzolina. When faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis, what truly matters in life comes into crystal-clear focus. In this powerful continuation of his conversation with his stepfa...

This episode is Part 1 of a 2-part Interview with John Azzolina. What happens when your entire world changes in an instant? John Azzolina, my stepfather and one of the most influential people in my life, received a terminal liver ca...

What if everything you thought you knew about self-care was incomplete? In this eye-opening conversation, David and Anna Sage challenge conventional wisdom about what it means to truly take care of yourself in a world obsessed with hustle cultu...

Fear striking right as you're about to send that important email? That lunch invitation sitting in your drafts for days? You're not alone. We all avoid things that make us uncomfortable, but what if that avoidance is precisely what's keeping yo...