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Hosted by Michael Schiel · education · EN · 105 episodes
Welcome to The Art and Science of Thriving , the podcast where high-achieving professionals unlock the secrets to living a fulfilling, balanced, and high-performing life. Through evidence-based insights in neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance strategies, we’ll explore how to achieve success without burnout, create clarity and purpose, and thrive in every area of your life. Michael Schiel, a high performance coach and transformation consultant, hosts the podcast. Michael helps overwhelmed people and teams find their purpose, achieve their goals, and reach peak performance while creating well-being, balance and fulfillment in their lives
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Art and Science of Thriving, the podcast where high-achieving professionals unlock the secrets to living a fulfilling, balanced, and high-performing life. Through evidence-based insights in neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance strategies, we’ll explore how to achieve success without burnout, create clarity and purpose, and thrive in every area of your life.
The Art and Science of Thriving is hosted by Michael Schiel. The show has published 105 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode #105: Wellbeing Under Pressure, How to protect your capacity to feel well and function well when life is genuinely full" (1 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Episode 104: The Fall Reset, How to Refocus and Achieve What Still Matters This Year" (7 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "Episode #102: The Vacation Reset, How to Take Time Off That Actually Recovers You" (20 July 2026, 26 minutes).
The Art and Science of Thriving publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 105 episodes.
Booking probability for The Art and Science of Thriving is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Art and Science of Thriving requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Art and Science of Thriving's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for The Art and Science of Thriving are Business & Management Consulting. The Art and Science of Thriving has an education audience.
Michael Schiel hosts The Art and Science of Thriving, an education show with 105 episodes published.
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Episode #105
Are you doing everything you can to stay positive, focused, and supportive of the people around you—but the pressure just keeps piling up? You know the usual advice: sleep more, exercise, take breaks, set boundaries...
Episode #104
Have some of your goals quietly disappeared under the weight of work, unexpected demands and everyday life? You’re not alone—and the answer isn’t to push harder for the final months of the year. In this episode of The...
Episode #102
Do you come back from vacation feeling like you need another vacation? If so, you're not alone—and according to the research, it's probably not because you took too little time off. It's because most of us have been...
Episode #101
Do you come back from vacation more tired than when you left? You're not alone — and it's not a discipline problem. In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving , I break down what the actual research says about...
The Art and Science of Thriving
<p>Why do so many ambitious, capable people eventually end up overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disengaged, or burned out — even when they are working hard and trying to succeed?</p><p>In this episode of The Art and...
The Art and Science of Thriving
<p>What actually separates the people who continue growing, succeeding, and reinventing themselves from those who stop after setbacks, rejection, or failure?</p><p>In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I...
Episode #97
<p>If you’ve ever set goals that truly mattered to you—only to lose momentum, get pulled in different directions, and eventually stop following through—you’re not alone.</p><p>In this episode of The Art and Science of...
The Art and Science of Thriving
<p>How do you actually get people to care about their work?</p><p>Not just show up—but bring energy, focus, ownership, and commitment every day.</p><p>In this episode, I break down what employee engagement really is—and...
The Art and Science of Thriving
<p>What actually creates a team that performs at a high level — not just when things are easy, but when pressure rises?</p><p>In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I answer a question I’ve been asked...
Episode #94
<p>Do you ever feel like you’re working hard all day, yet still ending the day exhausted, behind, and wondering where your time and energy went?</p><p>In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, I answer one of...
Episode #93
<p>In this episode, I explore what actually happens in the brain and nervous system under pressure—and why even highly capable people often struggle to think clearly, make good decisions, or perform at their best when...
Episode #92
<p>If you’re thinking ahead to the new year and want to start strong without slipping into the usual overwhelm, this episode will help you do exactly that.</p><p>This is <b>Michael’s Version</b> of one of the most...
The Art and Science of Thriving
<p>As the year comes to an end, many people jump straight into planning their goals for the next one. But the real power — the kind that fuels motivation, clarity, and fulfillment — comes from looking back...
Episode #90
<p>Have you ever reached the end of the year and felt… underwhelmed? You worked hard, hit some goals, and overcame challenges—but still wonder, Did any of this really matter?</p><p>In this episode of <b>The Art and...
Episode #89
<p>Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I don’t belong here… I’m not good enough… Sooner or later, they’ll find out I’m a fraud”? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, research shows that most high-achieving professionals...
Episode #88
<p>Have you ever ended the day exhausted, yet still felt like you didn’t make progress? You were busy, crossed things off your list, yet something was missing? You’re not alone.</p><p>In this episode of The Art and...
Episode #87
<p>You’ve just had a great break — maybe a vacation, time with family, or just a few days of rest — but then Monday hits, and it feels like all that restoration disappears the moment you open your inbox. Sound...
The Art and Science of Thriving
<p>Back by popular demand for the summer season!</p><p>Most people head into vacation hoping to relax — but end up thinking about work the whole time. That’s why this episode is making a return appearance.</p><p>In this...
The Art and Science of Thriving
<p><b>Still thinking about work, even when you’re on vacation? You’re not alone — but it doesn’t have to be that way!</b></p><p>In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, we dive deep into how to truly unplug...
Episode #84
<p>Most people think recharging means doing less. But neuroscience tells us: it’s not just stepping away from work that resets your brain — it’s what you do with that time that matters.</p><p>In this episode of The Art...
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