About this episode
This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Dr. Martha Beck, world-renowned sociologist, bestselling author, and life coach, to explore what it means to live in alignment with your true self. Dr. Beck shares what her journey from academia at Harvard to becoming one of the world’s most sought-after life coaches taught her about life's purpose. Together, Dr. Beck and Dr. Holmes discuss how living out of alignment can lead to physical and emotional distress, why the body often knows the truth before the mind, and how reconnecting with your inner self can restore clarity and fulfillment. Dr. Beck’s wisdom will leave you rethinking success, redefining happiness, and inspired to create a life that feels truly your own. Get Off The WHOOP Advanced Labs Waitlist: The first 100 members to tap this link will unlock early access to WHOOP Advanced Labs.* *Open the link on the same device as your WHOOP app. (00:48) Dr. Martha Beck: Background in Sociology and the Meaning of Life (03:03) Dr. Beck’s Pivot from Sociologist to Life Coach (05:19) The Need to Drop Illusions: How To Overcome Limitations (08:26) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions (09:24) The Physiology of Integrity: Accessing Your True Self (16:06) Signs That You Are Ignoring Your True Self (20:03) How The Loss of Integrity Fuels Addiction (23:37) How to Find Your Life Purpose (25:49) Where To Start: Find Your Truth and Live Your Best Life (33:58) High Achievers: How To Set Healthy Goals (36:37) Raising Future Generations To Be In Line with Their Passions (38:41) The Decision Matrix: Making Decisions That Align With Your True-Self (41:42) Gaining Control of Your Fears and Anxiety (45:47) Importance of Solitude and Self-Awareness in Finding Your Truth (49:13) Finding Solitude in a Technologically Connected World (58:16) Understanding Data and Your Body’s Signals For Your Mental Health Follow Dr. Martha Beck: Instagram Facebook YouTube Tiktok Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn