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Be the Sun, Not the Salt

Be the Sun, Not the Salt

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Be the Sun, Not the Salt is a education podcast hosted by Connie Fontaine and Harry Cohen, PhD. It has 82 episodes, with the latest published January 2026.

The "Be the Sun, Not the Salt” podcast will inspire you, equip you, and remind you HOW to be the better version of yourself - you already know WHY you should be. Dr. Harry Cohen, an unconventional shrink, and his co-host, innovative marketer Connie Fontaine, will interview famous and not-so-famous guests who make being the Sun, and not the Salt, a daily practice. This podcast is based on the tips from the book, "Be the Sun, Not the Salt."

education ·en-us ·82 episodes

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"Be the Sun, Not the Salt" trailer

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#80 This is about YOU (This is about ME)

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#79 It's So Easy to Do, It's Easy NOT to Do

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#78 It's the Little Things: Building Trust with David Horsager

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#77 How Do I... Not Be the Salt?

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#76 How Do I... Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable?

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#75 How Do I... Practice Self Compassion When I Make a Mistake?

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#74 How Do I... Prepare Myself for Life's Challenges?

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#73 How Do I... Create a Daily Gratitude Practice That Actually Sticks?

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#72 How Do I... Deal with Negative People Without Becoming Negative Myself?

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#71 How Do I... Age Without Becoming My Worst Self?

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#70 It's Possible: Lessons in Gratitude with Curt Menefee

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#69 How Do I... Keep My Cool When Things Are Coming at Me Fast and Furious?

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#68 How Do I... Support Someone Through Illness or Loss?

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#67 How Do I... Handle Criticism Without Getting Defensive?

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#66 How Do I... Teach My Children to Be Heliotropic?

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#65 How Do I... Let Go of a Grudge?

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#64 How Do I... Show Up Well When I'm Going Through a Difficult Time?

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#63 Work That Doesn’t Suck: Erin Hatzikostas on Authenticity & the 50% Rule

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#62 How Do I... Listen When I Know I'm Right & They're Wrong?

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#61 How Do I... Keep My Confidence Despite Rejection?

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#60 How Do I... Give Feedback That Builds People Up?

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#59 How Do I... Support My Partner During Difficult Times?

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#58 How Do I... Be a Positive Presence in Meetings?

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#57 How Do I... Light Someone Up?

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#56 Inside Real Wellness: Lori Schulweis & Jenn Giamo on Friendship & Positive Living

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#55 How Do I... Start My Day Off Right?

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#54 Longevity & Mindset: Dr. Michael Roizen's Tips on Posse, Purpose, & Play

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#53 Our Origin Story: "Be the Sun, Not the Salt"

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#52 Gentle Nudge: Frickin Do It

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#51 Gentle Nudge: Be An Olympic Listener

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#50 Gentle Nudge: Practice, Practice, Practice

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#49 Gentle Nudge: Do It Anyway

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#48 Gentle Nudge: Fill in the Potholes

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#47 Gentle Nudge: Decide What Matters Most

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#46 Gentle Nudge: Remember Who You Are

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#45 Mastering Your Mind: Ethan Kross on Emotional Regulation & Resilience

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#44 Gentle Nudge: Keep Your Cool

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#43 Gentle Nudge: Smile and Move On

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#42 Gentle Nudge: Release Your Pet Peeves

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#41 Gentle Nudge: Take the High Road

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#40 Gentle Nudge: Make Your Motive Clear & Clean

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#39. Gentle Nudge: Do the Next Right Thing

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#38 Gentle Nudge: Help Others Keep Perspective

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#37 Gentle Nudge: Speak Fluent Gratitude

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#36 Gentle Nudge: Make Your Words Count

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#35 Gentle Nudge: Don't Be A Complexifier

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#34 Gentle Nudge: Be Your Own Best Friend

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#33 Gentle Nudge: Hold the Salt

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#32 Gentle Nudge: Learn to Walk Away

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