Best Amanda Diamond Podcasts (2025)

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1136: Amanda Soukoulis - "Healing From the Inside Out" 24:03

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What if the pursuit of peak performance left you completely burned out—and the only way forward was to become the CEO of your own health? In this jaw-dropping episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with Amanda Soukoulis, who shares her gripping journey from elite athlete, private equity star, and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader finalist—all …

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Carolyn Talks 'In the Room' with Filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed 1:18:58

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In this interview for #CarolynTalks, I speak with award-winning Afghani filmmaker Brishkay Ahmed about her latest documentary IN THE ROOM, about the psychological toll war in Afghanistan has had on women. In the film Brishkay speaks to four incredible women, Mozhdah Jamalzada, Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, Vida Samadzai, Sahar Parniyan, and Shogofa Sediqi w…

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1137: Cherylanne Skolnicki - "Brilliant Balance" 18:37

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What if "work-life balance" is really a myth—and the real struggle is between what you have to do and what you want to do? In this episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with Cherylanne Skolnicki, top-rated speaker, coach, and founder of Brilliant Balance, for an honest, eye-opening conversation that will challenge everything you think you k…

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#178 A Story of Being Pursued...Instead of Chasing 15:09

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This episode is especially for my Queens! All are welcome. Maybe you find yourself cranking up your control energy too high in your love life or business. You feel burned out worrying about if that man is going to choose you, if the opportunity is going to find you, or whether or not you're good enough. Let's cut that sh*t out, like today, and come…

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EP 23 | Staying Regulated in an Unregulated Season 58:57

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The holidays don’t have to derail your health — but they do require a different kind of support. In this episode of The Healing Chronicles, we’re talking about how to stay connected to your body, your energy, and your nervous system during one of the most disruptive times of the year. Because the problem isn’t holiday food or celebrations — it’s th…

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Carolyn Talks 'Plastic Surgery' with Filmmaker Guy Trevellyan and Actress Anna Popplewell 1:11:45

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Filmmaker Guy Trevellyan and actress Anna Popplewell joined me to chat about PLASTIC SURGERY, a dramatic medical disaster short film about the physical impact of microplastics on the human body and the psychological impact on a trauma doctor caught between her duty to her patients, herself, and her unborn child. PLASTIC SURGERY was produced by Guy'…

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EP 22 | Reclaiming Sexuality, Safety & The Body with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers 1:35:00

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In this powerful and deeply compassionate conversation, we sit down with Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers — psychotherapist, researcher, and author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church and Shameless Parenting — to explore how sexual shame, trauma, and cultural conditioning shape our relationship with our bodies, our health, and our capacity for connec…

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#177: You're Ending a Major Cycle...How to Navigate It! 20:29

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If this year had it's ups + downs, you're absolutely not alone. Not only are we in a 9 Year in numerology, which is ending a major cycle for our planet, we're also in a snake year in Chinese Astrology, which led most of us into some major transformation. This year hasn't been super gentle, even though there were highs too. It's forced you to face t…

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Episode 315: Burgundy / the End: As Good as it Gets ft. Ryan Looper 1:36:59

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Our baffled king composes one last hallelujah. ////WINE//// Chanterêves, Chorey-Lès-Beaune,'Champs Longs' 2020// Simon Bize & Fils, Savigny-les-Beaune, 'Aux Grands Liards,' 2019// Dominique Lafon, Beaune 1er Cru, 'Vignes Franches,' 2017//// Support the showBy Disgorgeous

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1135: Tara Benoit - "Torn Heart, New Beginnings" 22:45

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What if the moment your life appeared most put-together was the exact instant everything fell apart? In this revealing episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with Tara Benoit—a competitive athlete, CEO, and self-described “purpose-filled powerhouse”—whose journey took an unimaginable turn after surviving a rare and life-altering heart e…

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Carolyn Talks 'The Thief / Anngeerdardardor' with Filmmaker Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken 51:59

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THE THIEF or Anngeerdardardor in East Greenlandic, is the first professional short film produced Ammassalik Island, and filmmaker Christoffer Rizvanovic Stenbakken, joined me to speak about what inspired him to make this special unscripted short about Kamil, a Tasiilaq teen searching for the beloved dog he believes has been stolen, and perhaps some…

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EP 21 | Rebuilding Your Sleep from the Inside Out 47:02

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In Part 2 of our sleep series, Amanda and Katie shift from unpacking the root causes of poor sleep to giving you clear, practical, chronic-illness–friendly strategies you can start using tonight. This is the episode that finally explains how to actually support your nervous system, your gut, your hormones, and your circadian rhythm so your body can…

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Carolyn Talks 'Satisfied' with Filmmakers Melissa Haizlip and Chris Bolan 1:01:49

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Award-winning filmmakers Melissa Haizlip and Chris Bolan spoke to me about their documentary SATISFIED that gives and intimate behind the scenes look at the life of Renée Elise Goldsberry; the ups and downs, disappointments, and joys of her personal life and career, including her Tony award winning role in the Broadway production of 'Hamilton'. SAT…

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EP 20 | Your Sleep Isn’t Broken, Your Body Is Asking for Help 46:08

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Struggling with insomnia, 3 AM wake-ups, or that wired-but-exhausted feeling? In this episode we break down the real causes of poor sleep — gut issues, cortisol, histamine, and nervous system stress, and how to finally support your body. Forget the generic advice — the blackout curtains, the no-screens rule, the chamomile tea. If you’ve tried all o…

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1134: Natsuyo Lipschutz - "The Culture of One" 27:34

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What if everything you thought was “common sense”… isn’t actually common at all? On this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond welcomes Natsuyo Lipschutz—Tokyo native, global consultant, five-time speech contest champion, and cancer survivor—who reveals how our assumptions about culture, communication, and even “common sense” can lea…

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Carolyn Talks 'For the Culture' with Show Creator and Host Amanda Parris and Director Allison Duke 32:26

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For the season 2 premiere of their PoV docuseries FOR THE CULTURE, with Amanda Parris, show creator, writer, and host Amanda Parris, and producing director Allison Duke joined me to discuss how they wanted the new season to differ and improve on the first, covering multiple topics important to Black diasporans globally such as dating, tourism, and …

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1133: Brianna Sylver - "Leading Through Free Fall" 28:08

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What if the secret to surviving—and thriving—in the chaos of change is learning to lead as if you’re skydiving into the unknown? In this shockingly honest and insightful episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond welcomes innovation strategist and author of "Leading Through Free Fall," Brianna Sylver. Prepare for an eye-opening conversation that rewr…

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Reel Asian 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Diamonds in the Sand' with Filmmaker Janus Victoria 1:26:01

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Filmmaker Janus Victoria joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss DIAMONDS IN THE SAND, her film starring Lily Franky as a man who runs from his life in Japan to Manila in a desperate attempt to escape the shadow of Kodokushi, 'the lonely death'. #FilipinoFilm #JapaneseFilm #IndepedentFilmmaker #FilmCritic #Interview #DiamondsInTheSand costars Maria …

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Episode 314: Burgundy / The End: Piss on the Bug ft. Amanda Smeltz 1:21:42

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The return of the urinal cake thing. Thank you Amanda. ////LIST//// Domaine Rougeot, Bourgogne Blanc,'Les Grands Gouttes,' 2022// Domaine Renaud Boyer, Saint Romain, 2023// Yann Durieux, 'Les Ponts,' 2021//// Support the show

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1132: Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe & Rabbi Leora Londy - "In Such A Time" 30:45

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What if being a Jewish leader today meant navigating both unprecedented pride and relentless adversity—all at the exact same time? In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, you’ll hear firsthand how Rabbis Jonathan Jaffe and Rabbi Leora Londy are answering that challenge for their community, and what lessons their journey might hold for all …

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Carolyn Talks 'Black Man, Black Man' with Animator and Filmmaker Frank E. Abney 1:12:48

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Award-winning animator and filmmaker Frank E. Abney III joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss BLACK MAN, BLACK MAN, his latest animated short film. We discussed how the black & white film is a step forward in his creative process as a director and writer, working with actors Yvette Nicole Brown and Aldis Hodge, who also co-produces the film, and h…

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1131: Tiffaney Childers - "R.I.S.E. U.P." 22:37

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In this powerful episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond welcomes Tiffaney Childers—author, speaker, and suicide loss advocate—for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation. Tiffaney shares her deeply personal story of losing both parents to suicide, her long journey through grief, and the moment that inspired her to reclaim her identity and help o…

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Reel Asian 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Tears Burn to Ash' with Filmmaker Natalie Murao 58:01

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Filmmaker Natalie Murao joined me for #CarolynTalks to discuss her short film TEARS BURN TO ASH starring Veena Yamano as a young fourth generation Japanese Canadian (Yonsei), trying to find a connection to her Japanese ancestry during an all too brief trip to the country. #ReelAsian #Interview #AsianCinema #JapaneseFilm #TearsBurnToAsh screened at …

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Reel Asian 2025 - Carolyn Talks 'Akashi' with Filmmaker and Actress Mayumi Yoshida 59:52

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AKASHI writer, director, executive producer, and lead actress Mayumi Yoshida, joined me for #CarolynTalks, to discuss her debut feature film about an artist returning home to Japan, her family, and the memories of a place and people who no longer feel as familiar as they once did after ten years of absence. #AkashiFilm #JapaneseFilm #Interview #Pod…

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1130: Stacey Uhrig - "Flip Your Mindset" 26:00

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What if the wounds holding you back aren’t the ones you can see—or even remember? In this thought-provoking episode of “Thrive LouD,” host Lou Diamond sits down with certified trauma care practitioner and rapid transformational therapy expert Stacey Uhrig, unlocking the surprising truths about trauma, healing, and why so many high-achieving people …

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Episode 313: Burgundy / the End: Chablis is kinda sexual ft. Rafa García Febles 1:15:40

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Wow an emotional episode. Please donate to the Caribbean. ////LIST//// Thomas Pico / Pattes Loup, Chablis 1er Cru, 'Butteaux,' 2020// Moreau0 Naudet, Chablis 1er Cru, 'Forets,' 2015// Clos Beru, Chablis, 'Clos Beru Monopole,' 2015//// Support the showBy Disgorgeous

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#176: Step into Your Spiritual Leadership, Coaching, + Guiding Others with Guest + Client, Valerie Melite 1:00:46

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If you've been getting tapped on the shoulder to step into Spiritual Leadership, perhaps this is your next step being delivered to you through this show! In today's espisode, I bring on Valerie Melite, reclient client + graduate of Illuminated Spiritual Coaching Certification Program to talk about: The hard season that led her to stepping into her …

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Erin Somers on THE TEN YEAR AFFAIR and Naomi Huffman on Katherine Dunn 1:08:15

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Jeff is joined by Erin Somers to talk about her terrific new novel, The Ten Year Affair. Then, editor Naomi Huffman on Katherine Dunn, Geek Love, and the new collection of Dunn's work, Near Flesh. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Check out Zero to Well-Read, wherever you get your podcasts. This content contains affili…

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1129: Cristina Simmons - "The Trauma Alchemist" 16:49

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What if the harshest traumas you’ve faced could become the very fuel that drives you to thrive? In this deeply moving episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with Cristina Simmons—a dynamic speaker, trauma-informed wellness coach, pediatric occupational therapist, and author of Eat Your Feelings—for a conversation packed with raw honesty, res…

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#175: Activate Your New Chapter of Purpose, Success, + Wealth 16:48

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Feeling a shift in the air? October is a fresh start. I this episode, let's stabilize the energy + shift fully into the highest reality possible for you! For success, money, opportunities, and love! For some of you, new love. Your life will never look the same again after this month. I hope this episode supports you! Apply for Illuminated Coaching …

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Episode 312: Burgundy/ the End: If Not Burgundy then Where? Ft. James Sligh 1:33:15

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Goodbye horses. ////Wines//// Domaine de la Cras, VDF Blanc, 'L'Aigle et la Chouette," 2022// Julien Guillot/ Domaine Vignes du Maynes, Macon Rouge, 'Cuvee 910,' 2023// Clos Rougeard, Saumur Champigny, 'Le Clos,' 2010//// Support the showBy Disgorgeous

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1128: Elizabeth Vergara - "Demo This. Build That!" 19:34

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What if taking a sledgehammer to your old apartment could reveal not only a spectacular new home—but also the secret ingredients to thriving in one of the toughest industries out there? On this episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond sits down with Elizabeth Vergara, CEO and founder of Vergara Homes and the creative force behind the demo-to-decor …

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Censorship, Inclusivity, Book Banning and more with Hachette CEO David Shelley 37:40

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Hachette CEO David Shelley joins Jeff to talk about how Hachette is fighting book bans and censorship, working on greater exclusivity and access, and other issues facing publishing today. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Check out Zero to Well-Read, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

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1127: Bill Cates - "The Hidden Heist" 27:17

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What if the true thief of your wealth isn’t out there—it’s lurking in your own mind? On this episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond welcomes Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and renowned relationship marketing expert Bill Cates. Bill introduces listeners to the concept behind his latest book, The Hidden Heist, and reveals how our uncons…

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The Guggenheim Fellowships at 100 47:01

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Over its first century The Guggenheim Fellowships have supported more than 19,000 artists, writers, thinkers, scientists, and makers of ideas and culture in America. In honor of this milestone, The Guggenheim Fellowship at 100, on view at The New York Historical Society through November 30th, shows off correspondence, application materials, cultura…