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Welcome to The Basic Bitch Book Club - the book club for basic bitches who love to read. Your weekly escape into magical worlds of romantasy, BookTok favourites, and a little sprinkle of self-help to keep it real. Whether you're an ACOTAR girlie or Atomic Habits obsessed, this podcast is the love child for readers who love to escape into a fantasy world with a cherry on top of self improvement.
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Books for Men

Douglas Vigliotti

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Do you enjoy reading but can't find the time? "Books for Men" is the perfect literary podcast for men in a hurry who want to read more and diversify their reading habits. In short episodes, every Monday, host and author Douglas Vigliotti, spotlights a different book that men will enjoy, sharing everything from novels to nonfiction, literary classics to self-help, crime fiction to memoirs, and providing key quotes and insights on authors, themes, writing styles, storytelling techniques, and l ...
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Dare to Lead with Brené Brown

Vox Media Podcast Network

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In this special series on Brené's new book, Strong Ground, Brené and special guest Adam Grant break down some of the big issues in the book and walk listeners through new research on what it means to be bold in the midst of unrelenting instability and complexity. The real fun is listening to them learn, unlearn, debate, and disagree. Join Brené and Adam for this six-episode series launching every Wednesday starting September 17th.
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Welcome to Habits for Humans, the show that teaches you how to develop habits to live a healthy, sustainable, deeply satisfying way of life. Kim Flynn is a best-selling author, podcaster and serial entrepreneur. She has mastered the art of the retreat, growing her largest event business to 10M in revenue and hosting 500+ business retreats in 10 years. She splits her time between Costa Rica and Salt lake City, teaching business owners her unique system of how to run profitable events through ...
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Join the Mad Fientist as he interviews personal-finance icons like Mr. Money Mustache, Ramit Sethi, and JL Collins to discover the strategies they used to achieve financial independence and retire early! Learn about investing, tax avoidance, entrepreneurship, travel hacking, real estate, and all things related to financial independence and early retirement!
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5 Minute Reads

5 Minute Reads

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Welcome to 5 Minute Reads. We bring you the most powerful ideas from the world’s best self-improvement books in just five minutes. Whether you're commuting, getting ready for the day, or need a mental reset, we help you learn something new every day without the overwhelm, in just five minutes. Each bite-sized summaries, are packed with insights on productivity, mindset, habits, psychology, relations, motivation, leadership, and more. From modern classics like Atomic Habits and The Subtle Art ...
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HABIT HACK YOUR HEALTH WITH EMILY NICHOLS **ATOMIC HABITS FOR WOMEN*** YOUR GO TO SHOW FOR MIDLIFE MOMS WHO WANT TRAIN FOR LIFE AND STOP DIETING ***TOP 1.5% RANKED HEALTH AND FITNESS PODCAST*** Hey, girl! Do you wish you could make your healthy habits stick, but life keeps getting in the way? Are you tired of diet culture telling you to shrink yourself when you’d rather just find true food freedom, move your body for joy and feel and look good in your favorite leggings? Then you’re in the ri ...
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A Christian, a Muslim and an atheist walk in to a bar, the bartender says: “you can all have free beer if you agree on some truths to live a great life.” Since every religion has a soul that likes a free beer they come together and have a discussion... and curse because it’s a bar ;-) This podcast is a curious exploration of philosophy centering around an ancient question Socrates, Buddha and countless philosophers and prophets have tried to answer for 2,000 years! A life with no sauce is lo ...
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Business Books & Co.

David Kopec, David Short, Kevin Hudak

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Join us each month as we discuss a popular business book. Each episode features a summary of the book's contents, key takeaway points, a discussion of its merits, and applications in the real world. Hosted by David Kopec, David Short, and Kevin Hudak.
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WS Podcast

Woj Salski

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In search of wisdom and self-awareness, "WS Podcast" offers narratives drawn from real-life experiences, insights into mindful living, and actionable ideas to enhance your life... Featuring diverse episodes: 1. (Un)usual Dialogues - Inspiring interviews with individuals from various backgrounds, delivering a mix of perspectives. 2. Book Reviews - Exploration of themes and philosophies of numerous books I read each year. 3. Monologues - In-depth commentary on specific topics for enhanced unde ...
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”Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller. What’s up ambitious leaders, Hello and welcome This is the book summary podcast for every family hero who wants to have a successful story to be told. I’m your host Khalid, I will release a brand new episode every single Tuesday bringing the best life hidden knowledge to help you improve every area of your life, with the most actionable ideas from the best life changing books in 20 minutes or less. If you ever Struggle to finish a non-fic ...
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Welcome to my podcast. Every week I bring you an inspiring guest or a message to help you develop a strong mindset and good habits. Living by myself for last 10 years has taught me how mindset is the key to self improvement and building good habits in life. So with this podcast I will help you by giving you practical life changing tips to implement in your life from day 1 and will suggest you some good self help books to conditioning your mind further. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Second Opinion

Rosemarie Beltz

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Get the clarity you need on the hottest topics in health and wellness with Second Opinion. Hosted by Rosemarie Beltz, this podcast brings you fresh perspectives from experts, innovators, and disruptors tackling life-changing issues. Each episode unpacks the latest research, debunks the hype, and delivers insights to help you make informed decisions. If you're ready for engaging, enlightening, and occasionally unexpected takes on health and wellness, tune in and discover your second opinion.
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Stovia

andrew ryan sinaga

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on a mission to bring evergreen - valuable content to Indonesia Urban Millenials by being a curator of worthy knowledge sources, such as books, essay, articles, video, discussion, and many more
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Making Work Optional is what life is about. We provide strategies, resources, and insights to help you aspire to make this dream a reality! See all of our podcasts at: https://retirewithtrue.com/podcast/ #letsmakeworkoptional #makeworkoptional
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This Is The Year I 10x My Writing In January 2023 I signed up to Ship30for30, a digital writing course by Dickie Bush & Nicholas Cole. Why Now? Having been a podcaster since 2014, my focus has been my voice. I didn't have to worry about writing, because I something clicked last year at that reshaped by focus. While I continue grateful to the hundreds of client for whom we launched shows my agency, I definitely don't want to stagnate and always want to be improving myself. While I've always b ...
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Get real, stay real.

The Vagrant Optimist

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This is your morning voice of reason. I read and discuss the highlights of the best personal development books. I also share some of my own personal wisdom for creating and living your best life. It can get pretty real.
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Hella Years.

Hella Years

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Hella Years. That's how long we have been into Hip Hop. Tap in for some good conversation, hip hop discussions, health and wellness segments, independent artists, and a whole lot more. All love.
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TRAINED

Nike

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Mindset. Movement. Nutrition. Recovery. Sleep. Turns out the same five tools that pro athletes use to break records can help us all stay healthy, happy and strong. On “Trained,” host Jaclyn Byrer sits down with these athletes — along with psychologists, researchers, physicians, trainers and other experts — to reveal the most powerful, practical and surprising lessons in holistic fitness. With each episode, they dig deep, offering new insights to help us play a better game, run a better race, ...
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The VJ_show

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Hey there everybody,welcome to "The VJ_show",here I talk about some life hacks,self improvement topics taken from some popular books and learnings I get from my Life experiences. For those who don't know me I'm VINAYAK JAISWAL ,an engineer by profession and an artist and a content creator by passion. HOPE TO ADD SOME VALUE TO YOUR LIFE.. see you at my podcasts.
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On Broken Spine Social Club, host Zoe Yohn (reader, writer, friend) sits down with the people in her life to chat about their favorite books. No book is off limits, and from high modernism to high fantasy, Zoe covers it all, getting to the heart of what makes a story last beyond the final page. Her guests bring her a new read each week, and together, they explore how the books we love shape us on an hour-long podcast that’s a little amateur literary analysis, and a lot of casual conversation ...
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Pure Entropy

Sidd Chauhan

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Welcome to Pure Entropy, a podcast presented to you by Entropy Studios. This podcast aims to unlock the mysteries of life and take you on a mind-expanding journey. Get ready to feed your curiosity, broaden your horizons, and explore the fascinating challenges of existence. Together, we'll dive into the realms where knowledge meets enjoyment and complexity finds simplicity. All in time of a break "Tuning into the signals within the noise"
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A podcast for people who love trading. We'll discuss trading books that are out of print or unknown to most traders. We'll summarize the books, interview the authors when possible, and give bonus content that makes older classic trading books relevant for the markets today.
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Book Schmooze

Anna & Alexej

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Book Schmooze is a book review podcast where we ramble about books that we just read, mostly non-fiction. Contact Email: [email protected] “If I finish a book a week, I will read only a few thousand books in my lifetime, about a tenth of a percent of the contents of the greatest libraries of our time. The trick is to know which books to read.”― Carl Sagan, Cosmos
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Ramis Books Library

Ramis Parambath

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**Ramis : A Fusion of Management and Wisdom** 📚 **Bio:** Ramis is a dynamic Management Professional, equipped with a background in Engineering and Project Management. Beyond the boardroom, he dives into the world of knowledge and introspection, with a passion for reading and sharing insights from the best non-fiction books. On his channel, he explores diverse realms such as Personal Development, Spirituality, Technology, Science, Politics, Health and Wellness, Philosophy, and more. The journ ...
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A Heart Refined

Rachel Menard

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God has given each of us talents and testimonies that are purposed to build one another for His glory. Each week, Rachel Menard will be sharing her own encouragements based on God’s movement and sanctification in her own life. Also, she will be interviewing women of faith, from all different walks of life, who choose to speak from the heart in order to encourage and sharpen other women as they walk through their own refining fire. Join with us as we learn and grow together holistically with ...
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A podcast for those looking to make a commitment to excellence, for those on the path to be the best they can be, personally and professionally. Topics covered will range from Positive Psychology, Physical and Mental Health, Leadership, The science of and strategies for deliberate practice, the science of excellence, business and business development. Episodes will include a range of solo podcasts and guests.
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Life Beats with Sirisha

Sirisha Kuchimanchi

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Life Beats with Sirisha- Weekly Live Radio Show5:30PM on Saturdays on Radio Caravan 104.1 FM, 700 AM Dallas TX.You can also listen to it online at jointhecaravan.com or by downloading the app "Join the Caravan" from the App store or Google Play or on Alexa, Just say 'Play Join the Caravan skill'.Look forward to you tuning in. You can email with questions and suggestions at [email protected]#radioshow #jointhecaravan #talkshow #lifebeats
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Morgan Branding

Callum Morgan

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In the world of small and medium businesses, marketing is often stretched. And when it comes to online strategy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by what you need. With a background in managing small businesses ourselves, we wanted to build an agency that deals clearly and passionately with the digital aspects of running a company. That helps you get better leads, pushes your revenue and gives your customers a great experience. From creating beautiful websites, developing a social media strateg ...
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I planned for 2 years to take a break in my life taking an inspiration from people different part of the world whom I met in south east Asia. They changed the way how I should be living my life. I want to share those stories with you.. it’s extremely a peaceful, funny, happy and words cannot explain. Am going to share about it and make you happy if I can :)
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Get ready for a diverse range of topics aimed at elevating every aspect of your life. From boosting your productivity to enhancing your mindset, we're diving into the world of self-improvement, one engaging episode at a time. We're all about actionable advice and real-life stories. Expect insightful interviews, practical tips, and personal anecdotes that inspire positive change.
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A sixteen - year old Teenager , sharing her thoughts and feelings with people , wondering who would be interested in listening to the bawling of a Teen girl . Messy , dreamy , positive , shy and yet sassy , I am Kiara , your 16 year old YouTube friend , currently helping students like me on YouTube through the Channel - Learning point by Kiara . As am always crazy about trying new things all the time , here I bring you the platform of ' Perfectly Imperfect ' , which simply defines Me and my ...
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GrowGetters

Tanya Garma and Tiffany Hart

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Welcome to GrowGetters - the no-fluff weekly podcast helping you turn your unique genius into digital products that people want (and love!).Every Wednesday, we drop the hottest hacks, proven methods, and killer tech to help you turn your expertise into income, your passion into profit, or your hobby into a hustle (without the hassle!) – to create multiple income streams in your career or biz.Join Tanya Garma and Tiffany Hart - the side-gigging, coffee-obsessed, besties & founders of GrowGett ...
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History Defeats Itself

Kevin Rosenquist, John Banks, and Greg Mitchell

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Kevin Rosenquist, John Banks, and Greg Mitchell discuss events and people that exemplify how humans never really learn from their history. The show is part history podcast, part society and culture podcast, and all comedy podcast. Sometimes clever, sometimes sophomoric, but always entertaining, the boys are here to put a smile on your face. RSSVERIFY
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Bossy Bruja Podcast

Bossy Bruja Podcast

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Welcome to Bossy Bruja Podcast! This channel is hosted by Sister Ayodele Fuega (IG: @bossybruja) and is dedicated to awakening and re-awakening witches everywhere. I strive to share clear, practicable ideas to make your spiritual life and business life more enchanted, satisfying and prosperous. Please don't hesitate to submit topic requests to Ayo at [email protected]! I look forward to hearing from you and sharing this space for healing and personal transformation with all you beautiful br ...
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The Apex Mindset Podcast explores what it means to pursue peak performance; mentally, physically, and spiritually. Each episode uncovers the habits, faith, and endurance behind high achievers, leaders, and outliers who've turned challenge into growth. Whether it's a conversation with an expert or a personal reflection from the journey, the goal is the same: to help you build the mindset to RISE, PURSUE, and CONQUER. Expect raw interviews, practical insights, honest gear reviews, and behind-t ...
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Some books never lose their power, and new ones continue to shape the way we think. Timeless Wisdom: Book Insights explores influential books on success, strategy, and personal growth—both classic and modern—breaking down key lessons and real-world applications. We cover books like The Science of Getting Rich, The Art of War, Think and Grow Rich, and more. This isn’t a substitute for reading—it's an invitation to explore these books yourself. If you love learning, this podcast brings you ins ...
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Rich Girls' Guide

Kirby Delloiacono

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Hey, Rich Girls! This is Rich Girls' Guide, where we demystify the world of personal finance to help you create a financially successful & fulfilling life. I'm your host, Kirby, and I worked in wealth management for over 6 years before leaving the office to focus on raising my two daughters and growing my own business. Are you ready to chat all things money, budgeting & personal finance? Then you are in the right place! We'll dive into investing 101, learn how to build wealth, stock market i ...
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A midlife reflection on clarity, nervous-system balance, and rebuilding from peace — not pressure. What if the hardest part of starting over isn’t what you rebuild — but what you release? In this solo episode, Rosemarie opens up about the messy, beautiful process of beginning again after a year of pivots and personal reinvention. Drawing lessons fr…
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In this week's episode, I delve into the multifaceted concept of freedom, exploring its various forms and how they intersect with our lives. We examine the transformative power of financial freedom, discussing how it can reshape our relationship with money and unlock new possibilities. Additionally, we touch on the importance of freedom of speech, …
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Jonathan Swift’s classic "Gulliver’s Travels." He discusses Swift’s background, his mastery of satire, and the novel’s four-part structure, highlighting its sharp social and political commentary. Vigliotti explains how the book’s original, serious themes are often misunderstood as mere children’s fantasy today. He encou…
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Most people wait until January to “start fresh,” but midlifers know better: December is where the real reset begins. In this solo episode, Rosemarie invites you to reimagine the holiday season through the lens of inner peace, intentionality, boundaries, and the neuroscience of joy. Blending personal storytelling from New York City, science-backed i…
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The warnings are clear: Bitcoin is a bubble waiting to burst, a speculative frenzy that will leave investors reeling. The naysayers claim it's a tool for illicit activities, a playground for hackers and scammers. The skeptics point to its volatility, the wild swings in value that can wipe out fortunes in an instant. And yet, despite these dire pred…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti reviews “Miles”, the autobiography of jazz legend Miles Davis. Vigliotti explores Davis’s life, musical legacy, and influence on jazz, highlighting key albums like “Birth of the Cool” and “Kind of Blue”, and sharing seven insightful quotes from Davis. He also briefly discusses the biopic “Miles Ahead”, what makes it different, a…
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The Frequency of Gratitude: What Thanksgiving Teaches Us About Midlife Second Opinion with Rosemarie Beltz Gratitude isn’t just a feeling — it’s a frequency. A scientifically-backed, midlife-shifting recalibration that can lower cortisol, boost happiness chemicals, and literally rewire the brain for resilience and joy. In this Thanksgiving solo epi…
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini is one of the best-selling books on social psychology of all-time. Influence explains the essential ingredients that make what it calls "compliance professionals" (salespeople, marketers, negotiators) successful. Namely, seven levers of influence: reciprocation, liking, social proof, author…
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A brief PSA about the show, marriage and upcoming end of the year. Tune in to get a healthy dose of self-development encouragement and some actionable points to empower your life. All the love, all the power, all of the time! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/w.salski To join the Team: https://tr.ee/JointheTe…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti compares Elmore Leonard’s novel “Get Shorty” with its film adaptation directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Scott Frank for another edition of “Novel vs Movie”. Vigliotti shares background information on the author, director, and screenwriter and explores differences in tone, themes, and characterization, highlighting Leon…
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Feeling the pull to change careers in your 40s or 50s? Journalist and healthcare professional Rosemarie Beltz breaks down the science, strategy, and soul of starting over — without starting from scratch. This solo episode of Second Opinion dives into data, purpose, and the personal story behind rewriting your next chapter without burning it all dow…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti dives into Pierre Bayard’s book "How to Talk About Books You Haven’t Read." Vigliotti explores Bayard’s key ideas, such as the importance of understanding a book’s cultural context over having read it, and discusses concepts like one’s “inner library” and how it mingles with the collective discussion of a book or someone else’s …
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After decades of saving/investing, it's hard to immediately flip a switch and go into spending mode. Spending is a skill that you should develop on your way to FI, so that you're better at it when the time comes to really do it. Here's what worked for me over the last few years! Highlights How to reframe expenses and recalibrate how you value money…
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[QUICKSILVER SPOILERS!] ✨ Callie Hart joins the Basic Bitch Book Club to chat my FAVOURITE BOOK ever, Quicksilver. We chat how she knew Kingfisher before he arrived on the page, what to expect for book 2 and so much more. I'm so excited for Brimstone I could pee. Check back soon for a Quicksilver by Callie Hart recap.…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses Raymond Carver’s acclaimed short story collection, “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love”. Vigliotti explores Carver’s literary legacy, the collection’s minimalist style, and its nuanced portrayal of love’s complexities. He reflects on the editing process behind the book, shares personal insights on writing and r…
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In the second part of an Ask Me Anything episode around Strong Ground, Brené shares an excerpt from the Strong Ground audiobook that walks listeners through the one topic that elicited the most questions — the Above/Below the Line practice. This is one of the most profound self-awareness tools we discovered! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Welcome to Season Two of Second Opinion — the podcast where science meets story, and curiosity just might be the real fountain of youth. Hosted by Rosemarie Beltz — broadcast medical journalist, cardiovascular perfusionist, and midlife reinvention truth seeker — Second Opinion dives into the truth behind health, longevity, and purpose in midlife. I…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti reviews “Phil” by Alan Shipnuck, an unauthorized biography of golfer Phil Mickelson. Vigliotti explores Mickelson’s career, personality, controversies—especially his involvement with LIV Golf—and the book’s blend of fact and interpretation. He discusses the author’s background, shares personal anecdotes, and reflects on themes o…
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In part one of an Ask Me Anything episode around Strong Ground, Brené answers questions from listeners about mindset shifts, leading from where you are, and courage and boldness in uncertain times. She highlights the importance of pausing during big decisions where action is not always impact, breaks down how to be courageous when it’s not the popu…
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Idries Shah’s The Way of the Sufi, exploring the timeless wisdom, stories, and parables that reveal how Sufi philosophy invites us to live with deeper awareness, humility, and connection. We uncover the Sufi understanding that “all is one” — that everything in existence is connected through the same source of en…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti compares David Benioff’s novel "The 25th Hour" with its film adaptation directed by Spike Lee for another edition of “Novel vs Movie”. He explores the story of Monty Brogan, a drug dealer facing his last day of freedom, and discusses themes of regret, nostalgia, relationships, and the consequences of choices. Vigliotti highlight…
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In the final episode of a special “Dare to Lead” series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam discuss the problem with rewarding all effort as excellence. Instead, leaders should reward effort that is not leading to success or mastery with their time through coaching, mentoring, and sharing their own experiences of transformation and change. They also ex…
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Peter Diamandis’ Longevity Guidebook, exploring how cutting-edge science and everyday choices can extend not just our lifespan, but our healthspan — the years we live with vitality, strength, and purpose. We uncover the groundbreaking idea of longevity escape velocity — the point at which advances in medicine an…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti discusses “Ghosts of Hiroshima” by Charles Pellegrino, a nonfiction book blending science, history, and personal stories about the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Vigliotti highlights the book’s vivid eyewitness accounts from multiple angles of history, its exploration of the human impact of nuclear war, and why …
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In the fifth episode of a special “Dare to Lead” series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam break down the skillsets of empathy, empathy misses, and how empathy is trickier than walking in someone else’s shoes. They discuss the way empathy can show up as being curious and caring — irreducible prerequisites for good leadership. Brené shares a powerful s…
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep, exploring how the science of rest impacts our health, performance, and emotional well-being — and why sleep is the foundation of a longer, healthier life. We uncover how chronic sleep deprivation shortens lifespan and raises the risk of diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, an…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti explores Sylvia Plath’s novel "The Bell Jar,” discussing the book’s publication history, Plath’s life, the novel’s semi-autobiographical nature, and its themes of mental illness, depression, identity, and societal pressures on women. Vigliotti highlights the powerful metaphor of “The Bell Jar”, shares personal reflections and me…
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Discover the essential strategies for building resilient leadership and transformative organizational culture in this episode of the Ramis Books Library podcast. Dive deep into Brené Brown’s groundbreaking book, "Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit," as we unpack powerful conc…
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In the fourth episode of a special “Dare to Lead” series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam explore the attack on empathy, the difference between cognitive empathy and affective empathy, and what separates empathy from enmeshment. Brené shares a personal story that led to a breakthrough around how to stay aligned with empathy and perspective taking in…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti spotlights Darren Hardy’s “The Compound Effect”, a self-help book about the transformative power of small, consistent choices over time. Vigliotti discusses Hardy’s background, the book’s core message of personal agency, and shares how the concept of compounding influenced his own life. He encourages listeners to embrace daily a…
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In the third part of a special series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam tackle the topics of time scarcity, how a great leader doesn’t have all the right answers, but the right questions, and the difference between pocket presence and executive presence. They dig into how understanding the 5 Cs — color, context, connective tissue, cost, and consequen…
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In this week’s episode, we dive into Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Becoming Supernatural, exploring how the union of thoughts and emotions shapes our state of being and unlocks the potential for profound personal transformation. We uncover how repetitive thought–emotion loops hardwire the “old self,” keeping us stuck in past experiences, and why breaking thes…
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🎙 In this slight tweak on “Novel vs Movie,” Douglas Vigliotti explores David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross”, comparing its original play, the 1992 film adaptation, and the written script. Vigliotti discusses the story’s themes of greed, morality, and self-interest, emphasizing the unique power of Mamet’s dialogue and the story’s lean nature. Spoiler…
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The development of quantitative trading has led to an enormous accumulation of wealth amongst a few large hedge funds. A pioneer in this space was Renaissance Technologies and its founder, Jim Simons. Instead of relying on traditional financial metrics and corporate news, quantitative models, like those utilized at Renaissance, look at much larger …
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In part two of a special series with Adam Grant on Brené’s new book, Strong Ground, Brené and Adam discuss the far and near enemies of generosity, the tug of war of paradox, and sports as leadership theater. They explore how finding our strong ground offers tethering, connection, and stability, and also the platform for explosive movement and chang…
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In this special Dare to Lead episode, Brené shares one of her favorite chapters from the Strong Ground audiobook called Lock-In and Lock-Through Power. Brené uses the metaphor of a boat lock to explore the tricky work-to-home and professional-to-personal transitions that we have to navigate with our partners, children, and friends. She digs into wh…
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In this week’s episode, we dive into James Clear’s Atomic Habits, uncovering how small daily choices shape the trajectory of our lives and why lasting change begins with identity, not willpower. We explore the power of tiny gains—how a 1% improvement compounds over time into remarkable results—and why shifting from “what we want to achieve” to “who…
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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti offers an in-depth yet concise review of Larry McMurtry’s “Lonesome Dove,” discussing the novel’s plot, major themes of leaving home for a dream, sacrifice, loss, adventure, aging, and friendship, and explains why it stands as a must-read Western classic. Vigliotti compares the book to its mini-series adaptation, shares favorite…
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BookTok isn’t just about swooning over annotated romances and sprayed-edge hardcovers — it’s also the internet’s hottest arena for bookish debates. In this episode we’re spilling the tea on the spiciest takes lighting up your For You page: from the rise of “spice over substance,” to the collector’s-edition industrial complex, to whether every viral…
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