Best Awesome Human Project Podcasts (2025)

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#39 Navigating Career Change and Listening to Yourself with Laura Koulet 46:05

3d ago46:05

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How do you navigate the messy, beautiful, and often uncomfortable process of changing careers—especially when the path forward feels anything but clear? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Koulet to unpack her bold transition from a thriving career in technology to the world of law. Together, we explore the emotional and intellectual challenges …

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A Clergyman's Call to Feed All of Christ's Sheep

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This Father's Day Edition features a conversation with Fr. Dean Panagos of St. John's Greek Orthodox Church in Blue Point, NY. Father Dean shares honestly about his initial reluctance for his community to apply to become a pilot parish in the GOARCH Initiative funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. On Behalf Of All: Toward an Accessible Divine Liturgy for…

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77: The Second Brain: How Your Gut Impacts Your Health P2 55:18

7d ago55:18

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Part Two this week on the GUT with Coaches Polly and Sam. This round we are gonna dive into your overall physical health, to top off last week's part one brain-gut connection session. So imagine your gut as a thriving garden, where beneficial bacteria bloom and support every system in your body, like the beauty of having fresh veggies or flowers in…

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Beyond the Video Call: The Future of AI Voice 48:50

9d ago48:50

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Episode 6: Beyond the Video Call: The Future of AI Voice Code Space: Realtime Voice AI Guests: Nina Kuruvilla (Co-founder, Daily) and Kwindla Hultman Kramer (Co-founder and CEO, Daily) What does the future of human-computer interaction sound like? This episode features a deep dive with Daily.co co-founders Nina Kuruvilla and Kwindla Hultman Kramer,…

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#38 Why All-or-Nothing Thinking Is Blocking Your Dreams—And What to Do Instead 14:25

10d ago14:25

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What dream are you putting off because you think you have to go “all in” to begin? In this episode, I unpack how all-or-nothing thinking keeps so many people stuck—and why it’s one of the biggest blockers to growth, fulfillment, and actually living the life you want. I share a powerful story about my client Kate, who dreamed of opening a candy shop…

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76: The Second Brain: Understanding Your Gut-Mind Connection P1 1:04:49

14d ago1:04:49

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Ever felt gut punched? Do you follow or often ignore your gut instincts? Are you intuitive at times, feeling in your body when things just are not right or a different choice needs to be made for no obvious reason? All of this and way more are your second brain communicating with you! That's right, science now confirms you have a second brain, and …

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Game On: The Family Impact of Video Games

16d ago

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Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Dr Randa Anderson regarding the potential benefits as well as the potential risks related to gaming, including the incorporation of Orthodox values in the decision-making processBy Fr. Alexander Goussetis

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#37 | Mastering Career Growth Without Compromising Yourself - with Melody Wilding 43:36

18d ago43:36

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In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and author Melody Wilding to explore what it really means to trust yourself and create success on your own terms. Together, we dive into the complexities of being a high achiever – from breaking free of the "honor roll hangover" to the delicate balance between self-advocacy and humility at work. Melo…

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75: Health is Wealth with Coach Sam 22:42

21d ago22:42

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Coach Sam is IN THE HOUSE this week and has an urgent offer you can not refuse! Well, unless you don't want to be health rich! Here is the deal- what if the most lucrative part-time job you'll ever have is taking care of your own body and mind? Coach Sam delivers this powerful wake-up call about treating your health as your most valuable investment…

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#36 Possibility Thinking: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything 10:30

24d ago10:30

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In this episode, I talk about the human brain’s built-in negativity bias—and how learning to shift into possibility thinking can completely change how you move through challenges. I share how this mindset helped me transform my business during the pandemic, and why asking “What is possible?” is one of the most powerful questions you can practice. I…

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74: Living Simply and In Abundance 45:23

29d ago45:23

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Less is more, for real. Think about it- do you ever feel like you're constantly chasing more? More stuff, more success, more of everything—yet somehow feeling less fulfilled? Less happy? You're not alone. The irony of modern life is that our pursuit of abundance often leaves us feeling empty. So let's talk about it this week with your Coaches Polly…

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When Mothering and Nursing Intersect: Caring for a Child with Complex Medical Needs

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Meet Amanda Chagnon, mom to three beautiful boys including her youngest, Alexios, who has medical complexities due to a condition called Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disease that causes non-cancerous tumors or lesions to grow in the brain and other areas of the body, including the eyes, lung, heart,…

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#35 The Best-Kept Secret in Sales (That’s Not Really About Sales)- with Doug Weaver 51:47

1M ago51:47

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How would your relationships—both personal and professional—change if you focused less on getting the ‘yes’ and more on creating real connection? In this episode, I talk with Doug Weaver, who shares powerful lessons from his 25 years of training sales professionals—insights that go beyond sales and speak to the heart of human connection. Drawing on…

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Code Generation: Building as a Token and Git Maximalist 39:22

1M ago39:22

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Episode 5: Code Generation: Building as a Token and Git Maximalist Code Space: Code generation Guest: Charlie Holtz (Founder and CEO, Melty) Join Craig as he interviews Charlie Holtz, founder of Melty, for an in-depth discussion of token maximalism, building viral demos, and code generation tools. Charlie details Melty's evolution from VS Code exte…

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73: GUEST: Addict to Organ Recipient to 300-Mile Ultrarunner- Meet Kelly Thrush! 1:27:38

1M ago1:27:38

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This week Coach Sam sits down with her friend and fellow ultra runner Kelly Thrush @just_keep_going. His story is nothing short of a miracle so buckle your seat belt! When doctors told Kelly he had just weeks to live due to end-stage liver failure at only 38, he could have given up. Instead, he and his girlfriend (now Wife:) found themselves on an …

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#34 Stop searching for your purpose -- do this instead 12:45

1M ago12:45

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What if your purpose isn’t something you find “out there,” but something you uncover within? In this episode, I explore the often-misunderstood idea of life purpose—and why it’s not about chasing a single, grand mission. Together, we’ll reframe what purpose really means, why it’s allowed to evolve, and how to uncover yours. "Watch this and other ep…

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72: GUEST: Shine Bright with Crystal Goddess Hannah Gatch 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

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How does a simple fishing trip turn into a divine message that completely redirects your life? Listen in this week to guest @seekinghighergrounds Hannah Gatch, an Intuitive from Sedona's Center for New Age, as she shares her extraordinary journey from addiction in South Carolina to spiritual awakening in the red rocks of Arizona! #transformation Co…

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#33 The Power of Life Experiments, Gratitude, and Curiosity with AJ Jacobs 48:34

2M ago48:34

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In this episode, I sit down with the endlessly curious NYT best-selling author AJ Jacobs, the self-proclaimed “human guinea pig,” to explore the transformative power of life experiments. Together, we dive into how gratitude, curiosity, and a willingness to step outside of our comfort zones can open doors to personal growth and deeper understanding.…

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71: "Let Them" Theory with Coach Polly 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Come along with Coach Polly this week as she unpacks the popular Mel Robbins "Let Them" Theory! It is a reality check we all need to get- that the moment you stop trying to control other people, that is when you truly regain your personal power. This episode dives deep into Mel's latest book on the "Let Them Theory" - a revolutionary framework for …

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The Impact of Addiction on the Family

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Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Dimitrios Moraitis on the collateral damage that family and friends often endure when a loved one is struggling with substance abuse - and advice on how to establish healthy boundaries and support for their loved ones in recovery.By Fr. Alexander Goussetis

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Designing Intelligence: GitHub Next, AI, and the Human Side of Code 34:27

2M ago34:27

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Episode 4: Designing Intelligence: GitHub Next, AI, and the Human Side of Code Code Space: Product Making Guest: Idan Gazit (Senior Director of Research, GitHub Next) Description - This installment of “Friends in Code Spaces” features a conversation with Idan Gazit, Senior Director of Research at GitHub Next. With a background spanning front-end, b…

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#32 Hope Redefined: How to Use It to Lead in Uncertainty 15:43

2M ago15:43

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How do you cultivate hope when everything feels uncertain? In this episode, I dive into the power of hope and why it’s not the same as blind optimism. Hope is a mental quality—one that can be nurtured and is essential for resilience and success, especially in challenging times. Through the story of Apollo 13, I show how hope can fuel problem-solvin…

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70: GUEST: Join The Joy Revolution with MARC CORDON 1:23:39

2M ago1:23:39

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What if personal growth isn't enough? What happens when you achieve everything society told you to want, yet still feel empty inside? Marc Cordon @marccordoncreative knows this journey intimately and is with us this week to download his unscripted path to finding purpose and passion. Growing up as a first-generation Filipino-American, Marc found hi…

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#31 Own Your Story: How to Speak with Passion & Purpose with Talia Jackqueline 44:55

2M ago44:55

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In this episode, I sit down with Talia for a real, heartfelt conversation about something we all struggle with—talking about what we do in a way that feels alive and exciting. We dig into the societal norms and self-awareness hurdles that often hold us back from showing up fully in conversations. Talia introduces the "Three P's" framework (pain, pr…

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Weekend Projects to Millions Served 25:04

2M ago25:04

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Episode 3: Weekend Projects to Millions Served Code Space: Full Stack Engineering Guest: Hassan El Mghari (Developer Relations, Together AI) Description: - Join Craig as he welcomes Hassan El Mghari, Senior Manager of Developer Relations at Together AI, for an episode exploring viral demos, tech stacks, and the journey from front-end development to…

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69: Mindy Body Level Up 53:04

2M ago53:04

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What happens when you deliberately choose something physically challenging and slightly terrifying? Samantha Pruitt reveals the extraordinary gifts waiting on the other side of difficult physical challenges. From barely managing ten minutes on a treadmill at age 30 to becoming an ultramarathon runner tackling 100+ mile races, Samantha's journey tra…

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#30 How to handle failure and disappointment 17:05

2M ago17:05

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How do you move through failure without getting stuck in it? In this solo episode, I’m getting real about something we all face—but rarely talk about honestly: failure and disappointment. I share some personal stories and walk you through a 3-step framework to help you process setbacks in a way that actually supports your growth. We’ll talk about w…

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68: Creating Your Day with Coach Polly 18:24

2M ago18:24

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Coach Polly solo here! Wondering if you ever feel like your days are 'happening TO you' rather than being created BY you? That's what living in "default mode" feels like—a reactive state where we're at the mercy of our monkey minds, external demands, and fluctuating energy levels. STOP THIS! In this deeply personal episode, Coach Polly shares a tra…

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#29 Redefining Success on Your Terms with Denise Brown MD 39:18

2M ago39:18

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In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Denise Brown to talk about reinvention, personal satisfaction, and what it really means for women to define success on their own terms. Denise’s journey—from doctor to CEO to author—is a powerful example of how curiosity, flexibility, and the courage to ask for help can open unexpected doors. We dive …

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67: Money Talk: Know Your Numbers 49:04

3M ago49:04

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TRUTH= avoidance of your own financial clarity is creating more stress (mental, emotional and physical) than the actual numbers themselves!? In this motivation coach conversation, Sam and Polly dive deep into why so many of us resist looking at our finances, both business and personal, and explain the surprising energy drain this avoidance creates …

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A Conversation on Human Trafficking & Guidelines for Parents

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Fr. Alex Goussetis speaks with Fr Peter Spiro, Director of the GOA National Human Trafficking Awareness Ministry, on who are the traffickers, who are the victims, and what parents need to know to protect their children.By Fr. Alexander Goussetis

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#28 How to get great at change - 3 mindset shifts 17:04

3M ago17:04

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How do you embrace change instead of resisting it? In this episode, I share a personal story about a lost painting, a keynote speech, and an unexpected lesson in reinvention. Change is constant, but how we respond to it determines whether we grow or stay stuck. I dive into the mindset shifts that help us navigate uncertainty—focusing on possibiliti…

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66: GUEST: Tribe Builder Tanya Rooney Slays the Dragons 1:11:18

3M ago1:11:18

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OMG WE ARE HAVING A BLAST this week with special guest Tanya Rooney @tanyarooneymn aka Tribe Builders! The three of us are about to light the zoom room ON FIRE! WooHooo! #bringtheice Tune in as we explore what life can look like if you surrounded yourself with the right people and just say "hell yes" to adventure! In this captivating conversation w…

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Founders, the Latent Space 38:33

3M ago38:33

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Episode 2: Inspiring the Next Generation of Founders, the Latent Space Code Space: AI Engineers Guest: Alessio Fanelli (Co-host, The Latent Space Podcast) From jailbreaking PSPs to co-hosting the #1 AI Engineering podcast with over 1.5 million listener minutes, Alessio Fanelli has one of the most current, in-depth, and thoughtful perspectives on th…

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#27 The Science of Failing Well with Amy Edmondson 38:21

3M ago38:21

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What if failure wasn’t something to fear, but a doorway to learning and growth? In this episode, I sit down with Harvard professor and best-selling author Amy Edmondson to explore the surprising upside of failure, inspired by her new book, Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. Amy shares her concept of “intelligent failure”—a thoughtful…

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65: Discovering Buddhism - Practices in the Art of Living 1:13:21

3M ago1:13:21

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"There are thousands of pathways up the mountain, and all of them have the potential to reach the summit." These epic words from Buddhist teachings perfectly capture the spirit of this deep tradition - which is not a religion, by the way y'all. Coach Sam learns that Buddhism is simply the ART OF LIVING and jumps in! Woohoo! Listen in this week as C…

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A Million Jams and Countin… 36:13

3M ago36:13

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Episode 1: A Million Jams and Countin… Code Space: Hard-to-Repro Bugs Guest: Dani Grant, CEO & Founder of Jam.Dev Description Odds are you know Jam.dev. They have 175k+ users (or “Jammers”), who have reproduced close to 6 million bugs (or “Jams”) and are ALL OVER the dev community; hosting meetups, podcasts, and sharing their journey all across the…

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Pivoting on the Expectations of Fatherhood

3M ago

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Meet Jeremy Swartz, a recent addition to the Center for Family Care team as the On Behalf of All Grant Assistant Director. Jeremy brings his experience in project management, studies in philosophy and theology, and lived experience as a caregiver of a child with disabilities to our ministry. Listen as he shares how life with his family and their un…

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#26 Entrepreneurship and Self-Discovery with Sreenath Reddy 46:13

3M ago46:13

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In this episode, I chat with Sreenath Reddy to dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, reinvention, and the personal journey of self-discovery. We explore his experiences growing up in India, the challenges he faced starting a business in the U.S., and how cultural influences shape entrepreneurial paths. Together, we discuss how true reinvent…

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64: Dreams That Won't Die - Visionaries Alliance Unleashed 48:21

3M ago48:21

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Have you ever had a dream that simply refuses to die? That spark of an idea that keeps reigniting no matter how many times life's obstacles try to extinguish it? In this energizing conversation Polly & Sam meet up in Big Bear, California to share how a transformative hike on the Pacific Crest Trail became the catalyst for breathing life into a visi…

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Welcome to Friends in Code Spaces 0:25

3M ago0:25

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If you’re looking for a typical video interview, you’re in the wrong place. Come hang out with Friends in Codespaces where Craig Dennis, AI Developer Educator at Cloudflare, invites some pretty awesome builders to share their story, battle an AI bot, play surprise games, and talk about the latest in emerging tech. You’ll (hopefully) laugh, (likely)…

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#25 Uncovering Your Soul's Purpose 15:26

3M ago15:26

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In this episode, I explore the Acorn Theory—a powerful idea from James Hillman that suggests each of us has an inner essence, a soul’s purpose, waiting to be uncovered. I share my own journey of self-discovery, the courage it takes to align with your true calling, and why finding purpose isn’t about overthinking—it’s about actively engaging with li…

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63: Creating Creativity and Magic 47:13

4M ago47:13

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Step into the enchantment of conversation as we explore how creativity can transform your daily interactions into moments of genuine connection and joy. This episode packs an insightful journey on what it truly means to infuse "magic" into our conversations and highlights the essential role that creativity plays in fostering deeper relationships. Y…

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#24 Giving Up Rigid Goals for Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 45:26

4M ago45:26

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In this episode, I talk with with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist and author of Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World, to explore how shifting from a rigid, goal-oriented mindset to one of joyful experimentation can unlock personal growth and fulfillment. We talk about the fear of not having all the answers, the power of…

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62: The Journey of Self-Discovery: Insights on Personal Development 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

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Join Coaches Sam & Polly this week and deep dive into personal growth work. This discussion will take you through the core aspects of self-discovery and personal development, highlighting the significance of understanding oneself in a world preoccupied with external success. We share personal stories and insights about how curiosity and connection …

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Navigating Online: Potential & Protection for Families

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Fr Alex Goussetis speaks with Theo Nikolakis, CIO of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, on positive internet usage, child safety, and related software for families.By Fr. Alexander Goussetis

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#23 From lawyer to actress: Pam Sherman on Finding Your Through Line and Blending Careers 49:52

4M ago49:52

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In this episode, I chat with Pam Sherman about the magic that happens when you lean into all the different parts of who you are. Pam shares her story of moving from lawyer to actress, writer, and leadership coach—showing us how embracing multiple passions can lead to a fulfilling life. We talk about facing fears, navigating doubts, and why having a…

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61: Things We STOPPED Doing For Our Health Sake! 47:06

4M ago47:06

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STOP! In the name of love..... and HEALTH! This week coaches Polly and Sam share the list of things they no longer do in order to protect and build their healthy bodies and minds. They, like most of us, have spent years adding new routines to our lives, but what we found truly impactful was focusing on removing those habits that drained our health.…

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Channeling Grief into Giving for the Special Needs Community: The Foundations of Project Sam and Like a Daisy

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Pres Melanie speaks with Marissa Eliades, the cofounder of the Like a Daisy Foundation in memory of her sister Samantha Eliades, who had Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Samantha passed away, unexpectedly, on September 28, 2023. Marissa shares the origins of her family's journey with special needs in the church, beginning with participation in the Chal…

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#22 The Secret to Accomplishing Your Goals 9:12

4M ago9:12

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In this episode, I dive into the challenge of balancing the life you have with the future you want to create. It’s easy to feel like there’s never enough time, but the truth is—everyone’s life is full. The key isn’t finding more time; it’s prioritizing what truly matters. I share why making your personal goals the first task of your day can be a ga…

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