The Midlife Chrysalis is a one-hour podcast hosted by Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and founder of MEA (Modern Elder Academy). Chip and his high-profile guests – including Maria Shriver, Hoda Kotb, Elizabeth Gilbert, Michael Franti, and more – dive into raw, vulnerable conversations about the profound transitions they’ve experienced in midlife. Listeners get a rare look at how even the most successful individuals have to navigate life’s pivotal changes – and gai ...
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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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Writer Elise Loehnen explores life’s big questions with today’s leading thinkers, experts, and luminaries: Why do we do what we do? How can we understand and love ourselves better? What would it look like to come together and build a more meaningful world? Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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Tune in to FranklinCovey On Leadership, where host Will Houghteling interviews top business thinkers, best-selling authors, researchers, and speakers. Each episode explores practical insights on building resilient cultures, establishing trust with teams and clients, driving breakthrough results, and discovering what makes truly great leadership. To learn more and take your leadership skills to the next level, visit www.FranklinCovey.com Don’t forget to leave us a review so we can reach more ...
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If you're passionate about mastering self-leadership, you're in the right place. I've dedicated my career to understanding the science and practice of positive leadership. I Integrate evidence-based principles from the fields of positive psychology with those in leadership and organizational excellence that will help you develop real-life solutions to solve your greatest challenges. Each week I'll bring world-class content with industry experts to help you use positive leadership to build a ...
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This podcast is brought to you by Tanner O'Dell Productions. Tanner is an 18 year old entrepreneur with a passion for cooking, entertaining, and inspiring! Find out more about him at tannerodell.com. Enjoy these podcasts, recorded live from the KZUM (kzum.org) studio in Lincoln Nebraska on Tanner's radio shows, The [All Natural] Show and the Top of Lincoln
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Timothy Myers is a conductor who has worked with symphony orchestras and opera houses around the world for over twenty years. Much of Tim's success can be attributed to his ability to deeply listen. Join Tim as steps out of the concert hall into the noisy world to explore the power of listening and its profound impact on our mental and physical health, the environment, and an increasingly polarized society.
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On this show I have conversations about the defining moments that shape our lives. It's something we all share...The experience of breakthroughs. They are the pivotal turning points that define us and act as stepping stones in our journey through life. Each episode I talk with friends, family, colleagues...you name it - and listen to them share about their breakthroughs...why they happen, when they happen and how we can learn to navigate them with grace. Visit & Connect with me on Instagram ...
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Men are being lied to. Your midlife is not about crisis; it's a time to thrive. And yet, it’s harder than ever to have real conversations about the topics you care about and explore the taboo topics no one will touch. Welcome to the Midlife Male podcast. A show that stops asking about your why and starts asking how to start living life on your terms. Each episode explores the topics that matter most in midlife, with perspectives from CEOs, athletes, celebs, and authors who have seen around t ...
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"Made It" is a podcast hosted by Connor Tomkies that delves into the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have not only built and exited their companies, but who are writing the next chapter of their journeys. The show focuses on the unique challenges and lessons learned while moving beyond the exit, offering insights and strategies for listeners aiming to grow their own businesses. Through engaging conversations with various guests, the podcast provides a blend of motivational stories, ...
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My name is Ronan and I’ve got something to tell you. You’re not going to like it. But I’m going to tell you anyway. And it’s this. Contrary to what you may have been taught, money, success and fame don’t make you happy, won’t make you healthy and can’t give you peace inside. Trust me after years of chasing all 3 and multiple 7 figure exits, I learned that the hard way. And that’s why I started the Ronan Levy Podcast. To help people like you and me start to rewrite the rules of happiness, red ...
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The Wellness Roundtable: Longevity is the Global Wellness Institute’s new podcast that explores the cross-section of longevity and wellness. Designed for wellness professionals, industry leaders, and forward-thinking consumers, this 10-episode series examines the emerging science, the blue flame thinkers, and the need-to-know companies that are redefining longevity. Hosted by Alexia Brue (co-founder of the media company Well+Good and GWI advisory board member), each episode features dynamic ...
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Bonus: Don’t Call it a Midlife Crisis—Chip Conley on the “Dan Buettner” Podcast
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1:06:30My friend Chip Conley joins the “Dan Buettner Podcast” to explain why the old idea of a “midlife crisis” holds us back and how reframing this stage can open the door to purpose, curiosity, and stronger connection in life after 50. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Ca…
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More Happier: Do You Need Help Taking a Good Photo? Or Making a Tough Decision?
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26:14We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Hap…
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From Skateboarding Icon to Modern Elder: Stacy Peralta
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50:17He didn’t plan on being successful. He just followed what pulled at him and kept letting go when it stopped working. In this episode, Stacy Peralta, legendary skateboarder, filmmaker behind Dogtown and Z-Boys, and modern elder, shares how a life built on passion, curiosity, and vulnerability led him from skateboarding to filmmaking to painting, wit…
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Why Presence Matters More Than Presents This Holiday Season
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18:47Welcome to a special holiday installment of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, where I explore how to embrace the festive spirit without feeling overwhelmed by stress. This episode compiles scientific and anecdotal evidence, providing actionable advice for achieving genuine disconnection from work as well as authentic connection with our friends and…
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The Success Treadmill Is Real: Here’s How to Escape
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21:11In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Chip Conley, entrepreneur, author, and founder of MEA, opens up about the quiet disappointment many high achievers feel after they’ve “made it.” Through stories from building iconic companies, guiding Airbnb’s founders, and navigating midlife reckoning, Chip explores the success treadmill, and why chasing the next …
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Ep. 566: Do You Ever Think “This Is Not Good; I Could Do This Better?” Plus Accountability Hacks
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25:56We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative accountability strategies. Resources & links related to this episode: Obituary for John Charles Craft Take the "Four Tendencies" personality quiz Forty…
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Amy Gallo: Why Conflict Strengthens Teams Instead of Breaking Them
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40:27Conflict is unavoidable at work—but avoiding it is often the bigger risk. Amy Gallo, bestselling author and Harvard Business Review expert, reframes conflict as a leadership advantage rather than a failure. She explains why resolving tension at the lowest level builds trust, how leaders accidentally undermine team culture by stepping in too soon, a…
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Here’s a Fun One for the Holidays (Nora McInerny)
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57:45This week—for some joy, levity, and laughs—I asked my very funny friend to keep us company. Nora McInerny is an author and the host of the podcast Thanks for Asking. Today, she’s sharing some holiday traditions that would be fun to try out with your family or friends, along with a minimal gift-giving method that truly impressed me. We talk TV show …
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A Happier Holiday Reading: “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry
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20:25As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "The Snow Queen" by H…
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The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe in Midlife | Dr. Margie Warrell
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52:21What if the real risk in midlife isn’t change but staying comfortable? In this episode of Midlife Chrysalis, Chip Conley sits down with Dr. Margie Warrell, global expert on courage and bestselling author of The Courage Gap, to explore why so many smart, capable people feel stuck and how to move forward with clarity and bravery. Drawing from her jou…
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A Little Happier: A Few Extra Words from Winston Churchill Make a Big Difference
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4:34When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Selfridge, are frequently only partially quoted. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's web…
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More Happier: Hacks to Avoid a Holiday Meltdown This Week [Revisited]
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29:34With the holiday crunch in full swing, here are three practical hacks that can make this week easier to manage. Resources & links related to this episode: Listen to Happier episode 96 Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, an…
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Why Dating Feels Hard in Midlife (Even for Smart People) | Rachel Greenwald
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57:09Dating in midlife can feel strangely hard, even when you’ve done the work, built a full life, and know yourself better than ever. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this still so complicated?” this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Rachel Greenwald, Harvard MBA and veteran matchmaker who has helped guide nearly 1,000 marriages.…
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Things That Are Hidden from Us (Anna Malaika Tubbs, PhD)
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35:31Anna Malaika Tubbs is the New York Times–bestselling author of The Three Mothers and Erased. Today, we talk about some of the cultural forces and figures that have certainly shaped us—but that have largely been hidden from us. For the show notes, head to my Substack. Get 50% off Monarch, the all-in-one financial tool, at www.monarch.com/thread. See…
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Join us for an enlightening discussion as we explore the intersection of hospitality and leadership with our latest guest, Taylor Scott. Taylor, an accomplished author, keynote speaker, and leadership development consultant, shares insights from his rich career spanning Disney Parks and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels, and Las Vegas landmarks like Wynn and…
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Inside the Messy Middle: What Actually Drives Transformation in Midlife
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23:22Feeling stuck in midlife? You might be in your chrysalis, not a crisis. In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Chip Conley breaks down why midlife often feels confusing and heavy, and why that “messy middle” is actually the beginning of real transformation. Chip shares: • The three stages of every transition and where most people get stuck • What really…
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Ep. 565: Did We Get Everything Done on Our “25 for ’25” Lists? We Review & Reflect
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37:22As part of “Design Your Year,” each of us made a list of 25 things we wanted to accomplish in 2025; here, we report on what we got done—and what we didn’t. Resources & links related to this episode: Happier in Hollywood Substack Simon Haisell's Footnotes and Tangents Allie Coyle Photography The Earth Room created by American artist Walter De Maria …
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Stanley McChrystal: Why Trust Beats Control in High-Stakes Leadership
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48:27Trust is not a soft value—it’s a force multiplier. Drawing on decades leading elite military units and advising global organizations, Gen. Stanley McChrystal argues that excessive controls, approvals, and safeguards are often signs of distrust—and they quietly cripple performance. In this conversation with Will Houghteling, McChrystal unpacks how t…
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Michael Clinton on Life Layering: How to Build a Richer Life After 50
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1:02:16What if midlife became your chance to ROAR, not retire? In this powerful conversation, bestselling author and longevity visionary Michael Clinton shares why your 40s, 50s, and beyond are actually the most exciting and opportunity-filled decades of your life. From his rise to the top of Hearst Magazines to running marathons on seven continents and e…
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A Little Happier: Why the Holy Man Didn’t Tell a Boy to Stop Eating Candy
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2:35A familiar story about Gandhi is apocryphal, but nevertheless illustrates one of my Secrets of Adulthood: If we’re trying to encourage or enforce a particular behavior, we should be willing to observe that behavior ourselves. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more ab…
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More Happier: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner [Revisited]
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26:07As part of our Happier Podcast Book Club, we revisit our conversation with Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast about her compelling bestselling memoir “Crying in H Mart.” Resources & links related to this episode: Crying in H Mart Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, p…
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Laird Hamilton & Gabby Reece on Love, Longevity, and Aging with Power
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58:30Ever wondered why some people get stronger, wiser, and more grounded with age? In this powerful conversation, Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece reveal why midlife is actually the most dynamic, resilient, and liberating season of life. They open up about growing up on islands, how they met, what keeps their partnership strong, and why presence, patienc…
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A Psychic Medium on What’s Ahead (Carissa Schumacher)
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55:13This is an unusual episode with one of my favorite psychic mediums, Carissa Schumacher—who is also a channel for Yeshua, or Christ Consciousness. Wild, I know! Here, Carissa is sharing insights pertaining to what is going on in our upside-down world currently, and what is ahead for us in 2026 (and even beyond, going into 2027 and 2028). She covers …
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Never Lead (or Eat) Alone: An Insightful Conversation with Bestselling Author Keith Ferrazzi
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43:40What if your team could achieve unprecedented levels of performance and accountability? Unravel the secrets of transformational leadership in our discussion with Keith Ferrazzi, a trailblazing executive team coach and New York Times bestselling author. Keith's latest book, "Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship," draws from over t…
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How Curiosity Fuels a Longer, Healthier Life
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16:26What if the secret to living longer isn’t in your genes… but in your mindset? In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Chip Conley reveals the surprising research showing how a simple shift in how we think about aging can add years—yes, actual years—to our lives. From Becca Levy’s longevity findings to Carol Dweck’s growth-mindset principles, Chip breaks …
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Ep. 564: Revealing…the Annual Challenge for 2026! Plus a Report on Read 25 in 2025
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28:35We report on our experience with the “Design Your Year” exercise of the annual challenge: Read 25 in ’25. We also reveal the annual challenge for 2026—join us. Resources & links related to this episode: Move 26 in 2026 Visit the Happiness Project shop The science-backed trick that soothes an itch better than scratching Elizabeth: is coming into the…
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AG Lafley: Competing by Reinventing the Core
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43:26Former Procter & Gamble CEO AG Lafley explains why enduring performance depends on treating even the most established business as an “eternal restart”—constantly innovating, pruning distractions, and staying grounded in real customer behavior rather than stated preference. Drawing on decades leading one of the world’s largest consumer companies, he…
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Marianne Williamson: The Courage to Age, Evolve & Challenge Power
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59:55What if everything you’ve believed about midlife is completely outdated? In this powerful conversation, Marianne Williamson sheds light on the truth about aging, visibility, and what it truly means to enter the second half of life with purpose. She shares raw reflections on menopause, identity shifts, modern rites of passage, and why midlife is les…
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A Little Happier: Have You Ever Felt Like an Employee of Your Former Self?
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4:11Do You Feel Like an Employee of Your Former Self? Renowned novelist Ian McEwan makes a funny observation about book tours that’s applicable to many familiar situations. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happ…
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More Happier: Your Guide to Stress-Free Holiday Hosting [Revisited]
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26:01Make entertaining easier. These simple hacks take the stress out of hosting and help you focus on what really matters: enjoying the people you’re with. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Col…
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Dan Buettner on Aging Smarter: The Real Secrets of Longevity
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1:00:26What if living to 100 is more realistic than you think? Longevity expert Dan Buettner breaks down the real habits behind the world’s longest-living people, from food and movement to purpose, community, and stress relief. He explains why Americans age faster, what actually adds years to your life, and how simple daily choices can transform your futu…
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“Great leadership starts with great self-leadership” is a mantra that lies at the heart of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast. This is why I am thrilled to share this episode, where I welcome Margaret C. Andrews, a seasoned executive and leadership expert, who shares the intriguing backstory behind her book, Manage Yourself to Lead Others, which was …
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How to Release Your Burdens (Thomas Hübl, PhD and Richard Schwartz, PhD)
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52:44Two of my favorite teachers started collaborating with one another to help us to individually, and collectively, release our burdens, heal, and deepen connection: Internal Family Systems (IFS) founder Richard Schwartz and group facilitator Thomas Hübl. Today, they share their process, helpful exercises and tools, and more from their new book, Relea…
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Growing Whole: Why Midlife May Be the Best Time of Your Life
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16:59What if midlife is actually the start of your happiest years? In this episode, Chip Conley and Derek Gehl break down why life often gets better after 50, from rising emotional intelligence and deeper wisdom to feeling more like your true self. Chip explains why “growing whole” matters more than “staying young,” how Carl Jung’s insights can reshape …
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Ep. 563: Need a One-Word Theme for Next Year? We Review and Reveal Our Words
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38:35We talk about why choosing a one-word theme for the year can be such a creative, constructive, and satisfying exercise. We review our words for 2025 and reveal our words for 2026. Plus we share an original and fun reason to have a party. Resources & links related to this episode: Amazing scene in Mad Men Work through my new Gift Idea Generator work…
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Minda Harts: Bringing Trust Back to the Center of Work
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32:19Bestselling author and workplace equity expert Minda Harts outlines the seven trust languages from her book Talk to Me Nice and explains why trust must be treated as a daily leadership practice—not a corporate initiative. She shares how transparency, acknowledgment, security, and follow-through shape whether teams feel respected and safe enough to …
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Don Lemon: Breaking Free, Speaking Truth, and Owning Midlife
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46:27What happens when Don Lemon gets truly unfiltered? In this heartfelt, funny, and deeply honest conversation, Don opens up about aging with confidence, coming out in midlife, letting go of old shame, and the freedom that comes from no longer needing anyone’s approval. We talk about identity, love, sex, wisdom, and why his mantra “old people be knowi…
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