Best Dr. Stephanie Ellis Podcasts (2025)

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749 Willing and Will-Making in the English Renaissance (with Douglas Clark) | #7 Greatest Book of All Time 1:06:00

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When Hamlet, in his famous soliloquy, pondered the "dread of something after death, / the undiscovered country," he noted that such thoughts "puzzles the will." (Earlier editions of the play had this as a "hope of something after death" that "puzzles the brain." What's the significance for an Elizabethan writer (and audience) of the change from hop…

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Listeners Win 26:38

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What in the world is "communication wealth"? How do I even know if I'm a good communicator? Wait, what do you mean that good communication means that I have to listen too?? Those area probably all questions that you've had at some point, so let's get into it with the first episode of our Communication series: "Listeners Win". Welcome to Rich Though…

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Ep. 181: Are You Still Wearing Thongs? What Your Underwear Has to Do with Your Fertility 24:15

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EPISODE SUMMARY: In this solo episode, I share what I’ve been seeing in clinic lately, specifically how certain bugs like Enterococcus faecalis are showing up in the vaginal microbiome and impacting fertility. I walk you through why gut and vaginal health are deeply connected, why testing matters, and yes… why it might be time to say goodbye to you…

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Career Readiness for Transfer Students - Interview with Chris de Kok at Aurora University 28:16

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Whether you're new to campus or planning a transfer, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you stay career ready. This episode spotlights the unique career challenges and opportunities transfer students face when moving to a new school. Aurora University’s Chris de Kok offers actionable advice on networking, building confidence, and …

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748 Katherine Mansfield (with Gerri Kimber) | The Poet and the Sex Worker Who Burgled Him | My Last Book with Emerson Expert Kenneth Sacks 55:47

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Katherine Mansfield's writing, said Virginia Woolf, "was the only writing I was ever jealous of." In this episode, Jacke talks to author Gerri Kimber about Katherine Mansfield: A Hidden Life, which explores the life and work of one of literary modernism's most significant writers. PLUS Jacke takes a look at the unusual friendship between poet W.H. …

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747 Graphomaniac - The Story of a Horrible Russian Poet (with Ilya Vinitsky and James H. McGavran III | My Last Book with Stephanie Sandler | #8 Greatest Book of All Time 1:11:57

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Dmitry Ivanovich Khvostov (1757-1835) might be the worst poet who ever lived. Pathologically prolific and delusional dedicated to a craft for which he had no talent, he continued to write and publish his poetry despite the pleadings of friends, loved ones, critics, and the public. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Ilya Vinitsky and translator …

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Cat's Don't Like Leashes 23:31

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Welcome to Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes. A mostly-serious podcast where Dr. Roxy Riefkohl-Cook and Dr. Stephanie Ellis coach you on the path to mental wealth by helping you find security, freedom, and luxury in every area of your life. Sexual passion and intimacy can't happen if the environment to foster it hasn't been created. How can we be attentive…

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Ep. 180: Choosing The Right Fertility Specialist For You - With Dr. Nicole 36:03

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EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, Dr. Jane Levesque and Dr. Nicole discuss the importance of evaluating fertility practitioners, understanding treatment plans, and trusting one's instincts during the fertility journey. They emphasize the need for patients to ask the right questions, advocate for themselves, and recognize the emotional challenges th…

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746 Wild Jane Austen (with Devoney Looser) | #9 Greatest Book of All Time 1:04:37

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Author Devoney Looser may be a mild-mannered English professor to most people, but roller derby fans know her as Stone Cold Jane Austen, her smashmouth alter ego. In this episode, Devoney tells Jacke about her new book Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, and Untamed Jane, which suggests we also rethink the commonly held view of "spinster Jan…

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745 Goblin Market by Christina Rossetti (Halloween Fun-Size Edition) 2:14:14

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In the spring of 2022, Jacke dropped everything to plummet into one of the strangest poems he had ever read, "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894). The result was a two-part episode that never quite found its home. In this special Halloween episode, we've combined the best parts of both of those episodes to bring you the full story of a…

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Work, Sex, Kids. 27:04

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Welcome to Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes. A mostly-serious podcast where Dr. Roxy Riefkohl-Cook and Dr. Stephanie Ellis coach you on the path to mental wealth by helping you find security, freedom, and luxury in every area of your life. How in the world are we supposed to be able to even find time for sex, let alone prioritize it, when our lives are so…

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#Episode 79 - Linda Eddleman - CEO Trust Project 26:01

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Linda Eddleman is the CEO of The Trust Project, a global initiative rebuilding trust in journalism at a time the world needs truth more than ever. Linda leads a movement that helps people know which news to trust by bringing transparency and integrity back into the heart of media. With a background that spans international law, diplomacy, and human…

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Ep. 179: From PCOS and 10 Years on Birth Control, to Pregnant on their First Try 1:03:55

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EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, I sit down with Morgan, a Fertility 101 member who chose to get proactive before trying to conceive. With a history of irregular cycles, a PCOS diagnosis, and 10 years without a period due to the Mirena IUD, she wasn’t sure what her fertility journey would look like. But instead of waiting to struggle, Morgan decid…

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Upgrade Your Job Search: Researching Companies and Industries 19:19

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Learn how to search smarter - not just for jobs, but for the companies and industries that align with your goals. Discover how to find hidden opportunities and make your job search more intentional. In this episode, hosts Rebecca Harrington and Jordan Rembrecht flip the traditional job search strategy on its head. Instead of hunting for job titles,…

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744 Love, Sex, and Frankenstein (with Caroline Lea) | #10 Greatest Book of All Time | My Last Book with Geoffrey Turnovsky | A Letter from a Middle School Teacher and Mom 1:26:42

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The year is 1816, and 18-year-old Mary Shelley has fled London with her lover, Percy Shelley, and her sister, Claire. They're on their way to visit Lord Byron's villa in Lake Geneva, Switzerland - and to change the course of literary history. In this episode, Jacke talks to Caroline Lea about her novel Love, Sex, and Frankenstein, which tells the h…

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743 Fairy Tales (with Jack Zipes) [RECLAIMED] | Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (#11 GBOAT) | Chaucer News 1:02:07

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An early encounter with one of the most famous people in the world initiated Jack Zipes into the world of fairy tales - and he never looked back. In this episode, Jacke talks to the fairy tale expert about his book Buried Treasures: The Power of Political Fairy Tales, which profiles modern writers and artists who tapped the political potential of f…

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#Episode 78 - Osama Manzar - Founder & CEO 37:16

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Osama Manzar is the Founder and CEO of the Digital Empowerment Foundation, one of India’s most impactful social enterprises working to bridge the digital divide. For over two decades, Osama has dedicated his life to bringing internet access, digital literacy, and opportunity to the most remote corners of India, empowering millions of people to part…

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When Is Sex Worth It? 31:52

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Welcome to Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes. A mostly-serious podcast where Dr. Roxy Riefkohl-Cook and Dr. Stephanie Ellis coach you on the path to mental wealth by helping you find security, freedom, and luxury in every area of your life. With all the questions we constantly ask about sex, one of the most important is often left out: when is sex worth it…

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Ep. 178: Where IVF Fits Into Your Fertility Journey (And What Needs to Come First) 40:00

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Ep. 178: Where IVF Fits Into Your Fertility Journey (And What Needs to Come First) EPISODE SUMMARY: I see so many couples rushing into IVF without ever understanding why they can’t conceive. In this episode, I share patient stories, the hidden side effects of IVF, and why it’s so important to address the root cause first. Tune in to learn more. ABO…

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742 Edgar Allan Poe (with Richard Kopley) | Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (#12 GBOAT) | My Last Book with Christopher Herbert 1:17:41

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It's October, the perfect month to celebrate the master of mystery and the macabre. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Richard Kopley about his book Edgar Allan Poe: A Life, a comprehensive critical biography that combines a narrative of Poe's enduring challenges (including his difficult foster father, poverty, alcoholism, depression, and his n…

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#Episode 77 - Dan Terry - Founder 31:44

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Dan Terry is a visionary engineer, innovator, and co-author in Living with Purpose. As the founder of DANTERRY Inc., Dan has spent more than four decades analyzing, designing, and developing technologies that solve intractable challenges — from renewable energy and micro thermal engines to sustainable manufacturing and advanced security systems. Hi…

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741 Gabriela Mistral 1:04:27

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In 1945, the Nobel Committee awarded its prize for literature to Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) "for her lyric poetry which, inspired by powerful emotions, has made her name a symbol of the idealistic aspirations of the entire Latin American world." Born in a rural Andean valley and abandoned by her free-spirited father at the age of three, Mistral s…

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What Is “Sexual Wealth” and How Do I Achieve It? 27:39

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Welcome to Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes. A mostly-serious podcast where Dr. Roxy Riefkohl-Cook and Dr. Stephanie Ellis coach you on the path to mental wealth by helping you find security, freedom, and luxury in every area of your life. This episode kicks off our series on "Sexual Wealth"; what is it? How do we get it? Is it something that is even poss…

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#Episode 76 - Payal Tiwana - Founder & CEO 23:57

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With over 25 years of leadership at Amazon and Microsoft, Payal Tiwana has built and scaled global products that have transformed industries, from cloud and ecommerce to AI and ad tech. Today, her focus is on the next great shift in enterprise software: agentic AI, where autonomous agents are reshaping how work gets done. Beyond her achievements in…

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Ep. 177: Authenticity, Energy, and the Feminine Journey to Fertility - With Stephanie Rimka 1:03:22

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EPISODE SUMMARY: Today I sat down with Dr. Stephanie Rimka to explore the deep connection between trauma, healing, and fertility. We talked about authenticity, energy, motherhood, and how generational healing and physical health shape the soul’s journey. This conversation is a powerful reminder to trust your intuition, prioritize self-care, and rec…

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Networking Reimagined: Building Support and Finding Opportunities with COD Student Juan Hernandez 34:30

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Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward or transactional. In this episode of Career Podcast, host Marisela Morales explores a new way to think about networking: as building community, trust, and support systems that can open doors to real opportunities. We also talk with College of DuPage student Juan Hernandez, who shares his personal experiences …

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740 Mel Brooks and Other Eminent Jews (with David Denby) | War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (#13 GBOAT) 1:03:56

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In this episode, Jacke talks to author David Denby about his new book, Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer, a group biography (loosely inspired by Lytton Strachey's Eminent Victorians) that describes how four larger-than-life figures upended the restrained culture of their forebears and changed American life. PLUS in honor of War and P…

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#Episode 75 - Stephanie Ellis-Smith - Founder Phila Engaged Giving 23:40

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Stephanie Ellis Smith is the founder of Phīla Engaged Giving, a philanthropy advising firm that helps individuals and organizations give with clarity, strategy, and purpose. With decades of experience as a nonprofit leader, board member, and impact strategist, Stephanie empowers others to align their giving with their deepest values. Her work bridg…

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739 Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (#14 GBOAT) | Johannes Gutenberg (with Eric Marshall White) 1:34:01

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Thanks to his invention of Europe's first typographic printing method, and his pioneering work on the first printed Bible, the fifteenth-century German inventor Johannes Gutenberg has a fame and reputation that continues to this day. In 1997, Time magazine credited him with the most important innovation of the past one thousand years. However, due …

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TRAILER: Welcome to Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes 0:30

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Welcome to Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes. A mostly-serious podcast where Dr. Roxy Riefkohl and Dr. Stephanie Ellis work together to help you find security, freedom, and luxury in every area of your life. Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes, is brought to you by Compass Coaching. At Compass Coaching, we collaborate with you on your goals, giving you reliable info…

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Revelation Beach - An Interview with Susan Francis 33:42

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By MQ English

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Ep. 176: The Missing Link In Your Fertility Treatments: Gut Health 27:26

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EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, I share why gut health is the foundation of every fertility case, even when there are no digestive symptoms. I break down a smarter, more strategic approach to healing the gut: assess first, then clear pathogens and finally, rebuild the terrain with the right tools. It’s not about guessing or just taking a probioti…

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#Episode 74 - Sam Vaghar - Millennium Campus Network 20:56

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By Dr. Akhtar Badshah

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738 Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë (#15 Greatest Book of All Time) 1:16:09

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Emily Brontë only published one full-length book before dying at the tragically young age of 30. But that book, Wuthering Heights, which tells the story of obsessive and vengeful love on the rugged moors of Yorkshire, is still considered one of the pinnacles of English literature, landing at #15 on the list of Greatest Books of All Time. In this ep…

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737 "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs 42:21

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It's October! Jacke kicks off his favorite month with a classic tale of horror, "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. Perhaps you know the general contours of the paradigmatic "be careful what you wish for" story from the Simpsons or another popularization - but just how scary was the original story? And who was W.W. Jacobs? Join Jacke on a trip throu…

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#Episode 73 - Rachel Hutchisson - CEO - Common Impact 26:29

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Rachel leads an organization that acts as a bridge between corporations and nonprofits, creating high-quality, skills-based volunteer opportunities that drive real, lasting change. Her work is all about harnessing professional expertise to serve communities, ensuring that purpose and impact are not just words, but lived experiences.…

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The Integrative Approach to Motherhood & Hormone Health with Ellie Anderson - Ep. 175 58:54

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In this episode, I’m joined by Ellie Anderson, functional dietitian, founder of Elevated Integrative Wellness and a mother of 6! We talk about supporting women’s health through every stage - fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond - and how to create lasting vitality through root-cause healing and hormone balance. Tune in to learn more. ======…

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Using the Library as a Job Search Resource with Christine Kickels 41:55

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In this episode, host Pierre Michiels interview features Christine Kickels, Reference Librarian at College of DuPage, who shares insights on how students can use the library to explore careers, research companies, and access hidden resources. Before exploring how libraries can be powerful tools in the job search, the episode begins with a conversat…

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736 Jane Austen's Favorite Brother, Henry (with Christopher Herbert) | A Letter from the South of France | My Last Book with Nicholas Jenkins 1:00:29

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Jane Austen had six brothers, but her older brother Henry was her favorite. Kind and witty, Henry has long been appreciated by Austen fans for his devotion to Jane and his championing of her novels. But Henry was a fascinating figure in his own right, capering through risky financial schemes and marrying an enigmatic French countess before ending h…

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#Episode 72 - Atul Tandon - CEO of Opportunity International 32:25

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On this episode of Living With Purpose, we’re joined by a leader dedicated to tackling one of the world’s greatest challenges, ending extreme poverty. Atul Tandon is the CEO of Opportunity International, where he leads efforts to engage donors, corporations, and foundations across the U.S. to support life-changing work around the globe. Under his l…

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Ep 174: Autoimmunity and Fertility: What You Need to Know 30:50

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In this solo episode, I explore how autoimmune disease can quietly disrupt your fertility and what it really means when your immune system isn’t functioning properly. I share how to approach it naturally - what tests to run and how to support your body to create the healthiest foundation for pregnancy. Tune in to learn more. ========== STOP wasting…

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735 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (with Mark Hussey) | My Last Book with Graham Watson 1:23:55

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Jacke talks to author Mark Hussey (Mrs Dalloway: Biography of a Novel) about Virginia Woolf's beloved novel Mrs Dalloway, which turned 100 earlier this year. PLUS author Graham Watson (The Invention of Charlotte Bronte) stops by to discuss his choice for the last book he will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open thr…

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#Episode 71 - Vandana Slatter - WA State Senator 33:42

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Dr. Vandana Slatter is a Washington State Senator, pharmacist, and former biotech scientist with more than two decades of experience at the intersection of health, education, and public policy. Representing the 48th Legislative District, she champions access to medicine, education, and environmental stewardship. A former Bellevue City Council membe…

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734 The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (#16 GBOAT) | 1925 - A Literary Encyclopedia (with Tom Lutz) 56:09

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Jacke talks to author Tom Lutz about 1925: A Literary Encyclopedia, which provides a fascinating window into a year when literature was arguably at its peak centrality. PLUS a look at J.R.R. Tolkien and his influential Lord of the Rings, #16 on the list of the Greatest Books of All Time. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup open th…

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#Episode 70 - Chloë Swain - Founder - FutureTwin AI 23:16

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Chloë Swain is the Founder and CEO of FutureTwin AI — your GPS for life. Chloë and her team are pioneering the integration of human insight with AI precision to help people navigate their education, career, and life decisions with clarity and confidence. Recognized as a BC Business “30 Under 30” and named one of BC Tech’s Top 10 Startups, Chloë is …

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173: Vaginal Microbiome 101: Testing, Hygiene & Fertility Insights with Greta Durston 54:51

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In this conversation, the speakers delve into the significance of the vaginal microbiome, particularly its impact on women's health and fertility. They discuss personal experiences, challenges in diagnosing infections, and the importance of understanding the microbiome's role in overall health. Various testing methods and treatment approaches are e…

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Navigating the Future of Work with Julio Rodriguez 45:15

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In this episode, host Pierre Michiels talks with Julio Rodriguez, Deputy Director of the Illinois Office of Employment and Training, about the future of work and workforce development in Illinois. Julio shares insights on emerging industries like advanced manufacturing and quantum technology, the rise of skills-based hiring, and the importance of a…

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733 Haruki Murakami (with Mike Palindrome | To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (#17 GBOAT) | A Letter from Tehran 1:24:11

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Haruki Murakami (b. 1949) is one of the rare writers who combines literary admiration with widespread appeal. Host Jacke Wilson is joined by lifelong Murakami fan Mike Palindrome to discuss what makes his novels so compelling, so mysterious, and so popular. Works discussed include The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, Norwegian Wood, Kafka on the Shore, and …

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#Episode 69 - Degan Ali - CEO Adeso 24:02

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Degan Ali is the trailblazing CEO of Adeso. Degan is a globally recognised humanitarian and advocate for locally led solutions in development and emergency response. Her work challenges traditional aid models, amplifying community voices and driving systemic change across Africa and beyond.By Dr. Akhtar Badshah