Best Emma and Elliot Podcasts (2025)

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The Next Step - Billy Elliot (2000) 1:15:33

5h ago1:15:33

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We couldn't make The Next Step mini series without including BILLY ELLIOT. Is this the seminal dance coming of age film? How does it hold up a quarter of a century after it was released and became a cultural phenomenon? Bonus film: THE FITS (2015) starts eerily the same as Billy Elliot, but steers firmly away from the predictable halfway through...…

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Cherie Currie: Neon Angel 1:20:18

21h ago1:20:18

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She’s a rock star, she’s a mom, she’s the ch-ch-ch-ch-cherry bomb! Plucked from the LA club scene for her fierce style, Cherie Currie went from never having sang before to fronting the biggest all-girl rock band of all time. The Runaways lit up the stage, sold out arenas, and recorded best-selling albums, all before Cherie was out of high school. T…

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Pass the Parcel | Parents discuss children's birthday parties 54:08

2d ago54:08

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What's your ideal party? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about birthdays, from babies to toddlers—a fun topic fresh on their minds with Lilly just turning 4. They discuss games, party bags, cakes, different approaches, cost, presents, and what we did at ages 1, 2, 3, and 4. Plus, we share a poo fail story, birthday anecdotes from our chi…

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The Next Step - Fame (1980) 1:08:18

5d ago1:08:18

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FAME (1980) fed the world a version of performing arts schools where everyone is constantly jumping around dancing and singing. But how much truth is there in that? Our bonus film, GIRL (2018), has a very different take on the experience of dance training. We talk about the enduring genius of Gene Anthony Ray, finding your tribe in school, why the …

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Designing Your Dream Life w/Sahil Bloom 55:31

11d ago55:31

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This week, Scott sits down with Sahil Bloom—investor, creator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Sahil shares his powerful philosophy that the most meaningful transformations in life come not from finding the right answers, but from asking the right questions. Togeth…

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The Next Step - Dirty Dancing (1987) 59:41

13d ago59:41

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Up next in our new mini-series, The Next Step, is DIRTY DANCING (1987)! With bonus film--FLASHDANCE (1983). Long a stalwart of slumber parties, Dirty Dancing can actually be a tougher watch than you remember, with a plot that revolves around an illegal abortion. We all know the famous line at the end of the film, but do you know who Baby's father w…

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Ann Moses: In Her Own Words 1:31:31

15d ago1:31:31

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“It was, after all, 1970. No Twitter, no websites, no email. Bags of fan mail five feet high arriving at the studio every day – no possible way to read or answer them. How to respond to tens of thousands of fans, mostly girls in their early teens, some who wrote every day? They really needed to hear back from me…Tiger Beat, in the person of Ann Mos…

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Baby Phase Survival | Parents discuss the journey to 6 months 53:26

17d ago53:26

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Getting through the first 6 months with a baby - we made it! This is the one where Emma and Elliot look back at how daily life has been in this phase of parenthood... How it is different this time around with a second child: sleep, feeding, mental health, schedules, funny stories, messy house, challenges, teething, relationships, work/life balance.…

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The Next Step - Center Stage (2000) 1:12:35

20d ago1:12:35

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Our first episode of the new mini series, The Next Step, is CENTER STAGE (2000)! Can you believe this dancer classic is celebrating 25 years since its release? With bonus film--DANCERS (1987). We use Center Stage to discuss the delicate balance between dancer and sponsor, camisole tops, unequal power dynamics, the girl behind Degas's 'Little Dancer…

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Breaking the Stigma w/Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen 1:12:30

25d ago1:12:30

1:12:30

This week, Scott is joined by the multitalented Mayim Bialik and Jonathan Cohen. You might know Mayim as the star of Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, or as the former host of Jeopardy!, but she’s also a neuroscientist with a PhD from UCLA and the creator of the popular mental health podcast Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown. Jonathan Cohen, her co-host and …

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Jane B: The Life & Love of Jane Birkin 1:06:22

29d ago1:06:22

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She practically invented jeans, literally had a bag named after her, and charmed the world with her breathy voice and carefree attitude. Not to mention she was the original Penny Lane, before Almost Famous! This week’s Doll is actress, singer, activist, style icon, and one of Emma’s greatest muses, Jane Birkin. From her schoolgirl years in England …

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First Words | Parents discuss speech development from babies to pre-school 56:16

1M ago56:16

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Learning to talk and sharing our experience with our chatting little human. This is the one where Emma (professional linguist) and Elliot chat about chatting... Encouraging first words, mimicking, tips for speech development, nursery rhymes, reading, funny stories, clips of Lilly talking, challenges when your toddler can understand words, speech mi…

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Rise Above with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman (Interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Haidt) 48:22

1M ago48:22

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In a special role-reversal episode of The Psychology Podcast, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is interviewed by renowned social psychologist Dr. Jonathan Haidt to discuss Scott’s brand-new book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. This powerful conversation explores how modern culture can reinforce limi…

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Cass Elliot: Don't Call Her Mama 1:04:51

1M ago1:04:51

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“The first thing you noticed about her was her face. It was an amazing face; fast and funny and beautiful. She was a big, eat-the-world, pass-the-bourbon, soft kind of woman.” - Denny Doherty, on his Mamas and The Papas bandmate Cass Elliot You can call her fancy, you can call her plain, but don’t call her Mama anymore! Trish, AKA DJ Flower Power o…

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Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh 54:01

2M ago54:01

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This week Scott is joined by Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh, pioneers in positive psychology coaching and co-authors of the new book Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Together, they share powerful insights on how to deepen our conversations and relationships through the transformative practice of radical listening.…

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The Shangri-Las: Leaders of the Pack 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

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“I don’t think teenage years are all that rosy for a lot of people - they certainly weren’t for me. They are the most confusing time of people’s lives and there is a tremendous dark side to the record, which I think teenagers related to.” - Mary Weiss of the Shangri-Las, on their greatest hit “Leader of the Pack” It was no wonder punk rockers love …

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Low PAPP-A | What you need to know about PAPP-A during pregnancy 49:53

2M ago49:53

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What is Low PAPP-A (Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A) and how does it affect pregnancy? Slightly different episode this week. This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their journey with a high-risk pregnancy and Emma details the specifics of Low PAPP-A for those with low levels and are worried about what it means. There's a lack of cle…

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Multiple Intelligences w/ Dr. Howard Gardner 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

In this special episode, Scott welcomes the legendary Dr. Howard Gardner, a developmental psychologist and professor at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. Best known for his groundbreaking Theory of Multiple Intelligences, Dr. Gardner’s 1983 book Frames of Mind challenged the traditional view of intelligence as a singular ability measured by I…

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So long, Marianne Faithfull 1:13:17

2M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

“Never apologize, never explain - didn’t we always say that? Well, I haven’t, and I don’t.” - the late, great Marianne Faithfull Few women in rock-and-roll history embody the idea of, “Don’t be the rock star’s girlfriend, BE the rock star” like this week’s Doll. This week we remember singer, actress, fashion icon, and “queen of the underground,” Ma…

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Screen Time | Parents discuss the positive influence of Bluey 43:08

2M ago43:08

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Our big Bluey episode! A one-sided rebuttal to the common criticism of screens with under 5s... This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their favourite Australian TV show with their toddler, top Bluey characters & episodes, and stories of how Bluey has had a positive impact on parenting with a 3 year old. Bandit being a great dad role mode…

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Magic, Skepticism, and Success w/ Dr. Richard Wiseman 1:06:16

3M ago1:06:16

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This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Richard Wiseman, a psychologist renowned for his work on magic, illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. As the UK's only Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire, Dr. Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers and authored bestselling books such as The Luck…

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Tammi Terrell: Sweetheart of Motown 55:23

3M ago55:23

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“She knew who she was at a young age. She was able to pick herself up, dust herself off, and literally keep going no matter what cards were dealt to her.” - Ludie Montgomery, about her big sister Tammi Terrell She was alive for just 24 years, but Tammi’s voice is immortal in pop music history. Her songs with Marvin Gaye have been sampled by Amy Win…

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Midnight Snack Diet | Parents discuss the challenges of staying healthy 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Running on snacks and regret... How do you navigate health & fitness as a parent? This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about staying physically active, losing weight, motivation, junk food, dietary restrictions, the pressure to slim down after having a baby, how impossible it all feels when you have a newborn or toddler - and how to model goo…

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Does Telepathy Exist? w/ Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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This week, Scott is joined by Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell—an integrative medical doctor, neuropsychiatrist, and researcher of extraordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Powell's research explores the neuroscience behind psychic phenomena, telepathy, and the incredible abilities of autistic savants. She is the author of "The ESP Enigma: The Scientific …

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Donyale Luna: Child of the Moon 1:00:33

3M ago1:00:33

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“Love is my law. Truth is my worship. Beauty and perfection is my life.” Girlfriend of Brian Jones. Friend to Andy Warhol. Muse to Richard Avedon, David Bailey, and Salvador Dali. She walked for Paco Rabanne and jet-hopped from New York, London, Paris, and Rome. Mannequins were made in her likeness. Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Panorama, Queen, she was i…

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Medical Drama | Parents share their struggles with a poorly baby 57:34

3M ago57:34

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How are we navigating reflux and Cow's Milk Allergy in our newborn? Emma and Elliot kick off series 4 with an honest catch-up of what's been happening since the last recording - sickness, teething, bad reflux, a possible CMPA diagnosis, coughing up blood, frustration with NHS doctors, going to a private paediatrician, experience of A&E, and hospita…

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A Legacy of Social Psychology w/ Dr. Elliot Aronson & Dr. Joshua Aronson 1:18:12

4M ago1:18:12

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In this special episode, Scott is joined by two legendary figures in social psychology: Dr. Elliot Aronson and his son, Dr. Joshua Aronson. At 93, Elliot Aronson remains a towering influence in psychology, known for pioneering the Jigsaw Classroom—a groundbreaking cooperative learning technique that reduces interethnic hostility and enhances learni…

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Parenting Podcast Series 4 Trailer | Don't wake the baby! 2:41

4M ago2:41

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Welcome back to the blanket fort! Join Emma and Elliot to unwind on sleepless nights with a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy conversation—an amateur PodCraft by parents, for parents; with babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. We're back with all-new content, the same old us, and a few surprises! Make sure you've turned on …

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It’s Liverbirds, Not Liverbirds 57:20

4M ago57:20

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“We never ever got as famous as The Beatles. But we started as friends, and we ended as friends.” - Sylvia Saunders, drummer of the Liverbirds For the first time EVER on the Dolls Pod, we’re featuring a group! We’re telling the stories of Pam Birch, Val Gell, Mary McGlory, and Sylvia Saunders. Together, they’re more than Britain’s first all-female …

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How To Help Children Thrive in the Age of Uncertainty w/ Dr. Tovah Klein 58:19

4M ago58:19

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This week Scott is joined by Barnard College Professor Dr. Tovah Klein. Scott and Dr. Klein discuss her groundbreaking research on child development including the importance of being a safe anchor for your children by providing them safety in their worst moments, accepting them for who they are, and being there for them no matter what. See omnystud…

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Janis Joplin: Piece of Her Heart 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

It’s Emma’s (belated) birthday! For her first episode of the season, she’s showcasing her “birthday twin:” the one and only Janis Joplin. Though her career lasted just four short years, it was no less transformative; feeding the nation’s appetite for blues rock and making a bookish girl from Texas into a generational icon. Everything about Janis, f…

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Bonus Episode | Parenting paraphernalia, nesting, meltdowns, baby names, routines, outtakes & more 43:08

5M ago43:08

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Bloopers, tangents and more parenting stories - Join Emma and Elliot in the editing room of the Podcraft for a special, extra, bonus, silly episode, full of all the bits and bobs that got cut out. Plus interesting tangents that we physically couldn't fit into the main episodes. A little compilation to tide you over until we're back with Series 4 Th…

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Finding Balance In The Age of Indulgence w/ Dr. Anna Lembke 55:19

5M ago55:19

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This week Scott is joined by Stanford Psychiatrist and addiction expert, Dr. Anna Lembke. Scott and Dr. Lembke discuss how to reset your dopamine system to take back control of your life and turn the things that you really want into their own reward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Good Ol' Freda 52:12

5M ago52:12

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It’s the story you’ve heard a thousand times before, from a perspective you’ve never heard…Welcome back to the Dolls Pod! To kick off season 2, we’re telling the story of the Beatles from the point of view of their biggest fan: longtime secretary and Fan Club president Freda Kelly! Her no-nonsense attitude, big heart, and hard work are proof of jus…

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Best of 2024- Reclaim Yourself w/ Emma Seppala 46:44

5M ago46:44

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Happy New Year! As we prepare for the new season of the Psychology Podcast, here's one of our favorites to get you through the holidays. This week Scott is joined by happiness researcher and best selling author, Dr. Emma Seppala. Scott and Dr,. Seppala discuss the concept of “sovereign", an emancipation from all the ways you subjugate yourself in y…

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Best of 2024- How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down w/ Corey Keyes 1:00:58

5M ago1:00:58

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Happy New Year! As we prepare for the new season of the Psychology Podcast, here's one of our favorites to get you through the holidays. This week Scott is joined by sociologist and psychologist, Corey Keyes. Scott and Corey discuss the pervasiveness of languishing in our society today and how to feel alive again. Dr. Keyes explains the 5 psycholog…

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Christmas & Faith | Parents discuss navigating the festive season with under 5s 43:59

5M ago43:59

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Ho Ho Ho it's our Christmas Special 2024! This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about the challenges at Christmas when you have a baby, toddler, or pre-schooler. Discussing everything from chocolates, Christmas films, presents, Father Christmas, traditions, Church, the Nativity story and more. We have a good laugh, have some serious conversati…

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Overcome Your Trauma With Happiness w/ Karen Guggenheim 48:18

6M ago48:18

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This week Scott is joined by author, speaker and pioneer in the global happiness movement, Karen Guggenheim. Scott and Karen discuss overcoming trauma with happiness, how happiness can be learned by making small daily changes, and how to use compassion to overcome diversity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Fed is Best | Parents discuss breastfeeding, pumping and bottles 52:56

6M ago52:56

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Pros and Cons of our mixed feeding experience with our babies... The BOOBS episode! This is the one where Emma and Elliot chat about their feeding journey, the positives and the challenges - now having experience with our two daughters of all possible options: breastfeeding, formula, expressing milk, bottle feeding, and mixed feeding! We rant abou…

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Does the Universe Have a Purpose? w/ Philip Goff 55:38

6M ago55:38

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This week Scott is joined by author, philosopher, and professor at Durham University, Philip Goff. Scott and Philip discuss evidence for the existence of god, whether the universe has any purpose, and the function of religion in society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How To Lead Yourself w/ Stedman Graham 38:50

6M ago38:50

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This week Scott is joined by author, businessman and public speaker, Stedman Graham. Scott and Stedman discuss the importance of identity leadership, centering your worth around your own strengths and talents, and self actualization. Stedman's Book--> https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Leadership-Others-First-Yourself/dp/1546083375 Stedman's Website--…

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Postpartum | Parents discuss first weeks with a newborn and toddler 58:55

6M ago58:55

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How are we coping with our second baby? This is the one where Emma and Elliot share some updates on how things are going two weeks into having a new baby and how our 3 year old is managing the transition. Full of funny stories, parenting fails, and general ramblings interrupted now and then by a crying newborn! Topics include: birth overview, becom…

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The Happiness Trap w/ Russ Harris 57:58

6M ago57:58

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This week Scott is joined by one of Australia's foremost practitioners of acceptance and commitment therapy, Dr. Russ Harris. Scott and Russ discuss Dr. Harris'' "Happiness Trap” cards, which are designed to invigorate one's mental health with ideas to boost self-esteem and challenge intrusive thoughts among other mental health practices. See omnys…

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Ep. 97 - Rebecca Klodinsky, Founder of The Prestwick Place & IIXIIST 30:23

6M ago30:23

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Send us a text Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast! We’re excited to bring you the final episode of Season 4 featuring Rebecca Klodinsky, the dynamic entrepreneur behind two great brands: The Prestwick Place, a luxury jewellery brand specialising in lab-grown diamonds and Moissanite, and IIXIIST, a globally ren…

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Answering Your Questions 1:06:57

6M ago1:06:57

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Thank you all for an amazing first season of the Dolls Pod! To celebrate, hosts Emma and Abby are answering 25 of YOUR questions - and announce the season 2 premiere date! Follow @thedollspod on Instagram to join in on the fun 💌 Songs in this episode: Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash - Girl From The North Country (1969) Slowdive - Brighter (1991) Nick Dra…

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The Psychology of Attraction w/Mark Manson 54:11

6M ago54:11

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This week Scott is joined by best-selling author and former dating coach Mark Manson about what women really want in a man. In addition to writing multiple bestselling books such as “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” and “Everything is Fucked”, Mark put a lot of his insights into dating and seduction in his 2011 book “Models: Attract Women throu…

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Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last? 1:08:15

7M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

For this special 10th anniversary episode of The Psychology Podcast, Scott draws on science to answer the age-old question: Do nice guys really finish last? First, Scott pinpoints exactly what women mean when they use terms such as “bad boy” and “nice guy.” Then he discusses the psychology of individuals who are primarily driven by selfish desires,…

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Toddler Emotions | Parents discuss strategies for avoiding tantrums (w/ guests Sue & Nigel Pimlott) 51:31

7M ago51:31

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How to say no; Gentle parenting tips; Language with children; Navigating challenging behaviour, tantrums & boundaries; Understanding the brain... Find out how to preempt squabbles with simple techniques that don't use demands, shame or punishment, but lay the foundation for good mental health. Embedding a whole way of being that encourages particip…

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Cynthia Plaster Caster: Breaking The Mold 1:15:57

7M ago1:15:57

1:15:57

The Dolls Pod season 1 finale is dedicated to a real rock-and-roll legend: artist, “recovering groupie,” and beloved Chicagoan Cynthia Plaster Caster. Cynthia was just as vibrant and fun as she was dedicated to her art. She had a wicked sense of humor, and she lit up every room she was in. We’d like to extend our sincerest thanks to Cynthia’s frien…

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The Psychology of Outrage w/ Dr. Kurt Gray 48:37

7M ago48:37

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This week Scott is joined by author and professor of psychology at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Kurt Gray. Scott and Dr. Gray discuss why Americans seem so divided at this point in time, the psychology of self-righteous indignation, how we all share harm-based moral minds, and what we can do to find common ground. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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