Best Empathetic Edge Podcasts (2026)

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Scott Trumpolt: Beyond the Paycheck: Strategic Compensation Through an Empathetic Lens 42:52

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When it comes to empathy at work, there are a hundred different ways to infuse empathy into your operations and systems - in real, practical, non-emotional ways. One of those ways is to look at compensation strategies and professional growth and development. Today, Scott Trumpolt talks about empathy in compensation that leads to better employee eng…

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James Hillman’s Manifesto of Soul (RVP50) | Rick Tarnas | HITW 208 1:53:32

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Writer, teacher and archetypal astrologer Rick Tarnas discusses his 30 …

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Catherine Ducharme: Managing Up for Two-Way Empathy 41:13

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Managing up is one of the most powerful career accelerators you can master—and it all starts with empathy. Not just empathy flowing downward from leaders to teams, but empathy for your leaders: understanding their pressures, challenges, and decision-making context so you can build trust, influence outcomes, and create mutual success. Given multiple…

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Revisited: The Beautiful Brilliance of Boredom with Creative Polymath Elle Cordova 1:03:10

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Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes. We’re rewinding back to August, when talented polymath Elle Cordova joined the show and unpacked how we’re all wired to chase the next spark. We scroll, swipe, refresh, and repeat—but …

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50 Years of James Hillman’s Re-visioning Psychology (RVP50) | Benjamin Sells | HITW 207 1:31:32

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Writer and depth psychologist Ben Sells discusses the impact that Hillm…

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Jen Marr: Own the Awkward to be a Better Leader 43:11

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Technology has always been a double-edged sword. As the workplace and culture shift, we as humans are seeing more collaboration, access, and the ability to communicate across borders. But, it's also leading us to more stress, anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Those dopamine hits are no joke! This all impacts how we need leaders to show up …

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A Bit of Optimism Will Return in the New Year 2:37

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Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can’t wait to be back with you. But before we go, we want to say thank you. Truly. This show exists because of you—the listeners who show up every week, share episodes and clips, leave thoughtf…

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Revisited: Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with Happiness Expert Mo Gawdat 1:30:38

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Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing your comments and hearing what resonates with you. A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes we think you’re really going t…

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S4E2: The Future of UT SCM Education with Dr. Yemisi Bolumole 32:38

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In this holiday-season episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby sit down with Dr. Yemisi Bolumole, the incoming head of the Department of Supply Chain Management, to explore how the University of Tennessee’s supply chain program balances academic rigor with real-world relevance. Yem and the hosts discuss the program’s evolution from its transpor…

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Q & A Part 2! Closing out 2025 answering more of your questions about peptides and more! 50:07

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How (And Why) to Raise Change-Makers | Dr. Alvin Thomas on Anti-Racism, Mentorship, Empathy 58:18

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Have you ever considered why the experience of being a dad can look radically different across cultures and communities? In our 2025 holiday episode, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Alvin Thomas—associate professor, mentor, thought leader, award-winning podcast host, and an internationally respected researcher in human development and family studies. …

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James Hillman & Paulo Freire In Conversation (RVP50) | Mary Watkins | HITW 206 1:29:36

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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of James Hillman’s magnum opus Re-visioning Psychology, we’re hosting a series of conversations with depth psychologists from diverse backgrounds and broad scope of practice who have been profoundly influenced by the work of James Hillman. Mary discusses her “two intellectual fathers” James Hillman and Brazili…

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Jamie Lee: Rewire Your Brain with Empathy to Better Stand Up For Yourself 46:05

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What if the key to self-advocacy wasn’t being louder—but rewiring how you think, feel, and connect with empathy? Today, I’m joined by executive coach and podcast host Jamie Lee, who specializes in helping women and underrepresented leaders rise through the ranks without compromising their integrity. We dive into how empathy and neuroplasticity form…

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Prepare for the Life You’re Meant to Live With Chaplain John Fox 1:07:31

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Often the biggest transformations we undergo don’t arrive as lightning bolts, but as quiet shifts we’ve been preparing for all along. For John Fox, the transformation from a 25-year career in high finance to becoming a chaplain wasn’t sudden at all. It was a slow burn—shaped by loss, reflection, community, and a deep desire to live a more meaningfu…

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The first Q & A Episode! All Of Your Peptide Questions Answered! 40:02

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Join our free community, The Women’s Peptide Collective, click the Skool link to become a member and to connect, learn, and collaborate. https://www.skool.com/womens-peptide-collective-9663 Go to https://thepeptique.com/ to get all your research peptides .As a loyal listener use the discount code POD15 to get 15% off the entire line of products. Ha…

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Freedom From the Robotic Life: Comic Books, Rock n’ Roll & Esotericism | Gary Lachman | HITW 205 1:32:06

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Howling about comic books, punk rock and poetry in 1970s New York, Colin Wilson, esotericism and becoming who you really are with author Gary Lachman Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiations F…

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Annalee Hagood-Earl: A Founder's Masterclass in Values-Driven Velocity 53:45

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If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to lead a fast-growing business or team with heart, humor, and humanity, today is your masterclass. Annalee Hagood-Earl is the CEO and co-founder of Bash Creative Inc. Under her leadership, Bash has become a magnet for some of the biggest names in the world—not just because of its stunning creativit…

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How Losing Everything Taught Her to Help Everyone: Joan Howard’s Story 51:08

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Life can change in an instant. One day you’re shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you’re sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now. Joan Howard grew up in Beverly Hills with every advantage until a series of crises left her homeless and living in her car with her mother and three dogs. Wh…

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Why Retatrutide Isn’t for Everyone: The Real-World Reactions No One Talks About! 22:15

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Creating Holiday Magic | Author Matt Tavares on Tradition, Creativity, and Fatherhood 50:10

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The holidays are here, and so is that energy—frantic, magical, and a tad overwhelming. But for children’s book author and illustrator Matt Tavares, it’s also the season of book signings and creative endeavors. Matt is an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 30 books, among them the beloved Dasher series and its latest installment, Dasher …

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Jung & Goethe’s Faust: A Myth For Our Time | Paul Bishop | HITW 204 1:46:21

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Howling about Goethe’s magnum opus Faust and it’s significance to Carl Jung’s personal myth and its relevance to our hyper-technological era with scholar and author Paul Bishop Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://bria…

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Cartalax: The Cartilage Regenerator Peptide You Need To Know About! 19:34

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Join our free community, The Women’s Peptide Collective, click the Skool link to become a member and to connect, learn, and collaborate. https://www.skool.com/womens-peptide-collective-9663 Go to https://thepeptique.com/ to get all your research peptides .As a loyal listener use the discount code POD15 to get 15% off the entire line of products. Ha…

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A Rebel With a Cause (and a Cone) with Jeni’s Ice Cream Founder Jeni Britton 53:19

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What if a great business was built like a handmade mixtape? A lovingly crafted experience that is as much a love letter from its founder as it is custom-tailored to its audience. Before Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams became a household name, Jeni Britton was a 22-year-old art school dropout scooping her ice cream creations at a farmers market in Ohio. …

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Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul | Miles Neale | HITW 203 1:51:06

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Howling about navigating the dark night of the soul with help from Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Tibetan Buddhism and Astrology with author and spiritual guide Miles Neale Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.…

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Heather R. Younger: The Art of Self-Leadership 44:18

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What if the key to leading others with empathy… is learning how to lead yourself first? Today’s guest, Heather Younger, is here to show us how self-leadership isn’t just a personal development buzzword — it’s the foundation of truly impactful, caring leadership that achieves real ROI. As a global expert on active listening and workplace culture, He…

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The Culture That Converts Even the Biggest Cynics with former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge 56:55

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Who would’ve guessed that one of the world’s best company cultures was hiding behind a can of WD-40? Of all the places to find a leadership masterclass, the blue-and-yellow can in your garage probably wasn’t on your list - but it’s time to put it there. Garry Ridge - an Australian who brought his charm and curiosity across the Pacific - joined WD-4…

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Understanding the Synergy Between Amino Blends and Peptides 24:09

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SLU-PP-332: What it is, What it does, and Why people love it! 24:55

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Mastering "Work From Home" as a Dad | Thom Gibson on Happiness, Health, Fatherhood 47:18

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Feel like working from home with kids is a constant juggling act, and you’re dropping balls left and right? More dads than ever are navigating the chaos of Zoom calls interrupted by tiny voices, endless snack requests, and the struggle to be present both at work AND at home at all times. Thankfully, in this episode we're joined by social media stra…

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S4E1: Strategic Leadership in Volatile Times with Retired Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney 42:29

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For the Season 4 premiere, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby sat down with retired Rear Admiral Kevin Sweeney to explore how military leadership principles translate to the business world. Throughout his remarkable career in the U.S. Armed Forces, Sweeney commanded the USS Cole during its historic rebuilding and served as chief of staff to Defense…

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Buddha, Socrates & Us: Ethical Living In Uncertain Times 1:41:44

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Howling about the connections between Buddha and Socrates, ethics, imagination and creativity with author, artist and teacher Stephen Batchelor * Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness * Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca * Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiations *…

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Unlocking Our Quantum Future 52:51

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Malcolm Gladwell heads to San Francisco Tech Week to talk with IBM’s new Director of Research Jay Gambetta in front of a live audience. They discuss IBM’s plans to scale quantum computing power, the groundbreaking experiments already underway, and what impact these new computers could have on chemistry, medicine, and even finance. This is a paid ad…

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Sharon Steed: Empathy in Communication and AI 42:07

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Many leaders come to empathy in their style and communication based on their own challenges. Today's guest shares how vulnerably sharing her story led her down the path of teaching and training on empathy, and how you can boldly leverage vulnerability as an asset in your communication, leading to stronger connections and better results. Sharon Stee…

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Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman 58:07

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What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort? Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind A Man Called Ove (adapted into the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto), Anxious People, and the beloved Beartown series, has spent his career writing about the quiet power of ordinary people. But in his real life, he learned …

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Recovering Soul By Uncovering Your Personal Myth | Dennis Patrick Slattery | HITW 200 1:36:56

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Howling about the healing power of stories, narrative therapy and uncovering your personal myth with depth psychologist, poet and teacher Dennis Patrick Slattery Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fouri…

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Pass the Gratitude, Not the Gravy, to Drive Performance 15:08

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In today's Hot Take, Maria talks about gratitude as a practice and catalyst for empathy, collaboration, and well-being. Listen in as Maria discusses gratitude as a leadership superpower, mental health booster, and cultural glue. She dives into what true gratitude means, why we should be expanding our circles of thanks, and gives us the science behi…

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The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard 1:04:53

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If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push harder; it’s to find a new teacher, a new explanation, a new way in. That’s exactly how Matthew Broussard approaches comedy - and everything else. A stan…

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The Holiday Survival Stack: How to stay healthy and on track with peptides through the holidays! 20:12

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Join our free community, The Women’s Peptide Collective, click the Skool link to become a member and to connect, learn, and collaborate. https://www.skool.com/womens-peptide-collective-9663 Go to https://thepeptique.com/ to get all your research peptides .As a loyal listener use the discount code POD15 to get 15% off the entire line of products. Ha…

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Empathetic A.I., Alchemy and Reality Shifting | Robert (Robbie) Bosnak | HITW 199 1:18:41

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Howling about artificial intelligence, imagination, alchemy, dreams and reality shifting with Jungian analyst and author Robbie Bosnak. Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/howlinthewilderness Depth Counseling with Brian James: http://brianjames.ca Archetypal Men’s Coaching Program: http://brianjames.ca/fourinitiations Follow me on In…

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Dr. Abraham George: Creating Ripple Effects of Change Through Empathy in Action 31:48

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What does it take to leave a high-powered career and change the world, one child at a time? And how can empathy fuel ripple effects of change, no matter your role in a company or society? Dr. Abraham George is a social entrepreneur with a unique background. He shares his powerful journey and the life-changing moment when he almost died. Dr. George …

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The Man Who Proved Me Right with CEO Bob Chapman and the Barry-Wehmiller Team 1:12:07

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I’ve long imagined a world where people wake each morning inspired, feel safe wherever they work, and return home fulfilled by what they’ve created. That vision once felt like a dream - until I met Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, who quietly built it into reality. Over five decades, Bob has grown a humble Midwestern manufacturing company into …