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Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!
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Chasing Life

CNN Podcasts

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All over the world, there are people who are living extraordinary lives, full of happiness and health – and with hardly any heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been on a decades-long mission to understand how they do it, and how we can all learn from them. Scientists now believe we can even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia, and in fact grow sharper and more resilient as we age. Sanjay is a dad – of three teenage daughters, he is a doctor - who operates on the ...
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What if one small act of kindness could change everything? The Ripple Effect is a heartfelt new interview series that explores the surprising ways compassion, resilience, and service reverberate through people’s lives. Each episode, Jenna Kim Jones sits down with guests who’ve turned ordinary moments into extraordinary impact.Because when we go out of our way to extend compassion and kindness–even to people who might not be our friends–it inspires others to do the same. With humor, warmth, a ...
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The world’s biggest stars join Romesh for candid conversations and loads of laughs. Every Monday, Romesh Ranganathan meets actors, musicians, comedians and icons who share stories you won’t hear anywhere else, combining humour, heart and genuine insight. Expect backstage anecdotes, untold tales from the spotlight, and extraordinary insight into what makes them tick. On Thursdays, Rom’s mum Shanthi joins the show to share family stories, answer audience questions, and offer her no-nonsense ta ...
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You’re Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past. History isn’t just about dates and textbooks – it’s about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices. How long did it take to build an Egyptian pyramid? What does the Bayeux Tapestry reveal about medieval life? Why did it take nearly half a millennium fo ...
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Join this podcast as Chana Weisberg masterfully interviews people from all walks of life, uncovering their inspiring and amazing stories. Listen to the latest episode, or any of the past interviews, to discover extraordinary people with extraordinary stories.
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Reluctant Low Carb Life explores the keto and low carb lifestyles, fitness, health, wellness, and aging gracefully. Join us as we explore these issues and interview ordinary people doing extraordinary things to stay healthy.
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Radio Diaries

Radio Diaries & Radiotopia

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First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
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Extraordinary Stories

Mamamia Podcasts

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Immerse yourself in a different world, every week, as host Emma Gillespie and guests dig deeper into the truth and tragedy of some of the world’s most remarkable women. From Ita Buttrose to Charlotte Dawson to Amanda Bynes.....Extraordinary lives, told by extraordinary people. Welcome to Extraordinary Stories.
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Inspirational conversations with extraordinary people. Hosted by entrepreneur and personal development advocate, Nate Haber, this self-improvement podcast explores strategies and philosophies that help people elevate their lives mentally, emotionally, physically and financially.
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Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media

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Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of " ...
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THE podcast for parents with big dreams who want to create an EXTRAORDINARY lifestyle but feel stuck. Greg and Rachel Denning are parents of 7 children whom they've traveled with to 60+ countries on 5 continents -- all while homeschooling and building a multi-six-figure location independent biz. Let them show you how to finally break through what's holding you back so you can achieve your biggest dreams -- even with a family!
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In a world rushing by, the extraordinary often hides in plain sight. Miracles happen quietly every day. They are rarely told. But they happen to all of us. If we will just notice. These are the stories of ordinary, everyday people. They’re not celebrities or VIP’s. They are everyday people whose lives have been touched by extraordinary experiences. Welcome to Ordinary Miracles. Where real life stories reveal an extraordinary Go
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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Hala Taha | Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing | YAP Media Network

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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is the must-listen podcast for anyone who is hardcore into entrepreneurship. Hosted by Hala Taha, a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert, this top-ranked show features mini-masterclasses with business icons and entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Reid Hoffman, Tom Bilyeu and Codie Sanchez. Listen to YAP to profit in all aspects of life - from boosting sales and beating algorithms, to brain hacks and biohacking. Whether you’re launc ...
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The ONE Thing

Keller Podcast Network

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Discover the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Learn how the most successful people in the world approach productivity, time management, business, health and habits with The ONE Thing. A ProduKtive® Podcast.
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New Life PCA Sermons

New Life Presbyterian Church

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We are New Life Presbyterian Church, located in Yorktown, Indiana. We want God’s kingdom to spread throughout Yorktown, Muncie, and the world as a community of ordinary people empowered by the Gospel for extraordinary living.
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Ordinary People. Extraordinary Stories. Join us as we uncover powerful, real-life stories from everyday individuals who’ve made a lasting impact—big or small. From quiet acts of courage to unexpected journeys, each episode celebrates the ripple effect one life can have on the world.
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Welcome to Luxe Life Discovered, the podcast where we talk to people who are living a lifestyle that reflects their passion. Because we believe everyone should enjoy living their best life, their Luxe Life.
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Rhythmic Remedies

Felix Putting

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This podcast is about musicians with disabilities. It gives a snapshot of some of the world’s top musicians and explores their life and career in music as they overcome their unique and extraordinary life changing experiences. This show is by artists with disabilities for artists with disabilities.
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From the little league coach to the former addict helping those still struggling, hear from people from all walks of life how they show up as a vessel for service and drive for transformational change. Hosted by Theresa Carpenter, a 29-year active duty U.S. naval officer who found service was the path to unlocking trauma and unleashing your inner potential.
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Life Changing

BBC Radio 4

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In this series Dr Sian Williams talks to people who have lived through extraordinary events that have set their lives on an entirely different course. This podcast is all about the human experience, how people deal with obstacles that turn their lives upside down. The journeys are not always straightforward and there are often some remarkable discoveries along the way. Would you like to appear on the podcast? Do you have an extraordinary story to tell? We'd love to hear from you: lifechangin ...
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We answer the big question: how can YOU optimize your health, energy and mind so that you can perform at your highest levels every day. If you're the busy professional, mom on-the-go, the entrepreneur, or the avid health conscious individual, then tune in every week for a new episode. Topics include biohacking, detoxification, superfoods, gut health, brain health, nootropics, mobility, exercise, fat burning, ketosis, paleo, intermittent fasting, sleep optimization, stress relief, balanced li ...
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They're the people who live next door, work next to you at your job and even people you interact with in your leisure time but they have been living an extraordinary life. They are the kind of people who quietly make the world a better place without letting the world know. This podcast will introduce you to people who will motivate you and inspire you. They are someone you should know.
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Hard Knox with Amanda Knox

Knox Robinson Productions

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You don't have to be stuck in a prison cell to feel trapped in your own life. Drawing on her extraordinary journey, Amanda Knox explores how we make sense of struggle, truth, and change in a world that constantly tests us. In conversations with writers, thinkers, and creators Hard Knox dives into the ideas and experiences that help us grow more grounded, thoughtful, and free. Each week, subscribers also have a chance to Ask Amanda Anything. Amanda is here to answer your questions, about her, ...
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History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Heroes' with narration from Historian Alex von Tunzelmann, 'History's Toughest Heroes' with narration from Ray Winstone, 'History's Youngest Heroes' with narration from Nicola Coughlan and 'History's Secret Heroes' with narration from Helena Bonham Carter. In History's Heroes, Historian Alex von Tunzelmann (Radio 4's ...
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Tough Girl Podcast

Sarah Williams

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The Tough Girl Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration from women who dare to dream big, push boundaries, and redefine what's possible. Hosted by adventurer and speaker Sarah Williams, the podcast shares the raw, real, and remarkable stories of women from around the world who have taken on extraordinary challenges — from climbing mountains and crossing oceans to running ultramarathons and biking across continents. Each episode dives deep into the journeys behind the achievements: the grit ...
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Your Weekly Boost of Motivation and Faith-Based Inspiration! Welcome to Real Talk With Reginald D, a top-rated motivational/inspirational podcast hosted by Minister, Motivational Coach, and Motivational/Inspirational and spirituality Speaker, Reginald D. Sherman. This motivational/inspirational podcast is your go-to source for powerful motivational speeches, inspirational stories, transformative advice, and faith-based wisdom to help you overcome life’s challenges and unlock your extraordina ...
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A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
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Split Ends with Andrew and Olga

A Life More Extraordinary

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A fresh cut on wellbeing. Celebrity guests take to the salon chair to share their split ends with celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton and Comedian, Writer and Actor Olga Thompson @bigfatgreekmother. A unique view from the salon chair - and a joyful take on storytelling, mental health and wellbeing.
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Random Conversations is an unscripted podcast where curiosity meets connection. From heartfelt reflections to hilarious tangents, each episode dives into spontaneous dialogues with everyday people—and the extraordinary insights they reveal. No agenda, just real talk. Because sometimes the best stories... are the ones you didn’t plan to hear.
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Some moments change you. Some experiences turn you into a smarter, or more thoughtful, or tougher person. They build your resilience, your sense of humour and your empathy too. In Experience is Everything – the new podcast from Saga – award-winning Radio 4 broadcaster Jenni Murray talks to household names to find out what they’ve learned over their extraordinary lifetimes. In enthralling conversations with actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and celebrities we’ll discover the most surpris ...
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The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery

Jennie Johnson & Dianne Hartshorn

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The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery is a podcast for cemetery lovers, preservationists, and even those who've never walked among the graves. Join hosts Jennie and Dianne as they explore old cemeteries and learn the stories of those buried within their walls. After all, every death had a life, and every life had a story.
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Your Next Chapter

EXTRAORDINARY Women Magazine

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Your Next Chapter is your weekly dose of inspiration and practical wisdom for creating a life that feels exciting and authentic—especially in midlife and beyond. Host Sharri Harmel, coach, writer, and believer in reinvention, shares candid conversations and actionable strategies to help you embrace change with confidence. Whether you’re exploring a new career, reigniting a passion, or simply living more boldly, you’ll feel supported and inspired. Your past has shaped you, but it doesn’t defi ...
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Your Extraordinary Life & Dating after Divorce is a podcast for divorced women that explores the divorce journey and teaches real strategies for fully recovering from a divorce, rebuilding your life, dating and getting happily re-partnered again. Join Certified Life Coach, Sade Curry for real practical wisdom and real-world techniques from her own divorce journey and life coaching practice. Sade teaches you how to quickly go from divorced and alone to happily remarried while building your be ...
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Come along with me and explore the lives of Archimedes, Galileo Galilei, Albert Einstein, Wangari Maathai, Ctesibius, Valentina Tereshkova, Chiune Sugihara, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett… and others who’ve greatly influenced society. What life choices led them to be so extraordinary… what can we learn from them?
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You know that feeling when you say "I can't believe this is happening"? That phrase reveals something important: you might be stuck in denial. Divorce shatters your reality. It forces you to question your past, present, and future all at once. Your brain protects you by avoiding these overwhelming truths. But denial keeps you vulnerable. While you …
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Do you and your spouse disagree about discipline—one of you feels too strict while the other feels too soft? Are your kids pushing boundaries, playing you against each other, or reacting emotionally because expectations aren’t clear? In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life Podcast, Greg and Rachel Denning break down the authoritative paren…
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Did you know that you can train your mind to be happier? Yes, really. This is an excerpt from a HappierMe Live podcast which explores practical ways we can all rise above our circumstances and be happier. Your hosts are Jackie Woodside, an author and life coach from Boston, and Dr Manoj Krishna, the founder of HappierMe. To hear the full episode se…
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:00) Jim's journey from pro athlete to elite coach (2:54) The desert years (4:18) How Inner Excellence went viral thanks to AJ Brown (7:17) Why performance training and life training are the same (8:09) The 3 mindset traps (8:56) "Selfless is fearless": how to get out of your own way (12:28) The BFF framework (14:40) How …
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In June 1865, the writer Charles Dickens was sitting in the first-class carriage of a train when it crashed outside of Kent. The horrific accident would require all his courage and threaten to reveal his most closely guarded secret. Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light…
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We'd Love To Hear From You - Text Us! In this episode of Reluctant Low Carb Life, we explore a comprehensive 30-day fitness challenge designed to help you kickstart your journey toward lasting health and wellness. Framed as an achievable commitment, the 30-day period serves as the perfect stepping stone for building momentum, seeing quick results, …
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Solo in London? Marylebone is your perfect base with safe streets, cafés, boutiques, and museums all within walking distance. I visited just before Christmas and pushed myself out of my comfort zone while exploring this charming neighborhood. Join me for inspiration and ideas for your next chapter in 2026. //WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP…
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Big goals have a way of starting strong and slowly falling apart. Motivation fades. Life intervenes. Momentum stalls. In this episode, Jay Papasan shares what actually separates the people who follow through from those who stay stuck in restart mode. After studying more than 400 entrepreneurs and business owners who went through The First Domino pr…
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Jade Warshaw and her husband once found themselves buried under $460,000 in debt, a weight that revealed the emotional patterns sabotaging their financial decisions. Despite their best efforts, no amount of saving or financial planning could break the cycle. It wasn’t until they tackled the mindset and emotions driving their choices that they final…
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Can simply imagining yourself doing something actually make you better at it? Athletes, musicians, and performers have sworn by mental rehearsal for years — but does it really work? This episode begins by exploring when visualization helps, when it doesn’t, and why. https://www.popsci.com/will-practicing-skill-your-head-make-you-better-it/ Weight l…
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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Abbie Smith-Ryan is a leading researcher in exercise physiology whose work focuses on how training and nutrition influence body composition, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and women's health across the lifespan, wi…
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As co-creator of era-defining titles such as The Office and Extras, followed by hits including Derek and After Life, Ricky Gervais has left his mark as one of the most successful comedians on the planet. Speaking to Romesh, he explains why writing and workshopping stand-up comedy remains one of his greatest loves, how hosting the Golden Globes coul…
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If you made any new year's resolutions, was one of them to sing more in 2026? Singing is an incredibly frequent command in the scripture, yet it is such an ordinary part of christianity it can easily be overlooked. In Nehemiah chapter 12 we will look at why singing is so important to our walk with God that it's one of the most commanded practices i…
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Send us a text My name is Omar Rogers and I’m the founder of Imagination and Faith ministries. There comes a time in life when all of us need to be refreshed, rest and reflect on our lives. Doing this can energize us for the tasks that stand before us. In a world that wants us to believe that busyness and putting out non stop effort is the pathway …
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Have you ever noticed that one foot is often slightly bigger than the other? It sounds odd, but it’s extremely common — and there’s a clear biological reason for it. This episode begins with why it happens, which foot is usually larger, and what it means for comfort and health. https://www.feetbypody.com/blog/is-it-normal-for-one-foot-to-be-bigger-…
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What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained isn’t because life is “too much” … but because no one ever taught you the mental wellness skills that make life manageable—and peaceful? In this inspirational & motivational episode, Reginald D sits down with MJ Murray Vachon, a licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR …
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Guy Kawasaki learned sales the hard way in the jewelry business, where every deal felt like hand-to-hand combat. With no technical background, he later joined Apple and turned those street-level selling skills into world-class software evangelism. He went on to become Chief Evangelist at Canva, shaping how the world thinks about selling ideas. In t…
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Dead Funny History: The Brontës. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the lives of the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne, three literary legends whose tragic family story inspired some of the greatest novels of the 19th century. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches a…
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Send us a text In this months episode I sit down with Rocco Mazza—someone whose life this podcast was created for. Rocco shares his journey growing up with a developmentally disabled brother and how that relationship shaped a lifetime of devotion to family, advocacy, service. and most of all empathy. Rocco’s story is one of humility, responsibility…
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You might have noticed something different—we changed our name. Welcome to Your Extraordinary Life and Dating After Divorce. Same host, expanded mission. Here's what happened: I spent years focused on dating after divorce. But the truth? Half my clients work with me on other parts of the divorce journey—thinking about divorce, surviving the process…
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Send us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. Kick off the new year with The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery podcast! Join Jennie and Dianne for a delightful chat with Pamela McColl, author of "Wondrous Mrs. Claus: a Literary and Pictorial Review of the Christmas Character". As we bid farewell…
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Your mind wanders — that’s normal. But letting it drift too much may come at a cost. Research shows that frequent mind-wandering can make you less happy, less focused, and more stressed than you realize. This episode begins with why an unfocused mind can quietly work against you. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101111141759.htm You tal…
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Dead Funny History: Justinian and Theodora. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the lives of Justinian and Theodora; the ultimate Byzantine power couple who ruled an empire, survived riots, and reformed the law. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches and sound effects that br…
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Happy New Year! I'm taking a moment to look back at the last six months of 2025—what's worked, what hasn't, and what the numbers tell me about the year so far. I reflect on the journey I've been on, the adventures, the challenges, and the mindset shifts that have shaped my life. I talk about working in longer blocks, thinking in decades not years, …
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Did the accused really take a walk with Archie in the middle of the night? And did they really come back to the house, and start arguing? Well - this episode hears evidence form a witness who says she SAW them through her window. The only problem - they never mentioned seeing anything at the time. We also hear evidence from another witness who spen…
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Send us a text What if the way we select and promote military leaders is wired to produce the very failures we say we want to avoid? That’s the challenge we take on with Don Vandergriff, a retired Marine and Army officer, defense analyst, and one of the most persistent voices for personnel reform in the U.S. military. Don pulls back the curtain on …
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Dead Funny History: Emma of Normandy. Join historian Greg Jenner for a fast-paced, funny and fascinating journey through the life of Emma of Normandy - twice Queen of England, mother of kings, and the medieval Kris Jenner of royal politics. This episode of Dead Funny History is packed with jokes, sketches and sound effects that bring the past to li…
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As a young man, engineer Michael Ashcroft was plagued by excruciating headaches, along with neck pain and a rushing sound in his ear. Eventually scans were made revealing a tumour the size of a tangerine behind his left ear. It required twelve hours of complex surgery and left Michael with temporary deafness in one ear, a lopsided face, limited swa…
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In this short and hilarious episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Marshall finally unloads one of his most talked-about work stories from his Telstra days — and it’s every bit as wild as you’d expect. From climbing massive communication towers with sketchy safety standards, to hauling cables around Mount Coot-tha and launching a Land Cruiser where …
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Show notes: (0:00) Intro (0:41) Who is Dr. Michael Snyder, and what does he do? (3:44) Catching type 2 diabetes early through personal health tracking (5:59) Why knowing your health baseline matters more than one-time scans (8:49) Using smartwatches to detect illness before symptoms (12:02) Tracking health on a budget (17:04) Why glucose monitors m…
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You see the world your way, but I see it differently. Todays episode is an absolute gem... How do our beliefs, perspectives and thoughts shape who we are, the results we get, and people around us. Most of our thoughts are useful but not true. Today we speak to Derek Sivers, Derek is a deep thinker. He has authored many books one of which being Usef…
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What if 2026 isn’t about becoming someone new—but finally becoming who you were always meant to be, with a renewed mind and a clear purpose? As we stand at the edge of a brand-new year, this inspirational and motivational podcast episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and step into real transformation. In this powerful motivational speech, R…
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Join us for a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly podcast episode. This week Cam and James kick things off with stories about James’ tux mishaps, skipping showers, and sweating it out in the mountains. They dive into embracing misunderstanding, resistance, and why that's fuel for growth. Topics heat up with a breakdown of the "GenPop" era, the rise of AI, and …
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Once upon a time, there was an inventor and entrepreneur named Madam C.J. Walker. She was the child of slaves, the first in her family to be born free, thanks to the Emancipation Proclamation. As a child, she had to work in the cotton fields to help support her family. Later, as a teenaged orphan, she became a washerwoman, backbreaking work conside…
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Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and bestselling author whose work explores creativity, intelligence, and what helps people grow after hardship. In this episode, Amanda and Scott talk about how we get stuck in stories about ourselves, how to tell the difference between honoring pain and letting it run the show, and why growth often star…
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From the jungles of India to the global stage of wildlife conservation, Dr Latika Nath has spent her life studying and protecting big cats, becoming the first woman in the world to study tigers in the wild. Known as Nat Geo's "Tiger Princess," she shares stories from deep in the forests where she observed tigers using tools, hunting porcupines, and…
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