Best Influence Ecology Podcasts (2025)

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Your Mission Is More Important Than Your Mug: Midweek Momentum with Ryan Koral 3:52

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In this Double Shot from my conversation with Ryan Koral, we dig into a challenge most of us face: comparison. Ryan shares how he overcame the excuses and insecurities that were holding him back from creating content by focusing on his mission instead of his appearance. *Your mission is more important than your mug* It’s a powerful reminder that wh…

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Alex Moore discusses his mindset on ‘Survivor’ 0:13

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Alex Moore discusses the ‘margarita curse’ 0:12

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Audio embed for "From ‘connector’ to ‘Survivor’: How Evanston’s Alex Moore found his fire as NU alum, D.C. communications director." Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/09/24/top-stories/from-connector-to-survivor-how-evanstons-alex-moore-found-his-fire-as-nu-alum-d-c-communications-director/…

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Alex Moore discusses his strategy on ‘Survivor’ 0:12

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Audio embed for "From ‘connector’ to ‘Survivor’: How Evanston’s Alex Moore found his fire as NU alum, D.C. communications director." Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/09/24/top-stories/from-connector-to-survivor-how-evanstons-alex-moore-found-his-fire-as-nu-alum-d-c-communications-director/…

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Alex Moore discusses his influences 0:19

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Audio embed for "From ‘connector’ to ‘Survivor’: How Evanston’s Alex Moore found his fire as NU alum, D.C. communications director." Read the full story here: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/09/24/top-stories/from-connector-to-survivor-how-evanstons-alex-moore-found-his-fire-as-nu-alum-d-c-communications-director/…

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550 – Books, books, and more books. Webinars, workshops, and responses to YouTube comments! 26:57

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A smorgasbord of stuff to celebrate my 550th episode “milestone”! 3 new books!! A webinar and workshop. Ways to organize a workshop. And having some fun with YouTube comments. Books: Enhancing skill in American football: Revolutionizing practice design for transfer to game day The advanced ecological approach to skill development Constraints-Led Ap…

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Say Yes: Building Careers and Communities Through Connection with Greg Wasserman 38:27

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What still moves the needle in a world of AI, ghosting, and endless cold emails? Real human connection. In this episode of No More Mondays, Angie Callen sits down with Greg Wasserman, Head of Relationships at RSS.com and a master of the warm introduction. From Yahoo sales to startup community-building, Greg has spent more than 20 years proving that…

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A Deep Dive into Dream States: Part 1 - Aug 30, 2025 1:35:55

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We explore the divers types of dream states, our own experiences in them, and what may be coming from us, and what comes from an other... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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More High Strangeness with Abby! - August 23, 2025 1:34:16

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Christopher Ernst and Seriah go to visit Abby and get a tour of her mother's garden where much of her weirdness has occurred, then they sit and record this conversation about strange things... Outro Music is Olathia with Over the Mountain by Ozzy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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98. Lifestyle Photographer Alanna O’Neil: Embracing Mother Maui, How To Become Your Own Creative Lighthouse, and the Power of Intuition 53:48

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Lifestyle Photography with Alanna O'Neill, Embracing Mother Maui, How To Become Your Own Creative Lighthouse, and the Power of Intuition. Alanna O’Neil is a lifestyle photographer, designer, and author who left the runways of New York fashion for the slower, more intentional rhythm of Maui. Her work — including her books The Art of Picnics and The …

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The Rhetoric Triangle Every Leader Needs: Midweek Momentum with Cindy Skalicky 10:34

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In this Double Shot from my conversation with Cindy Skalicky, we dig into Aristotle’s timeless rhetoric triangle: ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic), and how blending all three makes our communication more persuasive and memorable. Cindy explains why stories often beat data, how leaders can connect more deeply with their audie…

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549 – Enhancing Skill in American Football, Shawn Myszka 42:51

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I am joined by Shawn Myszka from Emergence to talk about our newly released book (w// Tyler Yearby) - Enhancing skill in American football: revolutionizing practice design for transfer to game day. Articles:Enhancing skill in American football: Revolutionizing practice design for transfer to game day http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Pa…

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How Curiosity and Authenticity Fuel Entrepreneurship with Alyssa Nolte 34:54

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What if Mondays didn’t have to mean dread, burnout, or bending to someone else’s rules? In this week’s episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Alyssa Nolte, CEO of True View and host of Taking Back Monday, to talk about curiosity, choice, and the messy truths of entrepreneurship. Alyssa shares her path from commission-only startup life to seria…

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Aliens, Shadow People, and Co-Creation - August 16, 2025 1:32:00

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We wander all over the road with this one, from movies, to ghosts, shadow people, missing 411, the Warrens, and more... Outro Music is The Will with Legends. Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for extra content, commercial free shows, early access, and bonus content as well! on $3 a month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Ghosts, Bigfoot, and other Strangeness - August 9, 2025 1:41:04

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I talk with Amy, who we first met at the Seth House, about her psychic abilities, her lifetime of weirdness, and explore different ideas about the unexplained, all while sitting in the middle of the Ithaca City Cemetery. * Outro Music is Lucid Nation with "Everyone's Got an Area 51" Become a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/c/SeriahAzkath for ext…

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548 – Focus of Attention, the Structure of Variability & Placebo Effects 13:53

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A look at a couple studies examining the effect of focus of attention on performance. How does focus of attention affect good and bad movement variability? Does it alter placebo effects? Articles: Changing one’s focus of attention alters the structure of movement variability The placebo effect in the motor domain is differently modulated by the ext…

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Deliberate Evolution: Burnout, Balance & The Ecology of Leadership with Dan Capello: 32:45

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Burnout isn’t just about your job; it’s about the person doing the work. This week on No More Mondays, I’m joined by returning guest Dan Capello, coach, speaker, and author of Deliberate Evolution (with his upcoming book The Unprocessed Life on the way). Dan shares his fresh perspective on why we can’t “rest our way out” of burnout and introduces f…

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Anna Kusler — Running Fast to Conserve Cheetahs in Central Zambia 44:57

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Anna Kusler, a graduate student in the Department of Ecology at Montana State University, discusses her passion for all animals and her research on cheetahs in central Zambia.By Andrea Litt

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122. Green Communities, Urban Conservation, and Just Showing Up w/ Gary Cocke and Carole Fergusson 1:05:44

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Send us a text Support the show As always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack! Plan…

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Weirdumentary with Gary Rhoads and Robert Guffey - Aug 2, 2025 1:37:43

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This is a fun conversation with Gary Rhoads, and I invited one of his best friends, Robert Guffey, to join us! Weirdumentary: Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters from 1970s Documentaries is a 2025 book by Gary D. Rhodes that explores the genre of pseudo-documentaries from the 1970s, such as Chariots of the Gods and The Ma…

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Midweek Momentum: Why Thought Leaders Must Share with Austin Armstrong 5:17

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It’s time for your midweek jolt! ☕ Here's a quick, high-impact moment from No More Mondays. In this clip, Austin Armstrong makes the case that thought leaders have a responsibility to share what they know, and that giving your best ideas away for free isn’t bad business. It’s actually the best way to grow your influence, build trust, and create imp…

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97. Matt Payne on Landscape Photography and The Colorado Way: Living and Creating in Alignment with Personal Values and Authentic Pride 1:07:22

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Landscape Photography with Matt Payne, the Colorado Way, Personal Vision and Pride, Authenticity, and Vulnerability. Matt Payne is a landscape photographer, accomplished mountaineer, podcaster, and now published author. He has climbed Colorado’s 100 highest mountains, completed the entire 500-mile Colorado Trail, and spent more than a decade buildi…

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Start With Your Why to Overcome Fear: Midweek Momentum with Mark Lebrun 8:17

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This week’s Midweek Momentum features Mark Labrun, who went from being afraid to press record to inspiring thousands online. His journey is a powerful reminder that knowing your why can help you push past fear, handle criticism, and show up with confidence...even when it’s uncomfortable. 🎧 Click here to listen to the full No More Mondays episode wi…

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Strange Light: Paranormal Encounters and their Effects - July 26, 2025 1:22:27

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Seriah is joined by Edson Freeman, to discuss his excellent book, Strange Light. It tells diverse stories of people with lifetimes of paranormal experiences, and how it has affected them. * Outro Music by Grey's Anathema with Mudfish From Amazon: What happens when ordinary people meet the extraordinary? In Strange Light, author Edson Freeman gather…

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Flawed: Why Perfectionism Sabotages Leadership and Productivity with Dr. Greg Chasson 36:07

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Perfectionism might look like a strength on the surface, but it often hides burnout, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and toxic expectations that stall both leaders and teams. In this episode of No More Mondays, I sit down with Dr. Greg Chasson, psychologist, professor, and award-winning author of Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Man…

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Meher Baba: His Influence and Philosophy - July 19, 2025 1:36:01

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As requested by a listener, Chris Ernst talks about his upbringing and spiritual path, and the teachings of Meher Baba. Outro Music is by BELLS≥ with End Over End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Oral Health Debate: Fluoride, Hydroxyapatite & Your Microbiome | Julia Davies & Dr Seb Lomas 54:48

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Functional medicine practitioner Julia Davies chats with biological dentist Dr. Seb Lomas about the oral microbiome, the fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite debate, and how oral health can shape your gut health - and beyond. Discover the surprising ways your mouth impacts your whole body. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:07 What Is Biological Dentistry? 02:…

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96. Dr. Latika Nath: The Tiger Princess of India on Tiger Photography, Biology, Ecology and the Killer Tigress of Champawat 40:37

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Tiger Photography, Biology, and Ecology with Dr. Latika Nath. Princess of India on Tiger Photography, Biology, Ecology and the Killer Tigress of Champawat Dr. Latika Nath, often called the “Tiger Princess of India,” is a wildlife biologist, photographer, and conservationist who has spent her life studying and protecting one of the planet’s most elu…

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The Most Selfless Thing You Can Do Is Be Selfish: Midweek Momentum with Justin Schenck 5:23

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In this short but powerful clip from my conversation with Justin Schenck, you’ll hear why prioritizing yourself isn’t selfish — it’s the key to making a bigger impact. Justin shares the personal moment that reframed how he approaches life and business, and why you need to fill your cup first if you want to serve others well. 🎧 Listen to the full ep…

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AI, Influence, and the Future of Content with Austin Armstrong 40:02

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Ever wondered how some people crack the social media code while others stay stuck in the algorithm abyss? In this episode of No More Mondays, I’m joined by Austin Armstrong, digital marketing strategist and creator with over 3 million followers, to unpack the truth about online growth. From AI tools to authenticity, Austin shares what it really tak…

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Ep. 144 ~ Guest Mike Oppenheim - Diversity Unites Us 1:04:35

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In this insightful episode Mike Oppenheim opens up about his journey of breaking free from societal norms to embrace his true self through purposeful, mindful work that serves others. Tune in as we delve into the importance of cultural integration, emotional wellness, and the impact of authentic self-expression on building unity and meaningful conn…

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The Apocalypse Through the Ages - July 12, 2025 1:37:08

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On this episode we explore different ideas of the Apocalypse, what the word really means, where some of the beliefs have come from, and the modern variations that have been spawned from all of this. Outro Music is Meka Nism with The Dance at the End of the World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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547 – How Effective are Coaches at Designing and Adapting Practice in the CLA? 13:56

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How effective are coaches at designing and adapting constraints? Which has more impact: manipulating informational/verbal constraints or other (physical) task constraints? Articles:The influence of coaches’ intervention on the technical-tactical performance dynamics of young soccer players http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of…

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Systems That Set You Free: Build Your Business Your Way with Lindsay Harle-Kadatz 48:34

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What if the right “systems” could unlock your freedom instead of box you in? In this episode of No More Mondays, leadership consultant and coach Lindsay Harle-Kadatz shares how creatives and entrepreneurs can ditch one-size-fits-all strategies, align their businesses with their strengths and values, and finally build on their own terms. We cover: W…

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EP. 143 ~ Meilin Ehlke - Cosmic Connection Influences Energies 23:26

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Explore the cosmic connections and transformative power of artistic expression, nature, and physical practices through higher vibrations and harmonious existence. Recorded on the Lion's gate portal and full moon weekend this episode is a reminder of the interconnectedness of all beings and the transformative power of artistic expression and nature …

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Shadow People, Reincarnation, and Strange Connections - July 5, 2025 1:30:54

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On this wandering the road edition of Where Did the Road Go?, Brennen relates some of his very strange experiences, we talk about odd Raccoon encounters, Past Lives, Reincarnation, and having strange connections with people you have just met. More of this conversation can be found in our Patreon segment, join us for only $3 for extra content almost…

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546 – How Do Nonlinear & Linear Training Influence the Quantity and Quality of Search for a Movement Solution 18:02

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How does the quality and quantity of search for a movement solution differ for linear and nonlinear training approaches? Is it the case that linear approaches restrict the development of functional movement variability? Is there any case for ever using a linear approach? Links:The influence of linear and nonlinear pedagogies on movement exploration…

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The Power of Storytelling: Build Authentic Brands and Human Connections with Ryan Koral 38:02

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Your most powerful business asset isn’t your product—it’s your story. In this episode, filmmaker and storytelling coach Ryan Koral shares why authentic stories build trust, how to overcome fear in sharing them, and why showing up as yourself is your biggest differentiator in a world of AI-generated content. Where to Find Ryan: LinkedIn: Ryan Koral …

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95. Jim Wright: Camera Adventures from Hollywood to Nashville, Celebrities, Music, Creative Collaborations, and Americana Photography 58:37

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Photography with Jim Wright: Camera Adventures from Hollywood to Nashville, Celebrities, Music, Creative Collaborations, and Americana Photography. Jim Wright is an internationally recognized photographer who has traveled the world photographing some of the most celebrated names in the movie, fashion, music, and pop culture industries. An award-win…

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AMA Part II - June 28, 2025 1:30:52

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We cover some more listener questions. Third part is only available in Patreon! Outro Music is See You in the Bar by Tom Fury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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545 – Turvey, Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective, Chapters 13 and 14 (JC52) 1:08:33

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On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 13 and 14 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links:https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gat…

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Break the Belief Barrier: Purpose-Driven Growth with Quinn Harwood 38:18

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What stories are you telling yourself...and are they holding you back? In this episode of No More Mondays, I speak with Quinn Harwood, leadership coach, author of GrowthTime!, and expert in helping people break through belief barriers that limit their growth. We'll explore how mindset shapes identity, why confidence and clarity matter, and how stor…

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AMA: Magick, Strange Artifacts, and Spirituality - June 21, 2025 1:32:22

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We answer listener questions in this episode. This is part 1 of 3, and it goes all over the place... Outro Music is by The Devil's Pension with My Momma is an Alien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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94. Luis Benitez: Conquering Everest and the Seven Summits, Life Advice from the Dalai Lama, and Outdoor Recreation Evangelism 58:08

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Luis Benitez: Conquering Everest and the Seven Summits, Life Advice from the Dalai Lama, and Outdoor Recreation Evangelism. Luis Benitez has worked as a high-end international mountain guide, with six Everest summits to his name, as well as having conquered the "Seven Summits" — the highest mountains on each of the world's continents. He’s also an …