Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.
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Smart People Podcast is a biweekly, interview-based podcast that features today's most well respected thought leaders engaging in authentic, insightful conversation for the benefit of the listener. The host, Chris Stemp, and his co-host/producer Jon Rojas, utilize their insatiable curiosity and relatable charm to provoke their guests into giving the interview of a lifetime. Every single guest has achieved a high level of recognition within their arena and in doing so has collected a wealth o ...
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Motivational Speeches, Inspiration & Real Talk with Reginald D (Motivational Speeches/Inspirational Stories)
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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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Transformative ideas from the best thinkers on the planet including guests like James Clear, Susan Cain, Michael Pollan, Deepak Chopra, Nicole LaPera, Yung Pueblo, Gabor Mate, Maggie Smith, David Whyte, Macklemore, George Saunders, Anne Lamott, Frank Turner, Mark Manson, Tara Brach, AJ Jacobs, Oliver Burkeman, Ryan Holiday, Parker Palmer. It’s not about perfection; it’s about direction.
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Formerly The Accidental Creative. Being a creative professional should be the greatest job in the world. You get to solve problems, express yourself, bring something new into the world and you get paid to do it. What's not to love. Yet every day, creative pros face, tremendous pressure and uncertainty. The temptation is just to play it safe, surrender to distraction and settle for less than your best daily creative is about making sure that's not your story. Each episode focuses on a topic r ...
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The Terrible Photographer is a storytelling podcast for photographers, designers, and creative humans trying to stay honest in a world that rewards pretending
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Conversations with every type of creative. Hosted by Ryan Leacock - Get inspired and do the work.
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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with p ...
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IDEO’s Creative Confidence Podcast shares candid conversations with creative leaders, changemakers, and innovators navigating today’s most pressing challenges. Through real-world stories and insights, we explore how to lead with creativity, build resilient teams, and drive innovation. Grounded in IDEO’s 40 years of expertise in design thinking and innovation, each episode offers inspiration and practical tools for audacious leaders at every stage of their careers. Hosted by Mina Seetharaman, ...
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How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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An insider dialogue that invites the listener to pull up a seat at the table with A-list creatives from a variety of disciplines. They share their insights on the process, craft, and inspiration. Join us for a better understanding of this elusive muse every Thursday with Pat Hazell (Seinfeld, The Tonight Show) and his friends as they demystify the transferable nature of creativity. Produced by: Sweetwood Creative In Partnership with Stoney Island Audio
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The Unshakeables podcast from Chase for Business and iHeartMedia's Ruby Studio dives into the unbelievable “What are we gonna do now?” moments that changed everything for small business owners. From mom-and-pop coffee shops to auto-detailing garages, every small business owner knows that the journey is full of the unexpected. A single make-or-break experience can change the course of your business forever. Those who stand firm in their resolve have a special name. We call them The Unshakeabl ...
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Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. Follow us on Instagram @HappinessPod.
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Begin each day with purpose and positivity with the 7 Good Minutes Daily Self-Improvement Podcast, the essential listen for mindful achievers. Tailored for those who strive for personal growth amidst their busy lives, our podcast offers daily guidance in mindfulness, gratitude, and maintaining a positive mindset. Subscribe now to ensure you never miss an episode on your journey to a more mindful and positive life. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own ...
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Intuitive Insights: Inspiring Stories and Intuitive Tools for the Creative Soul
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Welcome to Intuitive Insights. I’m Meghan—your no-BS woo-woo coach. Every other week, I share practical spiritual tools, creative inspiration, and explore meaningful conversations that show intuition is less crystal ball and more compass. Together, we’ll navigate how intuition shows up in everyday life, how it shapes purpose, and the practices that help us live more connected, creative, and soul-aligned. Added Bonus: I promise to keep it fun. "Remember to laugh—because you are always on your ...
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The Inspired Geeks Podcast is dedicated to discussing all things geek ( comic books, cosplay, video games, table top games, films, anime etc). We also want to create a welcoming community for all fandoms and shine a spotlight on up and coming creatives in the geek community!
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In search of wisdom and self-awareness, "WS Podcast" offers narratives drawn from real-life experiences, insights into mindful living, and actionable ideas to enhance your life... Featuring diverse episodes: 1. (Un)usual Dialogues - Inspiring interviews with individuals from various backgrounds, delivering a mix of perspectives. 2. Book Reviews - Exploration of themes and philosophies of numerous books I read each year. 3. Monologues - In-depth commentary on specific topics for enhanced unde ...
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Leadership isn’t just a personality trait, it’s a set of skills that you can build. Whether you’re managing up or motivating a team, HBR On Leadership is your destination for insights and inspiration from the world’s top leadership practitioners and experts. Every Wednesday, the editors at the Harvard Business Review hand-picked case studies and conversations with global business leaders, management experts, academics, from across HBR to help you unlock the best in those around you.
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You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people’s lives, and in every episode, she’s giving you all her hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and deeply personal stories, so you can change yours too. If you’re a new listener, you’re in the right place. Every episode will empower you to create a better life and help you take a step toward th ...
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Imagine a space where your creative spark is truly seen... a community where people get you. That’s what Maddox and Dwight bring each week on For the Love of Creatives... a podcast rooted in the power trio of Creativity, Community, and Becoming. As your hosts and “connections and community guys,” Maddox and Dwight invite you into soul-stirring conversations with artists, innovators, and everyday creatives who’ve faced challenges, found inspiration, and said yes to the next version of themsel ...
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Inside The Lab is a podcast by The Narration Labs exploring creativity, ideas, and the craft of storytelling through sound. From concept experiments and behind-the-scenes production insights to conversations about culture, audio, and innovation, the show is a space for curious minds and creative thinkers who care about how ideas are shaped and why they work.
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On Craftcast.com, host Alison Lee takes you through the world of Crafting, from interviews, product reviews, and do it yourself tutorials. Craftcast.com is the only podcast where you can listen, learn, and create!
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Listen between the lines of the writing life with author Sara Zarr in interview and solo episodes, with a focus on the practical and psychological aspects of writing and publishing, the creative process, and that tricky intersection where art meets commerce. Past guests include filmmaker Scott Teems, National Book Award Winner Malinda Lo, and podcaster and author Dave Holmes.
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Ancient Ink Productions Podcast creates a safe space for inspiration, collaboration, community and creativity through the arts. Here you will be exposed to authors, musicians, spiritualist, storytellers and Creators of all kinds.
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Creatives on Camera is your guide to mastering video as a simple, effective tool for engaging and educating your creative community. Whether you teach quilting, crafting, or art workshops online, design patterns, or sell supplies, this podcast shows you how to create video tutorials and marketing content without complicated setups or wasted time. Learn easy, time-saving strategies to connect with your audience, grow your business, and expand your reach—all while staying focused on your passion.
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Welcome to THE SCIENCE OF CREATIVITY, your home for insights and inspiration about art, design, and invention. Your host is Dr. Keith Sawyer, one of the world's leading experts on creativity, art, and design. Dr. Sawyer is a tenured university professor who has published 20 books about the science of creativity, including his new book LEARNING TO SEE: INSIDE THE WORLD'S LEADING ART AND DESIGN SCHOOLS. Our goal is to inspire you with stories of brilliant creators and world-changing inventions ...
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Increasing awareness. Deepening presence. Activating wonder. To be able for the times ahead and the times already here. wonderdome.substack.com
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Storypod – Where storytelling is about doing, not just learning. Step into Storytelling Immersion—a world where characters come to life, worlds unfold, and plots twist and turn as we dive deep into the art of story. Unlike traditional guides, Storypod is a “learn-by-listening” experience. Through storytelling games, character-building exercises, media discussions, and creative Q&A, each episode immerses you in the craft of storytelling. This isn’t a textbook on “how to,” but a playground for ...
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Healer Heal Yourself, Reduce Burnout, Discover Your Creativity While You Heal Others
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This podcast explores the intersection of Creativity, Art, and Medicine. Learn how physicians and healers have used art to heal themselves through burnout. Artists and writers share their creative journeys for inspiration and to provide channels of hope.
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This podcast isn't just about photography; it's about using the Wild as a metaphor for exploration, self-discovery, and creative expression. Join Keith, your guide on a journey to break free from conformity and embrace your authentic self. Through inspiring conversations, thought-provoking discussions, and captivating stories, Wild Artist will equip you with the tools and inspiration to unleash your unique voice and make a lasting impact on the world.
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A rich archive of tips, techniques and inspiration to help screenwriters, filmmakers and other creative souls achieve their dreams.
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Whether you're an artist seeking inspiration, an entrepreneur looking for innovative solutions, or someone simply seeking a sense of calm and clarity, these guided mediations are the perfect companion for your journey of self-discovery and creative growth.
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A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world
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The ultimate podcast for aspiring leaders in the creative or technology fields. John Rouda discusses leadership topics, interviews some of the greatest minds today and teaches you practical leadership tips, techniques, tricks and hacks to improve motivation, negotiation, and other much needed skills for leaders today.
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Creatives need that push... that extra kick to know they can rise up and follow their dreams. We are a podcast for creatives! Filmmakers, Artists, Musicians and Everyone! We confront multiple topics on this show and most of the time... just talk a lot of you know what... so indulge in the REEL with us and enjoy the journey!
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Explore the process of reinvention in the digital age as it relates to career, creativity and technology impact on daily life. Interviews with professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives who have re-imagined success and are making a pivot. Hear insights about their inspiration, turning point and how the new digital world has helped or hurt them. Subscribe for weekly interviews about Reinvention, Creative Inspiration, Breaking Through, Digital Landscape, Entrepreneurship.
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THE WRITERS HANGOUT, a podcast that celebrates the many stages of writing from inspiration to the first draft, revising, getting a project made and everything in-between. We’ll talk to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry and create a space where you can hang out, learn from the pros and have fun.
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Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For v ...
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A podcast about creative beginnings. Also That is a weekly podcast on finding connection and inspiration. We’re fostering a community of artists seeking to begin their own creative journey and nurturing the confidence to take creative leaps. Every great masterpiece started from a draft. We hope you'll find this podcast community helps serve as the stepping stone you need to help meet your own high expectations of your art.
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The Authentic Heart, hosted by Americana artist Amber Westerman, is for busy creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to slow down, cut through the noise, and reconnect with what feels true. Every other Monday, you’ll get real conversations, practical mindset shifts, and soulful inspiration for your next aligned step. Join my email list and find me on socials: https://linktr.ee/authenticheartpodcast
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MadPo3t Podcast| Art|Life| Creative exploration
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Madpo3t Podcast is a dynamic exploration of creative expression and personal growth, featuring in-depth conversations with fellow creators. Each episode dives into the intricate experiences of artists, poets, and innovative minds, breaking down their unique journeys of self-improvement and artistic development. Host [Alex Murdock] provides an intimate platform for creators to share their stories, challenges, and insights, transforming personal narratives into powerful moments of connection a ...
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There are many ways to live a life, and I became curious about what this could mean while starting my own new chapter. I decided to seek inspiration in connecting with others who had taken a leap of faith to create lives they love, and to find out where it has taken them and where they’re headed. It has been an extraordinary experience of expanding and shifting perspectives of what’s possible in living a life as well as illuminating insight into personal growth and discovery. Please join me ...
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Fork Fear Failure & Hustle: Reimagined. Still solo hosted, the podcast returns after a long pause with a burning question: What happens when life throws you a fork in the road, tangled with fear and failure? Join us for raw stories and sharp insights revealing how determined action – the hustle – can unlock unexpected possibilities and the courage to forge your path forward.
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The Daily Pep! | Rebel-Rousing, Encouragement, & Inspiration for Creative & Multi-Passionate Women
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Building a life you love takes a boatload of courage. But you don’t have to do it alone. The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women. If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you. Join your host, writer, coach and professional rebel ...
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I've come down with a bug and lost my voice! So enjoy today's reprise! If you’re finding it hard to get started, or resistance is getting in your way, I’ve got a side quest for you this weekend! 👩💻 Are you a Messy, Gentle, Joyful or Undercover Rebel? Click here to take the Rebel Archetype quiz and find out! ⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or…
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Yellow Paint, Real Change: How Accountability Turns Pain into Growth with Karen Goslin
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Send us a text What if your hardest moments weren’t dead ends but invitations? We sit down with therapist and author Karen Gosslin to map a clear path from pain to growth using her KG Accountable Therapy Method—an approach that pairs honest insight with next-day action. Karen reframes intuition as a “wise gut” that emerges when we quiet the wounded…
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Unlock Your Creative Flow: A Simple Daily Ritual for Inspiration
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Discover a simple daily ritual that unlocks your natural creative potential and invites inspiration into your everyday life. Learn how to create the perfect conditions for fresh ideas and innovative solutions to flow. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit…
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Wherever you are, be there totally. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit Guides you can explore anytime. You can find them here: https://7GoodMinutes.com/guides -=-=-=-=-=-=- 🛜 7 Good Minutes is part of The CLEARPATH MEDIA NETWORK 👉 For business inquirie…
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Queen Stewart, Esq and CEO: Documentary film "Sense of Urgency" Finding Joy in Adversity:
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Queen is an attorney, mother, and breast cancer survivor at age 35. She is a very accomplished attorney, creative, and an entrepreneur. In this episode of 'Healer', host Dr. Bates welcomes Queen Stewart to discuss her transformative journey following a stage three breast cancer diagnosis at such a young age. She has found ways to seek joy and refle…
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Redefining Reality with Christopher Kaufman
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The Architect of the Imaginary What is the cost of building a world from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with fantasy novelist Christopher Kaufman to explore the profound "Cerebral" machinery behind epic storytelling. As a storyteller myself, I wanted to move past the "Goo" of plot points and dive straight into the Values and Foundational Log…
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One Super Easy Tip To Make You a Better Writer
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Watching movies can significantly boost your writing skills by providing a visual masterclass in storytelling, character development, and structure that you can actively analyze and incorporate into your work. We highlight five key areas a screenwriter should focus on while watching a film to improve as a writer. Executive Producer Kristin Overn Cr…
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Why Being Fully Where You Are Changes Everything About the Moment
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It’s easy to be physically present while your mind is somewhere else—replaying the past or rushing ahead. That split attention quietly drains meaning from even the best moments. This episode centers on the power of full presence. When you’re completely where you are, clarity sharpens, calm deepens, and life feels more real. You’ll explore how total…
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Around The Reel - "Getting Back!" with Haven Garber
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Today we chat with director Haven Garber about "Getting Back" - a film intertwining youthful fantasy with the unflinching reality of loss. GETTING BACK explores how children use imaginative play to cope with hardship. It is a story about grief, family, and finding a way back to love, presenting adult struggles through the imagination of a child. Jo…
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Your mindset is the most important factor in achieving your goals and dreams. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit Guides you can explore anytime. You can find them here: https://7GoodMinutes.com/guides -=-=-=-=-=-=- 🛜 7 Good Minutes is part of The CLEAR…
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Why Your Mindset Matters More Than Talent When It Comes to Your Goals
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Goals often stall not because of ability or effort, but because of the mindset carrying them. When the inner frame is misaligned, even the right actions feel heavy and inconsistent. This episode explores why mindset quietly shapes outcomes before results ever appear. You’ll reflect on how clarity, calm, and self-belief create a daily reset that sup…
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The Gate Keepers Of Art & Hollywood Are Gone
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The influence is over and holds zero weight as we go into 2026 and beyond and yet the main stream still act as if its having an impact on the collective all of the past gate keepers like MTV, VH1 Behind the music, Rolling Stone Magazine, top 40 radio, legacy media they are truly meaningless Dark Techno / EBM / Industrial Bass Mix 'PLEASE' [Copyrigh…
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Strength Of Scars: Healing Trauma With Faith | Avonley Lightstone's Inspirational Moving Story Of Resilience, Identity & Hope (Inspirational)
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What if the scars you’ve been hiding are actually the source of your greatest strength, healing, and purpose? This deeply moving episode of Real Talk With Reginald D delivers a powerful inspirational and motivational podcast conversation with Avonley Lightstone author of Strength of Scars. Avonley’s life is a testimony of resilience, faith, and cou…
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Reddit Q: Is This Relationship Dynamic Taboo?
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A reddit writer asked if a romance between two of their characters would be...weird? Let me know your opinion! ✨ Welcome to The StoryPod! ✨ Dive into the world of storytelling with me as we "do story," exploring characters, worlds, plots, games, and creative writing challenges. The StoryPod is all about building your storytelling muscles and develo…
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7 Good Minutes: Extra - Not all positive change feels...
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Not all positive change feels positive in the beginning. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit Guides you can explore anytime. You can find them here: https://7GoodMinutes.com/guides -=-=-=-=-=-=- 🛜 7 Good Minutes is part of The CLEARPATH MEDIA NETWORK 👉 …
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From Chaos to Calm: Why Your Environment Shapes Your Habits and Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
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In this episode, Gretchen Rubin shares how to go from chaos to calm and why your environment shapes your habits and happiness. She explores how organizing and decluttering physical spaces can boost mental clarity and emotional well-being. Gretchen also shares practical strategies for habit change, discusses individual differences in preferences for…
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About Dawn Dawn Andrews is the Founder and CEO of Free Range Thinking, a boutique Business Strategy Consultancy that enables entrepreneurs to lead their businesses with unwavering confidence, intelligence, and passion. She’s an executive leadership coach, growth strategist, and acclaimed trainer and speaker. Her work includes collaborations with Ma…
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I Spent Years Hating Myself Until I Started This Practice
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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg shares the moment she found herself on her bathroom floor, looking in the mirror with tears streaming down her face, saying "I hate you" to her own reflection after years of binge drinking, bulimia, and drug experimentation. She opens up about growing up in poverty with four sisters, learning at age seven to manage household…
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Most Growth Feels Wrong in the Beginning — Here’s Why It Isn’t
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When something new feels uncomfortable, it’s easy to assume it’s a mistake. The early stages of positive change often come with uncertainty, resistance, and unfamiliar emotions. This episode reframes that discomfort as part of the process. You’ll explore how recognizing this pattern restores mental clarity, steadies your perspective, and creates a …
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Every end is a new beginning. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit Guides you can explore anytime. You can find them here: https://7GoodMinutes.com/guides -=-=-=-=-=-=- 🛜 7 Good Minutes is part of The CLEARPATH MEDIA NETWORK 👉 For business inquiries or c…
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JJRR 132 Why identity matters - 15 tips to shift your identity in 2026 - with JimJim
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#wellness #identity #jimjimsreinventionrevolution It's 2026 and it's time to kick off the year with JimJim! Listen to JJRR 132 as JimJim confronts his identity and shares 15 tips on how to shift your own identity in 2026. JimJim is feeling the confines of his current vs future identity as he shifts farther into wellness. What's the challenge to you…
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Episode 241 – Jeanne Bjork – 242 – At the Crossroads: Retirement, Identity and the Fear(less) Journey.
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In this episode, the Creativity Department chats with returning guest and longtime art educator, Jeanne Bjork about handling difficult transitions. Listen in for a fresh perspective on how educators at crossroads such as retirement can approach these changes with optimism, not fear. Discover strategies for staying positive, creative, and curious. B…
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💰 The Annual MONEY Episode! How did Rachael make her money in 2025 and how does she feel about it? Enjoy! ✏️ 90 Days to Done NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone ✏️ 90 Day Revision NOW OPEN! http://rachaelherron.com/revision 🏠 Ink Village! Check it out here: http://rachaelherron.com/inkvillage (New perks, like editing!) 📕 OUT NOW! The Se…
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Happiness Break: An Affirmation Practice for the New Year
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This New Year, affirm the wonderful qualities you already possess with this meditative writing practice with Chris Murchison called "I Am." How To Do This Practice: Settle your body and breath: Find a comfortable seat. Close your eyes or soften your gaze. Take a few slow, deep breaths. Feeling your belly and lungs expand. Bringing your attention in…
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Every Ending Holds a Beginning — Here’s How to Recognize It
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Endings can feel heavy, final, or unsettling—especially when you focus on what’s been lost. That focus can keep you anchored to what’s already complete. This episode offers a steadier view. Every ending creates space for something new to take shape. You’ll explore how recognizing this shift restores mental clarity, softens resistance, and creates a…
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I've come down with a bug and lost my voice! So enjoy today's reprise! If you've ever felt the spiral of putting things off, this one's for you! 👩💻 Are you a Messy, Gentle, Joyful or Undercover Rebel? Click here to take the Rebel Archetype quiz and find out! ⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page…
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The Science of Making & Breaking Habits: How to Change Your Life in 1 Month
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In today’s episode, you’re going to learn an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. Here to offer you a guide to improving your life, no matter what your goals are, is James Clear – the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, which is one of Mel’s favorite books. James Clear is one of the world’s leading experts…
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AMI VITALE: White Rhinos, Elephants & Pandas, Oh My!
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An acclaimed National Geographic photographer and documentarian whose images focus on telling stories that are critically affecting our world. Ami’s lens captures resilience, innovation and the delicate balance between humanity and wildlife, shining a light on the urgent need for conservation.By Sweetwood Creative
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"I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be.” —Rick Rubin. This episode is what I learned from reading The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin. Episode sponsors: Ramp gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your …
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Art & Medicine: Why It's Important -Dr. Hisla Bates
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Hisla Bates reflects on Art and Medicine, a Virtual Summit in 2020 that inspired this podcast and a blog interview by Lisa Tener, Author and Writing Coach, on Art, Creativity, and Medicine. Recorded in 2025 JOIN the Doctor's Art School at www.skool.com/thedoctorsartschool Mentions: Lisa Tener, Author and Book Coach - Here is the Blog that includes …
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7 Good Minutes: Extra - If you realized how powerful...
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If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought again. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit Guides you can explore anytime. You can find them here: https://7GoodMinutes.com/guides -=-=-=-=-=-=- 🛜 7 Good Minutes is…
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Part 2: Honest, Realistic, and Optimistic Leadership Advice from Friends of IDEO
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The creative leadership advice continues. In Part 2, creative leaders including IDEO partners, alumni, and IDEO U instructors share hard-won lessons on relationships, reflection, and staying human as we move into 2026. Host Mina Seetharaman and IDEO Partner Ilya Prokopoff share reactions and builds on each leader's advice. Many of the leaders featu…
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How to Strengthen Your Focus When Demands Never Let Up
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If you’re feeling distracted, mentally fogged, and unable to pay attention to the task at hand, you’re not alone. The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse. But we all know that the best work comes when you’re able to really zero in on an idea or problem for a s…
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Why Your Goals Fail By February (And How to Fix It)
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Lewis opens with a hard truth: goals don't fail because your dreams are too big, they fail because your system is too weak. He shares the exact framework he's used for 13 years to show up consistently for his podcast, master public speaking from a place of crippling fear, and build multiple streams of success. Through personal stories of sleeping o…
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If You Knew How Powerful Your Thoughts Are, You’d Be More Careful With Them
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Thoughts move so quickly that they often pass without notice, yet they quietly shape how the day feels and how you respond to it. When negativity goes unchecked, it doesn’t just color a moment—it sets a direction. This episode invites a gentler awareness. By noticing the power of your thoughts, you gain the ability to choose them with more care. Yo…
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1502: In praise of wonky attempt and new recipes! (Reprise!)
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I've come down with a bug and lost my voice! So enjoy today's reprise! In today's episode, we're diving into why messy first tries are worth celebrating, and the power of having an imperfect starting points. 👩💻 Are you a Messy, Gentle, Joyful or Undercover Rebel? Click here to take the Rebel Archetype quiz and find out! ⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing…
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What if the wilderness you’re moving through isn’t something to escape, but a place asking you to slow down, listen, and remember your creativity? This guided meditation is the first of the 2026: Creative Reset Series and invites you to step beyond the noise and into a quieter inner world, where clarity doesn’t arrive through effort and pressure, b…
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Scott Lawrie is a well known, much loved gallerist and writer in NZ and internationally. I absolutely loved catching up with Scott again a few months ago while I was living in Turkey. I last spoke to Scott on the podcast more than 3 years ago in episode 62. Scott Lawrie Gallery began life in 2017 in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland and continues to thrive …
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7 Good Minutes: Extra - The more you practice the art of...
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The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for. If you’re looking for a calm, practical way to build better habits at your own pace, I’ve created a small collection of Better Habit Guides you can explore anytime. You can find them here: https://7GoodMinutes.com/guides -=-=-=-=-=-=- 🛜 7 Good Minutes is part of Th…
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Reclaim Your Mind: How to Build a Healthier Relationship with Technology with Jay Vidyarthi
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In this episode, Jay Vidyarthi discusses how to reclaim your mind and build a healthier relationship with technology. He explores common pitfalls—like avoidance, anxiety, and judgment—and shares practical strategies for using digital tools consciously. Jay emphasizes personal agency, setting boundaries, and the value of both online and offline conn…
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Seeing The Invisible: How Beats By Dre Became Iconic, and How Pioneers Build Businesses That Last
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In today’s episode, we explore what it means to create work that lasts not just for the next trend cycle, but for generations. We dive deep into the interplay of intuition, identity, and intentionality that underpins creative longevity, and how these often-invisible forces guide great design, resilient businesses, and enduring cultural impact. We s…
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The Fresh Start Fallacy - Are You Building a Boat or Just Floating in a Tube?
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The war is internal, not technical. Lessons From a Terrible Photographer is a book for creatives who feel stuck, burned out, or disconnected from their work, even though they know what they’re doing. It’s not about gear or technique. It’s about the internal stuff no one talks about, and focusing on why we make work, not just how. Preorders help det…
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Plateaus to Profits: Entrepreneur Celi Arias on Scaling With the "Grown Ass Business" Method
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Celi Arias is the CEO and Founder of The Grown Ass Business, where she guides entrepreneurs through her proprietary methodology, Key Growth Systems, to build strong business foundations. Recognized as a top coach by The Upside in 2024, Celi helps clients break free from revenue plateaus and burnout by focusing on core business principles over quick…
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This Is Your Bounce Back Season: A Motivational Speech On Faith, Resilience & Winning After Failure (Motivational Speech)
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Are you tired of losing, starting over, and feeling stuck—wondering if you still have what it takes to bounce back and win in this season of your life? This motivational episode delivers a powerful motivational speech about resilience, faith, purpose, and bouncing back stronger after setbacks. If you’ve faced failure, disappointment, loss, or momen…
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Revisited: The First Steps To Reducing Your Anxiety with Author Mel Robbins
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Happy New Year from Team Simon! We’re so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we’ll make 2026 an incredible year together. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from last year. We kicked off 2025 with a guest most podcast enthusiasts probably hav…
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Most Gratitude Is Occasional — Here’s What Happens When You Practice It
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Gratitude is often treated as a response to good moments, not a practice that shapes how life is experienced. When thankfulness is occasional, its impact stays small. This episode explores how practicing thankfulness changes what you notice and how you feel. As awareness shifts, calm deepens, mental clarity grows, and a true daily reset becomes eas…
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1501: If you're faced with a problem... (Throwback Tuesday!)
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Sometimes staring at a problem is neither fruitful or productive, today I’m sharing two approaches that I find really help! 👩💻 Are you a Messy, Gentle, Joyful or Undercover Rebel? Click here to take the Rebel Archetype quiz and find out! ⚡️ Fancy some rebel rousing, support, or just some fun stuff? Check out my Everything Page! ✉️ Sign up for my w…
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