Best Jennifer Weiss Podcasts (2026)

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Peter Krask: From PhD Dropout to Hollywood Producer—Building Myth Merchant and Finding Creative Freedom 1:01:46

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Peter Krask, creator of Myth Merchant and former Hollywood producer, shares his journey from quitting grad school to producing reality TV to building a business around storytelling and mythology. After realizing a PhD wasn't his path, Krask dove into the entertainment industry, learning the business side of creativity—budgets, staff, international …

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Episode 49: A Practice of Intention Setting for the New Year 17:36

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As we step into a new year, this episode offers a grounded and reflective pause to help you begin with clarity and purpose. Guided by practice leader Danielle Thum, this episode invites listeners into a gentle intention-setting experience rooted in guided visual imagery. The practice begins with grounding exercises to help you settle into the prese…

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Oliver Burkeman: Why Positive Thinking Fails and the Paradox of Pursuing Happiness 54:08

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Oliver Burkeman, author of "The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking," dismantles the self-help industry's obsession with optimism and goal-setting. Raised as a Quaker with pro-social parents, Burkeman explores why chasing happiness often makes us miserable, how negative visualization (imagining worst-case scenarios) bui…

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"Dementia Care at Home: Medicare GUIDE Program, Caregiver Relief & Expert Tips" - Tracy Weiss - Right at Home 25:37

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Caring for a loved one with memory loss can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. In this episode of Sounds of Health, Dave sits down with Tracy Weiss, owner of Right at Home Middle Connecticut, for a powerful conversation about dementia care, caregiver burnout, and the brand‑new Medicare GUIDE Prog…

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Michelle Gielan: How Small Shifts in Communication Create Big Changes in Happiness and Resilience 45:22

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In this powerful conversation, former CBS news anchor and positive psychology researcher Michelle Gielan unpacks how we can rewire our communication habits to shape more resilient, empowered, and optimistic lives — both personally and collectively. Drawing on research from her book *Broadcasting Happiness*, Gielan shows how small shifts in the way …

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771: Holiday Cookbooks 2022 50:09

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We’ve got the most exciting cookbooks to gift this holiday season. Chef Chris Scott talks to us about his latest, Amish Soul Food and pays homage to the food of his Pennsylvanian German ancestors, and talks us through traditional recipes like chow chow, biscuits, and scrapple. He leaves us with his recipe for Okra Chow-Chow. Cynthia Shanmugalingam …

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Breaking Free from the Plan: How Decision Engineering Can Transform Your Life with Michelle Florendo 43:51

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Michelle Florendo shares her journey from following the immigrant dream of Stanford, an MBA, and a "good job" to discovering she was miserable and needed to chart her own path. As a decision engineering expert, she reveals the three essential elements of every decision (options, objectives, and information), explains why we confuse decision quality…

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#109 - Looking back at our 2025 shows with Ringo Starr and help from many friends! 1:15:38

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On this special show, we take a look back at some memorable moments from the shows we did in 2025. You'll hear from Joey Molland, Bruce Spizer, Piers Hemmingsen, Jude Southerland Kessler, Cha-Chi Loprete, Chris O'Dell, Gary Von Scyoc, Candy Leonard, Michele Wood Marotta, Al Sussman, Madeline Bocaro, Laurie Kaye, Rob Frith, Alan Weiss, Andru Reeve, …

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Bo Reynolds - "You gotta push yourself, prepare yourself, be rested, carbed up, hydrated, and have a clear conscience" 1:28:17

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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, Bo Reynolds shares his inspiring journey of running, faith, and community. He takes us through his early days of running, major accomplishments, spiritual awakenings, and how he found a deeper purpose in life and running. Bo emphasizes the importance of faith, repentance, and followi…

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Episode 10 - From Orphan to Hope Dealer 38:39

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From Darkness to Light: From Orphan to Hope Dealer - Teddy's Testimony In this episode of the 'Grace Grit Glory' show, host Jennifer welcomes special guest Nam Teddy. Teddy, a resilient woman from Uganda, shares her heart-wrenching yet inspirational story of overcoming poverty, losing her mother to HIV, and navigating life as an orphan. From her hu…

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“Trail Guides on the Path of Life" - Elder Law, Special Needs, Estate, & Long‑Term Care Planning with Steve Rubin – Drazen Rubin Law LLC 32:35

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In this powerful and eye‑opening episode of Sounds of Health, host Dave MacNiven sits down with Attorney Steve Rubin of Drazen Rubin Law LLC to explore what it truly means to plan for the future—before crisis hits. Steve shares the personal story that led him into elder law, the philosophy behind his firm’s “trail guides on the path of life” approa…

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817: Holidays with Lisa Kyung Gross and Helen Rosner 50:01

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This week, we’re all about community and coming together for the holidays. First, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, a unique cooking school where women from all over the world, welcome you into their homes and teach you how to make one of their family recipes. She talks about the delicious recipes she has collected in …

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Becca Pizzi - "Keep showing up and stay patient" 43:12

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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, Allison interviews Becca Pizzi, an accomplished runner and Ironman world champion. Becca shares insights into her running journey, starting from her childhood in Belmont, Massachusetts, to achieving world records and running marathons on all seven continents. She discusses her experi…

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Justin McRoberts: Mortality, Meaning, and Giving Away Everything You've Got 48:13

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Justin McRoberts, musician, pastor, and author of "It's What You Make of It," shares how confronting death early in life shaped his approach to creativity and faith. Having attended over 20 funerals by age 25, McRoberts explains why understanding mortality is essential to living fully and why the cultural narrative of imperviousness keeps people fr…

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“Nobody Walks Through Grief Alone” - Jennifer Cretella-Brown & Olivia Rooney - Hope After Loss 35:49

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In this deeply moving episode of Sounds of Health, we sit down with Jennifer Cretella‑Brown, Executive Director, and Olivia Rooney, Program Manager of Hope After Loss—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Jennifer shares her long connection to the organization and her transition from board member to exec…

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840: Holiday Traditions Around the World with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan 49:25

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This week, we’re celebrating the holidays by looking beyond, into global stories that shape the season. First, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon about her new book, Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor, and what the holidays look like in Australia, where Christmas is hot and the seafood markets buzz at midnight. Hetty reflects on the vegetable…

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Adam Williams - "You have to understand yourself" 1:07:05

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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this podcast episode, Adam shares his incredible journey from a casual soccer player to an esteemed ultramarathoner. Adam discusses breaking his leg in 2024, his subsequent rehabilitation, and his remarkable comeback in 2025, during which he participated in numerous ultra-marathons, including 200+…

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Episode 48: Dr. Joseph Crosky 41:24

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In this episode of The Ripple Effect with Stephanie Romero, EdD, Stephanie sits down with Joseph Croskey to explore how mindfulness can grow from lived experience into a steady practice that supports resilience, presence, and purposeful living. Joseph shares his winding path from military life to contemplative practice and global wellness work thro…

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"Hospitality Branding & Restaurant Marketing Strategies" - Jeremy Staub - Box Eight 48:58

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What does it take to build a brand that people don’t just recognize—but truly love? In this episode of Sounds of Health, host Dave MacNiven sits down with Jeremy Staub, founder of Box Eight, to explore the art and strategy behind hospitality branding. Jeremy shares his journey from illustrator and pharmaceutical advertising to launching Box Eight, …

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816: Crumbs with Ben Mims and Wild Chocolate with Rowan Jacobsen 49:24

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It’s the holiday season, and we’re kicking it off this week with some sweet treats. First, food editor and recipe developer Ben Mims joins us with his latest project, covering over 300 cookie recipes from Asia to the Levant to Scandinavia to the Caribbean. The varieties are astonishing. We get into cookie styles, the fascinating ingredients in regi…

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Anna Arsenault - "Telling somebody is really important" 58:37

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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, Anna shares her remarkable journey from early childhood running behind soldiers to becoming a coach and part-owner of Iron Tribe Fitness. With a background that spans from competitive Spartan races to homeschooling her four children and running Mom Strong Fitness, Anna details the de…

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Jeff Wald: Navigating the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Why Personal Responsibility Defines the Future of Work 51:27

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Jeff Wald, author of The End of Jobs and CEO of WorkMarket, examines how robots and AI are creating the fourth industrial revolution—a massive power shift from workers to companies that mirrors past technological upheavals. Drawing from labor history, on-demand platforms, and regulatory battles like California Prop 22, Wald reveals why the lifetime…

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Jeff Spencer: The Champion Blueprint and the Eight Inevitable Steps to Peak Performance 42:41

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Jeff Spencer, former Olympic cyclist and performance coach to Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, and Olympic gold medalists, breaks down the precise architecture of champion-level achievement. From losing his father at age 10 to competing in the Munich Olympics to coaching nine Tour de France victories, Jeff reveals the eight sequential steps every prol…

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#108 - "Borrowed Time, Part 2": Journalist Alan Weiss, the first to report the news about John Lennon on 12/8/80 48:49

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On Dec. 8, 1980, journalist Alan Weiss, a local TV news producer on WABC-TV in New York City, headed out on his motorcycle into the night. A crash with a taxi landed him in Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, where, lying on a gurney, he thought he heard a conversation that indicated that John Lennon had been shot and was in the emergency room nex…

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Jason Naylor: The Psychology of Color and Why Bright Hues Unlock Positivity, Memory, and Human Connection 49:27

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Jason Naylor, artist and author of Live Life Colorfully, shares how growing up as the second of seven children in a Mormon family in Salt Lake City shaped his caretaker personality and his eventual escape to New York where he discovered creative liberation. Naylor reveals the symbiotic relationship between color and messaging in his work—the more p…

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839: A Journey Through Southern Food with Michael W. Twitty and Deb Freeman 49:28

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This week, we’re taking a trip through the South and its food – how it tells the story of a region shaped by migration, memory, and culture. First, we talk with scholar and writer Michael W. Twitty about his new book, Recipes from the American South, a sweeping look at the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions bu…

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Jacob Sager Weinstein: The Memory Palace Method and Why You Cannot Synthesize What You Do Not Remember 51:29

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Jacob Sager Weinstein, comedy writer for Dennis Miller and author of How to Remember Everything, shares how growing up in privileged Washington DC where the vice president's daughter was in his debate club gave him confidence to walk into any room but delayed his understanding that not everyone has equal access to opportunity until he reached Princ…

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Hillary Weiss: The Danger of Just Mindset and Why Imitation Is a Trap for Finding Your Golden Thread 53:21

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Hillary Weiss, brand strategist and positioning coach, reflects on growing up in suburban South Florida where attending the same school for 14 years meant everyone remembered who peed their pants in pre-K yet created lifelong friendships that watched her evolve from emo to punk rock to professional white woman. Weiss challenges the dangerous mindse…

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Rita Kennedy - "You gotta start somewhere" 35:48

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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, the tables are turned as Allison engages with Rita, a dedicated and inspirational runner. Rita shares her journey of overcoming anxiety through running, the supportive role of her husband and friends, and the adage 'You can do anything for 60 seconds' which has helped her and others …

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Episode 47: Dr. Jennifer Joyce 46:12

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In this powerful episode of The Ripple Effect with Stephanie Romero, EdD, Dr. Jennifer Joyce shares her transformative journey into Integrative Community Therapy (ICT) and how it intersects with mindfulness, healing, and social justice. Together, they explore the roots of ICT in liberation theology, the importance of authentic connection, and how c…

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Bonus Episode: Do Holidays Leave You Exhausted, Not Restored? Priya Parker, Francis Lam & Kate Bowler on Celebration 36:23

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Today we have a bonus episode for you from Happier with Gretchen Rubin, featuring our very own Francis Lam. Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good hab…

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"Sustained Acoustic Medicine (sam®)" - Dr. George Lewis - ZetrOZ Systems 37:42

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In this episode of Sounds of Health, host David MacNiven sits down with Dr. George Lewis, founder and CEO of ZetrOZ Systems, to explore the groundbreaking world of Sustained Acoustic Medicine (sam®). Dr. Lewis shares his journey from a family of engineers to pioneering wearable ultrasound technology that helps millions of arthritis patients, vetera…

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Episode 9 - Grief to Growth with Kathy Ford 37:16

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From our season of Darkness to Light testimonies, Kathy Ford shares her grief to growth journey of tragedy that led to healing, renewal and fresh hope. In this heartfelt episode of the Grace Grit Glory show, host Jennifer welcomes special guest Kathy Ford, a licensed therapist and founder of the Audacity to Rise movement. Kathy shares her deeply pe…

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796: Soup Season with Mariana Velásquez, Gregory Gourdet, and Jing Gao 49:38

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This week, we welcome the cold with delicious soup! Food Stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas, author of Colombiana: A Rediscovery of Recipes and Rituals from the Soul of Colombia talks us through Colombia's biodiversity and regional identity and the unique foods it inspires like Sancocho. This hearty stew brings people together in a communal dining …

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Turkey Confidential 2025 1:55:57

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Join us for Turkey Confidential, our must-listen-to annual Thanksgiving Day broadcast! This year’s guests are Samin Nosrat, author of bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and Good Things; Brooklyn-based recipe developer Yossy Arefi, author of Snacking Bakes and Snacking Cakes; Vivian Howard, author, TV personality, and chef, known for This Will Make It…

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Gautum Mukunda: The Paradox of Leader Selection and Why Unfiltered Presidents Are a Dangerous Gamble 58:48

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Gautum Mukunda, Harvard professor and author of Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter, reveals the paradox at the heart of leadership selection: the more effort you put into picking a leader, the less it matters who you pick. Drawing from decades of presidential history, Mukunda introduces the concept of filtered versus unfiltered leaders—Georg…

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#107 "Borrowed Time, Part 1": Writer-director Alan G Parker on his new documentary "Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade" 1:14:33

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In the first of two shows on the new documentary "Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade," which debuts in the U.S. Dec. 8, we talk to its writer-director Alan G. Parker, who takes us behind the scenes of the making of the film that includes previously unseen and unheard details of a lavish tour planned by John Lennon and Yoko Ono to promote their "Do…

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Karl Meltzer - "Live first, die later" 1:03:11

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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this podcast episode, legendary ultra-marathon runner Karl 'The Speed Goat' Meltzer shares his inspiring journey from an active childhood in New Hampshire to becoming a celebrated figure in the ultra-running community. Karl discusses his passion for running, the origin of his famous Speed Goat sho…

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Cal Newport: Why Social Media Is Big Tobacco Not Big Oil and the Steam Whistle Theory of Attention 1:06:33

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Cal Newport, computer science professor and author of Digital Minimalism, argues that the better analogy for social media is not big oil that must be broken up because it's vital to society but big tobacco that must be culturally rejected because it's unhealthy and dispensable—people don't care if you tell them to leave Facebook for six months but …

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Cal Newport: Cognitive Athleticism and Why Elite Performers Protect Their Attention 1:06:33

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Computer science professor and bestselling author Cal Newport explains why cognitive fitness matters as much as physical fitness for elite performance. Drawing from his work with NBA teams and hedge fund managers, Newport breaks down the connection between attention control and exceptional achievement. He challenges the myth that social media grows…

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Ethan Kross: Mastering Your Inner Voice Before It Masters You 55:06

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Psychologist and bestselling author Ethan Kross breaks down the science of *chatter*—the internal voice that can either empower or paralyze us. Drawing on decades of research in neuroscience and emotion regulation, Kross explains how introspection, while powerful, can often backfire, leading to rumination, anxiety, and impaired performance.In this …

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"The Wisdom of the Prey" - Jane Strong - The Equus Effect 46:24

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In this inspiring conversation, host David MacNiven welcomes Jane Strong, founder of The Equus Effect, to explore how horses help us reconnect with our bodies, set healthy boundaries, and build authentic relationships. Jane shares her journey from childhood riding and competitive equestrian sports to rediscovering horses decades later as partners i…

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Eric Barker: The Science of Relationships and Why Playing Well with Others Matters More Than You Think 1:21:50

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Eric Barker, bestselling author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree and Plays Well with Others, reveals what decades of social science research says about relationships, friendship, love, and meaning. From his journey through Hollywood screenwriting to the video game industry to running one of the most-read personal development blogs, Eric explains his ob…

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815: Your Thanksgiving meal with Deb Perelman and J. Kenji Lopez-Alt & Desi Bakes with Hetal Vasavada 49:09

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We are a week away from Thanksgiving, and this week, Award-winning authors J. Kenji Lopez-Alt and Deb Perelman give us the best advice on making the perfect Thanksgiving spread. From gravy hot takes to best brining practices and the ideal way to cook a perfect turkey we have you covered. J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman are co-hosts of "The Reci…

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Brea Starmer: Redefining Work Around Highest and Best Use, Not Hours Logged 45:18

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Brea Starmer, founder of Lions and Tigers, challenges the outdated workplace model that measures face time over impact. Drawing from her experience as a mother of three running a company during COVID-19, she introduces the concept of "highest and best use"—a real estate framework adapted to human potential that prioritizes outcomes over hours logge…

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Dylan Beynon: Building Mindbloom and the Science of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy 54:09

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Dylan Beynon, founder of Mindbloom, shares the deeply personal story behind building the first at-home ketamine therapy platform. After losing his mother and sister to severe mental illness, Dylan became determined to bring psychedelic medicine into mainstream healthcare. He explains the neuroscience of how ketamine creates neuroplasticity—allowing…

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Rachel Entrekin - "I don't have to do this, I get to do this" 1:05:59

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Like the episode? Let us know with a quick text! In this episode, we meet the record-breaking ultra-marathoner Rachel, who shares her incredible journey and love for running. Rachel discusses her start in running, her evolving goals, and the mindset that drives her success. Beyond aiming for course records, Rachel emphasizes the importance of enjoy…

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Episode 46: A Practice of Radical Gratitude 24:50

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This episode offers a gentle guided practice led by Dr. Stephanie Romero that invites listeners into a state of radical gratitude while honoring the complexities of their emotional landscape. She begins by grounding participants in breath, body awareness, and emotional check-ins before moving into a compassionate RAIN practice to hold difficult fee…

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Douglass Vigliotti: Wrestling with Conviction and Why Creative Work Demands Uncomfortable Honesty 57:05

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Douglass Vigliotti, author and creative, explores the tension between doubt and conviction that defines the creative process. Drawing from his parents, his father relentless drive and his mother empathy, Douglass reflects on what it means to pursue creative work when society constantly asks if you want more. This conversation examines the uncomfort…

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Donny Jackson: The Internalized Stains of Slavery and Why Empathy Cannot Develop Without Interaction Across Racial Lines 51:58

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Donny Jackson, poet and psychologist, reflects on growing up as a working-class black kid in Pittsburgh where his father was a postal worker for 35 years and his mother was a nurse's aide—parents who instilled work ethic, integrity, and honor while navigating a world not built for young black children. Jackson traces the roots of American racism to…