Best Lowrey Podcasts (2026)

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Millennials, Gen Z, and the Loss of The American Dream with Annie Lowrey 40:37

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Many older workers complain that younger generations don’t work hard enough or don’t want their jobs to define them. But what if that behavior is actually a rational response to an economy that no longer delivers on its promises? In this episode, I talk about the economic reality facing millennials and Gen Z, featuring voices from young professiona…

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Is It Toxic? Your Questions Answered with Benish Shah 44:33

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We throw the word toxic around a lot at work, but how do you actually know when an environment is truly toxic versus just uncomfortable, stressful, or not the right fit? In this episode, I'm bringing back this conversation with my late friend and colleague Benish Shah to talk about workplace toxicity, psychological safety, covert bias, weaponized v…

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Is Taylor Swift An Anxious Achiever? With Kevin Evers 1:02:35

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Is Taylor Swift an anxious achiever? In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Evers, editor at Harvard Business Review Press and author, to talk about Taylor Swift’s career through the lens of anxiety, ambition, and strategic brilliance. We dive into how Taylor’s striving energy, emotional vulnerability, and relentless work ethic fueled one of the mo…

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Ami Vitale: How to Make Your Photography Matter 36:22

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Send us a text In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson speaks with the inspirational Ami Vitale, a renowned photojournalist, Nikon ambassador and passionate conservation storyteller. Ami’s images are known for their emotional power, from the moving final moments of Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhi…

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Netflix Former Chief Talent Officer On Why We Can't Seem To Fix Burnout with Jessica Neal 57:06

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Burnout isn’t just about working too hard, and stress isn’t always the enemy. In this episode, I talk with Jessica Neal, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and now venture capitalist, about why the biggest workplace problems refuse to improve. We talk about why high-performing cultures often forget to acknowledge what’s working, how fear quietl…

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Uncertainty Can Be Awesome With Maggie Jackson 45:25

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Uncertainty isn’t something to fix, but something that actually makes you sharper, more resilient, and more innovative. In this episode, I sit down with Maggie Jackson, to talk about why our brains react the way they do to the unknown, and how leaders can transform uncertainty into focus, creativity, and better decision-making. We dive into why dis…

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Madeleine Penfold: Making the Pictures She Longed to See as a Girl 47:07

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson speaks with photographer and director Madeleine Penfold about her powerful journey into the world of photography and how she uses her craft to drive representation and social change. Mads reflects on growing up without seeing herself reflec…

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Patrick Lencioni: Stop Feeling Guilt About What's Hard For You 49:45

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What if the things you feel most ashamed of at work are actually your superpowers? In this conversation, I sit down with bestselling author and Founder & CEO of Working Genius, Patrick Lencioni. We dive into his Working Genius framework to discover why certain kinds of work light you up while others reliably drain you. Using his six types of “geniu…

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The Secret To Becoming A Mindful Leader with Dr. Ravi Kudesia 55:52

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The most powerful leadership tool you have isn’t authority or expertise, but attention. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ravi Kudesia, Associate Professor of Management at Temple University’s Fox School of Business, to break down the science and practice of mindful leadership. We talk about how leaders can regulate their attention, reset your e…

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You Can Unshame Yourself with David Bedrick 49:42

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The shame you feel at work isn’t a personal flaw, but a kind of violence acting on your story, your body, and your worth. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist David Bedrick, whose pioneering work on unshaming helps us understand how shame interprets the world for us and how you can reclaim your own internal witness. We talk about why shame…

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Exploring AI Anxiety With A Leader In Charge Of AI Transformation with Lee Gonzales 43:21

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What if your AI anxiety isn’t a flaw, but a signal to evolve how you work? In this episode, I sit down with Lee Gonzales, engineering leader and creator of BetterUp’s AI Flight School, to talk about why AI feels existential, why it threatens your craft and identity, and how you can move from fear to agency. We dive into how psychological safety, va…

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Dawn Eagleton: Capturing Authentic Street Portraits with Confidence 44:07

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Send us a text In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson is joined by British street photographer Dawn Eagleton, who has built a strong reputation for her honest and captivating street portraits. Dawn's approach is rooted in connection, authenticity and quiet confidence, making her images not only visually…

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America’s Nervous System Is Dysregulated with Kate Woodsome 48:26

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What if the problem in America isn’t just political? What if our collective nervous system is overloaded? In this episode, I sit down with Kate Woodsome, journalist turned civic resilience researcher and trainer, to talk about how personal trauma, chronic stress, and media-driven threat responses scale up into polarization, civic dysfunction, and e…

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How To Heal After A Layoff with Yowei Shaw 37:10

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Layoffs do more than drain your bank account, they shake your sense of worth, belonging, and identity. In this episode, Yowei Shaw, an emotional investigative journalist shares what it felt like to get laid off from NPR, why the experience upends identity and dignity, and how the social systems around unemployment actually make healing harder. We t…

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AI, ADHD, And Humanness with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary 54:47

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Is your anxiety about AI actually trying to help you? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary to talk about AI anxiety, overdiagnosis, ADHD, and why we’ve medicalized so much of our emotional life that we’ve lost sight of what it means to be human. Tracy shares why we were unprepared for the mental health fallout of social media, w…

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Rebecca Douglas: Storytelling as a Tool for Change 45:38

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson chats with photographer and ocean advocate Rebecca Douglas about the power of visual storytelling and its role in creating real-world change. Rebecca shares how her background in geography and marine resource management shaped her approach …

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Brad Feld on OCD, Depression, and the Courage to Be Honest 59:34

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Stigma loses its power when leaders tell the truth. In this episode, venture investor and Techstars co-founder Brad Feld shares why he went public about depression and OCD, how a 2013 crash led to a decade of deep therapy, and why aligning what you feel, say, and do is a leadership advantage. We talk about the “inappropriate anxiety spikes,” the tr…

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The “Losing-My-Sh**” Playlist And Other Tools For High Strivers With Dr. Diana Hill 1:00:27

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Feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and still unsatisfied? In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Diana Hill is back to share how to transform anxious over-effort into meaningful action. Based on her new book Wise Effort, Diana breaks down how to align your drive with your values, use your body as a source of wisdom, and stop wasting energy on f…

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Leading For Human Agency With SAP's V.R. Ferose 1:13:24

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In today’s high-pressure world, leading with love isn’t idealistic, it’s essential. In this episode, I sit down with V.R. Ferose, 26-year SAP leader and Head of SAP Academy for Engineering and founder of the Autism at Work program, to talk about why love as a leadership practice, seeing people clearly, protecting dignity, and amplifying agency, is …

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What Neurodistinct Professionals Really Think About Their Careers with Dr. Diane Biray Gregorio 1:18:04

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If you’ve ever wondered how to lead and thrive with a different brain, this conversation will help you feel less alone and better understand your neurodistinct strengths and challenges. I unpack findings from my "Neurostrength survey" taken by 1286 professionals with ADHD, Autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, OCD, learning differences, an…

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Stine Jørgensen: Creating Kit for Cold Weather Photography 32:54

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Send us a text In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson speaks with Stine Jørgensen, co-founder of Vallerret Photography Gloves. Stine shares how her love of winter, photography and adventure led her to create a brand dedicated to keeping photographers warm in freezing conditions. From sled dog tours in the Ar…

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Dr. William Dennis 1:12:33

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Rikki Harris sits down with Dr. William Dennis, the award winning, Chief Medical Officer for Advanced Correctional Healthcare to talk about his journey from emergency medicine in the Navy to now overseeing healthcare services for jails in 18 states. Dr. Dennis discusses his past mental health struggles with PTSD and his more recent efforts to appro…

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Self Compassion For Overachievers with Attorney Mark Goldstein & Dr. Kristin Neff 40:26

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Today we’re exploring the skill that ambitious, anxious brains often resist: self-compassion. You’ll hear attorney Mark Goldstein’s candid story of OCD, depression, panic attacks, and the leave of absence that helped him rebuild a career and a life with support, therapy, mindfulness, and (yes) compassion. Then, Dr. Kristin Neff, pioneer of self-com…

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Muriel M Wilkins: Get Unblocked, Lead With More Ease 44:34

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Ever feel like the very habits that made you successful are now holding you back? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach Muriel Wilkins, author of Leadership Unblocked: Break Through The Beliefs That Limit Your Potential, to talk about the hidden beliefs that drive overachievers to perfectionism, micromanagement, and control. She breaks d…

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Gabrielle Union on PTSD, Social Anxiety, and Navigating Fame 37:08

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What does it take to tell the truth when the world punishes you for it? In this conversation we're bringing back from 2021, Gabrielle Union talks about living with PTSD and social anxiety, the experiences in toxic workplaces, and what it means to keep speaking out even when fear follows close behind. She shares how activism triggers anxiety, the co…

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He Built Coach Into a $5 Billion Company, But Feared Failure Every Day | Lew Frankfort 46:06

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What happens when one of America’s most admired CEOs admits that fear of failure never left him, even after building a multi-billion-dollar brand? In this episode, I sit down with Lewis Frankfort, the former CEO who transformed Coach from a small leather goods company into a global powerhouse and coined the term “accessible luxury”. Lew shares abou…

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Lara Jackson: Collaboration Is Better Than Competition 32:09

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Send us a text In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson talks with Lara Jackson, a conservation biologist, Nikon Creator and award-winning wildlife photographer. Lara’s passion for protecting wildlife shines through in everything she does, and her work combines science, visual storytelling and advocacy. We cha…

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Why "the Worst Advice Ever" Taught Entrepreneur Robert Glazer To Play To His Strengths 51:07

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What happens when the adrenaline fades and achievement alone stops feeling fulfilling? Robert Glazer is back to talk about what it really means to live and lead by your values. After selling his company and spending years in overdrive, Bob shares his journey of slowing down, rebuilding identity, and rediscovering purpose through self-awareness and …

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ADHD, Anxiety, and the Challenge of Doing What You Know You Need to Do with J Russell Ramsay 57:19

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ADHD isn’t just about distraction, it’s about emotion, motivation, and the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay, co-founder of the University of Pennsylvania’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, to break down how anxiety and ADHD often overlap. We talk about how ADHD is…

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Morra x Fixable: How to feel less awkward, stay strong during a job search, and build your team's confidence 35:34

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We’ve been taught that confidence means the absence of anxiety, but what if that’s completely wrong? In this special crossover episode, I joined Anne and Frances from Fixable to talk about the hidden link between anxiety and confidence. They answer listener questions about feeling awkward at work, leading with trust, and staying confident during re…

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Beekman 1802's Josh Kilmer-Purcell: Anxiety Is My Superpower 58:34

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Tommy Aceto 1:00:16

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In this episode Tommy tells his unique story of traumatic experiences and his journey to find mental wellness. Tommy was a Navy SEAL serviceman and trauma medic. His background in sports, military, and fitness, alongside his creativity with music, songwriting, and being an outdoorsman comes together in a unique path toward healing. Now Tommy is wor…

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Courtney Victoria: Finding Your Focus as a Photographer and Creator 46:07

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Send us a text In this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson talks to landscape and outdoor photographer Courtney Victoria about the journey from creative overwhelm to building a calm and focused photography practice. Courtney shares how she went from studying fine art and theatre design to discovering her lov…

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Great Leaders Have Anxiety– And They Know How To Manage It 55:57

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Anxiety isn’t a flaw you have to hide or a weakness you need to fix, it’s information you can use. In this special cross-post from The Next Big Idea podcast, I sit down with host Rufus Griscom to talk about what 17 years of research, leadership interviews, and lived experience have taught me about navigating anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence…

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Leading for Inclusive Excellence with Dr. Keivan Stassun 38:41

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What can an Astrophysics Lab teach us about managing for inclusive excellence- and how can it make your own meetings better? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keivan Stassun, MacArthur Genius Fellow, Vanderbilt astrophysicist, and founder of the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation. We talk about clear communication norms, leading better meeti…

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Conflict Is Necessary At Work... Really with Amy Gallo 40:37

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Most of us hate conflict. It feels uncomfortable, anxiety-inducing, and often easier to avoid. In this episode, I talk with conflict expert Amy Gallo about why avoiding conflict fuels more anxiety in the long run, and how to reframe difficult conversations as opportunities for connection and progress. Amy shares her four-step framework for handling…

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"For 20 years I just pretended like there was nothing wrong with me." How this CFO Stopped Hiding His Anxiety and Depression with Adam Nemer 42:09

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What if the key to better leadership wasn’t just strategy, but self-awareness? In this episode, I am joined by Adam Nemer, Founder of Simple Mental Health. We talk about why self-awareness is the ultimate leadership tool, how daily practices shift anxiety into focus, and why normalizing conversations about mental health makes teams more engaged and…

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Anna Sparham: Discovering the Hidden Stories Behind the National Trust’s Images 38:11

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Send us a text In this episode, Angela Nicholson speaks with Anna Sparham, Curator of Photography for the National Trust. Anna’s career spans over two decades in the museum and gallery sector, including 15 years at the Museum of London. Now responsible for more than half a million photographs in the National Trust’s collections, Anna’s work uncover…

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Why You Should Stop Labeling Emotions Good or Bad with Dr. Susan David 56:01

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We’re often taught to push away grief, sadness, anxiety, or anger, but what if those emotions aren’t the enemy, but the key to resilience? In this episode, Harvard psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Susan David explains why emotions aren’t good or bad, positive or negative. She breaks down the groundbreaking concept of emotional agility, the s…

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The Gifts of Neurodivergent Leadership with Dr. Michael Freeman 42:38

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What if the traits that trip you up at work are the same ones that make you exceptional? In this episode, psychiatrist, researcher, and entrepreneur Dr. Michael Freeman is back to share the strengths and risks of neurodivergent leaders. We talk about his latest research on founder mental health, why ADHD, bipolar spectrum, and dyslexia show up so o…

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Why Anxiety Can Be Your Superpower with Shopify’s Harley Finkelstein 35:07

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Behind every bold move is often a quiet fear. In this episode, I sit down with Shopify President Harley Finkelstein to talk about how anxiety has shaped his path from navigating family financial loss as a teenager to leading one of the world’s most influential platforms for entrepreneurs. Harley explains how to view anxiety not as a flaw, but as a …

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How Childhood Adverse Experiences (ACES) Impact Your Working Life with Dr. Melissa Merrick 33:31

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Did you know your childhood story can shape your health, work, and relationships? In this episode, Dr. Melissa Merrick, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, shares the science behind ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and why nearly two-thirds of adults carry them. We talk about how trauma shows up in adulthood, why high achievers of…

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Emily Lowrey: From Shy Observer to Confident Creator 26:21

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Send us a text In this episode, Angela Nicholson talks with Emily Lowrey, wedding photographer turned YouTuber, who runs the popular Micro Four Nerds channel. Emily’s journey into photography began as a way to cope with extreme shyness, using her camera as a way to connect with others. What started as a safe space soon grew into a thriving wedding …

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Turning Anxiety Into Your Growth Edge with Whitney Johnson 39:48

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Anxiety doesn’t have to be the thing that holds you back, it can actually be the spark that pushes you forward. In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Johnson, one of the world’s leading experts on personal disruption, to talk about what it really means to disrupt yourself and why growth often comes with discomfort, fear, and uncertainty. Whitney…

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Laura Pannack: Letting Curiosity and Connection Guide Your Work 37:48

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson speaks with award-winning photographic artist Laura Pannack, celebrated for her intimate portraits and thoughtful long-term documentary projects. Laura shares how her journey into photography began in childhood, surrounded by the magic of her fa…

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Understanding Bipolar Disorder With The Scientists Driving Innovation 56:44

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Over 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and many more go undiagnosed. This episode takes a deep dive into what we know (and don’t know) about bipolar I and II, why science has lagged behind, and what a groundbreaking new initiative—BD²: Breakthrough Discoveries for Thriving with Bipolar Disorder—is doing to change that.…

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Mihaela Noroc: Changing the Way We See Beauty Through Photography 42:19

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Send us a text Romanian photographer Mihaela Noroc joins Angela Nicholson in this episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast to talk about her global portrait project, The Atlas of Beauty. Mihaela has spent more than a decade travelling the world and photographing women from diverse cultures, backgrounds and generations. Her aim? To chal…

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“Energy Is All There Is”: Understand Your Energy Body, Feel Better 27:57

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Managing your energy is key to regulating anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. In this episode, Morra sits down with energy healing practitioner Ellen Donaldson to explore how energy dysregulation shows up in high-achieving, anxious professionals, and what you can do about it. Ellen breaks down key concepts in mind-body energy medicine, including the ch…

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Lara Platman: Channeling Lee Miller and Madame Yevonde 47:18

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, host Angela Nicholson chats with photographer, journalist and Leica Ambassador Lara Platman. Lara is known for documenting endangered crafts, cultural heritage and the theatrical world of historic motor racing. Lara’s story begins with printing images with her f…

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How Growing Up in Foster Care Shaped Chéla Gage’s Leadership 42:23

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How does growing up in foster care shape you as a leader? Chéla Gage is the former Vice President Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, workforce mental health advocate, inclusion expert, and host of the 1 Million Fosters podcast. Gage joins Morra to share how her childhood in foster care shaped her strengths as a leader, her reflections on a…