Best Mid Mod Podcasts (2025)

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Temperature and Moisture Control in Mid-Century Homes 1:06:40

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Temperature and moisture control in mid-century houses is one of those topics that seems less exciting and relevant until suddenly…it is. And while our mid-century houses have the potential be properly snug without being too sealed up. They also sometimes need a tune up. Plus a number of trendy, seemingly “esthetic” changes to your house - siding, …

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The Science of Better Relationships: 3 Experts Share What Really Works | Spotlight Convo 1:14:53

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Ever wonder why some relationships thrive through challenges while others crumble? In this spotlight episode, leading relationship researchers share the exact patterns that predict relationship success, revealing why conflict isn't the problem—it's how we navigate it that matters. Learn practical tools from the Gottmans' decades of research, discov…

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The 4 Keys to Better Conversations (Even When They're Messy) | Alison Wood Brooks 59:03

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Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals why those perfectly polished conversations we see in movies and TV are actually making it harder for us to connect in real life. In her new book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, she shares the surprising science behind why messy, imperfect conversations often lead to deep…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 85 59:49

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This week’s show is all about building the energy for Saturday’s Rescue Me Soul Club dance party! We’re spinning an hour of pounding Northern Soul, rare grooves, and fiery 60s dance tracks from Gloria Jones, Edwin Starr, The Vibrations, and more. Expect driving rhythms, soaring vocals, and floor-fillers that’ll have you itching to hit the dancefloo…

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Tired of Fighting With “opponents,” What if There Was a Better Way? | Scott Shigeoka 57:32

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When Scott Shigeoka, a queer Asian American progressive, packed everything into his Prius and spent a year seeking out conversations with people who held opposing views, he discovered something remarkable about the relationship between fear and curiosity. In this transformative conversation, Scott shares insights from his book "Seek: How Curiosity …

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Who is your master plan for? 53:41

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Your master plan both a process and a document. Today, we're talking about how to use that document to navigate your remodel, from getting bids from contractors to working with the city. But when it comes down to it, your master plan is for YOU. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why a master plan is so much more than a bunch of pretty drawings. How t…

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HGP# 496 We all play the Battlefield 6 Beta and give our thoughts , plus Gunny plays Mafia The Old Country. Is it worth your money? 1:56:24

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HGP#496 We all play the Battlefield 6 Beta and give our thoughts, plus Gunny plays Mafia The Old Country. Is it worth your money? This week join Jesus, Gunny and MAYO as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Battlefield 6, Drillcore, and Mafia The Old Country plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? …

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How IFS is Healing Trauma & Changing Lives (Maybe Yours?) | Tamala Floyd, LCSW 1:08:16

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What if those parts of yourself you've been trying to change or silence are actually trying to protect you? In this illuminating conversation, psychotherapist Tamala Floyd reveals how understanding and building relationships with your different inner parts can transform exhaustion into wholeness, offering insights from her new book Listening When P…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 84 1:00:31

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This week’s show is a mid-tempo spin through rare soul, Northern Soul, mod R&B, and Belgian Popcorn—all dedicated to our friend from That Driving Beat as he heads off to new adventures. From Mary Wells to Willie Kendrick and Bobby Allen Poe, we’re packing the floor with irresistible grooves and deep-cut gems. Expect stomping soul, sly R&B shuffles,…

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Planning Your Mid-Century Mudroom 1:01:31

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We love our mid-century houses for many reasons - their enduring design, clean lines and great indoor/outdoor connections. But MANY mid-century homes, both modest and high end, share one glaring omission. They lack of a proper mudroom. This design flaw often vexes my clients and students. Our families and pets come with a whole lot more "stuff" tha…

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The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr. 58:53

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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide. In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves tog…

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How Being Highly Sensitive Can Be Your Superpower | Elaine Aron, PhD [Best of] 1:08:01

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Psychologist Dr Elaine Aron sits down with Jonathan Fields to unpack the traits of the Highly Sensitive Person and show how this wiring can become your greatest strength in family life. Get science-backed strategies straight from her book “The Highly Sensitive Parent: Be Brilliant in Your Role, Even When the World Overwhelms You” and start turning …

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Music to Move You! - Episode 83 1:00:42

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Get ready to move—this hour-long dance party is bursting with high-octane grooves from the golden age of the 1960s! From raw garage rock to rare and Northern Soul, we’re spinning dancefloor scorchers by Jackie Ross, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Syl Johnson, and more. Whether you're twisting in your kitchen or revving up the Vespa, these crossover cut…

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It’s Never Too Late to Let the Real You Shine. A Love Story. | Sherri Dindal 52:56

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What happens when a former investigator who spent 26 years keeping her true self hidden decides at age 50 to let it all out on social media? Meet Sherri Dindal, who transformed from living life behind a mask to becoming The Real Slim Sherri, amassing 5.7 million followers by showing up with raw authenticity, humor and hard-won wisdom that's inspiri…

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Should you convert your breezeway to a mudroom? 49:29

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Mid-century homes often have a poor connection to the garage. This is largely due to early building codes and a very real fear of fire and chemicals, which led to a deliberate separation between the living space and the garage. Breezeways, covered but open-air spaces, were one solution to provide a covered path from house to garage. Today, however,…

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HGP#495 Jesus is having a mid Death Stranding crisis is it a horror game?, xoUNIxo joins us she is all about jump scares, Gunny leaves us for his wife, Mayo is not all nays on Ninja Gaiden Ragebound 2:13:40

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This week join Jesus, Gunny, special guest Uni and MAYO as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Death Stranding 2, Ninja Gaiden, Battlefield 6, Drillcore, RDR2 plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://…

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The Agility Architect: Your Life as an Evolving Design | Summer Series 1:03:09

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What if your life isn’t a fixed plan, but a living, evolving blueprint? In the final episode of our 4-part Inner Architect summer series, you’ll discover five practical, science-backed strategies to adapt with clarity, turn setbacks into growth, and build a life that keeps pace with who you're becoming. If you're craving more meaning, momentum, and…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 82 1:01:27

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Episode #82 is cooking up a killer mix of rare soul, Northern Soul, and gritty garage rock—an hour-long dance party that hits all the right notes. From Candy & the Kisses to James Carr and The Seeds, it’s a flavorful stew of rhythm, romance, and raw energy. Whether you're spinning on the dancefloor or just vibing with the beat, these tracks will ke…

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The Surprising Upside of Regret | Dan Pink 1:07:54

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What if regret isn’t something to avoid, but a powerful tool for living a better life? In this conversation, Daniel Pink shares surprising insights from his book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, revealing how our regrets can help us make wiser decisions, build deeper connections, and live more intentionally. If you've eve…

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Let's Review: You're not done DEVELOPing a master plan till the house is done. 43:34

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Documenting what you've designed is a key element to bringing a remodel to fruition. I could have called the last stage of the master plan method Document. But I didn’t. I called it Develop. And that’s because your vision is subject to change until the last bit of construction dust has been cleaned away. I’m taking July off from recording the podca…

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HGP#494 RDR2 is Beautiful, isn't it? 2:15:00

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This week join Jesus and MAYO as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Death Stranding 2, RDR2 plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.faceboo…

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Music to Move You! - Episode 81 1:00:36

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Get ready to shake, shimmy, and sleuth your way through an hour of explosive 1960s dancefloor grooves with a spy twist! From soul and surf to garage rock and jazz, this show uncovers the secret agents of sound—featuring Nancy Sinatra, Luther Ingram, and Barbara Feldon. Whether you're dodging lasers or decoding love letters, these tracks capture the…

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Foundation & Flow: Designing Your Days for Peak Living | Summer Series 57:39

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Struggling to turn your dreams into reality? In this 3rd episode of our summer series, discover the secrets to effortless change and peak living. You'll learn practical strategies to master your habits, design your environment for success, and unlock a state of flow to experience more joy and fulfillment daily. Episode Transcript If you LOVED this …

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A Balm for Anxious Times: The Power of Spoken Word | Sarah Kay 59:58

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Unlock the transformative power of poetry to dissolve your isolation and unveil universal human truths. Sarah Kay, author of A Little Daylight Left: Poems, shares her lifelong journey of using metaphor and imagery to illuminate life's most visceral experiences - from violence and heartbreak to aging and mortality. Discover how poetry can crack you …

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Let's Review: Distill your style then Draft options to for a Tailored Timeless update 34:50

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If you don’t remember to plan a remodel that fits the mid-century era of your home … your too-trendy choices will rapidly become dated ones. To help you plan a timeless remodel, This week I'm sharing two episodes that encapsulate some of my core beliefs and strategies around making a strong mid-century choices to update your mid-century house. I’m …

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HGP#493 Ready or Not is a hit! Death Stranding 2 is still stranding, and what is going on with Ubisoft and Tencent and trust us much more! 3:05:15

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Join us on a journey this week from Ready or Not to Death Stranding 2 we discuss what is going on in the world of gaming. Why is Steam getting rid of games? and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https…

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The Future Self Project: Envisioning Your Next Chapter | Summer Series 53:18

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Feel stuck wondering if this is all there is? In part 2 of our Summer Series, transform that uncertainty into clarity as we explore science-backed tools to create a compelling vision of your future self. Learn practical exercises that harness your brain's natural visualization powers to move from simply dreaming about change to actively creating th…

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Andrea Gibson on Searing Honesty, Pure Love & Surrender to Awe 1:08:25

1M ago1:08:25

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In this heartfelt conversation from 2020, celebrated poet Andrea Gibson shares intimate wisdom on creativity, identity, and embracing life fully, including soul-stirring performances of their cherished poems. Gibson, whose memorable works include "You Better Be Lightning," brings gentle wisdom and profound insight to this meaningful discussion, now…

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Let's Review: Discover what's great about your home 54:01

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I want you to become an expert in your home before your remodel. Note, I did not say that you need to become an expert in remodeling … just in your house. Taking a few of your own measurements, skimming an inspection report, or digging into some MCM history by chatting with elderly neighbors will set you up for clever design ideas for your remodel.…

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HGP#492 Death Stranding 2 is still with us, What is going on with Subnautica 2? Xbox next system is expensive and more! 2:05:56

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This week join Jesus and Gunny as we discuss the latest and greatest and maybe not so great in Video Games, what we've been playing what else but Death Stranding 2, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/Hor…

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Mid-Year Reset: Taking Stock, Realigning, and Reclaiming Your Year | Summer Series 45:11

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Ready to hit the reset button? In this powerful episode, Jonathan guides you through a transformative mid-year reset process. Discover how to reflect with self-compassion, practice emotional agility, align with your core values, and intentionally design the second half of 2025 for more purpose, joy, and authenticity. Episode Transcript If you LOVED…

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The 4 Chemicals That Secretly Run Your Life (and How to Rebalance Them) | Tj Power 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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What if your phone is actually training your brain to feel less motivated, less connected, and more stressed? In this fascinating conversation, neuroscientist TJ Power, author of The DOSE Effect: An Inspiring Self-Healing Guide About the Mind-Body-Hormonal Connection, reveals how four key brain chemicals shape our experience of life, and shares sur…

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Let’s Review : Dream right for a great master plan 44:55

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Let’s talk about starting your remodel plan from the right place - your own life. Your choices. Your priorities. If you start your remodel planning anywhere other than HERE it will take longer, feel more chaotic, be more stressful and likely end up more expensive. I’m taking July off from recording the podcast this summer but that doesn’t mean YOU …

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HGP#491 Unsustainable 2:58:15

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This week join Jesus and Gunny as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, what else but Death Stranding 2, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below.. We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.facebook.c…

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Reclaim Your Free Time: Simple Strategies to Take Back Your Life | Jenny Blake 1:24:10

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What if working less could actually make you more effective? In this perspective-shifting conversation, Jenny Blake (author of Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business) reveals how she runs multiple successful companies working just 20 hours a week, and shares her revolutionary three-part framework for creating more space and choice in your…

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Finding Joy in a Life You Never Saw Coming | Jessica Slice 57:57

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From high-flying real estate mogul to proud disabled mother, Jessica Slice's transformative journey will shake you awake to your own yearnings. In this candid conversation, the Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World author exposes medicine's dehumanizing biases and reveals how honoring our shared fragility unlocks profound…

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Remodeling a (mostly) Mid-Century Gem 1:02:48

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Is your house a (mostly) mid-century gem? The “mostly means that your house that has some really great, intact mid-century features…and then an area or two where a maintenance failure or unfortunate remodel has wreaked havoc on the charm. This week, I'm taking you for a spin through three recent Mid Mod Midwest master plan projects to share some fu…

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HGP# 490 Embrace the lane 3:14:25

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This week join Jesus and The Mayo as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as Death Stranding 2, Astro Bot plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.face…

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3 Surprising Ways to Make Peace With Your Anxious Mind | Spotlight Convo 1:12:59

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Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally. Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter fr…

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Ever Have One of Those Moments That Changes Everything? | Tara Roberts 1:03:59

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Unlock the hidden depths within on a profound journey of ancestral healing. In this powerful conversation, National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts shares her extraordinary odyssey sparked by a single photograph, leading her to confront shadowed histories and reclaim her place in an interconnected world. Tara's breathtaking memoir, Written in the …

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Finding the right mid-century home for you with Susan Halla 1:04:17

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Susan Halla, founder of Make It Mid-Century and mid-century enthusiast, joins me this week to dish about her own recent house hunt. If anyone knows what they’re looking for in a mid-century home, it’s Susan who has spent the last decade making retro-focused DIY doable for mid-century lovers of all stripes. Her multi-city search was laser focused on…

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HGP#489 One Armed Mayo 2:16:56

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This week join Jesus, The Mayo and Gunny, as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as Expeition 33, Until We Die, The Alters, new gadgets ,plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers…

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Did You Know Being Humble Can Be a Bad Thing? | Joe Hudson 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

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Have you felt trapped by self-doubt, negative inner voices, or constant self-improvement? Explore a radically different approach to personal growth with Joe Hudson, Executive Coach & Cofounder of The Art of Accomplishment. Discover powerful practices for embracing all emotions without resistance, holding goals lightly for life's surprising solution…

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Could This Ancient Mantra Open a Portal to Pure Joy? | Susan Piver 52:18

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Unlock profound joy through the paradoxical wisdom of the Heart Sutra, one of Buddhism's most revered ancient texts. Join bestselling author Susan Piver as she shares over 30 years of insight into this enigmatic scripture's teachings on emptiness, impermanence, and the art of letting go - revealed through her powerful encounters like a 95-year-old …

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The five mid-century cabinet questions you need to answer. 55:58

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You’ll need to answer just five questions to make timeless choices that are right for you and your house when replacing mid-century kitchen cabinets. Easy peasy, right? Well...it will be after listening! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Five questions any cabinet company (worth their salt) will ask. The only two door styles you need to know. How to …

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How to Change Your Habits For Life | Katy Milkman 1:02:22

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Ever struggled to turn your goals into lasting habits? Unlock the secrets of behavior change with Katy Milkman, award-winning author of How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be. In this insightful discussion, Katy reveals counterintuitive strategies - from leveraging flexibility to temptation bundling - to ov…

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This Might Be the Missing Link to a Good Life | Shigehiro Oishi 1:04:08

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Discover the secret to living a truly rich and fulfilling life beyond happiness and meaning. Renowned psychologist Shigehiro Oishi shatters conventional wisdom, revealing the path to a psychologically enriching existence through novel experiences, diverse emotions, and perspective-shifting insights. Embrace adventure, unlock new dimensions of vital…

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Loving Your Remodel is the Real ROI 47:42

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Adrian Kinney is back to talk all my latest obsessions - housing history, passive solar and planning YOUR perfect remodel. Adrian has joined me on the pod before. He’s a realtor, mid-century modern (MCM) guru and heads up Mid Mod Colorado. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How post and beam construction is especially suited to Denver’s climate. When …

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HGP#488 Summer Games Fest 2:31:38

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This week join Jesus, and Gunny, as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, such as The Xbox showcase, Summer games fest, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://…

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Groundbreaking Science on Bone Health (Your Genes Are Not Your Fate) | Belinda Beck 1:12:48

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Defy gravity and rebuild your bones at any age with Dr. Belinda Beck's pioneering high-intensity resistance training protocols. In this groundbreaking conversation, the Professor of Exercise Science shatters myths around weightlifting for women and reveals how targeted loading can stimulate new bone growth - even for those with osteopenia or osteop…