Best Mike from Essential Developer Podcasts (2025)

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3832: Get Things Out of Your Head and Build An External Brain by Marc Bilodeau on Building Systems for Mental Clarity 9:58

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3832: Marc Bilodeau emphasizes the power of building an "external brain" using tools like calendars, notepads, and email clients to free up mental bandwidth and reduce overwhelm. By offloading …

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3831: How To Deal With Uncomfortable Emotions And Reshape Your Identity by Benjamin Hardy on Self-Awareness Practices 10:10

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3831: Dr. Benjamin Hardy challenges readers to stop avoiding discomfort and instead embrace difficult emotions as the gateway to meaningful growth and identity transformation. By consistently a…

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Season 4 | Episode 7 - Tutita Casa, Anna Strauss, Jenna Waggoner & Mhret Wondmagegne, Developing Student Agency: The Strategy Showcase 34:27

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Tutita Casa, Anna Strauss, Jenna Waggoner & Mhret Wondmagegne, Developing Student Agency: The Strategy Showcase ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 7 When students aren't sure how to approach a problem, many of them default to asking the teacher for help. This tendency is one of the central challenges of teaching: walking the fine line between offering…

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3830: Why You Don’t Need A Peaceful Mind To Experience Peace by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich 10:43

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3830: Richard Paterson explores the surprising truth that peace isn’t something you need to achieve through mental stillness or perfect conditions, it’s already within you. Even in the midst of…

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Taking Back the Game: A Conversation with Author, Youth Sports Advocate, and Sports Parent, Linda Flanagan 1:10:52

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In this powerful conversation, Todd Merkow sits down with journalist, coach, and parent Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania Are Ruining Kids' Sports — and Why It Matters. Together, they unpack what the modern youth sports ecosystem really looks like — from the billion-dollar pressures on families to the hidden toll it …

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3829: 4 Action Steps to Combat Negative Thinking by Dr. Lisa Lewis with Mark Fisher Fitness on Strengthening Your Mindset 10:45

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3829: Dr. Lisa Lewis unpacks how common, and human, negative self-talk really is, then lays out four simple, science-backed strategies to disrupt those thoughts before they sabotage your goals.…

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3828: How to Minimize Holiday Stress by Chalene Johnson on Creating a Stress-Free Celebration 9:38

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3828: Chalene Johnson shares four refreshing ways to cut through holiday chaos and reconnect with what really matters. By learning to say no, delegate tasks, and let go of outdated expectations…

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3827: What Did I Learn Too Late In Life by James Altucher on Lessons Time Reveals 9:53

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3827: James Altucher shares an unfiltered look at decades of anxiety, addiction, and self-destruction, revealing how simplicity, boundaries, and daily micro‑improvements revived his confidence,…

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3826: The Magic of Early Morning by Jay and Heather Harrington of Life And Whim on Starting Your Day With Intention 9:28

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3826: Jay and Heather Harrington share how reclaiming the quiet hours of early morning can transform long-stalled goals into daily progress. With practical tips and personal insights, they reve…

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3825: Get Motivated to Start Working Out by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Building Consistent Fitness 9:12

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3825: Kate Hesse breaks down how to stop relying on fleeting willpower and instead build sustainable motivation for regular exercise by connecting deeply with your personal “why.” With practica…

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3824: [Part 2] Mental Clutter: 13 Ways to Reduce and Better Manage It by Melissa of Simple Lion Heart Life 10:29

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3824: Melissa highlights practical, compassionate strategies to quiet your mind and reduce overwhelm. From scheduling downtime and adding margin to your day, to using tools like timers, journal…

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3823: [Part 1] Mental Clutter: 13 Ways to Reduce and Better Manage It by Melissa of Simple Lion Heart Life 11:32

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3823: Melissa from Simple Lionheart Life breaks down the hidden burden of mental clutter, the swirling thoughts, to-dos, and emotions that drain our focus and peace of mind. Learn how simple to…

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3822: Creating Check Points for Living Well by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Wellness Milestones 9:42

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3822: Anthony Ongaro shares a practical method for achieving meaningful progress by creating "checkpoints," small, intentional markers that help break down larger goals into manageable mileston…

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High School Sports, Culture, and Community with Kevin McCabe the "Dean of Arizona High School Sports" 1:09:12

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Host, Todd Merkow sits down with Arizona sportscaster and longtime youth sports parent Kevin McCabe to reflect on how high school athletics have changed over the years. Kevin shares insights on the as a sports parent, the high school athlete system, and how shifts affect kids who want to play multiple sports. Together, they talk about the role of c…

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3821: How to Get Better Feedback at Work by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly on Professional Development 10:06

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3821: Karl Staib highlights the power of asking better questions to get more constructive and meaningful feedback, both from others and from ourselves. By shifting from self-criticism to curios…

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3820: Avoiding a Stressful Holiday Season by Lisa Avellan with No Sidebar on Self-Care during Holidays 9:29

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3820: Lisa Avellan reimagines the holiday season by encouraging simplicity, presence, and emotional clarity over pressure-filled traditions. Her heartfelt reflections offer a path to reclaim pe…

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3819: Falling into Minimalism: How I Became an Accidental Minimalist by Farnoosh Brock with Becoming Minimalist 9:46

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3819: Farnoosh Brock recounts the unexpected journey that led her from overwhelm to clarity as she stumbled into minimalism during a chaotic garage clean-up. Her story reveals how letting go of…

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3818: Brain Training by Tynan on Mental Reprogramming 9:02

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3818: Tynan explores how deliberate brain training can reshape your thinking, sharpen your focus, and help you operate with more discipline and clarity. By building awareness of mental patterns…

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3817: Practical Minimalism: Being a Minimalist with a Family by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism 8:56

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3817: Rachel Jones redefines minimalism as a practical, adaptable mindset rather than a rigid lifestyle of deprivation. By focusing on what adds value and letting go of what doesn’t, she shows …

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3816: On Making It Through Tough Journeys by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Emotional Resilience 10:41

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3816: Leo Babauta explores how our aversion to problems creates more suffering than the problems themselves. By learning to face discomfort with openness and curiosity, we free ourselves from t…

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3815: Weak Communication Habits You Should Shed by Isaac Morehouse on Clear Communication 10:37

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3815: Isaac Morehouse reveals how vague, passive, and overly cautious communication habits hold us back professionally and personally. By calling out common tendencies like hedging, over-apolog…

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Season 4 | Episode 6 - Christy Pettis & Terry Wyberg, The Case for Choral Counting with Fractions 37:00

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Christy Pettis & Terry Wyberg, The Case for Choral Counting with Fractions ROUNDING UP: SEASON 4 | EPISODE 6 How can educators help students recognize similarities in the way whole numbers and fractions behave? And are there ways educators can build on students' understanding of whole numbers to support their understanding of fractions? The answer …

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3814: The Meaning of the Season AND Bring Back Christmas by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Seasonal Joy 12:16

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3814: Ali Cornish reflects on how the rush of the holidays can disconnect us from the deeper meaning of the season, urging us to slow down, let go of perfectionism, and focus on gratitude, kind…

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Episode 6: College Sports, Change, and the Youth Connection with former College Commissioner Bob Dranoff 1:16:03

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Valiant Sports Society, founder and CEO, Todd Merkow talks with Bob Dranoff, longtime commissioner of the East Coast Conference (NCAA Division II), about the sweeping changes in college athletics and what they mean for families. From NIL and transfer rules to the viability of smaller colleges, Bob offers a commissioner's view on where college sport…

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3813: Why You're Afraid to Commit to Your Goals by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People 8:55

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3813: Cylon George explores how making a genuine commitment, not just setting intentions, can radically transform your progress toward personal goals. Through inspiring examples and practical i…

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You Can’t Scale Chaos 52:40

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In this episode of Software Without Borders Podcast, Andy Hilliard sits down with Olivier Poulard, Accelerance’s Head of Global Software Engineering Strategies, to unpack one of the biggest myths in global software delivery: that adding more people solves delivery problems. Olivier shares what really drives predictability—clear alignment across peo…

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3812: Five Steps Toward a More Meaningful Holiday Season by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists 12:25

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3812: Joshua Fields Millburn urges us to reclaim the true essence of the holidays by shifting our focus away from consumerism and toward connection, contribution, and presence. His five-step ap…

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3811: Avoid Holiday Overwhelm by Saying No to Almost Everything by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 11:13

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3811: Courtney Carver offers a gentle yet powerful invitation to redefine how we approach the holidays by letting go of obligations, perfectionism, and pressure. Her practical advice helps list…

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