Best Possibly Correct Media Podcasts (2025)

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How To Keep Your Sh*t Together No Matter What | Kamala Masters 19:57

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Because even doing the dishes can be an opportunity to wake up. We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we’re hearing from dharma teacher Kamala Masters as chosen by our executive producer DJ Cashmere. Kamala reflects on the practice of equanimity, and how to be mindful even in the “hell re…

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IN-DEPTH: Focus like a Nobel Prize Winner (w/ Brian Keating) 1:04:57

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In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal is joined by Dr. Brian Keating, the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Physics at UCSD, and one of the most prolific popularizers of science around (you may have seen him recently chatting about cosmology with Joe Rogan and Andrew Huberman). They talk about Keating’s new book, HOW TO FOCUS LIKE A NOBEL PRIZE WI…

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Brené Brown On: How To Succeed Without Being a Bullying, Bullshitting, Power-Hungry Jerk Face 1:14:18

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A toolkit for navigating your fears, finding your “core,” and having sovereignty over your nervous system. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. She is the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers and the host of two award-…

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Ep. 371: Is it Finally Time to Leave Social Media? 1:25:55

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We seem to be stuck in a purgatory when it comes to the worst of the social media platforms. We know they’re not great, but it’s hard to muster enough motivation to bother to leave. In today’s episode, motivated by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Cal puts on his technology critic hat and offers a step-by-step technical explanation for why these …

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How To Live Well—Even Amidst Failure, Uncertainty, Loss, and Physical Pain | Kieran Setiya 1:18:14

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Practical ways to lead a good life. Kieran Setiya is the Peter de Florez Professor of Philosophy at MIT, where he works on ethics and related questions about human agency and human knowledge. He is the author of Midlife: A Philosophical Guide and Life Is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. He also maintains a Substack newsletter, Under t…

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EP#183 | The Dan Markel Murder Trial 35:23

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In Episode 183 of Not On Record we welcome special guest Marcy to dive into the chilling true crime story of Dan Markle, a father murdered in 2014 in a case that has captivated public attention for nearly a decade. This episode unravels the intricate web of a targeted hit allegedly orchestrated by his ex-wife’s family, driven by an extreme case of …

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How To Make Time for the Things You Actually Care About | Vinny Ferraro 18:28

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Our Teacher of the Month answers a common question: how do I find the time to meditate? Vinny turns this question on its head, and his answer might surprise you. Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop…

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Matthew McConaughey On: His Morning Routine; When To Take Risks; How To Bounce Back From Fuckups; And the Dangers of Cynicism 1:07:34

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A guide to navigating “the rodeo of life”. Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey is a husband and a father, an eternal optimist, a hopeful skeptic, and a man of faith who believes that we should all start sellin’ Sunday morning like a Saturday night. His latest book is Poems and Prayers. In this ep…

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EP#62 | Why Sam Harris Matters 58:49

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In this episode of Open College, Stephen Hicks reflects on the significance of Sam Harris as a public intellectual, drawing from his foreword to Sam Harris: Critical Responses. Hicks explores Harris’s wide-ranging contributions from morality, free will, and consciousness to religion, psychedelics, artificial intelligence, and politics arguing that …

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How To Handle Turbulence and Transitions | Phillip Moffitt 1:10:29

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A Buddhist recipe for reclaiming your sanity. Phillip Moffitt is a Buddhist meditation teacher and writer based in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He has written several books and is also the founder and president of Life Balance Institute. In this episode we talk about: A Buddhist recipe for navigating life’s ups and downs Mindfulness to…

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Ep. 370: Deep Work in the Age of AI 1:10:46

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A recent study called into question a core assumption about the generative AI revolution: that these tools, at the very least, will make us more productive. In this episode, Cal dives deep into the study and argues that when it comes to efforts that require deep work, AI can sometimes make things worse. He then answers listener questions and then t…

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What Should You Do With Your Life? | Suzy Welch 59:20

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Are you living by default or by design? A provocative question from an NYU business professor. Suzy Welch is an award-winning NYU Stern School of Business professor, acclaimed management researcher, and New York Times best-selling author, most recently with “Becoming You: A Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career.” In this episode…

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EP#182 | Analysis of a Child's Evidence in a Sexual Interference Case 31:19

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Sponsored by EasyDNShttps://easydns.com/NotOnRecordIn this solo episode, Joseph breaks down R. v. D.D., 2025 ONCJ 355 (Sudbury) to show how courts assess child-complainant evidence in sexual interference cases covering the s. 715.1 video-statement rule, the dangers of leading questions, gaps around initial disclosure, and the W.(D.) framework for c…

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How To Cut Yourself Some Slack | Meditation with Vinny Ferraro 18:28

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Guess what: you don’t have to fix yourself. All this month, we’re sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Vinny Ferraro, exclusively available at DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we’re giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month. Related Episodes: You Can…

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What To Do When Your Life Blows up | Emma Heming Willis 1:26:37

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When life gets turbulent, is self-care self-indulgent? Emma Heming Willis is a mother, step-mother, wife, and an advocate. After her husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, she became a passionate voice for care partners and families navigating neurodegenerative disease. Her new book is called The Unexpected Journey: Find…

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How To Rewire Your Inner Dialogue and Re-Regulate Your Nervous System | Elizabeth Gilbert 1:05:01

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A raw conversation about addiction, love, death, grief, recovery, and more. Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction and fiction books such as Big Magic and Eat Pray Love. Her new memoir is All The Way To The River: Love, Loss, and Liberation. In this episode we talk about: Ways that Elizabeth fostered dependency …

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Ep. 369: Why Are We Getting Dumber? A Debate. 1:33:24

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IQ scores had been steadily rising since WWII. But, more recently, this phenomenon has stopped. Since 2010, we’ve actually been getting dumber. In this episode, Cal gets into the common theories for why this is true before offering his own take, which leads to some practical takeaways to help you thrive in an increasingly stupider world. He then an…

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Your Negative, Ruminating Mind: Here's Your Way Out | Sister Dang Nghiem 1:17:46

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When it comes to your demons, your baggage, you have a choice: transform or transmit. Sister Dang Nghiem, MD, (“Sister D”) was born in 1968 in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, the daughter of a Vietnamese mother and an American soldier. She lost her mother at the age of twelve and immigrated to the United States at the age of seventeen with her br…

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EP#181 | Self Defence Laws: Canada vs. The United States 40:28

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Sponsored by EasyDNShttps://easydns.com/NotOnRecord🔹Short Description:🏒 EP#181 Joseph and Alper Yulmaz contrast Canada’s self-defence (s.34) with U.S. castle doctrine—no duty to retreat, proportionality/necessity, and the modified objective test for homeowners. ⚖️📢🎙️📝Meta Description:📢 In EP#181 Not On Record explains Canada’s self-defence s.34 vs …

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Coach Dan Quinn Got Fired, So He Changed His Life. 29:16

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Then he got put in charge of a losing team, and he turned them into winners. Dan Quinn is Head Coach of the Washington Commanders. He was fired from the Atlanta Falcons back in 2020, then signed up for a “360 review” where he solicited feedback from former players, peers, and bosses. He then brought all those learnings to his new job at the Command…

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How To Regulate Your Nervous System For Stress, Anxiety, And Trauma | Peter Levine 1:10:03

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The creator of somatic experiencing shows Dan how to heal trauma through the body. Peter A. Levine, Ph.D., has spent the past 50 years developing Somatic Experiencing. He holds a doctorate in Biophysics from UC Berkeley and a doctorate in Psychology from International University. His work has been taught to over 30,000 therapists in over 42 countri…

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IN-DEPTH: The Game of Life (w/ Tim Ferriss) 1:57:01

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In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal is joined by bestselling author and podcaster, Tim Ferriss. Tim rocketed to prominence with his 2007 book, “The Four Hour WorkWeek” which basically redefined a generation’s relationship with work, meaning, and the possibilities for building an interesting life. More recently, Tim created a card game! It’s called Coy…

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Reset Your Nervous System: Actionable Advice for Stress, Burnout, and Trauma | Linda Thai 1:10:07

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An expert trauma therapist offers a master class in resilience. Linda Thai LMSW is a trauma therapist specializing in cutting-edge brain-and body-based modalities for complex developmental trauma. As an educator, she adeptly communicates on trauma, attachment, and the impact of oppressive systems. Passionate about healing trauma, Linda is redefinin…

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Ep. 368: I Want Work-Life Balance. Am I Doomed to Mediocrity? 1:27:58

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A 22-year-old made a splash recently when he published a Wall Street Journal op-ed claiming that work-life balance makes you mediocre. He went on to brag about how sleeping less than 4 hours a night and gaining 80 pounds helped him become a millionaire. In this episode, Cal wades into the furious debate this article sparked. He argues that once you…

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Chronic Stress Ages You. Here’s How To De-Stress for Longevity. | Elissa Epel 1:11:55

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How to reduce negative thoughts, get deep rest, and improve cellular health. Elissa Epel, Ph.D., is an international expert on stress, well-being, and optimal aging and a best-selling author of The Telomere Effect, and The Stress Prescription. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, at the University of California,…

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EP#180 | Why Female Lawyers Defend Men Accused of Sexual Offences 39:33

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Sponsored by EasyDNShttps://easydns.com/NotOnRecord Yuvika & Maria sit down with Grace Condello (Neuberger & Partners; LLB University of London; recent master’s; articling) to challenge a widely shared opinion claiming female lawyers “betray their gender” by defending men accused of sexual offences. They walk through the IRAC framework lawyers are …

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You Can’t Hate Yourself Into Becoming a Better Person | Vinny Ferraro 38:06

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We’re in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make this podcast more actionable – to help you operationalize all the game-changing ideas you encounter on this pod – we’re now offering guided meditations to accompany each full episode of the show, available to paid subscribers at DanHarris.com. For t…

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Professional Setbacks Happen to All of Us. Here Are Some Lessons From Resetting My Career. | Dan Harris & Toni Magyar 52:52

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Practical learnings from Dan and his CEO on: focus, feedback, self-talk, and expecting adversity. 10% Media head honcho Toni Magyar joins Dan for a candid conversation about how to reset after a professional setback, navigating some tricky transitions, and how self-compassion and clear communication can make it all a bit easier. In this episode we …

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How To Handle Toxic Thoughts | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren 1:09:17

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What to do when the voice in your head is an asshole. Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with Dan, of a book called Med…

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Ep. 367: What if AI Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This? 1:37:12

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In recent years, it’s been hard not to react to the possibilities of generative AI without a mixture of euphoria or dread. But after OpenAI’s lackluster GPT-5 launch, a new, almost heretical-seeming question has emerged: what if progress on AI is stalled well short of the wild predictions we were promised? In today’s episode, Cal draws from reporti…

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The Science of Conversation: How To Say What You Mean, Be Heard, and Stop People-Pleasing | Alison Wood Brooks 1:19:27

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You talk all day. Here’s how to do it better, according to a professor from Harvard Business School. Alison Wood Brooks comes from the Harvard Business School, where she teaches a course called “TALK: How to Talk Gooder in Business and Life,” which she has now turned into a book, called TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselv…

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EP#179 | The Golden Rule 48:44

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Sponsored by EasyDNShttps://easydns.com/NotOnRecordIn Episode 179 of Not On Record, Joseph Neuberger, Michael Bury, and Diana Davison examine a recent Ontario Court of Appeal case that highlights how dates and times are treated in sexual assault trials. They explain the “golden rule” — that the accused must know the case to meet — and why courts al…

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How To Meditate When You're Freaking Out | Kaira Jewel Lingo 18:28

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What to do when you're in the grip of grief, anxiety, or overwhelm. Our Teacher of the Month, Kaira Jewel Lingo, has some suggestions for finding your way through. Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New Y…

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How To Handle Your Demons | Vinny Ferraro 19:53

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We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we’re hearing from dharma teacher Vinny Ferraro, as chosen by our producer Eleanor Vasilli. Vinny explores the concept of “alignment” and how you can actually choose your own attitude – and choose your own adventure. Full Episode: Three Buddhist Pract…

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Next Time You’re Suffering, Ask Yourself This Question | Caverly Morgan 1:03:51

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The highest form of self compassion (is seeing there’s no self in the first place). Caverly Morgan is a meditation teacher who blends the original spirit of Zen with a modern nondual approach, drawing from her eight years of training in a silent Zen monastery. She's authored two books—The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together and A Kids B…

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Ep. 366: How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023) 1:17:10

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In this replay of one of the more popular episodes from the Deep Questions archives, originally aired in August ,2023, Cal explores some of his early strategies for cultivating a deeper life. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo Today’s Deep Q…

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The Science of Self-Hypnosis | Dr. David Spiegel 1:08:57

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How it can help with stress, anxiety, and panic. Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine. Standing on a lifetime of research and clinical experience (nearly 50 years), he is a world renowned expert on hypnosis and has treated more than 7,000 patients with it. He founded the Reveri app …

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EP#178 | MY Truth vs. THE Truth 41:39

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Criminal Defence Lawyers Joseph Neuberger, Michael Bury, and YouTube personality, legal researcher and host of the UnTrue Crime podcast Diana Davison, sit down and discuss the aftermath of their trials and the emerging and alarming changes to our legal system. A behind the scenes inside look into real courtroom drama. R v EK, 2016 ONSC 5802 - https…

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How to Handle Discomfort, Uncertainty, and Overwhelm | Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo 14:59

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All this month, we’re sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Kaira Jewel Lingo, exclusively available at DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we’re giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month. This meditation is about learning to sit with discomfort. Related…

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How To Repair the Damage After An Argument | Dr. Becky Kennedy 32:02

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It’s good to apologize when you’ve hurt someone’s feelings, but there’s more to “making up” than simply an apology. We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff, and this week we’re hearing from parenting expert and psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy about taking the next step when you’ve made a mistake. Full E…

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Think You Suck at Meditation? This Conversation Could Help. | Ofosu Jones-Quartey 1:08:22

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How to (constructively) lower the bar on your meditation practice. Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author based in the DC area. He’s a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience bringing mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity to people of all ages. His stage name is “Born I,”, and his new book is calle…

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Ep. 365: What Technology Wants (and How to Push Back) 1:02:48

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Why do we end up entangled with tools that don’t have our best interests in mind? How can we fix this situation? In this episode, Cal dives deep into the difference between additive and extractive technologies, telling a story that weaves old technology with old versions of modern tools, testimony from recent trials to ideas from leading technology…

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Let’s Normalize Failure (The Right Kind) | Manu Kapur 1:01:53

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An expert in failure shows us how to find success in the most counterintuitive way. Manu Kapur is currently the Director of the Singapore-ETH Center, and Professor for Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where he also directs The Future Learning Initiative (FLI). Manu is also the Founding Chair of the ETH Zurich – EPF…

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EP#177 | Roadblocks Before the Trial Even Begins 37:21

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Criminal Defence Lawyer Joseph Neuberger, and YouTube personality, legal researcher and host of the UnTrue Crime podcast Diana Davison, sit down and discuss the aftermath of their trials and the emerging and alarming changes to our legal system. A behind the scenes inside look into real courtroom drama. R. v. J.J., 2022 SCC 28 - https://www.canlii.…

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Pods We Love: Happier with Gretchen Rubin 32:39

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Sharing an episode today from our friend Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, Happier. Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth Craft discuss the idea of the “familect” and why it might be fun to create a dictionary for our own familect. They also talk about a hack that makes it easier to use a smartphone, and they share dozens of listeners’ thought-provoking “Secre…

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A Surprisingly Effective Way to Deal With Your Inner Critic 28:58

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We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we’re hearing from therapist Dick Schwartz, as chosen by Mani Chandy from our Substack team. Schwartz is the founder of Internal Family Systems, a way of looking at all of the various “parts” that we have inside ourselves, and how they can work togeth…

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How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin 1:04:18

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An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons. Gretchen Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits. She’s a highly acclaimed writer, host of the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin and the founder of the award-winning Happier app. In this episode we talk about: Wh…

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Ep. 364: Metrics 101 1:09:24

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When Cal recently returned home from his time spent up in New England he set up a whole new set of daily metrics to track in the fall to keep him pointed toward the deep life. And they failed. Hard. In this episode, Cal dissects why metrics matter, why they’re easy to mess up (including the mistakes he made), and how to use them correctly (includin…

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Why You Say Yes When You Shouldn’t — And How To Say No When It Matters Most | Dr. Sunita Sah 1:10:47

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A conversation with a Cornell professor who is attempting to rebrand the concept of defiance. Dr. Sunita Sah started her career as a physician but then switched over to organizational psychology. At Cornell, she conducts research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. She is the author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Ye…

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EP#176 | Hockey Canada Trial: Unpacking the Verdict 40:56

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In this explosive episode, Joseph, Michael, and Diana dive deep into the controversial Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and the landmark acquittal that’s ignited debate across the country. With a detailed breakdown of the 93-page judicial decision, they unpack the key legal findings, including the role of “consent videos,” inconsistencies in the …