Best Rung At A Time Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 146 | A solid dose of perspective and are sarcoidosis patients more likely to get kidney stones? 30:23

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In this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, it's time to think. Borrowing some thoughts from a man who faced a possibly fatal brain condition, I look at how similar his case is to our own -- bearing in mind that he expresses his case so much better than most people can or could. Also, Sarcoidosis News is out with a study showing that Black Wom…

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First Friday: Jerome Powell's Remarks at Jackson Hole 17:58

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The jobs report came out this morning and it was a painful one. The US added only 22,000 new jobs in August, according to the latest BLS report. And unemployment ticked up to 4.3%. What does this mean? Find out in today's First Friday episode! Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run ti…

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Science Unplugged 2:02:39

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Government Climate Propaganda, Health Gutted, SeeMe, Less Pain With ADRIANA, It’s Not You, It’s Us, Justin Trashes a Study, Correlation? Causation on the Toilet?, Electrical Immunity?, Spleendid Healing, That Succulent Glow, and Much More Science Unplugged! Become a Patron! Check out the full …

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Q&A: How to Invest in Your Community (by Finding the Third Option) 48:36

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#639: Aisha is excited to share how some life-changing advice has played out for her career. She wonders now: what limiting beliefs has Paula and Joe had to overcome in their businesses? Lesley is attracted to community bonds as a way to build collective wealth for the underserved. But do the same risks exist as they do in the traditional bond mark…

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[GREATEST HITS] James Clear: How Small Daily Actions Compound Into Life-Changing Wealth [RERUN] 1:18:41

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#638: Fifty dollars. That's how much this couple transferred to their "Trip to Europe" savings account each time they cooked dinner instead of going to a restaurant. By year's end, they had funded their dream vacation — not through budgeting or willpower, but by hacking their habit loop. This story illustrates how James Clear approaches habit chang…

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You Can't Retract Good Science 2:32:30

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Interstellar Interloper, Mind’s Eye, Jumping Spiders, Pig Lungs, Covid Shots, Ape Medicine, Cane Toads, Bird Poop, Justin Trashes a Study, Phantom limb, Big Brainy Thumb, Nature Words, and Much More Good Science! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast […] The post …

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6. Lies and our relationship to them 41:30

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Why lying is good for us – a conversation with Liv Larsson In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. With over two decades of experience exploring the emotional dynamics of conflict, Liv brings a nuanced and deeply human perspective to how we relate to ourselves and one another. This…

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Q&A: Can You Open an IRA for Someone Else's Kid? (And Should You?) 55:15

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#637: Nick wants to set up an investment account for his nephew to contribute annually, creating a nest egg for college since the parents are already opening a 529. He's unsure whether a standard brokerage account, IRA or other options work best when you're not the parent. Diana asks whether she needs TIPS in her portfolio to protect against inflat…

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Episode 145 | Scarlett is the youngest sarc patient yet 1:06:26

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Scarlette Washlock was diagnosed with sarcoidosis when she was just 12 years old. Her mother, Kelly McBride, had to raise her daughter with all the anguish and uncertainties that come with Sarcoidosis, compounded by Scarlett's youth and her desire to stay active at school. Together they succeeded. Scarlette had a good high school experience and joi…

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What is Your Science Policy? 2:15:55

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Interview with Adriana Bankston, Jakalopes, Bat Hugs, Mystery Skull, Autism, Flowers for Robots, Baby Brains, Decoding Inner Speech, Space Threats, And Much More Science! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our science podcast on YouTube or Twitch. And, remember that […] Th…

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How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, with Behavioral Economist Etinosa Agbonlahor 1:00:21

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#636: Behavioral economist Etinosa Agbonlahor joins us to discuss "money scripts" — the unconscious beliefs we inherit or develop about finances. Agbonlahor, CEO of Decision Alpha and former Director of Behavioral Science Research at Fidelity Investments, is the author of "How to Talk to Your Parents About Money." She studied financial management a…

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Q&A: Gold vs. Stocks – and Why Inflation Panic Makes You Poor 1:34:57

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#635: Arielle’s head is spinning from the seemingly contradictory advice she hears about the best investments to hedge against inflation and a possible recession. What’s she missing? Dave is curious about private investments after listening to a recent First Friday episode. What are they, and should he consider them for his portfolio? Abbey is stok…

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Wharton Professor: The 7 Hidden Types of Entrepreneurs | with Lori Rosenkopf 1:20:00

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#634: Picture this: you're 26 years old, fresh out of Wharton, and you decide to start a business with two friends. You spend years building a digital marketing firm that eventually works with Dollar Shave Club and Madison Reed. You bootstrap the entire thing without taking a dime of venture capital funding. That's exactly what one Wharton graduate…

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5. How are emotions created? And how that influence our communication 40:47

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The old map says: emotions are peaks and valleys, storms and still waters. You must ride them out, tame them, keep your course toward clear skies. The new map whispers: emotions are a language, woven from memories and possibilities. They do not point to the right or wrong path – they reveal who you are in meeting the world. Freedom is not in feelin…

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Q&A: How to Spot Investment Scams Before You Lose Everything 1:15:39

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#633: Paul is worried the private equity investment he’s about to make could be a scam. How can he do his due diligence and stay protected when there’s a shortage of reliable information? Rob is questioning the purpose of a bond allocation in his eight-figure investment portfolio. Is he on to something, or is there a legitimate case to add them? Da…

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How to Get Everything You Want at Work 1:44:34

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Your Next Raise is open for enrollment! ⁠https://affordanything.com/how-to-negotiate-your-next-raise #632: There are 10 conversations that a person should have at work in order to do a better job, have better relationships at work, and make more money. Melody Wilding, Professor of Human Behavior at Hunter College, joins us to talk about how you can…

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Prompting You to Think Scientifically 2:04:24

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Funding State, mRNA HIV vaccine, Radioactive rhino horn, Wasting Source, Editing Diabetes, Roaches, Cockatoos, GLP1, Snails, Roach Bots, Political Sway, and Much More to Prompt You to Think Scientifically! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast on YouTube or […] Th…

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Divine Guidance: A Channelled Message For This Month’s Alignment – August

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Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle Van Bryce Welcome to this month’s Divine Channeled Message, a sacred space where I open the channel and receive guidance directly from The Divine, The Universe, and the spiritual guides who walk with you. What if the answers you’ve been seeking were already within reach? As a Reflector in Human Design, my gift is …

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Episode 144 | Cathleen Terrano dances on despite Sarcoidisis 1:07:30

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Cathleen Terrano has sarcoidosis. It's in her kidneys. In her heart. In her lungs. On her spinal cord. Other places too. And yet she has danced with some famous people and keeps on dancing and teaching dance to people who might otherwise miss out on life's precious moments -- like a father-daughter dance at a wedding. Cathleen rocks bright purple h…

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4. Cracking the communication code 47:52

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Cracking the Communication Code with Liv Larsson The difference between "there is no right and wrong and – beyond right and wrong... What if communication wasn’t about winning an argument, but about deepening connection? In this episode, we sit down with Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and one of Europe's most experienced trainers in Nonviolent Com…

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Q&A: Is ChatGPT's Portfolio Better Than VTSAX? 1:42:08

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Your Next Raise now open for enrollment! https://affordanything.com/how-to-negotiate-your-next-raise #631: Jason's analysis of his retirement plan shows that the simple path beats the efficient frontier. Is he right or is he missing something? Minerva is worried about the impacts of tax inefficiency to her wealth. Are her investments properly locat…

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BONUS First Monday: How Did the BLS Get the Jobs Report So Wrong? 17:30

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Special bonus episode. The Bureau of Labor Statistics issues massive job revisions on Friday morning. The revisions wipe out nearly 90% of previously reported gains for May and June. This raises fundamental questions about how our most trusted economic data gets calculated. In this episode, we break down how the system works. We examine why the rev…

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First Friday: We Were Wrong About 258,000 Jobs (This Changes Everything) 51:51

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#630: Interesting observations about the current housing market, meme stocks (again), GDP, Fed Meeting, Stock Market, and the latest Jobs Report updates. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changin…

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This is the Science You Can Trust 1:56:47

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Atomic Slits, Vaccines Work, Wifi Fingerprint, Ancient Teeth, Deep Life, Fat for Tumors, Immunity in your head, Cultural Function, Brain Generics, and Much More Science you can trust! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast on YouTube or Twitch. […] The post 30 July…

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Your Brand Looks Right — But It Doesn’t Feel Right

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Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle Van Bryce You’ve done the work. You’ve followed the rules. So why does your brand and business still feel… misaligned? In today’s episode of Ignite Your Success, Ranchelle unpacks the silent tension that builds when your business keeps growing — but you’ve drifted from yourself. She speaks to the cracks beneath th…

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Nick Maggiulli: The Wealth Ladder Has Six Rungs (and Most People Never Climb Past Four) 1:11:42

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#629: Here's the thing about personal finance advice: what works when you have $10,000 won't work when you have $1 million. Yet most financial guidance treats everyone the same, whether you're scraping together a $1,000 emergency fund or deciding whether to upgrade to business class. Nick Maggiulli, author of "The Wealth Ladder," joins us to break …

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3. What does it take to navigate shame with Liv Larsson 41:53

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Meeting shame with curiosity – a conversation with Liv Larsson In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. With over two decades of experience exploring the emotional dynamics of conflict, Liv brings a nuanced and deeply human perspective to how we relate to ourselves and one another. …

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Why Nice People Struggle with Money, with Dr. Sandra Matz, Professor at Columbia Business School 1:10:11

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#628: You follow all the right personal finance advice. You know you should save more, invest regularly, and build an emergency fund. So why does it feel so much harder for some people than others? The answer lies in your personality. Dr. Sandra Matz, a professor at Columbia Business School, studies the intersection of psychology and money manageme…

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Guided by Science 2:19:26

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Interview W/Matthew Facciani, Australia, Stonehenge, Blood Pressure, Moth Dreams, Friendly Brains, Replication Win, Undoing Strokes, Meaning & Memory, And Much More Science! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our science podcast on YouTube or Twitch. And, remember that you…

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The Real Reason Everything Feels Off – Ranchelle Van Bryce

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Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle Van Bryce You’ve built, you’ve scaled… but something still feels off in your business. In today’s episode of Ignite Your Success, Ranchelle reflects on the current energetic climate — not from a place of tactics, but from truth. She unpacks the unseen patterns, collective pulses, and personal calibrations that hig…

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Q&A: When Being Good With Money … Isn't Good Enough 56:47

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#627: Jlyn and her husband are 20 years from retirement, but they’ve got their eye on a second home they’ll live in when the time comes. Should they make the purchase now, or keep saving? Reese was recently laid off, and she’s struggling to choose between two financially responsible paths. Should she continue her long-term disability insurance? Or …

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Episode 143 | Why Sarc patients MUST exercise and the New FSR Patient Registry explained 56:19

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On Episode 143 of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, I have two guests. Taylor Harwood, Senior Research Coordinator for FSR, joins me to explain the new and improved patient registry. Even if you've already registered, there is a small step you need to take to ensure researchers can find and use your valuable information. Also joining me is physical the…

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The Hidden Psychology Behind Failed Dreams, with Yale’s Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 1:06:16

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#626: A software programmer and an accountant walk into retirement planning. Are they being creative? Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, a senior research scientist at Yale University's Center for Emotional Intelligence, says absolutely. Pringle defines creativity as something that's both original and effective, whether you're solving an accounting proble…

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The Old You Isn’t Wrong – It’s Just Complete – Ranchelle Van Bryce

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Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle Van Bryce This episode isn’t about getting unstuck—it’s about understanding the sacred stretch you're in. When nothing feels wrong but nothing feels right either… That’s not confusion. That’s clarity, still forming. Ranchelle channels this week’s message for the visionary entrepreneur navigating the void—not becau…

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2. Shame and how to understand it with Liv Larsson 38:25

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In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. For over two decades, Liv has been exploring the emotional undercurrents of conflict, supporting people in finding clarity, courage, and connection in the midst of difficulty. This time, we turn our attention to shame – a powerful and often h…

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JL Collins Part 2: What Happens When You Don't Need to Work Anymore? 59:43

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#625: What do you do when you've reached financial independence? JL Collins says it depends entirely on your spending rate, not just your net worth. Collins joins us for part two of our conversation about what happens after you reach financial independence. He tackles the question of whether you should invest differently once you've "won the game."…

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JL Collins Part 1: The Simple Path vs. The "Optimal" Path 55:15

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#624: JL Collins, author of "The Simple Path to Wealth" — the guy synonymous with VTSAX and chill — joins us for Part 1 of a two-part series where we skip the basics and dive straight into the complex stuff. We ask him whether his simple approach actually beats more sophisticated strategies, and his answer might surprise you. He says that Paul Merr…

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What WILL We Never Know? 1:20:58

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: A Different Science Fair, Cucumbers, Zoonotic Time Travel, Tortoises, Crabs, Chimps, New Brain Cells, Dance Brains, and Much More Science to Know! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast on YouTube or Twitch. Remember that you can find TWIS […] The post 09 July, 202…

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1. Mediation with Nonviolent Communication 1:01:47

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In this episode, we meet Liv Larsson – mediator, author, and long-time teacher of Nonviolent Communication. For over two decades, Liv has worked at the intersection of conflict, empathy, and transformation, helping people navigate some of life’s most difficult conversations. Together, we explore how conflict can become a space for growth rather tha…

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Invitation 1:00

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Reimagine Communication – a podcast for those who sense that something deeper is possible. This is a living exploration for those who are no longer satisfied with autopilot, fixed roles, or dominant norms. For those who feel that communication can be more than just exchanging words – that it can be a path toward inner freedom and outer transformati…

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Soul Signals: This Week’s Insight – Ranchelle Van Bryce

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Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle Van Bryce Welcome to Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle—a channeled experience for visionary entrepreneurs ready to lead from soul, not strategy alone. Each week, I offer what the collective is feeling but hasn’t yet voiced. If you’ve been sensing a shift—this is your confirmation. You’re not stuck. You’re simply …

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Q&A: “Help! My Mom’s Financial Crisis Is Becoming Mine!” 51:08

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#623: An anonymous caller feels trapped in a no-win situation with her financially reckless mother. She has the means to bail her out, but it doesn’t feel right. What should she do? Shannon is excited about investing in several companies overseas. But she can only access them using American Depository Receipts. What are they, and how do they work? …

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Episode 142 | Dr. Courtney Montgomery is looking for the cause of Sarcoidosis. 1:03:51

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Dr. Courtney Montgomery wants to know what causes sarcoidosis. She's convinced it's in your genes. Working in the clinic at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, she sees patients every week, while she studies the potential link between Sarcoidosis and a person's genetic code. In this episode of the FSR Sarc Fighter Podcast, she goes over the r…

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Does This Show Need a Science Title? 2:16:32

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: LLM-assisted writing, Exercise Pills, Long Lived Mice, Scotland’s Birds, Orcas’ Pets, Fish Schools, High Elevation Scents, Climate Change, Triglycerides, Spatial Cognition, and Much More Science! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast on YouTube or Twitch. Remember…

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First Friday: Why Americans Are More Pessimistic Than Ever 37:42

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#622: #622: The headlines said America added 147,000 jobs in June. The reality? Private companies actually cut 33,000 positions. Grad students just lost access to unlimited borrowing. Parent PLUS loans now cap at $65,000. And tariffs are about to jump as high as 70 percent. Everything is changing at once — taxes, tariffs, student loans, and immigra…

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Q&A: Which Investments Should Go Into Which Accounts? 1:05:06

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DOWNLOAD the FREE Cheat Sheet: ASSET LOCATION MADE SIMPLE at affordanything.com/assetlocation #621: Jared is attracted to the favorable terms of the annuity plan that his employer offers, but he’s hesitant to pay the opportunity cost of locking up his money now. What should he do? An anonymous caller is struggling to find the efficient frontier wit…

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Unveiled – This Week’s Message – Ranchelle Van Bryce

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Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle Van Bryce You’ve done the strategy. You’ve followed the steps. But something still feels off. What if success isn’t about doing more—but about being attuned? Welcome to Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle, a weekly portal of wisdom for visionary entrepreneurs who are ready to build with soul, not hustle. Each episo…

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The Hidden Cost of Replacing You at Work, with “Money with Katie” host Katie Gatti Tassin 37:08

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#620: You probably think your value to your employer equals your paycheck. Katie Gatti Tassin has news for you — you're worth way more than that. The host of "Money with Katie" recently joined us to break down a framework that could change how you negotiate forever. Her formula is simple: Your worth equals your market rate plus what it costs to rep…

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The Future of Science Starts Now 2:27:40

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What is in the This Week in Science Podcast? This Week: Vera’s First Look, Dragons, Fertility. Anthrobots, Vascular Organoids, Orcas, Octopi, Car T, Type 1 Cure, Ears, Glow Brains, Morning Chorus, and Much More Science! Become a Patron! Check out the full unedited episode of our podcast on YouTube or Twitch. Remember that you can […] The post 25 Ju…

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Forget The Formula: Two Truths That Will Transform Your Brand

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Ignite Your Success with Ranchelle Van Bryce Tired of branding formulas that don’t fit? In this episode, Ranchelle shares two essential truths: Your energy is your brand, and coherence matters more than consistency. Discover how to build resonance, not just recognition—and why the most powerful brands aren’t built, they’re embodied. The Empowered E…