Best Selfwork Podcasts (2025)

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Seed of Dreams with Chip Richards - How to Grow the Vision Life is Asking You to Live 1:17:28

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🎙️ Podcast Episode: Seed of Dreams with Chip Richards — How to Grow the Vision Life Is Asking You to Live In this episode of the Soma Collective Podcast, I sit down with author, speaker, and creative guide Chip Richards to explore the powerful and poetic insights behind his new book, Seed of Dreams: A Practical Guide to Growing the Vision Life Is A…

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Living a Life of Greatness - Sarah Grynberg x Gary Gorrow 1:11:38

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Melli O'Brien - Deep Resilience 1:13:50

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In this conversation, Melli O'Brien discusses her book 'Deep Resilience' and the importance of developing inner strength in the face of adversity. She shares her personal journey, the challenges she faced, and how they shaped her understanding of resilience. Melli introduces a four-step framework designed to help individuals cultivate resilience, e…

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Nam Baldwin: Breathe for Peak Performance 1:11:31

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🎙️ What does it take to become world-class? 🏆 In sports, the proof lies in medals, trophies, and championships. But what’s the secret behind those achievements? In this episode, I sit down with Nam Baldwin—the performance coach behind legends like Jess Fox, Mick Fanning, and Anthony Joshua. Nam shares powerful insights on mastering breathwork and t…

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Gary Gorrow x Over the Back Fence Podcast 39:01

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We have a special treat for you as we share an insightful conversation featuring our very own co-founder, Gary Gorrow, who was recently interviewed on the "Over the Back Fence" podcast with Nicola and Di. In this enlightening episode, Gary passionately discusses the importance of living inwardly and awakening our inner lives to achieve the 200% val…

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Welcome to Sports Mojo! 1:00

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Welcome to Sports Mojo!By Anne O’Neil

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Loco Love Unwrapped: Building a Chocolate Empire w/ Emica Penklis 57:06

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Join us as we unwrap the fascinating creation story of Loco Love, where passion meets entrepreneurship in the world of chocolate. What began as a humble personal love affair for Emica Penklis, which saw her tinkering around in her kitchen with cacao, has since grown exponentially. With the help of her partner Jesse Lawrence the dynamic duo have cre…

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Dancing with Grief: In Personal Loss and Collective Suffering (with Glora Eid) 1:21:11

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Join Gloria Eid (writer, poet, leadership coach, and grief movement guide) and host Janice Ho for a conversation on grieving – whether it's the grief we feel when losing a loved one, doing our trauma-healing work, or being impacted by the collective suffering we see in the world. They discuss how they've each created an intimate relationship with g…

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Kerwin Rae Encore: The Continuing Conversation 1:16:58

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Following our previous podcast featuring the incredible Kerwin Rae, (From Challenges to Transformation) many of you expressed a strong desire for more insights from this extraordinary individual. Well, your wish is our command! Kerwin graciously returned as a guest for our latest Soma Sunday event and we've just released another captivating episode…

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Jaguar Heart: Finding Purpose 1:27:40

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In this riveting episode of the Soma Collective podcast, host Peter Ostick delves deep into the transformative journey of Jaguar Heart. From a turbulent childhood marked by abuse and despair, Jaguar Heart sought solace in the world's distractions. But material success couldn't fill the void within. Discover how Jaguar turned his life around, transc…

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Damon Gameau: Visionary Journey 1:05:17

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In this special episode we delve deep into the world of visionary, filmmaker, actor, director, producer and an environmentalist Damon Gameau. His work has captured the hearts and minds of millions. His groundbreaking documentary "That Sugar Film" was a powerful exposé that opened our eyes to the dangers of hidden sugars lurking in our everyday diet…

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Ben Gordon: Zen and the Art of Heavy Metal with drummer from Parkway Drive 1:08:44

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Join us for a captivating conversation as Gary Gorrow sits down with Ben Gordon, the drummer of Australian rock legends, Parkway Drive! In this episode, we explore the fascinating duality of Ben's life. He's the thunderous drummer on stage, yet a calm, introspective soul offstage. Discover how he combines the intensity of heavy metal with the seren…

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Pete Isaia: Integrating the Shadow 1:22:38

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Join Peter as he welcomes Pete Isaia to the podcast. Pete Isaia is a life coach and trauma therapist who specialises in shadow integration work. The “Shadow” concept was developed by one of the giants of psychology Carl Jung. Jung described the unconscious part of our character or personality that does not align with the ideal version of what we're…

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Bess Prescot: Connect to Prana with Yoga legend 1:15:46

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Join Peter as he explores the concept of Prana with Bess Prescott. Bess has been teaching Yoga for 20 years and is the founder of Creature Yoga in Byron Bay. Understanding Prana is key to managing the nervous system and Bess teaches a technique in the show that will help you do that. As well as practical tools Bess shares her view on the historical…

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Rosi Pletzer: Utilising the subconscious mind to unlock your potential 55:21

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Join Peter as he explores the subconscious mind with Psych-K instructor Rosi Pletzer and explores tools that can ensure it is working for you to unlock your potential instead of holding you back. Rosi PletzerI has been Facilitating PSYCH-K for several years and became a part of the Certified Instructor community in 2017, taking my certification wit…

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Dr Gladys McGarey: The Secrets to Living Life by a 102 Year Old 59:07

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In this inspiring episode Peter explores the concept of a well lived life with 102 year old Dr Gladys McGarey, renowned as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Gladys shares her profound wisdom from over a century of life, showcased in her best-selling book "The Well-Lived Life - A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every …

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Ben Pronk: The Resilience Shield 1:25:50

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Join Peter as he learns SAS resilience techniques to master your mindset and overcome adversity. Ben’s experience in the special forces and as an academic studying the science of resilience is a unique blend of practical tools and ancient philosophy.By Soma Collective

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From Challenges to Transformation: Kerwin Rae's Inspiring Journey 1:10:46

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Join us for a truly eye-opening episode of our podcast as we bring you an insightful conversation with Kerwin Rae. Recorded live during our Soma Sunday community event, this episode delves deep into Kerwin’s extraordinary journey. As a child, Kerwin faced the challenges of ADHD and Dyslexia, struggling with his studies and failing in nearly every s…

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Regenerate the planet w/ Dan Fitzgerald of ReGen 1:10:58

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Join Peter as he chats with Dan Fitzgerald who is the founder of venture capital company REGEN. Dan shares how he raised over $90 million within two years to invest in founders around the world solving the biggest challenges of our time. This is a great example of when connecting to a purpose, gravity pulls the people and resources you need for the…

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Chip Richards: Lessons from the Inner Most Cave 1:13:43

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Join us on the podcast as Peter explores the concept of the inner most cave with ex-Olympic ski coach Chip Richards. Learn what 25 years of coaching high performance has shown Chip and how he finds meaning in adversity.By Soma Collective

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The Art of Connection w/ Tamara Dean 33:32

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Gary sits down with one of Australia's most talented and inspiring artists, Tamara Dean, represented by Michael Reid gallery for one of our special Soma Sunday. Tamara is an award-winning artist whose works have been showcased in some of the most prestigious galleries and exhibitions around the world. Her art is a reflection of her passion for expl…

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Uncovering Our Authentic Self Through Inner Child Work + the Right Relationships (with Janna Estrada) 45:56

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Fellow therapist-in-training Janna Estrada shares about her journey uncovering her authentic self, from not being able to speak up for herself and being overwhelmed by big emotions to doing therapy and finding the right relationships that align with her values. Janice and Janna also chat about the transformational work they've done reparenting thei…

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Ben Bradshaw - Creating Magic 1:09:18

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Peter recently met Ben at one of the Soma Visionary masterclasses. He instantly connected with a kindred spirit entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses in a range of industries from digital marketing, music and AI. However, what truly captivated Peter was the surprising twist in Ben's journey – his earlier career as a magician, whe…

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Can You Learn New Relationship Patterns? (with Tim Johnson) 1:01:08

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Tim and Janice talk about how to keep the spark going in our romantic relationships, including what to do when our love languages aren’t aligned, continuing to learn new things about our partners, and doing dates! They also discuss the importance of doing the individual work to bring our best selves into our relationships, navigating anxious and av…

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The Power of Positivity with Dani Stevens 48:15

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Welcome to the Soma Collective podcast I am your host Peter Ostick. In this episode of the Soma Collective Podcast we are excited to chat to evangelist of positivity Dani Stevens. If you need a shot of positivity listening to Dani for an hour you will get it by Osmosis. Dani does an incredible job of setting goals and going after them whilst managi…

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Sex Work as Healing Work + Exploring Kink and Polyamory (with Sydney) 56:01

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Sydney and Janice chat about how sex work can be healing and a path to reclaiming one's sensuality. They also dive into unlearning codependency and practicing polyamory, plus exploring kink and disowned parts through dom/sub play. Bio: Sydney is a chef, pleasure curator, and sex worker based in what is colonially known as Philadelphia. Sydney is a …

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Going Alcohol Free (My 3-Year AF Anniversary) 32:52

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Janice shares her process of how she made it to 3 years alcohol free after struggling with alcohol dependency for many years. She and her guest host Janna Estrada discuss the top 5 things that supported Janice in her alcohol-free journey. This episode covers: Drinking culture and talking openly about drinking 5 things that helped Janice go alcohol …

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Do IT with Bobby Alu 1:13:05

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Welcome to this episode of the Soma collective podcast, I am your host Peter Ostick and we have with us the incredibly talented musician Bobby Alu. Bobby takes us on a musical journey of the artists and songs that have influenced him and plays those songs live in the podcast. He also reveals insights into how his creative process as evolved over th…

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Asian Representation: Stepping Into Self-Confidence (with Sheena Yap Chan) 44:11

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Sheena Yap Chan and Janice discuss why Asian representation and healing intergenerational trauma are important in building self-confidence. They also talk about racism in Canada and how they gave up parts of themselves to assimilate to Western culture. They share ways we can reconnect with our Asian culture and tap into community to nourish our aut…

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About The Soul's Work Podcast + Janice Ho 22:53

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Janice kicks off Season 4 of The Soul's Work Podcast by introducing herself to new listeners, reflecting on the podcast's journey, and sharing what we'll be getting deep and vulnerable about this season. This episode covers: Who is Janice? (Her social identities) Why she started the podcast What is the light work? The shadow work? About Season 1 Ab…

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Building Secure Attachment Through Healing Trauma + Solo Polyamory (with denise chang) 52:26

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In this age of insta-everything, it can be tempting to chase the next quick healing fix and spiritual high. But Janice and her guest denise chang discuss a more sustainable approach to healing trauma that involves working with the body; reconnecting with our erotic power; resourcing our ancestors, nature, and animals; and working with our child par…

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Integrating the Self-Development Work Into Real Life (Part 2) (with Trang Pham) 1:00:06

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Janice and her guest Trang Pham continue their conversation about integrating the self-development and therapy work into the messiness of real life and relationships—when it's the hardest to access our tools, practices, and grounding! They discuss important aspects of this integration work, including: initiating hard conversations being transparent…

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Lindy Lee: Flowing Everywhere and Always 1:05:10

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Welcome to the Soma Collective Podcast, we are thrilled to have with us Lindy Lee, a highly acclaimed artist who has made a significant impact in the world of art. Lindy’s work is deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism and is characterised by her exploration of impermanence, intuition and mindfulness. Her art evokes deep emotions and invite the viewer to re…

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Integrating the Self-Development Work Into Real Life (Part 1) (with Trang Pham) 59:59

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Janice and her guest Trang Pham get on the mic for a special episode about integrating the self-development and therapy work into the messiness of real life and relationships—when it's the hardest to access our tools, practices, and grounding! They discuss five big aspects of this integration work: being aware that we've just gotten activated, self…

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Rich Roll x Peter Ostick: Unlocking your Potential 1:27:42

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On this week's episode of the Soma Collective Podcast, Peter Ostick sits down with one of the world's most influential voices Rich Roll. Rich is a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, full-time wellness, plant-based nutrition advocate and host of one of the world's most popular podcasts. He inspires people worldwide as a transformative example of courage…

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18. Mindset: Back to the Basics 10:44

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In this episode, I share one of my personal stories of adversity, mindset, and triumph. At the Division 1 women’s college basketball level, the three-point shot is one of the most important of the game. In high school, I had practiced for years and years as a jump-shooter and then during my freshman season at Illinois, a mental block took over and …

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Holistic Movement with Rodrigo Perez 58:59

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On this episode of the Soma Collective podcast, Peter sits down with Rodrigo Perez to discuss how to connect the mind and body after a transformative session in the Soma Dome. Rodrigo has helped train many surfers, from professional athletes to everyday enthusiasts, using his holistic movement method. This approach has allowed his athletes to impro…

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Evidence based Nutrition and Longevity w/ Simon Hill from The Proof 1:18:48

3y ago1:18:48

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Welcome to the Soma collective podcast. Today, we're joined by Simon Hill, author of the book "The Proof is in the Plants" and host of the hugely popular podcast "The Proof". Simon and Peter are here to talk with us about the biggest levers for healthspan and longevity, and how diet, exercise and lifestyle choices can offset genetic predispositions…

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17. Cultivating SelfWork with Psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford 49:43

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I’m joined by Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, author of Perfectly Hidden Depression, and host of The SelfWork Podcast. Her research is mainly centered around the mental health effects of perfectionism. She’s passionate about helping people get out of that thought pattern and live authentic, balanced, and he…

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Understanding Taoist Tonic Herbalism - with Mason Superfeast 1:56:19

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Join Peter as he is given a tour de force into the Taoist Tonic Herbalism by the irrepressible founder of Superfeast, Mason Taylor. Combining the ancient Chinese art of living - Taoism, with the power of mushrooms to heal, balance and enlighten. This podcast explores ways to combine these two elements to live with greater Shen, Qi and Jing which ar…

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Raising Our Relationship Standards and Integrating the Therapy Work (with Arys Déjan) 1:06:01

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Janice and her guest Arys Déjan (host of The Who and How Club Podcast) close out Season 3 with a deep conversation on love and relationships, including how they’ve upped their standards for letting someone into their life since working on themselves, and contending with the aloneness that can come along with raising the bar. They also share their e…

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16. From Foster Care to Pro Athlete with Steven Benedict 35:41

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I’m joined by Steven Benedict, a professional track and field athlete and Olympic Trials Qualifier, to discuss his unique and inspiring story. There are over 400,000 children in the foster care system, and at just a few months old, Steven became part of that statistic. At eight years old, he and his younger brother were adopted by a supportive and …

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Why compete? 39:42

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On this episode of the Soma Collective podcast, Gary sits down with Peter before his jiu-jitsu competition to explore the shadow of striving to achieve. They discuss how competition in any context can bring up struggles around desire, ego, mental/physical challenge and fears. It can be difficult to let go, manage our self-talk and reframe our think…

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From Chronic Health Problems to Greater Wellness (with Kyria Marie) 51:01

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In this episode, Janice and her guest Kyria Marie (holistic nutritional consultant & health coach) discuss the connection between trauma/mental health issues and chronic health problems. Kyria shares about the transformative work she does with clients, taking both a science-based and "ancient wisdom" approach to healing. Janice and Kyria also discu…

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Healing Trauma (Part 7): Releasing Trauma and Changing Lifelong Patterns with Body-Mind-Relational Therapy (Pt 2) 1:18:36

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Janice shares what has been the most transformative approach for her in healing trauma and changing lifelong patterns. In Part 2 of this episode, she discusses: Why we may need our body's participation in healing trauma Reconnecting to our body's internal experience to unlearn patterns Increasing our capacity for self-regulation through co-regulati…

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Healing Trauma (Part 7): Releasing Trauma and Changing Lifelong Patterns with Body-Mind-Relational Therapy (Pt 1) 1:06:01

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Janice shares what has been the most transformative approach for her in healing trauma and changing lifelong patterns. In Part 1 of this episode, she discusses: 5 core needs that, when not met, can result in developmental trauma (+ Janice's personal experiences with early trauma) The distress cycle of trauma: top-down + bottom-up processes How trau…

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The Legendary Music Producer Who Went Blind While Recording Sade 1:40:51

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Sir Robin Millar is a legend. He's produced gold and platinum-selling records and launched the careers of artists such as Sade, Phoebe Bridgers and Cigarettes After Sex. But he wasn't always so comfortable in his own skin, or revealing to others in the music business that he was losing his vision. It all came to a head in his mid-thirties, as he re…

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15. Cooking, Reinventing, and Joy with Ask Chef Dennis 37:01

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I’m joined by chef, food blogger, photographer, recipe developer, and creator of Ask Chef Dennis®, Dennis Littley. He’s an online cooking sensation known for sharing his recipes and techniques that result in restaurant-quality meals in under 30 minutes. After transitioning from chef to food services management, Dennis landed in the cafeteria of an …

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Creating Utopia with Sam Elsom, Seaforest Founder 1:19:24

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam Elsom, CEO and Founder of Seaforest, in front of a live audience in the Soma Dome. Sam is an outstanding individual devoted to mass cultivating a very old solution to climate change: seaweed. Asparagopsis, a native seaweed that can reduce livestock methane emission by up to 90%, is at the heart of what S…

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14. What 101 Countries Teach Us About Creating Values with Dr. Mandeep Rai 36:02

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Dr. Mandeep Rai is an international best-selling author, speaker, and broadcast journalist. She is the author of The Values Compass: What 101 Countries Teach Us About Purpose, Life and Leadership, which details how to incorporate values from other nations into your own life. She began her career working for JPMorgan, the United Nations, the Europea…