Best Sids Space Podcasts (2025)

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73 | Born of Mary: The Promised Messiah for All 24:04

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Send us a text This Christmas, we reflect on Luke 2:1–20 and the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth. Join us online on Christmas Eve as Pastor Dan Gillman from Calvary Chapel Shreveport shares a powerful message filled with hope, truth, and encouragement. The holidays can be incredibly hard, especially for those walking through grief and loss. This m…

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2025 AI review: Why LLMs stalled and the outlook for 2026 42:06

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Here it is! We review the year where scaling large AI models hit its ceiling, Google reclaimed momentum with efficient vertical integration, and the market shifted from hype to viability. Join us as we talk about why human-in-the-loop is failing, why generative AI agents validating other agents compounds errors, and how small expert data quietly be…

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Episode 530: Wrapped With a Bow 1:04:30

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Hey, everybody! Sid, Kristen, and Brett are back this week to discuss their top games of 2025, both in terms of hours played and the ones they can't stop thinking about. This episode also includes a spoiler-filled Ghost of Yōtei interview with Sucker Punch Creative Directors Jason Connell and Nate Fox.…

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Dr. Matthew Kutz on Resilience, Faith & Leadership Through Cancer 2:04:12

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Send us a text Dr. Matthew Kutz, a global leadership expert, scholar, and prostate cancer survivor, joins Sid Bensalah for a powerful and candid conversation about identity, resilience, and faith in the face of real suffering. Diagnosed with advanced metastatic cancer, Matt shares how pain became a teacher and how purpose deepened through adversity…

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72 | Before the Manger: Mary’s Pregnancy and the Love of God 16:32

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Send us a text Today, Lisa Rowell reflects on Luke 1 and the deep, overwhelming love God has for us. She shares how the Christmas story can feel very different after the loss of a baby—how familiar verses take on new meaning when viewed through the lens of grief. In this episode, Lisa talks about the birth of Jesus and how much God loves us as He w…

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Janet Young: The Ant Who Meditated – Discover the Power of Stillness Through the Eyes of an Ant! 25:09

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Grateful to have had Janet Young, founder of Rising Tides Reiki and Meditation, meditation teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, licensed massage therapist, and author, join me on the show again! Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her children’s book The Ant Who Meditated her philosophies on energy awareness in children what she means by…

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From Setback to CEO: Kandace Kalin’s Playbook for Rebuilding After Loss 51:31

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, host Sid Bensalah speaks with Kandace Kalin, a former elite synchronized swimmer and founder of O2 Sports Insurance. Kandace opens up about her personal journey — from the rigor of competitive athletics to the boardroom — sharing how grief, wrongful termination, and profound loss reshaped her career and mis…

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71 | Using Your Voice for Impact: Stillbirth Advocacy with Nina Doherty 52:18

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Send us a text Three years ago, I met Nina Doherty in Washington, D.C., where we were both advocating for the SHINE for Autumn Act and the Stillbirth Prevention Act. Today, Nina opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her grandbaby, Stella Joy — a tragedy that brought a double portion of grief as she mourned both her grandchild and the pain her da…

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Big data, small data, and AI oversight with David Sandberg 49:48

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In this episode, we look at the actuarial principles that make models safer: parallel modeling, small data with provenance, and real-time human supervision. To help us, long-time insurtech and startup advisor David Sandberg, FSA, MAAA, CERA, joins us to share more about his actuarial expertise in data management and AI. We also challenge the hype a…

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Episode 529: Sumptuous Victuals 44:59

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Hey, y'all! Sid, Tim, Brett, and Kristen are back this week after the Thanksgiving holiday, and diving right into Arc Raiders and Ghost of Yōtei NG+.

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Laurie Seymour – Unconditional Remembrance: Connecting with Your Energetic Creative Intelligence 41:50

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My heart is smiling all over again as I edit and share this inspirational conversation with Laurie Seymour, Host of Wisdom Talk Radio, International Executive Mentor and Certified Master Trainer, author, and founder and CEO of The Baca Institute. Please join us as we discuss: the inspiration behind her book Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connectio…

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How Storytelling Drives Purpose in Sport – With Radha Balani of Think Beyond 57:39

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Send us a text In this episode, Sid Bensalah welcomes Radha Balani, Partner and Director of Strategy at Think Beyond, for an honest conversation about purpose, performance, and progress in sport. From her deep experience shaping strategies for some of the world’s most iconic clubs and brands, Radha breaks down how sport can—and should—be a vehicle …

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70 | Hope for the Holidays: Encouragement for the Grieving Heart 26:20

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Lisa Rowell offers heartfelt encouragement for anyone navigating grief during the holiday season. Whether your loss is recent or many years have passed, the holidays can stir deep emotions. Lisa shares simple, compassionate suggestions to help you cope, create space for your feelings, and care for yourself during …

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More Than a Meal: How the Kitchen Teaches Leadership, Legacy, and Love 1:14:33

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Janet Irizarry, founder of My Mindful Kitchen, joins host Sid Bensalah to discuss how the kitchen can influence more than just meals — it can shape minds, values, and legacies. From owning restaurants to launching a food advocacy movement, Janet shares her journey, sparked by a powerful line in her son's co…

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69 | A Full-Circle Moment: Becoming a Voice for Children in Foster Care with Bersheika Player-Harris 31:40

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Send us a text In this episode, I share a deeply meaningful moment—watching a longtime friend of mine, Robin Kent, officially be sworn in as a CASA worker. As a former foster child who once had my own CASA advocate, a kind woman from England named Mrs. Shirley Williams, this experience felt incredibly full-circle. During the ceremony, I also met my…

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Mastering Meditation, Energy & Manifestation -- Shreans Daga on True Awakening 1:30:04

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In this deeply insightful and enlightening conversation with Shreyans Daga, a renowned spiritual teacher and transformation coach, we explore the journey of self-realization, healing, and awakening. From his beginnings in spirituality to the creation of Pyramid Valley in Bangalore, Shreyans shares powerful insights on how to meditate, overcome myth…

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What Doctors Don't Want You to Know About Fiber and Constipation | Neha Ranglani 9:07

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If you’ve been eating more fibre, taking isabgol daily and still feeling bloated or backed up, you’re not alone. Many people do everything right yet struggle with constipation. In this video, I’m breaking down 8 lesser-known causes of constipation that have nothing to do with fibre, from stress, dehydration to low magnesium, thyroid issues, and eve…

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How Cities Can Cool Themselves: Climate Design with Joshua Harrison 1:13:08

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, host Sid Bensalah is joined by Joshua Harrison, co-founder of Leaf Island and co-director of the Center for the Study of the Force Majeure. Together, they unpack how cities around the world can use nature—not just to survive climate stress—but to regenerate and thrive. This isn't theory. It's about real solu…

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68 | A Mother’s Instinct: Kerri Aronson’s Story of Loss and Purpose 49:30

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Send us a text I first met Dr. Kerri Aronson in 2024 when she was pregnant and advocating in Washington, D.C. — like so many of us there, determined to get the attention of our legislators and bring awareness to the heartbreak of preventable stillbirth. Our hope was simple: to show why bills like the SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5469/S. 2858) are so …

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Inna Segal – The Secret Language of Your Body: Connecting with the Insight and Wisdom of Our Bodies 47:16

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Such an empowering conversation filled with healing wisdom with Inna Segal, global healing expert and award-winning author. Please join us as we discuss: her personal story of healing back pain agony and inflammation her insights on the secret language of our bodies her philosophies on feminine and masculine energies how we create a boundary with a…

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Episode 528: Raiders of the lost Arc 58:57

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Hey, everybody! Sid, Tim, and Kristen are back this week to discuss this week's State of Play Japan, which focuses on the Japanese and Asian markets, the thrill of going topside in Arc Raiders, and all the games the team has been playing and looking forward to.

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Searching for Father: Faith, Legacy & Leadership with Mark Motsenbocker 1:17:36

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Send us a text In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Sid Bensalah sits down with Mark Motsenbocker, a seasoned executive, mentor, and author of “Searching for Father: Lessons From a Son’s Journey.” Mark opens up about the life-altering loss of his parents in a tragic car accident when he was just 8 years old. With raw honesty, he shares how…

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67 | Beyond the Crown: Brianna Sistrunk Mrs. Alabama America’s Mission to Bring Hope After Loss 41:10

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Send us a text Brianna Sistrunk, Mrs. Alabama America 2025, is the perfect example of beauty, strength, and purpose. At first glance, you might assume her journey has been easy—but behind the crown is a story of unimaginable loss and unwavering faith. In 2015, Brianna faced the heartbreak of losing her daughter, Madison Reign, who was born still at…

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Metaphysics and modern AI: What is space and time? 38:04

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We explore how space and time form a single fabric, testing our daily beliefs through questions about free-fall, black holes, speed, and momentum to reveal what models get right and where they break. To help us, we’re excited to have our friend David Theriault, a science and sci-fi afficionado; and our resident astrophysicist, Rachel Losacco, to ta…

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Evan Hirsch, M.D. – The 4-Step Process for Resolving the Toxic Five and Nervous System Dysregulation 34:35

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I am grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Evan Hirsch, M.D., creator of the EnergyMD Method, world-renowned chronic fatigue expert, best-selling author, and professional speaker. Please join us as we discuss: his insights on the toxic five – what are they? how do they affect us? his philosophies on the 4-Step Process for resolving chronic …

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The Pickleball Boom: How Miles Reynolds Is Building More Than Courts 1:00:22

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Send us a text Miles Reynolds, a sports entrepreneur, founder, and president of Legendary Sports Construction, host of the Pickleball Builders Podcast, and board member of Southern Nevada Pickleball, has become one of the most influential voices in America's fastest-growing sport. With experience in business development, community outreach, and you…

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66 | Held in Hope: Bringing Dignity to Early Pregnancy Loss with Kenzi Covarrubias 31:57

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Send us a text Finally, more organizations are beginning to acknowledge the deep pain and grief families experience when they lose a baby within the first three months of pregnancy. Since launching the Juliana Grace Ministry, I’ve heard countless stories from mothers who feel isolated after a miscarriage—a word I absolutely hate. Too often, doctors…

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STOP Stressing Out with these 3 Easy BREATHING TECHNIQUES 9:23

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We all deal with stress — tight chest, heavy head, and thoughts that don’t stop. But there’s one simple thing that can help you calm down fast — your breath. In this video, you’ll learn three easy breathing techniques that help your body relax and your mind slow down. They don’t need any equipment or apps, just a few quiet minutes. These techniques…

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Meri McCoy-Thompson – Understanding Resilience and Protective Patterns 37:53

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Wow, did I learn so very much during this education-packed conversation with Meri McCoy-Thompson, executive director of Dovetail Learning and author. Please join us as we discuss: her insights on resilience: personal resilience reactive resilience cultural resilience relational resilience group resilience her philosophies on the 6 protective patter…

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Episode 527: Pod x Pit 34:37

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Hey, everybody! Sid, Tim, and Brett are back this week to talk about the new indie darling Ball x Pit, the long journey to a Death Stranding 2 platinum, Silent Hill f, and the Battlefield series' first battle royale foray.

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Why You Should Not Take 60,000 IU of Vitamin D (Every Week) 6:02

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Vitamin D supplements have become so common, but most people don’t realize that taking 60,000 IU can actually do more harm than good. In this episode, I talk about why these high doses have become so popular, what really happens inside your body when you take too much, and the early warning signs that your Vitamin D levels might be going overboard.…

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No Ordinary Risk: Chris Baron on Storytelling, Survival & Leading in the Unknown 1:22:14

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Send us a text Chris Baron is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, Series Producer for National Geographic and the BBC, and host of the No Ordinary Monday podcast. He has filmed in some of the most extreme environments on the planet. From volcanoes to minefields, from deep caves to active war zones, his career is defined by curiosity, courage, a…

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Feel It to Heal It: Emotional Release Through Yoga & Somatic Movement | Sunaina Rekhi 1:22:24

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In this heart-opening conversation with yoga expert Sunaina Rekhi, we explore how our body holds emotions, pain, and trauma — and how movement, breath, and awareness can set us free. Discover how slow, restorative yoga, spine health, and somatic practices can help you reconnect with your body, release stored emotions, and find inner peace. If you’v…

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65 | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month | Senator John Kennedy 14:16

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Send us a text As we close out the month of October—an especially meaningful time as it marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—I want to take a moment to share a few words of encouragement and some exciting news from Senator Kennedy’s office. After attending the Wave of Light event hosted by my friend Samantha at LSU St. Mary’s Hospital, I…

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Metaphysics and modern AI: What is reality? 38:32

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In the first episode of our series on metaphysics, Michael Herman joins us from Episode #14 on “What is consciousness?” to discuss reality. More specifically, the question of objects in reality. The team explores Plato’s forms, Aristotle’s realism, emergence, and embodiment to determine whether AI models can approximate from what humans uniquely ex…

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Cindy Benezra – Bringing Awareness to the Impact of Sexual Trauma 34:01

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Blessed to have had the opportunity to engage in this empowering conversation on the dark subject of childhood sexual abuse with advocate, author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and speaker, Cindy Benezra. Please join us as we discuss: her personal story of childhood sexual abuse with her father as the perpetrator her insights on how to heal and per…

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Confidence Isn’t Yelled, It’s Built — Flip the Switch with Sandy Cohan 1:13:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Sid Bensalah sits down with Sandy Cohan, an elite mindset architect, former professional hockey coach, global keynote speaker, and best-selling author of the UNSHAKABLE: 99 Rules series. Together, they unpack what it really takes to perform under pressure—on the field, in the locker room, at home, and in life. Sandy …

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64 | When Grief Finds Purpose: Jen Rogalski's Story and Empty Arms Bereavement Support 58:45

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Send us a text I first met Jen at a celebration dinner in Washington, D.C. Her joyful spirit immediately stood out—but like so many of us, her advocacy for Stillbirth Awareness comes from a deeply personal place. In April 2023, Jen lost her son at 37 weeks and 5 days gestation. Feeling isolated in her grief, she turned to Google and discovered Empt…

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Lindsay Leahy – Dream Builder: What Does a Meaningful and Intentional Life Look Like? 39:18

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One of the most joyous interviews I’ve had yet in the 8+ years I’ve been hosting this show! Please join me as I learn from Lindsay Leahy, founder and dream builder at The Restoration Project, coach, consultant, speaker, and USA Today best-selling author. Topics include: her role as a dream builder her insights on boundaries as empowerment her philo…

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Episode 526: Lost in the Game Sauce 44:22

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Hey, everybody! Kristen and I are back this week to talk about some of our favorite armor builds in Ghost of Yōtei, our favorite original in-universe games within video games, and the current titles holding our attention.