Best Simone Butler Podcasts (2025)

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S28E13: How to Close the Year With Intention: Releasing, Reflecting, Resting & Preparing for What’s Next 41:32

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Hey lady! We made it! In this final episode of 2025, Dr. Dom and Terri celebrate all that has happened in this year so that they can honor it with sacred closure and use the lessons learned to fuel a productive, prosperous, and peaceful new year. Lady, what are the rituals and practices that you do at the end of year that help you set powerful inte…

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1262: A Weighty Matter of Mind Over Platter | Feedback Friday 1:21:51

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You're battling overeating and started therapy, but you're unsure if you're growing or just failing slowly with extra steps. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!…

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Enabling Thriving With Damon Cates 50:20

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How do we enable ourselves and others to thrive? Big question! Listen in as Damon shares what helps him thrive and empower his colleagues, foster youth clients and others to do the same. One Hope United (OHU) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving children, youth, and families for 130 years. We provide early childhood education, child an…

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1261: John Young | Decrypting the Quantum Quandaries of Q-Day 1:12:29

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Q-Day — when quantum computers crack all encryption — is coming. Quantum eMotion COO John Young breaks down the pros and cons of what's to come. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1261 What We Discuss with John Young: Q-Day is the looming moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to break current encrypt…

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Doing Our Own Work with Laura Adams 53:16

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Raising adopted kids isn't about fixing them, it's about growing us. Doing Our Own Work is one of those themes that comes up again and again on Thriving Adoptees. Listen in as mom of 4 girls - 2 through adoption - Laura shares her learnings on empathy, shaming, relational loss and more. Laura Adams is a visionary educator, speaker, and systems-chan…

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1260: Vaping | Skeptical Sunday 59:48

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Big Tobacco's playbook is back — just with better branding and candy flavors. Jessica Wynn clears the air about vaping here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptio…

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S28E12: The Zombie Apocolypse Is Not So Far Away with Jenna Chrisphonte 57:53

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Lady, as we head into what is hopefully a quiet, restful holiday season why don’t you swap out your phone for a riveting new book that offers an escape into a world where zombies offer a glimpse into the power and beauty that resides in the Haitian culture. Jenna Chrisphonte, a New York-based author and playwright, invites readers on a journey wher…

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1259: Mad Mother's Lies Sever Tenuous Family Ties | Feedback Friday 1:17:28

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Your mentally ill mom impersonated you, lied about your dad, and then vanished. Now you're alone and your sister's cut you off. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every we…

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Open To Learning with Rashunda Williams 47:23

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How open are you to learning? When we know more we do better. So lifelong learning isn't something to be shunned by our impatience, but welcomed in. Listen in as Rashunda who adopted three teens from the welfare system shares her learnings on learning. Rashunda Williams joined the CHRIS 180 team in 2023 as the Director of Foster Care and Adoptions,…

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Episode 23: Interview with Open Adoption Advocate and Author, Linda R. Sexton 27:53

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Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, as they welcome this month's special guest, adoptive mom and author, Linda R. Sexton. Linda's greatest joy in life remains the parenting and adoption of her two children in 1994 and 1998, both in open arrangements. Back in those days, Linda was a…

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Purpose In The Pain Donna Pope 1:04:15

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Are you suffering right now? It probably - or definitely - doesn't feel like it, but finding the purpose in that pain somehow makes it more bearable. The earlier we can see that purpose the sooner the pain can ease. Join Donna and I as we dive in life changing insights and shifts in perspective. Donna is an adoptive mother, executive director of an…

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1258: Ryan Holiday | Wisdom Takes Work 1:22:50

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Wisdom isn't about what you know — it's what you actually do. Author Ryan Holiday breaks down why virtue requires action, not just good intentions. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1258 What We Discuss with Ryan Holiday: Wisdom isn't knowledge — it's the consistent application of knowledge when nobody's watching.…

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1257: Kratom | Skeptical Sunday 51:11

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Kratom: Legal high or dangerous addiction? Nick Pell breaks down this gas station opioid alternative here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time arou…

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S28E11: Using the RULER Method to Navigate Emotions 42:39

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Hey lady! You know we’re all about our gentle growth and continuous improvement over here so we’re excited to share an episode that will help grow your toolkit for whatever life may bring your way. As we heal and process it’s common to notice where your childhood has yet again shaped your behavior and caused patterns that at one time seemed normal …

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Grateful For The Tough Stuff With Jacee Low 56:44

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Tough stuff feels, well, tough. But with hindsight it becomes clear that the tough stuff prompts our biggest learnings. What if we could see the gift of the tough stuff earlier? Be more grateful for it when we are in it? Listen in as adoptive mom Jacee shares her insights on grace, grief and learnings. Powerful. Here's the interview with Jacee's mo…

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1256: Cheatin' Heart Yearns for Return to the Start | Feedback Friday 1:09:53

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You left your husband after an affair. Now your boyfriend wants to marry you, but you're still in love with your ex. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you …

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Remarkable Resilience With Sharon Butler-Obazee 38:44

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If you're going through tough stuff, this one's for you. Truly inspirational. Adopted at 9 months Sharon grew up in an alternative universe. One that felt completely alien to her. Her adoptive mother kicked her out of the house when she got pregnant at 18. Life got tougher until she found herself at rock bottom and attempting suicide. How did she t…

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1255: Abbie Maroño | Mastering Persuasion with Social Engineering 1:27:35

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The same tactics that con artists use to manipulate you can be used to build trust. Dr. Abbie Maroño explains the psychology of ethical social engineering. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1255 What We Discuss with Dr. Abbie Maroño: Manipulation vs. Influence: It's all about intention. The same psychological tact…

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Persisting In Adversity With Alaina Colón-Gnotek 56:15

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If you're in hell keep going. But how? Listen in as Adoption Permanency Director Alaina dives into digging deep, what empowers us to persist through the toughest of tough stuff and more... Find out more about the company Alaina works for here: https://www.enniscenter.org/ www.enniscenter.org https://www.facebook.com/EnnisCenter/# Find out more abou…

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1254: Justin Houman | Wiggling Out of the Male Fertility Crisis 1:19:53

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Your fertility might be the canary in your body's coal mine. Urologist Dr. Justin Houman explains why this matters way beyond making babies. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1254 What We Discuss with Dr. Justin Houman: Male fertility is a diagnostic window into overall health. Low sperm counts correlate with card…

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Added Value With Vince Smith 51:52

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Vince's mission is to add value to everyone he meets. Listen in and let him add value to you with his insights, learnings and wisdom. Vince and his wife have six kids, three of whom are adopted. He's also Executive Director at Keystone Family Alliance. Keystone Family Alliance is comprised of representatives from different churches around the state…

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1253: Organ Donation | Skeptical Sunday 1:10:35

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Bureaucracy kills more transplant patients than shortage does. Jessica Wynn harvests the truth about organ donation's dark side here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common mis…

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Hope with Erin Argue & Megan Ransom 58:12

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If things are looking tough right now, here's some hope for you...According to one of my mentors - Richard Wilkins "The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence" The past may explain the present but it needn't dictate the future. Join Erin and Megan as we explore hope, healing and more as we look forward to a brighter future. Erin Arg…

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S28E10: Weed Addiction: A Softer, Honest Look at Coping, Craving, and Choosing Clarity 1:00:43

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Hey lady! We’re grown so we know there’s nothing wrong with having a vice or two. But, what happens when that vice becomes an addiction? Analysts estimate that approximately 48.4 million Americans are addicted to something with 9.8% of Americans addicted to drugs and 9.7% of Americans addicted to alcohol. Addiction is a fact of life that many Black…

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1252: Her Delusions You Fled; Now She's in an ER Bed | Feedback Friday 1:23:13

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Your narcissistic wife refuses to work or leave the house. After you sought divorce, she attempted suicide and called 53 times. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If…

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Healing Secondary Trauma Jaycie Bias 52:32

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Secondary trauma can build up within us without us noticing. Even veteran therapist Bessel van der Kolk who's the author of the bestselling book The Body Keeps The Score wasn't aware of his secondary trauma until very recently. And secondary trauma is common amongst adoptive parents. Do you want to heal for your kids? Be triggered less often? At pe…

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1251: Jimmy Wales | Building Trust the Wikipedia Way 1:42:06

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We're living in parallel realities with different "facts." Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales breaks down how trust eroded — and how we might restore it. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1251 What We Discuss with Jimmy Wales: Wikipedia succeeded where its predecessor failed because it prioritized making contribution e…

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Advocacy & Systems Michelle D Seymore 51:15

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Are you advocating for your child or change? As every parent knows systems can be very tricky to navigate and change. The better we can understand them, the better we can relate with the people we deal with and more likely we are to get what we want. Listen in as Director of Foster Care and Permanency Michelle shares her inside knowledge on systems…

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A Leap Of Faith With Terri Marcroft 40:21

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Does fear hold you back? Fear of the unknown? Fear of things not working out? Sometimes life requires us to make a leap of faith. Listen in as Terri talks about leaps of faith, unconditional love and more... Listen to her first interview here https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/helping-kids-feel-loveable-loved As an adoptive mom, Terr…

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1250: Scott Galloway | Notes on Being a Man 1:09:04

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Young men are in freefall — and society's paying the price. Scott Galloway is here to explain the data behind the collapse and offer potential solutions. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1250 What We Discuss with Scott Galloway: Young men are experiencing an unprecedented decline, with higher rates of suicide, ad…

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1249: Rehab and Recovery | Skeptical Sunday 1:08:17

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Rehab is a $42 billion industry hooked on bad science. Nick Pell helps us detox from its myths by prescribing the truth on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. …

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S28E9: Building the Identity Required for Wealth and Abundance with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon 1:01:07

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Hey lady! We hope you had a wonderful day spent in gratitude yesterday. If you’ve been around our podcast a while you know that gratitude is something we value, and we value it for good reason. Gratitude is an essential element to calling in the abundance that is your birthright. This week, Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon joins Terri and Dr. Dom to hel…

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1248: Bitter Defamation Tests Small Town Reputation | Feedback Friday 1:09:01

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Your ex-partner stole inventory, rebranded it, and spent three years cyberstalking and defaming you in your tiny town. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If yo…

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1247: Eric Cole | Protecting Ourselves in an Age of Cyber Crisis 1:21:54

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Our digital lives are under attack from every direction. Cyber Crisis author Eric Cole breaks down the threats and shows how to stay one step ahead! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1247 What We Discuss with Dr. Eric Cole: Cyberattacks now happen constantly as AI automates phishing and vulnerability scanning agai…

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1246: Mike Feldstein | How Bad Air Hijacks Your Brain and Body 1:10:09

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Clean air is free, so we ignore it. Air quality expert Mike Feldstein reveals why the thing we breathe most is the health pillar we optimize least. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1246 What We Discuss with Mike Feldstein: L.A. wildfires created unprecedented contamination that lingered for weeks. 15,000+ homes a…

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1245: Black Friday | Skeptical Sunday 55:44

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Jessica Wynn uncovers Black Friday's dark secrets — fake discounts, cheaper products, and manufactured urgency — on this week's Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconcepti…

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Opening Our Hearts With Shamele Jenkins 46:01

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Can you open your heart more fully? Shamele has opened her heart to 4 kids through adoption, another through a special guardianship and over 300 more through fostering them. Listen in as we dive into helping our kids have fun, feel listened to and loved. Find out more about Shamele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamele-jenkins-bb9ab712/ https://www.…

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S28E8: Octavia Butler Tried to Tell Us with Dr. Susana M. Morris 45:11

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Hey lady! We know that the daily onslaught of the news of these times can be distressing and difficult to ignore. There are genuine reasons to feel alarm during the current administration but we are blessed to have a deep history of having visionaries, luminaries, and trailblazers offer a blueprint of how to imagine brighter tomorrows. Octavia Butl…

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1244: Connection Crisis Corners Calculating Courtesan | Feedback Friday 1:08:52

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You quit sex work to try real love with someone half your age. She's sweet but chaotic and rushing to move in. What could go wrong on Feedback Friday? And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! I…

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1243: Christopher Whitcomb | A Life Among Spies Part Two 1:04:05

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Ex-FBI sniper Christopher Whitcomb survived warlords, black ops, and helicopter crashes. He's here to explain how calculating risk kept him alive. [Pt. 2/2] Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1243 What We Discuss with Christopher Whitcomb: Guantanamo Bay exposed the systematic breakdown between official policy and …

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Vlog 22: ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Guest, Simon Benn 37:14

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Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, as they welcome this month's special guest, adult adoptee and adoption coach, Simon Benn. Mr. Benn is also the driving force behind the "Thriving Adoptees Podcast." A warm, delightful United Kingdom native, he's an informative guest with helpful …

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1242: Christopher Whitcomb | A Life Among Spies Part One 50:53

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Ex-FBI sniper Christopher Whitcomb survived warlords, black ops, and helicopter crashes. He's here to explain how calculating risk kept him alive. [Pt. 1/2] Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1242 What We Discuss with Christopher Whitcomb: Risk calculation becomes second nature in high-stakes environments. Christop…

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1241: Ketamine | Skeptical Sunday 41:55

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From horse tranquilizer to mental health treatment — what's the real story about ketamine? Nick Pell breaks it down on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This…

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S28E7: Choosing the Best for Our Children with Sherece Brown 46:19

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Hey lady! While the Make America Healthy Again movement is in full steam the proponents seem to only offer conflicting messages about exactly what will make America healthy again. And, while you may be no stranger to doing your own research, these days it’s nice when you can find a source you trust. Enter Sherece Brown, the founder of Dr. Pabs, Pin…

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1240: Warned Not to Wed Wife, You Fear for Your Life | Feedback Friday 1:13:35

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You married her even after her father, her ex, and your friends warned you not to. Now she's threatening your life. Welcome to Feedback Friday! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1240 And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your …

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Insights In The Moment With Steve Valdez 1:00:04

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Change is hard. Until an insight happens. Whether that's about how we feel, what causes those feelings, our behaviour or anything else. So changing is a seeing thing. Listen in as Steve shares some of the insights that have done the heavy lifting. We hope this interview catalyses some changes for you. Steve joins the team at Hand in Hand with a bac…

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1239: Rizwan Virk | The Real Mysteries of the Simulation Hypothesis 1:17:55

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Reality might be rendered, not real. The Simulation Hypothesis author Rizwan Virk explains this wild idea and why even physicists take it seriously. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1239 What We Discuss with Rizwan Virk: The simulation hypothesis suggests our physical reality is actually a computer-generated virt…

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Balancing Perspectives with Ryan Hanlon 42:17

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From rainbows and unicorns to adoption is trauma. Pendulums swing too far before they settle into balance. Listen in as we find a more balanced approach that's closer to the truth. Ryan Hanlon became President and CEO of NCFA in May 2022 after serving as the Vice President of Education, Research, and Constituent Services since August 2017. Prior to…

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Tackling The Tough Stuff With Melody Marshall 1:02:34

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It takes courage to tackle the tough stuff in adoption. It takes courage to love our kids when that love isn't reciprocated. Listen in as Melody talks about courage, support from others and much more. Melody has five kids including one from adoption. Melody Marshall is the Co-Executive Director of My Village Ministries, a local initiative focused o…

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1238: Ken Burns | What If the American Revolution Isn't Over? 1:24:20

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The American Revolution isn't over — it just changed uniforms. Documentary legend Ken Burns explains why we're still debugging an experiment from 1776. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1238 What We Discuss with Ken Burns: America's origin was born from division, not unity. Ken Burns argues the US was born from vi…