Best Stephanie Wolfe Podcasts (2025)

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The Impact of AI, Loneliness, and Finding Meaning Through Human Connection with Psychotherapist and Author John Tsilimparis 46:50

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In this episode I sit down with my friend, psychotherapist, and author John Tsilimparis to explore two of the biggest challenges shaping our world today: the rise of artificial intelligence and the quiet epidemic of loneliness. We’re living in a time when we’re more connected than ever and yet more isolated than we’ve ever been. John and I talk abo…

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A practical guide to taking control of your life | TED Talks Daily 10:33

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The real lever of a meaningful life isn’t intelligence or hustle — it’s personal agency, says Cate Hall, former Supreme Court attorney and once the world’s top-ranked female poker player. Sharing her journey from the throes of addiction to leading a multibillion-dollar foundation, Hall shares tactical wisdom for increasing your ability to see and a…

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(Eng) Monique Ruff-Bell | Episode 15 | The Visible Leader Podcast 53:05

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In this episode, host Martin Wolf is joined by Monique Ruff-Bell, Chief Strategy & Program Officer at TED Conferences. The global platform that has inspired billions through the power of ideas. Monique’s story is not about chasing opportunities. It is about setting clear intentions, doing the hard work, and letting purpose guide the path. With over…

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Make Your Manuscript Work: A Guide to Developmental Editing for Scholarly Writers 54:04

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Developmental editing holds the power to make a manuscript connect with publishers and readers, yet few scholarly writers have the training to do it well. Make Your Manuscript Work: A Guide to Developmental Editing for Scholarly Writers (Princeton UP, 2025) offers scholars a practical method for assessing and refining the features of their texts th…

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What is Free Speech with Fara Dabhoiwala 1:09:38

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The speech debates have not abated, and it’s clear that invoking the First Amendment, and the importance of free speech for democracy, does not settle these debates but provokes more questions. We have lost our way, it seems, since people on all sides invoke free speech and then try to silence those they disagree with. Historian Fara Dabhoiwala of …

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A Nightmare on Elm Street: A First Time Watch?? 25:10

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In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, one of us takes our very first plunge into Wes Craven’s iconic horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. We dive deep into the twisted dream world of Freddy Krueger and discuss his eerie powers and the blurred line between reality and nightmare. We also explore the haunting real-life inspiration behind the …

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Why This US Government Shutdown Is Different 25:31

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This week’s episode of Trumponomics explores why the current US government shutdown may be different from previous iterations, why it may last longer than most and how it could end up triggering a recession. With the shutdown in its second week, host Stephanie Flanders, head of government and economics, and her guests Matthew Glassman, senior fello…

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Faith Over Fear: Navigating Uncertain Times with Author, Activist, and Spiritual Philosopher Marianne Williamson (Revisited) 1:03:39

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How to strengthen your relationships — one airport ride at a time (w/ Kasley Killam) 34:34

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How often do you connect with different people each week? How many many close relationships do you aim to cultivate during those connections? And how long do these interactions last? Kasley Killam has the perfect guide to help you build better social connections – the 5-3-1 Rule. Kasley is a social scientist and the author of The Art of Science and…

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Deepa Das Acevedo, "The War on Tenure" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 1:02:47

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As academia increasingly comes under attack in the United States, The War on Tenure (Cambridge UP, 2025) steps in to demystify what professors do and to explain the importance of tenure for their work. Deepa Das Acevedo takes readers on a backstage tour of tenure-stream academia to reveal hidden dynamics and obstacles. She challenges the common bel…

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Michael Fernandez and Amauri Serrano, "Streaming Video Collection Development and Management" (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2025) 47:03

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Streaming video is not new to the library environment, but recent years have seen an exponential growth in the number of platforms and titles available for streaming. For libraries, this has meant an increasingly complex acquisitions landscape, with more vendors occupying the marketplace and larger portions of the budget dedicated to streaming. Use…

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Prenups, Narcissists & Parenting Plans: A Family Lawyer’s Candid Take with Kirk Stange 32:26

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In this conversation, Kirk Stange shares his unexpected journey into family law, emphasizing the importance of crafting effective parenting plans and navigating high-conflict co-parenting situations. He discusses the role of technology in communication, the significance of prenuptial agreements, and the emotional impact of family law cases. Stange …

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Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education 52:26

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In Leading Toward Liberation: How to Build Cultures of Thriving in Higher Education (JHU Press, 2025), Dr. Annmarie Caño reimagines academic leadership as a practice rooted in liberation and equity. Drawing on her experiences as a Latina, first-generation college student, clinical psychologist, and higher education administrator, Caño shows how lea…

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Teen Wolf: A Non-Threatening Monster Flick 22:33

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This week, we turn into a werewolf in Teen Wolf! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Scream, we sink our claws into Teen Wolf (1985), a film that’s more coming-of-age comedy than creature feature — and not always for the better. While Michael J. Fox brings undeniable charm, the movie sidesteps its horror premise in favor of slapstick basketball montag…

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Managing the News in the Age of Trump 23:05

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This week, we're widening the lens a bit with a panel from the Bloomberg event "Women, Money and Power." Host Stephanie Flanders spoke with Alessandra Galloni, editor in chief of Reuters, and Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, about how their news agencies are grappling with the sheer volume of news coming out of Washington and…

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Live Like Braun: A Mother’s Fight Against Drunk Driving 45:07

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In this deeply moving episode of Judging Meghan, I sit down with Jennifer Levi, a mother who is living every parent’s worst nightmare. Just months ago, Jennifer lost her son Braun, an 18-year-old student-athlete full of life, kindness, and joy, after he was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while walking home with friends. Jennifer share…

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How to build your kid's confidence — by leaving them alone (w/ Lenore Skenazy) 41:27

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How do you raise confident and capable children in a seemingly scary and unsafe world? According to Lenore Skenazy, the solution is simple yet controversial — you leave the kids alone. Lenore is the president of Let Grow and the founder of the Free Range Kids Movement where she argues that parents don’t need to hover over their kids as much because…

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We’re All Going to the World’s Fair: What Could Any of This REALLY Mean?? 30:20

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This week, we go to the world’s fair in We’re All Going to the World’s Fair! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we talk about how people can see the same movie in totally different ways. We also look at the strange and uncomfortable online relationship between our characters that may or may not be more sinister than it seems. Things start to…

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Who Loses—and Maybe Wins—From Trump’s New H-1B Fee 24:04

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On this episode of Trumponomics, host Stephanie Flanders explores US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, which industries will lose the most from this new expense for foreign workers and a potential long-term silver lining for India, the source of most of them. Bloomberg Economics analyst Michae…

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Ruby’s Road to Resilience: How Drag, Humor, and Real Estate Led to Healing 51:30

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In this episode I am joined by Ruby Dickulous, a realtor, developer, stand up performer, drag artist, and regular guest on Jeff Lewis Live who was featured on HGTV as America’s first drag queen realtor in the special The Queen of House Hunting in Austin, Texas. Ruby and I discuss what it was like to grow up gay in Texas, the painful messages she ab…

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How to talk so people will listen (w/ Julian Treasure) 38:34

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What’s more important in communication— the content or the delivery? Julian Treasure is a five-time TED speaker and the author of Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet, and he argues conscious listening is an invaluable tool for elevating conversations. Julian joins Chris to give advice on how to speak better, the …

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Debaditya Bhattacharya, "The Indian University: A Critical History" (Orient BlackSwan, 2025) 58:45

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Is there such a thing as an ‘Indian university’? Is there an ‘idea’ of an Indian university? Were universities in India living and breathing products of the soil, or were they conceptual imports from a colonial heritage? What is the relationship between universities in India and the ‘publics’ that have inhabited or are alienated by them? More point…

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Weapons: Best Movie of the Year! 37:27

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This week, we try to find some lost kids in Weapons This week, we unravel the eerie mystery of Weapons (2025)—Zach Cregger’s chilling follow-up to Barbarian. Seventeen third-graders vanish from their homes at exactly 2:17 a.m., leaving behind one silent witness and a town full of suspicion. Is it supernatural? Psychological? Justine Gandy’s worst n…

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Understanding Your Child’s Experience of Divorce: Co-Parenting Tips from Christina McGhee 36:37

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In this conversation, Christina McGhee discusses the complexities of co-parenting, emphasizing the importance of keeping children at the center of the process. She shares insights on navigating high conflict situations, the role of professionals, and practical advice for parents. McGhee highlights the significance of developing guiding principles, …

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M.A. in Yoga Studies with Christopher Chapple 37:35

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Dr. Christopher Chapple, founder of Loyola Marymount University’s pioneering M.A. in Yoga Studies, joins us to discuss how the program blends rigorous scholarship with embodied practice. We explore its study of Sanskrit, classical texts, philosophy, and modern applications, as well as its flexible residential and low-residency formats. Hear how thi…

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Is Trump Bringing an End to US Free Market Capitalism? 27:10

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Host Stephanie Flanders, Bloomberg’s head of government and economics, is joined by Bloomberg managing editor Shelly Banjo and senior reporter Ian King to discuss how Trump has changed the rules for corporate America, and whether this marks a permanent change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Alisha Karabinus et al. eds., "Historiographies of Game Studies: What It Has Been, What It Could Be" (Punctum Books, 2025) 27:01

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Historiographies of Game Studies: What It Has Been, What It Could Be (Punctum Books, 2025) offers a first-of-its-kind reflection on how game studies as an academic field has been shaped and sustained. Today, game studies is a thriving field with many dedicated national and international conferences, journals, professional societies, and a strong pr…

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Grief, Love, and the People Who Shape Us: A Heartfelt Conversation with Bruce and Donna Ellis 57:08

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In this very special episode I celebrate five years of sharing my story and the stories of so many others by sitting down with Bruce and Donna Ellis, who have been like second parents to me. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about family, love, resilience, and most of all about Julie Ellis, their daughter and my soulmate, my best friend sinc…

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How to communicate better (w/ Charles Duhigg) 36:56

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What makes some people supercommunicators? How can you become one too? This is the central lesson in Charles Duhigg’s bestseller Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret of Communication. Charles and Chris dissect what makes messy conversations so great, how to ask deep questions, and whether women and men communicate differently. They also dis…

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Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality 47:49

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Designing and Facilitating Workshops with Intentionality offers practical guidance, tools, and resources to assist practitioners in creating effective, engaging workshops for adult learners. Drawing from three key learning frameworks and the author’s considerable expertise in facilitating workshops across both educational and corporate settings, th…

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I Know What You Did Last Summer: It Didn’t Quite Hook Us 29:42

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This week, we run over a man in I Know What You Did Last Summer! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we dive into the foggy waters of this late-90s slasher. We discuss why this film is a decent, if not groundbreaking, entry in the horror genre, dissecting the killer’s questionable motives and the somewhat confusing backstory that tries to tie…

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Trump Isn’t the Only Reason the Price of Money Is Rising 22:48

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Why is the price of money rising and what does US President Donald Trump have to do with it? Stephanie Flanders is joined by Bloomberg Economics' Jamie Rush and Tom Orlik to explore the global forces driving up interest rates, from defense spending to deglobalization, and what higher borrowing costs mean for governments, businesses and households. …

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Turning Pain Into Purpose: Christine Magiera’s Story of Survival and Drunk Driving Awareness 56:32

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In this emotional episode I am joined by Christine Magiera, a mother of three, advocate, and survivor, who shares the devastating story of a drunk driving crash that changed her family’s life in an instant. What started as a simple ice cream outing ended in tragedy when their minivan was struck just minutes from home, leaving her youngest son criti…

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Stephanie K. Kim, "Constructing Student Mobility: How Universities Recruit Students and Shape Pathways between Berkeley and Seoul" (MIT Press, 2023) 53:07

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Constructing Student Mobility: How Universities Recruit Students and Shape Pathways between Berkeley and Seoul (MIT Press, 2023) challenges the popular image of the international student in the American imagination, an image of affluence, access, and privilege. In this provocative book, higher education scholar Stephanie Kim argues that universitie…

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How to stop doomscrolling — and what to do instead? (w/ Katherine Cross) 39:36

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Is it effective to engage with politics on social media — and what does it take to make actual change? Katherine Cross is a researcher on online harassment and the author of Log Off: Why Posting and Politics (Almost) Never Mix. She shares why she believes social media is “anti-political” and how virtual engagement will not achieve the necessary pol…

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Christopher Willard et al., "College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents, and Professionals" (Oxford UP, 2025) 45:11

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With a growing number of students entering college with an existing mental health diagnosis, College Mental Health 101: A Guide for Students, Parents, and Professionals (Oxford UP, 2025) offers hope and clear direction to those struggling with mental illness. There is an undeniable mental health crisis on campuses these days. More students are anxi…

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Sarah McLaughlin, "Authoritarians in the Academy: How the Internationalization of Higher Education and Borderless Censorship Threaten Free Speech" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025) 41:51

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In an era of globalized education, where ideals of freedom and inquiry should thrive, an alarming trend has emerged: foreign authoritarian regimes infiltrating American academia. In Authoritarians in the Academy, Sarah McLaughlin exposes how higher education institutions, long considered bastions of free thought, are compromising their values for f…

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The Hidden Cost of Aggressive Divorce Tactics with Attorney Elise Buie 35:53

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In this conversation, Elise Buie, a family law attorney, shares her insights on the emotional complexities of divorce and co-parenting. She emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, education on toxic behaviors, and the transformative potential of divorce. Elise discusses her personal journey through divorce, the role of AI in improving …

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Who Needs College Anymore: Imagining A Future Where Degrees Don’t Matter 51:42

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In this optimistic yet practical assessment of how postsecondary education can evolve to meet the needs of next-generation learners, Kathleen deLaski reimagines what higher education might offer and whom it should serve. In the wake of declining enrollment and declining confidence in the value of a college degree, she urges a mindset shift regardin…

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Companion: The Future of Love Is Terrifying… 27:08

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This week, we find out we’re an emotional support robot in Companion! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we plug into Drew Hancock’s genre-bending thriller where domestic bliss comes with a body count. From Barbie-bright visuals to sinister reprogrammings, we unpack the film’s commentary on autonomy, consent, and the terrifying limits of emo…

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Why Are Stocks Hitting Records Amid US Uncertainty? 24:03

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On this episode of Trumponomics, we explore the curious moment in markets where most investors see equities as overvalued but don’t want to sell just yet. Host and Bloomberg Head of Government and Economics Stephanie Flanders is joined by Bloomberg Economics economist Anna Wong and Everything Risk author Ed Harrison. Read more: https://www.bloomber…

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Stronger Immunity, Better Sleep, Longer Life: The MyVitalC Breakthrough with Chief Scientist and Co-Founder Chris Burres 49:03

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In this episode I welcome back Chris Burres, chief scientist, co-founder of MyVitalC, and host of the podcast Live Beyond the Norms. Since Chris first joined me last December, I have been taking MyVitalC every single day, and nine months later I have not gotten sick once. For someone who usually catches everything from colds to bronchitis, especial…

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The future of finding love with Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd | ReThinking with Adam Grant 36:25

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What will dating look like in the age of AI? Whitney Wolfe Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the popular dating app that has helped millions of people meet their match. In this episode, Whitney chats with Adam about her vision for the future of dating online and offline, her decision to take a break from leading Bumble, and the importance of p…

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The Monkey: The Hilarity of Family Trauma 27:38

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This week, death is all around us in The Monkey! In this episode of 13 Degrees of Screams, we fling open the case on The Monkey, a film that’s equal parts family trauma and ridiculously random deaths. We dive deep into the themes of generational pain, dissect the bonkers kill sequences that had us laughing, and debate whether this movie is secretly…

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What Is the Anti-Trumponomics Agenda? 30:05

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It’s been a little more than seven months since US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and much has been made of his administration’s unprecedented actions when it comes to trade, geopolitics and domestic matters. There are plenty of detractors pointing to the downsides of the Republican’s moves, but we hear less about what the US s…

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Circles of Collaboration: Building Authentic Connections for Growth with Executive Coach and Author Leslie Grossman 47:26

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In this episode I sit down with executive coach, professor, and four-time author Leslie Grossman to talk about the themes of her newest book, Circles of Collaboration. Drawing from her decades of experience in leadership and her upbringing in a family that modeled the power of community, Leslie shares why genuine connection is more essential than e…

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How to rest when life is overwhelming (w/ Katherine May) 40:14

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When someone you love is going through a difficult time, what do you say? Despite your best intentions, author Katherine May argues offering help or shying away from tough conversations isn’t as effective as you think. Katherine is the author of the memoir, Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times, and its latest companion piece,…

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The Gate: Dark Fantasy or Just Mildly Terrifying? 26:21

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This week, we dig up some tiny demons in The Gate! We’re cracking open The Gate (1987)—aka what happens when your backyard becomes a portal to hell and your parents leave you home alone with some geodes and a mysterious hole in the backyard. Alex and Stephanie dive into this chaotic cocktail of stop-motion demons, melting faces, and questionable pa…

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Coparenting with a Narcissist: How to Protect Your Peace and Your Kids - with Heather Wolfe 31:38

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In this enlightening conversation, Heather Wolfe shares her extensive experience in social work and her insights into co-parenting with a narcissistic partner. She discusses the challenges faced by parents in high conflict situations, the importance of understanding narcissism, and practical strategies for managing these relationships. Heather emph…

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Is Economic Self-Sufficiency a Myth? 32:13

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Host Stephanie Flanders speaks with journalist and author Ben Chu to unpack his latest book, Exile Economics: What Happens if Globalisation Fails. As President Donald Trump calls for the US to break its dependence on foreign imports and bring all production “back home,” Chu pulls back the curtain on what abandoning globalization would actually look…