Best Stick and Hack Media Podcasts (2025)

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Chronic Stress Ages You. Here’s How To De-Stress for Longevity. | Elissa Epel 1:11:55

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How to reduce negative thoughts, get deep rest, and improve cellular health. Elissa Epel, Ph.D., is an international expert on stress, well-being, and optimal aging and a best-selling author of The Telomere Effect, and The Stress Prescription. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, at the University of California,…

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You Can’t Hate Yourself Into Becoming a Better Person | Vinny Ferraro 38:06

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We’re in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make this podcast more actionable – to help you operationalize all the game-changing ideas you encounter on this pod – we’re now offering guided meditations to accompany each full episode of the show, available to paid subscribers at DanHarris.com. For t…

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Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth review - Part 2 2:09:41

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Ed and Nemo continue their review of the Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth audiobook covering the second half of it's content. They discuss politics, economics and 3 rules for governance inspired by Dirk Gently. We also discuss some of the contributors to this section of the audiobook, including Professor Brian Klass and the ever controversial M…

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Professional Setbacks Happen to All of Us. Here Are Some Lessons From Resetting My Career. | Dan Harris & Toni Magyar 52:52

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Practical learnings from Dan and his CEO on: focus, feedback, self-talk, and expecting adversity. 10% Media head honcho Toni Magyar joins Dan for a candid conversation about how to reset after a professional setback, navigating some tricky transitions, and how self-compassion and clear communication can make it all a bit easier. In this episode we …

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884: BONUS | Will there be another RISE conf? Did I get hair extensions? LIVE Q+A Audience Questions 42:15

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In this bonus episode, Rachel Hollis surprises her audience with a recording of her recent live stream on Instagram. She shares updates on her activities, including reviving her editorial content, launching a new behind-the-scenes space on Instagram, and conducting her first live stream in five years. Rachel discusses personal anecdotes involving h…

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How To Handle Toxic Thoughts | Sebene Selassie and Jeff Warren 1:09:17

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What to do when the voice in your head is an asshole. Sebene Selassie is an author and meditation teacher. She writes the popular newsletter remind me to love and her first book is called, You Belong. Jeff Warren is an author and meditation teacher. He writes the popular newsletter Home Base and is the coauthor, along with Dan, of a book called Med…

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The Science of Conversation: How To Say What You Mean, Be Heard, and Stop People-Pleasing | Alison Wood Brooks 1:19:27

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You talk all day. Here’s how to do it better, according to a professor from Harvard Business School. Alison Wood Brooks comes from the Harvard Business School, where she teaches a course called “TALK: How to Talk Gooder in Business and Life,” which she has now turned into a book, called TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselv…

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883: Glow Up Without Losing a Pound | 9 Hacks That Actually Work 40:15

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Your body may have changed—but your glow hasn’t gone anywhere. Whether it’s post-baby, perimenopause, or menopause, so many women wake up one day and think, Wait… who even is this body? In this episode, Rachel is sharing 9 hacks to glow up in the body you have right now—no diets, no waiting, no shrinking required. From lighting tricks to style swap…

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How To Meditate When You're Freaking Out | Kaira Jewel Lingo 18:28

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What to do when you're in the grip of grief, anxiety, or overwhelm. Our Teacher of the Month, Kaira Jewel Lingo, has some suggestions for finding your way through. Join Dan’s online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New Y…

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How To Handle Your Demons | Vinny Ferraro 19:53

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We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we’re hearing from dharma teacher Vinny Ferraro, as chosen by our producer Eleanor Vasilli. Vinny explores the concept of “alignment” and how you can actually choose your own attitude – and choose your own adventure. Full Episode: Three Buddhist Pract…

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882: Your Future Self is Begging You to Do This Today 36:11

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, host Rachel Hollis discusses the importance of commitment, the power of imagining and working towards your future self, and the value of following through on promises made to yourself. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever boo…

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Next Time You’re Suffering, Ask Yourself This Question | Caverly Morgan 1:03:51

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The highest form of self compassion (is seeing there’s no self in the first place). Caverly Morgan is a meditation teacher who blends the original spirit of Zen with a modern nondual approach, drawing from her eight years of training in a silent Zen monastery. She's authored two books—The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together and A Kids B…

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The Science of Self-Hypnosis | Dr. David Spiegel 1:08:57

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How it can help with stress, anxiety, and panic. Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry at Stanford School of Medicine. Standing on a lifetime of research and clinical experience (nearly 50 years), he is a world renowned expert on hypnosis and has treated more than 7,000 patients with it. He founded the Reveri app …

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881 |The 5 Habits of Women Who Always Hit Their Goals 41:05

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel shares five essential habits that women who achieve their goals consistently practice. She emphasizes the importance of treating goals like appointments, keeping goals visible, surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals, being willing to fail, and regularly reassessing progress. Get your copy…

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How to Handle Discomfort, Uncertainty, and Overwhelm | Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo 14:59

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All this month, we’re sharing custom guided meditations from our teacher of the month, Kaira Jewel Lingo, exclusively available at DanHarris.com. Like any good drug dealer, the first taste is free – so today, we’re giving you a sample of what you can expect for the rest of the month. This meditation is about learning to sit with discomfort. Related…

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How To Repair the Damage After An Argument | Dr. Becky Kennedy 32:02

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It’s good to apologize when you’ve hurt someone’s feelings, but there’s more to “making up” than simply an apology. We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff, and this week we’re hearing from parenting expert and psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy about taking the next step when you’ve made a mistake. Full E…

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880: Perimenopause | 7 Things No One Warned Me About 42:12

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel dives into the often overlooked and misunderstood journey of perimenopause and menopause. She shares her personal experiences with various symptoms including hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, weight gain, brain fog, and unexpected hair growth. Through humor and candid storytelling, Rachel provi…

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Think You Suck at Meditation? This Conversation Could Help. | Ofosu Jones-Quartey 1:08:22

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How to (constructively) lower the bar on your meditation practice. Ofosu Jones-Quartey is a meditation teacher, hip-hop artist, and author based in the DC area. He’s a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience bringing mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity to people of all ages. His stage name is “Born I,”, and his new book is calle…

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879: My Favorite Hack to Level Up Your Life? Start Hanging Out Here! 34:21

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis shares her transformative hack for achieving your future goals faster by acting 'as if' you are already the person you want to become. She emphasizes the importance of immersing yourself in environments that align with your future vision, exemplified through her experiences with writing and fitness. Get your copy of R…

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878: One Tiny Move to Feel Like You’ve Got Your Life Together (Kind Of) 34:22

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In this heartfelt episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel opens up about the tough times she's been facing, including the heartbreaking experience of putting her dog, Jeffrey, to sleep. Despite the challenges, Rachel shares practical strategies to improve your mood on difficult days. She emphasizes the importance of small, intentional actions—…

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Let’s Normalize Failure (The Right Kind) | Manu Kapur 1:01:53

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An expert in failure shows us how to find success in the most counterintuitive way. Manu Kapur is currently the Director of the Singapore-ETH Center, and Professor for Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, where he also directs The Future Learning Initiative (FLI). Manu is also the Founding Chair of the ETH Zurich – EPF…

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877: LIFE UPDATE | We Moved into a FULL Construction Zone 39:16

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rach shares an in-depth update on her current life events, including the challenges of remodeling a nearly 100-year-old home in LA. Rach also highlights the logistics of managing a home remodel while balancing family life and work commitments. Despite the setbacks, she emphasizes the importance of prior…

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Pods We Love: Happier with Gretchen Rubin 32:39

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Sharing an episode today from our friend Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, Happier. Gretchen and her sister Elizabeth Craft discuss the idea of the “familect” and why it might be fun to create a dictionary for our own familect. They also talk about a hack that makes it easier to use a smartphone, and they share dozens of listeners’ thought-provoking “Secre…

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A Surprisingly Effective Way to Deal With Your Inner Critic 28:58

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We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we’re hearing from therapist Dick Schwartz, as chosen by Mani Chandy from our Substack team. Schwartz is the founder of Internal Family Systems, a way of looking at all of the various “parts” that we have inside ourselves, and how they can work togeth…

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876: FRIDAY FAVE | The Mindset to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed 32:32

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Original Air Date: October 16, 2023 In this episode, Rachel Hollis discusses two approaches to dealing with overwhelm: letting go of non-essentials and facing tasks head-on. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:21 Exciting Announcements for the Podcast…

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How To Handle Dilemmas, Drift, Indecision, and Difficult People | Gretchen Rubin 1:04:18

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An avalanche of practical advice and brief (but powerful) life lessons. Gretchen Rubin is a New York Times bestselling author and happiness expert who explores human nature and habits. She’s a highly acclaimed writer, host of the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin and the founder of the award-winning Happier app. In this episode we talk about: Wh…

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875: ASK RACH | "How Can I Feel More Confident in My Body?" 51:29

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel answers listener questions about ways to initiate intimacy in relationships, especially when facing challenges like perimenopause. She also gives tips for building confidence in one’s body and shares her favorite skincare products. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes …

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Why You Say Yes When You Shouldn’t — And How To Say No When It Matters Most | Dr. Sunita Sah 1:10:47

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A conversation with a Cornell professor who is attempting to rebrand the concept of defiance. Dr. Sunita Sah started her career as a physician but then switched over to organizational psychology. At Cornell, she conducts research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. She is the author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Ye…

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874: ASK RACH | "What's Your Thoughts on AI?" 37:29

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In this episode, Rachel Hollis dives into the practical uses and benefits of ChatGPT, shares advice on handling intuitive dislike for someone, and discusses strategies to integrate self-care items into your routine without creating clutter. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wh…

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Are You Overcomplicating Your Life? | Kaira Jewel Lingo 26:21

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We’re in the midst of an exciting evolution of the overall 10% Happier project. In our quest to make this podcast more actionable – to help you operationalize all the game-changing ideas you encounter on this pod – we’re now offering guided meditations to accompany each full episode of the show, available to paid subscribers at DanHarris.com. For t…

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How To Find Joy In an Anxious World | Sara Bareilles and Dacher Keltner 33:33

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A conversation with singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles and psychologist Dacher Keltner, recorded at the New York Times Well Festival, moderated by Dan. All three of them have dealt with anxiety and continue to work with it, and they discuss the ways they look for joy and sustainable wellness. Related Episodes: Sara Bareilles: Anxiety, Anger, and Art …

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873: How to Fix Your Morning Routine in One Week 45:44

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel emphasizes the importance of creating a solid morning routine to anchor yourself during chaotic times. Rachel offers five tactical shifts to enhance your morning routine, including choosing an anchor habit, using a focus window, batching tasks, and strategically romanticizing a part of your routi…

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Anxious? Confused? Powerless? A Four-Part Recipe for Staying Centered From a Buddhist Nun. | Ayya Anandabodhi 1:05:56

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Reclaim your power from the news, booze, shopping, or denial. Ayya Anandabodhi is the spiritual director of Pārāyana Vihāra, a monastic residence in Port Townsend, WA. She was raised in Wales, in the UK, and first encountered Buddhism in her early teens and began training as a nun at age 24. You can listen to some of her Dharma talks, here. In this…

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872: Health, Happiness, and Hormones | Insights From Our Favorite Doctors 49:53

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel introduces a compilation of powerful insights from distinguished doctors, including Dr. Drew, Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Edith Eger, Dr. Taz Bhatia, and Dr. Mariel Buqué. The conversation covers topics such as overcoming trauma, brain health, addiction recovery, hormone balance, and emotional resilienc…

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Stop Caring What Other People Think About You | Bruce Hood 1:07:32

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A happiness expert explains how to alter your ego, reduce self-consciousness, and boost “okayness”. Bruce Hood has been a Professor of Developmental Psychology in Society at Bristol University since 1999, and for the past 5 years he has been concentrating on how to make students happier. He undertook his Ph.D. in neuroscience at Cambridge followed …

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871: ASK RACH | "Should I consider divorce?" 40:35

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis podcast, Rachel dives into the topics of avoiding social situations that facilitate unhealthy habits, making life decisions in long-term relationships, and embracing personal style. She answers listeners' questions on how to stay sober in social settings, recognizing signs of an end to a relationship, and findin…

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Mayim Bialik on: Anxiety, Imagination, Manifestation, Faith, and the Best Time of Day to Meditate 50:03

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Dan welcomed his friend, the actor, neuroscientist and podcaster Mayim Bialik, and her co-host Jonathan Cohen to Substack with a live conversation. They talked about anxiety – one of many things they have in common – along with faith, imagination, manifestation (not in the way you might think), and what’s the best time of day to meditate. Find Mayi…

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870 | Pep Talk: Stop Watering Yourself Down Just to Fit In 5:54

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A bite-sized episode to put a little PEP in your step for the week ahead! This pep talk is aimed at individuals who feel they've been shrinking themselves and dimming their light to make others comfortable. Rachel encourages listeners to reject the lies that being easy to handle and quiet is the path to likability and success. Instead, listeners ar…

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A Radical, Counterintuitive Stress Reliever with Alua Arthur | Staff Picks 15:24

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We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we’re hearing from death doula Alua Arthur, as chosen by our managing producer Lauren Smith. Arthur helps people with all the non-medical aspects of dying – emotional, spiritual, and practical – and she has a simple question that she says simplifies d…

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869: Audiobook Chapter | What’s Working? 22:13

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Rachel introduces an audio chapter from her latest book that outlines an 8-step framework for achieving success, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what works naturally. She also discusses the impact of organic growth versus forced effort, providing a roadmap for sustainable success and contentment. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: A…

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Is It Possible To Improve Your Personality? The Science Says Yes. Here’s How To Do It. | Olga Khazan 1:07:30

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Plus other intriguing questions answered such as: should you change your personality? What exactly is a personality anyway? Olga Khazan is a staff writer for The Atlantic. Her new book is called Me, But Better. In this episode we talk about: The definition of personality The so-called big 5 aspects of personality and Olga’s attempts to work on them…

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868: MASTERMIND | Our Best Advice for HIGH ACHIEVERS! 49:14

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In this episode, Rach delves into the significance of putting in the time and energy to gain skills that lead to personal fulfillment. She introduces highly motivated guests such as Tim Grover, Jesse Itzler, Tom Bilyeu, Yvonne Orji, and Ben Horowitz. Original Air Date: October 12, 2023 Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barne…

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An Antidote to Overwhelm and Anger | Father Gregory Boyle 1:01:04

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The attitude that can help you survive the Trump era. Gregory Boyle is an American Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the world. He is the acclaimed author of Tattoos on the Heart, Barking to the Choir, The Whole Language, and most recently, Cheri…

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867 | ASK RACH "How do you have faith after losing your belief?" 38:18

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In this episode of the Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel kicks off by discussing the significance of finding authentic community and spirituality outside traditional church settings. She responds to listener questions about faith, marital challenges, and the need for validation. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, …

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Am I Meditating Correctly? Am I Doing the Right Kind? | FAQ With Teacher-Of-The-Month Dawn Mauricio 18:55

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A lot of us have questions about our meditation practice, but we may not have anybody to ask. Am I doing it right? Which kind of meditation should I be doing? How do I choose? Today, our Teacher of the Month Dawn Mauricio breaks down some of those questions with some actionable suggestions you can take into your next meditation session. Join Dan’s …

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866: Pep Talk | Keep Going (Even When It’s Not Working Yet) 5:13

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In this Sunday pep talk, the speaker addresses those who have been diligently pursuing their dreams, goals, and personal growth but feel like they're not seeing results. She emphasizes that every journey includes a season where the work is invisible and reminds listeners that this is when foundational growth occurs. Get your copy of Rachel's New Bo…

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How to Catch Unhelpful Thoughts Before They Take Over with Bhikkhu Bodhi | Staff Picks 21:38

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We’re bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we’re hearing from Buddhist scholar and teacher Bhikkhu Bodhi, as chosen by Tara Anderson, one of our podcast producers. We’re getting a little meta today, as Dan and his guest talk about paying attention to what your own mind is doing. Full Episode: …

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865: 3 Life-Changing Lists I Swear By 35:47

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In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel delves into her powerful strategy of using three specific lists to boost productivity and achieve goals. Get your copy of Rachel's New Book Here: Audible, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Millon, Bookshop.org, or wherever books are sold! 00:59 Welcome and Community Engagement 02:03 Navigating Life…

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A Buddhist Compass To Direct You Toward Happiness | Beth Upton 1:01:29

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The happiness recipe from ancient Buddhist psychology. Beth Upton has been teaching meditation since 2014. Before that she spent ten years as a Buddhist nun, five of them in Burma under the guidance of Pa Auk Sayadaw. She currently leads the Sanditthika Meditation Community. In this episode we talk about: The Buddhist Abhidhamma, which Beth calls “…

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864: MASTERMIND | The Way of the Influencer. Tips from the Best of the Best 48:53

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Rachel shares experiences and insights from various influencers, including Lewis Howes, Grasie Mercedes, Camille Styles, Amber Kemp-Gerstel and Love Taza, each discussing their unique journeys to becoming successful in their respective niches. Covering topics from monetizing content to staying authentic, this episode serves as a masterclass in tran…

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