Best Susan Robbins Podcasts (2025)

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The Coaching Habit Summary | 7 Questions Every Leader Needs | Michael Bungay Stanier 21:56

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What if the secret to better leadership isn't having all the answers—but asking the right questions? In this episode, we break down Michael Bungay Stanier's Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Coaching Habit. Discover the 7 essential coaching questions that will transform how you lead, manage, and empower your team. ⁠Show notes⁠ You'll Learn: ✅ How…

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Best Of: Ethan Hawke / Tim Robbins 48:38

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Ethan Hawke stars in the new movie ‘Blue Moon,’ about lyricist Lorenz Hart, half of the Broadway duo Rodgers and Hart. It’s his ninth collaboration with director Richard Linklater. He’s also in the new noir-inspired streaming series ‘The Lowdown.’ He tells Terry Gross while playing Hart pushed him to the edge of his ability, he totally related to h…

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The High Pressure Experiments That Made D-Day 45:05

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What happens to the body in the deep sea? You need oxygen to survive, but too much oxygen can be deadly. If you rise to the surface too quickly, nitrogen bubbles can form in your body and kill you. Terry Gross spoke with author and scientist Rachel Lance last year about her research for the military. She used a hyperbaric chamber that mimics what d…

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92. Mini Podcast - The Truth About Alcohol: How It Impacts Your Brain, Body, and DNA Part 1 29:17

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Think that “a glass of wine a day” is good for you? Think again. In this raw and real mini episode, certified epigenetic human performance coach Susan Robbins breaks down what alcohol actually does to your brain, body, and genes.and why the effects go far deeper than most people realize. From neurotransmitter disruption and dopamine crashes to infl…

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Ethan Hawke On The Role That Pushed Him To His Limit 44:11

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"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of playing lyricist Lorenz Hart in ‘Blue Moon.’ Hawke spoke with Terry Gross about collaborating with Richard Linklater, 'The Lowdown,' and his thoughts on aging. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter…

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Who Is Laura Loomer, Trump's 'Loyalty Enforcer'? 45:59

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'New Yorker’ staff writer Antonia Hitchens describes how Laura Loomer went from a conspiracy theorist to a close ally of Trump who’s gotten government officials she claims are disloyal to the president fired. Hitchens has a new profile of Loomer in the magazine. Also, David Bianculli reviews Ken Burns’ new six-part PBS docuseries on the American Re…

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A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking - Book Summary 26:02

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Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free Audiobook / A Brief History of Time is a concise summary of the origins and nature of our universe. Stephen Hawking guides readers through the evolution of our scientific understanding. He starts with Newton’s law of gravity in the 1600s right through to the modern theories of the universe’s beginning. This boo…

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Nutrition, SNAP & Why We Need A Food Revolution 45:33

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Food policy expert and nutritionist Marion Nestle's 2006 book, ‘What to Eat,’ became a consumer bible of sorts when it came out, guiding readers through the supermarket while exposing how industry marketing and policy steer our food choices. Now, two decades later, she's back with ‘What to Eat Now,’ a revised field guide for the supermarket of 2025…

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Tim Robbins Believes In The Power Of Theater 45:39

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The Oscar-winning actor/director has a new play, “Topsy Turvy,” about a chorus that loses its ability to sing together after COVID isolation."Things that I had held sacred or had held as truths were challenged," Robbins says of the pandemic. He talks with Tonya Mosley about ‘Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Dead Man Walking,’ and how working with Robert Alt…

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Zero to One - Book Summary | Peter Thiel | Free Audiobook 42:49

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🎧 Discover why competition is overrated and innovation wins in Peter Thiel’s Zero to One. 📝 ⁠⁠Show notes⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠PDF & Infographic⁠⁠ / 🎧 ⁠⁠Free audiobook⁠⁠ / What if the path to success isn’t about competing—but creating entirely new markets? In this 20-minute summary of Peter Thiel’s groundbreaking bestseller Zero to One, explore why the most valuab…

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91. Why Sleep Anxiety Keeps You Awake and How to Stop It with Dr. Chris Winters 1:07:19

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If you’ve ever laid awake at 3AM, counting sheep, overanalyzing your life, and stressing that you’ll be a zombie tomorrow, this episode, part 2 of our series on sleep, is one you don’t want to miss. Today, Susan and Kate sit down with the Dr. Christopher Winter, neurologist, sleep medicine specialist, and author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested…

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Best Of: Judd Apatow / Misty Copeland 46:58

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Before he was directing box office hits or launching the careers of comedy superstars, Judd Apatow was a kid writing fan letters to his heroes, collecting autographs, and obsessively documenting everything. He’s now opened his personal archive for a new book of photographs, letters, scripts, and journals that shaped movies like ‘The 40-Year-Old Vir…

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Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ Turns 50 46:49

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50 years ago next week, Patti Smith released her debut album, ‘Horses,’ ushering in a new era of rock and roll. We’re listening back to portions of our interviews with Smith, from 1996 and 2010. She talks about her early days in New York City, when she was trying to find her way as a poet, performer and later songwriter. When it came to ‘Horses,’ s…

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90. Mini Podcast- Thriving Through the Holidays: How to Stay Healthy, Energized & Stress-Free with Coach Lisa St. Ledger 45:03

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The holidays don’t have to leave you exhausted, bloated, or burned out. In this lively mini episode, Susan Robbins and Lisa St. Ledger share practical, real-world strategies to help you enjoy the season without sacrificing your health, sleep, or sanity. From nutrition and hydration to stress management and mindset, this episode is packed with reali…

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Trump's Options To Subvert The 2026 Midterms 44:59

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'Atlantic' journalist David Graham describes how President Trump could potentially use troops near polling places, pressure local election workers and have federal agents seize voting machines. Also, Maureen Corrigan reviews Patti Smith’s ‘Bread of Angels,’ a prequel/sequel to ‘Just Kids.’ Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe t…

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Quiet by Susan Cain: Book Summary & The Power of Introverts 25:43

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Unlock your quiet superpower. This summary of Susan Cain's Quiet gives you the tools to embrace your introversion, find your strengths, and succeed on your own terms. Show notes / Free Audiobook / ⁠⁠⁠⁠🇩🇪German⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🇪🇸Spanish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / 🇫🇷⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠French⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / 🇸🇪⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Swedish⁠⁠⁠⁠ What if your quiet nature isn't a weakness, but your greatest superpowe…

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Misty Copeland Begins A New Chapter 45:32

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Copeland says her final performance with American Ballet Theatre was a thank you to the communities that had supported her. "What I represented is something far bigger than me," she says. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about her final bow, her relationship to pain, and the legacy of Black ballet dancers. Also, David Bianculli reviews the new Peacock t…

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The Undoing Of The Department Of Justice 43:52

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Carol Leonnig and Aaron C. Davis talk about why the U.S. Justice Department’s cases against Donald Trump for alleged interference in the 2020 election and his retention of government documents never made it before a jury. They find both FBI officials and government prosecutors were at times reluctant to pursue lea…

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Feeling Good by Dr. David Burns | CBT Audiobook Summary & Book Review for Anxiety, Depression & Self-Esteem 36:35

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Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr. David D. Burns is one of the most influential self-help books ever written — and in this summary, you’ll discover how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can transform the way you think and feel. CBT is a proven psychological method for mental health improvement, helping people break free from depression, an…

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Richard Linklater: 'Filmmaking Is Problem Solving' 43:59

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Filmmaker Richard Linklater doesn't speak French, but that didn't stop him from directing a movie that's almost entirely in French. ‘Nouvelle Vague’ focuses on the beginning of the New Wave of cinema, specifically Jean-Luc Godard and his landmark 1960 movie ‘Breathless.’ "I know that sounds insane," Linklater says, "but me not having the language w…

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89. Sleep: The Missing Link in Health, Hormones, and Longevity with Dr. Kirk Parsley 1:46:40

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What if the single most powerful health intervention isn’t a supplement, workout, or therapy, but sleep? In this conversation, former Navy SEAL and leading sleep expert Dr. Kirk Parsley joins Susan to share how years of working with the world’s most elite warriors revealed the devastating impact of sleep deprivation, and the extraordinary healing t…

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Best Of: Guillermo Del Toro / Cameron Crowe 48:54

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The great filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro has a new adaptation of Frankenstein. He saw the 1931 film when he was 7. “I realized I understood my faith better through Frankenstein than through Sunday Mass,” he tells Terry Gross. “And I decided at age seven that the creature of Frankenstein was gonna be my personal avatar and my personal messiah.” His ot…

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The Making Of ‘Young Frankenstein’ 47:11

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Mel Brooks’s classic 1974 movie Young Frankenstein parodies the iconic Frankenstein movies of the 1930s. This Halloween, we’re featuring our interviews with director Mel Brooks and stars Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Teri Garr and Cloris Leachman. And film critic Justin Chang reviews the new film Bugonia. Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and…

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88. Mini Podcast - Friendship Allergies: Knowing Who Your Energy Is Meant For 12:47

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Some friendships lift you up. Others leave you drained, itchy, or a little emotionally swollen. (Think of it as a friendship allergy.) In this fun-yet-insightful mini, Susan and Kate unpack what “friendship allergies” are, those subtle relationship dynamics that your system just can’t tolerate anymore. From lack of reciprocity to emotional one-way …

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The ‘Shadow President’ Dismantling The Government 43:22

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In a New Yorker article co-published with ProPublica, reporter Andy Kroll describes Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, as a "shadow president" with oversized influence. “I don't think you can take in the full sweep of what this administration has done in less than a year and not come away with thinking that chaos is a …

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Filmmaker Nia DaCosta Defies Categorization 44:30

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DaCosta directed the box office hit horror movie Candyman and The Marvels. Her latest, Hedda, is an adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, Hedda Gabler. She reimagines the main character as a queer, mixed-race Black woman, played by Tessa Thompson. DaCosta spoke with Tonya Mosley about navigating white spaces in Hollywood, why she loves horror, an…

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The Art of Seduction Summary by Robert Greene | Free Audiobook 27:47

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Robert Greene's 'The Art of Seduction' is a comprehensive exploration of human attraction, revealing the psychological strategies and personality types that drive successful seduction across various social contexts. Show notes⁠ / ⁠Free audiobook⁠ / ⁠PDF & Infographic⁠ / 🇩🇪German / 🇪🇸Spanish / 🇫🇷French / 🇸🇪Swedish / Read on your terms. Get the PDF, …

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Judd Apatow Unpacks His Comedy Memorabilia 44:05

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Long before Judd Apatow was directing box office hits or launching the careers of comedy superstars, he was a fan. As a kid he wrote letters to his heroes, collected autographs, and obsessively documented everything. He’s now opened up his personal archive: decades of photographs, letters, scripts, and journals for a new book that reveals how his c…

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For Cameron Crowe, Being 'Uncool' Is A Badge Of Honor 46:12

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The filmmaker's new memoir, 'The Uncool,' is about his teen years in the '70s as a rock journalist for 'Rolling Stone.' His unconventional story was dramatized in the 2000 movie 'Almost Famous.' Crowe spoke with Terry Gross about getting access to rockstars before he could drink, being mentored by Lester Bangs, and his interviews with David Bowie. …

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87. Friendship & Epigenetics: How Connection Shapes Your Health 40:24

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Did you know your friendships are shaping your biology every single day? From the way your genes express themselves to how your body handles stress, your connections literally change your chemistry. In this episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw, Real, Relatable, Susan Robbins and Kate King explore the fascinating science of how friendship affects yo…

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Best Of: Malala Yousafzai / Ken Burns On The Revolutionary War 47:31

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We know Malala as the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, the girl who survived a Taliban bullet at 15 for advocating for girls' education in Pakistan. Now in a new book, she's reintroducing herself to the world. It's called Finding My Way, and in it she writes about the messy, funny, and flawed experiences that come with age, while carrying both the ho…