Best The Podcast That Helps You Live Your Best Recovered Life Podcasts (2025)

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How Trauma Shrinks Your Brain (And How Exercise Reverses It) 14:36

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Trauma does not just live in your memories. It reshapes your brain. It can shrink your hippocampus, disrupt your prefrontal cortex, heighten your stress response, and leave you feeling stuck in survival mode. But the good news is this. Your brain is not fixed. It can heal. It can rewire. And one of the most powerful tools to rebuild a trauma-affect…

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370. Stop Guessing: Eating Healthy for Your Needs - 3 Simple Strategies 12:48

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Have you ever tried the diet your best friend swears by—only to watch her lose weight while you can’t seem to drop a single pound? Do you feel like you’re just throwing darts, hoping this diet will finally be the one that works? It’s time to stop guessing. Instead of chasing what works for everyone else, let’s focus on simple, smart choices that fi…

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THE ROSWELL UFO INCIDENT: YES, THERE WERE ALIEN CRAFTS AND BODIES RECOVERED 1:28:46

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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369. Faith Filled Friday: 3 Steps for Breaking the Binge Cycle 14:47

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Do you ever feel stuck in that exhausting cycle of “eat healthy, overeat, feel guilty, restrict… and repeat”? If so, you are so not alone. So many women walk through this same struggle, feeling frustrated and wondering why they can’t break free. But today can be different. Today, we’re talking about how to start taking real action, invite God into …

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Episode 70: The key to right calcuation in chess 15:47

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If you want to get a deeper insight into this topic, check out my YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY7vMJw_T8k Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-s…

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#838: The Random Show — The 2–2–2 Rule, The Future of AI, Bioelectric Medicine, Surviving Modern Dating, The Promises of DORAs for Alzheimer’s, and Wisdom from Anthony de Mello 1:51:56

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Welcome to another wide-ranging "Random Show" episode that I recorded with my close friend Kevin Rose (digg.com)! This episode is brought to you by: Qlosi prescription eye drop used to treat age-related blurry near vision (presbyopia) in adults: https://Qlosi.com/Tim David Protein Bars with 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://dav…

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Recover and Reconnect: How Dogs Can Lead Your Next Chapter with Troy McDaniel 28:23

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"We're all different. We're all unique in our own ways. And it's the same thing with dogs." —Troy McDaniel A heavy season can pull energy down fast, especially when loss changes the rhythm of a home. Many of us try holding everything together while the world keeps moving, and it can feel impossible to rebuild any sense of calm. This conversation op…

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368. Food Rules Don't Work: 3 Tips to Stop the Cycle & Eat With Freedom 10:55

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Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I can’t eat after 7 p.m.,” “no carbs during the week,” or “I have to eat perfectly clean”? These kinds of food rules promise control, but they usually leave you feeling stressed, obsessed, and stuck in a scarcity mindset. So today, we’re breaking down why these rules don’t actually work—and I’m sharing three s…

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Creative Problem Solving Expert: How to Think Smarter and Innovate Faster 52:07

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Imagine taking any challenge in your life, a stalled project, a frustrating roadblock, even a dream that feels out of reach and turning it into an opportunity for rapid innovation, creativity, and impact. That is what this conversation is all about. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Karp, a Harvard and MIT Professor, inventor, and bestselli…

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REMEMBERING TV'S BLUE BLOODS AND HONORING POLICE FAMILIES 36:03

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL In this episode we say goodbye to TV's highly successful Bluebloods police drama as it takes its leave after 14 years on CBS, and we honor the sacrifices of law enforcement families who make our country and our neighborhoods safe by putting their lives on the line every day. We offer the valid reasons for the show's great succes…

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367. Your Holiday Workout Guide: 5 Strategies to Find Time, Stay Active, Feel Better 10:22

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Hey friend! It’s the holiday season, and if you feel like you’re being pulled in a hundred different directions—and your workouts are the first thing to go—you are so not alone. This time of year gets busy fast, but staying active doesn’t have to be stressful or impossible. Today I’m sharing simple strategies to help you fit movement into your holi…

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#837: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck 32:18

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As we head into the new year, many of us feel like we’re drowning in invisible complexity. So I wanted to hit pause and ask a simple question: What are 1-3 decisions that could dramatically simplify my life in 2026? To explore that, I invited three close friends and long-time listener favorites—Derek Sivers, Seth Godin, and Martha Beck. This episod…

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Episode 69: Ratings Are Great (Only our interpretation not) 13:00

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Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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How to Use Gratitude To Upgrade Your Brain Chemistry 8:26

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Gratitude is more than a feeling. It is one of the most powerful tools I use to rewire my brain for focus, resilience, and high performance. In this special Thanksgiving episode, I break down the neuroscience behind gratitude and explain how a consistent practice can boost your mood, sharpen your thinking, improve your emotional regulation, and cre…

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366. Stop All or Nothing Eating: 4 Practical Tools to Help You 11:54

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Well… I already messed up today, so I’ll just start again tomorrow”? Do you feel like you’re constantly swinging between being “on track” and then suddenly feeling totally “off the rails”? If you’re nodding your head to either of those, this episode was made for you. Today, I’m walking you through four simpl…

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THE REAL MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER 1001 FALL FAMILY SPECIAL 32:14

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The Harry Potter books by JK Rowlins have sold millions of copies worldwide, spawning successful,movies and theme parks. Still, many young families are cautious that the stories have the potential to lead young readers into witchcraft or the dark arts, so controversy has arisen around getting children started with Harry Potter, and deciding what ag…

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THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST THANKSGIVING 38:28

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In November of 1620 the Pilgrims arrived by ship to a new land filled with danger and uncertainty, a world in which nearly half of them would soon die of starvation and sickness, their final resting place being unmarked graves so as not to let the surrounding Indians know how many of their group had been lost. Yet with unshakable faith and strength…

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THE STORY OF STAGOLEE: THE ST. LOUIS BAR ROOM MURDER THAT HELPED LAUNCH ROCK AND ROLL 24:31

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365. Faith Filled Friday: 3 Strategies to Enjoy Holiday Eating without Weight Gain 13:47

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Do you ever feel that little knot of anxiety as the holidays get closer—because you know all the yummy foods are coming, and you worry you’ll end up starting January feeling heavier and frustrated? I get it. You want to enjoy the season, eat the things you love, and still feel good when it’s all said and done. And guess what? You absolutely can. To…

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#836: The 4-Hour Workweek Principles — 13 Mistakes to Avoid, The Art of Mini-Retirements, and Navigating the Dizziness of Freedom 1:37:45

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features three of the most…

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Episode 68: How much can you improve in 6 months? 15:04

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Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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Life After Loss: How to Rebuild Without Overwhelm 19:06

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"You don't have to be strong all of the time. You just have to be real every time you show up for yourself. Even when it's hard, you're choosing to live more and live fully." —Dr. Kimberly Hubenette Some mornings, the heaviest thing isn't what's on your calendar—it's the thought of facing the day at all. When loss or pressure piles up, even simple …

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Does Death Suck? Yes, 100% it Does! with Rosie Matus Carillo 37:35

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"Nothing feels good about [death], and nothing can make you feel better about it. It's just something you live with every day of your life. You improve your life around it, but it's still there." —Rosie Matus Carillo Loss hits in waves that don't follow rules, and some days the weight shows up without warning. There's a strange mix of heartbreak an…

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Air Quality Expert: The Air You Breathe Is Changing Your Brain 43:19

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What if the air you breathe every day is silently draining your focus, energy, and mood? In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I sit down with air quality and disaster recovery expert Michael Feldstein, founder of Jaspr, to reveal the invisible link between the air in your home and the health of your brain. Most people don’t realize that indoo…

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364. 3 Secrets to Stay Consistent Eating Healthy Through the Holidays 13:45

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Are you already dreading the holidays because you know how it usually goes — the parties, the food, the lack of routine — and before you know it, you’ve gained weight and feel like you have to “start over” in January? What if this year could be different? What if you could actually enjoy the holidays and feel good about your choices — without givin…

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GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS AN INTERVIEW WITH RETIRED UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT AUTHOR GIOVANNI ROCCO 42:49

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FALL FAMILY SERIES: HONORING THOSE WHO SACRIFICE FOR US GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS- 1001 Heroes Podcast Host Jon Hagadorn interviews retired undercover police/FBI agent Giovanni Rocco regarding his best-selling new book detailing his work to break up the most dangerous crime family in America- the sacrices he and his family m…

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363. Fit Tip Friday: Build Strength Training Habits That Stick 13:23

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Have you ever gotten super motivated for a few weeks—only to fall off again? Or maybe you can’t even seem to get started? You’re definitely not alone. And it’s not because you’re lazy or uncommitted—it’s because you just need a better strategy. One that builds real habits, not one that keeps you stuck in that start-and-stop cycle. Today, I’m sharin…

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Episode 67: Sequential Learning 25:11

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Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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#835: Ben Patrick (KneesOverToesGuy) — 20-Minute Workouts That Produce Wild Results, From Chronic Knee Pain to Dunking Basketballs, Lessons from Charles Poliquin, Bulletproofing the Lower Body, and More ... 1:37:03

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Ben Patrick, better known as “Kneesovertoesguy” (@kneesovertoesguy), is the founder of Athletic Truth Group (ATG), an online and brick-and-mortar training system rooted in rehabilitative strength and joint health. After years of debilitating knee and shin pain (including multiple surgeries), he rebuilt his body and performance, going from a sub-20″…

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Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! — The Podcast 9:16

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"Showing up for yourself is the first step toward thriving." —Dr. Kimberly Hubenette Welcome to the very first episode of Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! This podcast is about real life— the hard parts, the healing, and the hope we find when we choose to keep moving forward. When loss turns your world upside down, it can feel like you'll never breathe…

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The 4 Chemicals Secretly Controlling Your Motivation and Mood 27:07

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Did you know four brain chemicals secretly control your motivation, mood, and mental energy every single day? In this episode, Jim sits down with neuroscientist and bestselling author TJ Power to break down the DOSE Effect. It is a science backed framework for activating the four key neurochemicals that shape your daily experience: Dopamine, Oxytoc…

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362. Healthy Eating Resets Never Last - 3 Reasons You Keep Starting Over 14:37

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Do you ever feel stuck in that cycle of eating healthy for a while, then life happens — the weekend hits, you get tired of thinking about it all, and before you know it, you’re saying, “I’ll start over on Monday”? What if the secret to consistency isn’t starting over again and again… but learning how to build the right habits so you don’t have to? …

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THE REAL GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH: 1001 INTERVIEWS AUTHOR SGT (RET.) BERT "MAVERICK" GONZALES METRO DADE POLICE 1:22:59

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1001 FALL FAMILY HEROES SERIES Sgt. Gonzalez spent 37 years as a policeman in Florida's busy Miami -Dade County saving lives, fighting crime, and trying to make the world a better place. He worte this incredible story of his service to let people know what police officers face everyday and his stories do exactly that..and more. ...NOW you get a cha…

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FINDING EVERYDAY HEROES IN YOUR FAMILY AND DISCOVERING YOUR HERITAGE W MICHELE ERCANBRACK 1:12:04

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FALL FAMILY SPECIAL: In this 'Family Ties' interview with Ancestry's geneologists, we talk to Michelle Ercanbrack about finding the "Everyday Heroes" in your family and answering the question "Where does my DNA come from?", as well as the importance of knowing the traits and characteristics that have been handed down to you. YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCR…

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361. Healthy Eating Made Easier - It's NOT About Willpower 15:01

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Have you ever started the week totally crushing your healthy eating goals—only to find yourself by Friday raiding the pantry for anything you can find? You tell yourself you just need more willpower, but what if it’s not about willpower at all? What if it’s about how you see food—how you fuel your body, and the grace you give yourself along the way…

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Episode 66: Just Do It - And Thank Me Later 17:19

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Subscribe to my free Newsletter: https://nextlevelchess.blog/newsletter Learn what and how to train and stop wasting time on things that don't matter: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system Reach 1200 Chess.com (1400 Lichess) thanks to my all-in-one course: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/beginne…

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#834: David Baszucki, Co-Founder of Roblox — The Path to 150M+ Daily Users, Critical Business Decisions, Ketogenic Therapy for Brain Health, Daily Routines, The Roblox Economy, and More 1:55:56

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David Baszucki is the founder and CEO of Roblox. TIME named Roblox one of the “100 Most Influential Companies,” and it has been recognized by Fast Company for innovation on their “Most Innovative Companies” and “Most Innovative Companies in Gaming” lists. This episode is brought to you by: Qlosi prescription eye drop used to treat age-related blurr…

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Increase Your Memory by 76% with This Simple Memory Technique 16:21

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How many times have you met someone new, only to forget their name a minute later? Or finished reading a page, realizing you can’t remember a single word you just read? You don't have a bad memory. You just haven't been using it the way it was designed. In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, Jim reveals a simple yet powerful technique proven b…

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360. Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Stay Consistent with Weight Loss 12:25

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Do you feel like life is just too busy to eat healthy or fit in a workout? Like every day is packed, and you keep saying, “I just wish I had more time to focus on me”? If that sounds like you, this episode is exactly what you need. Today, we’re talking about how to align your priorities with your goals and follow a simple, doable plan that actually…

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NOIR BY NECESSITY: A SON'S TIRELESS SEARCH FOR HIS FATHER'S KILLER 57:12

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"The murder of Joseph Gatto captivated Los Angeles. Many veteran journalists still wonder how and why it happened. The details of this horrible crime and those affected by it continue to fascinate." –Robert Kovacik, Anchor and Reporter, NBC Los Angeles Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming young lawmaker when his father was brutally murdered. The act suc…

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359. Fit Tip Friday: Strength Training Wins - Lose Weight, Gain Energy 11:28

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Do you struggle to make strength training a priority because you “just don’t have the time or energy”? I get it — life is busy, and the thought of adding one more thing to your plate can feel overwhelming. But what if I told you that strength training might actually give you more energy — and could be the missing piece in your weight loss journey? …

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HOW TEDDY ROOSEVELT SAVED FOOTBALL & 14 OTHER UNIQUELY AMERICAN STORIES 46:28

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A collection of 14 distinctly American stories covering a wide range of topics from early explorers to Appalachian legends. In order: 1) Bjorni Herefson, the man who didn't discover America, 2), Why the Mayflower really landed at Plymouth (they were out of beer), 3) The unread message at Trenton, 4) Washington was really our 8th president, 5) Every…

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(FALL SPECIAL: HONORING FAMILY HEROES) BROTHERS DOWN THE STORY OF THE USS ARIZONA AT PEARL HARBOR 49:39

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2025 Note: I went to visit the Arizona Memorial earlier this year during a rip to Hawaii to see my son and his family. A very sobering experience and highly recommended. We interview author Walter Borneman about his riveting book BROTHERS DOWN, which is the story of the heroes aboard the USS Arizona, which was dive-bombed and sunk by Japanese plane…

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#833: Jack Canfield — Selling 600+ Million Books, Success Principles, and How He Made The 4-Hour Workweek Happen 1:37:36

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Jack Canfield is the coauthor of more than two hundred books, including, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers and which has sold more than 600 million copies in 50-plus languages around the world. This episode is brou…