Best Unspoken Security Podcasts (2025)

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Communication Strategies for Data Driven Leaders 1:00:59

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Data alone does not persuade. For data-driven leaders, learning to translate numbers into a compelling narrative is a critical skill. In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash speaks with Salvatore Manzi, a leadership communications coach, about the strategies technical leaders can use to create influence. Salvatore explains why leaders mu…

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What Does Relationship Compatibility Really Mean? 29:10

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Attachments, we dive into what compatibility in relationships really means—and why it matters so much more than chemistry alone. I’ll break down how to recognize true alignment in core values, lifestyle choices, emotional needs, and long-term goals, and share practical ways anxious, avoidant, fearful-avoidant, and secu…

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From Surgeon to CEO: Lessons in Frameworks, Funding, and Founders with Nic Roberts-Huntley of Blueprint Finance 26:11

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What happens when you take the discipline of an Oxford-trained surgeon and apply it to crypto? You get Nic Roberts-Huntley, founder of Concrete and Glow, two of the fastest-growing DeFi protocols. In this episode, Nic and Charlie dive deep into the frameworks, philosophies, and practical decisions that turn ideas into billion-dollar realities. From…

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398: Idol Hands - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 2:12:48

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Step back into the shadows where legends are forged and nightmares take shape. In this special episode, host Steve Taylor unearths the unforgettable final performances from the Evil Idol 2019 voice acting competition—stories so powerful they etched themselves into the dark history of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. Now, as the long-silent contest r…

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397: Parlor Games - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:20:50

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In “Parlor Games,” a simple search for comfort becomes an invitation into the unknown. Behind closed doors, ordinary rooms conceal hungers that wear familiar faces, waiting for the moment when curiosity outweighs caution. Step inside this episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, where the promise of relief masks something far more dangerous—and t…

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Going Deep Too Soon vs. Secure Pacing in Dating 14:38

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Diving deep too quickly in dating can feel exciting, but it often creates premature emotional bonds that blur your judgment of compatibility. In this episode, I explore why anxious and fearful avoidant attachers are especially prone to oversharing, rushing intimacy, and confusing emotional closeness with true alignment. You’ll learn practical ways …

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396: Claws for Concern - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 59:27

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This week, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to a seaside town where neon lights flicker, carnival games ring out, and the scent of salt and fryer grease hangs in the air. But behind the laughter and music, the tide is carrying in something far less welcoming. Join host Steve Taylor and a full cast of voices—Geoff Sturtevant, Otis Jiry, Ch…

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5 Things People With Secure Attachment Do [Ep 35] 25:35

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We hear a lot about what insecure attachment looks like… but not enough about what secure attachment actually feels like in real life. In this episode, I’m breaking down five things people with secure attachment tend to do — and no, it’s not about being perfectly regulated or never getting triggered. In fact, some of what makes someone feel emotion…

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395: Vanishing Act - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 58:36

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Under the warm glow of carnival lights, the air hums with music, laughter… and something evil. In this unnerving new installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you to follow the lure of the familiar—parades, fireworks, and the promise of harmless fun—only to discover what happens when the celebration hides a darker pur…

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How I Molded Myself to Be a Magnet for Avoidant Partners 11:32

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In this episode, I open up about how I subconsciously molded myself to attract avoidant partners and how that pattern was rooted in my earliest experiences of love. I share how I learned to appear “cool,” independent, and unattached in order to feel wanted, and why that left me feeling disconnected and unfulfilled in relationships. If you’ve ever f…

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8 Types of Boundaries You Were Never Taught But Definitely Need [Ep 34] 25:38

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This episode is the clarity around boundaries you need to stop feeling confused so you can show up as more secure and have your best relationships and a good work/life balance. This deep dive on boundary setting is trauma informed from the perspective of registered psychotherapist Lizandra Leigertwood MA MBACP Themes covered in the episode: My own …

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394: Shadows in the Grass - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:09:05

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In the quiet heart of rural Wisconsin, the grass hides more than crickets and shadows. When whispered legends begin to take root in the fields around Keegan, fear spreads through the community like an unseen fire. Neighbors vanish, children speak of things moving where nothing should, and the safe rhythms of small-town life begin to warp. In this c…

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393: Grave Promises - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 30:25

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In our latest episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you into the stillness of a midnight cemetery, where the earth doesn’t always keep its secrets. Tonight’s featured tale from acclaimed author Michael Marks will drag you past the gates, between the headstones, and into a darkness that whispers with familiar voices. W…

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The Superfood Biohacker Who’s Helping Crypto Millionaires Fix Their Health with Ian Farrar 20:51

1M ago20:51

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In this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, Charlie sits down with Ian Farrar, a 30-year biohacker, longtime investor, and founding brand partner at Puriam, a direct-to-consumer superfood company. While the crypto space is full of financial innovation, Ian brings the focus back to the most valuable asset you have—your body. They dive deep into what …

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Today’s Geopolitical Threat Environment Requires a New Security Model 59:26

1M ago59:26

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In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes Mark Freedman, Principal and CEO of Rebel Global Security, to discuss a major shift in the global threat landscape. The primary national security concern has moved from counter-terrorism to interstate strategic competition. This change requires a new security model, especially for the priv…

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392: How Not to Die: A Vinny Pastorelli Survival Guide - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 44:31

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Vinny Pastorelli talks loud, drives fast, and drinks his coffee strong—but none of that prepared him for the supernatural catastrophes that keep finding him. Whether he’s dodging death in a school gym, a suburban neighborhood, or the middle of nowhere, Vinny’s got one rule: survive first, ask questions later. In this four-part horror-comedy gauntle…

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You Can Be Smart, Self Aware, and Still Anxiously Attached [Ep 33] 20:03

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**Summer Offer** Book your single session Attachment Reset Learn more or book here. You can be incredibly self-aware. Journaling regularly, unpacking your childhood, recognising your triggers and still feel panicked when someone pulls away. Still overthink the last message. Still feel like you’re too much, or not enough. This episode is a reminder …

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391: In the Mascots of Madness - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:49:40

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In this unsettling episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, step into a world where childhood memories wear foam suits and felt faces… and hide something far more insidious underneath. Behind the painted grins and cheerful theme songs lies a stage where reality warps, joy is manufactured, and the performers may not be entirely in control. Join ho…

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Inside Coinbase’s Plan to Make Bitcoin Your Credit Card Rewards with Michael Rihani 23:47

1M ago23:47

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In this episode of The Charlie Shrem Show, Charlie is joined by Michael Rihani, Head of Product at Coinbase, to talk about how Bitcoin is finally going mainstream—not just as an investment, but as a spendable, usable financial asset. Michael breaks down the launch of Coinbase’s new American Express-powered credit card, which gives users up to 4% ba…

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Thriving at Work Struggling in Love With Carly Ann 44:03

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Why is it that ambitious, successful women can thrive in their careers but feel lost in love? In this episode, Attachment Therapist and Coach Carly Ann joins me to explore the emotional disconnect that many high-achieving women experience in relationships. We dive into: How codependency is hardwired into our understanding of love The difference bet…

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390: Unburied - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 2:06:42

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In this special anthology episode, host Steve Taylor exhumes three terrifying tales from the vault—each one the unforgettable debut of a now-legendary voice in horror podcasting. From the haunted backroads of the Heartland to the blackened core of a hidden bunker, these stories crackle with dread, mystery, and the creeping certainty that something …

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Why Self-Soothing Feels So Hard When You Have Anxious Attachment [Ep 32] 17:47

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If you’ve ever stared at your phone waiting for a reply, heart racing, telling yourself not to text again but feeling like you physically can’t relax until they do — this episode is for you. Self-soothing gets talked about a lot in the healing space… but for those with anxious attachment, it can feel almost impossible. In this episode, we unpack wh…

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389: Render Unto Madness - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:23:15

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What happens when the hunger for greatness meets a machine that dreams darker than any man ever could? In this haunting episode, we invite you to step into the glowing light of a screen that never sleeps—a realm where creativity blurs with madness, and code becomes a conduit for something far older than intelligence. When one man's pursuit of artis…

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Can My AI Be Hacked? 1:05:43

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In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash speaks with Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO and CTO of Mindgard. They discuss the real-world security risks of artificial intelligence. Peter starts with a simple point: AI is just software, and software is easy to break. He urges businesses using AI to step back and truly understand its vulnerabilities. …

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388: Routine Mortality - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 57:31

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Hospitals. Care homes. Recovery wards. They’re built on a promise: that behind every clean hallway and gentle voice lies safety, compassion, and healing. But what if that promise is a lie? In this chilling installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, we step behind the sanitized curtains of institutional care to find something far more disturbing…

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What are the coping mechanisms for adults who have Childhood Trauma [Ep 31] 23:31

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☀️**Summer Offer** Single Session Attachment Reset. Limited availability, book your session with Lizandra here Even if you don’t think about your childhood often, the patterns it shaped can still be running the show. In this episode, I’m unpacking powerful and often overlooked ways that childhood trauma continues to affect you in adulthood. This on…

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Growing Pains of Becoming Securely Attached 10:01

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This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the growing pains of becoming securely attached.⁣ It’s not just sunshine and inner peace—real healing requires honesty, self-responsibility, and often, some very uncomfortable shifts. Whether it’s walking away from misaligned connections, holding firmer boundaries, or realizing that peace is better than…

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387: Watching from the Dark - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 41:57

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In this haunting double feature, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to peer into the corners you’d rather ignore—where safety is an illusion, and solitude can become a trap. Performed by the unsettlingly brilliant Girl in the Dark, tonight’s tales take you from the flickering comfort of home to the shadowy edge of wilderness, where somethin…

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386: Stitches in the Dark - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 51:30

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When memory is woven with grief, even the softest thread can cut deep. In this unsettling new episode, a summer getaway opens a door to something quietly persistent—something that doesn’t stay buried. Join host Steve Taylor as he guides you into a story of quiet dread, lingering hands, and unfinished business. From acclaimed horror author Ambrose I…

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Self Boundaries, Attachment and Burnout [Ep 30] 26:07

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In this episode we explore how the quiet boundaries you don’t set for yourself lead to anxiety, burnout and attachment issues. Key points How everyday boundary breakdowns feel normal because they've been normalised Why childhood trauma teaches us to abandon our needs What everyday boundaries look like Powerful reframes to change the way you think a…

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How Avoidant Attachment Can Lead to Selfish Tendencies 8:19

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We often talk about the emotional distance of avoidant attachers—but what if that “selfishness” is actually a protective coping mechanism? In this episode, I unpack how avoidant attachment can stem from emotional neglect and how hyper-independence becomes a substitute for unmet emotional needs. I share a personal story, common patterns I see in cli…

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385: This Is Not a Game - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 45:31

2M ago45:31

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What if the world around you—its streets, its skyline, even the people you pass—was nothing more than a thin skin stretched over something else? In tonight’s harrowing descent into digital terror and metaphysical unease, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to peer behind the veneer of reality. When the code begins to fracture and familiar pl…

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The Human Side of Cyber 1:01:26

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Why does security awareness training so often fail? In this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash welcomes Living Security CEO Ashley M. Rose to discuss this common issue. They explore how compliance-driven, "check-the-box" training creates a false sense of security. This old model relies on vanity metrics and rituals instead of reducing actua…

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384: Below the Waves - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:00:54

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When the ocean calls, some dives go deeper than expected. In this haunting descent into the unknown, reality frays at the edges, silence swells with menace, and the sea reveals something it was never meant to share. Tonight’s tale takes you far beyond pressure gauges and oxygen lines—into a place where depth is measured in disappearances, and surfa…

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The Unspoken Childhood Trauma of Toxic Siblings [Ep 29] 28:05

2M ago28:05

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We don’t talk enough about the attachment trauma that comes from a toxic sibling. The jealousy, manipulation, betrayal — all brushed off as “normal” or “just sibling stuff.” In this episode, I’m unpacking the hidden trauma of sibling relationships shaped by toxic family dynamics. We’ll explore the roles we’re forced into, how it impacts your self-w…

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How Anxious Attachment Can Lead to Selfish Tendencies 9:14

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What if some of your anxious attachment behaviors are actually rooted in…selfishness? Not because you don’t care—but because fear can make everything feel urgent and all about you. In this episode, I share my own hard truths, the rigid expectations I used to set, and how healing started when I finally saw the bigger picture. This one’s for anyone r…

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383: Witness to Oblivion - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:09:12

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In this emotionally charged episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you to confront the most terrifying vanishing act of all—the erasure of self. Tonight’s story doesn’t lurk in the shadows or drip with blood. It aches. It lingers. It asks: What if the price of healing is everything that made you who you are? Crafted by…

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382: Licensed to Harm - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 47:41

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Licensed to help. Trained to heal. But what if the person you trust most… is the one who breaks you? In this chilling installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, a desperate soul seeks solace behind the polished doors of a celebrated therapist’s office—only to discover that not every diploma on the wall guarantees safety. What begins as a quest …

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Is it Narcissism or Avoidant Attachment? [Ep 28] 23:30

2M ago23:30

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Ever wondered if someone’s avoidant or actually narcissistic? In this episode, I break down what sets avoidant attachment apart from narcissism, why they often get confused (especially in anxious-avoidant dynamics), and how understanding the difference can help you stop blaming yourself, start seeing patterns clearly, and move toward healthier rela…

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How Avoidance Sabotaged My Dating Life and What I Did About It With Lexi Stout (Client Stories) 28:42

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Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Lexi Stout—a former coaching client who opens up about her journey of recognizing how her avoidant attachment style was impacting her dating life, and what she’s been doing to break old patterns and move toward healthy relationships. We dive into: How her avoidant attachment kept her stuck in unfulfilling situa…

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381: Security Breach - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:25:00

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When the doors close and the night shift begins, who’s really keeping watch? In this unnerving new episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor beckons you past the flickering lights of a shuttered shopping mall, into a world where silence isn’t empty—and routine is anything but safe. Featuring the return of acclaimed narrator Dr. C…

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Why is Fighting Cybercrime Worth the Effort? 45:52

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Cyber crime continues to grow each year, but should organizations give up fighting it? On this episode of Unspoken Security, host AJ Nash speaks with Robert Duncan from Netcraft, who argues the answer is absolutely not. Robert makes the case that fighting cyber crime is worth the effort, even when it feels like an endless battle. Robert challenges …

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380: Marked for Midnight - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:41:50

3M ago1:41:50

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What would you risk to protect the one person you can’t live without? When the rules are written in blood and the game only ends when someone dies, the only way out… is through. In this gripping tale of moonlit danger and urban dread, one woman finds herself hunted through a snow-covered city—trapped in a ritual older than law, pursued by predators…

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A Trauma Informed Approach to a Realistic Morning Routine [Ep 27] 19:45

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When you're anxious or highly stressed, starting your day with a healthy morning routine for better mental health can help to support your emotional wellbeing. Some routines can feel daunting or another to-do but when you approach it from a place of being trauma informed and realistic, you can work with what you have the time and means to do. This …

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379: Beyond the Door - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 52:31

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Some jobs come with a uniform. Others come with a warning. In this nightmarish episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you into the dark corridors of duty, silence, and the consequences of breaking rhythm. What begins as a simple task unravels into something far more ancient—an encounter with forces that don’t knock... …

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What If Your Attachment Style Isn’t What You Thought? 9:49

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Ever taken an attachment quiz and thought, “Yup, I’m anxious”… only to find yourself totally avoidant once real intimacy kicks in? In this episode, I dive into why your feelings might say one thing, but your behaviors—especially under stress—reveal the real story. I’m sharing insights, patterns to look for, and a personal dating example that might …

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378: Prescriptions and Predictions - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:07:14

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What if your fate could be forecast—not by fortune or faith, but by footage? In this unsettling installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you into a world where the future isn’t guessed—it’s assigned. One man holds the key to revelations best left unseen... and tonight, he’s about to press play. With rich performances…

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Unlearning Shame, Reclaiming Pleasure: A Conversation on Sex & Attachment with Certified Sex Coach Lucy Rowett [Ep 26] 1:02:50

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If you’ve ever felt disconnected during sex, struggled to enjoy pleasure, or found yourself shutting down emotionally or physically, this episode is for you. This week, psychotherapist Lizandra is joined by certified sexologist Lucy Rowett for a deeply honest and empowering conversation about the links between trauma, attachment wounds, and female …

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How I Became a CISO in 90 Days: My Full Roadmap in 2025 22:10

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Can you land a CISO role without the title, the connections, or the years of "required" experience? Yes and I did it in 90 days. This isn’t luck. It’s strategy. In today's episode, I walk you through the exact roadmap I used to go from rejected applications and zero C-level experience to signing my first CISO contract. In this episode, you’ll learn…

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377: Down the Drain - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 54:05

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Beneath the surface of quiet streets and rain-slicked curbs, something ancient stirs. It doesn’t knock. It doesn’t speak. But when the storm drains overflow and puddles stretch like mirrors, it remembers who gave first… and who owes. In this unforgettable descent into creeping dread, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights founder Craig Groshek delivers a s…