Best Big Picture Labs Podcasts (2025)

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Prediction Markets -- Everything You Need to Know 1:42:57

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1d ago1:42:57

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Prediction markets are a hot topic again — even cartoon characters are talking about them (South Park). But beyond the buzz, what is a prediction market, exactly? How do they work, how are they designed, and what makes them work? We answer all these questions and more in this deep-dive featuring experts Alex Tabarrok (professor of economics at Geor…

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Landscapes of the Soul: the Science and Spirituality of Attachment with Cyd + Geoff Holsclaw 55:36

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Presence & Practice is for people who want more than ideas—they want to live differently. Here, John & Sungshim Loppnow guide you through spiritual practices (like Immanuel Journaling), relational skills, and body-based awareness that awaken healing, connection, and purpose. Tune in to deepen your self-knowing, grow in love, and anchor your soul in…

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Integrate And Align Continuously 9:16

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Bryce announces a pause in this podcast, having completed a series on the "Alignment Code" outlining five steps to achieve life alignment. He reflects on the challenge of maintaining originality in a daily podcast and encourages you to revisit past episodes for deeper understanding and application. He emphasizes that alignment comes from integratio…

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The Alignment Code: The Power Of Rituals 8:11

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Bryce discusses the power of rituals as the final step of the alignment code, a five-step process for personal growth. The steps include the reckoning (telling the truth), reclamation (reclaiming personal power), rise (defining a new vision), rewire (taking embodied actions), and rituals (daily practices to maintain alignment). He emphasizes the im…

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The Alignment Code: Rewire Through Action 6:33

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Bryce discusses the importance of aligning actions with desires, emphasizing the need for truth reclamation, vision clarity, and action (the "rewire" step). He notes that awareness alone is insufficient; identity shifts through consistent practice. He highlights that confidence and discipline are built through aligned actions, not just thoughts. He…

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The Alignment Code: The Rise 7:22

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Bryce discusses the Alignment Code, a three-phase process for achieving personal alignment. The first phase, the Reckoning, involves radical self-honesty. The second phase, the Reclamation, focuses on reclaiming one's energy by cutting out tolerations. The third phase, the Rise, is about defining an aligned vision for your life. He emphasizes the i…

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The Alignment Code: The Reckoning & Reclamation 7:59

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Bryce discusses the need for radical self-honesty as the first step in his "alignment code." He calls this initial step the "reckoning," where you must confront and admit your own lies and misconceptions. The second step, "reclamation," involves identifying and eliminating energy leaks in your life, such as tolerating resentful commitments or weak …

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Faking It Is Not Making It 8:09

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Bryce discusses the detrimental effects of pretending to be positive, emphasizing that suppressing negative emotions leads to internal chaos and anxiety. He argues that true alignment involves acknowledging all emotions, both positive and negative, to achieve wholeness. He shares personal experiences and observations from clients, highlighting how …

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The Most Dangerous Lies 6:45

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Bryce discusses the dangers of self-deception, emphasizing that the most harmful lies are those we tell ourselves. He explains that true alignment requires congruence between thoughts, feelings, and actions. By mischaracterizing emotions like jealousy and anger, we create internal dissonance, which can negatively impact our relationships, health, a…

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Shadow Work 7:47

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Bryce discusses the importance of shadow work, emphasizing the need to acknowledge and address negative emotions like jealousy, resentment, and hatred. He argues that suppressing these emotions leads to misalignment and personal growth hindrance. He suggests that recognizing and understanding these emotions as information can provide insights into …

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Your Most Important Relationship 5:54

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Bryce discusses the significance of having a positive relationship with yourself is paramount to self-alignment since it influences all other aspects of life. He warns against conflating rejection with abandonment, sharing his personal journey of self-neglect due to misconstrued feelings of worthlessness. He contends that failing to respect yoursel…

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The Tie, The Tape, and The Handoff 5:14

20d ago5:14

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This episode is a heart-first letter to the hockey dads. The ones lacing skates at 6AM. The ones learning to let go while still showing up. Dustin Serviss takes you through the rink-side rituals that quietly build resilience, independence, and legacy—not just for your kids, but for you. From perfect stick tape to last-one-out-of-the-dressing-room m…

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Choose You 6:18

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Bryce discusses the impact of rejection and abandonment on self-perception and alignment. He explains that rejection is situational and based on preferences, while abandonment is a deeper belief of personal unworthiness. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the two to avoid misalignment and limiting beliefs. He encourages you to r…

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Becoming Undeniable 6:42

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Bryce discusses the importance of alignment in achieving success and overcoming fears. He references Debbie Ford's book "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers," which explores the shadow aspects of one's personality. Bryce shares his personal struggle with the fear of being forgettable and irrelevant, despite his talents and efforts. He highlights a u…

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The Reality Of Authenticity 7:28

24d ago7:28

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Bryce continues to discuss the benefits of honesty, noting that many lack reward mechanisms for their progress, which hinders goal achievement. He explains that authenticity, where thoughts, emotions, and actions align, creates a resonant energetic frequency that fosters trust and magnetism. This alignment not only improves personal well-being but …

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Honesty And Intimacy 8:15

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Bryce emphasizes the importance of alignment in relationships, particularly the role of honesty in fostering intimacy and love. He argues that dishonesty creates internal misalignment and blocks the ability to receive love, as it presents a false self to the partner. He suggests that every failed relationship is rooted in a lie, whether overt or su…

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The Four Faces Of Lying 9:37

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Bryce continues his discussion on the negative impact of dishonesty on personal and relational well-being. He outlines four layers of dishonesty: outright lies, half-truths, omissions, and internal lies, explaining how each erodes trust and connection differently. He highlights the necessity of self-awareness and honesty to achieve peace and alignm…

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Honesty Is The Best Policy 7:35

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Bryce discusses how being out of alignment can cause stress and anxiety. He focuses on the negative impact of lying, explaining how the body physically reacts to it, such as increased nervous system activity and physical discomfort. He argues that lying is a form of self-betrayal that disrupts the body's natural state of congruence. He suggests tha…

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Surviving Market Cycles & Startup Lessons for Founders 48:59

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with @AriannaSimpson @jacqmelinek Crypto is known for its high and low market cycles: What must founders know — and what can they do — to survive the swings? In this episode, we unpack the lessons of past crypto cycles and how they shape the current wave of building — from stablecoins to AI x crypto. We also dive into the founder journey: from rais…

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The True Cost Of Not Being Aligned 8:36

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Bryce discusses the importance of alignment in life, using a personal story about a flat tire to illustrate his point. Despite initial plans to save money by handling the repair himself, Bryce's decision to ignore expert advice led to increased costs, time wasted, and stress. He realized the true cost of his misaligned actions was not financial but…

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Anchored In Gratitude 8:09

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Bryce shares a personal experience of feeling stressed and ungrateful, which he overcame through deep breathing and meditation. This practice helped him maintain gratitude and resilience, even when faced with further challenges. He argues that gratitude is essential for success and a fulfilling life, as it anchors you in the present moment, improve…

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From Inspiration To Action 6:51

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Bryce continues his discussion on the importance of aligning knowledge with actionable steps to achieve personal growth. He warns against the trap of merely consuming information without embodying it, which he terms "sabotage" and "identity gap." He argues that true transformation occurs through integrating new ideas into daily life and taking imme…

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Living What You Know 5:59

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Bryce discusses the concept of alignment, emphasizing that while many people accumulate knowledge, the real challenge is applying it. He identifies the "I know that" syndrome as a pitfall where people feel they've mastered a concept without actually integrating it into their lives. He argues that true alignment is achieved through consistent practi…

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Breaking The Growth Bind 6:18

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Bryce discusses the "growth bind," a personal dilemma where staying the same leads to failure, while changing risks losing loved ones. He emphasizes that growth inevitably alters relationships, often revealing others' complacency. Using his experience as a comedian, he illustrates how achievements can provoke envy in acquaintances. He argues that g…

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Breaking The Self-Image Bind 6:58

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Bryce discusses the concept of the "self-image bind," where individuals fear judgment if they reveal their true selves or feel unseen if they hide. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and congruence, suggesting that visibility on your terms is key. He shares a personal story about recording a raw video on shame but not posting it, illustra…

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Breaking The Relationship Bind 5:38

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Bryce discusses the challenge of maintaining alignment in personal relationships, particularly the "relationship bind" where honesty can hurt or silence can lead to resentment. He emphasizes that true alignment requires compassionate truth-telling, avoiding both silence and brutal honesty. He advises taking inventory of unspoken truths and expressi…

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Breaking The Success Trap 5:01

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Bryce continues his discussion on the "double bind" of success, where individuals feel trapped between hustling and burning out or resting and falling behind. He argues that success should be redefined to include personal well-being and sustainable practices, such as building rhythms, choosing rest, and measuring success by feelings and energy leve…

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After the Foundation Era: Tokens, Policy, and Startup Structures 1:20:59

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with @eddylazzarin @milesjennings @JasonYanowitz Welcome to web3 with a16z crypto. Today’s episode is on a super timely topic: How to design, govern, and grow decentralized networks in today’s changing policy landscape. It covers: Why the “foundation era” of crypto is ending — and what comes next with DUNAs and BORGs How U.S. policy shifts are crea…

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Serviss Sync: That Breath in the Summer 3:26

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Dustin delivers a late-summer meditation—channeling McConaughey’s green light philosophy—with the launch of “Serviss Sync.” Discover why pausing can be powerful. Learn how intentional rest fuels creativity, connection, and legacy. Take a 5 minute ritual to reconnect with yourself, your purpose, and your people.…

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Breaking The Stick 5:35

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Bryce discusses the importance of breaking free from untenable situations, or "double binds," where no choice is favorable. He references a scene from "Billions" where a character breaks a stick to illustrate this principle. He outlines a three-step process: identifying the bind, naming the lie (the restrictive belief), and creating a new option. H…

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The Truth And Compassion Of Self-Acceptance 7:09

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Bryce continues the theme of the last episode with additional emphasis on the importance of self-acceptance as the foundation for living an aligned life. He clarifies that self-acceptance is not self-delusion but recognizing your flaws while still loving yourself. He advocates for honesty and compassion, suggesting a three-step process: identifying…

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Transforming Education: Understanding AI’s Role in Student Engagement 34:50

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On this episode of Digital Learning Today, we dive into the transformative world of AI in education with Andrea Pasinetti and Jagriti Agrawal, the innovative minds behind Kira. This cutting-edge AI platform is revolutionizing personalized learning at scale, and our conversation uncovers how it's changing classrooms nationwide. We explore Kira's fou…

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It Starts With You 7:34

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Bryce emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance as the foundation for living a life of alignment. He argues that without self-love and acceptance, external validation and success are fleeting. He differentiates self-acceptance from self-delusion, stressing the need to acknowledge your flaws and mistakes while still loving yourself. He suggests d…

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Why Accountants Can Be Natural Business Builders with Sarah Dobek 40:44

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In this episode, Dustin sits down with Sarah Dobek, founder of Inovautus Consulting, a growth and marketing strategist exclusively serving accounting professionals and firms. With over 20 years of industry experience, Sarah shares how accountants—often viewed as introverted and numbers-focused—can unlock their potential as relationship builders, ad…

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CUT The Loop 5:36

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Bryce expands on the concept of "CUT" from the previous episode. He explains decision fatigue, a mental exhaustion caused by too many choices, and cognitive budgeting, which limits the number of decisions we can make effectively. He argues that every decision, even small ones, consumes mental energy, and revisiting decisions unnecessarily wastes th…

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CUT To The Next Scene 6:14

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Bryce discusses the concept of alignment in life, drawing parallels to film editing techniques. He introduces an acronym, "CUT," for closing the loop, updating your direction, and taking the next step. He emphasizes the importance of decisively ending scenes in life, whether conversations, projects, or relationships, to preserve energy and maintain…

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Building STEM Identity: How Smart Labs Prepare Students for Future Careers - The Jeff Bradbury Show 44:22

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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, discusses the importance of STEM education and the concept of STEM identity, which emphasizes students' self-belief and belonging in the STEM fields. She shares her journey into education, the role of educators in fostering a productive learning environment, and the nec…

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AI in the Classroom: Practical Strategies that Prompt Student Success 36:44

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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeffrey Bradbury and Stephanie Clinise explore the integration of artificial intelligence in education, specifically in high school environments. They discuss the transition challenges from middle school to high school, how AI serves as a supportive tool for teachers, and the value of personalized learning…

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The Mirror Effect 7:01

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Bryce emphasizes that keeping commitments to yourself is crucial for self-trust and overall success. He discusses how breaking promises to others can lead to experiencing the same betrayal, highlighting the concept of mirroring in relationships. He argues that self-trust is built through small, consistent actions and keeping promises to yourself, w…

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From Fantasy To Fulfillment 7:14

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Bryce discusses how mere desire without action is a form of self-betrayal and can lead to feelings of being stuck and eventually resentment. He suggests that consistent, small actions are key to building a fulfilling life and rebuilding trust with yourself. He also encourages you to identify specific desires, define daily and weekly actions, and co…

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The Ledger Beyond Time: A Will, A Son, and the Conversation That Matters 2:06

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It’s the conversation most avoid—but the one that shapes everything after you're gone. In this raw and grounded episode, Dustin Serviss invites you into the quiet intensity of a father-son moment about wills, wealth, and what truly matters. No spreadsheets. No life insurance pitch. Just two chairs, a firelight flicker, and a conversation about cont…

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Where Desire Meets Structure 5:41

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Bryce discusses how living in extremes of either desire or structure leads to imbalance, advocating for a middle ground where both are harmoniously integrated. He suggests that coaches are crucial for identifying blind spots and achieving this balance. He encourages self-reflection to identify areas that are lacking either desire or structure and t…

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You Can’t Fake Health 6:28

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Bryce discusses the importance of aligning your life with health and fitness, arguing that true health is a meritocracy that cannot be faked. He asserts that health is largely within individual control, despite cultural influences like body positivity and quick-fix solutions. He argues that health is essential for living an aligned life, as it impa…

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Turning Triggers Into Teachers 7:40

2M ago7:40

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Bryce discusses the concept of triggers, emphasizing that they are reactions from the nervous system to perceived threats, often linked to past traumas. Triggers are not random but are built over time through repeated negative emotions. He explains that triggers can magnify past experiences, leading to disproportionate reactions. He suggests a four…

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From Hustle to High Class: How Melissa Simpson Redefined Success on Her Own Terms 32:52

2M ago32:52

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In this episode of The Picture of Wealth Podcast, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur and sales coach Melissa Simpson, founder of High Class Hustle. Melissa built a multi-million-dollar real estate career before completely re-engineering her life to pursue freedom, balance, and joy—without sacrificing business success. Melissa shares her journ…

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Emotions Are Merely Data 7:46

2M ago7:46

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Bryce emphasizes the importance of emotional control for success, advocating for recognizing emotions as data rather than directives. He argues that emotions, such as fear and frustration, are signals that provide feedback but should not dictate actions. He suggests a three-step process for managing emotions: pausing, naming the emotion, and decidi…

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Navigating AI in Education with Dr. Bryan Drost 40:10

1M ago40:10

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In this episode of Digital Learning Today, Jeff Bradbury sits down with Dr. Bryan Drost, Executive Director for Instructional Innovation in Northeast Ohio. Together, they explore AI's impact on education, how to effectively blend pedagogy with technology, and the challenges of crafting school AI policies. Dr. Drost shares valuable insights from the…