Best Claire Scott And Peter Podcasts (2025)

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Why Good Relationships Are the Key to Living a Long and Happy Life with Robert Waldinger 1:00:20

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Waldinger explores why good relationships are the key to living a long and happy life. Drawing from more than 85 years of research, Robert shares why deep, supportive relationships are stronger predictors of health and happiness than wealth, success, or status. He also explains how relationships regulate stress, why lone…

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Unlocking the Secrets to Better Sleep: What You Need to Know with Diane Macedo 1:01:39

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In this episode, Diane Macedo unlocks the secrets to better sleep as she shares what you need to know. From her personal experiences with sleep challenges, she shares something counterintuitive: how sleep isn't something we do, it's something that happens when we stop trying so hard. Diane talks about retraining a wired brain and the systems that a…

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From Toxic Perfection to Honest Care: Boundaries, Healing, and Wholeness with Sophia Bush 54:56

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In this episode, Sophia Bush discusses the complexities of human nature, spirituality, and emotional maturity. She explores the dangers of toxic positivity and the challenges of authenticity in public life. Sophia also reflects on intergenerational trauma, activism, and the importance of self-compassion. Through candid stories and practical insight…

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Slow Productivity: How to Do Less, Focus More, and Not Burn Out with Cal Newport 1:04:18

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In this episode, Cal Newport explains slow productivity and how to do less, focus more, and not burn out. Cal argues, our obsession with busyness is pseudo-productivity and while it may look like progress, it isn’t. In his new book, Slow Productivity, he shows how we can accomplish more by doing less with focus and intent We need your help! We all …

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Embracing the Full Spectrum of Emotions: A Guide to Mindfulness and Self-Discovery with Tara Brach 45:08

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In this episode, Tara Brach explores embracing the full spectrum of emotions, providing a guide to mindfulness and self-discovery. She helps us experiment with a variety of approaches that are guided by a simple compass intention. Tara also discusses stepping out of a trance, the tight story of what’s wrong with me or what’s wrong here, and in the …

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The Hidden Costs of Technology and Our Search for Selfhood with Vauhini Vara 57:01

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In this episode, Vauhini Vara discusses the hidden costs of technology and our search for selfhood. She explains how we live in a world where technology functions as both a lifeline and a trap—offering connection, convenience, and possibility while also shaping our choices, exploiting our attention, and redefining how we see ourselves. Together, Er…

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Why Chasing Goodness Keeps Us Stuck with Elise Loehnen 1:13:04

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In this episode, Elise Loehnen explains why chasing goodness keeps us stuck and how to choose wholeness instead. For so many of us, the drive to be “good” shapes how we show up – as friends, partners, coworkers, even in how we speak to ourselves on hard days. But what does it cost us to live that way? Elise invites us to see that the real challenge…

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The Last of Us S2 Q&A - Craig Mazin - Timothy A Good 28:43

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to showrunner-writer Craig Mazin and editor Timothy A. Good about season 2 of their Emmy® nominated TV show - The Last of Us. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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Finding Hope When Life Isn’t Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel 1:02:30

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In this episode, Cyndie Spiegel discusses finding hope when life isn’t okay and the power of microjoys. Cyndie shares her personal journey through profound loss and illness, explaining how micro joys, the simple, everyday pleasures, helped her heal. She explores the difference between happiness and joy, the importance of presence and gratitude, and…

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Episode 104 - Talking the US Open with Nick Carter 1:14:43

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We're back RIGHT as the tournament begins! Scott and Peter sit down with Nick from Ground Pass and Talking Tennis fame to chat about all things tennis generally. There's opportunity to reminisce about Andy's final months on the tour, before they then dig on into the US Open and some predictions about how the tournament is going to go... Join us!…

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Andor S2 Emmys Q&A - Tony Gilroy - Dan Gilroy 52:17

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator, showrunner and writer Tony Gilroy and writer Dan Gilroy about their Emmy nominated TV show - Andor. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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The Penguin Q&A - Lauren LeFranc 1:11:42

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to showrunner, creator and writer Lauren LeFranc about her Emmy nominated TV show - The Penguin. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett 46:39

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In this episode, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett explains the science of emotions and how your brain predicts your feelings. She further explains that because emotions are made and not hardwired, this means we can change them by retraining our brains. Lisa also delves into the science of prediction, the body budget, and why taking care of your physical he…

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Dying for Sex Q&A - Kim Rosenstock 1:06:31

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-creator, co-showrunner and writer Kim Rosenstock about her Emmy nominated TV show - Dying for Sex. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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Be the Change You Want to See with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter 1:07:35

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In this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as an immigrant and Black woman in a predominantly white suburb, discussing adaptability, leadership, and civic engagement. She reflects on raising her daughter, building inclusive communities, and the unique leadersh…

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How to Build a Family Culture That Brings You Closer and Makes You Stronger with Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro Rapport 55:00

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In this episode, Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro discuss how to build a family culture that brings you closer and makes you stronger. They are a brother and sister duo, educators and creators of the “Our Family Culture” system. Steven and Nancy discuss the importance of intentionally shaping family culture to support children’s emotional well-bein…

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When Success Hides Suffering: Understanding High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph 58:53

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In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph explains what happens when success hides suffering, and the importance of understanding high-functioning depression. She explores why many people who look fine on the outside are quietly suffering on the inside with something we rarely talk about: anhedonia, the loss of joy, or the loss of ability to feel pleasure…

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Why Ethics and Joy Belong Together with Peter Singer 45:43

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In this episode, Peter Singer explains why ethics and joy belong together. He offers a moral wake-up call as he shares his now-famous “drowning child” thought experiment: if we saw a child drowning right in front of us, we’d act without hesitation. So why do we so often fail to act when suffering is farther away?Peter challenges the idea that ethic…

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Episode 103 - WE SAW ANDY MURRAY'S STAGE SHOW!!!!!!!!! 1:36:53

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Hello, dear listeners! Join us as our three hosts sit down to talk the last few weeks, their experiences at Wimbledon, seeing Andy Murray's stage show and - yes, brace yourselves! - meeting Muzza himself very briefly outside the stage door following the show itself! Surreal moments were had!

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The Path to Inexplicable Joy: How Self-Friendship Can Change Everything with Susan Piver 1:00:26

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In this episode, Susan Piver discusses the path to inexplicable joy and how self-friendship can change everything. She shares this powerful statement, “I can’t defeat my enemies, but I can strengthen my friends,” which offers a different kind of hope that shifts our focus from fighting battles we can’t win, to caring for the people and communities …

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Finding Meaning Through Caregiving, Loss, and Writing with Nickolas Butler 1:05:25

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In this episode, Nickolas Butler explores finding meaning through caregiving, loss, and writing. At just 20 years old, Nick became his father’s legal guardian after a sudden brain aneurysm — a role he held for 23 years. What began as a family emergency became a long, complex journey that shaped his identity, his values, and his voice as a novelist.…

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How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Finally Get Unstuck with Michelle Chalfant 59:06

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In this episode, Michelle Chalfant explores how to quiet the inner critic and finally get unstuck. She has spent 25 years developing practical tools for working with what she calls the other wolf. Michelle explains why most of us are making decisions from the emotional age of about 13. And she’ll give you the exact process for transforming triggers…

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From Divorce to Discovery: Nature’s Wisdom for Life’s Transitions with Lyanda Haupt 1:05:29

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In this episode, Lyanda Haupt shares her journey from divorce to discovery and nature's wisdom for life's transitions. She challenges everything you might think you know about hope, about walking barefoot on the earth, and what it actually means to feed the good wolf. Discover the six hidden saboteurs that quietly derail your best intentions—like a…

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Why We Resist Change (and What to Do About It) with Ross Ellenhorn 55:06

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In this episode, Ross Ellenhorn explores the complexities of why we resist change and what to do about it. As Ross explains in this conversation, “staying the same protects you from the insult of small steps.” He shows us why these tiny steps can sometimes feel insulting and demoralizing. Ross also delves into the fear of raising expectations, the …

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How to Create Change at Work Without Losing Yourself with Melody Wilding 1:03:17

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In this episode, Melody Wilding discusses how to create change at work without losing yourself. She challenges the idea that you’re powerless at work, even in tough cultures. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate office politics, or if there’s a way to work with integrity even when you’re not in charge, this conversation will give you both practi…

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Can Radical Hope Save Us from Despair in a Fractured World? with Jamie Wheal 1:02:42

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In this episode, Jamie Wheal explores the question of “Can radical hope save us from despair in a fractured world?” He argues that most of the feel-good positivity we are sold is useless when facing real crises, from climate collapse to meaninglessness. But there is a kind of hope that survives contact with brutal reality. Get Weekly Bites of Wisdo…

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Is Stress Speeding Up Your Aging? What You Can Do About It Today with Elissa Epel 33:29

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In this episode, Elissa Epel explores how stress can speed up aging and what you can do about it. She explains telomeres, which are those protective caps on our chromosomes, shorten with stress and poor habits, speeding up aging and disease. She also delves into the science of how thought patterns, diet, and even our response to daily challenges ca…

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From “Why Me?” to “What Now?”: A New Approach to Pain and Growth with Scott Barry Kaufman 56:56

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In this episode, Scott Barry Kaufman challenges us to go from asking ourselves “Why Me?” to “What Now?” as he unpacks a new approach to pain and growth. Scott explains how the real work happens in the messy middle as we unpack the dangers of black and white thinking, and why genuine change isn’t about a single epiphany, but a thousand small choices…

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Q&A - Christopher McQuarrie - Erik Jendresen 1:36:04

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writer Erik Jendresen and writer-director Christopher McQuarrie about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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Purposeful Living: Strategies to Align Your Values and Actions with Victor Strecher 1:04:18

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In this episode, Victor Strecher discusses purposeful living and strategies to align your values and actions. Vic shares his imperfect journey back to meaning and to living for what matters most after losing his daughter. He explores what it means to be purposeful versus just having a purpose, how energy and vitality play a role in living out our v…

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Escape the Goal Trap: Embrace Curiosity and Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 54:40

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In this episode, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, discusses how to go from procrastination to action using the power of tiny experiments. Most advice about self-improvement assumes you know where you’re going, but what if you don’t? Anne-Laure suggests that’s not a flaw, it’s actually the starting point. Her new book, Tiny Experiments, offers a way to explore …

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Episode 102 - cue the BBC Wimbledon theme 1:10:23

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Hiya! We're still here btw! That's right, our 3 hosts finally sat down together again to talk the French Open, our boy Andy Murray doing a stage show, and general Wimbledon analysis. Peter will be flying over to the UK to attend Wimbledon again alongside Claire and Scott so if you see any of them around the grounds, be sure to say hi! Join us!…

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The Hidden Cause of Procrastination and How to Finally Move Forward with Taylor Jacobson 52:32

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In this episode, Taylor Jacobson discusses the hidden cause of procrastination and how to finally move forward in your life. He explores how transformation rarely feels graceful, how repressed emotions shape our behavior, and what it takes to live a life true to your inner compass. It’s a vulnerable, grounded conversation about fear, reinvention, a…

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The Quiet Pain of Self-Loathing and Finding the Courage to Face It with Sarah Gormley 1:02:08

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In this episode, Sarah Gormley discusses the quiet pain of self-loathing and finding the courage to face it. Sarah had it all – a thriving corporate career, success, and admiration. But beneath was a quiet, relentless self-loathing she couldn’t shake. In her memoir, The Order of Things, Sarah shares the profound turning point at 40 when she finally…

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The White Lotus - Season 3 Q&A - Jason Isaacs 1:52:14

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to actor Jason Isaacs about Season 3 of White Lotus. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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Why We Stop Noticing What Matters and How to Feel Alive Again with Tali Sharot 1:01:35

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In this episode, Tali Sharot explains why we stop noticing what matters and how to start feeling alive again. She describes what habituation is and how our minds normalize what once moved us. Tali also explores ways that we can reawaken joy, purpose, and even moral clarity. It’s an eye-opening look at the subtle ways we lose and then can reclaim ou…

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Severance - Season 2 Q&A - Dichen Lachman 1:10:57

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to actor Dichen Lachman about Season 2 of Severance. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Life: Finding Ease and Clarity with Charlie Gilkey 51:44

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You're doing everything right, staying productive, chasing growth, keeping up. But what if the discomfort you feel isn't a sign that you need to do more, but a signal to let go? In this episode, Charlie Gilkey and I explore the Tao Te Ching, which is one of my favorite books of all time, but not as a relic from the past, but as a guide for navigati…

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How to Recognize the Hidden Signs of Burnout with Leah Weiss 57:56

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What if the very thing that gives your life meaning is also what's burning you out? That's the paradox. Leah Weiss found herself in teaching compassionate leadership at Stanford. Working with organizations inspired by the Dalai Lama. Doing the kind of work most of us dream of. And yet she was falling apart. In today's conversation, we unpacked the …

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Black Mirror - Season 7 Q&A - Charlie Brooker 41:28

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator-writer Charlie Brooker about Season 7 of Black Mirror. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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The Nobility of Service: Finding Magic and Connection in the Smallest Gestures with Will Guidara 1:00:34

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What do a fine dining maitre d. A magician burying cards in a backyard and a toddler looking for Elsa have in common? They all show us that magic still exists. If we’re willing to care more, than seems reasonable. In this episode, Will Guidara, who’s a former co-owner of 11 Madison Park, which was once named the best restaurant in the world, the au…

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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 2) 1:00:08

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In part one of this two-part conversation, we walked along the edge of paradox where effort gives way to ease and the search itself becomes the obstacle. In this second part of my conversation with Zen teacher Henry Shukman, the way begins to reveal itself, not as something we grasp, but something we live. We talk about awakening, the collapse of s…

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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 1) 1:00:25

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In this episode, Henry Shukman discusses how to embrace the chaos and find clarity through meditation while exploring themes of self-development and self-love. Henry emphasizes the balance between effort and acceptance in spiritual practice, highlighting the interplay between sudden insights (satori) and gradual progress. He also discuss the import…

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Navigating Fear and Hope: the Everyday Courage That Shapes Our Lives with Ryan Holiday 52:41

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In this episode, Ryan Holiday explores navigating fear and hope and the everyday courage that shapes our lives. He unpacks how to confront our fears and how we need to do so, over and over. With great stories and insights, we are reminded that we don’t have to be fearless, we just have to begin. Key Takeaways: The concept of courage and its signifi…

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Failure as Fertilizer: Learning to Bloom Again with Debbie Millman 59:56

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In this episode, Debbie Millman explores how we can use failure as fertilizer and learn to bloom again. Debbie's book and this conversation is about more than just gardening tips or tools, it's about what happens when we let ourselves be bad at something, especially later in life. Debbie opens up about learning to grow and why failure might be the …

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Final Destination: Bloodlines Q&A 1:39:18

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to producers Craig Perry and Sheila Hanahan Taylor + co-writers Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor about Final Destination: Bloodlines. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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From Benches to Breakthroughs: A New Approach to Mental Health with Dixon Chibanda 54:52

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In this episode, Dr. Dixon Chibanda explores from benches to breakthroughs: a new approach to mental health. He explains why storytelling, radical empathy, and solving daily-life problems often outperform medication-first approaches; how three simple steps—opening the mind, uplifting, strengthening—turn elders into community healers; and why hope, …

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Beyond Anxiety: How Curiosity Turns Fear Into Fuel with Martha Beck 58:00

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In this episode, Martha Beck explores how to move beyond anxiety and how curiosity turns fear into fuel. Martha dives into why anxiety can’t simply be silenced. It has to be replaced with things like creativity, curiosity, and a deep kindness towards ourselves. Key Takeaways: Discussion of anxiety versus fear and their psychological implications. E…

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Andor S2 Q&A - Tony Gilroy - Season Recap 49:26

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Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to creator-writer-showrunner Tony Gilroy about all of Andor Season 2. Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.netBy Jeff Goldsmith

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Move Your Body, Free Your Mind: The Science of Movement and Mental Health with Caroline Williams 1:07:20

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In this episode, Caroline Williams shares how moving your body can free your mind as she dives into the surprising science of movement and mental health. Caroline spent years studying the brain until she realized she was ignoring half the equation. She explains how movement of all kinds, walking, stretching, dancing, and even laughter can reshape o…