Best Dr Mike Reid Podcasts (2025)

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A New Dawn in Global Health: Technology & AI, Security & Solidarity, One Health and Governance, with Dr Mike Reid IGHS, UCSF 44:13

23h ago44:13

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While the global health community wrenches its clothes and gnashes its teeth in Switzerland at the 78th World Health Assembly, Dr Mike Reid, Associate Director of the Center for Global Health Diplomacy, UCSF joins Ben in an entertaining and wide ranging exploration of a positive, forward-looking agenda for global health. Topics include global healt…

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The enterprise AI revolution is underway, with Box’s Aaron Levie 33:37

2h ago33:37

33:37

The buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What’s real and what’s hype? Box’s co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking listeners inside the fast-paced evolution of agents and its impact on the future of enterprise AI. Plus, Levie unpacks how AI is really being adopted …

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Dave Asprey: Biohacking Your Way to Better Health and Business Success | Mental Health | E351 1:12:28

1d ago1:12:28

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Dave Asprey’s journey into biohacking began with a quest to improve his health. In his twenties, he was overweight and low on energy, but through cutting-edge science, Dave optimized his brain health, reduced his biological age, and transformed his life. As the father of biohacking, he believes he can live to 180 years and achieve what many conside…

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Ben Nemtin: Building a Badass Bucket List for Your Life and Business | Mental Health | YAPClassic 50:42

4d ago50:42

50:42

Ben Nemtin was an athlete in university with a bright future until crippling mental health struggles blindsided him and forced him to drop out of college. But through that darkness, he found purpose: a list of 100 dreams and a pact with three friends to help others pursue theirs too. Ben believes building a bucket list saved his life and living you…

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Communities Deploy AI to Expand Affordable Healthcare with Solange Baptiste ITPC Executive Director 51:14

5d ago51:14

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Host Ben Plumley is joined by Solange Baptiste of ITPC, an influential non-profit expert in strengthening healthcare access in developing countries, employing the strengths and minimizing the risks of new technology, particularly AI. Its an even more urgent challenge in the wake of massive funding cuts from the US. Solange shares her insights on th…

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Why we keep failing to eradicate this disease, with YouTuber John Green 30:02

5d ago30:02

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John Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still kills more than a million people every year. In this episode, Green joins host Jeff Berman to talk about how we could scale solutions to this glo…

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The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystal 28:34

7d ago28:34

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Amid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business consulting firm McChrystal Group, Gen. McChrystal returns to Rapid Response to discuss his new book on the subject of character. From AI ethics and m…

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Rewarding Undetectability to End HIV with SHINE's Co-Founder & CEO Mackenzie Copley 41:23

8d ago41:23

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Ben revisits the application of innovation to deliver healthcare transformation – this time the merging technology with social science to reward undetectability in the fight against HIV. We meet Mackenzie Copley, Co-Founder & CEO of SHINE, who shares his journey from a young volunteer to creating a groundbreaking app that incentivizes HIV patients …

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Rachel Hollis: Reinvent Yourself After Failure and Build a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E350 1:23:22

8d ago1:23:22

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Rachel Hollis's career wasn’t an overnight success. After writing five books and experimenting with various business ideas, it wasn’t until a raw post about her stretch marks went viral that her career in personal development took off. Her sixth book, Girl, Wash Your Face, became an instant hit, transforming her into a bestselling author, renowned …

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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington 37:10

10d ago37:10

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To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…

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Steven Kotler: How to Stay Sharp, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:11:07

11d ago1:11:07

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Most people assume that aging means inevitable decline—but health and mindset can tell a different story. At 53, Steven Kotler set out to defy the so-called “long slow rot” of aging by learning how to park ski, a feat most experts believed was biologically impossible past 35. Along the way, he uncovered that many of our mental and physical abilitie…

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Breaking! Yvette Raphael receives the AAAS Mani L Bhaumik Breakthrough Award 38:16

11d ago38:16

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In this special episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, hosts Ben Plumley and Yvette Raphael share the exciting news of Yvette receiving the Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They discuss the significance of African women's involvement in clinical trials, particularly the Global Advisory …

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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit 30:25

12d ago30:25

30:25

When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…

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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began 41:33

12d ago41:33

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Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…

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Craig Mod – What Japan Taught Him About Self-Worth and Slowing Down 2:08:40

12d ago2:08:40

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Watch episode on YoutubeIn this episode, Kevin sits down with writer, photographer, and technologist Craig Mod for a wide-ranging conversation on the value of slowness in a fast-moving world. From walking solo across Japan to rethinking the economics of independent publishing, Craig shares his philosophy of presence, deep attention, and building cr…

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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond 37:06

14d ago37:06

37:06

When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…

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Be a Man about it: Redefining Healthy Masculinity with Kenyan Celebrity Anto NeoSoul 50:28

14d ago50:28

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Ben Plumley is joined by musician, DJ, and influencer Anto NeoSoul to explore the evolving concept of masculinity in the 21st century. Reflecting on their personal experiences and societal observations from Kenya to the UK, Ben and Anton discuss the impacts of traditional gender roles, the rise of toxic masculinity, and the importance of gender equ…

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Dr. Mark Hyman: How Entrepreneurs Can Reverse Aging and Unlock Peak Health | Mental Health | E349 57:51

14d ago57:51

57:51

Dr. Mark Hyman isn’t just focused on aging; he is committed to thriving throughout life. In his sixties, he co-founded Function Health, a startup dedicated to optimizing biological health and wellness for peak performance. In this episode, Mark discusses the power of functional medicine in unlocking longevity, the secret to aging backwards, and sma…

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Kelly Roach: The 5 Pillars of Conviction Marketing | Marketing | YAPClassic 1:05:38

17d ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Marketing and social media weren’t part of Kelly Roach’s world when she grew up just above the poverty line in rural Pennsylvania. She cleaned toilets to pay for dance lessons and learned early that hustle trumps circumstance. That same grit propelled her from an entry-level sales desk to the youngest vice president at her Fortune 500 company in ju…

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Resilience and Realignment:  Preventing Global Infectious Disease with AVAC’s Mitchell Warren  49:24

19d ago49:24

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Mitchell Warren, AVAC's Executive Director, joins Ben to scope out a forward-looking infectious disease prevention strategy. It is urgently needed, amidst political and economic turmoil caused by the dismantling of US aid and declines in funding from European donors. With HIV as the poster child of what once was global health solidarity, it is an o…

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Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman Abuzeid 31:43

19d ago31:43

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Dr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and burnout. Fixing that friction became the foundation for Incredible Health, a hiring marketplace now used by more than a million healthcare workers. …

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Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your meals 26:04

21d ago26:04

26:04

In his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for transforming our relationship to food and health. His startup Wonder has already acquired Blue Apron, Grubhub and the media brand Tastemade, and he sha…

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Kipp Bodnar: Inbound Marketing Strategies for Explosive Business Growth in 2025 | Marketing | E348 53:24

21d ago53:24

53:24

In today’s competitive market, many entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders, and marketers struggle to cut through the noise and scale their businesses. Kipp Bodnar’s rise from employee to Chief Marketing Officer at HubSpot in just five years demonstrates how the right mindset and focus drive success. By blending entrepreneurship, inbound mar…

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Rick Hanson: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness and Resilience | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:09:48

24d ago1:09:48

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Dr. Rick Hanson’s transformative journey from a struggling adolescent to a leading expert in mental health is a powerful testament to how psychology and mindset can shape our lives. Battling unhappiness in his youth, Rick discovered the key to wellness wasn’t just in changing circumstances, but in transforming his brain health. As a result, he now …

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Replay: Frustration is your friend, with Adi Tatarko 34:36

26d ago34:36

34:36

Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and this week, we’re revisiting Reid Hoffman’s chat with Adi Tatarko, co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design. In this episode recorded in 2021, Tatarko tells the story of founding Houzz with her husband after their own home renovation project turned into a nightmare. T…

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Ryan Holiday: How Stoicism Transforms Leadership and Decision-Making in Business | Leadership | E347 1:01:21

28d ago1:01:21

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Ryan Holiday dropped out of college to apprentice under Robert Greene, gaining invaluable insights on writing, entrepreneurship, leadership, and human nature. This mentorship laid the foundation for his bold marketing campaigns at American Apparel and his rise as a bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, Ryan reveals how stoic princip…

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From warzones to boardrooms: José Andrés on leadership learned in the kitchen 32:50

28d ago32:50

32:50

As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. José returns to Rapid Response to share insights from his new book, Change the Recipe — a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading w…

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Kennedy vs. Braidwood: ACA Free Prevention Services Go Back to the Supreme Court 31:48

1M ago31:48

31:48

In this episode of A Shot in the Arm podcast, Ben Plumley discusses an ongoing potentially highly significant legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act with Eric Waskowicz, Senior Policy Manager at the United States of Care. The case involves a small group of employers in Texas seeking to eliminate mandates for free preventative services, positing…

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Jean Chatzky: How to Unlock Wealth and Maximize Your Earnings | Finance | YAPClassic 59:07

1M ago59:07

59:07

Determined to master her messy personal finances, Jean Chatzky immersed herself in learning about finance, financial freedom, and investing. She worked on Wall Street to understand the stock market, then transitioned to financial journalism. After being fired for being “too expensive,” she turned her side hustles into HerMoney—a safe space where wo…

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Why happier vets mean healthier pets, with Modern Animal CEO Steven Eidelman 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

As CEO and co-founder of Modern Animal, Steven Eidelman is challenging the status quo of veterinary care — an industry long overdue for innovation. In this episode, Eidelman unpacks how Modern Animal is rebuilding the system to better serve vets, pet owners, and their furry companions. With about 600 employees and a rapidly expanding footprint, it’…

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Finding opportunity in volatility, with GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

Amid tariff whiplash and the rejuggling of global trade, GE Vernova’s CEO Scott Strazik is finding a way to stay “relentlessly optimistic.” Strazik returns to Rapid Response to share how the company plans to continue its success as one of Wall Street’s top-performing stocks, despite looming supply chain disruption, and an evolving conversation abou…

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Peter Schiff: How Smart Entrepreneurs and Investors Preserve Wealth During Financial Crises | Finance | E346 1:29:51

1M ago1:29:51

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Peter Schiff made a name for himself in finance by challenging mainstream views on wealth and the economy. In 2011, he attended the Occupy Wall Street protests with a sign that read, “I am the 1%,” challenging the movement’s perception of wealth inequality. A vocal critic of inflation and government spending, Peter accurately predicted the 2008 fin…

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Bob Burg on Closing More Deals with the Go-Giver Sales Strategy | Sales | YAPClassic 34:35

1M ago34:35

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Sales can feel like a grind, but Bob Burg proves it doesn’t have to be. By rethinking traditional selling, shifting to value selling, and mastering persuasion in both ecommerce and relationship-based environments, Bob developed a counterintuitive approach that transformed his life and career. He began in broadcasting, but soon realized his true cal…

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Dr. Igal German – The Importance of Biblical Apologetics and Worldview 59:24

1M ago59:24

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I’m joined by Dr. Igal German, founding director of the Institute of Biblical Apologetics (BibleApologist.org) and Yesod Bible Center (YesodBibleCenter.com). We discuss: Apologetics The reasons Christians must support Israel Replacement theology – Supersessionism Understanding the Jewish roots of the Christian faith Visit and support Dr. German’s a…

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The business case for wellness, with Wellhub CEO Cesar Carvalho 31:00

1M ago31:00

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Wellness is no longer just an employee perk — it’s an imperative business strategy. Cesar Carvalho, co-founder and CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), joins host Jeff Berman to make that case and share his vision for the B2B platform providing wellness services and gym access to people worldwide via their employers. Hear why he quit his consulting j…

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Welcome to Young and Profiting Podcast 1:49

1M ago1:49

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Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is the must-listen podcast for anyone who is hardcore into entrepreneurship. Hosted by Hala Taha, a self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert, this top-ranked show features mini-masterclasses with business icons and entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, Mel Robbins, Tom Bilyeu, and Codie Sanchez. Listen to Y…

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When powerful law firms don’t defend themselves against Trump, with ex-Skadden associate Rachel Cohen 27:11

1M ago27:11

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Many prominent law firms have recently found themselves in President Trump’s crosshairs. Skadden Arps’ attorney, Rachel Cohen, encouraged the firm to fight the government’s pressure, only to have her attempts rebuffed and to be effectively forced out from the firm. Cohen joins Rapid Response to share her dramatic story, and fears about how the rule…

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Shelby Haas-Sapp: Top Sales Strategies to Convert and Scale Your Online Business | Sales | E345 1:23:24

1M ago1:23:24

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Shelby Haas-Sapp didn’t become a sales expert overnight. At just 18 years old, she was selling door-to-door, mastering rejection, and prospecting with confidence. Now, at 23, she has built a thriving online business by combining her unapologetically feminine sales strategies with content marketing across social media. In this episode, Shelby reveal…

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Darius Mirshahzadeh: How Core Values Unlock Massive Business Growth | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic 1:14:03

1M ago1:14:03

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How do you make the best decisions, maintain company culture as your business grows, and attract and retain incredible talent? Serial entrepreneur, business founder, and bestselling author Darius Mirshahzadeh believes the answer lies in core values. By properly leveraging and implementing core values within your company, your teams will speak the s…

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How Reid Hoffman’s new company will create cancer cures 30:13

2M ago30:13

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Reid Hoffman shares the inside story this week of his bold new venture to disrupt cancer drug development: Manas AI. He chats with Jeff Berman to reflect on why he co-founded the company, the lessons he’s using to scale it, and what advice he has for fellow entrepreneurs and investors about how to make the most of AI in any industry. Rapid Response…

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From data breach scandal to AI darling, with Snowflake’s CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy 28:39

2M ago28:39

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It's been a wild few years for Snowflake, from a record-breaking IPO to a plummeting stock price to a data-breach scandal. Sridhar Ramaswamy took over in the heat of the turmoil and helped steady the ship, in part by betting big on AI. Ramaswamy returns to Rapid Response to share lessons from the company's turnaround, including insights behind high…

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AI and the Future of Healthcare: Innovation and Transformation with Prof. Eyal Zimlichman 39:02

2M ago39:02

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In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, Ben Plumley talks with Professor Eyal Zimlichman, Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Innovation Officer for the Sheba Medical Center in Israel. They discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in global healthcare, from innovations that reduce mortality rates to AI-driven diagnostic t…

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Dave Ramsey: 5 Stages to Build and Scale a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E344 1:03:22

2M ago1:03:22

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Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in…

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Amy Morin on How to Build Real Mental Strength | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

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Losing her mother and husband fueled Amy Morin’s quest to understand mental strength—an essential part of Mental Health, positivity, and wellness. On one of her darkest days, she published an article titled "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do." Read by 50 million people, the piece catapulted her to ‘self-help guru’ status. Now, she trains pe…

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Global Health Diplomats - Is Trump's Global Health Strategy Emerging? 49:09

2M ago49:09

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Join Eric Goosby and Ben Plumley as they delve into the latest global health news coming out of Washington DC, including funding cuts from the US government to key international health programs, whether the administration will abide by the continuing resolution passed by Congress to fund all global health programs approved by Congress for 2025, and…

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Climate change ‘codeswitching’ for business, with Planet FWD’s Julia Collins 36:58

2M ago36:58

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Serial entrepreneur Julia Collins is tackling climate change with her latest venture, Planet FWD. It’s a B2B platform helping brands make their supply chains better for the environment – and their bottom lines. Julia joins host Jeff Berman to share lessons learned from her earlier endeavors in the food industry, which involved a failed unicorn, piz…

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Public radio vs. DOGE: NPR CEO Katherine Maher previews her testimony 31:33

2M ago31:33

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Tomorrow, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher goes before a DOGE subcommittee in Congress to defend the public media outlet’s case for federal funding. Maher returns to Rapid Response for the first time since taking on the CEO role to preview her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans’ broad access to crucial news and information, particu…

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Impact of US Aid Cuts on South Africa's Healthcare 34:52

2M ago34:52

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In this episode of A Shot in the Arm Podcast, hosts Yvette Raphael and Ben Plumley discuss the resilience of South Africa's healthcare system amidst U.S. aid cuts, particularly through USAID and PEPFAR. They highlight the devastating impacts on HIV treatment, TB care, and broader healthcare services due to the sudden cessation of funding. But the c…

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Mike Rowe: The Hidden Path to Wealth, Career Growth, and Business Success | Career | E343 1:16:33

2M ago1:16:33

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Career success isn’t about degrees, corner offices, or chasing dreams. It’s about mastering valuable skills and seizing real opportunities. Before becoming a TV icon, Mike Rowe spent years jumping between industries, side hustles, and freelance gigs, working nearly 200 jobs. His willingness to embrace unconventional opportunities led to the creatio…

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Mark Manson on Embracing Pain for Personal and Professional Growth | Human Behavior | YAPClassic 48:53

2M ago48:53

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Mark Manson’s journey into the workforce started during a challenging time: the Great Recession of 2008. After struggling with various odd jobs, he shifted his focus to blogging and became a bestselling author. In this episode, Mark explores human behavior, the psychology behind success, and how the critical thinking needed to develop a growth mind…

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