Best Hannah Bard Podcasts (2026)

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Joy and Hopefulness in Difficult Times: Positive Political Action from The Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College

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5d ago

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When we agree to practice joy through community, connection, and belonging in its own powerful way, it is an act of defiance to what's going on around us. We must ask ourselves, particularly in these difficult times, what we are fighting for? We fight for a meaningful world that yields joy. This commitment to fostering shared happiness becomes the …

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Joy and Hopefulness in Difficult Times: Positive Political Action from The Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College 27:50

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When we agree to practice joy through community, connection, and belonging in its own powerful way, it is an act of defiance to what's going on around us. We must ask ourselves, particularly in these difficult times, what we are fighting for? We fight for a meaningful world that yields joy. This commitment to fostering shared happiness becomes the …

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Coat Drive Quest | A Winter Themed NYC Charity D&D One-Shot 3:37:26

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Help the Bards as they race through a very merry New York City to recover lost coats and deliver them in time for the annual New York Cares Coat Drive. Help us conquer the cold. Help us conquer the Williamsburg Bridge Troll who hoards the coveted coats. Huge thank you to New York Cares for partnering with us to raise money for their annual coat dri…

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Loving the World in Dark Times: Fearless Thinking from the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College

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Current research indicates that despite unprecedented levels of global connectivity, societies are experiencing an unparalleled state of metaphysical loneliness. This condition is a potent catalyst for political instability, making populations vulnerable to authoritarian and separatist movements. Political theorists explore the implications for dem…

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Loving the World in Dark Times: Fearless Thinking from the Hannah Arendt Center at Bard College 34:02

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Current research indicates that despite unprecedented levels of global connectivity, societies are experiencing an unparalleled state of metaphysical loneliness. This condition is a potent catalyst for political instability, making populations vulnerable to authoritarian and separatist movements. Political theorists explore the implications for dem…

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Episode 21: Power Reclaimed | Gilded Thrones 3:36:57

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The fourth tapestry is completed. Our courtiers finish imbuing their tokens and reunite with Atlos, the child from the third tapestry. Their interactions prove illuminating. The seeds of a plan form for an attempt to cure Rafa of her curse. Dulcamara steps into her true power. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior …

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Building Secure Attachment: Healing Emotional Baggage for Healthier Relationships with Jessica Baum, LMHC

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Connection to others is our emotional lifeblood. The quality of our earliest connection determines how safe we feel in our bodies and how safe and secure we feel in the world. Healing emotional baggage is a crucial first step in fostering a secure attachment and achieving relationship healing, but we can not do it alone. It is only in relationship …

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Building Secure Attachment: Healing Emotional Baggage for Healthier Relationships with Jessica Baum, LMHC 39:50

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Connection to others is our emotional lifeblood. The quality of our earliest connection determines how safe we feel in our bodies and how safe and secure we feel in the world. Healing emotional baggage is a crucial first step in fostering a secure attachment and achieving relationship healing, but we can not do it alone. It is only in relationship …

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Episode 20: Token Concatenation | Gilded Thrones 4:02:33

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Within the fourth tapestry, our courtiers discover what was built, what was lost, and what remains hidden. Creation cost almost everything. Fear severed the rest. And somewhere in the Court waits something precious for those who prove themselves worthy. But first, a choice: they must imbue tokens with their very essence, knowing these pieces of the…

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The Tao of Chill: Finding Inner Peace Without Woo-Woo with Diane Dreher, PhD

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To explore the exercise of finding calm without religion, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with bestselling author and award-winning professor, Dr. Diane Dreher. Diane presents statistics detailing the overwhelming anxiety of modern life, then reveals the accessible, ancient methods for comfort and renewal found within her…

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The Tao of Chill: Finding Inner Peace Without Woo-Woo with Diane Dreher, PhD 38:22

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To explore the exercise of finding calm without religion, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with bestselling author and award-winning professor, Dr. Diane Dreher. Diane presents statistics detailing the overwhelming anxiety of modern life, then reveals the accessible, ancient methods for comfort and renewal found within her…

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Episode 19: Hope Remended | Gilded Thrones 4:00:43

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Our courtiers continue through the unstitched tapestries. An illness, echoing with familiarity, demands a creative solution. The Hall of Mirrors weaves an ancient narrative. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, previous campaigns or episodes.* Find your way to the scrying p…

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Happiness Factor: Keys to Unlocking a Satisfying Life with Paul Ollinger

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Achievable contentment isn't found by relentlessly chasing some massive, shimmering happiness jackpot; it's a series of practical keys you turn every day. A proven factor in unlocking a satisfying life is to prioritize experiences that warm the soul and provide comfort, whether it’s savoring small positive moments or a rich life encounter, which be…

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Happiness Factor: Keys to Unlocking a Satisfying Life with Paul Ollinger 35:39

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Achievable contentment isn't found by relentlessly chasing some massive, shimmering happiness jackpot; it's a series of practical keys you turn every day. A proven factor in unlocking a satisfying life is to prioritize experiences that warm the soul and provide comfort, whether it’s savoring small positive moments or a rich life encounter, which be…

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Dark Age: Tales from the Lost Year | Chapter Two 2:09:31

1M ago2:09:31

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And so begins another Tale from the Lost Year, the second part of this triptych following the Dusklight Totem. The first Tale left us with a group of Krill tracking the totem down, and saving a cohort of Lighthunters in the process. For this second tale, watch as the camera pans away from the Krill—only to rest over the shoulders of those very same…

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The Loneliness Epidemic: Cultivating Self-Love with Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD 32:55

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Feeling alone in a crowded room is a hallmark of today's loneliness epidemic, proving that company alone isn't the answer. Healing loneliness starts by looking inward rather than outward. By cultivating self-love, you nurture the most important relationship of all—the one with yourself—which naturally leads to genuine contentment and stronger bonds…

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The Loneliness Epidemic: Cultivating Self-Love with Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD

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Feeling alone in a crowded room is a hallmark of today's loneliness epidemic, proving that company alone isn't the answer. Healing loneliness starts by looking inward rather than outward. By cultivating self-love, you nurture the most important relationship of all—the one with yourself—which naturally leads to genuine contentment and stronger bonds…

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Episode 18: Woven Legacy | Gilded Thrones 3:56:44

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Seeking truth and answers, our courtiers discover tapestries hidden deep below the palace that hold valuable information. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, previous campaigns or episodes.* Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York. Catch us live on Wed…

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Culture Shock: How Big Tech’s Digital Colonialism Imposes Values on the World with Katharina Reinecke, PhD

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Big Tech, predominantly designed by those from Western cultures, embeds specific cultural norms into global systems, leading to culture shock for users across the world. This lack of diversity among developers results in designs that ignore local customs and needs, effectively creating a modern form of digital colonization where billions must confo…

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Culture Shock: How Big Tech’s Digital Colonialism Imposes Values on the World with Katharina Reinecke, PhD 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Big Tech, predominantly designed by those from Western cultures, embeds specific cultural norms into global systems, leading to culture shock for users across the world. This lack of diversity among developers results in designs that ignore local customs and needs, effectively creating a modern form of digital colonization where billions must confo…

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Episode 17: Whispering Winds | Gilded Thrones 3:18:31

2M ago3:18:31

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Summoned by the Lorenzae Sisters, our courtiers learn of a curse and Rafa's time sensitive task. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, previous campaigns or episodes.* Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York. Catch us live on Wednesdays 6:00pm EST at - h…

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Communication Fix: Relationship Skills for Better Conversations and a Happy Life with Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, PhD

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Cultural differences profoundly impact our ability to communicate in relationships, often leading to misunderstandings when interpreting nonverbal cues, directness of speech, or emotional expression. To have better conversations and foster a happy life, it's crucial to cultivate strong communication skills. To explore communication strategies to cu…

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Communication Fix: Relationship Skills for Better Conversations and a Happy Life with Patricia Timerman Barbosa da Silva, PhD 43:27

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Cultural differences profoundly impact our ability to communicate in relationships, often leading to misunderstandings when interpreting nonverbal cues, directness of speech, or emotional expression. To have better conversations and foster a happy life, it's crucial to cultivate strong communication skills. To explore communication strategies to cu…

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Episode 16: Pieces Pieces | Gilded Thrones 3:44:58

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A new day dawns as our courtiers receive calls for help. Sunset is mere hours away. Time runs posting on toward acts that won't easily be undone. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, previous campaigns or episodes.* Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New Yo…

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The Altruistic Brain: Architecture of Connection and Community Amid Chaos with Nicole Karlis 33:01

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Research studies reveal there are neurological, emotional, and physical rewards to acts of altruism. We experience awe, most often, when we witness acts of human kindness, no matter how small. Volunteering offers a powerful antidote to modern societal chaos by redirecting focus toward a shared, positive purpose, thereby strengthening the bonds of c…

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The Altruistic Brain: Architecture of Connection and Community Amid Chaos with Nicole Karlis

2M ago

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Research studies reveal there are neurological, emotional, and physical rewards to acts of altruism. We experience awe, most often, when we witness acts of human kindness, no matter how small. Volunteering offers a powerful antidote to modern societal chaos by redirecting focus toward a shared, positive purpose, thereby strengthening the bonds of c…

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Episode 15: Cursed Truth | Gilded Thrones 4:42:35

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Tensions rise as our courtiers discern each other's designs and ambitions. Jin is proffered counsel from a would-be patron. Dulcamara receives a boon most singular. Lücan finds a new path forward. Rafa reveals a lifelong secret and the Good Doctor ensures their "patients" receive the treatment they need. *This campaign takes place in a brand new se…

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Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth with Carol Graham, PhD 38:05

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Well-being science reveals that, despite signs of economic growth during the post-COVID recovery, a widespread "vibecession" phenomenon of U.S. consumer pessimism persists. This challenges the traditional economic assumption that increased discretionary income automatically translates into higher national happiness. To explore well-being science, H…

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Well-Being and Post-COVID Recovery: Exploring U.S. Consumer Pessimism Amid Economic Growth with Carol Graham, PhD

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Well-being science reveals that, despite signs of economic growth during the post-COVID recovery, a widespread "vibecession" phenomenon of U.S. consumer pessimism persists. This challenges the traditional economic assumption that increased discretionary income automatically translates into higher national happiness. To explore well-being science, H…

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Episode 14: Masked Intent | Gilded Thrones 3:39:01

2M ago3:39:01

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While the leaders of the four nations debate the way forward following Jin's demand, our courtiers tend to wounds and prepare to choose their loyalties. A new arrival to the Court may shift alliances and strain our budding friendships. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, p…

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Public Perception: The Psychology Behind Public Acceptance of Misinformation & Political Rumors with Adam Berinsky, PhD

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Misinformation is aggressively injected into the information ecosystem, and it is readily consumed and adopted by those who are too busy to fully pay attention, leveraging cognitive bias in a distracted society. This media manipulation is often fueled by financial incentives, rewarding so-called experts who deliver false narratives in entertaining …

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Public Perception: The Psychology Behind Public Acceptance of Misinformation & Political Rumors with Adam Berinsky, PhD 53:13

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Misinformation is aggressively injected into the information ecosystem, and it is readily consumed and adopted by those who are too busy to fully pay attention, leveraging cognitive bias in a distracted society. This media manipulation is often fueled by financial incentives, rewarding so-called experts who deliver false narratives in entertaining …

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Dark Age: Tales from the Lost Year | Chapter One 2:35:39

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For a year, the Golden Sentinels fought to escape the Faded Realm. And in that year, on the Prime, another quest began – the tale of a relic, and all those who tried to claim it. 'Tis a story in three parts: a story that begins here… Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York. Catch us live on Wednesdays 6:00pm EST at https://www.…

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How Memory Works: The Science of Information Processing and Recall with Gillian Murphy, PhD

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Many people liken recalling memories to accessing mental filing cabinets, but our memories are actually more disjointed. Memory science defines how memory works as a dynamic form of complex information processing, which relies on active reconstruction rather than simple retrieval. This reality means human recall is intrinsically malleable, making m…

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How Memory Works: The Science of Information Processing and Recall with Gillian Murphy, PhD 48:26

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Many people liken recalling memories to accessing mental filing cabinets, but our memories are actually more disjointed. Memory science defines how memory works as a dynamic form of complex information processing, which relies on active reconstruction rather than simple retrieval. This reality means human recall is intrinsically malleable, making m…

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Episode 13: Victory's Banner | Gilded Thrones 5:01:06

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With large secrets threatening to cut through the veil of carefully crafted pretense, several of our courtiers must make their choice: continue clinging to their charade, or own their truth. The final matches of the Mage's Duel conclude as the unlikeliest of victors emerge. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior kno…

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Reawakening Sexuality After Trauma: Healing, Recovery, and Sober Sex for Survivors with Stephanie Covington, PhD, LCSW, and Vanessa Carlisle, PhD, MFA

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In the journey toward healing, survivors often find that intentional practices like sober sex foster a deeper emotional and physical intimacy, essential for their trauma recovery. This emphasis on connection stands in stark contrast to much mainstream sexual messaging, which frequently excludes the necessary emotional components for true sexual wel…