What if the stories we hide are the ones that shape us most? Human Cogs is the podcast that rips the veneer off everyday life to reveal the raw human truths that lie underneath our everyday lives. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, startup investor and ABC journalist and presenter Madeleine Hanger (Grummet), alongside psychologist and media commentator Sabina Read, each episode unpacks big ideas, untold truths and the messy magic of being human. From life’s darkest moments to its most pro ...
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USA and the British in Bible Prophecy. Sabbath, Holy Days, Purpose of Human Life. Christian Living and Music, Lost Ten Tribes of Israel
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We need a new definition of success—one that harmonizes meaning and money. Imagine diving into your workday with renewed energy, leaving behind the exhaustion or dread of a monotonous grind. Traditional beliefs about success and the root cause of burnout are the same: Prove yourself. Work harder. Take care of the business, and it will take care of you. We’re recycling the mindset and practices that keep us stuck. Our souls need a jumpstart into The Age of Humanity. Tune in for a new way of w ...
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A podcast dedicated to exploring the human condition. Approaching the topic holistically by incorporating philosophy, psychology, religion, and any field that may be useful to understand ourselves and the world better.
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“What if your younger self is the reminder you need today?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession invites listeners into a heartfelt practice of visiting earlier versions of themselves with compassion, gratitude, and curiosity. Sparked by meaningful moments during a reunion with former Franklin Covey colleagues and a power…
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"Overwhelm often leads to inaction, as we freeze in the face of too many tasks and not enough time." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the pressure that many feel as the end of the year approaches. With deadlines looming and responsibilities piling up, it’s easy to spiral into a state of stress and uncertainty…
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Serve People and Success Follows with Bryan Clayton
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“If you lose sight of the humans you’re serving, you’ll build something nobody wants.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with entrepreneur Bryan Clayton, whose journey from mowing lawns to building a national tech marketplace reveals what happens when you stay close to the humans you serve. Bryan grew a small…
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“Relief seeking often turns into relief dumping, where we offload our stress onto someone else without even realizing it.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession calls out a year-end pattern that drains our nervous systems and strains our relationships at work. As the holidays approach and the pressure to “get everything wr…
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How to Shift the Atmosphere at the Holiday Gathering
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“Pretty much every single day between now and January 2nd has an elevated emotion attached to it.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession digs into why the holidays can feel like so much more than twinkle lights and to-do lists. Through her snow globe metaphor and stories from her own life, she explains how our nervous syst…
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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Reflection Season
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“Reflection is not optional. We’re designed for it, and it’s how our brains and souls find meaning.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession invites listeners into what she calls “reflection season.” It’s the natural rhythm each winter when our nervous systems slow down and we shift from doing to meaning-making. Drawing from…
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Ep. 94 Alison Brahe-Daddo on menopause, finding majesty in the mayhem and making marriage work.
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For anyone who grew up in the late 80s and 90s, the name Alison Brahe-Daddo is synonymous with that Dolly magazine cover - the one blu-tacked to bedroom walls and plastered all over school lockers. With her dazzling smile and golden beach body, Ali exploded onto the Australian modelling scene at the age of 16, gracing the glossy covers of Cleo, Dol…
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Beyond the Stage: How Events Can Build Connection and Trust
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“Stories build trust faster than any strategy deck ever could.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares how she designed her signature event “Stand Tall in Your Story” to foster genuine human connection through neuroscience-backed storytelling. She explores why traditional business gatherings often miss the mark and h…
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Presence is the Power We Keep Giving Away with Tommy Short
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“Presence is the new economy. It’s the differentiator for leadership, parenting, and everything that truly matters.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with speaker and author Tommy Short about the power of presence in leadership, family, and faith. After a year without a phone, Tommy learned how silence, stil…
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REPLAY: Thriving in Chaos and Turning Trauma Into Growth with Lori Hodges
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"There's a lesson in everything that we go through, whether it's good or bad, but the bad teaches us more than anything else." In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Lori Hodges, a veteran first responder, emergency manager, and author of Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness. …
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“I looked around and thought, this is good. It is a beautiful day. I am healthy, I am happy. I am a child of God.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession reflects on the swirl of uncertainty in the world today, and why the answer isn’t in endless scrolling or chasing headlines but in anchoring ourselves in truth, joy, and G…
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“We don’t want to put all of our safety eggs in one basket called work.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession traces how workplace expectations ballooned from pay and safety to culture fit, values alignment, and even mental health, blurring identity and fueling burnout. She recounts the historical moments that nudged busi…
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“Develop your capacity to navigate the uncertainty, the unplanned, because the uncertainty and the unplanned is going to happen whether you like it or not.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the pitfalls of overplanning and the illusion of control that keeps us in a constant state of stress. She shares her per…
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Ep. 93 Kelly Donougher on eschewing life’s “shoulds”, navigating infertility and finding healing through creativity and career change.
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“How many kids do you have?” It’s a question asked so casually, often as part of small talk. Yet, for those who dreamed of parenthood but find themselves childless, these four words can land with a heavy blow. Today’s guest, Kelly Donougher, is a successful interior designer and founder of 13 Interiors, with design studios in Perth and Melbourne. B…
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“Fear might look like control, but it’s actually a counterfeit that limits creativity, burns people out, and keeps us small.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession exposes how fear shows up in today’s workplace and why it’s sabotaging both people and performance. Rebecca explains why the antidote to fear isn’t waiting for …
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Beliefs are Running our Lives and our Business
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“Beliefs run our lives. Every habit, reaction, and emotion is rooted in what we believe—and if those beliefs don’t change, our behaviors won’t either.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession unpacks why organizational change and personal growth so often fail: we focus on new processes or goals without addressing the beliefs…
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The Counterfeit of Working Harder: How Over-Activation Makes Life Harder for Everyone
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“Working harder might look like success, but it’s actually a counterfeit that drains our energy and disconnects us from what matters most.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession challenges the belief that more effort always equals better results. She explores how overactivation of our nervous systems, caused by lack of res…
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Honor vs. Shame: The Hidden Force Driving Your Culture
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“Honor builds trust and safety, not through flattery, but through real recognition.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession introduces the Humanity Quadrant, a leadership tool that challenges traditional business mindsets. The model separates performance from personal worth, promoting honor over shame. Rebecca explains how …
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"In a world where competition drives performance, what happens when it drives us apart?" In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession unpacks how competition—both external and internal—can wreak havoc on our nervous systems, causing stress, disconnection, and burnout at work. Through a fascinating breakdown of neuroscience, Rebec…
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“The stress of uncertainty is often worse than making the tough call and moving forward.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares the story of a coaching client whose promotion quickly turned into an intricate web of team challenges, tough decisions, and personal stress, transforming what should have been a celebratio…
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“What would it look like if you switched from fear to love?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares how the core motivations behind our actions—love or fear—shape everything from addiction recovery to feedback at work. Through the anonymous story of a client’s transformative self-observation, Rebecca reveals how fear…
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The Self, Consciousness & Relationality with James Cooke
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This was the first real-life episode of the Anagoge Podcast, recorded in Portugal. The video of the conversation is available on YouTube. James Cooke is a neuroscientist, writer, and contemplative practitioner whose work bridges neuroscience, philosophy, and spirituality. In his recent book The Dawn of Mind, he proposes a bold reframing of consciou…
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When Business Breaks the Brain: 10 Norms That Undermine Nervous System Safety
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“The nervous system needs space between stressors.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores 10 common business practices that undermine nervous system safety, sabotaging performance, connection, and well-being at work. These issues arise not from malicious intent but from outdated norms that have gone unchallenged. …
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The Power of Reflection: 10 Questions to Regulate, Restore, and Reconnect
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“Reflection is one of the bravest things that you can do.” In this midyear episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession leads listeners through a 10-question reflection to reset the nervous system, clarify vision, and strengthen leadership. Combining neuroscience, business, and spiritual wisdom, Rebecca emphasizes how regulation and safe…
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Belief, Trust & Data: Leading Without Falling for the Counterfeit
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“Great leadership isn’t about being right, it’s about being open and helpful.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession discusses how belief, trust, and data interact to shape our leadership and why the order in which we use them matters. She explains how belief lives in the thinking brain, trust is felt through the body’s ne…
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The Counterfeit Life: When Control Feels Like Safety - But Keeps You Stuck
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“Control feels like safety, but it will never deliver the peace that you’re craving.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession talks about how our pursuit of control often leads to exhaustion, frustration, and a constant battle within our nervous system. While control feels like safety, it ultimately keeps us stuck and anxiou…
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“What if clear and concise communication isn’t just about saying less, but saying more effectively?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession talks about how men and women communicate differently in business and how this dynamic can cause challenges in leadership and decision-making. Instead of striving for perfection in comm…
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