Best Jonathan Fields Acast Podcasts (2025)

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Sherpa Selects: Actor C.J. Graham! (Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives)! 33:14

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I always wanted to air this episode on Friday the 13th, since it aired. ("How did THAT work out for you Sherpa?") But, whenever you hear this, it's a really fun and interesting interview, with a guy who underwent a fascinating career change...have a listen!! ___________________________________________________________________________________________…

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The Science of Better Relationships: 3 Experts Share What Really Works | Spotlight Convo 1:14:53

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Ever wonder why some relationships thrive through challenges while others crumble? In this spotlight episode, leading relationship researchers share the exact patterns that predict relationship success, revealing why conflict isn't the problem—it's how we navigate it that matters. Learn practical tools from the Gottmans' decades of research, discov…

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Author James Byron Huggins (The "Hunter" trilogy)! 28:03

1d ago28:03

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Thanks to Byron for coming on the show. He won't have to give you directions on how to find his book, because the link is below! (Sorry for the rough audio on this one. This is the last time I conduct an interview through 2 cans and fishing wire! Here's the link to Byron's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDTFNHY8/?bestFormat=true&k=hunter%27s%20m…

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The 4 Keys to Better Conversations (Even When They're Messy) | Alison Wood Brooks 59:03

3d ago59:03

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Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals why those perfectly polished conversations we see in movies and TV are actually making it harder for us to connect in real life. In her new book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, she shares the surprising science behind why messy, imperfect conversations often lead to deep…

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Sherpa Selects: Sports podcaster JB Ellis ("The PROgram")! 36:09

5d ago36:09

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This was another sports interview, which ultimately ended up getting kind of goofy in the middle (Not that I bear any responsibility,giggle,goggle) I believe that JB is still working with Sideline Sports, so please check his show out! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Tired of Fighting With “opponents,” What if There Was a Better Way? | Scott Shigeoka 57:32

7d ago57:32

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When Scott Shigeoka, a queer Asian American progressive, packed everything into his Prius and spent a year seeking out conversations with people who held opposing views, he discovered something remarkable about the relationship between fear and curiosity. In this transformative conversation, Scott shares insights from his book "Seek: How Curiosity …

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Coffee Gear, Pt. 5: One-Year Update on Jonathan’s Coffee Setup & Journey 1:17:25

8d ago1:17:25

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What happens when an obsessive gear reviewer dives headfirst into the expansive world of espresso? It’s now been over a year since our last update on Jonathan Ellsworth’s coffee journey, so Eli and he talk about what’s new in his setup; what he’s learned (or rejected) from the depths of coffee videos and online forums; and whether this whole thing …

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True Crime Screening Room: Doug Fifer (Author, Fifty Shades of True Crime")! 30:55

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Rebels, I really enjoyed this interview. I have an immense respect for law enforcement, and when you get to hear their perspectives on their work, it's always fascinating. Doug's book might not be for the faint of heart, but it really provides a brutally honest compilation of sexually deviant crimes. (I'm not sure if I blushed when I read it, but i…

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How IFS is Healing Trauma & Changing Lives (Maybe Yours?) | Tamala Floyd, LCSW 1:08:16

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What if those parts of yourself you've been trying to change or silence are actually trying to protect you? In this illuminating conversation, psychotherapist Tamala Floyd reveals how understanding and building relationships with your different inner parts can transform exhaustion into wholeness, offering insights from her new book Listening When P…

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Sportscaster Brian Snow ("Snowman In The Morning"-A "Sherpa Select")! 40:32

12d ago40:32

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Last time I checked, this is now known as "The Brian Snow Show" , where you can catch some recent episodes on YouTube . I think Brian has even branched out beyond sports,now. But I think this is one episode where the laughing started even before we started recording. Definitely a fun one, Rebels! ____________________________________________________…

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The Truth About Headaches: Surprising Science & Groundbreaking Treatments | Tom Zeller Jr. 58:53

14d ago58:53

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Until 2018, we had no medications specifically designed to prevent migraines or cluster headaches - a startling fact given that headaches affect billions worldwide. In this revealing conversation, former New York Times journalist Tom Zeller Jr., author of The Headache: The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief, weaves tog…

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The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella 59:23

16d ago59:23

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Fact: Cast iron is having a moment. And that’s true even while the cast-iron skillet has never lost its standing as one of the most iconic of culinary tools. So today, Eli talks with Field Company co-founder, Stephen Muscarella, about how a vintage pan sparked a journey to reimagine cast iron from the ground up. They get into what makes cast iron s…

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Actor Jonathan Evans! 10:38

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Thanks to Jonathan for coming on the show!. Here's his IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm16188265/ You can support this show...FOR FREE!!! All you have to do is listen here. Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around! More thanks: Music Credits/Voiceovers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bruce Goldberg⁠…

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How Being Highly Sensitive Can Be Your Superpower | Elaine Aron, PhD [Best of] 1:08:01

17d ago1:08:01

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Psychologist Dr Elaine Aron sits down with Jonathan Fields to unpack the traits of the Highly Sensitive Person and show how this wiring can become your greatest strength in family life. Get science-backed strategies straight from her book “The Highly Sensitive Parent: Be Brilliant in Your Role, Even When the World Overwhelms You” and start turning …

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Coach Scott Fields! ("The Coach Scott Fields Show"-A "Sherpa Select") 48:53

20d ago48:53

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Without a doubt, one of the most motivating interviews I've ever done. And I don't even play basketball. (I always get confused when they tell me to dribble. It's not pretty...) Coach Scott is still pretty busy these days,too! Check this interview out! _________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Ghia’s Journey from ‘Shark Tank’ to the Mainstream 54:36

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Ghia is a drink brand that isn’t trying to be beer, wine, or spirits — and definitely not a “mocktail.” It’s bitter, bold, and built for people who want a drink that doesn’t play it safe. Today, Eli talks with Ghia founder Mélanie Masarin about building a culinary inspired non-alcoholic option that’s not about sobriety, but about choice, occasion, …

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It’s Never Too Late to Let the Real You Shine. A Love Story. | Sherri Dindal 52:56

21d ago52:56

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What happens when a former investigator who spent 26 years keeping her true self hidden decides at age 50 to let it all out on social media? Meet Sherri Dindal, who transformed from living life behind a mask to becoming The Real Slim Sherri, amassing 5.7 million followers by showing up with raw authenticity, humor and hard-won wisdom that's inspiri…

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Murder Tourism, with Author johnny trevisani! 27:15

23d ago27:15

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Pardon the pun, but we go a bit off the beaten true crime path with this episode. But it's just as heavily researched as much as the other books that have been featured on here, I promise! Imagine, sorting through so many murder cases to decide which locations would ultimately be in a book, along with fascinating information. johnny (intentional lo…

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The Agility Architect: Your Life as an Evolving Design | Summer Series 1:03:09

24d ago1:03:09

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What if your life isn’t a fixed plan, but a living, evolving blueprint? In the final episode of our 4-part Inner Architect summer series, you’ll discover five practical, science-backed strategies to adapt with clarity, turn setbacks into growth, and build a life that keeps pace with who you're becoming. If you're craving more meaning, momentum, and…

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Sherpa Selects: The Return of Odd Tonic! 59:16

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A rebroadcast of a 2020 Halloween show in August of 2025? Are you mad, Sherpa? Honestly, if you need a response to that? It's pretty much Halloween most of the year for Jennifer and Maxwell, anyway. And while "Odd Tonic" is no more, please check out Jennifer's spooky pod, "I Talk To Ghosts" __________________________________________________________…

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The Surprising Upside of Regret | Dan Pink 1:07:54

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What if regret isn’t something to avoid, but a powerful tool for living a better life? In this conversation, Daniel Pink shares surprising insights from his book The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, revealing how our regrets can help us make wiser decisions, build deeper connections, and live more intentionally. If you've eve…

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OUR GUY WON! Celebrating CRAFTED co-host, Eli Brown, on His Grant Award + What's Next for His Project 24:51

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On CRAFTED ep. 75 we told you a bit about the proposal Eli submitted re: N/A cocktails. Welp, Eli was awarded the very competitive ‘Raise the Bar’ grant, so Jonathan talks with him about why this is a big deal, and Eli shares more details about his project. Congrats, Eli! We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’…

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Financial Planner/ Author Shannon Ryan ("Your Money Has Feelings")! 31:12

1M ago31:12

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Money! I'll bet you never really thought about how your emotions were tied to your finances, and in more ways than you imagine. Shannon is a long-time advocate for financial literacy, who explores the relationship with your money and emotions in her book, "Your Money Has Feelings". You can get past all of the emotional baggage to buy more baggage (…

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Foundation & Flow: Designing Your Days for Peak Living | Summer Series 57:39

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Struggling to turn your dreams into reality? In this 3rd episode of our summer series, discover the secrets to effortless change and peak living. You'll learn practical strategies to master your habits, design your environment for success, and unlock a state of flow to experience more joy and fulfillment daily. Episode Transcript If you LOVED this …

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Sherpa Selects: SSR-Comedian/Writer Bruce Villanch! 55:29

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A few months ago (early 2025), Bruce released a book titled "It Seemed Like A Bad Idea at the Time", chronicling some of the craziest projects he's worked on. Which, I assure you, is just as funny, if not way more, than the interview here, from 2020. Definitely, one of my favorites...SO much laughing on this one! ___________________________________…

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A Balm for Anxious Times: The Power of Spoken Word | Sarah Kay 59:58

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Unlock the transformative power of poetry to dissolve your isolation and unveil universal human truths. Sarah Kay, author of A Little Daylight Left: Poems, shares her lifelong journey of using metaphor and imagery to illuminate life's most visceral experiences - from violence and heartbreak to aging and mortality. Discover how poetry can crack you …

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True Crime Screening Room: Author Jonathan Dyer! (Featuring Book Contest) 30:50

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Definitely a change of pace, as far as true crime episodes are concerned! Jonathan has lived an interesting life and has brought some truly fascinating and thrilling works to the reading public. Apologies for me sounding like I got electrocuted during the interview. (I didn't...it was after the interview.) But this story of Greg Scarpa is the stuff…

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The Future Self Project: Envisioning Your Next Chapter | Summer Series 53:18

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Feel stuck wondering if this is all there is? In part 2 of our Summer Series, transform that uncertainty into clarity as we explore science-backed tools to create a compelling vision of your future self. Learn practical exercises that harness your brain's natural visualization powers to move from simply dreaming about change to actively creating th…

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Sherpa Selects: SSR-Stacey Toy ("30 Acres of Hell")! 35:05

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These days, Stacey has been involved in lots of entrepreneurial work, and some fan sites, some even involving Cedric the Entertainer. (Hey Cedric, I watch your show, why don't you come on mine? Is it that "lack of talent image" I project? Um, fair enough.....) _________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Andrea Gibson on Searing Honesty, Pure Love & Surrender to Awe 1:08:25

1M ago1:08:25

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In this heartfelt conversation from 2020, celebrated poet Andrea Gibson shares intimate wisdom on creativity, identity, and embracing life fully, including soul-stirring performances of their cherished poems. Gibson, whose memorable works include "You Better Be Lightning," brings gentle wisdom and profound insight to this meaningful discussion, now…

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What is ‘Amaro’ & Why is Bitter Better? Sennza Finne on a Spirit You Should Know 1:02:11

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Amaro is bitter, complex, and a little mysterious — and most people have no idea what it actually is. So in this episode, Eli talks with the folks behind Sennza Finne, a Seattle-based amaro producer making small-batch, seasonal expressions. We get into what amaro is (and isn’t); how their experience as bartenders shaped their process; and why every…

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Podcasts that are shorter than this Episode Title! 9:30

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Here are the titles of the podcasts featured in this week's "Sherpa Samples" Science Quickly Detective Dexter My Unsung Hero Nutrition Diva Ramsey Everyday Millionaire if You're Listening r/Slash Nature Podcast Song Exploder Arnold's Pump Club Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around! More than…

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Mid-Year Reset: Taking Stock, Realigning, and Reclaiming Your Year | Summer Series 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Ready to hit the reset button? In this powerful episode, Jonathan guides you through a transformative mid-year reset process. Discover how to reflect with self-compassion, practice emotional agility, align with your core values, and intentionally design the second half of 2025 for more purpose, joy, and authenticity. Episode Transcript If you LOVED…

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Sherpa Selects: Kat Lively ("Calling Old Hollywood") 32:47

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"Calling Old Hollywood" called it quits in 2024, but there are a lot of fascinating back stories to be heard on this one. And the back stories on Kat, too!! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ok, Rebels, you heard the story right- Kat jammed with Green D…

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The 4 Chemicals That Secretly Run Your Life (and How to Rebalance Them) | Tj Power 1:04:50

2M ago1:04:50

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What if your phone is actually training your brain to feel less motivated, less connected, and more stressed? In this fascinating conversation, neuroscientist TJ Power, author of The DOSE Effect: An Inspiring Self-Healing Guide About the Mind-Body-Hormonal Connection, reveals how four key brain chemicals shape our experience of life, and shares sur…

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Knives & Knifemaking w/ Jamison Chopp of Acre Forge 1:14:22

2M ago1:14:22

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Jonathan talks knives and knife making with Jamison Chopp, a bladesmith who works with a group of individual knife makers at Acre Forge, in Portland, Oregon. We talk about what’s changed and what hasn’t about the way knives are made today; we dive into the details of blade shape, blade materials, and handles; we talk about what separates a great kn…

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Comic Jeff Dwoskin of "The Jeff Dwoskin Show" (A Sherpa Select) 43:16

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You can still hear new episodes of "The Jeff Dwoskin Show",by the way. So have a listen to an earlier chat that I got to have with "Michigan's Favorite Son*" (*Not officially verified).! Welcome to 3 days of comedy related podcasts! And this was a SML (so much laughing) week for your Sherpa. But once you hear these interviews, I'm guessing you'll c…

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Reclaim Your Free Time: Simple Strategies to Take Back Your Life | Jenny Blake 1:24:10

2M ago1:24:10

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What if working less could actually make you more effective? In this perspective-shifting conversation, Jenny Blake (author of Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business) reveals how she runs multiple successful companies working just 20 hours a week, and shares her revolutionary three-part framework for creating more space and choice in your…

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Sherpa Selects: SSR-Lisa Bagby! (Warning-Adult Themes) 58:26

2M ago58:26

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The last few years, Lisa has been acting in a few horror films. But I wonder if anything was ax scary as the story that you'll hear from this interview, from a few years ago? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ You know it's serious stuff when…

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Finding Joy in a Life You Never Saw Coming | Jessica Slice 57:57

2M ago57:57

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From high-flying real estate mogul to proud disabled mother, Jessica Slice's transformative journey will shake you awake to your own yearnings. In this candid conversation, the Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World author exposes medicine's dehumanizing biases and reveals how honoring our shared fragility unlocks profound…

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"The DJ Sessions"-Listen To This, with Special Guest, Darran Bruce! 50:43

2M ago50:43

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Love Electronic Dance Music? We're featuring an episode from "The DJ Sessions" with an interview with Dr. Fresch, from 2023. Plus, we're spending a little time with host Darran Bruce, chatting about his podcast, with a closer look at this music. I also got to be interviewed on his show ( https://www.thedjsessions.com/Jim07125) . I know...you're thi…

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Fermentation, the Key to Most of the Things You Love (w/ Nile Zacherle, Eli Brown, & Jonathan Ellsworth) 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

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Many of us love (and love talking about) coffee, wine, or beer, but few of us go around professing our love of fermentation. But after this conversation, you’ll see why maybe we should. Because fermentation isn’t merely a chemical process, it’s the key to many of those things we love. And for Nile Zacherle, the founder of Mad Fritz, it’s the common…

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3 Surprising Ways to Make Peace With Your Anxious Mind | Spotlight Convo 1:12:59

2M ago1:12:59

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Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally. Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter fr…

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Sherpa Selects:Podcaster Brandy Singleton ("A Voice to be Reckoned With")! 30:10

2M ago30:10

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Brandy is ABSOLUTELY one of my favorite people in Podcastia! She still gets a kick out of the fact that I had her doing cartoon voices. But if you love hearing people speak with authentic passion, look for her on social media. You'll be glad you did! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________…

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Ever Have One of Those Moments That Changes Everything? | Tara Roberts 1:03:59

2M ago1:03:59

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Unlock the hidden depths within on a profound journey of ancestral healing. In this powerful conversation, National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts shares her extraordinary odyssey sparked by a single photograph, leading her to confront shadowed histories and reclaim her place in an interconnected world. Tara's breathtaking memoir, Written in the …

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Craft N/A Cocktails & Why They Matter More Than You Think 57:20

2M ago57:20

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Craft N/A Cocktails are on the rise, but there is still much that needs to change in this space — fundamental things like what we should and shouldn’t be calling this whole category, and why that matters. Today, Jonathan Ellsworth discusses these things with our CRAFTED co-host and professional mixologist Eli Brown, who sees the real-world importan…

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True Crime Screening Room: Profiler/Author Phil Chalmers("Speaking Truth To Evil")! 31:24

2M ago31:24

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I think that this episode fits the "trifecta of true crime guests", if there ever was one. Phil is a profiler, podcast host, and author. He shared a lot of information, but there's way more to be found, by checking out his book (link below). So, check out some serial killer myths as they are exploded, and later, The Sherpa talks social media, and c…

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How to Embrace the 'In-Between' Space After Shedding an Old Identity | Laura Gassner Otting 28:10

2M ago28:10

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Have you ever felt like the very identity that defined you was becoming a straightjacket? That the career path, role, or persona you'd so carefully crafted suddenly felt constraining rather than purposeful? If so, you've likely experienced the disorienting - yet potentially catalyzing - transition I'm exploring with my guest today. I’m joined by La…

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Did You Know Being Humble Can Be a Bad Thing? | Joe Hudson 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

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Have you felt trapped by self-doubt, negative inner voices, or constant self-improvement? Explore a radically different approach to personal growth with Joe Hudson, Executive Coach & Cofounder of The Art of Accomplishment. Discover powerful practices for embracing all emotions without resistance, holding goals lightly for life's surprising solution…

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Sherpa Selects: John Maye ("The Binge-Watchers Podcast")! 41:52

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Great news! You can still catch new episodes of "The Binge-Watchers Podcast". John is still cranking out episodes and offering his perspective on today's popular movies, among other things. Definitely worth the listen!! __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________…