Best Marc Stewart Podcasts (2025)

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EP 223: Susan Swan on Modern Feminism 54:44

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In the wake of the #MeToo firing of the University of British Columbia creative writing professor Steven Galloway — which is once again in the news this week — our guest on the program today sat down to write a book of advice for young feminists. But her good friend Margaret Atwood convinced her that nobody likes unsolicited advice, and that she sh…

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#432 The Path to Healing & Performance Through Breathwork w/ Nick Sweeney 57:17

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In this episode, Kyle has on Nick Sweeney, a breathwork expert with a background in athletics. Nick shares his journey from being a ski racer to overcoming a severe injury through breathwork after a mountain biking accident left him unable to walk for months. The discussion covers various aspects of breathwork, including its role in regulating the …

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16th November, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 32:16

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Philippians 1:3-11By Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 222: Molly Jong-Fast on Gen X Overwhelm 25:55

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Many women in Generation X are now finding themselves overwhelmed. The world is increasingly stressful. But our private lives are not much calmer, as we care for children and aging parents and spouses, stare down middle age, and mull over the legacy of previous generations of women. Our guest on the program today knows something about this — she gr…

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#431 The Language of Transformation w/ Mark England 2:03:13

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In this ep, Kyle welcomes back Mark England, a TEDx speaker, co-founder, and head coach of Enlifted, known for his work on the power of words and storytelling. Mark shares his 18-year journey in coaching and research, emphasizing the significance of language and how it shapes our reality. The conversation covers Mark's background, his connections w…

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9th November, 2025 | Adam Stewart | AM 41:49

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Luke 10:25-37By Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 221: Daniel Debow: It's Time for 'Bold Adventurism' 40:54

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It’s budget day here in Canada. As Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government tables its first federal budget, we will get reaction and hear a lot of different visions for the country. On today’s episode we wanted to bring you one. Our guest on the program says that Canada is in crisis — and that it is now time for "bold adventurism." Daniel Debow is …

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#430 Building Health Foundations: Sleep, Hormones, and Wellness w/ Dr. Kirk Parsley 1:12:00

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Kirk Parsley, a former Navy SEAL and medical doctor for the SEALs, returns to discuss the critical importance of sleep and overall wellness. Kyle mentions the recent presence of other experts like Dr. Dan Pardi and delves into Dr. Parsley's background, emphasizing his connections within the Paleo community. Dr. Parsley …

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2nd November, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 34:19

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Galatians 5:19-23By Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 220: Darrell Bricker on Canada's Breaking Point 36:18

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One of the themes of the Lean Out podcast is the many crises that Canada is facing —and where we go from here. Our guest on the program today warns that we are at a breaking point, and in desperate need of a national reckoning. As we face threats from without, he says, we are divided from within, along the lines of gender, class, region, and, cruci…

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26th October, 2025 | Jeremy Brough | AM 25:15

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Galatians 5:16-26By Gymea Baptist Church

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#429 Exploring Consciousness: Brain Optimization and the Power of Microdosing with Adam Brain Supreme 1:38:16

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In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes Adam from Brain Supreme, discussing his intriguing story and various topics such as education, conspiracies, and health. Adam shares his background as a former college football player at Northwestern and his unexpected success during the cannabis boom in California. He delves into the ups and downs of his vent…

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EP 219: Jason Guriel on Fandom 36:25

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Before the Internet, before the literary world was overrun by online politics, before everything you read — and wrote — had to advance an agenda, there was the solitary person, in a room, losing themselves in the words on the page. There was the fan. Our guest on the program today has written a book of essays on fandom and his own obsessions. In th…

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19th October, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 22:38

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John 15:1-8By Gymea Baptist Church

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#428 Exploring Consciousness, Spiritual Wisdom & Cosmic Cycles w/ Edmund Knighton 1:36:56

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In this podcast, the Kyle welcomes Edmund Knighton, a guest known for his deep understanding of the teachings of The Law of One and Rudolf Steiner. Knighton's journey with spirituality is shared, including his awakening, transformative experiences, and integration of Steiner's and Ra's teachings. The discussion also delves into the significance of …

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EP 218: Adam Szetela on the Publishing Industry's 'Circular Firing Squad' 45:55

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Many of us that are big readers have been scratching our heads for years, trying to figure out why so many books are now so tedious and moralistic. What’s happened to North American literary culture — and why hasn’t it bounced back? Our guest on the program today has some answers. He’s written a book about the decline of literary freedom in publish…

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12th October, 2025 | Roxane Lawler | AM 31:51

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Luke 17:11-19By Gymea Baptist Church

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#427 The Secrets of Human Optimization w/ Dr. Dan Pardi 1:42:14

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In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes Dr. Dan Pardi, a health optimization expert, known for his extensive work in longevity, sleep, and wellness. Dr. Pardi shares his background and journey into health optimization, discussing how his personal experiences and interests led him to focus on areas such as sleep, aging, and holistic health approaches…

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EP 217: Marc Dunkelman on Why Nothing Works 39:57

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If you live in North America, chances are good that you spend a lot of time wondering why things feel so dysfunctional. Why can’t we make any progress on the big issues of our age, like housing? Our guest on the program today has some answers — and he has written a fascinating new book about why nothing works. Marc J. Dunkelman is an American autho…

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#426 Analyzing the Rise of Global Governance w/ Alex Sachon 1:23:43

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In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes Alexander Sachon, a researcher and author focused on the advancement of civilization through philosophy. They discuss various critical themes, including the imminent emergence of a one-world government, which Sachon explores in his book 'The Coming World Nation: Why Global Governments is Inevitable.' Sachon de…

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5th October, 2025 | Adam Stewart | AM 42:25

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Adam Stewart is one of our Associate PastorsBy Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 216: David Cayley on the CBC's Populist Era 53:06

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In recent years, we have seen heated debate in this country around the CBC and its future. With the question of defunding no longer looming, it is a good time to pause, to look back at where our national public broadcaster has been, and to talk through where it might go from here. Our guest on today’s program is veteran CBC producer who has written…

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#425 Challenging Conventional Wisdom: Health, Viruses & Consciousness w/ Alec Zeck 2:07:50

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In this episode, Kyle welcomes Alec Zeck, a former military man, West Point graduate, and speaker on health and freedom, to discuss a range of topics including the nature of illness, virology, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation delves into Alec's personal journey, touching on his family background, his experiences in the mili…

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28th September, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 35:31

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Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16By Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 215: Brian Stewart on the 'Spinning Vortex' of News 51:40

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Today, as we go to air, our guest on the program takes the stage at Toronto Metropolitan University to address the next generation. He is a legendary Canadian journalist and he’ll be reflecting on the highs and lows that he’s experienced in his ringside seat to history, and how to navigate what he calls “the spinning vortex of ever-more complex new…

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21st September, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 33:20

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Genesis 12:1-9By Gymea Baptist Church

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#424 Embracing the Medicine Path w/ Anahata Ananda 1:09:21

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In this episode, Kyle welcomes back Anahata Ananda, an esteemed medicine woman based in Sedona. They discuss her extensive knowledge on parenting, specifically with fraternal twins, and her contributions to shamanic practices. The conversation delves into the significance of the shamanic path and its applications, including plant medicines, shadow …

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EP 214: Justin Ling on Canada's 'Existential' Election 59:01

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Earlier this year at Lean Out, we covered Canada’s federal election. It was a contest not just between candidates and parties but between dominant narratives about the challenges facing this country. Was our biggest problem the decline in material conditions, or was it Donald Trump? Our guest on today’s podcast was there, on the campaign trail. He’…

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#423 Birth, Fatherhood, Wellness & Wisdom w/ Dr. Nathan Riley OBGYN 1:16:24

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In this podcast episode, the host welcomes Dr. Nathan Riley, known as the 'holistic OB-GYN,' for his third or fourth appearance on the show. They discuss Dr. Riley's deep knowledge and unique approach to women's health, emphasizing holistic methods over conventional medical practices. Dr. Riley shares stories from his practice, including successful…

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14th September, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 35:02

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Genesis 11:1-9By Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 213: Aaron Pete on the Unmarked Graves Controversy 36:58

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In 2021, Canada was rocked by a discovery at the site of a former residential school in Kamloops: what appeared to be the remains of more than 200 Indigenous children. The story went viral globally and was reported by The New York Times and others as a mass grave. But to date, no remains have been exhumed. Our guest on the program today is a First …

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#422 Music, Mysticism & Mindfulness w/ East Forest 1:13:47

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Krishna, also known as East Forest, is back to discuss his influential work in the realm of psychedelic music. East Forest gained recognition for his album 'Music for Mushrooms,' a five-hour album tailored for psilocybin experiences. The podcast revisits his creative process and the impact of his work on psychedelic practitioners in the United Stat…

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7th September, 2025 | Marc Rader| AM 38:57

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Genesis 6:9-22By Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 212: Andrew Coyne on Canada's Dysfunctional Democracy 46:06

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September is here and Lean Out is back with a new season of conversations with writers and thinkers from around the world. We could not think of a more important topic to kick off our fall season than the state of Canadian democracy. Our guest on the program today has written a new book that serves as a wake-up call — he says that while we observe …

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#421 Cyclical Time & Ancient Mysteries: A Journey Through History & Sound w/ Tyler Engle - Bass Forge 1:13:49

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Kyle welcomes Tyler, also known as Base Forge, who is recognized for his unique perspectives on ancient knowledge and cyclical time. The conversation covers various intriguing topics, including Tyler's background in Kansas, his path towards spiritual awakening through ancient esoteric knowledge, and how he connected these ideas with his music caree…

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31st August, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 36:28

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Origin Story. God's and OursBy Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 211: ENCORE - Tristin Hopper on What Happened to Canada 33:59

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Lean Out is now on our annual summer hiatus. But we while we’re away, we wanted to bring you some popular encore episodes from our archives, including today’s show — from April of 2025. Enjoy, and we’ll see you in September! For some time now, writers and thinkers outside this country have been asking me: What happened to Canada? Our guest on the p…

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#420 The Last Book Written by a Human: The Balance of AI and Humanity w/ Jeff Burningham 1:11:10

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In this episode, we have Jeff Burningham, author of a The Last Book Written by a Human. Jeff shares his intriguing background, growing up as a Mormon in Utah, and how his spiritual journey through plant medicines has reshaped his worldview. The discussion delves into Jeff's experience with psychedelics, his mission work and entrepreneurial ventures…

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24th August, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 40:14

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Origin Story God's and OiursBy Gymea Baptist Church

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#419 Connecting with the Earth: Iridology & Plant Medicine w/ Hayley Porter 1:17:00

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The episode delves into Hayley Porters' background, her experience with iridology, which assesses health through the study of the iris, and her extensive knowledge of herbal medicine. Hayley shares her journey, starting from her early fascination with herbal teas to her rigorous seven-year apprenticeship. She discusses the impact of her childhood h…

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EP 210: ENCORE - Ruy Teixeira on the End of the Progressive Moment in America 48:02

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Lean Out is now on our annual summer hiatus. But we while we’re away, we wanted to bring you some popular encore episodes from our archives, including today’s show — from November of 2024. Enjoy, and we’ll see you in September! With Donald Trump winning the presidency, the popular vote, the Senate, and the House, in what The New York Times has desc…

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#418 Catalysts for Change: The Health Revolution w/ Dr. Ryan Lazarus 1:09:46

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Welcoming Dr. Ryan Lazarus, a health and wellness expert, to discuss his incredible journey and insights into optimizing health. After overcoming serious hardships, including a severe pancreas injury that led to diabetes, Dr. Lazarus has developed an approach he calls 'The Lazarus Method.' This method integrates functional, spiritual, and nutrition…

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17th August, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 31:09

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Genesis 3:9-24By Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 209: ENCORE - Nellie Bowles on America's Berserk Politics 32:30

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Lean Out is now on our annual summer hiatus. But we while we’re away, we wanted to bring you some popular encore episodes from our archives, including today’s show — from May of 2024. Enjoy, and we’ll see you in September! 2020 was a turbulent year in American politics, and in the America media. The editor of The New York Times has conceded that th…

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10th August, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 40:57

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Origin Story - God's and OursBy Gymea Baptist Church

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EP 208: Thomas Chatterton Williams on 2020 and its Aftermath 36:34

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The summer of 2020 was one of the most explosive periods of recent memory — with pandemic lockdowns, the death of George Floyd, nationwide protests and riots, and workplace purges and online mobbings. And yet, so much of what went on has now been forgotten. In his new book, our guest on the program today encourages us to take a good, hard look at t…

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EP 207: Andrew Doyle on the Decline of the Woke Left - and the Rise of the Woke Right 43:53

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In the United States right now, we are witnessing the decline of what has often been called the woke left — and a backlash from an increasingly woke right that is now seeking to impose its own beliefs on society in similar ways. Our guest on the program this week has been an outspoken critic of illiberalism, wherever it originates on the political …

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3rd August, 2025 | Marc Rader | AM 47:10

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Genesis 2:4-9By Gymea Baptist Church

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#417 Revolutionizing Education: A New Approach to Learning w/ Genevieve King 54:14

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The Community is coming! Click here to learn more In this podcast episode, Kyle welcomes Genevieve, an educator and creator of the Origins Curriculum, to discuss her innovative approach to childhood education. Genevieve shares her background growing up on a Montana reservation and how her deep connection to nature has influenced her educational phi…

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EP 206: Meghan Daum and Lily Isaacs on 'Heterofatalism' 51:46

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One of the themes of the Lean Out podcast is the ongoing tensions between men and women. This past week saw a shot fired on that front: a piece published in The New York Times Magazine, titled “The Trouble With Wanting Men.” For this special joint episode, we unpack this essay with podcaster Meghan Daum and a Gen Z guest. Meghan Daum is an American…