Best Mike McFall Podcasts (2026)

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Radical Hospitality and Psychedelic Spaces ft. Dimitri Mugianis 46:22

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In this episode, Dr. J is joined by Dimitri Mugianis, who has previously been featured on This American Life, Psychedelics Today and stars in the documentary I’m Dangerous With Love, which chronicles his work and life.Through the podcast, they discuss the darker side of addiction, recovery through the use of Ibogaine and how Dimitri has come full c…

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What's Cookin? From Kitchen to Cognition ft. Andrew Ferns 38:54

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In this episode, Dr. Jaster is joined by Andrew Ferns, a PhD Candidate at University North Texas, to discuss his unique journey from a chef struggling with addiction to clandestine chemist to PhD researching the effects of psychedelics on cognitive decline. Andrew's current research focuses on the role of psychedelics in aging and cognitive decline…

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Culture, recognition, results: Lessons from our CEO Brent Vander Waal 32:32

1M ago32:32

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In this special episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Brent Vander Waal, President and CEO of ITA Group, joins host John Duisberg to pull back the curtain on how a 60-year-old agency walks the talk of its own "people first" philosophy. Brent shares his journey from Controller to CEO and unpacks the tangible strategies ITA Group uses to create a …

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Community Focused Research for Addiction ft. Samantha Bumgardaner 40:29

2M ago40:29

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This episode, Dr. Jaster is joined by Samantha Bumgardaner, MS, who is currently studying substance use disorders and psychedelics for her PhD at Saint Louis University.Her work employs mixed-method approaches to study the influence of state and trait factors on substance use and mental health outcomes in psychedelic therapies. They discuss everyth…

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Entheogenic Decrim in Michigan ft. Rep. Mike McFall and Julie Barron 43:13

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This special episode of Psychedelic Brain Science is a collaboration with Psychedelic State(s) of America. Here, Dr. Jaster is joined by Julie Barron of Michigan Psychedelic Society and MI State Rep. Mike McFall to discuss the evolving landscape of psychedelic advocacy in Michigan, recent legislative efforts, and the importance of events like the E…

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Naturalistic Psilocybin and Addictive Behaviors ft. Dr. Jérémie Richard 51:59

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This episode Dr. Jaster is joined by Dr. Jérémie Richard, a psychologist and Assistant Professor at University of Ottawa. At the time of recording, Dr. Richard was a Banting Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. This episode discusses a recent publication …

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What Great Workplaces Get Right 29:01

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On today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Julian Lute, Insights and Innovation Strategist at Great Place to Work. Julian brings over 15 years of experience as an innovative operational leader and global trusted advisor, helping to connect the dots between superior business performance and a best-in-class employee experience. You’ll learn how…

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The Fight for Psilocybin Rescheduling ft. Dr. Sunil Aggarwal and Shane Pennington 40:03

4M ago40:03

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In this special episode, Alaina discusses the ongoing fight for the rescheduling of psilocybin with Dr. Sunil Aggarwal and attorney Shane Pennington. They delve into the complexities of the rescheduling process, the legal challenges faced, and the importance of public advocacy in shaping drug policy. The conversation highlights the significance of …

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Are the Kids Alright? Part 2: Cannabis Use in Adolescents ft. Brooke Sanders 53:00

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Dr. Alaina Jaster is joined by Brooke Sanders, MS, a translational neuroscientist focused on understanding epigenetic impacts of synthetic cannabinoids on the human genome. She is also a Content Advisor for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. They discuss a variety of projects Sanders is involved in including: Assessing social aspects of cannabis us…

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Causal Fridays: Bathtub Jeans and Gene Therapy 21:24

5M ago21:24

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Welcome to the first Causal Friday! These short segments are all about chatting casually with friends, family or strangers and how the most random interests can intersect with science. They will air on a random Friday each month, so you have to subscribe to get the notification! The first guest of this segment is Dr. Jaster's husband and voice of t…

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Are the Kids Alright? Psychedelic Use in Adolescents ft. Dr. David Sjöström 1:01:00

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Dr. Alaina Jaster is joined by child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. David Sjöström who is at the University Hospital in Lund, Sweden. He is a current PhD candidate studying adolescent use of psychedelics and perceived effects on wellbeing. They discuss a variety of projects Sjöström is involved in including: Clinical trial exploring the effects of…

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Creating an employee-focused, values-based company culture 27:36

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On today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Crystal Hanlon, Senior Vice President of Culture and Values at The Home Depot. Crystal’s own journey is a powerful testament to their culture—she started with the company 40 years ago as a part-time cashier and has risen through the ranks to her current executive role, leading culture for over 450,00…

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Supporting career development and engaging with kindness with Bettina Deynes 27:49

7M ago27:49

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How do you create a culture where every employee believes in their own breakthrough? In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Bettina Deynes, Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Carnival Corporation, shares her inspiring journey from immigrant janitor to C-suite executive, and how she now leads HR strategy for more than 160,000 employee…

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Cross-Collaborative Exploration of Psilocybin's Effects ft. Odilia Lu, Dr. Robert Malenka & Dr. Boris Heifets 58:14

8M ago58:14

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The final episode of Season 4 of Psychedelic Brain Science discusses a recent preprint that gets at the heart of reproducibility in science. Dr. Jaster is joined by Berkeley PhD candidate Odilia Lu, Stanford researcher and professor Dr. Robert Malenka, and anesthesiologist and Stanford researcher Dr. Boris Heifets, all representing the laboratories…

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Touch in Psychedelic Therapy ft. Kayla Greenstien 1:03:36

9M ago1:03:36

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In this episode, Dr. Jaster is joined by Kayla Greenstien, a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney researching touch in psychedelic therapy. They'll define different types of touch, theoretical frameworks behind focused bodywork and the ideas surrounding consent to touch in psychedelic therapy. Given the nature of this discussion, there is ment…

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Leading a people-first franchise with Mike McFall 39:13

10M ago39:13

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In today’s episode, John Duisberg dives into the power of leadership, franchising, and building a thriving culture in business with Mike McFall, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Biggby Coffee. Mike shares his incredible journey from barista to CEO, revealing how Biggby Coffee’s franchise model isn’t just about business growth—it’s about empowering franchis…

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Creating a Joyful Workplace feat. Richard Sheridan 1:11:40

10M ago1:11:40

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Today’s guest is a big deal. He’s the CEO of software company Menlo Innovations and the author of two highly recommended books—Joy Inc., and Chief Joy Officer, and he joins us today to share some of the incredible insights he has gained during his impressive career. From his definition of joy at work and how he has built a very unique professional …

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Science Under Threat! ft. Dr. Hilary Marusak & Dr. Christine Rabinak 59:07

10M ago59:07

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In this special episode of Psychedelic Brain Science, Dr. Alaina Jaster is joined by Dr. Hilary Marusak, host of BrainSTEM and Principle Investigator in the THINK lab at Wayne State University. They are also joined by Dr. Christine Rabinak, a world-leading PTSD researcher, who brings a unique perspective on the impact of recent federal funding cuts…

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Open Psychedelic Evaluation Nexus ft. Dr. Jason Luoma 48:10

10M ago48:10

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On this weeks ISRP Speaker Spotlight Alaina is joined by psychologist and co-founder of the Open Psychedelic Evaluation Nexus (OPEN), Dr. Jason Luoma. They discuss evaluation of psychedelic assisted therapy in the real world following legalization in Portland, Oregon. Register for ISRP at https://www.ISRPsych.org to catch Dr. Luoma's presentation M…

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Ibogaine & Ocular Dominance Plasticity ft. Alejo Acuña 36:02

11M ago36:02

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This weeks ISRP Speaker Spotlight is Alejo Acuña, a PhD student in Biology at the Neuroplasticity Unit of the Laboratorio de Neurociencias, University of the Republic, Uruguay. Alejo's project focuses on atypical psychedelic, Ibogaine, and how it can enhance ocular dominance plasticity in the mouse visual cortex, as part of a broader effort to unde…

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Psychedelic Therapy... in Rodents? ft. Kate Lawson 41:34

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This episode is the first of three in our special ISRP Speaker Spotlight series. We've decided to showcase some amazing scientists that will be presenting at the virtual International Society for Psychedelic Research Conference March 7! It's not too late to register at: https://www.isrpsych.org/conferences Our first feature is Kate Lawson, a PhD st…

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What is a Psychedelic? ft. Dr. Boris Heifets 1:03:23

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In this episode, Alaina discusses the evolving language about some of our favorite substances and how we got to the term psychedelic. In the first segment, she highlights some historical names for psychedelic substances in western medicine. In the second segment, she is joined by Stanford anesthesiologist and psychedelic researcher Dr. Boris Heifet…

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Special Episode: Charting a Path Forward ft. Dr. Gill Bedi & Dr. Neşe Devenot 42:37

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This special episode includes presentations from a recent workshop, where Dr. Alaina Jaster, Dr. Neşe Devenot of Johns Hopkins and Dr. Gill Bedi of University of Melbourne presented their expertise and perspectives on how the psychedelic research field can move forward from the recent FDA rejection of MDMA-AT. Dr. Jaster's presentation sets the ton…

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Seeing Through the Smoke ft. Dr. Peter Grinspoon 54:41

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Alaina is joined by physician, author, activist and educator Dr. Peter Grinspoon to discuss the use of psychedelics and cannabis in recovery, the stigma associated with drug use and the idea of "california sober." Have questions or want to read his book? Check out Dr. Grinspoon's website https://www.petergrinspoon.com/…

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HR's role in driving growth with Mark Hickman and Jerrold Hill 42:14

11M ago42:14

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What does it take to align employee engagement with measurable business success? In this episode of the Love Your People Podcast, Mark Hickman, Chief Human Resources Officer at FirstBank, and Jerrold Hill, Vice President and Head of HR at Fiserv, share their transformative leadership journeys. Together, they explore how prioritizing people-first st…

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The Balancing Act of Leadership 52:03

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Leadership isn’t a static role. It’s a balancing act. In this heartfelt season finale of Love in Leadership, Laura and Mike reflect on the highs and challenges of leadership, personal growth, and building meaningful connections in business and life. From stories of transformative company retreats to candid reflections on maintaining work-life balan…

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Passion, Purpose, and Quality of Life feat. Meghan French Dunbar 1:13:27

1y ago1:13:27

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The landscape of the business world is changing for the better and to help people prioritize family, personal life, and passion. Not only do these changes make for better employees, but they also improve the overall quality of their lives. Today’s guest is an incredible entrepreneur whose mission is to help other business leaders lead with purpose!…

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Creating An Ecosystem feat. Tara Milburn 1:05:43

1y ago1:05:43

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No matter what industry you are in, swag is everywhere and, when used correctly, can be a very effective vehicle for marketing. Today’s guest is a leader in this field and has made it her mission to create a human-centric ecosystem in her business. Tara Milburn joins us today to discuss her career, her business, Ethical Swag, and the importance of …

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Meeting People Where They're At feat Brandon Cruise & Jeff Konczak 59:41

1y ago59:41

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If you want to be a successful leader, you need to be present with each person you interact with, prioritize the growth of your team, and meet people where they’re at. Today on Love In Leadership, we are joined by BIGGBY® COFFEE partners, Brandon Cruise and Jeff Konczak to discuss what has brought them success in their leadership journeys. Hear all…

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CAVA's people-first strategy for engaging employees at every level with Kelly Costanza 28:49

1y ago28:49

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The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! How do you operationalize purpose and values to empower your frontline team? In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Kelly Costanza, Chief People Officer at CAVA, to explore how her leadership has transformed the employee experience for over 10,000 team members nationwide. From champ…

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Navigating Change 46:49

1y ago46:49

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Key Points From This Episode: [00:45] Catching up with your hosts, Mike McFall and Laura Eich. [03:00] Mike shares details about his son’s program, Class Afloat. [05:40] The need for organizations to consistently change and evolve over time. [09:20] Navigating change as someone who seeks stability and consistency. [11:30] The impact on the culture …

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Psychedelic Circuits: The Amygdala ft. Dr. Devin Effinger 53:09

1y ago53:09

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This episode is the last of the Psychedelic Circuits mini-series! Today, Alaina gives a brief overview on circuits involved in stress responses. Then Dr. Devin Effinger deep dives into his work with the amygdala, paraventricular nucleus and how these regions send signals to relay important information about threat, stress and more. This circuit goe…

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Leadership, Love Languages, & Lasting Impact feat. Ed Buison 1:00:10

1y ago1:00:10

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Guest Bio: Ed Buison is an Area Representative of BIGGBY® COFFEE in Oakland County, Michigan. He’s a B.S. graduate in Computer Science and a Master’s recipient in Business Administration from Wayne State University, with a decade of experience in computer programming. Together with his wife, Eileen, Ed has two other businesses—Avalon Care, LLC and …

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Special Episode: Tales from the DEA Hearing ft. Jack Gorsline 1:42:01

1y ago1:42:01

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Welcome to a super extra special episode of Psychedelic Brain Science! Dr. Jaster has finally settled back into real life after spending a week at DEA HQ fighting with Students for Sensible Drug Policy and many other scientists to keep DOI and DOC legal. She's joined today by psychedelic journalist Jack Gorsline, who was embedded with the team. The…

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Psychedelic Circuits: The Spinal Cord ft. Dr. Raul Ramos 53:40

1y ago53:40

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This episode is the second installment of the mini-series focused on brain circuits outside of the typical frontal cortex conversation. Today, we hear from Alaina on the basics of pain and touch perception, as well as how our nerves send information to our brains. Alaina is then joined by Dr. Raul Ramos of UC Berkeley, an expert on studying sensory…

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The Difference Between Management & Leadership feat. Rick Loera 54:12

1y ago54:12

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Rick Loera is a dedicated BIGGBY® COFFEE franchise owner and the 2024 BIGGBY Cup Winner, recognized for his commitment to fostering a positive work environment. With a background of nearly 30 years in restaurant management, including roles with Bob Evans and Outback Steakhouse, Rick brings a wealth of experience in leadership and team development. …

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What If Work Was More? feat. Alisha Beck 50:04

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Guest Bio: Alisha Beck, originally from southeast Michigan, has a rich background in people-oriented roles. Starting her career at Dunkin Donuts, she transitioned to BIGGBY® COFFEE, where she has held various positions at store and home office levels, including personal development mentoring, culture development, and employee coaching. Alisha curre…

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Anarchy, Synergy, and Just Doing Good Work feat. Ari Weinzweig 56:52

1y ago56:52

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‘Having a vocation is like falling in love, and it works out,’ says writer, anarchist, and philosopher, Paul Goodman. Ari Weinzweig holds the title of co-founder and CEO at Zingerman’s, but he is also an anarchist and philosopher. During this episode, he joins us in conversation to tell his story and share the guiding principles behind his life phi…

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Build a Bus People Want to Ride - LIVE at BIGGBY Nation Summit! 44:52

1y ago44:52

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BIGGBY Coffee feels more like a family than a typical franchise. In this live-recorded episode from the BIGGBY Nation Summit, we dive into the power of community in business. Hosts Mike McFall and Laura Eich, joined by a live audience of franchisees and staff, use the BIGGBY brand as a lens to discuss how to foster relationships and culture within …

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Love in Leadership is BACK! 44:05

1y ago44:05

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Welcome back to Love in Leadership! In the season two premiere, Laura and Mike dive into how BIGGBY® COFFEE is doubling down on leadership rooted in love and personal growth. They discuss recent shifts, from Mike’s return to a day-to-day focus to Laura’s expanded role that includes leading the BIGGBY COFFEE Operations team as well as the Life You L…

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Psychedelic Circuits: The Claustrum ft. Tanner Anderson 49:09

1+ y ago49:09

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This episode is the first of three in a mini-series focused on brain circuits outside of the typical conversations. Today, we hear from Alaina on the basics of how neurons talk to each other and a refresher on serotonin signaling. Alaina is then joined by special guest Tanner Anderson, a PhD candidate at University of Kentucky and soon to be postdo…

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HR strategies for global team engagement in the age of AI with Joe Cronin 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

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The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! How do you maintain a people-first culture while scaling a global organization to over 41,000 employees across 50 countries? In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Joe Cronin, Chief Human Resources Officer at ICON, to explore how ICON has grown from a small team of five in Ireland i…

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Sensible Drug Policy in the Psychedelic Era Part 2 ft. Dr. Elijah Ullman, Brett Phelps & Robert Rush 1:14:55

1+ y ago1:14:55

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Welcome to season 4. In this two part episode, Alaina talks about the ongoing petition against the DEA's proposed rule to schedule DOI and DOC. In the first half of this episode, Alaina is joined by Elijah Z. Ullman, of the SSDP Science Policy Committee. They discuss the background and specific reasons why DOI and DOC should not be scheduled. In th…

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Crafting an authentic employer brand with Sonya Tolson 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

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The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! In today’s live-recorded episode, we're joined by Sonya Tolson, Global Chief People Officer at McLarens. Sonya brings more than 20 years of experience and expertise in HR strategy, talent management, compliance, learning and development, and culture enhancement, serving in leadership roles at…

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Special Episode: The State of Psychoactive/Entheogenic Plants and Fungi 1:11:50

1+ y ago1:11:50

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Join us for this special episode featuring discussion from the Richmond, VA annual Mushroom Mania festival presented by the RVA Moon Market. Alaina is joined by fellow panelists: Will E. Nelson, Co-founder of Decriminalize Nature RVA Isa Boliver, South American Medicine Woman Dr. Harrison Elder, postdoctoral researcher at Johns Hopkins researching …

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How G2 redefines and measures employee success with Priti Patel 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

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The Cooleaf Podcast is now the Love Your People Podcast! In today’s episode, John Duisberg sits down with Priti Patel, Chief People Officer at G2. Priti leads all aspects of G2’s employee success function including diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as defining the company's business and talent strategy. In this episode, Priti shares how G2 …

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Season 4 Preview: Psychedelic Brain Science 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

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Alaina and Zarmeen are BACK BABY! In this short episode, they wanted to give some updates on their lives, explain what the heck is going on with the podcast and preview a couple exciting upcoming episodes.

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Walking the Walk (featuring Ryo Zsun) 57:00

1+ y ago57:00

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GUEST BIO: Ryo Zsun is the culture maestro for the Zappos family of companies, as well as a keynote speaker and thought leader on the power of cultivating healthy workplaces. Everywhere he goes, he shares Zappos’ message of putting people first. Links LinkedIn CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [0:35] - Back to Work (Without the Awkwardness) Comparing sabbatic…

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Bridging Visions 55:17

2y ago55:17

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Bridging Visions Workplaces, parenthood, and the quest for fulfillment CORE TOPICS + DETAILS: [1:49] - The Power of Visioning Looking forward to look backward Laura shares a personal story about how a visioning exercise led her to reconsider her stance on having children, illustrating how professional tools and exercises can profoundly influence pe…

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Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb) 1:12:32

2y ago1:12:32

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Start Running & Keep Running (featuring Caitlin Townsend Lamb) Discussions on where inspiration meets discipline GUEST BIO: Caitlin Townsend Lamb is the Director of People Advancement and Continuous Improvement Systems at Cascade Engineering, where she has dedicated over 14 years to putting people first. Starting her journey as an executive assista…