Best Parker J Palmer Podcasts (2025)

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On Honoring the Soul (pt. 2) | Parker J. Palmer 1:14:06

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“Is the life I am living the same as the life that wants to live in me?” This searching question is one that bestselling author, legendary teacher and activist Parker J. Palmer has been exploring for decades. His practice of living this question, resulting in the type of wisdom that can only come from the crucible of one’s direct experience. And Pa…

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Parker J. Palmer: Everything Falls Away 1:16:03

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"Sooner or later, everything falls away." With these words, author Parker J. Palmer begins his much-loved poem exploring the landscape of loss, grief and letting go. In this conversation, Parker reads the poem and reflects on the transient nature of reality and the great tapestry that holds all things together. Dom joins Parker in his living room i…

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On Honoring the Soul (pt. 1) | Parker J. Palmer 1:28:11

12d ago1:28:11

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What leads us to live divided lives that defy our own sense of identity and integrity? When we do, what price do we and the world pay? How can we recover the wholeness that is our birthright? Today’s guest, legendary teacher, activist, and author Parker J. Palmer― has helped people in every walk of life rise to the challenge of living “divided no m…

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On Imperfectionism and the Art of Living Well | Oliver Burkeman 53:44

22d ago53:44

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What if the time is never coming when you’re ‘on top of things’, or finally feel like you know what you’re doing? For years, New York Times Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman has dared to ask provocative questions like these. The sort of questions that invite us to examine popular cultural views about what it means to work and live well. In his bea…

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On Heartbreak, Healing, and Transformation | Sara Avant Stover 53:06

29d ago53:06

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To care, to love, and to be human, Means we will inevitably experience heartbreak. Whether its the loss of relationship, The end of a job, The death of a loved one, A natural disaster, infertility, a financial crisis, or any shape that loss may take. Heartbreak sends us reeling― Leaving many of us feeling alone and adrift. After her own experience …

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Pádraig Ó Tuama: The Room Next To Belief 52:44

29d ago52:44

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Alongside being the title of Pádraig Ó Tuama's recently released collection of poetry, Kitchen Hymns is also an informal term referring to the hymns sung in Irish homes that weren't allowed in formal church contexts, due to their being in the Irish language rather than Latin. It is this rebellious and honest flavour of sacred expression that has be…

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On Learning to Be a Better Friend to Ourselves | Megan Prager 56:11

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When our good friends encounter challenges, A default response for many of us is often: To have their back To show up fully To be kind To put judgment aside, And to remind them that they are not alone. When we turn this practice, of being for someone, toward ourselves, particularly in the face of: obstacles, hardships, adversity, and failure, it's …

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On the Science, and Magic, of Great Conversations | Alison Wood Brooks 56:42

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Alison Wood Brooks is a celebrated Harvard Business School Professor who studies the hidden architecture of conversations. Her groundbreaking work shows that while all of us can struggle with difficult conversations, We’re often not very good at the easy ones either (even though we have them all the time). Alison argues that part of the reason for …

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Barbara Brown Taylor: Rediscovering Reverence 1:03:12

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In the midst of our busy lives, we can so easily miss the sacred shining through every moment. Children are instinctively drawn to bewilderment and astonishment at the wonder of life, and yet it is a way of seeing that often fades as the rigours and responsibilities of adult life take over. Barbara Brown Taylor has been exploring the idea of revere…

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On Mastering Our Emotional Life | Ethan Kross 48:18

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Brain scientist Jill Bolte Taylor famously once said: “Most of us think of ourselves as thinking creatures that feel, but we are actually feeling creatures that think.” Whether it’s anxiety about going to the doctor, Boiling rage when we’re stuck in traffic, Devastation after a painful break-up, Joy from the birth of a child, Or peace that arises f…

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On Wholeness, Service, and Enduring Happiness | Stephanie Harrison 53:48

2M ago53:48

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"It’s not your fault if you are unhappy. You have been told three lies: You’re not good enough; You need to achieve fame, wealth, and power; You need to do it all on your own." These are the words of Stephanie Harrison - author, past Director of Learning at Thrive Global, and expert in the science of happiness. In her new book: New Happy: Getting H…

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Rob Bell: Grief, Guilt & Growth 1:20:07

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What do we do with the weight of the past? We so often find ourselves clinging and grasping to that which has ended, getting stuck in self-loathing and judgement over that which we regret, or becoming too cautious and comfortable to step boldly beyond that which we have outgrown, leaving us struggling to live fully in the present moment and all tha…

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On Saving Ourselves and the World | john a. powell 50:39

2M ago50:39

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In a time where the threat of authoritarianism is on the rise, how might we take the next step toward creating truly equitable and thriving societies? This question, for many, may feel increasingly out of reach. And yet for redemptive thinker, and visionary leader john a. powell, it serves as one of the central lines of inquiry in his work. johh a.…

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Episode 59 - Conversation about imothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny. 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

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Please join us for a conversation about historian Timothy Snyder’s book On Tyranny. Carrie and Parker discuss four of the twenty hallmarks of authoritarian governments addressed in Snyder’s clear and informative work. The book is relatively short, but chock-full of insights, stories and practical advice when navigating the very real challenges of o…

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On Wisdom and Love in Troubling Times | Mark Nepo & Elizabeth Lesser 1:02:44

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In times of great division, disruption, and uncertainty, how can we find the ability to stay grounded? While each of us may find we have different answers, Here are a few that have been emerging for me recently: The first - remembering, in the words of one of today’s guests: you don’t have to do it alone. Remembering the power (and necessity) of se…

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Rowan Williams: Holy Longing 59:55

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While we may struggle to agree on the answers to life's biggest questions, we are all united in asking them. It is this shared questioning that binds us as humans, with each of us carrying a deep ache for something greater, something sacred and something real. Drawing on the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, former Archbishop of Canterbury …

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On Unwinding Toxic Productivity | Israa Nasir 55:37

3M ago55:37

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What is it that drives our focus on productivity? That colors our experience of work, life, and relationships? Is the motivation to 'do', to achieve, and to push ourselves driven by a subtle undercurrent of fear? A craving to stay relevant, A whisper in the back of our mind that says: If we don’t optimize our lives, fill up our calendars, and stay …

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On Presence, Embodied Wisdom, and Coaching | Ali Schultz & Liz Stewart 54:34

3M ago54:34

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This past November I had the privilege of going to a leadership boot camp hosted by Jerry Colonna and the extraordinary team at CEO and Executive Coaching Firm, Reboot. For 10 years Reboot has been hosting these gatherings. Immersive experiences where a small group of leaders comes together without pretense. Everyone there to explore the possibilit…

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On Love, Death, and Embracing Our Humanity | Roshi Joan Halifax & Frank Ostaseski 1:03:10

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It’s here and then it’s gone. In so many ways this is the through line of our experience. From the sunny day, To a common cold, To time spent with loved ones, Or the experience of our wedding day. Joy, love, heartbreak, and ultimately Life itself - All by nature impermanent. To walk through this life Is to walk hand-in-hand with change. It is simpl…

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Iain McGilchrist: A Distorted Reality 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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What if the way our brains have evolved is inhibiting us from seeing reality as it actually is?This is the groundbreaking theory of renowned neuroscientist, psychiatrist and philosopher Dr Iain McGilchrist, whose research on the two hemispheres of the brain and the different ways in which they operate sheds a great deal of light on so many of the p…

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The Science of Failing Well with Amy Edmondson 41:20

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In this final episode of the podcast before beginning his research sabbatical, your host Dr. Nathan Reiger welcomes high-performing teams expert and scholar Amy Edmondson. She is a Professor of Leadership at Harvard Business School, author, and pioneer in the role of psychological safety in high performing teams. This conversation explores the scie…

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On Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry Colonna 1:11:08

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Things are changing all the time. From the seasons, To the weather, our emotions, and our relationships. We are born, we grow old, and ultimately we die. To walk through life means to walk hand-in-hand with impermanence. It is simply part of what it means to be human. And this season on the podcast we wanted to make these shared experiences of chan…

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Impermanence, Letting Go, and Finding Freedom | Sharon Salzberg & Sunita Puri 53:30

4M ago53:30

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There are certain threads inescapably woven into our experience of being alive. Simple but profound truths which make up the tapestry of what it means to be human. One of these is impermanence. The fact that everything, by nature, changes. From the seasons, to the weather, our emotions, and our relationships. We are born, we grow old, and ultimatel…

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Alexander John Shaia: Recovering The Mystical 1:00:34

4M ago1:00:34

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Karl Rahner once remarked that 'the Christian of the future will be a mystic or will not exist', and it is in this spirit that friend of the podcast Alexander John Shaia joins Dom for a conversation about recovering the mystical way of seeing today. Recorded in Granada, Spain, this episode explores how we can come to see the stories of our traditio…

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Morality, Politics, and the Truth About Finding Common Ground | Dr. Kurt Gray 55:52

4M ago55:52

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In his new book, Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, Neuroscientist and Moral psychologist Dr. Kurt Gray argues that for the majority of our evolutionary history, humans were more hunted than hunter. Which might just be the game changing perspective we need for these times. Kurt reminds us that in contr…

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Meditation, Awakening, and Original Love | Henry Shukman 1:07:29

4M ago1:07:29

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In his new book, Original Love, Zen meditation master, award winning author and poet, and renowned spiritual teacher Henry Shukman offers a tantalizing proposition. At any moment there is a powerful possibility available to us. A possibility of piercing the illusion of separateness, And experiencing a profound sense of connection. In these moments …

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Pete Rollins: Nothing Matters 54:17

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Our culture constantly bombards us with products, ideas and approaches that promise to heal us, cure us, make us whole, and take away the pain of life entirely. We are led to believe that we are only one change away from the life we've always felt like we should be living, and that we need only to find the right book, program, or product to help us…

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Episode 58 February 2025- Cutting Loose 43:48

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Join Parker and Carrie for a conversation about William Stafford’s poem “Cutting Loose”. In this episode we explore the way that disillusionment or feeling lost can bring with it a powerful sense of reality, faithfulness and new direction. Parker and Carrie talk about their own experiences of feeling lost and listening to the sound of the genuine w…

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Richard Holloway: Looking for Life's Meaning 54:21

5M ago54:21

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What are the biggest questions that would stay with you across your life? is there a God? Why is there something, not nothing, and what can it possibly all mean? How can we live a good life? Richard Holloway joins the podcast once again from Edinburgh to share some of his reflections on these questions which have shaped his life. In this latest boo…

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Authoring a Self-Compassionate Story with Massimo Backus 41:14

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Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes returning podcast guest Massimo Backus, a distinguished executive coach and leadership development consultant. He is the host of the Leadership Mind podcast and a documentary filmmaker who captures the essence of the human experience and an empathetic and holistic approach to leadership. In today’s conversatio…

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Heroes and Helpers #8: Coming home to our true self with Lizi Oceransky 28:29

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Today is our final Heroes and Helpers episode for Season 4 on The Courageous Life. This series launched earlier in 2024 and throughout the year we’ve shined a light on stories of everyday heroes, Ordinary people who are navigating life’s challenges and adversities with hope, courage, resilience, and love. These are the remarkable stories of: Our ne…

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Heroes and Helpers #7 - The power of presence with Vicky Furlan 21:36

6M ago21:36

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As we get ready to close out the 4th season of The Courageous Life we are revisiting inspiring stories of everyday heroes and the helpers who walk beside them. These Conversations, which launched this year, shine a light on ordinary people, Our neighbors, friends, colleagues, and members of our communities, who rise up to meet challenges, And navig…

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Trust And Inspire Leadership: Stephen Covey With David Kasperson 55:20

6M ago55:20

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Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes the most trusted authorities on trust and leadership, Stephen M.R. Covey and David Kasperson. In today’s conversation, they discuss their new book Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others and explore the intersection between their work and compassionate accountability. Key Takeaways…

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Rowan Williams: Passions Of The Soul 1:00:18

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What cost do we pay when we remain living in self-regarding reactivity? What do we do when we find ourselves stuck, trapped by the illusory pictures we have of ourselves and unable to be a channel of life for others? Former Archbishop of Canterbury and author of many books, Dr Rowan Williams, joins Dom, Sue and Peter to explore how Eastern Christia…

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The Missing Ingredient to 'The Good Life' | Dr. Lorraine Besser 55:39

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What does it mean to live a 'good life'? For centuries philosophers, theologians, and psychologists have explored this question. Arguing primarily that there are two distinct paths to living well. The first might be casually thought of as sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Choosing pleasure as our primary pursuit - building our life around a simple equ…

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On Imperfectionism and the Art of Living Well | Oliver Burkeman 55:07

7M ago55:07

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What if the time is never coming when you’re ‘on top of things’, or finally feel like you know what you’re doing? For years, New York Times Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman has dared to ask provocative questions like these. The sort of questions that invite us to examine popular cultural views about what it means to work and live well. In his bea…

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Trust Matters More Than Ever with Dr. David Horsager 38:17

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Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Dr. David Horsager, CEO of the Trust Edge Leadership Institute and inventor of the Enterprise Trust Index. He is also the director of a global study, The Trust Outlook, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and a senior fellow at Indiana Wesleyan University. David not only has a unique perspective on trus…

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John Philip Newell: The Great Search 1:05:23

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There is a strong sense that the Church is in a time of transition- preparing to birth something new. John Philip Newell in his new book, The Great Search: Turning to earth and soul in the quest for healing and home, addresses this idea and speaks to the group he refers to as the Christian diaspora; those who, from both ‘inside’ and ‘outside’ the c…

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A Cardiologist's Journey to Healing, Health, and Happiness | Dr. Jonathan Fisher 53:55

7M ago53:55

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Dr. Jonathan Fisher, is a Harvard educated cardiologist, a mindfulness teacher, and an outspoken leader passionate about helping to end the epidemic of clinician burnout in healthcare. In sharing his own story he writes: "I took care of 20,000 hearts before taking care of my own. For years, I hid my anxiety, depression, and burnout behind the facad…

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Practicing Courage #46: The subtle art of letting go with Amy Dong 5:52

8M ago5:52

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Today's practice features guest teacher Amy Dong. Amy is a talented therapist, and a breath work facilitator, who specializes in helping both individuals and couples to find steady footing through life’s inevitable twists & turns. She’s also the author of a beautiful sub stack called The Softening. Which she describes as a walk through our internal…

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Everything You Want is on the Other Side of Fear | Amy Dong 54:34

8M ago54:34

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Our 20’s are a unique season in our lives. While often romanticized as a decade that should be a high point It’s a time often fraught with major life transitions From leaving the familiar rhythms of school Which so many of us have known since early childhood To (for many of us) entering the work force full time, for the first time To shifts in mean…

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Practicing Courage #45: Making friends with uncertainty and embracing positive possibilities 8:54

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This past week clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Meg Jay was back on the show. One of the big themes we explored together was uncertainty, And how we can experience more ease in the face of it. Meg offered a useful reminder that when we experience uncertainty research shows that our amygdala becomes more active. The amygdala being th…

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Alexander John Shaia: The Mystical Christos 56:11

8M ago56:11

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Is there an ancient path that can transform lives when we find it together, giving hope and meaning? Alexander John Shaia returns to the podcast from his home in Spain to share his deep mining of the Gospel of John which he argues offer the most important, beautiful and dangerous words in Christianity. The story of Jesus in John proposed a radical …

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A Revolutionary Remedy for Uncertainty - In Our 20's and Beyond | Dr. Meg Jay 58:03

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Our 20’s are a unique season in our lives. While often romanticized as a decade that should be a high point, they are an age marked by uncertainty and major life transitions. From leaving the familiar rhythms of school, To (for many) entering the work force full time, for the first time. To experiencing changes in meaningful relationships, friendsh…

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Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict with Karin Hurt and David Dye 34:53

8M ago34:53

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Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Karin Hurt and David Dye, the leaders and creators of Let’s Grow Leaders, where they support human-centered leaders to find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. Karin and David share a common passion for helping leaders navigate conflict in more productive ways, believing…

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Episode 57: Unexpected Hope in Improbable Actions: A New Conversation with John Paul Lederach 1:05:54

8M ago1:05:54

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Join Parker and Carrie for a conversation with Notre Dame’s Professor Emeritus of International Peacebuilding, John Paul Lederach, about his Pocket Guide for Facing Down a Civil War. This new booklet draws upon Lederach’s experience as a renowned peace practitioner who has mediated conflicts around the world. Here, he provides thoughtful, sometimes…

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Practicing Courage #44: Learning to fail better 7:36

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To fail is human. It’s built into our experience from childhood. We begin to walk and we fall. We begin a project, we work toward a goal, or we start a business and we may fail. We experience these moments - When we are engaged in learning, When we are moving toward something we care about And we come up short. And in these moments there is an oppo…

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The Courage to Choose Growth, Again and Again | Dr. Jordyn Feingold 54:20

8M ago54:20

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“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” -Abraham Maslow What is it that empowers people to make this choice? To be bold enough to step forward into fear as they move toward purpose, and transcendence? These questions are at the heart of today’s…

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Practicing Courage #43: Finding peace right where you are with Amy Dong 7:11

8M ago7:11

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One of the highlights of this season on the Courageous Life has been expanding the show with a new series that features inspiring stories of everyday heroes and the helpers who walk beside them. One of these helpers conversations featured Amy Dong. Amy is a talented therapist and a breathwork facilitator. During our conversation she offered a windo…

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The Art of Being Human at Work | Ali Schultz 53:25

8M ago53:25

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“If we don’t work on our stuff, our stuff will work on us. It will run our lives - and show up in our offices and relationships - until we take the reins of responsibility for our own well-being.” These words were written by today’s guest, Allison Schultz (who goes by Ali). Along with Jerry Colonna and Dan Putt, Ali co-founded Reboot, the widely ac…

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