Best Saman Podcasts (2025)

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Your Multi-Million Dollar Liquidity Event is Coming, Here's What You Should Do with Saman Samii and Mitch Slater of UBS Wealth Management 40:34

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Guest: Saman Samii and Mitch Slater from UBS Wealth Management. Saman and Mitch have guided founders through countless liquidity events and helped them navigate one of the most emotionally charged transitions in business: from business owner to living off the proceeds after your BIG exit. Overview: Sometimes in the life of an entrepreneur, Making B…

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Breaking Down Tasks and Big Feelings with Vanessa Gorelkin (Rebroadcast) 50:55

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For this week's episode, we are dipping into the archives to revisit a conversation that resonated with so many of you. I'm talking with Vanessa Gorelkin, a seasoned occupational therapist and ADHD coach who's been working in the field for nearly 30 years. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis (Bran-Dice) University and a Master's d…

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الحلقة السادسة و الخمسون - حين يصرخ القلب بصمت: رجاء الله في مواجهة الوحدة والاكتئاب 4:11

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Send us a text هناك الكثير من الناس اليوم يعيشون اكتئابًا عميقًا بسبب الوحدة. قد يمتلك البعض بيتًا كبيرًا، أو سيارة فاخرة، أو حسابًا مصرفيًا مريحًا… لكن رغم كل ذلك يشعرون بفراغ داخلي. لا أحد يشاركهم حياتهم، لا أحد يسمع قلوبهم، ولا أحد يتحدث معهم حديثًا صادقًا يلمس الروح. ومع هذا الفراغ، يبدأ البعض بالهروب إلى الكحول، أو قضاء ساعات طويلة أمام التلفا…

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الحلقة الخامسه و الخمسون - لا شيء يفصلنا عن محبة الله: رجاء للمكتئبين والمتألمين 3:23

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Send us a text هناك أشخاص كثيرون يعيشون اكتئابًا بسبب المرض. المرض يرهق الجسد، لكنه أيضًا يثقل النفس، فيشعر الإنسان أنه عالق ولا يرى مخرجًا. لكن وسط هذا الإحساس بالاختناق، يقدّم الله وعدًا واضحًا: وعد الشفاء، ووعد الرجاء، ووعد الهدف. عندما ينشغل الإنسان بمرضه، يصبح تركيزه على ذاته وألمه، لكن وجود هدف إلهي يغيّر المنظور. يقول الكتاب في رومية ١٤: ٨: …

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الحلقة الرابعه و الخمسون - من الروتين إلى الرسالة: كيف يغيّر الهدف حياتك 3:02

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Send us a text في عالم اليوم، يعيش الكثيرون في حالة من الضياع الداخلي. قد يمتلك الشخص وظيفة جيدة وبيتًا جميلًا وعائلة مستقرة، ومع ذلك يشعر بفراغ عميق. هذا الفراغ لا ينتج عن نقص المال أو النجاح، بل عن غياب الهدف. فعندما يعيش الإنسان بلا غاية، تتحول الحياة إلى سلسلة من المهام المتكررة، ومع الوقت يبدأ القلب بالتساؤل: هل هذا كل شيء؟ وهنا يتسلل الاكتئاب…

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Research Recap with Skye: The ADHD and IBS Connection 16:55

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we dive into a single research paper to see what it says, how it was conducted, and find any practical takeaways. In this episode, we're discussing a paper called "Association between attention deficit hyperact…

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Focused and Balanced: ADHD Strategies That Work w/ Skye Waterson (rebroadcast) 37:16

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Today, we're revisiting our conversation with Skye Waterson. Skye is a Doctoral Candidate and ADHD coach who specializes in research-backed tips for navigating life with a neurodivergent brain. We wanted to rebroadcast this episode because our discussion on her book and specifically her approach to calendars and burnout is still some of the most pr…

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Our Own Worst Enemy (rebroadcast) 14:31

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This week, we're revisiting a classic episode inspired by a late '90s pop-punk anthem: "My Own Worst Enemy" by Lit. The title of that song perfectly captures a feeling common to those with ADHD. We often feel like our own greatest obstacle, plagued by an endless supply of self-destructive behaviors stemming directly from the condition. Counterprodu…

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Research Recap with Skye: Bullying and ADHD 18:03

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Welcome to Hacking your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it was…

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The High Cost of Undiagnosed ADHD with Sarah Templeton 50:46

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Hey team, Today, we've got a heavy but necessary topic. We're looking at what happens when ADHD goes unsupported and the stakes get high. In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Templeton, a counselor, activist, and author of The Prison Counselor. Sarah spent years working inside the UK prison system before getting her own diagnosis at age 51, which l…

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AD 283 | Aisha Schliessler | "Leaning Into Authenticity" 1:05:18

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Aisha Schliessler is a writer and director based in Los Angeles and London. A third-generation filmmaker, life behind the camera is in her blood. As a narrative director, Aisha is passionate about exploring the human psyche through a nuanced and stylistic lens. Her work emphasizes character and emotional storytelling, often infused with playfulness…

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Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Dr. Judy Ho (rebroadcast) 30:20

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This week, we are rebroadcasting an insightful earlier episode featuring Dr. Judy Ho, a clinical and forensic neuropsychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology. She focuses on mental health, ADHD, and various psychological disorders. She is triple board-certified and is a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, where she teaches gra…

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Research Recap with Skye: Hyperfocus in University Students 15:41

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper and dive into what the paper says, how it's c…

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The Over-Pathologizing of ADHD with Rae Jacobson 48:12

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Hey team! This week, I'm joined by Rae Jacobson, journalist, ADHD expert, and host of Hyperfocus at Understood.org, to talk about how we make sense of ADHD when it feels like it's everywhere. Rae has spent over a decade reporting on mental health and neurodiversity, and she brings that blend of research, lived experience, and sharp humor that makes…

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AD 282 | Roy Dean | "A Constant Journey Into Mastery" 2:13:03

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Roy Dean is a martial artist, filmmaker, and creative storyteller whose work bridges the worlds of combat and art. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Roy Harris, Roy is known for his elegant approach to movement, mastery, and self-expression. Through his films, writings, and instruction, he reveals the artistry within discipline—showing how …

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The CEO's Guide to SEO, AEO, and Humanizing Your Digital Marketing with GreenBanana SEO Founder Kevin Roy 42:06

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Guest: Kevin Roy, a pioneer in digital marketing and the co-founder and CEO of GreenBanana SEO, a three-time member of the Inc. 5,000 Fastest-Growing Companies list. Overview: If your digital marketing strategy is still focused on improving your company's SEO rankings, you're playing an outdated game. To get BIG in 2026, your company has to be the …

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Unapologetically ADHD with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright (rebroadcast) 31:30

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As many of us navigate shifting routines and rising expectations right now, it's a perfect time to revisit this affirming conversation with Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright. Together we unpack what it means to stop fighting yourself, lean into your strengths, and build supportive systems that make life feel lighter, not harder. A great listen if you ne…

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الحلقة الثالثة و الخمسون - الغيرة تقتل… والرضا في المسيح يحيي 3:17

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Send us a text قد نظن أن الغيرة ليست خطيئة كبيرة في حياتنا اليومية. لكن الكتاب المقدس يوضح لنا أن الغيرة يمكن أن تكون خطوة واحدة قبل القتل. في صموئيل الأول 18، نرى كيف امتلأ شاول بالغيرة من داود. الشعب بدأ يغني: «شاول ضرب ألوفه وداود ربواته»، فاشتعل قلب شاول خوفًا وحسدًا. رغم أنه كان ملكًا، شعر بالتهديد من راعٍ صغير لأن داود كان أقرب إلى الله منه. …

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Research Recap with Skye: Video Accessibility for ADHD and What the Science Says 18:36

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today, I'm joined by Skye Waterson for another Research Recap. In this series, we explore a single research paper—what it says, how it was conducted, and what practical…

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الحلقة الواحدة و الخمسون - الكذب له جزاء: الله عادل 2:46

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Send us a text الكذب والخداع ليسا مجرد "كذبة بيضاء" أو حيلة صغيرة، بل هما خطية خطيرة أمام الله. في سفر أعمال الرسل الأصحاح الخامس، نقرأ قصة حنانيا وسفيرة. باعا قطعة أرض وادّعيا أنهما قدّما كل ثمنها للرسل، بينما في الحقيقة احتفظا بجزء منها لأنفسهما. لم يكن الخطأ في الاحتفاظ بالمال، بل في الكذب على الروح القدس. والنتيجة كانت مأساوية: سقط كل منهما ميت…

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الحلقة الثانية و الخمسون - راحة في الرب: هو يعمل لخيرنا 3:17

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Send us a text في حياتنا جميعًا نواجه مواقف صعبة وظروفًا لا نفهمها. قد نسأل: "لماذا يحدث هذا؟" لكن الكتاب المقدس يعلّمنا أن الله لا يتوقع منا أن نفهم كل شيء، بل أن نثق به. في رومية ٢٨:٨ نقرأ: "ونحن نعلم أن كل الأشياء تعمل معًا للخير للذين يحبون الله، الذين هم مدعوون حسب قصده." هذه الآية تؤكد أن الله قادر أن يحوّل حتى الأمور المؤلمة لصالحنا. المزامي…

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Grandma Has ADHD: Jami Shapiro on Late Diagnosis and New Beginnings 39:39

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Hey team! This week, I'm talking with Jami Shapiro, ADHD coach, founder of Silver Linings Transitions, and host of the Grandma Has ADHD podcast. Jami has also recently published her book This Explains So Much, which dives into the world of undiagnosed ADHD in people over 50. Jami brings a wealth of experience from her work helping older adults down…

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AD 281 | Æmen Ededéen | "On Aletheia House and Nihil" 1:27:01

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Æmen Ededéen lived and worked in San Francisco and then Los Angeles for fifteen years before moving to Roswell, New Mexico in 2018 as a grant recipient of the year-long Roswell Artist in Residence Program. He and his wife, the artist Maja Ruznic, have since made New Mexico home and have recently welcomed their first child, a daughter, into the worl…

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Building Stronger Teams in Relationships with Dr. Tracy Dagleish 45:11

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Hey team! Today I'm talking with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish (Dall Gleesh), a clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and the author of You, Your Husband & His Mother. She has spent almost two decades helping couples get unstuck from repeating the same old arguments and start building relationships that actually work in real life. And she also runs her o…

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Research Recap with Skye: How ADHDers Succeed and Why It's Complicated 24:55

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb. On this podcast, we dig into tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In this series, we usually look at a single research paper, but today we're covering two and pulling out practical takeaway…

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1979: The Revolution 28:45

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Send us a text In 1979, Iran underwent one of the 20th century’s most consequential revolutions. What began as a wave of protests against a monarchy transformed the country into an Islamic Republic that would reshape its identity and place in the world. In this episode, Saman Askari traces the arc of power, from the rise of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to…

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Mastering the Mundane: ADHD-Proofing the Everyday w/Amy Marie Hann 37:31

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This week I'm joined by Amy Marie Hann, better known online as The Activated ADHD Mama. Amy's an ADHD coach, community leader, and author who specializes in helping ADHD moms wrangle the boring, repetitive tasks that tend to bury us, things like dishes, meal planning, and remembering to call in prescription refills. In our conversation, we talk abo…

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Research Recap with Skye: TikTok and ADHD - Sorting Facts from Misinformation 21:10

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today, I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series, where we take a look at a single research paper—what it says, how it was conducted, and what practical…

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Dr. Mario Simon on How Great CEOs Turn Self-Awareness Into Business Mastery 38:09

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Guest: Dr. Mario Simon, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Mario is a transformational leader who has a global track record of building companies and helping CEOs unlock breakthrough growth and cultural impact. Quick Background: If you want to 10X your company, start by 10Xing the one indispensable resource that drives everything: the CEO. Your…

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Rethinking Resilience with Alex Bellitter: Burnout, Rest & the ADHD Brain 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Hey Team! Today I'm joined by Alex Bellitter, Senior Manager of Coaching at Shimmer, an ADHD coaching platform that's guided over 75,000 sessions. If this sounds a bit familiar, I also did an interview with Shimmer's CEO, Chris Wang, last year - but of course in this episode, we're covering a lot more and while Shimmer is mentioned it certainly isn…

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Research Recap with Skye: Intersection of Creativity and ADHD During Adolescence 13:44

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Welcome to Hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series, and we're talking about a paper called Creative Thinking in Adolescence with Attention Hyperactivity Di…

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David Desharnais On Driving Your Company from Stagnation to Breakout Growth 53:40

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Guest: David Desharnais, a coach at CEO Coaching International. David is a high-impact technology CEO and enterprise operator with over 25 years of experience leading organizations through scale, transformation, and value creation across more than 20 industries. Quick Background: Companies don't stall because their industries are stalling, or becau…

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ADHD, Hormones, and the Female Brain: A Conversation with Kara Cruz 41:00

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Hey Team! This week I'm talking with Kara Cruz, a licensed marriage and family therapist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional with over 15 years of experience supporting women through life transitions. Kara's work focuses on the intersection of ADHD and reproductive mental health—helping women navigate the complex terrain of hormones,…

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Greg Solomon's 4-Stage Process for Scaling From Start-Up and His 10X Philosophy 40:10

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Guest: Greg Solomon, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Greg is a former CEO who led McDonald's South Africa for 14 years. He quadrupled the size of the business and added 300-plus new restaurants while navigating three ownership transitions, a flat economy, riots, and a global pandemic. Quick Background: Scaling a business isn't just about gro…

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AD 280 | Manuel Mathieu | "Bury Your Masters" 1:01:13

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Manuel Mathieu (b. 1986) is a multi-disciplinary artist, working with painting, ceramics and installation. His work investigates themes of historical violence, erasure and cultural approaches to physicality, nature and spiritual legacy. Mathieu's interests are partially informed from his upbringing in Haiti, and his experience emigrating to Montréa…

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Loneliness, Addiction and Connection with Nick Jonsson 38:57

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Hey team! Today I'm talking with Nick Jonsson, a best-selling author, executive coach, and co-founder of Executives' Global Network. Nick is the author of Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety & Depression in the Modern Business World. His work focuses on helping leaders tackle isolation, burnout, and addicti…

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Research Recap with Skye: Delay Aversion, Inattention, and ADHD 23:42

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Welcome to hacking Your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD Brain. And today I'm joined by Sky Waterson for our research recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper, although today we're going to be looking …

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Michael J. Slater on How to "Dream Backwards" and Realize Your Vision of BIG 35:13

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Guest: Michael J. Slater, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Michael is a longtime YPO member who co-founded and served as the CEO of Nik Software, an international software startup in digital photography that he co-founded and led to a $200M+ valuation before ultimately selling to Google. Quick Background: Every great company begins with a dre…

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Songs That Stick: ADHD Tools with JP & Kat Rende 49:11

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Hey Team! This week, I'm talking with Emmy-winning composers Kat Raio Rende and JP Rende, a husband and wife team who've written music for everyone from Elmo to the Jonas Brothers. But today we're talking about their project Aidee, a collection of songs designed to help kids with ADHD build everyday tools through music. I got a chance to listen thr…

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Cyrus the Great: The Man Behind the Legend 25:26

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Send us a text After a long hiatus, Talk Iran is back. In this new episode, Saman Askari takes us on a deep dive into the life and legacy of Cyrus the Great—the founder of the Persian Empire. He explores his rise, his wars against Croesus of Lydia and Babylon, the famous Cyrus Cylinder, and the myths that surround him. Was he truly the world’s firs…

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الحلقة الثامنه والاربعون - الصلاة التي تغيّرنا: نحو علاقة أعمق مع الآب السماوي 2:52

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Send us a text حقيقة اليوم الكتابية في متى ٦:٦ ” وأما أنت فمتى صليت فادخل إلى مخدعك وأغلق بابك، وصل إلى أبيك الذي في الخفاء. فأبوك الذي يرى في الخفاء يجازيك علانية.“ يعلّمنا المسيح جوهر الصلاة الحقيقية. يُشجعنا على الابتعاد عن الرياء والتركيز على علاقتنا الشخصية مع الآب السماوي، مؤكدًا أن الله يرى أعمالنا في السر ويجازينا بإخلاص. من خلال دراستنا، ت…

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الحلقة التاسعه والاربعون - تجديد الذهن: رحلة التحول الروحي الحقيقي 2:50

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Send us a text التغيير ليس حدثًا يحدث مرة واحدة، بل هو عملية مستمرة تبدأ من الذهن. يدعونا الكتاب المقدس في رسالة رومية ٢:١٢ إلى ألا نتأثر بعالمنا، بل أن نتغير من خلال تجديد أذهاننا بواسطة كلمة الله. هذا التجديد يعكس مجد الله ويحقق تغييرًا حقيقيًا ودائمًا في حياتنا. ”وَلاَ تُشَاكِلُوا هذَا الدَّهْرَ، بَلْ تَغَيَّرُوا عَنْ شَكْلِكُمْ بِتَجْدِيدِ أَذْ…

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الحلقة الخمسون - وصية الراحه - هل نأخذها بجدية؟ 2:53

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Send us a text في خروج ٢٠: ٩-١٠، يأمرنا الرب أن نعمل ستة أيام ونخصص اليوم السابع للراحة، قائلًا: "وأما اليوم السابع ففيه سبت للرب إلهك." هذه الوصية ليست مجرد نصيحة، بل أمر إلهي بجانب وصايا مثل "لا تقتل" و"لا تسرق"، مما يدل على أهميتها. في عالم لا يتوقف عن العمل، يدعونا الله أن نتوقف ونرتاح. إذا لم نخصص وقتًا للراحة، فلن نحصل عليها. ريك ورين يشارك ت…

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Sasha Kelberg: You Are Not Your Business — And That's How You Scale Faster 28:49

3M ago28:49

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Guest: Sasha Kelberg, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Sasha is a Wharton-trained entrepreneur, CEO, and strategic advisor with over two decades of experience building, scaling, and exiting high-tech manufacturing and export businesses. He has led teams from lab concept to global scale with a leadership style grounded in accountability, conti…

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You Might Also Like: Hyperfocus with Rea Jacobson from Understood.org 31:11

3M ago31:11

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t for a few months now and it's definitely one that I'm always on the look out for new episodes. Rae does a great job with her interviews, asking both the basic questions to help ground the conversation, but also getting into the more nuanced issues that come with neurodivergence. Today, I'm going to share an episode with you where Rae talks with D…

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Research recap with Skye: Executive Dysfunction and Early ADHD in Preschoolers 17:37

3M ago17:37

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Welcome to Hacking your ADHD. I'm your host, William Curb, and I have ADHD. On this podcast, I dig into the tools, tactics, and best practices to help you work with your ADHD brain. Today I'm joined by Skye Waterson for our Research Recap series. In this series, we take a look at a single research paper, dive into what the paper says, how it was co…

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Rod Reynolds on Building a High-Performance Team That Delivers BIG Results 49:28

3M ago49:28

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Guest: Rod Reynolds, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Rod is a seasoned global executive and three-time CEO who's led major operations across Canada, the UK, and Asia Pacific. Rod is also a world-class endurance athlete. He has completed over 15 Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events, including two World Championships. He represented Canada at the 2…

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ADHD-Friendly Mindfulness with Beverly Atkins 49:02

3M ago49:02

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Hey Team! This week I'm chatting with Beverly Atkins, founder of Pauseture, an audio-based mindful movement platform grounded in the Feldenkrais Method. It's actually kind of funny, despite Feldenkrais not being particularly well known, this isn't the first time I've discussed it on a podcast, although the last time was on my old ultimate frisbee p…

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Scott White on Harnessing the CEO's Superpower of Perspective 32:18

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Guest: Scott White, a coach at CEO Coaching International. Scott is a seasoned CEO, Chairman, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and leading high-growth companies in the real estate and finance industries. He is also a bestselling author and a sought-after motivational speaker on happiness, positivity, and performance cultur…

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Leading with Strengths and ADHD in the Workplace with Rita Ramakrishnan 40:33

4M ago40:33

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Hey Team! This week, I'm talking with Rita Ramakrishnan, a seasoned strategic executive and leadership coach with over 15 years of experience. Diagnosed with both ADHD and Autism Spectrum during her undergrad years, Rita reframed what could have been limitations into strengths and now looks to uplift other neurodivergent women in leadership roles. …