Best Skye Reads Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 355: Heartbreak, Rejection, and ADHD: A Survival Guide (with Kiersten Lyons) 1:03:54

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Kiersten Lyons spent most of her life being told she was too much. Too loud, too dramatic, too many feelings all at once. She was also told she wasn't enough. Not pretty enough, not the right fit, not what Hollywood…

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692: Vertical vs. Horizontal Morality & Rediscovering Confession with Jamin Goggin 1:26:25

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A recent article tries to explain why so many politically active Christians behave unchristianly in the public square by differentiating “vertical” and “horizontal” sources of morality. The Holy Post crew examines the argument and finds it weak. Has MAGA ignited a revival in the U.S.? David French says we may be confusing a political revolution for…

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Anthony Verdino Talks About Simplifying CBT and Finding Balance Through Mindful Productivity 55:07

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Anthony Verdino — a…

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EP. 354: Why Burnout Conversations Fail Without Neurodiversity with Nicole Bela 1:19:29

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Nicole Bela was brilliant at her job. She could read a room in seconds, remember every donor’s story, and raise millions for causes she believed in. But behind the polished professionalism, she was quietly unravelin…

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691: The Antichrist, Illiberalism, & Why Gen Z Accepts Political Violence with Elizabeth Neumann 1:26:37

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In a series of invitation-only, off-the-record lectures about Christianity, technology billionaire Peter Thiel said the antichrist is trying to regulate technology and billionaires. Which raises the question—Why do we always remake Christ in our image and the antichrist in our enemies’? Gen Z is making conservative Christianity more angry, intolera…

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Skye Waterson Talks About ADHD, Attention, and Building Systems That Actually Work 39:19

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. When you’re managing ADHD—or simply navigating the distractions of modern life—tr…

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EP. 353: Why Career Clarity Is Non-Negotiable for ADHD Brains with Shell Mendelson 1:19:10

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ What happens when doing everything "right" still leaves you miserable? You start asking better questions. Shell Mendelson was a successful CEO of KidzArt, an international children's art franchise she founded, when …

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690: Flying Bishops, Evangelical Ignorance, & Slow Theology with A.J. Swoboda & Nijay Gupta 1:29:40

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For the first time ever, the U.K. has appointed a woman as the Archbishop of Canterbury to lead the global Anglican Communion. Kaitlyn, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss the implications of appointment and how Anglicans use “flying bishops” to maintain unity over divisive theological issues. Are there lessons here for other divided Christian communities?…

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PM Talks S2E10: Clarity 33:31

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. This episode is the latest in our monthly series PM Talks, where Patrick Rhone an…

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EP. 352: AI, Delegation, and ADHD: Work Smarter, Stress Less with Skye Waterson 1:01:12

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Burnout was Skye Waterson's PhD companion. She'd switch majors—psychology to law to sociology—convinced each time that she just hadn't found her passion yet. The truth was simpler and more complex: she was trying to…

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689: The Rapture, Repentance, & Redefining the Good Life with Grace Hamman 1:27:37

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After a South African pastor claimed that Christ would come for his church on September 23, TikTok became rapture obsessed. Mike Erre joins Skye and Kaitlyn to discuss our ongoing fixation with this bad theology, why people get caught up in rapture predictions, and how it damages the credibility of the faith. Kaitlyn talks to Medieval scholar, Grac…

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Jesse J. Anderson Talks About ADHD, Extra Focus, and Finding Flow 50:43

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Jesse J. Anderson, …

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EP. 351: Regulation Before Education: Why Calm Brains Learn Best with Meg Schofield 52:03

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Sometimes the thing that saves you is also the thing that masks your greatest struggle. Swimming was Meg Hennessey Schofield's lifeline through college—three to four miles a day that kept her ADHD brain calm and foc…

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688: The MAGA Contradiction & Educational Injustice with Terence Lester 1:25:51

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The memorial service for Charlie Kirk revealed a deep contradiction with the MAGA movement. Kirk’s widow was cheered when she forgave his assassin and modeled Jesus’ command to love your enemies. But the crowd also cheered when Stephen Miller and President Trump dehumanized their opponents and expressed hatred for their enemies. Esau McCaulley join…

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Leslie Grandy Talks About Creative Velocity and the Future of Ideas 38:16

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. On this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Leslie Grandy, auth…

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EP. 350: Mental Mindfields: RSD, Overthinking, and the Trap of Feeling Judged 34:02

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ Sometimes, the most humbling moments teach us the most about ourselves. Tracy recently found herself in Santa Barbara, recording courses for major companies like LinkedIn Learning and Google. After three flawless, s…

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687: Charlie Kirk & the Conflict Entrepreneurs 1:00:12

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Last week, a gunman in Utah killed Charlie Kirk on a college campus. Rather than uniting the country against political violence, Kirk’s assassination has only made divisions wider. Some on the left celebrated his death, saying he reaped what he sowed, while some on the right, including the President, are calling for retribution against all leftists…

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Neil Ghosh Talks About Doing More Good and Building Legacy 38:46

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. I had the chance to sit down with Neil Ghosh, a seasoned executive whose work has…

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EP. 349: Master the Mundane: Household Scheduling for ADHD Moms 1:02:29

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _____ From the outside, you look like you've got it all together. But inside? You're drowning in the endless mental load, feeling guilty because you need breaks from your kids, and wondering why other moms seem to breeze …

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686: Shootings, Single Fathers, & the Shadow Side of Ambition with Miroslav Volf 1:23:59

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Following the school shooting in Minneapolis, The Christian Post has offered a definitive answer for why these massacres keep happening and why gun restrictions won’t work—people are evil. But why don’t politically conservative Christians apply this logic to any other issues? Surprising new data show that more young men than women want to be parent…

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PM Talks S2E9: Connection 45:23

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, and Patrick Rhone and …

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EP. 348: Doing It Differently: ADHD, Autism & Rewriting the Script for Our Kids with Natasha M. Nurse, Esq. 51:27

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup Natasha M. Nurse lived 37 years not knowing she was neurodivergent. Then motherhood changed everything. The crying, the overwhelm, the dark thoughts that felt like more than typical new parent struggles—all of it led to a…

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685: Finding Unity in a Divided Church with Beth Moore 1:16:13

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Is unity in the church still possible when everyone is so divided? At the Legacy Conference in Chicago, Beth Moore joins Esau, Kaitlyn, and Skye to wrestle with what it means to remain in community with believers we deeply disagree with. Together they explore why purity tests are dividing Christians online, how cynicism masquerades as wisdom, and w…

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Chris Ducker Talks About Long Haul Leadership and Lasting Success 41:44

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Chris Ducker—serial…

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EP. 347: Barbara Baskin on Dating After 60 with ADHD 59:40

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ Barbara Baskin spent 30 years convinced she wasn't very smart. School was academic probation and "needs to try harder" report cards. Then came an ADHD diagnosis at 30, followed by three decades of raising four kids (inc…

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684: Dobson Died, Cracker Barrel Cancelled, & Flipping Christian Politics with James Talarico 1:36:02

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James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, died this week. Critics are saying Dobson was the “godfather of child abuse,” while his fans are saying he belongs on the Mount Rushmore of evangelicalism. Who’s right? Phil, Skye, and Mike Erre discuss Dobson’s legacy and why the controversial conservative is secretly responsible for the creation o…

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Ben Amos Talks About Video Strategy and Storytelling 1:07:36

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I welcome Ben Amos—video strategist…

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EP. 346: How Justine Glaser turned sensory chaos into creative genius 56:05

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*This episode has been updated* Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ What would it be like if you could see music as colors dancing in front of your eyes? For Justine Glaser, that's just a normal Tuesday. Justine is a creative force who doesn't just hear m…

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683: The Meaning of the Scopes Monkey Trial 100yrs Later with Chris Staron 1:29:16

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New data shows the nations with the highest standards of living are seeing the sharpest declines in wellbeing, while people in poorer countries are reporting more happiness. What’s going on? David Brooks’ recent article looked at data from 142 countries, and he concludes that spirituality and social connection, not just wealth, are critical to huma…

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Michael Timms Talks About Inspiring Accountability Without Blame 38:38

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Michael Timms—TEDx …

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EP. 345: Stop Apologizing and Start Asking with Lucia Kanter St. Amour 1:06:02

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ You know that feeling when someone tells you you're "too intense" or "ask too many questions"? Lucia Kanter St. Amour has built an entire career on exactly those traits. Lucia is a negotiation expert, law professor, and…

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682: Why We Still Need the Institutional Church with Brad Edwards 1:26:49

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The Holy Post crew is suspicious of a new study that finds MAGA supporters score higher in authoritarianism, social dominance, and malevolent personality traits, while liberals score higher in compassion and empathy. Church planter, Brad Edwards, says many of us hold beliefs, language, and values that sabotage our ability to benefit from participa…

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PM Talks S2E8: Creativity 43:49

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where I’m joined by my…

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Brian Tracy Talks About Prioritization, Self-Discipline, and Eating That Frog [BONUS EPISODE] 48:33

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. Brian Tracy returns to A Productive Conversation to mark the launch of the 4th Ed…

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EP. 344: What to Do When You Feel Stuck 18:26

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup _ You want to make changes, but can't seem to start. Or maybe you're doing the work, but it's not working fast enough. This solo episode tackles the number one thing that keeps ADHD women stuck, and it's not what you thin…

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681: Strategically Small Churches with Brandon O'Brien 1:21:21

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A whites-only community has launched in Arkansas under the legal guise of a “private membership association.” The founders claim it’s about preserving culture, but Skye and Phil aren’t buying it. Then, Brent Leatherwood, head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public policy arm, has resigned after years of pressure from hardline conservatives. Wh…

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Rob Shallenberger Talks About Pre-Week Planning and Leading a Life by Design 39:06

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. In the latest episode, I sit down with Rob Shallenberger—CEO of Becoming Your Bes…

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EP. 343: Raising Emotionally Safe Kids After Domestic Abuse with Dr. Shafer Stedron 1:01:00

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup __ Sometimes the biggest breakthrough comes from dropping the mask and reclaiming your story after decades of living someone else's version of your life. Dr. Shafer Stedron knows this journey intimately. Dr. Shafer is a n…

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680: Cancelling Colbert, Starving Gaza, & American Charisma with Molly Worthen 1:23:52

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CBS has cancelled the top-rated late-night talk show. Was it really a financial decision, or was it done to get the Trump administration to approve a corporate merger? And will Stephen Colbert now come on the Holy Post? Horrific images of starvation are coming out of Gaza as pressure builds on the Israeli government to end the war, but when does pr…

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ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity 1:04:44

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. In this very special "Ask Mike Anything" edition of the podcast, the tables turn.…

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EP. 342: Not Done Yet: Redefining the Third Act with ADHD with Sandy Reynolds 47:38

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ Aging with ADHD isn't about decline—it's about finally coming into your own. Sandy Reynolds is challenging everything we've been told about getting older, especially as neurodivergent women. Sandy is a coach, facilita…

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679: Individualism, Transhumanism, & Learning from Abolitionists with Daniel Lee Hill 1:28:25

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Why is our society so fractured and angry? David Brooks’ recent article draws from the work of moral philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre to explain how we got here, but what is the solution? With the growth of A.I., some Christians think technology may be how God redeems humanity and gives us eternal life. But is this still Christianity or a strange new…

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Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment 46:55

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. What does it mean to truly listen to your intuition—and why is that more vital th…

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EP. 341: Friendship, ADHD, and Building a Kinder Workplace 1:24:57

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ When you're the eldest daughter of immigrants with ADHD and autism, you learn to mask early and master systems—but at what cost? Meral Alizada knows this story intimately, and she's using it to transform how companies…

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678: Is Gen Z Having a Religious Revival? with Ryan Burge 1:30:18

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The IRS has decided churches are no longer prohibited from endorsing political candidates. Is this a win for free speech or a reason for some churches to become even more partisan? The Department of Homeland Security has released a creepy new promotional video that uses the Bible to frame border security as a mission from God. The Christian who gav…

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Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work 50:47

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. What if “fun” isn’t the opposite of “work”—but the missing ingredient? In this ep…

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EP. 340: AI, Intuition, and the ADHD Advantage with Muxin Li 1:13:56

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ People with ADHD are built for the future of work. While everyone else worries about AI taking over jobs, we're the ones who'll figure out what to do with it next. Muxin Li studied at UVA and Rice, but her real educat…

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677: Ending PEPFAR & Why the Self-Esteem Movement Failed with Sharon Hodde Miller 1:25:48

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When George W. Bush created the PEPFAR program in 2003, it was celebrated by evangelical leaders and has saved more than 26 million lives in Africa from HIV/AIDS. So why weren’t evangelicals outraged when Donald Trump killed PEPFAR, which has already resulted in over 75,000 deaths since January? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack the arguments for and …

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PM Talks S2E7: Sustainability 38:04

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This episode is sponsored by Bento Focus — the ADHD-friendly focus timer that helps you do less, better. Limit your day to three meaningful tasks, build calm routines, and stay focused with beautiful Japanese-inspired themes. Try it today at dub.sh/mike-bento-podcast. This episode is the latest in our monthly series, PM Talks, where I’m joined by m…

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EP. 339: The Science of Feeling Better Without Fixing Yourself with Julia Hotz 50:29

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Tired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup ___ What if your doctor could prescribe a fishing group instead of another medication? A birdwatching club for your anxiety. An art class for your depression. Welcome to social prescribing—a healthcare movement that's cha…