Best Universal Playground Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 1074: The Power of Everyday Rituals: Finding Grounding in Life’s Simple Moments 23:29

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So, today, let’s explore how everyday rituals can transform your life by giving you moments of peace, focus, and clarity in a world that often feels overwhelming.

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Episode 1073: The Art of Letting Go: Finding Freedom in Release 22:03

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In today’s episode, we’ll explore the art of letting go how release doesn’t make us weak, but makes us stronger. How in releasing what no longer serves us, we open ourselves to new opportunities, growth, and, ultimately, freedom.

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The Era of the Taylor Swift Tax 40:45

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Rhode Island Senator Meghan Kallman joins us to break down the much-talked-about proposal known as the “Taylor Swift Tax” and the ABCs of tax policy. She’s calling for wealthy non-residents with second homes valued over $1 million to pay their fair share and explains the data showing “millionaire flight” as a myth. This episode shines a light on Rh…

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Episode 1072: The Alchemy of Fear: Turning Doubt into Action 24:32

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Today, we’re going to talk about something that affects us all: fear. Fear is something we all know intimately, yet we often don’t talk about it in ways that empower us. Instead, we let it hold us back, keep us in the safe zone, and stop us from pursuing what we truly desire.

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Lynda Samphire - Dreamwork, Microdosing & Nervous System Attunement 55:04

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Lynda Samphire is a highly intuitive transformational coach - a trusted guide for those ready to explore their gifts, creativity, and inner wisdom. Fueled by the loss of her mother at a very early age and a lifelong fascination with human behavior and the mystical, Lynda’s journey has been shaped by a profound commitment to inner exploration and se…

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Episode 1071: The Dance of Change: Moving with Life’s Rhythm 25:42

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Today we’re going to talk about something that touches every single one of us: change.

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session8: Nobody get stoned 2:03:33

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Nobody get stonedPulling levers and pushing buttons, they take a ride and deal with a rascally little devil.Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!By Brad Barton

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Episode 1070: The Wisdom of Wounds: Finding Meaning in What Breaks Us 24:23

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Today, we’re going to talk about something many of us avoid: our wounds. The hurts we carry. The scars we hide. The moments in our lives when we broke, or when life broke us.

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When Cosplay is Fair Play 54:49

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Rhode Island Comic Con is back, and cosplay fans are preparing to bring their favorite characters to life. But what legal rules come into play behind the costumes? Hosts Michael Donnelly-Boylen and Nicole Dyszlewski sit down with attorney and cosplayer Blake Johnson L’21, to explore intellectual property, fair use, and the dos and don’ts of fandom.…

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Episode 1069: The Power of Silence: Learning to Hear What Words Cannot Say 33:00

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Today, I want to invite you into a space that is often overlooked, sometimes even feared, and yet deeply transformative. That space is silence.

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Episode 1068: The Fire Within: Turning Passion into Purpose 24:12

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Today we’re going to talk about fire. Not the kind that burns wood or warms your home, but the fire that lives inside you the spark, the energy, the passion that fuels your spirit.

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Ep 438: Spooky lines, destroying the universe, and the birth of quantum physics 22:45

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Spooky lines, destroying the universe, and the birth of quantum physicsIn this episode we deal with the spooky topic of quantum physics, at least, how and why it got started.Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!By Brad Barton

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Episode 1067: The Compass of Integrity: Living Aligned with Your True North 20:38

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Today I want to take you on a journey a journey into the heart of who we are when the noise of the world fades away. We’re going to talk about integrity that quiet compass within us that always points us toward truth, even when the path is hard, even when no one is watching.

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This Used to Be My Playground: The Case of Morley Field 40:36

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Just waking up to the fight to reopen Morley Field? Join our guest, Pawtucket City Councilor and attorney Clovis Gregor, as we unpack the dispute over Woodlawn’s only green space and the push to restore it for public use rather than turn it into a parking lot. What started as a few neighbors speaking up became a microcosm of environmental justice i…

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Episode 1066: The Gift of Letting Go: Why Surrender Opens New Doors 28:09

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Today’s episode is going to feel like a deep breath you didn’t know you needed. I want to talk about something we all struggle with, often silently, and yet it shapes the way we live, the choices we make, and the peace we feel within: letting go.

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Trance Channeling with Rev. Gregory Possman (Siriun Leader Kronos) 55:15

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Rev. Gregory Possman began as a Psychic Trance Channel in 1991. Gregory channels over forty light beings including Sananda, Archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel, as well as: Master Teacher Spirit, Quan Yin, Mary, Five members of the Council of Shambhala, and others. He also channels the Pleiadians, Siriuns and Venusians. Gregory will be live ch…

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Episode 1064: The Mirror Within: What Self-Reflection Teaches Us About Growth 18:49

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When was the last time you looked in the mirror within seeing not your reflection, but your evolution?

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session7: Clear water revival 1:25:19

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Clear water revivalAfter getting a magic ring from Tarry the turtle, our heroes start their search for the axe of the archon with the frog folk of Clear Water Lake.Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!By Brad Barton

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Episode 1063: Dancing with Uncertainty: Learning to Move with Life’s Unknowns 28:46

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What if life’s uncertainty wasn’t chaos but music asking us to dance differently?

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Picking Judges: Who Gets to Sit on the Bench? 56:19

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How are judges chosen in Rhode Island—and is the process really based on merit, or driven by political connections? Our guests — Michael Yelnosky, professor and former dean of Roger Williams University School of Law, and John Marion MSL’20, executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island — unpack how judges are chosen in Rhode Island and whether th…

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Episode 1062: The Weight We Cannot See: Releasing Emotional Baggage 28:49

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What are you carrying right now that no one else can see, but you feel every single day?

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Conversation with Alexandra Beller - The Embodied Creator 55:09

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Alexandra Beller is a celebrated choreographer, director, and educator with over 25 years of experience in dance, theater, and creative process. A former company member with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, director of Alexandra Beller/Dances, and professor at universities throughout the country she has since become a sought-after mentor…

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Episode 1061: Rising Without a Map: Trusting the Journey When the Path Isn’t Clear 28:27

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Have you ever been in a season where you didn’t know the next step, yet something inside urged you forward?

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Ep 437: Discovery of the proton and neutron 16:27

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Discovery of the proton and neutronAfter discovering the electron and atomic nucleus, questions still remained. Like, what is the nucleus made of?Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!By Brad Barton

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Episode 1060: Invisible Threads: How Connection Shapes Who We Become 30:32

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Think of the last time someone unexpected shifted your path. What if that wasn’t random?”

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This Land Was Their Land 46:13

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Why does land return matter to Indigenous people? In this episode, we speak with Tai Palermo L'22, Legal Director of the Center for Indigenous Peoples Rights, about the historic return of 255 acres in Bristol, RI, from Brown University to the Pokanoket Tribe. We explore the legal, cultural, and emotional weight of this moment. What land return and …

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Episode 1059: The Bridge Between Chaos and Clarity: Finding Stillness in Turbulent Times 31:01

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When chaos swirls around you, how do you find your center? Do you run, numb, or lean in?

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Episode 1058: The Art of Letting Go Without Losing Ourselves 22:43

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Today, I want to explore the art of letting go without losing ourself.

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Deborah Weed - Self-Worth Initiative Through Story Telling 55:18

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Deborah Weed doesn’t just write stories, she creates movements. A former Director of Development for Citibank and a marketing force for companies like KIA Motors, her life changed dramatically after a devastating misdiagnosis left her bedridden for three years. It was during this time that a simple, yet priceless, 1943 copper penny became a powerfu…

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Episode 1057: The Language of Silence: Hearing What Words Cannot Say 22:03

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Today, I want to explore how silence isn’t emptiness; it’s fullness. It’s wisdom, it’s presence, and it’s a pathway to deeper connection.

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Make Some Noise: Using Your Voice to Change Policy 36:35

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By Roger Williams University School of Law

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Episode 1056: The Bridge Between Who You Were and Who You’re Becoming 22:05

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Today I want to talk about one of the hardest but most transformative spaces we find ourselves in: the “in-between.” That liminal space where you’re no longer who you once were, but you haven’t fully stepped into who you’re becoming.

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Conversation with Tommy Kilpatrick - Become Credit Card Debt-Free 54:57

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Tommy Kilpatrick – Welcome to Tommy Kilpatrick's approach to dealing with bank-issued alleged credit card debt by challenging its legitimacy. After writing a successful book, Kilpatrick signed a contract with an infomercial company. For six months, he promoted his book, anticipating a huge monthly payout. However, that didn’t happen. Kilpatrick was…

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Episode 1055: The Quiet Strength of Patience 29:07

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So today’s episode is called The Quiet Strength of Patience. And I call it “quiet strength” because patience isn’t loud, flashy, or attention grabbing. It’s steady. It’s resilient. It’s the force that allows us to endure, to wait, and to keep believing even when nothing seems to be happening.

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Episode 1054: The Courage to Be Seen 24:23

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Today, we’re going to journey into this idea together why we hide, what it costs us, and how we can gather the courage to be fully seen in our own lives.

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How Attractive is the Big Beautiful Bill? 46:33

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This week on Law 401, we’re joined by Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of the Economic Progress Institute, to unpack the sweeping federal legislation known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Weayonnoh and her team of experts dug through all 870 pages to break down what really matters for Rhode Islanders. From massive cuts to Medicaid and S…

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Episode 1053: The Seasons of the Soul 25:35

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Today, we’re going to journey through these seasons together: winter, spring, summer, and autumn of the soul. I’ll explore what each means, how to recognize the season you’re in, and how to honor it instead of resisting it.

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Episode 1052: Unfinished Chapters Living With the Stories We Don’t Get to Complete 24:27

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Today, we’re going to talk about how to live with the stories we don’t get to finish, and maybe even find beauty in their incompleteness.

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session6: It’s turtles, all the way down 1:41:10

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It’s turtles, all the way downIn a world on the back of a giant turtle, we’re all heretics.Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!By Brad Barton

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Episode 1051: The Art of Gentle Power Leading Without Dominating 25:58

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Today, we’re going to explore how this kind of leadership works, and why it might just be the most effective kind of all.

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Fake News, Real Consequences 38:40

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This episode thrives on podcast partnership. We’re joined by Ed Fitzpatrick, veteran Boston Globe Rhode Island reporter and host of the Rhode Island Report podcast. What is fake news? In this episode, we explore how misinformation, fueled by AI, amplified on social media, and often dismissed as “fake news,” is reshaping our legal system and democra…

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Episode 1050: The Bridges We Build Turning Strangers into Lifelong Allies 27:51

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Today, I want to talk about those bridges. Not just the ones we stumble upon, but the ones we choose to build intentionally, brick by brick, even when it’s uncomfortable.

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Episode 1049: Invisible Grief: Mourning the Life You Never Lived 24:44

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Today, we’re holding space for a type of grief that often goes unnamed. It’s quiet. Lingering. Heavy.

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Ep 436: Pink fairies and glowing tubes 16:09

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Pink fairies and glowing tubesDid you know a flower helped to prove the existence of atoms?Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!By Brad Barton

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Episode 1048: Loyal to the Wrong Things: Breaking Free from Invisible Contracts 27:53

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Today, we’re naming a hard truth: sometimes, we stay loyal to pain, to roles, to expectations… simply because it’s what we’ve always done.

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RI Housing Shortage: Who’s Fighting for You? 48:02

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Zoning laws, red tape, and outdated building restrictions are blocking the housing Rhode Islanders desperately need. In this episode of Law 401, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi joins us to break down how the General Assembly is fighting the housing crisis by passing laws to fix a system that keeps homes out of reach for so many. In this episode, we cov…

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Episode 1047: Unlearning Survival: How to Stop Living Like Everything Is a Threat 27:27

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Today’s episode is for the part of you that’s tired of always being on edge… of constantly anticipating the worst… of calling it "preparedness" when it’s really just fear wearing a mask.

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Episode 1065: THIS IS A CAUTIONARY TALE OF A JUNKIE NARCISSIST – THE FINAL CHAPTER BEFORE THE FALL 49:49

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This is the re-recording of the blog that was issued in 2023. The saga of Edwin and Jeanne the end of the chapter.

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Episode 1046: When the Glow Fades: Reigniting Passion in a Life That Feels Numb 22:28

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This one is for the person who wakes up and feels… disconnected. You’re doing all the things. You show up for work, for others, for your responsibilities—but inside, something feels dim. Maybe you’ve lost your fire. Maybe life just feels flat. And maybe you don’t even remember the last time you truly felt alive. If that’s you this episode is your i…

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Session5: A visit to the library, and many a fat baby 1:57:56

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A visit to the library, and many a fat babyOur heroes look up a bit of this and that, do a little shopping, and get ready for space!Join us on patreon.com/thelabwithbrad for extra special extra stuff!By Brad Barton