Best Jonathan Horowitz Podcasts (2025)

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s5/e24 Breaking4, Boston Qualifying Changes, and the Big Business of Women’s Sports with Jonathan Levitt 1:04:03

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This week, I'm joined by the one and only Jon Levitt, host of For the Long Run and Long Run Labs, endurance athlete, and resident expert in both running and running-adjacent banter.What starts as a lighthearted chat about favorite running shoes (RIP Pegasus 34), run fuel (blue raspberry forever), and dream races (Tokyo, anyone?) turns into a deeply…

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The myth of Pygmalion: How to bring beauty to life - Lian Brook-Tyler 14:08

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In this episode, Lian shares the ancient and evocative myth of Pygmalion, a story of longing, creation, and the mystery of what brings something… or someone… to life. Each month, Lian tells a mythical tale… as spell, as memory, as invitation... not to be analysed or consumed, but to be felt, stirred, remembered as a magical doorway into your own so…

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Engaging the Unengaged at Home with Max Cohen and Cameron Behar 22:32

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In this episode, Sprinter Health co-founders Max Cohen and Cameron Behar sit down with Julie Yoo to unpack how their home-based care model reaches underserved populations and reintegrates “the unengaged” into the healthcare system. From starting with blood draws in living rooms to scaling a high-complexity, tech-enabled logistics platform, they sha…

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s5/e23 Running Nutrition 101 (The Redux) with Cortney Berling, RD 1:15:14

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We’re going back to basics—because let’s be honest, most runners are still underfueling! In this special anniversary episode, I’m bringing back the very first guest I ever had on the show: Registered Dietitian and running coach Cortney Berling to talk (again) about RUNNING NUTRITION 101! If you’ve ever wondered… Should I eat before my run? Why? Whe…

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Beyond polarity & projection: How to heal your attachment wounds - Serdar Hararovich 53:43

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In this week’s show Lian is joined by Serdar Hararovich. Serdar is a Relationship & Secure Attachment Specialist offering integrative, attachment-based coaching and healing. He supports both men and women to heal early attachment wounds, establish inner security, reclaim their deepest self, and cultivate the emotional skills required for deep, soul…

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s5e/22 Juggling Miles, Work, and Life? Here’s the Recovery Talk You Need with Dr. Logan Sherman 1:09:28

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This week, I’m joined by a runner who brings a ton of insight and real-world experience to the table: Dr. Logan Sherman, sports chiropractor, marathon champion, and chairman of the BMW Dallas Marathon. We get into a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime in performance circles: SLEEP. Not just “get more of it,” but why it matters, what it act…

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How to reclaim the Feminine: The Mother, the Virgin, the Whore - Coco Oya Cienna-Rey 50:08

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This week’s show is with Coco Oya Cienna-Rey. Coco is the author of Digging for Mother’s Bones from Womancraft Publishing, is a UK based mother, grandmother, creative, mystic, soul guide and writer. Her creativity is informed by her journey as a devotee of the Tantric path (an embodied path of self-liberation) and her personal journey with trauma. …

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s5/e21 Training Load: Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right? with Coach Elisabeth 1:13:34

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In this solo episode, I'm FINALLY tackling one of the most important (and least sexy) topics in training: training load. What it is? Why should you care? And how can you make sure you're living in the "juuuuuuust right" zone! Most of us are so focused on paces and mileage (or kms) targets that we miss the bigger picture: how much stress your body i…

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How to heal a man: Superheroes, shadows & sacred circles - Karl Brooks 47:25

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In this week’s show, Lian is joined by Karl Brooks, a long-term Be Mythical student and a much-loved member of our community within UNIO, whose journey from crisis to reclamation has been one of the most beautiful we’ve had the honour to witness. Karl has a deep connection with his inner child, who unbeknownst to him had been running most of his li…

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s5/e20 How to Run Around The Whole World with Marie Leautey 1:12:11

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What would happen if you decided to just… run around the world? No, seriously. That’s what Marie Leautey did. She’s only the second woman in history to complete a verified World Run—crossing four continents, coast to coast, on foot. She pushed a stroller (not with a baby - important note), slept in a tent, dodged kangaroos, used bear spray in Monta…

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Vasilisa The Beautiful & Baba Yaga show how to awaken your intuition - Lian Brook-Tyler 20:14

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In this episode, Lian shares the timeless Slavic folktale tale of Vasilisa The Beautiful and Baba Yaga. Each month, Lian tells a mythical tale… as spell, as memory, as invitation... not to be analysed or consumed, but to be felt, stirred, remembered as a magical doorway into your own soul. She first shared this live with our beloved community in UN…

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s5/e19 How to Think Like A Runner with Jeff Horowitz 1:21:43

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This week I’m joined by Jeff Horowitz—"recovering attorney" turned running coach, author of Think Like a Runner, and someone who’s run over 200 marathons (yes, really!). Jeff shares stories from his global racing adventures (including an ultramarathon in Cairo where he was chased by wild dog s), his journey back from a devastating femur fracture, a…

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Streamlining the Patient Referrals Chain with Trey Holterman 19:53

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In this episode, Tennr cofounder and CEO Trey Holterman sits down with a16z’s David Haber and Jay Rughani to unpack one of healthcare’s most overlooked pain points: patient referral logistics. When a patient is referred to a specialist and told that the specialist will follow up with them, what happens next? A convoluted system sometimes involving …

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Core, neo & traditional shamanism: How to choose your path - Isaac Wortley & Eddy Elsey 1:06:06

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This week’s show is with Isaac Wortley and Eddy Elsey, both practicing apprentices of a traditional Mongolian lineage holder, who founded Mother Tree Shamanism. Isaac is an English shaman, who experienced a calling from a very young age. This led him to search out an authentic traditional teacher of Mongolian shamanism. Over ten years ago, he was i…

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s5/e18 Mastering the Basics: Run Types + Using Alerts for Better Training 55:26

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Let’s get back to basics! In this episode, I’m breaking down the three main types of runs you'll see in your training - easy runs, moderate-intensity workouts like tempo or threshold, and high-intensity speed work - and explaining what each one is actually supposed to do for your fitness. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I running this right?”, this on…

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The Goddess returns: Restoring Her as a metaphysical truth - Mike Bais 55:29

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In this week’s show Lian is joined once again by Mike Bais. Mike is Lian’s own Kabbalah teacher, a physiotherapist, counsellor, university lecturer and author, also having had his own practice for many years. He is a trained priest in the esoteric christian tradition, which lead him to follow the mystical side of this lineage called the A.S.A. (Apo…

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From Chaos to Clarity in Data with Malinka Walaliyadde 23:23

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What if one of healthcare’s most complex administrative challenges—revenue cycle management—was reframed as a data science problem? In this episode, Malinka Walaliyadde, cofounder and CEO of AKASA, joins Julie Yoo to unpack how large language models have the potential to transform hospital revenue by automating highly nuanced coding and billing wor…

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s5/e17 An Unwelcome Twist: Everything You Need to Know About Coming Back from Ankle Sprains with Dr. Lauren LaPierre, DPT 1:23:31

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An ankle sprain can put a serious crimp in your style, especially when it happens two days before race day. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lauren LaPierre, physical therapist, running coach, and trusted resource for all things injury rehab, to break down what it actually takes to recover from a sprained ankle and get back to running (properly!)…

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Could ancient Egypt hold a hidden message about who we really are? - John Wadsworth 47:41

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This week’s show is with John Wadsworth. John has been practising as an astrologer since the early 1990s, and has been running the (professionally accredited) Kairos School of Astrology since 2010. He is the author of the book 'Your Zodiac Soul', and is the founder of The Alchemical Journey, a zodiac mystery school based in Glastonbury. John is als…

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s5/e16 Your Diet Might Not Suck...But the Advice You’ve Heard Might! with Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn, RDN 1:05:12

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Are you making food choices based on science… or on social media? I'm joined by Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn, the duo behind the podcast Your Diet Sucks, to unpack the complicated, often confusing world of diet culture in endurance sports. With Zoë’s background in journalism and Kylee’s clinical expertise as a sports dietitian, they team up to challe…

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Dame Ragnell & Sir Gawain from Arthurian legend show us what women want - Lian Brook-Tyler 24:36

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In this episode, Lian shares the soul-stirring Arthurian legend of Dame Ragnell and Sir Gawain. Each month, Lian tells a mythical tale… as spell, as memory, as invitation... not to be analysed or consumed, but to be felt, stirred, remembered as a magical doorway into your own soul. She first shared this live with our beloved community in UNIO, our …

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Superaging with Eric Topol 42:42

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What if we stopped trying to cure disease and started preventing it instead? In this episode, Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and a cardiologist, scientist, and author, joins a16z general partner Vijay Pande to unpack the future of aging, prevention, and precision health—as explored in Eric's new boo…

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s5/e15 Move Better, Run Faster: The Key to Efficient Running with Samuel Stow 1:06:39

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Ever wonder how much your running form really matters? In this episode, ultra runner and coach Sam Stow joins me for a deep, honest, and slightly nerdy conversation about the underrated importance of movement efficiency, body awareness, and technique. We dig into why how you move matters just as much as how far or how fast you go—and how the right …

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The 12 Sacred Wounds and medicine of the zodiac - John Wadsworth 1:29:46

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This week’s show is with John Wadsworth. John has been practising as an astrologer since the early 1990s, and has been running the (professionally accredited) Kairos School of Astrology since 2010. He is the author of the book 'Your Zodiac Soul', and is the founder of The Alchemical Journey, a zodiac mystery school based in Glastonbury. John is als…

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s5/e14 Can Mindfulness Make You A Better Runner? 1:03:19

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In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, I’m breaking down a fascinating new study on mindfulness and running performance—and why I think this is something every runner needs to hear! I’ll walk you through the research (don’t worry, it’s not boring!), explain how mindfulness training actually rewires your brain (hi, neuroplasticity!), and …

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How to let the 3 primal archetypes empower you - Michael Perez 1:02:59

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This week’s show is with Michael Perez. Michael didn't just learn the standard toolkits – he hit their limits early on (back in the 90s!) and dedicated years to figuring out *what really works* at the deepest levels of the human mind, modeling the true masters like Erickson beyond the textbook explanations. When the neuroscience revolution hit, he …

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Fueling Innovation with Data with Arif Nathoo 24:46

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Arif Nathoo, cofounder and CEO of Komodo Health, joins Jorge Conde and Jay Rughani to explore the transformative potential of healthcare data in reshaping biotech and healthcare innovation. Arif reflects on a decade-long journey of unlocking the power of fragmented healthcare data, delving into Komodo Health’s “full-stack thesis” — a strategy that …

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s5/e13 Race Day with Family: How to Travel, Run, and Parent Like a Pro 1:00:54

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In this new episode, I’m joined by Running Explained coaches Nick Klastava & Jessie Gruca as we dive into the realities of traveling to races with your family. We chat about everything from balancing carb-loading with kids’ snack schedules to managing the emotions of either bringing your kids along or leaving them at home. You’ll get practical tips…

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The sovereign child: Remembering how to parent in ancestral ways - Arthur Haines 1:06:24

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This week’s show is with Arthur Haines. Arthur is a Maine hunting, fishing, and recreation guide, forager, ancestral skills mentor, author, public speaker, and botanical researcher. He grew up in the western mountains of Maine, a rural area that was home to swift streams known for their trout fishing. He spent most of his childhood in the Sandy Riv…

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s5/e12 A Classic Q&A Episode (& Special Announcement!) 1:06:31

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This week’s episode is a throwback to one of your favorite formats—a good old-fashioned Q&A! But it’s also extra special because I’m officially launching the Running Explained Patreon! 🎉 I break down what the Patreon is, what’s included at each membership level, and how joining directly supports me and the future of the show. After that, we dive in…

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Beauty as a Soul Imprint: The Myth Within Your Form - Lian Brook-Tyler 56:18

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All The Everything is Lian’s solo show where she dives deep into a topic, often woven around a myth or fairytale that she’s been journeying with. The LIVE making of All The Everything is recorded in the Be Mythical Facebook group, during which members are invited to join Lian in the co-creation of the episode. To join Lian for the next LIVE making …

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The Paradox of U.S. Healthcare with Marc Andreessen 33:32

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Join a16z general partners Marc Andreessen, Julie Yoo, and Vijay Pande for an incisive exploration of what's driving—and stalling—transformation in healthcare. With the industry now consuming nearly 20% of U.S. GDP yet delivering poor outcomes relative to other developed countries, is technology the remedy or a red herring? This episode, cross-post…

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s5/e11 Redefining Your Athletic Identity as a Multi-Sport Athlete with Alex Parker & Meredith Root 1:16:12

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In this episode, I’m joined by Alex Parker and Meredith Root, co-owners of Tactic Nutrition—two amazing athletes and coaches who are runners AND... compete in CrossFit, strength training, cycling, and more. They’re here to talk about how embracing your identity as a multi-sport athlete can not only help prevent burnout but also make you a better ov…

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Lucid reality: How to dream yourself awake - Robert Waggoner 52:00

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This week’s show is with Robert Waggoner. Robert has had more than 1,000 lucid dreams and has taught workshops on four continents, helping people learn how to become lucidly aware in their dreams, and then use this unique state to access inner creativity, promote emotional and physical healing, engage a responsive inner awareness and more! Robert W…

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s5/e10 Taking The Ultimate Running Vacation – No Races, Just Adventure! with Michael Mazzara of Rogue Expeditions 1:18:35

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This week on The Running Explained Podcast, we’re talking about a different kind of destination—the kind that comes with epic views, cultural immersion, and no clock in sight. I’m joined by Michael Mazzara, CEO of Rogue Expeditions, who’s on a mission to redefine what it means to run and travel. Michael shares how Rogue Expeditions creates immersiv…

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The (Epic) Arc of a Patient Journey with Seth Hain 26:00

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Seth Hain, SVP of R&D at Epic, joins a16z Bio + Health general partner Julie Yoo to explore technology in healthcare. Reflecting on over two decades of industry shifts, Seth shares how Epic has transitioned from enabling integrated systems within health systems to driving cross-ecosystem collaboration and rapid innovations like generative AI. They …

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Before words: How to remember our first language - Michael Perez 58:35

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This week’s show is with Michael Perez. Michael didn't just learn the standard toolkits – he hit their limits early on (back in the 90s!) and dedicated years to figuring out *what really works* at the deepest levels of the human mind, modeling the true masters like Erickson beyond the textbook explanations. When the neuroscience revolution hit, he …

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How to awaken in the paradox: Neo-Vedanta & progressive paths - Daniel Ingram 51:18

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This week's show is with Dr. Daniel M. Ingram, MD MSPH, a retired emergency medicine physician who works to improve the global relationship of science, clinical practice, mental health and the public to the phenomena that might be referred to as spiritual, meditative, energetic, mystical, psychedelic, magical, and related phenomena. To those ends, …

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s5/e09 Injury Management 101: What Every Runner Needs to Know with Alyssa Ford, DPT 1:13:53

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We all know the struggle: you're training hard, you're feeling strong—and then, boom, that injury hits. Whether it’s a sharp pain that stops you dead in your tracks or a lingering ache that just won’t quit, we’ve got you covered in this episode with physical therapist Alyssa Ford, DPT, where we dive into the emotional and physical journey of dealin…

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Building for the Healthcare Consumer with Elliot Cohen 26:01

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Elliot Cohen, cofounder of PillPack, joins Julie Yoo, a16z Bio + Health general partner. Together, they discuss Elliot's experience designing and building a consumer-first pharmacy alongside TJ Parker. Elliot's journey with PillPack began when he noticed his father struggling with a mail-order pharmacy that couldn’t get the simplest thing right: th…

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Lost boys and found connection: The initiation of modern men - Mark Walsh 54:59

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This week’s show is with Mark Walsh. Mark has spent the last 20 years helping people get out of their heads and into their bodies—sometimes gracefully, sometimes not. He’s the author of The Body in Coaching and Training and Embodied Meditation, and hosts The Embodiment Podcast, which has over 3 million downloads. He also ran The Embodiment Conferen…

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s5/e08 Running Across America: Kallup McCoy’s 3,000-Mile Mission for Healing and Hope 1:11:45

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Coach Elisabeth is joined by Kallup McCoy, a running coach, personal trainer, marathoner, Ironman, and founder of RezHOPE, a nonprofit supporting individuals in recovery. Kallup’s incredible story of transformation is a testament to the power of resilience, purpose, and community support. From battling drug addiction at the age of 11 to completing …

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How to cultivate a sacred relationship with life - Sara interviews Lian 57:21

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This week’s show is a special one in which Be Mythical Soul Guide Sara J. Sanderson interviewed Lian about all things living a sacred life, inspired by our current UNIO quest: The Sacred Life Quest. In this thought-provoking episode, Lian and Sara explore the profound connection between magic and practicality, diving into how we can bring sacrednes…

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s5/e07 How Much Does Running VOLUME Matter For Your Goals? with Jason Fitzgerald 1:11:56

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In this episode, Coach Elisabeth chats with Jason Fitzgerald, the founder of Strength Running, about how much running volume, i.e. how much you in a week, matters for your goals. They tackle the big questions: Can you really race your best on fewer runs? How important is volume for serious performance? What role does cross-training play in your ove…

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How to weave the hidden web of your ancestors, epigenetics & stories - Caitlín Matthews 52:53

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This week’s show is with Caitlín Matthews. Caitlín is an internationally renowned author, a teacher of shamanic training programme, a facilitator of Systemic Ritual® and the co-founder of the Foundation for Inspirational and Oracular Studies (FÍOS). Caitlín is the author of over 80 books, including Diary of a Soul Doctor, Singing the Soul Back Home…

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s5/e06 Carb Loading for the Boston Marathon with Caila Yates, RD 1:18:49

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Caila Yates, RD, a registered dietitian with deep expertise in sports nutrition and eating disorders. Together, we dive into one of the most crucial strategies for marathon runners—carb loading—and why it's so important, especially for those eyeing the Boston Marathon! Caila walks us through the science behind carb…

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How women can draw out masculine virtues in men - Arthur Haines 1:01:20

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This week’s show is with Arthur Haines. Arthur is a Maine hunting, fishing, and recreation guide, forager, ancestral skills mentor, author, public speaker, and botanical researcher. He grew up in the western mountains of Maine, a rural area that was home to swift streams known for their trout fishing. He spent most of his childhood in the Sandy Riv…

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Scaling Mental Health Access through AI with Neil Parikh and Daniel Cahn 25:40

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In this episode, Slingshot AI cofounders Daniel Cahn and Neil Parikh join a16z Bio + Health general partner Julie Yoo to explore how their mission to transform mental health care with AI took shape. Drawing from their unique journeys—Daniel as the son of a psychologist and Neil as a former medical student-turned-entrepreneur—they discuss the challe…

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s5/e05 Running Against Time: Overcoming the Anxiety of Aging and Unmet Goals with Sara Manderscheid 1:02:46

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In today’s episode, we’re tackling an exciting and empowering topic that every runner can relate to—how to keep chasing your running goals, no matter how the years go by! The fear of running out of time to achieve your biggest dreams is something most of us have felt at some point. But guess what? Time doesn’t have to be a limiting factor—it can be…

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Beyond automation: AI as a catalyst for human growth - Richard Nikoley 55:08

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This week’s show is with Richard Nikoley. Richard was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, the son of a German immigrant. He attended a private, church-run high school before moving on to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga for his first year of college. He later transferred to Oregon State University, where he graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor …