Best Wake Up With Jenny Podcasts (2025)

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S6E8 - Ultimate Foodies: Chef Hector & Shawn Mac 1:06:33

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The stars finally aligned! I sit down with my good friends Chef Hector and Shawn Mac for the ultimate foodie episode. We talk favorite cuisine, foodie hot spots, summer hats, trivia, all of the meats and more. Honesty, we could have talked for hours and taken a deeper dive into some dishes so there will definitely be a part-deux. Chef Hector, is a …

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Bad with Money? Get Better with Tori Dunlap 1:04:21

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432. Bad with Money? Get Better with Tori Dunlap Glennon, Abby, and Amanda are doing something they've never done—talk about money. It's one of the most vulnerable topics, especially for women, where silence and shame still dominate. Joining them is Tori Dunlap—New York Times bestselling author and feminist finance expert—to help break the stigma, …

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Leading with Compassion: Nicholas Janni's Path from Drummer to Corporate Healer 43:12

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Send us a text The transformative power of bringing our full humanity into leadership takes center stage in this profound conversation with Nicholas Janni, award-winning author of "Leader as Healer." Nicholas shares his extraordinary journey from studying with master drummers in West Africa to becoming a transformational coach for corporate executi…

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From Snow Peaks To Brain Surgery: The Epic Life Of Jennie Milton 38:52

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In this thrilling episode of EPIC Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague welcomes Jennie “AdrenaJen” Milton—a world-traveling adventurer whose life reads like an action movie. From heli-skiing down remote Alaskan peaks to surviving a near-fatal crevasse fall, Jennie shares what it takes to face fear head-on. But her most epic challenge didn’t…

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The Power of Rethinking Everything with Dr. Yaba Blay (Best Of) 1:07:53

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1. Why the construct of beauty is oppressive, but the essence of beauty is freedom. 2. What living with integrity looks like. 3. Why Dr. Blay doesn’t need any more allies—and what she really wants from an accomplice. 4. How “Karens” have been around for centuries—and the direct line from “Miss Anne to Karen.” 5. Dr. Blay’s greatest hope for her gra…

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149 Staying Curious, Present & Engaged: Terri Keogh on Business & Life 57:11

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What keeps life and leadership fresh, even after decades in the game? And how do you stay curious, present, and willing to take risks when it would be easier to play it safe? In this conversation, Barb sits down with Terri Keogh, President & CEO of Castro Properties, a third-generation entrepreneur, to explore the mindset that has kept her learning…

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How to Let Go of “Not Enough” with Melissa Arnot Reid 1:03:21

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431. How to Let Go of “Not Enough” with Melissa Arnot Reid Melissa Arnot Reid—the first American woman to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen—opens up about her journey from a difficult childhood to discovering true self-worth, revealing how even the highest peaks can’t quiet the voice of unworthiness within. -Why Everest became Melissa’s cl…

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Teen Mental Health & Digital Safety: A Grieving Mother's Call to Flip the Culture 1:21:09

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In today’s always-connected world, navigating teen mental health and digital safety has never been more urgent—or more complex. As smartphones replace face-to-face conversations and social media becomes a primary social arena, our children are being shaped by experiences that we, as parents, never encountered growing up. Behind every screen is a yo…

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The Trick to Finally Becoming an Adult 1:01:06

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430. The Trick to Finally Becoming an Adult Glennon, Abby, and Amanda revisit the six family roles, uncover which ones they've each lived out, and share how they're working to heal and grow beyond them. -How shifting some of their family roles is shifting Glennon and Amanda’s personal dynamic; -The schism rejecting a family role can create; -Why ap…

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From Cubicle To Global Citizen: An Epic Leap With Tsvety Roo 36:50

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In this inspiring episode of EPIC Begins with One Step Forward, host Zander Sprague welcomes solo travel coach and global citizen and storyteller Tsvety Roo. From leaving behind a corporate life to living in 22 countries and counting, Tsvety shares the empowering truth about traveling alone – and thriving while doing it. Whether you’re a seasoned a…

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How to Love Your Body Now with Carson Tueller (Best Of) 1:05:56

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1. The question Carson’s sister asked that made him radically reimagine his life. 2. Why Carson is having the best sex of his life. 3. How Carson received sign-off from his Mormon Bishop for his first queer date. 4. The accident that left Carson paralyzed from the chest down at 23. 5. How ableism hurts us all. About Carson: Carson Tueller is a coac…

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Love and Transition, a story from The Moth 3:47

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We're excited to bring you a beautiful story from The Moth, as told by storyteller and activist, Tiq Milan. In this story, Tiq explores themes of love and transition, all while keeping a very important secret from his mom. You can hear the extended version of this story and more heartwarming, funny, true stories on Tuesdays and Fridays on The Moth …

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Reclaiming Your Name: Camilla Balshaw's Journey of Identity and Healing 35:46

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Send us a text What happens when your name isn't truly yours? When your cultural heritage is erased? When doctors dismiss your pain? Camilla Balshaw's powerful story tackles these questions with remarkable vulnerability and wisdom. For the first 24 years of her life, Camilla answered to "Mandy" – a name her Jamaican mother preferred over the Nigeri…

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On Not Being Chosen, Re-Parenting Yourself & Getting Started | Live on Tour! 56:04

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429. On Not Being Chosen, Re-Parenting Yourself & Getting Started | Live on Tour! In this special episode, we share moments from an unforgettable night in Portland on our first-ever live tour. We gathered with thousands of you to celebrate our Indie and New York Times Bestselling book, We Can Do Hard Things. We talk about the ache of not being chos…

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Ep. 91 - 5 Ways to Organize Your Phone 13:57

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Let’s talk about the thing that’s always in your hand: your phone. You use it constantly—so why not make it work better for you? This week’s episode is short, sweet, and packed with 5 simple phone hacks that’ll save you time, reduce clutter, and help you feel way more on top of things. And please don’t be expecting techy hacks, because that’s not m…

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Family Roles: Which Part Did YOU Play? 1:04:51

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428. Family Roles: Which Part Did YOU Play? Amanda, Abby, and Glennon take a close look at the roles we’re assigned—or take on—within our families of origin. They unpack how these childhood roles stick with us, shape who we become, and continue to influence our relationships and choices long into adulthood. -The six different types of family roles …

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Fire, Family, And The Fight To Come Home: A Firefighter’s Unthinkable Journey With AJ Otjen 24:43

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What does it take to survive the unthinkable? In this episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, host Zander Sprague sits down with author and professor AJ Otjen to share the raw, harrowing, and ultimately inspiring story behind his book, Burned Over! The Survival of Montana Firefighter Dan Steffensen. When a wall of fire swallowed Dan during wh…

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S6E7 - Danny "Rollinbarrel" 1:12:34

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Sibling rivalry at it's finest! A long overdue catch-up with my brother from another mother, Danny! We talk about life, fam, politics, the world but mostly about Danny's Mexican heritage. You don't want to miss this episode.

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The One Way to Get the Truth from Someone (Best Of) 58:26

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Amanda shares the one proven way to get the truth from someone – plus: Why Glennon calls her lying style “The Puppeteer” – and why you’ll never know what Amanda’s really feeling. Amanda defends our right to lie, and debunks myths about how we can tell if someone is lying. What’s the difference between lying and controlling, manipulating, and filter…

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When Your Hands Speak: A Journey Through Creative Healing with Caroline Born 30:22

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Send us a text What messages might our bodies be sending through illness, disability, or limitation? What wisdom lies beneath the surface of our physical challenges? Caroline Born, a movement practitioner with over four decades of experience, takes us on a remarkable journey through her 34-year relationship with a progressive hand disability. Rathe…

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148 Behind the Seams: Inner Shifts from Hollywood Costume Designer Jenny Gering 53:31

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What happens when you stop living in fear, release the pressure, and start trusting yourself in the middle of the chaos? In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Barb sits down with Jenny Gering, acclaimed costume designer behind shows like The Diplomat and films like Limitless, to explore the inner shifts that changed everything. Jenny opens …

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Is Work Stress Sabotaging Your Relationships? | Dr. Alexandra Solomon 1:00:24

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427. Is Work Stress Sabotaging Your Relationships? | Dr. Alexandra Solomon Renowned relationship expert, Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, returns to help us navigate one of the most common—and least talked about—sources of relationship tension: our careers. From ambition clashes and invisible labor to money resentment and the stress we carry home, Dr. Sol…

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Why Protest Works—The 3.5% Rule with Erica Chenoweth 1:00:25

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426. Why Protest Works—The 3.5% Rule with Erica Chenoweth Harvard professor and leading expert on political resistance, Erica Chenoweth, joins us to answer a critical question: Is the United States still a democracy, or have we already slipped into authoritarianism? Professor Chenoweth lays out where we stand—and shares a powerful, evidence-based s…

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A Detective's Calling: Protecting Children, On and Offline 42:10

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In our latest heartfelt episode of Screen Guardians Podcast, we stepped away from headlines and stats to center on something more personal — the story behind one of the voices in this mission to protect children. Meet Kevin Cronister: a SWAT-trained detective, a forensic psychology expert, a martial artist, and, most importantly, a devoted father a…

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Singing Fields and Silent Wisdom: Chloe Goodchild's Journey 42:26

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Send us a text What happens when you discover your voice is actually a gateway to spiritual awakening? In this soul-stirring conversation, Malcolm Stern welcomes singer-philosopher Chloe Goodchild, founder of The Naked Voice, for a profound exploration of sound, silence, and authentic expression. From an unexpected beginning—childhood deafness that…

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Boundaries Or Burnout? Why Pleasing Everyone Is Killing Your Joy With Zoia Ye (ZY) 31:47

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Are you burned out… or just chasing someone else’s dream? This week on Epic Begins With One Step Forward, Zander Sprague sits down with success catalyst Zoia Ye (ZY) for a brutally honest, no-fluff conversation about authenticity, boundaries, and why so many of us feel stuck in lives that don’t fit. Zoia shares her personal journey of surviving dom…

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REAL Self-Care: Burnout Is Not Your Fault & the Way Out with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin (Best Of) 1:05:52

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REAL Self-Care: Burnout Is Not Your Fault & the Way Out with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin Psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin shows us how to tell the difference between the Faux Self-Care we’ve been sold versus the Real Self-Care we desperately need. Discover: How to incorporate boundaries through the power of the pause and how to navigate the post-boundary ick…

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147 The Dream vs. the Doing: Staying True When It Gets Real 15:04

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We all start with a vision. A dream. An idea of how we’ll show up, and what it will give us in return. But what happens when reality doesn’t match that vision? When the results don’t come, the motivation fades, or the process is harder than we imagined? In this solo episode, Barb shares two personal stories, a move to Paris and the launch of a new …

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How to Stay Soft AND Strong: Our Virtual Event 48:26

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425. How to Stay Soft AND Strong: Our Virtual Event Live from the We Can Do Hard Things book tour, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda share an unfiltered, heart-opening conversation about what it means to be fully alive in a world that feels both terrifying and beautiful. They dive into the messy truths of this moment—and answer powerful questions from the …

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Ep. 90 - Life After Vacation 21:22

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Can life after vacation actually feel good? If you've ever come home from a dreamy vacation and immediately felt the weight of “real life” hit you—this episode is for you. Whether you're facing laundry piles, a cluttered kitchen, or just the feeling of being right back in the grind, let's talk about how to flip the script. Resources & Links: Click …

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Don’t Tread on Me: A July 4th Wake-Up Call 8:29

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Listen to this 8-minute rally cry before Independence Day. 250 years into the American experiment, it's time to remember: July 4th isn’t about loyalty—it’s about resistance. About dissent, demand, and dignity. About overthrowing tyranny and reclaiming the promise of liberty for all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:…

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We’re Taking Patriotism Back with Heather Cox Richardson 1:02:48

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424. We’re Taking Patriotism Back with Heather Cox Richardson Historian, writer, and truth-teller Heather Cox Richardson joins us to expose how patriotism has been hijacked by those undermining democracy, equality, and truth—and to show us how to reclaim it as a force for justice, unity, and hope. -Debunking the myth of rugged individualism—and rev…

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Stop Ignoring Your Gut: How To Finally Trust Your Inner Superpower With Sarah Gregg And Jill Ritchie 36:38

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Do you ever feel like you know something deep down… but you ignore it anyway? You’re not alone. In this episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, host Zander Sprague is joined by Sarah Gregg and Jill Ritchie, co-founders of The Intuitive Psychology Association, to explore why we’ve become so disconnected from our intuition—and how to reclaim it…

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Christen Press & Tobin Heath Protect What Matters Most (Best Of) 59:31

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Three soccer legends and Glennon go on an epic double date! Our beloved Pod Squader, Christen Press, is back with Tobin Heath to share their revolutionary reimagining of what life and love look like when you protect the sacred – and the resistance in doing things quietly and privately, especially within the queer community. How to be free and indep…

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What Is Our Rage Telling Us? with Dr. Becky Kennedy (Best Of) 53:03

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Dr. Becky Kennedy is back to discuss something rarely talked about: “mom rage” – and the crucial connection between anger and our unmet needs. What leads to these explosive moments – and why it's more common than we might think; How understanding the story behind the rage moment can help us figure out what led to it and what we need. The impact of …

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Transcending Trauma: One Woman's Journey to Enlightenment with Alina Panteleev 34:58

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Send us a text Alina's remarkable journey from the constraints of Soviet Ukraine to spiritual enlightenment reveals how profound suffering can transform into extraordinary wisdom. Born into poverty under communist rule, her early years were marked by material deprivation and the absence of spiritual frameworks. At just six years old, a traumatic ex…

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146 Present, Alive & Whole: Trevor Timbeck on Business, Flow & the Power of Systems 58:22

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What if you didn’t need more confidence or mindset work, but a new system? What if the problem isn't you - it's your systems? In this rich and refreshing conversation, Trevor Timbeck joins Barb to explore the power of presence, the intelligence of the body, and why play might be the most practical path to building a thriving business. Trevor shares…

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Mean Girls & Mothers-in-Law: HOW TO DEAL 53:36

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423. Mean Girls & Mothers-in-Law: HOW TO DEAL Amanda, Glennon, and Abby talk parenting through kid conflict, why girls are taught to avoid confrontation, and how to raise kids who trust themselves. They dig into the real longing beneath criticism—especially with mothers-in-law—and why getting vulnerable is braver than getting loud. Plus, Abby share…

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Dawn Staley on Knowing (and Demanding) Your Worth 55:07

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422. Dawn Staley on Knowing (and Demanding) Your Worth Legendary coach and three-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Staley joins us to talk about what it means to lead—with heart, grit, and unapologetic honesty. She shares: -The one lesson from her mother that shaped her entire coaching philosophy -How she stood up to her university and negotiated equ…

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When Life Breaks You, Break Through: The EPIC Way To Heal With Mark Collins 32:01

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In this moving episode of EPIC Begins with 1 Step Forward, host Zander Sprague is joined by special guest Mark Collins for a heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and the journey to reclaim purpose after profound loss. Mark shares his personal story of navigating sibling loss and how it reshaped his outlook on life, purpose, and resilience. …

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From Courtroom to Yoga Mat: Jonathan Sattin's Journey of Transformation 48:27

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Send us a text When a palm reader told high-powered lawyer Jonathan Sattin to quit his job during a lunch break reading, most people would have laughed it off. Instead, he handed in his notice that very afternoon. This seemingly impulsive decision marked just one pivotal moment in an extraordinary journey from corporate law to founding London's mos…

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Cheryl Strayed Tells Us What the Hell to Do Next (Best Of) 1:08:14

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How to end a relationship lovingly, how to love an addict, and how to keep surprising yourself in midlife (buy the tap dancing shoes). Plus, why Cheryl decided to cut down her drinking. For our past episodes with Cheryl, listen to ⁠Episode 118 Cheryl Strayed: Don’t Let Your Dreams Ruin Your Life⁠ and ⁠Episode 119 It’s Okay to Want What You Want: Ch…

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When Schools Fail: A Predator at the Dance 40:07

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A convicted sex offender attended an elementary school dance—unannounced to parents. Find out what happened and how to protect your child from this failure. In this hard-hitting episode of Screen Guardians Podcast, Katie and Kevin uncover a deeply disturbing incident that took place at an elementary school dance in the Blue Valley School District i…

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CARE-FRONTATIONS: Three Keys for Giving & Receiving Criticism (Best Of) 1:00:36

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1. What happens inside us when we receive criticism–and how our brains ensure we’re always in the right (even when we’re not). 2. The three-ingredient recipe for a positive, productive “care-frontation” exchange. 3. The single biggest relationship killer (it’s not conflict) – and how conflict can bring you closer. 4. Amanda navigates a “care-fronta…

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145 Unlocking Creative Intelligence: Try Less, See More with Barbara Patterson 18:27

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What if your next great idea is already there, just waiting for you to stop trying so hard? In this solo episode, I share real-time stories from my own life and work that point to a powerful truth: creativity isn’t something you chase or force, it’s something you listen to. Whether you’re navigating the unknown, in the middle of a creative project,…

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How to Stop the War, the Bill & the Trump Regime with Sen. Elizabeth Warren 55:21

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421. How to Stop the War, the Bill & the Trump Regime with Sen. Elizabeth Warren If you, like us, have been active in fighting our descent into facism, but are wondering what the Democratic party’s plan is to stop the Trump regime, join us as we ask Senator Elizabeth Warren today what the Democratic party is doing – and what we can do. Listen to th…

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Ep. 89 - When You Have Mom Guilt 30:28

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Every summer, it creeps back in… That subtle (or sometimes loud) voice whispering: You’re not doing enough. "You’re not doing it right." Sound familiar? In this episode, we’re talking all about mom guilt—that heavy, conflicting pressure we carry around about everything from how clean the house is, to whether our kids read enough, or have too little…

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What Glennon Saw at LA Protests & Immigration Court with Lillian Aponte Miranda 1:08:12

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420. What Glennon Saw at LA Protests & Immigration Court with Lillian Aponte Miranda We’re in the midst of hard things: ICE raids are escalating, fascism is rising—and unaccompanied immigrant children, some as young as two, are being forced to face U.S. immigration court alone. In this urgent episode, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda speak with Lillian Ap…

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Becoming Ordinary: The Extraordinary Journey of a Psychotherapist with Martin Pollecoff 42:07

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Send us a text What happens when we stop swimming against the current and allow life to show us where we truly belong? Martin Pollecoff, former chair of the UK Council of Psychotherapists, shares a fascinating journey that began in industrial Birmingham and wound through breakdown, transformation, and ultimately to becoming a gifted psychotherapist…

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Manifestation, Self-Worth, And The Joy Of 'Not Yet' With Manal El-Ramly 32:06

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What if your purpose isn’t something to search for—but something you already are? In this transformative episode of Epic Begins With One Step Forward, host Zander Sprague welcomes engineer-turned-spiritual guide Manal El-Ramly for a soul-expanding conversation about self-worth, manifestation, and embracing the power of “not yet.” Manal blends a sha…