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Outlawed

Beverly Gray & Jonas Swartz

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In the wild west of abortion bans and restrictions, patients, families, and their doctors are being treated like outlaws. OB-Gyns and abortion care providers Bev and Jonas embrace the American tradition of fighting injustice by sharing their direct line to what’s actually happening in our homes and medical offices. Each episode’s powerful stories, experts, and resources help us grasp the aftermath of outlawing healthcare and how to talk about it with the people you know. Even with Uncle Bob. ...
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We’ve all had conversations that won’t leave us alone. The ones we wish had gone differently. The ones that left us second-guessing. Off My Chest is about those messy, unfinished moments. Each week, host Anitra St. Hilaire shares stories about the conversations that still linger. Sometimes it’s the one you wish you’d handled differently. Sometimes it’s the silence when you froze instead of speaking up. Sometimes it's someone who just treated you poorly. Unlike many relationship podcasts, thi ...
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In this podcast, executive coach Sharon Richmond interviews successful leaders who have applied their professional and personal growth to produce tangible business outcomes. They discuss challenges, lessons learned, and what has helped them guide their organizations to success. Sharon helps listeners supercharge their own leadership with coaching tips on how to apply the lessons learned from our guests.
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Conflict Skills

Simon Goode

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Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, where he offers free resources and tools to navigate conflicts both in and out of the workplace. With a focus on practical strategies, Simon’s podcast addresses real-world scenarios, providing listeners with the tools to handle disputes effectively. In his recent episodes, he delves into the intricacies of workplace mediation, using case studies like conflicts between managers and staff members to illustrate ...
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Your team's smart. But managing the personalities, politics, and pressure of leadership? That’s a whole other story. If you’re constantly putting out fires, struggling to get buy-in, or avoiding difficult conversations to keep the peace, Drama Free Teams is your new secret weapon. Hosted by trauma-informed executive coach Dr. Annie Campanile, PhD, this podcast helps emotionally intelligent leaders stop second-guessing what to say, and start leading conversations that create clarity, accounta ...
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Has a toxic person ever made your life hell at work?! Heck yea! But if we’ve all seen it - we’ve all done it, too! For a fresh and funny take on leadership, fulfillment, and engagement - join workplace toxicity expert and bestselling author, Kimberly J Benoit for the We’ve All Done It™ Podcast: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders. In this eye-opening series, get real about the role we each play in a toxic workplace and discover how we can kick toxic cultures from the ins ...
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Heavyweight

Pushkin Industries

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Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.
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Communicate with confidence so you can argue less and talk more. Every episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast is packed with actionable strategies you can implement today to improve the way you communicate. Make your next conversation the one that changes everything. New episodes every Tuesday. The Jefferson Fisher Podcast on Youtube Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen or watch on Spotify Order my book The Next Conversation Join my School of Communication Subscribe to my Newsletter Follow me on ...
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A Series of Difficult Conversations...

Bradford Hate Crime Alliance

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Bradford Hate Crime Alliance exists to support the victims of hate crime and to co-ordinate the network of reporting centres that work with us. Reporting hate crime is essential, but education is the key and our new podcast aims to raise awareness of hate crime through the sharing of lived experience as well as providing a forum to have the difficult conversations that need to be had about the issues that lie at the heart of hate crime in 21st Century Britain.
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Mental Health in Tech

Honest Conversations About Difficult Topics

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In this podcast series hosted by Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter, the conversation revolves around mental health in the tech industry. Each episode features a guest who joins the hosts in an honest and open discussion about their personal struggles with mental health. The hosts and guests offer valuable insights into tech workers' challenges, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. They also explore the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace and discus ...
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In the Through Adversity Podcast, Rich Jones (The Lost Soldier) gets into it with guests about the course their lives have taken. Whether it’s about being a veteran of the armed forces, criminal justice reform, severe mental health issues, or other harrowing life experiences, Rich is here to explore what makes us all keep going.
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The Worship Gathering with Jen King is the podcast where we talk about the things that matter when it comes to worshiping God through music. Worship leaders, followers of Jesus, anyone interested in learning about personal or corporate worship...this is for you!
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Saranne Segal is a conflict resolution advocate on a mission to create more harmonious workplaces. Peace at the Water Cooler is your go-to podcast for dealing with difficult people, managing toxic behaviours and how to have those tricky conversations with colleagues. With a background as a lawyer and mediator, Saranne brings decades of experience dealing with workplace conflict to each episode as she talks to experts, authors and employees.
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Difficult Convos

Difficult Convos

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Nana and Chioma break through barriers as they appear and create an environment for tough conversations to be had. From birth, culture, religion, and everything in between, this is as raw, intimate, and down to earth as it gets.
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“The secret of champions is in their stories” Listen to the inspiring stories of great people who have gone through challenging times and overcome them. Each episode is a huge dose of inspiration! Have you subscribed or favorited?
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Professional Talkers

Mike Schubert & Sequoia Simone

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A comedic advice podcast all about navigating life's awkward conversations. Hosts Mike Schubert (Potterless, The Newest Olympian) and Sequoia Simone (Fanatical Fics and Where to Find Them) draw upon their own life experiences and call on subject matter experts to bring you the do’s and don'ts of tricky interactions. Scared to tell your roommate they’re messy? Dreading your next first date? These professional talkers (podcasters) are here to guide you through chats of both high and low yikes ...
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Reflection on the go

Mirja Bang & Nina Albrektsen

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Are you busy and do you struggle with finding time for reflection? This mini-podcast gives you short audio-reflections you can use on the move. Between meetings, on the way to your job, leave your worries on the way home, and relax in the weekend. No 1-7 are reflections with powerful questions for reflection. No 8-10 are yoga and breathing audiofiles that help you relax and be refreshed.
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You and I are going to drink a lot of coffee together. Like, a lot. We’ll also talk about the science of fat loss, building strength and muscle, developing a healthier relationship with food, and much, much more. Welcome to the podcast where we keep things fun, comical, and the opposite of politically correct.
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Welcome to The Resolution Room™ This is a space where conflict isn't the end of the story, it's the beginning of something deeper. This podcast features micro-episodes—short, focused conversations designed to offer practical insight in a condensed format, offering meaningful perspective and tools for transformation in just a few intentional minutes. Hosted by Dr. Nashay Lowe: founder of Lowe Insights™, this audio journey explores how we transform chaos into clarity, break generational patter ...
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The Bridge: a Disagreeing Well podcast from University College London and Students' Union UCL tackles some of the most hotly debated issues of our time and provides practical techniques to bridge the divide between conflicting views. Each episode, our student hosts Lea Hofer and Tara Constantine, along with expert UCL mediator Dr. Melanie Garson, dive into a polarising question with informed and passionate guests with contrasting views. Tune in to better understand these critical debates, an ...
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Daily Meditation Podcast is where you'll find a new guided meditation practice every day. We offer different types of practices from mindfulness and visualizations, to body scans and loving-kindness. Whether you're looking to meditate for focus, to manage anxiety, help you sleep, or live a more examined life, you've come to the right place. If you'd like more, check out https://declutterthemind.com
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Have you ever wanted to go on a heartfelt journey in the lives of your loved ones and newfound acquaintances? Do you enjoy listening and engaging in uplifting discussions that leave you motivated and inspired to take action in your own life? This podcast is a space where we have in depth conversations on family, health, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and well…just plane “ole” life. Join Jesse de Leon on a walk into the fascinating narratives and meaningful conversations that shape our exper ...
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Dear Headspace

Headspace Studios

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Have you ever wished you had a wise meditation teacher on speed dial? Someone you could call after a long day. Someone you can lean on for advice. Someone to help you see things differently. Welcome to Dear Headspace, a Headspace original podcast where meditation teachers answer your questions. Episodes will be released every Tuesday starting November 1st. Listen on the Headspace App or wherever you get your podcasts.
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D.E.M.O. with MO

Monique Simmons

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Dating, engaged and married objectives from a young Christian perspective! I'm Monique Simmons the host of DEMO with Mo. I started this podcast to give a space for people who have a desire to do relationships well and to hear authentic conversations about the struggles we all face.
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It's Not in Your Head

Dr. Dan Bates & Justine Feitelson

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Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
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Wild at Heart

John Eldredge

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This podcast is hosted by John Eldredge, an author, counselor, and president of Wild at Heart, a ministry that helps people find God's love and Kingdom. With his experience as a counselor and teacher, John shares insights on how to discover the heart of God, recover one's heart in God's love, and learn to live in God's Kingdom. The podcast covers topics related to faith, personal growth, and discovering one's purpose in life, providing guidance and encouragement to listeners who are seeking ...
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On this workplace podcast, your host Carol Schultz brings on experts to discuss problems many business owners face in real time. Guest experts provide context for the issue and advise those in leadership positions on best practices. Whether you are starting a company, or you lead an established organization-- the podcast is geared toward getting you helpful answers.
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Life isn’t always smooth sailing - and that’s exactly why we’re here. I’m Mariann Morell, and ‘This is Difficult’ is the podcast where we dive deep into the messy, real moments that connect us all. From the raw challenges of motherhood to inspiring expert stories, we’re breaking down the barriers and having the conversations most people avoid. This is more than a podcast - it’s a community. Join me as we transform our struggles into strength, one episode at a time. In case you missed it, our ...
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Grow Your Influence

Kristy-Lee Billett

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Whether you own a business and have a team, or leadership is part of your role, welcome, you’re exactly where you need to be. Join co-hosts Juliet Robinson and Kristy-Lee Billett for their regular conversations on all things leadership. No corporate jargon, no text book ideologies, just real life experience unpacked in a relaxed way to help you be your best boss, and lead your team with confidence, clarity and control.
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Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

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Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is a sex and relationship expert who has been interviewed for hundreds of podcasts–and now you can access all the amazing content covering issues of faith, sexuality, integrity, belonging, and more right here on the interview archive! Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. Her teaching and coaching focus on helping LDS individuals and couples create greater connection and passion in their emoti ...
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Moving your career further, faster has been at the heart of Cascading Leadership since we launched early in 2022. We've brought forward stories of women, immigrants, and other members of the global majority who have risen to senior leadership and had them share their insights. The intent is to have the next generation of professionals accelerate their development and trajectory so they can achieve more in less time. Join us for lessons on organizational effectiveness, sales and marketing eff ...
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The Relationship Coaching School Podcast is for coaches, therapists, and growth-minded clients who want to master relationships and help their clients master relationships. Hosted by Jayson Gaddis, a world-class coach and trainer, this podcast dives into what sparks real change, what coaching methods actually work, and how to get results in our most important relationships.
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Showing up human and leading with heart. Leadership is tough—especially on the frontlines of restaurants, retail, and fast-paced industries where the pressure is high, and the stakes are real. Your Preshift is your five to ten minute boost of insight, encouragement, and challenge to help you show up as a more human, more intentional leader. Whether you’re managing a team or leading yourself, this podcast equips you with actionable ideas to lead in truly human way. Tune in, open your heart, a ...
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Avoiding hard conversations doesn’t make them go away. It builds resentment, distance, and unresolved tension. In this episode, Jayson unpacks why avoiding conflict costs more than it saves, how to approach difficult conversations with honesty and care, and why vulnerability is the key to repair. Timestamps: 1:00 - The cost of not having difficult …
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Check out Marek Health at https://marekhealth.com/syatt and get 10% OFF your first order using code: SYATT In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast, I shoot the breeze and answer questions from listeners with my podcast producer, Tony, and we discuss: - How to transfer from fat loss to maintenance - The truth about late night eating - How to apo…
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Most leaders avoid difficult conversations because they feel risky. Beneath the surface sits an unspoken value: “don’t blow it up.” The fear is simple, if they confront the issue, someone might quit. If someone quits, the team is short-staffed. And if the team is short-staffed…the spiral begins. But silence doesn’t solve the problem, it stockpiles …
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In this episode Juliet and Kristy-Lee are tackling a particularly tricky topic – how to have the ‘personal hygiene’ difficult conversation. As leaders we need to have so many different types of difficult conversations, but the personal hygiene the one we are all least comfortable with. We discuss how to approach this sensitive topic with a team mem…
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Share your thoughts! A single letter changed everything. I brought home a report card full of “O’s” for Outstanding and watched my dad read them as zeros. That moment became a lifelong lesson about assumptions, authority, and what happens when certainty replaces curiosity. In this episode, I revisit that scene, a bedroom shadowed by illness and alc…
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In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast I speak with the incredible Andrea Rogers (IG: @andrealeighrogers) about: - Staying fit as a single mother - The truth about pilates (this will surprise you) - Quick, effective workouts - Balancing ambition and satisfaction - Using breath-work to help with anxiety - And more... I hope you enjoy this episo…
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We’ve heard individual stories of the impact of Dobbs on reproductive care. But what do we know about the larger societal impact of bans and restrictions across the United States? Economist and Middlebury College Professor Caitlyn Myers, creator of the Abortion Access Dashboard, is an expert in putting abortion data (literally) on the map. This wee…
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Send us a message Summary In the season finale of the Resolution Room, Dr. Nashay Lowe reflects on the key themes explored throughout the season, emphasizing the importance of resolution in leadership, the role of humor in healing, the necessity of cultural humility, and the emotional costs associated with progress. Each segment highlights the insi…
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Many rural and regional businesses work with seasonal workers, volunteers and ’88 dayers” - those young international travellers with holiday visa who need to work for 88 days in a rural or regional area in order to have their visa extended. Christmas, school holidays and other occasions mean we are often taking on staff ‘for the season’ wherever w…
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Penny Haslam Podcast - How to plan a theme for your business event. Penny unpacks how to plan a theme that makes your business event truly memorable. Whether you’re running a company away day, an all-staff conference or a client gathering, she shares practical advice on creating a theme that connects, inspires and delivers lasting impact. Drawing o…
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Find emotional balance and healing through this gentle 10-minute guided meditation. This practice combines mindfulness awareness with loving-kindness and body scanning techniques to help you develop a healthier relationship with difficult emotions. Rather than suppressing feelings or forcing positivity, this meditation teaches you to acknowledge em…
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In this episode, we get into the critical intersection of immigration and workplace dynamics. Tune in for a fascinating conversation with immigration attorney Matt Meltzer where we explore the implications of ICE policies, compliance challenges, and the importance of understanding employee travel risks. Matt shares insights on visa strategies for e…
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On this episode, we’re giving the feed over to a podcast we know you’ll love—The Moth. The Moth is all about true stories told live. It showcases real people, from astronauts to actors, from teachers to truck drivers, getting up on stage and talking about their own lives in their own words. The stories run the gamut: funny, heartbreaking, enlighten…
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Relationships feel easy when things are going well—when we feel understood and everything between us feels steady. They’re much harder when we’re frustrated, disappointed, or misunderstood. Yet it’s in those moments of friction and honest conflict that we’re invited to grow—to become wiser, more grounded, and more capable of real love. In this NEW …
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Keith Kurlander joins Jayson to explore why people suffer and how we can move closer to authenticity. Is personal development ever narcissistic? Why do so many people chase quick fixes instead of real education and growth? Keith and Jayson discuss the importance of connecting to your authentic self and what makes relationships thrive with greater e…
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What does it actually mean to hold people accountable? We say it all the time, “hold them accountable”, but most leaders can’t clearly define what that means. In this episode, Ryan breaks down three connected but very different ideas: responsibility, self-accountability, and accountability. They get used interchangeably all the time, but they’re no…
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In Part 2 of 2, Jane Chen, co-founder of Embrace, shares how creating a lifesaving incubator company shaped her leadership. She reflects on values over outcomes, the toll of burnout, the power of vulnerability, and why psychological safety must begin within a leader before it can be grown in teams. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you…
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Send us a message Summary In this conversation, Dr. Nashay Lowe explores the nuances of communication, emphasizing the importance of adaptability without losing authenticity. She identifies three foundational elements of effective communication: clarity, curiosity, and care. Dr. Lowe discusses how communication patterns are often consistent across …
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A 15-minute guided meditation to help you navigate feelings of sadness and low mood with mindfulness and self-compassion. This practice combines emotional awareness with loving-kindness techniques to help you acknowledge difficult emotions without being overwhelmed, while building emotional resilience and connection to your inner strength. This gui…
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In this series conclusion, John and Blaine Eldredge share a three-part process for gaining clarity on what God wants to draw our attention to in this moment. The goal isn’t to focus on everything all at once—or even to get answers—but to grow in intimacy with God in the places he desires to work in our lives. Show Notes: The 3 Categories discussed …
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Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Dr. Abbie explore the intriguing phenomena of dreams, the placebo effect, and déjà vu. They delve into the mysteries of why dreams can feel more emotionally intense than re…
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Ever feel like you’re going through the motions on autopilot? In this episode, leadership coach and former engineer Kris Liebau joins Kimberly to discuss how to break out of robotic habits and build more self-awareness at work and beyond. Why we fall into autopilot routines and how early programming shapes our habits The impact of autopilot behavio…
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Share your thoughts! A single choice to stay quiet can feel like self-protection…until it builds a wall you never meant to raise. In this episode, I share a story about leaving a role I loved and telling a boss, who was also a friend, far too late. The career move was right. The offer made sense. But the harder lesson lived in what I didn’t say soo…
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In this episode, host Simon Goode discusses a real-life workplace scenario where someone was accused of racism after referring to a colleague by their skin color during a conversation. He breaks down the layers of workplace conflict, highlighting the roles of value and relationship conflicts, and offers practical advice for self-care and preparatio…
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Join co-hosts Dr. Dan Bates and Justine Feitelson on 'It's Not In Your Head' as they tackle the complex world of sensory sensitization. In this episode, they delve into the science behind sensory sensitization, its connection to nociplastic pain, and how they lead to increasing pain and other issues. From light and sound, to touch, temperature, and…
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"I am a lifelong learner" - Sandi Luck In this conversation, Carol Schultz speaks with Sandi Luck, founder & CEO of Bully Brew Coffee, ND Coffee Roastery, and Board Room Coffee & Taphouse. They discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by women in male-dominated industries, particularly in the coffee business. Sandi shares her entrepreneurial …
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He had just turned 14 when he sawed off his father’s shotgun, skipped school, and robbed a bank for $40,000. Now, 33 years later, he wants to apologize to the people he harmed that day. Get ad-free episodes of Heavyweight by subscribing to Pushkin+ on Apple Podcasts or Pushkin.fm. You'll also get an exclusive bonus episode where Jonathan, Stevie, a…
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Send us a text Starting over sounds bold until the storm hits at night and the room feels too quiet. We dig into a simple truth that keeps showing up in real life: resilience grows in community. From the physical toll of loneliness to the emotional relief of being fully seen, we map the concrete ways connection protects your health, clarifies your …
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Penny Haslam Podcast - The power of colleague-led learning. In this episode, Penny explores the power of colleague-led learning and how it can transform confidence, communication and culture at work. You’ll hear the story of Beazley, a global insurance firm where employees created their own learning group called Beazpoke. What started with a handfu…
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In this episode of The Jordan Syatt Podcast I speak with the incredible Dr. Danielle Belardo (IG: @daniellebelardomd) about: - The Best Diet for Heart Health - The Truth About LDL Cholesterol - How to Lower Your Blood Pressure - Tirzepatide and GLP-1's for Weight Loss - Menopause Misinformation - How Much Muscle Do You Actually Need for Health? - T…
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Difficult conversations don’t have to blow up, or get avoided until they do. In this deep dive, Ryan unpacks Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a framework created by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg that’s been used everywhere from workplaces to classrooms to peace talks. You’ll hear the story behind NVC and get practical tools to use in your own lead…
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In Part 1 of 2, Jane Chen, co-founder of Embrace, shares how creating a lifesaving incubator company shaped her leadership. She reflects on values over outcomes, the toll of burnout, the power of vulnerability, and why psychological safety must begin within a leader before it can be grown in teams. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you…
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Being told to “calm down” never actually makes you calmer. In this episode, I unpack what “calm” really means in conversation—and why it often backfires. Instead of aiming for a blank-slate calm, I’ll show you how to create a grounded connection—a way to stay present, regulate your emotions, and still lean into the conversation with honesty. And st…
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Sam and Robin answer questions about how to be still while wanting to check things off a to-do list; which comes first, the thinking or the feeling; and how to forgive yourself for past self-destructive behavior. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Fo…
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