Best Donald Hoffman Podcasts (2025)

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Why the World Isn’t What It Seems – Professor Donald Hoffman on Consciousness and Reality 10:52

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Don Hoffman is a cognitive scientist and author of The Case Against Reality. His central idea is bold: what we see isn’t reality — it’s a user interface. Evolution shaped us to survive, not to see the truth. If the world isn’t as it seems, what does that say about chasing status, possessions, or approval? What actually matters when what we perceive…

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Beyond the Veil of Names: The Return to Unity 26:42

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Step into a story unlike any you’ve heard before—a tale that isn't told with words alone but pulses through the very fabric of space and consciousness. In this episode of MINDSCAPE: The Conscious Universe Chronicles, we peel back the veil separating the seen from the unseen. We don’t just ask, “Who are we?” We ask, “What if we were never separate t…

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Carsten Breuer, the German chief of defence: Nato faces "very serious threat" from Russia 22:58

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Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent, speaks to Carsten Breuer, the German chief of defence. General Carsten Breuer gives his assessment of the threat that Russia poses to the Western alliance Nato. He says that Russia is building up its forces to an "enormous extent" and says that members of the alliance need to prepare for a possible attack …

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Jordan Peterson: Exposed by 20 Atheists 49:41

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Psychologist, "intellectual," and God-defender Jordan Peterson brought his world-salad opinions to a recent roundtable debate with 20 young atheists. Atheist author David McAfee was there, and he joins Seth Andrews to talk about that day. LINKS: THE DEBATE VIDEO of this INTERVIEW DAVID McAFEE Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker…

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Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik: When Friendship Is a Business Superpower | Entrepreneurship | E353 1:23:10

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Starting a business with your best friend might sound like a recipe for disaster to many entrepreneurs. But for Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, that’s exactly how their journey into entrepreneurship began. With just a $15 recorder and a tiny closet, they launched Almost 30, a podcast that quickly grew from a side hustle to a thriving business. …

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Plant Medicine & Emotional Healing – Dr Jeff McNairy on Ayahuasca 1:07:11

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In 2015, I drank Ayahuasca abroad. It was a deeply transformational moment — but also an intense, terrifying one. Ayahuasca isn’t something to take lightly. It demands real care and respect. In this episode, I speak with Dr Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer at Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica — the world’s only medically licensed Aya…

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Tom Fletcher, UN Humanitarian Chief: Is the world doing enough to get aid into Gaza? 22:58

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Tom Fletcher, Chief of Humanitarian Affairs for the United Nations, tells Fergal Keane, the BBC’s special correspondent, that Israel is subjecting Gaza to enforced starvation. Gaza faced an aid blockade of nearly three months - now, limited supplies of food, medicine and fuel are being allowed into the territory. But Israel argues Hamas is stealing…

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Tim Storey: The Miracle Mindset Every Entrepreneur Needs to Bounce Back | Human Behavior | YAPClassic 46:06

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Tim Storey grew up in a cramped apartment in Compton, where he faced early trauma after losing both his father and sister in quick succession. Despite the odds, he anchored his life in resilience, positivity, and faith. He overcame personal and systemic struggles and rose to become one of the world’s most sought-after life coaches. Tim now guides c…

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Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services - what is the future of big tech? 22:57

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Simon Jack, the BBC’s business editor, speaks to Matt Garman, chief executive of Amazon Web Services - part of the retail giant Amazon, and the world’s largest cloud computing company. Mr Garman started his career at AWS as an intern, and has risen to oversee a global network of huge data centres, providing IT resources for businesses worldwide. In…

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The Planet's Punchline? 50:08

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Plenty of calls in this week's commentary about the State of the United States. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Gabby Bernstein: Transform Your Business and Lead with Clarity Through Self-Healing | Mental Health | E352 55:39

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To lead with greater alignment and less burnout, entrepreneurs must prioritize mental health, mindset, and self-healing. Gabby Bernstein’s childhood was rooted in spirituality, but a high-pressure PR career in New York’s nightclub scene led to addiction, burnout, and anxiety. Realizing her health, business, and identity were at risk, Gabby began he…

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The Art of Inner Alignment: Less Overthinking, More Flow 10:03

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Most people are stuck in their heads - overthinking, trying to do everything perfectly, beating themselves up - and then wondering why they’re exhausted. This solo episode is about what I call the art of inner alignment — the shift from overthinking to calm, grounded knowing. You’ll hear: Why burnout isn’t just too much work — it’s inner misalignme…

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Surviving Syria’s sectarian violence 22:58

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Tim Franks speaks to a British-Syrian Alawite who came under attack, along with her family, during the sectarian violence on Syria’s coast in March. The Alawite sect is an offshoot of Shia Islam and its followers make up around 10 per cent of Syria's population, which is majority Sunni. The recent violence came after fighters loyal to the country's…

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Dave Asprey: Biohacking for High Performing Entrepreneurs | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:02:03

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Tech entrepreneur Dave Asprey once found himself battling chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, and the threat of a stroke - all while climbing the Silicon Valley ladder at 300 pounds. Confronted with life-or-death stakes, he poured millions into biohacking his brain health, metabolism, diet, and sleep to reclaim his energy and sharpen his mindset. In thi…

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God Awful Movies Reviews "The Second Coming" 2:02:23

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The God Awful Movies crew has given permission to re-broadcast the April 8th review of the Ron Ormond doomsday movie, "The Second Coming." Brace yourself. GAM review of "The Car" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Dovilė Šakalienė, Defence Minister of Lithuania: Uncertain times for Europe 22:58

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BBC Defence Correspondent Jonathan Beale speaks to Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania’s Defence Minister. The Baltic nation, along with its neighbours Latvia and Estonia, share a border with Russia, and have nervously watched the invasion of Ukraine, fearing they could be next. All three countries have had turbulent relationships with their much larger ne…

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Cholesterol...You Have One Job 1:04:45

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Among the rest of the rants and calls, this week we're fantasizing about the fatty deposits clogging orange cells...and the implications if Captain Comb-over finally seizes up. James Fell's article, "When He Dies" Brain science article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Dave Asprey: Biohacking Your Way to Better Health and Business Success | Mental Health | E351 1:12:28

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Dave Asprey’s journey into biohacking began with a quest to improve his health. In his twenties, he was overweight and low on energy, but through cutting-edge science, Dave optimized his brain health, reduced his biological age, and transformed his life. As the father of biohacking, he believes he can live to 180 years and achieve what many conside…

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The Awareness Quotient: Leadership as a Path of Growth 47:12

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In this episode, I speak with Brian Cunningham, a leadership expert with over 45 years of experience exploring consciousness, human potential, and what it really means to lead. We unpack Brian’s idea of the Awareness Quotient—a practical framework for understanding how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us. This is a conversation …

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Doris Salcedo, Colombian artist - giving voice to victims of violence 22:59

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In an interview from the BBC’s This Cultural Life, presenter John Wilson speaks to the Colombian artist Doris Salcedo. Her work is a response to the devastation of war, and tells the stories of its victims - tales of loss, trauma and survival. She is recognised as one of the most important living artists, and her powerful sculptures and installatio…

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Ben Nemtin: Building a Badass Bucket List for Your Life and Business | Mental Health | YAPClassic 50:42

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Ben Nemtin was an athlete in university with a bright future until crippling mental health struggles blindsided him and forced him to drop out of college. But through that darkness, he found purpose: a list of 100 dreams and a pact with three friends to help others pursue theirs too. Ben believes building a bucket list saved his life and living you…

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India, Pakistan, and Religious Tensions 45:33

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This week on Live Players, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss geopolitical and societal complexities of the India-Pakistan conflict, examining the historical context, demographic challenges, military capabilities, and potential outcomes of the ongoing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops…

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Beyond the Voice in Your Head: A Conversation with Sam Harris 10:53

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In this bitesize episode, I speak to neuroscientist and Waking Up app creator Sam Harris about the real purpose of meditation — not just calming the mind, but seeing through the illusion that we are the mind. We talk about why people struggle with their thoughts, how we get tangled in them, and what it means to see thoughts for what they really are…

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Under the Noise: How Understanding Thought Changes Everything 41:27

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You Are Not Your Thoughts: A Conversation with Wyn Morgan - coach and speaker of the Three Principles Drawing from Wyn’s personal journey through chronic depression and insomnia, this episode dives into the nature of thought, consciousness, and emotional well-being. Wyn shares how he went from feeling like a “tortured soul” to discovering a profoun…

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Radosław Sikorski, Foreign Minister of Poland: dealing with the growing threat from Russia 22:58

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Kasia Madera speaks to Radosław Sikorski, the Foreign Minister of Poland. As a key, long-term ally to Ukraine, Poland has played a pivotal role in supporting its neighbour following the full-scale invasion by Russia in 2022. Mr Sikorski talks about the growing threat Poland, as well as Europe, faces from Russia, and follows his country’s decision t…

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Seth Andrews: Dissent is our Duty 52:44

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In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail? Seth Andrews has thoughts. VIDEO of this speech Special thanks to WeCanReason Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

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Rachel Hollis: Reinvent Yourself After Failure and Build a Business That Lasts | Entrepreneurship | E350 1:23:22

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Rachel Hollis's career wasn’t an overnight success. After writing five books and experimenting with various business ideas, it wasn’t until a raw post about her stretch marks went viral that her career in personal development took off. Her sixth book, Girl, Wash Your Face, became an instant hit, transforming her into a bestselling author, renowned …

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Sir John Major, former UK Prime Minister - are the lessons of WW2 being forgotten? 22:59

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Nick Robinson speaks to Sir John Major, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. It’s 80 years since VE day marked the end of WW2 in Europe - and Sir John reflects on the lessons that should be remembered from the conflict. He is the last British Prime Minister who was alive during the Second World War. Sir John warns democracy should not be ta…

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Steven Kotler: How to Stay Sharp, Strong, and Healthy at Any Age | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:11:07

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Most people assume that aging means inevitable decline—but health and mindset can tell a different story. At 53, Steven Kotler set out to defy the so-called “long slow rot” of aging by learning how to park ski, a feat most experts believed was biologically impossible past 35. Along the way, he uncovered that many of our mental and physical abilitie…

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The Almost-Industrial Revolutions of Rome and China 48:41

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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the potential industrial revolutions in history, particularly in the Roman Empire and Song Dynasty China, their technological advancements, economic factors, and the reasons these revolutions didn't reach full fruition. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exc…

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The Lost Art of Rest: Why Slowing Down is Essential for True Resilience 12:40

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Rest is not a luxury — it's a biological and emotional necessity. But modern life has normalised exhaustion, which is why so many of us feel guilty when we slow down, and how chronic stress patterns keep us stuck in survival mode without even realising it. We also talk about: The link between rest, resilience and recovery Why true healing requires …

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Joe Biden: Can the world still rely on America? 22:58

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Nick Robinson, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and the Political Thinking podcast, speaks to former US President, Joe Biden. The pair met in Biden’s home state of Delaware, in a hotel where he had launched his political career more than half a century ago. In his first interview since leaving the White House, Biden talks about democracy …

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Tidjane Thiam, Ivory Coast opposition leader - can he run for president? 22:58

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Catherine Byaruhanga, presenter and correspondent for the BBC News Channel, speaks to Tidjane Thiam, the main opposition leader in the Ivory Coast. Mr Thiam is a former CEO of Credit Suisse, with a lengthy and successful career in the financial sector abroad. Now, he wishes to stand for the Ivory Coast presidency - but his candidacy has been blocke…

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Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman) 1:03:30

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Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people." Jasper Hoffman's podcast The Jasper Hoffman interview video The Type Investigations article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…

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Dr. Mark Hyman: How Entrepreneurs Can Reverse Aging and Unlock Peak Health | Mental Health | E349 57:51

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Dr. Mark Hyman isn’t just focused on aging; he is committed to thriving throughout life. In his sixties, he co-founded Function Health, a startup dedicated to optimizing biological health and wellness for peak performance. In this episode, Mark discusses the power of functional medicine in unlocking longevity, the secret to aging backwards, and sma…

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The Merging of Science and Spirituality | Donald Hoffman & Rupert Spira 2:38:57

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In this episode, I sit down with Rupert Spira and Don Hoffman — two people at the leading edge of exploring consciousness and reality — to unpack some of the biggest questions we can ask. We talk about why space-time might not be fundamental, whether matter is even “real,” and how consciousness could be the ground of everything. This conversation e…

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Prince Harry: Is his safety at risk? 22:59

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Nada Tawfik, North America correspondent, speaks to Prince Harry about reconciliation with the royal family after his loss in court over his security arrangements in the UK The Prince stepped down from his duties as a working royal in 2020 and moved to the United States with his wife, Meghan. After his tax-payer funded protection was downgraded, he…

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Kelly Roach: The 5 Pillars of Conviction Marketing | Marketing | YAPClassic 1:05:38

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Marketing and social media weren’t part of Kelly Roach’s world when she grew up just above the poverty line in rural Pennsylvania. She cleaned toilets to pay for dance lessons and learned early that hustle trumps circumstance. That same grit propelled her from an entry-level sales desk to the youngest vice president at her Fortune 500 company in ju…

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Stop Undervaluing Your Work — Lessons on Self-Worth & Pricing with Dr John DeMartini 10:06

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If you’re someone who struggles to charge what you’re worth — this one’s for you. In this clip from our conversation, Dr John DeMartini shares powerful stories and strategies for shifting your mindset around pricing, delegation, and self-worth. He explains how your income often reflects how much you truly value yourself — and what to do if you know…

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Breath Before the Mirror: The Hidden Logic of Being 26:36

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In this mind-expanding episode of MINDSCAPE: The Conscious Universe Chronicles, we journey into the concept of the Lone Cosmic Entity—a singular, sentient presence experiencing itself through every thought, being, and reflection across space and time. What begins as a simple conversation about intelligence quickly unfolds into a deep philosophical …

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Emi Mahmoud, poet: Has the world abandoned Sudan? 22:58

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James Copnall, presenter of Newsday, speaks to Emi Mahmoud, Sudanese activist and poet, about the war that has claimed more than 150,000 lives since it began two years ago. In what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis, about 12 million people have also been forced to flee their homes. Emi speaks about the pain of lo…

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Choosing My Apocalypse Outfit: Dressing for the End of the World 55:15

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If we're going down, we're going down in style! Seth shares some bizarre headlines from around the world, plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

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Kipp Bodnar: Inbound Marketing Strategies for Explosive Business Growth in 2025 | Marketing | E348 53:24

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In today’s competitive market, many entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, business leaders, and marketers struggle to cut through the noise and scale their businesses. Kipp Bodnar’s rise from employee to Chief Marketing Officer at HubSpot in just five years demonstrates how the right mindset and focus drive success. By blending entrepreneurship, inbound mar…

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Escape the Left Brain Trap: Finding Freedom from Overthinking | Chris Niebauer 2:06:26

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In his superb book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is catching up to Buddhism Chris Niebauer explains how the left side of the brain — brilliant at language and problem-solving — also creates constant mental chatter. It labels, judges, compares, and spins stories, including the biggest story of all — the idea of a solid identity or self-co…

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Kurt Volker, former US diplomat: Decoding Trump, the second time around 22:58

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David Brown, producer of the BBC TV’s Trump - The First 100 Days, speaks to Kurt Volker, former US ambassador to NATO, about the whirlwind start to President Trump’s second term in office. In this conversation, Ambassador Volker, who previously served as Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, shares his assessment of the president’s programme of change …

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Joshua Miele: Connecting Dots 1:15:56

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Joe and Rolf talk to blind activist and friend of the show Josh Miele. Josh, a MacArthur Genuis Award winner and prodigious sushi eater, has just come out with a new autobiographical book called "Connecting Dots: A Blind Life". We talk about his life growing up in Park Slope, his freewheeling youth, the dog vs. cane debate, and his career as a blin…

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Caitlyn Jenner: Success Won’t Silence What’s Beneath 8:54

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Success is not synonymous with happiness and wellbeing. So many high performers reach the top of the proverbial Everest only to discover that it did not provide the lasting satisfaction that it seemed to promise. One such person is Caitlyn Jenner, who won gold in the Olympic decathlon in 1976. However, the issues that were bubbling away under the s…

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Rick Hanson: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness and Resilience | Mental Health | YAPClassic 1:09:48

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Dr. Rick Hanson’s transformative journey from a struggling adolescent to a leading expert in mental health is a powerful testament to how psychology and mindset can shape our lives. Battling unhappiness in his youth, Rick discovered the key to wellness wasn’t just in changing circumstances, but in transforming his brain health. As a result, he now …

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire businessman: Making Manchester United great, again 22:59

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Dan Roan, the BBC’s sports editor, speaks to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire businessman and co-owner of Manchester United Football Club. In this conversation, Sir Jim discusses the changes he’s implementing both on and off the pitch, as well as his vision to transform the iconic club into one of the world’s most profitable businesses. Born into a m…

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Ryan Holiday: How Stoicism Transforms Leadership and Decision-Making in Business | Leadership | E347 1:01:21

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Ryan Holiday dropped out of college to apprentice under Robert Greene, gaining invaluable insights on writing, entrepreneurship, leadership, and human nature. This mentorship laid the foundation for his bold marketing campaigns at American Apparel and his rise as a bestselling author and entrepreneur. In this episode, Ryan reveals how stoic princip…