Best Mike Collier Podcasts (2025)

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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 47:49

15h ago47:49

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We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …

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Episode 21 - Mike Chadwick - Use your ‘why’ to not just compete but dominate! 1:07:47

5d ago1:07:47

1:07:47

In this episode I am joined by Mike Chadwick, former paratrooper turned elite level coach. We dig into the importance of knowing your 'why' and how to go from completing, to competing and turning that not only into winning but dominating! If you're competitive and want to learn what it takes to perform and succeed like an elite athlete then this is…

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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger 45:30

8d ago45:30

45:30

We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…

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Episode 20 - Izzy Songhurst - Living The Olympic Dream! 1:16:04

12d ago1:16:04

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In this week's episode I am joined by Izzy Songhurst a Team GB Trampoline Olympian! We dig deep into her journey from tumbling as a kid all the way to the Paris Olympics in 2024! We discuss the highs of winning and the lows of career threatening injuries as well as the efforts she is going to in order to make the sport a safer and more inclusive sp…

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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman 50:18

15d ago50:18

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Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…

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Episode 19 - Joyce Bassengue - Football Should Be For Everyone 1:14:03

19d ago1:14:03

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This week I am joined in the studio by Joyce Bassengue, a fellow podcaster, football fanatic, advocate for equality in the stands and sadly a Man City Fan! Besides some casually ribbing over how poor both our teams have been, and making her sit in the studio that has an entire museum of United shirts we dig into some of the big issues surrounding t…

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The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch 34:37

22d ago34:37

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Sometimes in life, we choose the wrong path. When we feel like we're living a lie, it's hard to know what to do next. That’s where Suzy Welch comes in. She’s obsessed with helping people create lives worth living. A professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Suzy teaches a popular class called “Becoming You,” where she takes students down a bruta…

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Episode 18 - Paul Mort - How To Become Fucking Unstoppable! 1:24:06

26d ago1:24:06

1:24:06

This week I am joined by Paul Mort, the man, the myth, the legend! This guy is one of the best business coaches, public speakers, comedians and all round people you could hope to meet. We have quite simply an epic chat about his new book, mental health, his journey from rock bottom to becoming, well, fucking unstoppable! This one is crazy, so strap…

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(PART 2) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 39:47

29d ago39:47

39:47

*Please note: At 9:01, Simon and Cory have a discussion about suicide. What happens after we attain success and glory? Where do you go when there's nowhere left to run from yourself? In Part 2 of my conversation with Cory Richards, Cory explains why reaching the summit of Everest marked the beginning of a long, painful fall from grace. After his tu…

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Episode 17 - James Collier - What Is The Real Deal With Huel? 1:49:04

1M ago1:49:04

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In this week's episode I am joined by James Collier, a registered nutritionist and co-founder of Huel. We have a really in-depth chat about nutrition, the challenges surrounding misinformation, the draw backs of certain 'popular' elimination diets and the importance of holding those who are well respected within the industry to a higher account whe…

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(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 47:27

1M ago47:27

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What happens when we reach the top? There’s only one place to go. Cory Richards has scaled the world’s highest peaks and fallen to life’s lowest lows. An acclaimed mountain climber, photographer, and filmmaker, Cory has literally reached the top of the world. He climbed Mount Everest with no supplemental oxygen, became the first American to summit …

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Episode 16 - Dan Osman - Your Body Is Not Your Business Card 48:08

1M ago48:08

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In this week's episode I am joined by Dan Osman, a coach, former physique competitor and all round legend who is set on changing the perception that someone's physique is a reflection of their coaching ability. We chat about what makes a good coach, if in fact your body is your business card, if it should be and some of the challenges facing both c…

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Find Your Allies Fast with philanthropist Melinda French Gates 38:35

1M ago38:35

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Change happens to all of us whether we choose it or not. What’s the best way to go through transition, especially when it’s something we didn’t want? Melinda French Gates has seen her fair share of big transitions. A philanthropist, author, and champion for female empowerment, she spent decades building the Gates Foundation into one of the mighties…

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Episode 15 - Emmaline Howard - Renaming Strongman to Strongc*unt 1:08:26

2M ago1:08:26

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Welcome to Episode 15 where I am joined by Emmaline Howard, a coach, insta legend and Aussie who says cunt about as much as I do! In this episode we discuss her journey into strongman training and competitions, how she became a coach and what it is like when your page blows up in a matter of months. We also create our push to rename strongman to st…

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Who Are You, Really? with journalist Maria Shriver 41:41

2M ago41:41

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We often define ourselves by what we do or who we are to other people. But at our core, who we are is often something much deeper, and sometimes wildly different, from the version that the world sees -- or projects onto you. Maria Shriver was born into the legendary Kennedy and Shriver families, arriving with a script already written for her—an ide…

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Episode 14 - Jude Venn - The Pros And Cons of Fitness 'Influencers' 1:13:57

2M ago1:13:57

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In this episode I am joined by Jude Venn, an online PT smashing the social media game. We go hard into the fitness world, the good, the bad, the ugly. We cover the difference between qualified fitness professionals and influencers, discuss GLP-1 meds, fad diets and eating disorders in men! All this whilst introducing him to his first ever mojito! E…

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The Search for Self-Love with podcaster Lewis Howes 51:15

2M ago51:15

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Self-love is never as easy as we think. Is it possible to fall in love with ourselves the way we fall for other people? Lewis Howes knows that learning to like yourself, let alone love yourself, can take decades. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Lewis spent years working on himself to try and understand what it takes for human beings to achie…

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Episode 13 - Lewis Potts - Making Coaching great Again! 1:18:48

2M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

This week I am joined by Lewis Potts, a coaching mentor hellbent on changing the face of fitness coaching! We get balls deep into all things fitness, what led us to this industry and what he is doing to ensure that coaches actually coach! He also serves up a curveball in the 'Nojito' category by opting for fresh mint and lime with a white monster! …

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Revisited: Why Awkward Is Awesome with psychologist Ty Tashiro 31:51

2M ago31:51

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A Bit of Optimism is on hiatus this week, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations! In this episode, Simon talks with psychologist Ty Tashiro about social awkwardness and why being awkward can actually be a superpower. ***** Awkwardness gets a bad rap. But being awkward is often an indicator that someone has extraordinary. Psychologist…

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Episode 12 - Max Smith - How ADHD Impacts Fitness 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

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In this week's episode I am joined by Max Smith, a coach and like me, someone who also has ADHD. We enjoy a great chat about our experiences with ADHD, why it led Max into coaching and working with people who have ADHD as well as sharing advice and tips on how to manage with ADHD. All over a mojito!By Paul Andrews

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Does Gender Change How We Lead? with Retired Colonel DeDe Halfhill 40:39

2M ago40:39

40:39

Is there such a thing as female leadership? Or is gender not a factor? DeDe Halfhill would say yes and no. A retired Air Force colonel, Dede spent 20 years in the military, where she advised some of the military’s most powerful leaders during the War in Iraq. She was often the only woman in the room for weeks on end. And while DeDe found the princi…

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Episode 11 - Jaret Reddick - Pop Punk Saves Lives - Battling Mental Health 1:16:16

2M ago1:16:16

1:16:16

In this episode I welcome a personal hero of mine. Front man of Bowling For Soup, Jaret Reddick! In this episode we discuss Jaret's journey to a 30 year pop punk career with BFS, the highs and more importantly we discuss in detail his, and my own, battles with mental ill health. We share stories, coping techniques and simply seek to break the stigm…

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The Myth of the Perfect Meditator with podcaster Jay Shetty 50:25

3M ago50:25

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We turn to ancient philosophies to help us cope with the stress of modern life. But what if ancient wisdom could use some help from the modern world? Jay Shetty has made it his life’s work to make wisdom, peace, and purpose available to everyone. After living as a monk for 3 years, he left his monastic lifestyle with the hope of spreading what he l…

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Episode 10 - Paige Crossley - Navigating Periods, Menopause & PCOS 1:05:01

3M ago1:05:01

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In this episode I share a mojito with Paige Crossley, an absolute legend in the world of Female Fitness. We get deep into how periods and menstrual cycles impact training and nutrition. How PCOS & Endometriosis can impact progress and get stuck into how to navigate menopause without the dreaded weight gain! If you're a woman, this is a must watch!…

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When Your 'Flaw' Becomes Your Edge with Comedian Hasan Minhaj 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

To recognize your own talent takes time and self-awareness. But to find the courage to pursue it? That often requires a spark of inspiration from someone else. For Hasan Minhaj, that spark came from an unexpected trio—a teacher, a roommate, and Napster. A former correspondent on The Daily Show, Hasan’s natural gift of gab allowed him to build a wid…

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Episode 9 - Oisin Mulligan - Standing Up For Yourself & Showing Up For Others! 1:02:08

3M ago1:02:08

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In this episode I sit down over a Monster & mojito with the legend that is Oisin Mulligan. Not only do we get balls deep into our back stories of being bullied, we discuss how past experiences have shaped the content we create and the way we help people to beat their demons. Strap in for this one as we both talk pretty quick and at times don't even…

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Humble Leaders Lead Better Teams with Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink 42:07

3M ago42:07

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Most people believe the only way to lead is to become the best at something. But what if great leadership means admitting you’re not the best at anything? Jocko Willink believes the secret to his greatest achievements come down to one thing – humility. A retired Navy SEAL commander, Jocko served 20 years in the U.S. military, leading one of the mos…

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Episode 8 - Lee Donaldson - Doing Your Own Stunts! 1:13:00

3M ago1:13:00

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In this episode I sit down with Lee Donaldson, a PT and online coach turned Stuntman, Actor and Director. We share a mojito and discuss ditching the rat race for the movies. We chat about his hit first film as well as chatting about his latest project going into production in February 2025!By Paul Andrews

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A Sweet Conversation About Dying with Death Doula Alua Arthur 45:22

3M ago45:22

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Death is a word we like to avoid. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives? That’s where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most prominent death doulas in the country, which means it’s her job to help people die. She offers support to her…

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Episode 7 - Sophia Harris - Addressing The Link Between Neurodivergence And Eating Disorders 47:10

3M ago47:10

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In this episode I am joined by Sophia Harris and we dive headfirst into the the world of neurodivergence and the impact it has on relationships with food, training, mental & physical health as well as its strong link to disordered eating and eating disorders.By Paul Andrews

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The Secret Art of Micromanagement with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

People aren’t born great leaders. They learn to become great leaders. For Brian Chesky, the learning never stops. As the co-founder of Airbnb, he had to transition from an impassioned entrepreneur with a brilliant idea into a CEO responsible for thousands of employees. To make the hard decisions necessary for Airbnb to survive the COVID pandemic, a…

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Episode 6 - Sam Grover - Why You Should Train Like A Strongman 1:07:53

4M ago1:07:53

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In this episode I share a mojito with Oxfordshire's Strongest Man, Sam Grover. We cover everything there is to know about lifting heavy and what you can learn from strongman training even if you're not a strongman yourself!By Paul Andrews

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You Are More Like Grammy-Winner Jacob Collier Than You Think 57:33

4M ago57:33

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To create something truly original, do we build something new or break what came before? Perhaps the answer is both—simultaneously. Jacob Collier does exactly that. A brilliant songwriter and musician, he’s known for transforming his live audiences into massive three-part choirs, making music with the very people who attend his concerts. His album …

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Episode 5 - Joey Duffy - Mindset. Optimise. Outperform. Getting an extra 1% each day 1:11:54

4M ago1:11:54

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In this week's episode I am joined by Joey Duffy, an ex Army PTI, turned online coach who is focused on helping people tackle limiting beliefs and achieving great results, not with dramatic overhauls but by striving to improve by just 1% each day. We get deep into the mindset behind behaviour change and what you can do to get lasting results all wh…

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Kids (And Employees) Know More Than You Think with Dr. Becky Kennedy 42:42

4M ago42:42

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Parenting is the hardest job in the world—and it turns out, it’s also one of the best training grounds for leadership. Dr. Becky Kennedy, aka the “Millennial Parent Whisperer,” became an essential voice for caretakers by offering practical, actionable parenting advice that resonated with millions during the pandemic. As a clinical psychologist and …

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Episode 4 - Harry Shaw - Changing The Face Of Golf 1:05:26

4M ago1:05:26

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In this episode I am joined by a good friend, who also happens to be my golf coach, Harry Shaw. Harry has taken the golf world by storm as he strives to break stigmas and push for a more inclusive game. He joins me for a mojito as we discuss all that is great and also what needs changing in the world of golf.…

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Spite Is The Greatest Motivator with Watch Duty founder John Mills 39:02

4M ago39:02

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When the wildfires struck Los Angeles, turmoil quickly consumed the city. People were desperate for clear, reliable information—unsure of evacuation routes or how to track the fires as they spread in a history-making wind storm. Then, we found Watch Duty. This intuitive app became our lifeline. The visionary behind the app is John Mills, a seasoned…

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Episode 3 - James Micklem - Ditching the 9-5 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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This week I am joined by former banker turned coach and Hyrox warrior, James Micklem. We chat about what it is like switching the 9-5 rat race for the world of online coaching and James shares what it is about Hyrox that makes it so amazing!By Paul Andrews

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The First Steps to Reducing Your Anxiety with author Mel Robbins 54:35

4M ago54:35

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Life can feel overwhelming, especially when we're too drained to even get out of bed. So, how do we push through those days? For Mel Robbins, facing this very question turned her life around. Struggling with $800,000 in debt and at rock bottom, she became obsessed with finding practical ways to regain control. Fast-forward to today, and Mel is a be…

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Episode 2 - Jayden Lee - Dealing with Online Hate! 1:07:28

5M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

In this video I sit down with Jayden and not only does he enjoy his first ever mojito but we go balls deep into what it is like growing a large following and how to deal with online hate.By Paul Andrews

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The Cure for Loneliness with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy 46:39

5M ago46:39

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Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. Where do we go to feel like we belong? As the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy has been a leading voice in bringing the loneliness crisis to light, stressing its devastating impact on public health. As his second term nears its end, he leaves behind a powerful reflection in his lett…

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Episode 1 - Jamie Davis - Is The Fitness Industry F*cked? 1:02:43

5M ago1:02:43

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Welcome to the first episode of The Mojito Movement. In this episode I am joined by one of the OG members of the mojito infused chats from IFS, Jamie! aka Goggins himself! In this episode we chat about many fitness related subjects, genetics, challenges with the industry and just generally chew the fat all over a delicious mojito!…

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Trevor Noah Makes My Brain Hurt 56:36

5M ago56:36

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It’s our last episode of 2024, so I decided to invite comedian Trevor Noah on…to get as serious as possible. Most Americans know Trevor as the former host of The Daily Show, a bestselling author, and a stand-up comedian. But his brand of humor isn’t just a barrel of laughs— it’s raw, witty, thought-provoking, and often makes you see the world in a …

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Should You Work With Your Friends? with my friend Will Guidara 49:26

6M ago49:26

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They say business and pleasure don’t mix. But what about business and friends? My dear friend Will Guidara is the perfect person to dive into this question because we're actively trying to get into business together. And, let's just say, it requires a lot of effort. In addition to being someone I love, Will is a renowned restaurateur, known for own…

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The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger 45:30

6M ago45:30

45:30

We all want to live a happy life, but what does research say about how to actually achieve it? For more than 86 years, researchers at Harvard University have been trying to answer that question. In one of the longest-running and most comprehensive studies of human happiness, Harvard tracked 724 teenagers through every stage of their adult lives sin…

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The First Steps to Find Love with Matthew Hussey 48:48

6M ago48:48

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Finding love is a journey. We might take some wrong turns along the way. Matthew Hussey helps people find love, and sometimes, redefine their relationship with love. Matthew is a dating coach who balances practical advice about the art of attraction with the importance of centering our own sense of self in our search for love. Starting as a teenage…

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Dr. Mark Hyman: To Live Longer You Need... 48:04

6M ago48:04

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Close friends are the best thing for your health. Friendship, it turns out, is one of life’s best medicines. If you don’t believe me, believe Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark is one of the leading voices in the functional medicine movement, which is all about taking a holistic approach to our health for natural healing and preventing disease. The smallest chan…

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Alexis Ohanian: Why I Left Reddit and Why Greed Can Inspire Good 1:04:18

7M ago1:04:18

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In 2020, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian resigned from his own company in protest. After 15 years building Reddit into a social media juggernaut, why leave? The answer is values. Alexis is the kind of entrepreneur and investor who believes that integrity and long term profits go hand in hand. It’s the reason he started his new company 776, allowin…

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What can we learn from a rural school in Kenya? with principal Carol Moraa 39:58

7M ago39:58

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Kenya's Maasai Mara is rugged, beautiful, and tough. Values are everything for the people who live in this rural countryside, On a trip to Kenya, I had the opportunity to visit The Mara. The intelligence and grit of the young people there blew me away! I met incredibly driven young women determined to uplift their families from poverty. Carol Moraa…

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Peace Is A Process with negotiation expert William Ury 42:07

7M ago42:07

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Peace is a process, not an outcome. It's a process that must begin with understanding the other side. Few people on this planet have as much experience making peace as William Ury. William spent decades as a peace negotiator, resolving the world's most intractable conflicts — from avoiding nuclear catastrophe in the Cold War to mediating ethnic ten…

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