Best Office of Health Promotion Podcasts (2025)

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From Losing and Gaining 700 Pounds to Freedom from Emotional Eating with Michelle Petties 56:03

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In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Petties, a TEDx speaker and food story coach who has transformed her own life by understanding the deep emotional roots of eating. Michelle shares her remarkable journey of losing and gaining nearly 700 pounds before discovering how food is intimately connected to our emotions, memories, and cultural inherita…

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Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Business, Community, and Outdoor Activities in Washington 39:48

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Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce: Supporting Business, Community, and Outdoor Activities in Washington. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, host Howard Fox sits down with Dawn Bell, President, and Jessica Kipp, Vice President, of the Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce in Ridgefield, Washington. Nestled in the beautiful Pacif…

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How do you make up for lack of experience on your resume? 29:37

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You can't get a job without experience, but you can't get experience without a job. Tricky, right? Well, it won't seem so tough after you hear Kate's tips. Then, listen to one of our favorites episodes from the show's archives on mistakes to avoid when writing your resume.By Fast Company

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Episode 582 An Exercise to Avoid Regrets As You Age 12:46

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“The 5 Regrets Exercise That Could Change Your Life” What if you could look ahead and sidestep the regrets that often surface at life's end? In this new episode, Dr. Bray delves into the profound insights of Bronnie Ware, an Australian palliative nurse who spent years caring for patients in their final days. Through heartfelt conversations, she unc…

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Jonathan Sirisackda: Lao Esports Federations 39:44

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When Jonathan Sirisackda was sent to America as a child, his parents hoped he would master math, science, and English at the Elgin Academy. But the lessons that would really shape his destiny came from an unexpected source — video games. What began as a pastime became a purpose and today, Jonathan is channeling his passion to empower a new generati…

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Visit Muskegon: Your Guide to Michigan’s Four-Season Outdoor Playground 45:39

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Visit Muskegon: Your Guide to Michigan’s Four-Season Outdoor Playground. Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we’re heading to one of Michigan’s hidden gems with guest Bob Lukens, Community Development Director for Visit Muskegon and the Muskegon County Parks Department. Bob gives us a true insider’s …

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Episode 581 Sitting for Hours May Shrink Your Brain and Other Brain Facts 11:26

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Are you ready to boost your brainpower and calm your anxiety? In this episode of The Dr. CK Bray Show, Dr. Bray reveals groundbreaking research that shows how something as simple as sitting too long can shrink your brain and increase your risk for Alzheimer’s, even if you exercise. But don’t worry, he’s got practical, science-backed strategies to h…

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Bridging the Rational and Emotional: Coaching STEM Professionals for Effective Communication 28:03

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In this episode of Risky Conversations, we dive into the unique challenges faced by STEM professionals when it comes to navigating difficult conversations and developing essential social skills. Dr. Corinna Freitag, an executive coach with a background in chemistry and industry, shares her interdisciplinary approach to helping her clients - chemist…

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Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber: Promoting Small-Town Charm and Outdoor Fun 39:56

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Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber: Promoting Small-Town Charm and Outdoor Fun. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we chat with Tonia Silva, a Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce board member. Tonia gives us an inside look at this charming, rural community just north of Sacramento, California. Filled with wide open spaces, h…

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Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit 55:53

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Meet the Sequim Chamber: Promoting Outdoor Wonders, Businesses, and Community Spirit Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we chat with Beth Pratt, the executive director of the Sequim Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. Nestled in the stunning upper left corner of Washington state, …

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Episode 580 How to Help a Coworker or Employee in Distress: Part 2 17:14

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You walk into the office or log on to your morning meeting, and something feels off. One of your most reliable team members is distracted, quiet, and not meeting expectations. You wonder if you should say something… but you don’t want to overstep. You’re not a therapist. What if you say the wrong thing? In this episode, Dr. Bray explores what manag…

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Lalida Maokhamphiou: Marathon Runner 28:47

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For many, running is more than a sport—it’s a sanctuary, a space where life’s challenges are met one stride at a time. For Lalida Maokhamphiou, that couldn’t be more true. What began as a way to cope with life’s challenges quickly transformed into a lifelong passion. The roads that were once an escape soon became a second home. Lalida rose in the s…

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Creating Inclusive Spaces: Disability Advocacy, Outdoor Access, and Inclusion in Your Community 42:26

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Creating Inclusive Spaces: Disability Advocacy, Outdoor Access, and Inclusion in Your Community. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we sit down with Jenna Udenberg, an inspiring disability advocate, accessibility educator, and author of the book Within My Spokes. Growing up in the rugged beauty of northern Minnesota, …

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How to Defend Against Everyday Toxins With Dr. Aly Cohen 28:06

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Friend of the pod Aly Cohen, MD, one of the world’s leading experts on environmental health, returns to GW Integrative Medicine to chat about her new book “DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them.” Dr. Cohen is a clinician researcher and tripled board certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, and …

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Discover Kamiah, ID: Tourism, Community Events, and Outdoor Fun 32:45

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Discover Kamiah, ID: Tourism, Community Events, and Outdoor Fun Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today’s episode, we sit down with Janet Brennan, the Kamiah Chamber of Commerce vice president in northern Idaho. Janet shares the rich history of Kamiah—a community that reinvented itself from its logging roots to a vibrant outdoor recr…

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Episode 579 How to Help a Coworker or Employee in Distress: Part 1 16:24

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Your top performer just isn’t themselves. They’re distracted, quiet, and missing minor details. You know something’s off, but you’re not a therapist, and you're not sure what to say. In this episode, Dr. Bray delves into a powerful conversation about how leaders can effectively support employees in distress without crossing boundaries or becoming o…

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Allyship and Leadership with Rashida Bonds 50:52

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What Does It Really Mean to Be an Ally? Allyship can be a thorny topic—stirring discomfort, shame, or confusion about how to show up without overstepping or saying the wrong things. In a time of growing division and discrimination, many people are asking: How do I use my unearned advantages to create more inclusion without offending people? In this…

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Visit Chicago Southland: Nature, Food, Sports, and Community 42:50

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Visit Chicago Southland: Nature, Food, Sports, and Community. In today’s Outdoor Adventure Series episode, we sit with Mary Patchin, President and CEO of Visit Chicago Southland, to spotlight the vibrant communities just south and southwest of Chicago's city limits. Mary shares a behind-the-scenes look at how her organization connects visitors to t…

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Episode 578: Own Your Odd; How Quirks Become Your Superpower at Work 13:15

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You know that thing you do; the way you obsessively rearrange pens before a meeting, the random-but-brilliant ideas you toss out mid-conversation, or your love of color-coded spreadsheets? The thing you might’ve been told was “a little much”? Yeah. That might be your superpower. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of quirks, those s…

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Discover Birch Bay, Washington: Seasonal Fun and Small-Town Charm 42:23

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Discover Birch Bay, Washington: Seasonal Fun and Small-Town Charm. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Sacha Sanguinetti, the Event Coordinator for the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. Nestled just seven miles south of the Canadian border in Washington’s beautiful Pacifi…

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Beyond Promotions and Paychecks: A Blueprint for Deeper Happiness for Ambitious Women Leaders 13:37

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Today, I want to share something I originally wrote as an email to one of my coaching clients. It touches on something that shapes nearly everything we do: the pursuit of happiness. Here’s the context. One of my clients is an executive at a major tech company. She’s leading a bold new initiative that involves hiring, retaining, and coaching a team …

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Visit Cullman: Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Southern Charm 46:05

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Visit Cullman: Festivals, Outdoor Adventures, and Southern Charm. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In today's episode, we're chatting with Harmony Heard, the Executive Director of Visit Cullman in Alabama. Harmony shares about the area’s rapid growth, award-winning festivals, unique agritourism experiences, and endless outdoor adventur…

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Episode 577: Stop Worrying What Other People Think of You 16:54

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What if the biggest thing holding you—or your team—back isn’t lack of skill, clarity, or confidence... but the fear of what other people think? In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful concept that’s quietly shaping how we show up at work: FOPO—Fear of People’s Opinions. Backed by neuroscience and field-tested with everyone from PGA golfers to…

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Mindfulness and Healing in Nature: Hiking, Meditation, and Outdoor Transformation 39:52

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Mindfulness and Healing in Nature: Hiking, Meditation, and Outdoor Transformation. In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're chatting with Mike Martin, a certified mindful hiking guide, wilderness first responder, and host of the Project Mindfully Outdoors podcast. Mike opens up about his journey—growing up in Michigan, facing life’s d…

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Balancing Ambition and Inner Peace: A Conversation with Buddhist Teacher Billy Seol 1:09:07

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This year, I'm turning Buddhist, meditating with a sangha (a community of Buddhist practitioners), bowing in the morning, and taking lessons from Buddhist teachers. This happened because I started reading Billy Seol's Substack (https://substack.com/@julylifecoach), which he writes every single day (impressive!) I've come to consider Billy as a kind…

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Episode 576: Executive Presence Redefined 19:29

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What got you here… won’t get you there. In the boardrooms of the early 2000s, executive presence was a well-guarded formula: confidence, a polished suit, a commanding voice, and just the right amount of detachment. You knew it when you saw it—and if you didn’t look the part, you probably didn’t get it. But in 2024, everything has changed. The pande…

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Visit Medina County: Outdoor Fun, Local Eats, and Community Pride 42:02

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Visit Medina County: Outdoor Fun, Local Eats, and Community Pride. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we sit down with Jodi Robbins, Executive Director, and Matt Horner, Programs Coordinator, from Visit Medina County and the Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau in Ohio. Nestled just 20 miles south of Cleveland…

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Explore Calimesa, CA: Community, Business Growth, and Natural Beauty 42:43

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Explore Calimesa, CA: Community, Business Growth, and Natural Beauty. On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're thrilled to have Melissa Monroe with us. Melissa is the President of the Calimesa Chamber of Commerce and a financial advisor for Modern Woodmen of America. Calimesa, CA, is located in the picturesque Inland Empire. Melissa s…

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Navigating Transitions as a Graduate 19:40

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In this episode of Breaking the Barriers, we dive into the emotional and mental shifts that come with graduating and stepping into a new chapter. From the uncertainty of what’s next to the pressure of figuring it all out, transitions can be overwhelming—but they don’t have to be. Join us for an honest conversation with two guests from the College o…

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Discover Vermilion County: Nature, Recreation, and Education 43:01

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Discover Vermilion County: Nature, Recreation, and Education. Welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series. Tracey Fentem from the Danville Area CVB introduced us to our guests today, Lara Danzl and Tim Edison. Lara is the Environmental Education Supervisor for the Vermillion County Conservation District, and Tim is the Site Supe…

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Episode 575: Don't Be a Victim of Your Past 15:22

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What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, but the story you’ve been telling yourself about them? We all experience setbacks—failure, rejection, trauma, or just plain bad luck. But instead of seeing these moments as chapters in a bigger story, we often let them define us. We replay the past, reinforce limiting beliefs, and…

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Thriving with Cancer: Living with Purpose and Intention at a Slower Pace 50:16

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Thriving with Cancer: Living with Purpose and Intention at a Slower Pace. In today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're joined by Thom Barrett, an adventurer, author, and storyteller navigating life with stage four cancer. Thom shares his journey from a successful career as an IT consultant to the transformative realization of pursuing …

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Zen and the Art of Dealing with Office Politics (An Excerpt) 40:32

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I recently led a group session called Zen and the Art of Dealing with Office Politics, where I helped professionals—especially women and underrepresented folks—navigate the messiness of workplace dynamics with more calm and clarity. We kicked off with a guided brain exercise to shift out of high-frequency beta brain waves (you know, that anxious, g…

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Discover Chino Valley: Families, Economic Growth, and Outdoor Spaces 35:30

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Discover Chino Valley: Families, Economic Growth, and Outdoor Spaces. Today, on the Outdoor Adventure Series, our guest is Zeb Welborn, the president and CEO of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce in Chino Hills, CA. Zeb shares how communities in the Chino Valley are thriving family-friendly business hubs and gateways to incredible outdoor spaces.…

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Episode 574: Does Telepathy Really Exist? Science, Skepticism, and the Future of Mind-to-Mind Communication 9:47

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Is telepathy real, or is it just a fantasy fueled by sci-fi movies and wishful thinking? In this episode, Dr. Bray goes to the edges of science and dives into the science, the skepticism, and the surprising research that suggests telepathic communication might not be as impossible as we once thought. From groundbreaking neuroscience studies using b…

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From Oil Fields to Coffee Roasting: Crafting a Legacy with Backbone Coffee Company 43:29

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From Oil Fields to Coffee Roasting: Crafting a Legacy with Backbone Coffee Company. On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're diving into the world of the outdoors, coffee, and entrepreneurship with our guest, Cameron Mauk, the Founder of Backbone Coffee Company. Cameron's story is a unique blend of adventure and enterprise, from his e…

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Celebrating 100 Episodes—Give or Take an Episode! 21:58

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This is the podcast’s 100th episode! (Give or take an ICYMI episode.) We are coming full circle with today’s guest—John Pan, MD ’70, RESD ’74, the Father of Integrative Medicine at the GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS), the Office’s founding medical director, and the founder of the GW Center for Integrative Medicine. Sitting in are co-…

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Haidon Vongsaravanhlao Allen: Professional Boxer 43:10

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Sometimes, the hardest hits in life don’t come from an opponent’s punch—they come from our own self-doubts. Haidon Allen was climbing the ranks in amateur boxing when he stepped into the ring with one of the world’s top 25 fighters. He left that match humbled, questioning everything, and ready to throw in the towel. From youth baseball to high scho…

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Travel Wrangell: Alaska’s Hidden Gem and Rich Indigenous Culture 57:27

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Travel Wrangell: Alaska’s Hidden Gem and Rich Indigenous Culture. Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Today, J.R Meek, the new Marketing and Community Development Coordinator for Travel Wrangell, and Ed Caum, the Tourism Coordinator for the Wrangell Cooperative Association, join us to share the wonders of Wrangell, Alaska. Situated in the…

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Episode 573: The RTO Debate - What’s Really Driving the Return to Office? 13:38

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The return-to-office (RTO) debate is no longer just about where people work—it’s about why companies are making this shift. With office attendance jumping from 35% in 2023 to 68% in 2024, businesses claim that in-office work fuels collaboration, innovation, and culture. But is that the driving force behind these mandates? Or is this shift rooted in…

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The Wild Unicorn with Emily Maggiotto: A Journey of Embracing Curiosity and Creativity 1:01:54

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In this captivating episode, Emily Maggiotto shares her inspiring story of navigating pivotal career and life decisions guided by her insatiable curiosity. From leaving a stable finance job to pursue a musical adventure, to leading HR teams through challenging times, Emily's journey exemplifies the power of embracing risk, learning continuously, an…

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Visit San Marcos: Texas Hill Country Trails, River Fun, and Cultural Gems 42:00

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Visit San Marcos: Texas Hill Country Trails, River Fun, and Cultural Gems. Today on the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast, we're thrilled to have Sarah Smith join us. She's the Digital Marketing Specialist for Visit San Marcos. Nestled between the vibrant city of Austin and historic San Antonio, San Marcos is your ideal getaway, offering a taste of …

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Visit Shipshewana: Embrace Culture and Outdoor Adventure in Indiana's Amish Heartland 35:58

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Visit Shipshewana: Embrace Culture and Outdoor Adventure in Indiana's Amish Heartland. The Outdoor Adventure Series sits down with Sonya Nash, the Executive Director of Visit Shipshewana and the LaGrange County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Join us as Sonya takes us on a journey to Shipshewana, a charming and scenic area in northern Indiana known…

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Episode 572 Brain Wired for Sound: The Neuroscience of Perfect Pitch 11:20

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Once again, we have new research on the brain and Neuroplasticity. A once impossible feat is now proving possible for everyone! For years, we’ve been told that perfect pitch—the rare ability to identify musical notes without a reference—was something you were either born with or not. But groundbreaking new research from the University of Surrey is …

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Discover Vinton County: Nature, Community, and Small-Town Charm 45:57

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Discover Vinton County: The Perfect Retreat for Nature and Small-Town Charm. Today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series takes us to Vinton County, Ohio, where we chat with Amanda Boring, the Executive Director of the Vinton County Department of Tourism. Amanda shares the marvels of this least populated county in Ohio. From breathtaking hiking …

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Explore Gwinnett: Tourism, Film, Sports, and Outdoor Adventures 50:12

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Explore Gwinnett: Tourism, Film, Sports, and Outdoor Adventures. Today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series takes us to Gwinnett County in Georgia as we chat with Lisa Anders, the Chief Operating Officer of Explore Gwinnett. And Cameron Trice will take us on a tour of the Explore Gwinnett website. Gwinnett County is Located a short drive north…

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Updated | Debunking Nutrition Myths for Women’s Well-being & Aging 59:13

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Thank you for joining the GW Resiliency and Well-being Center (R&W Center) for a Women's Well-being Lecture Series discussion on "Debunking Nutrition Myths for Women’s Well-being & Aging: An Expert Panel." The experts are Julie Wendt, MS, LDN, CNS, adjunct instructor, Department of Clinical Research and Leadership, GW School of Medicine & Health Sc…

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Harmonizing Fitness and the Female Cycle: A Conversation with Lizzy Palmer 45:01

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Did you know that a survey of over 4,100 young men from Brazil, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and Uganda revealed that menstruation is still considered taboo around the world? In fact, many associate periods with words like ‘dirty,’ ‘embarrassing,’ and ‘disgusting.’ This deep-seated stigma is something women and girls are taught to internalize, makin…

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Episode 571 Taming the Inner Critic: How to Stop Holding Yourself Back 13:48

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Have you ever caught yourself replaying that awkward moment from last week? Or hear that relentless voice in your head whispering, “You’re not good enough. You’ll never get this right”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Bray dives into the science behind self-doubt, why your brain is wired for negativity, and—most importantly—how to stop letti…

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