Best Rob Fletcher Podcasts (2025)

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Douglass Vigliotti: Wrestling with Conviction and Why Creative Work Demands Uncomfortable Honesty 57:05

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Douglass Vigliotti, author and creative, explores the tension between doubt and conviction that defines the creative process. Drawing from his parents, his father relentless drive and his mother empathy, Douglass reflects on what it means to pursue creative work when society constantly asks if you want more. This conversation examines the uncomfort…

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Donny Jackson: The Internalized Stains of Slavery and Why Empathy Cannot Develop Without Interaction Across Racial Lines 51:58

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Donny Jackson, poet and psychologist, reflects on growing up as a working-class black kid in Pittsburgh where his father was a postal worker for 35 years and his mother was a nurse's aide—parents who instilled work ethic, integrity, and honor while navigating a world not built for young black children. Jackson traces the roots of American racism to…

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Bjorn Ryan-Gorman: Coming Out as Gay in the Snowboarding World and Reclaiming Masculinity on Your Own Terms 45:23

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Bjorn Ryan-Gorman, professional snowskater and LGBTQ+ advocate, shares his journey from hiding his sexuality behind aggressive board sports to building a life of authenticity in Portland. Growing up in Montana as a sponsored snow athlete, Ryan-Gorman used snowboarding and skateboarding as outlets for self-hatred and denial, pushing himself to dange…

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David Epstein: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World 51:45

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David Epstein, author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, dismantles the myth that early specialization is the only path to excellence. Drawing from research on elite athletes, musicians, and scientists, David reveals how individual variability in learning means there is no one-size-fits-all approach to skill development. He r…

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Daniel Stillman: The Architecture of Conversations and Why Every Interface Shapes What We Say 1:18:27

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Daniel Stillman, author of Good Talk: How to Design Conversations That Matter, reveals how conversations are designed—whether we realize it or not. Drawing from his background in design thinking and facilitation, Daniel breaks down the components of conversational architecture: openings, turns, power dynamics, and interfaces. He explains why physic…

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Ayelet Fishbach: The Science of Motivation, Why Fantasies Fail, and Balancing Abstract Goals with Concrete Plans 1:07:21

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Ayelet Fishbach, motivation researcher at University of Chicago, dismantles the fantasy-driven approach to New Year's resolutions and goal-setting. Drawing from data spanning multiple years, she reveals that while temporal landmarks like New Year work for initiating goals, only 20% of people still pursue them by November—the difference comes down t…

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Dandapani: Mastering Your Mind as an Operating System, Sexual Energy Transmutation, and the Monastic Path to Unwavering Focus 1:07:07

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Dandapani, former Hindu monk who lived monastically for 10 years, shares teachings from his guru on treating the mind as an operating system that must be understood before it can be mastered. He explains the critical distinction between a focused life (giving undivided attention to whoever/whatever you're engaged with) and a purpose-focused life (w…

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DMT, Source Energy Devices and Quantum Dot Healing With Dmitri Leonov 1:13:42

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Dmitri Leonov shares his personal transformation journey, culminating in a profound experience with 5MeO DMT, - leading to the creation of The One Device. Learn about some of the most powerful and effective energy devices on the planet. •Dmitri's 5-MeO-DMT experience leading to The One Device •The realization of unity with all existence •How energy…

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Cal Newport: Slow Productivity, Escaping Pseudo Productivity, and the Three Principles for Sustainable Knowledge Work 1:40:53

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Cal Newport unpacks his framework for Slow Productivity, built on three core principles: doing fewer things, working at a natural pace, and obsessing over quality. He introduces "pseudo productivity"—the toxic heuristic that emerged in mid-20th century knowledge work when visible activity became a proxy for useful effort because traditional product…

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Alan Stein Jr: The Performance Gap Between Knowing and Doing, and What Elite Athletes Teach Us About Execution 1:05:31

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Alan Stein Jr, former basketball performance coach to Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and other NBA superstars, reveals why knowledge without execution is worthless and how the world's highest performers bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Drawing from decades working with elite athletes, Stein explains that performance gaps…

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Christy Tennery-Spalding: Building Political Homes and Redefining Self-Care Beyond Capitalism 48:12

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Christy Tennery-Spalding, activist and organizer, shares how growing up near Washington D.C. shaped her oppositional stance to power structures and led her to find a “political home” in San Francisco’s activist community. She introduces the concept of informed consent in organizing—ensuring participants feel safe, informed, and empowered rather tha…

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Andrew Yang: Universal Basic Income and the Automation Crisis Remaking America 44:31

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Andrew Yang traces his path from failed entrepreneur to 2020 presidential candidate driven by a single realization: automation has already destroyed millions of American jobs, and the next wave will be exponentially worse. Through his work with Venture for America, he witnessed firsthand the economic devastation in Detroit, Ohio, and the Midwest—wh…

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Chris Fussell: Systems, Mindset, and Leading at the Edge 56:27

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Former Navy SEAL and leadership strategist Chris Fussell reveals how elite teams operate under pressure—and how those principles can be applied far beyond the battlefield. Drawing from years of operational experience and his work with General Stanley McChrystal, Fussell explains how systems thinking, decentralized decision-making, and shared consci…

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Andrew Bustamante: Inside the Mind of a Spy — Tradecraft, Trust, and the Cost of Secrecy 1:10:20

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Former CIA field operative Andrew Bustamante pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to recruit spies, run intelligence operations, and navigate a life built on secrecy, loyalty, and manipulation. In this riveting and wide-ranging conversation, Bustamante shares stories from his military training at the Air Force Academy, his time at “The Fa…

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Carlos Adell: From Drug Dealer to Industrial Engineer to Finding True Success Through Strategic Environment Design 52:37

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Carlos Adell shares his unconventional path from growing up in a small Spanish town with limited resources to running a six-figure drug dealing business while simultaneously working as a DJ and industrial engineer. After nearly dying from a heart attack at 29 while working in corporate, Adell discovered that he had been living other people’s dreams…

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Alison Shcraeger: The Economics of Risk and What a Las Vegas Brothel Taught Me About Uncertainty 45:46

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Alison Shcraeger, economist and author of An Economist Walks Into a Brothel, explains how risk really works and why most people misunderstand it. From studying sex workers in Nevada to analyzing probability theory, Alison reveals that humans are not naturally wired to process probabilities—but we can learn. She introduces the concept of natural fre…

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John Epstein: Testing Acast Sync and Update Functionality 51:45

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This is a test episode to verify that our Acast sync system works correctly. We will upload this episode with a far-future publish date, then update the midroll timestamp to confirm that the PATCH endpoint successfully syncs changes from our local index to Acast without re-uploading the audio file. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Akshay Nanavati: Finding Bliss Through Suffering, Silence, and the Edge of Human Endurance 49:36

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Akshay Nanavati is not your typical adventurer — he’s a former Marine, a survivor of war-induced PTSD, and a seeker of what he calls the “crucible of suffering.” In this deeply introspective and intensely raw conversation, Akshay explores how pain, guilt, and darkness became vehicles for transcendence in his life. From confronting suicidal despair …

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David Brooks: Seeing People Deeply in a World of Shallow Interactions 56:45

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New York Times columnist and bestselling author **David Brooks** joins Srini Rao to unpack what it really means to know and see another person — and how our ability to connect deeply has deteriorated in a world dominated by distraction, paradigmatic thinking, and judgment. Drawing from his latest book *How to Know a Person*, Brooks explores emotion…

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Revealing The Spiritual Aspects Of Healing and Living With Rob Stuart and Sean 1:22:34

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Rob Stuart is a health coach specializing in skin health including eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and rosacea. He's a gentleman and an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to topics like gut health, detoxification, physique optimization, fasting, enemas and MORE. In this second of a two-part episode we focus mainly on •The Spiritual Aspect Of …

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Damon Centola: Why Change Spreads from the Edges—Not the Influencers 56:51

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Damon Centola, sociologist and author of *Change: How to Make Big Things Happen*, dismantles the myth of the influencer and introduces a radically different model of how ideas and behaviors actually spread. In this thought-provoking conversation, Centola explains why change doesn’t come from social media stars with massive followings—but from dense…

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Jennifer Wallace: Raising Resilient Kids in a Culture That Says They're Never Enough 51:53

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Jennifer Wallace is a journalist, researcher, and mother of three who set out to answer one of the most pressing questions in modern parenting: *Why do our kids feel like they're never enough — and what can we do about it?* Drawing on insights from her book *Never Enough* and years of reporting, Wallace explains how achievement culture, status anxi…

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Laura Huang: Creating an Edge in a World That Won’t Hand You One 1:05:42

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In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode, Harvard Business School professor and author **Laura Huang** shares a deeply human and practical roadmap for transforming disadvantage into advantage. Drawing from her book *Edge*, she breaks down the four-part EDGE framework—Enrich, Delight, Guide, and Effort—showing how each of us can flip bias, …

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Emily Fletcher: The Science and Simplicity of Unlocking Human Potential Through Meditation 46:52

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Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and a former Broadway performer, shares how her journey from the stage to spiritual leadership reshaped her understanding of success, fulfillment, and mental resilience. In this candid and practical conversation, Emily explains the science behind stress, its impact on performance, and how meditation can tr…

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Revealing What Really Heals The Body, The Gut And The Spirit With Rob Stuart and Sean 1:34:40

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Rob Stuart is a health coach specializing in skin health including eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and rosacea. He's a gentleman and an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to topics like gut health, detoxification, physique optimization, fasting, enemas and MORE. In this first of a two-part episode we focus mainly on •Animal based diets •Dry F…

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Measure Your Body Fat Percentage in Seconds with Jason Moore of Spren 1:13:51

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You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars doing a DEXA Scan or InBody to know how much lean muscle mass you have...or your body fat percentage. Spren does it through an incredible app that is AS ACCURATE as DEXA. Watch on Youtube Follow me on Instagram My coaching client testimonials Website Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Biohacking and Body Comp…

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Courtney Harding: Building the Future of Human Connection Through XR, Education, and Digital Agency 50:29

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Courtney Harding, founder of Friends with Holograms and a leading voice in spatial computing, joins Srini to discuss the real-world applications and philosophical implications of immersive technologies like VR and AR. Drawing from her background in music journalism, activism, and public policy, she unpacks how virtual experiences are reshaping educ…

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Daniel Lieberman: Dopamine, Desire, and Why Enough is Never Enough 51:43

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In this mind-expanding conversation, psychiatrist and author Daniel Lieberman unpacks the role of dopamine — the brain's molecule of motivation — and how it shapes nearly every aspect of our lives, from love and ambition to addiction and impulsive behavior. Drawing from his bestselling book *The Molecule of More*, Lieberman explains why we’re wired…

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Annie Duke: Why Knowing When to Quit Is a Superpower 1:10:48

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In this powerful third appearance, bestselling author and decision strategist Annie Duke dismantles the myth that grit is always good — and makes the case for why strategic quitting is essential for success. Drawing from cognitive science, personal experience, and examples like Muhammad Ali, Dave Chappelle, and Stuart Butterfield (Slack), Duke illu…

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The Science of Mastery: Anders Ericsson on Deliberate Practice 45:52

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Psychologist Anders Ericsson, the originator of the concept of deliberate practice, shares the foundational principles behind how experts are made—not born. Drawing on decades of empirical research, he explains how world-class performance emerges through structured effort, targeted feedback, and the development of mental models over time.Ericsson c…

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The Operating System of Transformation: Salim Ismail on Exponential Thinking, Leadership, and Inner Engineering 57:33

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In this episode, Salim Ismail — founding executive director of Singularity University and author of *Exponential Organizations* — maps out what it takes to adapt, lead, and build in a world defined by accelerating change.He unpacks the frameworks behind exponential growth, the future of learning, and the architecture of modern organizations. But th…

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The Cult Of Asclepius Versus God's Medicine - Drs Ardis, Group, Ealy & Schmidt 1:00:15

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Healing For The A.G.E.S. Doctors Unite! Dr. Bryan Ardis, Dr. Ed Group, Dr. Henry Ealy and Dr. Jana Schmidt Join me for an absolute mind-bending conversation about the origins of modern medicine and how we can Make Ourselves Healthy Again. Watch on Youtube 03:04 Understanding God's Medicine 06:52 The Promise of Healing for the Ages 13:00 The Importa…

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Dennis Xu: Designing Tools That Think Like We Do 47:01

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Dennis Xu, co-founder of Mem, unpacks the future of personal knowledge and how it’s being reshaped by networked thinking, cognitive design, and human-centered AI. Drawing on his Stanford background, founder journey, and product philosophy, Dennis challenges the folder-based paradigms of information management — replacing them with malleable, graph-…

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The Science of Focus: Gloria Mark on Attention Rhythms, Flow Myths, and Digital Control 52:12

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Cognitive scientist Gloria Mark explains why modern knowledge work sabotages attention — and how to fight back. Drawing from her decades of research, she breaks down internal vs. external distraction, meta-awareness, cognitive rhythms, and the misunderstood nature of flow states. This episode delivers practical insights for reclaiming agency over y…

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Sonkhe Ahrens: Building a Thinking System That Generates Insight, Not Noise 46:13

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Sonkhe Ahrens shares how traditional approaches to knowledge — highlighting, tagging, collecting — fail to support actual thinking. Drawing from Niklas Luhmann’s Zettelkasten method, Ahrens explains why insight isn’t something you plan for, but something you engineer into existence by connecting information deliberately over time. The conversation …

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Kevin Surace — Building Smarter, Leading Better, and Adapting to AI 1:10:56

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Kevin Surace breaks down how AI is reshaping the future of work — not by eliminating jobs, but by replacing repetitive tasks and redefining what humans are actually needed for. He explains why productivity, not headcount, will determine company growth in a labor-constrained world. Drawing from decades of applied AI experience, Surace outlines the e…

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Ep 34 - Tracking as Remembering: Learning to Read the Language of Land and Animal with Meghan Walla-Murphy 56:34

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Meghan Walla Murphy is a wildlife ecologist, educator, and guide who helps people remember their ancestral kinship with the more-than-human world. In this conversation we move between the wisdom of elephant seals and bears and the ecosystems we share with them, experiments in wilderness solitude and animal tracking as a path to remembering. Links m…

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Becoming A Better Human - Sean Gets Interviewed 2:07:07

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The Following Conversation is with Greg Anderson at his Podcast Studio-slash Jiu-Jitsu Academy. In the rebroadcast episode of his podcast Endless Endeavor we focus on the power of meditation, manifestation, and the ongoing pursuit of becoming a better human. Sean shares valuable insight into his coaching frameworks—how structure and accountability …

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The Powerful Alternative To The Addictive Nicotine Pouch Craze with Matt Wan from Sett 1:25:56

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In this episode of the Optimal Performance Podcast, Sean McCormick speaks with Matt Wan, founder of Sett, a nicotine alternative product. They discuss the science behind nicotine and tobacco, the development of Sett, and the benefits of Ceratine, a key ingredient in the product. The conversation explores user experiences, the broader market for nic…

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Fletcherism, Kettlebell Mile, Greek Healing Magnets, Pendulums and More Secrets With Theo Lucier 1:51:50

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If you want free or cheap and insanely effective techniques to live Optimal.... You must listen! • Digest better with Fletcherism • Heal faster with Magnets • Test your strength and power • Attune to your highest vibration My friend and Dry Fast With Friends Co-founder Theo Lucier Returns to share the goods. You can find his awesome proudcts HERE -…

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Liver Cleanse Secrets: What Doctors Won't Tell You (Sean Solo Show) 16:32

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What if the root of your fatigue, brain fog, skin breakouts, and digestive issues… was buried deep inside your liver? In this powerful episode, I walk you through Andreas Moritz's Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Cleanse—a natural protocol that promises to flush out hundreds of toxic stones clogging your internal systems. But this isn't just theory. I…

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522 Moving Beyond The Covid-19 Lies With Dr. Ardis (MUST LISTEN) 1:22:14

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This episode is cannot be missed. Dr. Ardis is one of the world's most inuential and respected voices in alternative medicine. He's a crusader for Truth and Justice in Healthcare and has become a beacon of hope for those seeking natural, holistic healing in a world often dominated by controversial treatments and policies. Episode notes: Big Pharma …

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Episode #94 - John Oxton (Former Lakeville North Boys Basketball Coach) 1:10:52

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For this episode I’m joined by one of the best Minnesota boys high school basketball coaches to ever pace the sidelines. John Oxton led the Lakeville North boys basketball program for 33 seasons, appearing in 12 state tournaments, capturing the 2014 class 4A state championship and finishing his career with 706 wins currently leaving him with the 6t…

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Listener Favorites: Paul Millerd | The Pathless vs Default Path 1:05:17

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. In this episode, Paul shares his insights on finding yourself in the wrong life and the real work of figuring out how to live. Discover his journey through experiments, travels, and lessons learned, as he pieces together a set of principles to guide him from unful…

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Demystifying The 12 Mechanisms Of Aging Chris Mirabile From Novos 1:03:41

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If you want to slow your rate of aging or even reverse it - you'll need to know these 12 mechanisms of aging...and it's not what you think. NOVOS not only makes products that address each of these mechanisms, they also will provide you with a biological assessment that is more accurate than any other in the world. Check NOVOS our HERE ----> and use…

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Listener Favorites: Arianna Warsaw | Navigating The Dynamics of Identity Change 1:00:52

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Join us as we sit down with music industry insider, Arianna Warsaw-Fan Rauch. Discover her unique perspective on navigating identity change and get an insider's tour of the industry. From musician life to proper clapping etiquette, Arianna shares her knowledge and experiences. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of the classical m…

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The Mysteries of Self-hypnosis and Mind Hacking with Reg Malhotra 53:44

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Reg Malhotra reveals the fastest, most effective ways to self-hack our minds for Optimal Performance. Find him here - https://www.regmalhotra.com/ In this episode we cover: Yeah -Biohacking allows for shortcuts in personal development. -Hidden mental barriers can significantly impact performance. -Significant emotional events shape our subconscious…

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Listener Favorites: Manisha Thakor | Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough 58:16

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In the latest episode of The Unmistakable Creative Podcast titled 'Money Zen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough', we are joined by Manisha Thakor, a seasoned financial expert and the Founder of MoneyZen LLC. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Manisha offers a fresh perspective on our relationship with money and success. Dra…

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Listener Favorites: Aaron Dignan | How to Speed up The Organizational Decision Making Process 57:11

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Aaron Dignan is using software to help scale new ways of working and expedite the decision making process of organizations. Discover the possibilities for transformation in the workplace and realize how we can use software like Murmur to revolutionize our slow and outdated systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode #93 - Forrest Witt (Alexandria Boys Basketball Head Coach) 1:04:40

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Winning the first boys basketball state title in school history is nice but winning it with your son and nephew in your starting five is extra special. That was the case for Alexandria head coach Forrest Witt as his Cardinals secured the first state title in program history. Forrest has the pleasure of coaching his son Mason and nephew Talan as wel…