Best Weinzimmer Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 20 - Tom Mallouk 1:16:30

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Episode at a Glance A dental implant curveball that could’ve tanked my mood, but instead leads to a moment of gratitude, sets the tone for my guest, Tom Mallouk, a psychotherapist of 50 years and an award-winning poet (2022 Poet Laureate of Bucks County, Pennsylvania) who helped shape my life during formative years of individual, couples, and men’s…

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Episode 19 - Elissa Weinzimmer 1:17:20

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What happens when the very thing that defines you suddenly disappears? At 21, Elissa Maas Weinzimmer lost her voice—vocal hemorrhage, reflux, and muscle tension dysphonia—right as she was singing, acting, and directing nonstop. That break became a breakthrough: years of studying, unlearning, and ultimately teaching others how to access an authentic…

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Episode 18 — David Davol 1:24:43

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How do you measure success? For musician David Davol, it isn’t about fame or fortune — it’s about living life on your own terms, doing more of what you love, and less of what you don’t.In this latest episode of *The Life Lessons Collective*, I reconnect with David, whose career in music has spanned over 46 years and more than 7,000 performances. Fr…

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Episode 17 - Aly Rice 1:07:54

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One small thing.That’s the lesson that helped this week’s guest, Aly Rice, climb her way out of heartbreak, grief, and career burnout—and build a completely new life.In this episode of The Life Lessons Collective, Aly tells the raw and riveting story of how a vacation romance turned long-distance relationship became a betrayal that blindsided her. …

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Episode 16 - Bradley Gross 1:29:00

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In this episode, Michael is joined by attorney and MSP industry leader Bradley Gross, who shares a powerful lesson about the importance of embracing friction—both in business and in life. From his early days prosecuting cybercrime to founding the law firm that bears his name, Brad discusses how pushing through disagreement and discomfort can unlock…

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Episode 15 - Lynard Stewart 1:46:33

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In this episode, Michael speaks with Lynard Stewart—former Temple standout and pro baller turned educator and mentor. Lynard reflects on how life-shaping choices—like transferring high schools, staying local for college, and embracing the grind and cultural differences of European basketball—led him to the work he does now.His central insight: “Mak…

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Episode 14 - David Richards 1:23:57

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In this episode, Michael is joined by David Richards, Senior Vice President of Programming at Audacy and a friend of over 40 years. Dave shares his journey from an uncertain start in college to becoming a leader in the radio and digital audio industry, driven by a deep passion for music, creativity, and brand building. His central life lesson focus…

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Episode 13 - Jodi O'Donnell-Ames 1:09:43

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In this episode, Michael is joined by Jodi O'Donnell-Ames, a passionate author, speaker, and founder of the nonprofit Hope Loves Company. Their conversation dives into Jodi’s deeply personal journey—losing her husband Kevin to ALS, raising their daughter, and turning unimaginable grief into a mission to support kids and families affected by ALS. Al…

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Episode 12 - Kathleen Seeley 1:27:15

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In this episode, Michael is joined by Kathleen Seeley, an executive coach with nearly 30 years of experience working with thought and business leaders, including her thirteen-year collaboration with Jack Canfield, "America's Number One Success Coach." Kathleen shares insights on the power of self-awareness, how conflict can be a catalyst for growth…

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Episode 11 - Lela Casey 1:03:39

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In this episode, Michael is joined by Lela Casey, a passionate writer and activist with a fascinating life story. They discuss the art of storytelling and the importance of vulnerability in communication. Lela shares her experiences growing up in a multicultural family, her journey through freelance writing, and her involvement in local politics an…

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Episode 10 - Jesse Mostipak 1:09:56

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In this episode, Michael is joined on a fast-paced and fun journey by the fast-paced and fun Jesse Mostipak, who shares her unique insights and life experiences. Jesse discusses her journey through a wide variety of educational and professional phases, all guided by a short-but-sweet philosophy, informed by a "fishy" experience in her childhood. Je…

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Episode 9 - Mike Carter 1:04:07

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In this episode, Michael engages in a powerful conversation with Mike Carter, a lifelong resident of North Philadelphia. Mike's journey is one of resilience and redemption, as he overcame years of educational apathy and a straight D average in high school, along with the allure of street life. Despite these challenges, Mike found his path to higher…

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Episode 8 - Theresa Conroy 1:06:22

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In this episode, Michael is joined by Theresa Conroy, whose journey spans journalism, private investigation, yoga therapy, and now, living in France. Theresa shares insights into her various career transitions, including her time as a reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News and her work with Parkinson's patients. They delve into the importance of …

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Episode 7 - Marty Devlin 1:18:41

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In this captivating podcast episode, we're joined by the remarkable Marty Devlin, author of "Ol' Buddy Marty." At 91 years young, Marty defies stereotypes, having overcome a childhood marked by doubts about his potential. From high school championships in diving, baseball, and football to leading his American Legion baseball team to victory in the …

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Episode 6 - Barbara Paluszkiewicz 59:54

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In this episode, Michael talks with Barbara Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies in Ontario. Barb shares her journey from her formative years, where, with English as her second language, she was relied upon to translate sometimes difficult transactional situations for her Polish-speaking grandmother, to now leading a successful tech company in Ca…

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Episode 5 - Clifford Thompson 44:13

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We're so lucky to have the immensely talented author and painter, Clifford Thompson, on the pod. Check out our conversation as Cliff reflects on his creative journey from his early fascination with misunderstood male characters, like Charlie Brown, Holden Caulfield and Benjamin Braddock, up to the publication of his two most recent books, What It I…

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Episode 4 - Andrew Dawson 1:05:01

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Join us on an interesting life and career journey with Andrew Dawson, a seasoned strategist with a diverse background in various advertising agencies and consultancies. Dawson shares insights from his career, including the importance of finding and cultivating mentors, and the challenges of navigating corporate culture during rapid career advanceme…

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Episode 3 - Amy Kardel 48:04

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Want to meet a true renaissance woman? Well, you've come to the right place. In this episode of the Life Lessons Collective, multi-talented visionary Amy Kardel shares her life lesson about embracing change as the normal state of things. Drawing on personal experiences, Amy discusses the challenges and rewards of navigating change, whether it's a c…

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Episode 2 - Bill Barnes 49:04

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Join me on a fascinating journey with middle school teacher (and great storyteller) Bill Barnes, as he shares the lesson imparted to him at an early age that has helped him overcome physical challenges, find his purpose and impart his own wisdom and knowledge on the next generation of leaders. And no dictionaries were harmed in the making of this p…

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Episode 1 - Scott Messer 36:27

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Scott Messer is not just a leadership coach; he's a life lessons guru. In the debut episode of The Life Lessons Collective, host Michael Einbinder-Schatz shares the impactful story of how Scott introduced him to a transformative concept during a meeting at a classic diner. A concept that ultimately led to this podcast, nearly two decades later. Now…

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90. About winter solstice 2021, with Virginia Rosenberg 55:57

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Fall is ending. 2021 is ending. The podcast season is ending. (The pandemic does not seem to be ending.) And our resident astrologer Virginia Rosenberg is back on the podcast to share about many things of note going on in the cosmos. The big highlights: there's Pluto/Venus conjunction in Capricorn this month, a Venus Retrograde, and Saturn and Uran…

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89. About harmony (and why I'm taking a sabbatical), with Elissa 40:01

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What does harmony mean to you? For me, it's about living in alignment with and acceptance of all that's going on. In this last solo episode of the season, I share how - slowly but surely - over the past six months I've started really listening to the voice inside of me that's letting me know I need a big break. I'll explain my plans to take a sabba…

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88. About looking out for each other, with Harper Spero 49:57

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In 2012, Harper Spero learned she had a tumor in her lungs the size of a golf ball. After her subsequent surgery and that transformational experience, Harper began taking radically good care of herself. This included changing her health routines, and also starting her own business so she could be in charge of her work habits. When the pandemic hit,…

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87. About grit and redemption, with Coss Marte 53:04

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When he was 23 years old, Coss Marte was removed from the streets of the Lower East Side and sentenced to 7 years in prison. In jail, Coss quickly learned that he was in extremely poor health. So he started working out in his cell and in the prison yard. Soon other inmates joined him. Then, an organization called Defy Ventures showed up at the faci…

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86. About talking to people you disagree with, with Josh Trent 1:47:21

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One day this fall, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed, when I saw a post from my friend Josh. It was a screenshot of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's response to President Biden's mask mandate. Gov. Abbott wrote "Biden's vaccine mandate is an assault on private businesses" and below in the caption Josh wrote "I DO NOT comply." My first thought w…

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85. About resistance, with Elissa 42:41

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When you think of the word resistance, what comes up for you? My guess is that you (and most of us) think of resistance as something bad; as something to be avoided. But let's ask a different question: What is resistance good for? I would argue that resistance - which I'll define as the experience of feeling pressure between ourselves and something…

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84. About elevating disability pride, with Tiffany Yu 56:51

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Tiffany Yu is on a mission to elevate disability pride. Through the work of her social enterprise Diversability, as well as her social media platforms, speaking, and writing, Tiffany is working not just to lift the stigma about disability, but to celebrate it. In this episode, Tiffany shares her own disability origin story, and together we discuss …

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83. About staying creative and inspired, with Sean Brennan 51:48

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Sean Brennan is my friend and collaborator, an incredible musician, and the editor of this podcast. And today I'm bringing him in front of the mic to share with us about his creative process. A lot of us have been taught that being creative and making art requires diligence and routine. Sean's here to argue that routine can often be the enemy of cr…

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82. About fall (equinox) 2021, with Virginia Rosenberg 56:41

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Virginia Rosenberg is back for her quarterly visit as the resident astrologer of the Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth podcast. This episode comes to you in the middle of Mercury Retrograde, and also includes a discussion of the major 2021 transit of Saturn square Uranus, plus entering the Age of Air. These major movements in the sky lead us to ask…

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81. About balance, with Elissa 45:11

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When you hear the word 'balance,' what do you think of? Work-life balance? Balancing on one leg? Balancing your checkbook? Welcome back to a new season of the podcast... this month our theme is Balance, and in this episode, I want to encourage you to examine your understanding of that idea. You may think balance is a fixed, perfect center point tha…

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80. About navigating conflict, with Danielle Faitelson 1:05:59

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Today's episode continues to document my journey to understand the Israel-Palestine conflict. I'm so lucky to be talking with my best friend Dani, who lives in Israel, and with whom I had a disagreement last month. You may remember hearing me mention that I re-posted a meme about the Israel-Palestine conflict on Instagram, and that a friend texted …

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79. About summer solstice 2021, with Virginia Rosenberg 57:09

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Sunday, June 20th is the summer solstice, and our resident astrologer Virginia Rosenberg is back on the podcast. It continues to be a time of epic proportions in the cosmos… just to start we are coming out of an eclipse season and Mercury has been in retrograde once again. If you feel like life is one big swirl, or like the stories upon which you'v…

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78. About peace and the Middle East, with Tracy Alexander 1:29:59

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Tracy Alexander was working as a news reporter in her home country, Australia, when she got a call about a job in Israel. Excited for the opportunity to help shape a more conscious narrative in one of the most contentious regions of the planet, she accepted the job. But four years later Tracy found herself leaving the news altogether, disheartened …

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77. About compassion, my Jewish identity, and the Middle East, with Elissa 57:06

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As a Jewish American, the past few weeks of strife in the Middle East have brought to the surface feelings of confusion that I have never taken the time to sort through. In the wake of all of it, I find myself doing research about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that I was never willing to do before, and making stumbles along the way. I share my s…

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76. About the people who shaped you, with Eric Toda 43:35

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Eric Toda has an impressive resume: He is currently the Global Head of Social Marketing at Facebook. He has been a leader at Nike, Snapchat, Gap, and Airbnb. Recently he penned a viral op-ed for Ad Week imploring advocacy for the Asian American community. And also very importantly, Eric was one of the boys who attended my Bat Mitzvah in 1998. In th…

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75. About your story medicine, with Jumakae 59:41

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What is the story within you that needs to be told? June Kaewsith, also known as Jumakae, can help you find it. And here's why it's important to do that: there's immense healing possible when we are in tune with our own stories, and also the stories of our ancestors. Stories allow a deeper level of understanding. And as Jumakae points out in this e…

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74. About your genuine brand voice, with Sophia Sunwoo 53:21

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Sophie Sunwoo is a true entrepreneur. When she was a punk-rock college kid, she got annoyed with buying band t-shirts that didn't look good on women. So she started a business and accidentally struck gold. After exiting, she next moved into running a social impact organization fixing broken water systems in Cameroon and India. Most recently, Sophia…

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73. About connection, with Elissa 39:55

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As we're emerging from lockdown, we'll be experiencing a newfound sense of connection to each other after a prolonged period of disconnection. How do we navigate this? How do we find ways to more authentically connect to each other in our workplaces and beyond? In this episode, I share a Body-Mind Centering framework that helps us understand the im…

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72. About cultivating self-love, with Ko Im 47:41

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Ko Im knows self-love. She knows it because she practices it. She knows it because she writes about it. And she knows it because she's worked hard to cultivate it. In this episode, Ko shares how recent events affecting the AAPI community have led her to speak up and out - namely in an OpEd for Newsweek - and at the same time have required her to di…

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71. About returning home to ourselves, with Danellia Arechiga 43:13

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Danellia Arechiga is a birth and post-partum doula, and a vocal liberation guide. This gives her a deep understanding of the canals at both ends of the body. It also means she's intimately familiar with how important it is to find freedom, whether you're birthing a child or your voice. In this episode, Danellia shares how connecting to our own inna…

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70. About being a true influencer, with Bret Shuford 42:19

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Bret Shuford grew up as a gay kid in southeast Texas who knew he wanted to be on Broadway. Suffice it to say, he didn't have a lot of local examples of adults living the lifestyle he imagined for himself. But now today as a successful Broadway actor and one half of the popular Instagram account Broadway Husbands, Bret is the example he always wishe…

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69. About worthiness (and being a plaintiff in the USC case), with Elissa 45:17

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When I was 18 years old I was a freshman at the University of Southern California and I went to get my very first STD test. The doctor I saw was George Tyndall, and I had an interaction with him that I never forgot. In 2018, news broke that Dr. Tyndall was accused of a decades-long string of misconduct. I tentatively entered the legal case against …

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68. About spring equinox 2021, with Virginia Rosenberg 53:50

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The spring equinox has arrived once again, and our resident astrologer Virginia Rosenberg is back to help us interpret this moment in time. If you feel like you've been underwater or like you're coming out of a long hibernation, these feelings make sense according to the cosmos. But now energy is picking up. So Virginia encourages us to ask ourselv…

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67. About rebirth, with Elissa 45:21

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Spring is springing, and a feeling of rebirth is in the air. And yet at the same time, we're at the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic. So as we pick back up with the Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth podcast, I want to discuss the portal we've been moving through for the past year and consider what it's going to feel like to emerge into a new …

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66. About winter solstice 2020, with Virginia Rosenberg 1:02:58

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There's a change of age happening, y'all. The current movements of celestial bodies in the sky are of epic proportions. As in, never-before-seen-and-will-never-be-seen-again-in-our-lifetimes proportions. And after the 2020 we've had, I think you get that this is all a very big deal. So, in this last episode of the season, our resident astrologer Vi…

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65. About expansion, with Elissa 32:43

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In this last solo episode of 2020, grab a piece of paper and a pen because it's time to reflect. In what ways have you expanded in 2020? What did you think your life was going to look like at the end of this year? What does it look like in reality? Expansion means growing beyond the limits of what we can currently imagine. And in 2020 we've learned…

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64. About effective communication, with Keven Brahim Kaddi 1:00:41

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There are tons of effective communication models out there. Keven Brahim Kaddi has studied and facilitates many of them. As a longtime friend and collaborator of mine (we produced a new musical together in Los Angeles in 2010), I was thrilled when Keven reached out after reading my Conversation Culture article. He affirmed how much the model I crea…

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63. About conversation in America, with Jim St. Germain 1:10:03

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I met Jim St. Germain on a bus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Immediately I realized I had a lot to learn from his inspiring story and his knowledge of American history. This episode is a history lesson, indeed. I relish the way Jim challenges me and calls my thinking to task in this conversation. So often we choose to talk to people with whom we can simply g…

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62. About Conversation Culture, with Elissa 39:33

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It's 2020 and we are polarized. If it wasn't already obvious, this election has made it completely evident that we are split in two in the so-called United States of America. "Cancel Culture" is a prime example of our polarization, and it's reinforcing our divisions. What can we replace it with? I suggest: Conversation Culture. In this solo episode…