Best Bridge Burner Podcasts (2025)

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102. Confidence and Resilience Foretell Your Transformation Story | Take Vision, Potential, and Longing to Create Your Best Life Yet 12:47

1d ago12:47

12:47

Moving out of a stagnated story can be desirable and daunting as you move into midlife and then beyond. When you yearn for more, figuring out exactly what “more” means to you, can be elusive. If putting everyone else first has been a lifelong, ingrained habit, by definition, your desires have been last. For many of us who learned early on to tamp d…

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101. How a Smile Inspires Your True Reinvention Story | Confidence and Resilience are Rooted in Kindness All Around 15:12

8d ago15:12

15:12

Today we pick up your 2025 story of renewal following a story of my own from last week where the recurring theme was kindness. Today I also complete the story of kind inspiration I received from the youngest wise ones in my life. Discover in today’s episode the real evidence of how kindness—observed, appreciated, and practiced—truly factors in to a…

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100. Kindness Cushions a Fall | How Strangers and Children Inspired Recovery 24:01

15d ago24:01

24:01

Who would’ve thought a 100th Podcast Episode would not feature any of the expected milestone moments during two years of broadcasts? No roundup of wise quotes, advice from guest experts, or list of topics that resonated most with listeners. I sure didn’t see this one coming, but this story feels just right to mark the 100th Fire-Up! episode. It fee…

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99. That Spring Reset Starts For You Now! | Rescue Your Energy Easily with Food and Movement 11:11

22d ago11:11

11:11

Following up on the seasonal reset wisdom for shedding pounds in last week’s broadcast, here’s the “dish” on getting started and getting it done, now! Why wait when you can step into solid, scientific, and simple actions to set you up for an energetic summer with doable fitness and diet-no-more freedom? Listen up for a short list to get you going! …

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98. A Seasonal Reset for Real, Healthy Weight Loss with Lisa Oldson, M.D. | Don’t Wait to Discover Doable Health and Fitness for the Weight You Want 43:00

29d ago43:00

43:00

Shedding pounds to keep the fun in your summer vs. a season of no-fun dieting thoughts and old-style deprivation, listen here to board certified weight loss and medicine specialist and certified life coach Lisa Oldson, MD. As an absolute favorite among my podcast guests, I couldn’t approach my 100th episode without nodding to Dr. Lisa’s wisdom and …

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Thunderdome's Leadership Lessons 39:58

29d ago39:58

39:58

Thunderdome has been part of Black Rock City for 25 years. Marisa Winter has led it for most of that time. One need not experience it to benefit from the wisdom of a high-profile, high-intensity theme camp. Marisa and Stuart talk through the leadership structure and community practices that result in Thunderdome's chaotic harmony of performance, sh…

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97. Seize Your Power Now | Don’t let time, overwhelm, or others own your life 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

In this episode, we’ll explore practical, actionable steps to transform how you view yourself and your abilities and then approach the things that truly matter to you. People-pleasing is just one piece of the puzzle that may have held you back from living your best lives. New boundaries, new feelings, and most of all—new actions, will take you off …

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Theme Campers Unite 52:21

1M ago52:21

52:21

Most people in Black Rock City live together in placed camps, aka theme camps, the most unique aspect of this unique event. BRC has 1200 camps. At the intersection of Communal Effort, Self-Expression, and Immediacy, theme camps gift a uniquely decommodified ‘third place’ of offerings and ambiance. At this annual symposium, staff and volunteers shar…

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96. Strategize to Reclaim Your Silenced Self | How Setting Firm Boundaries Today Builds Your Bridge to a Healthy Authentic Life 17:22

2M ago17:22

17:22

Today we break free from the confines of people-pleasing—a completely understandable but insidious, hideous habit over time that most women of our era developed from the outdated rule books of our past. Last episode, where top problems, a.k.a. “pain points” were examined, we identified the origins of our people-pleasing tendencies. We began to unde…

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The Gift of Food and Solar Power 55:24

2M ago55:24

55:24

Solar power is simple now, thanks in part to Burners who gift the power of the sun. The Burners in this episode also gift steamed rolls with savory fillings, called bao — so much delicious bao. The theme camp “Bao Chicka Wow Wow” has been a part of Black Rock City for a decade. Its campmates share the prosperity of bao with artist groups, volunteer…

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Bachelor 29ep9&AFR: Getting nowhere 1:09:06

2M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

Now that we're on TikTok our commentary game has hit an all-time high. For example, we go on a bit about Mormonism, whether picking Juliana makes Grant crazy, what kind of shoes Latia as wearing, and whether or not there will be Cougars in Paradise. Hit the play button and join us! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.…

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95. What Mentors Know for Your Transformation | Favorite Episode 12:15

2M ago12:15

12:15

In today's favorite episode, listen up for relatable, on-the-money quotables and illustrations about mentoring to light up your pathway for best-life change at midlife-plus! This episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.By Laurie Adams

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Bachelor 29ep8: Yes, yes, no 1:09:12

2M ago1:09:12

1:09:12

We have a great episode of the podcast for ya, one filled with speculation about who had sex in the fantasy suites, takes on who we like the least, and questions about appendages. Hit the play button and join us! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

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BRC Art Preview with Katie Hazard 47:22

2M ago47:22

47:22

Explore the magic monuments of Black Rock City 2025. Katie Hazard, Director of Art, leads the selection, placement, and installation of artwork, and she leads Burning Man's art grant selection committees. The ARTery is in the center of Black Rock City, slightly offset like the human heart. It’s the epicenter of art support for nearly 400 art pieces…

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Bachelor 29epWTA: The Carolina show 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

When life gives you lemons.... That's a way of saying that there wasn't too much to talk about so we have a shorter podcast episode for you'all. But we still get into arguments and we still wonder what these Tell All's are all about. Hit the play button and join us! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.…

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94. Who is the Boss of You? | Reject the Rules and Rejuvenate 17:40

3M ago17:40

17:40

“You are not the boss of me!” has become a familiar punch line in movies and TV episodes. Do you have a boss now who recognizes your worth … who supports your growth and aspirations? Do you want to stay with that boss or stay out of their way? Deep down we all know who our real boss is, and today we’ll unpack how and when the boss took charge of ou…

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Bachelor 29ep6: Incredibly entitled 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Hey now, we're back with another episode and this time it's hometowns, and those hometowns don't disappoint. We tear down each of the hometown dates in detail and talk about what we don't like about each women still in the running, who we think Grant my choose, and then a little bit about Mardi Gras. The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner po…

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De-bureaucratizing Your Burn 57:13

3M ago57:13

57:13

Legend whispers of a time when Burning Man was a lawless Eden, a fiery playground of unbridled do-ocracy; no rules, just pure creative chaos. But as Black Rock City has grown into a thriving metropolis, so has the need for structure. We've gone from jokey forms for an ‘artistic license’ to complex permit obligations. We’ve gone from giving ourselve…

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Bachelor 29ep5: Lines they choose not to cross 48:15

3M ago48:15

48:15

We're on to the fifth episode of the season and things remain about the same. They're in Scotland now and it starts to rain, so that's different. The women are still piling on Carolina, which makes us like her even more. And Dina is still the reverse-villain who (gasp) gets a rose. Hit the play button and join us! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Br…

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93. Take these Tips to Heart, Mind, and Body for Real Weight Loss | Favorite Episode 13:55

3M ago13:55

13:55

Reminders worth repeating are shared today in a big-time favorite episode from last spring that captured what often escapes us for the permanent weight loss solution you deeply desire. So listen again today with a sense of ownership and readiness to act upon these understandable, doable steps to reduce your weight and keep it steady. To work with m…

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Bachelor 29ep4: Algorithms 41:33

3M ago41:33

41:33

Co-host Craig gets miffed because he's not in our Bachelor PhD TikTok videos, then gets more miffed when Co-host Iciar brings up Instagram. It's a battle of the algorithms. Fortunately, Co-host Caitlin is present to help us sort it all out. The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.…

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92. Solve the Problem! | Let Life Coaching Light the Way to Your Success 19:44

3M ago19:44

19:44

Are you yearning for a transformative life change but feel entangled in a web of problem-solving, unsure how to embark on the journey? Do you seek clarity to navigate your path effectively, aiming for not just temporary fixes but enduring fulfillment crafted uniquely for you? I've gathered insights for you from my certification study across three e…

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Rising Sparks - Bridging Burner Generations 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

Mutant vehicles! Theme camps! Art experiences! It all emanates from the community… overlapping circles of people who are everywhere between being newcomers and seasoned, local and global, young and old. Andie Grace talks with next-gen Burners Taylor Andrews, Kat Ebert, Mani Senthil, and Whitney Wilhelmy about how to find your crew like you never th…

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Bachelor 29ep3: That's sweet 1:18:40

3M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Co-host Caitlin is back with us and together we talk about Super Bowl parties, dog rescue companies, what's up with Zoe, what's up with Carolina, and so and and so forth. Click on the play button and join us! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

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91. You Have Every Reason to Shine Today | Take Your Timeless Wisdom Out for A Spin 11:47

4M ago11:47

11:47

You’re invited to get in the game and shine today—yep, right now for a best-life transformation. This is Laurie again welcoming and urging you to tally-up your timeless wisdom and take it out for a spin! With this, let’s get you off the back burner and into the arena to realize your potential fully in 2025. Also mentioned in this episode: Passion t…

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Bachelor 29ep2: Making dinner in a burning down house 40:33

4M ago40:33

40:33

We announce that we're now on TikTok and are pretty proud of that accomplishment. Then we talk about the models ERR contestants as they start to melt down over Grant and the process. The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

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90. Make Midlife Reinvention Easier Now | Stop the Struggle and Embrace a Joyful Journey 17:46

4M ago17:46

17:46

Here’s your good news, and the second episode this year to provide a power tool to ease your 2025 journey along the path to best-life change—by just one year from now! What’s that, what tool? It’s fun, yes I said fun … you know: glee, delight, pleasure, playfulness, or just plain smiles of satisfaction. Fun is the best attitude, belief, and action …

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Temple of the Deep - Miguel Arraiz García 43:00

4M ago43:00

43:00

Hundreds of people create the temple in Black Rock City. It’s a community intent on creating a work of art that is a space for people to grieve and revive. For the first few years of Black Rock City we didn't have a temple. Now, people can't imagine living without it. Each year, participants create messages, tributes, and altars for who and what th…

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Bachelor 29ep1: Tall versus taller 39:20

4M ago39:20

39:20

We're back this season and we start off by talking about the fires in Los Angeles (sort of). Then we talk about Grant (sort of) before talking about the women. There are a lot of models and they are all tall. The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

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89. Transform Your Story- Deb Wesley’s Playbook for Midlife Renewal | Amplify Your Hidden Potential and Ignite a New Identity with Inspiring Visuals and Deb as Role Model! 33:14

4M ago33:14

33:14

Best-world understanding for stepping into your best life yet, at midlife, comes with advice on two fronts: first, from success stories … you know, the people who have done it. And, second, when one of those people comes with expert advice on essentials for a new identity—reinvention advice from their later-life, today-career. In this episode we ha…

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88. Take Your Words on a Deeper Dive to Transformation | Rediscover How to Frame the Feelings for Your Happy Ending in 2025 18:00

4M ago18:00

18:00

With our new year-long podcast theme of how words matter and create your story—including the ending you want in 2025—I’m adding in this repeat of a favorite episode. Why? To fill out any gaps in your self-awareness about the words you use to describe your feelings. Feelings drive your actions, and we want to name them with intentional, deeper meani…

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Will Heegaard and Footprint Project - From BRC to NGO 49:29

4M ago49:29

49:29

Disasters happen. Communities come together to recover and rebuild. Governments and NGOs help however they know how. Will Heegaard sees every disaster as a chance to build back greener. His non-profit provides power and water from nature. · power from the sun – instead of gas generators · water from the air – instead of plastic water bottles He hel…

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87. Seize These Tools Now to Spark Your 2025 Transformation Story: Forge a Path from Potential to Powerful With Simple, Strategic Schemes 19:22

4M ago19:22

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Words matter!—You’ve heard that over and over on this podcast, because they do. The words you say to yourself, about yourself … the words from your role models that inspire … the words you use to journal, to dream, to envision a new identity and life for yourself. And, finally, a Word of The Year to capture it all and remind you all along 2025 what…

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86. Reset, Reflect, and Recharge at New Year’s | Reinvent, Don’t Just “Resolve,” for Lasting Life Change in 2025 13:48

5M ago13:48

13:48

Why make a list of New Year’s Resolutions when the track record is so short that statistics show “Quitters’ Day” will come around by January 10, 2025? How can you avoid abandoning resolutions by the second Friday of the year? And the answer is … don’t make them in the first place! Instead, listen up for what will work, then craft your doable plan a…

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A People's History of Burning Man - Volume 3 59:58

5M ago59:58

59:58

Back again by popular demand: more tales from Burning Man’s oral history project, an ambitious endeavor to track down and talk with people who helped shape the culture as we now know it. Hear stories of early technology on the playa, in Silicon Valley, and on the internet. · Andie Grace, aka Actiongrl, interviews from the vantage of having co-creat…

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85. Awaken Your 2025 Identity with a Word of the Year Starting Now | Explore and fuel the transformative power of words to lock in your envisioned and enriched future 16:07

5M ago16:07

16:07

Explore easily as you go about holiday errands with this double-week broadcast, and fuel the transformative power of words to lock-in your envisioned and enriched future. Yep, here's a quick start to easily explore your Word of the Year for 2025, with how-to takeaways. So: Ponder, create, and feel a sense of control in the present and for next-year…

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Chip Conley - Unexpected Gifts 46:27

5M ago46:27

46:27

He is a celebrated author, entrepreneur, leadership maven, and a founding Board Member of Burning Man Project. He’s a serial contributor to the culture and the cause. In this episode, Chip and Stuart explore how to use the 10 Principles to make conversations interesting and how a description of Black Rock City always becomes a riddle. They resist t…

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REALITY TV NOW Live at LA COMIC CON 2024 with Peter Madrigal, Girls Unscripted, and Bachelor PhD 52:06

5M ago52:06

52:06

In October 2024 Vanderpump Robs hosted a live panel at LA Comic Con with guests Peter Madrigal, Girls Unscripted, and Bachelor PhD. If you couldn't make it, enjoy this live show recording! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

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84. Stay Energized With Easy Self Care for Your Holidays | Harness Personal Growth and Mindfulness to Master Midlife 12:08

6M ago12:08

12:08

The holidays can be a whirlwind, pulling you in a hundred different directions. What if—without a lot of bother—you could reframe this time of year, right now, to truly nurture your soul. Today, I’ll guide you through practical, uplifting actions to reclaim your peace, rediscover the magic, and re-ignite your spirit with simple traditions and mindf…

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83. Discover The Science Behind Your Kind Heart 12:57

6M ago12:57

12:57

Whether you’re in the U.S. watching football or the big balloons of the Macy’s Parade, cooking at top speed, nibbling “all the things,” jogging on a Turkey Day Trot, just hiding under the covers, or moving “Over the River and Through the Woods,” this is the Thanksgiving Day Fire-Up Podcast. Gratitude would have been the expected Thanksgiving topic,…

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Burning without Going to Burning Man 53:09

6M ago53:09

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Burners often speak about the work it takes to prepare their art, art car, or camp for Black Rock City, but for many, it doesn’t end there. A project sparked in the desert or at Regional Events can take on a life of its own, continuing year-round in surprising ways. What happens when a camp or mutant vehicle takes a break from Black Rock City? Afte…

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82. What Mentors Know for Your Transformation 13:19

6M ago13:19

13:19

As promised in my recent “What They Know for Sure” podcast, today listen up for relatable, on-the-money quotables and illustrations about mentoring to light up your pathway for best-life change at midlife-plus! Besides this podcast—I've got you covered with my latest self-start guide, 3 Steps to Launch Life’s Best at 55+. To get your free copy, jus…

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Golden Bachelorette 1ep9&AFR: Reunited at last 50:09

6M ago50:09

50:09

Co-host Caitlin is back and we dive right into our takes on this finale episode. Like, what's up with Joan's son Nick? And what's up with those keys to a non-existent apartment in New York? We try to answer these and more, so join us by hitting the play button! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.…

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81. Thriving Over Surviving the Season; Holiday Wisdom with Mindy Neal 34:09

6M ago34:09

34:09

Today you’ll get the scoop on how to handle and show up at family gatherings during the holidays! My guest Mindy Neal is a master-certified life coach who helps women transform their most challenging relationships and create lives they truly love, using her unique approach that combines deep psychological insight with practical tools for lasting ch…

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Tom Price - From the Playa to the Planet 50:18

6M ago50:18

50:18

Tom Price co-founded Burners Without Borders, Black Rock Solar, and a company that gifts clean-burning kitchens to people in Kenya. Tom talks about the weather, specifically hurricanes, and how Burners Without Borders started and grows despite extreme circumstances because Burners are extreme! Tom’s tales of adventure include paperwork pranks and a…

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80. The Answers are an Inside Job for your Life Change - A Favorite 2024 Episode 18:25

7M ago18:25

18:25

Listen again for the prequel to your transformation story! Podcast No. 52 ran in May and I've probably talked about this one more than any other when out and about! Whether you embark upon a new path from learning through this podcast, self-coaching, or working with a life coach like me, there’s a backstory that sets you up for an optimal journey. …

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Golden Bachelorette 1ep7: ER plotlines 35:29

7M ago35:29

35:29

In this episode we talk about the fantasy suites that weren't so sexy because there were... no beds? Then we talk about ER (the TV show), the French, and more bands from Kansas. Hit the play button and join us! The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burner podcast collective.

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Burning Curiosity - The Study of Burning Man 58:01

7M ago58:01

58:01

Academics from everywhere experiment, collaborate, and even interpret our stories of "This one time at Burning Man." In this episode, Stuart talks with people from Burning Nerds, an annual gathering of academics in Black Rock City. They keep it light, though; not too many unnecessarily fancy words. Dr Jukka-Pekka Heikkilä describes the technique us…

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79. You Can Plan for Holiday Joy Now, with Terrie Power 29:43

7M ago29:43

29:43

Today is Halloween and the "borderline serious" start of the holidays. Does that fill you with dread or delight? Trick or treat? Likely it's somewhere in between, and luckily Life Coach Terrie Power, returns in this episode to spark a season full of satisfaction and more, importantly self care and joy! Besides this podcast advice, get my quick tips…

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Golden Bachelorette 1ep6: Bands from Kansas 37:52

7M ago37:52

37:52

We loooooove Kansas. So much so that we dedicate a good amount of time towards figuring out bands from Kansas that we like. Well, really, it's more like Co-host Craig bugging Co-host Iciar about it, since she, well, likes bands. We also talk about the four hometown dates even though they're pretty boring. The Bachelor PhD is part of the Bridge Burn…

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