Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke Greiff cover the latest news, politics, and pop culture with a focus on atheism and religion. This is the official podcast for FriendlyAtheist.com.
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A third of our lives is spent working. Our careers, a source of identity and fulfillment, can often turn on us and become consuming. We obsess about how to create impact and feel valued. How can I get back to skipping to work on Mondays?We struggle to feel purposeful and at the same time feel clueless about how to go from where are now to where we want to go. If you crave career simplicity and action you’re in the right place. Career Blast, In a Half is your 30 minutes of weekly simple, powe ...
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Michael and Jessica Bluemke Greiff are going to rewatch all of Twin Peaks and discuss each episode. It's Mikey's favorite show and Jess has also seen it.
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Building the most important brand in your life... YOU! This week, we talk tenacity with filmmaker and award winner, Steph Greegor.
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Three Trans-Atlantic Observers discuss every two weeks Markets, Society and other entertaining absurdities. The American educator Alfred Whitney Griswold said, “The only sure weapon against bad ideas is good ideas.” With that in mind, we’ve launched this Podcast OFF THE FENCE. Every two weeks, we’ll get together and take a look at a subject we think we may know something about, try to separate the wheat from the chaff and maybe even come up with some practical, compelling conclusions. We don ...
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Have you ever looked around at your tech company and realized you’re one of the oldest people in the room…and you may not even be 40 yet? It gets late early is a podcast and community focused on the experience of aging as a tech employee. We’ll uncover the root of Silicon Valley’s obsession with youth, and parse fact from fiction. We’ll explore individual experiences across tech companies of various sizes, learn from experts, and share practical advice on how tech workers can build long and ...
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Welcome to ”Beautiful Mess,” a unique podcast that serves as a junction where entrepreneurship, personal development, and mental health and well-being conversations converge. This show is a celebration of the transformative power of life’s beautiful chaos, hosted by the astute Isabel Pollen. With a rich background in Theatre/Film and as a seasoned coach, Isabel brings a wealth of insights to the table. ”Beautiful Mess” is more than just a podcast; it’s a journey through the complex tapestry ...
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The $47m Workforce Scam that Nobody Talks About | Bradley Schurman
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39:26🎙 The $47m Workforce Scam that Nobody Talks About | Bradley Schurman We Don’t Have a Labor Shortage — We Have an Age Problem The headlines say “no one wants to work.” The truth? We’ve pushed out the people who can. Bradley Schurman, author of The Super Age and a global expert on demographic change, joins Loren for a conversation that will make you …
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The AI Industry Is Lying to You — And This Founder’s Calling It Out at Age 66
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1:07:52Is AI living up to the hype, or is it just another overblown bubble that’s gonna pop? In this episode, Stephen Klein, a 66-year-old AI founder who is challenging the status quo in the world of artificial intelligence, joins me to expose what he believes is the truth about AI, from inflated promises to the real potential it holds for augmenting huma…
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590 - Catholic School Fires Widowed Gay Teacher
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1:22:03Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — ACLU sues Michigan school after Palestinian teen bullied by teacher over Pledge protest. (2:20) — Catholic school fires wi…
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Ageism Isn’t Discrimination — It’s Strategic Stupidity
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18:26🎙 Ageism Isn’t Discrimination — It’s Strategic Stupidity “Overqualified.” The word that sounds like a compliment but acts like a curse. Especially if you’re 40, 50, or 60+. Most professionals don’t get rejected because they’re not capable. They get dismissed because they show up from a time and place that’s decades long gone. This is the #1 reason …
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589 - The Deadly Cost of Religious Extremism
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1:34:29Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Vance Boelter and the deadly cost of religious extremism. (0:40) — Christian music icon Michael Tait's fall from grace. (1…
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How to Reactivate Your Dormant Network (with 5 Proven Emails)
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12:02🎙 Episode: How to Reactivate Your Dormant Network (with 5 Proven Emails) Most career doors aren’t locked. You just stopped knocking. You know these people—former bosses, colleagues, even competitors. You’ve solved problems together. Pulled off impossible deadlines. Shared memes. Shared war stories. And now? Silence. Not because they don’t care. Bec…
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Kelly Stonelake Tried to Protect Kids at Meta. They Fired Her Instead
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1:13:58Have you ever felt trapped in a system that’s supposed to empower you but instead chips away at your well-being? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kelly Stonelake, a former Meta executive who’s blowing the whistle on what’s happening behind the scenes at one of the world’s most powerful tech giants. From battling toxic corporate culture to …
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588 - The Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting (with Kate Shellnutt)
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1:08:10Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Kate Shellnutt is editorial director of news for Christianity Today. She has been a religion reporter and editor for more than 15 years, previously at the Houston Chronicle. Her work has appeared in the Washington Post…
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The Price of Professional Invisibility When You’re Over 40,50 or 60+ | Corey Hurley
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32:26🎙The Price of Professional Invisibility When You’re Over 40,50 or 60+ | Corey Hurley “Do I have to be on LinkedIn?" Wrong question. The right question: "Can I afford not to be?" Invisible executives don't get hired. Most professionals over 40,50 or 60? Invisible. Not unqualified. Not past their prime. Just stuck. Not because they’re not Not because…
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EP 22 Fleur Iannazzo ..."I wish I'd have had someone with me that could have helped..."
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29:21When could there possibly be a more real and urgent need for a money and wellbeing coach than now?? Fleur Iannazzo is not only an amazing friend whom I've known for almost 7 years...she is also an exceptionally talented Money Wellbeing Expert and Coach. AND!! an award winning author...having just been awarded the "Money Inclusion and Awareness Awar…
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587 - Rep. Mary Miller's Hateful Invocation Blunder
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1:46:07Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – He's Sikh, not Muslim: GOP Rep. Mary Miller's bigoted blunder goes viral. (0:41) – Arizona court blocks predator's confess…
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EP21 Alison Sayers "...there's always unknowns...the current is always going to take you in directions that maybe you didn't quite predict..."
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33:45In this conversation, the main theme is expiration and I had so much fun exploring Alison Sayers' beautiful mess. We cover a lot in a very short space of time, including how it is to be an older parent, what it means to guide others, emotional regulation, neurodiversity and so many other topics. I hope you find as much value in this conversation as…
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The Booby Traps That Keep Women Broke I Billy Zerillo
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37:24The Booby Traps That Keep Women Broke I Billy Zerillo Money isn't math. It's war. And most women are losing. Not because they're bad with numbers. Not because they spend too much on lattes. They're losing because they're fighting the wrong battle—themselves. Billy Zerillo learned this the hard way, watching his parents weaponize money. A single mot…
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How to Fix Your Dumpster Fire Interview Process With Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates
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49:11Let’s get real: hiring today is a mess. I’ve been there both as a candidate and as the interviewer who wasn’t properly trained. So, when I discovered Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates, two women who are revolutionizing the corporate interviewing landscape, I knew we had to have them on the show. In this episode, we dive into the shocking state of i…
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EP20 Loren Greiff ..."their confidence and dignity...their self respect...transformed!!
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24:04Loren has such a wealth of experience, insights and gems in this conversation... As Loren says on Linkedin about her creation..."Portfolio Rocket" ... What Sets Us Apart? No cookie-cutter approaches Strategies tailored to your unique journey A focus on what truly matters to you. I particularly loved the focus switching between all generations in th…
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586 - Sen. Joni Ernst Uses Jesus to Distract from Death
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1:37:26Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – Sen. Joni Ernst defends "we all are going to die" comment with pitch to embrace Jesus. (0:48) – Christian Nationalist Sean…
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Breaking the Busyness Habit | Peggy Sullivan
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32:47Breaking the Busyness Habit | Peggy Sullivan Maybe that’s why your job search feels like a full-time job... but without the paycheck? This week, Loren is joined by Peggy Sullivan—bestselling author of Beyond Busyness, corporate performance expert, and founder of She Can—to tackle one of the most destructive myths in executive career transitions: th…
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585 - The Censorship of The Crucible
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1:28:53Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – Georgia high school cancels "The Crucible" after complaints of "demonic" themes. (0:30) – Texas Democrat exposes GOP hypoc…
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How To Not Diss The Dream I Mitch Mathews
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32:31How Not To Diss The Dream | Mitch Matthews What happens when high achievers stop dreaming? In this episode, Mitch Matthews—speaker, coach, and host of the Dream Think Do podcast—shares why reconnecting with your dreams isn’t optional, it’s essential. From navigating career pivots to understanding the neuroscience behind our emotions, Mitch unpacks …
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Are We All Screwed? A Millennial and Gen Xer Weigh In With Bradley Richardson of Advanced Adulting
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1:51:41I’m not gonna lie–this episode hit deep. Bradley Richardson and I recorded this one for both our audiences, and it turned into the realest talk I’ve had in a while. We peeled back the polish and got straight into the messy middle of work, life, and what we all do to survive this stage of midlife. If you've ever been laid off, cut off by your work “…
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584 - The Price to Make Jerry Falwell, Jr. Go Away
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1:21:58Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – Good news! The Supreme Court deadlocked on allowed the first-ever taxpayer-funded religious charter school in Oklahoma. (0…
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Teacher to Google Big Tech | Keith Anderson
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40:06Teacher to Google Big Tech | Keith Anderson What separates those who talk about making a big move – even a pivot from those who actually do it? Being unreasonable. Tenacious and not quitting when that goal is non-negotiable. Keith Anderson - was an English teacher – with a love for linguistics (find out why this matters and how he used it) making $…
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583 - Jehovah’s Witnesses Target Longtime Critic
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1:34:39Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – There’s a new pope! (0:10) – Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing a reporter for "wiretapping"—after inviting him on the call. (5…
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The 411 on Ending Ageism and How YOU Can Make It Go Faster I Janine Vanderburg
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29:09The 411 on Ageism & How To End It Faster I Janine Vanderburg For the life of me, given the choice between a strong, more profitable business and letting go of the back-assward stigma around age, the logic is clear. But is it? Like me, Janine Vanderburg isn’t shy about why the math isn’t mathing the business reasons why it’s about impact not age.. H…
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Did You Know You Could Have a 'Second Fifty' Years? Dr. Debra Whitman Explains!
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43:57What has more to do with longevity: your zip code or your genetic code? The answer might just surprise you. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP and author of “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond” join me to discuss the changing narrative of aging. Deb’s jour…
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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – Trump Justice Dept. sides with Catholic Church to fight law requiring priests to report abuse. (0:49) – "How much God do y…
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Someone's Getting Hired, Here's How To Make It You (In "Uncertain Times”) I Loren Greiff
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20:55In this me to you episode, I am delivering some tough love and strategic clarity for executives facing job search challenges in today's uncertain climate. Uncertainty isn't new, and someone will get hired despite the chaos - here are the 5 key take-aways to make sure it you. See uncertainty as feature, not a bug Extended interview processes are des…
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Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The Supreme Court heard a case to decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (0:26) — Southern Baptist me…
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How to Make, Not Find Meaning to Matter I Matt Emerzian
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35:45The world is obsessed with metrics and status. But the most important currency is the one you’re missing. Most of us spend our careers chasing validation – titles and paychecks. I did too. So did our guest Matt Emerzian. The brutal reality? Your job search misery, corporate culture complaints, and endless pursuit of status are all symptoms of the s…
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Turn Career Setbacks Into Comebacks: Gamifying Job Searches and Nailing Your Career After Age 40 With Portfolio Rocket’s Loren Greiff
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48:16What happens when the most brutal battle of your life changes how you approach everything? Cancer sucks. It rips apart someone’s life. So, can you believe someone “gamified cancer” to make sure she still got the most out of life during her fight? Yup, that would be my friend, Loren. In this episode, I’m joined by executive career strategist Loren G…
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580 - The (Real) Legacy of Pope Francis
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1:35:09Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Don’t let nostalgia rewrite the real legacy of Pope Francis. (0:45) — After public outcry, a Mormon seminary will not be b…
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How To Win Over Today’s Busiest and Pickiest Recruiters I Executive Recruiter Rick Kloete
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33:17Recruiting is big business ($10B) and that’s just at the executive level. They don’t work for you, they work for their clients and it’s hard. I know, I lived it. Today’s recruiters are busier and pickier than ever. They're not looking at your resume. They're looking through you. Bottom-First Screening: While you obsess over that job title, elite re…
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579 - Washington Closes Confession Admission Loophole
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1:21:14Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Washington bill ends clergy loophole: Confessions no longer shield child abusers. (0:30) — Catholic hospital ditches "pro-…
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The Invisible Leadership Revolution | Heather Powers
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35:45Corporate America is bleeding talent pretending the needs of working parents are asking for a perk, at the expense of being a profit engine. This week Heather Powers, author of The Power Lane: Why Keeping Moms in the Workforce REVS the Economy exposes this hypocrisy. "Women are not leaving the workforce, they're leaving the workplace." Let’s get re…
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Colorado’s Game-Changing Job Application Act, the Case for Intergenerational Teams, and How You Can Take Action With Janine Vanderburg
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48:26We’re done just talking about ageism. In this episode, we show you how to do something about it. Janine Vanderburg is the powerhouse behind Changing the Narrative and CEO of Encore Roadmap. She joins me to talk about how she and a coalition of advocates helped pass the groundbreaking Job Application Fairness Act in Colorado - legislation that bans …
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EP19: Scott MacGregor..."you know...'people over everything' has been a mantra I've had ...for ever..."
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26:34Scott Macgregor is, amongst so many other extraordinary accolades, founder of the one and the only "The Outlier Project". I have met and continue to meet the most exceptional people through the TOP community...and my life has been fundamentally changed and enriched by being a part of it. Here is more information about Scott. LinkedIn: http://linked…
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578 - The IRS and the Johnson Amendment
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1:22:01Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A church told members how to vote. The IRS officially says that's fine. (1:10) — A public school district in Arizona agree…
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