Best Lara Capuano Podcasts (2025)

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60. Transformational Leadership: Season Finale! 30:05

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3+ y ago30:05

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In this fall finale episode, we discuss how healed and transformed people become transformational leaders. We touch on three strategies to examine mindsets, behavior patterns, and belief systems that prevent our healing and optimal growth.By Lara Capuano

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59. Kindness From A Kid's Perspective, Special Guest: London Claire! 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

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Eleven year old kindness guru, London, shares how noticing the small things can make others feel seen, and may be the ultimate expression of care and kindness. Also, practical tips on how to write a CEO about your fave snack.By Lara Capuano

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58. Cows vs. Buffalo - How Avoiding Conflict Can Prolong Your Pain 27:34

3+ y ago27:34

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We discuss the difference in facing the storms in your life with courage, and we explore how running from the pain of conflict can keep us in a painful season longer than necessary.By Lara Capuano

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57. Overcoming Self-Hatred & Other Cognitive Distortions 37:25

3+ y ago37:25

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In this episode, we discuss where self-loathing comes from and how to interrogate intrusive thoughts that make us feel terrible.By Lara Capuano

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56. Ideas For Kindness & A House Fire 24:41

3+ y ago24:41

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Lara hares how she's kicked off #AdamsActs with some practical ideas for intentional and random acts of kindness.By Lara Capuano

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55. Adam's Acts & How You Can Get Involved 11:01

4y ago11:01

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Lara talks about her brother Adam and how you can be involved in #AdamsActs this year. To hear the full origin story of 'Adam's Acts', you can go all the way back to episode #2 of the Master of Fun podcast.By Lara Capuano

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54. Name It. You Can’t Change What You Don’t Acknowledge 28:22

4y ago28:22

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In this episode, we encourage everyone to see it and name it in the moment.By Lara Capuano

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53. Imagine If You Were A Person 25:48

4y ago25:48

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We discuss examples of responding with empathy in moments of tension.By Lara Capuano

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52. Radical Security & So Many Chips 32:05

4y ago32:05

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What does it look like to be truly secure? In this episode we talk about how an accurate assessment of yourself is the antidote to insecurity and pride. We also eat so many chips.By Lara Capuano

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51. Imposter Syndrome & Radical Security 30:34

4y ago30:34

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In today’s episode, we discuss an obstacle to feeling radically secure. We discuss imposter syndrome and how perfectionism is the enemy of success.By Lara Capuano

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50. Radical Vulnerability 25:32

4y ago25:32

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Today we celebrate our 50TH EPISODE!!!! We discuss the difference between self-indulgent oversharing and drawing others in to feel less alone. We ask the hard question… what gives you life?By Lara Capuano

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49. Radical Authenticity & Hazelnut 32:36

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In this episode we talk about the freedom that comes from showing up and being your total and complete self, and how to get there. Also, we drive a very well-deserved stake into the heart of hazelnuts.By Lara Capuano

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48. Transracial Adoptee Q&A - Adoptee Perspectives Part 4 21:06

4y ago21:06

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You asked, so we answered! We discuss how and when to talk about adoption with an adopted child, and life lessons learned through adoption.By Lara Capuano

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47. Discussing Open Adoption and Race - Adoptee Perspectives Part 3 29:34

4y ago29:34

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Teen adoptee continues to share his perspective as a Black child with white parents. We discuss life before and after connecting with birth-mom, and siblings relationships with different levels of openness.By Lara Capuano

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46. Finding Your Birth-mom - Adoptee Perspectives Part 2 26:29

4y ago26:29

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In this episode Lara’s teenage son shares his insights as a transracial adoptee and the experience of meeting his birthmom for the first time.By Lara Capuano

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45. Interview With A Black Adoptee & White Mom - Adoptee Perspectives Part 1 24:36

4y ago24:36

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In this episode Lara’s teenage son, Harper, is a special guest! He shares his perspective as a Black transracial adoptee and what adoptive parents should know before adopting. He talks about shame, rejection, racial identity and recently coming into contact with his birthmom for the first time.By Lara Capuano

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44. Adoption News! 24:54

4y ago24:54

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In this episode Lara shares a big life update related to adoption and also some intimate moments and memories from her adoption journey.By Lara Capuano

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43. Critical Race Theory. What Is It? Also, Meeting Whitney Houston. 27:39

4y ago27:39

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Today we discuss Critical Race Theory, and we scratch the surface on what the hot debate is all about. Also, when Lara met Whitney Houston.By Lara Capuano

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42. Embedded Racism For Beginners 39:49

4y ago39:49

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We discuss how harbored racism shows up in education as early as kindergarten and how to address it with both children and adults who are confronting racism in themselves for the first time.By Lara Capuano

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41. Embedded Racism & White Allyship 34:47

4y ago34:47

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In this episode we discuss Lara’s IGTV video from the previous episode about racist remarks made toward her 8 year old son.By Lara Capuano

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40. Responding to Racist Remarks Against My Child 27:47

4y ago27:47

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When you call my kid racist names, and white children tell black children, “you don’t belong here”, you get a 25 minute tirade.By Lara Capuano

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39. Experiencing Christian Culture (Part 2) & Donuts vs. Bagels 21:42

4y ago21:42

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We continue our two part discussion on the impact of Christian culture on politics, women, and the evangelical world view. There's also a donut vs. bagel head-to-head showdown.By Lara Capuano

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38. Experiencing Christian Culture (Part 1) & Surviving A Zombie Apocalypse 26:15

4y ago26:15

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We begin a two part discussion on the impact of Christian culture on politics, women, and the evangelical world view. We also take a deep dive on how to survive the next zombie apocalypse.By Lara Capuano

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37. We Are Corn & the Bystander Effect 28:43

4y ago28:43

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In this episode, Lara discusses corn, the road to unemployment, and how bystander effect made her quit her job.By Lara Capuano

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36. Welcome to SEASON FOUR! 31:18

4y ago31:18

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Hey, who cares? Clearly not us.By Lara Capuano

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35. Forgiveness and When to Walk Away 31:26

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In this episode we make stuff up about the different types of forgiveness and how to gauge when it’s time to call it quits. We are not experts, but we are fun.By Lara Capuano

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34. Unpopular Adoption Perspectives Finale (Part 2) 41:47

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We discuss the intersection of racism, adoption, culture and faith. Basically we talk for a hundred years about all the things.By Lara Capuano

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33. Unpopular Adoption Perspectives Finale (Part 1) 37:54

4+ y ago37:54

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Lara opens up about the racist and inappropriate questions and comments she’s received regarding adoption.By Lara Capuano

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32. Answering Your Adoption Questions, Plus A New Segment! 34:19

4+ y ago34:19

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In this episode we answer the questions you submitted about adoption, share resources that center the adoptee voice, and introduce a new segment!By Lara Capuano

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31. #AdamsActs & Adoption Talks Cont’d 33:29

4+ y ago33:29

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We talk crazy acts of kindness, and centering the adoptee voice in this next episode exploring Unpopular Adoption Perspectives.By Lara Capuano

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30. The Trauma That is Adoption 36:13

4+ y ago36:13

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In this episode, we discuss the trauma of adoption as Lara shares her parenting experience. We also discuss how not to say 'niche'.By Lara Capuano

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29. You Down With UAP? Yeah You Know Me! (Unpopular Adoption Perspectives - Part 2) 35:52

4+ y ago35:52

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We get into the nitty gritty of Lara’s UAP (Unpopular Adoption Perspectives), we confess to our near-arrests for egg-related crimes, and a bonus special guest… Brittanee Speerz.By Lara Capuano

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28. Intro to Unpopular Adoption Perspectives 36:32

4+ y ago36:32

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Lara lays the groundwork for this upcoming series of episodes exploring all things adoption. Also, Jonathan’s unexpected WWF entrance song selection.By Lara Capuano

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27. SEASON 3 Blast Off! 29:19

4+ y ago29:19

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We blast off into season 3 with empty promises and low expectations. Also, a 90's boy band vocal arrangement to delight the ear palette.By Lara Capuano

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26. What Can White People Do About Racism? 57:12

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Feeling helpless to fight racism? In this special one hour episode, we discuss the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and what every white person can do to be anti-racism.By Lara Capuano

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25. Coronavirus Microchats (Part 3) - Snacks On Snacks On Snacks 22:40

5y ago22:40

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We talk decision fatigue, eating all the snacks and being a snack for Hurricane Sandi.By Lara Capuano

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24. Coronavirus Microchats (Part 2) - Deadbeat Mom Life & the Power of the Introvert 24:57

5y ago24:57

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We talk about deadbeat mom life during this pandemic and the ultimate power of the introvert!By Lara Capuano

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23. Coronavirus Microchats (Part 1) - Routines, Worship, and Meme Therapy 28:50

5y ago28:50

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We discuss new routines, compassion, worship, meme therapy, and groceries in this crazy Covid-19 world.By Lara Capuano

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22. You Down With UAP? Yeah You Know Me! (Unpopular Adoption Perspectives - Part 2) 35:52

5+ y ago35:52

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We get into the nitty gritty of Lara’s UAP (Unpopular Adoption Perspectives), we confess to our near-arrests for egg-related crimes, and a bonus special guest… Brittanee Speerz.By Lara Capuano

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21. Intro to Unpopular Adoption Perspectives 36:32

5+ y ago36:32

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Lara lays the groundwork for this upcoming series of episodes exploring all things adoption. Also, Jonathan’s unexpected WWF entrance song selection.By Lara Capuano