Best Michael Wansley Podcasts (2025)

After attending a celebration of life for an old friend, I started thinking of life as a race that he had completed. Then I started thinking about the different 'things' I did in a day. I considered each to be its own race. What happened next?By The Wanz

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Heads Or Tails 15:46

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There's a lot going on in America right now. There may come a time where you may face a 'flip of a coin' moment and you'll have to choose heads, or tails. Are you ready?By The Wanz

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F. O. M. O. 24:51

22d ago24:51

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Fear Of Missing Out is a 'thing'. With the vacation season going into high gear, social media is going to be 'bizzy' showing you in far off places, smiling from ear to ear. It seems simple to remind yourself of how unique you are, but sometimes, that doesn't work.By The Wanz

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Reality is... 17:48

29d ago17:48

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News Flash!!! Reality is life, life is circumstantial and circumstances are one of the most important things we all experience. Doesn't it always seem like everyone has solved all the life mysteries you seem to never get? Be of good cheer!!! Those 'others' are most than likely only showing you what they 'think' you want to see. The reality is...…

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How much is too much? 17:31

1M ago17:31

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How much pepper can you take on your pasta? How long can you take driving behind someone going way less than the speed limit? How far will you go to make the point someone has gone too far and hurt your feelings or ticked you off? How do determine your boundaries?By The Wanz

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Decisions And Consequences 18:40

1M ago18:40

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Ever take notice of how many decisions we make in a short amount of time? Every decision has a consequence. Do you pay attention to the outcome of every single decision? Die and make decisions, those are the only two things we 'have' to do.By The Wanz

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Don't Ice Skate Uphill!! 15:41

2M ago15:41

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Life isn't supposed to be hard. Ever stop to think you might be making it hard? Maybe it's you who's trying to 'ice skate' uphill...By The Wanz

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DE-termination 18:36

2M ago18:36

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We don't realize often enough what it takes to get from then to now, from here to there. Your determination is the key!By The Wanz

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Death And Dying 21:38

2M ago21:38

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I recently went to a good friend's wake. I wanted to share some of my perspectives on death and dying. Doesn't matter if you're religious, spiritual or otherwise, one thing we all have in common, no one gets out of 'this' alive.By The Wanz

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Out Of Control 23:26

2M ago23:26

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With all that goes on in this world, do you ever feel like it's completely overwhelming to exist here? This episode proposes another way of perceiving the world and what you are able to do next.By The Wanz

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Un-Manageable 18:07

3M ago18:07

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Does life sometimes feel like it's swirling around you with the force of a tornado? You've tried to 'manage' tasks but have been unsuccessful? This episode might give you a tool to help slow if not stop the swirling.By The Wanz

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Being Stressed Out 21:21

3M ago21:21

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With all that is going on in the world, this country and your life, do you ever feel tense? Overwhelmed? Spun up? Maybe this episode can help you figure out some things.By The Wanz

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Get Outta That Rut! 17:35

3M ago17:35

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Ever felt like everything in your life is against you? Just when you think things couldn't get worse, they do? It can be a bit debilitating. This episode has a couple of suggestions to get you 'outta that rut'!By The Wanz

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Alone vs Feeling Lonely 17:49

4M ago17:49

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Do you know the difference between feeling alone versus feeling lonely? I woke up this morning with the dilemma of distinguishing one from the other. Once I understood that my loneliness was dependent on someone or something on the outside of myself, my perspective on both changed.By The Wanz

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Inside Job 18:05

4M ago18:05

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I've said before, life is an 'inside job'. Meaning, one has to understand one's self the best they can in order to realize why they do some of the things they do.By The Wanz

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Trudging... 18:05

4M ago18:05

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Ever feel like you're walking through a pool of molasses? Life just 'drags' on and on and on? It doesn't feel like you're 'trudging' the happy road of destiny now does it? Here's a tool that may help lighten the load you 'trudge' with...By The Wanz

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Uncertainty 17:35

4M ago17:35

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Uncertainty. The crossroads of decision. Have you had to make this particular decision before? What were the results of your last decision? Don't get worked up if you feel anxiety from indecision and uncertainty, the odds are very good, you've made a decision about something like 'this' before.By The Wanz

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When Does 'It' End? 15:23

4M ago15:23

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Ever wonder about 'it'? The 'it' you're doing or have done? What 'it' WILL you be into later??? At any given time in our lives, we are in some type of 'it'. Don't understand? This episode may help you get 'it'.By The Wanz

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Feeling Overwhelmed 21:11

5M ago21:11

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Feeling overwhelmed is nothing more than your brain overloading what it thinks you're capable of. Too many things, not enough time. Too many hands, too many plates to keep in the air. How can you dial back that feeling??By The Wanz

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The Monotony 15:38

5M ago15:38

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Does it seem like your life isn't going anywhere? Like, all you do is the same things day after day after day? Monotony can sneak into anyone's life. Here's how I recognize and defeat it.By The Wanz

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I Worry About My Country 19:01

5M ago19:01

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With this latest inauguration, there are so many questions I have that have no answers. I just had to vent a little bit about it. If you're not, nor want to be political, pass on this episode.By The Wanz

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What If? 19:56

5M ago19:56

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With so many possibilities, we humans have to decide more things than we realize. I pose the question, "What If?" What If is the gateway to possibility!! There's a cool 'mind experiment' near the end of this episode...a challenge if you will.By The Wanz

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Challenging Your Thinking... 22:12

6M ago22:12

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Ever notice you have a certain situation happen again and again in your life that robs you of your joy or hurts others? When's the last time you challenged what you 'thought' you knew in order to find a new way of thinking?By The Wanz

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F.A.P.T. (Forgiveness, Acceptance, Patience, Tolerance) 18:32

6M ago18:32

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Happy New Year!!! To welcome in 2025, I propose practicing 4 things both with our insides and our outsides to help us get through life a little easier.By The Wanz

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In Between... 20:12

6M ago20:12

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Once you've identified a problem and chosen a path of resolution, what is that space between the action and evaluating the results of that action? In Between. In Between the problem and the solution.By The Wanz

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Down... 20:39

7M ago20:39

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I've starting a journey to find my authentic self, wanna come along?By The Wanz

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One Year... 17:32

7M ago17:32

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Thank you for helping me get to the one year episode of WANZOLOGY!!!By The Wanz

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Depression 21:46

7M ago21:46

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As a long time depression sufferer, I wanted to share a few points I've noticed and how I defend against depression.By The Wanz

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Acceptance 22:21

7M ago22:21

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"...and the wisdom to know the difference." It's not a matter of 'if' you accept what happens in your life, it's 'how'! You always have the choice of 'how' you accept what happens in your life!By The Wanz

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The Election... 17:07

8M ago17:07

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(This recording was made hours before any election results were reported)By The Wanz

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What Are You Afraid Of? 29:23

8M ago29:23

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Happy Halloween!!! Everyone is afraid of something. What scares you? What scares me is some of the things I tell myself. Don't be scrrrd, even when the 'calls' are coming from 'inside the house'...or your head.By The Wanz

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Mistakes 21:05

8M ago21:05

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We all make mistakes. Some turn them into a weight that drags their life down, some never admit they make them. Most, take them in stride as a small side effect of being human. Which are you??By The Wanz

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Keepin' The Pace 23:08

8M ago23:08

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Keeping the pace, don't get left behind. That's what most of us humans try to do. Keep up with 'The Jones', having as much or more than another person. Being 'better than' someone else can be a mind trap until you realize who your competition really is...By The Wanz

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Gettin' Old 21:13

9M ago21:13

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Every second, each of us is getting older. On my 63rd birthday, I thought I'd share my perspective on 'gettin' old'.By The Wanz

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Old Friends 19:39

9M ago19:39

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I went to visit a group of old friends. I was totally amazed!! I never thought I would ever have 'old friends'! If you have them, cherish them.By The Wanz

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The Deception 21:57

9M ago21:57

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When we compare ourselves to others, sometimes wishing we were more like them, we treat ourselves to a 'deception' in our minds. We think if we had what someone else has, we'd be happier...most times, we never reach that 'happy'.By The Wanz

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Heart Of The Matter 23:38

9M ago23:38

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The Don Henley song, "Heart Of The Matter" was on my mind. We sometimes expect things from people, places, things and situations. When those expectations go unmet, we can feel 'some sort of way'. "...I think it's about forgiveness! Forgiveness!! Even if, even if you don't love me anymore."By The Wanz

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Being Mediocre... 22:54

10M ago22:54

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Eleven years after Thrift Shop, I think of myself as mediocre more often. Do you ever think of yourself as "so-so'?By The Wanz

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Procrastination 22:46

10M ago22:46

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Procrastination. Everyone has it, does it, denies it or ignores it. How do I deal with it? I'll tell ya!By The Wanz

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The Beauty Of Gettin Old... 22:16

10M ago22:16

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We're all gettin older. But are we gettin wiser? Are we learning from others as well as from ourselves? Once we start to see our growth, going through things seems a bit more worth it.By The Wanz

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A Little Humility... 24:15

10M ago24:15

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My first trip to Australia while touring with Macklemore taught me a very valuable lesson. Well, a you fan taught me a lesson in humility I thought I'd share to demonstrate the advantages of changing one's perspective when it comes to people's passions or points of view.By The Wanz

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While You're Waiting for Someone To Help You, Remember... 24:13

11M ago24:13

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I think some of us lose that innate deductive ability. Some of us would rather have someone else figure stuff out for us. Why is that? Why do we not challenge ourselves more? Shouldn't we?By The Wanz

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Without light, there would only be darkness... 20:02

11M ago20:02

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We tend to think of most things as extremes, like a light switch, either something's good or bad, on or off. What if we were better at recognizing the space between the extremes and could choose not to go to them?By The Wanz

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All That Anything Is Is All That Everything Was 20:26

11M ago20:26

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Everything comes from something. If we want to 'do' and 'be' better, we have to recognize the difference between the present and the past. If we don't recognize how we got to this moment, we may repeat the same mistakes.By The Wanz

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Sometimes You Just Never Know 17:15

11M ago17:15

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Sometimes, you just never know...so guess! What have you got to lose? What have you got to learn??? Give yourself a chance to do your best and leave the rest.By The Wanz

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One Must Respect The Differences 17:09

11M ago17:09

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Fact. No two people are exactly alike. Fact. There is only one species of human being on the planet. With all the obvious differences between cultures, religions, languages, and dialects, one would think we'd seek out those who are more like us. Well, we do.By The Wanz

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If You're Not Living In The Solution... 22:10

12M ago22:10

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If a glass of milk gets spilled on the counter, does re-living how it got spilt over and over again help clean it up? Doubtful. The problem of it being spilt is different from the solution of cleaning it up.By The Wanz

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Never Burn A Bridge You May Need To Escape Over 19:11

12M ago19:11

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Wouldn't it be nice if when you need something from someone, they're actually 'there' to help? If you don't take care of your friendships, you may not have any you can count on.By The Wanz

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Hypocricy Pt. 2 21:31

12M ago21:31

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Continuing to talk about hypocrisy and how many use it to divide themselves from the rest of us.By The Wanz