Best Next Level Ambitions Podcasts (2025)

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#166 Ambition Without Burnout: The Paradox of Peaceful Pursuit 11:04

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Burnout recovery isn’t about doing less—it’s about leading from peace. Discover how to hold ambition and contentment together without striving, and why true success begins when your pursuit flows from presence, not pressure. If you’ve ever wondered whether peace and ambition can coexist—this episode is your answer. In Ambition Without Burnout: The …

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#165 Decision Fatigue & the Power of Repetition 8:09

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Decision fatigue doesn’t mean you’re weak—it means your brain is tired of misalignment. In this episode, discover how simple, repeatable actions retrain your nervous system for peace, purpose, and clarity that lasts through identity-level integration. If burnout, decision fatigue, or success without fulfillment has left you drained—this is your rem…

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Taking Leadership to the Next Level with Muriel M. Wilkins, Author of Leadership Unblocked 23:08

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Muriel M. Wilkins, host of Harvard Business Review's podcast, Coahing Real Leaders and author of LEADERSHIP UNBLOCKED: Break Through the Beliefs that Limit Your Potential. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Some common pain points and limiting beliefs facing leaders How t…

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#164 When Success Feels Empty: From Doing to Being 10:15

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Burnout recovery starts at the identity level. In this episode, Julie Holly unpacks why “doing more” can’t heal the fatigue of misalignment—and how shifting from performance to presence restores peace, purpose, and clarity that lasts. When success still doesn’t feel like it should — it’s not burnout. It’s misalignment. High-capacity humans know how…

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Brené Brown on courageous leadership | from ReThinking with Adam Grant 41:55

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Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, what courageous leadership looks like, and whether vulnerability has …

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#163 Faithful Becoming: Trusting Delay as Divine Design 10:58

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Burnout recovery and spiritual exhaustion often come from resisting delay. In this Sunday episode, Julie Holly explores how divine timing develops depth—and why Abraham and David show us that waiting isn’t punishment but sacred preparation. When success slows or progress stalls, even high-capacity humans start to question: Did I miss my moment? Thi…

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#162 Why Slowing Down Is the Secret to Becoming 8:54

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Burnout recovery starts with slowing down. In this episode, Julie Holly reveals why stillness isn’t weakness — it’s strategy. Through Identity-Level Recalibration, learn to rest without fear, trust divine timing, and let peace lead your progress. For many high-capacity humans, rest feels like a threat. After years of achievement, the moment things …

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#161 When It Falls Apart: Rebuilding from Identity, Not Fear 12:07

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Burnout recovery often begins when everything falls apart. This episode reframes collapse as alignment — showing why endings aren’t evidence of failure, but invitations to rebuild from identity, not fear. For high-capacity humans ready to realign at the root. When life or leadership starts to crumble, most high-capacity humans interpret it as failu…

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Building High-Quality Relationships: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:23

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer talks about building high-quality relationships. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (Jo…

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#160 Burnout Recovery & The Slow Burn of Becoming 9:26

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Burnout recovery isn’t about doing less — it’s about becoming whole. In this episode, discover why slowing down doesn’t mean falling behind, and how repetition—not intensity—rewires your identity for peace that lasts. If you’ve been wondering why life feels slow when you’ve done “everything right,” this episode of The Recalibration is your reminder…

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#159 Setback or Setup? How Rejection Refines You 8:27

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Rejection and burnout recovery start with identity, not achievement. In this episode, learn how Identity-Level Recalibration helps you reframe failure as feedback, pain as purpose, and rejection as the setup for your next becoming. Rejection hurts — not just emotionally, but neurologically. When failure strikes, your brain processes the pain the sa…

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Is this a ‘landmark moment’ for influencer marketing? 37:10

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Fresh from the release of new IPA data revealing the ROI of influencer marketing, in this edition of the podcast we’re taking inspiration from our Influencers Explored series to discuss the numbers, ask what the professionalisation of creators means for brands and how businesses can better support influencer wellbeing. Host Charlotte Rogers, Market…

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#158 When Plans Fall Apart: The Door You Didn’t See Coming 13:31

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When plans fall apart, it’s easy to mistake redirection for rejection. This episode reframes detours as divine design—where disappointment becomes direction. Discover how Identity-Level Recalibration builds peace, creativity, and purpose through change. When the plan doesn’t work, most high-capacity humans assume they failed. But what if the setbac…

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Breaking Free of Mean Girls and Becoming a Hype Woman with Erin Gallagher, Author of Hype Women 28:23

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Erin Gallagher, author of Hype Women: Breaking Free from Mean Girls, Patriarchy and Systems Silencing You. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into what triggered Erin's post about Jamie Lee Curtis which went viral How to stop listening to the "mean girls" and inste…

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Mental Health vs Mental Toughness | Just Real Quick Podcast with Jefferson Rogers 42:16

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What if your “mental health problem” isn’t a problem — it’s a lack of purpose? In this powerful episode of Just Real Quick, Jefferson Rogers sits down with Jeff Fieldstad and Brandon to have a raw, unfiltered conversation about mental health, purpose, and the difference between feeling down and staying down. They share personal stories, lessons fro…

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#157 Feeling Behind? Why You’re Not Late — You’re Becoming 12:29

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Burnout recovery starts with identity, not output. If you’ve been feeling behind, this episode reframes slow seasons as sacred formation. Discover how Identity-Level Recalibration rewires the nervous system for peace, purpose, and renewed clarity. When life slows down, high-capacity humans often panic. Burnout recovery, decision fatigue, and role c…

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A traditional job isn’t the only path to success | TED Talks Daily 14:04

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Africa’s booming youth population is often seen as a "jobless generation." But in Kenya alone, young people are already adding more than 530 million dollars a month to the economy through informal businesses. Social entrepreneur Anuj Tanna, who cofounded a social network to connect these entrepreneurs, challenges us to rethink the narrative: What i…

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#156 Overcoming Fear of Change: Expansion & Trust 7:38

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Burnout recovery often hides in fear of change. You cling to safety nets, but regret costs more than risk. Through Scripture and recalibration, discover how trust — not credentials — is the path to aligned expansion. Burnout recovery isn’t only about doing less — sometimes it’s about learning to trust God enough to release the nets you’ve been clin…

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#155 Identity Drift & Permission: You’re Not Too Much 4:37

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Identity drift creates hidden burnout and role fatigue. You wonder if it’s too late — or if you’re too much. This episode reframes expansion as permission, not proving, through Identity-Level Recalibration. Burnout recovery isn’t always about doing less — sometimes it’s about releasing outdated roles that keep you playing small. High-capacity human…

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#154 Risk Feels Immediate. Regret Lasts a Lifetime. 7:24

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Decision fatigue makes risk feel overwhelming, but regret is far more costly. In this episode, discover how recalibration reframes risk as alignment — so you can expand without being haunted by “what if.” Risk feels loud in the moment — your chest tightens, your mind races, your body signals danger. But regret is quiet. It hides in the background u…

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4 Longevity Tips: 2 Minutes of Motivation 5:15

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 4 things that can support longevity. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Mu…

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#153 Why Expansion Isn’t Selfish — It’s Stewardship 7:43

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Success fatigue often makes leaders shrink back, fearing growth will look selfish. This episode reframes expansion as stewardship — showing how recalibration multiplies impact without betraying your past. Have you ever hesitated to grow because you worried it would look selfish — like you were leaving people behind or dishonoring what came before? …

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How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale 27:02

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This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and head of Texas's Public Utility Commission, to uncover the innovative approach that turned Texas into a renewable energy powerhouse. It…

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#152 Too Much? Why Shrinking Hurts and Presence Heals 7:45

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Performance pressure and role fatigue often make leaders shrink back. If you fear being “too much,” this episode shows how recalibration restores peace — so your full presence becomes a gift, not a burden. Have you ever held back an idea in a meeting, softened your words so they wouldn’t sound “too passionate,” or dimmed your presence because you d…

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#151 Why Growth Feels Unsafe to Your Nervous System 8:31

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Keys to Longevity with Ken Stern, Author of HEALTHY TO 100 31:00

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#150 Feeling Too Late to Grow? Permission to Expand 8:48

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By Julie Holly

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How to get people to do what you want | Barry Sonnenfeld 16:27

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As a film and television director, Barry Sonnenfeld had millions of dollars riding on his ability to get his cast and crew to play along — and much of what he learned along the way applies to everyday life. Here, he shares nine bits of wisdom and whimsy gleaned from 40 years in entertainment. So the next time you encounter a screaming bully, you to…

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#149 Burnout & Striving vs. Peace-Led Leadership 9:35

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Burnout recovery starts with identity, not output. In this episode, discover how striving keeps leaders exhausted — and why peace-led presence restores clarity, impact, and trust. Striving feels normal when you’ve been carrying the weight for a long time. But let’s name it: striving is when your worth is tied to your output. It’s when rest feels ir…

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#148 Burnout Recovery Through Gentleness in Leadership 9:23

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Burnout recovery isn’t about pushing harder. Discover how gentleness restores leadership rhythm, builds trust, and helps high-capacity humans lead from presence, not pressure. Burnout recovery often gets framed as rest, vacations, or temporary relief. But for high-capacity humans, the real restoration comes from a deeper source: gentleness. In this…

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#147 Decision Fatigue or Peace-Led Clarity? 8:49

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Decision fatigue drains even high-capacity leaders. In this episode, discover how nervous system dysregulation disguises itself as urgency—and why peace-led conviction, not pressure, is the path to clarity. Decision fatigue isn’t just about too many choices—it’s what happens when your nervous system is braced in survival mode. High-capacity humans …

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4 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness Into Your Life: 2 Minutes of Motivation 4:07

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 4 ways to incorporate mindfulness into your life. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony and Peak Performance Wherever You …

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#146 Over-Functioning Leaders: How to Empower Instead of Carry 9:24

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Over-functioning leadership fuels burnout and pressure. In this episode, discover why carrying too much erodes trust — and how recalibration empowers your team, family, and closest relationships. High-capacity humans often over-function without realizing it. You step in, anticipate needs, carry logistics, and even absorb emotions — all in the name …

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#145 Image Management Exhaustion: Lead as Your Whole Self 9:47

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Burnout recovery often hides behind image management. When leadership becomes about polishing the mask, presence disappears. Discover how Identity-Level Recalibration restores peace, belonging, and whole-self leadership. High-capacity humans often learn early: image is currency. You polish the mask, keep the story clean, hold the role tight — becau…

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#144 Stress, Burnout & Why Pressure Hijacks Leadership Presence 10:26

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Burnout recovery isn’t just about rest. Discover why pressure hijacks presence, how stress keeps leaders braced inside, and why identity-level recalibration—not quick fixes—is the only path to lasting leadership peace. Have you ever looked calm on the outside while feeling braced and buzzing inside? That’s the hidden cost of performance pressure — …

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Navigating Invisible Rules and Hidden Markets with Wharton Economist and the Author of Lucky By Design, Judd Kessler 26:51

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On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Wharton economist and market designer Judd Kessler to discuss his book, LUCKY BY DESIGN: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want. Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: A look into Judd's book, LUCKY BY DESIGN: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of W…

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#143 Burnout or Dysregulation? Why Proving Success Feels Empty 10:00

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Burnout recovery isn’t about pushing harder. Learn why proving yourself leads to nervous system dysregulation, not fulfillment — and how identity-level recalibration shifts you from performance pressure to peace. So many high-capacity humans quietly admit: “I’ve built the life, hit the goals — but why does success still feel empty?” In this episode…

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Why good people become bad bosses | Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell 15:40

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You’ve probably had a bad boss, but you might not realize how easy it is to become one. Leadership experts Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell unpack “power blindness” — how authority can warp your perspective — and share smart, practical ways to break the cycle of toxic bosses for good. After the talk, Modupe shares one more exercise to help you beco…

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#142 You Don’t Have to Perform: Living Free From the Inside Out 7:07

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If your faith or leadership has quietly become another performance, this episode offers a return to what’s true: You’re already beloved. Let today reset you — not at the surface, but at the root. So many high-capacity humans carry invisible pressure — even in faith. You’re devoted, disciplined, driven… but somewhere along the way, your relationship…

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#141 From Performer to Beloved: Anchored in Christ 7:43

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Even spiritual zeal can become chains when it becomes your identity. This episode unpacks how Paul’s recalibration reveals the freedom of being anchored in Christ — no more proving, just belonging. You’ve done all the right things. Led the teams. Served the mission. Stayed disciplined. And yet, something still feels… off. Because even passion can b…

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#140 Performing for Perception: What I Had to Unlearn 7:39

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What happens when the image you’re protecting isn’t even you anymore? In this raw, personal episode, Julie shares her own recalibration — trading performance for presence and identity rooted in Christ. You’ve spent years perfecting the image — polished, capable, always on point. But what if the very version of you that earned applause… no longer fe…

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2 Powerful Question to Support Having More Happiness: 2 Minutes of Motivation 3:47

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In this Live Greatly 2 minutes of motivation podcast episode Kristel Bauer shares 2 powerful question that may support having more happiness and well-being in work and life. Tune in now! Explore Having Kristel Bauer speak at your next event or team meeting. https://www.livegreatly.co/contact Order Kristel's Book Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, …

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#139 Faith or Performance? Breaking Free From Spiritual Image 10:46

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Even your faith can become a performance. If you love God but feel like you're always curating, producing, or proving, this recalibration will help you trade spiritual hustle for grace-rooted rest. You love God — but still feel like you're performing. Today’s recalibration names the quiet ache that many high-capacity humans carry in silence: the pr…

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#138 When Applause Isn’t Enough: The Ache Behind Approval 9:23

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You’ve earned the applause — so why does it still feel off? In this episode, we explore why affirmation can’t anchor your identity, and how obedience, not approval, is the path to real peace. You’ve said yes when everything in you whispered no. You’ve chased the next achievement, the next “well done,” hoping it would finally feel like enough. And y…

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Beyond Balance: Marriage, Ambition & the Seasons of Success (feat. the Wives) 54:26

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When the topic is “work life balance,” our crew says the quiet part out loud: true balance is a myth but purpose, communication, and seasons make it work. In this candid roundtable with our wives, we unpack what it really takes to build something extraordinary without losing what matters most. In this episode: Why “balance” often equals “comfort” a…

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#137 The Heavy Cost of Performance: When Doing Isn’t Enough 8:20

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You’re applauded for what you do — but still feel empty. This episode reveals how performance-driven faith and leadership lead to burnout, and how recalibrating your identity restores the peace you’ve been chasing. You’ve done everything “right” — shown up, led well, given more than most. But deep down, it still doesn’t feel like it should. You’re …

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Weight Loss and Metabolism Boosting Tips with Dr. William Li, Author of EAT TO BEAT YOUR DIET: Re-Release 34:22

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RE-RELEASE: Are you ready to bust some myths about metabolism and weight gain? On this episode of the Live Greatly Podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Dr. William Li, author of “EAT TO BEAT YOUR DIET: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer.” Dr. Li and Kristel discuss tips to support peak metabolism, whether or not your metabolism really …

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#136 Why Image Management Fails (and Identity Alignment Lasts) 11:11

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High performers know how to manage perception — but image can’t sustain peace. In this episode, Julie unpacks the trap of performance and the freedom of identity alignment. You don’t need to prove — you need to recalibrate. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep up an image — at work, at home, or even spiritually — you’re not alone. Most high-cap…

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The most powerful predictor of team success | Rafael Chiuzi 18:33

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Remember that gut-clenching fear of speaking up in class? Organizational psychologist Rafael Chiuzi reveals how that same feeling shows up in the workplace, limiting productivity and the free exchange of ideas. Backed by decades of research and hands-on consulting, he unpacks the science of psychological safety — and shares three actionable steps t…

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#135 You Don’t Have to Perform: Living Free From the Inside Out 8:55

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If your faith or leadership has quietly become another performance, this episode offers a return to what’s true: You’re already beloved. Let today reset you — not at the surface, but at the root. So many high-capacity humans carry invisible pressure — even in faith. You’re devoted, disciplined, driven… but somewhere along the way, your relationship…