Best Sub Optimal Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 316: Evolution of eProductivity 41:24

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David Allen, Eric Mack, and John Forrister continue their discussion about their software journey, from early years to their current use of the Microsoft 365 suite of tools. If you haven't heard the first part, you may want to watch or listen to that first, but it's not required. In this recording, they talk about the evolution of eProductivity and…

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Low Testosterone Epidemic in Young Men | Dr. Christopher Estes | S6 - E20 59:41

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Dr. Christopher Estes just dropped some serious knowledge bombs in our latest episode that will change how you think about testosterone – and it's not what you expect. This isn't your typical "just inject testosterone" conversation. Something alarming is happening to young men's health, and most doctors are completely missing it. Dr. Estes sees 30-…

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WWDC 2025: What Subscription Apps Need to Know 1:12:35

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On the podcast, I talk with Charlie about why Liquid Glass represents a big opportunity for new and existing apps, Apple’s new on-device AI models and their practical limitations, and why the improved App Store Analytics complement rather than replace third-party tools like Appfigures and RevenueCat. Top Takeaways: 🫧 A style refresh is a growth hac…

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353: Winning the Carbon Removal XPRIZE: Mati’s Enhanced Weathering in the Global South—w/ Shantanu Agarwal, CEO & Founder of Mati Carbon 43:33

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The Carbon Removal XPRIZE has been a major focal point of the CDR industry for years. And Mati Carbon just won the $50M Grand Prize. How did they do it, and how did their surprising and counterintuitive approach to enhanced rock weathering win over so many other contestants? Shantanu Agarwal is the Founder and CEO of Mati Carbon, and he's on the sh…

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Ep. 315: GTD as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 36:14

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Our GTD master trainer in Brunei, Rhymin Mohamed, has a fascinating talk with psychologist Paul Englert, who is based in Singapore. They talk about GTD's intersections with career counseling, psychology, and cognitive behavioral therapy. You can watch to the entire conversation from January 2021 at GTD Connect®.…

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The Science-Backed Yoga Method | Lara Heimann | S6 - E19 55:07

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Meet Lara Heimann, a physical therapist who's revolutionizing movement with her LYT Yoga method. What she shared completely flipped my understanding of what yoga can actually do for your body. Here's what blew my mind: 🧠 She helps stroke patients walk again using techniques you can apply to your own body 💪 Her resting heart rate is 46 without doing…

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Building Apps Faster: How AI and React Native are Changing the Game – Charlie Cheever, Expo 1:04:36

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On the podcast we talk with Charlie about why React Native has become the default for VC-funded apps, how AI is accelerating development cycles, and why speed of iteration matters more than programming language. Top Takeaways: ⚡ Instant iteration cycles unlock agility React Native and Expo supercharge development by collapsing long build times into…

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Ep. 314: Weekly Review Best Practices 36:30

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Are you among those who have not yet made the review a habit? Experience what David Allen calls the "critical success factor" with GTD, by going through a complete GTD Weekly Review. You'll experience all 11 steps of the process, with helpful advice along the way. Please note: The silent time to work on each step is edited out. You can pause the re…

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352: How Cities Will Lead on Carbon Removal: Embedding CDR in Sub-National Political Units—w/ Christiaan Gevers Deynoot, Founder of City CDR Initiative 54:40

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Everyone thinks of national and international governments leading or failing on climate change. But what about cities and smaller political entities? How can they lead on climate and carbon removal when larger entities may be focused elsewhere? Since carbon removal infrastructure is likely to end up at least partially within urban or periurban envi…

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The Hidden Truth About Varicose Veins | Dr. Amit Lakkaraju | S6 - E18 53:44

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What if I told you that the varicose veins you've been dismissing as "cosmetic concerns" may actually be causing neuropathic pain, DVTs, and serious complications in up to 30% of your patients? This week's episode with Dr. Amit Lakkaraju will completely change how you think about venous disorders! He is back with revelations that will make you reth…

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Ep. 313: David Allen and Skippy Mesirow 17:47

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David talks with Skippy Mesirow, a GTD enthusiast who is passionate about making a difference in public service, by starting with "the human in the mirror." You can hear Skippy's podcast and find out more on his website. You can watch the entire conversation from March 2025 at GTD Connect®. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a l…

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351: The Virgin Earth Challenge & the Early Days of Carbon Removal: Lessons of Curiosity, Discipline, & Grace—w/ Dave Addison, Founder of Planetary Practitioners 1:13:35

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Carbon removal isn't that old. So for someone who's been involved in it for almost fifteen years... that's an elder. And today he's bringing the wisdom he earned the hard way. Dave Addison is formerly the Virgin Earth Challenge Manager, an effort he began working on in 2010. That's about six years before I had even heard of CDR, so a long time inde…

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Fruit Farmer Turned Into A Psychedelic Guide | Eric Van Der Hoeff | S6 - E17 57:12

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In our latest episode, you'll meet Eric Van Der Hoeff – a man whose journey from fruit cultivation expert to psychedelic retreat facilitator is nothing short of remarkable. After a single intense "psilohuasca" experience in 2018, Eric left behind three decades of business success to dedicate his life to guiding others through transformative plant m…

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Join us for this episode as we discuss the exponential growth of Clockworks Analytics with Chief Commercial Officer Alex Grace 24:55

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Founded in 2008 within MIT’s Building Science Department, Clockworks Analytics has been focusing on equipping clients with cutting-edge technology to significantly enhance their operations and improve their building’s performance. Join us as Alex discusses Clockworks Analytics rapid growth since our first episode featuring them aired in 2018.…

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What Reading.com Learned Testing Prices and Funnels — Tim Dikun, Teaching.com 44:09

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On the podcast I talk with Tim about the importance of trust in web2app funnels, replacing free trials with money-back guarantees, and how they’ve found success with contractors after struggling with in-house marketing hires. Top Takeaways: 🔁 Replace trials with trust to attract high-intent users A 30-day money-back guarantee can outperform traditi…

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Ep. 312: David Allen talks with Marcus Baur 16:47

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David talks with Marcus Baur about goals. Marcus describes his journey with finding ways to track goals, and visualize them to support their completion. He suggests two questions to ask about any goal: What's the pain that's relieved by completing this goal? Or, what's the gain to be achieved? You can watch the entire conversation from February 202…

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350: Robert Höglund Presents: The Many Perils of Being Catalytic in a Carbon Accounting World 1:04:33

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Should every dollar spent in carbon removal be maximally catalytic? Or is it okay to try to get a really good deal for your net-zero target? What even is this industry for?! Joining the show today—somehow for the first time ever—is Robert Höglund, a long-time CDR-watcher and writer; Co-Founder of the carbon removal's data repository-of-record, CDR.…

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Functional Medicine And Homeopathy | Dr. Michael Johnson | S6 - E16 47:16

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In the latest episode of Pod of Inquiry, Dr. Stephen Barrett dives deep into the controversial world of homeopathy with 42-year veteran practitioner Dr. Michael Johnson. This episode is perfect for anyone frustrated with conventional medicine's approach to chronic conditions, anyone curious about homeopathy, or those looking for natural alternative…

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349: How Will Carbon Dioxide Removal Fit into Compliance Markets?—w/ Mike Azlen, Carbon Cap Management LLP 1:00:32

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Everyone's focused on carbon credit offtakes and Voluntary Carbon Market purchases, but the compliance markets represent the vast majority of carbon assets in circulation. How do these markets work, and how might carbon removal interact with them in the future? Mike Azlen is the CEO and CIO of Carbon Cap Management LLP, a firm which trades within v…

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Ep. 311: Explore the Best Use of Your Calendar 29:10

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In this webinar recording, we explore the best use of your calendar, and how your calendar relates to the three types of work that you do. If you are new to GTD, this will help you build a solid foundation to support your practice. If you are experienced, you can update your practice if changes are indicated. You can watch the entire webinar from M…

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The Revolutionary Science of Zeolite Detoxification | Dr. Nikolaos Tsirikos-Karapanos | S6 - E15 1:00:26

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We're thrilled to announce our latest episode featuring renowned expert Dr. Nikolas Tsirikos-Karapanos on the fascinating world of zeolite minerals and their remarkable detoxification properties. In this riveting conversation, Dr. Tsirikos-Karapanos shares: ➡️The groundbreaking science behind how zeolite selectively captures toxic heavy metals and …

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Ep. 310: Slice of GTD Life with Jung 29:16

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In addition to describing her GTD journey and the tools she uses, Jung has much to share about knowledge work, and the allocation of resources--and how GTD practitioners can evolve with the times as valuable contributors. We start with the skill of knowing what to do, to the skill of organizing the data and resources. But the more seasoned we becom…

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Freemium Done Right: Lessons From a Multi-Billion-Dollar App — Chris Hulls, Life360 56:31

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On the podcast we talk with Chris about how to do freemium the right way, drafting a customer “Bill of Rights” to guide product decisions, and why blindly following A/B test results can lead to short-term gains but undermine your business long-term. Top Takeaways: 🧮 Data has limits Short-term data can lie. When every experiment looks like a win in …

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348: Is a Lack of Open Science Holding Carbon Removal Back?—w/ Freya Chay & Tyler Kukla of CDRXIV & CarbonPlan 47:49

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Seemingly everyone in carbon removal says they want more data transparency and the sharing of scientific results. Why isn't open science more present, and how can we get more of it? Could a pre-print server for CDR be part of the solution? Today is the official launch of CDRXIV ("cee-dee-archive"), a new initiative from CarbonPlan that aims to spur…

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A Doctor’s Breakthrough in Kidney Health Recovery | Dr. Robin Rose | S6 - E14 52:28

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In our latest episode of Pod of Inquiry, Dr. Stephen Barrett sits down with Dr. Robin Rose, who shares her extraordinary journey from kidney cancer and nephrectomy to developing a groundbreaking approach to kidney health she calls "renology." 📌 Why This Episode Is a Must-Listen: After losing a kidney to cancer in 2013, Dr. Rose was told her GFR of …

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Identifying Building Envelope Issues with Mark Vasu Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech 33:38

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Our guest this week is Mark Vasu, Vice President of Business Development with QEA Tech. Using drones and IOT devices QEA Tech allows customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of where the weak spots in their building envelope are, pinpointing envelope issues down to inches. QEA Tech then builds a targeted retrofit roadmap, providing low-cost …

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E86: Olly Wrinch / Stress Management & Sleep Optimization Coach 1:10:20

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On this episode of the Do Epic Shit Today Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Olly Wrinch. A retired Big Mountain skier and mountain biker, Olly has since found his purpose as a Stress Management and Sleep Optimization Coach - and holy crap, he’s epic at it. Our conversation left me speechless at times. Olly shared powerful insights on perspect…

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347: This Entrepreneur Holds the Record for Two Exits in Carbon Removal. What Does He Think Is Next for CDR?—w/ Jim McDermott, Rusheen Capital Management LLC 49:39

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Carbon removal only has a few exits. Today’s guest was involved in two of them, and he’s bringing his lessons. Jim McDermott is the founder and CEO of Rusheen Capital Management, LLC, an investment firm that makes a few early-stage bets and works with companies much more closely than most investors do. He's had a long and storied career in energy a…

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Ep. 309: David talks with Rutger Bregman 1:26:25

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Enjoy David's wide-ranging conversation with historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman. You'll find that Rutger is both optimistic and realistic, with a deep understanding of how the past can teach us about the present. Ruger's books include: Moral Ambition: How To Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference Humankind: A Hopeful Hi…

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Cutting Edge Stem Cell Therapies In Regenerative Revolution | Joshua Ketner | S6 - E13 46:30

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We're thrilled to announce our latest episode featuring a fascinating conversation with Joshua Ketner from the Dream Body Clinic in Bucerias, Mexico. This eye-opening discussion dives deep into the world of stem cell therapies and their potential to transform healthcare as we know it. 🔬 In This Revolutionary Episode: ➡️Discover how Joshua's persona…

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Boost Conversion and Retention with Jobs to Be Done — Daphne Tideman, Growth Advisor 1:07:00

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On the podcast, I talk with Daphne about why skipping user interviews is costing you growth, how to bring your product’s ‘aha moment’ forward into your marketing, and why your assumptions about why people use your app might be wrong. Top Takeaways: 🎯 Your app is a means to an end Users don’t care about how many features you have — they care about a…

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346: How Structure Climate Financed Carba’s Biochar Offtake Agreement with Microsoft—w/ Andrew Jones of Carba & Matt Schmitt of Structure Climate 1:00:40

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In carbon removal, landing a major offtake agreement—like Microsoft’s purchase of 44,000 credits from Carba—is often seen as the holy grail. But what happens next? How does the money flow, and can debt financing bridge the gap between signature and scale? In this episode of Reversing Climate Change, host Ross Kenyon unpacks the deal between Microso…

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Ep. 308: GTD Summit Opening Panel 1:00:16

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Watch the opening panel session at the 2009 GTD Summit moderated by Guy Kawasaki. Features David Allen with thought leaders Major General Randal Fullhart, Marshall Goldsmith, Jim Fallows and Paul Saffo. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around th…

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Stellate Ganglion Blocks And Chronic Pain Relief | Dr. Amit Lakkaraju | S6 - E12 57:11

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We are thrilled to announce our latest episode of Pod of Inquiry featuring Dr. Amit Lakkaraju, a fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologist with extraordinary expertise in interventional pain management is now available. This episode unveils groundbreaking approaches to chronic pain that you won't want to miss. Dr. Lakkaraju brings his exceptio…

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Interview with Michael A. Cohen, Truth and Consequences 26:51

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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truthandcons.substack.com/subscribeBy Michael A. Cohen and Julian Zelizer

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Two Guys With Glasses and Beards Talk Polling 45:57

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There’s no Zoom chat today, but I’m giving you the next best thing! Yesterday, I sat down with a friend of the newsletter, Elliot Morris, for a wide-ranging chat about Donald Trump’s lousy poll numbers, why immigration is not a “distraction” for Democrats, and a look back at what happened during the 2024 election. Elliot is one of the best polling …

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E85: Amanda Hoang / Marathons, Motherhood, and Making It Happen 1:01:23

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On this episode of the Do Epic Shit Today Podcast, I sit down with Amanda Hoang - a woman who’s inspired the hell out of me for years. I finally worked up the nerve to invite her on the show to share her incredible story. Why? Because Amanda is the definition of doing epic shit. She works full-time, is a mom to three amazing kids, lights up social …

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Ep. 307: Managing Projects 42:30

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David Allen and his senior staff share the GTD® best practices and models for seamlessly managing your projects. Bonus materials include a rich set of PDF handouts and the GTD Live recording of David leading you through the Natural Planning Model®. 5 hours of audio on 5 MP3s. (This podcast is the first half of the 4th part in the series, available …

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345: Why Too Many TV Antiheroes May Be Bad for the Climate 48:02

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Fair warning: this episode spoils a lot of (older) media. Antiheroes make for great television. But why are we obsessed with them? Why are they in nearly all prestige dramas? Is this a result of our cultural beliefs, or is it (re)producing a culture of cynical realism? What impacts might it have for politics and climate change? This ascendancy of t…

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Revealing The Hidden Brain Science Of Addiction | Dr. Susan Blank | S6 - E11 1:01:35

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In our latest episode, we dive deep into the fascinating neuroscience of addiction with one of the nation's foremost experts, Dr. Susan Blank - a distinguished psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience revolutionizing addiction treatment. Why This Episode Is Essential Listening: ➡️Discover why traditional psychiatric approaches often fail addic…

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Leveraging data analytics and the thermal mass of your building to optimize HVAC with Rich Costello from Acela Energy Group and EcoPilot 27:33

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EcoPilot’s iBOSⓇ Energy integrates with existing Building Automation System and goes to work finding your building’s “balance point temperature”. Artificial Intelligence determines that number through real-time indoor data, 5-day weather forecasts and your building’s unique capacity for thermal mass. iBOSⓇ Energy continuously calculates the energy …

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The Subscription Growth Formula: Churn Math, Retention Wins, and Smart Product Bets — Dan Layfield, Subscription Index 53:37

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On the podcast, I talk with Dan about estimating the ROI of product changes before building them, calculating your subscription app's growth ceiling, and why you shouldn’t make assumptions about what is and isn’t working in other apps. Top Takeaways: 💸 ROI-first thinking helps teams prioritize what actually moves the needle Every project has a cost…

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Ep. 306: Natural Planning Model Stories 30:24

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David Allen and John Forrister talk about the Natural Planning Model, and invite you to send in your stories about your experience with it. If you are new to this model, or have not used it recently, you can click here to get a template, project planning trigger list, and editable PDF worksheet to capture your project thinking. David also mentions …

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344: The Optimal Number of Travel Deaths Is Non-Zero: Carbon Removal Trade-Offs in Scale & Quality 25:47

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It's a jarring phrase. There's an even more jarring version of it in this episode. You've been warned. Economists are well-known for gnomic sentences that can sound cruel. For some, that's one of the job's many perks. But that doesn't mean that there isn't some truth in representing decisions as trade-offs. Today is a bonus monologue episode where …

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Unlocking The Power Of Bioregulatory Peptides | Dr. Bill Lawrence | S6 - E10 (Part-2) 51:45

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The conversation continues! Following the overwhelming response to our first episode with Dr. Bill Lawrence, we're excited to bring you Part 2 of our deep dive into bioregulatory peptides in Season 6, Episode 10. In This Follow-Up Episode: ➡️Dr. Lawrence reveals practical clinical applications of peptide therapies ➡️Explore real-world case studies …

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E84: Four Concepts that Have Shifted My Outlook on Life 38:02

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On this episode of the Do Epic Shit Today Podcast, I share four powerful concepts I’ve learned from interviewing over 80 incredible guests and navigating some big personal changes in recent months. These insights are designed to help you: Reframe negative thoughts into empowering ones! Disassociate from limiting beliefs that don’t serve you or help…

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Ep. 305: 2009 GTD Summit Opener 44:51

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Thought leaders, influencers and professionals met in San Francisco in March 2009 for the inaugural GTD Summit. Watch David's heartfelt opening remarks about the world of GTD, followed by a candid interview by Guy Kawasaki. Sign up for the GTD Newsletter -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for a…

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343: Two Climate People Talk about Their Feelings: Heidi Lim’s New YouTube Channel 1:10:17

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You should know about my friend Heidi Lim. She's a leading voice of carbon removal on TikTok. She's been making short-form content for ages but today's show is her first foray into long-form. I have the honor of being her first guest and co-releasing the episode. It is my sincere honor to help Heidi launch her new content on YouTube! We get real in…

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Unlocking The Power Of Bioregulatory Peptides | Dr. Bill Lawrence | S6 - E9 52:47

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We're thrilled to announce our latest episode featuring renowned expert Dr. Bill Lawrence, PhD, diving deep into the fascinating world of bioregulatory peptides. Episode Highlights: ➡️Dr. Lawrence explains how bioregulatory peptides function as cellular messengers ➡️Discover the latest research on peptide therapies and their potential health applic…

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E83: Shelby Brewster / LA Marathon Recap, Unlocking Human Potential & Mental Toughness 39:59

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On this episode of the Do Epic Shit Today Podcast, I chat with Shelby Brewster - a 3 time marathon finisher, Nike Trainer, and epic human who wants nothing more than for fellow humans to unlock their potential. In our conversation, Shelby and I dive into a variety of topics, including: The empowering question: “If someone else can do it, why can’t …