Best Think Preventative Productions Podcasts (2025)

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210 — Reverse Aging: Science-Backed Mental Strategies That Make You Look and Feel Younger 18:13

15h ago18:13

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What if your mind could reverse aging? Well, research shows mindset plays a major role in your physical health and your appearance as you grow older. The famous Counterclockwise Experiment shows that your mindset has the power to rewind the clock. Other studies have also shown that specific mental strategies could be the real fountain of youth. Som…

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#244: How Two Farmers Solved Their Biggest Problems 21:55

1d ago21:55

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Sign up for the "Farm Marketing Fix Master Class" HERE In this episode, Charlotte explores two game-changing mindset shifts for farmers: Viewing farm problems as normal features of farming, not bugs to be eliminated Learning to live with challenges while solutions develop Charlotte shares how a vegetable farmer in Connecticut transformed his approa…

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How OpenAI Builds AI Agents That Think and Act with Josh Tobin - #730 1:07:27

3d ago1:07:27

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Today, we're joined by Josh Tobin, member of technical staff at OpenAI, to discuss the company’s approach to building AI agents. We cover OpenAI's three agentic offerings—Deep Research for comprehensive web research, Operator for website navigation, and Codex CLI for local code execution. We explore OpenAI’s shift from simple LLM workflows to reaso…

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How to Realize You’re the Toxic Boss with Rob Kalwarowsky, Executive Coach & Author 46:19

3d ago46:19

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Today, we're talking to Rob Kalwarowsky, Executive Coach & Author of Capitalizing on Chaos. We discuss the signs of a toxic boss, how to extinguish them before it’s too late, and why we should take a tip from olympic athletes to succeed at work. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Rob's coaching, check …

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209 — The Money Talk Every Couple Needs to Have with Ramit Sethi 50:17

5d ago50:17

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Do finances cause stress in your relationship? Have you and your partner avoided conversations about money? Or are you stuck arguing over small expenses like groceries and takeout? Money is one of the most significant sources of conflict in relationships, but it doesn’t have to be. Personal finance expert Ramit Sethi, host of the Netflix series How…

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208 — Coping With Anxiety: An Anxiety Toolkit for Fast Relief 20:40

8d ago20:40

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When anxiety creeps in slowly (or skyrockets suddenly), you're going to want fast relief. With the right tools, you can calm yourself down right away. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, but often the advice given for managing it is long-term lifestyle changes that feel out of reach when you're in a state of panic. As a ther…

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#243: The Critical Mindset Shift to Sell Out Your Farm Products 23:01

9d ago23:01

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Free Master Class: 5 Crucial Mistakes Farmers Make That's Costing Thousands In this episode, Charlotte reveals why farmers struggle to sell out their products—from peony shares to beef quarters—and the surprising mindset shift that needs to happen for you to be profitable. Many farmers believe something went wrong when they don't sell out. Whether …

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CTIBench: Evaluating LLMs in Cyber Threat Intelligence with Nidhi Rastogi - #729 56:18

10d ago56:18

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Today, we're joined by Nidhi Rastogi, assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology to discuss Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), focusing on her recent project CTIBench—a benchmark for evaluating LLMs on real-world CTI tasks. Nidhi explains the evolution of AI in cybersecurity, from rule-based systems to LLMs that accelerate analysis by p…

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The Tech Leader's Guide to M&A in the AI Era with Derick Schaefer, SVP at Mod Op 58:45

11d ago58:45

58:45

Today, we're talking to Derick Schaefer, SVP of technology at Mod Op. We discuss the M&A landscape that CTOs need to be aware of, why customer centricity is at the heart of any successful merger, and how to keep business value at the focus of futuristic software tactics. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn how you…

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207 — The Mindset Shift That Will Change Your Life — and How to Start Right Now with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman 47:36

12d ago47:36

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What if breaking free from a victim mindset could help you move forward so you can reach your greatest potential? Whether you're convinced your self-esteem is too low to change or you believe you're a victim of your past mistakes, you can take steps to change your narrative. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a professor of psychology at Columbia Universit…

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206 — Why You’re Stronger Than You Think (and How to See Proof of It Today) 18:24

15d ago18:24

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When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to assume the answers are out of reach. But sometimes, the solution to your biggest problem is one you already have. Often, when we’re stuck, it’s not because we lack strength or resources—but because our emotions cloud our judgment and make it hard to see a way forward. The good news is that there's a strate…

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#242: 6 Steps to Avoid Debt and Create Cash-Flow On Your Farm 24:43

16d ago24:43

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Are you stuck in the cycle of seasonal farm income followed by mounting debt? In Episode 242, we tackle one of the biggest reasons farms fail: poor cashflow management. Discover why creating sustainable cashflow is a learned skill - not a reflection of how good a farmer you are. I share my own 16-year journey from accidental success with a raw milk…

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Generative Benchmarking with Kelly Hong - #728 54:17

16d ago54:17

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In this episode, Kelly Hong, a researcher at Chroma, joins us to discuss "Generative Benchmarking," a novel approach to evaluating retrieval systems, like RAG applications, using synthetic data. Kelly explains how traditional benchmarks like MTEB fail to represent real-world query patterns and how embedding models that perform well on public benchm…

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Revolutionizing AI as a Physicist with Guy Gur-Ari, Co-Founder at Augment 51:55

18d ago51:55

51:55

Today, we're talking to Guy Gur-Ari, Co-Founder at Augment. We discuss Guy’s journey from physicist to founder, why AI is becoming both creepier and more useful than ever, and why the intelligence AI exhibits is unlike anything humanity has ever encountered. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Augment, …

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205 — The Hormone - Mental Health Connection: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You with Dr. Erika Schwartz 56:48

19d ago56:48

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What if the key to unlocking your best mental and physical health lies in a part of your self-care routine that’s been overlooked? Your hormones impact everything from your mood and energy to your brain health and longevity. Today’s guest, Dr. Erika Schwartz, is a pioneer in hormone health and the founder of Evolved Science. With over 30 years of e…

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204 — 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do in Today’s World 27:12

22d ago27:12

27:12

Much has changed since I wrote my book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. Smartphones now dominate the world, news spreads over social media, and new conveniences have reshaped how we interact with the world. While the principles of mental strength remain the same, we need to adjust our strategies to stay mentally strong. Some of the things…

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#241: The Real Reason You're Still in Debt (it's not what you think) 22:43

23d ago22:43

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Free Master Class: 5 Crucial Mistakes Farmers Make That's Costing Thousands What if the REAL reason you can't get out of debt has nothing to do with your income or spending habits? In today's brand-new podcast episode, I share a coaching breakthrough with a farmer who was STUCK in a pattern that was keeping her in debt — despite her farm actually b…

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Exploring the Biology of LLMs with Circuit Tracing with Emmanuel Ameisen - #727 1:34:06

25d ago1:34:06

1:34:06

In this episode, Emmanuel Ameisen, a research engineer at Anthropic, returns to discuss two recent papers: "Circuit Tracing: Revealing Language Model Computational Graphs" and "On the Biology of a Large Language Model." Emmanuel explains how his team developed mechanistic interpretability methods to understand the internal workings of Claude by rep…

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Will AI Change Everything About Humanity in 5 Years? With Daniel Faggella, CEO at Emerj 45:30

25d ago45:30

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Today, we're talking to Daniel Faggella, CEO at Emerj. We discuss Dan’s proposed timeline of 5 years to transformational AI, how we should consider the possibility of AGI having leadership qualities over society, and why truth seeking isn’t necessarily the ideal goal of technology. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!…

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203 — Why Finding the Right Balance Between Routine and Adventure Changes Everything With Alex Hutchinson 51:38

26d ago51:38

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Do you feel self-disciplined when you have a good routine? But are there times when you crave a little spontaneity and adventure? Exploring new places, doing different things, and mixing things up can be key to personal growth and more joy in life. But it's important to find a balance. Alex Hutchinson knows this better than anyone. With a PhD in Ph…

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202 — 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health Without Therapy 23:09

29d ago23:09

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As a therapist, I've seen how therapy can be a powerful tool that helps people transform their lives. But, therapy isn't the only way to improve your mental health. There are many other ways that don't involve talking. Whether you're not interested in therapy, you didn't find it helpful, or therapy isn't accessible, you don't need to see a professi…

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Should You Stay or Should You Go? The 3-Question Burnout Test for Leaders 27:17

29d ago27:17

27:17

It's the Season 2 finale, folks! We're talking about burnout and how to really figure out if it's time to leave your job. And we'll jump right in with a three-question burnout test that'll help you see if you're stuck in a toxic work environment. This episode is packed with real talk about misalignment, emotional tolls, and actions you can take to …

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Teaching LLMs to Self-Reflect with Reinforcement Learning with Maohao Shen - #726 51:45

1M ago51:45

51:45

Today, we're joined by Maohao Shen, PhD student at MIT to discuss his paper, “Satori: Reinforcement Learning with Chain-of-Action-Thought Enhances LLM Reasoning via Autoregressive Search.” We dig into how Satori leverages reinforcement learning to improve language model reasoning—enabling model self-reflection, self-correction, and exploration of a…

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Inside the Future of the Video Game Industry with Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy & Comms Officer at Xsolla 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

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Today, we're talking to Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy & Comms Officer at Xsolla. We discuss the future of the video game industry, an invaluable lesson Chris learned from his time at DreamWorks, how Chris approaches new trends in his industry such as cloud gaming, and more. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more …

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201 — 3 Modern Habits Destroying Your Mental Health and How to Reverse Them with Dr. Drew Ramsey 1:02:00

1M ago1:02:00

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What if the secret to healing your mind lies in the small choices you make every day? Today’s guest, psychiatrist and best-selling author Dr. Drew Ramsey, shares powerful insights on how modern habits are impacting our mental health and how we can reclaim mental fitness through intentional lifestyle changes. Dr. Ramsey is a leading expert in nutrit…

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200 — Revenge Productivity Is Keeping You Stuck. Here’s How to Break Free 19:17

1M ago19:17

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When life feels overwhelming, busyness often becomes our go-to escape. But what if staying constantly busy isn’t a solution, but a way to avoid dealing with what’s really bothering us? This week, we’re exploring why we cling to busyness and how it might be holding us back from true growth. Whether you’re burned out, anxious, or unsure how to face y…

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Is Your Work Persona the Real You? 21:08

1M ago21:08

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In this episode, we're getting into the exhausting performance of the work persona that many of us feel compelled to maintain. Tara shares a heartfelt message about the cost of constantly performing professionalism at the expense of our authentic selves. Learn how this persistent act can lead to burnout, emotional disconnection, and a loss of self-…

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Waymo's Foundation Model for Autonomous Driving with Drago Anguelov - #725 1:09:07

1M ago1:09:07

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Today, we're joined by Drago Anguelov, head of AI foundations at Waymo, for a deep dive into the role of foundation models in autonomous driving. Drago shares how Waymo is leveraging large-scale machine learning, including vision-language models and generative AI techniques to improve perception, planning, and simulation for its self-driving vehicl…

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Preventing Disasters & Paving the Future of Computing with Roland Groeneveld & Said Ouissal 46:43

1M ago46:43

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Today, we're talking to Roland Groeneveld, Executive Chair at OnLogic and Said Ouissal, CEO & Founder at ZEDEDA. Discover how these innovative companies are revolutionizing technology deployment at the edge, from AI-powered railway safety systems to predictive maintenance in solar farms. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!…

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199 — Can You Really Change Who You Are? The Surprising Truth About Personality with Olga Khazan 49:38

1M ago49:38

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Are you stuck thinking, "This is just who I am?" Think again. Science shows your personality might not be as fixed as you think. Olga Khazan knows this firsthand. As a journalist and author, she embarked on a journey to change her personality. And now she's discovering what she learned. Some of the things we discuss are: The five core personality t…

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198 —When Life Hits Hard: Build Resilience and Come Back Stronger 19:12

1M ago19:12

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When life throws you curveballs, it’s not just one problem to tackle. Often, challenges arrive like dominos, and it can feel impossible to move forward. That's why it's important to build resilience. Whether you're dealing with personal loss, financial struggles, or emotional roadblocks, there are science-backed strategies that can help you handle …

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Breaking Up With Guilt: Why You Shouldn't Feel Bad About Saying No 29:06

1M ago29:06

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In this episode, we tackle the manipulative voice of guilt that wreaks havoc on your energy, decision-making, and sustainable leadership. Specifically, we discuss boundary guilt—the kind that makes you feel bad for protecting your own time and energy. We explore the roots of this guilt, the societal conditioning that exacerbates it, and its costly …

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#240: How Emilie Made Six Times Her Sales Using This Strategy 47:32

1M ago47:32

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Free Master Class this Spring: 5 Crucial Mistakes Farmers Make That's Costing Thousands Emilie’s husband was frustrated with her farm’s chaos - disorganized, unprofitable, and causing tension in her marriage. 😱 He wanted her to quit. "I'm not shutting down until I sell what I grew." 💪 That was Emily Harris' determined response when her husband sugg…

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Dynamic Token Merging for Efficient Byte-level Language Models with Julie Kallini - #724 50:32

2M ago50:32

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Today, we're joined by Julie Kallini, PhD student at Stanford University to discuss her recent papers, “MrT5: Dynamic Token Merging for Efficient Byte-level Language Models” and “Mission: Impossible Language Models.” For the MrT5 paper, we explore the importance and failings of tokenization in large language models—including inefficient compression…

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Transforming Dow Jones into a Product-Led Powerhouse with Artem Fishman, Chief Product & Technology Officer 51:56

2M ago51:56

51:56

Today, we're talking to Artem Fishman, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Dow Jones. We discuss the ways in which tech cultures change around the world, how and when to be blunt, and why we should be optimistic about the future. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Dow Jones, check out their website h…

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197 — The 4 Magic Tricks to Transform Your Life With Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer 53:25

2M ago53:25

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What if the secret to building mental strength lies in magic? Today’s guest, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, reveals insights on resilience, empathy, and personal transformation using the metaphor of magic tricks. Brad is a celebrated novelist, children’s book author, and storyteller whose viral University of Michigan commencement s…

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196 — How Comparison Culture is Secretly Sabotaging Your Mental Strength 17:14

2M ago17:14

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Do you catch yourself scrolling through social media and suddenly feeling like you're not doing enough? Whether it’s someone’s dream vacation, the perfect family photo, or an impressive career milestone, comparison culture can quietly erode your confidence and mental strength. But it doesn’t have to. In today's episode I talk about how constant com…

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Understanding Hypnotherapy's Role in Healing with Andrea Ramírez 50:47

2M ago50:47

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In this insightful episode, we're joined by Andrea Ramírez to explore the incredible power of the subconscious mind. We discuss Andrea's personal journey through trauma, burnout, and how hypnotherapy became a transformative tool for lasting change. Discover the nuances of hypnotherapy, understand the deep connection between the subconscious and bur…

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#239: Why Smart Farmers Stay Broke 17:35

2M ago17:35

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Free Master Class this Spring: 5 Crucial Mistakes Farmers Make That's Costing Thousands Just a couple miles from me, a farmer with wonderful pastured chickens, eggs and dairy products has announced they’re quitting farming at the end of the month. With just 30 days notice, they’ve left our community hanging - scrambling to find the milk that our ki…

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Scaling Up Test-Time Compute with Latent Reasoning with Jonas Geiping - #723 58:38

2M ago58:38

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Today, we're joined by Jonas Geiping, research group leader at Ellis Institute and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems to discuss his recent paper, “Scaling up Test-Time Compute with Latent Reasoning: A Recurrent Depth Approach.” This paper proposes a novel language model architecture which uses recurrent depth to enable “thinking in l…

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How to Defend Against AI Cybersecurity Attacks with Sam Curry, Global VP & CISO at Zscaler 45:36

2M ago45:36

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Today, we're talking to Sam Curry, Global VP, CISO in Residence at Zscaler. We discuss the AI threat landscape in 2025, why fighting AI with AI may not be your best strategy, and how to position yourself in a community to become a better leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Zscaler, check out the…

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195 — Stop Avoiding Conflict: The Secret to Building Stronger Relationships and a Stronger You with Dr. John Eliot 52:02

2M ago52:02

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Do you dislike conflict? Do you feel like you need to win arguments? Conflict can actually improve your relationships when you know how to handle it well. My guest today is Dr. John Eliot. He's a renowned advisor to professional sports teams, coaches, and athletes who specializes in health and performance enhancement. He is also the co-author of th…

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194 — The Science of Small Wins: Why They Matter More Than Big Goals 17:54

2M ago17:54

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Personal growth isn't about a monumental overnight transformation. Instead, it's a series of small consistent actions that shape us over time. Some of the things I share are: The psychology and science behind the compound effect How micro wins can boost confidence and lead to significant success The science behind tiny habits The biggest mistake th…

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The Energetic Side of Burnout with Amanda Marek 35:19

2M ago35:19

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In this episode of the Balance Badass Podcast, we explore burnout recovery from an energetic perspective with Amanda, a former nurse turned Reiki master and owner of Heart in Harmony Healing. Amanda shares her personal experience with burnout and how she discovered the importance of Reiki, boundaries, and rest in her recovery. We discuss how energy…

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#238: This One Mindset is Stopping You from Building a Lucrative Customer Base 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Free Master Class this Spring: 5 Crucial Mistakes Farmers Make That’s Costing Thousands I'm sitting here at my desk, still thinking about yesterday's conversation that broke my heart. A farmer jumped on a call with me in tears. She's done everything she thought possible to become profitable: Spent $15,000 on a gorgeous website Creates perfect Insta…

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193 — The Hidden Rules of Digital Communication: Mastering Texts, Emails, and Zoom with Professor Andrew Brodsky 55:01

2M ago55:01

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Do you feel awkward in video meetings? Do your text messages get misunderstood? Do you worry about the tone you convey in your emails? Virtual communication can be tricky — unless you know the strategies to master it. Professor Andrew Brodsky says virtual communication can help us grow closer and get more done once we understand the science behind …

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Imagine while Reasoning in Space: Multimodal Visualization-of-Thought with Chengzu Li - #722 42:11

2M ago42:11

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Today, we're joined by Chengzu Li, PhD student at the University of Cambridge to discuss his recent paper, “Imagine while Reasoning in Space: Multimodal Visualization-of-Thought.” We explore the motivations behind MVoT, its connection to prior work like TopViewRS, and its relation to cognitive science principles such as dual coding theory. We dig i…

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Why Getting in Shape Will Make You a Better Leader with Mauro Stara, Six Pack CEO 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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Today, we're talking to Mauro Stara, CEO & Founder at Six Pack CEO. We discuss how you can get in shape, what makes getting a top 1% physique easier than you think, and why achieving a lofty fitness goal will improve your life at home and as a tech leader. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn more about Six Pack CE…

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192 - When Self-Help Hurts: The Dark Side of Mental Health Trends 16:10

2M ago16:10

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Are social media influencers shaping how we view mental health—for better or worse? The growing trend of "Instagram therapy" is distorting what it truly means to heal and grow. From oversimplified “self-love” advice to outright inaccuracies, it's important to learn the truth about what’s helpful, what’s harmful, and how to develop real mental stren…

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Your First 90 Days After a Layoff – What No One Tells You About Moving On 26:54

2M ago26:54

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In this episode, we're getting into the harsh realities of the current job market and the emotional turmoil that follows a layoff. Whether you've been hit by corporate budget cuts, the tech industry shake-up, or the federal government downsizing fiasco, you're not alone. We address the grief, identity crisis, and stress associated with losing your …

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