Best Helf Podcasts (2024)

1
4 Benefits I Got After Doing SCUBA DIVING | First Time Experience 7:35

2y ago7:35

7:35

Video Version https://youtu.be/c1tIYTDPBqI Cinematic Scuba Video https://youtu.be/c1tIYTDPBqI In this episode, I have shared my first-time scuba diving experience I did in Andaman and mainly the 4 benefits I got after doing it. So sit back and enjoy it

1
I Tried Journaling for 30 Days & Here's What I Learned 7:06

2+ y ago7:06

7:06

Watch it on YouTube : https://youtu.be/9Vw1knhbyqc I have heard a lot of positive benefits about journaling but I refused to try it mainly because I was not into writing. Journaling is very much the hot topic these days in the self-improvement area so challenged me to do 30 days of journaling here is what happened and what I learned.…

1
22 Changes to transform your life | Simple Habits 21:29

2+ y ago21:29

21:29

Watch it on youtube : https://youtu.be/nnrH1RSG2Bo Do you want to transform your life? Do you want to change yourself into a new person? Well, Small simple habit changes lead to life transformation. In this episode, I will share 22 habits to cultivate in your life to change yourself. These changes helped me to transform myself into a better person.…

1
Priscilla Clapp on the Anniversary of Myanmar’s Coup 9:22

2+ y ago9:22

9:22

A year after the military coup, Myanmar’s diverse opposition is working together on an alternative to military rule. USIP’s Priscilla Clapp says while “it will take years to bring a consensus about for this new government, it’s a very good start … we have hope that there can be unity there if they work on it.”…

1
Gavin Helf on the Aftermath of Kazakhstan’s Unrest 7:31

2+ y ago7:31

7:31

Kazakhstan has stabilized after protests broke out to start the new year. USIP’s Gavin Helf says while the sudden unrest was driven by “real, honest-to-goodness protests … what we really saw was the weakness of authoritarian systems,” as loyalists of the previous and current leaders clashed amid the public upheaval.…

1
William Taylor on the Crisis in Ukraine 8:57

2+ y ago8:57

8:57

While Ukraine’s military is in much better shape than when Russia first invaded in 2014, USIP’s William Taylor says it’s “not able to hold off the entire Russian military” alone, and that the United States and NATO must “make it clear to President Putin that the costs of invading will be much greater than the benefits.”…

1
Billy Ford on Myanmar’s Resistance Movement 10:08

2+ y ago10:08

10:08

Despite the military junta’s imprisonment of ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, USIP’s Billy Ford says there’s an opening for more inclusive narratives within the resistance movement — and if the movement can “unify around those [narratives] … it could come together and potentially defeat this regime.”…

1
My PLAN for this YEAR - 2022 11:42

2+ y ago11:42

11:42

It's New Year's time and everyone is making new year resolutions. So in this video, I will be sharing my plan for this year 2022, this plan is for me to improve myself as a person and become a person. Hope you enjoy this and I hope this will inspire you to plan your year Watch this on youtube - https://youtu.be/icUhC-CKPa0…

1
Keith Mines on the Situation in Venezuela 10:19

2+ y ago10:19

10:19

Despite a “near-total loss of faith in the political process” going into 2022, USIP’s Keith Mines says Venezuelans have not lost hope for a better future — and that underneath the polarization and dissatisfaction, you can “find a vision for the country that is shared by most Venezuelans.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Donald Jensen on the 30th Anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Fall 7:18

2+ y ago7:18

7:18

Three decades after President Mikhail Gorbachev resigned, beginning the dissolution of the Soviet Union, USIP’s Donald Jensen says, “The collapse is still continuing. It didn’t fall apart at once … and in many ways [it] shapes our relationship with Eastern Europe and Russia today.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
10 Must Listen SELF HELP Podcast Shows 14:53

2+ y ago14:53

14:53

Watch this on youtube - https://youtu.be/NzWz_0dQkhc I have been listening to podcasts for many years and self-help podcasts are what I listen to the most. In this episode, I will be sharing my 10 must and best self-help podcast shows. Watch this full episode you are looking for the best podcast shows out there…

1
Brian Harding on Secretary Blinken’s Trip to Southeast Asia 9:52

2+ y ago9:52

9:52

While China’s influence in Southeast Asia is inevitable, the region welcomed Secretary Blinken’s recent trip as a counterweight to Beijing, says USIP’s Brian Harding: “[The region] wants balance, which means they want the United States to be as engaged as possible.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Elie Abouaoun on Libya’s Elections 9:56

2+ y ago9:56

9:56

With the vote likely to be postponed, USIP’s Elie Abouaoun says frustrations are high over Libya’s political and economic stagnation as the international community tries to “generate a new political agreement … just to make sure the elections can happen without a major outbreak of violence.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
William Taylor on the Russia-Ukraine Crisis 8:44

2+ y ago8:44

8:44

As Russia continues its military build-up along the Ukrainian border, USIP’s Ambassador William Taylor says diplomatic talks are the best path toward a peaceful resolution — but that we still don’t fully understand Putin’s intentions: “Is he bluffing? Is he trying to intimidate … or is he serious about invading?…

1
Joseph Sany on President Biden’s Democracy Summit 7:08

2+ y ago7:08

7:08

Amid a global democratic recession, USIP’s Joseph Sany says President Biden’s Summit for Democracy is an important “statement of solidarity,” but that “if [democracies] want to regain or strengthen their legitimacy,” they must deliver for their people, adding: “If you lose the citizens’ trust, you lose everything.”…

1
Knox Thames on the State of Global Religious Freedom 9:40

2+ y ago9:40

9:40

It’s been 40 years since the U.N. adopted a resolution to end persecution based on faith and defend religious minorities. USIP’s Knox Thames says decades later, “It’s a work in progress … While the situation is bleak, there is a global movement that is starting to build and trying to meet this challenge.”…

1
Ambassador Makila James on Secretary Blinken’s Trip to Africa 7:57

3y ago7:57

7:57

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent trip to Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal was a major step toward re-establishing U.S. engagement on the continent, says USIP’s Makila James: “Showing up matters in Africa … it’s important to demonstrate to Africans that Africa is vital to U.S. national interests.”…

1
Tegan Blaine on the COP26 Summit 8:46

3y ago8:46

8:46

As the climate summit wraps up, USIP’s Tegan Blaine says the focus on net-zero commitments overshadowed immediate concerns such as addressing climate-driven migration: “We needed to commit to these things 10 years ago, 20 years ago … and we didn’t. So now the time is quite short.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Susan Stigant on the Deepening Conflict in Ethiopia 8:22

3y ago8:22

8:22

As rebel forces march toward Ethiopia’s capital in a bid to end the government blockade of the Tigray region, USIP’s Susan Stigant says there is a “risk that this logic of violence could tilt into a much deeper civil war.” In the meantime, Washington should keep trying to “get people to a table and agree to a pause.”…

1
OM Chanting Meditation for 1 YEAR | | OM (AUM) | Does it really work ? 12:09

3y ago12:09

12:09

I tried Om chanting meditation and here is my experience doing it for one year. In this episode, I will share my experience of om chanting for more than a year. I will also tell you whether om meditation works and if it works how effective will it be. This is the perfect video for those who are planning to start meditating or for those who are plan…

1
Scott Worden on Afghanistan’s Dire Humanitarian and Economic Crises 6:47

3y ago6:47

6:47

As Afghans face mass hunger and economic collapse, USIP’s Scott Worden says it remains to be seen how the Taliban will react to internal and external pressure to address these crises: “Will they respond … by adapting, by softening policies, by being more inclusive or will they have a crackdown?”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Donald Jensen on Sec Austin’s Visit to Georgia, Romania and Ukraine 11:42

3y ago11:42

11:42

USIP’s Donald Jensen looks at what Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent trip to several countries along the Black Sea means for U.S. policy, saying, “We are looking at the region in its entirety … and Romania, Ukraine and Georgia are key players in the broader effort to curb Russian influence in the region.”…

1
Keith Mines on Secretary Blinken’s Trip to Colombia 10:18

3y ago10:18

10:18

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Colombia, USIP’s Keith Mines notes there is still work to be done in implementing and expanding the 2016 peace agreement with the FARC insurgency, saying that “consolidating the peace in a place like Colombia was almost as hard as fighting the war itself.”…

1
Oge Onubogu on Democratic Concerns in West Africa 9:09

3y ago9:09

9:09

While West African countries present “some of the steepest declines in democracy,” USIP’s Oge Onubogu says there is “still an overwhelming support” for democratic governance among citizens in the region, which “presents a key opportunity for engagement between African leaders and this administration.”…

1
Sarhang Hamasaeed on Iraq’s Elections 8:58

3y ago8:58

8:58

“All the energy of the country is focused on October 10” as Iraq prepares for crucial parliamentary elections, says USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed. “We’ll see if it will produce a government and a parliament that [is] closer to what the people expect … and restore some of the faith of the voters in the process.”…

1
Dan Markey on the Quad Leaders’ Summit 9:49

3y ago9:49

9:49

USIP’s Dan Markey says the growth of the Quad — a partnership between the United States, Australia, India and Japan — can be seen as a counter to China, but “instead of being principally a military organization, the Quad … will focus on more positive ventures” such as vaccine diplomacy, climate change and technology.…

1
Corinne Graff on the U.N. General Assembly’s Theme of Resilience 10:00

3y ago10:00

10:00

As the 2021 U.N. General Assembly begins amid a host of global crises, USIP’s Corinne Graff says this year’s theme of resilience must “deal not just with the symptoms of these emergencies, but the root causes as well” and that effective governance is “key to building resilience against many of the global challenges we face today.”…

1
William Byrd on Afghanistan’s Economic Crisis 10:01

3y ago10:01

10:01

Amid the fallout from the Taliban’s sudden takeover, USIP’s William Byrd warns that Afghanistan’s economy faces a catastrophic outlook if action isn’t taken — adding that “the Afghan people and the economy have a lot farther to fall than they did the previous time the Taliban were in charge.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen on a U.S.-Israel Relationship Reset 7:26

3y ago7:26

7:26

Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will likely top the agenda during Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s meeting with President Biden. But USIP’s Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen says the talks will also serve as a “relational reset … this will really be about setting a tone between these two new leaders.”…

1
Donald Jensen on Ukrainian President Zelensky’s Visit to the U.S. 5:32

3y ago5:32

5:32

Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s long-awaited visit to Washington, USIP’s Donald Jensen says many in D.C. “see the [Ukrainian] fight against corruption as a key benchmark” in determining the future of U.S. assistance, including for Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia.By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Beginners Guide To Reading Books - If You've Never Liked Reading Before 11:54

3y ago11:54

11:54

This is how to start reading books for beginners. Here are the 5 tips to help you start reading books Watch this on youtube: https://youtu.be/86yWz382D_U

1
Tegan Blaine on How Climate Change Impacts Global Conflict 9:56

3y ago9:56

9:56

USIP’s Tegan Blaine says we must be cognizant of how efforts to reduce climate change can exacerbate instability and conflict, as the resources needed for a greener global economy “are in places where the countries are already politically fragile” and higher demand adds more stress to already burdened institutions.…

1
How to deal with Smartphone Addiction? | Listen this to reduce it 5:40

3y ago5:40

5:40

Most of us are addicted to our smartphones. To help you reduce it, here are the 3 tips to reduce your smartphone addiction Watch this on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcUEYTJgjX4

1
Brian Harding on Defense Secretary Austin’s Trip to Vietnam 8:49

3y ago8:49

8:49

While cooperation on war legacy issues topped the agenda during U.S. Defense Secretary Austin’s recent trip to Vietnam, USIP’s Brian Harding says the deepening U.S-Vietnam relationship is, in part, meant “to balance what they’re concerned about on [Vietnam’s] northern border” with China.By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Try this during your toughest times | A Letter to myself 5:48

3y ago5:48

5:48

Sometimes we will be at the lowest point and does not know how to heal the emotional pain we are dealing inside. To all those who are dealing your own inner battle, this episode is for you. "A letter to myself" is a video to show writing a letter to yourself can truly be helpful. Listen to the full episode to know about the letter I wrote to myself…

1
Bill Taylor on Strategic Stability and Nuclear Security 11:24

3y ago11:24

11:24

Nuclear diplomacy has long been a bilateral affair between the United States and Russia. But with China, North Korea and possibly Iran emerging as nuclear threats, USIP’s Bill Taylor says, “The number of actors is a threat to stability” requiring a new framework for addressing issues of nuclear security.…

1
Everyone should realise this | Accept The Change | Self-Help 5:57

3y ago5:57

5:57

Pandemic changed our lives physically, mentally, financially and mainly psychologically. Plus it's been very difficult to adjust to this scenario and the only way to cope up is to ACCEPT THE CHANGE. So this episode is for you to know that the pain you are dealing with is the pain we all are dealing with. Listen to the entire episode and sure it wil…

1
Joseph Sany on the Turmoil in Ethiopia and China’s Role in Africa 7:38

3y ago7:38

7:38

As China steps up its engagement in Africa amid lagging vaccination rates and tensions in Ethiopia, USIP’s Joseph Sany says U.S. policy must avoid a narrow, competitive mindset: “[China] is doing what a major superpower does … [the United States] must address African interests, not impose American interests.”…

1
Megan Chabalowski on the USIP Peace Teachers Program 5:57

3y ago5:57

5:57

While many students learn about conflict through the lens of violence, USIP’s Megan Chabalowski says the Institute’s Peace Teachers program offers a more nuanced, positive alternative: “It can be really eye-opening for students to see that [peace] is something really practical that you can work toward.”…

1
Tamanna Salikuddin on U.S.-Pakistan Relations 8:49

3y ago8:49

8:49

With the world’s fifth largest population, a nuclear-armed military, an important role in Afghanistan and a close relationship with China, Pakistan is vital to U.S. interests. Although there have been periods of turmoil, “Both countries must have a relationship and, ostensibly, share some interests,” says USIP’s Tamanna Salikuddin.…

1
Priscilla Clapp on the Violent Fallout from Myanmar’s Coup 9:43

3y ago9:43

9:43

Myanmar’s military expected to reclaim control quickly after February’s coup. But USIP’s Priscilla Clapp says that “when the civilian protests persisted beyond a month, the military began to panic … As a result, the country has descended into chaos and widespread indiscriminate violence.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Mona Yacoubian on Lebanon’s Dangerous Meltdown 9:48

3y ago9:48

9:48

As Lebanon teeters on the edge of total state collapse, USIP’s Mona Yacoubian says very little stands in the way of malign actors and possibly a new migrant crisis in the region: “The lights are truly blinking red … if the army collapses, then, honestly, I think all bets are off.”By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Donald Jensen on the Biden-Putin Summit 10:12

3y ago10:12

10:12

Despite numerous points of tension, Presidents Biden and Putin characterized this week’s meeting in positive terms. Now, “the administration is trying to decide to what extent to cooperate with the Kremlin … and to what extent to push back,” said USIP’s Donald Jensen ahead of the summit.By The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
Sarhang Hamasaeed on Iraq’s Progress and Problems 10:54

3y ago10:54

10:54

With pivotal elections scheduled for October, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says Iraqis “want democracy, they’re fighting for it with their lives.” Meanwhile, Iraq is still grappling with simmering discontent among many citizens and the destabilizing role of foreign powers. https://www.usip.org/on-peaceBy The U.S. Institute of Peace

1
7 Tips to be Productive | Productivity | Self Improvement 8:17

3y ago8:17

8:17

Here are the 7 tips to boost your productivity and get things done faster. Check out the video version - https://youtu.be/FPArigHFl6k

1
Scott Worden on the Afghan Peace Process and U.S. Withdrawal 9:22

3y ago9:22

9:22

Troop withdrawal is ahead of schedule, but that’s “proving to be bad news for the overall political situation … and a setback for peace talks,” says USIP’s Scott Worden. While it seems likely that fighting will ramp up, if another military stalemate occurs there could be “a ripe opportunity for talks.” After a brief hiatus, On Peace is available ag…

1
Pandemic Pain - Viral Battle & Internal Battle 4:56

3+ y ago4:56

4:56

Youtube: https://youtu.be/C7hlJBRmD4M Pandemic has caused a lot of pain in our lives. And we are currently facing two main battles, one is a viral battle and another is an internal battle. Along these battles losing our loved ones made the situation even worse. So this episode is for you to know that the pain you are dealing with is the pain we all…

1
Self Help ebooks that I'm reading on kindle | Self Help Book Recomendations 7:07

3+ y ago7:07

7:07

Video Version: https://youtu.be/lsGEDoVMitk I have been reading more ebooks these days especially self-help books. So in this episode, I would like to share and recommend the books I am currently reading. So here are the 4 self-help ebooks that I am currently reading on amazon kindle. Also, feel free to check out Life with Self Podcast from the lin…

1
What I've Learned From Podcasting | My 1 Year Experience 6:10

3+ y ago6:10

6:10

Video Version of this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfcrCOtYvUaZZH5a-wWbG8g Are you planning to start a podcast? Then this video is perfect for you because I will be sharing my 1-year podcast experience. It's been more than a year since I started Podcasting with a self-improvement channel -LIFE WITH SELF. And after starting this, a lot …

1
Books that i'm currently reading | Self Help Books Recommendations 8:02

3+ y ago8:02

8:02

Watch the Video Version - https://youtu.be/f7-JoKzM-kA I am a huge fan of non-fiction books, especially self-help books. Plus I have been reading a few books and I would like to share and recommend these books. So here are the 4 self-help books that I am currently reading. Moreover, these are my first book recommendations for this year. Also, feel …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Helf Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide