Best Jaye Lin Podcasts (2024)

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How to stop doom scrolling — and have a better experience online with Jay Van Bavel 34:28

2h ago34:28

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Jay Van Bavel is an award-winning professor of psychology and neural science at NYU — and he's an expert on the causes of and cures for division. Adam and Jay discuss the science of virality, why bad news often commands our attention, and how we can find common ground around more uplifting content. Jay's latest book, The Power of Us, is out now.…

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228: Elaine Lin Hering | The Power of Unlearning Silence 1:02:19

5d ago1:02:19

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Elaine Lin Hering, USA Today bestselling author of Unlearning Silence, speaker, and facilitator joins me on this episode. Elaine works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution. She holds B.A.s in Political Science and Music from the University of California Berkeley and a Juris Doct…

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Fixing college campuses with political scientist Danielle Allen 35:49

2h ago35:49

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Danielle Allen thinks and writes about the institutions that hold society together. As a professor of public policy and political philosophy at Harvard, she's one of the most insightful voices on improving education and renovating democracy. Danielle and Adam discuss the current culture of college campuses, steps for promoting critical thinking and…

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227: Dr. Anna Lembke | Addicted to Pleasure and Pain 55:44

4d ago55:44

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Dr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and New York Times bestselling author of the books, Drug Dealer, MD and Dopamine Nation joins me on this episode. Dr. Lembke, a clinician scholar, has published over a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book…

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Trevor Noah on the importance of context 44:40

9h ago44:40

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Trevor Noah is widely admired for his quick wit. He's hosted The Daily Show and the Grammy Awards, sold out huge arenas around the world, had numerous hit comedy specials on Netflix, and published a bestselling memoir, Born a Crime. One of the keys to his success is his ability to read people and communicate clearly. In a lively discussion with Ada…

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226: Dr. Addy Wissel | Becoming Insulated from Burnout 1:14:57

11d ago1:14:57

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Dr. Addy Wissel, award-winning educator, associate professor and director of school counseling at Gonzaga University, and an accomplished speaker joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Addy’s backstory, the impact of burnout, the signs to look out for, strategies for preventing burnout, reclaiming joy, and more. Get connected with Addy: …

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Fighting against the status quo with filmmaker Jon M. Chu 35:06

2h ago35:06

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Before becoming the director of major films like Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights and the upcoming Wicked, Jon M. Chu wondered if he missed his chance to make it big. After a great deal of trial and error, his path to success is its own cinematic hero's journey. Jon and Adam discuss what it takes to reach your own potential, the creative process, …

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225: Vanessa Liu | From Aspiring Astronaut to Serial Founder 1:03:18

18d ago1:03:18

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Vanessa Liu, CEO and co-founder of Sugarwork, serial founder, business builder, digital media entrepreneur and technology innovator, and investor joins me on this episode. Vanessa was an aspiring astronaut in her youth, and at age 14 was chosen as part of a NASA delegation to go to the former USSR. She holds degrees in psychology and law from Harva…

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How to fight prejudice with Betsy Levy Paluck 35:22

14d ago35:22

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How can we reduce hostility between people and groups? Social psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck has done groundbreaking work on an approach to fighting prejudice that's faster than trying to change institutions and more feasible than trying to change individuals. Betsy and Adam explore the origins of animosity, discuss her experiments in Rwanda and in…

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224: Collin Henderson | Getting the Mental Edge 1:04:11

1M ago1:04:11

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Collin Henderson, mental conditioning coach, founder & CEO of Master Your Mindset, author, keynote speaker, and host of the Master Your Mindset podcast joins me on this episode. Collin has trained #1 NBA draft picks, college teams, Heisman trophy finalists, NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL athletes, and well as corporate executives and school districts acros…

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How to build a great culture with restaurateur Danny Meyer 33:35

22d ago33:35

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At 27, long before he gained acclaim as the restaurateur behind Shake Shack and Gramercy Tavern, Danny Meyer launched his first venture, Union Square Cafe. More than 20 James Beard Foundation awards later, Danny shares the strategies and insights that fueled his restaurant empire. He and Adam discuss how to build a culture of excellence and care, h…

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223: Ben Azadi | The Journey from Hobby to Purpose 1:02:17

1M ago1:02:17

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Ben Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp, bestselling health author, keynote speaker, and host of the top-rated Keto Kamp podcast joins me on this episode. Ben is the world’s leading expert on the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction and he educates, not medicates, to bring the bo…

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The art and science of trash talk with Rafi Kohan 37:09

1M ago37:09

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Journalist Rafi Kohan says talking trash can do more than spice up a sport. His latest book, Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn’t Total Garbage, is a fascinating look at the art and history of competitive insults. From women's basketball to the Olympics to the TED stage, Adam and Rafi dissect the mind games that fuel pe…

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222: Jenn Drummond | Choosing How We Live 54:45

1M ago54:45

54:45

Jenn Drummond, mom of 7, the first female world record holder to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, a successful business owner, an inspiring speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Jenn elevates others to master their own summit in life. She has been featured in popular media outlets including CNN, AB…

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Beyond breaking the glass ceiling with Julia Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister 47:27

2M ago47:27

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Julia Gillard served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. During her tenure as the first woman to hold that role, she gave an electrifying speech about sexism and how it impacts all women, even those in power. Since then, she has continued to fight for gender equality. In this interview, she opens up about the challenges faced by w…

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221: Pat Hedley | The Networking Toolkit for Career and Life Success 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Pat Hedley, investor, advisor, author of Meet 100 People, and TEDx speaker joins me on this episode. For 30 years, Pat was a managing director at General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm. Before joining General Atlantic, she worked as a consultant at Bain & Company. Pat is a graduate of Dartmouth College and earned an MBA from Harvard Business…

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Explaining the Dunning-Kruger effect and overcoming overconfidence with David Dunning 37:51

1M ago37:51

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The Dunning-Kruger effect is a rare psychological concept that has achieved pop culture fame. David Dunning -- the lead author and one of the world’s most-cited psychologists -- joins Adam to discuss his famous findings about the arrogance of ignorance, the challenges of knowing what you don’t know, and the dangers of “doing your own research.” The…

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220: Grant Baldwin | The Art and Business of Speaking 59:35

2M ago59:35

59:35

Grant Baldwin, founder & CEO of The Speaker Lab, speaker, author, and host of The Speaker Lab Podcast joins me on this episode. Grant has spoken nationwide to audiences of just a handful to arenas filled with 13,000 people. He’s been featured on the Inc. 5000 list, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the Huffington Post. Topics we cover include starting a sp…

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Mellody Hobson on taking tough feedback (re-release) 37:18

2M ago37:18

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Criticism rarely comes wrapped in a shiny gift box, tied with a bow. As a trailblazing leader, one of Mellody Hobson’s gifts is finding the diamond in the rough. She and Adam unpack how to look for the grain of truth in any critique, when to discount feedback, and what it takes to be honest without being brutal. Find the full text transcript at go.…

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219: Urs Koenig | Leading with Radical Humility 1:04:18

2M ago1:04:18

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Urs Koenig, leadership expert, military peacekeeping commander, ultra endurance champion, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and founder of the Radical Humility Leadership Institute joins me on this episode. Urs has helped hundreds of leaders and dozens of executive teams unlock new levels of achievement across four continents. His message of Rad…

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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Decoding Gen-Z slang and grammar pet peeves with linguist Anne Curzan 37:23

2M ago37:23

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Anne Curzan is a professional word nerd. As a linguist and English professor, Anne studies the history of the English language — and how public attitudes about words shift over time. Adam and Anne geek out over whether the grammar rules you learned in school are justified, why some language peeves are (or aren't) worth holding onto, and confess wha…

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218: Steve Magness | Understanding Real Toughness 1:03:08

3M ago1:03:08

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Steve Magness, a world-renowned expert on health and human performance, bestselling author, performance coach, speaker, and host of The Growth Equation podcast and The Science of Running podcast joins me on this episode. Steve has consulted on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top NBA teams. His expertis…

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How novelist Gabrielle Zevin learned to enjoy failure 38:36

3M ago38:36

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Gabrielle Zevin wrote the runaway bestseller Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, but she doesn’t expect anyone to know most of her other nine books. The acclaimed novelist joins Adam to discuss how to face failure, find inspiration, make sure success doesn't hinder creativity, and stay motivated when your goals don't align with your skills. Then,…

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217: Payam Zamani | From Escaping Persecution to Securing a Billion-Dollar IPO 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

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Payam Zamani, tech entrepreneur, CEO & founder of One Planet Group, investor, philanthropist, and author joins me on this episode. Payam and his brother, Frank, founded the first online car buying service, helped take the company public, and completed a successful IPO reaching a market cap of $1.2 billion. In 2015, Payam launched One Planet Group, …

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Richard Branson on saying yes now and figuring it out later 29:46

3M ago29:46

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Sir Richard Branson has spent his lifetime taking dreams and making them reality. As the founder of the Virgin Group, he's built more than 400 businesses spanning from retail to music to transport. In his spare time, he’s advocated for human rights and sustainability — and set world records for hot air ballooning and kitesurfing. Richard talks with…

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216: Jake Thompson | Competing Every Day 59:09

3M ago59:09

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Jake Thompson, founder of Compete Every Day, leadership performance coach, keynote speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Jake has been featured in Forbes and has impacted over 80,000 people directly with his messages on competing every day, and through his weekly top-rated podcast show for leaders. His clients include global b…

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on facing impostor syndrome and taking criticism 39:24

3M ago39:24

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Justin Trudeau has served as the Prime Minister of Canada since 2015. And there’s a lot to dig into from his years in office — and from his life before, as well. Adam sits down with him to discuss lessons learned about leadership. The Prime Minister opens up for the first time about his early struggles with impostor syndrome and how he maintains hi…

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215: Jenny Blake | Set Yourself Free 57:12

3M ago57:12

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Jenny Blake, ideapreneur, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Jenny is the co-creator of Google’s acclaimed Career Guru coaching program. She’s given keynotes and workshops at top companies and universities including Google, Microsoft, Stanford, Yale, and MIT. And she loves helping people mo…

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"Pennsylvania Government and Politics" with Thomas Baldino and Paula Duda Holoviak 57:18

3M ago57:18

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This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State's formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of the commonwealth's politic…

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The internet doesn't need your opinion on everything with Rebecca Solnit 31:35

3M ago31:35

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American writer Rebecca Solnit thinks deeply and writes evocatively about our world. Her must-read essays and award-winning books span hope, history, art, leadership, and sustainability. Adam and Rebecca reflect on what we lose when public discourse is diluted to fit into social media, debate how to bring back good conversations online, and share w…

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214: Hitendra Wadhwa | Outer Impact through Inner Mastery 1:08:14

3M ago1:08:14

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Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, award-winning adjunct professor of business at Columbia Business School, speaker, founder & CEO of Mentora Institute, and podcast host joins me on this episode. With a PhD in Management Science from MIT and a lifelong study of the world’s mystic traditions, Hitendra’s mission is to discover, codify, and teach the laws of succes…

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John Green wants you to pay attention to your attention (bonus) 53:14

4M ago53:14

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Do you pay attention to your attention? John Green is the beloved author of The Fault In Our Stars, and when he started tracking his attention, he realized he was obsessed with evaluating human progress. He decided to start rating everything — from the capacity for human wonder to Canadian geese — on a five-point scale. In this deeply thoughtful co…

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213: John O'Leary | Fighting His Way Back and Leading an Inspiring Life 56:18

4M ago56:18

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John O'Leary, 2x bestselling author, inspirational speaker, coach, and host of the Live Inspired Podcast joins me on this episode. Following a tragic accident at the age of nine, John was not expected to live. Today, he teaches others how to truly live. John helps hundreds of thousands of people to live inspired each year, sharing his insights and …

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