Best Kirk Duncan Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 362: The Boys Season 4 43:06

8h ago43:06

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Episode 362: The Boys Season 4 We are back for another season of The Boys Amazon Prime’s irreverent super hero show. Last season was, we hope, the lowest point for the show because if you didn't hear that podcast discussing season 3 we were both calling for the show to just be over. Our overall take is that season 4 is a solid step in the right dir…

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#910 Michael Alcee PhD on The Upside of OCD

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Michael Alcee, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in Tarrytown, NY, and is a Mental Health Educator at the Manhattan School of Music. In his first book,Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist, Michael demonstrated how all clinicians are artists, reading the changes like well-versed jazz musicians, finding the poetic…

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Episode 361: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga 39:27

13d ago39:27

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Episode 361: Furiosa A Mad Max Saga Her name has been spoken on many a recent podcast, but we have delayed and delayed but NO MORE! We have finally WITNESSED Furiosa and we are here to tell you what we thought of the latest entry into the Mad Max universe. I hope we have it in us to make it Epic. What did everyone else think of Furiosa did you see …

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S5E4 - Dominikus Baur & Alice Thudt 1:17:25

28d ago1:17:25

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Welcome to episode 4 of season 5 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Dominikus Baur, Data Visualization Designer & Engineer, and Alice Thudt, Data Visualization Designer, who are based in Munich, Germany. We explore the story behind a project…

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Episode 360: Star Trek IV The Voyage Home 41:01

1M ago41:01

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Episode 360: Star Trek IV The Voyage Home Do your eyes deceive you? Star Trek topics two episodes in a row. How could this be? As we saw two weeks ago Brian loved Lower Decks season 4 and it just so happens the poster for Lower Decks season 4 paid homage to the Star Trek IV poster. So we thought Brian should see The Voyage Home. Do you think that B…

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#906 Want to Be a Better Psychiatrist? Enter a Beauty Pageant!

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Canadian (Nova Scotia) Psychiatrist Dr. Patricia Celan’s personality type is INFJ-T (Advocate). When she's not working on improving the mental health of her patients or advocating for human and non-human victims of abuse, Patricia enjoys creative writing, photography, film, travel, music, singing, dancing, yoga, and spending time with her cats, fri…

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Episode 359: Star Trek Lower Decks Season 4 37:50

2M ago37:50

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Episode 359: Star Trek Lower Decks Season 4 You know what they say, “better late than never” well I think that applies to our review for the fourth season of Star Trek Lower Decks. Brian and David discuss yet another fantastic season of Lower Decks. We only had one episode this season we didn't super care for. Can you guess which one it was? We hop…

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S5E3 - Natalie Erdem 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

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Welcome to episode 3 of season 5 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this latest episode I am delighted to welcome Natalie Erdem, Managing Partner and Product Manager at TWO-N, based in New York City. We explore the story behind TWO-N's development of the MSNBC Election Big Board, the dyn…

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Episode 358: Final Fantasy VII Advent Children 29:22

2M ago29:22

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Episode 358: Final Fantasy VII Advent Children What happens when you are Squrenix and its 2005 and you want to milk Final Fantasy VII some more? You make a Final Fantasy VII movie and boy did they ever when they made Final Fantasy VII Advent Children. We go through the ins and outs on what we think this film was trying to say and our critique of th…

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#905 Jungian Lisa Marchiano on Reclaiming Your Outlaw Energies

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Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, is a Jungian analyst, author, and podcaster. She is the cohost of the popular depth psychology podcast This Jungian Life. She is on the faculty of the C. G. Jung Institute of Philadelphia, and she lectures and teaches widely. Lisa is the author of Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself published by Sounds True in 2021. She li…

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#904 Dr. Alexey Tolchinsky on Narrative Fallacy in Clinical Diagnosis

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Alexey Tolchinsky, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Maryland. He specializes in trauma work and anxiety disorders. He works in psychotherapy with neurodiverse patients, including individuals with Asperger’s disorder, dyslexia, and other conditions. A part of his practice includes working with immigrants struggling with adapt…

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Episode 357: The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 26:28

3M ago26:28

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Episode 357: The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes It’s monkey mania or is it Ape mania? This week we dive into the latest of the Planet of the Apes saga The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Just when you thought they were done with Planet of the Apes they released a new one. Join us as we discuss this perfectly ok film. The movie is an enigma no…

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#903 UK Prof Brett Kahr Celebrated Psychoanalysis Historian Returns

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Professor Brett Kahr has worked in the mental health profession for well over forty years.He is Senior Fellow at the Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology in London and, also, Visiting Professor of Psychoanalysis and Mental Health at Regent’s University London.Kahr is the Chair of the Scholars Committee of the British Psychoanalytic Council, an…

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Episode 356: Fallout Season 1 Part 2 37:02

3M ago37:02

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Episode 356: Fallout Season 1 Part 2 This week we are discussing the second half of Fallout season 1. Will this change our total mindset on how the show is and will we like it even more or even less now that we have the complete picture that is season 1. Have you see Fallout? Were you a fan of the games or did you watch Fallout without any prior kn…

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#902 UK Shaman Paul Francis Shares His Story

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Paul Francis studied philosophy and social anthropology at university, primarily studying tribal (animist) cultures. After graduating in 1979, he variously worked in a hospital teaching sign language, a pre-school nursery, and in an anarchist bookshop. In his spare time, he immersed himself in his real passions, exploring psychotherapy and various …

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S5E2 - Jess Carr 1:09:12

4M ago1:09:12

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Welcome to episode 2 of season 5 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Jess Carr, a UI/UX Engineer at GSK based in Bath, UK. We explore the story behind a passion project Jess worked on to visualise analysis of the (spoiler: declining) use of t…

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#901 Psychologist David StonePhD and psychiatrist Dr. Matt Keene MD on the psychological value of playing board games 42:27

3M ago42:27

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BiosMatthew S. Keene, MD (Director)Dr. Keene is a physician, entrepreneur, and business leader. Dr. Keene attended Georgetown University School of Medicine on a full military scholarship and graduated with multiple honors. He received his residency training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Upon completing his residency, Dr. Keene ser…

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Episode 355: Fallout Season 1 Part 1 39:25

4M ago39:25

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Episode 355: Fallout Season 1 Part 1 This week we are discussing the first half of Fallout season 1, from the studio that brought us classics hits such as Rings of Power and Wheel of Time!. Will Amazon turn in another quick cash grab and ignore all the lore? Well It turns out Amazon studios does not always throw out all of the lore. If only some of…

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#900 Economist and author Loretta Napoleoni on Techno-Capitalism

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:LORETTA NAPOLEONI A Fulbright scholar at Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics, in the early 1980s she began her professional career as an economist in Hungary, Russia and the city of London. In the mid-90s, when she was one of the people chosen by the Red Brigades to relate their story, she began analyzing te…

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S5E1 - Rebecca Conroy & Duncan Swain 1:07:47

4M ago1:07:47

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Welcome to episode 1 of season 5 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. For this season opener, I am delighted to welcome Rebecca Conroy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, and Duncan Swain, Co-Founder and Creative Partner, from Beyond Words, a design studio based in London, UK. We explore Rebecc…

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#889 Will Van Derveer MD on the future of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy

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BioWill Van Derveer, MD is co-founder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, which offers comprehensive training for mental health professionals in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and other continuing education programs. He is medical director of Integrative Psychiatry Center of Boulder, CO, providing integrative psychiatry for a broad range o…

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Episode 354: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire 34:06

4M ago34:06

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Episode 354: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire As promised this week we have our review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire rounding out our few weeks talking about Ghostbusters. This time Brian has also gone back to see the original Ghostbusters film. So we get our thoughts out on that film as well. Did you see the latest Ghostbusters films? What did you thin…

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#888 Psychiatrist James Champion D.O. on Medical School Adventures

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James Champion D.O. is a psychiatrist practicing in Appalachia. He supervises psychiatry residents, teaches medical students, and collaborates with nurse practitioners. He has a D.O. degree from an Appalachian medical school and lives in Tennessee. Adventures of an American Medical Student, a novel, is his first book.Sign up for 10% off of Shrink R…

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#887 Dr. Heather Sandison on On Improving Brain Health

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Dr. Heather Sandison is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego’s premier brain optimization clinic, and Marama, the first residential memory care facility to have the goal of returning cognitively declined residents to independent living. She has dedicated her caree…

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Why your Intuition is Shutting Down 12:21

5M ago12:21

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Discover how forgiveness reactivates your intuition, enhancing confidence and clarity. Coach Kirk explains how unresolved conflicts can shut down this innate ability, leading to anxiety and fear. Learn the power of forgiveness to heal emotional wounds, improve personal function, and unlock your intuitive potential for a happier, healthier life.…

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Episode 353: Ghostbusters Afterlife 33:09

5M ago33:09

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Episode 353: Ghostbusters Afterlife This week Brian learns there are other Ghostbusters films other than the failed 2016 reboot as we discuss Ghostbusters Afterlife! With Ghostbusters Frozen Empire now in theaters we figured it would be a good idea to catch up on Ghostbusters before we see the new film. What will Brian and David think of the 2021 G…

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David Borkenhagen PhD on time, space and Jungian architecture

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Bio:David Borkenhagen is a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Mathison Centre for Mental Health where he researches community-based interventions for mental health. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Waterloo under the supervision of Dr. Colin Ellard and holds a Bachelors in Neuroscience from McGill University. He uses the methods of …

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#885 Stephen Whiteside PhD on A Parent’s Guide to Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD

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BioStephen P. H. Whiteside, Ph.D. is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist, Professor of Psychology in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, and Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Disorders Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He received a BA in Psychology from Northwestern University and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Unive…

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Episode 352: Dune Part 2 44:11

5M ago44:11

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Episode 352: Dune Part 2 It is time to return to the desert world of Arrakis and meet the Lisan al Gieb to discuss Dune Part 2. Denis Villeneuve creates a beautiful masterpiece with many names David loves to say and that Brian just can't keep straight. Spoilers ahead for the film and the first 4 Dune books. As we discuss what we liked about the fil…

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#884 Psychiatrist Arash Javanbakht MD on Harnessing Fear and Anxiety

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Dr. Javanbakht is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, founder and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic (STARC), a renowned research clinic at Wayne State University School of Medicine.He researches the neurobiology of stress, anxiety, and PTSD in Syrian and Ukrainian refugees, and first responders, as well as emerging treatmen…

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Episode 351: Gran Turismo 32:12

5M ago32:12

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Episode 351: Gran Turismo Surprise we continue on with yet another film from the Summer of 2023 this time reviewing Gran Turismo. Gran Turismo is a video game movie and also somehow based on a true story. Jann Mardenborough is the real person and now race car driver this film is based on. While not as true to reality as something like a biopic this…

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Episode 350: Barbie 28:04

6M ago28:04

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Episode 350: Barbie Behold! The Synthaholics have returned. Now that we are back it's time to complete the Barbenheimer meme with our review of the Barbie Movie. Summer 2023 was sure the summer to not miss with its two whole big movies! We have a new format with video game news as its own separate thing exclusively to YouTube. It'll also be on twit…

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How to Become A Life Coach 13:23

7M ago13:23

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Embark on a journey toward a successful life coaching career with Kirk's invaluable insights. No formal education needed—embrace the strength of a solid work ethic and exceptional service. Explore practical problem-solving techniques, gaining confidence through hands-on experience. Kirk also shares tips for organically building your coaching busine…

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Forgiveness in Coaching 16:37

7M ago16:37

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In this conversation, we're exploring the transformative coaching skill of forgiveness. Imagine navigating emotional challenges by simply making a thoughtful list. See how forgiveness becomes a source of renewed motivation and confidence. We'll casually chat about five simple steps for forgiveness, touching on the daily habit that effortlessly prop…

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S4E9 - Chloe Whiteaker & Marie Patino 1:09:54

7M ago1:09:54

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Welcome to episode 9 of season 4 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this season finale, I am delighted to welcome Chloe Whiteaker, Data Visualization Team Leader, and Marie Patino, Graphics Reporter, from Bloomberg News in New York. We explore the story behind their unique data visualisa…

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#879 Philosophy Prof. Ami Harbin on the ethical importance of fearing well

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Ami Harbin is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Women and Gender Studies at Oakland University (Michigan, USA). Her research is in moral psychology, feminist philosophy, and bioethics. She is the author of Fearing Together: Ethics for Insecurity (Oxford 2023) and Disorientation and Moral Life (Oxford 2016). https://oakland.edu/phil/faculty/Harb…

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#878 Stephen Aizenstat PhD discussing his new book The Imagination Matrix

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STEPHEN AIZENSTAT, Ph.D., is the founder ofPacifica Graduate Institute, Dream Tending, and the Academyof Imaginal Arts and Sciences. For more than 35 years, he hasexplored the power of dreams through depth psychology. He hascollaborated with Joseph Campbell, Marion Woodman, RobertJohnson, James Hillman, and Native elders worldwide. Heconducts dream…

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#877 Enrico Gnaulati PhD on A Guide to Lasting Intimate Relationships

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Enrico Gnaulati Ph.D. is a frequent contributor to national publications like The Atlantic, Salon, and The Huffington Post, Gnaulati is also sought-after public speaker and radio guest. He is a nationally-recognized reformer of mental health practice and policy, has published numerous articles in both academic journals and popular magazines, and is…

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#876 Clinical Psychologist Dr. Keith Sutton on Working Systemically with Individuals, Couples and Families for Lasting Change

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W. Keith Sutton, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. He has been working with children, adolescents and their families since 1998 in teens shelters, a residential treatment program, a wilderness program, drug and alcohol outpatient program, schools, community clinics, an in-home the…

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S4E8 - Denise Lu 1:10:08

9M ago1:10:08

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Welcome to episode 8 of season 4 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Denise Lu, Graphics reporter at Bloomberg News, based in New York City. We explore the story behind her side project visualising her analysis of the tracks played during the…

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#875 UK Prof. Matthew Smith on The Mental Health Crisis in The U.S.

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Matthew Smith is Professor of Health History at the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare. He is the author of The First Resort: The History of Social Psychiatry in the United States (Columbia UP, 2023) and has written or co-edited many other books on the history of mental health and psychiatry, food and…

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#874 Jungian therapist Stephen Rowley on his Memoir of Adoption and Destiny

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Stephen Rowley, PhD, is a psychotherapist practicing on Bainbridge Island, Washington. With the publication of his new book, The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny (Chiron Publications), he also has become an author.He previously enjoyed a 40-year career as an elementary school teacher and principal, and a school district superintendent in…

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S4E7 - Amanda Shendruk 1:07:06

9M ago1:07:06

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Welcome to episode 7 of season 4 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Amanda Shendruk, Opinion Graphics Reporter at the Washington Post, based in Edinburgh, UK. We explore the story behind Amanda's visual article for Opinions titled 'Audiences…

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#873 The Geography of The Soul with Dr. Royce Fitts

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BioDr. Royce Fitts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in five U.S. states, an ordained minister, and lover of Process Theology. He holds a Doctor of Ministry in pastoral counseling. Royce is a certified Spiritual Care Professional in The American Association for Clinical and Pastoral Education and a Clinical Fellow in The American Associat…

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#872 Family Therapist Dr. Mark Karris on Religious Trauma

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Dr. Mark Gregory Karris is a compassionate and dedicated licensed marriage and family therapist, empowering individuals and couples to embark on transformative journeys to healing and self-discovery. Based in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, Mark's extensive expertise encompasses the realms of religious trauma, men's issues, and couples t…

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#871 Psychoanalyst Alan Karbelnig PhD on The Art of Depth Psychotherapy

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Dr. Karbelnig practices psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Pasadena, California, working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. He’s earned two PhDs, one in Counseling Psychology from USC in 1986, and another one in Psychoanalysis from the New Center for Psychoanalysis (NCP) in 1996. Shortly thereafter, he achieved Certification in Psychoana…

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S4E6 - Chimdi Nwosu 1:07:42

10M ago1:07:42

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Welcome to episode 6 of season 4 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design. In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Chimdi Nwosu, a Data Visualization Manager based in British Columbia, Canada. We explore the story behind not one but two of his wonderful Tableau-based data visualisation p…

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#870 Psychologist Dr. Deborah Serani on Living with Depression

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#869 Clinical Psychiatrist Thomas Verny on Cellular Memory and Consciousness

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Thomas R. Verny is a clinical psychiatrist and the author of eight of books, including The Secret Life of the Unborn Child, which was published in 27 countries and 47 scientific papers. His most recent book is The Embodied Mind: Understanding the Mysteries of Cellular Memory, Consciousness, and Our Bodies. He has previously taught at Harvard Univer…

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What Is A Life Coach Salary 25:15

10M ago25:15

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Embark on a journey into the world of life coaching. Explore the strategies behind setting your coaching prices, refine your listening skills, and discover the remarkable potential to earn from $2,400 to an incredible $10,000 per month. Seize the moment, live your purpose, and stay resolutely focused on achieving your dreams!…

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