Women Without Kids is a special podcast series created from research interviews for my book of the same title, which will be published in spring 2023. The conversations here are with the authors, philosophers, healers, activists, anthropologists, and social scientists, whose work has helped me make sense of everything it means to be a "woman without kids" today—whatever our reasons for this.
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The show for men who are sick of their own sh*t and ready to make a change for better mental health. Zach Tucker and Jeremy Grater have been on a never-ending quest for knowledge about physical, emotional, and mental health. They've tried everything from questionable diets to questionable therapy techniques, and now they're here to share their misadventures with you. After years of hosting this wild ride of a show, they've managed to snag interviews with some big shots in the health and well ...
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Welcome to Self-Taught: Former Foster Youth on Sex, Health, and Life, a podcast from foster youth, for foster youth, with unfiltered conversations about about puberty, relationships, sexual health, identity, and much more that we wish were part of our upbringing. When you are in foster care, there aren’t always people to answer the big questions or to make it easy to open up about sensitive stuff. That’s why we’re bringing these conversations to you. We hope these episodes spark questions an ...
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Changing America’s dysfunctional relationship with sex one laugh at a time, this award-winning podcast gets to the meat of what fuels our deepest, darkest turn-ons. Sex isn't just sex; it’s about everything – identity, power, politics, taboos, and the shame our culture thrives on. Recognizing how these elements seep into our bedrooms makes all the kinky, “weird” stuff we’re secretly into seem not so weird after all. Host Sunny Megatron is an acclaimed Clinical Sexologist, BDSM Educator, and ...
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Dedicated to my brother Scott Barrow, my dear friend and collaborator in creativity, practical jokes, and sarcasm. I miss you so very much. Trigger warning: this story recounts childhood trauma. Many of the scenes may be difficult for those who have experienced child abuse. Explicit language and graphic content. Chapter 1 of the serial memoir, What Remains Inside. You can see photogrpahs, a video reading, and more about the story: http://www.donnabarrowgreen.com/memoir.html (read by the auth ...
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Radicals in Conversation is a monthly podcast from Pluto Press, one of the world’s leading independent, radical publishers. Every month we sit down with leading campaigners, authors and academics to bring you in-depth conversations and radical perspectives on the issues that matter the most.
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Queer finance educator Ellyce Fulmore is putting the “personal” back in personal finance on Keep Finance Queerd. Through guest interviews and solo episodes, she explores the complex, nuanced and deeply personal relationship between identity and money so you can gain the tools, strategies and perspective you need to make your money work for you.
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Are you constantly glued to your phone, missing out on life's precious moments? Many of us struggle with an unhealthy relationship with our devices, leading to increased anxiety, depression, and decreased productivity. In this episode we're joined by Jennie Ketcham Crooks, licensed clinical social worker, anxiety specialist, and author of 'LOOK UP:…
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How to Manage Stress When Everything Goes Wrong
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Ever feel like you're about to snap over life's little annoyances? In this episode, we dive into the struggle of keeping cool when it seems like the world is out to get you. From inconsiderate beachgoers to parade-ruining parents, we explore how these everyday frustrations can pile up and push us to the edge. But don't worry, we're not just here to…
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Prioritizing Self-Care: Filling Up Your Tank
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Summary In this conversation, Jeremy and Zach discuss their recent struggles with their mental and physical health and the extreme measures they are taking to reset and improve. Zach is currently doing a three-day water fast to flush out his system and reset his habits. He also explores vagus nerve stimulation techniques to calm himself down. Jerem…
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How to Face Your Insecurities Head-On, with Matt Gilhooly
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Are you tired of hiding behind hoodies and battling self-doubt? In this eye-opening episode of The Fit Mess podcast, fellow podcaster Matt Gilhooly opens up about his lifelong struggle with body shame and his current journey through grief. Discover how vulnerability can be a powerful tool for healing and connection. You'll gain insights on developi…
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How To Feel Better About Getting Older And Confront The Fear Of The Unknown
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Ever feel like time is speeding up and life is moving faster and faster toward the finish line? If you're grappling with the realization that you're not as young as you used to be, join the club! This episode dives into the emotional rollercoaster of aging, from aching joints to teenage mood swings, and everything in between. You'll gain a fresh pe…
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How to Make Time for Emotional Processing When Life Feels Too Busy
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We're thrilled to announce that our podcast has been ranked #2 on Feedspot's '5 Best Self Improvement Podcasts For Young Adults' list! Thank you to our listeners for your continued support, and to Feedspot for this acknowledgment. We're more motivated than ever to keep bringing you valuable content to support your personal development journey. -- E…
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How To Listen To Your Body Instead Of Diet Rules
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In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss the challenges of navigating conflicting information and beliefs, particularly in the areas of personal choices such as diet and lifestyle. They explore the idea of finding balance and being open-minded to different perspectives. The conversation touches on topics such as self-acceptance, the influence of ma…
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Nick Bracks, son of a well-known politician, opens up about his struggles with mental health and the pressure of living in the shadow of his father's success. He shares how his shyness and underlying mental health conditions were brought to the surface after a car crash that nearly killed him. Nick emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and ope…
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Why Sometimes You Need To Just Say Fuck It
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Ever feel like the pressure to constantly improve is suffocating? This podcast episode explores letting go and giving yourself a well-deserved break. We're all guilty of pushing ourselves too hard, causing burnout and stagnation. This episode resonates with anyone needing permission to take a breather and come back refreshed. Tune in to this hilari…
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Labour Movement Solidarity with Palestine
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At the time of recording, Israel’s relentless bombardment of Rafah continues. Around 1 million people have been forced to flee the city. Condemning the assault on Rafah, Spain, Ireland and Norway have joined 140 other countries in officially recognising a Palestinian state. It is a symbolic action that has undoubtedly damaged diplomatic relations b…
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How To Feel The Effects Of Grounding While You Sleep
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What if you could sleep better, feel less chronic pain and reduce stress just by changing your sheets? Many modern ailments, including chronic inflammation, poor sleep, and persistent pain, could potentially be alleviated by reconnecting with the Earth's natural electrical charge through a practice known as grounding or earthing. These practices pr…
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What You Can Learn From Your Fitness Failures And How To Overcome Them
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Have you ever pushed yourself too hard at the gym, only to end up injured and derailing your progress? This episode explores the importance of finding balance between challenging yourself and respecting your body's limits. It offers valuable insights for anyone striving to make progress in their fitness journey while avoiding setbacks caused by ove…
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Constellations of Care: Anarcha-Feminism in Practice
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'Whether one is an anarchist or not, the contemporary turn of geopolitical events—from the global phenomena of pandemics, fascistic regimes, and collapsing infrastructure for any sort of social well-being, to capitalist-fueled climate catastrophes and displacement, to occupations spiraling into genocides—has compelled a shift toward prioritizing do…
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How To Find Your Motivation After Losing Momentum
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Have you ever struggled to maintain healthy habits or fallen off track despite knowing what you should be doing? Many of us find it challenging to stick to positive routines like exercising, eating well, and managing stress, even when we understand the benefits. This episode explores the human side of that struggle and offers practical insights for…
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How To Make Friends As An Adult, With Megan Devito
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Have you ever felt alone and struggled to make new friends as an adult? Making friends gets tougher after school and college when we no longer have that built-in social circle. This can lead to loneliness, especially for those working remotely or who have moved to a new area. In this episode you'll... Understand why adult friendships are challengin…
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How Running Can Help You Overcome Depression, with Dr. J.M. Thompson
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Have you ever felt trapped in the darkness of depression, unable to escape the torture of your own mind? Many individuals struggle with mental health challenges, seeking relief from the overwhelming emotions and thoughts that consume them. This episode offers a powerful perspective on how engaging in physical activities like running can pave the wa…
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How To Find Purpose And Meaning When You Get A Little Lost, With Charlynne Boddie
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Are you struggling to find your true purpose in life and feeling lost or unfulfilled? Many people, especially men, find themselves feeling disconnected from their deeper sense of purpose and meaning, often focusing solely on external markers of success like careers and material possessions. This episode explores practical strategies to identify you…
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How To Truly Be Grateful For All That You Have Without Facing A Near Death Experience, With Tony Berardo
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What if you could live in a constant state of gratitude and present awareness, instead of being stuck in the worries and regrets of the past or future? In this episode, Tony Berardo discusses his journey of personal growth and self-improvement. He emphasizes the importance of being self-aware and constantly striving to be better every day. He share…
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How To Start Drinking Alcohol Again After Years Of Sobriety And Abstinence
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Have you ever felt like your beliefs and habits around health and wellness were holding you back from truly enjoying life? Many of us struggle to find the right balance between discipline and indulgence when it comes to our well-being. This episode explores how questioning long-held beliefs can open up new possibilities for a happier, more fulfilli…
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Enough: Why It's Time to Abolish the Super-Rich
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Forbes' annual rich list reveals that 2,781 people in the world have fortunes in excess of $1 billion. 141 people joined the list in 2023, with a combined wealth of around $14 trillion - a $2 trillion collective increase on the previous year. There are now more billionaires than ever before. It is a grotesque state of affairs, when we reflect on th…
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How Blue Light Impacts Your Sleep, Health, and Mood, With Dr. Martin Moore-Ede
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Summary Have you ever wondered why you feel so groggy and tired after spending hours scrolling on your phone or laptop at night? The blue light emitted from our electronic devices and LED lights is disrupting our natural circadian rhythms, leading to sleep issues, increased disease risks, and other adverse health effects. This episode explores prac…
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How to Find Purpose Through Surrender, with Kute Blackson
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Summary: Have you ever felt trapped, struggling to break free from the patterns and beliefs that hold you back? In this insightful conversation, transformational teacher Kute Blackson offers a fresh perspective on the power of surrender – a practice that can unlock your true potential and help you live a more purposeful life. You'll gain a deeper u…
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Dom & sub Dynamics Free Kink & BDSM Education Summit - Bonus
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Amazing news! Registration is now open for the FREE Dom/sub Dynamics Virtual Summit! Reserve your free spot here: http://bit.ly/sunnysummit2024 The Rundown 4-day online BDSM conference, free! 5 sessions per day + supplemental class tools & materials April 8-11th 2024 Watch live (no student cameras so you can attend anonymously) -OR- stream recordin…
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How To Get Back On Track When Your Routine Gets Screwed Up
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Have you ever struggled to stick to your health and fitness goals when life gets chaotic? We all face times when our normal healthy routines get disrupted – by vacations, holidays, work demands or other life events. Often this leads to frustration, guilt and even depression when we “fall off the wagon”. In this episode you’ll learn tangible strateg…
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Not Feeling Motivated? That's Because Your Purpose Sucks (But We Can Fix That)
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Feeling stuck and unmotivated to make positive changes in your life? Learn how to build sustainable momentum instead of relying on fleeting motivation. Without the right mindset and approach, it’s easy to get derailed when trying to form new habits and achieve your goals. Our guest host, Joe Villegas shares simple frameworks for establishing routin…
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How to Conquer Chronic Illness Without Shitting Your Pants
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Summary: In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss Zach's prolonged illness and his decision to finally take antibiotics. Zach explains his reservations about antibiotics, including the potential for antibiotic resistance and the negative impact on the gut microbiome. He also shares his struggles with being unable to pursue his usual activities and …
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How to Stop Feeling Anxious, Overwhelmed, and Burned Out
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Summary Do you feel overwhelmed and extremely stressed at your job, desperately gasping for air at the end of each chaotic workday? If so, you can benefit from learning research-backed tools to establish healthier work habits, take back control of your schedule, and give your mind and body the breaks they desperately need. In this episode, we share…
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How To Overcome Past Conditioning and Believe In Your Potential, with Jared Ganem
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Summary Many men struggle with finding their true purpose and living up to their full potential due to past trauma, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy conditioning. Jared Ganem hit rock bottom after his dream of becoming a pro wrestler was crushed, sending him into a downward spiral of unhealthy relationships, and deep debt. Jared shares his incredibl…
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How to Change Your Entire Life by Changing 5% of Your Day
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Summary In this episode, Jeremy and Zach discuss the importance of taking care of yourself and how making small changes can have a significant impact on one's life. They emphasize the power of changing just 5% of your day and how it can lead to positive transformations. They also highlight the value of finding one hour each day to dedicate to self-…
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Kat, Phillisha, Cody, and Sarah share stories and tips about the ups and downs they faced when accessing prenatal care (medical care for someone who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant). The team talks about little-discussed topics— like caring for yourself after the baby is born and struggling with postpartum depression as a young parent. W…
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How Can Foster Youth Use Birth Control on Their Terms?
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How do hormonal and non-hormonal birth control methods work? How can you properly use birth control? As a young person in the foster care system, how can you advocate for yourself? The good news is there is no one-size-fits-all approach. It’s all about what works best for you. Kat and Brandy of RHEP’s Youth Advisory Board talk about their personal …
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Abortion Care According to Former Foster Youth
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RHEP Youth Advisory Board members Tamar, Phillisha, and Cody discuss abortion care in this open, unflinchingly honest episode. They share what went into their own decisions when they were pregnant, expand on different kinds of abortion (medication or procedural), explain how to weigh your options, lean on supportive people & more. Alex Morse, Plann…
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What Are Foster Youth’s Rights To Healthcare?
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Did you know that there is a Foster Youth Bill of Rights? These rights ensure that foster youth have the opportunity to get the healthcare they need and deserve— including sexual & reproductive services. Tamar and Alexis of RHEP’s Youth Advisory Board sit down with Rebecca Gudeman, a lawyer and the Senior Director of Health at the National Center f…
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Former Foster Youth On Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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Let’s talk about how to stay safe and prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). We discuss methods for safe sex, relatable accounts of what it’s like to navigate the healthcare system with an STI, shaking off stigma, being open and feeling safe with partners, and more. Tamar and Cody of RHEP…
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It’s Complicated: Mental Health and Foster Care
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Kat, Elyzabeth, Alexis, and Esme talk about the unique challenges (former) foster youth face when accessing the mental healthcare services they need. Esme, Community Policy Associate, Mental Health Team at National Center for Youth Law, points to key resources that you might find useful, drawn from “A Young Person’s Guide to Accessing Affordable Me…
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What Foster Youth Need To Know About Prenatal Care
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What should foster youth expect from pregnancy and prenatal care? Kat, Cody, Phillisha and Sarah talk about getting the care you need leading up to birth, which is known as prenatal care. They dive into getting the support you need from the medical system, building your own support system, and exploring the parts of pregnancy or starting a family t…
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We’re excited to have H.L.T. Quan on the pod this month, as we publish her new book Become Ungovernable: An Abolition Feminist Ethic for Democratic Living. Joined by Professors Barbara Ransby and Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, the conversation circles the themes of the book, exploring topics such as radical love, transformative justice, and ungovernabi…
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The Full Body Workout You Can Do At Home In Just 20 Minutes, with Bruce Smith
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Summary Have you ever longed for that blissful feeling of gliding across a misty lake at dawn, immersed in nature’s peace? Like many, you may lack the hardcore dedication real rowing demands yet crave the full-body joy and mental clarity it unlocks for devotees. Today US National Team rowing coach, Bruce Smith shares his innovative solution for cas…
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Try This Journaling Method To Prove You Are Who You Say You Are
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Summary Are you tired of trying to hype yourself up with affirmations but still feeling self-doubt creep back in? Struggling to believe you can actually become the person you want to be? Jeremy explains how to bridge the confidence gap by accumulating proof of progress through a simple journaling method. Listeners will understand how to track tiny …
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How To Stop Believing the Lies You Tell Yourself, with Andrea Vallely
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Summary Are you struggling to tap into real happiness and instead find temporary relief in unhealthy habits? Many of us cope with negative emotions in damaging ways, but true happiness already lies within us. In this episode, you'll learn to stop chasing external quick fixes, take responsibility for your experience, and unlock sustainable inner pea…
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How to Take the First Step Back into Healthy Habits
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Summary Are you struggling to get back into a workout routine after falling off track over the holidays? Many people lose motivation and discipline around health goals during busy holiday seasons. This can negatively impact both physical fitness and mental wellbeing. In this episode, you'll hear Zach and Jeremy openly discuss their own struggles to…
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How to Stop Worrying About Your Goals So You Can Make Real Progress
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Have you ever chased rapid transformation only to burn out and give up just days later? Our tendency to seek drastic overnight changes sets us up for disappointment and failure. Sustainable growth comes from daily incremental improvements over time. Learn a simple mindset shift that makes positive change enjoyable and attainable. Discover how to tu…
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Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism
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In our first episode of 2024 we speak to Robert Chapman, author of Empire of Normality: Neurodiversity and Capitalism. Awareness around and diagnoses of neurodiversity have exploded in recent years, but as Robert argues, we are still missing a wider understanding of how we got here and why. In today's episode we discuss the rich histories of the ne…
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How To Finally Start Achieving Your Health Goals with Joe Villegas
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to get in shape and don't know where to start? Many people struggle to build sustainable exercise habits and nutrition plans that lead to transformational results. This episode will provide you with a practical framework for lifestyle change, insights on the mindset shifts required for fitness goals, and tangible…
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How to Unlock Your Creative Potential By Stealing Like An Artist, with Austin Kleon
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Do you wish you were more creative but feel like you just don't have that natural talent? This common belief holds many people back from developing valuable creative skills over time. In this podcast episode, author Austin Kleon shares why creativity is a learnable skill available to anyone willing to put in consistent practice. You'll understand w…
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How To Read More Books And Apply The Lessons You Learn, With Nick Hutchison
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Struggling to make reading a daily priority or apply what you've read? The fix could be simpler than you think for those constantly acquiring new knowledge but failing to implement it. In this episode, Nick Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers, discusses the importance of reading and how it can condense decades of lived experience into days. This con…
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How To Overcome Failure and Find Real Success, with James Fell
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In this episode, bestselling author James Fell discusses his career journey from writing self-help and fitness books to unexpectedly finding viral success posting profanity-filled daily historical facts on social media during the pandemic, which led to a popular Substack newsletter which eventually turned into the book, On This Day In History, Shit…
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Almost two months have passed since Hamas’s October 7th attack, in which it killed around 1,200 Israeli civilians. The retaliatory campaign that has been waged since then by the Israeli state against the Palestinian population—predominantly in Gaza, but also in the West Bank—has been nightmarish to behold. The latest estimates suggest as many as 15…
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How to Overcome Depression And Find True Happiness, with Dannie De Novo
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Depression is a common and often debilitating mental health condition that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It can cause a range of symptoms, including persistent sadness, low energy, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and a loss of interest in once enjoyable activities. Sound familiar? In …
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