Best Ambition Is Critical Podcasts (2024)

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Lloyd’s List Shipping Podcast: Is the bunker sector doing enough to repair its image? 19:00

3m ago19:00

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A few hours after the containership Dali (IMO: 9697428) destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, there were media reports suggesting investigators would look into ‘bad bunkers’ as a potential cause of the accident.The National Transportation Safety Board ruled out that possibility after its initial investigation. But this incident alone…

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#197 How to balance your hormones, Diet Culture and Self-Love 49:35

1h ago49:35

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I had an enlightening conversation with Chelsea, a health coach specializing in hormone balance and weight loss for women. Chelsea shared her personal journey of overcoming health challenges and the impact of diet culture on women's well-being. We discussed her innovative "Chocolate Lover's Guide to Weight Loss," emphasizing that indulgence and hea…

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Repost: The Harms of Social Media, and Giving Up a Career as a Fitness Influencer with Mary Jelkovsky 1:01:22

3h ago1:01:22

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Author and podcaster Mary Jelkovsky joins us to discuss her history as a fitness influencer starting at age 16, and how it triggered and exacerbated her eating disorder; how social media algorithms drive us toward extreme diet and wellness content; why and how Christy took a huge step back from social media, and why Mary is contemplating doing the …

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Is the container rate rollercoaster just getting started? 24:45

4h ago24:45

24:45

In a market where unpredictability has become predictably common, the whole concept of accurate earnings guidance from the lines fell overboard several quarterly reports ago. Forecasts are couched in ever more provisional language as volatility and black swans continue to demand near constant expectation management amid yo-yoing sentiment. While US…

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#196 Challenging your limiting beliefs will transform your life 48:46

8d ago48:46

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In this episode of "More Confidence with Luna Gaia," I chat with Sandy Walker about her journey of overcoming negative self-beliefs rooted in childhood experiences. Sandy shares how she transformed feelings of inadequacy and trauma through inner child healing. We discuss the powerful connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, highlighting …

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Why IgG Tests Don't Work, and the Truth About Glyphosate in Food 4:48

23m ago4:48

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers audience questions about IgG tests for food sensitivity, glyphosate in food, recent headlines about chemicals in baby wipes and tampons, and whether you really need to avoid dairy for acne. The full version of this episode is for paid subsc…

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How Alternative Medicine Can Harm Your Health with Family Doctor Brad McKay 36:43

5d ago36:43

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Family doctor and science communicator Brad McKay joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about alternative medicine, chronic fatigue, Peter Attia, wellness IV drips, how placebos can actually cause harm, and more. Behind the paywall, we talk about the we…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: What Trump 2.0 means for shipping 24:39

14m ago24:39

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THE prospect of a dominant Trump presidency is significantly more like than it was only a week ago. But what does that mean for shipping?Will the anticipated “Trump trade” really result in more inflation, higher interest rates and sweeping tariffs? Will the inevitable bonfire of Biden’s environmental rules put the brakes on shipping’s already hesit…

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#195 Removing Childhood Programming, Conditioning and Beliefs with Tammy Brunson 50:18

15d ago50:18

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Tammy's work combines spirituality, science, and ancient teachings to help others awaken their own power and live life on their own terms.Removing the programming, conditioning, and beliefs from childhood is important because it allows us to tap into our authentic selves and fulfill our soul's purpose. We chose our family, friends, and community be…

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When Researching a New Health Condition Becomes a Hobby 3:12

1h ago3:12

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this bonus episode, we discuss the experience of getting a new diagnosis, and the insatiable curiosity, vulnerability to misinformation, and identity shifts that often go along with it. This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here…

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Repost: Cooking Without Wellness Rules and How Social Media Is Like Diet Culture with Julia Turshen 50:39

15d ago50:39

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Cookbook author Julia Turshen joins us to discuss her history with an eating disorder and how orthorexic thinking showed up in her work, how a loved one’s boundary on diet talk helped her realize her relationship with food was problematic, how letting go of diet and wellness rules changed her cooking, how social media is like diet culture and how s…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: The unintended consequences of sanctions 30:15

1d ago30:15

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The explosion of sanctions have demanded a compliance sea change from the marine insurance sector. But despite the rapid pace of investment to keep up, P&I Clubs have found themselves struggling to enforce an increasingly unenforceable regime.The flawed nature of the oil price cap regime is hardly news. But while the rest of the industry get to cri…

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#194 Balancing Ambition and the Need for Rest 56:41

6d ago56:41

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Krista Resnick shares her personal journey of feeling a lack of aliveness and how she found her way back to herself. Krista Resnick shares her experience of realizing the importance of surrounding herself with people who are well-rested and grounded. She emphasizes the need to be in alignment with our own values and to be true to ourselves. Krista …

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Social Media and Kids' Mental Health: A Critical Look at the Evidence, with Melinda Wenner Moyer 37:05

5d ago37:05

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Science and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer joins us to discuss the real risks of social media and smartphones for kids (and all of us), what the popular book THE ANXIOUS GENERATION gets wrong about the science on teens and technology, the simila…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Shipping’s evolving security threats 22:02

28d ago22:02

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The threat posed by Houthi missiles and uncrewed surface vessels sits at the lower end of the risk spectrum for shipping. Things could be worse. A lot worse. That was the rather worrying assessment this week from the latest in a series of Geopolitical risk webinars we’ve been running here at Lloyd’s List and for this week’s podcast we are bringing …

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#193 Viewing Negative Emotions as Stop Signs with Yvonne Caputo 50:28

13d ago50:28

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What if I told you that embracing death could profoundly enrich your life? In this episode, Yvonne Caputo takes us on a compelling journey through her experiences with loss and the pivotal role that open conversations about death play in our well-being. Yvonne’s personal stories of navigating end-of-life decisions offer invaluable insights into the…

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Repost: Why Wellness Sells - the Benefits and Harms of Wellness Culture with Colleen Derkatch 52:08

1M ago52:08

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Author and rhetoric professor Colleen Derkatch joins us to discuss why wellness sells (and her new book by that name), how wellness culture promises an alternative to the biomedical/pharmaceutical model but fails to deliver, why it’s important to acknowledge that certain aspects of wellness culture are helpful to people even as we critique its harm…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Why Stena Bulk’s CEO is prepared for a more complex future 19:25

15d ago19:25

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As unpalatable as it may be to say out loud, global turmoil is pretty good for business. Shipping CEOs are as happy as shipping CEOs generally get to be.[Sidebar#LL1149672]They are after all a pretty philosophical bunch at heart and they understand that all this has been seen before and will be seen again.They know that unexpected good fortune tend…

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#192 Living a Multi-Hyphenate Life with Catherine Castilloa 44:41

19d ago44:41

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Catherine, a remarkable multi-hyphenate individual. Catherine is a rescue diver, nurse, mother, traveler, startup owner, and pole fitness enthusiast. She shared her inspiring approach to life, driven by the mindset of "collecting passions and paths." Catherine emphasized the importance of resilien…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Why we need to get shipping’s carbon regulation right, now 16:50

1M ago16:50

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When we talk about green shipping, are we always talking about actions that have a net benefit in terms of reduction of greenhouse gases? Are the commercial choices we make today about reducing absolute emissions, or just the most pragmatic financial options on the table? And are the regulations we are negotiating genuinely addressing the problem o…

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Taming Your Ambition Monster, Healing from Overwork, and the Role of "Practical Woo" with Jennifer Romolini 32:38

19d ago32:38

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Jenn Romolini, author of AMBITION MONSTER, joins us to discuss how ambition and overwork affected her well-being, why workaholism is often a response to trauma, why she developed an eating disorder as a teenager (and the specific personality trait that hel…

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2 Weird Food Rules I Don’t Follow Anymore (and 4 Other Principles I Try to Live By) 7:12

1M ago7:12

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about the food rules she stopped following—and shares four food-related principles she tries to practice. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a pa…

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#191 How To Actually Prioritize Yourself and Overcome Stress in Today's World 44:36

1M ago44:36

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Challenging Diet and Wellness Misinformation While Holding Space for People to Evolve with Jess Steier 43:10

26d ago43:10

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Jessica Steier of The Unbiased Science Podcast joins us to discuss the need for empathy and bridge-building in science communication, why she’s critical of restrictive diets and other wellness trends while holding space for their proponents to evolve (and …

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Has shipping’s nuclear option reached critical mass? 18:39

30d ago18:39

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There is a growing body of opinion across shipping that is routinely referring to nuclear, alongside carbon capture technology, as the only real options on the table that will allow shipping to fully decarbonise by 2050. Has the previously fringe option of nuclear powered ships now become sufficiently mainstream for the industry to genuinely consid…

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Episode 233: The Stray Pursuit 1:57:43

1M ago1:57:43

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The boys are joined by Aaron, Dylan and Fred of The Stray Pursuit and discuss the origins of the band, how the Bunkhouse is hugely important to the local music scene, selling live tickets and crowds singing their songs back to them being mental. The lads discuss having a plan for the future of the band, the importance of using social media, how the…

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#190 How an Uber Ride Sparked Max's Spiritual Awakening 52:30

1M ago52:30

52:30

In my conversation with Max, we dove deep into the role of the ego in shaping our beliefs. The ego, the sum of our conditioning, knowledge, and personality, is a useful tool but can easily take over if unchecked. Max shared how our brain's default programming influences our perceptions. It’s crucial to be aware of this influence to navigate life mo…

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A conversation with Sergey Vishnevsky 6:43

1M ago6:43

6:43

On Friday February 16 this year, while I was in Ukraine, I spoke with the soldier, Sergey Vishnevsky. Sergey has been a part of the Ukrainian army since 2014 when he first fought in the east. The conversation is very short, but sometimes clarity and not time is what is needed to get across the most important messages. Enjoy the episode and Slava Uk…

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Do You Really Need a Gluten-Free Diet for These Autoimmune Conditions? 9:33

1M ago9:33

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about going autoimmune diets and celiac disease, and there’s a bonus one for paid subscribers about going gluten-free for an autoimmune thyroid condition. Become a paid subscriber to hear the whole thing! Get full show …

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Weight-Loss-Industry Influence in "Obesity" Research with Alexis Conason 37:44

1M ago37:44

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Psychologist Alexis Conason joins us to discuss her background in “obesity” research, how she came to question the conventional weight paradigm and move to a weight-neutral approach, the industry influence behind the American Medical Association’s decision…

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#189 The Fallacy of Quick Success and Manifestation 46:24

2M ago46:24

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"You may as well be clear on who you're for and who you're not for." Prima Jope, host of The Uncommon Market Disruptor Podcast, shares her strong opinions and how they have sometimes gotten her into trouble. She discusses her approach to decision-making and how she doesn't let fear or societal rules limit her. Prima emphasizes the importance of bei…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Has shipping replaced ambition with pragmatism? 20:46

2M ago20:46

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Pragmatism seems to be the new buzzword sweeping through the shipping executive lexicon. What that means though requires a bit of decoding. Those of you who have been schlepping round the conference circuit at Posidonia in Athens this week will have no doubt noticed that it comes up quite a lot when talking about decisions that have not been made. …

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Episode 232: Jenny Conned Forest Gump 1:53:52

2M ago1:53:52

1:53:52

The boys are back fresh from seeing Liam Gallagher in Cardiff and talk about not crossing a certain level of drunk at a gig, the Euros are about to start, Paddy’s done Poppers with Jason Orange and Ryan’s gone Gyros crazy in Chippy lane. The lads discuss the quality of Wayne Rooney, the Channel 4 dispatches documentary “Killzone Gaza”, Jeffery Sach…

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Why You Probably Don’t Have a Leaky Gut, and Other Wellness Misconceptions with Jonathan Jarry 39:46

1M ago39:46

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Science communicator Jonathan Jarry joins us to discuss his history of turning to alternative cures for chronic pain, how he came to be skeptical of the wellness industry, the problems with science journalism, why you probably don’t have a leaky gut (despi…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: How green is green finance in shipping? 29:45

2M ago29:45

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This episode of the Lloyd's List Podcast was brought to you by Wirana - visit https://www.wirana.com/ for more information Shipowners are not having to woo bankers right now. They don’t need to. If anything it’s the bankers’ turn to buy the drinks at Posidonia this year and start talking up ways to deploy capital, because shipowners are paying down…

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#188 Are We In A Computer Game? 31:55

2M ago31:55

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"Did you know that maybe perhaps we are in a computer game simulation?" In another solo episode, I get into the idea of living in a computer game simulation and how it relates to personal development, bringing significance to the importance of self-awareness and recognizing the patterns and beliefs that hold us back. "If we truly want to be confide…

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A Popular Protein Myth, and What the Science Really Says 4:56

2M ago4:56

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about how much protein you really need—and explores why a certain piece of incorrect advice is so popular among influencers and “protein girlies.” The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the …

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Repost: The Wellness Trap with Christy Harrison and Katie Dalebout 1:20:13

2M ago1:20:13

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Katie Dalebout guest-hosts the show to interview Christy about her new book, The Wellness Trap! Christy shares why she wanted to write a book about wellness, the potential harms of integrative and functional medicine (and why we’re understandably attracted to these approaches), the connections between wellness culture and diet culture, the legacy o…

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#187 Breaking Free: The Ultimate Guide to Unlocking Your Happiness Code 30:40

2M ago30:40

30:40

Ever wondered why, despite achieving your goals, true happiness still seems elusive? 🤔 I'm bursting with excitement to share some personal insights and a special announcement with you all in my latest podcast episode. As your guide on the journey to more confidence and joy, I've been diving deep into what truly makes us happy and fulfilled. And gue…

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Episode 231: Friday Club 2:17:44

2M ago2:17:44

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The boys are back and getting boozed on a Friday and talk the Willows Place Smellycopter, former girlfriends, smoking and bar room brawls. The lads talk FA Cup final day, the Manchester United “99” documentary, Baby Reindeer, Drones that can bomb you through facial recognition, the Chinese Government causing the drug crisis in America, the Moon lan…

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: What does the SHIP act mean for shipping? 16:56

2M ago16:56

16:56

This episode of the Lloyd’s List podcast was brought to you by Lloyd’s Register — visit www.lr.org/en for more information.THE US refrained from imposing new sanctions on Iran’s shipping sector for most of last year and was said to be lax in its enforcement of existing sanctions as it was eyeing a prisoner exchange deal with Tehran that took place …

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Critical Thinking About Social-Media Wellness Culture and the Plant-Based Diet Trend with Pixie Turner 47:27

2M ago47:27

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Psychotherapist, nutrition counselor, and author Pixie Turner joins us to discuss her history with wellness culture, the Belle Gibson scandal and how it ignited her skepticism, how we can think critically about the plant-based diet trend, the truth about “…

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The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why women need their own day in the maritime calendar 20:03

3M ago20:03

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This episode of the Lloyd's List podcast was brought to you by Lloyd's Register - visit https://www.lr.org/en/ for more information. “You have to be a cold bitch or an easy lay”. Those words of advice were given nearly 50 years ago by the boss of a London-based shipping company to a young woman starting out her maritime career.That young woman went…

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Episode 230: Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo 2:18:59

3M ago2:18:59

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The boys are joined again by Nigel and Pancho from San Portablo and talk about Brian Flynn, Leighton James, the current state of play at Port Talbot Town football club and the upcoming In It Together Festival. The boys talk about the continued growth of San Portablo, skate cultures effect on fashion, Nike Air Max, the AiC x San Portablo colab, Wale…

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#186 Why Is Doing the Inner Work So Important? 41:07

3M ago41:07

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Stephanie shares her journey of coming out as a lesbian and leaving a fundamentalist religion. She was outed by her ex-husband and faced rejection from her family and community. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and doing the inner work to heal and grow. She is now a life coach for busy moms, helping them master their tim…

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What Netflix's New Doc Gets Wrong About Gut Health 5:42

2M ago5:42

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this bonus episode, Christy discusses Netflix’s new gut-health documentary—and why the film’s claims that gut microbes directly influence weight and disease are more hype than science. This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here,…

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Healing from Dubious Diagnoses, Disordered Eating, and Overwork with Kirsten Powers 35:10

3M ago35:10

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com New York Times bestselling author and former CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers joins us to discuss her history of chronic fatigue and illness, her experience with dubious diagnoses and wild wellness treatments, what she discovered about the true causes …

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The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Is NYK betting too much on decarbonisation? 20:45

3M ago20:45

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This episode of the Lloyd's List podcast was brought to you by Lloyd's Register - visit https://www.lr.org/en/ for more information. BATTING centres are an iconic part of Japan's baseball-loving culture and found everywhere in the country as entertainment facilities.For Takaya Soga, the president and chief executive of NYK Line, the past year has f…

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Episode 229: Jay Foulston 2:11:51

3M ago2:11:51

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The lads are joined by former Newport County defender Jay Foulston fresh off winning the National League South with Yeovil Town. The boys talk about Jay signing for Swans academy at a very young age and the heartache of being released at 11 years old, getting a 2nd chance at a pro career at Newport and becoming the 3rd youngest player in their hist…