Best Amy Purdy Podcasts (2024)

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Amy Purdy: ...how much perseverance you need to be successful 38:35

6d ago38:35

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Our guest on this episode is Amy Purdy. When Amy was just 19, she contracted a form of meningitis, which led to septic shock and the loss of both of her legs, her kidneys and her spleen. Amy promised herself that if she survived, she would live the best life possible, she wouldn’t limit herself and she would somehow help others as a result of her j…

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Gardening Election Anxiety Away | Brian Brigantti and John Bonny 37:06

1h ago37:06

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This election week, Ricki decides to destress by taking a weed gummy and talking about gardening alongside two pros – TikTok gardener Brian Brigantti and landscaper John Bonny. They chat about what’s growing in their gardens, how to create a sanctuary in your backyard, and what taking care of plants can teach you about taking care of yourself. This…

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Tonya Harris: ...that detoxifying your home is faster, cheaper, and easier that you'd think 29:57

8d ago29:57

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Would you like to have a healthier, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, but don’t know where to start? Would you like to eliminate hidden toxins in your life? Our guest on this episode, Tonya Harris, can help. Tonya is an award-winning environmental toxin specialist who is board-certified in Holistic Nutrition. Tonya is the author of the book,…

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You Got a Divorce? Congrats! | Lyz Lenz 40:24

3d ago40:24

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Women are asking for divorce way more than men. Why is that, and shouldn’t that choice be met with celebration rather than pity? Ricki talks about her own divorces with Lyz Lenz, author of the recent memoir, “This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended my Marriage and Started my Life.” They get into finances (who keeps the house?), the perks of becoming sin…

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Lewis Howes: ...how to love myself 29:33

4d ago29:33

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Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world, "The School of Greatness". In this episode of "Nobody Told Me", Lewis shares with us his childhood traumas and adulthood adversities that led him to be who he is today. He talks about sexual abuse as a kid that t…

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Jim DeFelice: ...about real-life American heroes 31:03

5d ago31:03

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Most of us have heard of the “Pony Express", but probably don’t know much about it! It’s a fascinating story and one which our guest, Jim DeFelice, knows all about. Jim is the co-author of such bestsellers as "American Sniper", "American Wife" and "Code Name: Johnny Walker". He's also the author of "West Like Lightning: The brief, legendary ride of…

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Sharing Our Hair Loss Stories | Y 43:13

10d ago43:13

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For the first time ever, Ricki tells her hair loss story in detail alongside her friend and mentor Y, the founder of The Women’s Hair Loss Project. After Ricki began losing her hair in 1995, Y helped her explore treatment options, shop for wigs, and deal with the emotional turmoil. Y and Ricki swap stories of what it felt like to shave their heads,…

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Jim Kwik: ...we all have the right to an exceptional life 39:37

18d ago39:37

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Our guest is Jim Kwik, who’s known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance. Jim is the author of the book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning and he’s taught his techniques to students at Harvard, Stanford an…

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Daniel Coyle: ...that you have to be vulnerable to build trust 34:16

14d ago34:16

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Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle who's written, "The Culture Playbook" a…

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Alex Hutchinson: ...that by being too cautious I was holding myself back 37:26

14d ago37:26

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Learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net Ritual’s clinically-backed Essential For Women 18+ multivitamin…

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Bob Goff: ...to quit letting fear call the shots 29:59

22d ago29:59

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Join us as we hear from New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who's on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect. Bob, who’s known as an “encourager to millions”, is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences and author of the book, "Dream Big: Kno…

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A Fall Food Reset | Melissa Urban 35:39

22d ago35:39

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You may notice that your body thrives off some types of foods but feels awful after eating others. Why not experiment to figure out what’s working in your favor and what’s not? Ricki chats with Melissa Urban, the co-founder and CEO of The Whole30 Program, about how to optimize your meal choices and some of her favorite recipes in The New Whole30 bo…

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Dr. Renee Alsarraf: ...that dogs meet us where we are 35:14

21d ago35:14

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If you, or someone you care about, has had cancer, you’ll find this episode of special interest. And, if you’ve had a pet with cancer, you’ll also want to pay close attention! Joining us is veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf who’s treated dogs with cancer for more than two decades, and a few years ago, she herself was diagnosed with cancer. S…

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David Kidder: ...that my biggest successes would come from following my values 41:56

21d ago41:56

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Hear angel investor, Bionic co-founder and bestselling author David S. Kidder, whose purpose in life and work is to ignite growth in the lives of people and organizations, to help identify their proprietary gifts and solve the grand challenges of our times. David’s the author of, "New to Big: How Companies Can Create Like Entrepreneurs, Invest Like…

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How to Choose Yourself | Jennie Garth 38:45

23d ago38:45

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‘90210’ star Jennie Garth rose to fame seemingly overnight in the 1990s, just like Ricki. After successful careers, kids at young ages, and multiple marriages, Ricki and Jennie chat about their latest era of choosing themselves. Jennie also shares stories from her ‘90210’ days, including hiding her pregnancy and nearly getting fired. Plus, why she …

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Jessica Carson: ...that being a contradiction is a strength, not a weakness 33:13

29d ago33:13

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Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Are you passionate, ambitious and intuitive? Do you also struggle with mental, emotional, physical and spiritual distress? If so, you’ll want to hear what our guest, Jessica Carson, has to say. Jessica is a thought-leader in the psychology of entrepreneurs and creators. She has a background in psychology, neu…

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Corey Yeager: ...you can be what you choose to be 13:02

1M ago13:02

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Our guest, Dr. Corey Yeager, joins us to explore some of the questions you may want to ask yourself to gain self-compassion, discover your purpose, and explore who you want to be. Dr. Yeager is a marriage and family therapist who is the team therapist and Life Coach for the Detroit Pistons. He is the author of a fantastic book called, "How Am I Doi…

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Dr. Kathy Hull: ...the wisdom of terminally ill children 37:57

1M ago37:57

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On this episode, we talk with Dr. Kathy Hull, who is a true hero. She is the founder of the George Mark Children's House (http://georgemark.org), the first freestanding children's palliative care facility to open in the United States. The subject of death is taboo, especially with children, but as Dr. Hull says, "Children don't stop dying just beca…

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Greg McKeown: ...if you don't prioritize your life, someone else will 47:59

1M ago47:59

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If you’ve ever felt overworked, over-committed and overloaded, listen to this episode! We explore how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of “essentialism”. Our guest is leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of L…

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Marta Zaraska: ...how friendship, optimism & kindness can help you live to 100 32:36

1M ago32:36

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Are you exercising and eating right to ensure you do all you can to live the longest life possible? You may be surprised to learn that diet and exercise matter less, and your relationships, personality and emotions matter more in terms of influencing how long you live. Joining us to explain more about that is science journalist Marta Zaraska, autho…

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Neurodivergent Love | Michael Theo 35:33

1M ago35:33

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You may know Michael Theo as the breakout star of the reality show 'Love on the Spectrum Australia,' where he and other young people with autism navigated the dating scene. He didn’t come away with a girlfriend, but he captured the hearts of countless people, including Ricki herself. Michael and Ricki chat about dating advice, how Michael continues…

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Carol Roth: ...that I couldn't do anything, so I never felt there were limitations to my success 38:00

1M ago38:00

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Get great advice on starting your own business with our guest, Carol Roth, a well-known advocate for entrepreneurship and small business. She's been an investment banker, business strategist, and deal-maker, and is also the author of the best-selling book, "The Entrepreneur Equation". You can learn more about Carol on her website at https://www.car…

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Majo Molfino: ...the importance of self-compassion 27:36

1M ago27:36

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If you’re looking for ways to increase your feelings of self-worth and confidence, join us as we talk with our guest, Majo Molfino. Majo is a Stanford University-trained designer and women’s leadership expert, who uses her knowledge and training in design to help women build creative confidence. She’s the author of the book, “Break the Good Girl My…

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Joe Keohane: ...the value of small talk 40:44

1M ago40:44

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How do we interact with strangers? On this episode, we explore why we don’t talk to strangers, how we can, and what happens when we do. Our guest is veteran journalist Joe Keohane, who's the author of a fantastic book called, "The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World". His website is https://joekeohane.net/ Shopify i…

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Andy Andrews: ...that your thinking determines your destiny 40:44

1M ago40:44

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We’re truly honored to have New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews with us on this episode. You may know Andy from his many books like The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Success. You may not know that Andy was homeless for two years following the deaths of both of his parents when he was 19. He is i…

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What Mindfulness and Treating OCD Have in Common | Dr. Patrick McGrath 38:19

1M ago38:19

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Chances are, you know someone with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 40 people will develop OCD at some point in their life. But what is it, and why does it show up so differently in each person? Ricki speaks with Dr. Patrick McGrath from NOCD, the world's leading provider of OCD treatment, ab…

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Tracy Alloway: ...working memory can be improved 24:17

2M ago24:17

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Your memory is the subject as we talk with Tracy Packiam Alloway, an award-winning psychologist, author, TEDx speaker, and TV contributor who has spent her career studying working memory. Her research on the topic has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Forbes, and Newsweek, as well as in countless journal articles. Her website i…

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Dr. Abigail Marsh: ...that altruists and psychopaths are connected by one emotion: fear 30:51

2M ago30:51

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Our guest on this episode is Dr. Abigail Marsh, author of, "The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone In-Between". It's about the factors that make some of us angels, some of us devils, and all of us human. She is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georg…

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Matthew Emerzian: ...how to love who we really are 39:19

2M ago39:19

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If you're struggling to find meaning and purpose in your life and could you use some help, hear what our guest on this episode, Matthew Emerzian, has to say. Matthew was a big figure in the music industry and everything in his life seemed perfect until one Monday, when he had a terrible panic attack, which changed the course of his life. Now, his m…

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