Join Betostacks and Ronsha on their journey of Free Thought, talking about topics from economics to psychology and everything in between.
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Welcome to Heart Light Sessions, hosted by Jenee. A podcast about lightworking your way through dark times. Each week I call on artists, healers, and thinkers as we explore the transformative journey to thriving from a heart-centered space, unlocking breakthroughs, finding strength in adversity, and embracing authentic living.
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The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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Alchemizing Pain into Power: Lessons from Marie Gonzalez
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Let's Connect! Send us a Text Message. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses domestic abuse and rape extensively. As these topics are interwoven throughout the entire podcast, there are no segments free from this discussion. Please listen with caution. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at…
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The journey of personal development, of becoming a more excellent and extraordinary individual, can sometimes seem a little abstract. That’s why it’s helpful to imagine it as Mark Divine does, as a set of five metaphorical mountains to scale. Mark is a retired Navy SEAL Commander, a professor of leadership, a yogi, the creator of fitness and mindse…
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Stop Drowning in Tedious Tasks by Taming Your Life Admin
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Filling out paperwork. Making travel reservations. Paying bills. Shopping for groceries. Returning packages. These are all examples of life admin — the little tasks we have to do to keep our lives moving along. Life admin is typically pretty tedious and annoying. But staying on top of it is essential to reducing the stress and chaos that would othe…
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A Surprising Solution for Disordered Masculinity
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There has been a lot of media coverage and dialogue about the struggles men are facing in the modern day. There's been some solutions forwarded to these struggles as well. Among these, Dr. Anthony Bradley has a more surprising idea that you don't hear every day: revitalizing college fraternities. Anthony is a research fellow and professor and the a…
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The Sunscreen Debate — Are We Blocking Our Way to Better Health?
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You probably think of the health effects of sunlight as a mixed bag. On the one hand, sun exposure helps your body make vitamin D. But on the other, it can cause skin cancer. To get around this conundrum, dermatologists frequently recommend avoiding sun exposure when you can, slathering on sunscreen when you can't, and taking a vitamin D supplement…
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The Glimmer of Healing: Mark Lipman's Powerful Story of Transformation
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Let's Connect! Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Heart Light Sessions podcast, Jenee Halstead interviews Mark Lipman, a singer-songwriter and mental health counselor. They discuss the topic of magic and how it weaves into Mark's life, creativity, and songwriting. Mark shares his journey through a spiritual awakening as a young adult, w…
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When men think about optimizing their hormones, they tend only to think about raising their testosterone. But while increasing T can be important, an ideal health profile also means having testosterone that's in balance with your other hormones as well. Today on the show, Dr. Kyle Gillett joins me to discuss both of those prongs of all-around hormo…
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Books, Routines, and Habits: The Founders' Guide to Self-Improvement
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A lot of self-improvement advice and content feels empty. And there's a reason for that. It often offers routines and habits to practice, but doesn't offer a strong, overarching reason to practice them. That's why the self-improvement advice of the Founding Fathers is particularly compelling. Though they were imperfect men, they had a clear why for…
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The Fascinating Differences Between Male and Female Friendships
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Friendships are a central part of the lives of both men and women. But from personal observation, you've probably noticed that the dynamics of male and female friendships aren't always the same. You may not, however, have been able to articulate what those differences are or have known what's behind them. While there's still a lot of facets of frie…
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Systems and Tools for Stealing Back Hours of Productivity
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Businesses and individuals often feel overwhelmed and stretched — that they can't get done all the work they need to. The solution they frequently turn to is finding a new app to use or hiring more employees to spread the load. But my guest would say that you can steal back hours of productive time simply by using the tools and teams you have now, …
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EPISODE #1,000! Rules for the Modern Man
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Fifteen years and more than 200 million downloads later, this episode marks the 1,000th installment of the Art of Manliness podcast! It begins with a bit of a retrospective on the podcast and then segues into an interview with one of the show's earliest guests: Walker Lamond, author of Rules for My Unborn Son. Walker and I revisit the origins of th…
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The Epic Adventures of America’s Forgotten Mountain Man
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Plenty of famous explorers and frontiersmen emerged from America's periods of expansion and exploration, and today the likes of Daniel Boone, Kit Carson, and Davy Crockett remain household names. You're probably not familiar, but should be, with the name of another prominent pioneer: Jedediah Smith. Smith was a hunter, trapper, writer, cartographer…
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Breaking Free: Setting Boundaries and Mastering Self-Advocacy with Hailey Magee
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Let's Connect! Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Heart Light Sessions podcast, Jenee Halstead interviews Hailey Magee, a certified coach who specializes in helping people break free from people-pleasing patterns and master the art of self-advocacy. They delve into the challenges of setting boundaries and the common belief that our wort…
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Dad's Essential Role in Making Kids Awesome
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As compared to mothers, fathers are sometimes thought of as a secondary, almost superfluous, parent. But my guest says that fathers actually saved the human race, and continue to do so today. Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist, a pioneer of fatherhood science, and the author of Life Of Dad. Today on the show, we talk about the role of fa…
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The Laws of Connection — The Scientific Secrets of Building Stronger Relationships
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Everyone has heard about the incredible benefits that come to mind, body, and spirit from having strong relationships. The quality of our social ties has a huge impact on our physical and mental health and our overall feeling of flourishing. Yet many people still struggle to create these strong relationships in their lives, and often figure that th…
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On D-Day, June 6, 1944, 160,000 troops participated in the invasion of Normandy. Today just a few thousand of these veterans are still alive, with the youngest in their late nineties. As their voices, and those of the million combatants and leaders who swept into motion across Europe 80 years ago, fall silent and pass from living history, Garrett G…
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Why You're So Bad at Giving and Receiving Compliments (And How to Fix That)
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Over a decade ago, I remember reading a story that stuck with me. I think it was connected to the famous Harvard Study on Adult Development that studied a group of men across their lifetimes, but I can no longer find the reference. A much-beloved doctor, upon his retirement, was given a notebook filled with letters of praise and appreciation from h…
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A Guide to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig. It's a peculiar book, especially for a bestseller. Not a lot of it is actually about zen or motorcycle maintenance, it combines a travelogue, a father/son story, and philosophical musings, and the structure of its narratio…
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Tactics and Mindset Shifts for Making the Most of Life
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Note: This is a rebroadcast. Matthew Dicks wears a lot of hats. Among other things, he’s a storyteller, communications consultant, writer, and schoolteacher. In order to excel in his professional life, as well as do what he loves in his personal life, he’s developed a set of strategies that help him be more creative and productive, and can be used …
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The Shadows Over Men's Hearts and How to Fight Them
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There are a lot of unspoken challenges and hidden battles that men face in modern society. They often manifest themselves in a uniquely male malaise where a man feels apathetic, frustrated, cynical, and lost. Jon Tyson has thought a lot about the problems men face and has been on the ground trying to help them as a pastor in New York City. In today…
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A Paradigm Shift in Healing: Brittany Gordine's Holistic Approach to Recovery from Eating Disorders
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Let's Connect! Send us a Text Message. Brittany Gordine shares her powerful journey through body dysmorphia and eating disorders, revealing how her struggles began and the factors that contributed to her disordered eating. She discusses her experiences in treatment centers and the limitations of traditional methods, emphasizing the need for a parad…
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Patton and the Bulge: Blood, Guts, and Prayer
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General George S. Patton is known for his aggressive, action-oriented tactical brilliance. His character was also marked by a lesser-known but equally fundamental mystic piety. Those two qualities would come together in the lead up to and execution of Patton's greatest achievement during WWII: the relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. …
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We often think happiness will be found in the completion of a goal. We often think happiness will be found in ease and comfort. My guest says real joy is found in the journey rather than the destination, and that if difficulty and discomfort are part of that journey, that's all the better. Dr. Adam Fraser is a peak performance researcher and the au…
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The Dude's Guide to Laundry: How to Save Time, Money, and Your Wardrobe
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If you didn’t grow up doing your own laundry, once you headed out on your own, you probably just figured things out on the fly, hoped for the best, and have been doing things the same way ever since. But, while you may be getting the job done okay, you also might be making some mistakes that are costing you time, money, and cleaner clothes. In this…
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Life revolves around learning—in school, at our jobs, even in the things we do for fun. But we often don’t progress in any of these areas at the rate we’d like. Consequently, and unfortunately, we often give up our pursuits prematurely or resign ourselves to always being mediocre in our classes, career, and hobbies. Scott Young has some tips on how…
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Awakening the Holographic Self: A Conversation with Iman Kamel
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Let's Connect! Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Heart Light Sessions where we explore consciousness and transformation. In this episode, join us on a journey with Iman Kamel, a luminary in visionary guidance and healing, as she shares insights from Egyptian cosmology and her experiences with the Blue Lotus. Discover the transformative power o…
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Of Strength and Soul — Exploring the Philosophy of Physical Fitness
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When you’re lifting weights, you might be thinking about setting a new PR or doing your curls for the girls. But throughout history, philosophers have thought about physical fitness on a deeper level and considered how exercise shapes not only the body, but also the mind and the soul. My guest today, Joe Lombardo, is a strength enthusiast who follo…
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Jim VandeHei didn’t have an auspicious start in life. His high school guidance counselor told him he wasn’t cut out for college, and he went on to confirm her assessment, getting a 1.4 GPA at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and spending more time drinking beer than planning his career. Eventually, though, Jim turned things around for himself, g…
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How to Eliminate the Two Biggest Sources of Financial Stress
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There are different philosophies one can have when it comes to money. Jared Dillian’s is built around eliminating as much anxiety around it as possible, so you hardly think about money at all. Jared is a former trader for Lehman Brothers, the editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a market newsletter for investment professionals, and the author of No Worries…
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Have you ever noticed the guy in a fighting stance on the Art of Manliness logo? That’s not just some random symbol; it’s an actual dude: John L. Sullivan, the greatest bare-knuckle boxer of the 19th century. While most people think bare-knuckle boxing came to an end during Sullivan’s era, in fact, it never entirely went away. In his new book, Bare…
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Muscle Music: Empowering Artists through Nervous System Fluency with Ruby Rose Fox
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Let's Connect! Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Heart Light Sessions podcast, Jenee Halstead interviews Ruby Rose Fox about the Muscle Music, her trauma-informed nervous system gym for artists. They discuss the power of polyvagal theory education as a tool to positively impact artistic performance and creativity. Ruby shares her perso…
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Why Your Memory Seems Bad (It’s Not Just Age)
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Do you sometimes walk to another room in your house to get something, but then can’t remember what it was you wanted? Do you sometimes forget about an appointment or struggle to remember someone’s name? You may have chalked these lapses in memory up to getting older. And age can indeed play a role in the diminishing power of memory. But as my guest…
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Grid-Down Medicine — A Guide for When Help Is NOT on the Way
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If you read most first aid guides, the last step in treating someone who’s gotten injured or sick is always: get the victim to professional medical help. But what if you found yourself in a situation where hospitals were overcrowded, inaccessible, or non-functional? What if you found yourself in a grid-down, long-term disaster, and you were the hig…
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Over the last decade, there's been an increase in the number of people, particularly young adults, who struggle with low moods, distractibility, and anxiety and consequent difficulties with getting their life on track and making progress in work, friendship, and romance. In addressing these difficulties, people are often given or adopt a mental hea…
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The Power of Everyday Rituals to Shape and Enhance Our Lives
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When we think of rituals, we tend to think of big, inherited, more occasional religious or cultural ceremonies like church services, holidays, weddings, and funerals. But as my guest observes, we also engage in small, self-made, everyday rituals that help us turn life's more mundane moments into more meaningful ones. In the The Ritual Effect: From …
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Walden on Wheels — A Man, a Debt, and an American Adventure
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Millions of young adults know what it's like to graduate from college with student debt. For some, it's a frustrating annoyance. For others, it's a worry-inducing burden. For Ken Ilgunas, it was a dragon in need of slaying and a pathway to adventure. Ken is the author of Walden on Wheels: On the Open Road from Debt to Freedom, and today on the show…
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Jake Knapp loves tech. He grew up using Apple II and then Mac computers, browsing bulletin boards, and making his own games. As an adult, he worked at Microsoft on the Encarta CD-ROM, before being hired by Google, where he worked on Gmail, co-founded Google Meet, and created Google Ventures' Design Sprint process. Today, he's a venture capitalist a…
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Healing the Self, Healing the Collective: Insights from Keren-Or Atari
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Let's Connect! Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jenee interviews Keren-Or Atari, a master teacher and healer in the Mayan Curandero Lineage. Keren-Or shares her awakening journey and discusses the importance of courage on the path of personal mastery and expanding one’s consciousness. She emphasizes the significance of developing a strong c…
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Want to Be Happy? Give Yourself Reasons to Admire Yourself
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Happiness and depression can feel like slippery and befuddling things. We can do the things we've been told will make us happy, while still not feeling satisfied. Or, on paper, our lives can look great, yet we feel depressed. And the advice that's out there about these states doesn't always seem to correspond to our lived experience. Ryan Bush has …
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Tips From a Hostage Negotiator on Handling Difficult Conversations
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In resolving hundreds of kidnap-for-ransom cases involving gang leaders, pirates, and extortionists, Scott Walker, a former Scotland Yard detective, has learned a thing or two about how to negotiate and communicate in a crisis. He shares how to apply those lessons to the difficult conversations we all have in our everyday lives in his book Order Ou…
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Lessons in Action, Agency, and Purpose From Buying a Ghost Town
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In the 19th century, Cerro Gordo, which sits above Death Valley, was the largest silver mine in America, a place where dreamers came to strike it rich. In the 21st century, Brent Underwood used his life savings to buy what had become an abandoned ghost town, and ended up finding a very different kind of wealth there. Brent has spent four years livi…
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Get More Done With the Power of Timeboxing
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From work to chores to entertaining distractions, there are many options for what you can be doing at any moment in the modern world. We often endlessly toggle between these options and, as a result, feel frazzled and frustratingly unproductive. We feel ever haunted by the question, "What should I be doing right now?" (Or "What am I even doing righ…
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When you think about someone having a midlife crisis, you probably think of a man getting divorced, stepping out with a younger woman, and buying a sports car. But my guest today says the often jokey, mockable trope of the midlife crisis we have in our popular culture discounts the fact that the sense of dissatisfaction people can feel in their mid…
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The 3 Musical Geniuses Behind the Most Popular Jazz Album of All Time
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Even if you're not very into jazz, you probably know Kind of Blue, the jazz album that's sold more copies than any other and is widely considered one of the greatest albums ever, in any genre. Among the sextet of musicians who played on the album, three stand out as true jazz geniuses: Miles Davis, Bill Evans, and John Coltrane. Today on the show, …
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A Butler's Guide to Managing Your Household
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It's a tough job to manage a household. Things need to be regularly fixed, maintained, and cleaned. How do you stay on top of these tasks in order to keep your home in tip-top shape? My guest knows his way all around this issue and has some field-tested, insider advice to offer. Charles MacPherson spent two decades as the major-domo or chief butler…
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Down With Pseudo-Productivity: Why We Need to Transform the Way We Work
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The last several years have seen the rise of a sort of anti-productivity movement. Knowledge workers who feel burned out and that work is pointless, meaningless, and grinding, have been talking more about opting out, “quiet quitting,” and doing nothing. My guest would argue that, in fact, productivity itself isn’t the problem and that most people a…
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The 5 Factors for Crafting Simple (Read: Effective!) Messages
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Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or entrepreneur, you want to be able to persuade your students, children, and customers with your messages. That’s a tall task in the modern age, when people are bombarded with 13 hours of media a day. How do you cut through all that noise to make sure you’re heard? My guest would say it’s all about keeping things …
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The Misconceptions of HIIT (And the Role It Can Play in Your Fitness Routine)
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You've probably heard of HIIT — high intensity interval training. In fact, you may feel so familiar with the idea that you think you understand it. But do you? People often hold some popular misconceptions about HIIT, and today we'll unpack what some of those are with Dr. Martin Gibala, a foremost researcher of this fitness modality and the author …
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Perhaps you've read Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, a book many turn to to learn and internalize the teachings of Stoic philosophy. But what do you know of the man who penned that seminal text? Here to help us get to know the philosopher and ruler is Donald Robertson, a cognitive-behavior psychotherapist and the author of Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic E…
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Have you ever known one of those people who seemed to be able to connect with anyone? The kind of person who had the ability to make others feel understood and smoothly navigate even the trickiest of conversations? Charles Duhigg calls these folks "supercommunicators," and he's the author of a new book by the same name. Today on the show, Charles e…
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