Best Pollan Podcasts (2024)

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191: Michael Pollan, Organic Food and Determinants of Health 1:04:05

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Should we be listening to the seemingly reasonable advice from food journalist Michael Pollan who says “Eat food, but not too much.” How much power does what we eat and how we move our bodies have on our health? What about organic food?? Today I answer a juicy listener question, some join me! Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/191 Suppo…

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It’s not just psychedelics that change minds, says Michael Pollan. Storytelling does, too. 1:11:47

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In Berkeley Talks episode 207, bestselling author and UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus Michael Pollan discusses how he chooses his subjects, why he co-founded the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics and the role of storytelling in shifting our perspective. “We're wired for story,” he told KQED’s Mina Kim, whom he joined in conversation…

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Legal scholars on free speech challenges facing universities today 1:41:16

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In Berkeley Talks episode 209, renowned legal scholars Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and Nadine Strossen, professor emerita of the New York School of Law and national president of the ACLU from 1991 to 2008, discuss free speech challenges facing universities today. They covered topics including hate speech, First Amendment rights, the heckler…

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Super Soul Special: Gretchen Rubin: 8 Rules to Happiness 35:16

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Original Air Date: January 3, 2018 A graduate of Yale Law School, Gretchen Rubin spent a year doing scientific research and practical projects in an attempt to discover how to lead a happier life. This experiment of self-discovery led to her New York Times bestselling book and phenomenon “The Happiness Project.” The book recounts what Gretchen lear…

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Super Soul Special: Phil Jackson: The Soul of Success 35:27

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Original Air Date: October 8, 2017 They call him the Zen Master. Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson says that when he began coaching the Chicago Bulls, and later the Los Angeles Lakers, he drew upon the Zen philosophy of mindfulness to help build both teams. He used tai chi, yoga and meditation to help his players live in the moment and put their ego…

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How to Find Hope in a Cynical World 43:06

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It’s hard to stay hopeful these days. Stanford professor Jamil Zaki has been studying the incredible depth of human kindness for decades, but even he gives in to cynicism when he doubts our ability to be civil and cooperative. That’s a shame - because shedding cynicism and grasping hope will make you happier and healthier. Jamil and Dr Laurie Santo…

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What is understanding? Berkeley scholars discuss 54:50

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In Berkeley Talks episode 208, three UC Berkeley professors from a wide range of disciplines — psychology, biology and ethnic studies — broach a deep question: What is understanding? “When I think about it through the lens of being a psychologist, I really think about understanding as a demonstration of, say, knowledge that we have about the world,…

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Super Soul Special: Rainn Wilson: Why Are We Really Here? 28:41

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Original Air Date: August 29, 2017 Actor Rainn Wilson of “The Office” fame comes with his own list of “Life’s Big Questions.” Rainn reveals his uniquely spiritual upbringing and how it has affected every aspect of his life. Rainn also discusses his meaningful digital platform, “SoulPancake,” which challenges people to be “creative, explore their so…

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Super Soul Special: Shirley MacLaine: A Legendary Seeker 25:36

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Original Air Date: October 1, 2017 During her iconic 60-year Hollywood career, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine was also a pioneer by being outspoken in her beliefs about spirituality, meditation and reincarnation. Oprah calls Shirley one of her “great spiritual teachers.” This episode is a continuation of the metaphysical conversation Oprah …

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: Grace and Gratitude 24:09

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Original Air Date: January 27, 2021 One of Oprah’s favorite quotes comes from German mystic Meister Eckhart. He said, “If the only prayer you say in your entire life is ‘thank you,’ that will be enough.” Oprah says when she started keeping a gratitude journal more than 20 years ago, it was one of the most important things she’s done. The daily prac…

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190: Being Fat And Unhealthy - Is It True That if You Really Loved Yourself You’d Lose Weight? 42:02

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I'm on my holidays and so we have a replay for this episode from 2021 which is still super relevant. Let's listen! P.S. This is when I went by Victoria and she/her pronouns. "Self love means caring for your body which means losing weight!" Seems logical, but is it actually? Does being fat mean you've given up and don't give a sh*t about your body, …

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Simmer ‘till Done: The Art and Simplicity of Beans with Steve Sando, author of The Bean Book 43:24

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Steve Sando, the self-proclaimed bean freak and founder of Rancho Gordo, joins host Amy O’Neill Houck to talk beans. Drawing from 25 years of experience in growing, sourcing, and cooking beans, Sando shares recipes, tips and entertaining anecdotes that will have you reaching for your own beans to boil. We dive into his latest project, The Bean Book…

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Super Soul Special: Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence 101 34:22

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Original Air Date: December 31, 2018 Do you have a good sense of how others see the world? Psychologist, journalist and best-selling author Daniel Goleman discusses his ground-breaking research on emotional intelligence. Daniel explains how we can enhance and manage our emotions to expand our brain capacity. As a pioneer in the emotional and social…

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The science behind the emotions in 'Inside Out 2' 1:00:59

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There’s a scene toward the end of the new Pixar film Inside Out 2 where the main character, 13-year-old Riley, is having a panic attack in the penalty box at a hockey match. She’s just been reprimanded for tripping an opponent in frustration. On the outside, she’s seen sitting in the small space while grasping at her chest and neck, breathing in an…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah and Tina Fey: Your Life in Focus 42:34

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Original Air Date: January 15, 2020 As a part of Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Tina Fey sits down with Oprah in front of a live audience in St. Paul, Minnesota. The actress, comedian, writer, producer, playwright and New York Times best-selling author discusses her lifetime WW m…

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Super Soul Special: Paul Williams and Tracey Jackson: A Better You Through Trust and Gratitude 31:23

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Original Air Date: January 8, 2018 Paul Williams is the songwriting legend behind hits such as Barbra Streisand's Oscar-winning song, "Evergreen," Kermit the Frog's beloved "Rainbow Connection" and the Carpenters classic "We've Only Just Begun." Paul says that, at the height of his fame, an addiction to alcohol and drugs nearly destroyed him. After…

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Journalist Jemele Hill on the intersection of sports and race (revisiting) 1:31:11

2M ago1:31:11

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In Berkeley Talks episode 205, sports journalist Jemele Hill discusses her career at the intersection of sports, race and culture in the U.S. at a UC Berkeley event in January 2020. "Sports journalism," began KALW radio journalist Hana Baba, with whom Hill joined in conversation as part of a Cal Performances speaker series. "So you’re growing up, y…

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Super Soul Special: Shonda Rhimes: Change Your Life By Saying “Yes” (And "No" Too) 35:05

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Original Air Date: November 15, 2017 Prolific TV show creator, writer and executive producer Shonda Rhimes reflects on her memoir “Year of Yes.” The force behind the hit shows "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal" and "How to Get Away with Murder," Shonda explains how saying “yes” for one year allowed her to live a more awakened life. She also shares the one…

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189: 6 Ways Hating My Fat Body Almost Ruined My Life 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

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What would my life be like today if I had never worked to unlearn anti-fat bias? I was so fortunate to stumble upon the message “It’s ok to be fat” over a decade ago and it absolutely revolutionized my life. My life was being ruined by my worship of thinness and obsession with food restriction and body criticism. I’m sharing the 6 main ways my anti…

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A Market for Equity: A Conversation with Sagdrina Jalal and Nino Budabin McQuown from the Farmers Market Coalition 55:36

2M ago55:36

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In this episode of Eat.Drink.Think. sponsored by the Farmers Market Coalition, host Amy O’Neill Houck speaks with Sagdrina Jalal and Nino Budabin McQuown about the farmers market movement, and how markets can be a place of empowerment and connection for everyone, but especially folks from marginalized communities. We talk about the delight of growi…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: The Seeds 20:45

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Original Air Date: February 24, 2021 When you pay attention to what feeds your energy, you move in the direction of the life for which you were intended. Trust that the Universe has bigger, wider, deeper dreams for you than you could ever imagine for yourself. Think about the parable of the mustard seed: if you have faith, even if it’s as tiny as a…

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How the Supreme Court divided America 1:07:03

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In Berkeley Talks episode 204, Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, discusses the history of the Supreme Court and how its recent decisions will impact generations to come. “When you think of the topics for the first two years of this supermajority — guns, abortion, affirmative action, the inter…

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Super Soul Special: Amandla Stenberg: My Authenticity is my Activism 19:43

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Original Air Date: May 29, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, actress, social media disrupter and feminist Amandla Stenberg talks about the importance of vulnerability and finding strength in your identity. She shares her journey of becoming comfortable with her authentic self and loving who she was born to be. Amandla, who portrayed R…

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Super Soul Special: David Brooks: The Road to Character 33:52

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Original Air Date: November 20, 2017 New York Times columnist, political pundit and bestselling author David Brooks reveals how we can discover and build a stronger, more meaningful moral character and deeper inner life. David shares his personal and well-researched path on the road to “save his own soul.” He takes listeners on a journey through hi…

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How to eat healthy - Insights from “Food Rules” by Michael Pollan 55:11

3M ago55:11

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Spring is here which means summer is around the corner! Get ready to dig into our latest episode where Ben serves up some tasty tips on how to balance eating healthy and living your life. If you like the tips covered in this episode please be sure to check out Michael Pollan's book "Food Rules". This has been a Just Being Better Media, LLC Producti…

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Reconsidering Black America’s relationship to the plantation 1:20:25

3M ago1:20:25

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In Berkeley Talks episode 203, Alisha Gaines, a professor of English and an affiliate faculty member in African American studies at Florida State University, discusses why it’s important for Black America to “excavate and reconsider” its relationship to the plantation. “If we were to approach the plantation with an intention to hold space for the B…

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Super Soul Special: Michael Pollan: Conscious Eating 34:16

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Original Air Date: July 9, 2018 New York Times best-selling author and food expert Michael Pollan discusses our evolving relationship with food, what it means to eat with a fuller consciousness and how having a heightened awareness of the food that goes into our bodies can improve our physical and spiritual well-being. Michael says that food is an …

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188: Fat at Work Stories 1:17:23

3M ago1:17:23

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327 people have completed my workplace anti-fatness survey and shared their stories. In today's episode, I am revealing the stats on what percentage of fat folks have experienced anti-fatness at work, which marginalized group is affected the most and what types of anti-fatness are commonest. Plus we have a ton of powerful and painful stories - ther…

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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy 23:34

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This bonus episode of Super Soul features highlights from the CNN special Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Legacy. This star-studded tribute honors freedom, advancement and the trailblazers who led the way. CNN correspondent and anchor Victor Blackwell hosts conversations with celebrated artists including John Legend, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robin…

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At Home with Neil Patrick Harris, His Fiancé David Burtka & Their Twins 32:39

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Original Air Date: June 3, 2012 Oprah visits Emmy-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris, his fiancé David Burtka and their 18-month old twins, Harper and Gideon, at their home in the quiet suburbs of Los Angeles. In a television exclusive, this modern American family opens their home and private family life to Oprah and her cameras for the first time. …

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Dethroning the Barons of America's Food Industry: A conversation with author Austin Frerick 42:14

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In this episode of Eat. Drink. Think., we interview Austin Frerick, an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy, and the author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. The book uses the idea of “barons”—individuals and families who have surprising, outsized control in the food industry—to share the danger that mon…

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Adam Gopnik on what it takes to keep liberal democracies alive 1:09:38

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In Berkeley Talks episode 202, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik discusses liberalism — what it means, why we need it and the endless dedication it requires to maintain. Liberal democracy, he said at a UC Berkeley event in April, depends on two pillars: free and fair elections and the practice of open institutions, places where people can meet and deba…

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Super Soul Special: Janet Mock: Redefining Realness 36:44

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Original Air Date: February 7, 2018 Janet Mock, the transgender advocate, television host and New York Times best-selling author, discusses her powerful journey, the importance of speaking your truth, and becoming the person you know you were always meant to be. Janet offers insight into not only her transgender experience but also the importance o…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: The Climb 23:41

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Original Air Date: May 26, 2021 Oprah says, “I have always thought a mountain is a magnificent metaphor for life. From a distance, the ascent looks clear and smooth, but once you actually set out for the summit, you discover unexpected valleys and precarious ridges along the way. If your internal compass isn’t set to keep climbing, every stumble wi…

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'Wave' memoirist on writing about unimaginable loss 51:59

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In 2004, Sonali Deraniyagala was on vacation with her family on the coast of Sri Lanka when a tsunami struck the South Asian island. It killed her husband, their two sons and her parents, leaving Deraniyagala alone in a reality she couldn’t comprehend. In Berkeley Talks episode 201, Deraniyagala discusses her all-consuming grief in the aftermath of…

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Super Soul Special: Rob Bell: The Joy of Growing Younger 29:26

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Original Air Date: April 22, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, New York Times best-selling author, pastor and podcaster Rob Bell raises profound questions about being alive. Rob explains how our attitude can actually turn back the hands of time and reveal to us what he calls “the joys of growing younger.” Rob also shares that his pray…

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Gigi Sohn on her fight for an open internet 13:55

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In Berkeley Talks episode 200, Gigi Sohn, one of the nation’s leading public advocates for equal access to the internet, delivers the keynote address at the UC Berkeley School of Information’s 2024 commencement ceremony. “I'd like to share with you some of the twists and turns of my professional journey as a public advocate in the world of communic…

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Harry Edwards to sociology grads: Even in turbulent times, always believe in yourself 27:29

4M ago27:29

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In Berkeley Talks episode 199, Harry Edwards, a renowned sports activist and UC Berkeley professor emeritus of sociology, gives the keynote address at the Department of Sociology’s 2024 commencement ceremony. “As I stand here before you, in the twilight of my life's time of long shadows,” said Edwards at the May 13 event, “from a perspective inform…

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Feeling like a failure isn't the same as failing, filmmaker tells journalism grads 24:33

4M ago24:33

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In Berkeley Talks episode 198, documentary filmmaker Carrie Lozano delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Berkeley Journalism commencement ceremony. Lozano, who graduated from the school of journalism in 2005 and later taught in its documentary program, is now president and CEO of ITVS, a nonprofit that coproduces independent films for PBS and pr…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: Spiritual GPS 24:08

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Original Air Date: December 30, 2020 Oprah calls that persistent knowing inside of us our Spiritual GPS. She says it’s our inner compass guiding us to move through our lives no matter what difficulties come our way. In this Super Soul Conversation Oprah talks with renowned spiritual teachers Michael Beckwith, Caroline Myss, Cheryl Strayed, Presiden…

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Don’t take the (click) bait: Marion Nestle on finding the truth behind the headlines 41:16

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In this episode of Eat.Drink. Think., Marion Nestle, author of Slow Cooked, A Memoir in Food Politics, returns to Eat. Drink. Think. to help us think critically about food policy and politics. We talk about following the money when scientific studies are used as food marketing tools, and she gives us practical tips to navigate the news and identify…

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Berkeley commencement speeches celebrate resilience, bravery 33:30

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In Berkeley Talks episode 197, we're sharing a selection of speeches from UC Berkeley's campuswide commencement ceremony on May 11. The first speech is by Chancellor Christ, followed by ASUC President Sydney Roberts and ending with keynote speaker Cynt Marshall, a Berkeley alum and CEO of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. "I believe the future of our dem…

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Super Soul Special: Finding Your Spiritual Path 36:24

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Original Air Date: January 7, 2009 Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah talks with spiritual leaders and teachers about how to handle life when it isn't as expected. She reflects on past episodes when guests taught her important life and spiritual lessons. These spiritual teachers include Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, Elizabeth Lesser and Reverend Ed Bac…

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187: DEI's Big Fat Problem: Fat Discrimination at Work 55:35

4M ago55:35

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Let me ask you a question: have you ever had diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training that was focused on size inclusion or anti-fat bias? Has anti-fat bias even been a footnote in any DEI training that you’ve had or seen? I asked these questions to company leaders, DEI professionals and my audience on Instagram and the answer was a resoundin…

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Super Soul Special: Answering Life’s Big Questions 25:58

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Original Air Date: September 22, 2021 Oprah says in order to experience life, you’ve got to start asking life’s big questions. Each person on earth is charting their own spiritual course. Your soul is as unique as your fingerprint. And the journey to connect to the deepest part of yourself can only be explored by you. As long as you’re asking the r…

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Ruth Simmons on access and equity in higher education 1:11:54

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In Berkeley Talks episode 196, Ruth Simmons, a longtime professor and academic administrator, discusses how the journey to equal access and fairness in education has reached a critical inflection point — and why educators are essential to the progress we need to see. “History has shown: The failure to resolve satisfactorily the issue of whether and…

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Super Soul Special: Brian Grazer: The Secret to a Bigger Life 32:50

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Original Air Date: January 31, 2018 From "A Beautiful Mind" to "Empire," Brian Grazer has produced some of the greatest films and television shows of the past 40 years. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Brian sits down with Oprah to discuss his book, "A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life," in which …

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Getting Involved With Community and Causes, Volunteering, Social Work, Civic Duty, Giving Back 56:57

5M ago56:57

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Alright folx, gather ‘round for this super important episode where Jackie breaks down how to do your civic duty! She’ll guide us through voting, community engagement, and all that good stuff 'cause, hey, being a responsible citizen is where it's at! This has been a Just Being Better Media, LLC Production.…

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Super Soul Special: Julianna Margulies 40:52

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Original Air Date: May 5, 2021 Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies joins Oprah to discuss her new memoir, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life. She shares candid reflections on her unconventional childhood, her marriage and the most memorable moments from her career. Julianna also explains why she walked away from a $27 million dollar deal when s…

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Making Wine... And Drinking It Too! 1:05:29

5M ago1:05:29

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Hey, there! *hiccup You wanna learn how to make wine? *hiccup Join us for this drunken episode where Ben stumbles and slurs through the grape-stomping, barrel-aging process while *hiccup he has a few glasses himself. This has been a Just Being Better Media, LLC Production.By We're Experts Now

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