Best Undercurrent Stories Podcasts (2024)

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The Untold Story of Refrigeration with Nicola Twilley 1:11:13

2h ago1:11:13

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In this fascinating episode, we dive into 'The Untold Story of Refrigeration' with Nicola Twilley, acclaimed author of the book Frostbite and co-host of the podcast 'Gastropod'. Join us as we explore the hidden history and profound impact of refrigeration on our lives, from ancient ice harvesting to the sophisticated cold chain logistics that keep …

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153. The Real Purpose of Pets with Maribeth Decker 39:02

3h ago39:02

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In conversations with friends and through my own experiences, I know our animals who’ve crossed the rainbow bridge can still communicate with us. My kitty girls show up in my dreams from time to time. My guest today is Maribeth Decker. And when she started receiving messages from her dogs after they passed away, it led her to her current vocation. …

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152. Not Coming Out... But Going To with Kevin O’Connor 48:30

5d ago48:30

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As a Gen-Xer, I remember when the prevalent view about being gay was that it was something you’d be afraid for people to find out about. It’s also been our generation that started to change that. We’ve come a long way in the past couple decades, but it can still be a frightening prospect if your family and community are predominantly heteronormativ…

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151. Trying Not to Die with Deb Krier 44:51

12d ago44:51

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While it's difficult to track how many people with cancer do not seek treatment, the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) conducted a study a few years ago that indicated about 9.2% of patients receive no first course of treatment. This could be for many reasons, including fear or disbelief in traditional or corporate medicine, alternative treatments t…

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150. The Power of Meditation and A Major Milestone: A Special Episode with Lori 25:28

19d ago25:28

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First of all, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate all the work that’s gone into getting to this milestone of 150 episodes of Fine is a 4-Letter Word. In past solos, I’ve talked about courage, doing what others won’t do, energy, and making decisions. If you’re not familiar with what I do outside of this show, I work with business …

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150. Meditation: Clearing Anxiety 9:59

19d ago9:59

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This meditation is designed to clear stress and anxiety so you can feel grounded and safe in this moment. Sometimes anxiety can spin you into a frenzy. Worrisome thoughts get stuck playing on an endless loop through your mind. It doesn’t feel good and it doesn’t serve you in any useful way. Use this one to bring yourself back to tranquility, sereni…

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Wall Street to Regenerative Farming: Jeanne Blasberg's Incredible Journey! 53:31

21d ago53:31

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In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journey of Jeanne Blasberg, author of bestselling & award-winning novels EDEN and THE NINE and former Wall Street professional who found her true calling in the worlds of literature and regenerative farming. Jeanne shares her remarkable transition from the fast-paced life of finance to the serene and…

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149. Failing Doesn’t Make You A Failure with Christina Robinson Race 48:04

26d ago48:04

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In almost all of my episodes on Fine is a 4-Letter Word, I deal in varying degrees with the circles of life. In two of the themes I explore with my guests – the values and beliefs they were raised with, and the moment in their life when they realized or found out that everything wasn’t “fine” – we see how these themes come together. And see where s…

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Confessions of a Volcanologist: Tamsin Mather 53:06

26d ago53:06

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Join us as we delve into the explosive world of volcanoes with one of the world's leading volcanologists, Prof. Tamsin Mather. As a professor of earth sciences at the University of Oxford and an atmospheric chemist, Tamsin's work has significantly advanced our understanding of volcanic activity. She shares fascinating insights into what volcanoes a…

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The Art of Randomness: Prof. Jeffrey Rosenthal on Probability & Statistics 49:54

1M ago49:54

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Do you use a fitness tracker? Do you ever read or leave reviews on Trip Advisor or Amazon? Have you read the weather forecast for today? And what about polls for elections? All these are just a few examples of the use of statistics. It seems that statistics, data and algorithms are increasingly used to inform, educate and persuade us. Then on anoth…

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148. Someday Is Not a Day On the Calendar with Noemi Beres 41:27

1M ago41:27

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Your life is a collage of all the experiences you have, people you meet, and what you learn along the way. Like many collages, even if they begin with a concept or a plan, as you bring them together they may take directions you hadn’t anticipated and show you things even more interesting than what you originally expected. This was the case for Noem…

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The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: Zen and Now with Mark Richardson 54:33

1M ago54:33

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When I was at school in the 1970s, I remember a book lying around in the sixth form common room. It had a curious cover with a flower and a spanner merged together on a blue background. The book, entitled Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig, had become a popular classic since its publication in 1974, was an instant bestseller…

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147. Gratitude is The Foundation of Confidence with Tara LaFon Gooch 46:40

1M ago46:40

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Having compassion for people is generally considered a good thing and a sign that you’re a decent and kind person who makes an effort to make the world a better place by being part of it. Raised in a religious household, Tara LaFon Gooch learned the value of love and kindness towards others. However, she struggled to extend that same love and compa…

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The Rise of Skyscrapers with Jason Barr 43:19

2M ago43:19

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Did you know that since 2001, eighty four percent of the world's skyscrapers have been built? Do you know why the Empire State Building was built with a mooring mast? Why are skyscrapers getting taller and thinner? Here to answer those questions and many more I'm joined by Jason Barr, a professor of economics at Rutgers University, who shares his e…

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146. Fabulous In 15, Starting At 50 with Kim Rahir 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Picture yourself living what seems like a regular life as a parent and entrepreneur, where everything seems uneventful and you have every reason to expect the rest of your life to follow a pretty straightforward path. You know, everything’s FINE. Then, one day you go to pick up your kids from school and all of a sudden you’re seeing double. Next th…

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145. Elevate Your Financial Frequency with Susan Glusica 42:08

2M ago42:08

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Here’s a challenge for you: ask your social media followers if they believe money can buy happiness or bring it up at your next social gathering and watch people fight it out. Some say you can; some say you can’t; others say that money cannot buy happiness like getting a box of happiness at the store, but it solves problems and greases the wheels t…

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STILL: The Art of Noticing with Mary Jo Hoffman 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Every day (every single day) for 12 years, Mary Jo Hoffman has made a photograph of found nature – no subject too small or too ordinary. For Mary Jo, a former aeronautical engineer, this daily ritual cracked open profound revelations about the connectedness of all things, the importance of place, and her own life. In this uplifting and inspirationa…

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144. The Productive Perfectionist with Kathryn Mayer 45:00

2M ago45:00

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When you hear the word “perfectionist”, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of yourself? Typically, it’s someone who holds themselves to impossibly and unachievably high standards, driven by fear of real or imagined consequences if they don’t get it (whatever “it” is) exactly right. Because perfect is rarely possible, they never “measure up,” and t…

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Meditation Revelations with Claire Billings 41:47

2M ago41:47

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Do you currently meditate? Is it something that you are curious about? Well for me as a child of the 1960s and 1970s my original incorrect perception of meditation was a mixture of Eastern religions, psychedelic music, joss sticks, sitting cross legged, people going to India and ‘finding themselves,’ clearly a lot of misconceptions however, more re…

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143. Nurturing New Seeds After PTSD Uprooted Us with Luvyna Mantle 50:40

2M ago50:40

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Building your family and your life is like planting, nurturing, and harvesting crops on a farm. You put a lot of effort, a lot of heart, and a lot of energy into it, hoping your knowledge, wisdom, and patience deliver a bumper crop that fills your pantry and allows you a life of comfort, security, and happiness. You may have heard the expression “M…

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The Vicar of Bray: Revd Ainsley Swift 48:26

2M ago48:26

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In this episode I'm delighted to welcome the Reverend Ainsley Swift , Vicar of St Michael’s Church, Bray, England, to the show. Growing up in Penny Lane Liverpool, (Made famous by The Beatles!), Ainsley started his work as teacher and took a keen interest in community development work working in and around the docklands area of Liverpool. More rece…

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142. The F*ck Yes Formula for Energizing Your Life: A Special Episode with Lori 23:03

3M ago23:03

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Today’s solo episode is about ENERGY! When you look it up, Energy is defined as the capacity or ability to do work. I’d expand it to include the capacity or ability to have fun too. If you have no energy, you’re not going to be getting any work done or having any fun. “Fine” is not fun – it’s a 4-Letter Word! Tune in now as we cover three key areas…

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How to Start Your Own Podcast 9:59

3M ago9:59

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Ever thought about starting your own podcast? This is an excerpt from the April edition of the U3A Podcast when I was interviewed by Lee Wellbrook. In the conversation we discuss the resources available and basic technological requirements for starting your own show. There is a lot of information available both online and in book form to help you g…

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Reflect, Learn, Do Something Different! Success at Work and in Life: Steve Snow 48:59

3M ago48:59

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Delighted to welcome back and continue my conversation with Steve Snow a former senior manager for British Airways and who now runs his own training and coaching company. We hear about Steve's first management role, his work overseas for the airline, his move to Scotland and how he faced and overcame challenges in the face of redundancies and a ter…

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141. Regenerating Joy with Brad Chandler 45:13

3M ago45:13

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From the very first episode of Fine is a 4-Letter Word, where my guest revealed that she did not even know what emotions were until she was in middle age because she was punished as a child for having them, I’ve been sharing stories of what happens from the inside out. My mission and drive for this podcast is to give you hope, help you find your pa…

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140. Replacing Fine with F*ck Off! with P.J. Roscoe 45:15

3M ago45:15

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Children who are told to be “seen, but not heard” learn early on that their thoughts, feelings, and words don’t matter. Then as adults, they continue to silence themselves even when they do speak by hiding and suppressing their true thoughts and feelings. Growing up in a small Welsh village, P.J. Roscoe learned early on to know her place, don’t hav…

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POP IDLE: 30 years on the Road as a Professional Singer: Dave Dawson 42:41

3M ago42:41

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You have probably been to various functions and nights out where the music was provided by a solo artist. If they performed well you may have considered them to be as good or if not better than a well known artist. You might ask why they haven’t had their lucky break and reached the dizzy heights of stardom? To answer that question I am joined by a…

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139. Are You a Fiction Writer of Your Own Story? with Lana McAra 52:29

3M ago52:29

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Family trauma and drama flow through generations and can take on a form of fiction around “family unity,” “handed down traditions,” and “that’s the way it is” that sweep the suffering under the rug. But two things can happen. Either you’ll find yourself in pain from stepping on the lumps of dirt under the rug, or the rug will slip and slide due to …

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The 45 Minute Guide to Natural Remedies for a Happy and Healthy Mind: Brigitte Mars 44:40

3M ago44:40

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Do you want to achieve improved mental and emotional well-being through natural remedies? Discover the solution to boost your mental health naturally and find your path to emotional wellness. My special guest is Brigitte Mars, a herbalist and Naropa University professor who has dedicated her life to exploring natural remedies for mental and emotion…

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138. Wisdom from Grandpa Owl with Philip Lower 54:09

4M ago54:09

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In the United States, more than 64 million men identify themselves as fathers. Yet, 7 million American dads are absent from the lives of their minor children, and 17.4 million children live in fatherless homes! Philip Lower, technically, grew up as one of these statistics. His biological father took his own life when Phil was five years old, leavin…

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GRIT: Nuneaton's Creative Revolution with Alisha Miller and Nathan Parker 48:10

4M ago48:10

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Discover how the people of Nuneaton are using the power of creativity to revitalise their community, improve their well being and embrace the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. GRIT is an artist led programme of creativity culminating in 'Art On The Streets' in August 2024 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. Grit are Alisha Miller, N…

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137. The Truth Always Comes Out with Stephany Ann 52:54

4M ago52:54

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Imagine you start with a sense of purpose, aligned with your goals, accustomed to your family supporting you in living your authentic life, and successfully practicing the art of the possible. Then, all of a sudden, it gets taken away. Stephany Ann was raised in a supportive family environment that embraced individuality and encouraged her to pursu…

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Come Fly With Me: Inside British Airways with Steve Snow 49:41

4M ago49:41

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You've dropped the car off at the airport car park, been processed through security, boarded the plane and you can now relax and look forward to your flight. You observe the cabin crew helping passengers , closing the overhead compartments and preparing for the pre-flight safety demonstration. Have you ever wondered what it must be like working for…

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136. When The Shepherd Must Find His Own Way with Matthew Brackett 42:19

4M ago42:19

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When you go out to find yourself, the journey can take you places you didn’t imagine you’d ever go. Maybe it will take you to a different town, or even a different country. But once you get there, it’s possible you’ll discover you really need to go somewhere else. Kind of like in the book The Alchemist. Matthew Brackett felt the calling to go into …

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Right Said Fred: Richard and Fred Fairbrass 45:37

4M ago45:37

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The inspiring story of how two music loving brothers from the English medieval market town of East Grinstead, defied music industry sceptics and created a worldwide smash hit! Cast your mind back to 1991, (If you were around!) Do you remember the collapse of the Soviet Union? The start of the first Gulf War? What about the hit film Robin Hood Princ…

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International students 30:10

4M ago30:10

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On this week’s episode of The Undercurrent, host Claire Bacarella talks with two international students. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.By Claire Bacarella

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135. Pull The Weeds When They’re Wet with Kris Ward 39:24

4M ago39:24

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What is our cultural obsession with busyness? How many businesspeople do you know who wear their exhaustion as a badge of honor? Kris Ward was raised with values she eventually learned she had to overcome – the values of moving fast, getting a lot of stuff done, and working hard. Hard work equals success. But is any of this true? Kris grew up, got …

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Evolution Gone Wrong: Why Our Bodies Work or Don't: Alex Bezzerides 52:03

4M ago52:03

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Most of us suffer at some point from a body condition that causes an issue. You may have to wear glasses or contacts, you may have a bad back or you may have had work done on your teeth to straighten them. Have you ever wondered why? Here to answer those questions I am joined by Alex Bezzerides. Alex is a professor of biology at Lewis-Clark State C…

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134. Update on My Nomad Life: A Special Episode with Lori 39:27

4M ago39:27

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Many of our listeners have been asking for an update on my life as a nomad. For those of you who don't know, in October 2023 I gave up my apartment, put most of my belongings into a 5x10 storage unit in North Virginia, and since then have been traveling the country housesitting cats (and some dogs too) through a program called Trusted House Sitters…

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The Truth About the War in Ukraine: Matt Gallagher 47:57

5M ago47:57

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How much do you know about what’s going in Ukraine? Obviously we get daily news bulletins from the mainstream media which give a view on major events but what about the stuff we don't hear about? What everyday life is like for civilians? Why people from other countries volunteer either on a humanitarian basis or as a soldier? What are their backgro…

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133. Nobody Gave Me An Instruction Manual with Stephanie O’Brien 41:15

5M ago41:15

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Leaving things better than you found them and being honest and open are good traits to have and will likely serve you well. The former makes the world, or your little part of it, better because you were part of it, while the latter both shows respect and earns you respect. Stephanie O’Brien was raised with these values. Although her life took an in…

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132. Something From Less Than Nothing with Zack Lemear 55:45

5M ago55:45

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This week’s guest, Zack Lemear, is a marketing and branding strategist who, on the surface, looks and sounds pretty much like any entrepreneur consultant. It makes sense he’s successful helping businesses with marketing and branding since his ticket in the birth lottery won him a blank slate to create and brand himself. Here on Fine is a 4-Letter W…

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How to Cook Your Best Curry Ever! with Al's Kitchen 37:48

5M ago37:48

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Do you enjoy curries particularly those available in Indian restaurants or takeaways? Have you tried making them at home? If like me you have and they are ok, but never quite taste as authentic as the chef made ones in restaurants, then this episode is for you... Al Constantinou is host of Al's Kitchen which is one of the most popular and successfu…

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365 ways to Live a More Relaxed, Happy and Successful Life: Penny Mallory 45:12

5M ago45:12

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Penny Mallory was the first woman in the world to compete in a Ford Focus World Rally Car and remains the only woman to have achieved this. She is an author, highly sought after Keynote Speaker and recognised as one of the world leading authorities on mental toughness. Successful people are mentally tough. No one can avoid the minefield of setbacks…

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131. Beyond Safe Spaces with Gregory Halpen 43:32

5M ago43:32

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Have you considered how much of what you do - even the things that seem to bring you joy - began as coping mechanisms to deal with trauma? Even your talents and your brilliance might be subconscious, or even conscious, reactions to traumatic experiences from your past. Gregory Halpen came from a family background of violence, addiction, and abuse. …

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130. Just F**king Be Nice – To Yourself with Ely Delaney 43:26

5M ago43:26

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As human beings, we are both programmed and pressured to say everything is “fine”. Someone asks, “how are you?” and you’re supposed to reply “fine, how are you?” Have you noticed that a benign, well-meaning core value many of us are raised with could be reinforcing this and blocking us from improving ourselves? Ely Delaney, whom I met through Succe…

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What Man Abandons, Nature Reclaims: David Poxon, Watercolour Artist 46:08

5M ago46:08

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When you were a child did you ever have a particular passion or interest? Did it fade away as life and making a living took over? Or is it something that you have put off and you have been meaning to get back to? If you would like some renewed inspiration this episode is for you! Welcome to a captivating exploration of the harmonious marriage of ar…

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129. An Inspired (And Haunted) Road Trip with Tracy St. Croi 47:05

6M ago47:05

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Do you remember a time when the phone would ring and you had to answer to find out who was calling? How about when you saw that stack of presents with your name on them for Christmas or your birthday – did you have a sixth sense that told you which one was the present you really wanted? Tracy St. Croi was one of those kids back in the 1980s who jus…

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Shrouded in Scandal: Stamford's Lesser-Known Dark History with Bill Cunningham 31:01

6M ago31:01

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In this repeat from one of the show's most popular episodes you are invited to join us on a stroll down the historic lanes of Stamford, where the tales of Saxon settlers and Georgian grandeur intertwine, brought to vivid life by my guest, local historian and raconteur, Bill Cunningham. As Bill peels back the layers of time, we wander from the River…

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Moonage Mysteries: How the Moon Has Shaped Our Lives and Civilisation with Rebecca Boyle 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

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Have you ever looked up at the moon in the night sky and wondered why it’s there, how it was formed and what effect it has had on us humans and animals down on Earth? Here to answer those questions and many more I’m joined by Rebecca Boyle. Rebecca is an award winning science journalist contributing to Scientific American, The New York Times and ma…

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