Best utkarsh Podcasts (2024)

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Samantha Sadighi — The Art of Sleep: Hygiene Mastery | Self-Improvement Atlas #60 1:14:13

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It is common knowledge that eating well and exercising are the hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle. But what about sleep hygiene? This week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella chats with sleep consultant Samantha Sadighi about all the work that goes into becoming a successful sleeper. As a psychology gra…

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Retired USAF CMSgt Dave Nordel Shares His Story and Explains Why He's Max Fab 1:00:58

3h ago1:00:58

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Dave Nordel grew up on a dairy farm in Northern California learning important life lessons. As Dave recalls his life we discuss some of these lessons which include what it means when cows lie down. (Yes, this is a tease.) We talk quite a bit about what Dave learned on his varied assignments around the world. He took much of what he learned and foun…

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Dominique Mulhane — Self-Acceptance for Positive Body Image | Self-Improvement Atlas #59 43:24

12d ago43:24

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Our world is saturated with distorted ideals of beauty, and so many of us have grappled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt at some point in our lives. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by psychologist Dominique Mulhane to discuss what self-acceptance can do for positi…

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Wayde Fishman Loves Hawaii (Living the Aloha Life is His Podcast) 1:26:36

13d ago1:26:36

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Living the Aloha Life is a podcast I have listened to since 2018. This is where I was introduced to Wayde Fishman. Wayde loves Hawaii the way I love Hawaii so naturally as Wayde shares his story, we talk at length about Hawaii. We discuss what we love about Hawaii, what first attracted Wayde to Hawaii, and the reality of living in Hawaii today. We …

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JamsBash Are Breakin' On The One 1:11:51

5d ago1:11:51

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“So much of what Bash and I do through our work is what we call this Revised Americana…we’ve had such a Euro-Centric what American storytelling is, but how can we change that narrative through the films that we make, through the commercials that we make, through all of the content that we put out there…I think Breakin’ was an opportunity to do that…

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Iva Durakovic: Sustainable Work Environment at Home | Self-Improvement Atlas #58 56:19

13d ago56:19

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As plenty of us embrace remote work, the lines between profssional and personal spaces tend to blur. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella chats with interior architect Iva Durakovic for advice on creating a work environment at home that can sustain both our well-being and the planet. With…

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Rianjali Is Mild Mannered And Timid 1:19:52

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Rianjali is an award-winning, NYC-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter/composer. Previously working as a former domestic violence and teacher, Rianjali found her “pinch me moment” when Oscar award-winning musician A.R. Rahman invited her to work with him And she hasn’t looked back. From composing music for hit shows on Amazon Prime and Netflix…

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Tiny House Adviser Laura Lynch Shares Her Story 51:06

13d ago51:06

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Laura Lynch grew up in Virginia with a tight knit Christian upbringing. When her parents decided to build a home, Laura got ahold of the blueprints and found them fascinating. As she tells her story, she talks about being interested in blueprints and drawing homes in her youth. There was time in the U.S. Air Force, college, a home purchase that wen…

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Carol Brennan: Journaling for Stress Management and Mental Well-being | Self-Improvement Atlas #57 38:20

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The simple act of putting pen to paper can offer incredible catharsis, especially for the easily stressed. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by journaling coach Carol Brennan to learn about everything that makes journaling work. Hailing from Scotland, United Kingdom, Carol Br…

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ReFi Medellín with Tereza Bízková and Juan Giraldo | S3 BONUS episode 59:10

26d ago59:10

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In this bonus episode of the ReFi Podcast, John Ellison sits down with the new co-hosts of season 4, Maya Dentzel and Tereza Bízková, along with her colleague Juan Giraldo from ReFi Medellín, ReFi DAO’s local node. They discuss the incredible work being done in Medellín, Colombia, to drive the Web3 movement through community events and sustainable …

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Destigmatizing Loneliness is a Big Part of Richard Demings Story 1:01:30

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Richard Deming discovered music at an early age. He played drums. Like many, he thought it would be great to be in a band and play music for a living. Today Richard teaches at Yale where he also directs the creative writing program. Sometimes in life, you must take the other fork. The fact that Richards dream of playing drums for a living didn’t pa…

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Rizka Widyarini Purwanto: Maintain Electronic Security With AI | Self-Improvement Atlas #56 44:48

2M ago44:48

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In the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has made waves in the realm of technology, assisting us in our daily lives with errands, work tasks, and more. But, how can AI be employed for electronic security? So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by assistant professor of cyb…

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Utkarsh Narang's Story Will Inspire & Ignite Your Spark (and make you feel happy) 46:52

2M ago46:52

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Often as I sit and talk story with my guest, I have such a fun, therapeutic experience that before I know it twenty, or thirty minutes have flown by. This is how it was as I visited with Utkarsh Narang. Today, Utkarsh is a happiness coach but as he tells his story, he recalls just how his life path took him from New Delhi, India to Melbourne, Austr…

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Bill Teck On The Trail Of Stevie Van Zandt 43:20

2M ago43:20

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Welcome to the first special episode where I will be interviewing trailblazers from all backgrounds. Because let's face it, being Tuckered Out is universal. Bill Teck is a writer, producer, director, and the founder of the Generation ñ Media brand. His films include One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich & the Lost American Film (2014). A Cuban…

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Amanda Stern: The Benefits of Journaling for Personal Development | Self-Improvement Atlas #55 53:24

2M ago53:24

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Busy and bustling lives can often leave our minds muddled and stuck in autopilot. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by journaling coach Amanda Stern to learn more about how the simple act of putting pen to paper can set you on a clear path forward and onto self-discovery. An …

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Borderline Personality Disorder is a Part of Zoey Rana's Life, and Her Story 51:53

3M ago51:53

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Zoey Rana grew up in Southeast England in the community of Crawley. As a Muslim, she was raised with strict parents, especially a strict father. Her parents had her life all mapped out but from an early age, Zoey wasn’t interested in the life they had planned. It took moving to another country to free herself of the religious oppression she felt in…

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You Might Also Like: The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi 32:55

2M ago32:55

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In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who cla…

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Stephanie Drawdy: Art x AI: Discover Yourself in Digital Colours | Self-Improvement Atlas #54 43:47

3M ago43:47

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that has graced our devices for over a decade, yet an enigma surrounding it persists. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by artist-attorney Stephanie Drawdy to learn more about AI and how it can assist us in our art…

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Anjali Virmani Talks Time Out 44:15

3M ago44:15

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Anjali Virmani is the Global Head of Creative Solutions at Time Out Media. Shuttling between 10 global offices with a brief of 333 cities, she crafts and implements the Time Out global brand story, strategy, and identity, building bridges between the Time Out brand and its consumers globally. Anjali’s passion for diversity, uniting, and empowering …

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Africa to USA at 13, Patricia Malanga Embraced a New Country, and Religion 1:07:25

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Patricia Malanga was born in Africa more specifically, in Zaire which is now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was not a safe place and her family wanted to leave. They spent six years in a refugee camp hoping to relocate to a country that would provide a better opportunity for her parents and siblings. As I visited with Patricia, s…

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Anthony Hartcher: The Impact of Proper Nutrition on Mental Health | Self-Improvement Atlas #53 53:26

3M ago53:26

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From the food we consume to the nutrients our bodies absorb, every bite we take has the potential to influence our mood, cognition, and overall mental state. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by clinical nutritionist Anthony Hartcher to discuss proper nutrition and its impact…

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Finding His Birth Mom Late in Life, Edward Di Gangi Tells His Story; and Hers 46:45

4M ago46:45

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Edward Di Gangi was adopted at birth in New York City. An only child, he made no effort to explore his heredity until, at age 69, a visit to a cemetery where members of his adoptive mother's family were buried stirred his interest. The above paragraph from Edward’s website speaks to what Edward has been up to these past five or six years. We talk q…

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Utkarsh and Kaly: Blazing The Trail for South Asian Rappers 47:15

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Utkarsh Ambudkar, aka UTK, is an actor, rapper, and singer and is featured in the CBS hit show Ghosts. He is also known for his roles in Pitch Perfect, The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever. Kaly, aka Kunal Patel, is a highly-respected rapper who has collaborated with artists such as Indian musical composer and Oscar winner A.R. Rahman. As a sid…

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Maryanne J.George is Celebrating Life, Music, and Motherhood 23:43

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Maryanne J. George is a Grammy Award-winning artist and a clinical mental health therapist. With five Grammy wins and nine nominations attributed to her collaborations with Maverick City Music, her impact on the music industry is undeniable. Together with Maverick City Music, she has helped redefine the boundaries of contemporary Christian music (C…

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Monica Kalra: Breaking Taboos — Navigating Divorce and Cultural Stigma | Self-Improvement Atlas #52 42:25

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Often laden with cultural taboos and societal pressures, divorce—especially within communities of color—is often shrouded in silence and stigma. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by divorce and relationship confidence coach Monica Kalra to deconstruct divorce wit…

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TRIGGER: Sexual Assault Discussed. Jacia Kornwise Shares Her Story of Overcoming Adversity 47:44

4M ago47:44

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Jacia Kornwise has a life story unlike any told here on NKYS. Before listening, I want to issue a trigger warning for those who may be affected by sexual assault. Jacia is a Master Embodied Soul Coach, Transformational Experience Facilitator, and TEDxSpeaker, with an impressive 31-year career dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and groups tr…

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The Next Wave of ReFi Is Here! │ Season 3 Episode 25 🎧 1:06:36

4M ago1:06:36

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In this insightful episode, join host John Ellison as he delves deep into the regenerative finance (ReFi) movement, exploring its intersection with climate action and Web 3 technology. John shares his gratitude for the journey so far and his excitement for what lies ahead. We start with a retrospective look at the progress and challenges faced by t…

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Utkarsh Narang: Finding Meaningful Work — A Journey of Purposeful Career Building | Self-Improvement Atlas #51 45:28

4M ago45:28

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Professional fulfillment often presents several winding paths, and carving out a career that speaks to your soul can prove challenging for even the most talented. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by career coach Utkarsh Narang to explore the art of aligning pass…

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1st NKYS Guest RE-visit with James Phelps (and Jolene) It's Been Four Years & Lots of Change 1:02:48

4M ago1:02:48

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James Phelps was the first guest to appear on Nobody Knows Your Story. In this episode we find out what has changed in James life over the past four years. (It's a lot!) We also asked James wife Jolene to sit in and share her story. In the April 28, 2020 episode with James he talked about leaving Mormonism. Lots of folks are doing that these days b…

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Deborah Heiser: Retire with a Purpose — Finding Enlightenment After Work | Self-Improvement Atlas #50 46:44

5M ago46:44

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Retirement often marks the culmination of one’s professional career, but it also heralds a new chapter filled with opportunities for self-reflection, growth, and fulfillment. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by applied developmental psychologist Deborah Heiser t…

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Zarrar Khan is Shining A Fresh Light on Pakistan 43:26

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Zarrar Khan is an award-winning Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker. Born in Karachi and currently based out of Toronto, Zahra’s works have been screened and awarded in over 100 festivals, including TIFF, Bocarno, and BFI London. In Flames, his genre-bending feature directorial debut, premiered at the 76th Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director's Fo…

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35 and Living His Best Life Josh Coffin Has Left the Bubble 1:27:25

5M ago1:27:25

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Josh Coffin grew up as a pleaser. He loved the praise he received for doing what others wanted him to do. He also grew up in super conservative southeastern Idaho and as he states, "In high school 75 to 80% of the students attended Mormon seminary. I assumed the rest were just inactive Mormons." As Josh relates his life story, he recalls a happy ch…

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neoslife with Vincent Daranyi | BONUS Episode 1:00:49

4M ago1:00:49

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In this week’s episode of the ReFi Podcast, John is delighted to welcome his friend Vincent Daranyi, a former investment banker turned serial entrepreneur, to share his profound journey of self-discovery and his vision of neoslife—a 1,000 acre regenerative village just 75-minutes outside of Lisbon that offers an entirely new way of being. Vincent h…

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Anu Seghal and Priya Krishna Discuss Culture and Cooking 43:04

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Anu Seghal is a children's author and the founder of The Culture Tree, a cultural literacy and language education company that celebrates South Asian culture. Priya Krishna is a food reporter and video host for the New York Times and the best-selling author of multiple cookbooks, including Indian-Ish and Cooking at Home. Her latest book is Priya's …

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Dr. Gia Marson: Intuitive Eating for a Healthy Food Bond | Self-Improvement Atlas #49 45:54

5M ago45:54

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Building a healthy relationship with food often takes several rounds of trial and error—and sometimes it feels cyclical—especially with diet culture popularized by the media. But in recent years, ‘intuitive eating’ has been making waves. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by a…

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Regenerative Leadership with Dom Francks from VIVIFY│ Season 3 Episode 24 🎧 1:06:14

5M ago1:06:14

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In this week's episode of ReFi Podcast, host John Ellison dives deep into a conversation with Dom Francks, an executive leadership coach and wilderness guide with a profound commitment to combating the climate crisis through connection with nature. With a rich background that includes a Stanford education, a decade-long journey to becoming a profes…

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Helping Others Overcome What He's Overcome, Joe Elder Shares His Story 1:29:04

5M ago1:29:04

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Let me start off by saying that Joe Elder tells his story in a way that I believe anyone who has battelled alcohol or drugs would find not only relatable, but inspiring. Like many, Joe Elder has had challenges in his life. In his youth, Joe's family moved often which made it hard to make and then leave friends. But he also experienced differing ide…

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Rochelle Pinto Is Taking Vogue India Into A New Era 51:27

6M ago51:27

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Rochelle Pinto is the head of editorial content for Vogue India. She has had quite a career and is exactly how you think a Vogue head would be-poised, intelligent, well-spoken, beautiful, and as a bonus, she’s totally down to earth. In case you were also wondering if she does gets to work with and receive advice from Anna Wintour, the answer is yes…

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Rebecca Fraser-Thill: Psychology and Design of Work | Self-Improvement Atlas #48 53:49

6M ago53:49

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Some hope for a mundane job that will allow them to fund side projects, and others long for a career they can call their vocation. Both routes can be equally fulfilling, but one thing is for sure: finding meaningful work isn’t always the smoothest of journeys. So, join us in an episode of Self-Improvement Atlas as host Marie Stella picks the brain …

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Michael Maliakel and Sonya Balsara: Breaking Barriers on Broadway 54:53

6M ago54:53

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We're going to Broadway! Today, I am talking with the two South Asian leads in a very beloved Broadway show: Michael Maliakel and Sonya Balsara, who play Aladdin and Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway. Michael made his Broadway debut with Aladdin in September 2021. He has had theater experience, including being part of the national tour of the…

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