Best Fascinating People Podcasts (2024)

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Living Outrageously Courageous 24:13

23h ago24:13

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I has a gun pointed to my head. I stepped towards it and said, “You need love.” And they ran! With no fear! Find out how you can become outrageously courageous when facing the gun and live in bold faith. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/

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Mata Hari 2:15

7d ago2:15

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She has become the poster child for James Bond style cunning, honey-trap-setting, spying vixens but does reality match the myths around Mata Hari? In this upcoming episode I speak with Prof. Tammy Proctor of Utah State University, author of Female Intelligence: Women and Espionage in the First World War. We discuss the Dutch girl who became a "Java…

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Transcending the Illusion of Separation: Insights from Smita Joshi 56:17

13d ago56:17

56:17

Today, I'm excited to welcome Smita Joshi, an award-winning author and transformation coach. Smita is the author of the 'Karma & Diamonds' series, which draws from her own life experiences to guide readers on a profound journey of self-discovery. With a career that spans from leading roles in the tech industry to impactful teachings on personal and…

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A Funnel Of Faith With Felicia Doss 51:22

8d ago51:22

51:22

Strive for faith over fear. Choose grace. Lend mercy. Offer love. Bring hope. In everything, give thanks. Felicia Doss walks her talk! Her forthcoming book, “100 Days of Poetic Praise” will inspire you to do the same. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast…

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Saharan Nightmare: The Invasion the World Forgot featuring Prof. Jacob Mundy 38:47

9d ago38:47

38:47

Situated on the Mediterranean, just a short distance from Spain and the rest of Europe, Morocco attracts tens of millions of tourists every year. They flock to see the iconic mosques and bazaars. But there's another, much larger structure that you won't find in any tourist guides and is seldom talked about. It's a 2700 kilometer long barrier wall c…

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Unlocking Leadership Potential With Dr Brian Grossman 53:21

15d ago53:21

53:21

Unlock your leadership potential with Chief Empowerment Officer Dr Brian Grossman. Tune in as he discusses how to master your emotions and elevate personal and professional performance through mental fitness. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/

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Healing From Divorce With Amanda Beth Johnson 48:37

22d ago48:37

48:37

Navigating through the turbulence caused by divorce, Amanda Beth Johnson empathizes and empowers clients to be resilient, fostering healing and personal growth during one of life’s most challenging transitions. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/

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Amelia Earhart: Mysterious End, Fascinating Beginning 23:28

28d ago23:28

23:28

In 1937, Kansas native and pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart sought to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the world. It was a daring adventure but one that ended in tragedy. Almost 9 decades later, a company named Deep Sea Vision produced evidence of a plane closely resembling Amelia’s at the bottom of the Pacific. Recovery attempts ar…

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Staying True To Your Core Values 27:03

29d ago27:03

27:03

What is the highest value in our society right NOW? Who's paying attention? Do we value the same things today as we did a decade ago? What are YOUR core Values? And how committed are you to them? Let’s dive in today. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/…

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The Mike O'Connor Show (01/12/1973)-Vintage show featuring Mike O'Connor himself in the early days of the broadcast 59:08

1M ago59:08

59:08

Send us a text Super vintage! The radio show was a little over 2 yrs old. Mike O'Connor(the OG) w/a little help from Joe(last name unknown) on this Friday night from the WOPA studios. Featuring music by Brendan Furey(pipes), Connie Foley, and more classic musicians. Mike also gives his report & opinion on the recent visit to the US by then Taoiseac…

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The Power Of Intuitive Healing With Hanna Kok 51:00

1M ago51:00

51:00

Hanna Kok embraced two qualities that allowed her to get better instead of bitter even after the murder of her husband. Discover how she became an intuitive healer using mental hygiene and special Apphirmations.

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Bringing Heart Into HR With Sonya Atkins-Goodman 54:06

1M ago54:06

54:06

With her mission to reintegrate the human touch into HR, Sonya Atkins-Goodman tirelessly serves her community by cultivating positive cultures and empowerment with servant leadership and a big heart. And can she SING!

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ANGOLA 29:50

2M ago29:50

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An old Angolan proverb suggests it is the voyage not the ship that is important. And for the people of Angola the voyage has been a long one, from the era of the might Kongo empire, through the slave trade, colonialism, an independence struggle, and more recently decades of civil war. Despite this, in 2015 the capital city Luanda was in was listed …

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Coach Jerry Roisentul On Overcoming Personal Tragedy 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

Discover how overcoming personal tragedy and loss shaped Coach Jerry Roisentul into an iconic leader with his transformative and passionate approach, inspiring a new generation of innovators and leaders. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/

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Latina Boss Transformation With Mirna Martinez 45:26

2M ago45:26

45:26

With 52 siblings and overcoming indescribable odds, Mirna Martinez has risen to become an icon who broke generational hood mentality despite all odds. Meet this amazing woman and discover her spit-fire drive! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/

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Staying In Your Happy Place 29:40

2M ago29:40

29:40

If we can choose to be happy, our lives will be more meaningful and the world will become a much better place. Charla Anderson shares three simple ways to live in your happy place all the time.

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Mindful Toughness With Dr. Christine Silverstein 55:06

2M ago55:06

55:06

Uncover universal strategies for achieving mindful toughness with Dr. Christine Silverstein’s Hypno-Coaching. Learn how it can help children achieve peak performance, gain a positive mindset, and build a confident self. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/…

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"Witchcraft," and violence in paradise with Dr. Fiona Hukula 29:06

2M ago29:06

29:06

Imagine one day being cast out of your society, subjected to violence or killed simply because you continue to participate in the traditional rituals and activities your community have practiced for generations. It might sound extraordinary but as we’ve seen down the centuries this is what happens when age old activities are suddenly rebranded as w…

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Fostering A Compassionate Era With Staci Wright 47:27

3M ago47:27

47:27

Staci Wright of HeartProfit is solving the mental health crisis through workplace innovation and revolutionizing business. She fosters a compassionate era by integrating care and connection into successful business practices. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/…

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Chicago Irish Radio-The O'Connor Show Chats with Michael Londra of "IRELAND WITH MICHAEL" 41:23

3M ago41:23

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Send us a text Michael Londra-how to describe? This world famous Tenor was principle singer for the original Broadway production of "Riverdance" . He has gone on to produce musicals, created a hugely popular PBS show-Ireland with Michael, and continues to tour several weeks a year w/a stage production of his tv program. Listen to hear about Michael…

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Planning Your Grieving Process With Ann Cueva 48:02

3M ago48:02

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Ann Cueva, CEO of Custom Organizing, Inc. helps clients take control of their paperwork and organizational needs. Tune in as she discusses how to plan your grieving process and offer peace of mind to your loved ones. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast

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Life Lessons From A Home Renovation 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

My ever-evolving home renovation took on a life of its own, spanning months instead of weeks, like the proverbial “two steps forward & one step back” (if not a giant leap back!) Oh, the lessons learned and happy results! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast…

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Sonic Booms, Feathers, & Dinosaurs: Renowned Paleontologist Philip J. Currie 38:18

3M ago38:18

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Imagine an alien world where a creature could create a sonic boom simply by whipping its tail. Look no further as such creatures once roamed the Earth. This is just one remarkable discovery made by the world renowned Paleontologist Philip J. Currie -- the man whose worked inspire Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. In this episode, I speak with Phili…

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Conscious Choices For Optimal Health With Gail Blair 47:23

3M ago47:23

47:23

As a conduit for ‘Revelation’, Gail Blair receives divine wisdom to discern & uncover the energetic and physical roots of dis-ease, & has helped thousands to heal with conscious choices toward their most optimal health. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/…

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The Key To Heart-Centered Leadership With Alan Mikolaj 46:05

4M ago46:05

46:05

Explore heart-centered leadership with author, change agent, coach Alan Mikolaj. Uncover his purpose-driven journey to personal/professional growth and his commitment to the power of partnership. LOVE is his secret sauce! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/…

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Madagascar Discovery With Dr. Patricia Wright 35:21

4M ago35:21

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In 1986, anthropologist Patricia Wright arrived in the tropical paradise of Madagascar. Seemingly, she was hunting a ghost: the greater bamboo lemur — then believed to be extinct. Lemurs predate humans by millions of years and have long been prevalent on Madagascar. In contrast, the first human settlers arrived on the Island within the last few tho…

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The Seven Levels Of Wisdom - with Mónica Esgueva 45:16

4M ago45:16

45:16

Mónica Esgueva is a renowned figure whose journey and expertise in mindfulness, personal transformation, and spirituality are transforming lives globally. Mónica is a celebrated self-development teacher and spiritual guide, known for her ability to merge Eastern and Western philosophies into actionable wisdom. Her journey from a successful career i…

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Getting Rid Of Your Perfectionist Self 27:15

4M ago27:15

27:15

In this unexpected solo episode, Charla Anderson wings it with random words of wisdom and stories as her scheduled guest could not make it. She discusses how to avoid becoming a perfectionist and instead strive for excellence.

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Getting Past Emotional Trauma With Kemir Baker 48:09

4M ago48:09

48:09

Kemir Baker of J-Intelligence Networks offers insights for spiritual-based emotional health and transformation. Regain your joy and purpose to overcome emotional trauma and build self-esteem with bold resilience.

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The Bizarre Borat-like Regime of Turkmenistan with Bruce Pannier 32:54

4M ago32:54

32:54

The Borat movies were a fun but far fetched parody right? Think again. The Central Asian nation of Turkmenistan is currently ruled by the clownish Gurbangulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow and his son Serdar. He has styled himself as an action hero. Unfortunately he isn't very good at racing, handling horses, firing guns, singing, dancing, weight lifting, rap…

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Setting Boundaries And Legacy Building 24:47

4M ago24:47

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Charla shares insights from her latest workshop, ‘Adults Need Boundaries TOO - A Legacy Building Journey’ with her Boundaries Barometer, Values Evaluator & Legacy Builder Society. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/

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Rwanda Genocide Survivor, Political Exile, and Inspiration: Drocella Mugorewera 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

In 1994, Drocella Mugorewera was a young mother when Ethnic tensions between Hutu's and Tutsi's rooted in colonial divisions boiled over and led to a horrific genocide in Rwanda that cost up to one million lives. Drocella fled to the comparative safety of the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo before returning home determined to mold a better so…

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Resilience And Authenticity With Kelly Lord 54:22

5M ago54:22

54:22

Kelly Lord’s unique book is a compelling masterpiece combining her story, resilience, and music. Original songs complement each section as you lose yourself in her journey told with wit, sorrow, pain, grit, and optimism.

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Simón Bolívar: Liberator of The Americas with Prof. Tomas Straka 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

Despite being orphaned at a young age, Simon Bolivar was far from an orphan Annie character. Born into a wealthy Criollo family in 1783, his education continued before he made an extensive trip around Europe. While there, he was introduced to ideas of the enlightenment and events such as the French Revolution. Despite his ethnically Spanish roots, …

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Achieving Synergistic Harmony With Antomius Wise 45:07

5M ago45:07

45:07

As a dedicated tax strategist, criminal investigator, and humanitarian, former NFL star Antomius Wise offers a holistic approach to guide clients toward synergistic harmony and a balanced, enriched life. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast

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How I went from Mafia Enforcer to DOJ Informer: Aiden Gabor Interview 36:58

5M ago36:58

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The DeCavalcante Crime Family of New Jersey were the inspiration for HBO's acclaimed Sopranos drama series. In this episode, I speak with one of their members: Aidan Gabor. He is a mafia henchman, turned DOJ informant and cop. Gabor shares his origin story from his parents escape from Soviet occupied Budapest to his childhood descent into crime and…

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Overcoming Shame With Terilee Harrison 40:03

5M ago40:03

40:03

Terilee Harrison’s vision is to help one million people overcome shame. How? BRI Talks – BOLD. REAL. IMPACTFUL. She’s a coach, global speaker, and author who wants YOU to tell your story. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast

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Two Rules Of An Honorable Society 29:05

5M ago29:05

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Charla flies solo today as she discusses what society could look like if everyone honors each other as other human beings just trying to do their best with what they have with respect, honesty, and dignity. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://charlaanderson.com/podcast/

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2023 iBAM Chats: Acclaimed Author ColmTóibín generously shares his time 22:21

5M ago22:21

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Send us a text Siobhainn sits down with celebrated multi-faceted author Colm Tóibín and learns about his creative process, fun asides, and even a bit of a song. He is a novelist, short story writer, journalist, and non-fiction writer. In short, a fascinating person. Colm Tóibín's novels include the following, in no particular order: The South The H…

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