Best Anna Leigh Podcasts (2024)

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HBS Goes to the Movies: "Joe Versus the Volcano" (1990) 53:00

7h ago53:00

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Michael Norton explains why “Joe Versus the Volcano” is the perfect existentialist film. Continuing our tradition of going to the movies for the first episode of teach new season, we watch the 1990 film Joe vs. The Volcano with Michael Norton from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. Michael has an argument that the movie is the perfect existen…

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SKYDIVING with Karishma: The Amazing Race Continues: EP 9 4:56

14h ago4:56

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Watch it on YouTube! The Amazing Race continues! Today Karishma from The Amazing Race Season 36 joins us on the Beyond The Bucket List Podcast to talk about her experience on the race as well as how she got into SKYDIVING! I absolutely love meeting other adventurous gals who are willing to send it in everything they do, and Karishma is one of them!…

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MINIBAR EPISODE: Will The Courts Save Democracy? 22:47

44m ago22:47

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The HBS hosts cross-examine the courts. Former President Trump is currently dividing his time between the campaign trail and the courtroom. Some Americans are outraged by what they view to be targeted prosecutions by biased and overzealous District Attorneys, while others view the same events as a lifelong con man getting his just deserts. Fascinat…

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GREEK SAILING + Traveling with her son!: EP. 8 17:06

3h ago17:06

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This episode is all about sailing in the Greek islands + how you can do it, too! No matter what age you are, if you've got that little calling to do something "more," GO FOR IT! Paula shares how she is currently traveling the world with her son while leading group sailing trips + teaching others to sail while she's at it! Be sure to follow us on th…

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Susan Saunders walks us through The Power Decade and why it matters 32:53

8d ago32:53

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In this episode of the podcast I welcome back author and health coach Susan Saunders - Susan’s first appearance on the podcast back in November 2022 focused on preventing Alzheimer’s disease and has been one of our most popular episodes. Susan’s latest book The Power Decade published soon after that and will be out in paperback on 8th June (link be…

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MINIBAR EPISODE: Meet Our New Co-host, David Gunkel! 24:13

6d ago24:13

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For this "mini-bar" episode, HBS introduces our newest addition to the co-host gang, Dr. David Gunkel! David Gunkel is an award-winning author, educator and researcher, specializing in the philosophy of technology, with a focus on the moral and legal challenges of artificial intelligence and robots. He is the author of a number of important texts o…

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Tracy Bloom on why her midlife heroine is having The Time of Her Life... 23:54

3d ago23:54

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This time on Middling Along I chat to novelist Tracy Bloom about her latest book The Time of Her Life, which follows midlife heroine Kim through the disintegration of her marriage and her subsequent reinvention. We discuss the increase in midlife female protagonists - that TV is doing so well with the likes of Sarah Lancashire in Happy Valley. Fict…

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REPLAY: S2 E1. Woman and Change: Setting the Scene with Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair 54:57

7d ago54:57

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REPLAY OF SEASON TWO EPISODE ONE In the first episode of season two of the podcast, I speak with former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Cherie Blair, CBE KC in their first-time ever, exclusive joint podcast interview! Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair have pioneered positive change for women for decades. They have worked as lawyers,…

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REPLAY: YouTube's Alt-Right Rabbit Hole (with Caleb Cain) 1:00:34

10d ago1:00:34

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The HBS hosts chat with Caleb Cain about his experience being radicalized by the Alt-Right internet. [While the HBS hosts are on break between Seasons, we're releasing REPLAYs of some of our favorite episodes from the past. This episode is from Season 5 and originally aired on August 22, 2022.] In June 2019, the New York Times featured a story abou…

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Episode 165 - Spooky Places ft. Marco Gonzalez and Ashley Ann Rutledge 57:34

12d ago57:34

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On today's Confessional, we talk all the scary places we have encountered!With visual artist, Ashley Ann Rutledge, and musician, Marco Gonzalez. Old camps, civil war prisons, and just those weird ass locations you just kind if feel like you're being watched in! And, lots more. With confessions from New Jersey, Georgia, and Australia!…

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BONUS: Feminist Foreign Policy featuring Anna co-hosting The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast 30:21

14d ago30:21

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This is an episode of The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast, featuring host Anna Stoecklein as a guest host alongside Anna-Joy Rickard. Together they talk about feminist foreign policy with Kristina Lunz, the author of ‘The Future of Foreign Policy is Feminist’ and Co-founder and Director of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy in Berlin. The…

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Jean-Paul Sartre's "Bad Faith" 1:05:41

17d ago1:05:41

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The HBS hosts discuss the many and varied ways we lie to ourselves. For our final episode of each season, we take up a text or concept in philosophy that has crept out of the discipline and made it into the wider popular consciousness and culture. This week, we're talking about Jean-Paul Sartre’s idea of “bad faith” (mauvaise foi) from his text Bei…

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Leila Ainge on imposter phenomenon - and why you are not broken! 33:07

18d ago33:07

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My guest today is Leila Ainge - an accredited psychologist with 20 years of cross industry business consulting experience. Leila’s research focuses on how entrepreneurs experience imposter phenomenon - but is relevant for all of us! She’s also the host of the Psychologically Speaking podcast which is currently exploring various experiences of impos…

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Diadem Builds First Full-Stack Pickleball Company 46:21

21d ago46:21

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Evan Specht, Founder of Diadem Sports, shares his inspiring story of creating one of the largest pickleball companies. Building on their tennis roots, Diadem has exploded onto the pickleball scene with paddles, balls, shoes, and state-of-the-art facilities.With the help of the popular Diadem Edge and Warrior Edge pickleball paddles, Diadem has emer…

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Companion Animals 56:25

24d ago56:25

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The HBS hosts celebrate the paw-some impact of furry companions on our lives. Companion species, like dogs and cats, have been a part of human history for thousands of years. The first domesticated dog was over thirty thousand years ago, and the first cat over ten thousand years ago. So, much of what we call human civilization has always been a mul…

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Psychoanalysis (with Benedetta Todaro) 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

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The HBS hosts take a break from the bar and lie down on the couch. Almost from the beginning of its theoretical elaboration and clinical practice, Psychoanalysis has had a profound impact on culture, particularly in the west. We all laugh at the idea that “sometimes a cigar is just a cigar!” And we speak freely of “Freudian slips.” And many are at …

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Episode 164 - Body Horror ft. Nina G., and Paul Haynes 1:07:01

1M ago1:07:01

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We are talking Body Horror on the lasest episode of Confessional Podcast! With Nina G. of the Twisted Mirror Podcast, and Paul Haynes of the book/HBO series, I'll be Gone in the Dark. The Twisted Mirror Podcast presents mind and genre-bending horror stories that reflect the darkest, most twisted parts of the human psyche. in the style of great horr…

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Emerald May on how sex and intimacy coaching can transform a relationship 37:02

1M ago37:02

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I’m incredibly happy to be introducing you this time to Emerald May - Emerald is an international Embodied Sex, Intimacy & Breathwork Coach. Her passion and mission is to support women and parents to live a more authentic, connected and pleasure-filled life, whilst raising the next generation. I had the pleasure of working with Emerald as a client …

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Whose Anthropocene? 53:25

1M ago53:25

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The HBS hosts look for the cause of the Golden Spike. The term “Anthropocene” was coined in the 1980’s, although it wasn't until 2000 that Paul Crutzen and Eugene Stoermer suggested that we are living in a new geological epoch marked by the impact of humans on the Earth and its inhabitants. Geological epochs are determined by profound and measurabl…

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Academic Freedom 54:46

2M ago54:46

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The HBS hosts consider a case study testing the limits of academic freedom. Nathan Cofnas, holder of an Early Career Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust, is being threatened with losing his position because he is a “race realist” and, in particular, has stated that there is a difference in natural intelligence in people of different races. What is…

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Professor Jack Gilbert on why we should all be fascinated by the wonders of our gut microbiome 38:07

2M ago38:07

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The biology nerd in me is so happy about this one! Joining me this time is Professor Jack Gilbert from the University of California San Diego: in 2023 he gave the Annual Lecture at the British Menopause Society conference, which is how his work came to my attention (via our Managing the Menopause Clinical Lead - also my sister-in-law - Dr Beth Thom…

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Immediacy (with Anna Kornbluh) 57:40

2M ago57:40

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The HBS hosts discuss the style of "too late" capitalism with Anna Kornbluh. Immediacy would seem to be the defining cultural style of our moment. From video to social media and from autofiction to autotheory, the tendency is towards direct intensity of experience and away from the mediations of form, genre, and representation. What drives this tur…

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S3 E10. The Story of Human: Inner Work for Outer Healing with Remi Olajoyegbe 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

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Uncover the root cause of societal issues and explore a movement beyond feminism in the Season 3 finale of "The Story of Woman." Join host Anna Stoecklein and Remi Olajoyegbe, co-founder of Medicine festival, in a profound discussion on inner healing for societal transformation. Dive into the importance of community, the longing for belonging, and …

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Boredom 53:07

2M ago53:07

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The HBS hosts discuss the many paradoxes of ennui. Most of our podcast episodes are about “big” issues, “interesting” topics, “provocative” conversations, or “important” matters… but the truth is that the overwhelming majority of our day-to-day lives is dominated by ennui. Boredom. Tedium. Lethargy. Lassitude. Or, in more common parlance, “the blah…

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Petra Coveney on yoga as therapy as we navigate the menopause transition 40:16

2M ago40:16

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Joining me on the podcast this time is Petra Coveney - founder of Menopause Yoga™ - an international teacher, trainer, author and guest speaker specializing in supporting people through the stages of perimenopause to post menopause Petra has trained over 700 Menopause Yoga teachers in 40+ countries and is the author of the book ‘Menopause Yoga - a …

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S3 E9. From 1963 to Today: How “The Feminine Mystique” Lives On 1:00:03

2M ago1:00:03

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Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique," published in 1963, is often recognized as a catalyst for the second wave of feminism. How far have we come since then in terms of women's role in society, and specifically women's maternal and domestic role? In this episode of The Story of Woman, host Anna Stoecklein dives deep into a conversation with write…

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Breaking Things at Work (with Gavin Mueller) 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

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The HBS hosts discuss how the Luddites were right about why we hate our jobs. The term “luddite” generally functions as an insult these days. It is something people are accused of, and a term that no one would claim for themselves. To adopt and adapt to new technologies is part of what it means to be progressive and modern, not to mention hip. Howe…

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S3 E8. From Doubt to Belief: The Evolution of #MeToo and Survivor Testimony with Leigh Gilmore, author of The #MeToo Effect 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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The #MeToo movement empowered millions to speak out about sexual violence and changed the default response to women's accounts from universal doubt to selective belief. What changed? In this episode, guest host Sarey Ruden speaks with Leigh Gilmore to discuss her book, “The #MeToo Effect: What Happens When We Believe Women”. They delve into the tra…

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Ep. 49: Love After Divorce (Part 2) w/Marcus Stanback: Growing Our Experience of Love 1:17:01

2M ago1:17:01

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Today my friend Marcus Stanback makes his third visit to the pod. We explore how he and his life have evolved in the four years since divorcing his high school sweetheart; how sexual exploration, yoga, and cultivating self-love have helped Marcus find his way to more authentic living; the practice of transparent communication and how it has allowed…

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Lying 53:35

3M ago53:35

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The HBS hosts parse the difference between mistakes, half-truths, embellishments, and outright lies. George Costanza (from the TV series Seinfeld) once insisted: “It’s not a lie if you believe it.” This seems both true and false. It's certainly wrong to claim that someone lied accidentally, so intention, and therefore knowing what you are saying is…

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Professor Joyce Harper on the forthcoming national Menopause Education and Support Programme 32:54

3M ago32:54

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In this episode of the podcast I chat to Professor Joyce Harper - an award-winning educator, author, podcaster, academic, and scientist. She is Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London in the Institute for Women’s Health where she is Head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group. I’m very grateful that Joyce agreed to com…

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S3 E7. Navigating Motherhood in the Age of Surveillance with Sophie Hamacher and Jessica Hankey, creators of Supervision 52:38

3M ago52:38

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How does the rise of AI and surveillance intersect with motherhood? In this episode, Sophie Hamacher and Jessica Hankey, creators of the groundbreaking anthology, Supervision: On Motherhood and Surveillance, delve into the ways mothers' behaviors and bodies are observed, exposed, and policed in today's society. The conversation broadens to encompas…

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Growing Old(er) 56:28

3M ago56:28

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The HBS hosts consider the sands through the hourglass. It seems as if, when we’re young, the solution to all of our problems is just getting older—when will people take me seriously? when will I understand my own body? when will I gain the confidence to assert my own will? or, just be myself? Then, as we age, it paradoxically occurs to us that the…

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Episode 163 - Unsolved Mysteries (TV show) ft. Whitney from True Crime Çamp Fire, and Ros Paris 1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

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Today on Confessional we get into our favorite segments from the classic True Crime TV show, Unsolved Mysteries! We have our pals, Whitney of the amazing True Crime Campfire Podcast, and Ros of Mondo Baltimore sitting in to discuss the most captivating disappearances, murders, and supernatural phenomenon presented by our man, Robert Stack. Confessi…

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S3 E6. From Beauty Ideals to Empowering Stories: A Conversation with Glamour's UK Editor-in-Chief, Deborah Joseph 46:57

3M ago46:57

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In this episode, guest host Joanna Cummings takes the reins to interview Deborah Joseph, the UK Editor in Chief of Glamour Magazine. The discussion delves into the evolving landscape of women's magazines, feminism, and the transformative journey of Glamour from a beauty-focused brand to a platform advocating female empowerment. Deborah highlights t…

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The Phenomenology of Black Spirit (with Biko Mandela Gray and Ryan Johnson) 51:01

3M ago51:01

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The HBS discuss Hegel, the black radical tradition, and the history of Philosophy with Biko Mandela Gray and Ryan J. Johnson. This week we are joined by Biko Mandela Gray and Ryan J. Johnson to talk about their book Phenomenology of Black Spirit, which reads Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit against the tradition of black thought from Frederick Dougl…

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Tate Smith on the trans male experience of menopause 33:02

3M ago33:02

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My guest this time is Tate Smith - an award-winning trans activist, consultant, and speaker. Tate's accolades include being named one of Attitude Magazine's 10 LGBTQ+ Trailblazers To Watch Out For In The Future, and in 2022 he was selected as a LinkedIn Top Voice, and nominated for PinkNews' Community Role Model. He speaks on topics including the e…

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S3 E5. From Ancient Bottles to Modern Struggles: A Deep Dive into Breastfeeding with Joanna Wolfarth, author of Milk 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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In what ways has breastfeeding been shaped by culture and history? Join us as we unravel the complex terrain in this episode featuring Joanna Wolfarth, author of Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding. Joanna delves into the historical evolution of breastfeeding norms and practices, examining how societal changes impacted women's experiences. T…

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Ep. 48: Embracing the Erotic Self w/Tiffany Chambers Goldberg 1:40:36

3M ago1:40:36

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Today we're joined by Tiffany Chambers Goldberg, a sensuality coach who helps women tap into their sensuality to improve their range of motion, ease pain, and empower themselves. This is a big, juicy conversation exploring: - the disconnect many women feel from their femininity and the impact it has on their lives - the journey of embracing sensual…

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Back to "Normal" 54:18

3M ago54:18

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The HBS hosts discuss post-COVID demands to get "back to normal." In 2020 the NCAA canceled its basketball tournaments for the year. Over the next several months, mitigation measures became more widespread and strict. In some places more quickly than others, we all eventually “returned to normal.” Did we though? In some ways, normalcy seems to be a…

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SwingVision's NEW AI Pickleball App - Interview w/Swupnil Sahai, CEO 48:31

3M ago48:31

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Dive into the dynamic world of Pickleball innovation in our latest Simply Pickleball Podcast episode featuring Swupnil Sahai, PhD and former Data Scientist at Tesla. In this exclusive interview, Swupnil shares his venture from leaving a high-powered job at Tesla to co-founding Swing Vision, a revolutionary mobile app that harnesses camera technolog…

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Anna Allerton on working smarter through perimenopause 36:11

4M ago36:11

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My guest this time is Anna Allerton…a former journalist and TV producer who spent 17 years at Sky where she was an industry leader in women’s sports journalism and was listed in Management Today’s ‘35 Under 35’. She’s the founder of Allerton Coaching and is a business coach and consultant specializing in perimenopause. Anna started to experience cr…

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S3 E4. Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work with Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski, authors of Glass Walls 58:39

3M ago58:39

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You may have heard of the glass ceiling, but have you heard of the glass walls? In this episode, Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski discuss the pervasive issue of gender bias in the workplace, highlighting the six walls that hinder women's progress. Based on their book, Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Wo…

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Real Life Heroes 59:30

3M ago59:30

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The HBS hosts chat about heroes without capes. In a world saturated with fictional caped crusaders and masked vigilantes, we want to redirect our attention to the unsung champions who make a tangible impact in the lives of others, in other words, “real life” people who display acts of courage, compassion and commitment and who transcend the confine…

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Leigh Walters-James on the importance of male allies at work 24:19

4M ago24:19

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In this episode I am joined by Leigh Walters-James who is a Managing Director with Accenture in the UK. Leigh is an advocate for inclusion and diversity and sponsor of the Accenture Accent on Gender and MenoWarriors initiatives within the UK. Leigh’s colleagues Jill Ross and Sarah Garton were interviewed here on the podcast last year to talk about …

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S3 E3: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood with Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain 57:21

4M ago57:21

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Ever wondered if the so-called "maternal instinct" is a scientific reality or a societal construct? Join guest host Monica Cardenas as she delves into the fascinating world of neuroscience with Chelsea Conaboy, author of Mother Brain: How Neuroscience is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood. Together, they explore the intricate changes in parents' bra…

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Abby Langer busts a bunch of nutritional myths and misinformation 29:06

4M ago29:06

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My guest this time is Abby Langer - Abby has been a Registered Dietitian since 1999 - she has worked extensively both in clinical nutrition, and nutrition media and consulting, has won awards for her teaching and has served for three years on her regulatory college’s council. She’s passionate about all aspects of nutrition, from physiology to teach…

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Deconstruction 56:49

4M ago56:49

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The HBS hosts dig into Jacque Derrida's philosophy to see if it really is responsible for everything that's wrong with the world. There are very few philosophies that are blamed for so much as deconstruction. Introduced by Jacques Derrida in the late 60s, deconstruction rose to popularity in the late 70s and 80s, fought a real battle to be accepted…

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S3 E2. Breaking Boundaries: Women Who Dressed Like Men to Do Shit They Weren't Supposed to Do with Tracy Dawson, author of Let Me Be Frank 57:57

4M ago57:57

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Ever wonder about the women who defied conventions by wearing the pants—quite literally? In this episode, comedy writer and actress Tracy Dawson highlight trailblazers throughout history who disguised themselves as men to gain access and opportunities denied them simply because they were women. The conversation delves into various stories from Trac…

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Ep. 47: Love After Divorce (Part 1) w/Anna Strange: Can We Let Love Be Easy? 1:35:43

4M ago1:35:43

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My sister Anna joins us today, for her third visit to the podcast. Anna's marriage ended two years ago. Together we explore the complexities of love and relationship post-divorce: fear of loss, capacity to love again, self-love, jealousy, communication, sexuality, and finding grace through the many iterations of self and relationship. If you'd like…

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