Best Cara Brown Podcasts (2024)

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Jeff Tweedy (From Wilco) On: Music As A Lifeline, Shame, Schadenfreude, And Freaking Out On Weed 41:56

10h ago41:56

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Dan dweebs out with a dad rock icon. Jeff Tweedy is the lead singer and songwriter of the Grammy award winning rock band, Wilco. The band have put out 13 albums… and shortly after this interview was conducted, the band put out a new EP. Jeff has released two solo albums and has written three books, including his latest, which is called World Within…

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A Candid Conversation With The Rapper Common On: Self-Worth, Fitness, Trauma, And The Evolution Of Vulnerability In Hip-Hop 54:39

3d ago54:39

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This multi-hyphenate opens up about his four pillars of health and success Common is an Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Grammy Award–winning music artist. He is an actor and producer, and has appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films, as well as hit TV series. He is the author of One Day It’ll All Make Sense and Let Love Have the Last Word, wh…

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The Sinkhole Under Pete's House 24:38

4h ago24:38

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In Episode 18 of The Pete Podcast, Pete and Marnie get into the things that scare the crap out of them. When Marnie admits she's terrified of tornadoes, they start talking about natural disasters, including their own natural disaster they survived six years ago that left Pete with PTSD. Unbeknownst to them, their house was built on top of an old se…

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Goldie Hawn On: “Brain Breaks,” Curiosity, And How To Make A Romantic Relationship Last For 30 Years 1:03:39

5d ago1:03:39

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Don’t be fooled by the bubbly public persona. Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award winning actress, producer, director, and best-selling author. She’s written two best-selling books, a memoir called A Lotus Grows in the Mud and then, more recently, 10 Mindful Minutes, which is for kids and parents. She is also the Founder of MindUP, a charity that equip…

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OUT NOW! Dungeon Masters 4:34

1d ago4:34

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Dungeon Masters takes a behind-the-curtain look into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, told through the lenses of the creator of the game, Gary Gygax, played by Wil Wheaton and of private investigator, William Dear, played by Jon Hamm, a swashbuckling tough guy in 1979. Gygax guides the audience through this incredible true story as our Dungeon Mast…

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Radical Disarmament For Your Inner Critic | Bonus Meditation with La Sarmiento 6:17

6d ago6:17

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Our inner critics are sticky and painful. Practice radical kindness and self-compassion to reprogram harmful self-talk habits. About La Sarmiento: La Sarmiento (they/them) is a mentor for the MIndfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) and a teacher with Banyan. They have taught meditation retreats for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Teens, and Y…

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Eight Things I’m Doing To Stay Sane During Election Season | Dan Harris 27:14

7d ago27:14

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A personal program for working with election-induced anxiety. We’re dropping a special/experimental pod today, because we know a lot of you are freaking out about the election — so Dan’s going to talk through some strategies he is personally using to keep it together during this turbulent time. Additional Resources: Podcast episode with Bill Dohert…

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What It’s Like To Do A Year-Long Silent Meditation Retreat—By Yourself | Cara Lai 1:17:18

10d ago1:17:18

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Cara Lai has worked as an artist, wilderness guide, social worker, and therapist before becoming a full time meditation teacher. She teaches teens and adults at Spirit Rock, Insight Meditation Society, and Ten Percent Happier. To find out more about what Cara does, you can go to her website, www.caralai.org – where she’s got some online meditation …

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Typical Wednesday Night On The Atlanta Beltline 16:55

7d ago16:55

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Pete and Marnie are back discussing the fascinating "characters" they've been enjoying in the Olympics so far, including Portia Woodman, Katie Ledecky, Yousef Dikec, Stephen Nedorosick, Suni Lee, Simone Biles, and more. Curious about how their neighbors on the Atlanta Beltline's Eastside Trail feel about the Olympics, they enlisted the help of Coll…

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How Turning Habits Into Rituals Can Help You At Home, At Work, And When You’re Anxious | Michael Norton 1:14:41

11d ago1:14:41

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A Harvard professor on how to elevate everyday activities in order to lift your mood, improve your relationships and rise to new challenges. Michael Norton is the Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He has studied human behavior as it relates to love and inequality, time and money, and happiness a…

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A Meditation For When You’re Melting Down | Bonus Meditation with Sebene Selassie 6:35

14d ago6:35

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When you’re spiraling with intense emotions, here’s a practice to help pick you up off the bathroom floor. About Sebene Selassie: Growing up, Sebene felt like a big weirdo. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and raised in white neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., she was a tomboy Black girl who loved Monty Python and UB40. She never believed she belonged…

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A Buddhist Antidote To Fear And Anxiety | Devin Berry 1:07:44

15d ago1:07:44

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The two practices that helped turn this self described scowling, sarcastic skeptic into an expert meditator Since 1999, Devin Berry has been a dedicated meditation practitioner, his practice is deeply rooted in the metta and vipassana teachings of the Insight Meditation tradition. He spent nearly five years in silent, intensive retreats, cultivatin…

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Pole Vaulting, Death Metal, And Napoleon's Ulcer: The Olympics Are Back. 27:02

14d ago27:02

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In Episode 16 of The Pete Podcast, "Pole Vaulting, Death Metal, and Napoleon's Ulcer: The Olympics Are Back!", Pete and Marnie unpack all the, um...different elements of the Olympic opening ceremonies. From a giant doob to death metal bands, they break down the most memorable and "interesting" moments. Then they reminisce about their favorite Olymp…

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The Science Of Manifestation: Can This Stanford Neuroscientist Convince A Skeptical Dan To Give It A Shot? | Dr. James R. Doty 1:15:53

18d ago1:15:53

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Our guest today is James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you’ll hear him admit, there’s very little ‘magic’ involved in his process. James R. Doty, M.D. is a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He’…

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Relaxed, Not Casual | Bonus Meditation with Joseph Goldstein 6:21

16d ago6:21

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Watching things come and go helps weaken obsessive cravings both in meditation and in our lives. About Joseph Goldstein: Joseph is one of the most respected meditation teachers in the world -- a key architect of the rise of mindfulness in our modern society -- with a sense of humor to boot. In the 1970's, he co-founded the Insight Meditation Societ…

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From Ted Talks Daily: The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself 14:37

21d ago14:37

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We're introducing you to the Ted Talks Daily podcast, with an episode featuring our own Dan Harris. Here's his TED Talk, "The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself." After over two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator and, to some, even a guru. But th…

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Mindfulness Without All The Effort | Loch Kelly (Co-Interviewed By Matt Harris) 1:14:56

23d ago1:14:56

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Loch Kelly is an author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher. Loch has Master’s Degrees from both Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. He has his own app, called Mindful Glimpses. Loch is also a very popular teacher on the Waking Up app, run by friend of show, Sam Harris. Free 30 days of the Waking Up meditation app: http…

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What's So Bad About Being Called A Brat? 31:10

23d ago31:10

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In Episode 15 of The Pete Podcast, Pete and Marnie are back with a nostalgic dive into the 80s as they discuss the documentary "BRATS" by Andrew McCarthy. Join them as they reminisce about the iconic "Brat Pack" members like Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Jon Cryer, Ally Sheedy, and more. Learn interesting trivia and behind-the-scenes stories about the …

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The Science Of Memory: How To Get Better At Remembering And Be Okay With Forgetting | Charan Ranganath 1:16:21

25d ago1:16:21

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A neuroscientist’s strategies to help you remember what really matters, and how mood, multitasking and other people can impact our memories Charan Ranganath is a professor at the Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. He is the author of the New York Time…

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Just Because You Think It, Doesn’t Make It True | Bonus Meditation with Leslie Booker 6:17

29d ago6:17

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Strengthen your ability to know the difference between fact and fiction by using sound to harness a foundational anxiety-taming skill. About Leslie Booker: Booker brings her heart and wisdom to the intersection of Dharma, Embodied Wisdom, and Liberation. Using this framework, she supports folks in creating a culture of belonging through her teachin…

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The Science Of Crying: Evolutionary Roots, Benefits, And Why So Many Of Us Are Uncomfortable With It | Benjamin Perry (Co-hosted By Dr. Bianca Harris) 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

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Reverend Benjamin Perry, is the author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter. He’s the editorial director at Garrett Seminary, Consulting Minister for Public Theology at Middle Church, and editor of the Queer Faith photojournalism series. He has a masters in divinity from Union Theological Seminary. In this episode we talk about: Why Doty got interest…

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Guardian Angels Live Among Us with Colleen Gilliam Brown 30:18

29d ago30:18

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This week on The Pete Podcast, Pete and Marnie welcome Colleen Gilliam Brown to the studio. They recently met Colleen when Pete had to get some blood work done. Despite his fear of the doctor, Colleen went above and beyond to make him feel relaxed and comfortable, earning the title of his guardian angel. Colleen discusses how common it is for men t…

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Why You Always Want More, And How To Fix It | Michael Easter 1:08:38

1M ago1:08:38

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Learning how to thrive with enough. Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He travels the world to uncover practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more remarkable lives. His ideas have been adopted by institutions ranging from the military to professional sports teams …

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Arrival | Bonus Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo 6:25

1M ago6:25

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Learn to connect with the true home of strength, wisdom, and clarity inside of yourself, a place of safety that no one can take away. About Kaira Jewel Lingo: At the age of twenty-five, Kaira Jewel Lingo entered a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village tradition and spent fifteen years living as a nun under the guidance of Zen Master Thich Nhat Han…

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The Things Nobody’s Talking To Jada Pinkett Smith About 44:26

1M ago44:26

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On hitting Rock Bottom, de-armoring, and worthiness. Jada Pinkett Smith is a multifaceted artist whose career spans over 30 years. Raised in Baltimore, she studied dance and theater at the Baltimore School for the Arts before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Her breakthrough came in with the NBC series A Different World, followed by her firs…

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The power of commitment 7:50

1M ago7:50

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A short-ish episode to update you on how my 92 Days of Watercolor are going, amidst a life that suddenly became very full of everything else besides art. While recording the previous episode I was inspired to spontaneously make a commitment to paint every day the summer of 2024 - and invite others to join me. Check it out on my Facebook pages: Cara…

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RuPaul On: Surviving Your Family, Overcoming Addiction, And How To Have Fun (Including “Dirty Charades”) 1:21:14

1M ago1:21:14

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The Queen of Drag discusses his new memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, and makes Dan play an R-rated game. RuPaul Charles became famous in 1993 with the song “Supermodel.” Since then, he’s put out 18 albums, he’s been in more than 50 films and TV shows, including his global hit, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” He’s put out four books, including his latest…

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Pete Gets A Visit From the Secret Service with Rich Sullivan 54:17

1M ago54:17

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The Pete Podcast is back with a bang, and a new editor, for Season 2! In Episode 13, "Pete Gets A Visit From the Secret Service," Pete and Marn sit down with former Atlanta radio personality, real estate agent, alcohol free lifestyle coach, and good friend, Rich Sullivan, aka Sully. After catching up with Sully, they get into the crazy typo in the …

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Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation 51:47

1M ago51:47

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Plus her definition of the oft-dismissed yet game-changing notion of self-love. We caught up with Abby Wambach at a really interesting time. She’s experiencing grief, for reasons we’ll let her explain. And for the first time in her life, she’s grieving while sober—which, in itself, is an interesting story, which she will also tell. As you know, we …

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Small Wins | Bonus Meditation with Matthew Hepburn 6:35

1M ago6:35

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When the world feels like a dumpster fire, it helps to remember that your contributions to improve things matter—even the small ones. About Matthew Hepburn: Matthew is a meditation and dharma teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience and a passion for getting real about what it means to live well. He emphasizes humor, technique, and au…

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How to Disentangle from Toxic People | Lindsay C. Gibson 1:13:50

1M ago1:13:50

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Emotionally immature people can wreck your life. One of our most popular guests returns to teach you how to make sure they don't. Description: Our relationships are the most important variable in our health and happiness, but they may also be the most difficult. This is especially true when those closest to us turn out to be emotionally immature pe…

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Writing about Love and Family with Just Playing House author Farah Heron! 41:58

1M ago41:58

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Farah Heron is the critically acclaimed author of romantic comedies for adults and young adults filled with huge South Asian families, delectable food, and most importantly, brown people falling stupidly in love. Farah’s books have been praised in The Globe and Mail, Book Riot, Oprah Magazine, Bustle and more, and have been named best of the year b…

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How to Deal With Emotionally Immature People (Including Maybe Your Own Parents) | Lindsay C. Gibson 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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Today’s guest, Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people— whether they are your parents, boss, spouse or childhood friend, she offers practical tools to help navigate these difficult relationships. Description: Emotionally immature people (EIP’s) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal…

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An Always-Available Source Of Stability | Bonus Meditation with Oren Jay Sofer 6:17

2M ago6:17

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To find some mental stability, start with physical stability. About Oren Jay Sofer: Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of t…

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Ted Danson On: Meditation, Marriage, Grief, Joy, And Doing Shrooms With The Cast Of “Cheers” 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

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A self-described “silly man” tells us about what’s really important in life. Ted Danson has an acting career spanning over four decades. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his iconic portrayal of Sam Malone in the long-running sitcom "Cheers," earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards. Danson's charisma and acting prowess have since led…

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Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

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Practical tips to stop judging yourself, chill out about exercise, and start taking better care of your body – from a Buddhist teacher who learned the hard way. Description: It’s an urgent question for so many of us: Can we exercise, can we take care of our bodies, without being driven by shame, self-loathing, or noxious comparison to other people?…

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The Buddhist Case For Laziness (And How It Can Make You More Productive) | Brother Chân Pháp Hữu 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

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What if one of the often overlooked keys to being productive is being lazy? That’s the case you will hear made today by Brother Pháp Hữu, a very impressive young zen Buddhist monk. Brother Pháp Hữu is a senior Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s International Plum Village Community and abbot of Upper Hamlet, the monks’ community in Plum Village Mon…

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Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Optional. Here’s How To Draw The Line. | Bonus Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 6:20

2M ago6:20

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While we may want to conquer physical pain, it’s actually observing the sensations and knowing when to take a break that’s the key to relief. About Sharon Salzberg: Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainst…

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Weighing The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs | Johann Hari 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

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On this show, we talk a lot about ways to stop the interpersonal and intrapersonal violence of obsessing about thinness. Today’s episode, though, is a bit of a departure… because this whole dynamic and debate has been deeply disrupted by the advent of Ozempic and other new weight loss drugs, which are technically called GLP1s. This is a controversi…

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The Last Podcast You Ever Need To Hear About Exercise | Shannon Palus 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

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Five takeaways from a year's reporting on fitness, and why this journalist says it's time to go easier on yourself. Shannon Palus is a features editor at Slate covering heath, science, and human interest. In 2023, she edited Slate's year-long fitness column, Good Fit, about exercise. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times' Wirecutter, …

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The Ultimate Relaxation Meditation | Bonus Meditation with Jeff Warren 6:19

2M ago6:19

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After an intense day, try this simple meditation to decompress and de-stress by getting comfy and putting your feet up. About Jeff Warren: Jeff is an incredibly gifted meditation teacher. He's trained in multiple traditions, including with renowned teacher Shinzen Young. Jeff is the co-author of NY Times Bestseller "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics,…

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The Science Of Motivation: How To Make Habits That Actually Stick | T. Morgan Dixon and Dr. Gary Bennett 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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How to overcome inertia and research-backed plans that actually work. Dr. Gary G. Bennett is Dean of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University. He is also a professor of psychology & neuroscience, global health, medicine, and nursing, and is the founding director of the Duke Digital Health Science Center. He has authored nearly 200 …

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Romance is in the air - and at the vineyard with bestseller Mia Heintzelman! 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Mia Heintzelman is a bestselling author of novels including Monopolove, The Friendship Contract, and The Accidental Crush. Her work has appeared on Book Riot, Romantically Inclined, and Readers Entertainment Radio. She writes fun, flirty, fiery romances about strong women and men with enough heart to fall for them. Her latest, The Wedding Crush, is…

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Longevity Secrets (And Controversies) From The Blue Zones | Dan Buettner 1:13:40

2M ago1:13:40

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Insights from the places on the planet where people apparently live the longest and healthiest lives. Dan Buettner is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and journalist. He has written a series of bestselling books, including The Blue Zones of Happiness and The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes for Living to 100. He is also the host of the Netfl…

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You Don’t Have To Sit Still To Meditate | Bonus Meditation with Dawn Mauricio 6:21

2M ago6:21

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Mindful movement is an excellent way to integrate and even invigorate mindfulness while cultivating the power of curious awareness. About Dawn Mauricio: Dawn Mauricio discovered the practices of Buddhist meditation in 2005, and from then on, did what any well-intentioned perfectionist would do — plunge in head first! Since then, she's graduated fro…

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Our Top Takeaways From A Year Of Trying To Get Fit Sanely | Behind The Scenes with 10% Producer DJ Cashmere 49:24

2M ago49:24

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How to pursue fitness without succumbing to the “subtle aggression of self-improvement.” The kickoff episode for the latest installment of an occasional series we do here on the show, called Get Fit Sanely (listen to past – and future – episodes here). In this candid conversation, managing producer DJ Cashmere talks with Dan about how they manage t…

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How To Escape Your Brain's Default Mode Network | Zindel Segal and Norman Farb 1:04:15

2M ago1:04:15

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Using your senses to reduce overthinking, turn down the voice in your head, and get out of what these scientists call "the house of habit." Dr. Zindel Segal is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a cofounder of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Professor Norman Farb, PhD, is an Ass…

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This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!) 1:16:08

2M ago1:16:08

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The radical shift in perspective that can come when we change our question from “what’s wrong with you” to “what happened to you?” Dr. Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor (Adjunct) at the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Ove…

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A Meditation For When You Need To Make A Big Decision | Bonus Meditation with Oren Jay Sofer 6:58

3M ago6:58

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When you feel anxious about a difficult decision, meditation can help take the edge off and put you in touch with your own wisdom as a guide. About Oren Jay Sofer: Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student …

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