Best Clarissa Kennedy Podcasts (2024)

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The One Way Out of an Israeli-Palestinian Forever War 35:34

1d ago35:34

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New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas Friedman has been thinking about the Middle East since he was 15 years old and he’s been covering the region for 45 years. He remains adamant that the only way forward for Israelis and Palestinians is through a two-state solution. He tells Peter what it will take to get there. Go to audible.com/news w…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 12: Jennifer 45:41

2d ago45:41

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On today’s episode, CJ has the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer. Jennifer isn't afraid to turn the lens inward. She's a self-explorer, constantly dissecting experiences to find the lessons hidden within. This deep reflection fuels her insightful nature - she sees patterns and connections others miss. But Jennifer isn't all contemplation; she's a t…

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Episode 182: Claire Sehinson - Neurodivergence and Disordered Eating Behaviours 1:02:47

6d ago1:02:47

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Claire Sehinson, is an educator, researcher with a functional medicine and nutritional therapy clinical practice. She brings to her work her passion and lived experience of being multiply neurodivergent and diagnosed with Autism, dyslexia and ADHD as an adult, whilst navigating her own recovery from ME/CFS and dealing with many mental health issues…

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The Rise, and Maybe Downfall, of Liberal Democracy 40:12

8d ago40:12

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Veteran journalist and CNN host Fareed Zakaria has made a career of putting hard questions to many of the world's most powerful people. Taking the temperature of global politics these days, he’s worried democracy is on a dangerous downward slide. He explains why — and where — leaders are taking their countries down dark paths, and what can be done …

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Episode 181: Dr. Paramsothy - Auto-brewery Syndrome (ABS) 44:27

13d ago44:27

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Dr. Jananthan Paramsothy got his internal medicine training at Richmond University Medial Center in Staten Island New York. Additionally, he has worked as an anesthesiologist and critical care physician in Sri Lanka. He has published a number of peer reviewed articles, one on a study of auto brewery syndrome. He is also a student in the Executive M…

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The Right-Wing Plan for Trump to Root Out the “Deep State Department” 47:31

15d ago47:31

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You may have heard some ruckus about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s 887-page plan to overhaul the federal government, fire thousands of career bureaucrats and bring in loyalists if Trump wins a second term. But what would this look like in practice? You’ll hear from the author of one chapter of the plan who says curing what ails the US Sta…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 11: Pamela Little 54:07

16d ago54:07

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On today’s episode, CJ has the honor of interviewing Pamela Little. Pamela’s quiet moments hold deep introspection; she constantly seeks growth through self-reflection. But beneath the thoughtful exterior lies a fire. Pamela's faith is her anchor, a source of strength that fuels her fight for what's right. Don't be fooled by her gentle voice- if fa…

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Episode 180: Dr. Kirby Reutter 52:17

20d ago52:17

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Meet Dr. Kirby Reutter, a bilingual clinical psychologist and leading trauma specialist. Dr. Reuttercurrently contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to providetreatment services for individuals seeking political asylum. He is also the author of three books, including“The DBT Skills Workbook for PTSD.” In this episode, we cover: Dr.…

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How Women Became Central to the Central Intelligence Agency 44:46

22d ago44:46

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When the CIA got started in 1947 it recruited women for one type of job: typing and filing. Very few women were out in the field gathering intelligence and recruiting foreign agents. But once they finally got the chance, they proved instrumental to obtaining secret codes and tracking down terrorists - despite sometimes facing discrimination and har…

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Denaye's Screen Ramblings 37:07

26d ago37:07

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Safe and healthy screen use is a topic on my mind...all.the.time. In today's episode, I'm sharing some rambling thoughts about how I'm making decisions for my kids (ages 8 and 10) around things like smart watches, YouTube, phones, content restrictions, and much more. In this episode I'm sharing many of my own thoughts and opinions, so please take w…

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Episode 179: Dr. Carl Erik Fisher 49:05

27d ago49:05

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Carl Erik Fisher, M.D., is an addiction psychiatrist, bioethics scholar, author, and person in recovery. He is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, where he studies and teaches law, ethics, and policy relating to psychiatry and neuroscience, especially issues related to substance use disorders and other addictive be…

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India’s Modi Will (Likely) Get the Most Votes in Human History. Why? 47:28

29d ago47:28

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India is the most popular leader in the world — and he’s poised to win reelection to a third term. With his embrace of religious nationalism, is India’s secular democracy in peril? Or is Modi just giving the country’s 1.1 billion Hindus what they want? Go to audible.com/news where you'll find Peter Bergen's recommend…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 10: Shirley Smith 55:59

1M ago55:59

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Today CJ has the privilege of interviewing Shirley, a soul with a quiet depth. Her introspective nature allows her to see beneath the surface, offering insights that resonate with a quiet wisdom. Unlike a booming voice, Shirley's observations hold a gentle power, leaving you with a deeper understanding long after the words are spoken. Her presence …

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Episode 178: Dr. Anita Federici, PhD CPsych FAED Part 2 42:41

1M ago42:41

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Dr. Anita Federici is a Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation. She serves an Adjunct Faculty position at York University and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). From 2019 - 2022, Anita served as the elected Co-Chair for the Suicide and DBT Special Interest Group (SIG…

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The Man Who Led NATO Is Trying to Frighten You 35:35

1M ago35:35

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How could the US lose a war with China? What happens if American political divisions keep getting more extreme? And what in the world will A.I, mean for national security? These are the questions that keep the former commander of NATO, retired Admiral James Stavridis and retired Marine Captain Elliot Ackerman up at night. But unlike a lot of people…

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Episode 177: Dr. Anita Federici, PhD CPsych FAED Part 1 41:59

1M ago41:59

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Dr. Anita Federici is a Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation. She serves an Adjunct Faculty position at York University and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). From 2019 - 2022, Anita served as the elected Co-Chair for the Suicide and DBT Special Interest Group (SIG…

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The View From a Newsroom in the Middle East 38:35

1M ago38:35

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Mina Al-Oraibi is the editor of The National, an English-language newspaper headquartered in Abu Dhabi. She shares how the post-October 7th news landscape looks inside the Middle East: how Hamas is viewed in the region, how much of a threat Iran poses, and why she calls the conflict in Gaza “Joe Biden’s war.” Go to audible.com/news where you'll fin…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 9: Daryl Crosswell 51:05

2M ago51:05

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Meet Daryl, a captivating mind with a heart of gold. Her journey of self-discovery has honed an insightful perspective, allowing her to see potential and beauty in every situation. But Daryl isn't just about introspection – she's a fierce cheerleader for her peers. She is also a single mother who is working on breaking generational trauma cycles. W…

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Episode 176: Vera Tarman, MD, MSc, FCFP, ABAM 49:23

2M ago49:23

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Dr. Vera Tarman is the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. Dr Tarman has a special interest in the clinical syndrome of food addiction. She has presented at international public forums and media platforms to educate and advocate on this subject. She is author of "Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction",…

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1-on-1 with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (9/26/23 Rebroadcast) 1:19:07

2M ago1:19:07

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RFK, Jr.’s views on vaccines and his penchant for questioning official narratives have kept him on the fringes of American politics for years. But now, as a third-party presidential candidate he is polling around 10% — enough to affect the outcome of an election that is expected to be decided on a razor-thin margin. In this lengthy sit-down, first …

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Episode 175: International Food Addiction Consensus Conference 46:53

2M ago46:53

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Dr. Jen Unwin, PsyD, FBPSs co-founder of Food Addiction Solutions (FAS) Jen is a Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 30 years in the NHS in the UK. She specialised in the role of hope in quality of life and was chair of the UK Association for Solution-Focused Therapy. After a lifetime of addiction to sugar and carbohydrates, she finally under…

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Is America Headed into a New Cold War? 36:29

2M ago36:29

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David Sanger thinks so. After four decades at The New York Times, he may be America’s most experienced national security reporter, and he thinks superpower conflict is back. He describes how the U.S. overestimated the democratizing power of globalization, underestimated the ambitions of Russia and China, and what, if anything, can be done to counte…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 8: Linda Witnov 59:19

2M ago59:19

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With a twinkle in her eye and a warm welcoming smile, please give a warm welcome to Linda Witnov. Years ago, she chose a path of self-discovery, leaving a past defined by addiction behind. Years of self-discovery have revealed a genuine spirit that radiates outward. Linda isn't afraid to share her truth, offering a hand up and a genuine smile to an…

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The Breakthrough Years ft. Ellen Galinsky 37:58

2M ago37:58

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There are widely held assumptions about the adolescent years--many of which are negative. My guest today, Ellen Galinsky, challenges many of the stereotypes that we've come to believe about teens. In this chat she shares the basic needs of adolescents to help us better understand what they need (and want) from us. Her research supports collaboratin…

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Episode 174: Dr Paul Kolodzik 53:03

2M ago53:03

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Today we speak to Dr Paul Kolodzik is a medical doctor specializing in metabolic health and weight loss. He completed his medical training at the Wright State University School of Medicine and has served as Assistant Clinical professor at this site since 1989. He is board certified in preventative and emergency medicine and has over 20 years of exp…

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What Happened When the Migrant Crisis Came to Chicago? 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Busloads of migrants have been arriving in northern cities for the past two years, testing the patience of some residents and bringing out empathy in others. We go to Chicago to find out what the real, local effects of this surge are — not just what the politicians with their megaphones say they are. And we explore some solutions to a problem that …

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Episode 173: John F. Kelly, Ph.D., ABPP 50:09

2M ago50:09

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Dr. Kelly is the Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at MGH, and the Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service. D…

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Where Did the Migrant Crisis Come From? 35:28

2M ago35:28

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American voters say immigration is the number one issue on their minds in this crucial presidential election year. How did we get here? In part one of this series we look at Venezuela, a country that has seen a massive exodus of its population over the past decade, many of whom end up in cities and states across the U.S. Go to audible.com/news wher…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 7: Charity Silva 1:02:55

2M ago1:02:55

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Today, CJ has the pleasure of interviewing a wonderful friend, Charity Silva. Charity is a beacon of warmth and kindness. Her eyes hold a quiet wisdom, reflecting a deep connection to something larger than herself. Spirituality infuses her every word, a constant search for meaning and beauty. But it's her boundless love that truly shines. A gentle …

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Episode 172: Dr. Debbie Danowski 52:27

3M ago52:27

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Dr. Debbie Danowski is an expert on media literacy and food addiction. She holds a Ph.D. in Media Education from Capella University and is an associate professor at Sacred Heart University, where she has researched and taught for over 25 years on the intersection of media, advertising, and problematic eating behaviors. Dr. Danowski's research and p…

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What UFO Conspiracies Have to Do with Jan. 6th 38:03

3M ago38:03

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The Pentagon UFO office just released its investigation of UFO sightings going back to the 1940s. We talk with maybe the most serious historian to study UFOs, Garrett Graff, to learn what UFO questions the Pentagon investigation has laid to rest, what new questions have been raised, why it’s sometimes in the interest of national security to keep in…

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Episode 171: Dr. Georgia Ede 55:44

3M ago55:44

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Dr. Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience include twelve years at Smith College and Harvard University Health Services, where she was the first to offer students nutrition-based approaches as an alternative to psychiatric medication. Dr. Ede co-autho…

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Counterterrorism Chief Says Hamas Attack and Gaza War Have Reshaped Terror Threat 41:44

3M ago41:44

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When Christine Abizaid — the director of the National Counterterrorism Center — first began working for the United States government in 2002, the biggest terror threat facing the U.S. was from Al-Qaeda. Now, homegrown far-right terrorists pose a key threat, the Hamas attacks on October 7th and the ongoing war in Gaza are fueling new risks, and some…

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Over the Influence ft. Kara Alaimo 42:07

3M ago42:07

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Most of us have a conflicted relationship with social media and online life. For today's episode I'm chatting with author Kara Alaimo. Kara's new book, Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls - And How We Can Take it Back, debuts this month. In our conversation we are sifting through a variety of topics related to how we a…

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Episode 170: Jason Tetro Part 2 51:16

3M ago51:16

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Jason Tetro or the “The Germ Guy”, is an Author and renown media personality in science communication and marketing. For nearly a decade, he has been working to increase public awareness of microbes and health. Most of his efforts are in the form of columns and blogs. He has a weekly blog column with Huffington Post Canada, and is featured on vario…

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Can the U.S. Just Pull Out of the Middle East? 40:55

3M ago40:55

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The answer is probably not. And that has to do with oil, the internet, and one of America’s most persistent foes, Iran. Go to audible.com/news where you'll find Peter Bergen's recommendations for other news, journalism and nonfiction listening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 6: Katy May 56:03

3M ago56:03

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I’m super excited to introduce one of my favorite people on our show today. Get ready to meet Katy May. Not only is she my sister in recovery but also my sister in real life. Katy is a firecracker with a heart of gold! Her whit will have you doubled over, but her genuine warmth shines even brighter. Life has thrown her some curveballs, but Katy lau…

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Episode 169: Jason Tetro Part 1 46:00

3M ago46:00

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Jason Tetro or the “The Germ Guy”, is an Author and renown media personality in science communication and marketing. For nearly a decade, he has been working to increase public awareness of microbes and health. Most of his efforts are in the form of columns and blogs. He has a weekly blog column with Huffington Post Canada, and is featured on vario…

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How Does the US Government Get Detained Americans Home? 48:40

3M ago48:40

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Almost immediately after Hamas attacked Israel, the US began a well-coordinated, high-level, high-wire effort to free the Americans taken hostage. It wasn’t always like this. Until a few years ago, the US had no effective approach to securing the release of its citizens held overseas. After multiple Americans died in captivity while the government …

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Episode 168: Dr. Kari Anderson 56:11

3M ago56:11

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Dr. Kari Anderson has positioned herself as a respected clinician and leader in the field of eating disorders. Her career spans over three decades of leading treatment teams in all levels of care, Kari has developed several treatment models, most recently for the treatment of binge eating. Kari earned her Doctor of Behavioral Health with her resear…

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A Friendly Warning for America 38:18

4M ago38:18

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With November’s election approaching, it feels like the United States is at a crossroads — not just at home, but abroad too. Will the country continue to lead the global order, as it’s done so successfully since the end of WWII? Or will it retreat into isolationism? A distinguished foreign friend of America’s — the British soldier, diplomat, politi…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 5: Joan Bjornsgaard 45:08

4M ago45:08

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On our episode today CJ interviews Joan Bjornsgaard. Joan’s interview is one of the most down-to-earth conversations. She relays her kind, considerate, and genuine ability to relate to people who are struggling with food addiction. She gives very practical and level-headed solutions to everyday struggles. You can count on a warm and inviting conver…

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Episode 167: Michael Cowl Gordon MD 43:57

4M ago43:57

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Dr. Michael Cowl Gordon is a family physician and addiction specialist, who practiced in Wisconsin and Georgia for over 50 years, until he retired last year. He completed medical training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1967 As well as he received his board certification in Addiction Medicine in 1986. Inspired by his own recove…

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You Should Worry About A.I., But Not For The Reason You Think 44:13

4M ago44:13

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New tools like Chat GPT have sparked futuristic fears about intelligent machines wiping people out. But there’s a more immediate A.I. threat coming, in a year when half the world’s population is headed to the polls. Go to audible.com/news where you'll find Peter Bergen's recommendations for other news, journalism and nonfiction listening. See Priva…

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Episode 166: Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSWR, CEDS, CIAYT 55:31

4M ago55:31

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Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSWR, CEDS, CIAYT, is a practicing clinician for over 34 years. She is a Transpersonal Psychologist specializing in somatic psychotherapy, eating disorders, and trauma recovery. She is the originator of the Befriending Your Body Program, a program of somatic self-compassion for disordered eating recovery and the Embodied L…

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Did Oppenheimer’s Atomic Bomb Make the World Safer? 41:51

4M ago41:51

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The wild success of Oppenheimer, with 13 Oscar nominations and nearly $1 billion in ticket sales, has revived a debate about the most destructive weapon ever created — and renewed concerns about how close the world might be to nuclear war. The leader of the project to build the bomb during WWII, Robert Oppenheimer, believed — at first — that it cou…

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FJ Recovery Stories Episode 4: Debbie Mattatall 54:11

4M ago54:11

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Today, CJ has the pleasure of interviewing a dear friend, Debbie Mattatall. Debbie is one of the warmest, kind, and compassionate people you will ever meet. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to those friends in recovery. Debbie is a staple in our recovery community where she shares thoughtful insights and practical tools to h…

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