Best Gwen & Kristen Podcasts (2024)

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Salon Owner Insights: Brenda Amaral of Gwen Mireille Salon & Spa + True Hair Education 41:24

3h ago41:24

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In this episode, Nina welcomes back Brenda Amaral, owner of Gwen Mireille Salon & Spa in Raynham, Massachusetts, and founder of True Hair Education. Brenda shares her journey transitioning from booth renter to an employment-based salon owner, emphasizing the importance of overcoming fears and regrets. She speaks about her early challenges in leader…

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Let’s Catch Up: Creative Slumps, Content Creation, Seeking Context 20:59

10d ago20:59

20:59

In this episode, Nina shares some thoughts about creative slumps in content creation including a process to work through your slump. We talk about the importance of genuine connections and the struggle with passive content consumption, the difference between creating content for marketing your business and influencers who create content as a busine…

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Salon Owner Insights: Sean Paisant of Entrust Hair 33:47

24d ago33:47

33:47

In this episode, Nina welcomes Sean Paisant, Owner of Entrust Hair in Portland, Oregon, and seasoned haircutting educator. Sean shares his journey of building, leading, and growing Entrust Hair over the past 14 years, the origins of Entrust, the shift from an employment-based to a lease-based salon model, the importance of focusing on community and…

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Ep 26: Rewiring a Dysregulated Brain Using the Science of Neuroplasticity with Carol Garner-Houston of Brain Harmony 51:25

1M ago51:25

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When it comes to the brains of our neurodivergent kids and friends… There can be a lot going on. Constant input that they struggle to filter, regular therapy that they may not be able to implement yet, and expectations from a society that’s not built for them: it can be so overwhelming and dysregulating. And while manual therapy interventions can r…

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ENCORE EPISODE: What To Do When Your Salon Business Is Slow 26:37

1M ago26:37

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Originally aired January, 31, 2024 In this episode, Nina shares some thoughts about the 'everyone is slow' narrative being shared on the salon industry socials. The fact is, not everyone is slow, busy, sad, happy, or anything. This is another example of black-and-white thinking, coupled with remembering the algorithms can be deceiving and distracti…

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#165. Sports Nutrition w/ Kyla Channell 1:26:20

1M ago1:26:20

1:26:20

This was a great podcast with one of the best sports dieticans ive met and worked with. Kyla thrives on the performance of endurance athletes and her results with athletes speak for themself Learn more about Kyla Here! Nutritional Revolution Instagram Nutritional Revolution Podcast ------------- KYLA CHANNELL FOUNDER, MS Nutrition & Human Performan…

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Salon Owner Insights: Stacey Rackham of Mint Hair Crafting Salon + Melt Head Spa 30:27

1M ago30:27

30:27

In this episode, Nina welcomes back Stacey Rackham, leader and owner of Mint Hair Crafting Salon in Ferndale, Michigan. They dive right into Stacey's new concept, Melt, which focuses on scalp care and head spa experiences inspired by Japanese wellness techniques. Stacey discusses her journey of creating the Melt head spa experience, the challenges …

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#164. High Performance and Mental Health w/ Kristen Radtke 1:13:42

1M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Learn more about Kristen here! Clear Path Counseling and Wellness: https://www.clearpathmadison.com/ Mental Edge Racing: https://www.mentaledgeracing.com/ Kristen Radtke is a Licensed Professional Counselor, High Performance Coach, and competitive triathlete dedicated to holistic, body-centered psychotherapy and high performance for sport, work, an…

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The Year of Perspective for The Salon Industry: Adapting to New Salon Realities 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

In this episode, Nina revisits the January 2024 episode on perspective for the salon industry, and reflects on significant global and consumer trends impacting the salon industry from 2023 to 2024, emphasizing the importance of providing care, building trust, and creating value for salon clients. We dive into topics ranging from customer psychology…

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#163. Building the Engine: St George and Panama City 70.3 Podiums 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

In this podcast, we talk about 3 of my athletes and the training they did that went into their podium performances! steven.brandes@outlook.com (Scroll to the bottom to submit questions!) https://insidethebigring.org/podcast https://www.instagram.com/insidethebigring/By Steven Brandes

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Ep 25: Sound That’s Just for You: How Technological Breakthroughs in Audio Engineering Are Making the World More Accessible with Jen VanSkiver and James Bobel 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

Imagine with us for a moment: What would it feel like to be in a concert hall… but having a personalized audio experience created for your own individual needs? And not only that, but someone ten feet away from you could have their own audio experience tailored to their preferences that is incredibly different from your own. Sound fictional? Well, …

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Salon Owner Insights: Danielle Green of Radically Curly Salon 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

In this episode, Danielle Green, the owner, and creator of Radically Curly Salon, an employment based salon in Las Vegas returns to the pod. We discuss Danielle's recent move to a large salon from a quad salon suite, to accommodate her growing clientele and team. Danielle shares the journey and motivations behind creating the Radically Curly Salon …

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Elevated Salon Prices Require Elevated Salon Experiences 15:03

2M ago15:03

15:03

In this episode Nina dives deeper into a recent Reel they shared on the connection between your salon brand, your salon experiences, and your salon prices. When your prices are aligned with the experience you deliver, and you’re attracting salon clients who see value in the experience for the price, you are good. When your salon prices are out of a…

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Ep 24: It’s Our Birthaversary: A Look Back and the Future of the Podcast 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

One year!! Can you believe we made it this far, friends? Because we sure can’t. You Don’t Want a Hug has officially been published for a year, and it has been a wild ride. In today’s episode, we’re sharing joy, frustration, hope, and gratitude as we look back on this last year of podcasting. We’ll be discussing the many lessons we’ve learned, readi…

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Salon Owner Insights: Kristen Peckich of La Pomponnee Salon 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

In this episode, Nina sits down with Kristen Peckich, the owner of La Pomponnee Salon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We discuss Kristen's 32 years as the owner and leader of an employment-based salon, her unusually low turnover of team members and clients, her salon leadership philosophy, lessons learned, and transitioning from working behind the cha…

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Online Discourse and Its Impact on Your Salon Brand and The Salon Industry 20:30

3M ago20:30

20:30

In this episode, Nina revisits a conversation around our collective loss of perspective as an industry thanks to the algorithms on social media feeding into our fears and insecurities by amplifying the most enraging pieces of content. Remember, your content is your marketing, and what you choose to engage with online has a direct impact on your sal…

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#162. Winning IRONMAN California and Creating Experiences w/ Kristen Yax 53:08

3M ago53:08

53:08

The amazing Kristen Yax joins us and talks through alot of wonderful topics! 1) Zwift Tri Academy Team 2) Switching Coaches to Mirinda "Rinnny" Carfrae 3) Changes in Training 4) Winning IRONMAN California and 70.3 Oregon 5) How to continue when you've accomplished so muchBy Steven Brandes

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Ep 23: Puberty & Autism Don’t Mix: Navigating Puberty with Our Neurodivergent Kids 44:16

3M ago44:16

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And we’re not going to sugar coat it friends: navigating puberty with neurodivergent kids is rough. And it’s not just because we have to explain to our kids the importance of showering and explaining the function of certain parts of their anatomy in great and uncomfortable detail. Puberty also brings with it some intense emotional and personality c…

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Non-Competes, Building Trust and Your Salon Brand 17:15

3M ago17:15

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In this episode, Nina talks about the recent ban on non-compete agreements in the US and why that’s awesome news for the salon industry in creating a positive and supportive environment for your salon team members, focusing on building trust through clear communication, expectations, and shared vision. Nina also talks about how this new ruling is d…

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#161: Quick Hits (Aero Upgrades, Injured Runner, 70.3 sessions, Trail Running) 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

In this episode we go through questions in a rapid fire! Thank you for sending in the questions, if you have more please send them to steven.brandes@outlook.com (Scroll to the bottom to submit questions!) https://insidethebigring.org/podcast https://www.instagram.com/insidethebigring/

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Generational Discourse: A Tale As Old As Time 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

In this episode, Nina share insights on generational discourse drawing from their own experiences as a young hairdresser and marketer, the importance of listening to different generations and their perspectives, and how it applies to both your salon business and life and shares some tips from a blog they wrote in 2013 on how to be a more empathetic…

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Ep 22: Flipping the Lens: the Autistic Experience with Becca Lory Hector 1:11:28

3M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Burnout. It’s a word that comes up often in society and is often synonymous with being tired and needing a vacation. But when it comes to neurodivergent folks, autistic burnout can look radically different and have long-lasting effects. In today’s episode, Becca Lory Hector shares her experience of being diagnosed with autism as an adult after an e…

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The Trouble with Comparing Your Salon Brand To The One Down The Street 13:56

3M ago13:56

13:56

In this episode Nina dives into the trouble with comparing your salon brand to the one down the street, revisiting a Passion Squared blog post from 2014 on the importance of having clarity around your own salon brand story, marketing strategy which includes your salon pricing, your business objectives, desired outcomes, overhead, and all the things…

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How Salon Clients Find You Online and The Missing Context of Charging Your Worth 20:01

4M ago20:01

20:01

In this episode, Nina dives into a few key actions that can have an immediate impact on your salon business and brand. New salon clients find you via search, whether it be through search engines, voice, AI, referral platforms or the socials. Every word matters, which means your captions are more important than ever. In this episode I share an exerc…

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Neurodiverse Families and the Many Faces of Isolation [Replay] 45:46

4M ago45:46

45:46

Isolation and loneliness are realities for parenting raising humans with neurodiversity. We’ve experienced both and know how difficult it can be through the many ages and stages of our kids’ lives. In today’s episode, we talk all about isolation and loneliness and their impact on neurodiverse families. We go into the data behind it, share stories r…

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Let's Catch Up: Repurposing Content, Healthy Boundaries, Walls, Salon Service Discounting And More 19:36

4M ago19:36

19:36

In this episode on the pod, Nina comes to you for a little catch up after being under the weather this month to celebrate Passion Squared's 12th birthday, dive into respurposing content, navigating sick days with salon clients, healthy boundaries vs. walls in your salon business, and some things to consider before discounting your salon services wh…

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#160: Getting Faster as you Age, Running Faster, Zwift Racing! 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

Deep dive into coaching topics! 1) Coming off of a big running injury, what did we change to allow this athlete to run 2 personal bests in the 5k and training! 2) As we age, how should we adjust training to accompany this? In this topic, we had a hard conversation on how we train, turning one's idtenity around, and what are metrics we use to gauge …

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Ep 21: The Purgatory of the Therapy Waiting Room 34:12

4M ago34:12

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Therapy plays an important role in our neurodiverse children’s lives… But let’s be real: the act of constantly driving all over to drag our kids into dingy, uncomfortable waiting rooms multiple times a week is not fun. In this episode, Gwen and Kristen dive into this phenomenon: why parents of neurodiverse kids end up in this situation, how to make…

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#159 IRONMAN/t100 Series, Gwen and Olympics, Coaching Talk w/ Coach Liz Waterstraat 59:23

5M ago59:23

59:23

This was a fun conversation with legendary guest Coach Liz comes back on the podcast for the 3rd time to talk all things triathlon racing and coaching. 1)How do you develop someone to push harder 2) Thoughts on the IRONMAN and t100 series 3) Olympics 4) Will Gwen make the Olympic Team 5) What is needed to race well 6) What do athletes get wrong abo…

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ENCORE EPISODE: The $100K Email: Building Care, Trust, and Value with Your Existing Salon Clients 18:24

5M ago18:24

18:24

In this episode, originally aired in June 2023, Nina shares some simple, high-impact ways to show your salon clients you care, build trust, and create more value for them. These simple actions, which have nothing to do with social media or algorithms, can help you retain awesome clients, and help you generate more revenue in the process. Also in th…

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Ep 20: Inclusion over Ego: How the Special Olympics Organization Embraced Universal Design with Jen VanSkiver 47:56

5M ago47:56

47:56

Sports can be critically important to a child’s development and even their family’s place in the community. That’s why our kids, regardless of ability, deserve more than a church basement to hone those social connections and their skills as athletes! In today’s episode, we’re interviewing Jen VanSkiver, Chief Officer of Strategic Growth for Special…

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Your Salon Social Media Content Is Your Marketing 20:02

5M ago20:02

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In this episode, Nina dives into the connection between your salon brand story and your salon's social media content and shares some simple processes to stay focused on creating content that connects you to the salon clients you wish to serve. If you are looking to streamline your social media content process, build relationships with new clients, …

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#158. Bike Focused Off Season, February Training 31:13

5M ago31:13

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In this off season, Coach Steve talks through his big changes he's made to his training this off season and the improvements he's seen so far! www.insidethebigring.orgBy Steven Brandes

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SPECIAL GUEST Candice Moore On Emotional Fitness and Stepping Into Your Truth 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

In this episode, Nina sits down with special guest, and long-time friend Candice Moore. Candice is the owner of Moore Grace, a company dedicated to healing, restoration, and hope at the soul level. Candice is a transformative leader, a powerful motivational speaker, a gifted storyteller, and a published author. In this episode, Candice shares what …

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Unlocking Our Creativity with Gwen Constantino 34:28

5M ago34:28

34:28

In this captivating episode of The Self-Growth Train Podcast, listeners are invited on a journey of self-expression and emotional exploration alongside guest Gwen Constantino. As a fervent advocate for creativity and mental health, Constantino shares profound insights and experiences, emphasizing creativity's role in personal growth, problem-solvin…

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Ep 19: Universal Design for Classroom Spaces with Virginia Tech 45:31

5M ago45:31

45:31

The classroom is the essential component across every school from K-12 to higher education. So why is it that physical space is often overlooked as being a central player in the learning experience? If you’re a parent to a child with a disability, then you know that their environment can make all the difference! In today’s episode, we’re interviewi…

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ENCORE EPISODE: Justifying Your Value, Worth and Price 9:26

5M ago9:26

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In this episode, which originally aired on February 6, 2023, Nina dives deeper into an Instagram post shared last week on being mindful about creating content drenched in justification around the value, worth, and pricing of your brand services and products. Whether you are a stylist, a salon, a fitness trainer, a massage therapist, a lash artist, …

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#157: FTP Training and Importance for Triathletes 23:44

6M ago23:44

23:44

In this episode we talk on FTP training and how to direct your training after an FTP Test. Understanding what is your FTP Why is developing FTP so important for Triathletes How long should you be able to hold it Is FTP a number or a range Different training models to train it How to use FTP to determine 70.3 power…

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Things To Look At When Your Salon Business Is Slow 26:37

6M ago26:37

26:37

In this episode, Nina shares some thoughts about the 'everyone is slow' narrative being shared on the salon industry socials. The fact is, not everyone is slow, busy, sad, happy, or anything. This is another example of black and white thinking, coupled with remembering the algorithms can be deceiving and distracting. Nina also shares insights on so…

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SPECIAL GUEST Ira Pope Sage On Becoming A Hairdresser, Educator, Navigating Fears and Healthy Mindsets 47:51

6M ago47:51

47:51

In this episode, Nina sits down with long-time friend and award winning hairdresser Ira Pope Sage. They talk about everything, from how Ira became a hairdresser, to his first years as an educator, to navigating his fears and helping others navigate theirs as an educator, to what creates an awesome salon or education experience, to the daily rituals…

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Ep 18: Autism, Unconscious Bias, and the Intersection of Race and Disability With Jackie Bess 54:38

6M ago54:38

54:38

Being a parent of neurodivergent children is challenging enough for most of us. But what does that look like when you introduce racial bias into the mix? How does that affect the way parents and children with disabilities are perceived by their schools and their providers? In today’s episode, we’re interviewing Jackie Bess, a wife and mom of three …

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ENCORE EPISODE: Dismantling The ‘Professional Salon Products Aren’t Profitable’ Myth 23:17

6M ago23:17

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We’re sharing this episode again (original episode aired June 2023) as the myth around professional salon products not being profitable keeps coming back to our inbox, as recently as this week. In this episode, Nina talks about the true purpose of providing home care solutions for your clients and some of the false narratives being shared in the pr…

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Archives: Celebrating Hope with Stephanie Sarazin 15:02

6M ago15:02

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Today's mini-episode looks back into Season 5 Episode 3 with Stephanie Sarazin where we discuss the concept of Hope. Listen to the full episode here! Resources Used Today: N/A Support the Show.By Frances Marie Rivera Pacheco

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Ep 17: Neurodivergence and Paving the Way for a More Equitable Healthcare System With Robin Ennis 45:22

6M ago45:22

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Few things are more important to us as humans, especially to neurodivergent children, than access to quality healthcare. But did you know that Black and Hispanic children are less likely to be identified with autism than white children? This simple fact invites a closer look into the social currency that many of us take for granted and why the heal…

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#156: January Workouts (Tabatas, Hills, Swim Drills) 32:21

6M ago32:21

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What kind of workouts SHOULD/COULD you be doing in Janruary? Bike: Vo2 Max Tabatas Run: Hill Sprints Swim: Specific Swim Drills Listen more and if you have any questions, check out www.insidethebigring.orgBy Steven Brandes

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Salon Client Education, Haircare Myths and Lifetime Client Value 19:59

6M ago19:59

19:59

In this episode, Nina dives deeper into a post shared last week on the Passion Squared socials that spoke to the Stanley cup memes and folks comparing them to investing in professional salon products. The memes were funny and also created an opportunity to talk about brand value and lifetime salon client value. The deeper dive in this episode is ab…

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2024: The Year of Perspective for The Salon Industry 41:43

7M ago41:43

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In this episode, Nina proclaims 2024 to be the year of perspective for the salon industry. One viral TiKTok or some comments from random strangers on the Internet is not fact, or truth. The algorithms are designed to feed off our enragement and discourse. Because of that, we are collectively losing perspective around how different salon businesses …

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Real Talk About Healing With Ellen Mulholland 1:03:55

7M ago1:03:55

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In this heartfelt and transformative episode of The Self-Growth Train Podcast, Ellen Mulholland takes center stage as the guest in a candid and compassionate conversation. The episode delves deep into the personal journey of healing, resilience, and the discovery of strength through vulnerability. Ellen shares her profound insights and personal exp…

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#155: What testing to avoid in the off season! 29:22

7M ago29:22

29:22

www.insidethebigring.org We talk through off season testing for swim, bike, and run and what tests are best to do in each sport and how to progress it!By Steven Brandes

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Real Talk with Anthony Smith about Self-Discovery 1:16:29

7M ago1:16:29

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In this candid episode of The Self-Growth Train Podcast, I talk with my friend Anthony Smith about the profound journey of self-discovery and personal growth. We shares our own experiences and insights from our personal explorations. Anthony emphasizes the importance of breaking down barriers, confronting challenges, and embracing vulnerability as …

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