Best Laurie Santos Podcasts (2024)

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DECODING THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS WITH LAURIE SANTOS AND TAMAR GENDLER 54:52

9h ago54:52

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Join Laurie Santos, host of the Happiness Lab Podcast, and Tamar Gendler, Yale Professor of Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature, for an enlightening discussion on the science, history, and philosophy of happiness. Learn useful tips and ideas on how to live a more positive life. Whether you're curious about what makes us happy or just want so…

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"Happiness Is Like A Leaky Tire" from Immigrantly 44:30

26d ago44:30

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We're bringing you an episode of Immigrantly, where Laurie joined host Saadia Khan to discuss the psychology of happiness education and the expansive realm of happiness. Is happiness a fleeting moment or a sustained state of being? Can it be actively cultivated, or is it an innate aspect of human existence? How do our backgrounds, personalities, an…

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GAMING with Jane McGonigal 30:41

1h ago30:41

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Games! Play! Fun! Addiction? Flim-flam? From the origins of tabletop classics to the future of VR, Dr. Jane McGonigal answers our burning questions. This video game developer, TED speaker and bestselling author is an expert on how playing -- and especially video games -- can motivate, soothe and connect us. Will video games turn your child into a f…

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From The Streets To Millionaire: The Story Of Derrick Hayes 50:04

40m ago50:04

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Derrick Hayes is the visionary founder and CEO of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks, a culinary success story that began in a humble gas station and has since expanded to multiple locations and franchises across several states. Dubbed the "Colonel Sanders of Cheesesteaks” by Forbes Magazine, Hayes has revolutionized the fast-casual dining landscape with his …

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How Your Beliefs Guide Your Athletic Performance 30:35

5h ago30:35

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In episode 76 of the Difference Maker Podcast we discuss how beliefs affect your athletic performance. We breakdown what they are, where they come from, and how to remove them regularly. Don't allow limiting beliefs to stand in your way. Let us know what you think in the comment section below. —APPLY TO WORK WITH US IN OUR ONE ON ONE COACHING PROGR…

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Freedom of Expression 45:34

5h ago45:34

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In this episode we tackle the critical issue of book bans and restrictions impacting libraries and schools across the United States. Our expert panel, including Lauren Anderson, Sam Lee, and Harold Steward, will explore the cultural battles over intellectual freedom and the essential role of education in promoting diverse perspectives. Discover the…

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Perspectives on Cultural Preservation 53:00

7h ago53:00

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In this episode we bring together a distinguished panel to explore the crucial role of preserving cultural identities in our changing world. Featuring Sandy Grande, Chris Newell, Nakai Clearwater Northup, and Dana Jackson-Washington, the discussion dives into the importance of maintaining diverse cultural heritages for current and future generation…

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How To Spot a Narcissist, Outsmart Toxic People & Survive Narcissism | Dr. Les Carter 57:55

1h ago57:55

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Dr. Les Carter is a clinical psychotherapist, YouTuber, best selling author, and narcissism expert helping individuals understand and heal from narcissistic abuse. Today on the show we discuss: the easiest way to detect narcissism, signs you’re dating a narcissist, the truth about things like gaslighting and love bombing, common misconceptions abou…

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Turning to the Humanities in Challenging Times with Shelly Lowe and Jason Mancini 45:20

14m ago45:20

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Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo), Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Jason Mancini, Executive Director of Connecticut Humanities, discuss the critical role the humanities play in tackling society’s toughest contemporary challenges. Chair Lowe will highlight new National Endowment for the Humanities initiatives that respond to some of th…

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Orthogonal Bet: Matt Webb

4h ago

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Today our guest is Matt Webb, a virtuoso tinkerer and creative whose experiments with interaction design and technology have led to such apps as the Galaxy Compass (an app that features an arrow pointing to the center of the universe) and Poem/1, a hardware clock that offers a rhyming poem devised by AI. He’s also a regular essayist on his blog Int…

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Orthogonal Bet: Matt Webb

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Today our guest is Matt Webb, a virtuoso tinkerer and creative whose experiments with interaction design and technology have led to such apps as the Galaxy Compass (an app that features an arrow pointing to the center of the universe) and Poem/1, a hardware clock that offers a rhyming poem devised by AI. He’s also a regular essayist on his blog Int…

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And Lo, There Was ARPANET (Baby Internet!)

4h ago

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How did the Internet first begin? Why was it developed at the Advanced Research Projects Agency? Where was it initially launched at the end of the 1960s? Is it pronounced r-OO-ter or r-OW-ter?? These and other hard-hitting questions are answered as Jared & Ayush take a deep dive into the birth of humanity’s global computer network…with a dash of 90…

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And Lo, There Was ARPANET (Baby Internet!)

1h ago

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How did the Internet first begin? Why was it developed at the Advanced Research Projects Agency? Where was it initially launched at the end of the 1960s? Is it pronounced r-OO-ter or r-OW-ter?? These and other hard-hitting questions are answered as Jared & Ayush take a deep dive into the birth of humanity’s global computer network…with a dash of 90…

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The Calculated Contrarian: Extreme Security, Extreme Risk, Extraordinary Returns 19:12

9d ago19:12

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.kevinrose.com The following podcast is a conversation with my friend and colleague Chris Hutchins. In this episode, we discuss a long-form article I just published on my investing playbook. The title of the article is "The Calculated Contrarian: Extreme Security, Extreme Risk, Extrao…

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LIZARDS with Earyn McGee 25:09

2h ago25:09

25:09

Saurologist and professional lizard scientist Dr. Earyn McGee visits Alie to go on a little lizard hunt, then they hunker down to chat about everything from tiny chameleons to drooling dragons, legless lizards, geckos’ antigravity grip, festering dragon mouths, tangles of snoozy lizards, ecological jellybeans, and how some lizards use their own tai…

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How To Escape The Rat Race, Declutter Your Mind & Transform Your Life | TK Coleman 1:05:43

5d ago1:05:43

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T.K. Coleman has been an educator and entrepreneur for the past twenty years. After co-founding an apprenticeship program to help aspiring young professionals launch their careers, he now serves as the Education Director at the Foundation for Economic Education. Combining his experience in entrepreneurship, finance, philosophy, and theater, he now …

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Tempests of the Mind: Exploring Climate Change, Shakespeare, and the Human Experience 52:50

7h ago52:50

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Step into the tempestuous world of Shakespeare's King Lear and explore its profound relevance to our modern climate challenges! No work of English literature speaks more directly to human vulnerability in the face of climate disruption than Shakespeare's King Lear. The old king, thrust into the storm, feels his environmental weakness to his skin. T…

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How To Prevent Cognitive Decline & Reduce Your Risk Of Alzheimer's | Louisa Nicola 55:29

4h ago55:29

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Louisa Nicola is an Australian-born neurophysiologist and sports scientist. She founded Neuro Athletics in 2016 to help top high performers and athletes optimize their brain health and performance. Louisa's world class methods help improve people improve neurocognitive function, brain performance and overall quality of life. Her mission is to inspi…

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REDEFINING AGING: EMBRACING A NEW PARADIGM 42:31

5h ago42:31

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Join author and activist Ashton Applewhite and Donna Fedus from Borrow My Glasses for an enlightening conversation on aging and inclusivity. Discover how aging can be a period of growth and vitality, while exploring strategies to combat ageism and promote fairness. Challenge common beliefs, share ideas for fostering a welcoming society for all ages…

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Sleep 2.0: Upgrading Your Nightly Reboot with Dr. Matt Walker 2:06:56

13d ago2:06:56

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Dream reading is no longer science fiction. Sleep damage reversal could be a reality. And nightmares? They might become controllable. Dr. Matt Walker unveils these groundbreaking possibilities in sleep science. From antioxidant therapies (Kevin is backing a study here) to brain-zapping sleep enhancers, we're exploring innovations that are revolutio…

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HAGFISH with Tim Winegard 28:07

16m ago28:07

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Who doesn't love a floppy, slime-filled, hot dog shaped creature of the deep sea? On this Smologies we return to our conversation with Tim Winegard, a professional hagfishologist (YES IT'S A WORD) at Chapman University, and he dishes on the world's slimiest treasures. You're gonna learn about things like why you don't always need a spine and how sp…

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Former #1 Porn Star: The Harsh Truth About Sex, Love, Porn, Dating & OnlyFans | Brittni De La Mora 1:01:03

1h ago1:01:03

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Brittni De La Mora is a former adult film star, wife, mother and a leading advocate for helping others recover from porn addiction. At the pinnacle of her career in the adult entertainment industry, Brittni had acquired fame, money, and success by having landed over 250+ roles in film. However, the prominent memories she recalls during this time we…

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SOCIAL CONNECTIONS TO END LONELINESS 51:54

2h ago51:54

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Join host Catherine Shen on CT Public's "Where We Live" as she moderates an engaging discussion with Deb Bibbins, founder of For All Ages. Discover why social connection is the foundation of our mental and physical health, who the loneliest age group is (it’s not the one you think!), and how we can help one another improve our social connectivity. …

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Arts & Ideas Presents CT MIRROR’S “IN THE ROOM” WITH ERICK RUSSELL 53:23

9d ago53:23

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Enjoy this unforgettable evening with John Dankosky, CT Mirror's Director of Events, and Erick Russell, Connecticut’s 84th State Treasurer! With John's charm and expertise as a renowned radio personality and moderator, and Erick's historic achievement as the first Black LGBTQ person elected to statewide office, get ready for an engaging and inspiri…

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How We Help Athletes Go From Great To Unstoppable (A Lauri Markkanen Story) 29:46

17d ago29:46

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In episode 75 of the Difference Maker Podcast we discuss Lauri Markkanen and his latest contract achievement with the Utah Jazz. We have been working with Lauri for years now and look to share pieces of his story with you. His story is one from going great to iconic. Let us know what you think in the comment section below. —APPLY TO WORK WITH US IN…

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Why Visceral Fat Is So Dangerous & What You Can Do About It | Dr. Sean O’Mara 1:12:45

1d ago1:12:45

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Dr. Sean O'Mara works with business executives, professional performers and athletes motivated to optimize through innovative techniques of performance enhancement. Dr. O'Mara was a founder of an innovative medical startup in Minneapolis, MN called Lantu, focusing on health and performance optimization. Dr. O'Mara and his team used cutting-edge dat…

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DR. AYANA ELIZABETH JOHNSON IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN DANKOSKY 51:42

17d ago51:42

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Can science save us? Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson of Urban Ocean Lab and John Dankosky from Science Friday, discussing Dr. Johnson's latest book, "What If We Get It Right?" Explore the bold notion of envisioning a future where we act out of love for what's to come, navigating through the complexities of climate change with optimism and determination…

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CARBS with Michelle Dookwah 25:06

4d ago25:06

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Carbohydrates: no longer just for your piehole. Stuff some knowledge into your ears with sugar scientist Dr. Michelle Dookwah and learn how your cells use carbs to communicate, what carbs have to do with your immune system, the whys behind your winter cravings, the hot goss on bread, and how much sugar you should really be eating. Also: Are all typ…

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36 Harsh Truths I Know At 36 But Wish I Knew When I Was 20 36:44

5d ago36:44

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In today’s episode, I share 36 brutally honest lessons that I wish I knew when I was 20. These are all things that have also helped me in my journey as you'll hear. I know there are so many people who are looking for mindset shifts to transform their lives and my hope is that this episode will help provide some guidance, inspiration and direction. …

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CLIMATE DISPLACEMENT 54:05

24d ago54:05

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Enjoy this enlightening discussion on climate displacement, featuring speaker Tabitha Sookdeo from IRIS, Maya Prabhu from Law at Yale Law School and Yale School of Medicine, and Keshia "Talking Waters" De Freece from Sovereign Science LLC. Delve into the pressing question: Who are the climate migrants, and what challenges do they encounter? Gain in…

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CLIMATE ACTIVISM AND OPTIMISM 53:58

26d ago53:58

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Lucy Nalpathanchil moderates a powerful conversation on Activism and Optimism that features LGBTQ BIPOC activists Adrian Huq, co-founder of the New Haven Climate Movement Youth Action Team, and Kwolanne Felix, Fellowship and Community Manager at Black Girl Environmentalist. This empowering dialogue highlights the potential of emerging climate leade…

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Neuroscientist Reveals How To Maximize Manifestation & Turn Your Dreams Into Reality | Dr. James Doty 1:06:26

18d ago1:06:26

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James R. Doty, M.D. is a Stanford neurosurgeon and neuroscientist and the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University. Dr. Doty is also a NYT best selling author and one of the world’s leading experts on the highly popular subject of manifestation. Today on the show we discuss…

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VOTING RIGHTS – CITYWIDE YOUTH COALITION 52:44

29d ago52:44

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Enjoy this invigorating community conversation hosted by the Citywide Youth Coalition Inc! In this Ideas event, recorded live on the New Haven Green, we tackle a transformative topic: expanding voting rights to 16-year-olds for local state elections. Dive into an engaging discussion as we explore the benefits and challenges of empowering our youth …

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CATS with Mikel Delgado 29:00

29d ago29:00

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CATS! Kittens. Tigers. Purring. Toys. Litterboxes. We cover it all in this abridged and G-rated Felinology version for Smologites, or just anyone who doesn’t want to listen to swearing with their science. Professional cat behavior expert Dr. Mikel Delgado dishes on domestication, cats on leashes, why they want to sit on your laptop, how to play wit…

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The Compositions of Finbarr Dwyer (Part 2) - At the Crossroads | Acast

12d ago

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In today's podcast I am looking at the rest of Finbarr Dwyer's compositions. These are lesser-known and lesser-recorded tunes and, as well as the expected collection of reels, will also include some jigs, waltzes and a polka. Towards the end of the programme I will also detail some commonly mis-attributed tunes that Finbarr did not compose as well …

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The Compositions of Finbarr Dwyer (Part 2) - At the Crossroads | Acast

12d ago

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In today's podcast I am looking at the rest of Finbarr Dwyer's compositions. These are lesser-known and lesser-recorded tunes and, as well as the expected collection of reels, will also include some jigs, waltzes and a polka. Towards the end of the programme I will also detail some commonly mis-attributed tunes that Finbarr did not compose as well …

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Is Social Media Ruining Your Mental Health? - How To Transform Your Online Life | Bailey Parnell 1:01:00

12d ago1:01:00

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Bailey Parnell is a world-renowned speaker, pioneer in the field of digital wellbeing, and the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills development company. Her TED talk about social media and mental health has been seen by over 4 million people and she is currently earning a Doctorate of Education exploring generative AI and human skills develop…

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Diet & Health Habits To Burn Fat, Build Muscle & Increase Longevity | Mark Sisson 57:56

1M ago57:56

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Mark Sisson is a renowned health and fitness expert, NY times best selling author, and entrepreneur. He’s best known for innovating the "Primal" movement. Today on the show we discuss: The top mindset shifts he’s made to help him stay young, what’s actually most important when it comes to diet and exercise, Mark’s thoughts on the biohacking movemen…

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The Happiness Lessons Helping Win Olympic Medals 29:29

1M ago29:29

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America's top athletes need coaches. And those coaches themselves need guidance. It's a hard and stressful job - and one where coaches can easily become burned out and unhappy. And stressed coaches can't help their athletes win medals. Christine Bolger and Emilie Lazenby of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee teach happiness lessons - many they…

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HANDWRITING with Sylvia Kessler 24:56

19d ago24:56

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Is it weird to have different handwritings? How do forgery experts detect fakes? What’s up with right- and left-handedness? Forensic document examiner Sylvia Kessler met up with Alie in the back of a Nebraska office store to chat about penmanship, cursive styles, the evolution of pens, self-expression and more. A donation went to Care.org Full-leng…

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How To Train Yourself To Destroy Negative Beliefs & Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind | Peter Crone 59:50

19d ago59:50

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Peter Crone is known as "The Mind Architect" is a life transformation expert and human performance coach who helps people overcome their limiting beliefs and reprogram their subconscious mind so that they can reach their full potential. His clients have included world class entertainers, elite professional athletes and top level business executives…

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5 Mental Training Mistakes of Elite Athletes 36:30

1M ago36:30

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Are you ready to elevate your athleticism by enhancing your mental resilience? If you're an athlete looking to dominate your sport, then starting mental training can be a game-changer. In episode 74 of the Difference Maker Podcast we discuss the 5 Mental Training Mistakes Every Athlete Must Avoid. No matter your sport or skill level, this episode w…

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How To Fix Your Diet & Lifestyle To Heal Your Skin, Reverse Aging & Stay Young | Dr. Anthony Youn 1:01:37

22d ago1:01:37

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Dr. Anthony Youn is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. He is known as America’s holistic plastic surgeon and he’s one of the nation's best-known experts in looking younger with or without surgery. Dr. Youn is also the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix” and “Playing God”. His latest book, “Younger for Life,” is a c…

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The Happiness of the Long Distance Runner 33:53

1M ago33:53

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Georgia Bell was a great runner as a child - but in college she fell out of love with the sport. She hung up her running shoes - and they gathered dust until Covid hit and she began to run again for fun. Turns out that aged 30, she's one of the fastest women in the world and is now headed to the Olympics! Georgia tells Dr Laurie Santos how she rega…

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How Talking to a Friend Helps (Live at The International Festival of Arts and Ideas) 48:42

1M ago48:42

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Making shows about her own happiness challenges was both fun and instructive for Dr Laurie, but it also took guts to be so vulnerable and open. She later spoke to her close friend at Yale Dr Tamar Gendler about the experience. This private chat threw up lots of interesting insights, so when the duo were asked to speak at the 2024 International Fest…

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WOLVES with Bridgett vonHoldt 25:48

1M ago25:48

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Wolf howls, wolf packs, wolf history and more! We’re dishing up a puppy-sized and kid-friendly Smologies with lupinologist and Princeton professor Dr. Brigette vonHoldt. Learn about wolf populations, canine family dynamics, Game of Thrones direwolves, if wolves howl at the moon, myths and truths about alphas, and how you can help our lupine friends…

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Ozempic Expert: Weight Loss Miracle Drug Or Recipe For Disaster? | Dr. Tyna Moore 1:04:11

26d ago1:04:11

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Dr. Tyna Moore is a board-certified naturopathic and chiropractic physician and the founder and owner of Core Wellness Clinic in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in non-surgical pain management, natural pain solutions, and regenerative injection therapies for orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions. Moore has a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N…

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