Best Lynda Brown Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the “Messy Middle” of Personal Growth with Christal Brown (Summer Session 4.5) 57:26

1h ago57:26

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When it comes to hearing from voices at the leading edge of change, our guest today could not be a better example. Christal Brown is a dynamic mother, author, coach, facilitator, choreographer, and educator. And as the first Black woman to be tenured at Middlebury College, Christal has broken barriers and inspired many. Founder of Life Steps and St…

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Treat Your Dreams as a Prototype: Don’t Dwell, Get Started! with Kenton Lee (Summer Series 4.4) 59:32

5h ago59:32

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Kenton Lee is the innovative mind behind the "The Shoe That Grows”, a solution (and now an enormously successful non-profit) that has provided shoes for hundreds of thousands of impoverished children in places where soil-borne diseases can take their lives. Today we dive into Kenton’s journey from idea to impact, and he shared how any of us might f…

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188. Putting Telemarketers on Hold Using AI with Telecommunications Engineer Roger Anderson 49:53

4d ago49:53

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In a world where unsolicited phone calls have become a nuisance for many, Roger Anderson stands out as a pioneer in fighting back against telemarketers. With his creation of the Jolly Roger bot, Anderson has devised a clever and entertaining way to respond to these unwanted calls. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 03:33 – The Origin of Jolly Roger T…

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The Slow AF Run Club: The Club for Every Body with Martinus Evans (Summer Series 4.3) 50:36

12d ago50:36

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Martinus Evans is the dynamic force behind SlowAF Run Club, pioneering a revolution in running culture for people who might not see themselves taking part in the hobby. Featured in The New York Times, Evans champions inclusivity, redefining success in a world obsessed with pace. With his infectious enthusiasm, he inspires a global community to embr…

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187. Stressed About the World? Start Thinking Like A Solutionary with Zoe Weil 1:01:42

19d ago1:01:42

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Zoe Weil is an innovator, educator, and the driving force behind a revolutionary approach to creating positive change in the world. Her latest book, ‘The Solutionary Way,’ is not just a good read, it's a roadmap to transforming—as individuals and communities—for the better. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 03:09 – The Definition of Solutionary 07:2…

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186. Say ‘Goodbye’ To Your Biases and Unlock What’s Possible! with Darrin Tulley 1:05:04

29d ago1:05:04

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Darrin Tulley is a name that resonates with many of those who seek inspiration and purpose in their lives. He is the visionary author behind the acclaimed book ‘Live Your Possible,’ and the dynamic host of a podcast of the same name. But who is Darrin Tulley, and what led him to become a guiding light for so many? Learn his story of vulnerability, …

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Uplifting Series Finds Kindness, 450 Million Tune in! with Sarah Yourgrau (Summer Series 4.2) 56:50

1M ago56:50

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Sarah Yourgrau, is the talented producer and co-host behind Mike Rowe's heartwarming series, Returning the Favor. This acclaimed show has 105 episodes with over 450 million views, and celebrates unsung heroes across America, restoring our faith in each other. She is among a handful of people who have really seen the scope of our true potential as n…

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185. Are You Flourishing? Here’s How You Can with Matthew Lee 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

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Matthew Lee stands as a beacon of hope in a world often overshadowed by stress and uncertainty. He is the visionary director of The Flourishing Network at the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, where his pioneering work has garnered widespread acclaim and tangibly transformed lives around the globe. He has some amazing practical wisdom to share,…

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'Is Your Job a Good Fit?' with Seth Godin (Summer Series 4.1) 35:49

2M ago35:49

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Seth Godin, a globally renowned social entrepreneur, has the keys to finding work that not only pays the bills, but also brings profound personal satisfaction and fulfillment. With his signature blend of wisdom and story-telling, he explains how to align your career with your passions and values, and to create opportunities that lead to your dream …

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184. Can You Be Overly Optimistic? Finding Balance in Big Ideas with Kris Brown 1:26:36

2M ago1:26:36

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In the quiet corners of Vermont, amidst the soothing hum of nature, there's an almost impossibly deep and velvety voice that resonates with wisdom and authenticity: Meet Kris Brown, a voiceover expert whose path to success has been anything but ordinary. His journey is marked by struggles (like incarceration and homelessness), redemption (through i…

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183. Where’s Your Fish From? The Future of Sustainable Seafood with Jennifer Bushman 54:04

2M ago54:04

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Jennifer Bushman is a leading expert in elevating ingeniously sustainable “water farming.” Aquaculture now has the potential to provide abundant seafood, as well as foods from freshwater sources, all over the world. Get ready to be delighted—and hungry—as you learn about this consumer shift that you’ll surely be anxious to participate in. Chapters …

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182. Mythbusting Travel: Goodness in Iraq with Doug Barnard 56:56

3M ago56:56

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In the realm of travel, there are individuals who are not just adventurers, but also champions of breaking stereotypes and fostering connections with others. Doug Barnard is one of those individuals. He is a seasoned YouTuber with over 500,000 followers, as well as a guide who takes travelers on wondrous journeys to places maligned in mass media, l…

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181. An Astronaut’s View: Flourishing on Spaceship Earth Together with Nicole Stott 52:29

3M ago52:29

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Astronaut Nicole Stott isn't your average adventurer; she's one of the few individuals who have had the privilege of leaving Earth and venturing into the vast unknown of outer space, experiencing the wonder of living and working aboard both a space shuttle and the ISS. With over 100 days spent in space, Nicole has gained a unique perspective on our…

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180. Transforming Stressful Spaces with Nature Photography with Ernesto Rodriguez 45:11

3M ago45:11

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Ernesto Rodriguez is using a lifetime of experiences bridging art, science, and nature to create healing environments, and he can teach us how to combine our own unique life experiences to create real impact in remarkable ways. During this interview, you may see a path for yourself appear: one that allows you to live with joyous energy to the very …

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179. Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe 57:34

3M ago57:34

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Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform us that they are worth every moment of constant attention and adoration, and to help us understand how we can assist this remar…

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178. Looking to Nature to Solve Complex Problems with Katie Losey 50:01

3M ago50:01

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Did you know that many of the design and engineering problems we face today have already been solved through millions of years of evolution, by nature itself? Katie Losey, a science writer, is passionately advocating for the use of biomimicry—the study and application of nature’s hidden genius—in modern problem-solving. Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Wel…

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177. Why Optimism Is Your Greatest Survival Skill with Bill Burke 1:03:48

4M ago1:03:48

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Bill Burke is the former CEO of The Weather Channel, and former President of the TBS Superstation. His long life at the highest echelons of media leadership has made him a master at choosing his own perspective, and he considers optimism to be one of our greatest superpowers. In this episode, he shares his insights about how it’s possible to harnes…

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176. Finding Common Ground, No Matter How Far Apart We Stand with Kyle Dodson 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

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Kyle Dodson is a master when it comes to building bridges that know no bounds within communities. He can turn almost any negative notion on its side, inspect it from a fresh angle, and transform it into a source of positive ripple effects—and in that rare talent, he shows us how to invite others into a place of possibility. Chapters 00:00 - Intro &…

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175. Here’s Your Permission Slip to Embrace Your Individuality with Abby Wren & Wade Holland 1:09:31

4M ago1:09:31

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Our guests today, Abby Wren and Wade Holland, are pushing back the edges of what’s “acceptable” and thereby opening up a whole new landscape for people who’d like to celebrate their uniqueness more. If your inner light is being dimmed (even a little) by the pressure to fit in or some life circumstance feels like a limitation, you will love this epi…

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174. Healing the Planet by Transforming Sand Back to Soil with Rodger Savory 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

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In our rush to solve problems, we often overlook simple logic that holds the key to enormous progress. When it comes to turning the desert wastelands of our planet (that human activity created) back into their once lush, productive forests and grasslands, Ecologist Roger Savory has one of those transformational observations that the world could be …

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173. Want Work that Feels Expansive? Find Your Noble Intention with Jill Donahue 51:26

5M ago51:26

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Our guest today, Jill Donahue, has a story that is a shining example of how it is possible to respond to tragedy in a positive way that opens a life of purpose for us. Jill’s personal experience with the downside of the Pharmaceutical industry inspired in her an unwavering commitment to better patient outcomes. To that end, she’s become a sought-af…

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172. Mexico’s Whales are Winning as Everyday Heroes Work Together with Katherina Audley 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

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Katherina Audley is a National Geographic Explorer and whale researcher who has found a way to build community and restore the natural world in unique ways. She has helped a small village in Mexico come together to support the rare ecosystems that surround them, building a prosperous future for everyone—and their community’s decisions are affecting…

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171. As You Rise, Raise Others with You with Keneiloe Molopyane 55:00

5M ago55:00

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Do you remember your childhood dreams, when you aimed to be something audacious? When she was a child watching cartoons, Dr. Keneiloe Molopyane declared that she would one day be the first South African, black, female archeologist—and now she is! Her story can inspire us in many directions. Not only is she working in the famous Cradle of Humankind,…

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170. We Don’t Need Religion to Count Our Blessings with Pierre Pradervand 58:30

5M ago58:30

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I’ve often questioned whether I would interview an author who has written yet another book in the “Spirituality” genre—that is, until I met Pierre Pradervand, an 86-year-old author of 23 books. Pierre still puts in 14-hour days to help people find love and kindness outside the chaos of the world’s spiritual “influencers,” and he compares going to t…

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169. Neurodivergent Relationships Are a Gift with Mariah and Byron Edgington 1:11:40

6M ago1:11:40

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Do you love someone or work with someone (or maybe it’s you) who just doesn't feel like they fit in? It turns out that as many as 20% of us are “neurodivergent,” meaning that our brain pathways do not function like everyone else’s. Our guests, Mariah and Byron Edgington, are on a mission to help us see the missed potential and the joy that we can s…

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168. When Cookies Talk: How to Overcome Your Sweet Tooth with Dr. Andrea Grayson 51:03

6M ago51:03

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If the cookies, crackers, soda, or candy are speaking to you seductively when you walk through the checkout line, there is a reason for that. Turns out that mood swings, headaches, brain fog, depression, and exhaustion are also related to that irresistible tug, and it all comes down to the way sugar is hijacking our future, often hourly, every sing…

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167. Applying an Indigenous Mindset: A Trip Through the Daily News with Connor Ryan PART 2 54:03

6M ago54:03

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There is an amazing brand of young “influencers” who are diving, whole-heartedly, into their unique opportunity to make the world a better place, and today we are fortunate to have one of them as our guest. Connor Ryan, who was named one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry” by Outside Magazine, is a proud Lakota tribe member …

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166. Unlearning Modern Expectations with an Indigenous Mindset with Connor Ryan PART 1 55:07

6M ago55:07

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📺 Watch this episode on YouTube Proud Hunkpapa Lakota and passionate skier—in 2022 named one of the “20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry” by Outside Magazine—Connor was born and raised in the homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute peoples, who have become some of his biggest inspirations and closest relatives, at the foot of the…

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165. Nurture Your Positive Worldview and Watch It Change Everything with Liesl Ulrich-Verderber 1:20:22

7M ago1:20:22

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Suppose that in 2024 you found there was one simple thing that could improve by just 1% each day, which would allow you to make leaps in personal progress, it would be foolish not to consider it. Right? Well, this episode will help you to find that one thing that affects almost everything else. Today, we talk to social innovator, journalist, and CE…

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164. Time Slipping By? Make Choices That Give You the Best Stories with John K. Coyle 1:03:54

7M ago1:03:54

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📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube! You know how it can sometimes feel like time is relentlessly speeding by? Well it turns out, we can control that feeling, and even slow things down to the “savoring pace,” if we learn a little about how our brains work. John K. Coyle is an expert in how we perceive time, and his insights can help us live far ric…

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163. Liberate Yourself From the Scale: A Refreshing Take on Body Positivity with Ronald Young Jr. 1:12:19

7M ago1:12:19

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Ronald Young Jr. is an emerging voice in the body positive movement, and he’s leading us to new places on this old topic. His insights on common sense and honesty are like piano wire stretched tight between two important pins, and his boundless good humor is a hammer striking an incredibly beautiful note of wisdom for us all to carry forward. If yo…

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162. Shifting the Climate Change Narrative: Fearful, or Full of Possibility? with Anne Therese Gennari 47:05

7M ago47:05

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“Climate Optimism.” Now those are two words you don’t see together very often! In this episode, Anne Therese Gennari (mercifully) gives us a fresh perspective on how we can carry our concern about climate change. In her new book, The Climate Optimist’s Handbook, she moves our mental chatter from the gloom of anxiety and guilt, to the thrill of poss…

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161. If Disaster Strikes, This Knowledge-Sharing App is Here to Help with Meena Palaniappan 44:47

7M ago44:47

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Here’s something that rarely happens on the internet: a celebration of how technology can be used to amplify social connection, instead of amplifying social division. Yes, THIS interview is a celebration of a leap in human potential. Meena Palaniappan is the founder of a technology/communication platform—Atma Connect—that has reached 12 million peo…

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160. Nat Geo Photographer Captures The Beauty That Transcends Our Differences with Dewitt Jones 59:10

8M ago59:10

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Renowned National Geographic Photographer Dewitt Jones shares with us a life-changing habit, available to us all: celebrate what’s right with the world. The perspectives he shares today can open up a radically improved landscape of possibilities for you and I. As a bonus, today’s video episode contains some of his most inspiring images: stunning vi…

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159. 92,000 Robots Drawn on Dominos Create Contagious Compassion with Gary Hirsch 51:53

8M ago51:53

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Need a little reminder to summon up some courage, joy, hope or kindness? Artist Gary Hirsch has created 92,000+ hand-drawn robots on the back of dominos that are helping people worldwide get through challenging moments. Gary is also an expert in helping us use the art of “improvisation” to work through challenging moments that could use some fun an…

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158. Solutions to the Tension Between Convenience and Sustainability with Brandi Parker 1:01:46

8M ago1:01:46

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Brandi Parker, has some uplifting and even “freeing” new ways for us to think about our lives as consumers (with less guilt and shame.) She’s helping us all—industry included—get clarity about who should be responsible for the things we need to “throw away.” Instead of consumers bearing the burden for the “end of life” for everything we buy, she is…

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Lynda Harlos: Preventing Human Trafficking (A Mother's View) 36:36

8M ago36:36

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Lynda is a sex trafficking & abuse Prevention Educator for Parents and Professionals who are in contact with children between the ages of 2-25. She is also a Keynote speaker, Author, and Family Coach and hosts a Parenting Talk Show. A mother of a sex trafficking victim, she endeavours to turn their ' Pain into Purpose" globally in the hopes of prev…

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157. Putting Positive Change on the Syllabus at U-Maryland’s Do Good Institute with Nathan Dietz & Jenny Cox 1:02:44

8M ago1:02:44

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The University of Maryland and its Do Good Institute is on the leading edge of a little-known, but titanic and positive shift. Turns out, student expectations are changing in a momentous way: Gen Z has aspirations that may make them the most positively impactful generation in history. Today we talk to the Do Good Institute’s Jenny Cox and Nathan Di…

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156. Love, Fear, and Courage: Choices that Lead to a Future of Radical Optimism with Kiarra Danielle Lucas 43:03

9M ago43:03

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If you had any doubt about the next generation coming up in colleges today, Kiarra Danielle Lucas will fill you with confidence in Gen Z. Today we all get a new perspective on how children can practice a kind of radical optimism, in the worst circumstances, and use it to build remarkable futures for themselves and others. Kiarra is an 18-year-old i…

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Life Outside Prison with Aquakultre 43:31

9M ago43:31

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Have you ever wondered what happens to someone after they have been to prison? What did they do to end up doing time? Walk with me as we indulge in the past life of Lance Sampson or as most may know him as " Aquakulture" Who is Aquakulture: Lance traces roots through his childhood home in Halifax’s Uniacke Square community to his ancestors in Afric…

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155. You Can Transform Your Outrage into Action: The Proof Is In This Elephant Plushie with Kristina McKean 55:33

9M ago55:33

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Kristina McKean has a story that demonstrates exactly why we should not wait to start building lives of meaning and purpose. Kristina found a way to take the skills of her working life and combine them with her lifelong passion for animal welfare. Now, she finds joy every day in her work and the impact it’s having on wildlife and a new generation o…

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154. Your Life Is One Continuous Mistake, Just Like Everyone Else’s with Sunni Brown 1:13:23

9M ago1:13:23

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Sunni Brown is an intrepid and inspiring “creative” who is zooming through our world, project after project, sparking bursts of hidden potential everywhere she goes. She was named one of the “10 Most Creative People” on X (formerly Twitter), and she has been featured in every major U.S. publication: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME Mag…

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Gender-Based Violence with Lee Campbell 48:18

9M ago48:18

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Gender-based violence (GBV) is an epidemic that is plaguing our country and so often we are ignorant of who can be affected by Gender-Based Violence (GBV). What is Gender-Based Violence (GBV): any type of harm that is perpetrated against a person or group of people because of their factual or perceived sex, gender, sexual orientation and/or gender …

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153. Navigating the World Without Sight: You Don’t Have to See the Road to Determine Your Path with Daniel Kish 1:13:30

9M ago1:13:30

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Daniel Kish has a natural ability that has amazed over 2 billion people on this planet. He is often referred to as “The REAL Batman” because he has no eyes and yet he “sees” the world with sound, much like bats and dolphins do. He has traveled the globe unaccompanied for 25 years teaching tens of thousands to live independent lives with this remark…

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152. 4,000 Years of Wisdom and We’re Still Learning with Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde 55:01

10M ago55:01

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Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde demonstrates why we are right to look for answers to our modern problems in timeless wisdom, some of it thousands of years old. She brings together her insights from the world’s greatest wisdom traditions, philosophies, and religions to help others find peace-of-mind, timeless truths, and clarity amid the often daunting chaos…

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Taking Back Our Power After IPV with Tyiesha Colley 43:03

10M ago43:03

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As we know many women who have been in Intimate Partner Violence relationships find it hard to regain their lives after going through mental, physical, emotional, and psychological abuse. In this episode, we will hear how one woman stayed until she found the strength to leave with her children. You will hear how she regains herself through counsell…

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151. Championing Radical Neighborliness with Michael Wood-Lewis 53:28

10M ago53:28

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Does your neighborhood or community feel like one where everyone has each other’s back, or do you barely know anyone enough to say “hello?” Our guest today, Michael Wood-Lewis, is the co-founder of Front Porch Forum, a platform where 2/3rds of households in Vermont are choosing to come together with their neighbors. Whether it's finding lost pets, …

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150. Fresh Remedies for Relationship Struggles with Andy Chaleff 53:11

10M ago53:11

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Today we talk with author Andy Chaleff about some fresh remedies for our relationship struggles. The points of friction in our relationships can feel like a broken record and have us stuck, or worse, on the brink of heartbreaking separations. But Andy’s insights are so helpful, simple and inspiring that they will make you feel like a path is appear…

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Keeping It Real With Wyndolyn Brown 34:37

10M ago34:37

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Hello folks allow me to introduce myself: Wyndolyn Brown, CEO of Empowerment For Hope. As a survivor of childhood trauma, sex trafficking, addiction & multiple suicide attempts. I share in this episode the good, bad & ugly parts of my past and how it drove me to be where I am today. Empowerment For Hope strives to help families by breaking cycles o…

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149. Turn Your Sustainability Sacrifices into a Joyful Game with Claudia Ruane 46:56

10M ago46:56

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Dr. Lynda sits down with Claudia Ruane from an amazing company, Do Nation, that is turning the loss and sacrifice model of “living sustainably” on its head and making it possible for people to change habits and feel expansive, important, and energized. Do Nation is connecting businesses and all of us as individuals—each in our own way—to small acts…

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