Best Nick Ruiz Podcasts (2024)

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A Conversation on Activating Equity with T. Tara Turk-Haynes 56:50

1h ago56:50

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest T. Tara Turk-Haynes for a deep dive into the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. T. Tara shares the power of truly integrating DEI practices into an organization's processes and operations for greater impact and measurable results. About Our Guest T. Tara Turk-Haynes is a passionate advocate for diversity, eq…

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The Art of Leveling Up | Windbreaker Podcast 1:27:01

2h ago1:27:01

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about what makes a good leveling system in games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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A Conversation on How We Learn with Jen Rafferty 51:11

7d ago51:11

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Jen Rafferty as they discuss learning, growth, and behavior change. Topics include emotional intelligence, "toxic positivity," and the neuroscience of change. About Our Guest Educator, author, and founder of Empowered Educator, Jen Rafferty started as a middle school music teacher for 15 years in Central New York. S…

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The Worst Things About our Favorite Games | Windbreaker Podcast 1:39:17

7d ago1:39:17

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the worst things in their favorite games -- from Super Metroid’s wall-jumping, to the Okumura boss in Persona 5, to the final quarter of most From Soft games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as…

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A Conversation on Nurturing Growth with Gilmara Vila Nova-Mitchell 49:03

8d ago49:03

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Gilmara Vila Nova-Mitchell for a discussion on the ways in which leaders can influence the growth and development of the people they serve. About Our Guest For almost two decades, Gilmara Vila Nova-Mitchell has been helping organizations and leaders become more effective and inclusive through her engaging diversity …

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How to Build a Better Save System | Windbreaker Podcast 1:27:23

10d ago1:27:23

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the history of save systems, the games that did it differently, and the ones that dropped the ball. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Wayne Kramer (MC5) Rock Legend Series #12 - Ep 252 58:17

10d ago58:17

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Part 12 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and film and television composer Wayne Kramer of the Detroit rock band MC5. We talk about his Michigan upbringing, his musical journey, his accomplishments after MC5 and his legacy. Contact us at https://instagram.com/musically_meditated…

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A Conversation on The Perfect Story with Karen Eber 1:03:40

22d ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Karen Eber as they revisit the topic of storytelling, exploring it through the lens of Karen's latest book, The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories That Inform, Influence, and Inspire. About Our Guest Karen Eber is an author, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker. Her TED Talk on how your brain responds to stori…

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Who Is Best Waifu? | Windbreaker Podcast 1:28:42

16d ago1:28:42

1:28:42

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty celebrate the first day of April by having the tough conversations. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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A Conversation on Personal Identity with Nick Papadopoulos 1:07:00

29d ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest "Coach Nick" Papadopoulos as they explore questions of personal identity. How much of our identities do we define based on expectations of, and comparisons to, other people? How can we go about redefining success? About Our Guest Nicholaos “Coach Nick” Papadopoulos is an author, speaker, executive coach, facilitator…

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Attack of the Microtransactions | Windbreaker Podcast 1:59:26

23d ago1:59:26

1:59:26

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the role of microtransactions, and whether they can ruin an otherwise good game. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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Predicting the Next Big Trends in Gaming | Windbreaker Podcast 1:25:21

25d ago1:25:21

1:25:21

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Frost and Marty pull out their crystal balls and try to predict the future of gaming. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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A Conversation on Prioritizing People with Paul T. Ruiz 1:01:40

1M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Paul T. Ruiz as they discuss all things... people! From honoring emotions to repairing damaged relationships, Sarah and Paul explore some of the ways leaders can be intentional about prioritizing their people. About Our Guest Paul T. Ruiz helps leaders in times of growth, change, and uncertainty. He uses approaches …

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A Conversation on Unlearning with Dr. Teresa Peterson 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Dr. Teresa Peterson as they explore the power of unlearning, and how identifying and "pruning" old beliefs, behaviors, and thought patterns can be the key to greater growth and learning. About Our Guest Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. In her daily work, she…

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What Do Developers Actually "Owe" Us? | Windbreaker Podcast 2:08:57

1M ago2:08:57

2:08:57

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and JM8 discuss the relationship between developers and players. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Velvet w/ Zack Alfasi - Ep 251 1:20:31

1M ago1:20:31

1:20:31

Singer/guitarist Zack Alfasi of the band Velvet joins us on Episode 251. Zack talks about his Brooklyn/New York roots, musical background, and Velvet’s new album Romance. Support Velvet here: https://linktr.ee/velvetshoegaze

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A Conversation on the Gender Gap in Leadership with Emilie Aries 58:16

2M ago58:16

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Emilie Aries for a deep dive conversation around workplace gender dynamics and the challenges women face in the realm of corporate leadership. About Our Guest Emilie Aries is a speaker, podcaster, author, and the Founder & CEO of Bossed Up, an award-winning leadership development and career services company committe…

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Gaming's Unforgivable Sins | Windbreaker Podcast 2:03:53

2M ago2:03:53

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and JM8 discuss the unforgivable sins of video games. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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A Conversation on Movement as Medicine with Jessica McCauley 53:43

2M ago53:43

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Jessica McCauley as they discuss the benefits of movement and exercise on both physical and mental health. About Our Guest Born and raised on a farm in Blairsburg, Iowa, Jess McCauley spent her early years in nature, camping, and riding horses. A lover of art, she pursued graphic design at DMACC in Ankeny, IA, befor…

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Has The World Become Too Cynical For Superheroes? | Windbreaker Podcast 1:41:28

2M ago1:41:28

1:41:28

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty and Frost discuss video games and their use of superheroes. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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Blossom w/ Mateo Ruiz - Ep 250 55:30

2M ago55:30

55:30

Singer/guitarist Mateo Ruiz of Blossom joins us on Episode 250. Mateo talks about his San Diego roots, and Blossoms new EP “Florecer”. The new EP drops on March 18 over at Really Rad Recods. Support Blossom here: https://linktr.ee/BlossomBand

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To Side Quest, or Not to Side Quest | Windbreaker Podcast 1:25:24

2M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Marty and Frost discuss video game side quests, and how they personally engage with them. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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A Conversation on Childhood Emotional Awareness with Glo Rose 54:20

2M ago54:20

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Glo Rose as they explore the topics of emotional awareness and intelligence for children, and Glo shares her passion and some of the insights she has gained as an author of many books for children and teens. About Our Guest Glo Rose started writing to create stories for her children that showed them that her love is…

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Your Video Game City Kinda Sucks | Windbreaker Podcast 1:21:15

2M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

This week's episode of Windbreaker is all about video game cities - from the most atmospheric, to the completely forgettable. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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A Conversation on Redefining Productivity with Alexis Haselberger 59:19

2M ago59:19

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Alexis Haselberger as they reflect on what it really means to be productive, and Alexis shares her fresh approach to time management. About Our Guest Alexis Haselberger is a time management and productivity coach who helps people do more and stress less through coaching, workshops and online courses. Her pragmatic, …

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Shane MacGowan (The Pogues) Rock Legend Series Part 11 - Ep 249 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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Part 11 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on singer/songwriter Shane MacGowan. We talk about his upbringing, his musical journey, and his tragic death. Contact us at https://instagram.com/musically_meditated

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A Conversation on Leading Well with Erica Reed 51:58

3M ago51:58

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and returning guest Erica Reed, LCSW-C, as they dig deeper into the topic of trauma informed leadership, and Erica shares her LENS framework to help leaders improve their abilities to lead in an emotionally intelligent way. About Our Guest Erica N. Reed, LCSW-C is a Psychotherapist and Workplace Wellness Expert, specializing …

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The Sunk-Cost Fallacy of Finishing Games (ft. Nick Calandra) | Windbreaker Podcast 1:32:17

3M ago1:32:17

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Marty, Frost, and Nick discuss the sunk-cost fallacy of finishing games... even if you're not enjoying them. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroup…

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The Games and Genres We Just Don't Get (ft. Jack Packard) | Windbreaker Podcast 2:06:16

3M ago2:06:16

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Jack joins Yahtzee and Frost to discuss the wildly popular games and genres that they just can't wrap their heads around. From idle farming sims to cookie clicker, exactly what is it about these things that keeps players hooked? Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporti…

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Lesser Care w/ Dez & Zane - Ep 248 59:06

3M ago59:06

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Dez & Zane of Lesser Care join us on Episode 248. They talk about their Texas El Paso roots, dreamy post punk with an unrecognizable face, and the past, present, and future of Lesser Care. Tune in. Enjoy. Listen to Lesser Care: https://linktr.ee/LesserCare?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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Games That Actually Deserve a Redo | Windbreaker Podcast 1:53:35

3M ago1:53:35

1:53:35

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the merits of remaking fan-favorite video games from the past, the remakes that have hit and missed over the years, as well as titles that are primed for the remake treatment. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon…

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Meditate With Us (Session 3) - Ep 247 47:42

3M ago47:42

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Session three of the meditation focuses on how to stimulate your Vagus nerve through deep breathing meditations. Tune in. Drop out.

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How to NOT Do A Metroidvania | Windbreaker Podcast 1:36:48

3M ago1:36:48

1:36:48

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about the past, present, and future of the metroidvania genre. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patreon.com/SecondWindGroupBy Nick Calandra

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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Grind | Windbreaker Podcast 1:38:49

4M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about grinding in games, and what separates the good kind that keeps us coming back for more, versus the bad kind that makes us want to walk away. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month at patre…

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Elliott Smith: Rock Legend Series #10 - Ep 246 1:08:38

4M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

Part 10 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. We talk about his upbringing, his musical journey, and his tragic death in 2003. Contact us at: https://instagram.com/musically_meditated

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Let's Fix Games in 2024 1:47:15

4M ago1:47:15

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty reflect on what they want to see from gaming in 2024, from trends that need to die out, franchises that should return, and more power being given to the actual creatives. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on Patreon for as little a…

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System of a Down: Toxicity (Review/Re-listen) - Ep 245 1:06:51

4M ago1:06:51

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This is Part 2 of the System of a Down series. We review/re-listen the Toxicity era of System of a Down. Let us take you back to the year of 2001. It’s Nu Metal time! Enjoy.

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What's the Point of The Game Awards? 1:47:28

5M ago1:47:28

1:47:28

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost and Marty dissect this year's 'The Game Awards' winners, announcements, random Hollywood celebrity appearances and the increasing commercialization of gaming's-- oh sorry, we're being told to wrap it up. Second Wind is fully independent, employee-owned and fan-funded. Consider supporting us on P…

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A Year-End Conversation with Drew Noll and Nick Wilson 1:20:59

5M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and the Conversations on Conversations crew for a special year-end reflection, as they discuss some of the conversations and insights that stood out the most to them in 2023. About Our Guests Drew Noll is the audio editor of Conversations on Conversations. He is an award-winning sound designer and musician, and he has years o…

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The Standout Game Mechanics of 2023 1:26:49

5M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty chat about their favorite individual game mechanics of 2023, including Ultrahand in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the Lovecraftian inventory management of Dredge, and the orb-hopping puzzles of Cocoon. From the team behind The Escapist, we're excited to introduce you to o…

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A Conversation on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Allison Peet 43:15

5M ago43:15

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Allison Peet as they discuss the powerful practice of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). About Our Guest Allison Peet is a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Instructor trained at UMass Center for Mindfulness, founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD and the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. She…

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The State of Modern Games Coverage 1:52:03

5M ago1:52:03

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On this week’s episode of Windbreaker, Yahtzee, Frost, and Marty discuss the state of modern games coverage, including the recent drama surrounding the blurry lines between professional critics, YouTubers, and influencers. From the team behind The Escapist, we're excited to introduce you to our new employee-owned and fully independent outlet, Secon…

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Andy Rourke (The Smiths) Rock Legend Series #9 - Ep 244 46:37

5M ago46:37

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Part 9 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on bassist Andy Rourke of The Smiths. We talk about his childhood, his musical journey with The Smiths, and his tragic death in 2023. If you’re a Smiths fan and missed our Morrissey episode WATCH it out here: https://youtu.be/2ZhWITgofMQ?si=U7ejRxeW122OP-Gj Contact us at: https://instagram.com/musically_medi…

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Slightly Somewhere Else (ft. Stephanie Sterling) 2:20:49

5M ago2:20:49

2:20:49

Yahtzee Croshaw, Marty Sliva, and Sebastian Ruiz are back with a brand-new podcast on Second Wind! For this inaugural episode, the crew is joined by special guest Stephanie Sterling to discuss this year's Game Awards nominations. From the team behind The Escapist, we're excited to introduce you to our new employee-owned and fully independent outlet…

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A Conversation on Intrusive Thoughts with Dr. Sally Winston and Dr. Martin Seif 55:16

5M ago55:16

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guests Dr. Sally Winston and Dr. Martin Seif as they explore the often-misunderstood mental health challenge of unwanted intrusive thoughts. About Our Guests Dr. Sally Winston is the founder and executive director of the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute in Baltimore, MD. She is a master clinician who has given sough…

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A Conversation on the Red Thread with Tamsen Webster 57:55

5M ago57:55

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Tamsen Webster, author of Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible, for a conversation on the power of effective communication to drive action. About Our Guest Part strategist, part storyteller, part English-to-English translator, Tamsen Webster helps experts drive action with their ideas. Tamsen honed…

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Meditate With Us w/ Nick Rouzer (Session 2) - Ep 243 55:50

5M ago55:50

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Our guest Nick Rouzer joins us once again to guide us through the five senses of meditation. Take it all in. Enjoy the process. Join us. Feel free to participate. Follow Nick Rouzer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nick_rouzer?igshid=djF1azl0YWJ6NDV2

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A Conversation on Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering 1:07:30

6M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Elaine Lin Hering as they discuss cultures of silence, why the solution is not as simple as "speak up," and other insights from Elaine's forthcoming book Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. About Our Guest Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, author, and speaker. She works…

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A Conversation on Developing Differently with Kai Gillespie 50:30

6M ago50:30

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Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Kai Gillespie as they explore a shift away from top-down, one-size-fits-all talent development and toward a more individualized approach. About Our Guest Kai Gillespie has been in Learning & Development at IMT Insurance for over 7 years and in the Talent Development field for over 13 years. Kai is originally from Wa…

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Dolores O'Riordan: Rock Legend Series #8 (The Cranberries) - Ep 242 1:00:28

6M ago1:00:28

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Part 8 of the Rock Legend Series focuses on vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. We talk about her early days with The Cranberries, her musical journey, and her tragic death. Contact us at: https://instagram.com/musically_meditated?igshid=ZWQyN2ExYTkwZQ==

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