Best Psychedelic Grad Podcasts (2024)

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Reconsidering Black America’s relationship to the plantation 1:20:25

6d ago1:20:25

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In Berkeley Talks episode 203, Alisha Gaines, a professor of English and an affiliate faculty member in African American studies at Florida State University, discusses why it’s important for Black America to “excavate and reconsider” its relationship to the plantation. “If we were to approach the plantation with an intention to hold space for the B…

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Adam Gopnik on what it takes to keep liberal democracies alive 1:09:38

20d ago1:09:38

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In Berkeley Talks episode 202, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik discusses liberalism — what it means, why we need it and the endless dedication it requires to maintain. Liberal democracy, he said at a UC Berkeley event in April, depends on two pillars: free and fair elections and the practice of open institutions, places where people can meet and deba…

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Episode 31: Gina Gratza - Marriage and Family Therapy | Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator | Psychedelic Integration and Coaching 1:53:51

26d ago1:53:51

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In this episode, I talk with Gina Gratza, who specializes in psychedelic-assisted facilitation. In our conversation, Gina tells us about the many different organizations she is involved in and the work she does with them, including psychedelic integration and coaching, being an Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator, working with the Social Neuroscience and…

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'Wave' memoirist on writing about unimaginable loss 51:59

1M ago51:59

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In 2004, Sonali Deraniyagala was on vacation with her family on the coast of Sri Lanka when a tsunami struck the South Asian island. It killed her husband, their two sons and her parents, leaving Deraniyagala alone in a reality she couldn’t comprehend. In Berkeley Talks episode 201, Deraniyagala discusses her all-consuming grief in the aftermath of…

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Gigi Sohn on her fight for an open internet 13:55

1M ago13:55

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In Berkeley Talks episode 200, Gigi Sohn, one of the nation’s leading public advocates for equal access to the internet, delivers the keynote address at the UC Berkeley School of Information’s 2024 commencement ceremony. “I'd like to share with you some of the twists and turns of my professional journey as a public advocate in the world of communic…

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Harry Edwards to sociology grads: Even in turbulent times, always believe in yourself 27:29

2M ago27:29

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In Berkeley Talks episode 199, Harry Edwards, a renowned sports activist and UC Berkeley professor emeritus of sociology, gives the keynote address at the Department of Sociology’s 2024 commencement ceremony. “As I stand here before you, in the twilight of my life's time of long shadows,” said Edwards at the May 13 event, “from a perspective inform…

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Feeling like a failure isn't the same as failing, filmmaker tells journalism grads 24:33

2M ago24:33

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In Berkeley Talks episode 198, documentary filmmaker Carrie Lozano delivers the keynote address at the 2024 Berkeley Journalism commencement ceremony. Lozano, who graduated from the school of journalism in 2005 and later taught in its documentary program, is now president and CEO of ITVS, a nonprofit that coproduces independent films for PBS and pr…

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Berkeley commencement speeches celebrate resilience, bravery 33:30

2M ago33:30

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In Berkeley Talks episode 197, we're sharing a selection of speeches from UC Berkeley's campuswide commencement ceremony on May 11. The first speech is by Chancellor Christ, followed by ASUC President Sydney Roberts and ending with keynote speaker Cynt Marshall, a Berkeley alum and CEO of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. "I believe the future of our dem…

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Ruth Simmons on access and equity in higher education 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

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In Berkeley Talks episode 196, Ruth Simmons, a longtime professor and academic administrator, discusses how the journey to equal access and fairness in education has reached a critical inflection point — and why educators are essential to the progress we need to see. “History has shown: The failure to resolve satisfactorily the issue of whether and…

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The future of psychedelic science 1:02:14

3M ago1:02:14

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In Berkeley Talks episode 195, UC Berkeley professors discuss how and why psychedelic substances first evolved, the effects they have in the human brain and mind, and the mechanism behind their potential therapeutic role. "If it's true that the therapeutic effects are in part because we're returning to this state of susceptibility, and vulnerabilit…

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Sociologist Harry Edwards on sport in society (revisiting) 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

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In Berkeley Talks episode 194, Harry Edwards, a renowned sports activist and UC Berkeley professor emeritus of sociology, discusses the intersections of race and sport, the history of predatory inclusion, athletes’ struggle for definitional authority and the power of sport to change society. “You can change society by changing people’s perceptions …

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Sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson on the need for 'angry optimism' 1:25:38

4M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

In Berkeley Talks episode 193, science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson discusses climate change, politics and the need for "angry optimism." Robinson is the author of 22 novels, including his most recent, The Ministry for the Future, published in 2020. "It's a fighting position — angry optimism — and you need it," he said at a UC Berkeley event…

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The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) 58:03

4M ago58:03

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In Berkeley Talks episode 192, Sarah Deer, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma and a University Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas, discusses the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), a federal law passed in 1978 that aims to keep Native children in their families and communities. She also talks about the recent Supreme…

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Episode 30: Jonathan Robinson - Marriage and Family Therapy | MDMA Facilitation | Ecstasy as Medicine 1:20:37

4M ago1:20:37

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In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Robinson, the author of 14 books and a marriage and family therapist located in California. In our conversation, Jonathan tells us about his work in bringing together MDMA experiences and therapy. He discusses how his protocol is unique to other work being done with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy by emphasi…

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Justice Sonia Sotomayor on fighting the good fight 1:02:59

5M ago1:02:59

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In Berkeley Talks episode 191, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talks about getting up every morning ready to fight for what she believes in, how she finds ways to work with justices whose views differ wildly from her own and what she looks for in a clerk (hint: It’s not only brilliance). “I’m in my 44th year as a law professor,” said Ber…

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Why so many recent uprisings have backfired 1:11:55

5M ago1:11:55

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In Berkeley Talks episode 190, journalist and UC Berkeley alumnus Vincent Bevins discusses mass protests around the world — from Egypt to Hong Kong to Brazil — and how each had a different outcome than what protesters asked for. “From 2010 to 2020, more people participated in mass protests than at any other point in human history,” said Bevins, aut…

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American democracy and the crisis of majority rule 1:09:35

5M ago1:09:35

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In Berkeley Talks episode 189, Harvard Professor Daniel Ziblatt discusses how Americans need to do the work of making the U.S. political system more democratic through reforms that ensure that electoral majorities can actually govern. “If you're going to have a first-past-the-post electoral system, as we have in the United States, or one side wins …

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Free speech on campus in times of great division 1:00:48

6M ago1:00:48

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In Berkeley Talks episode 188, a panel of scholars discusses free speech on university campuses — where things stand today, what obligation campus leaders have to respond to conflicts involving speech and the need for students to feel safe when expressing their own views. "Issues of free speech on campus have been there as long as there have been u…

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Episode 29: Christi Meyers - Ketamine Infusion Therapy | Emergency Medicine | Self-Awareness | Flow Integrative 1:36:22

6M ago1:36:22

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In this episode, I talk with Christi Meyers, the Founder and CEO of Flow Integrative, a ketamine infusion clinic in San Diego, California. In our conversation, Christi tells us about Flow Integrative as a form of practicing medicine that provides ketamine infusion therapy, as well as Flow Institute as an educational platform. She discusses the char…

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S1E18: Brian Burnette on Healing, Music, and Psychedelics 21:31

6M ago21:31

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In this compelling podcast episode, host Andrew Carroll invites guest Brian Burnette to share his remarkable life experiences. Journey alongside them as they delve into the twists and turns of Brian's path, from working in kitchens to carpentry, and from navigating toxic relationships to co-parenting challenges. Discover how psychedelics have playe…

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Protecting survivors of sex trafficking 1:36:50

6M ago1:36:50

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In Berkeley Talks episode 187, Bernice Yeung, managing editor of Berkeley Journalism’s Investigative Reporting Program; public health journalist Isabella Gomes; and gender-based violence expert Holly Joshi discuss how sex trafficking can appear invisible if we don’t know where to look, and how doctors, nurses, police officers, hotel operators — all…

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The transformative potential of AI in academia 1:12:01

7M ago1:12:01

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In Berkeley Talks episode 186, a panel of UC Berkeley scholars from the College of Letters and Science discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in academia — and the questions and challenges it requires universities and other social institutions to confront. "When it comes to human-specific problems, we often want fair, equ…

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Nate Cohn on polling and the 2024 election 1:23:42

7M ago1:23:42

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In Berkeley Talks episode 185, New York Times chief political analyst Nate Cohn discusses how polling works, the challenges facing pollsters today and where polling stands as we head into the 2024 U.S. presidential election. "I don't think it's a coincidence that we have a crisis of polling at the same time we have a crisis of democracy," said Cohn…

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A blueprint for housing reform 53:35

8M ago53:35

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In Berkeley Talks episode 184, Richard Rothstein, a senior fellow at UC Berkeley's Othering and Belonging Institute, and housing policy expert Leah Rothstein discuss their 2023 book, Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law. The conversation was moderated by Tamika Moss, founder and CEO of the Bay Area organization, …

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Episode 28: Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie - Plant Medicine | Integration | Community | Metaphysical Humanistic Science and Indigenous Science 1:45:58

8M ago1:45:58

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie. Dr. Howard Lipp and Ena Vie have been working as underground facilitators of plant medicine for several years. In our conversation, they speak about how they were called to plant medicine and found each other through music. We also talk about opening up about facilitating plant medicine cere…

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Poulomi Saha on why we're so obsessed with cults 50:34

8M ago50:34

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In Berkeley Talks episode 183, Poulomi Saha, an associate professor in the Department of English and co-director of the Program in Critical Theory at UC Berkeley, discusses how cult culture, once a fringe phenomenon, has moved into the mainstream — and what that tells us about what we long for, what we fear and who we hope to be. "In this crisis mo…

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Ezra Klein on building the things we need for the future we want 1:35:28

9M ago1:35:28

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In Berkeley Talks episode 182, Ezra Klein, a New York Times columnist and host of the podcast The Ezra Klein Show, discusses the difficulties Democratic governments encounter when working to build real things in the real world. "To have the future we want, we need to build and invent more of the things that we need," began Klein, who joined in conv…

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Chinese activist Ai WeiWei on art, exile and politics 1:29:40

9M ago1:29:40

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In Berkeley Talks episode 181, renowned artist and human rights activist Ai WeiWei discusses art, exile and politics in a conversation with noted theater director and UCLA professor Peter Sellars and Orville Schell, director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society and former dean of Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism. Ai, wh…

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Episode 27: Mariya Punay - Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensure | Bridging Associative Marriage and Family Therapy and Transpersonal Psychology | Sofia University 1:43:36

9M ago1:43:36

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In this episode, I talk with Mariya Punay. Mariya is working towards becoming a licensed psychotherapist in California. In our conversation, Mariya speaks to the meticulous process of working on becoming licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and the many challenges she's faced throughout the process. She also speaks to the essential ne…

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S1E17: Brian Burnette on Loving Family, Drug Abuse, and Music 17:27

9M ago17:27

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Dive into a powerful episode of the Axé All Day Podcast with host Andrew Carroll as he welcomes the incredibly talented Brian Burnette to the mic. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that delves into love, music, overcoming adversity, and the remarkable journey of transformation. In this heart-to-heart exchange, Brian Burnette shares his incred…

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S1E16: Musician Andreka Jasek on Grad School, Rehabilitation, and Community Building 25:55

10M ago25:55

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In this episode, we meet Andreka Jasek, a multifaceted individual whose journey through education and career exemplifies resilience and determination. Her story begins as a high school dropout who enrolls in an alternative school and completes both her junior and senior years in just 9 months, showcasing the transformative power of determination an…

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What are Berkeley's Latinx Thriving Initiatives? 52:31

10M ago52:31

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In Berkeley Talks episode 180, Dania Matos and Fabrizio Mejia, vice chancellor and associate vice chancellor, respectively, for UC Berkeley’s Division of Equity and Inclusion, join Berkeley student Angelica Garcia to discuss the campus’s Latinx Thriving Initiatives (LTI) and how these efforts are supporting Berkeley’s goal of not only becoming a Hi…

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S1E15: Filmmaker Asher Vast on Navigating Human Connection 19:44

10M ago19:44

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Are you yearning for deeper self-love and stronger personal growth? This episode is set to deliver an engaging exploration into the human connection, where we unravel the complexities of navigating relationships, the power of emotional and spiritual nourishment, and the positive effects these have on personal development. The journey begins with th…

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S1E14: Filmmaker Asher Vast on Growth, Control, and Art as a Mirror 21:44

10M ago21:44

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Have you ever pondered the profound power of film and art and its impact on our personal narrative? Join visionary filmmaker Asher Vast in an enlightening discussion about growth and the transformative impact of art. In the first part of our discussion, we explore the fascinating concept of transferring our locus of control and how it often results…

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S1E13: Filmmaker Asher Vast on Meditation & Accountability 22:17

10M ago22:17

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Excited for a real, raw conversation about personal growth, meditation, and relationships? Asher Vast, a renowned filmmaker, and I delve deep into these topics and more in this engaging episode of Axé All Day Podcast. We kick things off by addressing the elephant in the room - the importance of meditation for personal growth. Shattering misconcepti…

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Poet Ishion Hutchinson reads 'The Mud Sermon' and other poems 41:06

10M ago41:06

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In Berkeley Talks episode 179, Jamaican poet Ishion Hutchinson reads several poems, including "The Mud Sermon," "The Bicycle Eclogue" and "After the Hurricane." His April reading was part of the UC Berkeley Library’s monthly event Lunch Poems. "I take this voyage into poetry very seriously," begins Hutchinson, "and take none of it for granted, beca…

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Episode 26: Gina Giorgio – Graduate School | Psychedelic Policy and Communications | Students for Sensible Drug Policy | North Carolina Psychedelic Policy Coalition | Smush 1:30:33

10M ago1:30:33

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In this episode, I talk with Gina Giorgio. Gina wears many hats within the psychedelic space as founder of the North Carolina Psychedelic Policy Coalition, the Director of the Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Mentorship Pipeline, a Communications and Policy Specialist for NisonCo, a contributing writer for Psychedelic Spotlight, and the Fou…

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Michael Brown's family on keeping his memory alive 1:48:27

11M ago1:48:27

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In Berkeley Talks episode 178, Rashad Arman Timmons, a fellow at UC Berkeley’s Black Studies Collaboratory, joins in conversation with the family of Michael Brown Jr., whose 2014 killing by police in Ferguson, Missouri, ignited a wave of protests across the country. During the March 8, 2023, discussion, Brown’s father, Michael Brown Sr., his stepmo…

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S1E12: Therapist Rachel Duthler on the Wilderness, Self Discovery, and Healing 1:16:43

11M ago1:16:43

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My guest Rachel Duthler, a wilderness therapy and play expert, has learned to embrace the adventure beautifully. Through her transformative journey from the Midwest to the West Coast, she discovered the profound healing power of nature and incorporated it into her therapy practices. Rachel enthusiastically opens up about her exciting wilderness adv…

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Oppenheimer's Berkeley years 1:27:34

11M ago1:27:34

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In Berkeley Talks episode 177, a panel of scholars discusses theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and how his years at UC Berkeley shaped him, and how he shaped the university. Oppenheimer, the subject of Christopher Nolan’s summer 2023 film Oppenheimer, came to Berkeley in 1929 as an assistant professor and over the next dozen years establi…

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Episode 25: Sapha – Ayahuasca Addiction Recovery | Shipibo Tradition | Sacred Rebels 1:53:50

11M ago1:53:50

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In this episode, I talk with Sapha. He is a practicing Cuarandero and a Recovery Consultant at Sacred Rebels Recovery, a peer-led addiction recovery program for men housed at the Nihue Rao Spiritual Center in the Peruvian Amazon. In our conversation, Sapha highlights the uniqueness of Sacred Rebels in providing alternative recovery options for peop…

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Jessica Morse on how we can live with fire 1:25:31

12M ago1:25:31

1:25:31

In this Berkeley Talks episode, Jessica Morse, the deputy secretary for forest and wildland resilience at the California Natural Resources Agency, discusses the current wildfire crisis in California and how we got here, strategies the state is implementing, and lessons they've learned in order to decrease catastrophic wildfires and create more resi…

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Introduction 0:37

12M ago0:37

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Get excited for a lively and insightful exploration on the Ache All Day Podcast. As your host Andrew Carroll, I'm thrilled to bring you a fresh perspective on personal growth and self-improvement. Drawing from my experiences as a modern minstrel and facilitator, I'll share intriguing stories and enlighten you with various technologies that promise …

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S1E11: Safe Space 22:05

12M ago22:05

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Ever wondered why some relationships make you feel suffocated while others set you free? Want to learn how to create sacred spaces of acceptance where no one feels judged, belittled, or unsafe? This discussion delves deep into these personal and communal issues while offering valuable insights on how to foster a healthy emotional state, select your…

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Siri creator Adam Cheyer shares secrets of entrepreneurship 1:26:58

12M ago1:26:58

1:26:58

Siri creator Adam Cheyer talks about the long road to launching the virtual assistant, how to take an entrepreneurial idea from conception to impact and why he doesn't see anything as a failure. "An entrepreneur and a magician are exactly the same," begins Cheyer, who also founded the startups Change.org, Viv Labs, Sentient and Bixby. "An entrepren…

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Legal scholars unpack Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action 1:01:35

12M ago1:01:35

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In this episode, three leading legal scholars — john a. powell, director of UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI); Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of Berkeley Law; and Sheryll Cashin, professor of law at Georgetown Law School — discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that public and private universities cannot use race as a factor in admi…

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S1E10: I, Imposter (Quit) 30:59

1y ago30:59

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Ever felt a cold, gripping fear clawing at your heart, trying to drown you in a sea of doubts and insecurities? If your answer is yes, then this episode is for you. We begin by diving into my personal journey where fear and its harrowing cousin, terror, took center stage. Poetry, as you’ll see, is my vehicle of expression and I share my poem, "Wall…

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S1E9: Happy Interdependence Day 32:12

1y ago32:12

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Ever felt torn between the allure of individual sovereignty and the comfort of communal connectedness? I'm taking you on a journey through the intricate dance of independence and interdependence, pulling back the curtain on these two defining aspects of human experience. We'll tackle everything from the philosophical premise of Indra's Net to the e…

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Poets laureate share works about creation, sacrifice and home 1:18:31

1y ago1:18:31

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In this episode, three poets laureate — Lee Herrick, the first Asian American poet laureate of California; Kealoha, Hawai'i’s first poet laureate; and Nadia Elbgal, the Oakland youth poet laureate — perform and read their works in celebration of National Poetry Month in April. Kealoha, a slam champion who has a degree in nuclear physics from MIT, b…

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S1E8: Love & Gratitude 19:41

1y ago19:41

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Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing? In this immersive meditation experience, I'll guide you through surrendering to your breath, connecting with your inner child-like curiosity, and practicing radical acceptance. Together, we'll rewrite our stories, clear away toxicity, and invite love into our lives. …

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