Best Rachel Allan Podcasts (2024)

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E6: Master Your Energy and Find Balance: The Power of Presence in Everyday Life with Rachel Allan 1:03:38

10d ago1:03:38

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In this episode we explore the importance of energy, presence, and authenticity in both our personal and professional lives. Rachel shares her journey as a co-active coach, discussing how alignment and self-care play a pivotal role in showing up as our best selves. We dive deep into the concept of “recharging your battery” and how emotions can serv…

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High Pressure, High Happiness: Mental Health Strategies for High Pressure Careers with Dr. Janna Koretz 53:57

3h ago53:57

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Do you ever feel like your therapist or other mental health professionals don’t quite understand the pressures of your high-stakes career? Like no matter what you try, you’re the square peg being forced into a round hole? You’re not alone. The demands of entrepreneurship and fast-paced, high-pressure work environments create a unique set of mental …

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Megan Bradley et al., "IOM Unbound?: Obligations and Accountability of the International Organization for Migration in an Era of Expansion" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 1:42:50

1h ago1:42:50

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It is an era of expansion for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), an increasingly influential actor in the global governance of migration. Bringing together leading experts in international law and international relations, this collection examines the dynamics and implications of IOM's expansion in a new way. Analyzing IOM as an int…

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How to end constipation | Jon Simmons 27:47

3d ago27:47

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On Episode 662 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Jon Simmons, the founder of Get Pooping and discuss overcoming constipation without medication. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/662.

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Transformative Leadership: Building a Thriving Work Culture with Dr. Roger Gerard 48:46

5d ago48:46

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Leadership can sometimes feel like a lost art in today’s fast-paced business world. Misaligned incentives, widespread burnout, and the growing divide caused by technological and generational shifts are just a few of the challenges making it difficult to lead effectively—or to find the right leader to follow. This topic is close to Dr. Jay’s heart, …

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The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe (Part 2): A Human Man and His Human Wife 1:12:45

9d ago1:12:45

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We're back with the second half of our over-the-top bio of EAP! Listen in for the story of Edgar's adulthood, complete with choleric escapades, omens from outer space, a cringeworthy misplaced accusation of plagiarism, a new love (now 100% child-free!) and a mysterious death followed by a funeral shorter than the song "Get Ur Freak On" by Missy Ell…

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Caterina Fugazzola, "Words Like Water: Queer Mobilization and Social Change in China" (Temple UP, 2023) 59:58

9d ago59:58

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After China officially “decriminalized” same-sex behavior in 1997, both the visibility and public acceptance of tongzhi, an inclusive identity term that refers to nonheterosexual and gender nonconforming identities in the People’s Republic of China, has improved. However, for all the positive change, there are few opportunities for political and ci…

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How to manage your eczema with Carolyn Akinyemi 43:36

11d ago43:36

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On episode 661 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Carolyn Akinyemi and discuss her book, Eczema Decoded. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/661.

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Fit For Life: The Path to Health and Happiness Beyond 40 with Allan Misner 40:09

12d ago40:09

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Physical health shapes every aspect of our lives, which is why it’s one of the core areas we focus on improving. But when it comes to maintaining or boosting fitness, especially as we age, the journey can feel overwhelming, confusing, or downright intimidating. Yet, as the years go by, staying active and thriving in the things we love becomes more …

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Joanna Allan, "Silenced Resistance: Women, Dictatorships, and Genderwashing in Western Sahara and Equatorial Guinea" (U Wisconsin Press, 2019) 58:35

15d ago58:35

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Spain's former African colonies-Equatorial Guinea and Western Sahara-share similar histories. Both are under the thumbs of heavy-handed, postcolonial regimes, and are known by human rights organizations as being among the worst places in the world with regard to oppression and lack of civil liberties. Yet the resistance movement in one is dominated…

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Naomi Wood and THIS IS WHY WE CANT HAVE NICE THINGS 32:03

16d ago32:03

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“Some people have been, oh these women are so grotesque. I don’t think they are! They’re quite relatable.” Naomi Wood joins me to discuss THIS IS WHY WE CANT HAVE NICE THINGS (Published by Orion) It’s a collection that features the BBC Short Story Prize winner, Comorbidities. We talk about different kinds of intimacy in the stories, and how or why …

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Falling in love forever with Barbara and Michael Grossman 46:48

20d ago46:48

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On episode 660 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Barbara and Michael Grossman and discuss their book, Ageless Love: The Sexy Science of Falling in Love Forever. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/660.

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Winning Social Media: Effective Strategies for Small Businesses to Thrive Online with Rachel Strella 47:33

19d ago47:33

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Picture this: your brand breaking barriers, standing out from the crowd, cultivating more awareness, and building trust with your audience! That all sounds pretty amazing, right? Well lucky for you, making that picture a reality is the mission of today’s guest, and she is here to discuss all the ways you can make it happen. This week Dr. Jay is joi…

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[S3E8] Drafting Porcupines into the Best Biome 58:32

25d ago58:32

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Possibly the best episode of all time (according to me, Rachel). Allan gives us EVERYTHING. Great science, high quality takes, crying with laughter, investigative reporting and red string conspiracy boards. To what end?? Drafting porcupines, well-known "tree-lovers," into the Best Biome (grasslands). Potentially. Hear us out! +++ Primary Sources ++…

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The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe (Part 1): The First American Writer to Refuse to Have Another Job 1:40:40

23d ago1:40:40

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Grab your raven, tuck your buddy’s heart under a floorboard, pour yourself a glass of Amontillado, and join us as we talk about the first half-ish of the life of Edgar Allan Poe, a man who didn’t ask to be born. It’s time to start warming up for spooky season 2025, and what better way than learning about one of America’s original Goths? Jackie goes…

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Outsmart obesity with Dr. Stewart Lonky 1:09:20

27d ago1:09:20

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On episode 659 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Dr. Stewart Lonky and discuss his book, Outsmarting Obesity: A Doctor Reveals Why We Gain Weight, Why It Matters, and What We Can Do About It. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/659.

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Restorative Relaxation: The Power of Vibration, Sound, and Vibroacoustic Therapy with Craig Goldberg 55:45

26d ago55:45

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It’s a stressful world we live in, especially for entrepreneurs and business people. The constant go-go-go nature of work can leave us desperate for rest and recovery. But are you resting efficiently? Is your relaxation truly restorative and rejuvenating, or do you find yourself stuck in fight-or-flight mode even during downtime? In this week’s epi…

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David H. Price, "The American Surveillance State: How the US Spies on Dissent" (Pluto Press, 2022) 56:34

1M ago56:34

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When the possibility of wiretapping first became known to Americans they were outraged. Now, in our post-9/11 world, it's accepted that corporations are vested with human rights, and government agencies and corporations use computers to monitor our private lives. In The American Surveillance State: How the US Spies on Dissent (Pluto Press, 2022), D…

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Manage your hormones through nutrition and movement with Philip Pape 56:48

1M ago56:48

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On episode 658 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Philip Pape and discuss how we can manage our hormones through nutrition, movement, etc. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/658.

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The Prosperity Loop: How Values and Vision Can Transform Communities feat. Chris Lautenslager 53:45

1M ago53:45

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For our final edition of the end of summer best-of interview series, Dr. Jay speaks with small business advocate Chris Lautenslager about his book, The Prosperity Loop, and how we can better lift up ourselves, our businesses, and our communities through vision and values. Chris Lautenslager is a renowned keynote speaker, author, and dedicated small…

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Finding Discipline 36:30

1M ago36:30

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On episode 657 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss finding discipline in your health and fitness journey. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/657.

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Learn to Love Your Life: Tips for Mindset, Action Taking, and Accountability feat. Emily Williams 32:04

1M ago32:04

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In this week’s edition of our end of summer best-of interview series, Dr. Jay speaks with success expert and coach, Emily Williams. Emily Williams is a success expert, author, speaker, and CEO of multiple brands. After falling into a quarter-life crisis and struggling through a string of low-paying jobs (including serving up lattes at Starbucks), s…

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MAREN WÖLFL: Erreichen Sie Ihre Ziele durch inspirierende Coaching-Ansätze und Female Leadership 44:32

1M ago44:32

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In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Maren Wölfl, einer Expertin für Coaching und weibliche Führung. Maren teilt ihre inspirierende Reise und ihre wirkungsvolle Arbeit. Sie erläutert ihre innovativen Coaching-Ansätze, die Entwicklung ihrer Plattform, dem Female Wake-Up Call, und wie diese Frauen bei der Verwirklichung ihrer beruflichen Ziele unterstü…

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Finale: Another Clam of Wisdom from the Chowder of Knowledge 1:07:31

1M ago1:07:31

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(Happy Thursday! That’s right, it’s Thursday. Don’t check.) Wow! A podcast! That’s the feeling you should get from this episode. Y’all… those crazy Athenian kids are still stuck in the dang woods. Will Puck, Oberon, and Titania continue messing with the humans and each other? Will Bottom regain his human form? Will the love triangles ever get resol…

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Robert McCorquodale, "Business and Human Rights" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:20:01

1M ago1:20:01

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Business and Human Rights Law is a rapidly growing area of law, which has dramatically transformed many parts of international law. In this new volume in the Elements series, Robert McCorquodale explores how the responsibility for human rights abuses has transitioned from a purely state obligation to also being the responsibility of businesses. Bus…

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Sam Sax and YR DEAD 33:02

2M ago33:02

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"I think their experience in the bookstore is trying to think literary inheritance and spiritual and intellectual experience." Sam sax is here to discuss YR DEAD, their debut novel about Ezra, a queer, non-binary 27-year-old of Jewish heritage, whose life we see in fragments and flashbacks when they self-immolate outside trump tower. We talk about …

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The power of pushing limits with Gwendolyn Bounds 52:03

2M ago52:03

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On episode 656 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we welcome Gwendolyn Bounds and discuss her book, Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age. You can find the full show notes at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/656.By Allan Misner and Rachel Everett

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Jump First, Think Fast: How to Be A High Achiever the Unconventional Way with Frank O’Connell 48:11

2M ago48:11

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In this week’s edition of our end of summer best-of interview series, Dr. Jay speaks with business titan Frank O’Connell about his career as an innovator and leader of major corporations, and about the ideas on risk-taking and leadership that he shares in his book, Jump First, Think Fast. Frank O’Connell is known for his unconventional approach to …

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Maria Dimova-Cookson, "Rethinking Positive and Negative Liberty" (Routledge, 2019) 43:45

2M ago43:45

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Maria Dimova-Cookson's new book Rethinking Positive and Negative Liberty (Routledge, 2019) offers an analysis of the distinction between positive and negative freedom building on the work of Constant, Green and Berlin. The author proposes a new reading of this distinction for the twenty-first century. The author defends the idea that freedom is a d…

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Nick Grono, "How to Lead Nonprofits: Turning Purpose into Impact to Change the World" (BenBella Books, 2024) 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

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Non-profit organizations play an indispensable role in the world today, and are consistently rated higher than governments, the media or businesses in term of public trust. Yet many non-profit organizations suffer from dysfunction. New non-profit leaders find themselves unprepared for the challenges ahead, and even seasoned leaders often struggle t…

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Optimize your running with Matt Fitzgerald 59:57

2M ago59:57

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On episode 655 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we bring back Matt Fitzgerald and discuss his book, How to Run the Perfect Race. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/655.

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Andrew R. Basso, "Destroy Them Gradually: Displacement as Atrocity" (Rutgers UP, 2024) 1:13:07

2M ago1:13:07

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Perpetrators of mass atrocities have used displacement to transport victims to killing sites or extermination camps to transfer victims to sites of forced labor and attrition, to ethnically homogenize regions by moving victims out of their homes and lands, and to destroy populations by depriving them of vital daily needs. Displacement has been trea…

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Give Yourself Permission to Be Great: How to Find Your Mission and Unlock the Leader Inside of You with Dr. John Demartini 51:20

2M ago51:20

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For the second week of our end of summer best-of series, we are running back Dr. Jay’s interview with world-renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini. The conversation kicks off with Dr. Demartini’s inspiring story of his journey from a surfer with learning difficulties to a globally renowned speaker and author. The discussion then explores…

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[S3E7] Bees Know Everything 43:45

2M ago43:45

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Bees know more than you. Okay, that may be a slight exaggeration, but they definitely know more than you realize! From complex problem solving to tool use to wing-sparkle navigation, bees illuminate our understanding of insect cognition. In this episode, Nicole invites us to perceive the world as our buzzy, bumbly friends might, in beautifully smoo…

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream Begins: Flavor-Blasting a Little Pilgrim Boy 1:22:01

2M ago1:22:01

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We’re back, with Shakespeare’s comedy classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream! Basically, four young Athenians with romance problems wander into the woods and get messed with by a bunch of fairies - you know the drill. It’s a good time, you’ll love it. (Fun fact: Jackie once acted in this play! Ten imaginary points if you guess as which character.) Jack…

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How do we measure success in health and fitness 33:35

2M ago33:35

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On episode 654 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we discuss how to measure success in your health and fitness. You can find the full show notes for this episode at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/654.

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Thomas A. Kerns and Kathleen Dean Moore, "Bearing Witness: The Human Rights Case Against Fracking and Climate Change" (Oregon State UP, 2021) 51:39

2M ago51:39

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Bringing together philosophy, jurisprudence, and a deep concern for the environment, Bearing Witness: The Human Rights Case Against Fracking and Climate Change offers an inspiring and generative way of thinking about the impacts of anthropogenic climate change. In particular, Thomas Kearns and Kathleen Dean Moore provide readers with insight into t…

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