Best Soundings The Stanford Podcasts (2024)

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Add More Focus and Flow to Your Life with Mental Strength Training. With Cara Bradley 27:27

36m ago27:27

27:27

Today we have a great encore episode with Cara Bradley, a Yoga and mindfulness teacher dedicated to transforming human potential. She’s also a mental strength coach, and the author of the book “On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine”. Her focus is on finding that flow state and on mental fitness. In this discussion, Cara shares many of the strat…

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Meditation Monday. Cultivating Joy, With Adreanna Limbach 17:57

3h ago17:57

17:57

Welcome to a weekly special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationship stress, unexpected challenges, o…

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WOW 350 ~ How to build your resilience muscle with Dr. Greg Hammer, Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine 23:24

13h ago23:24

23:24

You can build your resilience muscle in a few key ways, says our guest Dr. Greg Hammer, a retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Hammer gave a lecture recently at Harvard University on personal resilience and mental health. He outlines what personal resilience is and how we can practice it so we don’t suffer from the impac…

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How Unique Sounds Facilitate Deeper Mind States and Levels of Human Consciousness. With Paul Citarella, The Monroe Institute 46:47

6h ago46:47

46:47

Today’s guest is Paul Citarella, Executive Vice President, CTO of The Monroe Institute. This was a very unique conversation for us at Untangle. We discussed how we can explore different levels of human consciousness that range from meditation and expanded awareness to out of body experiences, remote viewing and mediumship. He shared how Monroe Inst…

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Meditation Monday. Let Things Be. With Ashley Turner. 18:16

3d ago18:16

18:16

Welcome to a special weekly edition of Untangle, Meditation Monday. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, o…

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WOW 349 ~ Don’t let energy vampires suck the life out of you with Dr. Christiane Northrup 25:47

6d ago25:47

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Dr. Christiane Northrup, visionary pioneer in women’s health, a board-certified OB/GYN, and author of several New York Times bestselling books, joins us to talk about her book Dodging Energy Vampires. She says, “Those who have trouble receiving attract those who have trouble giving.” Dr. Northrup explains, “The lack of self-worth and need to be acc…

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100,000 Downloads; Season 3 Announcement 2:22

13d ago2:22

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The Day Everything Changed has hit 100,000 downloads! This episode is a thank you to everyone who has ever given this audio drama a chance. Season three should be here by the end of the year! Visit our Instagram page for the video version of this announcement featuring many cats (this audio was pulled from those videos). The Day Everything Changed …

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Bonus Sample Episode: What It’s Like To Be, with Dan Heath interviewing a Couples Therapist. 31:38

4d ago31:38

31:38

Today we're sharing a sample episode of the podcast we discussed in our episode yesterday, “What It’s Like to Be...” from author Dan Heath. In every episode, Dan interviews someone from a different profession: A cattle rancher, a FBI special agent, a professional Santa Claus. He asks what it’s like to do what they do. What does a couples therapist …

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Ever Wonder What It Would Be Like To Walk in Someone Else's Shoes? Check This Out. With Dan Heath. 48:27

8d ago48:27

48:27

Today's guest is Dan Heath, a NYT Bestselling Author of several great books and host of the podcast, What It's Like To Be. He interviews unlikely people, like stadium beer vendors, dog trainers, hairstylists, secret service agents, couples therapists and lots of folks that you might not normally hear on a podcast. His anecdotes about many of these …

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WOW 348 ~ Are you making the most of everything with Kim and Nancy 19:41

5d ago19:41

19:41

This is the only life you have! Are you really making the most of it? Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ walk you through the process they discovered when they realized that they control their own thoughts and the impact that has on their lives. They explain the intricacies of The Wisdom Symbol and how it can …

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Train Your Brain to Optimize Performance and Improve Your Life. With John P. Sullivan 50:44

7d ago50:44

50:44

Today is an encore episode with John P. Sullivan, a sport scientist, clinical sport psychologist and co-author of the book, "The Brain Always Wins: Improving Your Life Through Better Brain Management." John shares why the brain is so important to everything we do and how we can manage it to optimize our performance on and off the field. He shares w…

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WOW 347 ~ How to fully accept yourself with Dr. David Burns, author 24:55

1M ago24:55

24:55

“It’s when I accepted failure that I found success,” says our guest Dr. David Burns, an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and author of the best-selling book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. He’s also creator of the Feeling Great App https://www.feelinggreat.com/ . Dr. Burns walks us throug…

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Episode 49 - The Sin of Omission- The Churches Contribution to the Decline of America 12:25

15d ago12:25

12:25

I can think of no better way to define the Christian churches right now than to say that they have neglected their duties; they have left the important things undone. Now, I say churches, rather than Church. Because I believe that the true Church of God has been identifies by Christ Jesus and is functioning as it should. But, the many churches or c…

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Creative Acts for Curious People. How to Think, Create and Lead in Unconventional Ways. With Sarah Stein Greenberg, Stanford d School. 50:41

14d ago50:41

50:41

Today’s encore episode is with the brilliant Sarah Stein Greenberg. She is the author of a book called “Creative Acts for Curious People. How to Think, Create and Lead in Unconventional Ways.’’ A quote from the book sums it up: “In an era of ambiguous, messy problems, as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change, it’s vital to have bo…

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WOW 346 ~ Make the best plan for your future with Kim and Nancy 19:44

28d ago19:44

19:44

Imagine if you had a crystal ball that would tell you the future? It would even tell you when you would die! Would you want to know? What would you do differently if you knew that date? What are you saving till later thinking you have all the time in the world? When will your “later” arrive? We suggest that later is now. Later is knocking on the do…

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Are We in a Crisis of Pessimism? Cynicism? What Does Being Optimistic Mean Anyway? (and here's how to give it a try). With Bill Burke, The Optimism Institute 38:16

21d ago38:16

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Our guest is Bill Burke, host of the Blue Sky podcast and founder of the Optimism Institute. Previously, Bill was the CEO of the Weather channel and Founding General Manager of Turner Classic Movies and president of TBS. Today we chat about his definition of Optimism…the belief that tomorrow will be better than today and that we can play a role in …

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Episode 48 - Jesus' Message to End-Time Church Leaders 16:01

24d ago16:01

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The conversations Jesus had with religious leaders were usually provoked by them, challenging what Jesus said and what He did. They were constantly trying to trap Him and to discredit Him. Why were the religious leaders so opposed to Jesus Christ? Primarily for the same reasons they oppose Him today, whether they admit it or not.…

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WOW 345 ~ How to have more joy with Cindi Cohn, author 17:41

1M ago17:41

17:41

Our guest is a self-described Queen of Joy! Yet she also says, “Joy and pain sometimes ride next to each other.” Cindi Cohn holds a Master’s degree in counseling and education and is author of More Joy: 52 Weeks to Moving Forward Joyfully. We just love learning about all things joy and how we can all increase our ability to find joy in our lives. C…

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Are You Still Buying Into Thoughts, Beliefs and Behaviors that No Longer Serve You? Learn How To Shift Your Mindset, Find Inner Peace. With Emma Seppala 43:45

1M ago43:45

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Todays guest is the lovely Emma Seppala. She’s a bestselling author, Psychologist, Research Scientist, Lecturer at Yale and Faculty Director of the Yales Women’s Leadership Program. In this interview we talk about her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos. She explains that sov…

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WOW 344 How to embrace the dance of life with Seye Kuyinu, coach and author 18:36

2M ago18:36

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Life is filled with ups and downs. How do we navigate the hard times as well as the good times? Our guest, Seye Kuyinu https://seyekuyinu.com/, an Agile Coach, wants to help people understand and process the complexities of life. He has written a book called, "This Glorious Dance" which invites readers to explore the duality in life and find meanin…

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Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life. With Radha Agrawal, Founder of Daybreaker 38:17

2M ago38:17

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Today’s encore interview was taped in 2018 with the amazing Radha Agrawal. Radha is a Social Entrepreneur, Community Architect, Public Speaker, Author and the Founder of Daybreaker. She built Daybreaker into a community of over 500.000 members in 30 cities around the world. You’ll love her energy. She is a force of nature. She’s the the author of "…

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How to Build Human Connection with Anyone. With Jon Levy 39:23

2M ago39:23

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Todays’ encore interview, with Ariel interviewing Behavior scientist and author Jon levy, was taped during Covid…when our craving for human connection just might have been at it all time high We all crave human connection, but it can be hard to know how to make it. Shyness, introversion, and Covid protocols clearly got in the way of fulfilling our …

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WOW 343 ~ The power of sobriety with Courtney Andersen, author 17:04

2M ago17:04

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Are you showing up in your life clear headed? “Alcohol stunts your growth, especially emotionally,” says our guest Courtney Andersen https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/, Founder of Sober Vibes. She is a Sober Coach and author of the book, Sober Vibes, A Guide To Your First Three Months Without Alcohol. Courtney tells us about her own journey with th…

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Use Neuroscience to Retrain Your Brain and Make Better Life Choices. With Dr. Helen McKibben 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Today’s guest is Dr. Helen McKibben, a seasoned Clinical Therapist with over 35 years of experience. She’s the author of the book Drop: Making Great Decisions. Use Neuroscience to Retrain Your Brain and Make Better Life Choices. She is passionate about neuroscience and the interaction between the brain and emotions AND how we can use this to retrai…

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WOW 342 ~ Money can’t buy happiness with Jeff Golden, author 23:45

2M ago23:45

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“America consumes two thirds of the world’s antidepressants,” says our guest Jeff Golden https://reclaimingthesacred.net/. And while the US is one of the richest countries in the world, it’s not one of the happiest. Golden has done 12 years of research taking a look at what really makes people happy, looking specifically at this question of money a…

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Getting Quiet Inside with Krista Tippett. A Bonus episode from Say More 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

A special treat for Untangle Listeners. A bonus episode from new podcast Say More host Shirley Leung interviewing Krista Tippett Today we're sharing a preview of the Say More podcast, where, in a special series, Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung is opening up the conversation about stress and burnout to help listeners feel less alone and inspire…

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A Deep Dive into Functional Medicine. What Is it and How does it Help to Identify the Root Cause of Health Conditions.? With Dr. Sunjya Schweig 51:21

2M ago51:21

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An interview with Dr. Sunjya Schweig. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about our complicated health care system and how confusing it is to find the right health care professional. Someone who listens, cares and digs deep to help you solve whatever health challenges you're facing. I’m fascinated by the body of work that is called Functional Medicine …

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Stories to Save Our Planet trailer 2:05

3M ago2:05

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Stories to Save the Planet is a podcast about the stories behind climate change solutions. The United Nations have called climate change the challenge of our generation. A growing body of environmental storytelling is bringing clarity to complicated climate conversations by casting a vision for a better future, and providing compelling, actionable …

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WOW 341 ~ Love Letters to the World with Brain Rashid, CEO of Brian Rashid Global 20:25

3M ago20:25

20:25

We ALL have a unique, special story to tell about our lives, our hopes and our communities. No one believes this more than our guest, Brain Rashid, CEO of Brian Rashid Global https://brianrashidglobal.com/ , a bilingual branding, marketing, and communications company, and creator of Love Letters To The World, a global effort to spread hope, humanit…

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Sustainability Paradox: Cobalt Mining in the Congo 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

A story of the rise of electric vehicles and their promise to make a more sustainable planet. Yet this promise has proven to be detrimental to the quality of life for the people in the Congo. Sustainability Paradox pulls back the curtain on the realities of the electric car industry, and the promising solutions that might offer real, meaningful cha…

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World On Your Plate 15:45

3M ago15:45

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In this episode, Nathan, Ana, and Nia explore the importance of sustainable food practices, and how alternative, truly healthy food practices are not necessarily the most commercially produced and advertised ones. The episode aims to broaden the horizon of viewing food practices in a context beyond just your own plate.This episode was produced by N…

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The Science of Human Limits and How to Optimize Performance. Mitochondria to the Rescue! With Dr. Greg Wells. 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Today's guest is Dr. Greg Wells a Physiologist, Scientist, Author, and renowned health and high-performance expert. He has dedicated his career to studying the science of human limits and developing practical strategies to help individuals and organizations perform at their best, even under the most challenging circumstances. He’s even worked with …

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