The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian’s long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on immigration, crime, business, the arts and much more
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Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
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Spend an hour in someone else's life. Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met.
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From UFOs to psychic powers and government cover-ups, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
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Having trouble sleeping? Join Yoga and meditation teacher Kathryn Nicolai for bedtime stories where nothing much happens to help you relax and sleep peacefully. The stories are a soft landing spot for your mind. Rather than letting your brain race through the same thoughts you’ve been chasing all day, we are taking a detour to a calm and comfy place. We tell the story twice and go a bit slower the second time. You can find our book, "Nothing Much Happens," in over 20 languages. Request your ...
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Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain chatter keeping you awake. Think Aristotle, Thoreau, and whoever wrote the 1897 Sears Catalog—mostly nonfiction, mostly old, a perfect blend of vaguely-but-not-too interesting. If you're on Team Sleepless, lie back, take a deep breath, and let us read you to rest.
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Suspect is an investigative series about mislaid justice and the kinds of weighty decisions that detectives, lawyers, and jurors make every day - decisions that, once made, are almost impossible to reverse. Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark follows Leon Benson, who spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people ...
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Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken from HM Prison and Probation Service Psychology team interview colleagues who do vitally important work in prisons across the country.
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Translating groundbreaking research into digestible brain food. Big Brains, little bites. Produced by the University of Chicago Podcast Network & Winner of CASE "Grand Gold" award in 2022, Gold award in 2021, and named Adweek's "Best Branded Podcast" in 2020.
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Macrodosing is a twice weekly macrodose of knowledge on topics ranging anywhere from your favorite conspiracy theory to deep dives on historical events. With PFT Commenter and Arian Foster at the helm of their cast of characters, the only criteria for this podcast is that we tickle your brain. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing
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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!
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Each week Doctor DC and Producer Richard make comics less daunting by answering your questions about the weird and wonderful world of DC Comics!
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Neuroscientist and author David Eagleman discusses how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. Through storytelling, research, interviews, and experiments, David Eagleman tackles wild questions that illuminate new facets of our lives and our realities.
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A True Crime and Paranormal Podcast
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Conversations with journalists, academics and writers on Turkey and its region. New episode every two weeks.
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A modern fable of sex, betrayal, and a tobacco that tastes like a lady. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support
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The Free Library Podcast is an easy way to participate in the author events and lectures that take place at the Parkway Central Library. Visit Author Events to find upcoming events.
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A unique storytelling podcast about Scottish history, the people and places who made it. Hosted by Michael Park.
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Headphones are highly recommended for this immersive, psychological, sci-fi thriller! John Boyega (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) stars as Jack Locke, a mysterious conman with a vendetta who infiltrates NextCorp, a Silicon Valley body-hacking startup run by enigmatic CEO Max Fuller, played by Emmy winner Darren Criss (AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE). Nextcorp has secretly been developing a revolutionary new mind app that promises to amplify the human brain in incred ...
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You can follow the show at @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Maya is no stranger to change. “My whole childhood revolved around the violin, but that changed in a moment when I injured my hand playing a single note,” says Shankar, who was studying under Itzhak Perlman at the Juilli ...
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This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg provides a fascinating look into the human brain, with each episode asking new questions — and finding new answers — about our most mysterious organ. Together with his expert guests, Dr. Stieg takes us on a journey that reveals unexpected secrets at every turn, and redefines what we know about ourselves and our place in the world. The podcast explores the many fascinating aspects of neuroscience, ranging from how the brain is wired for both sudden burst ...
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Mini-episodes designed for your on-to go lifestyle. Each segment features relatable storytelling, journal writing prompts, a guided meditation and healing sound bath by LUCIANA. Perfect for your brain breaks, morning intentions, or before bed. Headphones are recommended for the best listening experience. New segments every Sunday.
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The award-winning fantasy-comedy! In Alba Salix, overworked, cynical witch Alba tends to the health of the King, Queen and citizens of the kingdom of Farloria, with the help of her obnoxious apprentice Magnus and an absent-minded fairy named Holly. The spinoff The Axe & Crown follows the misadventures of Gubbin the troll tavernkeeper, his clueless landlord Stan and his shady niece Betula. Support us here!
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The Ordinary Discipleship podcast with Jesse Cruickshank and the Whoology team is a journey through the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and narrative to ignite the disciplemaker in you. Delve into the transformative power of storytelling, exploring how our brains are wired for transformation and discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. From understanding the biological roots of storytelling to unlocking the secrets of spiritual maturity, each episode offers insights to empower yo ...
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You've landed in the ideal spot for brain stimulation. Welcome to "The Lenny Reed Pod," where we dive into life experiences-the good, the bad, and the crazy.
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Short stories of occult, metaphysical, and fantastical horror that will follow you to the visions of your sleep.
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We believe each person has a unique story to tell. Experiences, both good and bad, shape our everyday lives. Many of us go through similar things, yet our stories are never the same. Multispective is a podcast that shares these stories of triumph through tribulations. We invite guests from all over the world to share their life experiences providing their perspective on society and culture today, allowing us to see life through juxtaposing eyes.
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The Drag: Stories showcases excellent audio storytelling from students at the University of Texas at Austin.
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The Lonely Brain is an independent, socially, un-social podcast. True stories of the strange, wicked, and wonderful are shared in an unexpected and innovative style. Creator, Fitch Francis, brings storytelling, music, and audio effects together in a ground-breaking way that has not been experienced in modern day podcasts.
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Take a trip back to swinging London in the early 1970s and meet Roy Steel, ex-big game hunter, and Lorrimer Chesterfield, a brain in the shape of a man. Together they are The Monster Hunters. Their mission: to protect the country from vampires, werewolves and a whole pantheon of unmentionable terrors! Taking its cue from the classic period of British horror and adventure, the 1960s and 70s, The Monster Hunters is a comedy adventure series written by and starring Peter Davis and Matthew Woodc ...
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A recovery podcast to bridge the gap between healing from the substance and healing your life. We have some technology and science, but primarily storytelling and heart. We cover various topics related to finding sobriety and unlocking sustainable recovery. Topics include healing from substance use disorder, managing cravings, emotions in early sobriety, triggers, mental health, comorbidity, managing depression and anxiety, dopamine, the addicted brain, grounding, re-parenting, handling disa ...
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The complete and crazy musical adventures that begins with the murder of kids' TV show host and spins out into a world of: angry puppets, a tooth worshipping cult, a fuzzy elder god, and so, so much more!
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Cultivating Calm Within Podcast, is narrated by Linda J Wolff, author, and narrator. One woman, rewiring her brain, yet, finding inner peace. Shares, sits down and talks about the struggles that come with being a single mom. Can insight come when we find value in everything, even the hard lessons? A podcast that’s refreshing, in relatable storytelling and poetry. A culmination of mistakes, hilarious and embarrassing, joyful and healing. A reminder that you’re not alone in this crazy world. # ...
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Die by the Sword is a bi-weekly Actual Play podcast using the Pathfinder RPG system. In this adventure, follow our gamemaster and four players as they delve into Paizo’s first horror themed campaign, Carrion Crown. Filled with immersive storytelling, real dice rolls, dramatic twists, and off-the-cuff comedy, this podcast is sure to keep you coming back for more.
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Welcome to The Norwegian StoryTELLER A podcast with storytelling perspectives from the North. Hosted by Line Konstali, pardon my NorwEnglish I have always told other people’s stories. They have been able to use me as a tool to reach out. Now, I tell fragments of my own story. At the same time, I also give you perspectives I have gained from participating in all the stories that are told. I also encourage you to tell your own story. Because I have seen that the world needs these stories. So w ...
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Is Steven Avery from Making A Murderer Guilty? Rebutting A Murderer Podcast gives new facts and insights about the case
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Entertain your brain with the 42courses podcast. Inspiration and insights by top thought leaders from the world's best brands. Check out 42courses.com for creative courses with accreditation and certificates from brands like Ogilvy, Cannes Lions, Parsons, Barclays and many more.
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Welcome to our experimental storytelling laboratory, where we fuse creativity with innovation. Stories from the edge of the brain storm.
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In an era of polarization, confusion, and “fake news,” discerning and naming what is real—what satisfies, what has substance, what is meaningful—is more important than ever. The Naming the Real Podcast is about doing just that: rightly naming the beliefs, attitudes, practices, and behaviors that will help you transcend our cultural anxiety and lead a flourishing life, for the sake of the world.
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In-depth conversations with today’s most interesting world travelers, location-independent entrepreneurs, and digital nomads. Matt Bowles travels the world full time to find the most fascinating people on the planet, draw out stories of their most epic adventures, and unpack the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build their remote businesses and design their lifestyles. Ranked the #1 Digital Nomad Podcast by Web Work Travel and the Top 1% of all podcasts by Listen Notes, each episo ...
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Cultivating Joy Amidst Global Brain Drain Dilemmas
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Settle into an enlightening exploration of happiness as we're guided by "The Yak in the Classroom," a Bhutanese film that mirrors the contrasting worlds of tradition and modernity. Our narrative begins with Ugyen, a young teacher whose heart is torn between the Western allure and the tranquil simplicity of his Himalayan roots. As we weave through h…
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Astrophysicist Naomi McClure-Griffiths was making an atlas of our galaxy when she discovered an entirely new spiral arm of the Milky WayBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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CLASSIC: What exactly is 'Natural Flavoring'?
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You can find phrases touting "natural" flavoring on products throughout most modern supermarkets, from beverages to cereal to more -- but what exactly does this mean? Join the guys as they delve into the fact (and fiction) surrounding the use of "natural" in advertising... and why there might be more to the story than you think. They don't want you…
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Two stories featuring delightful antics, ready and waiting for visitors to the Cabinet of Curiosities Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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''His generation's most gifted writer of love's complicated, contradictory power'' (Los Angeles Times), Colm Tóibín is the author of an impressive list of novels, short stories, essays, plays, poetry, and criticism. His novels The Master, The Testament of Mary, and Brooklyn were shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, and the last was adapted into a …
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Large Explains Roaring Kitty’s Meme Stocks | May 14, 2024
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In today’s episode we get into the world of meme stocks and the internet phenomenon that turned Wall Street on its head. Large joins us to unravel the incredible story of Roaring Kitty, the YouTube and Reddit persona who became a key figure in the GameStop stock saga. Plus, we get into the Miss USA controversy, Ashley Biden’s diary, and voicemails.…
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Sean Fong dominating life on the jiu-jitsu mat
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Sean Fong is a para world champion in jiu-jitsu. The 'gentle' martial art has allowed Sean to shatter any illusions that society might have about people with physical differences (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Think about the last time you asked someone for something. Maybe you were nervous or worried about what the person would think of you. Chances are that you didn’t stop to think about the pressure you were exerting on that person. This week, we continue our Innovation 2.0 series with a 2020 episode about a phenomenon known as as “egocentric bias.” W…
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Strange News: Rap Beefs, Tornadoes, Brain Worms and More
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What's going on with all these tornado clusters-- and what does it tell us about the future of natural disasters? The gang weighs in on the larger context of recent rap beefs. Ben calls in from an undisclosed location, with the latest updates on brain worms and Presidential candidates, with a special message for Mother's Day. All this and more in t…
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Jen Psaki | Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World
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In conversation with Annie Duke An ''unflappable and genial point-person'' (The New York Times), Jen Psaki served as the thirty-fourth White House Press Secretary under President Biden until May 2022. Currently the host of MSNBC's Sunday afternoon and Monday evening program, Inside with Jen Psaki, she spent the previous twenty years in public servi…
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Side Hustle Upgrade. A side hustle is more than just a means of earning extra cash: it's a gateway to transforming passion and dedication into tangible financial success. Whether it's through freelance work, e-commerce ventures, or service based businesses, a side hustle allows individuals to leverage their skills and interests to generate addition…
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The Railway Traveller's Handy Book, Part 2
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Let’s return to this sleepily detailed guide to rail journeys in 1860, and learn what to wear, the importance of travel insurance, and how to steal a horse to get to the station on time. Handy indeed! Giveaway! All Patreon supporters in May will have a chance at one of four slots to determine our readings for August. By joining Patreon, you get exc…
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Ep58 "What do brains teach us about whether AI is creative?"
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From a neuroscience point of view, what is creativity? How does it shine light on the current lawsuits over large language models and whether they produce anything fundamentally new... or are simply remixing the old? How do the arts expose something important about what's happening in the human brain? What do we know about the cultural evolution of…
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Discipleship: Embracing Your Unique Calling
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In a candid conversation on overcoming imposter syndrome in the realm of discipleship, Jessie Cruickshank is joined by Jacob Hoyer and Chris Johnson. Chris shares his personal journey from radio aspirations to unexpected pastorship, revealing the inner doubts and battles he faced along the way. Delve into the common feeling of inadequacy many exper…
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In this episode, Jessie Cruickshank is joined by Jacob Hoyer to discuss how we can ignite every person to make disciples. As we reimagine discipleship for this era of the church so that everyone sees themselves with the potential to be a disciple maker by sharing their faith journey. Tune in for practical insights on fostering authentic relationshi…
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284: Roaming with Rasha, Riding Motorcycles Around the World, And Helping to Stop the Genocide in Gaza with Rasha Mediene
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Learn about growing up as a Palestinian-American, traveling to Gaza as a kid, and how you can help stop the genocide. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s “Monday Minute” Newsletter where I personally send you an email with 3 short items of value (all personal recommendations) to start each week that you can consume in und…
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‘A new abyss’: Gaza and the hundred years’ war on Palestine
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While much has changed since 7 October, the horrific events of the past six months are not unique, and do not stand outside history. By Rashid Khalidi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Our story tonight is called A Month of Sundays, and it’s a story about finding a way to make time for rest and enjoyment. It’s also about a tin box of recipe cards, a neatly made bed with the corner folded down, aunts and idioms, porch swings and school buses and the delight of one of the best days of the week. We give to a different charity each w…
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From its surprising successes to its dismal failures, historian Frank Bongiorno takes you through the wild 130-year history of the Australian Labor PartyBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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139: Every ENDING is a NEW BEGINNING - Season 3 Finale
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"And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings." - Meister Eckhart Celebrating the transformations, changes, revelations, and growth we experienced over the last few months in this season finale segment. It was a big one! This mini-sode serves as a reminder of the importance of work-life harmony and the w…
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Paul goes with the Junior-emergency excuse. Bang is the earlier bird. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-roentsch/support
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Introducing: The Girlfriends: Our Lost Sister
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In Season 1, The Girlfriends told the story of how a group of incredible women came together to bring down one bad ex-boyfriend and seek justice for the murder of Gail Katz. But there’s one part of that story that’s still a mystery. During the investigation into Gail’s case, a torso washed up on Staten Island and was misidentified as Gail. Nobody k…
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The Ordinary Discipleship podcast with Jesse Cruickshank and the rest of the Whoology team is a journey through the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and narrative to ignite the disciplemaker in you. Delve into the transformative power of storytelling, exploring how our brains are wired for transformation and discover the extraordinary in th…
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“Discharging a Loyal Soldier”: How to Release Parts of Us That Once Kept Us Safe…and Now Keep Us Stuck
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In this Naming the Real Short—a bonus episode in our Storytelling Series—we explore the idea of “discharging a loyal soldier,” which is releasing a belief/part of us that kept us safe but now keeps us stuck. By thanking the part, releasing the part, and re-assigning the part to a new role, we can transcend the places where we’ve got mired and move …
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Cultivating Calm Within: Love is Defiant and Strong
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In this episode, Linda J Wolff shares a poem, "Love is Defiant and Strong," she speaks about how to ask yourself: at what point does the resistance stop? 😊 When you say to yourself, I'm going to give it to God; I'm going to release this weight of trauma. Release it so much that you feel an energy growing inside you that ignites a powerful resilienc…
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Universe 25: The Parable of Rodent Utopias and Behavioral Sinks
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What would happen if you built an almost-perfect world, limited in terms only of space? How would people react -- could you create a utopian society? These are the questions John Bumpass Calhoun asked himself during his career as an ethologist, which led him to create tiny 'universes' for rodents... only to find that, time and time again, these per…
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In conversation with Karen Heller, former national features writer and current contributor for The Washington Post, formerly a metro and features columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and a finalist for the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in commentary. A journalist at The New York Times for more than 25 years, Frank Bruni has been the paper's Rome bureau c…
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Data Dives: What it’s like to seek mental health help at the University of Texas at Austin
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In this special episode from Data Dives, host Carolyn Parmer explains the existing mental health services and barriers to these resources at UT.
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The true cost of El Salvador’s new gold rush
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Seven years ago, El Salvador banned all mining for metals to protect its water supply. But now the government seems to be making moves to reverse the ban – and environmental activists are in the firing line. By Danielle Mackey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian
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Coming Next Friday - Exploring The Magic Mushroom
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It's effective against depression, can help you stop smoking, even ease end-of-life distress. It's non-addictive, naturally occurring, and has been used for thousands of years -- but you can't have it. It's psilocybin, the compound that creates the "magic" in dozens of species of mushrooms. Johns Hopkins researcher Albert Garcia-Romeu, Ph.D. knows …
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Troy Cassar-Daley: the boy from Halfway Creek
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Troy Cassar-Daley grew up walking a tightrope between two worlds after his mum and dad broke up when he was small. As a grown man, a trip on a country music cruise began to change his story (CW: discussion of suicidal ideation and suicide)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Four of The Drag's graduating seniors -- Leni Steinhardt, Tamara Rodriguez, Mackenzie Matwick and Heather Stewart -- share their goodbyes to The Drag and UT.
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Listener Mail: Real Telepathy, Bird Flu and Cows, Voting Age, A Wholesome Conspiracy
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J Conner and Ben bond on the concept that technological breakthroughs may lead to the creation of real-life telepathy. Scootch weighs in on the pickle of voting age limits -- and age limits in general. Plant Queen reports on bird flu in America's farm animals, and Tonks shares a down-right wholesome conspiracy for kids at school. All this and more …
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Our power of observation as a species has led to all sorts of curious stories. Here are two that you'll enjoy. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild
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When Bonnie Hancock stumbled on a book in her local library, she got a gut feeling that refused to go away. And so she set off on a gruelling 12,700km journey around Australia on her surf skiBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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