Best Talking With Thunderbirds Podcasts (2024)

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Movement & Self-Worth vs Diet Culture (feat. Katie Bramlett) 42:02

7h ago42:02

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Do you constantly put pressure on yourself to look a certain way, or weigh a certain weight? Are you willing to do anything just to lose weight while ignoring how your body and mind feel? What if we told you that isn’t the best way to honor yourself and it isn’t even the best way to reach that goal! Tune in today to understand a different perspecti…

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PEAKY BLINDERS’ Polly Shelby: the silent observer in all of us – SHRINK THE BOX 49:26

18m ago49:26

49:26

Ben and Nemone discuss Helen McCrory’s iconic Poly Shelby from Peaky Blinders. She’s a devout Catholic, but up to her neck in the murky world of bootlegging and murder. Nemone gets into the thorny question of how she might match those up, and reveals how each of us has a ‘silent observer’ inside. We also dive into the history of women’s rights in 1…

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Coming Back From Burnout 33:13

1h ago33:13

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In this episode we are diving deep into the topic of burnout and how to recover from it. If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure if you'll ever get back to your normal self, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share my personal journey through burnout and how I've created a more fulfilling and balanced life on the other side. W…

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Episode 194 – Battlespace Connectivity: Key to 21st Century Warfighting 53:01

36m ago53:01

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Episode Summary: In episode 194 of the Aerospace Advantage, Battlespace Connectivity: Key to 21st Century Warfighting, host Heather “Lucky” Penney and Mitchell Senior Fellow J.V. Venable explore the topic of tactical networking with Galt Aerospace CEO John Kohut. Bottom line: information sharing and data exchange are the key to combat success in fu…

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Deadpool & Wolverine: Top or tiresome? 1:05:22

33m ago1:05:22

1:05:22

This week’s guest is novelist and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who tells Simon all about ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’, his adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, which sees a boy become stranded on a desert island after being swept overboard during a storm on a sailing trip with his family. The conversation is so good that we’ve got more in T…

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The 5:1 Ratio to Change Your Self-Talk 4:58

3d ago4:58

4:58

What if one of the keys to transforming your life lies in the way you speak to yourself? Welcome to this Friday episode of the Permission to Love podcast, where we’re rolling out a concise and powerful format to transform your mindset and motivation for the weekend. Today, we dissect the compelling five-to-one ratio, uncovering how it can revolutio…

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Nutrition Nugget: Thunderbird Real Food Energy Bars 12:22

2h ago12:22

12:22

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Thunderbird Real Food Energy Bars. While the ingredients are simple and real food, are they really the best choice to have on hand? Jenn walks through the nutrition facts of a few different bars to determine who these energy …

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Untying the Knot of Fitness & Body Composition 49:19

3d ago49:19

49:19

When you think about your health, what is it that you picture? When you push yourself to workout, what do you say to yourself? Do you exercise because you hate your body and want to change it? Do you think about how you look or how many pounds you want to lose? If you find yourself focusing on fitness because it’s supposed to change your body compo…

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ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK’S “Taystee”: Adoption, Child States and Attachment Theory – SHRINK THE BOX 49:23

17h ago49:23

49:23

Ben and Nemone discuss Tasha Jefferson, aka Taystee, from Orange is the New Black. We get fascinating insights into child states and how difficult they are to escape; attachment theory and why prison can be a better alternative to living in the outside world. Expect to laugh and cry while reliving one of the early bingeable series on Netflix. And i…

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The Courage to Lead 28:02

5h ago28:02

28:02

Welcome to Protect Your Patch podcast. Leave us a message and tell us how we are doing. Thank you for your support! Progress often comes at a high cost, and leaders making crucial decisions to secure their organization’s future may not always be viewed favorably. Even when change management processes are correctly followed, some may still resist th…

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Are You Headed Toward Burnout? 32:57

7d ago32:57

32:57

In this episode we kick off an important series on burnout. We look at the signs and causes of burnout and discuss actionable steps to avoid it. We also look at the role that self-acceptance and prioritizing oneself has on preventing burnout, especially in our high-achieving, success-driven culture. Key Takeaways: Recognizing Burnout: Understand th…

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Episode 193 – Ready to Fight All Night: High-Tempo Airpower Generation 51:12

2h ago51:12

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Episode Summary: In episode 193 of the Aerospace Advantage, Ready to Fight All Night: High-Tempo Airpower Generation, Heather “Lucky” Penney discusses how to maximize airpower sorties with Mitchell Institute Fellow Lt Col Gary “Plugger” Glojek, and Lt Col Matthew “Doubled” Jensen, the director of the experimental operations unit responsible for adv…

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Nutrition Nugget: The Calcium Paradox 11:47

8m ago11:47

11:47

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the calcium paradox. Through her research she found that there have actually been four different calcium paradoxes over the years. She touches on each of them in detail in this episode. Listen in to understand the details, bu…

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Does EVERYONE love Twisters… except Mark? 58:27

1h ago58:27

58:27

Another guestless week but that just means more musings, fun and general nonsense from your favourite Good Doctors. Mark gives his thoughts on various new releases, including ‘Blur: To The End’, a documentary depicting the comeback of the classic Britpop band; ‘Thelma’, a June Squibb-starring comedy about a 93-year-old who gets duped by a phone sca…

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Make it Last! (feat. Heather Heynen) 45:19

2h ago45:19

45:19

Do you struggle with binge eating, and no matter what you’ve tried, you just can’t stop? Or maybe you’ve tried to lose weight by eating less and then threw in the towel because it was just too hard? This week, Jenn is talking to therapist Heather Heynen about how to make progress for the long run, not just for a short period of time. Today, Jenn is…

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REESE WITHERSPOON and JENNIFER ANISTON’s Alex and Bradley tackle sexism and false selves on The Morning Show - SHRINK THE BOX 48:15

15d ago48:15

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Ben and Nemone put Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon’s The Morning Show characters, Alex and Bradley, on the couch. We ask how a person creates a false self at work, what makes Bradley break the mould and find out how Alex could ever have respect for her male boss in the middle of a #MeToo scandal. Stay tuned for more on false selves in our up…

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How Limiting Beliefs Are Formed 27:34

15d ago27:34

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Are you carrying limiting beliefs that you feel like you will never be able to get rid of? Do you feel like you have tried everything to heal your limiting beliefs, but you keep having them pop up? Are you a high achiever, and are your limiting beliefs getting in the way of the life you truly want? If so, then this episode can help you let go of th…

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Episode 192 – Want to Win? You’ll Need Digital Engineering 56:15

5h ago56:15

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Episode Summary: In episode 192 of the Aerospace Advantage, Want to Win? You’ll Need Digital Engineering, Heather “Lucky” Penney explores this technology and its application with Air Force Research Lab AI lead Dr. Amanda Bullock and Mitchell Institute Visiting Senior Fellow Brian Morra. The speed and complexity of modern warfare is increasing at an…

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Nutrition Nugget: Jet Lag 13:08

1d ago13:08

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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about jet lag. Did you know there is a difference between jet lag and travel fatigue? Jenn dives into the difference, how to manage travel impacts, and the best tips for how to improve jet lag after a flight or prevent it altogethe…

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Fly Me to the Moon, Hundreds of Beavers, Longlegs & Despicable Me 4 1:02:30

2d ago1:02:30

1:02:30

No guest this week, but that just means more from your favourite professional witterers – and a whole load of reviews! Mark gives his thoughts on various new releases including ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, a romantic comedy-drama starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, which sees sparks fly between a marketing executive and a NASA official as he m…

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Beyond Caffeine: Natural Ways to Improve Your Energy Levels 48:44

21d ago48:44

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Do you hit a 3pm slump every day, or need a coffee just to get you going in the morning? Did you know there are other ways to feel energized that aren’t just sugar and caffeine? This episode is all about energy and how to boost it naturally. In this episode, Jenn is talking about natural ways to improve your energy levels. There are many things you…

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SHRINK THE INBOX 44:07

5d ago44:07

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Ben and Nemone answer your questions and explore your suggestions. They talk about whether they have any friends who are spies and explore some brilliant female led comedies you've either missed or forgotten. We want to hear about any theories we might have missed, what you’ve thought of the show so far and your character suggestions. Please drop t…

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The Power of Vulnerability 25:05

5d ago25:05

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Welcome to Protect Your Patch podcast. Leave us a message and tell us how we are doing. Thank you for your support! The traditional notion of leaders as indestructible and solid as a rock can create unrealistic expectations and pressures, leading to burnout and a lack of genuine connection. Embracing vulnerability allows leaders to break away from …

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How to Discover, Develop, Set, and Keep Boundaries 33:31

22d ago33:31

33:31

Do you struggle to set meaningful boundaries in your life? Are you experiencing boundary fatigue? Do you feel like your nervous system is fighting you when you try to enforce your boundaries? Were you never taught how to set healthy boundaries. If you answered yes to these questions, you are not alone. Many of us struggle with setting healthy bound…

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Episode 191 – Chinese Spacepower, NGAD Turbulence, and Congressional Update: The Rendezvous 57:12

7d ago57:12

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Episode Summary: In episode 191 of the Aerospace Advantage, Chinese Spacepower, NGAD Turbulence, and Congressional Update: The Rendezvous, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with members of the Mitchell Institute team about the latest defense news from the Beltway and the broader national security community. Recent weeks have been packed with defense dev…

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Nutrition Nugget: Bonny Squares 11:26

9d ago11:26

11:26

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Bonny Squares. Maybe you’ve heard of these as a way to “pop and poop!” These claim that they are loaded with healthy ingredients to help you poop, but are they really? Tune in as Jenn walks through the ingredients and shares …

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Ti West, Maxxxine, Blue Lock The Movie – Episode Nagi & Kill 1:03:02

18d ago1:03:02

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This week’s guest is director Ti West, who is on the show to tell Mark all about ‘Maxxxine’, the hotly-anticipated third instalment of his cult horror trilogy made in collaboration with its star Mia Goth, which sees the action taken to the adult film scene in seedy 1980s Hollywood. With Mark and Ti geeking out over all things horror, the chat is ju…

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Brain Health & Blood Sugar (feat. Megan Lyons) 44:39

11d ago44:39

44:39

Balancing your blood sugar can have a huge impact on your brain health. If you experience brain fog, energy crashes, mood swings, cravings, or more, this episode is for you? Tune in to learn more about balancing your blood sugar. In this week’s episode, Jenn talks with health and wellness expert Megan Lyons about how blood sugar affects brain healt…

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TYRION LANNISTER knows how to play the Game...of Thrones SHRINK THE BOX 45:59

11d ago45:59

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Ben and Nemone put Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones on the couch. Tyrion doesn’t conform to society’s norms. How does he use that to his advantage? He’s booksmart, cunning and the most open-minded man in Westeros. This ‘half-man’ is, in fact, three times as impressive as any of his peers. We look into difference, diversity and skulduggery in t…

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How to Take Control of Your Happiness 24:26

29d ago24:26

24:26

Are we looking for happiness in the wrong places? What makes for a genuine and sustainable life of happiness. In this episode, we discuss the pursuit of happiness, the impact of trauma on happiness, and practical ways to enhance your happiness. We look at a number of research studies that have looked at the factors that increase happiness and how t…

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Episode 190 – Orbital Warfare: Train Like You Fight 34:43

1M ago34:43

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Episode Summary: In episode 190 of the Aerospace Advantage, Orbital Warfare: Train Like You Fight, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with Lt Col Jessica “Thumper” Getrost, Commander of the 57th Space Aggressor Squadron; Lt Col Matt “BC” Bejcek, former Commander of the 98th Space Range Squadron; and Mitchell Institute Senior Fellow Charles Galbreath abou…

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Nutrition Nugget: Lavender 15:40

16d ago15:40

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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about lavender. It feels like lavender is everywhere these days, and it’s often associated with relaxation. But can it truly benefit our health? Jenn is diving in to discuss the benefits of lavender and how it can be used. If you w…

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Jesse Plemons and Yorgos Lanthimos, Kinds of Kindness, A Quiet Place: Day One, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 1:04:13

16d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

This week’s guests are the red-hot actor and director duo, Jesse Plemons and Yorgos Lanthimos. They’re on to talk about their film ‘Kinds of Kindness’, which is released on 28th June, among tons of other things. It’s one you won’t want to miss. Mark also gives his take on the film, as well as reviewing ‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’. This …

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Biostack Over Biohack 47:48

18d ago47:48

47:48

Have you been trying out the biohacks that you hear about and still not seeing the results you were hoping for? That’s because you have to have the foundations nailed down first. Tune in to learn about these foundations and how you can biostack your way to optimal health. In this episode, Jenn is guiding you through the foundations of optimal healt…

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SYDNEY from THE BEAR: when will she reach her boiling point? SHRINK THE BOX 49:38

1M ago49:38

49:38

Ben and Nemone put sous-chef Sydney Adamu from The Bear into therapy. She helps whip the team at the restaurant into shape, she’s nurturing but anxious and riddled with self-doubt, not to mention a person of colour with the highest of ambitions in a profession dominated by white men. Mouthwatering, no? We want to hear about any theories we might ha…

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Feeling Stuck? - How to Get Unstuck 34:41

1M ago34:41

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Getting stuck on the healing journey is more common than you might think. It happens to all of us. So why do we get stuck and how do we get unstuck? In this episode of the Permission to Love Podcast we take a look at those questions as well as diving into the common experience of feeling stuck in the healing journey. We explore the impact of shame …

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Episode 189 – Fighting the Air Base: Decisive Combat Sortie Generation Under Fire 45:30

21d ago45:30

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Episode Summary: In episode 189 of the Aerospace Advantage, Fighting the Air Base: Decisive Combat Sortie Generation Under Fire, Heather “Lucky” Penney chats with Mitchell Institute experts Mike Dahm and Mark Gunzinger about a key aspect of modern operations in an era of peer competition. U.S. Air Force commanders must be prepared to fight their fr…

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Nutrition Nugget: Time 7:17

23d ago7:17

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Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size, bonus episodes offering tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is offering a new perspective on time. In a world of instant gratification and impatience, it can be easy to feel like we constantly need a distraction or that we aren’t making progress, when in truth we are. Jenn explains how this can affect…

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Asif Kapadia & Joe Sabia, Federer: Twelve Final Days, Green Border, The Exorcism & The Bikeriders 1:05:30

23d ago1:05:30

1:05:30

This week’s guests are documentarian Asif Kapadia and videographer Joe Sabia, the co-directors of ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’, an intimate look at the tennis legend as he approaches his retirement. Mark also gives his take on the film, as well as reviewing ‘Something in the Water’, a thriller which sees five girlfriends, reunited for a destination…

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