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This podcast is based on Chief Bob Vásquez's book, So Ya Wanna Be THE Chief?! It consists of interviews with leaders who have experience in each of the twelve areas discussed in the book. Each week, Chief Vásquez and a guest will discuss additional thoughts and ideas (all belong to the interviewees themselves) that will help you empower yourself to become a better leader, a Chief! Good luck! Be GREAT! You ARE!
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The Light’s Work

The Light’s Work

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The Light's Work is a Wheel of Time podcast all about the phenomenon that is WoT fandom. Anas and Grace, two sentimental superfans who work in healthcare professions, discuss the Healing power, the sense of belonging, and the shared creativity among WoT fans. They may also be slightly obsessed with making, documenting, and building upon great fandom moments. Their projects have been known to make people cry tears of joy.
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Have you ever cut eyeholes into your mother’s good sheets? Can you watch entire horror movies through the gap between your fingers? Do you put out your jack-o’-lanterns in August? Have you worked out which member of your friend group is the Winnifred? If so, you belong in the Halloween Nation, where we not only understand your spooky obsession but also celebrate it! In this year-round Halloween podcast, we cover all aspects of our beloved dark holiday. Join us for eerie history, scary movie ...
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Book clubs are stressful. Join Article Club, a community of kind readers. We discuss one great article every month on race, education, or culture. articleclub.substack.com
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We all think and talk about what we’ll do someday, but what if that someday could start right now? If there’s a change you want to make in yourself, in your life, or an idea that you have that you want to make real … this podcast is for you. After 20 years leading and coaching innovators, Certified Coach Marie McDonald is breaking down how great change-makers think so you can do what they do and take your ideas out of your head and into the world where they belong. We’ll teach you how to sto ...
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You know that bookclub you belong to? The one where the wine flows freely, the laughter is loud and the books are extremely interesting. That is this podcast, in your ears. My name is Jennifer Radke and I am your host and a body image coach. I get my guests to read a book in the Fat Acceptance/Body Positive/Health at Every Size space and I talk to them about it. Throughout these conversations I get them to tell their stories, we go off on tangents and we give you a great idea of the main con ...
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Learn from the leadership journey of purpose-driven changemaker CEOs & leadership insights from top global thought leaders and best-selling leadership book authors. Your host Mahan Tavakoli, who Thinkers360 recently named as one of the top 10 global thought leaders on management, has over 25 years of executive leadership experience and serves as a consultant and coach to some of the highest-performing organizations and CEOs. In the conversations, you will learn from the leadership journeys o ...
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We are more connected now than ever before, but most of us still struggle with feelings of loneliness and isolation. Hope for the Lonely host Charlotte Donlon believes loneliness loses some of its power when we bring it into the light, so she writes and talks about different angles of loneliness and belonging and how they intersect with the Christian faith. The more curious she's become about her loneliness, the less severe it seems. So, she welcomes you to inhabit a posture of curiosity as ...
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Your London Legacy

Steve Lazarus • The London Podcaster

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Your London Legacy was born out of my love for London. I have travelled far and wide, and as much I get so much pleasure from seeing new places around the world, I always look forward to getting back home to London. I cannot think of anywhere else in the world, that has the same depth of history, the coming together of ancient and new cultures, fashions and religions and our hard-won freedom of speech. London is a global leader in banking and has the highest concentration of Universities and ...
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In this thought-provoking episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Jerry Colonna, CEO of Reboot.io and the renowned CEO coach known as the “CEO Whisperer.” Jerry Colonna is also the author of the groundbreaking books Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up and Reunion: Leadership and t…
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Anas and Grace record live from JordanCon 2024, outside in the courtyard at the same location where #PicnicTableCon took place two years prior. They chat roundtable style with a bunch of great guests, including Wheel of Time Continuity Editor, Maria Simons, and Origins of the Wheel of Time author, Dr. Michael Livingston. One of the biggest topics o…
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I'm sure everybody has that experience when you're triggered or when you have a really strong emotion, you think you are that feeling. And that really happens for all of us. When we are turning an idea into a real thing, we are going to experience all different emotions whenever that goal is something that's challenging and new. We're going to have…
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CMSgt Sharla Kostielney is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 341st Missile Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. She is the primary advisor to the commander on matters concerning the readiness, training, morale, health, welfare, effective utilization, and discipline for nearly 4,000 military. Malmstrom Airmen support the nation’s nuclear…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Alden Mills, three-time Navy SEAL Platoon Commander and INC 500 CEO. Alden Mills is also the author of three books, the latest of which is Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want. Throughout the conversation, Alden shares his insights on navigating ch…
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Here's the thing, every time you say yes to something, it means you're saying no to everything else. That is how we turn those shimmering ideas into concrete realities, by setting boundaries. In this episode, we will talk about the concept of a "hard no" and how this clear, compassionate form of rejection can keep us aligned with our goals. Where's…
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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. She serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary …
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We talked with the great Thom DeSimone of Dragonmount, formerly of JordanCon, about his many years of experience within the Wheel of Time fandom, and what makes JordanCon stand out from other WoT Conventions. Also: Ogier groves, plushies, and weiners! ⁠Related Links⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S WORK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Jason Gulya, a higher education AI Strategist, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and organizations. As someone who initially resisted the idea of becoming a teacher, Jason's journey is a testament to the power of adaptability a…
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Compliments are like beachside stones—lovely but we want to be able to have that feeling of calm and peace that we get from the beach, with or without the stone. I use this metaphor to say that we can enjoy compliments that we experience, but we can't use them as a measuring stick for how we're doing. In this episode, I'm going to offer you four di…
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Chief Master Sergeant Philip B. McAlpin Jr., is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. Chief McAlpin serves as the commander’s principle advisor on all enlisted matters in professional development, manpower, training, and readiness. He is entrusted with ensuring 320 highly train…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with JJ (Projjal) Ghatak, a seasoned technology executive who has held key roles at companies like Uber and is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of OnLoop, a habit-forming, genAI-powered goals and feedback platform for high functioning teams. Projjal Ghatak shares his unique insights…
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In this engaging episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, host Mahan Tavakoli engages in an insightful conversation with Paul Daugherty, the group chief executive of technology and chief technology officer at Accenture. During the episode, Paul Daugherty emphasizes the criticality of adopting a technology-focused mindset and embracing constant…
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So, you want to turn your ideas into real things. I'm always with you on that! But this will require you to make requests, and when we make requests, we tend to do a couple things that make life a little bit harder for us. In this episode, I'm going to give you a new process, a new way of thinking about making requests to make life a little bit eas…
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Chief Master Sergeant James Pope is the acting Command Chief of the 316th Wing at Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Maryland. In this role, he advises the commander on all enlisted matters and on issues regarding the welfare, readiness, utilization, morale, and quality of life for personnel across five wings, three headquarters, and…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC. In the conversation David Rubenstein shares his journey from working at the White House to starting one of the largest private equity investment firms globally. He also t…
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Are you a fan of rattan furniture? Do you eat cheesecake out on the lanai? Join Joshua and Leah as they review the Halloween Episode of everyone's favorate princesses of the twilight years, the Golden Girls. Season 4 episode "Thank Boo for Being a Friend". Just please keep in mind that this episode of Halloween Nation Podcast is being released on A…
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Grace and Anas take a break from studying the Cosmere to talk about The Wheel of Time fandom. *Contains spoilers through Book 5 of The Wheel of Time* Related Links FOLLOW US AT THE DARK'S WORK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW THE HOSTS Anas: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@anas_a_mod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grace: ⁠⁠…
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Telling a good story has the ability to move minds and shift perspectives, and this podcast is a powerful way that I’m paying that forward each week. So, in the spirit of impactful storytelling, I’m sharing three stories that will ignite little “mood boosters” that I hope will help when you’re stuck at a low point, and lack confidence in the world …
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Chief Master Sergeant Carlos Sanchez is assigned to the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, as the Chief Enlisted Manager of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight. He leads 54 military and civilian Airmen in support of the Air Force’s largest fighter wing mission, consisting of F-16 and F-35 aircraft operating on the …
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In this captivating episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Greg Wooldridge, the only person to have led the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's renowned flight demonstration squadron, three times. With his unparalleled experience and unique insights, Greg Wooldridge shares valuable lessons on leadership, team dynamics, and the pur…
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For our final episode of a 3-part series on Wheel of Time fan art, we spoke with former official Wheel of Time artist, Ariel Burgess. **This episode contains full book and TV series spoilers** Related Links Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S WORK Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LightsWorkPod…
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We've all been there—criticism that feels like a knockout punch, leaving us questioning our path and purpose. But criticism doesn't have to be a synonym for defeat. Today, I want to give us a refresh and a new four-step process to help guide you through taking any feedback gracefully and putting you back in the driver's seat so you don't feel like …
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Chief Master Sergeant Reynaldo Garcia, Jr., is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 96th Communications Squadron, 96th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base Florida. He leads 345 military, civilian and contract personnel performing Cyber Defense and Communications support vital to Eglin’s $4 billion weapons Research, Development, Test and Evaluation missio…
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In this episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli interviews Daniel Burrus, a world-renowned futurist, strategist, and author of The Anticipatory Organization: Turn Disruption and Change into Opportunity and Advantage. In the conversation, Daniel Burrus shares his powerful framework for anticipating the future and shaping strateg…
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Anas and Grace talk WoT art, WoT fandom, and how to overcome perfectionism with the Wheel of Time fan artist Corey Lansdell of Third Age Art. **This episode contains book spoilers through The Gathering Storm and full TV series spoilers.** Related Links Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S…
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Welcome, new subscribers, and welcome back, loyal readers! I’m happy you’re here. Today’s issue is dedicated to an interview with Jonathan Escoffery, the author of “In Flux,” March’s article of the month. First published in Passages North, “In Flux” is a short story about race, identity, and the dreaded question, “What are you?” It’s about Blacknes…
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You have to give yourself the same love and support that you'd give somebody that you really care about, who has an idea they want to make real. You might not know what yours is, but we all have things that are little twinkles of possibility in our life or something we could do differently or something we could literally create and put out there. T…
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Chief Master Sgt. James Seballes served as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), temporarily located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. STARCOM was established as a Field Command 23 August 2021. The command is responsible for preparing, developing, and delivering more than 8,600 Guardians to enable the Uni…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli sits down with Brad Zimmerman, a seasoned business consultant and coauthor of The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures. With over thirty years of experience guiding businesses to success, Brad brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the table. Throughout the c…
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Anas and Grace describe and discuss their favorite pieces of Wheel of Time fan art. **This episode contains full book and TV series spoilers.** Related Links (click here to follow along!) Check out our website! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thelightswork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW US AT THE LIGHT'S WORK Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LightsWorkPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:…
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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Professor Ajay Agrawal, the Geoffrey Taber Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Ajay Agrawal is also the founder of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), a not-for-profit program …
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What does potting plants and washing dishes have to show us about slowing down and being more present? What's the dimension that adds more appreciate and joy, and what does this have to do with relationships? In this episode, I'm laying out some ideas from my personal "idea factory" about what it means to create ground rules with a "kickoff"convers…
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Chief Master Sergeant Karmann-Monique Pogue serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), temporarily headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. STARCOM was established as a Field Command 23 August 2021. The command is responsible for preparing, developing, and delivering more than 8,600 Guardians …
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This episode of Partnering Leadership features Mahan Tavakoli in an interview on the Uncommodified podcast with host Tim Windsor. They explore AI's impact on leadership in an increasingly fast-changing world. Mahan and Tim have an insightful dialogue around evolving leadership approaches for exponential times driven by technological advances like A…
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Anas and Grace kick back and have a leisurely game night at The Light's Work—this time with a Season 2 spin. Games included S2 WoT Fandom 20 Questions, the WoT Companion Challenge, and Who Tweeted It?**This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Wheel of Time TV series and (during WoT Companion Challenge only) the full book series.** Related Links …
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What do you think of when you hear the word grounding? When you feel your nerves creep in, does it energize you or does it make it harder to pull off what you want to pull off? Are you absorbing the stress around you like a sponge? If we think that we're not qualified or that we might mess up, let’s wring out that negativity together with three gro…
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Chief Master Sergeant Candi R. Schneider is the United States Space Force First Sergeant, Headquarters United States Space Force, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Serves as advisor to the CMSSF, CSO, and Air Force Element Leaders on the readiness, health, wellness, morale, and quality of life of all assigned Air Force Personnel. She …
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As the pace of digital change accelerates, how should leaders guide their organizations to stay ahead of disruption? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, author John Rossman makes the case that betting big on transformation is essential, though risky. Drawing on his experience spearheading Amazon's bold expansions, Rossman argues that the comi…
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During a mountain retreat lunch, I received a piece of feedback that would catalyze a huge transformation in my life. It began with a simple observation—my use of the word “right” at the ends of my sentences—and blossomed into a realization of my people-pleasing tendencies. Through my story, we're going to talk about how to reflect on your own patt…
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Chief Master Sergeant Daniel Robinson is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 100th Mission Support Group, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, United Kingdom. He is the principle advisor to the commander on all enlisted matters influencing the readiness, morale, and welfare of the enlisted force spanning the full range of diversified personnel and support pr…
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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, host Mahan Tavakoli interviews philosopher, CEO, and bestselling author Brian Johnson on activating your organization's heroic potential. Having spent over half his career as a founder and business leader, Brian shares powerful insights on perseverance and excellence drawn from ancient wisdom and modern sci…
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Inspired by Grace's outrage after finishing Mistborn Era 1, we discuss what makes a good ending and whether the Wheel of Time fandom would exist if the series did not have a satisfying conclusion. This episode is all about endings, so major spoilers abound! Please read carefully below before listening (unless you're into being spoiled). FULL SPOILE…
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One of the number one requests that I've received over the past few months is to share tools for making decisions, and how to break free from the frustration of indecision. In today's episode, I'm going to share a special framework that will give you the clarity you need to break free from indecision, and it's a process that I personally use when I…
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Chief Master Sergeant Keith Castille serves as Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Talent Management Cell, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. He delivers Department of the Air Force talent management initiatives and develops Air Force-level policy and procedures across talent management life cycles…
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are more vital than ever for organizations today. But how can leaders move beyond good intentions to drive real impact? In this engaging episode, inclusion strategist Risha Grant, author of Be Better than Your BS: How Radical Acceptance Empowers Authenticity and Creates a Workplace Culture of Inclusion, offers parad…
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CMSgt Allison L. Garces is the Administration and Management Superintendent at the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Personnel Policy, Pentagon, Washington D.C. She assists in a wide range of manpower and personnel, administrative, and executive support actions and the provision of senior enlisted viewpoints on policy…
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This episode is about the concept of "strategic optimism," but to create this, it all starts with love because optimism and love can be interchangeable, in how we bring our loving awareness to the way we perceive the world around us, and how that loving awareness is something that we cultivate in ourselves. In this episode, we'll talk about 3 impor…
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