Best Bianca and Dan Podcasts (2024)

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The Science Of Crying: Evolutionary Roots, Benefits, And Why So Many Of Us Are Uncomfortable With It | Benjamin Perry (Co-hosted By Dr. Bianca Harris) 1:10:43

12d ago1:10:43

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Reverend Benjamin Perry, is the author of Cry, Baby: Why Our Tears Matter. He’s the editorial director at Garrett Seminary, Consulting Minister for Public Theology at Middle Church, and editor of the Queer Faith photojournalism series. He has a masters in divinity from Union Theological Seminary. In this episode we talk about: Why Doty got interest…

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The Science Of Manifestation: Can This Stanford Neuroscientist Convince A Skeptical Dan To Give It A Shot? | Dr. James R. Doty 1:15:53

5m ago1:15:53

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Our guest today is James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you’ll hear him admit, there’s very little ‘magic’ involved in his process. James R. Doty, M.D. is a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He’…

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Relaxed, Not Casual | Bonus Meditation with Joseph Goldstein 6:21

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Watching things come and go helps weaken obsessive cravings both in meditation and in our lives. About Joseph Goldstein: Joseph is one of the most respected meditation teachers in the world -- a key architect of the rise of mindfulness in our modern society -- with a sense of humor to boot. In the 1970's, he co-founded the Insight Meditation Societ…

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Joanna Simpson | Beyond Reason 1:05:42

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Judges see a lot in their courtroom but when Joanna Simpson’s estranged husband went on trial for her murder, even the judge couldn’t hide his shock with what happened. This case is solved. The Joanna Simpson Foundation: https://www.jsfoundation.org.uk/ Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Crime & Fine Wine w/ Josh Hallmark, Charlie Worroll & …

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From Ted Talks Daily: The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself 14:37

3d ago14:37

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We're introducing you to the Ted Talks Daily podcast, with an episode featuring our own Dan Harris. Here's his TED Talk, "The Benefits Of Not Being A Jerk To Yourself." After over two decades as an anchor for ABC News, an on-air panic attack sent Dan Harris's life in a new direction: he became a dedicated meditator and, to some, even a guru. But th…

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Mindfulness Without All The Effort | Loch Kelly (Co-Interviewed By Matt Harris) 1:14:56

5d ago1:14:56

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Loch Kelly is an author, psychotherapist, and nondual meditation teacher. Loch has Master’s Degrees from both Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary. He has his own app, called Mindful Glimpses. Loch is also a very popular teacher on the Waking Up app, run by friend of show, Sam Harris. Free 30 days of the Waking Up meditation app: http…

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The Science Of Memory: How To Get Better At Remembering And Be Okay With Forgetting | Charan Ranganath 1:16:21

7d ago1:16:21

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A neuroscientist’s strategies to help you remember what really matters, and how mood, multitasking and other people can impact our memories Charan Ranganath is a professor at the Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis. He is the author of the New York Time…

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Episode 50 - Austism camp and celebrating our fiftieth episode 52:30

2h ago52:30

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Send us a Text Message. In this milestone episode, hosts Bianca and Dan reflect on getting to our 50th episode relatively unscathed and with a troupe of Party Poopers joining the party (in their own time of course). Thanks to you all for your continuing support and encouragement. Remember, the Late To The Party podcast offers a unique perspective o…

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Just Because You Think It, Doesn’t Make It True | Bonus Meditation with Leslie Booker 6:17

10d ago6:17

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Strengthen your ability to know the difference between fact and fiction by using sound to harness a foundational anxiety-taming skill. About Leslie Booker: Booker brings her heart and wisdom to the intersection of Dharma, Embodied Wisdom, and Liberation. Using this framework, she supports folks in creating a culture of belonging through her teachin…

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Bianca Rudolph | For Love and Money 55:27

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When Bianca Rudolph started packing to return home from a hunting trip in 2016, she was excited to get back in time for her nephew’s wedding. In a split second, everything changed and it took 6 years to unravel it all. This case is solved. Case Timeline Come to Chile and Argentina with me! True Crime & Fine Wine w/ Josh Hallmark, Charlie Worroll & …

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Why You Always Want More, And How To Fix It | Michael Easter 1:08:38

14d ago1:08:38

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Learning how to thrive with enough. Michael Easter is the New York Times bestselling author of Scarcity Brain and The Comfort Crisis. He travels the world to uncover practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more remarkable lives. His ideas have been adopted by institutions ranging from the military to professional sports teams …

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Arrival | Bonus Meditation with Kaira Jewel Lingo 6:25

18m ago6:25

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Learn to connect with the true home of strength, wisdom, and clarity inside of yourself, a place of safety that no one can take away. About Kaira Jewel Lingo: At the age of twenty-five, Kaira Jewel Lingo entered a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village tradition and spent fifteen years living as a nun under the guidance of Zen Master Thich Nhat Han…

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The Things Nobody’s Talking To Jada Pinkett Smith About 44:26

17d ago44:26

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On hitting Rock Bottom, de-armoring, and worthiness. Jada Pinkett Smith is a multifaceted artist whose career spans over 30 years. Raised in Baltimore, she studied dance and theater at the Baltimore School for the Arts before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Her breakthrough came in with the NBC series A Different World, followed by her firs…

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Brandy Myers | The Canal Killer Connection 1:02:59

3d ago1:02:59

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Thirteen year old Brandy Lynn Myers left her apartment building, walked through her neighborhood, and never came home. Twenty three years later, a witness came forward who broke the case open and nine years after that, her suspected killer broke his silence on the case. This case is partially solved. If you know anything about the disappearance of …

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RuPaul On: Surviving Your Family, Overcoming Addiction, And How To Have Fun (Including “Dirty Charades”) 1:21:14

19d ago1:21:14

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The Queen of Drag discusses his new memoir, The House of Hidden Meanings, and makes Dan play an R-rated game. RuPaul Charles became famous in 1993 with the song “Supermodel.” Since then, he’s put out 18 albums, he’s been in more than 50 films and TV shows, including his global hit, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” He’s put out four books, including his latest…

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Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation 51:47

21d ago51:47

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Plus her definition of the oft-dismissed yet game-changing notion of self-love. We caught up with Abby Wambach at a really interesting time. She’s experiencing grief, for reasons we’ll let her explain. And for the first time in her life, she’s grieving while sober—which, in itself, is an interesting story, which she will also tell. As you know, we …

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Small Wins | Bonus Meditation with Matthew Hepburn 6:35

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When the world feels like a dumpster fire, it helps to remember that your contributions to improve things matter—even the small ones. About Matthew Hepburn: Matthew is a meditation and dharma teacher with more than a decade of teaching experience and a passion for getting real about what it means to live well. He emphasizes humor, technique, and au…

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Dolores Alliotts and Joan Davis | Navigating Advocacy 50:11

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In April of 2010, an elderly woman living alone was murdered in her home. Four months later, another elderly woman living alone was murdered in her home. In both cases, the houses were then set on fire. New information has been released by the cold case team and today, Navigating advocacy joins me to discuss these cases. This case is unsolved. If y…

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How to Disentangle from Toxic People | Lindsay C. Gibson 1:13:50

10d ago1:13:50

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Emotionally immature people can wreck your life. One of our most popular guests returns to teach you how to make sure they don't. Description: Our relationships are the most important variable in our health and happiness, but they may also be the most difficult. This is especially true when those closest to us turn out to be emotionally immature pe…

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How to Deal With Emotionally Immature People (Including Maybe Your Own Parents) | Lindsay C. Gibson 1:07:27

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Today’s guest, Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson, gives advice for dealing with emotionally immature people— whether they are your parents, boss, spouse or childhood friend, she offers practical tools to help navigate these difficult relationships. Description: Emotionally immature people (EIP’s) are hard to avoid and most of us, if not all of us, have to deal…

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An Always-Available Source Of Stability | Bonus Meditation with Oren Jay Sofer 6:17

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To find some mental stability, start with physical stability. About Oren Jay Sofer: Oren Jay Sofer teaches mindfulness, meditation and Nonviolent Communication. He has practiced meditation since 1997, beginning his studies in Bodh Gaya, India and is a long-time student of Joseph Goldstein, Michele McDonald, and Ajahn Sucitto, and is a graduate of t…

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Ted Danson On: Meditation, Marriage, Grief, Joy, And Doing Shrooms With The Cast Of “Cheers” 1:02:27

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A self-described “silly man” tells us about what’s really important in life. Ted Danson has an acting career spanning over four decades. He rose to prominence in the 1980s with his iconic portrayal of Sam Malone in the long-running sitcom "Cheers," earning him critical acclaim and multiple awards. Danson's charisma and acting prowess have since led…

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Episode 49 - CEO of autism organisation Different Journeys Mel Spencer 1:01:36

24d ago1:01:36

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Send us a Text Message. We are so happy to finally be speaking with Mel Spencer, the Chief Executive Officer of Different Journeys, is a fierce Autistic advocate. As a parent to three Autistic teenagers and an Autistic individual herself, she is committed to creating a more accommodating and accepting world for the Autism community. Mel co-founded …

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Robert Cantor | Circumstantial Hate 1:00:09

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When Robert Cantor was killed, everyone know who did it. Or they thought they did. Pressure was put on the police to solve the case but in spite of their best efforts, everything was just circumstantial. Would it be enough for a jury? This case is solved. Case timeline Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episod…

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Can You Get Fit Without Self-Loathing? | Cara Lai 1:05:50

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Practical tips to stop judging yourself, chill out about exercise, and start taking better care of your body – from a Buddhist teacher who learned the hard way. Description: It’s an urgent question for so many of us: Can we exercise, can we take care of our bodies, without being driven by shame, self-loathing, or noxious comparison to other people?…

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The Buddhist Case For Laziness (And How It Can Make You More Productive) | Brother Chân Pháp Hữu 1:03:38

1M ago1:03:38

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What if one of the often overlooked keys to being productive is being lazy? That’s the case you will hear made today by Brother Pháp Hữu, a very impressive young zen Buddhist monk. Brother Pháp Hữu is a senior Dharma teacher in Thich Nhat Hanh’s International Plum Village Community and abbot of Upper Hamlet, the monks’ community in Plum Village Mon…

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Announcement! Listen & Read Show notes 3:39

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Too long; didn't listen version: Who: YOU (and Crimelines, True Crime Bullsh**, and True Crime Cases with Lanie) What: A vacation to South America including local food markets, wineries, a cable car tour of Santiago, views of the highest peak in the Americas, and a trip to the Pacific coast of Chile to see the UNESCO World Heritage site in Valparaí…

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Pain Is Inevitable. Suffering Is Optional. Here’s How To Draw The Line. | Bonus Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 6:20

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While we may want to conquer physical pain, it’s actually observing the sensations and knowing when to take a break that’s the key to relief. About Sharon Salzberg: Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is among the first to bring mindfulness & lovingkindness meditation to mainst…

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Kay Mortensen | False Suspects 59:52

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After the 2009 murder of a man in Payson, Utah and the theft of several of his guns, the police narrowed in on their suspects and made arrests. But one phone call flipped the entire case upside down. This case is solved. Case Timeline Chile and Argentine Trip Details! Click Here! Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimel…

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Weighing The Extraordinary Benefits And Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs | Johann Hari 1:09:51

1M ago1:09:51

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On this show, we talk a lot about ways to stop the interpersonal and intrapersonal violence of obsessing about thinness. Today’s episode, though, is a bit of a departure… because this whole dynamic and debate has been deeply disrupted by the advent of Ozempic and other new weight loss drugs, which are technically called GLP1s. This is a controversi…

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The Last Podcast You Ever Need To Hear About Exercise | Shannon Palus 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

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Five takeaways from a year's reporting on fitness, and why this journalist says it's time to go easier on yourself. Shannon Palus is a features editor at Slate covering heath, science, and human interest. In 2023, she edited Slate's year-long fitness column, Good Fit, about exercise. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times' Wirecutter, …

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The Ultimate Relaxation Meditation | Bonus Meditation with Jeff Warren 6:19

1M ago6:19

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After an intense day, try this simple meditation to decompress and de-stress by getting comfy and putting your feet up. About Jeff Warren: Jeff is an incredibly gifted meditation teacher. He's trained in multiple traditions, including with renowned teacher Shinzen Young. Jeff is the co-author of NY Times Bestseller "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics,…

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Bianca Carrasco | Missing in Texas 30:31

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In 2016, Bianca Carrasco was taking her independence back after separating from her husband Joe Daniel. But he said she stormed off after an argument, and he never heard from her again. And since then, her family has been asked: Where is Bianca? Anyone with information is asked to contact the San Antonio Police Department at (210) 207-7660 or Crime…

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The Science Of Motivation: How To Make Habits That Actually Stick | T. Morgan Dixon and Dr. Gary Bennett 1:00:49

2M ago1:00:49

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How to overcome inertia and research-backed plans that actually work. Dr. Gary G. Bennett is Dean of the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences at Duke University. He is also a professor of psychology & neuroscience, global health, medicine, and nursing, and is the founding director of the Duke Digital Health Science Center. He has authored nearly 200 …

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