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Rest in Peace, Tony Taylor - The Long Voyage Home
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In 2018, we had the extreme privilege of interviewing Tony Taylor, an author, pilot, and interplanetary navigator. He navigated to every planet in the solar system and was an extraordinary human. Sadly, he passed this August, following his battle with cancer. In honor of Tony, we've decided to offer his full, extended Patreon episode for free to th…
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We've so been looking forward to this episode with Katie Weatherup, the incredible engineer turned shamanic practitioner of Hands over Heart. Katie talks about her journey from being an energetically sensitive child to transitioning to the work of shamanism, seeing consistent results across the board of her clients being healthier and making more h…
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Carin Gilfry (LITE) - Voice Actor, Singer, Wearer of Many Hats
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Description: Voice actor and singer Carin Gilfry has always been happy. Today, she shares with us how getting locked in a closet led to an episode of This American Life, designing the perfect career to fully enjoy new motherhood, her habits of forward-thinking and taking small steps toward any goal, and more. Uncut version available at http://www.p…
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Tony Taylor (LITE) - Interplanetary Navigator, Pilot, and Author
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Description: In this episode of The Peace of Persistence LITE, Tony Taylor brings his wisdom as an Interplanetary Navigator, Pilot, and Author to the forefront, as he talks about taking risks, navigating to all of the planets in our solar system, using fiction to write “the bigger picture of truth,” and seeing the world from a wider perspective. Jo…
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Bryan Stacy (LITE) - Co-Founder & CEO of Biem
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Bryan Stacy's an expert on sexual health and having tough conversations, and he's making it easier with the world's first virtual sexual health clinic, Biem. Today, he discusses his battle with testicular cancer, the app that's helping to make awkward conversations easier and behavior better, a new mindset about masculinity, and the importance of c…
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Wempy Dyocta Koto (LITE) - Investor & World Traveler
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Intro: Hi, and welcome to the Peace of Persistence, the show where we seek to uncover the keys to happiness and success, one honest conversation at a time. I'm your host, Abigail Wright, and today we get to talk with my old friend, Wempy Dyocta Koto! Wempy. I met Wempy, who was beginning his entrepreneurial journey in 2009. Today, he's primarily in…
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Michael of Michael Chadwick Photography (LITE)
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Overview: Michael of Michael Chadwick Photography joins us for a great interview in his studio about his long journey from selling plasma to survive to owning his own home and award-winning business. Subscribe to our show at http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence for the extended version, where we also discuss the importance of focusing on the vast …
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Today, we have a very special treat for you. Thanks to our guest from season 2, Shannon Algeo, we get to introduce you to his podcast, Soulfeed. On Soulfeed, Alex Kip and Shannon Algeo help you meet your higher self through their inspirational episodes and enlightening interviews. I'm personally a big fan. Just keep listening for one of Shannon's e…
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Hi there, Peace of Persistence listeners! This week, we have a very special treat for you, but first - a quick announcement. We need to take a brief pause to search for more guests, and I need your help. Close your eyes for a moment. Take a deep breath and then exhale. Now, take a minute to imagine your favorite people in life. Who do you know, who…
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Josh Pais - Actor, Director, Producer, & Founder of Committed Impulse
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Description: Host Abigail Wright gets to talk with her mentor, Josh Pais, actor, director, producer, and founder of Committed Impulse. They discuss how being present and increasing your tolerance for emotions and sensations can bring you joy, Josh's experience as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, 4 access points to staying present, and more. To hear m…
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Tricia Alexandro (LITE - Part 2) - Playwright, Actor, & Personal Trainer
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In this second part of a two-part episode, our host Abigail Wright sits down with playwright, actor, and personal trainer Tricia Alexandro to discuss the power of community and dance, living a life of diligence, the lasting effects of inner work, and more. More at http://www.patreon.com/peaceofpersistence Show links: Tricia Alexandro on Facebook - …
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Tricia Alexandro (LITE - Part 1) - Playwright, Actor, & Personal Trainer
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In this first part of a two-part episode, our host Abigail Wright sits down with playwright, actor, and personal trainer Tricia Alexandro to discuss the importance of family, her survival story, and how to work on happiness. More at http://www.patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. Intro: Tricia is a native New Yorker. She studied creative writing and pub…
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Judy Sladky (LITE) - Champion Ice Dancer, Snoopy, & Alice Snuffleupagus
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Episode Description: Host Abigail Wright sits down with Judy Sladky, world ice dancing champion and actress hand-picked by Charles Schulz to play Snoopy in real life. They discuss competing during the Cold War, seeing the world through the eyes of a dog, ignoring the negativity of others, and more. To hear what Charles Schulz, creator of Peanuts, w…
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Episode Description: In this LITE episode, host Abigail Wright talks with Craig Blum, Owner, Founder, and Chief Enthusiast of Johnny Doughnuts about working with The Hard Rock Cafe, overcoming addiction, intuition, authenticity in parenthood, yes - doughnuts, and so much more. In the full version, hear Craig talk about waking up Gilbert Gottfried, …
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George Walden (LITE) - Retired FDA & Pfizer Staff Member
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In this LITE episode, host Abigail Wright talks with retired FDA & Pfizer staff member George Walden about the importance of friends, family, and activities, his views on the world today, and appreciating the differences in humanity. For more, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence to hear about his experiences with the FDA & Pfizer, the value…
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G. Brian Benson (LITE) - Author, Filmmaker, & Actor
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Highlights: In this LITE episode of The Peace of Persistence, host Abigail Wright talks with author, filmmaker, and actor G. Brian Benson about the value of intuition, trusting the process, failure, balance, and more. For more on Brian's outlook on self-awareness, authenticity, the importance of being yourself with family and others, and more, chec…
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Louis Levitt (LITE) - Artistic Entrepreneur & Chamber Musician
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In this LITE episode, host Abigail Wright talks with Artistic Entrepreneur & Chamber Musician Louis Levitt about the value of close-knit ensembles, flexibility in parenting, envisioning things never done before, and more. For full, un-cut access, including discussions on what children know that adults sometimes don't, learning about learning, the d…
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Rachel Leventhal-Weiner (LITE) - Writer, Co-Host of Boy vs. Girl, and Data Engagement Specialist
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Lite version - for full, un-cut, ad-free access, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. Seriously, this interview is so full - her thoughts on writing and cooking and wellbeing alone are worth the subscription. Anyway... Rachel Leventhal-Weiner, PhD, is the Data Engagement Specialist at the Connecticut Data Collaborative, a public-private par…
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Mukund Marathe (LITE), Part 2 - 2x Jeopardy! Winner, Tenor, & Teacher
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This is part 2 of a two-part episode. If you haven't already, check out last week's for part one. Lite version - for full, un-cut, ad-free access, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. Mukund Marathe discovered Beethoven at age 8 and the Beatles at age 9, and the resulting pleasant confusion has remained with him all of his musical life, as …
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Mukund Marathe (Lite), Part 1 - 2x Jeopardy! Winner, Tenor, & Teacher
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Lite version - for full, un-cut, ad-free access, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. Mukund Marathe discovered Beethoven at age 8 and the Beatles at age 9, and the resulting pleasant confusion has remained with him all of his musical life, as evidenced by the fact that he has performed almost every kind of music imaginable, from early musi…
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Wendy Yellen (LITE) - Transformation Acceleration Expert
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Lite version - for full, un-cut, ad-free access, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. In this lite version, host Abigail Wright talks with transformation acceleration expert Wendy Yellen about the powerful work of eidetics, Wendy guides us through an experience of it, and she tells us how she wishes everyone would consider the impact of the…
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Tommy Wazelle (LITE) - Tenor, Dad, & Voice of "Pig" (Peg + Cat)
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Lite version - for full, un-cut, ad-free access, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. Host Abigail Wright talks with Tommy Wazelle, tenor, dad, and the voice of Pig on the popular PBS Kids Show Peg+Cat about staying active, gratitude, accepting each other + more. Tommy is the voice of Pig on the Emmy award-winning PBS Kids show Peg+Cat. He …
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Shannon Algeo (LITE) - Mindfulness Teacher, Speaker, and Coach
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Lite version - for full, un-cut, ad-free access, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. Host Abigail Wright introduces Shannon Algeo, a speaker, coach, and mindfulness teacher. Shannon is the co-founder of SoulFeed Podcast, and the creator of Awaken.Yoga, which provides affordable online yoga and meditation classes. As a coach, he also speaks…
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Samba Schutte (LITE) - Comedian, Actor & Writer
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Lite version - for full, un-cut, ad-free access, visit http://patreon.com/peaceofpersistence. Samba Schutte is an actor, comedian and writer born in Mauritania, raised in Ethiopia, and schooled in Holland at the Utrecht School of the Arts. His comedy shows have spanned the globe, and he's known as the star of Watch Dogs: Amazing Street Hack, The Ti…
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Soprano, Author & Survivor Charity Tillemann-Dick
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For this week only, enjoy this free preview of the extended versions our subscribers will enjoy on Patreon.com. Starting next week, visit www.patreon.com/peaceofpersistence to continue to enjoy full, extended, ad-free versions of The Peace of Persistence. In this week's extended audio-only! episode, host Abigail Wright speaks with Charity Tillemann…
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For the next 2 weeks only, enjoy this free preview of the extended versions our subscribers will enjoy on Patreon.com. More details to follow soon! In this week's extended audio episode, host Abigail Wright sat down with soprano Camille Zamora, co-founder and co-executive director of Sing for Hope. Here's what she had to say: Show Notes: Sing for H…
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Exciting news from The Peace of Persistence! See host Abigail Wright's film, Stealing Zen now through May 27 at http://indi.com/8xd4b, & TPOP returns this Fall!By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: Better than before - Loopholes & a New Year
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Do you have an easier time breaking resolutions than making them? Host Abigail Wright discusses Gretchen Rubin's concept of loopholes and how identifying them might help.By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: Better than before - Habits and the Holidays
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Worried about losing your good habits over the holidays? Host Abigail Wright discusses two ways to be kind to yourself this season.By The Peace of Persistence
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So obvious?! Then why don't we do it? Host Abigail Wright discusses Gretchen Rubin's book Better than before and her strategy of convenience for habits.By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: Better than before - Cold or Warm Turkey?
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Sometimes your best instincts are right! Host Abigail Wright discusses whether abstaining from temptation or being moderate in all things helps to form or break habits best.By The Peace of Persistence
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When's the best time to form a new habit? Abigail Wright discusses Gretchen Rubin's book Better than before, and an invitation by Hal Elrod this Nov to create a clean slate!By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: Better than before - Foundation 4
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What habits are the most important for creating a better life? Host Abigail Wright reveals Gretchen Rubin's Foundation 4 from her book Better than before.By The Peace of Persistence
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Host Abigail Wright discusses Gretchen Rubin's 4 tendencies... how people respond to expectations can help us understand motivation of ourselves and those around us. Take the quiz! https://gretchenrubin.com/take-the-quizBy The Peace of Persistence
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TPOP is going to be on TV! Host Abigail Wright suggests connecting and presence to deal with change and tells you how to tune in this Sunday on MNN. Every other Sunday on MNN at 1:30pm, anyone in the world can livestream from: http://www.mnn.org/live/2-lifestyle-channel In NYC, watch on: FiOS : 34 RCN : 83 Spectrum : 56 & 1996…
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TPOP host Abigail Wright interviews activist and author Bill McKibben in this episode about climate change, our global community, and how to live going forward in our time of growth.By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: 5 Ways to Wellbeing Bonus - Care for the Planet
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TPOP Host Abigail Wright talks about Live it Well UK's 6th bonus to wellbeing, care for the planet, and how to tie them all together for a better life and world.By The Peace of Persistence
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TPOP Host Abigail Wright talks about the Centre for Wellbeing's 4th way to wellbeing, give, and how and where to make it happen as part of daily life.By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: 5 Ways to Wellbeing #4 - Keep Learning
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TPOP Host Abigail Wright talks about the Centre for Wellbeing's 4th way to wellbeing, keep learning, and tips to doing it regularly, even during busy times.By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: 5 Ways to Wellbeing #3 - Take Notice
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TPOP Host Abigail Wright talks about the Centre for Wellbeing's 3rd way to wellbeing, take notice, and tips to doing it regularly.By The Peace of Persistence
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TPOP Host Abigail Wright talks about the Centre for Wellbeing's 2nd way to wellbeing, be active, and tips to doing it regularly.By The Peace of Persistence
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TPOP Host Abigail Wright talks about the Centre for Wellbeing's 1st way to Wellbeing, connect, and ways to do it.By The Peace of Persistence
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Host Abigail Wright discusses challenges, and how creating them for oneself can add to one's well-being in life.By The Peace of Persistence
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Charles Seaford - Former Head of UK's Centre for Wellbeing
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TPOP host Abigail Wright interviews Charles Seaford, former head of the UK's Centre for Well-Being, about the 5 ways to well-being, what happy people have in common, and more. Related Links: https://www.whatworkswellbeing.org/By The Peace of Persistence
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Hear, for the first time ever, The Peace of Persistence theme song in full, by singer/songwriter Nathan RiehlBy The Peace of Persistence
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Abigail Wright goes through the six steps to Hal Elrod's The Miracle Morning and shares how it helps her heal.By The Peace of Persistence
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A sneak peak into the recovery process post-surgery and a discussion about asking for help.By The Peace of Persistence
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Extras: How Am I Still Standing (Labrum with An R)?
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Abigail Wright begins a frank discussion about her own search for happiness & success, during a difficult time.By The Peace of Persistence
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I'm so excited to bring you our 12th episode with saxophonist Allen Won! In this episode I (your host, Abigail Wright) talk with Allen about how his career took shape amongst the twists and turns that make up his character, his supportive family, rituals, tolerance, and presence. Related links: http://www.aikidoschoolsnj.com/ http://www.allenwon.co…
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Daniel Small - Senior Municipal Bond Trader/Strategist & Aikido Instructor
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Hello Episode 11! After a great episode with Annie Small, we're thrilled to introduce you to her husband, Daniel Small! Danny's a senior municipal bond trader and strategist and Aikido instructor. In this video, he discusses how they've kept their relationship fresh after thirty-two years, his love for finance and game theory, mindfulness, a global…
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