Best Illumination Academy Podcasts (2024)

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Dan Quinlan, High Performance Coach for Dads! 41:52

3h ago41:52

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High performance coach for dads. Helping dads fight the workday frustration by identifying work that allows them to return home to their families fulfilled instead of frustrated.By Mark Rudd Larsen

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Kim Chestney – The Illumination Code 56:32

15h ago56:32

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Air Date - 01 May 2024 Have you ever known, felt, or sensed something that defies rational explanation? Have you ever wondered how your intuition is able to know things that should be impossible to know? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, renowned intuition expert Kim Chestney, says that the latest findings in quantum physics offer eviden…

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Tim Darling - Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants 24:28

1d ago24:28

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In this episode: Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants ⁠Lauren Hawker Zafer⁠ is joined by ⁠Tim Darling Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mission to address the overwhelming challenges faced by front-line leaders in healthcare organizations - burnout, high staff turnover. From identify…

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S2E13 EMBRACING GRIEF, FINDING COURAGE 42:52

2d ago42:52

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Embracing Grief, Finding Courage Season 2 Episode 13 Navigating Grief and Finding Hope with Mark Longley Mark's Podcast Welcome to a deeply moving episode of the Bravery Academy Podcast, where host Emma Ferris sits down with Mark Longley, a journalist and podcaster renowned for his insightful exploration of death, love, and grief. Today's episode i…

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Liz Carlin, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse background: Real Estate Investor, Laundromat Owner/Operator, Mindset Coach, and Advocate for affordable Healthcare. 1:06:48

3d ago1:06:48

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Meet Liz Carlin, a multifaceted entrepreneur with a diverse background: Real Estate Investor, Laundromat Owner/Operator, Mindset Coach, and Advocate for affordable Healthcare. As a certified NLP Master Practitioner, Mental and Emotional Release expert, and Hypnotherapist, Liz is dedicated to transformation and empowerment of her clients. With a pas…

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Spotlight Eight: Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants 0:32

4d ago0:32

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Season Three - Spotlight Eight Our eighth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Tim Darling - Empowering Frontline Leaders: Nurses, Technicians, Lab Assistants. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in an unique discussion with Tim Darling. Tim shares his inspiring journey and the driving force behind Laudio's mis…

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Jennifer Regular, is known as "The Soul Illuminator," radiating a transformative energy that resonates deeply with spiritual change makers, empaths, and thought leaders alike. 45:41

6d ago45:41

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Jennifer, known as "The Soul Illuminator," radiates a transformative energy that resonates deeply with spiritual change makers, empaths, and thought leaders alike. As a Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host, she is renowned for her ability to inspire and guide spirit-driven professionals on their journey towards unlocking their passion and living a pur…

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Laurelle Rethke – Connecting with Crystals 56:32

8d ago56:32

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Air Date - 24 April 2024 Many of us are enchanted by the beauty and mystery of crystals. How may we connect with their wisdom and healing energy? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, best-selling author Laurelle Rethke, has been Connecting with Crystals and using nature’s healing energy for more than 25 years. Known as a spiritual alchemist…

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S2E12 PARENTHOOD UNVEILED 45:44

9d ago45:44

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PARENTHOOD UNVEILED Season 2 Episode 12 Mastering the New Parent Journey: Overcoming Anxiety & Enhancing Connections Welcome to a transformative episode of "The Bravery Academy," where our host, Emma Ferris, teams up with clinical psychologist and expectant mother Dr. Victoria Thompson, to explore the profound journey of new parenthood. This enligh…

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Measuring Poverty 9:13

10d ago9:13

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Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range of scientific news about discoveries…

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Duna Zurcher, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who specializes in emotional eating. 53:53

10d ago53:53

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I'm an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who specializes in emotional eating. In a very bad moment in my life, after years of struggling with my relationship with food and my body and engaging in emotional eating, it became clear that I needed to do something about it. After much inner work, I made it my mission to help other women transform their…

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Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare 34:18

12d ago34:18

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In this episode Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by Lisa Thee Together, they explore insights from Lisa's expertise, as she discusses a range of topics including ethical considerations in AI implementation, combatting human trafficking using AI, challenges in AI h…

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Dan Lonowski, running for District 33 of the Nebraska Legislature to make a Positive Difference! 40:36

12d ago40:36

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About Dan Married to Janet for 35 Years Father of 5 - Grandfather of 7+ Christian Master's in Education Administration Retired Teacher/Coach 35 Years Retired Colonel Army National Guard 36 Years Platform Fight for property tax reform Advocate for sound education practices (Public and Private) Improve agricultural economy through practical applicati…

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Shahnaz Radjy, living in rural Portugal working for the United Nations all the while being a Wedding Celebrant and turning an old Farm into an Ecotourism Project! 47:08

13d ago47:08

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S. M. Radjy is a Bolivian-Iranian-Swiss mutt whose love of stories comes from her mother putting her to sleep with Greek and Roman myths, and her brother introducing her to fantasy – and Dungeons & Dragons. She is based off-grid on an old farm in rural Portugal that will one day be a gorgeous ecotourism project, Casa Beatrix. She lives with her hum…

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Matthew John – Starseed 56:32

14d ago56:32

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Air Date - 17 April 2024 Are you a Starseed? If so, where does your soul come from in the stars? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Matthew John, is an internationally-recognized Spiritual Teacher, Intuitive, Psychic, Medium, Trance Channeler, Intuitive Astrologer, Starseed Guide, Energy Healer, Medical Intuitive, Speaker & Spiritual Life…

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S2E11 WHAT YOUR PARTNER IS NOT TELLING YOU! 54:15

16d ago54:15

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WHAT YOUR PARTNER IS NOT TELLING YOU! Season 2 Episode 11 Understanding Men, Women, and Relationships with Alison Armstrong In this episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma interviews Alison A. Armstrong, an acclaimed expert on understanding men, women, and human behavior. Alison shares insights from her journey, which began in 1991 with a personal rev…

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Goose Leadership & Empathy Migrations 50:25

18d ago50:25

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Kelly Ferris Lester, Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, received herBFA in Theatre and Dance from the University of Memphis, her MFA inChoreography and Performance from The College at Brockport (SUNY), and herEd.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of SouthernMississippi. Lester is a Professor of Dance. Prior to …

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Sandie Gascon, Integrative Healing Practitioner, Author of Heal Yourself and Founder of The Integrative Healing Academy. 38:54

21d ago38:54

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Sandie Gascon is an Integrative Healing Practitioner, Author of Heal Yourself and Founder of The Integrative Healing Academy. After suffering severe side effects from medications during her twenty-year battle with chronic migraines, when she was diagnosed with Lupus she committed herself to healing naturally. Through her experiences, she developed …

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Christy Whitman – The Desire Factor 56:32

22d ago56:32

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Air Date - 10 April 2024 Are you ready to unlock the power within you to manifest your deepest desires? Forget everything you thought you knew about desire! My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Christy Whitman, reveals that desire is not only natural but essential to the manifestation process. Christy Whitman is a New York Times bestselling…

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Spotlight Seven: AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare - Using AI to Navigate Global Problems 2:03

23d ago2:03

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Season Three - Spotlight Seven Our seventh spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a moving discussion with Lisa Thee. Together, they explore insights from Lisa's expertise, as she discus…

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S2E10 DARRYLL STINSON: PURPOSE FROM PAIN 35:41

23d ago35:41

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DARRYL STINSON : PURPOSE FROM PAIN Season 2 Episode 10 Purpose from Pain: A Journey of Hope and Bravery with Darryll Stinson In this episode of the Bravery Academy, host, Emma Ferris speaks to Darryll Stinson, a former division one athlete whose career took a massive turn after a back injury. It plunged him into mental health struggles including de…

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How a small fish makes big sounds 6:17

25d ago6:17

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How a small fish makes big sounds Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad range of…

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Emidio Calderon-Trejo Young Entrepreneur Set to Change the World for the Better! 39:48

25d ago39:48

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I only met Emidio a week ago at the Blue Moon coffee shop and I knew immediately that this is a man that is going places! He has a huge heart for helping change the situation of the less fortunate. With his work ethic and discipline he is a man to watch!By Mark Rudd Larsen

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Imagine Better for Everyone! The World is Waiting! 34:46

28d ago34:46

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The World is waiting! The outlook appears bleak, but in all reality it is not as bad as it seems! We have made in roads, but have so much further to go! There definitely are areas that we have failed at. The amount of homeless in the USA is terrible! Would be great if our US government did what they were elected to do! Would be nice if our schools …

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33 Years and counting...HOW CHERYL AND I HAVE STAYED MARRIED! 51:18

28d ago51:18

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So why do over half of all marriages end in divorce? Why have Cheryl and I bucked the trend and been married over 33 Years? In this episode we discuss what we have found over the years and what other people who are thinking about getting married or who are struggling with marriage can do to have similar success.…

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Dr. Judith Orloff - The Genius of Empathy 56:32

29d ago56:32

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Air Date 03 April 2024 Is empathy a superpower? If so, how may we embrace empathy as a daily healing practice in our lives and relationships? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited is my dear friend, Dr. Judith Orloff. Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist, an empath, a New York Times bestselling author, and a UCLA Clinical Faculty Member. Her books ha…

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GOD'S Timing! Never Early, Never Late, Always Right on Time! 24:48

30d ago24:48

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Our whole life is dictated by time! There never seems to be enough! We rush off to work or an appointment making sure that we make it on time! Many things can affect our use of time! Got up late, someone is sick, car broke down etc. This is where GOD'S time come in! We pray for some issue to be resolved or something to come into fruition. We give i…

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S2E9 FERTILTY: WOMEN'S ROMAN EMPIRE? 44:30

1M ago44:30

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FERTILTY: WOMEN’S ROMAN EMPIRE? Season 2 Episode 9 This special episode of Bravery Academy features Dr. Victoria Thompson with Emma discussing the joys and challenges during different stages of pregnancy - from pre-pregnancy anxieties right through to the first two trimesters. They also touch upon topics such as miscarriages, fertility experiences,…

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Season 3, Episode 6: Richard E. Rubenstein, Aristotle's Children: How Christians, Muslims, and Jews Rediscovered Ancient Wisdom and Illuminated the Middle Ages 48:49

1M ago48:49

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Join Professors Jeffrey Sachs and an expert on religious conflict, Richard E. Rubenstein as they discuss Rubenstein’s book, Aristotle's Children: How Christians, Muslims, and Jews Rediscovered Ancient Wisdom and Illuminated the Middle Ages. Rubenstein skillfully guides us through the vivid controversies of the Middle Ages, making the philosophical …

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To New Beginnings! 27:36

1M ago27:36

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Why do most of us fear new beginnings? The fear of the unknown? Content where we are at! Takes to much effort! Lack of time and/or resources. Plus many other possible reasons! But! What if the new beginning was better than you imagined? What if you were able to live your Dream Life? What if you solved the homeless problem or some other problem? So …

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Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA - Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors 27:27

1M ago27:27

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In this episode, Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA - Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors - Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by⁠ Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a riveting discussion with Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA a visionary leader renowned for his groundbreaking work at Johnson & Johnson and fo…

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Behind the Scenes with TIA 35:56

1M ago35:56

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In the second of our new To Improve the Academy (TIA) partnership episodes on Centering Centers, Associate Editor, Liz Norrell (Associate Director of Instructional Support at the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Mississippi), Marina Smitherman (Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Dalt…

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Be Kind! 29:20

1M ago29:20

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You have always heard that to be kind that everyone is going through something! I am here to tell you that this is definitely the truth! Cheryl and I have faced going through something for quite some time now... If it were not for the kind loving people around us I really don't know what we would be doing. Not catching dreams that is for sure! What…

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Alison Grey - The Mindful Medium 56:32

1M ago56:32

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Air Date - 27 March 2024 Do you ever know of sense things before they happen? Are the burgeoning gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience gracing your life? How may you develop these gifts and use them to enhance your life and that of others? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Alison Grey, began receiving signs and message…

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S2E8 BEYOND THE BALLOT 38:54

1M ago38:54

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BEYOND THE BALLOT S2 E8 Embracing Illness: A Journey of Intentionality with Nikki Kaye Former Deputy Leader of the New Zealand National Party and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Leader, Nikki Kaye, shares her personal perspective on illness. She explains that while it can evoke feelings of anger and sadness, illness also prompts a heightened awaren…

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History of flight in dinosaurs 10:02

1M ago10:02

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Dinosaur feathers hint at flight history Science Sessions are brief conversations with cutting-edge researchers, National Academy members, and policymakers as they discuss topics relevant to today's scientific community. Learn the behind-the-scenes story of work published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), plus a broad r…

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Spotlight Six: The Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors 1:38

1M ago1:38

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Season Three - Spotlight Six Our sixth spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA - The Integration of AI in Life Sciences and Biotechnology Sectors. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a riveting discussion with Dave Latshaw, Ph.D., MBA a visionary leader renowned for his groundbreaking w…

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Tamara Caulder Richardson - Academy of Divine Wisdom 56:32

1M ago56:32

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Air Date - 20 March 2024 I’ve had the privilege of interviewing several Near-Death Experiencers on this program, sharing how these experiences profoundly changed their lives. If a single experience of this nature was life-changing, imagine the transformation from six Near-Death Experiences! This week's guest on Destination Unlimited, Tamara Caulder…

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S2E7 JUSTICE FOR JACOB 48:13

1M ago48:13

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JUSTICE FOR JACOB Season 2 Episode 7 A Brother's Relentless Fight for Truth with Eric Carter-Landin In this powerful episode of the Bravery Academy, Emma is joined by Eric Carter-Landin. Eric speaks candidly about his continued fight for justice, following the loss of his brother, Jacob, who was brutally murdered 37 years ago. Eric opens up about h…

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David Espindola - You, and Artificial Intelligence 26:23

2M ago26:23

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In this episode, David Espindola - You, and Artificial Intelligence, Lauren Hawker Zafer is joined by David Espindola. This podcast episode of "Redefining AI" delves into the theme of "You, and Artificial Intelligence" with guest David Espindola, an entrepreneur, futurist, advisor, and author. The discussion covers his journey, experiences in techn…

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Dr. Rita Louise – Dang! It Was Me All Along? 56:32

2M ago56:32

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Air Date - 13 March 2024 Psychologist Carl Rogers said, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” But self-acceptance is challenging for most of us, especially in a world of outer and inner critics. What tools are available to enhance our self-awareness, promote self-acceptance, and lead to positive change?…

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