Best Janet Lin Podcasts (2024)

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“Nuclear War: A Scenario” by Annie Jacobsen 15:38

8h ago15:38

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If you're living in a city in America right now, there's a nuclear weapon pointed directly at you.By Next Big Idea Club

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"Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices" by Travis Rieder 16:12

13m ago16:12

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Life is full of moral dilemmas. How do you know you're making the right calls? • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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"Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer" by Steven Johnson 13:20

1h ago13:20

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Today, friend-of-the-pod Steven Johnson stops by to share a few big ideas from his recent book "Extra Life," which President Obama praised for offering readers "a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives." • If you enjoy this episode, check out the audio essay we made with Steven. It's called "Imm…

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"Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully" by Elaine Lin Hering 17:15

3h ago17:15

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Have you ever been afraid to speak up? You're not alone, says Elaine Lin Hering, a lecturer at Harvard Law School. But your silence has repercussions for you and those around you. Today, Elaine is here to help you summon the courage to say what's on your mind.By Next Big Idea Club

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"Which Way Is North: A Creative Compass for Makers, Marketers, and Mystics" by Will Cady 12:37

4d ago12:37

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To close out the week, let's hear from Reddit's Global Brand Ambassador, Will Cady, who has a few surprising tips for unlocking your creativity. • Don't miss our event with Scott Galloway on April 22nd in New York City. Tickets are going fast! Grab yours at nextbigideaclub.com/events and use the code PODCAST for 50% off…

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"The Ancient Art of Thinking For Yourself: The Power of Rhetoric in Polarized Times" by Robin Reames 17:54

14h ago17:54

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Robin Reames grew up in a fundamentalist Christian, white, and very conservative family in the Deep South. "Up until about my late adolescence and early adulthood," she says, "I more or less believed that the polarized view of the world that dominated my subculture was true. They are the bad guys. We are the good guys." But things changed when she …

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"The Return of Great Powers: Russia, China, and the Next World War" by Jim Sciutto 12:44

1d ago12:44

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In this episode, CNN anchor and chief national security analyst Jim Sciutto warns that another world war could be looming. • We're hosting a live event with Scott Galloway in New York City on April 22nd. Learn more and grab your ticket at nextbigideaclub.com/eventsBy Next Big Idea Club

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"Anxious Eaters: Why We Fall for Fad Diets" by Janet Chrzan & Kima Cargill 14:03

3d ago14:03

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Keto, Atkins, paleo, and Whole30 — it seems like fad diets are everywhere these days. How did they get so popular, and are they doomed to fail? • Want to attend our live event with Scott Galloway on April 22? Learn more at nextbigideaclub.com/events/By Next Big Idea Club

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What’s the future for cities in the postpandemic world? 37:04

3d ago37:04

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Co-host Janet Bush talks with Ed Glaeser, the Fred and Eleanor Glimp Professor of Economics and the chairman of the Department of Economics at Harvard University. His latest book, coauthored with health economist David Cutler, is Survival of the city: The future of urban life in an age of isolation, written to make sense of what might be the impact…

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"The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life" by Jill Schlesinger 11:48

8d ago11:48

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Today, indispensable financial advice from Jill Schlesinger, Emmy and Gracie Award winning business analyst for CBS News and author of "The Great Money Reset: Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life."By Next Big Idea Club

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"The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife" by Ben Katt 13:06

11d ago13:06

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Can Joseph Campbell’s "hero’s journey" help you find fulfillment?By Next Big Idea Club

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"Our Biggest Fight" by Frank H. McCourt Jr. & Michael J. Casey 11:37

8d ago11:37

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Is the design of the internet to blame for our current crises of disinformation, mental illness, and hyper-partisan division? • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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"The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality" by Amanda Montell 13:01

9d ago13:01

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Why does living in the so-called Information Age only seem to make life more confusing? Amanda Montell has some surprising answers.By Next Big Idea Club

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"The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours" by Chantel Prat 17:10

14d ago17:10

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Today, a few brainy insights from neuroscientist Chantel Prat, author of "The Neuroscience of You," which our pal Adam Grant called her book "the smartest, clearest, and funniest book I've ever read about the brain."By Next Big Idea Club

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"The Friction Project" by Huggy Rao and Robert Sutton 13:14

11d ago13:14

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How smart leaders make the right things easier and the wrong things harder. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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"Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships" by Scott Rick 15:15

20d ago15:15

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For the past few years, Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, has been surveying couples, and he's reached a surprising conclusion: many tightwads are married to spendthrifts. Why does this happen? Why do penny pinchers fall for cash splashers? And if you find yourself in such a relationship, wh…

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"Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict" by William Ury 16:04

21d ago16:04

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William Ury wrote the world’s best-selling book on negotiation. Now he's here to help us navigate conflict.By Next Big Idea Club

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"Says Who?: A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares About Words" by Anne Curzan 15:53

16d ago15:53

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Linguist and professor Anne Curzan encourages us all to lighten up when it comes to grammar rules.By Next Big Idea Club

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"The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight" by Andrew Leland 11:06

17d ago11:06

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As a teenager, Andrew Leland started to lose his sight. One day, in all likelihood, he will be blind. In his moving new memoir, "The Country of the Blind," he reckons with his soon-to-be blindness while also challenging us to think differently about our ablest world.By Next Big Idea Club

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"Cultures of Growth" by Mary C. Murphy 15:02

18d ago15:02

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Carol Dweck’s "Mindset" transformed our view of individual potential. Now her protégé, Mary Murphy, is here to explain how mindset can transcend individuals and transform any group, team, or classroom.By Next Big Idea Club

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"Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down" by Corey Keyes 12:37

27d ago12:37

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Do you ever feel kind of ... meh? Corey Keyes is here to help. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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"Women Money Power: The Rise and Fall of Economic Equality" by Josie Cox 14:13

22d ago14:13

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Journalist Josie Cox stops by to share highlights from the story of women’s fight for financial freedom.By Next Big Idea Club

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"The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer: How the Handover from Boomers to Gen Z Will Revolutionize Capitalism" by Ken Costa 17:34

23d ago17:34

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Could Generation Z's focus on ethics, climate change, and purpose change capitalism forever? • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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Is It Possible to Cheat Death? 14:02

1M ago14:02

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Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan walks us through the ongoing revolution in biology that could allow us to live for a very, very long time. • Venki's new book is "Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality" • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a sp…

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How to Turn Anxiety Into Your Superpower 13:24

27d ago13:24

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Anxiety can be painful and embarrassing, even downright debilitating. But author and podcaster Morra Aarons-Mele says it's also a force that you can use to your advantage. She's here today to teach you how. Morra's new book is "The Anxious Achiever: Turn Your Biggest Fears into Your Leadership Superpower." And be sure to check out her podcast, "The…

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"Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference" by Guy Kawasaki 12:51

1M ago12:51

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Guy Kawasaki has spent 40 years working with game-changing organizations like Apple, Google, Mercedes, and Canva. More recently, he's been chatting with luminaries like Steve Wozniak and Jane Goodall on his podcast, "Remarkable People." Today, he shares the six key insights — that's right, six! — he's learned along the way. • Subscribe to our newsl…

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"Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences into a Stronger Future" by Denise Hamilton 12:24

1M ago12:24

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It's not enough to be inclusive. Denise Hamilton, a nationally recognized workplace culture and DEI expert, says we should strive for a world that's indivisible. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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"The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire" by Karen Eber 17:45

1M ago17:45

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The ability to tell a good story is more than just a social skill. It’s a key element in good leadership, connection, and influence that can help you creatively and professionally as much as personally. Today, award-winning consultant and TED speaker Karen Eber has some practical tips for telling stories that resonate. • Subscribe to our newsletter…

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"How Does That Make You Feel?: Everything You (N)ever Wanted to Know About Therapy" by Joshua Fletcher 12:02

1M ago12:02

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Today, Joshua Fletcher (a.k.a. Anxiety Josh) takes us on a tour of the inner mind of a therapist. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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"Slow Productivity" by Cal Newport 18:11

1M ago18:11

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Do fewer things. Work at a natural pace. Obsess over quality. Those are Cal Newport's three strategies for achieving "Slow Productivity." He's on the show today to tell us more.By Next Big Idea Club

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"The Other Significant Others" by Rhaina Cohen 12:31

1M ago12:31

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Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? Rhaina Cohen, award-winning producer and editor for NPR's Embedded, has a surprising pro-friendship answer in today's episode. Rhaina's new book is "The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center." • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our …

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How to Dismantle Gender Bias in the Workplace 9:17

1M ago9:17

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Today, we hear from Angelique Bellmer Krembs, global head of brand at BlackRock, about the micro-offenses women encounter in the workplace and what we can do to dismantle them. • You can read the book bite for "You Should Smile More: How to Dismantle Gender Bias in the Workplace" here • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club…

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"Sentience: The Invention of Consciousness" by Nicholas Humphrey 14:27

1M ago14:27

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Today, join scientist Nicholas Humphrey on an epic quest to uncover the evolutionary history of consciousness.By Next Big Idea Club

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A Celebrated ER Doctor's Guide to Better Listening 17:37

1M ago17:37

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In his new book, "Tornado of Life: A Doctor's Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER," physician and writer Jay Baruch explains how working in the emergency room made him a better listener and how what he's learned can help you, too. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special dis…

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"Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman 15:33

1M ago15:33

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The average human lifespan is just over four thousand weeks. How will you spend your days? How should you spend your days? Journalist Oliver Burkeman has thoughts.By Next Big Idea Club

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What Peggy Orenstein Learned About Life by Making the World's Ugliest Sweater 13:40

1M ago13:40

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In the early days of the Covid lockdown, many of us found ourselves taking up new hobbies, like playing guitar or baking bread. But Peggy Orenstein went a little further. A lifelong knitter, Peggy decided to try making a sweater from scratch. She taught herself to shear sheep, spin and dye yarn, and other skills. The surprising life lessons she lea…

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Why Hasn't America Put a Woman in the White House? 11:15

2M ago11:15

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What is it about American political culture that has kept women from the presidency for so long? NBC News correspondent Ali Vitale tackles this question in her book "Electable: Why America Hasn't Put a Woman in the White House … Yet."By Next Big Idea Club

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"Her Space, Her Time: How Trailblazing Women Scientists Decoded the Hidden Universe" by Shohini Ghose 10:33

2M ago10:33

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You might have heard of Einstein and Newton and Galileo, but can you name the woman whose work led to the discovery of the Big Bang, or the woman who toppled one of the most fundamental laws of physics, or the woman who landed a probe on a comet. Women have contributed to every major discovery ever made in physics and astronomy. Shohini Ghose think…

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Why Do We Remember? 13:53

2M ago13:53

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Neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath reframes how we think about remembering and shares the tools we can use to hold on to the things we don't want to forget. Charan's new book, "Why We Remember," is out now.By Next Big Idea Club

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"Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World's Top Performers" by Eric Potterat & Alan Eagle 14:50

2M ago14:50

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Today, learn how to perform at your very best from the psychologist who has advised elite military operators, Olympic medalists, big wave surfers, neurosurgeons, cliff divers, first responders, Cirque du Soleil acrobats, professional athletes and coaches, Fortune 500 business executives, and CIA analysts.…

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"The Life Brief: A Playbook for No-Regrets Living" by Bonnie Wan 13:26

2M ago13:26

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Ad exec Bonnie Wan shares her playbook for navigating life’s decisions, crossroads, and curveballs. • Subscribe to our newsletter • Download our app • Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)By Next Big Idea Club

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"Of Greed and Glory: In Pursuit of Freedom for All" by Deborah G. Plant 12:36

2M ago12:36

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Historian Deborah Plant takes us on a personal exploration of America’s obsession with continuing human bondage.By Next Big Idea Club

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Anyone Can Become a Supercommunicator — Even You 19:15

2M ago19:15

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Charles Duhigg, the bestselling author of "Power of Habit," is on the show today to explain what marital spats, NASA interviews, and gun rights debates can teach us about effective communication. His new book is "Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection." · Love the podcast and ready to go deeper? Come join us in the Next…

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"Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis—and How to Restore Our Sanity" by Nicholas Kardaras 12:35

2M ago12:35

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We’ve become mad for our devices. Our devices are driving us mad.By Next Big Idea Club

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Geeks of the World, Unite! 17:37

2M ago17:37

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Today, MIT's Andrew McAfee stops by to share a few key insights from his recent book "The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results."By Next Big Idea Club

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How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Perform Your Best 13:00

2M ago13:00

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Happy Friday, friends! To close out the week, here are a few tips on how to have a great day, any day. Guest: Daniel Goleman Book: "Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day" Subscribe to our newsletter Download our app Join our club (and use code DAILY for a special discount)…

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"The Survivors of the Clotilda" by Hannah Durkin 14:47

2M ago14:47

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Today, the true story of the Clotilda, the last slave ship to land on American soil — more than half a century after a federal law banned the importation of captive Africans.By Next Big Idea Club

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The Nuclear Threats of the 21st Century 10:42

2M ago10:42

10:42

In an alarming new book "Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons," journalist Sarah Scoles explores the current state of the nuclear arms race.By Next Big Idea Club

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Are You Addicted to Drama? This Will Help 12:30

2M ago12:30

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Today, clinical psychologist and mind-body expert Scott Lyons turns the notion of the drama queen on its head.By Next Big Idea Club

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