Best Jay Vance Podcasts (2024)

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EP 176 – Early Season Goat Hunt Pack List with Vance Johhnson 1:36:03

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In less than 3 months Vance and I are headed into the alpine for our early season rifle goat hunt. We sat down to go over the general game plan and our gear lists. Vance’s Gear List https://www.mindfulhunter.com/s/Vances-Goat-Gear-List-2024.jpeg Jay’s Gear List https://www.mindfulhunter.com/s/2024-Early-Season-Goat-Hunt.xlsx Vance Johnson https://w…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: Spiritual GPS 24:08

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Original Air Date: December 30, 2020 Oprah calls that persistent knowing inside of us our Spiritual GPS. She says it’s our inner compass guiding us to move through our lives no matter what difficulties come our way. In this Super Soul Conversation Oprah talks with renowned spiritual teachers Michael Beckwith, Caroline Myss, Cheryl Strayed, Presiden…

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EP 175 – Guns & Stuff 04: A Fresh Perspective on Bullet Design with Hammer Bullets, Colton and Jay 1:13:39

33m ago1:13:39

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On the most recent episode of Guns & Stuff, Colton and I sat down with Bryan and Eric from Hammer Bullets to discuss their unique approach to bullet design. Hammer Bullets https://hammerbullets.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hammerbulletsco/ Eric Hoover https://www.instagram.com/hooverprecisionrifles/ Colton https://www.instagram.com/papwinkle/ Jay…

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Super Soul Special: Finding Your Spiritual Path 36:24

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Original Air Date: January 7, 2009 Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah talks with spiritual leaders and teachers about how to handle life when it isn't as expected. She reflects on past episodes when guests taught her important life and spiritual lessons. These spiritual teachers include Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, Elizabeth Lesser and Reverend Ed Bac…

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EP 174 – Business Acumen and Archery Design Principles with Bryan Broderick of Day Six Gear 1:27:48

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Bryan is not only the founder of Day Six Gear, but he is also a very successful businessman who's driving motivations are his family and faith. I love talking to guys like Bryan because I get the chance to learn from someone who is tackling similar problems to myself but is a little closer to finding the best solutions. We talked a lot about busine…

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Super Soul Special: Answering Life’s Big Questions 25:58

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Original Air Date: September 22, 2021 Oprah says in order to experience life, you’ve got to start asking life’s big questions. Each person on earth is charting their own spiritual course. Your soul is as unique as your fingerprint. And the journey to connect to the deepest part of yourself can only be explored by you. As long as you’re asking the r…

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EP 173 – Sleep System Deep Dive Q&A – Shelters, Pads and Bags/Quilts 1:22:19

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Okay we’re gonna kick it old school with the podcast for a new series where I’ll do deep dive q&a’s on gear categories. Up first is Sleep Systems. Let me know what you want to see next! Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ Merch…

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Super Soul Special: Brian Grazer: The Secret to a Bigger Life 32:50

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Original Air Date: January 31, 2018 From "A Beautiful Mind" to "Empire," Brian Grazer has produced some of the greatest films and television shows of the past 40 years. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Brian sits down with Oprah to discuss his book, "A Curious Mind: The Secret to a Bigger Life," in which …

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Super Soul Special: Julianna Margulies 40:52

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Original Air Date: May 5, 2021 Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies joins Oprah to discuss her new memoir, Sunshine Girl: An Unexpected Life. She shares candid reflections on her unconventional childhood, her marriage and the most memorable moments from her career. Julianna also explains why she walked away from a $27 million dollar deal when s…

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Super Soul Special: Getting the Love You Want 38:01

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Original Air Date: March 28, 2003 Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah sits down with author and couples therapist, Dr. Harville Hendrix to discuss his book Getting the Love You Want. We hear from two couples who were on the brink of breaking up. They spend two intense days with Dr. Hendrix applying techniques from his book to hopefully turn their relationshi…

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EP 172 – Deer, Bears and Life with Jeff Lander from Primitive Outfitting 1:52:16

29d ago1:52:16

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Less than one week left for your chance to enter the BC Guided Bear Hunt Giveaway. Every $5 you spend at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ will get you one entry! This week I sat down with my good friend Jeff Lander who owns Primitive Outfitting and guides Mule Deer in Alberta and Moose and Bear in BC. Jeff is also the one who is hosting the give…

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Super Soul Special: Frank Bruni – The Beauty of Dusk 28:22

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Original Air Date: March 23rd, 2022 Oprah sits down with New York Times journalist and best-selling author, Frank Bruni, about his book The Beauty of Dusk. Frank shares his experience after waking up one morning blind in his right eye due to a stroke. He explains the insights, the vulnerability and mindfulness practices he applied through the diagn…

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EP 171 – Guns & Stuff 03 with Colton, Jay and Zach from Nosler 1:07:21

1M ago1:07:21

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This week on Guns & Stuff, Colton and I sit down with Zac Waterman from Nosler to go deep on their product offerings. We had a bunch of great questions from listeners and I learned a ton on this episode. Less than two weeks left for your chance to enter the BC Guided Bear Hunt Giveaway. Every $5 you spend at https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ will…

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Super Soul Special: Understanding Your Emotional Style 36:26

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Original Air Date: August 4, 2021 From a January 25, 2001 Oprah Winfrey Show: Tara Bennett-Goleman, author of "Emotional Alchemy," counsels panelists on their different emotional styles and gives them each tips on how to better control their emotions to improve their lives. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPods You can also watc…

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EP 170 – Solocast Q&A 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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It’s been a while since I did an old-fashioned Q&A episode so figured it was time to bang one out. Lots of great questions in this one! Drop me a note if you want to see more of these episodes. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Forged In The Backcountry https://forgedinthebackcountry.co…

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Super Soul Special: Gary Zukav: Finding Your Authentic Power 50:27

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Original Air Date: July 16, 2018 Gary Zukav is a spiritual pioneer, a master teacher and the author of four consecutive New York Times best sellers, including the internationally acclaimed “The Seat of the Soul.” Gary explains how we can find more meaning and purpose in our lives, sharing three ways everyone can tap into their own authentic power. …

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LeVar Burton presents Sound Detectives 6:55

2M ago6:55

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SOUND DETECTIVES is a funny, engaging, and thought-provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound. Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a distant memory. Follow …

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EP 169 – Culture, Conservation, and Hunting Rights with Mike Duplan 1:35:03

2M ago1:35:03

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EP 169 – Culture, Conservation, and Hunting Rights with Mike Duplan Mike is known for killing big mule deer but more importantly, Mike also has a very strong voice for conservation and hunting rights. Given the climate we are in right now and all the battles we are facing for our hunting rights across North America I wanted to have Mike on to get h…

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Angela Bassett 34:37

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On this OWN Spotlight Oprah invites legendary actress Angela Bassett to The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures to discuss her recent, well-deserved honorary Academy Award. Oprah and Angela look back on her illustrious, four-decade career from how she knew acting was her destiny to her blockbuster roles in both TV and film. Oprah reflects on the many…

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EP 168 - The Worst Tripod I Have Ever Used! 26:21

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Alright folks, it’s rare but it does happen. Every now and then I use a product so bad that I can say with complete confidence you do not need this in your arsenal. This tripod definitely fits into this category. I hope you guys find this useful and I give some other recommendations at the end of the video for products that will perform significant…

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Super Soul Special: Michael Bernard Beckwith: Participate in Your Unfolding 26:53

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Original Air Date: April 17, 2019 In a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Michael Bernard Beckwith, spiritual pioneer and founder of the world-renowned Agape International Spiritual Center, discusses what he calls the four stages of unfolding. Michael explains the stages are an intensive process of spiritual development for people seeking to be …

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EP 167 – Trade Show Wrap Up with Leighton Garfield @glass_half_full_outdoors 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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Chill episode this week as I sit down with my buddy Leighton who gave me a hand at the booth during the WSSBC Mountain Hunting Expo this year. We go over the show and just have a general catchup about gear and hunting. Leighton is one of those super solid quiet dudes I’ve got to know through hunting and gear reviews and I hope to get him on more ep…

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Super Soul Special: Deepak Chopra: Spiritual Solutions 1:01:10

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Original Air Date: July 29, 2020 Through Facebook, Twitter, Skype and an audience of more than 5,000 in New York's Radio City Music Hall, Oprah and world-renowned thought leader Deepak Chopra take questions from all around the world. Deepak teaches people to find spiritual solutions to life's most difficult problems. He also explains how to connect…

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EP 166 – The Challenges of Growth with Brian Call 1:37:38

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One of the first podcasts I discovered when I was getting into backcountry hunting was Gritty Bowmen. It was a brand-new podcast hosted by Brian Call. It was one of the most impactful shows on both my development as a hunter and the type of hunting I ended up pursuing. Brian played a large role in my fascination with bow-hunting elk in the rut and …

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EP 165 – Guns & Stuff 02 with Seth from Hornady, Colton and Jay: 4DOF, Proper range for ELDX, Benefits of a monolithic and more! 1:26:27

3M ago1:26:27

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On this episode of Guns & Stuff, Colton and I sat down with Seth from Hornady to do a deep dive on the different families of bullets offered by Hornady, their 4DOF solution, when you should choose a monolithic, and much more. Seth From Hornady https://www.hornady.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-hornady-podcast/id1603633739 Jay Nichol…

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Oprah & Lara Love Hardin 50:59

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Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin to talk about her new memoir and Oprah’s Book Club 104th pick The Many Lives of Mama Love: A Memoir of Lying, Stealing, Writing, and Healing. Lara shares her heartbreaking, yet inspiring journey of reinvention from suburban soccer mom to opioid addict and convicted felon to suc…

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EP 164 – Coastal Ghosts with Steve Isdahl @proguide66 2:05:02

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I have wanted to sit down with Steve since I started this podcast. His app was one of the main sources of information that helped me kill my first solo blacktail in the mountains. We covered a ton of ground on this one and Steve held nothing back. It was a privilege and an honour and I know you will find some value in this episode. Steve Isdahl htt…

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EP 163 – Hunting Mule Deer and Testing Gear with Steve Evans 1:52:41

3M ago1:52:41

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Steve is someone I have followed on IG for a while not only because he’s a badass mule deer hunter but because he buys and tests a lot of his own gear. We had a great chat about deer hunting and some of the standout pieces of hear he ran this last year and also some duds he came across. Steve Evans https://www.instagram.com/__steve__evans__/ Jay Ni…

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Super Soul Special: Shirley MacLaine on Love, Sex and Reincarnation 26:08

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Original Air Date: April 11, 2011 On the Oprah Winfrey Show, Oscar-, Golden Globe-, Emmy-winning actress and author Shirley MacLaine discusses her New York Times best-selling book I’m Over All That. She opens up about her decades in show business, her favorite leading men and her lifelong spiritual journey. Shirley also describes what she calls “or…

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EP 162 – Family, Business & Hunting with Travis Bader from Silvercore 1:19:10

3M ago1:19:10

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Travis Bader is a local entrepreneur who founded Silvercore Outdoors and hosts the Silvercore Podcast. I’ve been social media acquaintances with Travis, but this is the first chance I had to sit down with him for a good chat. Travis is one of those salt-of-the-earth guys who puts family first and is strongly dedicated to being a contributing member…

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EP 161 - I Launched a Clothing Company and I am Giving Away a Bear Hunt! 37:21

3M ago37:21

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After months of work behind the scenes I am proud to announce that Forged In The Backcountry - A Lifestyle Apparel Brand For Backcountry Hunters is now live! In this video, I go over the story of how I came up with the brand, the design aesthetic, and all the products included in the initial launch. To celebrate the launch I am giving away a guided…

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Jamie Kern Lima 45:20

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On this Super Soul, Oprah and New York Times Best-Selling author Jamie Kern Lima, talk about her new book, Worthy: How to Believe You Are and Transform Your Life. Jamie Kern Lima, who has been on Forbes’ list of America’s wealthiest self-made women for six years, started “IT Cosmetics” in her living room with her husband, Paulo, and eventually sold…

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EP 160 - Ultralight Tripod Comparison – Aziak vs. Tricer 28:31

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There have been some great strides of innovation in the ultralight tripod industry over the last few years and Aziak and Tricer are two of the best examples of this. Both these companies have taken different approaches to solving the problem of creating the lightest weight backcountry tripod while still offering a stable platform for glassing. I’ve…

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EP 159 - Range Finding Bino Review and Raffle 1:09:09

4M ago1:09:09

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I have been asked many times to do a range-finding binocular review so when I was finally able to do one, I wanted to do it right. In this review, I compare the Vortex Fury 500AB, Sig Kilo 3K, Leica Geovid 3200.com, Revic Acura, Sig Kilo 10K ABS, and Zeiss Victory RF. This was hands down the most complicated review I have ever done, and I have been…

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Super Soul Special: Dr. Mukwege: The Power of Women 1:04:41

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Oprah talks to Nobel Peace Prize winner and author of The Power of Women, Dr. Denis Mukwege. Dr. Mukwege has dedicated his life to caring for the survivors of rape and sexual violence in his home country, the Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Mukwege has operated on more than 60,000 women who have suffered unthinkable atrocities to their bodies. He…

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EP 158 – Guns & Stuff with Pap Van Winkle and Mindful Hunter 01 2:00:46

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I’d like to welcome you to a new series on the podcast. I’ve teamed up with Pap Van Winkle to bring you a regular podcast focused on hunting gun-related topics. I think one of the reasons for my success over the years has been the self-awareness to stay in my own lane. I am not a gun expert and a lot of you out there have a ton of gun-related quest…

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EP 157 – Desert Mule Deer and Archery Setups with James Yates 2:25:42

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I have looked up to James for quite some time. I heard him talk about a dual broadhead setup he was running years ago on another podcast and the depth of analysis and preparation he displayed really resonated with me. In addition to that James is one of the most legit killers out there today when it comes to bid mature mule deer. James Yates https:…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah Winfrey: EGO 23:26

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Original Air Date: January 6, 2021 Oprah Winfrey says that she didn’t understand the true meaning of ego until she met Eckhart Tolle. He opened her eyes to how an ego-based mind can sabotage everything. Initially she thought ego meant arrogance or superiority. But now she sees it's the part of us that identifies as our personality, our accomplishme…

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EP 156 – Jill’s Big Solo BC Muley Buck @nomadlifebc 1:08:18

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Jill is a dedicated BC hunter who grew up in a hunting family and has come back to finding her peace in the mountains. I think she is a great example for all hunters and especially young women coming up in the discipline. She has integrity, hunts for the right reasons and loves to push herself in the mountains. We dove into her background growing u…

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EP 155 – Tag Application Strategy and Backcountry Nutrition with Mark Livesay @treelinepursuits 1:41:15

4M ago1:41:15

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Mark has been hunting in the backcountry a long time and originally made a name for himself with his obsessive approach towards escouting. Mark has also long been a proponent of making your own meals for the backcountry. First with a dehydrator and now with a freeze drier. We had a great chat about out application strategies this year given all the…

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Super Soul Special: Whispers 20:48

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Original Air Date: April 7, 2021 Your life is always speaking to you in whispers, guiding you to your next right step. In many situations, the whisper is also the first warning. It’s a quiet nudge from deep within saying, Hmmm, something feels off. A small voice that tells you, “This is no longer your place of belonging.” It’s the pit in your stoma…

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EP 154 - New Mexico Archery Mule Deer Hunt Breakdown and Q&A 1:05:12

4M ago1:05:12

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I just got back from 10 days of archery hunting mule deer in the desert of southern New Mexico. I did not kill a deer but I learned a ton. In this podcast, I go over what worked, and what didn't, and I answer listeners' questions. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful-reviews.com/ https://www.mindfulhunter.com/ Merch https://www.mind…

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Super Soul Special: Devon Franklin: Produced by Faith 35:34

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Original Air Date: January 30, 2019 Award-winning film and TV producer, New York Times best-selling author and spiritual success coach DeVon Franklin explains how he believes you can find your life's purpose. Devon describes how he climbed the corporate ladder, starting out as an intern for Will Smith to later becoming Senior Vice President at Colu…

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EP 153 - Bino Harness Battle – Catamount vs Kuiu 42:09

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Well after several months of testing I am finally able to share the results of my bino harness battle where I pit the Catamount and Kuiu harnesses head to head. As usual I dove into a ton of detail and did my best to give you an unbiased appraisal of the highlights and lowlights of each product. Catamount discount code Mindful10 0:00 – Intro 0:26 –…

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Super Soul Special: Sarah Ban Breathnach: Surviving the Fall 37:38

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Original Air Date: May 23, 2018 Author of the international phenomenon “Simple Abundance,” Sarah Ban Breathnach opens up about the spiritual lessons she learned from earning a multimillion-dollar fortune and eventually losing it all. “Simple Abundance” is a collection of comforting, practical and simple essays written for women who want to live the…

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EP 152 - Zeiss SFL 10x40 vs Zeiss SF 10x42 – Field Tested Binocular Review 30:07

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I have had a ton of requests to review the Zeiss SFL 10x40 binoculars as they sit in a very interesting place in the market. Price-wise they sit right in-between most company’s alpha and mid-range options. That made me very curious to see how they stacked up regarding performance. As usual, I tried to offer a good blend of technical data and my unb…

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The Color Purple Ep 3: Danielle Brooks 18:21

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Sofia, Sofia, Sofia! In the final episode of this three-part series, Oprah sits down with TV, Film and Tony-nominated Broadway star Danielle Brooks to talk about her role as Sofia in The Color Purple. In this captivating conversation, the pair discusses Danielle’s life-changing trip to Broadway as a teenager, how God prepared her for this role, and…

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EP 151 – I Quit My Job to Pursue Mindful Hunter Full-Time 1:18:46

5M ago1:18:46

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Well folks it’s time to swing for the fences. After building Mindful Hunter and Mindful Reviews off the side of my desk for over 7 years it’s time to give it all my attention. In this podcast I dive into all the details about what it took to get to this point and what my plans are moving forward. Jay Nichol jay@mindfulhunter.com https://www.mindful…

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The Color Purple Ep 2: Taraji P. Henson 19:38

5M ago19:38

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In the second episode of this three-part series, Oprah and Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson sit down to discuss her role as the sultry Shug Avery in The Color Purple. Taraji shares how she revisited her gift of singing and how the role challenged her to face her fears. She reflects on the sisterhood formed amongst the…

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Kerry Washington 42:26

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Oprah invites Emmy-winning actress and political activist Kerry Washington to her home to talk about her new memoir, Thicker Than Water. In this revealing conversation, the notably private Washington opens up about enduring difficult childhood trauma, her struggles with her own body image, mental health, and the revelation of a shocking family secr…

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