Best Leslie Becker Podcasts (2024)

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#137: How to Do a Creative Power Sprint 7:05

3h ago7:05

7:05

Buckle up buttercup because we're doing a power sprint this week! Do you have a project that you just can't seem to finish (or start)? Well this week you won't be able to say that any longer! Join me on a self-guided power sprint so you can finally give your creative project the focus it deserves.By Leslie Becker

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Kevin Symons: Animal Control (S5E18) 1:00:44

1h ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Pawnee’s got a pest problem, and it’s up to Leslie to find a new head for the Department of Animal Control. Meanwhile, Ben approaches fragrance mogul Dennis Feinstein about a large charitable donation for the Sweetums Foundation, and Ann helps Ron get over a bad case of strep throat. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkt…

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Ep 141: Make your relationship STRONG with Kristal DeSantis 40:41

41m ago40:41

40:41

What are the foundations for a STRONG relationship? What can men do to build trust and safety with their partners? What is the heartbeat of emotional connection? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the therapist and author, Kristal DeSantis on Mak…

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#136: The 5 Creative Truthbombs You Need to Hear Right Now-Flackback 12:16

2h ago12:16

12:16

If you've been listening to this podcast for any time at all, you've heard me say that I'm known in my circles as the :"truth bomb girl." What that really means is that I'm not afraid to push through to the final 10% of the truth. But don't worry, I'm fairly gentle when I tell you a truth bomb. But don't be surprised if it stops you in your tracks.…

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Dave King: Partridge (S5E17) 1:02:50

33m ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Writer Dave King (Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Workaholics) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Ben’s disillusioning return home to Partridge, Indiana, Chris and Ann’s overt lack of compatibility, and the events leading up to Ron’s “Self-Jamm.” Plus, Dave discusses the many references to he and Mike Schur’s favorite novel, “Infinite Je…

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#135: The 3 Rituals That Will Change Your Creativity (and Your Life) 12:47

19d ago12:47

12:47

All creative professionals create their own rituals whether they know it or not. But when you create intentional rituals you can truly change your creativity and your life. Here are three rituals that have helped me and my clients stay unstoppably creative.By Leslie Becker

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Mara Marini: Bailout (S5E16) 59:11

4d ago59:11

59:11

Mona Lisa Saperstein just rolled into town and *spoiler alert*, she’s the woooooorst! Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down every cringeworthy moment, along with April and Ann’s forced friendship, Chris’ poor attempt at parenting Tom, and the future of the Pawnee Video Dome in this week’s walkthrough of “Bailout.” Plus, Mara Marini joins Jim and Gr…

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Dr. Russell Ramsay - Assessing and Treating Adult ADHD 1:29:12

16d ago1:29:12

1:29:12

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Assessing & treating adult ADHD can be both very challenging as well as highly rewarding for client and clinician alike. Psychologist & author, Dr. Russell Ramsay joins us for an in-depth discussion of the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD building on themes in his new workbook, The Adult ADHD and Anxiety …

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Ep 140: The Wound of Love: Mysticism & Eroticism with David M. Odorisio, PhD 47:06

6d ago47:06

47:06

Are we seeing a resurgence in mystical practices? How is eros foundational to an interpretation of scripture? What can mystical writings teach us about attachment theory? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the professor, editor, and researcher Da…

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#134: How to Make the Most Out of the Next Six Months 13:43

26d ago13:43

13:43

We're half way through 2024! But there's still a ton of time left to make big changes, transformations and wins. Don't live with a "it's going by too fast" mentality. Instead, follow these steps to rewrite and recommit to your goals! You might also like these episodes: #107: How to Win Big in the New Year (Where all your goal started) #112: 3 Creat…

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Jamie Denbo: Correspondents’ Lunch (S5E15) 1:00:12

11d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Leslie is back from her Hawaiian honeymoon, but there’s no time to bask in the glow. Leslie’s speech has been stolen and she’s on the prowl to find the culprit. Meanwhile, Ben embarks on a new career as head of the Sweetums Foundation and Ann works up the nerve to ask Chris to be her sperm donor. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this…

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#133: The 3 Most Important Questions to Ask Yourself (before July) 10:48

1M ago10:48

10:48

We're closing out the first six months of the year! Wow that went by fast. And I want to make sure you close it out well and get yourself set up for the next six months too! Tune in to learn three of the most powerful questions to ask keep winning in 2024.By Leslie Becker

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Rob Lowe: Town Hall Episode 52:52

18d ago52:52

52:52

Rob Lowe is back to help Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine host one big Town Hall and you’ll never believe where they’ve set the scene. This week we tackle some of our listeners’ most burning questions, like how the characters from “The Outsiders” would fit into the world of Pawnee, what a Chris Traeger ice cream flavor would taste like, and who would rei…

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Dr. Alec Pollard: When a Loved One Won’t Seek Mental Health Treatment 1:07:14

20d ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Many clinicians experience a sense of helplessness around effectively managing calls from loved ones of an individual living with a mental illness who is not willing to engage in treatment. There is frequently an impression that little can be done until the affected individual wants to change. Dr. Alec Pollard …

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Ep 139: Improving Mother-Daughter Relationships with Debra Mandel, Ph.D. 43:50

20d ago43:50

43:50

How have gender roles shifted in our relationships? How can struggling mothers connect better with their daughters? What does it mean to have a family-centered family? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the author, psychologist and Love Warrior, …

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#132: How to Take Creative Criticism Flashback Episode 12:34

1M ago12:34

12:34

If you're like most creatives, taking criticism is one of the hardest things you have to do. It's unavoidable, and for many, it's the very thing that stops you from going after your creative dreams. Well, I'm here to show you how to shut down the peanut gallery and learn who and who not to listen to. Enjoy this flashback episode!…

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Rashida Jones: Leslie and Ben (S5E14) 56:13

26d ago56:13

56:13

Rashida Jones (Ann Perkins herself!) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to discuss the early days of Parks and Recreation, how being a close friend of Mike Schur did not do her any favors in the casting process, and all the ways Ann Perkins and Leslie Knope’s unbreakable bond parallels her and Amy Poehler’s real life friendship. Plus Rashida, Jim and…

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Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson Are Reunited! 2:13

1M ago2:13

2:13

Ted and Woody are back together to bring you a brand new podcast from Team Coco! It’s called “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)" and it’s out right now! They’re talking to guests like Conan O’Brien, Will Arnett, Jane Fonda, Billy Eichner, Kristen Bell, and so many more. Head over to “Where Everybody Kno…

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#131: Waiting. Waiting. Waiting and How to Trust God's Timing 13:11

2M ago13:11

13:11

We've all been there. We want something to happen right now, on this day, in this year, and then it doesn't. Yes, it's frustrating. Yes, it sucks. But the truth is, we don't have control over those kinds of things. But tune in to learn all the great things that can happen in the waiting.By Leslie Becker

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Joe Mande: Emergency Response (S5E13) 55:47

1M ago55:47

55:47

Comedian and writer Joe Mande (Parks and Rec, The Good Place, Delocated) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Pawnee’s response to a hypothetical avian flu outbreak, Andy’s attempt to pass the police entrance exam, and Ron’s surprisingly good appearance on Pawnee Today. Plus, Joe discusses the ins and outs of writing his first episode of …

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Emma Lauer, LCSW: DBT Skills for Highly Sensitive People 51:53

1M ago51:53

51:53

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT is a wonderful suite of tools that help people to be more effective with respect to managing their emotions and becoming more interpersonally effective. These are challenges that often loom especially large for those who are highly sensitive. Emma Lauer, LCSW joins us for a d…

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Ep 138: Becoming Better Men with Eric FitzMedrud, PhD 47:18

1M ago47:18

47:18

What’s up with men? Are they under attack, or finally being held accountable? What are the first steps to making better men? What is the only love that really matters? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the therapist and author Eric FitzMedrud on…

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#130: How to Celebrate a Win Without Feeling Like You're Bragging 12:47

2M ago12:47

12:47

Have you ever wanted to celebrate a big win, but feared sounding like you're bragging? Well this episode is going to show you how to celebrate without feeling weird about it. And since I'm fresh off a presentation of my new musical...I'll tell you first hand how to do it! If you'd like to follow our show Fetching Water, please follow us at fetching…

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Matt Besser: Ann’s Decision (S5E12) 53:03

1M ago53:03

53:03

Ann’s on a quest for a sperm donor amid Pawnee’s shallow pool of candidates, April sets fire to Leslie’s impressive collection of pantsuits, and Ben, Ron, and Chris are stricken with an epic case of food poisoning. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break it all down in this week’s walkthrough of “Ann’s Decision.” Plus, improv genius Matt Besser joins Jim …

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#129: What It Really Takes to Turn Your Creative Art Into a Business 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

In this final episode dedicated to Small Business Month, today I get down to brass tacks and share what it really takes to turn your art into a business. Links mentioned: Download my free guide: 52 Ways to Level-Up Your Creative Career on my New Website If you liked this episode try: #58: How to Own Your Creative Gifts #49: The 5 Creative Hacks You…

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Alison Becker: Women in Garbage (S5E11) 55:47

2M ago55:47

55:47

“TWEEP!” Alison Becker (Shauna Malwae-Tweep herself) joins Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine to break down Shauna’s “situationship” with Chris Traeger, Leslie and April’s day fighting misogyny within the sanitation department, and Ron’s failed attempt as a babysitter. Plus, Alison recounts finding out she was cast on the “Unnamed Amy Poehler Project” and …

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Dr. Stephanie Catella - Building Emotional Intelligence 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! In addition to being a topic that appears frequently in the realm of pop psychology, emotional intelligence is a subject of serious, rigorous academic inquiry. Clinical psychologist & author, Dr. Stephanie Catella joins for us for a discussion of core-themes in her new book The Emotional Intelligence Skills Wor…

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Ep 137: Overcoming Anxious Attachment with Leslie Becker-Phelps, PhD 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

Are we living in anxious times? What is compassionate self-awareness? How can an understanding of our “model of self” help us build a more secure attachment style? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the author, speaker, and psychologist Leslie Be…

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#128: The 5 Biggest Business Myths and How to Bust Through Them 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

There are a ton of business myths out there that are either keeping smart, capable people from starting a business or destroying the businesses that have already launched--and today, I bust through the 5 biggest myths I hear all the time. You might also enjoy: #109: What it Actually Takes to Achieve Your Goals #97: Arts and Activism: How to Make Th…

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Two Parties (S5E10) 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

“It’s time for the Gettysburg UNDRESS!” Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down the highs and lows of Ben and Leslie’s bachelor and bachelorette parties in this week’s walkthrough of “Two Parties.” They cover it all, from Leslie digging in the dirt with gummy penises, to Andy catching a pass from Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, to Newt Gingrich’s unpl…

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#127: The Best Business Advice I've Ever Gotten 14:21

2M ago14:21

14:21

I've been really blessed to have some amazing mentors that have given me great advice when it comes to life and business and in today's episode, I share them all with you! Want to work together? Fill out this form.By Leslie Becker

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Ron and Diane (S5E9) 46:44

3M ago46:44

46:44

“Diane Lewis? More like Diane Sawyer!” In this week’s episode, Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine break down Leslie and Diane’s first meeting, Jerry Gergich’s surprisingly lovely home life with Gail (played by supermodel Christie Brinkley), and the sexual hurricane that is Tammy II. Plus, Jim and Greg give their top pick of who they think would be the last…

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Dr. Holly Swartz - Social Rhythm Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 53:45

2M ago53:45

53:45

Comments or feedback? Send us a text! Bipolar disorder is often thought of as a mental disorder that is treated exclusively with medication when in fact there are a number of evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques that can be used to complement traditional pharmacotherapy. Dr. Holly Swartz joins us for a discussion of the core themes in her ne…

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Ep 136: All about Limerence with Thais Gibson 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

What does it mean to learn about love? What is limerence? What is the difference between love and infatuation? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode of The Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews the author, therapist, and attachment expert, Thais Gibson, on limerence. For more on this episode c…

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#126: The 5 Most Important Things to Do Before Starting a Project (or Business) 15:58

3M ago15:58

15:58

Whether you're starting a new project or taking the leap and opening a new business, there are 5 things you absolutely can not skip. In fact, they are crucial to do in the early stages so you can be successful from the get-go! Tune in! Trending Episodes #125: Stepping Outside of Your Creative Comfort Zone #104: The High of a New Project and How to …

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Pawnee Commons (S5E8) 45:50

3M ago45:50

45:50

Special Agent Burt Macklin (aka Andy Dwyer) hangs up his shades, Tom gets Rent-A-Swag up and running, and Leslie and Ben cross the border into Pawnee’s smug sister city Eagleton to collaborate on a park design for Lot 48. Jim O’Heir and Greg Levine are breaking it all down in this week’s rewatch of “Pawnee Commons.” Plus, Jim and Greg think up vani…

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#125: Stepping Outside of Your Creative Comfort Zone 15:17

3M ago15:17

15:17

It doesn't matter how brave you are, you still can feel trapped in your own creative comfort zone. In today's episode I'm going to share three great tips on how to push yourself outside of your comfort zone so your life can truly begin.By Leslie Becker

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