Best Not Too Young To Rule Podcasts (2024)

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Treat Your To-Do List Like a River, and Other Mindset Shifts for Making Better Use of Your Time 51:35

19m ago51:35

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When people think about living more fully and making better use of their time, they typically think of finding some new organizational system they can structure their lives with. Oliver Burkeman says that what you really need instead are perspective shifts — small, sustainable changes in how you view and approach your day-to-day life. He provides t…

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42 | Are Your Body Aches, Joint Pain, or Arthritis a Sign of Hormone Imbalance? 4 Causes That Have Nothing To Do With Aging [Perimenopause: From A-Z] 25:08

22h ago25:08

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Hey friend, Are you dealing with body aches and joint pain that don’t go away, no matter what you do? Has your chronic pain and inflammation started to impact your mood, your relationships, or even your everyday activities? (Meanwhile, your doctor insists your symptoms are just “part of the aging process"?) If you’ve been popping Advil lately like …

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The 5 Marks of a Man 50:56

2d ago50:56

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We often think of the difference between a boy and a man as a matter of age. But Brian Tome says that there can be 15-year-old men and 45-year-old boys, and that the real difference maker in being grown up isn't a matter of the number of years you accumulate but the qualities, behaviors, and mindset you possess. Brian is a pastor and the author of …

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41 | Estrogen Cream for Fine Lines?; Menopause Clinics & HRT Overdosing; What is Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy?; The Best-Kept Secret For Managing Perimenopausal Fatigue & Mood Swings 19:53

6d ago19:53

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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.” This week, I’m sharing another juicy episode of my Hormone Hot Topics series where I discuss all the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news! I can’t wait to get into all the hot goss on today’s episode, including the following headlines: Estrogen cream f…

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The Imagination Muscle — Where Good Ideas Come From (And How to Have More of Them) 43:11

7d ago43:11

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Imagination is the ability to form mental images and concepts that don't exist or haven’t happened yet, think outside of current realities, and form connections between existing ideas to create something new and original. If the number of movie sequels and the outsized popularity of music made decades ago is any measure, our current age is sufferin…

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Episode 169 - Supporting Young Adults as First-Time Voters (Part 3 of 3) 25:07

8d ago25:07

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Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we talk about young adults within the church who may be voting for the first time and what you as a youth worker can do to help them navigate that process without influenc…

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Episode 168 - Church & Politics Dos & Don'ts (Part 2 of 3) 30:14

8d ago30:14

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Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we talk about what churches can and can't do when it comes to elections. We also discuss the United Methodist Church's call to being active in the political process.…

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Episode 167 - John Wesley's Three Rules for Voting (Part 1 of 3) 33:05

8d ago33:05

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Join Chris and Jeremy for a three-part non-political political series that will hopefully help you talk to teens about the political climate and season we're in. In this episode, we're talking about John Wesley's three rules for voting.By Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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40 | Feeling Anxious? 5 Tips to Reduce Panic Attacks & Anxiety, Naturally [Perimenopause: From A-Z] 20:13

8d ago20:13

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Hey friend! Quick mental health check: Have you felt more anxious, tense, or “on edge” lately? If you’re nodding your head or counting on both hands the number of times you snapped at a loved one this week, you’re not alone! According to a recent study of 40,000 perimenopausal and menopausal women, nearly 60% reported severe anxiety or depression!!…

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5,000 Years of Sweat: Lost Workout Wisdom From the History of Physical Culture 1:01:45

9d ago1:01:45

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In an age that doesn't think too much about history, you might be forgiven for thinking that a culture of exercise only emerged in the 20th century. But the idea of purposefully exercising to change one's body — what folks used to call "physical culture" — likely goes back to the very beginnings of time. Here to unpack the origins, evolution, and f…

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What's Going on With Your Social Anxiety? 55:51

14d ago55:51

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Do you have trouble feeling comfortable when socializing? Maybe sometimes you do fine, but other times you feel nervous, shy, and awkward. Or maybe socializing always feels like a struggle. Either way, you know how frustrating and even debilitating social anxiety can be. It cannot only lead to avoiding potentially enriching experiences and a failur…

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39 | Irritable? Having Trouble Sleeping? Dealing With Chronic Low Energy Or Fatigue?...Why It Might Be Time for A Liver Detox 19:02

15d ago19:02

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Hey friend! Today’s show is all about the liver and how to help your body cleanse and detoxify itself naturally. I just recently returned from a 2-week Mediterranean cruise where I drank coffee and cocktails all day, stayed up to into the wee hours of the night, and ate “all of the things” in every port we stopped. And, now…my body is on strike! If…

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The Life and Legacy of Louis L'Amour 49:09

16d ago49:09

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With over 300 million books sold, Louis L'Amour is one of the bestselling authors of all time. All 120 of his books remain in print. But the greatest story L'Amour ever penned was his own. He spent the early part of his life traveling in a circus, working as a lumberjack and miner, circling the world as a seaman, winning over 50 fights as a profess…

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The Safe, Effective Supplement That Can Improve Your Body and Brain 43:19

21d ago43:19

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What if there was a supplement that could build muscle, maintain bone health, fortify the brain against cognitive decline due to age and stress, and alleviate depression, has been proven safe, and comes with almost no side effects? Well, there is such a supplement, it's been around a long time, and it isn't even expensive. It's creatine. Here to un…

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Episode 166 - Justice, Mercy, & Faith 30:46

24d ago30:46

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This week Chris and Jeremy are joined by Alejandra Salemi to talk about her experience at General Conference, the hope she has for the church, and her podcast that blends religion and health, called "Healing Theology."Check out more about Alejandra and her podcast at healingtheology.comBy Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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38 | 8 Menopause Myths Debunked! What Your Mom, Bestie, (And Maybe Even Your Doctor) Haven’t Shared With You 19:50

22d ago19:50

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Hey friend! Today’s episode is all about menopause. It was inspired by a very revealing conversation I had on my recent vacation that reminded me how much of a mystery menopause STILL is to so many women. In the United States, roughly 1.3 million women experience menopause every year. Globally, that number soars to 25 million! HALF of the world's p…

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Is Self-Control Overrated? 1:05:24

23d ago1:05:24

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Self-control, the ability to resolve a conflict between two competing desires, is frequently touted as the golden key to success. But many of the most popular ideas about self-control are actually at odds with how it really operates. Here to unpack some of the lesser-understood and counterintuitive ideas around discipline and willpower is Michael I…

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You Were Born to Run 40:05

28d ago40:05

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For decades, some researchers have argued that the notable human capacity for endurance evolved from the hunting practices of our ancestors, which produced physiological adaptations that make us uniquely well suited for running. But this theory has always had its detractors. As my guest explains, a new study addresses these long-standing criticisms…

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37 | Is It Perimenopause…Or Something Else? 3 Tell-tale Perimenopausal Symptoms [AYTM Flashback] 17:11

29d ago17:11

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Hey friend, Today, we are taking a trip back in time.. going deep inside the podcast vault to revisit my very first episode of the pod: Ep. #1: “How Do I Know If I’m in Perimenopause?” If you already listened to this episode in March, I’m resharing this episode for TWO VERY IMPORTANT REASONS: 1.) First, I’m launching a brand new series of the podca…

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Becoming a Tech Intentional Family 50:37

1M ago50:37

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In a family, a lot of the dynamics around devices and screens are reactive in nature. Kids bug for their own smartphones, parents worry they'll be left out without one, and without weighing the pros and cons, give in to their kids' requests. Parents let children have a ton of screen time because it lets the parents do what they want; then, they rea…

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Episode 165 - Blowing Up Youth Ministry 15:56

1M ago15:56

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Sometimes things get stale when we never change them. That's why Chris and Jeremy are talking about "blowing up" your youth ministry. How can you change some things up in order to open up opportunities for new things?By Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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10 Philosophy-Inspired Challenges for Becoming a Better and Happier Man 49:43

1M ago49:43

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Although they may call it different things and approach its attainment in different ways, many of the world’s religions and philosophies have a similar goal: achieving a life of virtue, peace, and flourishing. In his new book, Seriously Happy, Ben Aldrige explains how anyone can use the wisdom of ancient traditions to improve themselves and live th…

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36 | Hormone Hot Topics: Got Menopause? Take A Cold Plunge!; The 30-Minute-A-Day Habit That Can Increase Your Life Expectancy; PLUS Actress Jenny Garth Blames Her Arthritis on Perimenopause 22:11

1M ago22:11

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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s Me, Monica.” This week, I’m sharing another juicy episode of my Hormone Hot Topics summer series where I discuss all the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news! I can’t wait to get into all the hot goss on today’s episode, including the following headlines: Got menop…

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How to Win Friends and Influence People in the 21st Century 52:25

1M ago52:25

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Note: This is a rebroadcast. Over the last year, my 12-year-old son has been doing one challenge every week as a rite of passage and chance to earn a special trip. Some of these challenges have involved reading a book in a week, and the most recent book we gave him to read was How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie. His review? He s…

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It's Never Too Late to Achieve Your Dream, Receive Recognition, or Make Your Mark 42:49

1M ago42:49

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As you get older, you can start to feel like you'll never achieve your dream or receive recognition for your contributions to a field, or that your best work is behind you. Mo Rocca has compiled stories that demonstrate that you shouldn't give up hope, and that no matter your age, the best may yet be to come. Mo is a humorist, journalist, and the c…

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35 | 5 Simple Nutrition Rules to Re-balance Your Hormones & Reduce Perimenopause Symptoms After “Over-indulging” This Summer [SUMMER SERIES] 26:35

1M ago26:35

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Hey friend! Wow! Can you believe that summer is nearly over? One minute you’re doubling down on spray tans so you’re not looking all pasty-white in your shorts and sundresses…And the next minute, you’re getting a notification on your Starbucks App that Fall drinks are back! What in the pumpkin latte is going on here?!? I’m actually getting ready to…

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When He's Married to Mom 47:51

1M ago47:51

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Your relationship with your mother is likely the first and most foundational connection in your life. At its best, this bond can be a source of comfort, strength, and love that lasts a lifetime and changes in healthy, appropriate, and adaptive ways as you mature into adulthood. But sometimes, the attachment between a mother and her son can become u…

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34 | Hormone Hot Topics: Ricezempic-Tiktok’s Latest Ozempic Dupe; Perimenopause & ADHD Symptoms; The Best Exercise for Insomnia; How Many Docs Does It Take to Diagnose Menopause? 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Today’s episode is part of a special “Hormone Hot Topics” series of the podcast I’m hosting. Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m bringing you all of the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause topics making the news!… In today’s episode, I…

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Unlock Better Sleep and Health by Harnessing Your Circadian Rhythm 53:25

2M ago53:25

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You probably know your body follows a circadian rhythm, and probably think of it as primarily regulating your sleep/wake cycle, which it certainly does. But your body's internal clock also regulates many other physical, mental, and behavioral changes that occur every 24 hours, and working with your circadian rhythm, rather than against it, can boos…

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Episode 164 - Insights from the Best Youth Leaders 19:02

2M ago19:02

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This week Chris and Jeremy share what some of the best youth leaders are doing right.By Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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33 | Five Essential Travel Tips Every Perimenopausal Woman Needs To Know To Prevent Hormonal Imbalance [SUMMER SERIES] 26:31

2M ago26:31

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Hey friend! Are you getting ready to go on vacation this month? Me too! 🙋‍♀️ More than 82% of all US adults–or more than 212 million people–are planning to take a vacation this summer. (That’s a lot of luggage, lol!) But all that travel can be hard on our hormones. Because when we travel, our sleep, healthy eating, hydration, and regular exercise r…

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Boots, Tents, Sleeping Bags, and More: How to Choose and Use Outdoor Gear 48:21

2M ago48:21

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A fair amount of gear is involved in making a camping or backpacking trip a success, and choosing that gear can be a little intimidating as there are lots of options, and it's expensive to boot. Here to offer some tips on selecting gear and getting the most out of it is Craig Caudill, an avid outdoorsman, the director and lead instructor of the Nat…

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The Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers 43:24

2M ago43:24

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You may know Nate Silver as an election forecaster. But he’s a poker player as well. And his experiences operating in a world of competition and risk led him to explore what his fellow gamblers, as well as hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, and many other kinds of maverick types do differently than other people. Amongst the findings Nate sha…

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32 | Six Tricks to Curb Cravings, Avoid Overeating, And Maintain Hormone Balance In Perimenopause [SUMMER SERIES] 23:14

2M ago23:14

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Hey friend! Do you suffer from "food guilt"? If you’ve just come back from a summer vacation where you ate, drank, and maybe indulged a little too much…and are now feeling bad about it…you’re not alone. In fact, according to a recent survey of 2,000 men and women in the US, about 1 in 3 people eat food that makes them feel guilty and 39% of women s…

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Practicing Spiritual Disciplines as an Act of Resistance 58:26

2M ago58:26

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To train the body, strengthening its muscles, increasing its cardiovascular health, and improving its agility, you need to do exercises like stretching, running, and lifting weights. To train the soul, expanding its capacity, you likewise need to perform exercises, in this case, what are called "spiritual disciplines" — practices like fasting, sile…

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31 | Hormone Hot Topics: Perimenopausal Depression; Fear of Driving in Mid Life; Is Menopause Stalling Your Career?; The Connection Between Low Estrogen & Dementia 22:32

2M ago22:32

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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to bring you this week’s episode of “Hormone Hot Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m bringing you the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause stories making the news. In today’s episode, I’ll s…

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The Science of Motivating Your Kids (And Any Young Adult) 51:12

2M ago51:12

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If you’re a parent, teacher, coach, or manager who lives, loves, and works with tweens, teens, and 20s-somethings, you know that young people sometimes act in seemingly head-scratching ways, that you don’t always feel like you’re being listened to, and that it can be frustrating to try to guide them in acting towards positive ends. The source of th…

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Episode 163 - Conspiracy Theories and Christianity 10:07

2M ago10:07

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This week Chris and Jeremy talk about conspiracy theories and christianity.By Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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30 | 8 Healthy Drinking Hacks To Reduce The Effects of Alcohol On Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms (Pt. 2) [SUMMER SERIES] 26:25

2M ago26:25

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Hey friend! Did you know today is officially the halfway point of summer? Yep! 47 days down and 47 days to go of sun, fun, and celebrating. (And by “celebrating,” I mean drinking.) If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause and you feel like drinking this summer is hitting you a little differently, you may be right. Research shows that hormona…

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Lose Weight and Keep It Off With Flexible Dieting 48:50

2M ago48:50

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When many people try to lose weight, they choose a specific, cookie-cutter diet that claims to be the one true way to shed pounds. My guest says that approach is bound to backfire, and that there's a better way to lose weight and change your body composition. Alan Aragon is a researcher and educator, a pioneer of evidence-based nutrition, and the a…

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How to Resist Group Anxiety and Become a Differentiated Self 55:45

2M ago55:45

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When we think about anxiety, we typically think of something that is generated and felt within an individual. But Murray Bowen, a psychiatrist of the mid-20th century, argued that anxiety was also created by the interactions between individuals and could spread like a contagion in a group, an idea known as "Family Systems Theory." Here to offer an …

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29 | Is Summer Drinking Sabotaging Your Hormones? 8 Signs Alcohol Is Impacting Your Perimenopause or Menopause Symptoms (Part 1) [SUMMER SERIES] 20:53

2M ago20:53

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Hey friend! Have you been “celebrating” a lot this summer? (And by “celebrating” I mean drinking.) “Celebrating” is synonymous with summer. From commemorating summer holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Father’s Day, and Labor Day weekend–to celebrating kids graduating from high school and college–to weddings, vacations and so much more.…

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The Vital Skills We’re Losing to Technology (And How to Reclaim Them) 49:32

2M ago49:32

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Do moments where you run up against your dependence on modern technology get you wondering about the ways some of your personal capabilities seem to be atrophying? Graham Lee has spent years thinking about this idea. While he's a digital skills educator who appreciates the way technology can enhance our abilities, he worries that our ever-increasin…

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28 | Hormone Hot Topics: Sleep Divorce; Mid Life Eating Disorders; Comic Relief for Menopause; Shocking Findings in Women's Health Study 21:23

3M ago21:23

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Hey friend! Welcome to “Are You There, Midlife? It’s me, Monica.” Hi, I’m Monica and I’m super excited to bring to you the second episode of a brand NEW summer series of the podcast called, “Hormone Hot Topics.” Every other Thursday, now through the end of summer, I’m going to bring you the juicy scoop on the perimenopause, menopause, and post-meno…

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How to Know When It's Time to Break Up With Your Job 49:40

3M ago49:40

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You have a relationship with family, with friends, with a romantic partner. You may not have thought about it this way, but you also have a relationship with your job — a quite serious one, in fact; after all, you spend a third of your life working. Just like the relationship you have with your significant other, there are ups and downs with your r…

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Episode 162 - How to Deal with Parents of Teens 23:35

3M ago23:35

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This week we're talking about what it's like dealing with parents of teens. As parents of teens themselves, Chris and Jeremy share a unique perspective on this week's topic.By Youth Worker Collective Podcast

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27 | SAD In Summer? 3 Ways To Stop Perimenopausal Mood Swings, Anxiety, or Depression From Ruining Your Vacation [SUMMER SERIES] 19:53

3M ago19:53

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Hey friend! Have you ever heard of “summertime sadness?” No, not the Lana Del Rey song…although that is a catchy tune! I’m talking about seasonal depression, irritability, and even anxiety that can occur during the summer…. especially in women with a hormonal imbalance. Yes! This is a thing! And it affects more of us ladies in perimenopause through…

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The Essential Habits for Becoming an Agile, Vital, and Durable Human Being 49:21

3M ago49:21

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Kelly Starrett, a doctor of physical therapy, has trained professional athletes, Olympians, and military special operators, helping them unlock peak performance. But as he approached his fifties, he started to see cracks appearing in the health of the folks around him. What had worked for his peers in their 20s and 30s, wasn’t working anymore; they…

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The 5 Mountains of Personal Development 54:47

3M ago54:47

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The journey of personal development, of becoming a more excellent and extraordinary individual, can sometimes seem a little abstract. That’s why it’s helpful to imagine it as Mark Divine does, as a set of five metaphorical mountains to scale. Mark is a retired Navy SEAL Commander, a professor of leadership, a yogi, the creator of fitness and mindse…

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26 | Sleepless in Summer: Why You Can't Sleep & 4 (Natural) Sleep Hacks for Better ZZZ’s in Menopause [SUMMER SERIES] 23:17

3M ago23:17

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How’s your summer going? Are you getting ready to go on vacation? Or maybe you’re on vacation right now??? Today’s episode was actually inspired by a mini vacay I took to Palm Springs in the spring. It was hot! Not record-breaking 126-degree weather hot like it was over the Fourth of July weekend… But hot enough that I had trouble sleeping. If you’…

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