Best Sam Hoffman Podcasts (2024)

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COMING TO AMERICA | Anand Bheemarasetti | Episode #146 20:07

9m ago20:07

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Anand Bheemarasetti is a modern missionary, business entrepreneur, media specialist, and community organizer who has dedicated himself to a life of service by following the inspiration of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta. Anand shares the incredible tale of his journey to America and the little things he had to learn that we often take for granted, s…

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Top Neuroscientist: Being sedentary is killing you - here's why you need to embrace consistent low grade exercise like walking THROUGHOUT the day 14:29

1h ago14:29

14:29

Being sedentary is a killer. Our ancestors walked 15 plus miles a day most days of the week. Not for its health benefits, but because it was weaved into their day naturally. The problem now is that our lives are designed to be sedentary - think cars, desks and sofas - and so we have to be very conscious about fitting in regular lower level exercise…

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107 Go Green with Alexa Pavan 1:02:23

1h ago1:02:23

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I've been following Alexa Pavan for a long time on Instagram - I love everything she posts and stands for, and I was so thrilled when she said yes to a conversation! I may have been a little giddy talking with her... Usually I like to get the back story of a guest, and get to the point where their life changed to be more sustainable, but Alexa does…

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Find Your Own Calcutta | Anand Bheemarasetti | Episode #145 1:09:54

5m ago1:09:54

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Anand Bheemarasetti is a modern missionary, business entrepreneur, media specialist, and community organizer who has dedicated himself to a life of service by following the inspiration of St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta. After outfitting the BeatiDudes with traditional Indian clothing, Anand shares his story of his roots and his transition to the Un…

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Campground Rules (Advice Mini Episode) 5:36

6m ago5:36

5:36

Get to know new host Joel Kim Booster as he answers your dating questions and gives out advice in his own inimitable style. Today, Joel replies to a letter from a listener who said thanks, but no thanks, for the mammaries. All-new episodes begin next week! If you’ve had a bad date you’d like to tell us about, our number is 984-265-3283, and our ema…

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How sport - with a mindful, compassionate approach - can and IS changing the world: Sam Parfitt (TAP) 1:24:51

19h ago1:24:51

1:24:51

Did you seek the Nike Olympics advert- asking 'Am I a bad person - because I want to win?' It got a few people talking before the Games, but once they started it didn't resonate. Because this Olympics, more than any other, exhibited beautiful examples of vulnerability, gratitude, humility, transcending tribalism, and mental-health wisdom. Nike were…

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God Doesn’t Make Mistakes | Bill Sladek | Episode #144 21:16

11m ago21:16

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In 1960, Bill Sladek’s mom was told that she should not carry her baby to term due to her age and previous pregnancy issues. She told her doctor that “God doesn’t make mistakes” and welcomed baby Bill in June of that year. Bill’s wife, Mary, has a similar story about her heroic mom and the battle she endured to continue her pregnancy despite the he…

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Sam's NICU Experience 40:58

5d ago40:58

40:58

In this solo episode of the What the Actual Fork podcast, Sam dives deep into her personal NICU experience, offering heartfelt advice for parents facing similar challenges. She opens up about the unexpected NICU journey with her second baby, including tips on preparing for the possibility and managing the emotional rollercoaster. Whether you're exp…

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World-renowned neuroscientist gives his top tips for a good night's sleep - the last one may surprise you! 7:09

5d ago7:09

7:09

Humans are the worst sleepers in the animal kindom. We are also sleeping fewer hours, and less restoratively than our Grandparents and older ancestors. Sleep is know to be the greatest performance enhancer. A deep 8 hour sleep leaves you feeling like a million dollars - but it is increasingly elusive. I have recorded an episode about insomnia speci…

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Five practical exercises to help find happiness beyond thought - Awake #2 22:21

2d ago22:21

22:21

Here are five 'practices' I enjoy doing, and recommend, that can help break your identification with thought. I have benefitted from these and continue to do so. I talk about: An ACT defusion technique Self-Enquiry - my favourite question Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) - the importance of bodywork The power of surrender - getting out of your own wa…

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106: The Schoolhouse Life - Homesteading with Lacey Grim 53:22

10h ago53:22

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Whew, this conversation was so good! Lacey and her husband are homesteading in North Carolina, and I noticed they're in a town that I was actually really hoping to find a house in, so that felt kind of Kismet to start off - but there's just so much more that she does that resonates and interests me! My favorite thing we talked about was the food cl…

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How To Harness The Transformational Power Of Non-duality: Awake #1 19:01

1d ago19:01

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Explore the transformational power of non-duality. I speak about non-duality quite a lot on ANWOB. I want to explain how it has impacted my life - and how it can yours too. In my experience it can reduce suffering and conflict, increases your sense of uncaused joy as well as your relationships - and can make you a nicer person to be around! Also, i…

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The Missionary Church in Action | Bill Sladek | Episode #143 57:53

1d ago57:53

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The BeatiDudes proudly welcome their hero and friend, Bill Sladek, for a look back at his life of service. Bill and his wife answer the call to help others and serve God daily with their time, talent, and treasure. Not only does this inspiring couple lend financial support to various organizations and serve as chairs for various fundraisers, but th…

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NEW HOST! RE-RELEASE: The Contrast Of The Color Of Their Hole (w/ Joel Kim Booster, Marie Faustin, Megan Gailey, and Ian Karmel) 40:29

11d ago40:29

40:29

New host, more cringe dating stories! Joel Kim Booster is here to introduce himself as the new host of Bad Dates, and to invite you down memory lane as you hear his own unhinged dating story from earlier this year, when Joel was a panelist on guest host Marie Faustin’s first episode! All-new episodes coming shortly! On this re-release of Bad Dates,…

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In INDY as in HEAVEN | NEC Part One | Episode #142 53:07

4d ago53:07

53:07

The BeatiDudes set up a booth at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) for one day of open recording with new friends, old buddies, and a handful of repeat guests. Part One of this three-episode series jumps right in with the BeatiDudes’ first guest, a man who started off as a stranger walking by and quickly became an all-time BeatiDude favo…

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Supporting Your C-Section Recovery 39:47

4d ago39:47

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We’re getting the rest of Sam’s birth story this week! More specifically, we’re talking all things C-section. Sam shares what the experience was like, how she's supporting her recovery, and offers tips, guidance, and recommendations for anyone navigating C-section recovery. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/ What The…

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Pain Is Inevitable - Suffering Is Optional: Peter Crone 8:41

4d ago8:41

8:41

"Suffering is wishing things were other than they are" - Buddha Suffering is a part of life for the vast majority of us - but does that really need to be the case? Pain is inevitable, but psychological suffering is not. This is something I discussed with Peter Crone - aka The Mind Architect - and we talked about it stemming from a fundamental case …

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Coming Soon: Bad Dates with Joel Kim Booster! 1:58

13d ago1:58

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Introducing the new host of Bad Dates, Joel Kim Booster! Each week, Joel's funniest friends will share their stories of where romance goes to die. New episodes coming shortly! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.By SmartLess Media

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How To Become An Olympic Great: Michael Johnson 1:04:39

16d ago1:04:39

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What does it take to become an Olympic great? Michael Johnson is one of athletics' greatest ever performers. He did the 200m and 400m double at the 1996 Olympics, smashing a world record in the process. All this while wearing gold shoes - which certainly takes some confidence. I spoke to him a while back about what it took to achieve what he did, a…

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105: Amanda Russo: The Breathing Goddess 48:09

11d ago48:09

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I loved this conversation with Amanda Russo, talking about breathwork and how it can actually heal us if we give it the chance. I met Amanda just a couple of months ago, but we've been following each other for many months, so I'm excited to get some quality time with her. I'm inspired by her spontaneous nature, and her free spirit, and she is also …

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Every Movement Needs a Moment: The 10th National Eucharistic Congress | Fr. Dave Pivonka | Episode #141 52:55

18d ago52:55

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Fr. Dave Pivonka, President of Franciscan University in Steubenville, joins The BeatiDudes at the National Eucharistic Congress for the first live-audience episode in the show’s history. The episode weaves together many important aspects of college life, the Eucharist, the need for humor, reasons for hope, the harm of smartphones, the root of anxie…

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How To Use Self-Inquiry For Awakening: Rich Doyle 1:06:46

8d ago1:06:46

1:06:46

'You have to ask yourself the question 'Who am I?'. This investigation will lead in the end to the discovery of something within you which is behind the mind. Solve that great problem and you will solve all other problems' - Ramana Maharshi. Self-Inquiry is a process through which you investigate and discover what you fundamentally are - and what y…

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61: An "Observatory" for a Shy Super AI ? 1:21:05

9d ago1:21:05

1:21:05

Might we unwittingly start sharing our world with a super AI? A monologue and (mostly) playful thought experiment.By Rob Reid

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Making It Work With Two (Sam's Return!) 41:03

11d ago41:03

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Sam’s back!! She fills Jenna in on how things have been going since she added another little one to her family. She talks about the ways she prepped for her second baby that made all the difference, what she felt good about leaving behind, how she’s trying to keep things as calm and collected as possible (which we all know is basically impossible–b…

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How To Find Awe And Enjoy Its Huge Benefits From Spending Time In Nature 11:29

12d ago11:29

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'Awe Is The Emotion Of Self-Transcendence' - Jonathan Haidt Dacher Keltner has spent over 20 years studying happiness, and he thinks the secret to a good life is 'finding awe'. Awe is a state when we feel deeply connected to something bigger than ourselves, and in the process our sense of self (the idea we have about who we are) disappears, or at t…

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104: Vertical Farming Podcast and Life Shifts with Harry Duran 1:03:45

14d ago1:03:45

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I tease Harry Duran about how we first connected, because it makes me feel good about my scrappiness as a podcaster. He wasn't mean, just way bigger than me - and he still is, we're just connected now, which I'm so grateful for! Harry's first podcast, Podcast Junkies just hit the 10 year mark recently, and I'm super grateful to have been a guest (s…

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Hurricane Katrina: The Race Against Time Inside Tulane Medical | Pradeep Thoppil | Episode #139 1:00:43

15d ago1:00:43

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Having just finished his studies at Xavier in New Orleans, Pradeep Thoppil started working at Tulane Medical Center shortly before Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. As a first-year pharmacist, he was eager to help the team and volunteered to join the pre-hurricane team. He had no idea that when he entered the hospital that day, he would not leave unti…

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Getting Pretty Deep with Pradeep | Pradeep Thoppil | Episode #140 32:02

15d ago32:02

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Pradeep Thoppil is very aware of his “Yes” to the calling Jesus put on his heart as a husband, a father, and a son of God. He has been intentional about building authentic fraternity with his brothers in Christ, and this episode highlights his commitment to others as he shows his love, support, and prayers for Jeff and his son, Benny Pro, who is cu…

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How To Adopt The Habits Of A Record Breaking Team GB Olympic Athlete: Duncan Scott MBE 1:02:27

15d ago1:02:27

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Duncan Scott became Britain’s most decorated Olympic swimmer ever in Tokyo three years ago when he grabbed a gold and three silvers to add to the two silvers he bagged at Rio 2016. He is in Paris currently, and by the time this is out may have bagged a hatful more medals. Ahead of Duncan taking to the pool in Paris, we caught up to speak about the …

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Father’s Loving Care | Mitch Boersma | Episode #138 16:59

18d ago16:59

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Mitch Boersma and his wife Rosie have a gaggle of kids, with number 6 due towards the end of 2024. Their daily intention is to Catechize the children and grow a faithful Catholic family together. Mitch reflects on the ups and downs of raising kids and the unique ways that each of his kid’s namesake saints seems to be a perfect match for their perso…

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Jenna Answers More of Your Questions! 30:59

26d ago30:59

30:59

You've got questions, Jenna's got answers! Here's what you asked this week: How do I navigate gentle nutrition for high blood pressure and high cholesterol with all of the diet noise out there? How do I balance wanting to "get back in shape" after pregnancy without going overboard? What are some good food tips for staying hydrated in the summer hea…

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What A 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat Can Teach You About Uncovering The Bliss of Being 10:42

18d ago10:42

10:42

'All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.' - Blaise Pascal What are you like at sitting without any distractions, and just being? Not great I imagine, as it is something most people resist and avoid like the plague. Our culture is built on continual doing and a cult of productivity. But sitting and just b…

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Why Integrity is Underrated and Why Identity May Be Overrated: Brad Stulberg - PART 2 48:08

20d ago48:08

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“Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent of everything you think, and of everything you do, is for yourself—and there isn't one.” Brad Stulberg is a best-selling author, speaker and coach. He is a man whose social media posts have a rare value in what can be a sea of rage and golden-bullets. In this conversation, requested by one of our respectiv…

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103: Autism Rocks and Rolls with Sam Mitchell 50:05

21d ago50:05

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Sam Mitchell approached me, and was just so dynamic that I had to have him on the podcast to talk about Autism and his podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls, and you'll see why here! I definitely couldn't do any better putting Sam into words, so I'm copying these from his initial email: "I am a high-functioning human being on the autism spectrum, but have…

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Why Integrity Matters, How 'Optimization' is Overblown and What To Do Instead: Brad Stulberg - PART 1 34:51

21d ago34:51

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'Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching' Brad Stulberg is a best-selling author, speaker and coach. He is a man whose social media posts have a rare value in what can be a sea of rage and golden-bullets. In this conversation, requested by one of our respective listeners, Brad and I discuss integrity, the problem with the 'optimi…

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Leonine Forum Coming to DALLAS| Mitch Boersma | Episode #137 47:22

22d ago47:22

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Mitch Boersma’s visit to the BeatiDudes was a bit of a homecoming after he graduated from the nearby University of Dallas in 2008, where he switched his majors from Theology to Business. Mitch is the Chief Operating Officer of the Catholic Information Center and co-founder of The Leonine Forum – a year-long program dedicated to giving young profess…

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I’ll Knock Ya Down... (w/ Sam Morrison, Ali Siddiq, and Aminah Imani) 38:39

29d ago38:39

38:39

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Sam Morrison, Ali Siddiq, and Aminah Imani to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Even years afterwards, Sam is able to make a positive identification, Ali really wants to know what that third strike is, and Aminah is forced to blame it on the espresso martini. I…

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Tony Gallo, Sapphire Risk Group - High Stakes: Security Tips for Cannabis Facilities 34:03

1M ago34:03

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In this episode of Grow Sessions, we're excited to host Tony Gallo from Sapphire Risk Advisory Group as he delves into essential security procedures and onsite risk assessments, in an episode titled "High Stakes: Security Tips for Cannabis Facilities." Join us as we learn how a tailored security systems can save you money, safeguard your property, …

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My Wife Went into Labor at 19 Weeks | Kyle Washut | Episode #136 28:15

28d ago28:15

28:15

Kyle Washut, president of Wyoming Catholic College, joins the bonus show to discuss the trials and triumphs of family life. He and his wife Erin are happily raising their six kids, ranging from high school to one year old. Kyle attributes all family triumphs to the work of our Lord and recognizes that we are not the responsible party for all the go…

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Jenna Answers Your Questions! 28:35

1M ago28:35

28:35

Our What the Actual Fork listeners always have the best, most thoughtful questions, so Jenna’s answering some more of them! Here’s what you wanted to know: How can I encourage my toddler to choose anything other than cookies when I offer him snacks? What should I do for my recent gestational diabetes diagnosis? How do I navigate gentle nutrition fo…

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Why Positive Thinking, High Self-Esteem and Affirmations Are Overrated - and what to do instead: Dr Russ Harris 11:42

25d ago11:42

11:42

Changing 'negative' thoughts to 'positive' thoughts takes up a lot of energy and doesn't always work. But if we can recognise that having 'negative' thoughts and feelings is an entirely normal part of the human experience, we can stop resisting the inevitable. And when we stop resisting - they frequently unwind on their own. My guest is the world-r…

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102: Just Grow Something with Karin Velez 1:07:01

29d ago1:07:01

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I've been listening to Karin Velez's podcast Just Grow Something for quite a while, because I love how she offers helpful, bite sized truth bombs about growing produce every episode - and she also has this voice that is so easy for me to listen to... Karin's story about where her podcast came from is fascinating, and she is offering super helpful i…

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Wisdom in God’s Country - Wyoming Catholic College | Kyle Washut | Episode #135 49:38

29d ago49:38

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Kyle Washut is the youngest Catholic president at the youngest Catholic college in America. Kyle, President at Wyoming Catholic College (WCC), joins The BeatiDudes for an adventurous episode full of surprises, including the unique approach that WCC takes to educating and forming its students. WCC is a “great books school” where every student starts…

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A Potato You Can Get Behind (w/ Julia Shiplett and Jay Jurden) 32:16

29d ago32:16

32:16

On a brand new episode of Bad Dates, guest host Marie Faustin welcomes comedians Julia Shiplett and Jay Jurden to discuss their most iconic dating fiascos. Julia needs some relationship fast food, but her date has a little too much dip on his chip, and Jay tells us about the time a debit card prevented him getting into heaven. If you’ve had a bad d…

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