Best Soundings From Stanford Podcasts (2024)

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Add More Focus and Flow to Your Life with Mental Strength Training. With Cara Bradley 27:27

1h ago27:27

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Today we have a great encore episode with Cara Bradley, a Yoga and mindfulness teacher dedicated to transforming human potential. She’s also a mental strength coach, and the author of the book “On The Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine”. Her focus is on finding that flow state and on mental fitness. In this discussion, Cara shares many of the strat…

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Meditation Monday. Cultivating Joy, With Adreanna Limbach 17:57

3h ago17:57

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Welcome to a weekly special edition of Untangle, Meditation Mondays. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationship stress, unexpected challenges, o…

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How Unique Sounds Facilitate Deeper Mind States and Levels of Human Consciousness. With Paul Citarella, The Monroe Institute 46:47

6h ago46:47

46:47

Today’s guest is Paul Citarella, Executive Vice President, CTO of The Monroe Institute. This was a very unique conversation for us at Untangle. We discussed how we can explore different levels of human consciousness that range from meditation and expanded awareness to out of body experiences, remote viewing and mediumship. He shared how Monroe Inst…

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Meditation Monday. Let Things Be. With Ashley Turner. 18:16

3d ago18:16

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Welcome to a special weekly edition of Untangle, Meditation Monday. We’re taking this time to share meditations from our sister app, Meditation Studio. We know that life gets messy and, when it does, Meditation is here to help us find a sense of calm and inner peace. Whether you’re facing daily work or relationships stress, unexpected challenges, o…

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100,000 Downloads; Season 3 Announcement 2:22

13d ago2:22

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The Day Everything Changed has hit 100,000 downloads! This episode is a thank you to everyone who has ever given this audio drama a chance. Season three should be here by the end of the year! Visit our Instagram page for the video version of this announcement featuring many cats (this audio was pulled from those videos). The Day Everything Changed …

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Bonus Sample Episode: What It’s Like To Be, with Dan Heath interviewing a Couples Therapist. 31:38

4d ago31:38

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Today we're sharing a sample episode of the podcast we discussed in our episode yesterday, “What It’s Like to Be...” from author Dan Heath. In every episode, Dan interviews someone from a different profession: A cattle rancher, a FBI special agent, a professional Santa Claus. He asks what it’s like to do what they do. What does a couples therapist …

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Ever Wonder What It Would Be Like To Walk in Someone Else's Shoes? Check This Out. With Dan Heath. 48:27

8d ago48:27

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Today's guest is Dan Heath, a NYT Bestselling Author of several great books and host of the podcast, What It's Like To Be. He interviews unlikely people, like stadium beer vendors, dog trainers, hairstylists, secret service agents, couples therapists and lots of folks that you might not normally hear on a podcast. His anecdotes about many of these …

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Train Your Brain to Optimize Performance and Improve Your Life. With John P. Sullivan 50:44

7d ago50:44

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Today is an encore episode with John P. Sullivan, a sport scientist, clinical sport psychologist and co-author of the book, "The Brain Always Wins: Improving Your Life Through Better Brain Management." John shares why the brain is so important to everything we do and how we can manage it to optimize our performance on and off the field. He shares w…

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Creative Acts for Curious People. How to Think, Create and Lead in Unconventional Ways. With Sarah Stein Greenberg, Stanford d School. 50:41

14d ago50:41

50:41

Today’s encore episode is with the brilliant Sarah Stein Greenberg. She is the author of a book called “Creative Acts for Curious People. How to Think, Create and Lead in Unconventional Ways.’’ A quote from the book sums it up: “In an era of ambiguous, messy problems, as well as extraordinary opportunities for positive change, it’s vital to have bo…

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Are We in a Crisis of Pessimism? Cynicism? What Does Being Optimistic Mean Anyway? (and here's how to give it a try). With Bill Burke, The Optimism Institute 38:16

1M ago38:16

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Our guest is Bill Burke, host of the Blue Sky podcast and founder of the Optimism Institute. Previously, Bill was the CEO of the Weather channel and Founding General Manager of Turner Classic Movies and president of TBS. Today we chat about his definition of Optimism…the belief that tomorrow will be better than today and that we can play a role in …

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Are You Still Buying Into Thoughts, Beliefs and Behaviors that No Longer Serve You? Learn How To Shift Your Mindset, Find Inner Peace. With Emma Seppala 43:45

1M ago43:45

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Todays guest is the lovely Emma Seppala. She’s a bestselling author, Psychologist, Research Scientist, Lecturer at Yale and Faculty Director of the Yales Women’s Leadership Program. In this interview we talk about her new book, Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy, and Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty, and Chaos. She explains that sov…

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Find Your People, Create Community, and Live a More Connected Life. With Radha Agrawal, Founder of Daybreaker 38:17

1M ago38:17

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Today’s encore interview was taped in 2018 with the amazing Radha Agrawal. Radha is a Social Entrepreneur, Community Architect, Public Speaker, Author and the Founder of Daybreaker. She built Daybreaker into a community of over 500.000 members in 30 cities around the world. You’ll love her energy. She is a force of nature. She’s the the author of "…

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How to Build Human Connection with Anyone. With Jon Levy 39:23

2M ago39:23

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Todays’ encore interview, with Ariel interviewing Behavior scientist and author Jon levy, was taped during Covid…when our craving for human connection just might have been at it all time high We all crave human connection, but it can be hard to know how to make it. Shyness, introversion, and Covid protocols clearly got in the way of fulfilling our …

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Use Neuroscience to Retrain Your Brain and Make Better Life Choices. With Dr. Helen McKibben 44:15

2M ago44:15

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Today’s guest is Dr. Helen McKibben, a seasoned Clinical Therapist with over 35 years of experience. She’s the author of the book Drop: Making Great Decisions. Use Neuroscience to Retrain Your Brain and Make Better Life Choices. She is passionate about neuroscience and the interaction between the brain and emotions AND how we can use this to retrai…

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Getting Quiet Inside with Krista Tippett. A Bonus episode from Say More 29:19

2M ago29:19

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A special treat for Untangle Listeners. A bonus episode from new podcast Say More host Shirley Leung interviewing Krista Tippett Today we're sharing a preview of the Say More podcast, where, in a special series, Boston Globe columnist Shirley Leung is opening up the conversation about stress and burnout to help listeners feel less alone and inspire…

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A Deep Dive into Functional Medicine. What Is it and How does it Help to Identify the Root Cause of Health Conditions.? With Dr. Sunjya Schweig 51:21

2M ago51:21

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An interview with Dr. Sunjya Schweig. Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about our complicated health care system and how confusing it is to find the right health care professional. Someone who listens, cares and digs deep to help you solve whatever health challenges you're facing. I’m fascinated by the body of work that is called Functional Medicine …

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Stories to Save Our Planet trailer 2:05

3M ago2:05

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Stories to Save the Planet is a podcast about the stories behind climate change solutions. The United Nations have called climate change the challenge of our generation. A growing body of environmental storytelling is bringing clarity to complicated climate conversations by casting a vision for a better future, and providing compelling, actionable …

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World On Your Plate 15:45

3M ago15:45

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In this episode, Nathan, Ana, and Nia explore the importance of sustainable food practices, and how alternative, truly healthy food practices are not necessarily the most commercially produced and advertised ones. The episode aims to broaden the horizon of viewing food practices in a context beyond just your own plate.This episode was produced by N…

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Sustainability Paradox: Cobalt Mining in the Congo 19:45

3M ago19:45

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A story of the rise of electric vehicles and their promise to make a more sustainable planet. Yet this promise has proven to be detrimental to the quality of life for the people in the Congo. Sustainability Paradox pulls back the curtain on the realities of the electric car industry, and the promising solutions that might offer real, meaningful cha…

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The Science of Human Limits and How to Optimize Performance. Mitochondria to the Rescue! With Dr. Greg Wells. 41:01

3M ago41:01

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Today's guest is Dr. Greg Wells a Physiologist, Scientist, Author, and renowned health and high-performance expert. He has dedicated his career to studying the science of human limits and developing practical strategies to help individuals and organizations perform at their best, even under the most challenging circumstances. He’s even worked with …

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The Secret to Supercharging your Energy and Feeling Better Than Ever. With Dr. Molly Maloof 52:51

3M ago52:51

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Today’s guest is Dr. Molly Maloof. She is the author of The Spark Factor. The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever. In this interview, she shares her research and insights on the key pillars of women’s health and wellbeing. I found this to be like an encyclopedia chock full of information and data related…

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There is (actually!) a Science of Happiness and Wellbeing. With Laurie Santos 33:05

3M ago33:05

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Today's encore episode is with Yale Psychology Professor and Happiness Lab podcast host, Laurie Santos. Laurie taught "Psychology and the Good Life" first in spring 2018 in response to concerning levels of student depression, anxiety, and stress on campus. It became the most popular class in Yale's history. Laurie Santos has definitely hit a nerve.…

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Oprah's Life Coach is Back! Slow that Anxiety Spiral Down with a Dose of Curiosity and Creativity. With Martha Beck 1:03:21

3M ago1:03:21

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Today’s guest is the amazing Martha Beck. I know why Oprah loved working with her! She’s back on Untangle for the second time, and her last interview was our number 1 top listened to episode…so we are thrilled to have her back. Her next book is called Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity and Finding Your Life’s Purpose. This is the 10th book from …

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Talking with the Engineer About Poetry: L.S. McKee on Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine and a Dept Head PSA 52:16

3M ago52:16

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L.S. McKee joins us in the lab to talk about her new collection of poetry, Creature, Wing, Heart, Machine. Laura and I taught 2.009 together for a few years before she moved down south. Laura was a lecturer in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Professional Communication Program at MIT before moving on to UGA, Athens, where she is Coordinator for Writing A…

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Time to Rethink Your Sleep? Try these New Tools for Rest and Recovery. With Natalie Pennicotte-Collier 42:04

4M ago42:04

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Today's guest Natalie Pennicotte-Collier, a Sleep Expert, Clinical Therapist and Author of the book Sleep Reset, The New Tools for Rest and Recovery. Over the past decade, she has developed a mind-body approach to enhance sleep, performance and overall well-being. She discusses the book and its five week program that uses a blend of mindfulness bas…

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Unwind Anxiety: Practical Tools using Neuroscience, Habit and Behavioral Change, With Judson Brewer 48:10

4M ago48:10

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This week we’re got a popular encore episode with Judson Brewer, a Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, and Author of the book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal your Mind. He has combined his expertise in mindfulness, habit, and behavioral change, and neuroscience to create practical tools to help unwi…

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