Best The Online Diplomat Podcasts (2024)

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How and why start an online business including Youtube 15:12

5M ago15:12

15:12

Let’s see how and why to start an online business that includes YouTube. If you don’t start now, you probably will not achieve your dream. Or you will regret not starting sooner, like me today. This is both my lesson and my confession. More details here.

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Shana Hussin: Finding Nutritional Peace with Fasting | Ep #21 41:37

3y ago41:37

41:37

I interview registered dietician, Shana Hussin. We discuss how fasting can heal the body and allow you to develop nutritional peace around food. Items covered include: What the acronym PEACE stands for with respect to fasting Why the traditional food pyramid and dietary recommendations fail most people when it comes to losing weight Reversing chron…

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Leonard Pastrana: Hair Loss Treatments with Peptides, Compounds, and PRP | Ep #20 25:41

3y ago25:41

25:41

At Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine we strive to help our patients with natural solutions to thinning hair and hair loss. We will share with you the types of peptides, compounds, and PRP procedures that can help restore your hair; making it thicker, fuller, and even longer. You don't have to settle for thinning hair and bald spots. There …

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Leonard Pastrana: Brain and Body Optimization Peptide Protocols at WIFM | Ep #19 32:22

3y ago32:22

32:22

At Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine we are committed to helping our patients achieve optimal health. Today we are focused on peptide protocols which will help you optimize your brain and body. What you'll learn: How peptides are different from medications. You don't have to take these forever! Let's create more efficient cells so your bod…

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Leonard Pastrana: GLP-1 Weight Loss Protocol Plus So Much More! | Ep #18 36:45

3y ago36:45

36:45

Peptides have been around for over 80 years. So why isn't anyone talking about them? I have a special guest, Leonard Pastrana, who is here to talk peptides! He is a father, pharmacist, and BioHaker specializing in human optimization. At Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine we are committed to helping our patients achieve optimal health. Today…

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What is Functional, Cellular, and Regenerative Medicine | Ep #17 22:29

3y ago22:29

22:29

A brief overview of the difference between Functional, Cellular, and Regenerative Medicine, and why it's needed for optimal patient care. The practice of medicine is typically focused on one system (ex: GI, Cardiac, Endocrine), and is symptom treatment oriented. In functional medicine we look at the patient as a whole, taking into account all modif…

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The Silent Killer - Blood Pressure | Ep #16 24:47

3+ y ago24:47

24:47

You may not know this, but high blood pressure is known as the silent killer. According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure affects nearly half of the adults in America, and because symptoms don't always show, many people don't even realize that they have high blood pressure until it's too late. That's why it has been named the s…

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Why We Choose Confusion & Fear Over Certainty & Awareness | Ep #15 21:47

3+ y ago21:47

21:47

What stands between where we are and where we want to be? It's usually how we think about something, and more often than not, we choose thoughts of confusion and fear. What if you didn’t choose confusion or fear, but instead you chose awareness and certainty? In today's podcast we uncover what it means to choose our thoughts surrounding our health …

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What You Should Know When Considering a Liver Detox | Ep #14 29:19

3+ y ago29:19

29:19

Considering a spring detox diet or program to improve your energy, mood, or weight? Today, we're going to cover this common topic to make sure what you're doing is healthy. Today we will cover: Toxins, what are they and why do they matter How the liver functions - Phase 1 & 2 detoxification What are detox programs What happens inside your body when…

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Gluten - Is It a Nutritional No-No? | Ep #13 24:46

3+ y ago24:46

24:46

Gluten-free is a big fad right now. But is gluten a problem for you? I’m going to tell you all about gluten – what it is, sensitivities related to it, symptoms of those sensitivities and what it all might mean for you, personally. What you'll learn from this episode: What gluten is. The difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. How …

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Fatigue, Weight Gain, Foggy Thinking … Maybe It’s Your Thyroid | Ep #12 25:58

3+ y ago25:58

25:58

Today we’re talking everything “thyroid.” We’ll cover where it is and what it does. Let’s talk about how and why it stops working. What are the different types of thyroid disorders and what are the symptoms of an underactive or overactive thyroid? Then, we'll cover what tests you should have done in order to evaluate your thyroid and, final…

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What Would Your Future Self Do When It Comes to Health, Weight, Wellness & Life? | Ep #11 25:55

3+ y ago25:55

25:55

Have you heard of this concept of future self? Thinking about what your future self would tell you to do today can be very powerful in helping you make decisions. This can get you thinking about your life – things you’ve done and things you haven’t done, and it can make you consider what you want your life to look like. What you'll learn from this …

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HIIT Training for a Healthier Heart & Decreased Body Fat | Ep #10 28:06

3+ y ago28:06

28:06

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are exercises arranged as short bursts of tough work. The whole point of high-intensity training is to kick up the intensity, and it’s the key to boosting endurance, increasing your metabolism, regulating your insulin levels and losing body fat. What you'll learn from this episode: HIIT not only burns calorie…

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Episode 14: Boycie and Baldrick Get a Shot in the Arm 6:27

3+ y ago6:27

6:27

In this strangest of years, international cooperation has taken on a different aspect. Border closures, quarantine and testing regimes have never before been part of my daily diplomatic vocabulary. Though as a well travelled diplomat vaccination has long played a small but important part in my professional life. The world faces a common challenge t…

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Help Doc, I’m Losing My Hair! | Ep #9 30:43

3+ y ago30:43

30:43

Hair is a big feature in our lives, and it affects all of us. What causes hair loss? Why do we have it and what can we do about it? It’s a HUGE concern. Just know, that with some changes in hormones and supplements, you can most likely be back to “normal” soon. Listen in and find out how! What you'll learn from this episode: Facts about our hair. T…

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The Pause Weight Loss Program - Patient Success Stories | Bonus Episode 27:24

3+ y ago27:24

27:24

The Pause Weight Loss Program is specifically designed for women over 30 who are struggling with weight gain. Sustainable weight loss isn’t about reaching a goal quickly and losing 40 pounds in 6 weeks. It’s about habits and lifestyle change. Today, you’ll hear three amazing success stories from women who reached, and even surpassed, their pre-conc…

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Episode 13: Counting COVID 11:07

3+ y ago11:07

11:07

This is the first blogcast I have recorded for several weeks. This is mainly because I had to travel to the UK for family reasons - a journey that was a story in itself. But there is another reason too. I have been spending my evenings doing an online training course.Diplomacy is a career of life-long learning, whether that is languages, local hist…

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Decision Fatigue and 5 Ways to Keep Moving Forward | Ep #8 29:19

3+ y ago29:19

29:19

Are you experiencing decision fatigue? 40% of what we do during the day comes from our habits, but 60% is based on decisions we have to make. That can be exhausting. Let’s talk about what decision fatigue is, why it’s important, why it occurs and some strategies you can use to manage it. What you'll learn from this episode: The definition of decisi…

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Intermittent Fasting – The Gift You Didn’t Know You Needed | Ep #7 35:23

3+ y ago35:23

35:23

Let’s talk about intermittent fasting – what it is, the benefits, as well as the symptoms you may encounter and how to combat them. I’ve also included links to some of the research for you to follow up on. This is such an important topic and can totally change the way you age! What you'll learn from this episode: Why intermittent fasting is such an…

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What “Dots” Chewy Candy Taught Me About Habits (Good & Bad) | Ep #6 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

28:30

New year resolutions are common this time of year, but here’s why Dr. Tracy believes that focusing on habits is more important. Also in this episode - how Dots candy helped her understand the concept of habits. What you'll learn from this episode: The seven most common bad habits. The small decisions and actions that we do every day are the sum of …

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Sleep as Your Superpower: Why You No Longer Sleep Like a Baby | Ep #5 26:22

3+ y ago26:22

26:22

One of the most important things you can do to help you age well, is to get plenty of sleep. But sometimes as we get older, different things negatively affect that ability. Today I’ll give you several suggestions for things you can do to help you get a good night’s sleep. What you'll learn from this episode: Circadian rhythm and sleep explained. Pr…

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Are Your Hormones Balanced? Find Out Now | Ep #4 30:32

3+ y ago30:32

30:32

Estrogen dominance is a wide-spread problem for women, and it can cause all kinds of symptoms. Tune in to find out what those symptoms are, what labs you should have checked and the dietary and lifestyle changes you can implement to reverse those symptoms. What you'll learn from this episode: The two reasons women experience estrogen dominance. The…

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The #1 Roadblock to Your Health Goals | Ep #3 29:45

3+ y ago29:45

29:45

“Stress” is defined as how our body responds to a non-specific demand for change. Talk about a year that demanded change! 2020 has been stressful for us all. Today we’ll talk about what causes stress, why you have it and how to manage/combat it. What you'll learn from this episode: How exercise can sometimes be a source of stress. Examples of diffe…

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Episode 12: Tidings of Comfort and Joy 6:05

3+ y ago6:05

6:05

Can Christmas be Christmas without presents? How do you celebrate Christmas this year?By The Online Diplomat

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Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone - Hormones Found in Every Cell | Ep #2 33:27

3+ y ago33:27

33:27

Your hormonal response is as unique as your own fingerprints. How cool is that? Today we’re talking about three important hormones and the lab tests that are a must in order to assess levels that need to be addressed. What you'll learn from this episode: Three important hormones - estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. Underlying concepts that …

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Simplifying HEALTH with Tracy Page, MD | Ep #1 12:44

3+ y ago12:44

12:44

Welcome to the HEALTH Made Easy podcast! I’m Dr. Tracy Page and I love talking about hormones, weight loss, wellness and all things health. Let’s dive into why I started the podcast, what it’s about, who it’s for, and who I am. What you'll learn from this episode: Why I started the podcast. It’s not exactly about making health easy. It’s about prov…

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Episode 11: Bad Air Days and Silver Linings 7:13

3+ y ago7:13

7:13

The global skies have been pretty dark metaphorically over past months. They have been pretty gloomy too here literally for much of the time.I’m lucky enough to look out of my window in Belgrade at trees and sky. Sadly though that view is often rather murky, with visibility limited to the great oak trees at the end of my garden.One glimpse of a sil…

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Episode 10: Time, Like an Ever Rolling Stream 6:35

4y ago6:35

6:35

This has been a solemn week in what has been a desperately sad month in a desperately sad year.On 11 November the UK like many other countries commemorates Remembrance Day, or Armistice Day, which originally marked the guns falling silent at the end of the First World War. Every country has its own way of commemorating past conflict. For us 11 Nove…

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Episode 9: Tea with Everything: A Diplomatic Week 10:18

4y ago10:18

10:18

Diplomacy is never a 9-5 job and, however much we like to plan, it is rarely possible to predict exactly how your time will be spent in any given week.The coronavirus pandemic has added to the unpredictability. One thing is certain though: my week will involve drinking a lot of tea.BLOG: https://blogs.fcdo.gov.uk/sianmacleod/2020/11/06/tea-with-eve…

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Episode 8: A House in Dedinje 8:10

4y ago8:10

8:10

Diplomats move house more than most people. We move between countries every two, three or four years. We move backwards and forwards to and from our own countries. Even within our home countries jobs in our foreign ministries may be spread across more than one city.BLOG: https://blogs.fcdo.gov.uk/sianmacleod/2020/10/30/a-house-in-dedinje/…

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Episode 7: Sir Mick Jagger and the Art of Negotiation 10:53

4y ago10:53

10:53

This week stories about negotiations have been prominent in the media both in the UK and in Serbia. The history of diplomacy might also be called the history of negotiation. Negotiating is a way of life for diplomats. Whether you are working on a major arms control treaty, opening a new diplomatic mission or drafting a statement to be delivered on …

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Episode 6: Diplomatic Tours 6:30

4y ago6:30

6:30

I arrived in Belgrade just over a year ago. But for over half of that time lives have been turned upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. For any newly arrived diplomat, that means that many of those first twelve months when you would be out and about starting to get to know your host country have been spent at home, probably learning how to use o…

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Episode 5: Faces of Diplomacy 6:17

4y ago6:17

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When I walk up the stairs to my office in the Embassy I pass a series of painted portraits and photographs of former heads of the UK’s diplomatic mission in Belgrade. Over the years our diplomatic mission has had different names and a different status. It has been a Legation, a Consulate General and, as now, a British Embassy. We are of now the UK …

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Episode four: Weather Reports 7:19

4y ago7:19

7:19

Grey and windy in London; wet in Vienna; sunny in Skopje; ‘improbably sunny’ in Dublin; sultry in Lisbon… Online meetings of British Ambassadors often start with friendly chat that sounds a bit like a global weather forecast. After all, talking about the weather is something that British people are famous for. British diplomats are no exception.…

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Episode three: Windows on History 6:02

4y ago6:02

6:02

The Second World War finally came to an end just over 75years ago. The memory of that war becomes more distantwith each passing generation.By The Online Diplomat

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Episode two: the Online Diplomat 7:02

4y ago7:02

7:02

I was recently asked to open a conference on communications. Because of the public health situation the conference was held virtually, that is to say, online...By The Online Diplomat

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Episode one: the Diplomatic Carousel 3:59

4y ago3:59

3:59

Hello! I'm Sian MacLeod and I am the British Ambassador to Serbia.Welcome to my new podcast - perhaps better described as a 'blogcast' as I will also post it online to read in Serbian and English.Episode one: the Diplomatic CarouselBy The Online Diplomat

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Fertility & Dating at 38: My egg freezing process in detail & why I'm doing it 18:04

5+ y ago18:04

18:04

Dating at 38 has your biological clock ticking like a time bomb. Who knew? But what if you don't know WHEN you want to have kids or IF you want to have kids, but you're not sure you DON'T want to either? Welcome to my egg freezing process. I'm doing it. And here's what it's like. Ask me questions if you have them. It's been an interesting ride and …

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Dealing with the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: How to let go of the past and not let it affect your present dating life 45:18

5+ y ago45:18

45:18

Letting go of past relationship baggage is a huge part of learning how to date well in the future. I learn this lesson daily. Even if we don't wan to admit it, we can sometimes slip and let our issues of a former flame creep into our current dating life. For example, if your ex often flaked on dates, it can be hard to trust that the next person won…

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The Ex Factor & Are You Feeding Your Faith, Fantasies or Fears? 43:33

6y ago43:33

43:33

Let's talk about Ex-people. We all have them. But what role do they play in your life? Are you still cool with your exes or are you guys absolutely dire enemies? Regardless of your current situation, what can you learn from your exes? Let's dig deep into the lessons we're supposed to be learning and how to make sure we don't repeat the same mistake…

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How to stop attracting broken people and how to fix yourself too, the scheming diplomat I dated, when married guys try to lie 33:35

6y ago33:35

33:35

Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting broken people? A great girlfriend of mine told me she KNOWS she attracts broken men and she’s okay with it. What? It seems like it’s a badge of honor to know thyself, but if you don’t want to keep attracting the needy, broken, hurt people that you have in the past, this episode is for you. And trust me…

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What I wish I knew at 28 that I know at 38: Dealbreakers, Defining the Relationship and Big Decisions 32:21

6y ago32:21

32:21

Don't you wish you knew what you know now when you were younger? Here are some of the biggest things I wish I knew at 28 that I now know at 38. I talk about egg freezing as a fertility option that is a great option the earlier you consider it. Why didn't I know this at 28? I also talk about dealbreakers in relationships, what they were for me and w…

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How to let go of your past to make room for your present and future 31:43

6y ago31:43

31:43

Often times, we are carrying emotional baggage from the past that we don’t even realize and it makes it hard to date successfully in the present and future. Find out how to let go, what things you have to realize to do so and how to live your best dating life in the future.By LoriJay

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How to Date Like a Bawse & the Warning Signs to Beware of in Dating Situations 25:11

6y ago25:11

25:11

Being 38 and Dating, I've learned a few things...but one big lesson I've learned is how to date like a Bawse. How is it that we can be a boss at work but not in our own personal lives? Well, I'll tell you. Here are my top ways to date like a Bawse and also the things to watch out for when doing so.By LoriJay

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The Top Self-realizations Necessary to Date Successfully 28:58

6y ago28:58

28:58

This episode gives you the top 3 self-realizations necessary to date successfully. And it is deep! Some of these truths require a really hard look at yourself and a willingness to be honest with yourself. But these are absolutely needed in order to date well. You'll also meet the Militant guy who was a rollercoaster in the land of dating, but who a…

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How I Became 38 And Dating, aka My Twenties and the Ten Year Ex-Boo 32:42

6y ago32:42

32:42

How did I get to 38 and still dating? Easy! I share what happened in my twenties and the 10 year ex-boo, and I'll also share what lies we tell ourselves (and that others tell us) that you absolutely must forget if you want to date well and successfully. I have absolutely no regrets, and I'm having the time of my life right now, but there are things…

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The crazy ending to a Bumble (app) date and the do's and don'ts of dating online and offline 21:06

6y ago21:06

21:06

In this episode of 38 and Dating, I share the crazy story about the St. Patrick's Day date with The Dominican gone wrong. Some things you just don't do on a first date...and he did them. Also, my mom (Mama J), my dear friend Shawna and her mom (Mama C) also chime in about what things to do and not do when dating.…

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Ep. 2 - How I flipped a bad date into an amazing one, the 3-day first date, Lessons learned 11:28

6y ago11:28

11:28

In this episode of 38 and Dating, I pickup where I left off from Episode 1 and update you on how I turned that date from hell into an amazing night...with a different guy. I also share the details on app dating while on vacay and what to do (and not do) for a first date when the guy lives out of town. Check it out and comment below on your experien…

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Ep. 1 - The cheap, bad date that gets crazier and crazier as the night goes on 18:04

6y ago18:04

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Hi! I'm LoriJay, on IG and Twitter, and this is my new podcast 38 and Dating. It's a podcast about the wild and hilarious ride through the ups and downs of dating at 38. From online dating to realizing that some people are just psycho, these are the lessons learned on this journey of dating when you know what you want...and keep getting everything …

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40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Australia and China 18:13

12y ago18:13

18:13

Its forty years since the People's Republic of China and Australia established diplomatic relations in 1972. Since then the relationship has blossomed in a variety of mutually beneficial ways – including in terms of trade and cross cultural ties. To mark this significant anniversary, the Australian Embassy here in China has put together a '40th ann…

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