Best Where Did You Learn To Behave Like That Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 12: Coaching Conversations as a Leader 48:32

29d ago48:32

48:32

Sarah and Paul discuss the emerging trend of creating a coaching culture in an organisation and how a leader can bring a coaching approach to their conversations. In this episode we cover (1) coaching as a leader and why leaders need to go deeper into introspective work, so that they understand fully how they show up within the workplace, the impac…

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Episode 11: The Power of a Bold Idea 47:55

3M ago47:55

47:55

Sarah and Mandar discuss his transformational journey from being a petroleum engineer and a 17-year career at Shell to becoming a peace activist teaching meditation and self-care practices. In the conversation we cover (1) Mandar's work integrating meditation and breathing techniques into the corporate world, under the banner of 'innovation', start…

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Episode 10: How To Get On With Anyone 45:56

5M ago45:56

45:56

In this episode, Sarah and Catherine Stothart discuss (1) how understanding a framework of four interaction styles helps you communicate with people whose personality or approach is very different to you own (whether at work or in your personal life); (2) how you can flex your style enabling you to build rapport, collaborate effectively and communi…

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Episode 9: The Happiness Hack: Curating Caring Conversations 42:56

6M ago42:56

42:56

In this episode, Sarah and Klaudia discuss (1) what happiness is; (2) how we can grow our happiness through cultivating 'happiness habits'; (3) how to manage destructive self-talk and stop ruminating before a difficult conversation; and (4) how to develop a toolkit so that your happiness doesn't depend on any person, place or thing exterior to you.…

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Episode 8: Being a Resilient, Responsive and Resourced Leader 53:25

7M ago53:25

53:25

In this episode, Sarah discusses with Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, authors of Wise Power and Wild Power, (1) why cyclical awareness is an under-utilised resource that builds resilience in leaders, (2) how to pick your moment for a courageous conversation (3) how leader is able to be responsive by setting boundaries and standing their g…

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Episode 7: Building the Muscles of Love 34:21

10M ago34:21

34:21

In this episode, Sarah discusses with Anne Power, author of Contented Couples and a couples therapist (1) why couples who learn how to navigate conflict strengthen their relationship, (2) how healthy couples repair after a rupture (3) what a difference it makes when a couple has a learning-together orientation and (4) how a long-term contented rela…

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Episode 6: 'Where did you learn to behave like that?' 36:25

11M ago36:25

36:25

In this episode, Sarah discusses with Dr Sarah Hill (1) why understanding our ‘childhood story’ unlocks stuck behaviour patterns in leaders (2) what a childhood story is (3) how we can start to notice in a high stakes situation that our childhood story has become activated, and (4) what we can do to create a new narrative so that we expand our beha…

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Encore: Boy Bands (feat. Joey McIntyre of NKOTB) 37:15

12M ago37:15

37:15

We revisit one of our favorite episodes, the boy band episode (originally published in ep 50), where we explore all things boy band-- New Kids on the Block, N*Sync, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, One Direction and more. Plus an interview with our special guest, NKOTB star Joey McIntyre. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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269: Most Mortified Champions! 35:14

1y ago35:14

35:14

The Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst reaches its climax, as the winning Mortified chapter is officially crowned. Tyrel Hartman shares journals about first kisses and video games, as well poems about a pet hamster. Andrew Willis shares journals about the search for romance in high school. As a heads up, we will have one more episode left afte…

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268: Most Mortified Finale pt 2 39:32

1y ago39:32

39:32

Hear part 2 of our Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst finale. Segment 1: the erotic fiction of Keith Garcia. Segment 2: A conversation with 3 members of the Mortified Denver community that covers such topics as: an epic coming-out tale, a major tampon mishap, sneaking explicit music past religious parents and lurid stories from youth group. Th…

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Episode 5: The Four Secrets to Navigating Difficult Conversations Successfully 34:04

1y ago34:04

34:04

In this episode following Sarah’s book launch at RADA in London, Sarah discusses with Jan Rakowicz (1) why she wrote her latest book Now We’re Talking (2) what makes conversations so difficult (3) why it’s important to cut through ‘avoidance syndrome’ and (4) the four secrets that enable a manager or leader to discuss what really matters. The four …

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267: Most Mortified Finale pt 1 35:03

1y ago35:03

35:03

Hear part 1 of our Most Mortified Tournament of Teen Angst finale. Segment 1: the diary of Chanel Ruth. Segment 2: A conversation with 3 members of the Mortified Chicago team that covers such topics as: creative ways for closeted young lesbians to use the Josie and the Pussycats soundtrack, kids who fear they'll go to hell for watching an Al Pacino…

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266: The Fascinating Girl 29:52

1y ago29:52

29:52

Stories include: At the height of the Carter-Reagan election, a 10-year-old girl, Alex, imagines experiencing a future with a female President. A broken hearted teen, Erica, unleashes her romantic fury by writing her ex a 24-page letter. A girl in the 1970s, Rhonda, wrestles with who she ought to be in pages of her journals after reading a book abo…

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265: Most Mortified Semifinals - Chicago vs Portland 40:15

1y ago40:15

40:15

The Most Mortified tournament has reached the semifinals! In this head to head clash of titans, the Mortified Chicago chapter battles the Mortified Portland chapter. Stories include: Inspired by the diary of Anne Frank, a girl sets out to keep an adolescent diary that will be remembered for the ages. The epic tale of a shy kid who works up the gump…

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Episode 4: Moving beyond inner criticism with Dr Claus Springborg 44:28

1y ago44:28

44:28

In this episode, Sarah and Claus discuss (1) what inner criticism is (2) how we can detect inner criticism starting to operate inside us and (3) how we can manage this mechanism so that it no longer shuts down our dialogue but strengthens us to talk about what matters most. About Claus Dr. Claus Springborg is a thought leader in the field of leader…

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264: Why My Name is Robert 32:45

1y ago32:45

32:45

The rebellious, fury-filled journals of a Korean-American boy who was caught in the midst of a culture clash at school and at home. Watch Robert's performance in the The Mortified Guide to Family in The Mortified Guide TV mini-series on Tubi and Freevee(Amazon Prime). The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. This episode is m…

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263: Most Mortified Semifinals: Denver vs DC/Baltimore 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

48:03

The Most Mortified tournament has reached the semifinals! In this head to head clash of titans, the Mortified Denver chapter battles the Mortified DC/Baltimore chapter. Stories include: A grade school boy goes to great lengths to win a classroom election. A catholic school girl ventures into dating with very limited sex education knowledge. A boy d…

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262: Crossover episode: Rock That Doesn't Roll 45:48

1+ y ago45:48

45:48

If you were a devout christian kid in the 1980's, there's a good chance mainstream music was off-limits. Especially debaucherous hair metal bands like Motley Crue and Poison. That one christian glam band, complete with big hair, makeup and tight spandex, changed all that... In this special crossover episode with our friends at Rock That Doesn't Rol…

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261: Most Mortified: NY vs BOS vs CHI 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

44:55

Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's Chicago chapter faces off against Mortified NY as well as Mortified Boston in an epic three-way battle for the coveted last spot in the tournament's semifinals. Stories include: A 2nd grader's misguided essay aimed at making re…

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Episode 3: Make time to reflect with Pete Burden 42:50

1+ y ago42:50

42:50

Sarah and Pete Burden discuss (1) leading mindfully and the difference this makes; (2) cutting through power dynamics so that what needs to be discussed gets talked about; and (3) how to develop practices in teams and in your own leadership that foster reflection and a deeper level of noticing. We also reflect on what the growing movement of 'consc…

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260: My Eminem Dreams 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

Two tales of midwestern kids with BIG dreams. Featuring the rap lyrics of a Detroit girl growing up in the 90s; and the journals of a Fargo teenager with dreams of working for Disney World. You can find Justin Jorgensen's Dapper Day at DapperDay.com or @dapperday on insta/tiktok. Get a 14 day free trial and save 10% off your first purchase of a web…

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259: Most Mortified: Los Angeles vs. DC/Baltimore 15:19

1+ y ago15:19

15:19

Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's LA chapter faces off against Mortified's DC/Baltimore chapter. Stories include: The high school diary of Cynthia, a girl who wrote poems about things like pap smears and fell for guys who weren't exactly into girls. Also, hear …

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258: Jodie Sweetin's Teenage Diary 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

Full House star Jodie Sweetin shares the poetry she wrote as a teenager for the first time ever. CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. OTHER PROJECTS FROM MORTIFIED MEDIA: // STAGE: We currently have local chapters in 9 US locations. See upcoming events at getmortified.com/l…

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Episode 2: The art of lingering in dialogue with Professor Reinhard Stelter 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

34:22

Reinhard Stelter (Professor of Sport & Coaching Psychology at University of Copenhagen in Denmark) and I discuss how dialogue is the art of opening up a reflective space, how listening is the most essential skill that a leader can bring to a conversation and how being attentive to yourself makes dialogue transformative for all. "In true dialogue, b…

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257: The Doogie or The Vinnie 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

35:16

Segments include: A boy, Mat, fears he might become a sidekick. A girl, Keri, struggles with feelings of being overshadowed by a classmate. Finally, a teenager named Cassandra pines to be seen as anything more than a friend. CREDITS: Podcast produced and hosted by Neil Katcher and David Nadelberg. Stage show created by David Nadelberg. OTHER PROJEC…

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256: Most Mortified - Denver vs. SF/Oakland 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's Denver chapter faces off against Mortified's SF/Oakland chapter. Stories include: The diary of Lori, a rebellious high schooler who joins the cotton judging team. Also, the story of a girl, Katie, who uses a big lie to land her…

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255: "We Made Out, etc." 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

32:45

To celebrate twenty years of Mortified, hear two performances -- one from this past year and the other, originally performed at the first ever Mortified performance. This episode features performances by Kate Keleher and Kerri Pomarolli. Find Kerri's standup comedy at http://www.kerripom.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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Episode 1: Speak out, listen up with Megan Reitz 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

39:28

Sarah and Megan explore how leaders create spaces for conversations that matter by (1) deepening their listening so that team members speak up and real issues are discussed; (2) being aware of power dynamics and their impact on a conversation; (3) paying attention to the incoming tide of employee activism and the use of generative AI in organisatio…

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254: Most Mortified - ATX vs. PDX 42:52

1+ y ago42:52

42:52

Mortified celebrates 20 years with a friendly beer-league-level competition that pits city vs city. This week, Mortified's Portland chapter faces off against Mortified's Austin chapter. Stories include: A middle schooler turns detective in her pursuit of her crush. And, a boy who turns into Medieval royalty to feel better about his social status. L…

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253: The Origin Story 31:55

1+ y ago31:55

31:55

Ever wonder how Mortified began? To celebrate the project's 20th anniversary, Mortified founder David Nadelberg shares the show's origin story including: never-before-heard recordings from the debut stage show, behind the scenes trivia and the unsent love letter that started it all. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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252 Plenty of Fish 34:10

2y ago34:10

34:10

Surprise episode! Hear the journal of Brett Freedman, a closeted middle schooler in the 1980s who tries to keep 2 things alive— his fish and his hopes for romance. Recorded in Los Angeles. Featured in our encore segment: Jimmy Radosta’s Grinch-y Christmas journal, recorded in Portland, OR. And stay tuned, a batch of new episodes are coming in the f…

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Robot Diaries + Announcement 12:14

3y ago12:14

12:14

We share an update about the future of the podcast. Plus, Robots diaries! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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251: Secret Lives of the Well Behaved 28:36

3y ago28:36

28:36

No one is just a teacher’s pet or a goody two shoes... The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. We are taking a hiatus from new episodes and working on some exciting new projects we hope to share very soon. In the meantime, binge the entire series, re-listen to your favorites. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-…

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250: For Bonnie, Carolyn and Rachel 48:37

3y ago48:37

48:37

This week, we honor the lives of Mortified participants who are no longer with us by hearing their stories. A special episode featuring the hilarious performances of Carolyn Martone, Bonnie Schupp and Rachel Sieradzki. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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249: This Isn't Going to Last 24:31

3y ago24:31

24:31

Tales of teenagers hellbent on making their first shot at love a lasting one. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Please support independent podcasting and all of our creative colleagues at Radiotopia by giving to Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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248: Colin Quinn + Tyra Banks 28:54

3y ago28:54

28:54

From smart ass comedians to supermodels, kids find inspiration from unlikely sources. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series! See Mortified Live! This episode is made possible with support from Betterhelp. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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247: Tale of Two Hippies 31:37

3y ago31:37

31:37

Power to the Flower Child! Tales of teenage hippies that came of age in the 70s. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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246: I Was An Artsy Kid (w/ Gillian Jacobs & Rider Strong) 24:55

3y ago24:55

24:55

Ever think you were the deep artist type? Tales of shy kids who get creative as a way to fit in. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge [the entire series](http:// http://www.getmortified.com/podcast). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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245: Truth, Dare and Cher 23:15

3+ y ago23:15

23:15

The tale of one kid who’s convinced quickest way to a kiss is Truth or Dare. Also, a girl who becomes convinced only superstar Cher can save her. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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244: Jessica's Diary 30:21

3+ y ago30:21

30:21

What do you get when you combine Luke Perry, bowel movements and vacuuming strange people's homes? The diaries of a adolescent girl named Jessica. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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243: I Want You Back 35:20

3+ y ago35:20

35:20

From obsessing over a vacation fling to pining for an old flame, tales of teenagers who worry they're going to miss out on their one true love. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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242: I Had A Mean Streak 26:58

3+ y ago26:58

26:58

Tales of teens who went through a super crabby phase and captured it all in their journals. An episode that proves diaries are definitely the best place to vent your most frustrations and judgments. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Bing the series. Check out upcoming Mortified live events in your area. Learn about you…

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241: Homesick in India 29:06

3+ y ago29:06

29:06

A first generation American comes face to face with her Indian roots. Plus, a favorite from the podcast vault, a religious Jew goes on vacation and tries being non-kosher for a day. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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240: I Want Some Action 27:40

3+ y ago27:40

27:40

Ever feel like Tina from Bob's Burgers? Tales of hormonally frustrated teens on the lookout for the slightest bit of romance. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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239: I Love Musicals 29:21

3+ y ago29:21

29:21

From Kelly to Justin, to Moulin Rouge... tales of kids who go on epic adventures, all because of their love of a musical. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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238: My Inner Wednesday Addams 18:17

3+ y ago18:17

18:17

Kids born with a gift for gloom. Tales for the Wednesday Addams lurking in all of us. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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237: Brownies & Ben Affleck 27:13

3+ y ago27:13

27:13

A college student experiences emotional Armageddon and a middle schooler falls for the star of Armageddon, years before he was famous. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the series! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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236: Harvard Material 31:43

3+ y ago31:43

31:43

If only Good Will Hunting kept a diary. Hear the inner-most thoughts of two teenagers that set out to break the Ivy league mold. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the entire series. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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235: Sweet Valley High + Animorphs 33:21

3+ y ago33:21

33:21

What was your very favorite book series growing up? From Sweet Valley to Animorphs, meet the kids who created thinly veiled versions of their own. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choicesBy Mortified Media and Radiotopia

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234: Model UN + Czech Mates 30:51

3+ y ago30:51

30:51

This week, teenagers try their hand at foreign diplomacy. First, a story about a teenager who crushes it at the mock UN. Then, another teenager engages in foreign affairs while spending the semester in the Czech Republic. The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Listen Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices…

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