If you love college athletics and want to better understand how it works, the Going for Two Podcast will dive into the latest news and provide analysis about some of the forces that shape college athletics on and off the field. Hosted by the Extra Points newsletter's Matt Brown and longtime national sports writer Bryan Fischer.
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Rachel Cooke is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace environment you can feel good about. She’ll share tips to help you balance your work and personal life, effectively invest your time, and be mindful about where you’re devoting your energy. Let Rachel help you navigate your path to success—however you define it.
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The Horror Heals Podcast is about how horror culture, movies, and performers aid so many of us with mental wellness. Firsthand we’ve seen and heard the power of horror to help us feel better mentally. (Being part of the horror convention community is great for lowering our anxiety!) Here’s the “why and how” of the Horror Heals Podcast: Kendall and Corey host the podcast with guests on each episode, including horror enthusiasts who are willing to share their stories about how horror has helpe ...
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Bigger Than Me is a rapid-response audio blog from the Bigger Than Me Democracy Project. Hosted by Bonnie Ross, this blog helps listeners make sense of the moments that don’t just make news — they challenge democratic norms. Each episode breaks down what happened, why it matters, and how it fits into the authoritarian playbook described in On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. Here are the 20 lessons we return to again and again: 1. Do not obey in advance. Authoritarianism thrives when people preemp ...
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Smart women are investing in two key assets these days, themselves and real estate! Join your hosts Sharon Lechter and Jason Hartman once a month as they bring you exciting authors, entrepreneurs, top-tier investors and financial experts that are sharing their secrets of success. Learn tips and tools to apply to your own career, business, and life from experts such as: Lori Ann LaRocco (7-Steps To Success In Business), Nancy Doyle (CFA, Manage your Financial Life), Darlene Coquerel (CEO of K ...
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Sean Whalen Spills His Guts On Depression, Directing & the Power of Horror
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41:19In this cathartic and wonderfully chaotic episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall sit down with cult horror icon Sean Whalen, best known as Roach from Wes Craven’s The People Under the Stairs, to talk about sock monsters, emotional healing, and his directorial debut, Crust. Sean opens up about how Crust was born out of a deep depression followin…
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Trust and engagement: Alex Salas's HR insights on employee sucess
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19:23In the first of a series of shorter form interviews we're releasing in June, Rachel sits down with Alex Salas, Assistant Chief People Officer at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority and head of the NYC SHRM chapter. They discuss key strategies for improving employee experience, the competitive talent landscape, the importance of trust, le…
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Privacy Under Attack: What's Happening to Your Data and What You Can Do
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Starve the Spectacle: How to Resist Authoritarianism with Your Remote
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Democracy Defense Ninja: How to Spot Political Manipulation
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Sustaining momentum in the battle against burnout
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8:29Burnout doesn’t end with one big fix. Here’s how to build real, lasting relief by trading perfection for momentum—one reset, one decision, one human moment at a time. Check out all four episodes in this special series on this Spotify playlist. Find a transcript for this episode here: https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/sustaining-momentum…
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What if your deepest trauma gave birth to the monster that saved you? In this revealing and powerful episode, we sink our teeth into a transformative conversation with a horror author and former teacher who quite literally wrote his way through pain—by creating werewolves. After surviving a devastating car accident that left him with a broken back …
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Not Just Another Crisis. This Bill Is THE Crisis.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Another Test of American Democracy
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The Reconciliation Bill: Democracy by the Numbers
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12:24Action Resources State-by-State Program Impact Data Head Start Programs Full data for all states available here Medicaid Cuts Impact by State Complete 50-state data available from KFF Call Scripts for Immediate Action For Your House Representative (PRIORITY THIS WEEK): "Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I'm a constituent from [YOUR CITY/STATE]. My…
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Action Resources State-by-State Program Impact Data Head Start Programs Full data for all states available here Medicaid Cuts Impact by State Complete 50-state data available from KFF Call Scripts for Immediate Action For Your House Representative (PRIORITY THIS WEEK): "Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME], and I'm a constituent from [YOUR CITY/STATE]. My…
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You're not "either burned out or not burned out." Healing is a gradual process of chipping away at what drains you. Join Rachel Cooke, your Modern Mentor and founder of Lead Above Noise, in Part 3 of our burnout series. We move beyond simply identifying the problem and begin to rebuild with intention. Discover the Activation framework – Deliver, De…
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Take Action: 1. Support the Legal Defense Organizations Fighting This Battle Donate to: The ACLU, Asian Law Caucus, Make the Road New York, and the National Immigration Law Center—the groups that immediately challenged this order in court. These organizations have the legal expertise and established infrastructure to fight constitutional violations…
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We Are Standing at Democracy's Crossroads
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17:17Take Action: 1. Become Information Guardians Archive crucial data: Use WayBack Machine to save government pages—enter agency URLs (EPA.gov, CDC.gov, etc.) and click "Save Page Now" Secure your personal records: Download your Social Security Statement today and every 6 months; use encrypted storage like ProtonDrive, Tresorit, or Cryptomator Support …
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Managers are burning out—not just from doing too much, but from carrying too many roles that were never meant to be theirs. Let’s name the burden and start letting go of what was never yours to hold. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickand…
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Take Action If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: Stop Forced Transfers to Libya - Take Action Now Dear [Representative/Senator/Official's Name], I am writing as your …
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Fixing burnout begins with understanding burnout
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10:14Team challenges can feel overwhelming to tackle head-on. Here’s how leaders in a recent Activation Bootcamp found ways to infuse small but meaningful relief into their teams—without trying to fix everything. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@…
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When a President Questions His Duty to Uphold the Constitution
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Justified as Security. Designed to Undermine Civilian Rule.
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Understanding Our Power: How to Take Meaningful Action
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Breaking Trust: The Oklahoma Raid as a Warning to All Americans
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Sustaining progress: Rethinking DEI for the next generation of work with Lily Zheng
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44:48Rachel sits down with DEI strategist Lily Zheng for a candid conversation on the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They explore why real progress depends on focusing less on performative programs and more on outcomes that drive lasting change. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecas…
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The White House Lawn: A Billboard for Fear
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Take Action If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: Defend Judicial Independence — Investigate the Arrest of Judge Dugan Dear [Representative/Senator Name], I am writing…
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Take Action If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: A Citizen Deported Without Due Process — Demand Immediate Action Dear [Representative/Senator] [Last Name], I am writ…
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The Top 5 Misleading Statements Shaping the Immigration Debate
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Therapy in Terror: Why Horror is Good for the Mind
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30:21In this episode of the Horror Heals podcast, Corey and Kendall are joined by the talented horror author Rachel M. Martens, who has made a career out of writing stories that not only thrill, but also serve as a therapeutic outlet. From childhood favorites like Scooby-Doo to deep dives into the gothic classics, Rachel’s love for horror has been a con…
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How to repair fractured relationships at work
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9:10Some work relationships feel easy. And some… don’t. When a relationship feels rocky—even without a big conflict—there’s a path to a more collegial working relationships, even if you never become best friends. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor…
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When the Courts Are Ignored: Deportations Without Due Process
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When Universities Become Targets: How the Big Ten Is Pushing Back
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When the Law Bends: Appeasement in the Legal World
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Deporting Citizens: The New Line This Administration Is Willing to Cross
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11:18Take Action If this concerns you, take action with those in this situation showing courage. Here's how you can make sure your elected officials and the public hear from you — and can't say they didn't know. 📧 Email Template Subject: This Is a Constitutional Crisis—You Must Act Now I am writing to express my deep alarm at the administration’s propos…
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Rachel sits down with Bonnie Davis, co-founder of HuWork, to answer your questions about building more human-centered workplaces. You’ll also hear how Bonnie and her co-founder built HuWork by combining their corporate experience, research, and coaching backgrounds along with why celebrating strengths is key to sustainable change.…
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How to reignite your motivation when it dips
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8:20Everyone’s motivation dips sometimes. But when it does, we often default to the wrong solutions. Here’s how to get curious, not critical, and reignite your inner spark in some of the most common situations.By Macmillan Holdings, LLC
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This week on Horror Heals, we’re serving glamour, gore, and a whole lot of gratitude with none other than the high priestess of horror drag herself—Peaches Christ! 🎃👑💋 From her locker full of Fangoria centerfolds to commanding the San Francisco Symphony stage as Pinhead with fla-tits (you read that right), Peaches takes us on a full-throttle ride t…
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Borah! The Witch Who Cast a Spell on Salem (and Us!)
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41:06Is it possible for a witch to change the world? If you're Borah!, the answer is a wickedly enthusiastic YES. In this enchanting episode of Horror Heals, we sit down with Salem’s spellbinding star, Borah! — the beloved persona of Brian Sims, who has become a mainstay in the spooky streets of Salem and a symbol of joy, healing, and self-expression fo…
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You want to run an offsite for you team. You're craving the connection, the alignment, the levity and the action plan. You just don't know where to begin. Well, it's here. You begin here. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at [email protected]…
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Suicide Attempts, Mystery Schools, and Healing Via Horror
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25:59In this deeply revealing and powerful episode of Horror Heals, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Andy Grant, creator and host of the Real Men Feel podcast, for an unflinching exploration of how horror and esoteric teachings became vital to his survival and healing journey. Andy’s path, marked by battling depression and suicide attempts, took a…
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The power of empathy in leadership with Jerry Colonna
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43:23In this insightful conversation, executive coach Jerry Colonna joins The Modern Mentor Podcast to explore the transformative power of empathy in leadership. He shares lessons from his work with top executives, his experiences with Startup Podcast, and his perspective on fostering belonging in the workplace. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. …
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How to solve workplace problems by focusing on success
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9:06Tired of always fixing what’s broken? What if instead, you focused on what’s working well and built from there? Today, we’re talking about using an Appreciative Inquiry approach to problem-solving in the workplace. Let’s shift from frustration to forward momentum. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Hav…
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The Monsters We Create to Heal the Ones Inside
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26:42Horror isn’t just about fear—it’s about survival, transformation, and sometimes even healing. In this episode of Horror Heals, we explore the surprising ways horror can help us process trauma, navigate addiction recovery, and reclaim our power. Our guest is a writer, therapist, and PhD researcher who has dedicated their career to understanding how …
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Circus Envy Reveals How Horror and Drag Saved His Life
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33:02In this colorful and deeply reflective episode, hosts Corey and Kendall welcome special guest Circus Envy, a celebrated clown persona from haunted attractions, conventions, and film. Circus Envy shares a profound journey that blends horror, cosplay, drag, therapy, and personal healing. Circus Envy Reveals How Horror and Drag Saved His Life Key High…
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Feeling the slump? 7 easy ways to reignite workplace morale
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9:49Low morale seems to be rampant in the workplace today. So many people are feeling it - without a sense of empowerment (or budget) to change it for the better. But there are plenty of no-cost ways to drive morale in the right direction. Today let’s talk about 7 of my favorites. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Si…
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Finding your creative spark: AJ Jacobs on curiosity, gratitude & reinvention
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48:05Rachel welcomes bestselling author AJ Jacobs, known for his immersive "method writing" approach. They discuss how curiosity, gratitude, and risk-taking can reignite creativity and combat workplace burnout. From living biblically for a year to becoming the healthiest person alive, AJ shares how diving deep into new experiences fuels his work and how…
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In this episode of Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall sit down with Harrod Blank, the actor behind Rudy the Clown in the cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space. While Harrod may be known for his role in the iconic '80s horror film, his career and creativity stretch far beyond the big top. This episode explores the fascinating intersection of horr…
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The power of kind leadership with Linda Cohen
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32:36What does kindness really mean in a business context, and how can it drive retention, culture, and success? Linda Cohen, The Kindness Catalyst, joins the Modern Mentor podcast to explore the tangible impact of kindness in leadership, how it differs from simply being nice, and actionable strategies to create a more engaged and motivated workforce. Y…
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Using Monsters to Combat the Real Horrors of the World
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31:09In this episode of Horror Heals, Corey sits down with horror power couple Porsher and Elijah Black, whose passion for the genre goes far beyond just watching scary movies. From using cosplay as a tool for self-expression to founding Return of the Giving Dead, a charity-focused horror cosplay group, they share how horror has become a vital part of t…
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Ever feel like your ideas get ignored while someone else says the same thing and gets immediate buy-in? It’s not about speaking louder—it’s about how you position your idea. Here’s how to get people to listen—and act—on what you have to say. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern…
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The Horror of the Unknown and How It Became Therapy
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1:48:40Horror fans know that sometimes the scariest stories aren’t the ones on screen—they’re the ones life throws at us. For Brad Ewell, a DNA test set off a chain of events he never saw coming. What started as a search for answers led him to uncover a biological father he never knew existed—one who had been serving a life sentence for murder. But this s…
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Authentic personal branding: How to stand out on LinkedIn with Danielle Hughes
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33:35Struggling to stand out on LinkedIn? Rachel welcomes Danielle Hughes, Chief Personality Officer, to discuss how to build a genuine personal brand without oversharing. She shares tips on how to showcase your personality professionally, make meaningful connections, and grow your career with confidence. For more information on Danielle's work... check…
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