Best Herman James Podcasts (2025)

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In The Future China Will Be Dominant & the US Irrelevant | Kyle Chan 46:49

9h ago46:49

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In Episode 420 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kyle Chan—an expert on the Chinese economy and China’s industrial policy—about why he believes China is poised to dominate high-end technology and manufacturing, and why factories worldwide will reorganize their supply chains with China at the center, as the world’s preeminent technologic…

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Todd Starr, The Power of Mindset and Empathy in AI-Driven Marketing - Innova.buzz 670 1:01:19

5d ago1:01:19

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Our guest in this episode is Todd Starr, a marketing innovator and psychology enthusiast who helps businesses differentiate themselves through powerful strategy and human connection. In his insightful chat with host Jürgen Strauss, Todd shares his journey from learning with rock stars to guiding over 3,000 creative client projects, all while explor…

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Urocyonology (LITTLE GRAY FOXES) with Bill Leikam 1:13:01

5d ago1:13:01

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Bushy tails! Stinky butts! Faces so cute you weep! Let’s talk foxes – specifically the little gray ones you never knew you loved. Fox behavioral expert, researcher, conservationist, author of “The Road to Fox Hollow” and Urocyonologist Bill Leikam chats about fuzzy foxes, baby names, parental strategies, where they live, what they eat, advice for p…

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1,056 - Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams 2:33:58

6d ago2:33:58

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This episode was recorded on May 4th, 2025 at Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams. https://bit.ly/3Fsk1NqBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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#230 Bill Belichick: 8x Super Bowl Champion on Winning, Leadership, and Discipline 1:15:23

6d ago1:15:23

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Eight Super Bowl rings. Six with the Patriots. And a mindset that goes far deeper than football. In this rare, wide-ranging conversation, Bill Belichick breaks down the invisible factors behind sustained excellence: discipline, preparation, and the mental edge that separates contenders from champions. He shares the surprising reason he kept Tom Bra…

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Peace, Presence, and the Power of Now 7:31

6d ago7:31

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Can you believe we’re heading into the second half of 2025 already?! Whether this year has been everything you dreamed of-or nothing like you planned-this is a gentle, honest, pause for reflection and realignment. In this heartfelt solo episode, I’m sharing a personal message I wrote for myself and for you. It’s a reminder to breathe, reflect, and …

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The Path Through Financial Repression | Charles Calomiris 2:22

6d ago2:22

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Episode 419 is the fifth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with fmr. Chief Economist for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Dr. Charles Calomiris about America’s economic emergency and what our response to it should be once conditions push the country into a full-blown poli…

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James Cooke live at Totnes Consciousness Cafe: Nondual Naturalism & the Unity of Life & Consciousness 1:30:15

11d ago1:30:15

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This talk was filmed live at the Totnes Consciousness Cafe in April 2025.

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Dr Jeff Gross, Living Better Longer: Activating Natural Healing for Longevity - Innova.Buzz 669 53:29

12d ago53:29

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Our guest in this episode, is Dr. Jeff Gross, a pioneering neurological surgeon turned regenerative medicine specialist, is passionate about helping people live healthier, more vibrant lives. He shares his journey from traditional medicine to a holistic approach, emphasizing the importance of health span over lifespan. Key points discussed include:…

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Maritime Archaeology (SHIPWRECKS) Encore with Chanelle Zaphiropoulos 1:39:08

12d ago1:39:08

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Shipwrecks. Treasure. Sunken planes. Scuttled submarines. New life forming around old machinery. There’s an -ology for that -- just ask Maritime Archaeologist and wreck nerd Chanelle Zaphiropoulos. This absolutely charming and passionate scuba diver, history buff and antiquities scholar dishes about pirates, warships, admirals worth admiring, and s…

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#229 Outliers: Andy Grove – Only The Paranoid Survive 1:23:18

13d ago1:23:18

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Most people protect their identity. Andy Grove would rewrite his, again and again. He started as a refugee, became a chemist, turned himself into an engineer, then a manager, and finally the CEO who built Intel into a global powerhouse. He didn’t cling to credentials or titles. When a challenge came up, he didn’t delegate, he learned. This episode …

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CEO Insights to Elevate Your Success 15:26

13d ago15:26

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In this episode, I’m sharing powerful advice and tips straight from the top-insights from CEOs and senior leaders from an event I was recently a part of. Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re already sitting at the executive table, these insights are for you. Because no matter your role, the truth is: we never stop learning, growing, o…

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Empire of AI: Inside OpenAI’s Race to Conquer the Future | Karen Hao 1:07:23

14d ago1:07:23

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In Episode 418 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas sits down with award-winning journalist Karen Hao to discuss Empire of AI — her inside account of how OpenAI evolved from an idealistic, safety-first nonprofit into one of the world’s most valuable private companies in its race to conquer the future. This conversation takes you inside that transforma…

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Narrative Collapse & the Search for New Theories | Pippa Malmgren 1:47:05

18d ago1:47:05

1:47:05

Episode 417 is the fourth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak…

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Jon Bassford, Curiosity Unleashed: Leading with Questions, Not Answers - Innova.Buzz 668 54:47

19d ago54:47

54:47

Our guest in this episode is Jon Bassford, a curiosity-driven leader, consultant, and author who helps organizations unlock innovation by asking better questions. Jon’s journey is a story of challenging the status quo, rediscovering the power of curiosity, and empowering others to do the same. In his conversation with Jürgen, Jon shares practical t…

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Araneology (SPIDERS) with Marshal Hedin 1:33:05

19d ago1:33:05

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Why would a spider have a frog best friend? Why do they love your shower? Does lemon repel them? Should you rehome them outside? Why so hairy? How do you identify the harmless ones? Which ones get kinky? Hey. This will be fun. If you’re afraid of spiders, this is the best first step to conquering that fear forever. If you love spiders, you’re in go…

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From Skepticism to Strategy: Embracing AI in Leadership with Rose James 43:41

20d ago43:41

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Rose James, a leadership strategist, AI thought leader, and project management expert. We explore her insights into how leaders can harness AI as a tool for efficiency, strategic decision-making, and fostering agile, change-ready cultures. Join us as we cover: -Debunking the myth around AI -AI as a tool not a th…

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#228 Elad Gil: How to Spot a Billion-Dollar Startup Before the Rest of the World 1:38:34

20d ago1:38:34

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What if the world’s most connected tech investor handed you his mental playbook? Elad Gil, an investor behind Airbnb, Stripe, Coinbase and Anduril, flips conventional wisdom on its head and prioritizes market opportunities over founders. Elad decodes why innovation has clustered geographically throughout history, from Renaissance Florence to Silico…

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Dangerous Dependency: Apple & the Rise of China | Patrick McGee 54:11

21d ago54:11

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In Episode 416 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Financial Times correspondent Patrick McGee about the integral role Apple played in helping to build China’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem—and the geopolitical interdependencies and national security risks now baked into that relationship. McGee’s book “Apple in China” tells two storie…

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The Knowledge Project Podcast: Trailer 2:47

25d ago2:47

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Trusted by Fortune 500 CEOs and elite performers, this is where you go to think better, live better, and get ahead. Each week, Shane Parrish goes deep with the world’s sharpest minds—founders, economists, bestselling authors—to uncover the mental models, habits, and strategies behind extraordinary results. The Knowledge Project isn't just a podcast…

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Wealth Preservation During a Fourth Turning | Russell Napier 1:28:37

25d ago1:28:37

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Episode 415 is the third episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak …

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Artificial Intelligence Ethicology (WILL A.I. CRASH OUT?) with Abeba Birhane 1:15:32

25d ago1:15:32

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Who’s babysitting AI? Will it steal your job? What happens when you’re rude to a chatbot? Cognitive scientist, Trinity College professor and Artificial Intelligence Ethicologist Dr. Abeba Birhane lets me ask her not-smart questions about legislation around AI, auditing datasets, environmental impacts, booby traps, doorbell narcs, commonly used fall…

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James Hipkin, Humanizing Digital Marketing: From Customer Pathways to AI Power - InnovaBuzz 667 50:53

26d ago50:53

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Our guest in this episode is James Hipkin, a vivacious marketing strategist and digital agency leader who’s spent decades helping businesses cut through the marketing noise with authentic, customer-centered strategies. James delights in challenging the status quo, advocating for marketing that genuinely adds value and using AI as a creative ally (n…

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1,054 - Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane 2:29:27

26d ago2:29:27

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This episode was recorded on April 6th, 2025 at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA. The lineup includes Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane. https://bit.ly/4lWtFIyBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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#227 Outliers: Rose Blumkin — Women of Berkshire Hathaway 45:58

27d ago45:58

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Rose Blumkin didn’t just build a business. She revolutionized retail. After fleeing Russia with $66 in her purse, she opened a basement furniture store in Omaha at 43 years old—with no English, no education, and no connections. Her formula? Sell cheap, tell the truth, don't cheat the customer. Nebraska Furniture Mart would survive depressions, fire…

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Own Your Presence: The Power of Showing Up Authentically 19:25

27d ago19:25

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In this episode, we’re diving into something that can truly change the game-your presence and authentic voice. Join me as I talk about: -What presence really means -How to communicate with authenticity -How to show up without losing yourself -The burnout and misalignment that happens when you’re not being you -Stories, Lessons learned, and tough qu…

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"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett 56:19

27d ago56:19

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This classic children's novel follows the journey of Mary Lennox, a sad and lonely orphan who discovers a hidden, neglected garden on her uncle's estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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Ecodharma with David Loy | Living Mirrors #146 59:00

28d ago59:00

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David Loy is a Zen teacher, author, and scholar whose work bridges Buddhism, social justice, and ecology. He is a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, near Boulder, Colorado, and sits on the advisory boards of Buddhist Global Relief, the Clear View Project, Zen Peacemakers, and the Ernest Becker Foundation. He's the autho…

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How To Monetize Government Policy | Mark Spindel 1:00:43

28d ago1:00:43

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In Episode 414 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Mark Spindel about monetizing government policies and how an improved understanding of their effect on markets can enhance the value and performance of your portfolio. Demetri and Mark spend the episode's first hour evaluating Trump’s first 100 days in office, assessing his policy objecti…

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Trump’s First 100 Days and What Comes After | Neil Howe 1:42:08

1M ago1:42:08

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Episode 413 is the second episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with some of the smartest and most plugged-in people they know to help them navigate the once-in-a-century economic, political, and geopolitical reordering that is currently underway. In this episode Kofinas and Williams speak…

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Debra Eckerling, Joyful Accessible Goals: Celebrate Wins and Fuel Progress - Innova.buzz 666 57:19

1M ago57:19

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Our guest in this episode is Debra Eckerling, a joyful goal strategist, award-winning author, and mastermind behind the DEB Method for simplified goal setting. Deb’s mission is to make goal pursuit contagious and fun, inspiring everyone to move toward what truly lights them up by connecting their goals to genuine passion. In her lively chat with ho…

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Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) Part 2 with Julia Hotz 53:44

1M ago53:44

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It’s Part 2 of how to fix your life with hobbies! Pretty much. Journalist/author of “The Connection Cure” Julia Hotz explains the science behind forest bathing, how privilege affects accessibility to hobbies and what to do about it, how to figure out what lights you up, how to schedule time for hobbies if you have no time to do hobbies, why I used …

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1,053 - Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk 2:22:04

1M ago2:22:04

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This episode was recorded on March 21st, 2025 at Kodak Hall in Rochester, NY. The lineup includes Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk. https://bit.ly/4jxGpUBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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From Burnout to Balance with Jenna Hermans: Practical Tools For Real-Life Change 36:19

1M ago36:19

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Guess who’s back on the podcast?! Jenna Hermans is joining us again-this time to talk about her new book, Burnout to Balance: 5 Ways to Overcome Stress and Improve Your Wellbeing at Work. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the very real (and very common) experience of burnout-especially in the workplace. Whether you’re leading a team, building…

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#226 Garry Tan: Billion-Dollar Misfits — Inside Y Combinator’s Startup Formula 2:23:14

1M ago2:23:14

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Most accelerators fund ideas. Y Combinator funds founders—and transforms them. With a 1% acceptance rate and alumni behind 60% of the past decade’s unicorns, YC knows what separates the founders who break through from those who burn out. It's not the flashiest résumé or the boldest pitch but something President Garry Tan says is far rarer: earnestn…

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Will the U.S. Dollar Survive the Breakdown of the International System? | Paul Blustein 44:08

1M ago44:08

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In Episode 412 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with financial journalist and economic historian, Paul Blustein about the U.S. Dollar’s historical resiliency in the face of international shocks and crises, and whether Dollar hegemony can survive the breakdown of the international capital and trading system. In the first hour, Kofinas and Bl…

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David Hirschfeld, Quickly Transforming Ideas into Revenue: Launch First Methodology - InnovaBuzz Episode 665 55:17

1M ago55:17

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Our guest in this episode is David Hirschfeld, a seasoned software development expert with a physics background and a passion for helping startups succeed. From his experiences of both success and failure, David has crafted the Launch First methodology for rapidly progressing startups from idea to revenue generation. In his conversation with host J…

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1,052 - MC Taylor Goldsmith Show, Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill 2:12:07

1M ago2:12:07

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This episode was recorded on March 9, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show (featuring Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes and MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger), Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill. https://bit.ly/4iftS6O…

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Daniel Ingram & James Cooke discuss No Self and the Role of Interpretations in the Mind | Living Mirrors #145 54:32

1M ago54:32

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This week on the podcast I’m speaking again with Daniel Ingram. Daniel is a physician and meditator and is the author of the influential book Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha. He is the co-founder of the Dharma Overground and of The Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium. Today we discuss awakening and the role of interpretations in t…

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Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES) Part 1 with Julia Hotz 1:06:35

1M ago1:06:35

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Crafting. Motorcycle repair. Banjo lessons. Hobbies aren’t a reward, but tools to save your mental and physical health. Journalist/author of “The Connection Cure,” — and professional Salugenology expert — Julia Hotz explains the science behind going outside, rediscovering what makes you happy, scheduling time for hobbies if you have no time for hob…

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#225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads, Singleton, who could play chess blindfolded, quietly turned industrial conglomerate Teledyne into a bu…

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Flip the Script: A Mindset Shift for Your Day 8:30

1M ago8:30

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Tune in to hear why I was EXCITED and grateful to get to pay my taxes! In this episode, I’m sharing why…along with a powerful challenge that could completely shift your perspective and day. Here’s what we’re diving into: -How I’m reaching my son to find the good, even in unexpected places -Reframing situations in your life to see them differently -…

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"Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier 1:17:42

1M ago1:17:42

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Immortalized by Alfred Hitchcock's movie adaptation, Rebecca tells the story tells the story of a nameless protagonist who falls in love with a wealthy bachelor only to be haunted by memory of his late wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts

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