Best InnerViews Podcasts (2025)

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Breaking Cycles: Lakievia’s Journey from Juvenile Justice to Youth Advocacy 1:08:24

1d ago1:08:24

1:08:24

In this episode of InnerViews, we sit down with Lakievia to explore her powerful story of resilience, transformation, and advocacy. From navigating the juvenile justice system to becoming a fierce champion for youth, she reveals how cycles can be broken through restorative justice, trauma-informed care, and community support. Tune in for an inspiri…

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355: Sports Innerview - 08/23/2025 - Megha Ganne 18:47

3d ago18:47

18:47

Ann shares her conversation with Megha Ganne, winner of the U.S. Women's Amateur, how she got through the grueling week of competition, how she balances golf, studies, and her social life at Stanford, her wish to turn pro after she graduates from Stanford and more.By Ann Liguori

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42. Your Inner Masculine vs. Feminine: How to Find the Balance 52:42

5d ago52:42

52:42

Are you tired of trying to force your way through life, or frustrated by feeling unable to take action? In this honest conversation, Ben and Mitra dive into the masculine and feminine principles that shape how we move through life. Ben reveals his current struggle with rigidity and control while Mitra offers gentle wisdom about working with our inn…

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354: Sports Innerview - 08/23/2025 - David Cone 17:19

3d ago17:19

17:19

Ann visits with David Cone, 5-time World Series Champion and Baseball Analyst, ESPN and YES Network, on his passion for golf, what he brings from baseball to golf, who he'd pick to play in his favorite foursome, and top baseball memory.By Ann Liguori

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41. Healing The Hidden Shame Behind Your Anxiety and Perfectionism 35:00

12d ago35:00

35:00

Do you secretly feel like you're somehow flawed and will never be good enough ? In this episode, Ben gets vulnerable about his years-long battle with what felt like endless anxiety and self-criticism before realizing it was actually shame in disguise. Together with Mitra, they explore how shame hides behind the things we think make us "good people"…

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353: Sports Innerview - 08/16/2025 - Jason Birnbaum, David Cone, Dan Rapaport 54:00

13d ago54:00

54:00

Ann talks with Jason Birnbaum, Dir. of Instruction at Manhattan Woods in Nyack, N.Y., about his PGA Tour star pupil, Chris Gotterup. Ann visits with David Cone, 5-time World Series winner, Baseball TV Analyst for ESPN and YES Network, about his passion for golf and the similarities between a pitching motion and the golf swing. And Ann and Golf Insi…

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06 Facilitating Group Transformation 1:00:22

24d ago1:00:22

1:00:22

What skillset is required to safely and successfully facilitate transformation for a group? In this episode Matt shares his perspectives on topics including coherence, trauma, attachment, and power.By Matt Sturm

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352: Sports Innerview - 08/02/2025 - Joe Theismann, Alex Lifeson 54:01

26d ago54:01

54:01

Ann shares her conversations with former NFL Quarterback, Super Bowl Champ, Joe Theismann, and with Alex Lifeson, Hall of Fame guitarist for the band, RUSH, about what they've been working on and their passion for golf.By Ann Liguori

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Faith, Food, and Freedom: Diaspora Wisdom with Nancy Konjo 44:52

29d ago44:52

44:52

In this deliciously deep episode, we sit down with Nancy Konjo—author of From Jollof to Sweet Potato Pie and a faith-rooted justice advocate. We talk food as healing, faith as resistance, and what it means to build bridges across the African diaspora. Nancy shares how her Cameroonian roots, her spiritual journey, and her cultural creativity have sh…

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351: Sports Innerview - 07/13/2025 - Alex Lifeson 24:50

1M ago24:50

24:50

Ann interviews the legendary Alex Lifeson, Hall of Fame guitarist for RUSH, passionate golfer, about the iconic band RUSH, his new work with 'Envy of None,' his favorite golf foursome with music buddies, what he brings from music to golf, pale ale, and much more.By Ann Liguori

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40. The Power Conscious Endings (Season Finale) 26:03

2M ago26:03

26:03

In this episode, Ben and Mitra announce they're closing Season One to create space for a fresh start, which leads them into a conversation about why conscious endings matter so much in our lives. They explore how incomplete closures—whether from relationships, jobs, or even everyday situations—accumulate in our subconscious like open apps draining …

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350: Sports Innerview - 07/10/2025 - Joe Theisman 24:06

2M ago24:06

24:06

Ann talks with former Super Bowl winning QB Joe Theisman about playing in his 35th American Century Celebrity Tournament, the similarities between football and golf, and who to watch in the upcoming NFL season.By Ann Liguori

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Psychospiritual Pathways of the Enneagram 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

The Enneagram is a widely used, multi-dimensional therapeutic tool revealing the core issues of nine different personality types. Yet beyond the typologies pertaining to increased self-awareness, it is a path of self-knowledge highlighting what matters most on an authentic psychospiritual journey. In this episode of Soul Portals, we will explore th…

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When Opportunities Knock and You Don't Answer 14:43

2M ago14:43

14:43

What if the very thing you've been praying for has already knocked on your door three times, but you missed it each time? You know that frustrating feeling when you're stuck wanting something to change in your life - whether it's finding the right relationship, getting unstuck professionally, or solving a persistent problem - yet nothing seems to b…

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Mothering on Empty: Healing, Holding On, and Letting Go 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

1:01:45

In this deeply personal and profoundly moving episode, host Ivory Bennett is joined by mental health professional Dr. Alison Davis for a candid conversation about the emotional toll and transformative lessons of caregiving. From the complexities of single motherhood and fostering to the importance of emotional regulation, healing, and support syste…

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38. Exploring the Hidden Lessons of Death 32:11

2M ago32:11

32:11

Are you faced with the anticipation of death of someone or something in your life? In this episode, we sit with the mystery of death—not just the death of a person, but all the endings and transitions that life asks of us. Mitra and Ben explore how our relationship with dying—in all its forms—can shape the way we live, love, and let go. From quiet …

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348: Sports Innerview - 06/28/2025 - Gil Hanse, Keith Stewart, Aaron Straub 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

Ann talks about JJ Spaun, winner of the U.S. Open, the Travelers Championship, the KPMG Women's PGA Champ Minjee Lee; and winning a second Gracie Award; visits with course architect Gil Hanse on his refurbishing both the Lower Course and Upper Course at Baltusrol; talks with Keith Stewart, PGA Member and Founder, Read the Line, about the top storie…

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37. How to Stay Neutral and Grounded When the World Feels Divided 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

How do you keep calm and stay neutral when everyone around you is taking sides? In this thoughtful episode, Mitra and Ben dive into what it really means to stay neutral when emotions run high and opinions clash. They share personal insights about navigating tricky moments, balancing heartfelt compassion with honest self-checks. Along the way, they …

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Spiritually Integrated Clinical Practice 1:00:35

2M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Our June Soul Portals guest is the author of The Psychology of Spirituality, which is a comprehensive exploration of the interface between the two domains, that in turn informs best practices. Spiritually integrated practitioners seek to explore the ways in which spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the l…

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36. Making Peace with Your Negative Thoughts and Inner Critic 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

Do you have a tendency to be hard on yourself for your “negative” thoughts? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore the difference between the small self that judges and the deeper self that sees with compassion. They unpack how even emotions like jealousy can become invitations to know ourselves better—if we’re willing to stay curious. It’s a thoug…

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347: Sports Innerview -06/14/2025 - Ernie Els, Paul Alexander 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

Ann broadcasts from the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pa. Ann talks with Paul Alexander, Host/Anchor, KDKA Radio and 93.7 The Fan, about the difficulty of Oakmont, what makes it so special, and stories about the beloved Arnold Palmer. Ann visits with Hall of Famer, Ernie Els, who won his first Major title at the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmo…

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346: Sports Innerview - 6/9/2025 - Aaron Straub 14:13

3M ago14:13

14:13

Ann visits with Aaron Straub, Sr. VP of Operations, Concert Golf Partners about the company's strategy, their new acquisition of New Seabury n Cape Cod, what sets them apart from other owners and operators and the current popularity of golf.By Ann Liguori

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345: Sports Innerview - 6/9/2025 - Ernie Els 20:25

3M ago20:25

20:25

Ann talks with Hall of Famer Ernie Els, about his first Major victory, the 1994 U.S. Open title at Oakmont Country Club; his thoughts on the USGA not going to Monday for an 18 hole play-off, which was changed years ago; the dominance of Scottie Scheffler on the PGA Tour; and how Ernie, now 55, stays sharp on the PGA Tour Champions.…

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35. How to Transcend Your Mind Chatter and Access Your Wiser Self 27:57

3M ago27:57

27:57

Is your mind chatter driving you crazy ? If your inner world sometimes feels like a battleground of second-guessing, self-judgment, or overthinking, you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore how to notice the chatter without getting swept up by it—and what shifts when we stop identifying with every voice in our heads.We explore the tension betw…

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344: Sports Innerview -06/07/2025 - Don Rea, Dr. Jeff Poplarski, Nicholas Callaway 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

Ann talks with Don Rea, Pres., PGA of America; Dr. Jeff Poplarski, the Performance & Recovery Dir. of 7 USGA Championships each summer; and Nicholas Callaway, co-editor and co-publisher of 'The Unconquerable Game: Ely Callaway on the Game of Golf, Business, and Life.'By Ann Liguori

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Sisters, Systems & Sibling Rights: Advocacy Rooted in Experience 54:56

3M ago54:56

54:56

In this powerful episode, changemakers Isabel Stasa, Erica Hickey, and Lily Colby share how they transformed personal pain into public purpose through advocacy. They discuss the founding of the National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections and their fight to preserve sibling bonds in foster care. This is a masterclass in lived expertise, polic…

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343: Sports Innerview - 5/31/2025 - Nicholas Callaway 27:34

3M ago27:34

27:34

Ann visits with Nicholas Callaway, co-editor and co-publisher of 'The Unconquerable Game: Ely Callaway on the Game of Golf, Business, and Life,' about Nicholas' Dad, Ely, the Founder of Callaway Golf, how the Big Bertha driver revolutionized the golf biz, and business wisdom from Ely, who ran several companies before founding Callaway Golf in his 6…

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34. Are You Still Triggered by the Same Person Despite All of the Inner Work You’ve Done? 30:22

3M ago30:22

30:22

Are there certain people who seem to always push the same buttons no matter how much work you’ve done on yourself? So many of us carry deep patterns in our relationships that can feel impossible to shake. Whether it's a close friend, life partner, or family member, the cycle repeats, and no matter how much we’ve grown and worked on ourselves, the o…

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33. How to Handle a Relationship That Is No Longer Serving You, With Compassion 21:22

3M ago21:22

21:22

Are you currently feeling unfulfilled by a friendship and you’re not sure what to do about it? In this episode, Ben and Mitra explore what to do when a relationship starts feeling heavy or out of sync. They talk about the subtle signals of disconnection and how to respond with honesty—first with ourselves, then with the other person. Instead of rus…

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32. How to Harness Conflicts to Deepen Connection: A Step-by-Step Approach 43:15

3M ago43:15

43:15

What if conflicts can be used as an opportunity to deepen connection ? In this episode, we unpack a step-by-step approach for how to accomplish this. It doesn’t matter what the conflict is about or whether its a big or small conflict—the system we offer here applies to all of it. Inspired by the Nonviolent Communication framework by Dr. Rosenberg, …

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Healing the Collective Mindset 57:55

3M ago57:55

57:55

In our last Soul Portals episode, we investigated how individual therapy gains a much broader scope when the existential and philosophical issues we all grapple with are included in the process. This month we welcome a guest whose healing practices actively link our inner wisdom and intuition with the needs of collective consciousness and global ev…

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342: Sports Innerview -05/10/2025 - George Peper, Nathan Grube, Hal Sutton 54:00

4M ago54:00

54:00

Ann visits with Links Magazine Editor George Peper about the LINKS Top 100 golf courses in the world, as voted on by course atchitects; Nathan Grube, Tournament Dir., Travelers Championship; and Hal Sutton, winner of 14 PGA Tour titles, the 1983 PGA Championship and 2 time Player Championship winner, about a variety of topics including if he feels …

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341: Sports Innerview -05/10/2025 - George Peper, Nathan Grube, Hal Sutton 54:00

4M ago54:00

54:00

Ann visits with Links Magazine Editor George Peper about the LINKS Top 100 golf courses in the world, as voted on by course atchitects; Nathan Grube, Tournament Dir., Travelers Championship; and Hal Sutton, winner of 14 PGA Tour titles, the 1983 PGA Championship and 2 time Player Championship winner, about a variety of topics including if he feels …

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31. Resolving Conflicts with Ease and Deepening Connection (Part 1) 20:47

4M ago20:47

20:47

Are you currently in a conflict with someone you care about and are looking for ways to find a resolution? In this episode, we dive into how we often slip into blaming and misunderstanding during conflicts, which makes coming to a resolution difficult. There are simple steps you can take—like noticing our feelings and needs—to keep conversations co…

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340: Sports Innerview -04/03/2025 - Gary Player, Evin Priest 54:00

4M ago54:00

54:00

Ann and Gary Player discuss Rory McIlroy's rollercoaster Masters win and Player, 1 of the now 6 male players in the career grand slam club, talks about the impact of Rory's win. Ann interviews Evin Priest, co-author with Tiger's former caddie Steve Williams, their new book, 'Together We Roared.'By Ann Liguori

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30. Do You Feel Like You’re Moving “Backwards” Recently ? These are the Hidden Reasons Why 26:22

4M ago26:22

26:22

Are you going through a period where you feel like you’ve moved backwards? In this episode, Ben opens up about a nagging sense of “moving backward” recently and his insecurities about being judged by others. Mitra gently probes to unravel the hidden drivers of his pain. Through Mitra’s inquiry, Ben realizes that his pain is actually his choice and …

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Balancing Healing, Hustle, and Humanity with Theron Ogedengbe 1:07:13

4M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

In this episode, Ivory Bennett and special guest Theron Ogedengbe, a licensed therapist and powerhouse lived expert, unpack the delicate balance between healing, advocacy, and humanity. Together, they spill the tea on national advocacy, accountability, and why healing must come before hustle. Tune in for real talk, restorative wisdom, and a celebra…

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29. True Spiritual Learning: What It Means and How to Avoid the Common Traps 29:29

4M ago29:29

29:29

Do you feel stuck in your spiritual development? People on the spiritual journey often struggle with receiving the full benefits of a chosen path: some get caught up with dabbling in multiple paths at once, others with over-intellectualizing the teachings, and yet others become attached to an outcome which thwarts real learning. In this episode, we…

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339: Sports Innerview - 4/21/2025 - Gary Player 26:31

4M ago26:31

26:31

Ann asks golf legend Gary Player, who has played in over 50 Masters, to share his insight on the mental strength, nerves control, and resilience it took Rory McIlroy to finally win his first Masters title, and capture the Career Grand Slam.By Ann Liguori

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28. The Power of Saying “No”: Build Self-Respect and Strengthen Your Relationships 49:41

4M ago49:41

49:41

Do you struggle with telling people “No” when something truly doesn’t feel aligned for you? In this episode, we unpack why setting boundaries feels so hard and how learning to say “No” can be one of the most loving things you do for yourself and the people around you. We explore the hidden beliefs that shape our boundaries, from people-pleasing to …

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338: Sports Innerview -04/13/2025 - Evin Priest 29:49

4M ago29:49

29:49

Ann talks with Evin Priest, co-author with Steve Williams, Tiger's former caddie, 'Together We Roared: Alongside Tiger for his Epic Twelve-Year, Thirteen-Majors Run' about their most successful partnership, why they didn't speak to each for over a decade, how they reconciled, and great anecdotes from their friendship and 13 Major Titles…

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27. Lessons from a 6-Year, Million-Dollar Lawsuit: Addiction, Ego, and Healing - Michael Dash 42:36

5M ago42:36

42:36

Does life currently feel like a continual uphill battle for you ? In this episode, Michael Dash shares the deep lessons he learned through adversity, including a life-changing six-year lawsuit that shifted everything he thought he valued. We discuss his journey from addiction and chasing external success to discovering true fulfillment through serv…

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Universal Predicaments in Personal Therapy 56:06

5M ago56:06

56:06

In this episode of Soul Portals, we are honoured to have a guest steeped in existential psychology who understands that the walls of the therapy room cannot just contain case histoires and ‘evidence based’ clinical interventions. Emmy van Deurzen has helped expand the scope of individual practice by reuniting the therapeutic quest with perennial co…

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337: Sports Innerview - 4/7/2025 - Joe Highsmith 17:11

5M ago17:11

17:11

Joe Highsmith, Masters rookie, shares his joy and strategy about playing in his first Masters. He talks about planning to play a practice round with his good friend, Freddie Couples, who will be playing in his 40th Masters, and how Augusta National sets up for his game as a left hander.By Ann Liguori

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336: Sports Innerview - 4/6/2025 - Rafael Campos 26:30

5M ago26:30

26:30

36-year-old Rafael Campos of Puerto Rico shares his excitement on playing in his first Masters, how he has approached his preparation for Augusta National, how winning the Bermuda Championship changed his life, and playing for a bigger purpose.By Ann Liguori

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26. When "I know" Becomes a Setback: A Simple Shift That Can Create Huge Benefits For You 26:19

5M ago26:19

26:19

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I know” before really letting something land? In this episode, we unpack the ways the phrase “I know” can block us from real learning, growth, and deeper connection. We explore how staying open—even when we think we’ve heard it all before—can lead to surprising insights and emotional growth. Through personal st…

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05 Primal Drives Innerview with Adam Gainsburg 1:30:59

5M ago1:30:59

1:30:59

Adam interviews Matt about his book, Primal Drives, and the archetype of the Warrior in contemporary men's work.By Matt Sturm

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25. The Deeper Meaning of Spring Cleaning: Decluttering Your Mind and Heart 32:56

5M ago32:56

32:56

Spring isn’t just about cleaning out your closet—it’s an opportunity to refresh your mind, emotions, and relationships, too. In this episode, Mitra and Ben dive into the ancient tradition of Nowruz (Persian New Year) and explore how clearing physical and emotional clutter can create space for growth and renewal. Mitra and Ben provide perspectives o…

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335: Sports Innerview -03/27/2025 - Alison Metcalfe, Lynn McCool 54:00

5M ago54:00

54:00

Ann visits with Alison Metcalfe of Tourism Ireland and they discuss Ireland and Northern Ireland being a popular golf destination for men, women, and families. And Lynn McCool, General Manager, Donegal Golf Club in western Ireland, talks about the beauty of the course and all that the County of Donegal has to offer.…

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Voices of Resilience: Foster Care Stories and Healing Journeys 41:08

5M ago41:08

41:08

In this powerful episode of InnerViews, Ivory Bennett sits down with Chaplain Dr. Kay Kizer — a trailblazing advocate and author — to discuss the realities of growing up in foster care, overcoming childhood trauma, and embracing the healing journey. Dr. Kizer shares her personal experiences navigating multiple foster homes and how those experiences…

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