Best Steve Almond Podcasts (2025)

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Rewind: I Divorced My Spouse, And My Child Divorced Me 30:54

7h ago30:54

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This episode was originally released October 14th, 2016. Divorce is always a painful process, but it's especially so when there are children in the middle. In this favorite episode from the archives, the Sugars discuss situations of parental alienation caused by divorce. They answer letters from a mother and a father whose daughters have cut off al…

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[History of Agriculture] Tractor Wars 43:57

3d ago43:57

43:57

"Tractor Wars" by Neil Dahlstrom: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953295746/ Software is Feeding the World (Rhishi's newsletter): https://www.rhishipethe.com/sftw [History of Agriculture] Cyrus McCormick And The Birth Of Mechanical Harvesting It's impossible to picture the modern food system we have today without the invention of the tractor. And it ha…

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Generational Trauma Stops Here with Sharni Knighton 33:52

5d ago33:52

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Sharni Knighton, a hair loss specialist who shares why what’s happening on our heads often points to something deeper within. We explore the striking parallels between hair loss and alcohol use - how both are often hidden, surrounded by shame, and rooted in unspoken emotional pain. Sharni has over 25 years of e…

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An Almond Grower's Perspective on Management, Economics and Technology With David Doll 41:57

9d ago41:57

41:57

The Almond Doctor: https://www.thealmonddoctor.com/ David's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheAlmondDoctor FoA 249: A Global Perspective on Tree Nuts with The Almond Doctor David Doll was raised in a rural area growing apples and peaches. After attending Purdue University for his B.S. in Plant Biology, he attended graduate school at UC Davis, com…

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How IFS Can Help us Understand and Overcome Addiction with Cole Harvey 36:36

12d ago36:36

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In this episode, I’m joined by Cole Harvey, a coach trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS), for one of the most insightful conversations we’ve had on the show. Cole is an alcohol-free coach and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner who helps people shift their relationship with alcohol through curiosity, compassion, and a deeper understandin…

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Rewind: Emotional Labor 44:16

15d ago44:16

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This episode was originally published on May 5th, 2018. Remembering the grocery list, coordinating with the babysitter, making food for the potluck, scheduling a get-together with the in-laws: These are some of the invisible tasks that (most) women exclusively do in their romantic relationships — and the list goes on and on. Like a modern-day Greek…

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Delivering Technology to Subsistence Farmers Via School-Based Agricultural Education With Trent McKnight and G. Umaru Sheriff 40:53

18d ago40:53

40:53

AgriCorps: http://www.agricorps.org/ Movement for School-Based Agricultural Education: http://www.sbae.org/ 4-H Liberia: https://4hliberia.wordpress.com/ Trent McKnight's TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2pPO29DaYs Today’s episode is going to open a lot of eyes I think. We tend to think of youth programs like 4-H and FFA as great things …

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Mindful Cravings Journal - A Fantastic Tool 33:20

19d ago33:20

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In this toolkit episode, I’m walking you through a brand new resource I’ve developed - the Mindful Approach to Cravings Journal. It’s a powerful tool for those moments when you say “I’m not drinking today” in the morning… and somehow find yourself pouring a glass by the evening. If you’re stuck in the cycle and sick of relying on willpower alone, t…

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Keeping An Avocado Farm Competitive and Sustainable in Southern California With Chris Sayer of Petty Ranch 38:48

25d ago38:48

38:48

This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates Follow Chris on X: https://x.com/pettyranch Today's episode features 5th generation farmer Chris Sayer of Petty Ranch. Chris grows avocados in Ventura County, which is just northwest of the Los Angeles area. And there are several…

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Which Feeds Which? The Alcohol-Stress Loop in High Pressure Jobs with Steve Dann 51:41

26d ago51:41

51:41

In this episode, I sit down with Steve Dann to unpack the hidden relationship between alcohol, workplace stress, and leadership culture. Steve is an experienced senior leader with over 30 years in UK policing and eight years as a Senior Cvil Servant in the Home Office. He was recognised for strategic leadership in Afghanistan, receiving US Military…

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Redux: Trust Your Body 41:51

30d ago41:51

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This episode was originally released on June 11, 2018. Her doctor categorized her as overweight when she was 5 years old. Her grandmother always introduced her as the “chubby one.” As an adult, she vacillates between moderation and binge-eating, restricting food some weeks, and gorging on cake and ice cream during others. “It’s only when my pants a…

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Beyond the Bottle - Wisdom Gained From 2500 Alcohol Free Days 32:21

1M ago32:21

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After hitting 2,500 days alcohol-free, I felt called to share the real lessons this journey has taught me - not the just shiny stuff. In this episode, I open up about the twisty path I took to get here, from trying AA, hypnotherapy, and eventually discovering what actually worked for me - and why that might look completely different for you. I cove…

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[Spotlight] Brand Leadership With Scott Harris of CNH 17:24

1M ago17:24

17:24

This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates [Spotlight] Integrating Tech and Iron With Chris Dempsey of CNH [Spotlight] How Case IH Turns Customer Insights Into Farm Equipment Where Tech Meets Tractor With Joe Miller of CNH Strategic Investing in Ag Technologies With Miche…

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Strategic Investing in Ag Technologies With Michele Lombardi of CNH Ventures 39:06

1M ago39:06

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This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates CNH Ventures: https://www.cnh.com/en-US/Our-Company/Ventures Today's episode features Michele Lombardi. Michele is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at CNH and the Head of CNH Ventures. He is responsible for deve…

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"I Read Myself Sober" with James Lloyd 36:40

1M ago36:40

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Can you go alcohol-free without rehab, support groups, or rock-bottom moments? In this episode, I sit down with James Lloyd, who transformed his life by quitting alcohol purely through reading and podcasts—no formal programs, no interventions. James quit the booze back in 2021 and has been living alcohol-free ever since. With over 20 year’s experie…

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Redux: Sex & Aging 36:42

1M ago36:42

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This episode was originally released on May 25th, 2018. When two women in their sixties start losing interest in sex, their sex-starved partners become increasingly frustrated. Both women blame old age for their waning libidos. But is their diminished sex drive because of age or something else? The erotic lives of senior citizens are typically made…

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Farming Full-Time On Five Acres With Steve Strasheim 52:07

2M ago52:07

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This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates Twisted River Farm: https://www.twistedriverfarm.com/ Follow Steve on X: https://x.com/TRFyeomanfarmer Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm. I’ve followed Steve on X for a long time now, and I’ve been really looking forward to g…

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Coping With A Loved One's Drinking 29:07

2M ago29:07

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Watching someone you love struggle with alcohol can feel frustrating, heartbreaking, and completely out of your control. In this episode, I’m tackling one of the most common (and toughest) questions I get: How do I help someone who isn’t ready to change? I break down the real reasons people get stuck in alcohol dependence, why interventions and ult…

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Soil Ecology and Regenerative Agriculture With Michelle D'Souza, Ph.D. of McCain's Farm of the Future 37:47

2M ago37:47

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This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates McCain's Farms of the Future Hot Potato Podcast Today’s episode features Dr. Michelle D’Souza. Michelle is the Manager of Research and Innovation for McCain’s Farm of the Future Project. In this role, her mission is to empower Mc…

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Is There a Better Way to do Rehab? With Karla Adkins 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

What if rehab isn’t the solution we’ve been led to believe it is? In this episode, I continue my conversation with Karla Adkins, who shares her firsthand experience with rehab clinics, the staggering costs, and why traditional recovery models often fail people struggling with alcohol dependence. We discuss the limitations of 12-step programs, the m…

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Episodes We Love: Rapid Fire — Love & Money 44:20

2M ago44:20

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This episode was originally released on July 21st, 2018. When it comes to love, money is supposed to be no object. But there’s no disentangling love from anything in our lives, and income is no exception. So how do you assess the role money should play in a relationship, and what happens when your desires and means change over time? In this episode…

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How China Is Changing Global Ag Trade With Ian Lahiffe 42:45

2M ago42:45

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This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates Subscribe to Janette Barnard's Prime Future Newsletter: https://primefuture.substack.com/ Connect with Ian Lahiffe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-lahiffe-25165b1a/ If you had to make a shortlist of the key drivers o…

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Surviving Cirrhosis with Karla Adkins 41:21

2M ago41:21

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What if a cirrhosis diagnosis wasn’t the end of the story? In this episode, I sit down with Karla Adkins, whose remarkable recovery journey defied medical expectations. Karla is the co-owner of The Zero Proof Life and author. She started her alcohol free journey in 2014 and is committed to providing a safe, judgement-free space so other can find th…

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[Spotlight] Integrating Tech and Iron With Chris Dempsey of CNH 16:25

2M ago16:25

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This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates Today’s special episode is what I like to call a spotlight. Instead of our normal format of a 40 minute long form interview, it’s just a short peak into something interesting. The topics for these spotlights are determined in col…

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Agtech Alchemy With Walt Duflock, Sachi Desai and Rhishi Pethe 45:57

2M ago45:57

45:57

This quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstates Download the Agtech Alchemy Quarterly: https://agtechalchemy.substack.com/p/agtech-alchemy-quarterly-winter2025 GenAI Whitepaper: https://www.rhishipethe.com/genai-in-ag Today's episode features the founding members of Agtech Alc…

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Wednesday's Domaine with Luke Hemsley 33:23

2M ago33:23

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Could alcohol-free wine finally be getting it right? In this episode, I sit down with Luke Hemsley, founder of Wednesday’s Domaine, to talk about the evolution of non-alcoholic wines, the science behind de-alcoholisation, and why the market is finally catching up to consumer demand. We explore how drinking habits have shifted since COVID, the growi…

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Episodes We Love: Do I Follow My Head Or My Heart? 25:39

2M ago25:39

25:39

Cheryl and Steve are no longer dishing out new advice, but we're listening back to episodes we love every week. This episode was originally released November 6, 2015. ____ The Sugars get a letter from a young woman who has fallen head over heels in love. She and her boyfriend only met a month ago, but they are already in deep. Everything seems perf…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Steve Almond Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Dear Sugars

WBUR

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The Alcohol Debate

Tabbin Almond

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The Sleep Nanny Podcast

Lucy Shrimpton

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Future of Agriculture

Tim Hammerich

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Rewind: I Divorced My Spouse, And My Child Divorced Me 30:54

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[History of Agriculture] Tractor Wars 43:57

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Generational Trauma Stops Here with Sharni Knighton 33:52

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An Almond Grower's Perspective on Management, Economics and Technology With David Doll 41:57

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How IFS Can Help us Understand and Overcome Addiction with Cole Harvey 36:36

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Rewind: Emotional Labor 44:16

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Delivering Technology to Subsistence Farmers Via School-Based Agricultural Education With Trent McKnight and G. Umaru Sheriff 40:53

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Mindful Cravings Journal - A Fantastic Tool 33:20

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Keeping An Avocado Farm Competitive and Sustainable in Southern California With Chris Sayer of Petty Ranch 38:48

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Which Feeds Which? The Alcohol-Stress Loop in High Pressure Jobs with Steve Dann 51:41

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Redux: Trust Your Body 41:51

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Beyond the Bottle - Wisdom Gained From 2500 Alcohol Free Days 32:21

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[Spotlight] Brand Leadership With Scott Harris of CNH 17:24

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Strategic Investing in Ag Technologies With Michele Lombardi of CNH Ventures 39:06

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"I Read Myself Sober" with James Lloyd 36:40

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Redux: Sex & Aging 36:42

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Farming Full-Time On Five Acres With Steve Strasheim 52:07

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Coping With A Loved One's Drinking 29:07

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Soil Ecology and Regenerative Agriculture With Michelle D'Souza, Ph.D. of McCain's Farm of the Future 37:47

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Is There a Better Way to do Rehab? With Karla Adkins 22:45

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Episodes We Love: Rapid Fire — Love & Money 44:20

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How China Is Changing Global Ag Trade With Ian Lahiffe 42:45

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Surviving Cirrhosis with Karla Adkins 41:21

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[Spotlight] Integrating Tech and Iron With Chris Dempsey of CNH 16:25

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Agtech Alchemy With Walt Duflock, Sachi Desai and Rhishi Pethe 45:57

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Wednesday's Domaine with Luke Hemsley 33:23

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Episodes We Love: Do I Follow My Head Or My Heart? 25:39

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