Best Totally Not Biased Podcasts (2025)

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Fatal Foraging: The Deadly Mushroom Lunch 1:43:35

7h ago1:43:35

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In the quiet Australian town of Leongatha, a family lunch turned into a shocking crime that has fascinated the world. And at the center of it all was a modified gourmet recipe: Beef Wellington made with one of the world’s most lethal fungi: the death cap mushroom. Join us for Fatal Foraging. Today we are going to unravel the chilling case of Erin P…

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Episode 327 - Total Saints Podcast 1:08:52

4h ago1:08:52

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Welcome to Episode 327 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Life in the Championship under Will Still got off to a dramatic start, as two VERY late goals saw Saints come from behind to beat Wrexham AFC at St Mary’s. We break down all the big talking points from the opening day – from tactical surprises a…

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Stoicism and Resilience in a Broken World 1:20:34

3d ago1:20:34

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Can ancient Stoicism help us face today’s crazy world? In this episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with philosopher Prof. Massimo Pigliucci on how Stoic principles offer clarity, resilience, and meaning in an age of rage, war, and misinformation. We also explore real Stoicism vs. “Broicism,” and how to apply timeless wisdom to modern crises…

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EP178: Reimagining Success: Leaning Out with Dawn Baker 13:50

5d ago13:50

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Embracing Change: From Breast Cancer to Being Nice to Yourself In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine edited an episode from the Lean Out Podcast with Dr. Dawn Baker. The conversation covers Christine's journey with a breast cancer diagnosis and its impact on her work. They discuss the importance of self-care, the fixed mindset, …

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Episode 326 - Total Saints Podcast 1:11:49

8d ago1:11:49

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Welcome to Episode 326 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC! We’re officially back for the 2025/26 season — and there’s plenty to get into ahead of Saturday’s big opener at St Mary’s. Joining host Martin Starke this week are Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Dail…

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Not My Boy! The Crimes of Christopher Porco (re-release) 1:24:18

8d ago1:24:18

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We hope you enjoy this 2019 re-release from our premium show! If you want more content like this, minus the ads, please go to tiegrabber.com/subscribe or patreon.com/tiegrabber to sign up for TCB Premium. Suspicions turned to college student Christopher Porco soon after his parents, Peter and Joan Porco, were attacked with an ax in the middle of th…

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🎙️ India: Not America’s Sidekick | Salvatore Babones on The Focus 1:06:16

11d ago1:06:16

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Dr. John Bruni speaks with Prof. Salvatore Babones about U.S.–India relations, Modi’s strategic balancing act, the Quad, and how Russian oil, and a possible F-35 purchase, affects Trump’s thinking on India and how this could reshape stability on the Subcontinent & Indo-Pacific security more broadly. #IndiaUS #SalvatoreBabones #Geopolitics #Modi #Th…

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EP177: Tuscan Trails and Total Renewal 1:33

13d ago1:33

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The Rejuvenating Power of a Well-Planned Vacation In this short and sweet summer episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine shares her rejuvenating experience from a girls' vacation to Italy. The trip was a graduation gift from her sister to her daughter and included highlights such as exploring Rome, biking through Tuscany, and visiting Flo…

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Between the Pews: Faith, Envy, & Murder 2:01:03

14d ago2:01:03

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Mary Jane Fonder was a 65-year-old woman living in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania. She was known to be a bit of a loner—socially awkward, emotionally fragile, and very involved in her local church, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran. But behind her reserved demeanor simmered a potent mix of envy and resentment, a hidden inner turmoil that would ultim…

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Europe’s Defence Dilemma 53:21

18d ago53:21

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In this episode of The Focus, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges joins us to unpack Europe’s growing defence dilemma. As U.S. support for NATO faces political headwinds and war rages in Ukraine, can Europe stand on its own? Or is it still relying too heavily on the American security umbrella? We explore NATO’s credibility, European rearmament, and what’s needed t…

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EP176: Beyond Sound: Owen's Story of Silence and Sound 8:47

20d ago8:47

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Exploring Life with Cochlear Implants: A Conversation with Paul Bass and Owen Whang In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, we have excerpts from Dateline New Haven, in which host Paul Bass interviews Christine and her son Owen Whang about their picture book, SOUND SWITCH WONDER. The book, inspired by Owen's experiences with cochlear implan…

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Episode 325 - Total Saints Podcast 47:28

22d ago47:28

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Welcome to Episode 325 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC! We’re back for a one-off summer check-in as Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo) break down all the latest from St Mary’s. We cover: Kamaldeen Sulemana’s £18m departure and what it means for th…

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Trump World II: Power, Peace, Politics 1:27:03

25d ago1:27:03

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Dr. Roy Casagranda returns to The Focus to explore the global and domestic impact of a second Trump term—covering democracy, immigration, alliances, Ukraine, Iran, and more. 🎧 Watch now & subscribe for more insight on geopolitics and global affairs. #geopolitics #trump47 #roycasagranda #uspolitics #thefocuspodcast #globalsecurity #foreignpolicy Sho…

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EP175: From Melanoma to Mindbody Medicine: Dr. Keira Barr's Story 20:39

27d ago20:39

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Unveiling the Connection: Dr. Keira Barr on Stress, Skin Health, and the Mind-Body Paradigm In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Keira Barr, a dermatologist specializing in somatic psychodermatology, shares her personal journey of discovering early melanoma and the ensuing health challenges that led her to explore the mind-body conne…

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A Dangerous Mind: Robert Peernock 1:39:56

28d ago1:39:56

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In the early morning hours of July 22, 1987, a motorist came across a black Cadillac that had crashed into a telephone pole on a secluded road in Santa Clarita, California. When police were called to the scene, they found two unresponsive young women inside the car. The driver, who was later identified as 45-year-old Claire Peernock, had severe hea…

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EP174: The Empowered Physician Mom: Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson's Survival Tools 15:37

1M ago15:37

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Redefining Success and Survival for Physician Moms with Dr. Toya In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, aka Dr. Toya, shares her top five tools for navigating motherhood while being a physician. She emphasizes the importance of redefining one's own values around motherhood, building a supportive village (both pai…

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Dateline Unforgettable Rewatch: Smoke & Mirrors 48:14

1M ago48:14

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Nailah Franklin was a young pharmaceutical sales rep for Eli Lilly. Until September 2007, she was casually dating Reginald Potts, a 32-year-old businessman. The two broke up when Nailah learned about Reginald’s lengthy criminal history and sexual relationships with other women. But, unfortunately, things did not end there. Join us at the quiet end …

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Trade Under Siege 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

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In this episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with economist Nicolas Michelon on how protectionism and power politics are reshaping global trade. 🎧 Watch now on YouTube | Also on Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Show Notes: Connect with Nicolas X: @MichelonNicolas Asia Power Watch: https://asiapowerwatch.com/ Alagan Partners: https://alaganpartners.…

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EP173: Medicine and Motherhood: Insights with Dr. Toya 22:08

1M ago22:08

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Overcoming Burnout and Redefining Physician Motherhood with Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, also known as Dr. Toya, an OB/Gyn, perinatal mental health specialist, and transformational coach, shares her personal journey through three periods of burnout during her medical career and…

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The Terrible and Totally Preventable Death of Dennis Jurgens 1:41:11

1M ago1:41:11

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Dennis Jurgens was a chubby, joyful, and active toddler when Harold and Lois Jurgens adopted him in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Unable to have children of their own, Lois and Harold adopted several children over the years. Dennis wasn’t their first or last. From the very beginning, case workers from the adoption agency had their concerns about whet…

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Lebanon at a Crossroad 54:55

2M ago54:55

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Is General Joseph Aoun the man to rescue Lebanon’s institutions? Can the Lebanese Armed Forces disarm Hezbollah? Can the Lebanese state recover from years of corruption and poor governance? And what role do external powers—Iran, Israel, Syria, and the Gulf states—play in Lebanon’s fate? Dr. John Bruni speaks with Dr. Imad Harb to unpack the country…

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EP172: Dr. Ilona Frieden: Navigating a Groundbreaking Career in Pediatric Dermatology 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Navigating A Stellar Career in Pediatric Dermatology: Dr. Ilona Frieden In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Ilona Frieden, a distinguished leader in pediatric dermatology, shares her journey and insights. Dr. Frieden discusses her personal background, the challenges she faced growing up in California, and her unexpected path into me…

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Episode 324 - Total Saints Podcast 1:31:31

2M ago1:31:31

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Welcome to Episode 324 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton FC! We’re back (briefly!) for a one-off summer check-in — and there’s plenty to talk about. Alfie shares what it was like interviewing Southampton investor Dragan Šolak for the Daily Echo, and we pick through the big talking points that came out of it: Rasmus a…

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Israel’s ’Total War’ 54:55

2M ago54:55

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Israel vs. Iran: What Drives Tehran’s Strategy? Dr. Ori Goldberg joins The Focus to decode ideology, deterrence, and the risks of a wider Middle East war. Show Notes: X: @ori_goldberg Bluesky: @origoldberg.bsky.social Ori’s Top Publications: Selected Articles (2024) “Why Israelis Do and Don’t Want War with Hezbollah” – New Lines Magazine, September…

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EP171: Empowering Healers: Prioritizing Self Within Medicine 17:02

2M ago17:02

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The Importance of Awareness, Boundaries, and Support in Medical Culture In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, we continue our compilation from the last 40 episodes, focusing on critical topics like error and diagnostic discordance, dealing with mistakes, the toxic culture in medicine, the necessity of self-awareness, and prioritizing pers…

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A Life for a Life 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

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On December 16, 2004, Becky Harper made a call to 911 after checking in on her 23-year-old daughter, Bobbie Jo. Bobbie Jo, who was 8 months pregnant, was lying on the floor in her home and something was horribly wrong. Paramedics raced to the scene, where they found Bobbie Jo dead with devastating injuries to her abdomen. Bobbie Jo had been brutall…

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Australia | Meeting America’s Demands 59:25

2M ago59:25

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Is Australia charting its own defence course—or simply meeting U.S. demands? Dr. John Bruni speaks with strategist Dr. Peter Layton on AUKUS, strategic autonomy, and Australia’s evolving role in the Indo-Pacific. Show Notes: Contact Peter Layton on: Griffith Asia Institute: [email protected] LinkedIn X: @GAIGriffith Peter’s Top Five publicat…

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EP170: The Human Side of Medicine: Confronting Error and Discordance 15:33

2M ago15:33

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Embracing Imperfection: Navigating Error and Diagnostic Discordance in Medicine In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine reflects on key insights from various experts across multiple episodes that discuss the inevitability of errors and diagnostic discordance in medical practice. Featuring quotes from Dr. Philip McKee, Dr. Ale Gru,…

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Can Taiwan Survive? 40:29

2M ago40:29

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🎙️As China increases military pressure and Trump 47 reshapes U.S. foreign policy, Taiwan’s future is more uncertain than ever. Dr. John Bruni speaks with Dr. Alice Yang from Taipei’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research about Taiwan’s fight for democracy, U.S. ambiguity, and what regional conflict could mean for the world. 🎧 Availab…

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EP169: Medicine's Dual Challenges: Gender Bias and Parenting with Dr. Wendy Stead 27:36

2M ago27:36

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Balancing Medicine and Motherhood with Dr. Wendy Stead In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Wendy Stead, the Program Director for the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Infectious Diseases Fellowship, discusses her dual roles in medical education and as a mentor for residents. She provides a personal anecdote about her experiences …

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The Disappearance of Ann Racz 1:40:57

2M ago1:40:57

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One April evening in 1991, Ann Racz’s three children waited for her to pick them up some burgers and fries at the local McDonalds, which was less than a mile away. But instead of seeing Ann’s white minivan pull into the driveway, their father showed up hours later with a small bag of cold French fries. He said that their mother had gone away on a t…

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Finland | A Defence Masterclass 43:04

2M ago43:04

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Why does Finland still rely on conscription? And what can Australia learn from it? Brigadier General Jyri Raitasalo breaks down Finland’s “Total Defence” strategy, NATO’s Nordic front, and how citizen readiness can shape national security. 🎧 Watch now on The Focus with John Bruni. Show Notes: Connect with Jyri - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i…

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EP168: Building a Sustainable Medical Career: Lessons from Dr. Tessa Davis 26:06

3M ago26:06

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Thriving in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Insights from Dr. Tessa Davis In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, we are joined by Dr. Tessa Davis, a pediatric emergency medicine consultant at the Royal London Hospital and co-founder of the pioneering educational platform Don't Forget the Bubbles. Dr. Davis shares her unique journey from Glas…

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Episode 323 - Total Saints Podcast 1:10:44

3M ago1:10:44

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Welcome to Episode 323 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Coming up on our final episode of the season: Arsenal Review – Saints signed off from the Premier League with a record-breaking 30th defeat of the season. We look back at a 2-1 loss to second-placed Arsenal and ask: where did it all go wrong? Wil…

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Bonus - Will Still Explained: FootballMartin talks to GFFN Journalist to learn more 17:27

3M ago17:27

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In this bonus episode of Total Saints Podcast, FootballMartin (aka Martin Sanders) chats with a journalist from Get French Football News to get the full lowdown on Will Still — the man set to become Southampton’s new manager. Together, they explore Still’s rise through the ranks in Belgium and France, his time at Reims and Lens, and whether he’s th…

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India-Pakistan | Nukes & Nationalism 56:44

3M ago56:44

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In this episode of The Focus, host John Bruni is joined by Professor Harsh V. Pant — one of India’s foremost strategic thinkers — to dissect the geopolitical shifts shaping South Asia and beyond. From China’s expanding influence to Pakistan’s persistent provocations and the Modi government’s evolving doctrine, we explore whether India’s foreign pol…

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EP167: Beyond the Operating Room: Dr. Celeste Royce on Mentorship and Equity 20:52

3M ago20:52

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Navigating Medicine with Dr. Celeste Royce: Mentorship, Motherhood, and Advocacy In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Dr. Celeste Royce, a Harvard Medical School OB/GYN educator with over 35 years of experience, shares insights from her comprehensive career. Dr. Royce discusses her journey from initial medical school fears to her love fo…

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Episode 322 - Total Saints Podcast 58:00

3M ago58:00

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Welcome to Episode 322 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Coming up this week: Everton Review – After showing some fight against Man City, it was back to the usual script with a lifeless 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park. Did anyone impress? And was Rusk just trying to limit the damage? New Manager Latest – W…

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Presumed Guilty 1:18:34

3M ago1:18:34

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When Monica Dunn, a beautiful mother of three, was shot to death in her home, her husband was with her. But he claimed she had done it to herself. The couple had become estranged after months of infidelity and vicious arguments, so Monica’s police officer husband Paul Dunn was the logical suspect in her death. Paul maintained that he was innocent, …

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100 Days that Changed America 1:16:23

3M ago1:16:23

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In this gripping episode of The Focus, Dr. John Bruni speaks with political analyst Dr. Roy Casagranda to unpack the seismic shifts in U.S. politics after 100 days of Trump 47. From executive overreach to the global ripple effects, this conversation explores how America’s democratic institutions are being reshaped — and why the world should pay att…

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Vanished in Blood (re-release) 1:14:47

3M ago1:14:47

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Please enjoy this public release of a members-only episode from October 2023. For more of these bonus episodes and to get all of your TCB episodes ad-free, pop on over to tiegrabber.com/subscribe! On the morning of October 24, 1961, Martin Risch left for Logan Airport to catch an early flight for an overnight business trip in Manhattan. Later that …

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EP166: Off the Treadmill: Discovering Your True Path with Dr. Dawn Baker 22:50

3M ago22:50

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Finding Authentic Balance: A Conversation with Dr. Dawn Baker on Burnout and Rediscovery In this episode of The Girl Doc Survival Guide, host Christine interviews Dr. Dawn Baker, a board-certified anesthesiologist and lifestyle design coach. Dr. Baker shares her journey from burnout and significant health issues, including a pituitary tumor, to fin…

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Episode 321 - Total Saints Podcast 54:29

3M ago54:29

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Welcome to Episode 321 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Coming up this week: Man City Review – Saints avoid embarrassment and even pick up a point against FA Cup finalists Man City. Was it the best performance of the season? Or just City on autopilot? Rúben Dias vs Rusk – Dias slams Saints for not eve…

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