ReligionWise features educators, researchers, and other professionals discussing their work and the place of religion in the public conversation. Host Chip Gruen, the Director of the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding of Muhlenberg College, facilitates conversations that aim to provide better understanding of varieties of religious expression and their impacts on the human experience. For more about the Institute for Religious and Cultural Understanding, visit www.religionand ...
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Born in the Bend is a podcast by Emily Scherer and Aimee Frederick, highlighting local gems, entrepreneurs, and awesome stories, originating in Fort Bend County, TX. The show arose out of a desire to foster community, create a sense of place, and instill pride in calling Fort Bend County home. Having grown up in Richmond, Emily brings the native Texan voice to the table, while Aimee, a South Louisiana transplant, brings the outsider's perspective. Their combined life experiences make for ent ...
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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in yo ...
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An ”under the hood” look at scores from films starting with the James Bond series. In these episodes composer Jason Frederick and professional trumpeter and the man behind ”Q The Music” (the world‘s leading James Bond Tribute Concert) and Film Score lecturer and historian Gergely Hubai attempt to explain the techniques, secrets, methods and mastery behind the scores you love so much. The aim is to dive deeply in an almost documentary style to explain these scores in depth as well as how they ...
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At the Institute for Classical Education, we believe that a classical education is not only for the privileged few, but for every child, no matter their zip code. We invite you to help us bring a classical education to dozens of additional communities and thousands more children as we aim to bring a Classical education to more than 50,000 students by 2025.
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On You, Me, Empathy, we explore the struggles, the triumphs, the brights and the darks we face as humans trying to be human on this wondrous and overwhelming pale blue dot. You, Me, Empathy was created so that we can be witness to our collective humanity through the lens of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. We aim to destigmatize mental health, lead fiercely with our hearts, feel our feelings without shame and judgment, and share our courageous stories so that others may feel ...
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3701: How Simple, Little Happy Habits Can Make a Huge Difference by Midge Greentree with Tiny Buddha
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11:06Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3701: Midge Greentree shares how small, intentional habits, like savoring your morning coffee or sending a thoughtful message, can cultivate lasting happiness and emotional balance. By focusing…
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3700: The Power of Momentum AND The Search for Yourself by Catherine of Common Sense Living
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3699: What Taking A Break Can Teach You About Self Care by Randi Kay of Naturally Randi Kay
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3698: Heart-Centered Motivation by Steve Pavlina on Goal Setting and Finding Fulfillment
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3697: How I Learned to Let Go of Other People’s Emotions by Timia Roehrkasse on Emotional Freedom
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3696: How To Start The Day With Intention and Purpose by Carl Pullein on How to Reduce Stress and Make Progress
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3695: If You Only Aim For Perfection Then by James Altucher on Personal Growth and Development
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3694: Life as a Conscious Practice by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Breaking Cycles of Distraction
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3693: Don’t Be an Overachiever by Renata Leo of Buffalo Sauce Everywhere on Pursuing Goal and Personal Development
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3692: Want To Be Less Angry? First Recognize Who’s Making You Angry (And It’s Not Who You Think) by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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3691: Simplifying After Tragedy Strikes by Sandy Kreps with Becoming Minimalist on Intentional Living
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3690: Don't Make a Thing Out of It by David Cain of Raptitude on Unnecessary Suffering and Finding Peace
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3689: Living Frugally and Loving It by Tynan on Freedom, Confidence, and Stronger Relationships
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3688: Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude, Even When Stressed by Brian Tracy on Personal Growth and Resilience
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3687: Be Happier: 10 Things to Start Doing Right Now by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Embracing Failure
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3686: This Can Help - Doing Things For No Purpose by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Playfulness and Creativity
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3685: Mid-Week Check In: 10 Mindful Questions to Ask Yourself by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity
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3684: How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything by Ryan Holiday
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3683: 3 Ways Mindfulness Simplifies Life by Catherine Beard with SimplyFiercely on Cultivating True Inner Peace
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3682: Stop Overthinking by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Mental Clarity and Purposeful Living
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3681: Facing Your Fears: Living Life In The Key Of Awesome by Roger Lawson of RogLawFitness on How to have Courage
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3680: This 75-Year Harvard Study Shows How To Have Lifetime Joy by Benjamin Hardy on Health and Happiness
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3679: Freestyle Productivity: Balancing Systems and Simplicity When Organizing Your Life by Cal Newport
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3678: Hope Is The Thing With Feathers by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on How to Be More Optimistic
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3677: Fish don't know they're in water AND What do you hate not doing? by Derek Sivers on Chasing Goals
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