Best Derek Hudson Podcasts (2025)

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Crux Redux - Business Leaders at the Crux 27:30

8d ago27:30

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Tension isn’t the enemy, it’s the spark. This episode uncovers crux moments in business where some leaders turned risk into lasting impact while others avoided the tough choice and paid the price. How will you face the crux? Derek is at Unconstrained. Full show notes on the Essential Dynamics Wiki.By Derek Hudson

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CFB Week 1 With Booger McFarland After He Eats 6 Donuts, Is Arch Bad? Brian Kelly's Big Win + Mt Rushmore Controversy To End The Show 2:29:18

24h ago2:29:18

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Bill Belichick at North Carolina is off and not running (00:00:00-00:07:08). We talk about all the games from Week 1 in CFB, is Arch cooked. Is the Alabama dynasty dead. Brian Kelly gets the monkey off his back and more (00:07:08-00:57:06). Who's back of the week with bonus Booger McFarland cam as he eats 6 donuts for being wrong about Tommy Fleetw…

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Psychedelics and astrology, archetypes, karma and shadow work with Jessica DiRuzza 55:11

5d ago55:11

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Jessica DiRuzza, a depth psychotherapist, astrologer, and educator. Jessica is the co-founder of Trust Psyche, where she integrates depth psychology and archetypal astrology to guide transformation. With 15+ years of experience, she teaches int…

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EP 149: Marc Benioff (CEO, Salesforce) Predicts Half of Conversations Will be With AI Agents Next Year

5d ago

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Logan is joined by Marc Benioff, the legendary co-founder and CEO of Salesforce, for a wide-ranging conversation on the rise of AI in enterprises. Marc explains how Salesforce has become the testing ground for its own “agentic” technology, using AI agents to handle customer support, boost sales, and transform marketing. He also shares his perspecti…

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CFB Mega Preview W/ Brandon Walker & Tom Fornelli, Waterdog CJ Kirst, Mt Rushmore Of Worst Favors, Micah Parsons Traded During Fyre Fest 3:11:59

5d ago3:11:59

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Football is all the way back. We get ready for the first full weekend of football with LeBron’s 6 players to watch in the NFL and we name ours as well(00:00:00-00:21:52). Ryder Cup team is set(00:21:52-00:30:27). Mt Rushmore of worst favors(00:30:27-01:00:24). Tom Fornelli and Brandon Walker join the show for our mega CFB preview. We talk conferenc…

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Tommy Fleetwood, CFB Preview And OSU vs Barstool With Ross Dellenger, Mt Rushmore Of Things Girls Hate About Guys Plus Taylor Swift And KillaTrav Engaged 2:31:50

7d ago2:31:50

2:31:50

Terry McLaurin has ended his hold in and re-signed. Trey Hendrickson gets a raise and Tommy Devito gets cut (00:00:00-00:14:40). Taylor Swift and KillaTrav get engaged (00:14:40-00:26:12). Hot Seat Cool Throne including Keegan Bradley making himself player/captain (maybe) (00:26:12-00:43:34). Mt Rushmore of things girls hate about guys (00:43:34-01…

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Spirit Beyond Survival 1:14:26

8d ago1:14:26

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Trump admin’s sweeping review of 55 million visas, the alarming rise in millennial deaths, Lil Nas X and the psychosis of celebrity, Sister Gertrude Morgan’s transition from artist to spiritual leader. News Trump administration reviewing all 55 million people with U.S. visas for potential deportable violations Millennials are dying at an alarming r…

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How To Retire Well: Dennis Owen on Moving Abroad, Building Community, Volunteering, Adapting to New Cultures, Creating Routine, Consulting After Retirement, Managing Money Mindset Shifts, Staying Current ... 1:02:39

9d ago1:02:39

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In this episode, I talk with Dennis Owen about his journey from a long career in the airline industry to building a purposeful and active retirement in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Dennis shares how he intentionally “retired to” a new life filled with volunteering, consulting, and community involvement, rather than just leaving work behind. We discuss the…

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NFL Preview With Mike Florio, Mt Rushmore Of Hall Of Very Good, Tommy Fleetwood Wins The Big One And Who's Back Of The Week 2:43:31

9d ago2:43:31

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Tommy Fleetwood finally did it and won the big one. We talk about a great weekend of golf and our guy Robb with two B's sendings us the tip to get us all to bet on Tommy (00:00:00-00:19:43). We talk College Football Week Zero in Dublin and people getting mad about Shedeur Sanders (00:19:43-00:36:58). Who's back of the week including Taiwain and ESP…

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Jerry O’Connell’s Fantasy Preview, Camp Barstool Recap, Mt Rushmore Of N64 Games + Fyre Fest 2:50:47

12d ago2:50:47

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We finish off Camp Barstool week sore and in a great mood after the boys hung out in a cabin all week. Some NFL trades and national sports podcast stories as well as Cracker Barrel changed their logo (00:00:00-00:22:51). Camp has us in a nostalgic mood so we do the Mt Rushmore of N64 games (00:22:51-00:46:13). Jerry O’Connell joins the show to give…

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Placebo, open science and microdosing with Rotem Petranker 52:04

14d ago52:04

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Rotem Petranker, Associate Director of the Psychedelic Studies Research Program at the University of Toronto, co-founder of the Canadian Centre for Psychedelic Science, and a postdoctoral fellow at McMaster University. His work focuses on m…

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Comedian Adam Friedland, Daniel Jones QB1 Again, Mt Rushmore Of Things That Make Your Friends House Cool + Guys On Camp From Camp Barstool 2:27:37

14d ago2:27:37

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The QB depth charts are rolling in and Daniel Jones is back at QB1. Hank is doubling down on his Super Bowl England take and we talk some more sports news (00:00:00-00:28:02). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Tommy Pham, LeBron golfing too much and more (00:28:02-00:46:45). Mt Rushmore of things that make your friends house cool (00:46:45-01:00:13). …

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Black Genius in a World on Fire w/ Tre Johnson 1:47:19

15d ago1:47:19

1:47:19

National Guard troops flood D.C., DOJ worker fired for sandwich assault on CBP officer, Burkina Faso’s military junta moves to criminalize homosexuality., and L.A. endures a traumatic summer of wildfire recovery, ICE raids, and protests. Myles and Sharhonda sit down with Tre Johnson, author of Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy. News The @w…

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Coach O In Studio, Mt Rushmore Of Worst Sounds, UFC 319, England Wants A Super Bowl And Preseason Week 2 2:34:09

16d ago2:34:09

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Its Preseason Week 2 and we're ready for the real thing. Quarterback competitions are heating up in Cleveland and Indy (00:00:00-00:16:00). We all went to UFC 319 at the United Center Saturday night and recap the card and experience (00:16:00-00:30:50). Scottie Scheffler is the best and we get a tip for the BMW that we can't ignore (00:30:50-00:40:…

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Coach Jon Gruden, Mt Rushmore Of Things We Don’t Get The Hype About, Mega Bed + Fyre Fest Of The Week 2:27:24

19d ago2:27:24

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We’re on the road and we mad a mega bed. The boys talk about their week down in Missouri, some sports stories, Zac’s business tats and more (00:00:00-00:25:08). Mt Rushmore of things we don’t understand the hype about (00:25:08-01:10:46). Coach Gruden joins us in person to talk football, what teams he thinks are going to be good, visiting camps, co…

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Dricus Du Plessis, Dana White, And a Special Guest + The Mt Rushmore Of Unsexy Things That Are Sexy Plus Listener Submitted Football Takes 2:44:29

21d ago2:44:29

2:44:29

We're on the road and we missed Hard Knocks but we're talking some ball with some NFL futures and Michael Porter Jr is addicted to women (00:00:00-00:24:41). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including John Mateers venmo transactions and Shohei getting sued (00:24:41-00:50:46). Mt Rushmore of unsexy things that we find sexy (00:50:46-01:11:13). A Special Guest …

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Crux vs. Climax 32:57

22d ago32:57

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Reed McColm is back at the mic, pressing Derek Hudson on a pivotal distinction: crux vs. climax. Through the Essential Dynamics lenses of Purpose, Path, and People, they show why the crux, the unseen decision under tension, always matters more than the climax everyone sees. From Rocky to The Lord of the Rings and beyond, they trace this pattern in …

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America's Golden Ticket To Nowhere 1:01:03

22d ago1:01:03

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Apple’s Tim Cook delivers a golden box of nothing to the White House, Ice Cube defends his role advising Trump on a plan for Black Americans, WNBA games see a bizarre crypto-linked sex toy stunt, and grandmas run a summer camp serving up cooking skills and life lessons. News Ice Cube defends advising Trump on plan for Black Americans WNBA sex toy i…

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Travis Pastrana, Preseason Football Thoughts, Tommy Fleetwood Chokes Again, Who's Back Of The Week + Mt Rushmore Of Things We Can't Wait To Do When We're Old 2:21:46

23d ago2:21:46

2:21:46

Were back in studio going around the league for preseason football this weekend. Shedeur Sanders gets a maybe premature Nike ad, Justin Fields shows out, 70 yard kicks, and fuck preseason injuries (00:00:00-00:28:01). We talk some baseball, kid ump, Tommy Fleetwood chokes again and more (00:28:01-00:46:27). Who's back of the week including Paul Geo…

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Vitamins V.S. Antidepressants. Nutritional psychiatry 1:06:02

23d ago1:06:02

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) speaks with Taron Fletcher, a biochemist and research specialist at Hardy Nutritionals, known for science-led mental health supplements. We explore: [00:01:00] Taron’s journey into nutritional research and the origins of Hardy Nutritionals [00:05:00] Lessons from ani…

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Von Miller, Eagles GM Howie Roseman, Mt Rushmore Of Dream Blunt Rotation, Football Is Back + Zac's All Time Fyre Fest 2:34:56

26d ago2:34:56

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Football is back again. We talk some preseason football, and unfortunate injuries (00:00:00-00:12:04). Another dildo has hit the WNBA floor and the fact that its possibly a crypto scam has ruined it all (00:12:04-00:16:17). We talk a little baseball as a national sports podcast (00:16:17-00:34:03). Mount Rushmore Dream Blunt Rotation (00:34:03-00:5…

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AJ Brown, NFL Preview With Kevin Clark, Hard Knocks Episode 1 + Mt Rushmore Of Skills We Wish We Learned When We Were Younger 2:59:43

28d ago2:59:43

2:59:43

Hard Knocks is here and it was just ok, except for the Ice Cream. The league is trying to ban smelling salts and ESPN has bought the NFL Network (00:00:00-00:22:20). Hot Seat/Cool Throne and Hank is back from Sunday and has some bangers for the guys, plus the first coach's poll in College Football (00:22:20-00:57:13), Mt Rushmore of skills we wish …

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The Math Ain't Mathing 54:16

29d ago54:16

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Trump fires head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over poor jobs report, a new tactic weaponizes state systems to crush opponents' credit, and a new spotlight shines on self-taught artist Bill Traylor. News WATCH: ‘I think their numbers were wrong,’ Trump says after firing BLS head over jobs report How people are weaponing state systems: ‘We file …

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Worldschooling 2.0: Rekha Magon on Location-Independent Schooling, co-founding Boundless Life, Lessons during bed rest, rethinking family in a digital age, travel, freedom, and raising global citizens 1:05:54

29d ago1:05:54

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In this video, I talk with Rekha about Boundless Life and the idea of location-independent education. We cover her background, what led her to start Boundless Life, and how the program works for families who want a different approach to learning and community. For more: Boundless Life Boundless Education Rekha on LinkedIn Rekha on Instagram (00:00)…

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Saquon Barkley, Lane Johnson And Cam Jurgens, Micah Parsons vs The Cowboys + Mt Rushmore Of Things That Start With Q 2:20:20

30d ago2:20:20

2:20:20

Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones are beefing and we break down where he may end up. We talk Training Camp, viral Caleb videos. The Speedway disaster for MLB, Dildo throwing in the WNBA and more (00:00:00-00:42:47). Who's back of the week including the Miami Marlins and Luka signs his new deal (00:42:47-00:59:59). Mt Rushmore of words that start with Q…

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Healing relationships with Psychedelics with Chandra Khalifian. Intimacy, trust, attachment and forgiveness. 48:06

1M ago48:06

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Dr. Chandra Khalifian, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and educator based in San Diego. Chandra is a pioneer in psychedelic-assisted couple therapy and co-founder of ENA, a clinic and research center focused on healing relationships throu…

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Dan Quinn, Deebo Samuel, 1 Question With A QB With Jayden Daniels, Mt Rushmore Of Chain Restaurants And The Return Of Vanny Woodhead! 2:18:41

1M ago2:18:41

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Grit week finale and were are back in Chicago because Vanny Woodhead is up and running again. Football is back and we talk Hall of Fame Game and Terry McLaurin requesting a trade (00:00:00-00:21:58). We talk MLB trade deadline and recap our visit to Pastranaland and Zac's new orange hat (00:21:58-00:46:11). Mt Rushmore of chain restaurants (00:46:1…

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Ravens HC John Harbaugh, Roquan Smith, The Airing Of Grit Week Grievances, Mt Rushmore Of TV Moms + FAQ’s 2:22:21

1M ago2:22:21

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We’re halfway through Grit Week and the tension has begun. We start with some airing of grievances after a contentious car ride with PFT, Hank and Big Cat (00:00:00-00:18:55). National Sports Podcast News (00:18:55-00:36:13). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Luka losing weight, Hank getting tricked online, Bryce Harper vs Rob Manfred and more (00:36:…

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Consider Your Companions – Lessons on People and Flow from the Trail 22:47

1M ago22:47

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In this solo follow-up to Episode 115, Derek builds on lessons from a backpacking trip through the Canadian Rockies, this time focusing on People and Flow, important considerations in any quest. Derek reflects on group dynamics, decision-making without hierarchy, and how flow becomes visible and tangible on the trail. From wrong turns to resource m…

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Epstein Files, ICE Control, Truth Revealed 53:40

1M ago53:40

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Trump named in Epstein files, ICE expands GPS ankle monitoring for immigrants, L.A. prosecutor struggles to land protest-related indictments, and a long-overlooked Black tech pioneer finally gets his due. News ICE moves to shackle some 180,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitors Trump’s top federal prosecutor in L.A. struggles to secure indictments …

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The Inner Game of Work: Pranab Sachi on Codependent Origination, Rob Burbea, Quake Books, Attentional Co-Piloting, Michael Taft, and "Non-Success" 1:21:31

1M ago1:21:31

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In this episode, I interview my friend Pranab Saachi, and we get specific about the ideas and influences that have shaped his thinking. We talk about codependent origination from Buddhist philosophy, the concept of “quake books” that have shifted his worldview, and his own approach to “attentional co-piloting” as a practical alternative to traditio…

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Charles Barkley, Grit Week Has Begun, Mt Rushmore Of Things That Begin With G, Plus Happy Gilmore 2 Review 1:46:29

1M ago1:46:29

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It’s Grit Week and we’re in Baltimore ready to hit the road. We’re crammed on the RV and recap our meet and greet with the Baltimore AWL’s. We talk some training camp news, Hank’s UFC review and other sports stories (00:00:00-00:22:25). Who’s back of the week including Jokic crying about his horses and more (00:22:25-00:34:33). Mt Rushmore of thing…

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Ashley Glowiak – Psychedelic Parenting, Rewiring Family Systems with Psychedelics 59:15

1M ago59:15

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Ashley Glowiak, a licensed marriage and family therapist, PhD candidate in transformative studies, birth and postpartum doula, yoga teacher, and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy trainee with MAPS. Ashley specializes in psychedelic-assisted psychoth…

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Scottie Scheffler, Mt Rushmore of Things You’d Want To Be Severed For, Hulk Hogan, Justin Fields Injured And Time 100 List 2:08:38

1M ago2:08:38

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Hulk Hogan has passed away and our childhood’s are over (00:00:00-00:06:53). We talk about just missing Times 100 most influential podcast list and invite The Tennis Podcast on (00:06:53-00:18:49). Training Camo has begun and Justin Fields got carted off (00:18:49-00:30:29). LeBron is suing anyone that says he’s pregnant and more (00:30:29-00:34:42…

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Chase Utley, Mt Rushmore of Basic Girl Instagram Captions, Training Camp Has Started And Listener Submitted FAQ's 2:28:08

1M ago2:28:08

2:28:08

Training camp has started and were pumped for football. Jerry Jones is losing it even more than hes lost it and we have some hold outs around the league. Chris Paul might retire and Ben Simmons could be a Celtic (00:00:00-00:19:05). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Hunter Biden and crack, our fishing tournament and more (00:19:00-00:49:04). We do Mt …

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Consider Your Quest - A Report From the Field 24:44

1M ago24:44

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In this solo episode, Derek shares lessons from a multi-day backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies and how it connects to the Essential Dynamics framework. From planning and preparation to the realities of the trail, Derek explores what it means to consider your quest —clarifying Purpose X and Purpose Y, understanding the Path and its opposing fo…

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No Strings Attached 57:17

1M ago57:17

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Beto O’Rourke urges Democrats to fight “fire with fire”, Trump releases frozen school grants with strings attached, and Zora Neale Hurston’s final home is rescued from disrepair. O’Rourke urges Democrats to fight ‘fire with fire’ in redistricting battle Trump releases frozen school grants with conditions; most funds for California still in limbo Zo…

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How much money do you need to quit? I debate with Nick Maggiulli (and rabbit holes: wealth > income, why COAST FIRE rocks, and more...) 1:19:11

1M ago1:19:11

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In this episode, I'm pumped to welcome back Nick Maggiulli to the podcast (https://youtu.be/deMXbaI-Ir4). We dive into various topics about money and financial independence, with a focus on Nick's endorsement of the 'COAST Fire' strategy, something I accidentally embraced after quitting my job. Nick shares his personal stories of financial challeng…

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Baker Mayfield & Alex Caruso, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Scottie Scheffler Dominates The Open + Mt Rushmore Of Best Bad Movies 2:33:33

1M ago2:33:33

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Scottie Scheffler wins again and his dominating year continues. The Open was such a snooze fest that we resorted to Tiger vs Scottie debates and people forget how awesome Tiger was (00:00:00-00:24:29). WNBA created noise with some t-shirts (00:24:29-00:30:27). National sports podcast talking baseball (00:30:27-00:36:37). Hurt or Injured Justin Herb…

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Brain mapping Ayahuasca experiences, Neuroplasticity, healing and measuring PTSD with Luke Jensen 55:34

2M ago55:34

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Luke Jensen, a former US Marine and National Guard veteran turned psychedelic researcher and neurofeedback practitioner. After his own healing journey with PTSD, Luke now leads veteran-focused retreats in Peru and pioneers research on brain ma…

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