Best Terry Neff Podcasts (2025)

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David Byrne on How Music Connects Us 24:38

7h ago24:38

24:38

Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell and connect with others—and research shows he's not alone. We explore the science behind how music shapes our social lives. Summary: Musician and artist David Byrne reflects on how music opened his world as a shy kid, offering both an outlet and a sense of belonging. We de…

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Happiness Break: How to Awaken Joy, with Spring Washam 10:07

7d ago10:07

10:07

Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam. How to Do This Practice: Reflect on an area of your life that brings you joy—whether it’s a small moment, an activity, or a connection. Imagine experiencing that joyful moment. Feel the smiles, peace, and lightness it brings. Let yourself fully co…

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Bonus: Zakiya Used to Be So Fun (Proxy podcast) 38:34

14d ago38:34

38:34

The case of the people person who fell out of love with people. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Summary: On this episode of The Science of Happiness, we’re featuring an episode from the Proxy podcast, hosted by Yowei Shaw. The episode follows Zakiya Gibbons, who also appeared on our show recently to explore science-based ways of co…

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The Science of Trusting Your Intuition 17:51

15d ago17:51

17:51

What if burnout isn’t a breaking point, but an invitation to slow down, tune in, and hear the intuition you have been trying to say all along? Summary: When we’re deep in burnout, even the simplest decisions can feel overwhelming. This episode of The Science of Happiness explores the difference between urgency and intuition, and what it takes to re…

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Happiness Break: Smiling From The Inside Out 5:31

22d ago5:31

5:31

Just a soft smile and a few minutes of breath can shift your mood, lower stress, and deepen your sense of connection. How To Do This Practice: Settle In: Find a comfortable seat, rest your hands gently, and soften your gaze or close your eyes. Breathe and Soften: Take a few slow, deep breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth, relaxing yo…

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How Parks Keep Us Connected 17:06

29d ago17:06

17:06

From childhood adventures to post-trauma recovery, explore how our parks support our well-being— and why access to them matters. Summary: Nature has long been a source of wonder, healing, and connection. But access to those green spaces—from neighborhood parks to national treasures—are increasingly at risk. In this episode of The Science of Happine…

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Happiness Break: Embodying Resilience, With Prentis Hemphill 9:19

1M ago9:19

9:19

What if you could tap into your inherent resilience at any time? Prentis Hemphill guides a meditation to turn good memories into a state of resilience. How To Do This Practice: Get Comfortable in Your Body: Find a position, seated, standing, or lying down, that feels right. Move, shake, or sound out anything that helps you arrive in your body. Conj…

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How to Feel More Hopeful 20:06

1M ago20:06

20:06

How can we build a sense of hope when the future feels uncertain? Poet Tomás Morín tries a writing practice to make him feel more hopeful and motivated to work toward his goals. Summary: Can writing about your hopes make you feel more optimistic? In this episode, poet Tomás Morin tries a hope-focused writing practice developed by psychologist Charl…

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Mark Sinclair // Captain Coconut Around the World 1:05:45

1M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

Mark Sinclair returns to the podcast, live from FALKEN's cockpit in Nuku Hiva! Andy caught up with Mark after FALKEN & COCONUT have been shadowing each other across the Pacific - they even shared a raft-up through the Panama Canal! Mark is midway through his fourth circumnavigation attempt since the first GGR in 2018, this time following the Mini G…

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Victoria Low // Magenta Project CEO 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

Victoria Low is the newly appointed CEO of The Magenta Project. I first met Vicky back in 2021, after being told she was the person to talk to if you’re planning any serious international sailing campaign — and it’s easy to see why. With over three decades in sailing public relations and communications, including five Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, sh…

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Happiness Break: A Meditation For When You Have Too Much To Do 5:23

2M ago5:23

5:23

Does your to-do list feel endless? Try this short, guided practice to help you reflect, reconnect, and release the pressure to do it all perfectly. How To Do This Practice: Find a Comfortable Posture: Sit or stand tall with a sense of dignity, grounded, yet relaxed. Take Three Cleansing Breaths: Inhale twice through the nose, then exhale slowly thr…

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How To Do Hard Things 18:49

2M ago18:49

18:49

What happens when the world sees you as a hero, but you feel lost inside? Abby Wambach, a trailblazer in women’s soccer, shares how facing life’s challenges after retirement helped her discover truth, healing, and self-love. Summary: Abby Wambach spent years chasing excellence as a world-class athlete, only to find that winning gold didn’t bring th…

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Dan Turner // Around the World with the Mini Globe 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Dan Turner is a 40-something Australian with extremely high ambitions for himself. When he was just a teenager, he wrote a list of bucket-list items that he wanted to accomplish during his life — things like ultra-running and becoming a martial arts champion. In a quite short time, Dan completed every last one of them — except sailing around the wo…

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Happiness Break: Make Uncertainty Part of the Process 3:51

2M ago3:51

3:51

Through poetic reflection, Yrsa Daley-Ward helps us embrace the in-between moments, reminding us that the unknown can be the very terrain where real change begins. Settle into Stillness: Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and take a few slow breaths to arrive in the moment. Acknowledge the Unknown: Gently notice and name any uncertainty, confusio…

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Women & the Wind // Adventuring aboard Mara Noka 1:40:05

2M ago1:40:05

1:40:05

Women and the Wind are three exceptional and multi-faceted women who embody courage, creativity, and pose a rare example of primal femininity at sea. Kiana, Laerke and Alizé, cross the Atlantic using all traditional sailing methods aboard "Mara Noka" a 50-year-old plywood catamaran with nylon sheathing and tar coating. The girls grinded away on a y…

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Ben Shaw // Out the Gate & Across the Pacific 1:17:09

2M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Ben Shaw returns to the podcast, this time in-person and onboard DOVKA, his family's Hallberg Rassy. Ben is the host of the Out the Gate sailing podcast and a former crew of 59º North. Ben and his wife Lauren sailed with us on ICEBEAR in 2019 to prepare for their own cruising adventures, and we met up quite spontaneously in Hiva Oa, after both cros…

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Our Brains on Poetry 23:05

2M ago23:05

23:05

Learn how poetry can help your brain handle stress, process feelings, and spark insight. Summary: This episode of The Science of Happiness is part of our series Using Art As Medicine. We explore poetry, one of the oldest artforms, powers our brains, calms our nervous systems, and reduces anxiety by opening doors into our psyche. Whether you're read…

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Happiness Break: How to Awaken Your Creative Energy 8:29

3M ago8:29

8:29

Spring Washam guides us on a gentle visualization to help you tap into the joy, wonder, and possibility that creativity brings. How To Do This Practice: Settle In: Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths to ground yourself in the present moment. Invite Creativity: Silently welcome the creative energy of the universe, setting t…

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Will & Sarah Curry // Hydrovane Operations & Life Balance 1:25:38

3M ago1:25:38

1:25:38

Will and Sarah Curry are the perfect example of a young family who has managed to create and sustain a life between land and sea, managing and operating "Hydrovane" from their catamaran with 2 littles, and from their home in Vancouver. First and foremost we discuss the ins and outs of the fantastic and hardy product itself — but on a more personal …

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How Art Heals Us 23:31

3M ago23:31

23:31

We explore how making art can ground us in the present and be a space of healing, connection, and joy. Summary: We explore how creative expression can support emotional resilience and physical healing in the face of life’s hardest moments and how simple acts of art-making— whether painting, drawing, or doodling—can offer grounding, release, and joy…

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Tariffs, Tactics & Transition Flights: The Drone Industry Enters a New Phase | May 7, 2025 48:40

3M ago48:40

48:40

In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff return from a brief hiatus to tackle a jam-packed lineup of updates shaping the drone industry and adjacent sectors. They kick off with a listener-driven deep dive into the real-time impacts of steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese-manufactured drones—highlighting price spikes in DJI's enterprise l…

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Richard Clarke // Canadian Sailing Legend 1:15:21

3M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Richard Clarke was raised on Toronto Island and first sailed at 4 years old. An impressive performance with Canadian Youth sailing led him to compete in the Finn Class in four consecutive Olympic Games with Team Canada. This opened the door to a wildly successful professional sailing career. Richard was part of a winning Volvo Round the World crew,…

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Happiness Break: Making Space for You, with Alex Elle 6:02

3M ago6:02

6:02

Consider what you want to make space for in your life in this 6-minute contemplation guided by Alex Elle. Find a quiet place, settle your body, and reflect on where you want more clarity or ease in your life. Breathe deeply, filling your belly on each inhale and softening your body on each exhale. Notice the fears, doubts, or stresses you’re carryi…

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Bob & Jody Bitchin' // From Bikers to Sailors 1:33:20

3M ago1:33:20

1:33:20

Bob and his wife Jody spent most of their life as live-aboards and at sea. Their marital dynamic and life long friendship is infectious. Bob dives into his younger years as a Hells Angel, his entrepreneurial mindset, and how sailing literally saved his life. Bob has owned and operated more businesses than he can barely count, and has written and se…

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What Humans Can Learn From Trees (Encore) 17:50

3M ago17:50

17:50

Trees aren’t just competing for sunlight and soil—they’re also looking out for one another. Scientist Suzanne Simard reveals the unexpected ways trees communicate, share resources, and support us. Summary: We dive into what we can learn from the neural networks of forests, evolution and cooperation, and how trees are a fundamental solution to the c…

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Jessie Zevalkink // Cruising, Land-lubbing, Parenting & Podcasting 1:21:24

3M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Longtime friend of the pod Jessie Zevalkink returns to the show ahead of her debut as host of ON THE WIND! We first met Jessie back in 2017 at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, interviewing her after she'd completed the Great Loop with her friend Katie. As it happens in the sailing community, we kept running into her, and starting next week she'll be co…

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Happiness Break: Who Takes Care of You? 9:07

4M ago9:07

9:07

When we feel cared for, our cortisol levels drop, we feel safe, and we handle stress better. Dacher leads a meditation to help us focus on the people who make us feel supported. How To Do This Practice: Get Comfortable: Find a quiet spot. Sit or stand in a relaxed position. Take a few deep breaths to settle your body and mind. Think of a Friend: Pi…

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Ben Doerr Returns // Sail Bainbridge 1:18:37

4M ago1:18:37

1:18:37

Ben Doerr, longtime friend of the pod and founder/skipper at Sail Bainbridge in Seattle, returns to the show to spin some yarns with Andy. This episode is really a catch-up between Ben & Andy, who haven't spoken in a while, and is a wide-ranging episode on everything from sailing & skiing in Alaska to being away from home when you've got a young fa…

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Capsules & Contracts: Drones, Space & Policy Unpacked | April 9, 2025 1:00:50

4M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

In this week’s jam-packed episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff bring you a blend of space, defense, public safety, and developments shaking up the drone and aerospace sectors. Kicking things off with live reactions to the SpaceX Crew Dragon recovery, the hosts reflect on human spaceflight and operational testing post-splashdown. Inter…

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Why Going Offline Might Save Us 22:22

4M ago22:22

22:22

What happens when we replace sky-gazing with screen-scrolling? Discover how digital life impacts happiness and what Gen Z can teach us about reclaiming control over our well-being. Summary: Smartphones have become our constant companions, but at what cost? This episode of The Science of Happiness explores how our digital lives are reshaping how we …

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Happiness Break: A Meditation on the Uniqueness of Your Voice 8:07

4M ago8:07

8:07

Embrace the beauty of your accent in this self-compassion meditation that guides you in a reflection of your history, heritage, and connection to your ancestors. How To Do This Practice: Find a Comfortable Position: Sit in a relaxed yet alert posture, either on a cushion or chair. Gently lower your gaze or close your eyes if that feels comfortable.…

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How to Focus Under Pressure (Encore) 18:46

4M ago18:46

18:46

Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider tries a body scan meditation to sharpen her focus and calm her nerves as she prepares for the Tournament of Champions. Summary: Simple mindfulness practices, like a body scan, can help cultivate presence and reduce stress. By tuning into the body with curiosity and awareness, we can deepen our connection to ourselve…

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Happiness Break: Find Calm When You Can’t Clear Your Mind, With Lama Rod Owens 7:05

4M ago7:05

7:05

Take a break from ruminating with Lama Rod Owens as he leads you in a meditation to cultivate a sky-like mind. How to Do This Practice: Get Comfortable: Sit or lie down in a relaxed, balanced position. Settle into Your Body: Notice how your body feels and allow yourself to settle. Observe Your Thoughts: Watch thoughts and emotions rise and fall wit…

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Louay Habib // The Master of Sailing Media 45:06

5M ago45:06

45:06

Louay Habib is a true sailing insider. Everyone who participates regularly in any of the major offshore races around the world will know Louay. In fact, if you yourself follow sailing – say races like the Fastnet, the Ocean Race - you probably know Louay too – well his writing at least. Currently he is the communications manager at the Royal Ocean …

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How Music Can Hold and Heal Us 24:53

5M ago24:53

24:53

An art-form powerful enough to prescribe — from ancient traditions to modern neuroscience, we uncover how music, including lullabies, function as a form of medicine. Summary: Music has a unique ability to calm, heal, and bring people together, and lullabies are one of the earliest ways we experience this connection. In this episode, we explore how …

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Katy Campbell // Founder of Sea to Sky Sailing School 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Katy Campbell is a world-class sailor, groundbreaking entrepreneur, and one of my lifelong friends. A decade ago, Katy launched her sailing school ‘Sea to Sky Sailing’. Sea to Sky is now the only RYA-recognized training center on North America’s west coast, and Vancouver’s only school offering both cruising and racing programs, including a regular …

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BYD’s Drone Integration, Ukraine’s Drone Industry & U.S. BVLOS Push | March 9, 2025 54:08

5M ago54:08

54:08

In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff dive into the latest developments in drone technology, global policy, and market shifts. They start by analyzing BYD’s groundbreaking EV-drone integration, where the world's largest EV manufacturer has partnered with DJI to incorporate a docking system for autonomous drones in its vehicles.…

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Making Music With Your Body, With Keith Terry | Happiness Break 7:29

5M ago7:29

7:29

How to Do This Practice: Find a Comfortable Space: Choose a place where you feel comfortable moving and making noise. You can do this practice standing or seated, whatever feels best for you. Start with a Basic Clap: Clap your hands together lightly, palm to palm. Keep the pressure soft so it doesn’t hurt. Try a few claps, following a steady rhythm…

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Matt Rutherford // A Near-Sinking En Route to Bermuda 1:17:10

5M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

Matt Rutherford returns yet again to the podcast, this time from his outpost in the Philippines. It's always fun to catch up and shoot the shit with Matt, but this time I really wanted to hear about his near-sinking on a Caribbean delivery last fall. Matt talks through the entire ordeal, from riding out a gale with all the pumps running, to nearly …

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Why Friendships Matter More Than We Think 21:28

5M ago21:28

21:28

In a world that emphasizes romantic relationships, we explore the science of friendships in humans and our primate relatives—how we make them and how they not only influence health and happiness, but our survival. Episode Summary: Romantic love gets plenty of attention, but what about the friendships that sustain us through life’s ups and downs? In…

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Jesse Terry // Sailing & Racing a Classic Wooden Boat 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Jesse Terry is a normal guy — dad and husband, keeps a 9-5 job, lives in the city, etc etc, all that "normal" stuff. But he's decidedly not normal as a boat owner — keeping a classic wooden ketch in top condition with some friends and racing & cruising her up and down New England's coast and out to Bermuda. I talked to him about the contrast betwee…

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U.S. Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech & Market Disruptions | February 20, 2025 1:06:17

5M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footpri…

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A Guided Meditation on Embodied Love | Happiness Break 7:00

5M ago7:00

7:00

Experience the physical sensations of love through this guided meditation that nurtures connection, relaxation, and emotional awareness. How To Do This Practice: Sit or lie down in a relaxed posture. Close your eyes or soften your gaze. Take a deep breath in, then slowly exhale. Notice the weight of your body and release any tension in your shoulde…

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Paul Osborne // Sailing Around the World for Down Syndrome 1:12:32

5M ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Paul Osborne is the dad behind Osborne Adventure. Paul's family, including his wife and three kids, are planning a unique circumnavigation over the next few years to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Paul has spent a lifetime traveling, mountain biking, white water kayaking, climbing, camping, and hiking, and in real life is a photographer and des…

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36 Questions to Spark Love and Connection 23:19

6M ago23:19

23:19

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Can a simple set of 36 questions build love and intimacy? We explore the science behind how the questions we ask and the way we listen shape our closest relationships. Episode summary: In this episode of The Science of Happiness, we break down the science behind a practice designed to deepen connecti…

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Don McIntyre Returns // OGR Founder & Philosophies on Sailing & Adventure 1:06:29

6M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Don McIntyre, founder of the GGR, OGR and now MGR, returns to the podcast! Andy sat down for a meandering conversation where they talk about meeting in Lagos, Portugal at the start of the Mini Globe Race, his philosophies on life, sailing and adventure, Don's definition of success, how he handles the 'haters' surrounding his ambitious events, how h…

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A Meditation on Original Love and Interconnectedness, with Henry Shukman | Happiness Break 8:44

6M ago8:44

8:44

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Cultivate a sense of original love — a universal connection that nurtures joy, safety, and belonging — with meditation teacher Henry Shukman. How to Do This Practice: Find a comfortable position, either seated with a balanced, unsupported spine or resting back into support. Sense the solidity of your…

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Peter Gibbons-Neff // Completing the Mini-Transat 1:28:59

6M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

Peter Gibbons-Neff returns to the podcast to talk about the successes and failures of his Mini-Transat racing campaign. "PGN" and I sat down face-to-face in Annapolis where he told me about losing a rudder shortly after the start in the Canaries, the hardest part about solo sailing a 21-ft. boat, how the mini-class doesn't allow even basic electron…

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How 7 Days Can Transform Your Relationship 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode From daily check-ins to meaningful compliments and planned dates nights, we explore a 7-day love challenge to help couples strengthen their relationships. Developed by renowned psychologists Julie and John Gottman. Based on decades of research, this week-long practice offers simple, actionable steps t…

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David Cross // The Loan Sailor 1:08:49

6M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

David Cross is an author in the midst of writing a book — a large portion of which involves a solo, offshore passage to Brazil. Wanting to get the fundamentals right, David asked if he could turn the tables and interview me about this fictional voyage in order to make it as realistic as possible. Of course I was happy to oblige, and this conversati…

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