Expanding Your Window of Tolerance | How to Stop Hitting the “F* It” Button
In this episode, trauma therapist Carolyn Cowan explains the concept of the "window of tolerance"—the range of emotional arousal we can comfortably endure—and how it is shaped by past trauma, shame, and self‑belief. She describes how exceeding this window leads to hyper‑ or hypo‑arousal and triggers the "fuck it" button, a self‑sabotaging response such as substance use or self‑harm. Cowan outlines practical ways to expand the window, including breathwork, yoga, medication that flattens extremes, and mindful habit changes like reducing sugar intake. Ultimately, she emphasizes cultivating kindness, gentleness, and gradual self‑regulation to increase emotional resilience.
Gül Dölen – Psychedelic Science and Radical Healing
Gül Dölen, a leading neuroscientist at UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins, discussed the transformative potential of psychedelic‑assisted therapy during the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival. Her research demonstrates that compounds such as psilocybin and MDMA can rapidly alleviate treatment‑resistant depression, complex PTSD,...
EP 771: Aging as an Athlete: Mindset, Longevity, and the Love of Running
Trail Runner Nation’s episode 771 features elite ultrarunner and therapist Darcy Piceu discussing how athletes can sustain performance into later years. Drawing on over two decades of elite competition, Piceu emphasizes self‑care, strength work, and adaptive training rather than quick...
Episode 192: Ken and Dawn Weigh in on ChatGPT, Ketamine, Urolithin-A, Rapamycin, and More in Wide-Ranging AMA
In this AMA episode, host Dawn Cornegas and IHMC CEO Dr. Ken Ford field listener questions on a wide array of topics, from astronaut training in NASA's Neutral Buoyancy Lab to the latest research on supplements like urolithin‑A and anti‑aging...
Why Your 'Best Self' Is Your Worst Enemy
The episode explores the modern anxiety of living under the weight of our own potential, using the simple act of choosing between two olive oils as a metaphor for the constant self‑judgment we face. It argues that the "best self"...
Season 7 Ep. 9: John Constable, Salisbury Cathedral From the Meadows
In this episode the hosts explore John Constable's 1831 painting *Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows*, discussing its composition, the artist’s personal circumstances, and its place within the broader Constable‑Turner rivalry. They share on‑location insights from a recent visit to Salisbury,...
The Smart Kids Who Got Labeled “Problem”
In this episode of the Liquid Lunch Project, host Matthew Armahan interviews dyslexia researcher and entrepreneur Russell Van Brocklin, who shares his personal journey from being labeled a low‑reading student to developing a scalable, low‑cost intervention that teaches writing first...
Ron Currie on THE SAVAGE, NOBLE DEATH OF BABS DIONNE
Ron Currie appears on the literary podcast Poured Over to discuss his hard‑boiled crime novel, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne. The conversation, co‑hosted by Isabelle McConville, delves into Currie’s character‑first writing process, his Franco‑American roots, and the novel’s...
459-Garden for Life: How to Keep Gardening Joyfully at Any Age
In this episode, host Joe Lample chats with award‑winning garden writer and photographer Rhonda Fleming‑Hayes about her new book *Garden for Life*, which offers strategies for aging gardeners to keep their hobby joyful and sustainable. Rhonda emphasizes "right‑sizing" gardens—focusing plantings...
Ep 368 - Sheffield 2025 Champ Kjell Bakkelund
Powerlifter Kjell Bakkelund, the 2025 Sheffield champion, details his 19‑year journey, focusing on strategic weight cuts and performance longevity. He describes the challenges of cutting weight, the use of tactical deception to gain a competitive edge, and how refined nutrition...
Meditation: Inhabiting Awake Awareness (21:49)
Tara Brach’s 21‑minute guided meditation, “Inhabiting Awake Awareness,” begins by anchoring attention on the breath before expanding into a full‑body scan that highlights the sensation of aliveness. Listeners are then invited to open all senses into a boundless, receptive awareness,...
A Wild Live with Jessica Serrante on Joanna Macy and The Great Turning
In this episode, host Sarah Wilson talks with climate activist‑turned‑coach Jessica Serrante about her journey through grief after the death of Joanna Macy, the visionary behind The Great Turning. Jessica shares how she navigated anticipatory and post‑loss grief, using Joanna’s...
“Scratch” By Kate Cohen | Why Making Things Matters
In this episode, Frank Schaefer talks with former Washington Post columnist Kate Cohen about her new Substack column "Scratch," which explores how making things—sewing, baking, farming, art—reinforces our humanity in an age dominated by algorithms and late‑stage capitalism. Cohen reflects...
Sarah Ruden: A Short History of Bad Ideas About Women
In this episode of Liberating Motherhood, host Zonva Lines talks with classical scholar and translator Sarah Ruden about her new book, *Reproductive Wrongs: A Short History of Bad Ideas About Women*. Ruden traces how patriarchal myths about women’s bodies—from ancient...
Allowance Vs. Commission: Two Dads Debate the Best Way to Teach Kids Money
In this episode of Front Row Dads, hosts Eric Farewell and founding member Dave Powders debate the merits of allowance versus commission-based money teaching for kids. Dave outlines his hybrid system: a regular allowance split into purpose‑specific jars (save‑to‑spend, wealth,...
HLYNUR PÁLMASON - Writer / Director
In this episode of the Team Deacons Podcast, writer‑director Hlynur Pálmason discusses his unconventional path from childhood fascination with images and sound to studying photography, working odd jobs, and ultimately graduating from the Danish film school. He explains how collaborative...
Your Author Toolbox: Part 2
The latest release of the Author Toolbox adds dozens of AI‑driven utilities for writers, ranging from PR automation to legal, tax, and editing assistants. All tools are hosted on PatronToolbox.com and organized into categories such as PR, "Not a Professional"...
Don't Be A Potato
In the latest episode of *Have Kids They Said*, Nicole shares vivid Vegas anecdotes while Rich prepares snacks for his upcoming trip. The duo debates their favorite Dr. Seuss titles, explores the awkwardness of receiving compliments, and tackles strategies for...
The Gut-Fatigue Connection: Is Your Digestion Making You Tired?
In this episode the host explores the emerging link between chronic fatigue—including Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)—and gut health, emphasizing how gut dysbiosis may drive persistent exhaustion. They explain the gut microbiome as a complex ecosystem, using a garden metaphor...
Tayari Jones on KIN
Tayari Jones joins host Miwa Messer on the Poured Over podcast to discuss her novel *Kin*, a deep dive into mother‑daughter, sister, and friendship bonds in the American South. The conversation expands to Jones’s Atlanta upbringing, her time at Spelman...
We’re Not Sick. We’re Being Sold | David Etheridge
In this episode, Dr. Robert Lovekin interviews author David Etheridge about his book *We’re Not Sick, We’re Being Sold*, which argues that the food and pharmaceutical industries have distorted nutrition advice, leading to widespread chronic disease. Etheridge shares his personal...
1042| How Preparing My Mind and Body Led to a Powerful Unmedicated First Birth - Savvy Jardine
Savvy Jardine deliberately prepared her mind and body for an unmedicated hospital birth, completing the Built to Birth course and practicing breathwork, meditation, and mindset techniques. With a clear birth plan and doula support, she entered labor confidently, using a...
1024. Tobi Coventry
Tobi Coventry, a former book scout turned author, released his debut novel "He's the Devil," which was chosen as the February pick for the Otherppl Book Club. Over the past ten years he sourced material for film and television, and...
How Adoption Changed My Life with Adele Koolen
Adele Koolen’s podcast episode recounts how adoption transformed her life after seven years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive. She credits faith and divine timing for guiding her to her son, Desi, whose viral story resonated with listeners. The conversation highlights the...
Learning How To Stay
In this episode of "Let's Have the Conversation," host Desiree B. Stevens explores the concept of "staying"—maintaining presence and regulation within community work and difficult dialogues. She outlines three core practices: staying in your body to avoid dissociation, staying without...
Space Habitation Report – Mar.2.2026
NASA’s SpaceX CRS‑33 Dragon spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station on Feb. 26, returning valuable microgravity biology experiments. The crew‑12 expedition arrived in mid‑February, expanding the ISS’s research agenda with European‑led experiments. Axiom Space announced a $350 million funding round to...
Ep. 784: Pulsar-Powered Science
Astronomy Cast episode 784, released Feb 16, 2026, features hosts Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay exploring how pulsars—dead, rapidly rotating stars—function as precise cosmic clocks. The show explains that pulsar timing enables detection of nanohertz gravitational waves, autonomous spacecraft...
Marianne Leone's Christina The Astonishing | The Bold Girl the Nuns Couldn’t Break
In this episode Frank Schaefer interviews actress‑writer Mary Ann Leone about her new novel *Christina the Astonishing*, a darkly comic tale of a young Italian‑American girl raised in a strict Catholic environment near Boston. They explore the book’s vivid opening...
From the Archives : Brandon Shimoda : The Grave on the Wall
In this archival episode, poet and writer Brandon Shimada discusses his memoir The Grave on the Wall, which traces his grandfather’s World War II internment at Fort Missoula and situates it within a broader history of U.S. detention sites—from Indian‑War forts...
Validating Your Daughter’s Emotions—Even when You Don’t Fully Understand Them
Dad of Divas host Dr. Christopher Lewis urges fathers to validate their daughters’ emotions even when they don’t fully understand them. He explains that emotional validation signals that a child’s feelings are real, fostering trust and confidence. The episode outlines...
From Pharmacy to Functional Medicine to Healing From Orthorexia Through Intuitive Eating with Sarah-Jane Garcia
In this episode of Rethinking Wellness, host Christy Harrison talks with pharmacist and certified intuitive eating counselor Sarah‑Jane Garcia about her journey from a privileged, appearance‑focused upbringing to becoming entrenched in wellness fads, orthorexia, and disordered eating. Sarah‑Jane describes how...
Technical Formalwear with Greg Jackson of Greg Laboratory
Greg Jackson of Greg Laboratory reveals how technical fabrics are reshaping formalwear, blending performance attributes like moisture‑wicking and stretch with classic suit silhouettes. The new collection leverages recycled polyester, bio‑based elastomers, and engineered wool blends, positioning itself at the high‑end...
Architect Interview | Alexander Josephson
In this episode, host Kyle Wood interviews architect Alexander Josephson, co‑founder of Partisan Studio, about the evolution of modern and contemporary architecture. Josephson explains how modernism emerged from technological and ideological shifts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,...
#382 ‒ AMA #80: Longevity Optimization Through Strength Benchmarks, VO₂ Max Targets, Nutrition Principles, Brain Health, Supplements, GLP-1 RAs, Wearables,...
In this AMA episode, host Peter Atiyah answers listener questions on practical longevity strategies, covering strength metrics (relative strength, grip, lower‑body power), starter exercise routines for time‑pressed beginners, and the role of complex movement for brain health. He emphasizes normalized...
The Noble Eightfold Path: Wise Effort, Mindfulness, and Concentration
In this episode Matthew Sokoloff wraps up his series on the Noble Eightfold Path by exploring the final segment, the Factors of Samadhi—wise effort, mindfulness, and concentration. He explains the four types of wise effort, illustrating how to prevent, abandon,...
Mike White: Academia and Genomics in the 21st Century
In a recent Unsupervised Learning episode, Razib Khan interviews Washington University genetics professor Mike White about his lab’s work on the biophysical architecture of regulatory DNA. White’s interdisciplinary approach combines functional genomics, synthetic biology, computational biology and deep‑learning to predict...
Alan Cumming on Alasdair Gray's Lanark
In this episode of Book Club, actor Alan Cumming guides listeners through Alasdair Gray’s seminal novel Lanark, exploring its split narrative of a gritty Glasgow reality and a surreal dystopian realm. Cumming reflects on the book’s anarchic structure, its vivid language,...
Michelangelo | The Sistine Chapel Ceiling
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores Michelangelo’s life and his monumental work on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, highlighting his humble personal habits despite a fortune equivalent to $30 million. He traces Michelangelo’s early apprenticeship, rivalries with artists...
Ethan Tuccienza: Exposure to Emotions (#527)
Licensed clinical social worker Ethan Tuccienza joins The OCD Stories podcast to discuss therapeutic approaches for managing intense emotions. He explains how dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP) can be applied to trauma, shame, and guilt,...
Cameron Sullivan on THE RED WINTER
The Poured Over podcast released a new episode featuring author Cameron Sullivan discussing his novel The Red Winter. The conversation explores the novel’s blend of French history, the Beast of Gévaudan myth, and a dark, supernatural love story. Co‑host Jenna...
Excerpt From 'Clutch,' By Emily Nemens
Emily Nemens appears on the Otherppl with Brad Listi podcast to read an excerpt from her sophomore novel, Clutch. The episode is part of Story Time, a series showcasing authors reading their work, and highlights Nemens’s literary pedigree, including her New...
Maria and Julian Martinez | Black on Black Pottery
In this episode of Who Arted, host Kyle Wood explores the life and legacy of Maria and Julian Martinez, the Tewa Pueblo artists who pioneered the iconic black‑on‑black pottery style. He details their traditional hand‑building techniques, the communal nature of...
Andrew Mukamal and the Rise of Method Dressing
Andrew Mukamal, Margot Robbie's stylist, has popularized "method dressing," a strategy that aligns a film's character, fashion history, and brand partnerships into a cohesive red‑carpet narrative. Recent press tours for Barbie and Wuthering Heights illustrate how stylists now craft story‑driven...
Ep 367 - Q&A
In episode 367 of Iron Culture, hosts Eric Trexler and Eric Helms dissect the evolving culture of bodybuilding, clarify who truly qualifies as a “bodybuilder,” and dive deep into nutrition science. They examine protein intake’s role in muscle protein synthesis, debunk...
The Treasures of King Tutankhamun's Tomb
In this episode of Who Arted Weekly Art History, host Kyle Wood explores the discovery and significance of King Tutankhamun's tomb, recounting Howard Carter's 1922 entry and the tomb's remarkably intact treasure trove of about 5,000 items. He discusses Tutankhamun's...
The Art Boom in the Middle East, Are Old Masters Cool Now?, And a Fresco Fracas in Italy
The latest Artnet News roundup examines three hot topics shaping the global art scene. It highlights Art Basel Qatar’s debut as a marker of the Middle East’s expanding market influence. It probes the ultra‑contemporary sector’s renewed fascination with Old Masters...
Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith – "This World Is Full of Everything Good, Everything Beautiful."
Joy Harjo and Tracy K. Smith, former U.S. Poet Laureates, held a vibrant conversation at Symphony Space in New York celebrating their new books, *Girl Warrior* and *Fear Less*. The dialogue framed poetry as a technology for navigating grief, mystery,...
Season 5 Ep. 8: The Chess Game, Sofonisba Anguissola
In this episode the hosts Phil Grabsky and Laura Bentham sit down with author‑filmmaker Howard Burton to explore Sofonisba Anguissola’s 1555 painting “The Chess Game.” Burton outlines Anguissola’s remarkable life – a noble‑born woman who, despite lacking a painting family, received...
Fear as a Pathway to Loving Presence - Night Travelers
Tara Brach argues that fear, when met with mindfulness, becomes a gateway to a loving, present awareness. She explains that suffering stems from identities built on fear, and that attentive, compassionate observation can transform that energy into tender presence. The...
Anna Quindlen on MORE THAN ENOUGH
Anna Quindlen discusses her new novel *More Than Enough* on the *Poured Over* podcast, describing it as a tender exploration of self‑discovery later in life. The conversation, hosted by Brenda Allison, weaves in topics such as friendship, motherhood, chosen family,...