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What does it really take to lead? From Plato’s philosopher-kings to Brené Brown’s call for courageous leadership, this podcast journeys through history’s most influential writings on power, vision, and character. Each episode uncovers timeless wisdom from philosophers, generals, reformers, and business thinkers — blending classical insights with modern case studies. Whether it’s Machiavelli’s playbook for power, Jim Collins’s path from good to great, or Simon Sinek’s search for why, Leadership Through the Ages reveals the lessons that shape leaders across centuries. Expect ...

"Graduation day ends in a few hours — but the speeches can last a lifetime." This podcast brings together the most powerful commencement speeches ever delivered — from David Foster Wallace’s reminder to choose how you see the world, to J.K. Rowling’s hard-won lessons on failure, to Steve Jobs’s timeless call to stay hungry, stay foolish. Each episode dives deep into one landmark speech, weaving together long verbatim excerpts with reflective commentary that connects their wisdom to everyday life. Across 10 episodes, you’ll hear the voices of writers, leaders, and visionaries — ...

Avery’s Eyes: A Dog’s Tale of Love, Loyalty, and Monika tells the story of human relationships, heartbreak, and healing through the eyes of Avery, a loyal dog. From the people who pass through Monika and Andrew’s lives — lovers, rivals, ghosts, and mentors — Avery observes with honesty and instinct. To him, every smell, silence, and touch reveals truths humans often miss. It’s a story about loyalty, memory, temptation, and what it means to hold a pack together when love is at risk of unraveling. Special thanks to Thomais Saiwyer.

Why do we get in our own way, even when we desperately want to heal? Mind the Truth is your guide through the complex inner world of recovery. We demystify the psychology behind addiction, trauma, and mental health, replacing shame and confusion with evidence-based truths and practical tools. If you’re ready to stop fighting your own mind and start understanding it, this is the podcast for you. Join us on the path to lasting change.

From ancient scriptures to modern bestsellers, The Living Library of Spirit takes you on a journey through the most influential spiritual books ever written. Each episode brings a classic work to life—blending history, storytelling, and reflection—while showing how timeless wisdom can illuminate the challenges of modern living. Explore the Upanishads, Tao Te Ching, The Bhagavad Gita, and The Dhammapada. Walk with Christian mystics like St. Augustine, Teresa of Ávila, and John of the Cross. Reflect on Thoreau’s Walden and William James’ Varieties of Religious Experience. Meet modern ...

Welcome to Stoicism: The Unconquerable Mind, the podcast that brings ancient Stoic wisdom to modern-day problems. Each week, we dive into the teachings of the great Stoics to give you practical tools for building resilience, finding calm, and living a better life. No jargon, no fluff—just timeless strategies for a stronger mind. Follow us now to get started.

This reimagined tale of Peter Pan follows Peter Pants, a tragic figure consumed by alcoholism and haunted by his own shadow—a living symbol of the void inside him. Unlike the eternal boy of the original myth, Peter Pants is eternally fleeing, trapped in the illusion of Neverland, a dreamlike landscape that mirrors his fractured psyche. In the early chapters, we see Peter clinging desperately to denial, numbing himself with Tinkerbell’s toxic glow and the hollow laughter of the Lost Boys. Wendy appears as a ghostly echo of innocence lost, reminding him of what he has abandoned. Captain Hook...

Welcome to Inspired by Alcoholics: Rooted Growth, your home for honest nourishing conversations about recovery, hope, and the journey of Alcoholics Anonymous. Each episode, we unpack the principles, stories, and enduring wisdom of the AA fellowship. Whether you're a long-time member, new to the rooms, or simply curious about the path to a sober, meaningful life, you'll find connection and understanding here. Join us as we explore the challenges and the incredible promises of recovery, one day at a time. Check out our Custom-GPT https://tinyurl.com/aa4ai

"Every building tells a story — of vision, materials, and the people who bring it to life. But behind every great structure lies a history of best practices that shaped the way we build today." In Foundations & Futures, we uncover the seminal books, ideas, and breakthroughs that defined construction across centuries. From Vitruvius and Palladio’s ancient wisdom, to Lean Construction and digital twins, this series explores how builders, architects, and managers turned theory into practice and practice into industry standards. Each episode blends storytelling, history, and real-world ...

Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules of technology, society, and even humanity itself. AI at the Edge is a 100-episode journey through the science, history, ethics, and politics of AI—anchored in the seminal books that shaped the field. The first 50 episodes trace AI’s evolution: from Turing’s theories and Minsky’s machines to deep learning breakthroughs and reinforcement learning triumphs. The next 50 episodes confront the human side of AI: its costs, its hype, its promises, and its futures—from corporate power struggles to the dream (and danger) of a technological ...