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Self-Improvement

Self-Improvement

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Overcoming Self-Criticism and Finding Connection in a Digital World
In this podcast, the discussion turns into a therapy session as the host discusses his struggles with self-criticism and a desire for connection in a world where the internet can make us feel disconnected.
1:57:11 - 2:00:30 (03:18)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

In this podcast, the discussion turns into a therapy session as the host discusses his struggles with self-criticism and a desire for connection in a world where the internet can make us feel disconnected. The guest offers a Zen-like perspective on liking most people and ignoring the rest.

Episode
#296 – Douglas Murray: Racism, Marxism, and the War on the West
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
Recommendation for the Updated Edition of a Book
The speaker recommends the updated edition of his book, which includes updated information and language.
1:34:38 - 1:40:10 (05:32)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker recommends the updated edition of his book, which includes updated information and language. He also emphasizes the importance of relaxation and enjoying life.

Episode
#384: David Allen — The Art of Getting Things Done (GTD)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
The president and COO of Focus Brands shares his experience with imposter syndrome and the different ways people react to it.
01:38 - 08:23 (06:44)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The president and COO of Focus Brands shares his experience with imposter syndrome and the different ways people react to it.

Episode
#110 with Kat Cole - Ideas From the Head of a $4B+ Business
Podcast
My First Million
The Power of Kindness and Humanity
The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.
34:44 - 38:52 (04:07)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker reflects on the admirable qualities of certain individuals who demonstrate kindness, generosity, and humanity.

Episode
Julia Gets Wise with Jane Fonda
Podcast
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Overcoming Overwhelm with a Simple Question
The speaker shares a question to ask yourself when facing a challenge that feels too difficult to handle, which can open up new solutions and ways forward.
06:35 - 12:32 (05:56)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares a question to ask yourself when facing a challenge that feels too difficult to handle, which can open up new solutions and ways forward. They also encourage looking to others who have overcome even greater obstacles for inspiration.

Episode
53. The Trick to Leveling Yourself Up
Podcast
Aware & Aggravated
Nomenclature and Victim Mentality
The speaker discusses their lack of knowledge about guns and how they used to have a victim mentality.
4:01:05 - 4:04:54 (03:49)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses their lack of knowledge about guns and how they used to have a victim mentality.

Episode
#43 Eddie Penney - SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU Operator
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
Exploring the Relationship Between Our Brains and Our Experiences
This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities.
26:40 - 30:31 (03:50)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast tackles unusual questions to help us better understand our lives and realities. Guests share their personal stories, the tools they used, and influential people and books that made a difference in their lives.

Episode
Selects: Waterbeds: The Sexiest Bed?
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Importance of Staying True to Your Voice
The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying true to your own voice and not letting others' opinions dictate your decisions.
1:02:26 - 1:07:48 (05:21)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying true to your own voice and not letting others' opinions dictate your decisions.

Episode
#244: Zach Pogrob – Obsession, The Voice, and Creators
Podcast
The Danny Miranda Podcast
Playing Offense vs. Playing Defense
Mark Metry discusses how playing offense can lead to more creativity and the importance of being a positive influence on others.
17:52 - 18:46 (00:54)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Mark Metry discusses how playing offense can lead to more creativity and the importance of being a positive influence on others.

Episode
Giving What You Have with Mark Bustos
Podcast
A Bit of Optimism
Personalized Coaching Based on Weekly Journal
This podcast offers a unique coaching approach by having listeners write a journal every week, then scanning a QR code to receive tailored advice from experts based on their personal context.
00:00 - 02:54 (02:54)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast offers a unique coaching approach by having listeners write a journal every week, then scanning a QR code to receive tailored advice from experts based on their personal context. The host also shares a personal story of being wrongly convicted and facing life in prison.

Episode
E194: The Man Wrongfully Convicted Of A Murder He Didn’t Commit: Raphael Rowe
Podcast
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Experiments in Optimizing Life
The hosts of the podcast discuss their new book where they experimented with every possible way to optimize various aspects of their lives for a year, from becoming a "sexual kung fu master" to rejecting ejaculation, and share their experiences.
04:10 - 12:26 (08:15)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The hosts of the podcast discuss their new book where they experimented with every possible way to optimize various aspects of their lives for a year, from becoming a "sexual kung fu master" to rejecting ejaculation, and share their experiences.

Episode
#033 - Carl Cederstrom - What Happens When You Dedicate A Year To Optimising Your Life & The Happiness Fantasy
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Flexibility and self-reflection
The speaker shares personal thoughts on the importance of being flexible and how it affects their self-esteem.
33:09 - 36:28 (03:18)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker shares personal thoughts on the importance of being flexible and how it affects their self-esteem. They mention feeling the pressure to look a certain way, but ultimately realize the importance of self-reflection.

Episode
The Hottest Instagrams | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 165
Podcast
2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Calling out toxic behavior
A woman recounts a tactic used in Kyrgyzstan called an AJ shame circle as a way to shame bad behavior in front of family and community and advocates for calling out toxic behavior in the US.
1:10:48 - 1:17:45 (06:57)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

A woman recounts a tactic used in Kyrgyzstan called an AJ shame circle as a way to shame bad behavior in front of family and community and advocates for calling out toxic behavior in the US.

Episode
Does Punching Nazis Work? A Conversation From Unite The Right 2.0
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
Feeling Your Best Self
Learn how feeling your best self can improve your life, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or not showing up as your best.
20:19 - 25:28 (05:08)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Learn how feeling your best self can improve your life, even when you are feeling overwhelmed or not showing up as your best.

Episode
"Billy Crudup"
Podcast
SmartLess
Importance of Good Visioning and Making Time for Traction
The foundation of a good life is having good visioning and making time for traction by deciding how to spend your time to support yourself in achieving your goals.
09:16 - 12:43 (03:27)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The foundation of a good life is having good visioning and making time for traction by deciding how to spend your time to support yourself in achieving your goals.

Episode
How To Change Your Behavior And Accomplish Your Goals [MASTERCLASS] EP 1317
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Overcoming Selfishness
The real test of overcoming selfishness is being able to put yourself in a situation with two other people and making decisions that benefit everyone, not just yourself.
23:38 - 25:51 (02:12)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The real test of overcoming selfishness is being able to put yourself in a situation with two other people and making decisions that benefit everyone, not just yourself.

Episode
Humanity Is Bad
Podcast
Distractible
Unlearning patterns when encountering a kind person
Changing your mindset and unlearning habits that allowed you to accept mistreatment or toxicity can be challenging when meeting genuinely nice people.
11:04 - 17:17 (06:13)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Changing your mindset and unlearning habits that allowed you to accept mistreatment or toxicity can be challenging when meeting genuinely nice people. Self-sabotage due to internalized feelings of unworthiness can also come into play.

Episode
16. BONUS EPISODE: Love Line
Podcast
The Psychology of your 20’s
Advice on Moderation in Indulging Vices
The speaker advises listeners to enjoy indulgences like smoking and drinking in moderation, rather than excessively.
1:00:35 - 1:04:47 (04:12)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker advises listeners to enjoy indulgences like smoking and drinking in moderation, rather than excessively. They encourage finding like-minded individuals and communities for support.

Episode
#14 - Mark Normand
Podcast
Stavvy's World
Trusting Your Gut Instinct
The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.
26:43 - 30:21 (03:37)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker discusses the importance of trusting your gut and following your intuition when making decisions, even if it seems random or odd at first.

Episode
73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
The Power of High-Fiving Yourself
This podcast discusses how high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning can create new nerve connections in your brain, leading to positive emotions of celebration, acceptance, and love for yourself.
03:42 - 13:02 (09:20)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

This podcast discusses how high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning can create new nerve connections in your brain, leading to positive emotions of celebration, acceptance, and love for yourself.

Episode
The One Science-Backed Habit You Need in 2023
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show: Chase Jarvis - Creativity, Education, and What We Can Learn From Disney
Chase Jarvis shares how to stop caring about others' opinions and start taking action towards your goals, even when others might not understand them
12:09 - 19:40 (07:30)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Chase Jarvis shares how to stop caring about others' opinions and start taking action towards your goals, even when others might not understand them

Episode
10 Lessons I have Learned from the Last 300 Episodes of On Purpose
Podcast
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others on Social Media
Comparing yourself to others on social media can be a waste of time and detrimental to your mental health, as people often present a misleading version of themselves online.
08:08 - 13:56 (05:47)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

Comparing yourself to others on social media can be a waste of time and detrimental to your mental health, as people often present a misleading version of themselves online. Focusing on making yourself the best version of you is a better use of your time and energy.

Episode
Stop Comparing Yourself To Everyone Else
Podcast
Date Yourself Instead
Coping with Grief and Self-Realization in Hollywood
The loss of his father motivated this actor to become a better person, realizing that he had lost his way and had pigeonholed himself as the villain on his show.
14:44 - 17:57 (03:12)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The loss of his father motivated this actor to become a better person, realizing that he had lost his way and had pigeonholed himself as the villain on his show.

Episode
Airports, Karaoke, & The Very First TROLL OF THE WEEK!
Podcast
When Reality Hits with Jax and Brittany
Taking Small Steps to Get Through Tough Times in Life
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of taking small steps during difficult times and how spending time together as a couple can help improve relationships.
2:18:19 - 2:22:37 (04:18)
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Self-Improvement
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This podcast episode focuses on the importance of taking small steps during difficult times and how spending time together as a couple can help improve relationships.

Episode
2 Be Better EP.08
Podcast
2 Be Better
The Power of Positive Self-Talk for Personal Growth
The way we speak to ourselves can change our physiology, actions and ultimately our identity.
19:30 - 21:01 (01:31)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The way we speak to ourselves can change our physiology, actions and ultimately our identity. By practicing positive self-talk, we can shape who we become and achieve personal growth.

Episode
Affirmations For Success - Speak Like This Every Day!
Podcast
The Mindset Mentor
The Journey of Self-Improvement
This podcast episode explores the topic of personal development and self-improvement as a lifelong journey and encourages the audience to prioritize their well-being.
54:37 - 1:00:34 (05:57)
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Self-Improvement
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This podcast episode explores the topic of personal development and self-improvement as a lifelong journey and encourages the audience to prioritize their well-being.

Episode
120: Tim Ferriss, Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show,' Author
Podcast
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris
A Rant on Journey Narratives and Manifestation Culture
The speaker expresses frustration with the overuse of "journey" narratives and the belief in manifestation culture, highlighting the superficiality and privilege often associated with these ideas.
05:34 - 10:03 (04:29)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker expresses frustration with the overuse of "journey" narratives and the belief in manifestation culture, highlighting the superficiality and privilege often associated with these ideas.

Episode
We Manifested This Episode
Podcast
I've Had It
Insensitive Language and Closet Cleaning
The host discusses how using insensitive language towards others can be hurtful.
30:55 - 36:25 (05:29)
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Self-Improvement
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The host discusses how using insensitive language towards others can be hurtful. He also talks about cleaning his closet for charity and feeling guilty about the amount of stuff he has collected over the years.

Episode
Ep 387 - Promise Me (feat. Ryan Long)
Podcast
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Overcoming Defeat and Setting Realistic Expectations
The road to recovery and victory lies in having the strength to get up off the mat and start planning your next move.
29:47 - 36:56 (07:08)
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Self-Improvement
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The road to recovery and victory lies in having the strength to get up off the mat and start planning your next move. Setting extremely high expectations of standard performance is not natural for the majority of people.

Episode
#106 The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership
Podcast
Founders
Mixed Messages on Self-Improvement
The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.
15:24 - 19:30 (04:05)
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Self-Improvement
Summary

The speaker discusses the contradictions in self-improvement advice, such as being told to prioritize people in your life while being told to prioritize oneself above all else.

Episode
Rachel Hollis Part 2: Girl, Start Apologizing
Podcast
Maintenance Phase
The Importance of Flexing and Celebrating One's Accomplishments
The speaker reflects on how she always downplays her accomplishments and life due to her background and emphasizes the need for people who look like her to celebrate their success.
16:44 - 19:08 (02:23)
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Self-Improvement
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The speaker reflects on how she always downplays her accomplishments and life due to her background and emphasizes the need for people who look like her to celebrate their success. She shares her personal experience at a fancy resort where she was the only one who looked like her.

Episode
Howie Considers Lilly Singh to be the GOLDEN BUZZER of Canada's Got Talent Judges
Podcast
Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast