The Other F Word: Conversations About Failure

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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor on Alcoholism and Motherhood May 31, 2017

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Author of 5 books including Sippy Cups are not for Chardonnay, mom, comedian, podcast co-host - For Crying Out Loud and Rose Pricks, shares her funny and poignant story about how the stress of new motherhood drove her to drink more and more each day and how she discovered, in a hungover state, that she had hit rock bottom and was actually an alcoholic. Stefanie strips away the layers of shame and shares her journey to sobriety.

You can follow Stefanie here: https://twitter.com/SWilderTaylor

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Brad Falchuk on Celebrating Failure May 24, 2017

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Co-creator, director and executive producer of Emmy nominated TV shows including Glee, American Horror Story and Scream Queens, talks openly about growing up with an undiagnosed learning disorder that left him feeling like a failure, and how he learned to persevere, which gave him the skills to navigate other challenges, including parenting, relationships, and creating tv shows with honest and urgent writing. Brad comes to us with authenticity and depth, sharing how failure is something he has come to value and even celebrate on the path to growth and success.

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John Brenkus on Reframing Failure May 17, 2017

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Producer and host of Sport Science explains how he learned to embrace failure after realizing that crossing the proverbial finish line isn't necessarily the measure of success.

Learn more about John at: https://brinkofmidnight.com

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Anne Litt on Insecurity May 10, 2017

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The KCRW DJ shares her failed interview with Patti Smith and other struggles in both her career and parenting.

Find out more about Anne at: http://annelitt.com

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Billy Baker on Loneliness May 03, 2017

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Boston Globe reporter speaks about one of the most prevalent health issues for men in midlife...isolation. His article went viral and sparked interest across the world, waking men up to the sad fact that failing to maintain regular and meaningful friendships can have a life threatening effect on health.

Learn more about Billy at: http://www.billybaker.net

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Chris Rose on the Wonderful World of Sports Apr 26, 2017

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Chris Rose, host for the MLB and NFL networks, shares his journey through the world of sports and the value failure has played on his road to success.

You can follow Chris at: www.twitter.com/ChrisRose

Learn more about his shows:

Intentional Talk: http://m.mlb.com/network/shows/?id=mlbn_intentional_talk

Game Day Prime: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-gameday-prime/0ap3000000783823/Let-s-Go-Primetime-Super-Bowl-LI-top-performers

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Theo Burnes & Suzy Unger on Sexual Identity Apr 19, 2017

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Author, professor and therapist Dr. Theodore Burnes and therapist Suzy Unger explore the world of sexual and gender identity, especially during adolescence, and highlight ways to create space for active openness and curiosity in order to move to a more accepting place of self and others.

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Lisa Joyner on Adoption and Belonging Apr 12, 2017

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TV Host Lisa Joyner talks about the emotional journey of reuniting families on her show LONG LOST FAMILY and speaks about her own personal experience of adoption, both as a child and as a mother.

Follow Lisa at:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mslisajoyner/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mslisajoyner

And learn more about The Other F Word at: www.theotherfwordpodcast.com

Dan Konopka on Taking Risks Creatively Apr 05, 2017

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OK Go drummer Dan Konopka talks about his 18 years with the band known for their cutting edge music videos and how taking risks creatively and risking failure moved them to new levels of success.

http://okgo.net

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA - "Here It Goes Again" video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWGJA9i18Co - "Upside Down & Inside Out" video

https://www.facebook.com/okgo/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf - Facebook page

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Christopher Noxon on Reframing Failure Mar 29, 2017

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Christopher Noxon, author of Plus One and Rejuvenile, speaks about the power of creative outlets and re-framing success in the role of stay-at-home dad and husband to Jenji Kohan, creator of Orange is the New Black.

Learn more about Christopher at: www.christophernoxon.com

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