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How To Have A Good Death with Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN | 292 Mar 19, 2025

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Death is something we all have to face, yet most of us avoid talking about it—until we have no choice. But what if we approached it differently? What if we could embrace the inevitable in a way that brings peace, purpose, and even a sense of fulfillment?

Our guest today, Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN, has spent her career at the bedside of over 1,000 end-of-life patients as a hospice and oncology nurse. She is the Founder and CEO of Doulagivers Institute, and her work in end-of-life education has earned her recognition as a Humanitarian Ambassador by Oprah Magazine. In her new book, The Good Death: Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life, she shares what it truly means to have a “good death” and how we can prepare for it—both for ourselves and our loved ones.

In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ The four biggest regrets people share on their deathbeds ✅ Why forgiveness is the most powerful tool for healing at the end of life ✅ How to prepare for death in a way that removes fear and adds peace ✅ The role of death doulas and why end-of-life care matters ✅ How to live today in a way that leaves no room for regret

If today was your last day, what would you regret? What’s missing? What’s left unsaid? The answers to these questions aren’t just about dying—they’re about truly living.

Connect with Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN:

Website: https://www.suzannebobrien.com/

Book: https://thegooddeathbook.com/

9 Questions Document (Free download): https://doulagivers.com/the-doulagivers-9-choice-advance-directive/

Doula Givers (Free) Resource Center: https://doulagivers.com/free-resource-page/

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The Broken Rung: When The Career Ladder Breaks For Women with Kweilin Ellingrud | 291 Mar 17, 2025

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Women excel in school—higher GPAs, more degrees, more advanced education—yet the moment they enter the workforce, the advantage disappears. And when it comes time for promotions, the numbers tell a stark truth: for every 100 men promoted to manager, only 81 women make the jump. This gap compounds over time, keeping women from reaching senior leadership long before they ever get a shot at the top.

This is what our guest today, Kweilin Ellingrud, calls The Broken Rung—the single biggest obstacle preventing women from advancing in their careers. As a McKinsey senior partner, researcher, and co-author of The Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women—and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It, Kweilin has spent years studying this issue and developing actionable strategies to help women navigate and overcome these barriers—regardless of whether their companies are ready to fix the system.

No one’s saying you have to climb the corporate ladder. If you want to build your own, take a completely different route, or burn the whole damn thing down—I support you. But if you do want to climb, the bare minimum should be that your ladder is as solid, as high-reaching, and as accessible as anyone else’s.

So climb. We’ll be holding the ladder for you.

Connect with Kweilin Ellingrud:

Book: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/the-broken-rung

Women in the Workplace 2024 Report: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace

Implicit Association Test: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtestv2.html

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How To Be An Influencer with Rachel Levin | 290 Mar 14, 2025

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The word influencer gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean in today’s digital world? It’s more than just followers and filters—it’s about impact, leadership, and showing up authentically on the world’s biggest online stages.

Rachel Levin, the force behind RCLBeauty101, is redefining what it means to be a digital creator, musician, and entrepreneur. With over 14 million YouTube subscribers, 4 million Instagram followers, and 1.4 million TikTok fans, she’s a trailblazer shaping trends and setting new standards across multiple industries. Her debut single, Myself, and latest release, IDWABF, continue her mission of empowering and inspiring audiences worldwide.

In This Episode, We Cover:

What it really means to be an influencer in 2024
How Rachel built a massive platform while staying authentic
The evolution of content creation and personal branding
Balancing creativity, business, and mental health in the digital space
How to use influence to inspire, empower, and create real impact

Not everyone wants to be an influencer, but we all have the power to influence. Whether it’s in your career, community, or creative work, the key is showing up with intention, purpose, and heart.

Connect with Rachel Levin:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOn2ipDFGKckPixQ7MXd_OA

YouTube RCL Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/rclbeauty101

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rclbeauty101/?hl=en

Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/rclbeauty101?locale=en-US

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rclbeauty101?lang=en

Link To Single: “Lost In My Mind”

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Unlocking Your Hidden Genius: How to Harness Your Innate Talents with Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison | Ep. 289 Mar 12, 2025

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Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive.

This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world.

Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are.

✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business.

✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development.

✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents.

Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you.

Connect with Betsy & Alex:

Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com

Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison

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How To Be You, But Better with Olga Khazan | 288 Mar 10, 2025

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Ever caught yourself thinking, Why am I like this? Maybe you wish you were more outgoing, less anxious, better at setting boundaries, or just less awkward at small talk (or maybe that’s just me).

But this episode isn’t about forcing you to become someone you’re not. It’s about understanding how personality works, what’s actually within our control, and whether we can tweak the internal settings to become a version of ourselves we actually like being.

And that’s exactly what our guest set out to prove—through science and a little self-experimentation.

Olga Hazan is an award-winning journalist, staff writer for The Atlantic, and the author of Me, But Better, where she explores the science of personality change. But she didn’t just research it—she spent a year experimenting on herself, testing whether she could intentionally reshape key aspects of her personality. Because why just write about something when you can live it?

The truth is, whether you like it or not, you are changing. The question is: do you want to have a say in how?

Connect with Olga Khazan:

Website: https://olgakhazan.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/olganator/

Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Me-But-Better/Olga-Khazan/9781668012543

Substack: https://olgakhazan.substack.com/

X: https://x.com/olgakhazan

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How Is Your Spiritual Health? with Dr. Lisa Miller | 287 Mar 05, 2025

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Spiritual health isn’t about following a specific religion, meditating on a mountaintop, or taking the sacrament (unless you want to do those things). It’s about something deeper—our connection to something greater than ourselves, our capacity for faith, and the hope that carries us through life’s challenges.

Dr. Lisa Miller is a New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain. She’s a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute—the first Ivy League graduate program dedicated to the study of spirituality and psychology.

Her groundbreaking research has been published in over 100 peer-reviewed articles, and she’s a sought-after speaker, working with the U.S. military, Fortune 500 companies, schools, and healthcare organizations to integrate spirituality into mental health and leadership.

Spirituality isn’t just a belief system—it’s a proven driver of resilience, purpose, and well-being. In this episode, we dive into:

✔️ How spiritual health impacts mental resilience and emotional well-being

✔️ The neuroscience behind spirituality and how it physically changes the brain

✔️ Why faith—whether in God, the universe, or your inner wisdom—makes you stronger

✔️ Practical ways to nurture your spiritual health (without needing a formal practice)

Because here’s the truth: Whatever created you, lives within you—and that alone makes you inherently valuable, worthy, and powerful.

Connect with Dr. Lisa Miller:

Website: https://www.lisamillerphd.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisamillerlis

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Belonging (At Work) with Dr. Beth Kaplan | 286 Mar 03, 2025

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🤔What does it truly mean to belong at work?

💭How do we create workplaces where people can thrive without sacrificing who they are?

❓And what happens when belonging feels out of reach?

If you’ve ever felt like an outsider in your workplace or wondered how to cultivate a culture of true inclusion, this episode is for you.

Dr. Beth Kaplan is a leading expert in workplace resilience and belonging. As a sought-after consultant, speaker, and author of Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point, she has spent decades redefining what it means to belong in professional environments. She’s currently pioneering a groundbreaking belonging measurement tool with the University of Pennsylvania—one that predicts the likelihood of thriving in the workplace.

Belonging isn’t just about feeling good at work—it’s about knowing you’re in the right place to thrive, contribute, and grow. It’s a foundation that fuels everything from innovation to resilience. And when we recognize our own value and claim spaces where we can show up authentically, we make room for others to do the same. That’s how we transform workplaces into communities.

Because here’s the truth: When you feel valued, you show up, speak up, and make the impact only you can.

Connect with Dr. Beth Kaplan:

Website: https://drbethkaplan.com/

Book: Braving the Workplace: Belonging at the Breaking Point

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-kaplan/

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How To Declutter Your Life with Lisa Woodruff | 285 Feb 28, 2025

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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of organization to alleviate overwhelm and reclaim mental clarity. Studies reveal that while 87% of Americans believe organization is a learnable skill, less than 18% feel organized in their daily lives. Clutter not only affects our physical spaces but also impacts our mental well-being, leading to increased stress and decreased productivity.

Our guest, Lisa Woodruff, is the founder and CEO of Organize 365, a platform dedicated to teaching individuals the skill of organizing to unlock their time and potential. She is the author of several books, including How ADHD Affects Home Organization and The Paper Solution, which provide practical strategies for managing household organization and paper clutter. Lisa's ongoing research aims to make the invisible work at home visible, helping individuals externalize routine tasks that consume mental energy, thereby freeing up cognitive resources for more meaningful activities.

By creating environments that support and inspire you, you can focus on what brings you joy and eliminate distractions that hold you back. As always, we're redefining what it means to do woman's work in today's world—on your terms, in your way—free from clutter and overwhelm. Because when you clear the clutter, you make space for your greatness.

Connect with Lisa Woodruff:

Website: http://organize365.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Organize365/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organize365/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/organize365

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QUALIFIED: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work with Shari Dunn | 284 Feb 26, 2025

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner.

Our guest, Shari Dunn, is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work, unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future.

Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us.

Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn

Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn

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Healing Relationships: The 4 Essential Pillars for Lasting Love with Dr. Rachel Glik | 283 Feb 24, 2025

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In this episode, we explore how to transform all of our relationships—romantic, platonic, and everything in between.

Our guest, Dr. Rachel Glik, is a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience assisting couples and individuals in building stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships. She is the author of A Soulful Marriage: Healing Your Relationship With Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose, which outlines four foundational pillars for lasting love:

Responsibility: Being personally accountable for one's own happiness and well-being.
Growth: Utilizing relationship challenges as opportunities for individual and mutual development.
Priority: Placing your partner as the most significant person in your life.
Purpose: Using the relationship as a force for sharing and contributing positively to the world.

Dr. Glik has contributed to MindBodyGreen, an online magazine with over 10 million readers monthly, and is a regular contributor on the Fox Morning Show in St. Louis.

In our discussion, Dr. Glik elaborates on these four pillars, providing practical advice on how to implement them to heal and strengthen various types of relationships. She emphasizes that connection is not just part of the solution; it is the solution.

Connect with Our Guest: Dr. Rachel Glik

Website: https://www.drrachelglik.com/

Book: https://www.drrachelglik.com/a-soulful-marriage

IG: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelglik/

FB: http://www.facebook.com/10156474190839727

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