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Jessica DeFino: Beauty Beyond the Bottle
March 28, 2024 13:48 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBToday, our guest is an award-winning beauty reporter and critic whom you might have stumbled upon while reading her super popular newsletter, The Unpublishable, which, as HuffPost says, "basically gives the middle finger to the entire beauty industry." Writing about what the beauty industry won’t tell you, Jessica DeFino has built an identity as a reporter on a mission to reform it. It all started, however, in a place as opposite as it could be: a few years back, Jessica was a product-obsess...
Dhiraj Mukherjee: Optimism Defines the Future
March 06, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week's episode of Simplify brings you a special collaboration: a conversation with Dhiraj Mukherjee, who is not only the entrepreneur behind Shazam (the app we all love and use so much!), but also a devoted impact investor focused on social good. Drawing from his experience at Shazam, Dhiraj learned firsthand that the best way to predict the future is to create it. That’s why today, his work mostly focuses on investing in mission-driven companies aiming to create a better future for the...
Cole Kazdin: Health is Not a Size
February 21, 2024 13:37 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBAlthough we're at the tail end of 2024's symbolic new beginning, we're still confronted with the flood of discounted "detoxes," "cleanses," gym promotions touting a "New Year, new you," and the latest buzzword, "resets." Despite our desire to think that fad diets are relics of the past and that we have collectively moved away from diet culture, we may instead have fallen for a wolf in sheep's clothing. Drawing from her personal narrative and investigative reporting experiences, Cole Kazdin, ...
Acquired's David Rosenthal: 3 Secrets of the World's Most Successful Businesses
February 08, 2024 13:23 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBToday, we bring you Simplify's first ever crossover episode with the #1 Technology show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Acquired! For nearly 9 years David Rosenthal—today's guest—and his co-host Ben have been sharing the strategies and history of 200+ of the world's most successful businesses. From Sequoia to Sony, through to TSMC, Amazon, The New York Times, the NBA and Oprah, Acquired's hosts go deep—sometimes 3 hours deep!—into the details of each business's ups and downs. In this episo...
Amy Key: Romance Isn't Everything
January 25, 2024 11:18 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIn 1971, Joni Mitchell released Blue, an album teeming with stories of a life shaped by romance, desire, longing, and the default path of sharing life with another person. The ideal might persist to this day, but what happens if the romance we are told will give life meaning... never shows up? How gorgeous and fulfilling can we make our lives, sans romantic partner? Amy Key, the celebrated British essayist and poet, sets out to explore exactly these questions in her memoir, Arrangements in...
Steven Petrow: Get Old With Grace
January 22, 2024 11:41 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWe might say that “age is just a number,” but if we're really honest with ourselves, a lot of us still think of “old” people as stubborn hoarders who eat dinner (too) early and are forever talking about their aches and pains. Why is that? And could there be another way? These questions prompted Steven Petrow, an award-winning journalist and author to begin compiling a list of things he won’t do when he gets old shortly after his 50th birthday. The list, which included “You won’t have to shou...
Katherine Morgan Schafler: Perfectionism is a Gift
December 15, 2023 15:20 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWhat do people mean when they say, 'I'm a perfectionist'? The colloquial and widespread opinion would sound like this: A perfectionist is someone who desires everything to be perfect at all times and becomes upset when things aren't perfect. This definition is often followed by the (generic) advice that the best way for them to set themselves free is to get rid of their perfectionism. According to Katherine Morgan Schafler, a psychotherapist and a former on-site therapist at Google, this is ...
Minaa B: Heal Through Connection
November 30, 2023 12:34 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWhen we experience a traumatic event or decide to pursue healing, what often follows is the tendency to isolate and hide from the world. Shame, exclusion, and the feeling that no one understands remain intertwined with the term "healing." However, this can and should be different—and that 's the message licensed social worker and therapist Minaa B. is here to spread. "Owning Our Struggles," Minaa’s first book, as well as her work in general, stands out for its unique approach and strong emph...
Gustavo Razzetti: Adapt and Succeed in a Hybrid Workplace
October 27, 2023 06:02 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBIn the post-pandemic era, the debate over whether or not to return to the office seems far from settled — and yet, the push to bring employees back to the office is growing more aggressive. Amazon issued a warning to staff not long ago. Google is factoring employees’ in-office attendance into their performance reviews. And ironically, working from home has been officially replaced by a return to the office by Zoom. So is returning to the old structured schedule really the best way to optimi...
Elise Hu: Beauty is Personal and Political
October 12, 2023 10:15 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOur obsession with beauty and appearance may be deeply rooted, but at this moment, things seem to be reaching a whole new level. Facetune and features like skin smoothing, jaw reduction, and eye enhancement that are standard on social apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and even Zoom, as well as the ubiquitous advertisements for a flawless face and body, are turning our bodies into projects to work on forever. This and much more prompted American journalist and podcaster Elise Hu to research and wri...
Vanessa Gennarelli: Survive Change at Work
September 21, 2023 11:06 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBYou were probably hired for your expertise in a certain domain: engineering, product management, paid marketing, or something else. But to be successful in an organization, there are other, secret skills outside your domain that nobody really teaches you—things like effectively communicating your ideas, assessing the business environment, collaborating with leadership, or deciding to leave your current role (and what to say when you do!). To fill in these gaps and create your own stability i...
Daniel Maté: Normal Is a Myth
September 07, 2023 12:33 - 41 minutes - 38.9 MBThe systems we live in suggest that a successful human life depends on denying pain, endless hustle, stress, and sustaining trauma—and making it all look easy. The only problem is that human nature objects. Psychological and physical suffering seem to be increasing while illness and trauma continue to define how we live. But, what's in it for our culture? Why and how do we breed disease—and why do we call that normal? Educator, mental chiropractor, musical theater pro, and co-author of Th...
Tawny Lara: Get Sober Curious
August 24, 2023 14:24 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBIt's a rarely questioned societal norm: feeling bad/mad/disappointed/scared/anxious? A substance (like alcohol) will give you the courage to face it. This is even more true for dating and sex, where we use alcohol as our first line of defense to find the liquid courage to open up to someone. But what happens when we step away, get sober curious, or simply start being more mindful with alcohol? Who might we be? And who might we connect with? In this episode, Tawny Lara, author and speaker, a...
Michael Bungay Stanier: Build Brave Work Relationships
August 11, 2023 12:35 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBSo, what does it take to make the best working relationships? The same ingredients in any relationship, really: a big helping of bravery and the will to dig into deep conversations.There's more to it than that of course, and on this episode, Simplify favorite Michael Bungay Stanier takes Caitlin through it. This is a gentle-but-probing conversation in which you'll learn about the sweet spot between safety and bravery, how to make your colleagueships safer and more vital, and what psychologica...
Stephanie Chandler: How to Get Your First Book Published
July 27, 2023 10:51 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe are delighted to present a conversation with Stephanie Chandler, founder and CEO of the Nonfiction Authors Association and a successful author of several books, including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. In this episode, Stephanie shares her remarkable insights into all phases of the book-writing process and offers a sharp view of the publishing industry. By exploring assets and liabilities of traditional publishing and self-publishing, we dive ...
Finally Stop People Pleasing
July 14, 2023 06:26 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBWe're delighted to present a conversation with Natalie Lue, author of the wildly popular blog Baggage Reclaim (baggagereclaim.com) and five books, including the latest, "The Joy of Saying No," that will help you not only identify your people-pleasing style and habits, but also finally leave them behind. In this episode, Natalie shares her unmatched insights on the importance of boundaries and saying no, and the destructive effects a lack of them can have on your body and mind. By exploring t...
Natalie Lue: Finally Stop People Pleasing
July 14, 2023 06:26 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBWe're delighted to present a conversation with Natalie Lue, author of the wildly popular blog Baggage Reclaim (baggagereclaim.com) and five books, including the latest, "The Joy of Saying No," that will help you not only identify your people-pleasing style and habits, but also finally leave them behind. In this episode, Natalie shares her unmatched insights on the importance of boundaries and saying no, and the destructive effects a lack of them can have on your body and mind. By exploring t...
Bob Glazer: Build 4 Capacities for Success
June 30, 2023 13:57 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBWe're thrilled to present a dynamic conversation with Robert Glazer, bestselling author and transformative leadership expert. With deep insights drawn from his revolutionary book, 'Elevate Your Team', Glazer demystifies the four capacities essential to extraordinary team performance. In this episode Glazer shares his unique take on the 'work smarter, not harder' philosophy, offering fresh perspectives to drive both personal and professional development. We challenge common preconceptions aro...
Valerie Fridland: Use Bad English, Get Good Results
June 30, 2023 13:37 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBHave you ever listened back to a recording of your voice and cringed at the amount of 'um's' 'uh's' and 'like's' you use? In this episode, Valerie Fridland, linguist, researcher, and author of the book, 'Like, Literally, Dude' delves into the intricacies of speech habits and argues for the inherent value of these often-demonised words. We explore why women are linguistic trend-setters, why some words carry deep-seated prejudices and what can we learn from the social function of language. ...
Rick & Forrest Hanson: Mythbusting The Mind
June 30, 2023 12:32 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWe're kicking off Simplify's relaunch with our first-ever two person interview! This lively, probing conversation with Being Well's Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson—a bestselling author and psychologist and also Forrest's dad—digs into common misconceptions in the mental health and self-growth space. They address the maybe-bogus notion that "until you love yourself, you can't love anyone else," dissect the difference between self-esteem and self-worth, and dig deep into the simplest strat...
Thrive in 2023 with Tiffany Dufu, Ken Page, and Liz Fosslien
January 11, 2023 13:18 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWant to skip this year’s tsunami of New Year’s hacks, tips, and tricks that don’t even work? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, we’ve distilled powerful ideas and approaches from our 3 most popular episodes. And since we spend all our time divided between focusing on ourselves, our relationships, and our work, we’ll focus on simplifying those three areas. Just what you need for the new year—and nothing you don’t. BONUS: we’ve made a very neat New-Yearsy tool available to you for free...
Aktienrebell Shortcast: Warum wir arm sterben sollten
November 12, 2021 09:59 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBHerzlich willkommen beim Aktienrebell, dem Shortcast für Menschen, die ihr Geld unabhängig von Banken und Beratern erfolgreich anlegen wollen.
PsychCast Shortcast: Warum prokrastinierst du?
November 12, 2021 09:56 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDr. Jan Dreher, Facharzt für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, und Dr. Alexander Kugelstadt, Bestseller-Autor und Facharzt für Psychosomatische Medizin unterhalten sich über Glück, Sex, Prokrastination und andere Psycho-Themen.
Erklär mir die Welt Shortcast: Paare: lange glücklich zusammenbleiben
November 12, 2021 09:55 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBDer Shortcast zum besten Podcast Österreichs 2021: Der Journalist Andreas Sator befragt Expertinnen und Experten zu komplexen Themen des Lebens. Mit jeder Folge weißt du mehr über die Welt – und erhältst praktisch umsetzbare Tipps für dein eigenes Leben.
Das Abenteuer kreatives Zeitmanagement Shortcast Trailer
November 12, 2021 09:29 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBHier musst du dich nicht verbiegen: Finde neue Produktivitätsstrategien, die genau zu dir passen. Egal ob du Strukturen und Pläne oder das Chaos brauchst. Dieser Shortcast zum Erfolgs-Podcast bietet Anleitungen zu vielen verschiedenen und einfach anwendbaren Produktivitätsansätzen für verschiedenste Lebensentwürfe. Deine Gastgeberin ist die bekannte Zeitmanagement-Expertin und Bestseller-Autorin Cordula Nussbaum.
PsychCast Shortcast Trailer
November 12, 2021 09:28 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBDr. Jan Dreher, Facharzt für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, und Dr. Alexander Kugelstadt, Bestseller-Autor und Facharzt für Psychosomatische Medizin unterhalten sich über Glück, Sex, Prokrastination und andere Psycho-Themen.
Outrage + Optimism - The Power of Climate Summits
November 11, 2021 09:32 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBExplore the stories behind the headlines on climate change, and hear from change-makers turning climate challenges into opportunities with Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson.
The Baggage Reclaim Sessions: Your Breakup Story
November 11, 2021 09:27 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBIn The Baggage Reclaim Sessions, Natalie Lue troubleshoots emotional pitfalls we all run into but don't always see, offering practices and inspiration for living and loving with healthy self-esteem.
Futures Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 2.44 MBThe FUTURES Shortcast explores the multitude of possible tomorrows. Host Luke Robert Mason interviews artists, philosophers, scientists and technologists.
Brave New Work Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBIf you’re looking at your work life and thinking, “this could be better,” let Rodney Evans and Aaron Dignan give you the tools to explore a more adaptive and human way of working. Whether you’re looking for inventive ways to improve 1-1 meetings, feedback solicitation, remote facilitation or company retreats, or you want to reexamine the big picture stuff like systemic racism, burnout and equitability, Brave New Work will get you out of your professional rut and into the 21st century.
Adventures In Happiness Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBWe're taught to think that hard work and success lead to happiness, but we've got it backwards; only by putting happiness first can we achieve our full potential! Listen to Adventures in Happiness and let host Jessica Ortner take you on a journey to explore strategies that help you find and feel your best.
The Game Plan Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 58 seconds - 940 KBWhat can the world of professional sport teach us about business, investing, tech and entrepreneurship? A lot, it turns out! In The Game Plan athletes share their stories from beyond sport as startup founders, venture capitalists, non-profit CEOs, and more.
Being Boss Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 59 seconds - 937 KBIn Being Boss, host Emily Thompson looks at what it means and takes to be "boss" in creative business, freelancing, and side-hustling.
Ctrl Alt Delete Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 53 seconds - 854 KBThis isn't a traditional show about careers. Award-winning author Emma Gannon's questions might start with work—but they end up revealing stories about people.
Creative Elements Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 57 seconds - 915 KBCreative Elements bridges the gap between art and business with advice and tips from high-profile creators on the real work of building a creative career on your own terms!
Outrage + Optimism Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBExplore the stories behind the headlines on climate change, and hear from change-makers turning climate challenges into opportunities with Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, and Paul Dickinson.
Against The Rules Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBFairness—it feels like there's less of it every day. Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis looks at what’s happened to it, and how that can change.
Cautionary Tales Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MBWith Shortcasts, we collaborate with well-known and up-and-coming podcast creators to present and highlight the key learnings of a podcast episode through a specially-designed audio format lasting around 15 minutes. Shortcasts are produced in direct collaboration with the podcast creators, with hosts adding valuable context and a fresh perspective.
Freelance To Founder Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBGet your concentrated dose of real-world, practical advice to take your service-based business to the next level, packed with tips on must-have skills for success!
Upside Shortcast Trailer
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.06 MBUpside examines startups outside of Silicon Valley, featuring interviews with early and later-stage founders, venture capitalists, and community builders.
Dan Snow's History Hit - Joan of Arc: The Importance of Morale
November 09, 2021 11:18 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBJoin host Dan Snow as he explores over 2,000 years of historical events to reveal how learning from the past just may help your future.
The One You Feed - How To Breathe: James Nestor
November 09, 2021 11:17 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBInvisible forces like fear and hate can seriously get in the way of our lives. In The One You Feed, host Eric Zimmer speaks with authors and spiritual thinkers about revealing what's behind these forces so you take back control.
Revisionist History - Hallelujah
November 09, 2021 11:14 - 13 minutes - 26.2 MBRevisionist History explores the overlooked and misunderstood aspects of our shared global history through storytelling.
Against The Rules - The Coach In Your Head
November 09, 2021 11:14 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFairness—it feels like there's less of it every day. Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis looks at what’s happened to it, and how that can change.
The Marie Forleo Shortcast - Simon Sinek: The Environment Good Leaders Create
November 09, 2021 11:13 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MBMarie Forleo wants to help you become the person you most want to be. In interviews with today’s top thought leaders, she’ll introduce you to perspectives and strategies that can unlock your potential.
Cautionary Tales - Bowie, Jazz, and the Unplayable Piano
November 09, 2021 11:13 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBHost Tim Harford presents stories of human error, tragic catastrophes, daring heists and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you—and make you wiser.
The Happiness Lab - How To Be A Better Ally
November 09, 2021 11:13 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBYale professor Dr Laurie Santos shares surprising and inspiring stories that will forever alter the way you think about happiness.
Brave New Work - Kim Scott: The Future of Feedback
November 09, 2021 11:13 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIf you’re looking at your work life and thinking, “this could be better,” let Rodney Evans and Aaron Dignan give you the tools to explore a more adaptive and human way of working. Whether you’re looking for inventive ways to improve 1-1 meetings, feedback solicitation, remote facilitation or company retreats, or you want to reexamine the big picture stuff like systemic racism, burnout and equitability, Brave New Work will get you out of your professional rut and into the 21st century.
Bonus episode with Ken Page: Meet Your Inner Mentor
October 29, 2021 10:26 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBFollow the guidance of the bravest, highest, fullest version of yourself, and move closer to being the person you dream of becoming. SHOW NOTES Imagine having a mentor that’s available 24/7 to advise you on whatever challenge life puts in front of you—wouldn’t that be nice? In this bonus episode, Ken Page guides you through The Inner Mentor Process™, a guided meditation practice. In this practice, you'll find you're able to bypass your inner critic and get a message from your own personal m...
Tiffany Dufu: Do What You Do Best, Drop The Rest
July 08, 2021 15:58 - 41 minutes - 36.3 MBFigure out what matters most to you and let go of the rest. EPISODE NOTES Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all of the things you need to juggle in order to be a good... anything? A good partner, a good parent, a good worker, a good friend? And in the end, it feels like you never have enough time and energy to focus on what really matters to YOU? In this final episode of Season 7, Tiffany Dufu invites you to stop being "good" and drop the ball. Tiffany is the author of Drop the Ball: Ac...