Podcasts by The Other F Word: Conversations About Failure
The Other F Word is taking the shame out of Failure. Join us as we explore what makes us human. Messy, funny, tragic, inspiring stories about failure.
Further podcasts by Hosts: Morgan Simpson: Filmmaker/Actor, Sara Singer Schiff: Journalist/Radi
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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Tony Hale on What's Running You? from 2020-03-27T10:22:03
Here a sample of Morgan's new podcast WHAT'S RUNNING YOU? with this weeks guest Tony Hale.
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Book Offer from 2019-10-30T20:17:57
Morgan's book "WHAT'S RUNNING YOU? How to Become the Entrepreneur of Your Life" is out. For a limited time THE OTHER F WORD listens get a free audiobook when they buy the book. Just send your co...
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Morgan, Sara, Melissa and Bipasha on Uncertainty from 2019-08-09T06:41:14
The Other F Word Team gathers to talk about where they are in their individual lives, as well as their podcast life, and what it’s like to sit in uncertainty when it comes to the future.
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Cathy Guisewite on Embracing Failure from 2019-07-03T07:24:45
Legendary comic strip writer Cathy Guisewite of the world renowned comic strip "Cathy" and author of "Fifty Things That Aren't My Fault: Essays from the Grown-Up Years", explains how her own lif...
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Rebecca Kitt on Navigating the Challenges of Divorce from 2019-06-19T22:55:28
Rebecca Kitt shares her story about her problematic marriage and the challenges she faced throughout her divorce. Failure became a constant theme that led her to feel overwhelmed and defeated, a...
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Bill Watterson on Balancing Passion with Making a Living from 2019-06-05T05:51:50
Director and former musician and actor Bill Watterson shares his struggle of ambition and a passion to create art with the ability to make a living at what he loves. In this honest discussion, B...
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Michele Filgate on Our Relationships with Our Mothers from 2019-05-22T03:22:26
Author and editor Michele Filgate discusses her recent anthology “What My Mother and I Don’t Talk About” which grew out of her essay of the same name...
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Jeff Goldman on OCD from 2019-05-08T05:27:24
Hollywood executive Jeff Goldman describes how he is challenged by living with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He struggled throughout his childhood with undiagnosed OCD that control...
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Judith Viorst on Decades of Wisdom from 2019-05-01T06:26:36
Prolific author of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction, poetry, musicals, and countless magazine articles, Judith Viorst shares her journey through many decades of both success and fail...
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Kimberly Chambers on Realizing Unimaginable Dreams from 2019-04-24T04:54:22
As a record breaking and award winning open-water marathon swimmer, including the Ocean's Seven, which consists of seven long-distance open-water swim...
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Elizabeth White on Reinventing Yourself After 50 from 2019-04-17T06:01:46
Entrepreneur, consultant and author of the book “55, Underemployed and Faking Normal”, Elizabeth White describes how she went from a Harvard MBA and a hugely successful business career, to being...
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Linda Grasso on Breaking Barriers from 2019-04-03T18:58:51
Editor-In-Chief of Ventura Blvd Magazine and Host of the Podcast SheSez, Linda Grasso speaks about her career in journalism, including longtime correspondent, anchor and host for E! Entertainmen...
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Veronica Kirin on Post Traumatic Stress Injury from 2019-03-27T07:27:57
Entrepreneur, coach and author of “Stories of Elders”, Veronica Kirin shares her fascinating story of experiencing an anticipated tsunami while working as a humanitarian aid in a coastal Village...
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William Deresiewicz on The Current College Crises from 2019-03-20T14:16:05
Author and essayist William Deresiewicz discusses his book “Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life” and the current college admissions scandal. ...
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Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King on Positive Youth Development from 2019-03-13T04:41:40
A Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, Dr. King’s focus is on human thriving and spiritual development, especially in the context of our youth. Her combination of intellect, s...
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Matt Abrams on OxyContin Junkie to Yale Graduate from 2019-03-06T07:23:46
A Writer with a Doctorate in Art History, Matt Abrams shares his epic story of early drug use, which led to dropping out of high school, running away ...
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Steve Burrows on Saving His Mother from 2019-02-27T05:56:42
Steve Burrows, filmmaker and comedian, speaks about the making of his HBO documentary “Bleed Out”, the story of his mom, who went in for a routine hip...
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Barbara Brown Taylor on Sitting in the Darkness from 2019-02-20T06:19:56
Barbara Brown Taylor is an Episcopal priest, college professor and NYTimes best-selling author of numerous books including “Leaving Church” and “Learn...
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Susan and Douglas Segal on Trauma and Triumph from 2019-02-13T07:18:35
Author Douglas Segal of the recently published book “Struck: A Husband’s Memoir of Trauma and Triumph” and his wife Susan Segal, share their terrifying story of Susan and their daughter’s tragic...
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Jessica Winther on the Pressure to be a Perfect Parent from 2019-02-06T06:55:51
Jessica Winther is an Actress, Comedian and Writer and shares her journey of trying to be a perfect parent and how her son’s chronic illness launched her into the reality of the imperfection of ...
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Marianne Power on Her Self-Help Journey from 2019-01-30T07:25:54
London based journalist Marianne Power talks about her recent book “Help Me! One Woman’s Quest to Find Out if Self Help Can Really Change Your Life!” Her journey of reading one self help book a ...
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Brooke Smith on Figuring out Failure from 2019-01-23T07:42:18
Actress Brooke Smith from "Grey's Anatomy" and "Silence of the Lambs" shares how she overcame childhood traumas in part by just “showing up” in spite of her overwhelming emotions. She also talks...
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Jonathan Fields on the Good Life Project from 2019-01-16T06:23:20
Jonathan Fields is the best selling author, entrepreneur, and founder of The Good Life Project, an online and educational program aimed at helping peo...
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Tommy Tomlinson on the Search for his Best Self from 2019-01-09T05:06:51
Tommy Tomlinson, journalist and author of “The Elephant in the Room” speaks about his struggle with weight and his chronicle of profound self-discovery and weight loss. After his sister died fro...
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Liz Pryor on the Shame of Teenage Pregnancy from 2018-12-19T07:41:17
Author, speaker, relationship and life advice expert Liz Pryor opens up about her experience of getting pregnant at 17 and being sent away to a home for pregnant teens by her mother. Liz describ...
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Jia Jiang on Rejection from 2018-12-12T15:39:45
Jia Jiang is an entrepreneur, author and TED speaker who adapted the card game “Rejection Therapy” and created a blog, products and services to further explore rejection. He talks about how the ...
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Gwyn McColl on Her 72 Hour Experience in a Psychiatric Hospital from 2018-12-05T05:47:16
Actress, writer and mother Gwyn McColl describes her harrowing yet eye opening experience of enduring a 5150 - the official legal code for restraining someone involuntarily for 72 hours due to e...
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Jace Downey on Sex Addiction from 2018-11-28T06:28:55
Jace Downey, Recovery Empowerment Specialist, shares her powerful story of struggling with sex addiction. After repressing her early experience of sexual abuse, she assumed she was just born bro...
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TOFW Team on Holiday Failures from 2018-11-21T22:47:08
Melissa, Morgan, and Sara talk about the upcoming holidays and the many failures that often come along for the ride. Whether it be unmet expectations for perfection, family dynamics and tension,...
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A.J. Jacobs on Going Outside of Your Comfort Zone from 2018-11-14T05:58:11
A.J. Jacobs is a New York Times best selling author, most recently of the book “Thanks a Thousand” a chronicled journey thanking everyone who was involved in the making of his morning cup of cof...
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A.N. Turner on Internet Addiction from 2018-11-07T16:14:19
Author A.N. Turner talks to us about internet addiction and specifically, internet porn addiction. Turner who is still a young man in his early 20’s, describes how he became addicted to online p...
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Angela King On Life After Hate from 2018-10-24T05:07:12
Angela King is the program director of Life After Hate, a non-profit organization that helps people extricate themselves from hate groups and turn their lives around. Angela shares her deeply pe...
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Alexia Vernon on Developing a Resiliency Muscle from 2018-10-17T06:40:59
Alexia Vernon, leadership and women’s speaking coach and author of “Step Into Your Moxie” shares her journey of finding her voice and self confidence after experiencing harrowing moments in her ...
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Alethea Black on Her Journey to Health from 2018-10-10T02:59:58
Alethea Black, author of “You’ve Been So Lucky Already” shares her story of navigating through chronic illness that had no cure for years. This experience of failure on a bodily level led to cru...
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Dr. Paige Church on Being a Doctor and a Person with a Disability from 2018-10-03T04:47:10
Born with spina bifida, a chronic spinal disability that she tried to hide for most of her life, Dr. Church went on to become a pediatric specialist who treats kids with the same condition. Grow...
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Preston Pollard on Moving Towards Your Dreams from 2018-09-26T03:40:52
Preston Pollard is a skateboarder, life coach and motivational speaker who shares his journey of growing up in Alaska and struggling to find his identity. As a black child, he was pressured to p...
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Rowan Hooper on How Superhumans Deal with Failure from 2018-09-19T16:49:25
Rowan Hooper, evolutionary biologist and author of the new book “Superhuman-Life at the Extremes of our Capacity” shares the awe-inspiring stories of people who have reached extraordinary places...
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The Sklar Brothers on Laughing Through Failure from 2018-09-12T05:03:19
Twin brothers and comics Randy and Jason Sklar share their experiences of failure amidst their successful careers as writers, actors, stand-up comedians and hosts of the podcasts "View from the ...
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Patti Grabel on Starting Anew After Raising Kids from 2018-09-05T04:21:01
Mother, wife, writer, producer and ultimately artist Patti Grabel describes the long journey she followed to find herself and follow her passions after focusing solely on her family for many yea...
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Mike Downey on Grit from 2018-08-29T03:20:54
Mike Downey, a serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur, explores his early failures as a child and the impact they had on his development into adulthood. ...
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Tessa Fontaine on Mother-Daughter Relationships from 2018-08-22T03:16:18
Tessa Fontaine is the author of “The Electric Woman”, a story about her complex relationship with her mother and her parallel experience of traveling with America’s last Sideshow.Listen
Jed Davis and Scott Casperson on Dating in Mid-Life From The Male Perspective from 2018-08-15T04:29:10
Jed Davis is in sales and Scott Casperson is a children’s picture book author. Jed and Scott are friends, in their mid-life, and have never been married. Both men are looking for love. In a funn...
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Dima Ghawi on Escaping Oppression and Inspiring Others from 2018-08-08T01:47:42
Dima Ghawi is a leadership speaker, executive coach and author of “Breaking Vases”, a story of the pressure for submission and perfection by her Midd...
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Rachel Simmons on Failing Well from 2018-08-01T04:54:21
Rachel Simmons, Leadership Development Specialist at Smith College and author of numerous books including most recent “Enough As She Is”, speaks about her Failure Initiative “Failing Well’ with ...
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Amy Smith on Finding Her Voice from 2018-07-25T06:23:11
Life coach and founder of website Joyjunkie, Amy E. Smith, speaks candidly about growing up in a religious family and feeling like a failure in the eyes of her parents because she didn’t share t...
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Glynnis MacNicol on Things No One Tells You from 2018-07-18T20:54:31
Journalist and cofounder of the women’s networking group The Li.st, Glynnis MacNicol speaks about her revelatory new memoir, “No One Tells You This”, an honest explora...
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Dan Freedman on Step-Parenting from 2018-07-11T04:41:57
Dan Freedman shares his journey of parenthood, first as a typical father of 2, then a single father of 3, and now as a father of a blended family of 5...
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Tiffony Jacobs and Kanya Sim on the Power of a Mentor from 2018-06-27T04:31:59
Tiffony Jacobs and Kanya Sim are writers, speakers, entrepre...
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Jon Acuff on Setting Goals for Success from 2018-06-20T06:17:24
Jon Acuff is an entrepreneur, speaker, and New York Times Bestselling author of six books including his most recent “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done”. He speaks from personal experience o...
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Sara Quits the Podcast from 2018-06-13T04:46:54
This week’s episode focuses on what’s happened recently, behind the scenes of the podcast, and how it pertains to success and failure. Issues of self doubt, shame, the need for honest communica...
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Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola on the Challenges of Relationships from 2018-06-06T05:21:22
Authors, relationship experts and married couple Greg Behrendt (He’s Just Not That Into You) and Amiira Ruotola share their advice on what it takes to stay happily married. They dispel ...
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Michelle Carlson On How We Can Help Teens Navigate Failure from 2018-05-30T13:01:30
Michelle Carlson, Executive Director of TEEN LINE, a teen-to-teen national hotline, shares her expertise and insight on at-risk adolescents and the issues teens are dealing with. From stress and...
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Romona Robinson on Faith from 2018-05-23T12:51:41
Eight time Emmy Award Winning News Anchor Romona Robinson and author of the book A Dirt Road to Somewhere talks about her struggle to overcome multiple life obstacles, starting with sur...
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Richard Rayner on Overcoming His Criminal Past to Becoming a Hollywood Success Story from 2018-05-16T04:54:21
Richard Rayner, author of “The Blue Suit” shares the tale of his complicated relationship with his father, who embezzled money, faked his own death and then disappeared when Richard was just 10 ...
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Meg Conley on Connecting through Failure from 2018-05-09T05:27:57
Meg Conley, writer and speaker, known for her HuffPost article “We Ask Our Kids the Same Three Questions Every Night”, shares how this nightly ritual has created and sustained an ongoing conver...
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P. Charlotte Lindsay on Dating in Mid-Life from 2018-05-02T05:04:32
P. Charlotte Lindsay, writer, and single mom, speaks openly, honestly and with great insight and humor about her experience in the world of post divorce dating. P. Charlotte talks about being in...
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Captain Scott Kelly on Space Travel from 2018-04-25T04:17:16
Captain Scott Kelly is a former NASA astronaut who spent almost a year on the International Space Station and 520 total days in space, which is beautifully chronicled in his book End...
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Becca Stevens on Healing from 2018-04-18T05:38:53
Rev. Becca Stevens is an Episcopal priest, author, and founder of Thistle Farms, a non-profit residential center that heals, empowers and employs women who are survivors of human trafficking, pr...
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Ed Begley Jr and Rachelle Carson-Begley on Recovery from 2018-04-11T04:58:49
Actors, environmentalists and married couple Ed Begley Jr and Rachelle Carson share their unique stories of struggling for years with alcoholism and addiction and how they came to a place of sob...
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Ruth Whippman on America the Anxious from 2018-04-04T04:44:59
On the heels of last week’s episode on Happiness, we offer a different glimpse into the struggle to be happy. British author, journalist, and documentary film-maker Ruth Whippman, speaks about h...
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Gretchen Rubin on Happiness from 2018-03-28T05:29:17
Best selling author, blogger, and host of her own hugely popular podcast on happiness, Gretchen shares her research and theory on finding happiness. In this conversation, she st...
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Shannon Cason on Gambling Addiction from 2018-03-21T03:57:36
Shannon Cason is an award winning storyteller best known for his work on The Moth, Snap Judgement, and his own podcasts Homemade Stories and The ...
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Cathy Schenkelberg on Scientology. from 2018-03-14T05:58:27
Cathy Schenkelberg, actor and former Scientologist, shares her experience with the Church of Scientology in a gut wrenchingly honest and simultaneously humorous way in her one woman show Listen
Judy Batalion on Hoarding from 2018-03-07T05:40:49
Judy Batalion, author of “White Walls: A Memoir About Motherhood, Daughterhood, and the Mess In Between” speaks honestly about her childhood experience of growing up with a mother who was a comp...
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Karen Walrond on the Beauty of Being Different from 2018-02-28T05:53:19
Karen Walrond, recovering lawyer, leadership coach, photographer and author of "The Beauty of Different: Observations of a Confident Misfit", joins us to share her journey of celebrating uniquen...
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Morra Aarons-Mele on How Personality Types Deal with Anxiety from 2018-02-21T05:01:49
Morra Aarons-Mele, author of “Hiding in the Bathroom”, who also has a podcast of the same title, shares her practical road map for driven and ambitious people who are also introverts. Morra spe...
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David J. Flood on Inspiring our Youth from 2018-02-14T06:50:33
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson on How to Move Our Brains Through Failure from 2018-02-07T05:34:18
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is a Psychotherapist, Founder/Executive director of The Center for Connection in Pasadena, and the co-author (with Dr. Dan Siegel) of The Yes Brain as well as two ...
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Shalini Vadhera on the Journey of a Female Entrepreneur from 2018-01-31T05:48:54
Passionate about bringing products to the world to help people feel a sense of confidence through beauty, Shalini’s story is one of struggle, perseverance, success and failure. From being bullie...
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Cathy Heller on Pursuing Your Dream Career from 2018-01-22T18:41:44
Singer, songwriter and host of the podcast “Don’t Keep Your Day Job”, Cathy Heller, has mastered the ability to figure out what she wants to do, how to make it happen and - best of all - get pai...
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Dese’Rae L. Stage on Suicide from 2018-01-17T04:10:08
Dese’Rae is a photographer, writer, advocate and founder of LiveThroughThis.org, an on-line collection of portraits and stories of suicide attempt survivors. At a time in society when suicide i...
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Jean McCutcheon on Why New Year's Resolutions Fail from 2018-01-11T21:56:51
Psychotherapist and life coach Jean McCutcheon joins us to talk about the pressure to make and keep New Year's resolutions, and how the failure to do so can leave people feeling discouraged and ...
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Krista Parkinson on Failing to get Married from 2018-01-03T08:24:54
Successful Hollywood executive and one-time Mormon, Krista Parkinson talks about her struggle to find love. Krista grew up a strict Mormon but when she moved to Los Angeles and started working i...
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Samuel West on The Museum of Failure from 2017-12-20T06:00:40
Bored and tired of the worship and glorification of success, Sam West founded the Museum of Failure in Sweden last summer, to take away the stigma of failure and instead see it as an integral pa...
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Fr. Greg Boyle on Healing Homies from 2017-12-13T09:15
Fr. Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention rehab/re-entry program in the world, speaks about his work of rehabilitating and healing gang members. Through the 18...
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Kathleen Trotter on Finding your Fit from 2017-12-06T07:14:24
Fitness expert, personal trainer and author of “Find your Fit” shares her wisdom about the many possibilities of failures that happen in the world of health and fitness. She explores the pressur...
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David Raether on Becoming Homeless from 2017-11-29T06:52:40
Author and TEDTalk presenter David Raether, a former tv writer and father of 8, shares his rivetting story of becoming homeless. David had a thriving career as a comedy writer in tv, but took ti...
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Dr. Kristin Neff on Self Compassion from 2017-11-22T04:30:15
Kristin Neff, Ph.D, professor, researcher, and author, best known for her TED talk and book titled Self-Compassion, talks about how self compassion is a necessary ingredient to enduring...
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Torrey Drake on Bullying from 2017-11-15T06:01:28
Filmmaker and personal trainer Torrey Drake shares his painful past of being bullied as a child, starting in middle school and continuing on through high school. Torrey describes the years of p...
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Bette Alkazian on Marriage from 2017-11-08T05:58:14
Bette Alkazian, a Marriage and Family Therapist, shares her personal and professional insight into the world of marriage. Bette talks about the incredible pressure for marriage to work, and when...
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Tom Papa on Finding the Comedy in Failure from 2017-11-01T17:30:38
Tom Papa is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, radio personality and podcaster. Through humor and wit, tom shares his journey navigating the world of stand up comedy and the inevitabl...
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Dr. Dan Siegel on the Brain, the Mind, and Adolescent Anxiety from 2017-10-25T05:06:02
Dr. Dan Siegel is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. He has written numerous best selling books and lectured aro...
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BJ Miller on Dying from 2017-10-18T04:40:57
Dr BJ Miller, hospice and palliative care specialist, shares his personal and professional insights into the world of dying. At age 19, BJ had a near death experience that left him with one arm ...
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Sammy Rangel on Forgiveness from 2017-10-11T04:56:53
As an author, social worker, peace activist, speaker, and trainer, Sammy Rangel joins us to share his profound story about forgiveness. His early life was filled with horrendous experiences of a...
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Anthony Benenati on Sitting in Failure from 2017-10-04T05:02:33
L.A. based Yoga teacher and entrepreneur, Anthony Benenati, talks candidly about his journey from success to failure, where he currently sits, in a period of questioning and uncertainty, after s...
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Barbara Rose Brooker on Ageism from 2017-09-27T05:10:30
At 80 years old, author, performer, age activist Barbara Rose Brooker explores the topic of age discrimination in her book "The Viagra Diaries", soon to be a tv show, Huffington post column titl...
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Summer Sanders on Failing Her Way to Gold from 2017-09-22T07:47:50
Champion swimmer and 1992 Olympic gold medalist, Summer Sanders shares her journey on how she learned to reap the rewards of failure and become a champion. As early as 15 years old, Summer exper...
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Bryan Behar on Failing Imperfectly from 2017-09-14T06:31:57
Comedy writer on the sitcom Fuller House and blogger for the Huffington Post, Bryan Behar brings humor and insight to his many experiences of failure. From childhood to adulthood, personally and...
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Amy Ferris on the Mess of Midlife from 2017-09-06T15:08:57
Editor, screenwriter, and the author of the book Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis, Amy Ferris talks candidly and with humor, about the struggle of midlife and ...
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So Far So Good from 2017-08-30T05:37:45
The Other F Word hosts talk about what they've learned so far.
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Martin George on Fitness Failures from 2017-08-23T04:39:07
Personal trainer and longtime group fitness teacher at Barry's Bootcamp in Los Angeles, talks about all things fitness, that relates to failure. Whether it's finding ways to motivate, push throu...
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Epic Parenting Fails from 2017-08-16T04:45:40
A live conversation with the elementary school parents at Valley Charter on the struggles of raising kids.
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Nguyen Tran on Failing Upwards from 2017-08-09T15:55
Restaurant owner and recent author of "The Adventures of Starry Kitchen", Nguyen Tran, talks about his entrepreneurial path, which started with an illegal, underground restaurant in his North Ho...
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Robin Finn on the Pressure for Perfection in Parenting from 2017-08-02T03:57:19
Author, parenting advocate, creativity coach, and spiritual seeker Robin Finn talks about her journey as a mom. From raising kids with ADHD, to tolerating felling inadequate as a mom, to feeling...
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Sam Lamott on the Truth of Being Human from 2017-07-26T15:48:01
Sam Lamott, artist, writer, son of well known author Anne Lamott, talks about living and writing from a place of truth and vulnerability, after experiencing so much pain and struggle in his life...
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Krista O'Reilly Davi-Digui on Mediocrity from 2017-07-19T15:52:19
Author and holistic living and joyful educator, who wrote the highly acclaimed article on "What if All I Want is a Mediocre Life?", describes how she learned to accept her mediocrity, and how ma...
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Melissa Gould on Failing at Being a Widow from 2017-07-12T07:50:29
The writer and blogger known for her poignant portrayal as a failed widow-grieving for her deceased husband while also falling in love at the same time. Melissa speaks about how she failed socie...
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Eliza Rubin on Understanding Adolescents from 2017-07-07T05:45:46
18 year old Eliza Rubin's weekly podcast "Eliza Starting at 16" helps to reveal what teenagers are struggling with these days, in terms of pressure for perfection, self esteem, relationships, so...
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Lidia Yuknavitch on Being a Misfit from 2017-06-28T05:28:28
Best known for her TEDtalk on the beauty of being a Misfit, Lidia Yuknavitch, writer and teacher, speaks poignantly about her abusive childhood, experience with alcohol and drug abuse, homelessn...
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Chenjerai Kumanyika on Career Transitions from 2017-06-21T05:11:45
Ever wonder what it's like to be a rock star, touring Europe first class and hobnobbing with the likes of Coldplay, only to have your band fail and your career end? Chenjerai Kumanyika had that ...
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Drs Howie Reinstein and Tom Brauner on Too Much Technology from 2017-06-14T03:14:02
Pediatrician Howie Reinstein and Psychologist Tom Brauner discuss how too much technology is failing our children, in terms of brain development, social relationships, and family dynamics. An ho...
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Mark Frauenfelder and Carla Sinclair on Impulsiveness from 2017-06-07T05:10:24
Writers Mark and Carla share the dramatic ups and downs of selling all their belongings and moving to the Pacific island of Rarotonga with their young children and ultimately failing to make it ...
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor on Alcoholism and Motherhood from 2017-05-31T06:44:43
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 stor...
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Brad Falchuk on Celebrating Failure from 2017-05-24T08:01:20
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 disorde...
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John Brenkus on Reframing Failure from 2017-05-17T05:45:14
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.
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Anne Litt on Insecurity from 2017-05-10T07:05:24
The KCRW DJ shares her failed interview with Patti Smith and other struggles in both her career and parenting.
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Billy Baker on Loneliness from 2017-05-03T05:39:17
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 ...
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Chris Rose on the Wonderful World of Sports from 2017-04-26T04:46:40
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.
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Theo Burnes&Suzy Unger on Sexual Identity from 2017-04-19T04:31:32
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 fo...
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Lisa Joyner on Adoption and Belonging from 2017-04-12T14:56:24
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...
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Dan Konopka on Taking Risks Creatively from 2017-04-05T05:02:21
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...
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Christopher Noxon on Reframing Failure from 2017-03-29T05:23:48
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 Ora...
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Deven Green on Staying Positive from 2017-03-22T05:32:55
Comedian known for her Irreverent character Betty Bowers, shares her practical approach to life and her strategies for staying happy.
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Nine Johnson on Overcoming Fear and Anxiety from 2017-03-15T04:57:33
Jessica Lahey on The Gift of Failure in Childhood from 2017-03-08T06:40:47
Author of The Gift of Failure, Jessica Lahey, speaks about the value of letting children experience failure as a necessary part of learning and growing, both at home and in the classroom.
Too Faced Cosmetics on Climbing Their Way Up from the Bottom from 2017-03-01T07:07:55
The creators of Too Faced Cosmetics, Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, share how they began their careers at the make-up counter in the mall and ended up running a billion dollar company. Listen
Scott Silverman on Coming Out of the Closet from 2017-02-22T09:26:15
Gay Comic Scott Silverman talks about his failure to communicate his sexual orientation during his teenage years. Learn more about Scott at: Listen
Tom Kenny on Trusting Your Gut from 2017-02-15T07:16:29
Tom Kenny, voice of Sponge Bob, talks about sifting through career failures with great persistence, learning to trust his gut instinct to pursue his passions...and eventually find the love of vo...
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Jeff Guckert on Education from 2017-02-08T17:28:25
Jeff Guckert, educator and founder of Leonardo School, talks about how the current educational system can be overwhelming and offers a glimpse into progressive education, an approach which aims ...
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JD Roth on Transformation from 2017-02-01T06:49:41
Co-creator of The Biggest Loser and other transformational reality TV shows, JD Roth, shares his compelling insight into attaining the inner strength needed to transform your life, no matter wha...
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Carin Goldstein on Parenting from 2017-01-25T07:02:21
Carin Goldstein, a psychotherapist specializing in relationships, parenting and children with ADHD, talks about common experiences of parenthood failure. You can find out more about Carin at:
Allen Keller on Perseverance from 2017-01-18T19:42:02
Writer, musician, and entrepreneur Allen Keller speaks about perseverance and how to remain true to yourself as an artist while navigating through failure. Listen
Sharon Stone on Overcoming Adversities from 2017-01-11T12:46:32
Actress Sharon Stone talks candidly about how she has struggled in Hollywood, how her family has shaped her and how she came back after hitting rock bottom. Listen
Dr. Nina on Why Diets Fail from 2017-01-04T12:50:35
Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin, Psy.D, a specialist in disordered eating, speaks about why diets fail and how to stop emotional eating and make peace with food. Listen
Mark Brown on Depression from 2016-12-28T10:31:25
An honest discussion with playwright Mark Brown about his battle with depression and how hitting rock bottom inspired him to share with others about this "quiet disease", one that is more common...
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Beth Littleford on Life after Divorce from 2016-12-21T05:34:47
Actress and comedian Beth Littleford opens up about life after divorce and how to move forward. You can find Beth at: www.twitter.com/bethlittlef...
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Greg Grunberg on Being Inspired by Failure from 2016-12-14T09:29:45
Actor Greg Grunberg shares his positive "Just Go" approach to life through hilarious and touching stories from his life and career. www.theotherfwo...
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Elizabeth Craft on Fear from 2016-12-07T16:20:20
In Fear of Being Fired: Television writer & podcaster Elizabeth Craft tells the story of how her biggest fear came true but how she survived and recovered.
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Jon Cryer(part 2) on Learning from Failure from 2016-12-01T20:45:11
Jon Cryer returns to discuss some of his biggest failures in the movie business, including Superman 4.
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Suzanne Rico on Resilience from 2016-11-23T17:06:46
Journalist, blogger, world traveller and mom of two Suzanne Rico talks about overcoming multiple failures, including one very public one, and stepping off the treadmill to find herself. Listen
Laurie Cousins on Mindfulness from 2016-11-16T20:14:25
Laurie Cousins, an expert in Mindfulness, offers a formula for navigating feelings of failure, especially while parenting. Laurie shares mindful ways to talk to our children about the recent ele...
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Jon Cryer(part 1) on Learning from Failure from 2016-11-02T17:40:27
The always funny Jon Cryer of Three and Half Men fame and Pretty in Pink, talks about his very first professional failures and his ongoing fai...
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Jenn&Eddie Gonzalez on Infertility from 2016-10-26T14:05
Jenn and Eddie Gonzalez discuss their poignant and sometimes funny journey through their infertility and eventual decision to adopt. Listen
Tony Hale on Success from 2016-10-26T14:00
The Veep star talks about rejection, 'doing it afraid' and the ups and downs of Hollywood. www.theotherfwordpodcast.com...
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Introduction to Failure from 2016-10-26T13:00
We didn’t feel qualified to do a podcast on failure without talking about our own so your hosts, Morgan, Melissa and Sara and show producer Bipasha delve into the challenges they’ve faced that h...
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