Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.
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Inquiring Minds with Donna Karlin & Steve Harper
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Donna Karlin and Steve Harper have spent over 15 years percolating about life, business, and the myriad of perspectives we have about ourselves within it all and now we’re inviting you to listen in. Inquiring Minds is about life and the conversations we have to navigate it —Conversations to help us learn, evolve and challenge how we think about ourselves and others so we make better, more informed choices.
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Today we'll delve into the reasons why you might not be reaching your financial goals. Is it due to limiting beliefs or a lack of resources? Join us as we explore the intersection of mindset and practical strategies to unlock your financial potential. We'll challenge common beliefs, uncover hidden barriers, and provide actionable tips to help you o…
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This week we talk to journalist and sustainable fashion expert Alden Wicker about her book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back.由Inquiring Minds
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What are the key elements that contribute to resilience? Adaptability, mindset, and emotional well-being as starters. Tying into the concepts of permission we asked last week how does that intersect with how we make decisions? Resilient decisions? Building upon our previous exploration of granting ourselves permission and embracing empowerment, we …
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Can you grant yourself permission to be who you are and know that it's enough? That means challenging the boundaries of permission, exploring the fine line between permission and the power of empowerment, and delving into the dynamics of internal versus external validation. Join us in a thought-provoking conversation as we dive into the powerful co…
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Welcome to "The Impostor Syndrome" podcast, where we explore the fascinating world of self-doubt and insecurity. Join Donna and Steve as we delve into the roots, impact, and strategies to overcome the Impostor Syndrome, providing insight to empower listeners. #OvercomingSelfDoubt, #EmbraceYourWorth, #BreakFreeFromImpostorSyndrome, #AuthenticityMatt…
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What constitutes them being successful? Explore the gritty truth behind success with Donna Karlin and Steve Harper. Unveil the raw, imperfect side of those who outshine the rest by embracing their quirks and internal struggles. What is your normal? #EmbraceYourNormal #UnconventionalPaths #SuccessUnmasked #BadHabits #WeirdRoutines #InquiringMinds…
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Join hosts Donna Karlin & Steve Harper as they unravel the provocative art of "walking away". Explore why quitting is not just for quitters, but an empowering skill crucial for winners. They'll shatter misconceptions, reveal untapped potential & challenge you to rethink your own approach to success! #QuittingForVictory #BoldBeginnings #FearlessEndi…
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Steve and I had an insightful discussion on our podcast about how our self-perceptions can hold us back, as Dennis Waitley famously said, "It's not what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you're not." We explored how identifying and breaking free from limiting beliefs can lead to personal growth and success. Listen in! #SelfPerception…
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This week we talk to writer Cody Cassidy about his new book How to Survive History: How to Outrun a Tyrannosaurus, Escape Pompeii, Get Off the Titanic, and Survive the Rest of History's Deadliest Catastrophes.由Inquiring Minds
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We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. Words of wisdom from Albert Einstein.Steve and I had a great discussion about how Albert Einstein's words of wisdom still hold true today. and how to turn that around and look at our problems through new lenses. #ChangeYourMindset #EinsteinQuotes #ProblemSolving #Thin…
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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else, is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson. How often do we actually reflect on who defines us, who dictates the story we should live or who we should be? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about what it means to be our true selves. #authenticity #story #ac…
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The greatest gift we can give ourselves is the permission to ask the questions that linger in our hearts. Brené Brown stated something that exists for us all but do we listen to that inner voice and give it permission to be heard? Join Donna and Steve in the discussion about when this emerges, how we can address it and the myriad of ways it can hel…
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This week we talk to psychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris about their new book Nobody's Fool: Why We Get Taken In and What We Can Do About It.由Inquiring Minds
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Don't feed your problems with thoughts; starve them with action. When we're faced with a problem or obstacle, it can be easy to get stuck in a cycle of worry or negative thinking. However, this often just reinforces the problem, rather than helping us find a solution. By taking action instead of ruminating, we can break out of this cycle and start …
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How do you confront a liar, especially if that person is an integral part of your company? This was a question posed by a listener that we had a great conversation about. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about the multiple layers in the question that was posed and what we can do when we're faced with a similar issue, #DealingWithDishonesty #Dif…
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The right question at the right time can change everything! They are the creative acts of intelligence because they have the ability to challenge and transform our thinking. When has this occurred for you? When has someone asked you a question that lit your thinking up? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how questions invite curiosity rathe…
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The 5 Whys process was created by Sakichi Toyoda, the founder of Toyota as a method for continuous improvement. Donna and Steve take it up a notch and illustrate how we can use it to go deeper in our understanding of ourselves and how to get to the core dynamic of any situation. It starts by identifying the problem. Then there are 5 layers or more …
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This week we talk to social psychologist and Stanford professor Brian Lowery about his new book Selfless: The Social Creation of “You”. In it, he proposes that what you think of as “you” is actually a social construct created by your relationships and affected by every interaction you have.由Inquiring Minds
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"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory". - Theodor Seuss Geisel, or better known as Dr. Seuss. He shared his wisdom in ways that went far beyond his beloved books. Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we pay attention to moments in our lives (or don't) and how memory serves us a heaping portion of l…
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What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about what we give off in demeanor, attitude and energy is what comes back 10 fold. #attraction #possibilities #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast由Steve Harper
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Always go with the choice that scares you the most, because that's the one that is going to help you grow.
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Join Steve and Donna in discussion about how we choose our paths and how sometimes they're hidden and we have to dig to find them, not to mention succeed! #choices #pathtaken #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast由Steve Harper
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This week we talk to Hugh Howey, author of the bestselling Silo series of books and executive producer of the new Apple TV+ series of the same name.由Inquiring Minds
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Poor leadership is building a great team and doing everything you can to hold onto control. No leader can build a great culture without trust.
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Join Donna and Steve in discussion about how to approach leadership — are we enablers or detractors? And how does it apply to our home life as well? #leadership #enabler #roadblock #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast由Steve Harper
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What do people want thast others haven't given them? People will join in a conversation one-upping the angst or complaint to the nth degree as they weigh in. How many brainstorm for a solution instead? Join Steve and Donna in conversation to look at options rather than upset. #complaints #solutions #perspective #coaching @inquiringmindspodcast…
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This week we talk to accelerator physicist Suzie Sheehy about her most recent book The Matter of Everything: How Curiosity, Physics, and Improbable Experiments Changed the World.由Inquiring Minds
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When you follow the same path as everyone else, you're just a number When you're YOU, when you're in a category of 1, you can't help but stand out. Richard Bach said "Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours." We say, "Argue for your unique contribution, and sure enough, they'll be yours!" Join Donna and Steve in conversation abou…
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If you want better mental health, start by looking at your mental diet. This means looking at what you read, spend your time with, who you surround yourself with, how you think....all of it! Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how to start removing the junk from your diet. #mentalhealth #diet #choices #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast…
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It doesn't matter if they're family. It doesn't matter if you're scared, it doesn't matter if you've known them for a lifetime! Toxic is Toxic and you MUST fight unapologetically to defend your health and well-being. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to get rid of the toxicity in our lives. #toxicity #wellbeing #standingup #coaching #i…
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An indication of self-respect is when a person is selective about how they spend their time and with whom they spend it. Are you respecting yourself in relation to time? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about the choices we make, consciously and subconsciously and how it elevates trust and respect. #selfrespect #choices #time #coaching @inquiri…
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You are crafting a one-of-a-kind work of art with every decision you make, each and every day. Something that only you can do. Something beautiful and fleeting. You were born in order to leave an indelible mark on the world. That is your authenticity. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about your unique and authentic contribution and what that br…
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On the show this week we talk to Nita A. Farahany, distinguished professor of law and philosophy at Duke University and the founding director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society, about her new book, "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology." Many people choose to give up unprecedented le…
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Are you putting limits on yourself? Do you even know what your full potential is? Join Steve and Donna in conversation about how we show up, why we show up the way we do and how we can step into our greatness by being who we truly are. #playingitsmall #greatness #superpower #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast…
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Showing up with courage and resolve — showing your strength of character — a mix of mental, emotional, physical and spiritual acts that express your total commitment. That's grit! Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how we navigate change and how we show up through it. #change #grit #navigatingchange #coaching #inquiringmindspodcast…
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Last December, a team of scientists made history by creating a fusion reaction that—for the first time ever—gave off more energy that it took to start. It’s a groundbreaking milestone. We talked to two researchers who were part of that team—Sabrina Nagel and Matthias Hohenberger—about what exactly happened, why it’s been decades in the making, and …
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It's not our abilities that show what we truly are. It's our choices. A great quote from Albus Dumbeldore of Harry Potter fame. Steve and Donna talk about our message, alignment with our values, the trust factor and consistency of approach and message. Listen in and let us know how this resonated with you.…
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This week we talk to pioneering art & science researcher Susan Magsamen along with vice president of design for hardware products at Google, Ivy Ross, about their new book Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. While sometimes considered opposites, art and science are unequivocally linked in ways we’re still figuring out. Not only does our w…
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A great quote from Christian D. Larson was "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." Donna and Steve look at this concept from so many angles. Listen in and let us know your perspective on this. We'd love to hear!由Steve Harper
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Steve and Donna talk about the ramifications of putting yourself last and how, when turning that around, sets you apart from those who can't, Join us in conversation in realizing that if in taking care of yourself lets someone down, what does that say for how they honor you?由Steve Harper
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This week, with guest co-host Majel Connery, we talk to author and researcher Karen Bakker about her new book The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants. The book explores stories of nonhuman sound and the often overlooked impact our own sound has on the natural world. Plus, things like: Wha…
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Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.
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This was one of many quotes from the wise wizard, Albus Dumbledore. There were many nuggets to take away and consider from the Harry Potter books and films. Join Donna and Steve in conversation about how to turn the dark things in life to those of light and great energy. It all starts with your attitude and how you view your world and yourself with…
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