Jeff Goodell is a climate change writer for Rolling Stone and the author of seven books. His new book is The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet.
“I would not have said this even five years ago, but I have really come to see this now as a crime story. This is a kind of looting of the atmosphere of the earth, siphoning off resources and grossly profiting off of that at the expense of many other people—billions of people—on this planet. And I understand that’s a big thing to say, but I think it’s just pretty obviously true. … I don’t mean that personally that each one of them personally is a criminal. We are all complicit in this.”
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The more tools we have to make our relationship healthier and happier, the better! Listen to today's show for some very actionable tips and advice to help you improve your relationship today. 
In this episode with Multiamory Podcast (Dedeker Winston, Emily Matlack, Jase Lindgren) we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Understanding the stories we are telling ourselves to help improve our relationship

Step by step guide to repairing your relationship after an argument or disagreement

Understanding our triggers to help repair your relationship

Why an apology may not be enough

The importance of a periodic relationship check-in and how to do it

How to reconnect if you're feeling bored or disconnected with your partner

And much more!

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Lyanda Haupt shares what it means to explore life at the crossroads of science, nature, and spirit. With a rich academic background in biology, Haupt’s work seeks to break the barrier between science and the average understanding of environmental realities. Through her compelling narratives and insightful perspectives, listeners are offered a gateway into a realm of spirituality deeply intertwined with the natural world.
In this episode, you’ll be able to:
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<li>Discover the intricate connection between the realms of science, nature, and spirituality and why it matters in your daily life</li>
<li>Uncover methods to nurture a deeper, more immersive bond with the natural world around you</li>
<li>Understand the pivotal role of hope and resilience amid change and uncertainties</li>
<li>Find out how to create equilibrium in your life by connecting your inner world with the natural world.</li>
<li>Learn why feeding your inner “good wolf” is vital during periods of trials and tribulations, and how to do it effectively</li>
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Lane Moore, the Author of "You Will Find Your People," joins Dr. Solomon for a discussion about the joys and heartbreaks of friendship. Lane shares her impetus to write this thoughtful book, and the two discuss why some people might struggle more with friendship due to their upbringing or past experiences, and how they can create a community of people they love as adults. You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Friendships As an Adult by Lane Moore:<a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-will-find-your-people-how-to-make-meaningful-friendships-as-an-adult-lane-moore/18699308?ean=9781419762567" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-will-find-your-people-how-to-make-meaningful-friendships-as-an-adult-lane-moore/18699308?ean=9781419762567</a> Pre-order Dr. Solomon's new book, Love Every Day: 365 Relational Self-Awareness Practices To Help Your Relationship Heal, Grow, and Thrive:<a href="https://dralexandrasolomon.com/loveeverydaybook/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dralexandrasolomon.com/loveeverydaybook/</a> Subscribe to Dr. Solomon’s Newsletter:<a href="https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/</a> Submit a Listener Question:<a href="https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Too often, companies only focus on the type of scale that’s visible: massive campuses, thousands of workers, offices around the globe. But as Land O’Lakes proves, there are less conspicuous ways to scale – ways that supply your business with structural integrity. This is something CEO Beth Ford knows well. She’s strategically scaled Land O’Lakes – often beneath the surface of what the average consumer sees. As she puts it: “We have to treat our business like the ecosystem it is." Cameo appearances by: Tim Maltin (Titanic expert) and Lukas Fricke (farmer).

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Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was raised like a fairy tale princess — but she would reign over one of the most tumultuous periods in European history and she would attempt to lead her people while in exile after the Nazis invaded her country. <a href="https://notsorryworks.com/dana-horror-workshop">Sign up for Dana's history writing course! </a> Support Noble Blood:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales"> </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales">— </a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/noblebloodtales">Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on P</a><a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/noble-blood">atreon</a><a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/noble-blood"> </a>— <a href="https://store.dftba.com/collections/noble-blood">Merch!</a> — Order Dana's book <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/anatomy-a-love-story/">'Anatomy: A Love Story'</a> and its sequel <a href="https://read.macmillan.com/lp/immortality-a-love-story/">'Immortality: A Love Story'</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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If you’re going through a breakup, you know that <a href="https://www.growingself.com/why-you-miss-your-ex/">missing your Ex</a> is one of the toughest parts of the heartbreak experience. Even if you know the relationship is ultimately not right for you, it’s normal to look back on the happy memories and feel sad that your Ex can no longer be in your life. You might even question whether breaking up was the right choice, or if you should reach out and try to be friends. This episode will help you understand why you miss your Ex, what it means, and how you can transform those difficult moments into something that moves you forward. I hope you’ll find it helpful and healing.  With love,  Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby <a href= "https://www.growingself.com/">growingself.com</a>

Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby

Why You Miss Your Ex (and What to Do About It)

Welcome to a new episode of ASMR Sleep Recordings. In this episode, you will hear calming white noise. Improve your health and happiness. The sound you hear in this episode creates a calm atmosphere and at the same time blocks out disturbing noises. This will help you de-stress, unwind, and rest. Enjoy two hours of relaxing sounds to help you relax, focus, study and fall asleep. About ASMR Sleep Recordings: The purpose of ASMR Sleep Recording is to help you sleep and concentrate better. This particular episode lasts two hours and has no ads in the middle, so you won't be woken up or disturbed while focusing or relaxing. When you listen to ASMR Sleep Recordings, you can lock your phone, so you won't get any bothersome stimuli from notifications and other sounds from your phone. You can switch between apps while studying or working without pausing the ambient sound. About our sounds: Water creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to running water is an ideal way to turn off all the stressful things life brings, and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds include a river, flowing creek, babbling brook, gentle waves on a lake, and a bamboo fountain. Rain also creates a natural white noise. Infused with the relaxing quality of nature and the sound-masking properties of white noise, listening to rain is an ideal way to switch off all the stressful things life brings and to de-stress. Some of our most popular sounds are rain on an umbrella, hailstorms, hard rain, soft rain, gentle rain, wind and rain, rain on a car. White noise helps babies and children to get a better and deeper night's sleep. This is because external sounds are masked by the noise. With white noise in the background, your child will not hear annoying cars driving by or dogs barking in bed. This allows your little one to sleep better. And it also saves you as a parent a lot of hours! Pink noise is more common in nature than you might expect. It can be compared to continuous rainfall or wind. In addition to white noise, pink noise is also increasing in popularity, especially in business environments. Because it can increase productivity, concentration and creativity. Brown noise can be compared to waves of the sea, a river current, strong winds or the sound of thunder during a storm. Like pink noise, brown noise is very similar to white noise. However, the frequencies have been lowered even further and a lot more concentrated. This gives it a rougher/coarse tone than pink noise. It sounds a bit deeper and a bit bass-like. The benefits of brown noise are the same as the other types of noise. It provides relaxation, increased focus and improved deep sleep. DISCLAIMER: Be aware that loud noises can damage your hearing. If you can't carry on a conversation without raising your voice while playing one of our spheres, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Do not place the speakers directly next to a baby's ears. If you have trouble hearing or ringing in your ears, stop listening to the white noise immediately and see an audiologist or your doctor. The sounds provided by ASMR Sleep Recordings are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. Consult your doctor if you regularly have severe sleeping problems, experience fitful/restless sleep or feel tired during the day. ASMR Sleep Recordings is the white noise and nature sounds podcast to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. ASMR Sleep Recordings has uploaded more than 400+ episodes in the 4 years that the podcast has been online. You can listen to all episodes of the podcast on your favorite podcast platform. People use white noise for sleep, focus, sound masking or relaxation. This podcast has the sound for you, whether you're using white noise to...

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Calming White Noise for Relaxing | 2 hours of Sleeping Sounds

The sound of rain falling on the roof helps many people drift off to sleep. If you enjoy rain sounds for sleeping, play this rainstorm sound at night to set a relaxing mood. The rain noise helps block out distractions that sometimes prevent you from falling asleep and the raining continues for 8 hours to help you remain sleeping throughout the night. Set a peaceful mood as you catch some zzz's. Here are some great products to help you sleep! Relaxing White Noise receives a small commission (at no additional cost to you) on purchases made through affiliate links. Thanks for supporting the podcast! <a href="https://balooliving.xayxet.net/c/2939231/751289/10944">Baloo Living Weighted Blankets</a> (Use code 'relaxingwhitenoise10' for 10% off) At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIsoiSZ1zwk">Check out the 10-Hour version on YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/partner-with-us/">Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries</a> Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life! DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby’s ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician. <a href="https://www.relaxingwhitenoise.com/p/privacy-policy/">Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy</a> © Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2021. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

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Discussing "On the Relation Between the Plastic Arts and Nature" (1807) and Part 6 of System of Transcendental Idealism (1800). Is the goal of art to imitate nature? Only if that means showing the divine, ideal, dynamic aspect of the subject matter (and the artist)! Get more at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a> to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsors: Give more effectively via <a href= "https://givewell.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">GiveWell.org</a> (and let them know we sent you!). Get 15% off a newly cheaper annual membership at <a title="" href="https://masterclass.com/pel" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">MasterClass.com/pel</a>. Learn about the online Core Philosophy Texts course Mark is running this fall at <a href= "http://partiallyexaminedlife.com/class" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">partiallyexaminedlife.com/class</a>.

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Ep. 322: Schelling on Art vs. Nature (Part One)

Do history’s greatest thinkers care about time management? In today’s episode, Cal analyzes the system that the mathematician and philosopher, Kurt Godel, used to structure his days, weeks, and years to produce meaningful work over a long period of time.  Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href='https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo'>bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a>  Video from today’s episode:  <a href='https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia'>youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a>  Today’s Deep Question: How do geniuses structure their life? [8:00]  - How do I follow through on the projects I start? [34:33] - Is creating a deep environment one of the deep life buckets? [42:14] - How do I find examples of my ideal lifestyle? [48:24] - Should I switch jobs, I’m bored (but effective)? [59:20]  CAL REACTS: The ReMarkable 2 tablet. Is it worth it? [1:11:57]  Thanks to our Sponsors:  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at <a href='https://betterhelp.com/deepquestions'>betterhelp.com/deepquestions</a> and get on your way to being your best self <a href='https://www.drinklmnt.com/deep '>drinklmnt.com/deep </a><a href='https://www.80000hours.org/deep '>80000hours.org/deep </a><a href='https://www.hensonshaving.com/cal '>hensonshaving.com/cal </a> Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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Ep. 258: Godel’s Deep Life Stack

Dan Harris joins Rick and Forrest for a wide-ranging, open, and personal conversation. They explore dealing with anxiety and fear, sustaining a mindfulness practice, and accepting our nature while leaning into a new version of ourselves. Along the way they talk about the benefits and drawbacks of purely secular approaches to mindfulness, Dan’s recent time with the Dalai Lama, and why an “anti-sentimentalist” like Dan is writing a book about love.

Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

Dan Harris: Mindfulness, Fear, and Love Without the Cringe

A relentless hunt for their favorite foods and drinks led Scott and Ally Svenson into launching not one but two multi-million dollar businesses. The first came about in 1990s London when they discovered that British coffee meant instant coffee. So, the Washington natives decided to start the Seattle Coffee Company in the U.K, inspired by their love of Starbucks—which was still only in the U.S. But, once Starbucks started to go global, Scott and Ally decided to sell and move back to Seattle. They soon found themselves looking for quick, affordable, crowd-pleasers to feed their growing boys on busy nights; pizza is a good solution, but it can also be slow and expensive. So Scott and Ally wondered if they could figure out how to make individual, fast-casual pizza work; and they started MOD pizza as a one-store experiment. 15 years and more than 500 locations later, Scott and Ally have their answer: they can make it work.




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MOD Pizza & Seattle Coffee Company: Scott and Ally Svenson

How the Renaissance turn towards individual identity is reflected in Shakespeare's most famous play.

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 426 - A Face Without a Heart - Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Individualism

Since the beginning of the space program, we’ve expected astronauts to be fully-abled athletic overachievers—one-part science geeks, two-part triathletes—a mix the writer Tom Wolfe called “the right stuff.”
But what if, this whole time, we’ve had it wrong?
In this episode from 2022, reporter Andrew Leland joins blind Linguistics Professor Sheri Wells-Jensen and a crew of 11 other disabled people. They embark on a mission to prove not just that they have what it takes to go to space, but that disability gives them an edge. On Mission AstroAccess, the crew members hop on an airplane to take a zero-gravity flight—the same NASA uses to train astronauts. With them, we learn that the challenges to making space accessible may not be the ones we thought. And Andrew, who is legally blind, confronts unexpected conclusions of his own.
By the way, Andrew’s new book is out. In <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635964/the-country-of-the-blind-by-andrew-leland/">The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight</a> (<a class="in-cell-link" href="https://zpr.io/nLZ8H" target="_blank">https://zpr.io/nLZ8H</a>), Andrew recounts his transition from sighted to blind. Suspended between anxiety and anticipation, he also begins to explore the many facets of blindness as a culture. It’s well worth a read. 
Read the article by Sheri Wells-Jensen, published in The Scientific American in 2018. “<a href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-case-for-disabled-astronauts/">The Case for Disabled Astronaut</a>” (<a class="in-cell-link" href="https://zpr.io/nLZ8H" target="_blank">https://zpr.io/nLZ8H</a>). 
This episode was reported by Andrew Leland and produced by María Paz Gutiérrez, Matt Kielty and Pat Walters. Jeremy Bloom contributed music and sound design. Production sound recording by Dan McCoy.Special thanks to William Pomerantz, Sheyna Gifford, Jim Vanderploeg, Tim Bailey, and Bill Barry
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<a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/07/15/884827691/planet-money-summer-school">Find all episodes of Planet Money Summer School here</a>. Planet Money Summer School is back! It's the free economics class you can take from anywhere... for everyone! For Season 4 of Summer School, we are taking you to business school. It's time to get your MBA, the easy way! In this first class: Everyone has a million dollar business idea (e.g., "Shazam but for movies"), but not everyone has what it takes to be an entrepreneur. We have two stories about founders who learned the hard way what goes into starting a small business, and getting it up and running. First, a <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/03/13/392862778/episode-610-the-prisoners-solution">story about Frederick Hutson</a>, who learned about pain points and unique value propositions when he founded a company to help inmates and their families share photos. Then, we take a trip to Columbia, Maryland <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/01/11/955697672/entrepreneurship-on-the-rise">with chefs RaeShawn and LaShone Middleton</a>. Their steamed crab delivery service taught them the challenges of "bootstrapping" to grow their business. And throughout the episode, Columbia Business School professor <a href="https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/cbs-directory/detail/awl2108">Angela Lee</a> explains why entrepreneurship can be really difficult, but also incredibly rewarding, if you have the stomach for it. (And, we should say, we are open to investors for "Shazam but for movies." Just sayin'.) Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ <a href="http://n.pr/PM-digital">in Apple Podcasts</a> or at <a href="https://n.pr/3HlREPz">plus.npr.org/planetmoney</a>.

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MBA 1: Planet Money goes to business school

The live-action movie, Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig is opening and we're not only buying tickets and wearing our Barbie pink but also looking back on our coverage of this iconic figure and the woman who created her: Ruth Handler.

The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast

Barbie and Ruth Handler: A History

For episode 2 of Planet Money Summer School, we are talking strategy. You have your million dollar business idea, and maybe some money in your pocket to get it up and running. But now you enter into a crowded market. You have to deal with competition. So, what can you do to make sure your product is a success? That was the conundrum facing the <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2019/03/06/700911596/episode-785-the-starbury">Starbury</a>. It was a basketball shoe with a celebrity endorsement, that had to go up against THE basketball shoe with THE celebrity endorsement: the Air Jordan. Our first story is about the ways in which the Starbury succeeded and failed in taking on a juggernaut. Then, we will hear a story about trying to avoid the dangers of "perfect" competition. Two companies making almost identical handbells learn that the key to their success lies in convincing customers how different they really are. <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/07/15/884827691/planet-money-summer-school?">Find all episodes of Planet Money Summer School here.</a> The series is hosted by Robert Smith and produced by Max Freedman. Our project manager is Julia Carney. This episode was edited by Keith Romer and engineered by Robert Rodriguez. The show is fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Planet Money's executive producer is Alex Goldmark. Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ <a href="http://n.pr/PM-digital">in Apple Podcasts</a> or at <a href="https://n.pr/3HlREPz">plus.npr.org/planetmoney</a>.

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The last time David visited his ailing grandmother, he hid his wedding ring in his pocket. He’d never told her about his identity as a gay, married man. Fearful David’s grandmother would disown him, his family never told her about David’s loving marriage with his husband, Constantino. It was an untruth David lived with until the day she died.

Today, David shares how that untruth left a gaping hole in his relationship with his grandmother — and the power of telling the truth in his eulogy.

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My Invisible Husband

This is Zack Fuss, an investor at Irenic Capital, and today we’re breaking down Lululemon Athletica. The Canadian company, founded by Chip Wilson in 1998, has grown from a pop-up store in a yoga class to a $45 billion apparel business. Along the way, it pioneered the trend of athleisure and forever changed what women and men wear to work out in.
To break down the business, I am joined by John Zolidis, president and founder of Quo Vadis Capital. We explore the origins of Lululemon’s direct to consumer growth strategy, how it has remained relevant in an industry known for fleeting success, and how its business model compares to apparel giants like Nike. Please enjoy this business breakdown of Lululemon. 

For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page here. 

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Show Notes
(00:02:30) - (First question) - An overview of Lululemon
(00:03:27) - Lululemon's success lies in branding, innovation, and community involvement
(00:05:53) - Evaluating their growth story and investment potential
(00:09:57) - Chip Wilson’s history and influence
(00:16:53) - Management transitions, operational issues, and turnaround under new leadership
(00:20:01) - Lululemon's success lies in its functional product and strong brand message
(00:23:13) - Fending off competition through unique branding and customer engagement
(00:26:31) - Lulu aims to grow men's business to complement women's dominance and reach
(00:28:46) - China offers significant growth potential for Lululemon
(00:32:35) - Focusing on vertical integration and limited wholesale channels
(00:34:21) - Lulu's higher gross margins stem from product mix and DTC focus
(00:37:08) - Increased capital expenditure is primarily allocated to store openings
(00:40:18) - Mirror acquisition didn't meet expectations, unlikely to repeat such deals
(00:42:30) - Significant risks for Lululemon's future
(00:44:48) - Lessons learned from studying Lululemon
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