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For the Curious and Confused
by Don McTaggart
We live in a world where we’re surrounded by experts, but rarely do we get to hear what truly sparked their passion or how they grappled with uncertainty. So, how can we better understand this world through the people who inhabit it? As a chemistry PhD student, I’ve found that real understanding and connection emerge when we listen more deeply. In this podcast, I invite thinkers and doers from all walks of life to share their insights and stories. Join me as we try to sort out some of our collective confusion with open-mindedness and curiosity.
Episodes
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Becoming the curious teacher w/ organizational psychologist Dane Wagner (#016)
Dane Wagner an organizational psychologist, serial entrepreneur, and speaker. He works with venture capitalists and entrepreneurs to help them improve individual, team, and organizational performance. With over a decade of experience in data analytics and user experience research, he has...
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Perspectives on becoming fearless w/ Dr. Benjamin Ritter (#015)
Dr. Benjamin Ritter is an executive coach, organizational leadership expert, speaker, and author. With a PhD in organizational leadership and more than a decade of coaching and development experience, he has supported leaders at Google, Amazon, Coursera, DoorDash, and Northwestern, among others....
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Teach the student, not the subject w/ Michael Shepherd and Gubaz Giorgadze (#014)
Today I’m joined by Michael Shepherd and Gubaz Giorgadze. Michael is currently a student at Syracuse University majoring in architecture and has a strong academic record where he has been listed consistently on the Dean’s list. Gubaz graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in...
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A journey from music to medicine w/ Alexandra Dotcheva (#013)
Alexandra Dotcheva was born and raised in Bulgaria to a family of musicians. After earning a bachelor’s degree in music from the National Academy of Music in Bulgaria, she came to the United States in 2000. At Louisiana State University, Alexandra earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Violin...
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Revisiting emergency procedures for school shootings w/ Daniel Dluzneski (#012)
Daniel Dluzneski is a retired U.S. Secret Service Lieutenant with over 24 years of service where he spent time in the canine bomb detection unit, served on protection forces for presidents and their families, and as a crime scene search technician. After retiring from federal service in 2013,...
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Rejecting invisibility post-retirement w/ Sharon Rolph (#011)
Sharon Rolph is a behavioral scientist, retirement coach, and author. She holds a master’s degree in behavioral science from the City University of Seattle, and worked at Boing for many years as an employee involvement facilitator where she helped bring out the collective potential and wisdom of...
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Soup and Psychological Intervention w/ Dani Gottschalk (#010)
Dani Gottschalk is an eccentric and dynamic personality with a positive attitude. She has a strong intuitive understanding of the factors and feelings that make up the personal social, and eternal worlds. She was a delight to chat with and left me with a touch of her glow after we ended the call....
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How polarity can encourage self-awareness and growth w/ Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros (#009)
Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros are the co-founders of Next Level University, a podcast dedicated to holistic discussions around mindset, relationships, self-worth, and related topics. Both Kevin and Alan have been shaped by struggles in their personal lives, and these struggles have helped fuel...
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Interpersonal skills in hostage negotiation w/ Terry Tucker (#008)
Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest. Terry has a business administration degree from The Citadel, where he also played D1 basketball, and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a...
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The elevator pitch of you w/ Glenn Rudin (#007)
Glenn Rudin is an accomplished business coach who specializes in messaging and branding. So far in his career, Glenn has worked with many large companies including Disney, Walmart, the NBA, and others to develop effective messaging protocols. His expertise focuses on helping businesses clarify…
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A conversation kind of about persuasion w/ Richard Blank (#006)
Richard Blank is the CEO of Costa Rica's Call Center, based in San Juan, Costa Rica. When Richard was 27, he moved from Philadelphia to Costa Rica and has since trained over 10,000 bilingual telemarketers. Richard specializes in advanced telemarketing strategy, conflict management, interpersonal...
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Parenting in the digital playground w/ Lindsey DeLoach Jones (#005)
Lindsey DeLoach Jones is a writer investigating how smartphones impact parenting in the modern world. She holds a MA in English and an MFA in Creative Nonfiction. She has taught creative writing at Clemson University and the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities. Linsdey is...
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Recontextualizing our thoughts and experiences w/ Justin McSweeny (#004)
Justin is a thoughtful and capable "average guy" who runs a YouTube based interview series called “Idea Cast” where he has detailed and technical conversations with experts in the social sciences, philosophy, and arts. In these interviews, Justin aims to better illustrate the frameworks we have…
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Life skills for Gen Z w/ Bob Danna (#003)
Join physicist-turned-consulting-maestro Bob Danna on a whirlwind tour of curiosity’s power to reshape careers and lives. From teaching nuclear reactor physics in the Navy to mentoring Gen Z in an AI-disrupted world, Bob unpacks how relentless curiosity propelled him through 45+ years of...
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Game theory and some math of financial markets w/ Noah Healy (#002)
Noah Healy is a professional algorithm developer and self-proclaimed recreational mathematician. Noah’s interests focus on unpacking what game theory and information theory can teach us about financial systems, and what outcomes result when these theoretical frameworks overlap with the legal...
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Former NASA computer scientist turned holistic life coach w/ Mayim Vega (#001)
Mayim is the founder of Arukah.com, a service founded on holistic health and wellness. Her approach blends scientific reasoning, holistic health practices, and spiritual insights to create a powerful framework for personal transformation. She also holds multiple certifications, including those in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We live in a world where we’re surrounded by experts, but rarely do we get to hear what truly sparked their passion or how they grappled with uncertainty. So, how can we better understand this world through the people who inhabit it?
As a chemistry PhD student, I’ve found that real understanding and connection emerge when we listen more deeply. In this podcast, I invite thinkers and doers from all walks of life to share their insights and stories. Join me as we try to sort out some of our collective confusion with open-mindedness and curiosity.
HOSTED BY
Don McTaggart
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We live in a world where we’re surrounded by experts, but rarely do we get to hear what truly sparked their passion or how they grappled with uncertainty. So, how can we better understand this world through the people who inhabit it? As a chemistry PhD student, I’ve found that real understanding...
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