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john powell Keynote: The Mechanisms of Othering

By john a. powell — 2015

Denying the belonging of others—and not just humans, but all life—is a global problem and the most pressing issue facing us today, says powell. He discusses our current culture, how this came to be, and what we can do about it.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Continues His Fight for Racial Equality

Basketball legend lauds 'profound influence' of Black athletes when it comes to social justice.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
2021
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Eliot Halverson Challenges the Gender Norms of Figure Skating

A three-time U.S. champion in figure skating, Eliot Halverson is Colombian-born, was adopted and raised by a white Minnesotan family and is transgender non-binary.

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Jillian L. Martinez
2021
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13 – Learn to Beat the Odds like Olympic Gold Medalist and Team Captain Mike Eruzione

If you’ve watched the movie Miracle, you know who Mike Eruzione is. He was the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, and he scored the winning goal against the Soviets. And today, Mike Eruzione explains how to go into a situation with the right mindset even when the odds are against you.

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2020
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21- Develop the Mindset of a Champion with Olympic Wrestling Legend Dan Gable

Amy interviews Dan Gable, the Olympic gold medal-winning wrestling champion. He shares how to develop the mindset of a champion and his favorite strategies for staying mentally strong!

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2020
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33 – Develop Your Purpose in Life with Former NFL Player Tim Hightower

While some professional athletes lose their purpose in life when their career ends, that wasn't the case for Tim Hightower. Some of the things we talk about are how to discover your purpose, why it's important to have meaning in your life, and how to find a community of people who believe in you.

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2020
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36 – Turn Your Life Around with Former MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry

Darryl Strawberry spent 17 years playing major league baseball for the New York Mets and then the Yankees. In today's episode, he talks about why he struggled with addiction, how he transformed his life, and the steps he's taking to stay mentally strong.

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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42 – Develop Self-Discipline with Professional Gymnast Stacey Ervin Jr.

Amy talks to professional gymnast and former WWE star turned fitness trainer Stacey Ervin, Jr. Some of the things Stacey shares include strategies for developing self-discipline, the tricks he uses to stay on track, and how to deal with negative self-talk.

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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44 – Face Your Fears with UFC Fighter Felicia Spencer

Felicia "The FeeNom" Spencer is a math teacher turned UFC fighter. Felicia offers some great tips that can apply to anyone who wants to face challenges, test their limits, and step outside their comfort zones.

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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48 – How to Use Adversity to Your Advantage with NBA All-Star Steve Francis

Steve Francis is a three-time NBA All-Star who played for the Houston Rockets, the Orlando Magic, and the New York Knicks. Steve’s rise to NBA stardom wasn’t an easy one, however. He overcame much adversity in his childhood.

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The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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Diversify Your Identity

Just like with financial diversification, you should also invest in several different areas of your identity.

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Mark Manson
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