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In an age of polarization and unyielding beliefs, the very idea of changing one’s mind can feel revolutionary. The Pivot with Andrew Osenga steps into this cultural moment, offering a space for honest, vulnerable, and intelligent conversations about the evolution of thought, belief, and life path. From personal growth to shifts in worldview, from navigating complex social issues to rediscovering spiritual truths, we’ll explore the courageous journey of re-evaluation. This isn’t about promoting indecision, but celebrating the wisdom found in intellectual humility and authentic ...

The Clarity Pivot with Tavares Bussey: Emotional Wellness, Personal Growth, and Healing Conversations for Real LifeThe Clarity Pivot with Tavares Bussey is a podcast for people pursuing emotional wellness, personal growth, and honest self-reflection across every area of life. Each episode explores a different clarity moment drawn from real experiences, cultural conversations, spiritual tension, relationships, identity, and the quiet work of growth. The focus is not on one issue but on the courage it takes to confront what’s true, unlearn what holds us back, and make choices aligned with who ...

When he was assassinated in 1896, Nasir al-Din Shah had sat on the Peacock throne for nearly half a century. A colorful, complex figure, he is frequently portrayed as indolent and self-indulgent. Yet he was in many ways an effective ruler who displayed exceptional resilience in the face of dilemmas and vulnerabilities shared by most monarchs of the Islamic world in the 19th century. In this book-the first in English about Nasir al-Din Shah, Abbas Amanat gives us both a biography of the man and an analysis of the institution of monarchy in modern Iran.

In speed skating, a hard pivot is an aggressive shift of direction that requires courage, practice, and split-second timing. For Apolo Ohno, the most frightening hard pivot of his life didn’t happen on the ice—but rather, when he had to hang up his skates for good. “After my final Olympics, I felt confused, vulnerable, and adrift without purpose,” he says.

A podcast about resilience and navigating whatever comes next. Join us as we laugh, share stories, and sometimes even sing our way through whatever life throws our way. We are a blended family of musicians, artists, and top shelf salsa connoisseurs.

Welcome to the hood! Lifehood that is! Ha!! I’m sure that’s not what you thought. I’m your host Queen Laven and I will discuss the various nuances of life and how we are navigating through these neighborhoods together. No topic is off limits or untouchable. As long as our dash is continuing, we all have to journey through this thing called life, so let’s do it together and pivot forward. Welcome to Pívot Lifehood.

What does education look like in a world turned sideways? Covid-19 forced teaching and learning to change overnight, transforming what it means to be a student, an educator, and a parent. How did people adapt and adjust? Pivot Out Loud explores — telling stories of education and life in a year of disruption. Hosted by Lory Hough, editor of Ed Magazine, and brought to you by the producers of the Harvard EdCast at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

A podcast for people working to change the worldMore people care about the climate than ever before. But we all know that recycling or reducing our carbon footprint alone won't cut it when it comes to tackling the challenges ahead. That’s why it's no surprise that an increasing number of people are looking to pivot their careers towards climate action.But this isn’t easy: navigating this complex and fast-evolving field can be daunting, especially if you don’t have a climate science or engineering background. Many of us simply don’t know where to start or how to use our skills to have ...

C'est l'histoire d'un homme qui vient d'avoir 82 ans. Déjà ? Jadis, il était toujours pressé, il régnait sur le monde de la culture et il se sentait invincible. Aujourd'hui, à la retraite, c'est plus calme : les défaillances du corps, les anxiétés de l'âme, la peur de perdre ses vieux amis qui forment une bande de joyeux octogénaires. Une autre vie commence. Avec le plaisir de pouvoir enfin prendre son temps et le perdre.

Ken and Matt talk about their journey in creating a podcast studio...and just about everything that has led them to where they are today.

The MILFs (Moneymaking Independent Lady Friends) Who Pivot Podcast is the official podcast of women aged 40 and above who have experienced significant life shifts and are now living out a new set of dreams and goals. The goal of MILFs Who Pivot is to build a community of women where we can share our stories of change, triumph, and lifestyle redesign while inspiring other MILFs of any age to do the same. This show will encourage you to step outside of your comfort zone, dispel myths related to aging, and provide you with tips and suggestions you can use for your own pivot. So, whether you ...

Are you dreaming of making a change in your life but not sure where to start? Have you stopped yourself from opening a business or changing careers thinking you are too old, or don't have enough experience? Are you suffering from burnout and don't know where to turn? How do you figure out that next first step? On The Creative Pivot we introduce practical advice on how to discover the work you are meant to do, live a life aligned with your core values, and create plenty of space for creative possibilities. We also invite women just like you who decided that they wanted to change their lives, to...

Worthy conversations with people who reinvented their lives through game-changing pivots. Learn about the forces that empower you to consciously or subconsciously navigate change and challenge. Hosted by Max Bohn, a mechanical engineer and inventor of crazy, dumb things by heart and trade, Blank Saved My Life invites ordinary people with not-so-ordinary backgrounds to narrate their times of reinvention, the good or bad forces that saved their lives, and how they’re using the lessons from their breakthroughs to live a meaningful life. Because … who says you don’t get to give life another ...