NPR’s Rachel Martin On: Surviving The News, Making A Huge Career Pivot, And Hosting A Metaphysical Game Show
21 August - 1 hour 11 minsThe radio stalwart addresses life’s biggest questions.
Rachel Martin is the co-creator and host of the podcast Wild Card, an interview game show about life's biggest questions. She invites notable guests to play a card game that lets them open up about the memories, insights, and beliefs that have shaped their lives.
Martin spent six years as a host of Morning Edition, and was the founding host of NPR's award-winning morning news podcast Up First. She previously hosted Weekend Edition Sunday. She served as National Security Correspondent for NPR, where she covered both defense and intelligence issues, and also worked as a NPR foreign correspondent. Martin also previously served as NPR's re...
Series Episodes
How And Why To Avoid The Siren Call Of Cynicism | Dr. Jamil Zaki
This Stanford psychologist has evidence that being a cynic is bad for your health, and offers a non-corny alternative.
1 hour 13 mins
9 September Finished
Exploring What It Means To “Pay Attention” | A Meditation Party Retreat Bonus With Jeff Warren
Recorded live at the Omega Institute, Jeff guides us through two different approaches to being attentive to our experience — followed by a discussion with Dan and Sebene.
44 mins
6 September Finished
A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo
We all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong, when we personally hit turbulence. The Buddha had a lot to say about this, and so does our guest.
49 mins
4 September Finished
The Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya Shankar
Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar talks about how to get comfortable with uncertainty in an ever-changing world.
59 mins
2 September Finished
Stop Turning The Miraculous Into The Mundane | Bonus Meditation with Pascal Auclair
This is the first time you’ve ever been here, now. Pascal invites you to discover the vivid and mysterious experience of this new moment.
6 mins
30 August Finished
A Buddhist Recipe For Confidence | Ethan Nichtern
Cultivating resilience in the face of whatever comes up.
1 hour 10 mins
28 August Finished
