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Fresh Drops. Must Listens.
Fresh Drops.
Must Listens.
Fresh Drops.
Must Listens.
Fresh Drops.
Must Listens.
These are the episodes I’ve had on loop lately—not necessarily new, but fresh in all the ways that matter. The kind that make you pause, rethink, or just feel a little more understood. Give them a listen, they’re worth it.
Listen to how this episode simply breaks down the common idea that emotions often just happen. It shows how noticing your body’s signals as excitement instead of fear, and naming what you feel, can help you handle it better. You can reprogram negative emotions and strengthen the positive ones.
Listen to how this episode simply breaks down the common idea that emotions often just happen. It shows how noticing your body’s signals as excitement instead of fear, and naming what you feel, can help you handle it better. You can reprogram negative emotions and strengthen the positive ones.
Listen to how this episode simply breaks down the common idea that emotions often just happen. It shows how noticing your body’s signals as excitement instead of fear, and naming what you feel, can help you handle it better. You can reprogram negative emotions and strengthen the positive ones.
Listen to how this episode simply breaks down the common idea that emotions often just happen. It shows how noticing your body’s signals as excitement instead of fear, and naming what you feel, can help you handle it better. You can reprogram negative emotions and strengthen the positive ones.
Tiny changes can lead to big results. That simple idea is the focus of this episode with BJ Fogg, a popular author best known for Tiny Habits. It is not about willpower or motivation. It is about setting up your space so habits fit into your day. When something tiny feels like a win, it helps you build real momentum.
Tiny changes can lead to big results. That simple idea is the focus of this episode with BJ Fogg, a popular author best known for Tiny Habits. It is not about willpower or motivation. It is about setting up your space so habits fit into your day. When something tiny feels like a win, it helps you build real momentum.
Tiny changes can lead to big results. That simple idea is the focus of this episode with BJ Fogg, a popular author best known for Tiny Habits. It is not about willpower or motivation. It is about setting up your space so habits fit into your day. When something tiny feels like a win, it helps you build real momentum.
Tiny changes can lead to big results. That simple idea is the focus of this episode with BJ Fogg, a popular author best known for Tiny Habits. It is not about willpower or motivation. It is about setting up your space so habits fit into your day. When something tiny feels like a win, it helps you build real momentum.
This episode made it clear that saying no is not selfish when you are selective to protect your energy so you can show up fully for what matters most. It also highlights that saying no can actually make you more respected when you do it well, and setting boundaries is part of showing up with care.
This episode made it clear that saying no is not selfish when you are selective to protect your energy so you can show up fully for what matters most. It also highlights that saying no can actually make you more respected when you do it well, and setting boundaries is part of showing up with care.
This episode made it clear that saying no is not selfish when you are selective to protect your energy so you can show up fully for what matters most. It also highlights that saying no can actually make you more respected when you do it well, and setting boundaries is part of showing up with care.
This episode made it clear that saying no is not selfish when you are selective to protect your energy so you can show up fully for what matters most. It also highlights that saying no can actually make you more respected when you do it well, and setting boundaries is part of showing up with care.
A reminder not to ignore the power we have in everyday interactions and how willing others are to say yes to a request, like pitching an idea or starting a conversation, especially when we are genuine and direct. Often we hold ourselves back from building connections or sharing ideas.
A reminder not to ignore the power we have in everyday interactions and how willing others are to say yes to a request, like pitching an idea or starting a conversation, especially when we are genuine and direct. Often we hold ourselves back from building connections or sharing ideas.
A reminder not to ignore the power we have in everyday interactions and how willing others are to say yes to a request, like pitching an idea or starting a conversation, especially when we are genuine and direct. Often we hold ourselves back from building connections or sharing ideas.
A reminder not to ignore the power we have in everyday interactions and how willing others are to say yes to a request, like pitching an idea or starting a conversation, especially when we are genuine and direct. Often we hold ourselves back from building connections or sharing ideas.
Still Hits. Still Worth It.
Still Hits.
Still Worth It.
Still Hits.
Still Worth It.
Still Hits.
Still Worth It.
Some episodes don’t fade—they stick, they spark, they stay. Packed with wisdom and real-life insights, these must-listens help you grow, navigate challenges, and improve where it counts. Missed them? Now’s your chance.
Our environment plays a big role in how confident or capable we feel. Choosing the right pond isn’t just about standing out. It’s also about being where you feel supported, seen, and challenged in a healthy way. With the right mindset, being around people who are better than you can be inspiring.
Our environment plays a big role in how confident or capable we feel. Choosing the right pond isn’t just about standing out. It’s also about being where you feel supported, seen, and challenged in a healthy way. With the right mindset, being around people who are better than you can be inspiring.
Our environment plays a big role in how confident or capable we feel. Choosing the right pond isn’t just about standing out. It’s also about being where you feel supported, seen, and challenged in a healthy way. With the right mindset, being around people who are better than you can be inspiring.
Our environment plays a big role in how confident or capable we feel. Choosing the right pond isn’t just about standing out. It’s also about being where you feel supported, seen, and challenged in a healthy way. With the right mindset, being around people who are better than you can be inspiring.
Inspiring people is not about being perfect or impressive. It often starts with being honest, showing what matters to you, and letting others see your effort. This episode shows how small, real moments can have big impact when they come from care, courage, and being true to yourself.
Inspiring people is not about being perfect or impressive. It often starts with being honest, showing what matters to you, and letting others see your effort. This episode shows how small, real moments can have big impact when they come from care, courage, and being true to yourself.
Inspiring people is not about being perfect or impressive. It often starts with being honest, showing what matters to you, and letting others see your effort. This episode shows how small, real moments can have big impact when they come from care, courage, and being true to yourself.
Inspiring people is not about being perfect or impressive. It often starts with being honest, showing what matters to you, and letting others see your effort. This episode shows how small, real moments can have big impact when they come from care, courage, and being true to yourself.
A mindset is not just something you build alone. It grows in groups, teams, and places where learning is supported. This episode shows how believing in someone’s potential can change how they act, and how the right kind of feedback can help people stay open, motivated, and ready to grow.
A mindset is not just something you build alone. It grows in groups, teams, and places where learning is supported. This episode shows how believing in someone’s potential can change how they act, and how the right kind of feedback can help people stay open, motivated, and ready to grow.
A mindset is not just something you build alone. It grows in groups, teams, and places where learning is supported. This episode shows how believing in someone’s potential can change how they act, and how the right kind of feedback can help people stay open, motivated, and ready to grow.
A mindset is not just something you build alone. It grows in groups, teams, and places where learning is supported. This episode shows how believing in someone’s potential can change how they act, and how the right kind of feedback can help people stay open, motivated, and ready to grow.
Radical candor means caring personally while challenging directly. In this episode, they explain how good feedback helps people grow, but it only works when it’s built on trust, respect, and real human connection. Being direct is not the same as being a jerk. It takes both courage and real care.
Radical candor means caring personally while challenging directly. In this episode, they explain how good feedback helps people grow, but it only works when it’s built on trust, respect, and real human connection. Being direct is not the same as being a jerk. It takes both courage and real care.
Radical candor means caring personally while challenging directly. In this episode, they explain how good feedback helps people grow, but it only works when it’s built on trust, respect, and real human connection. Being direct is not the same as being a jerk. It takes both courage and real care.
Radical candor means caring personally while challenging directly. In this episode, they explain how good feedback helps people grow, but it only works when it’s built on trust, respect, and real human connection. Being direct is not the same as being a jerk. It takes both courage and real care.
Classics. For a Reason.
Classics.
For a Reason.
Classics.
For a Reason.
Classics.
For a Reason.
Some episodes do more than inspire. They get us. They put into words what we’ve always felt, hand us the tools to grow, and remind us why we push for better. These are the ones you don’t just listen to. You share them.
Come back to them, pass them on, and let me know what you think.
An episode about perfectionism, ego, and fear of judgment, especially when doing things differently. It tells the story of someone who prioritized results over reputation, because sometimes long-term success matters more than short-term image. Often, we choose looking good over getting better.
An episode about perfectionism, ego, and fear of judgment, especially when doing things differently. It tells the story of someone who prioritized results over reputation, because sometimes long-term success matters more than short-term image. Often, we choose looking good over getting better.
An episode about perfectionism, ego, and fear of judgment, especially when doing things differently. It tells the story of someone who prioritized results over reputation, because sometimes long-term success matters more than short-term image. Often, we choose looking good over getting better.
An episode about perfectionism, ego, and fear of judgment, especially when doing things differently. It tells the story of someone who prioritized results over reputation, because sometimes long-term success matters more than short-term image. Often, we choose looking good over getting better.
A good reminder that real growth does not come from being hard on yourself. It comes from compassion, especially when things go wrong. When you treat yourself like a friend and stay honest about mistakes, you create more space for progress instead of pressure to be perfect.
A good reminder that real growth does not come from being hard on yourself. It comes from compassion, especially when things go wrong. When you treat yourself like a friend and stay honest about mistakes, you create more space for progress instead of pressure to be perfect.
A good reminder that real growth does not come from being hard on yourself. It comes from compassion, especially when things go wrong. When you treat yourself like a friend and stay honest about mistakes, you create more space for progress instead of pressure to be perfect.
A good reminder that real growth does not come from being hard on yourself. It comes from compassion, especially when things go wrong. When you treat yourself like a friend and stay honest about mistakes, you create more space for progress instead of pressure to be perfect.
A conversation about how the mind and body are connected, and how our thoughts can shape our health, energy, and aging. Dr. Ellen Langer talks about mindfulness as noticing, not zoning out, and how staying curious can keep us more alive. What we believe often shapes what we experience.
A conversation about how the mind and body are connected, and how our thoughts can shape our health, energy, and aging. Dr. Ellen Langer talks about mindfulness as noticing, not zoning out, and how staying curious can keep us more alive. What we believe often shapes what we experience.
A conversation about how the mind and body are connected, and how our thoughts can shape our health, energy, and aging. Dr. Ellen Langer talks about mindfulness as noticing, not zoning out, and how staying curious can keep us more alive. What we believe often shapes what we experience.
A conversation about how the mind and body are connected, and how our thoughts can shape our health, energy, and aging. Dr. Ellen Langer talks about mindfulness as noticing, not zoning out, and how staying curious can keep us more alive. What we believe often shapes what we experience.
A must-listen to understand how nonverbal signals shape how we are seen by others and how we feel inside. Learn how body language tweaks like posture, gestures, and facial expressions send signals of confidence, openness, and trust while still feeling authentic and warm.
A must-listen to understand how nonverbal signals shape how we are seen by others and how we feel inside. Learn how body language tweaks like posture, gestures, and facial expressions send signals of confidence, openness, and trust while still feeling authentic and warm.
A must-listen to understand how nonverbal signals shape how we are seen by others and how we feel inside. Learn how body language tweaks like posture, gestures, and facial expressions send signals of confidence, openness, and trust while still feeling authentic and warm.
A must-listen to understand how nonverbal signals shape how we are seen by others and how we feel inside. Learn how body language tweaks like posture, gestures, and facial expressions send signals of confidence, openness, and trust while still feeling authentic and warm.
My Go-To Podcasts.
No Skips.
These are the shows I keep on repeat — the ones I listen to regularly and always take something from. I might not post every episode, but if they’re on this list, they’re worth exploring. Dig in, find your favorites, and let me know what stands out to you.
The Happiness Lab
with Dr. Laurie Santos
Pushkin
The Happiness Lab is a podcast about what really makes us happy, based on science not opinions. It helps you understand emotions, habits, and why we sometimes get in our own way. I like it because it’s honest, practical, and makes me reflect on how I live and work.
The Happiness Lab
with Dr. Laurie Santos
Pushkin
The Happiness Lab is a podcast about what really makes us happy, based on science not opinions. It helps you understand emotions, habits, and why we sometimes get in our own way. I like it because it’s honest, practical, and makes me reflect on how I live and work.
The Happiness Lab
with Dr. Laurie Santos
Pushkin
The Happiness Lab is a podcast about what really makes us happy, based on science not opinions. It helps you understand emotions, habits, and why we sometimes get in our own way. I like it because it’s honest, practical, and makes me reflect on how I live and work.
The Happiness Lab
with Dr. Laurie Santos
Pushkin
The Happiness Lab is a podcast about what really makes us happy, based on science not opinions. It helps you understand emotions, habits, and why we sometimes get in our own way. I like it because it’s honest, practical, and makes me reflect on how I live and work.
WorkLife
with Adam Grant
TED Audio Collective
A podcast about how to make work not just bearable, but better. It shares ideas from people in all kinds of jobs on how to stay curious, lead better, and think better. I love it because it helps me see work differently and reminds me that change is possible.
WorkLife
with Adam Grant
TED Audio Collective
A podcast about how to make work not just bearable, but better. It shares ideas from people in all kinds of jobs on how to stay curious, lead better, and think better. I love it because it helps me see work differently and reminds me that change is possible.
WorkLife
with Adam Grant
TED Audio Collective
A podcast about how to make work not just bearable, but better. It shares ideas from people in all kinds of jobs on how to stay curious, lead better, and think better. I love it because it helps me see work differently and reminds me that change is possible.
WorkLife
with Adam Grant
TED Audio Collective
A podcast about how to make work not just bearable, but better. It shares ideas from people in all kinds of jobs on how to stay curious, lead better, and think better. I love it because it helps me see work differently and reminds me that change is possible.
Hidden Brain
with Shankar Vedantam
Hidden Brain Media
With this podcast you get to learn how the mind works through everyday stories and simple science. It explores why we do what we do in a way that’s easy to follow. I enjoy it because it helps me make more sense of people, decisions, and everyday behavior.
Hidden Brain
with Shankar Vedantam
Hidden Brain Media
With this podcast you get to learn how the mind works through everyday stories and simple science. It explores why we do what we do in a way that’s easy to follow. I enjoy it because it helps me make more sense of people, decisions, and everyday behavior.
Hidden Brain
with Shankar Vedantam
Hidden Brain Media
With this podcast you get to learn how the mind works through everyday stories and simple science. It explores why we do what we do in a way that’s easy to follow. I enjoy it because it helps me make more sense of people, decisions, and everyday behavior.
Hidden Brain
with Shankar Vedantam
Hidden Brain Media
With this podcast you get to learn how the mind works through everyday stories and simple science. It explores why we do what we do in a way that’s easy to follow. I enjoy it because it helps me make more sense of people, decisions, and everyday behavior.
No Stupid Questions
with Angela Duckworth
Freakonomics Radio
Two curious people asking each other questions about how we think, feel, and act. It’s funny, honest, and makes you reflect without feeling too heavy. I like it because it’s thoughtful, warm, and easy to listen to, like having a smart conversation with friends.
No Stupid Questions
with Angela Duckworth
Freakonomics Radio
Two curious people asking each other questions about how we think, feel, and act. It’s funny, honest, and makes you reflect without feeling too heavy. I like it because it’s thoughtful, warm, and easy to listen to, like having a smart conversation with friends.
No Stupid Questions
with Angela Duckworth
Freakonomics Radio
Two curious people asking each other questions about how we think, feel, and act. It’s funny, honest, and makes you reflect without feeling too heavy. I like it because it’s thoughtful, warm, and easy to listen to, like having a smart conversation with friends.
No Stupid Questions
with Angela Duckworth
Freakonomics Radio
Two curious people asking each other questions about how we think, feel, and act. It’s funny, honest, and makes you reflect without feeling too heavy. I like it because it’s thoughtful, warm, and easy to listen to, like having a smart conversation with friends.
Revisionist History
with Malcolm Gladwell
Pushkin
Each episode takes an overlooked story and looks at it in a new way. He also connects surprising ideas, studies, and events to show how we often still misunderstand people or choices. I listen to it because it makes me think more and question my assumptions.
Revisionist History
with Malcolm Gladwell
Pushkin
Each episode takes an overlooked story and looks at it in a new way. He also connects surprising ideas, studies, and events to show how we often still misunderstand people or choices. I listen to it because it makes me think more and question my assumptions.
Revisionist History
with Malcolm Gladwell
Pushkin
Each episode takes an overlooked story and looks at it in a new way. He also connects surprising ideas, studies, and events to show how we often still misunderstand people or choices. I listen to it because it makes me think more and question my assumptions.
Revisionist History
with Malcolm Gladwell
Pushkin
Each episode takes an overlooked story and looks at it in a new way. He also connects surprising ideas, studies, and events to show how we often still misunderstand people or choices. I listen to it because it makes me think more and question my assumptions.
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Let’s talk podcasts. Got a favorite episode I need to hear? A show that should be on my radar? Or thoughts on something I’ve shared? Drop me a message — I’m always up for a good recommendation or a fresh perspective. Just one rule: Keep it respectful. Hate messages won’t get a reply — they’ll get blocked.
Share. Suggest. Rant.
I’m Listening.
Let’s talk podcasts. Got a favorite episode I need to hear? A show that should be on my radar? Or thoughts on something I’ve shared? Drop me a message — I’m always up for a good recommendation or a fresh perspective. Just one rule: Keep it respectful. Hate messages won’t get a reply — they’ll get blocked.
Share. Suggest. Rant.
I’m Listening.
Let’s talk podcasts. Got a favorite episode I need to hear? A show that should be on my radar? Or thoughts on something I’ve shared? Drop me a message — I’m always up for a good recommendation or a fresh perspective. Just one rule: Keep it respectful. Hate messages won’t get a reply — they’ll get blocked.
Share. Suggest. Rant. I’m Listening.
Let’s talk podcasts. Got a favorite episode I need to hear? A show that should be on my radar? Or thoughts on something I’ve shared? Drop me a message — I’m always up for a good recommendation or a fresh perspective. Just one rule: Keep it respectful. Hate messages won’t get a reply — they’ll get blocked.
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In a Nutshell
What’s The Creative Breakroom?
A space for creatives in the digital world to find insights, resources, and guidance to grow, navigate challenges, and embrace healthy perfectionism — because perfectionism isn’t a flaw; it’s a sign you care.
My Vision
To build a community of like-minded professionals who push for better every day — offering support, connection, and inspiration to turn obstacles into growth.
Who I Am, Briefly
I’m Raf, on a journey to understand myself better by embracing doing my best without shame and turning my ambition, fear, and frustration into growth. I built The Creative Breakroom for people like me — and you.
In a Nutshell
What’s The Creative Breakroom?
A space for creatives in the digital world to find insights, resources, and guidance to grow, navigate challenges, and embrace healthy perfectionism — because perfectionism isn’t a flaw; it’s a sign you care.
My Vision
To build a community of like-minded professionals who push for better every day — offering support, connection, and inspiration to turn obstacles into growth.
Who I Am, Briefly
I’m Raf, on a journey to understand myself better by embracing doing my best without shame and turning my ambition, fear, and frustration into growth. I built The Creative Breakroom for people like me — and you.
In a Nutshell
What’s The Creative Breakroom?
A space for creatives in the digital world to find insights, resources, and guidance to grow, navigate challenges, and embrace healthy perfectionism — because perfectionism isn’t a flaw; it’s a sign you care.
My Vision
To build a community of like-minded professionals who push for better every day — offering support, connection, and inspiration to turn obstacles into growth.
Who I Am, Briefly
I’m Raf, on a journey to understand myself better by embracing doing my best without shame and turning my ambition, fear, and frustration into growth. I built The Creative Breakroom for people like me — and you.
In a Nutshell
What’s The Creative Breakroom?
A space for creatives in the digital world to find insights, resources, and guidance to grow, navigate challenges, and embrace healthy perfectionism — because perfectionism isn’t a flaw; it’s a sign you care.
My Vision
To build a community of like-minded professionals who push for better every day — offering support, connection, and inspiration to turn obstacles into growth.
Who I Am, Briefly
I’m Raf, on a journey to understand myself better by embracing doing my best without shame and turning my ambition, fear, and frustration into growth. I built The Creative Breakroom for people like me — and you.