Featuring stories of new scientific research on human flourishing that translate these basic discoveries into practical tools. Bringing a mix of curiosity,... more
Please take our listener survey: https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! Today, we’re in conversation about the act of listening. Our guests... more
Please take our listener survey: https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! In today’s episode, we explore the social cognition found... more
Please take our listener survey: https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! Today’s episode highlights Richard’s conversation with Dr. Everett Worthington.... more
Please take our listener survey: https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! Today, we meet Dr. Nap Hosang, a Jamaican-born... more
Today, we hear from Dr. Hafsat Abiola, native of Nigeria, President of the Women in Africa Initiative, Harvard-educated economist,... more
In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. David Addiss, an expert in public health and preventive medicine. Dr. Addiss has spent his... more
Today’s episode features the collaborative exploration of Dr. Fred Sharpe, an expert in humpback whales and the Principal Investigator with... more
Over our last couple of episodes, we’ve told the inspiring story of decades of positive transformation the nation of Rwanda... more
In our last episode, we met Rwandan leader Freddy Mutanguha, who shared his remarkable journey to finding meaning and... more
Today’s episode offers a powerful example of courage, peace, and forgiveness. Our story looks back thirty years, to one... more
In our last episode, we spent time with the extraordinary Dr. Jane Goodall, primatologist, writer, speaker, and conservationist. Dr.... more
In today’s episode, we hear from leader and luminary Dr. Jane Goodall, who has, for decades, made significant contributions to... more
Today we bring you a follow-up story about revolutionary education in Northern Ireland, this time exploring the impact of teaching... more
Today we're back for another exploration of the magnificence and mystery of the universe — talking with three researchers who... more
In today's episode, we meet Dr. Frans de Waal, Emory University and Utrecht University primatologist Dr. Frans de Waal, a... more
Any sentient, soulful being paying attention to the way humans are treating other humans has been feeling these hard times.... more
Artificial intelligence is proliferating and entering new industries every day. And while it’s been used in healthcare for 50 years,... more
In the dozens of episodes we’ve shared with you over the last four years, you’ve heard stories of experts examining... more
This week we're bringing back one of our favorite ever episodes. Today, we hear a fascinating and inspiring conversation having... more
War and conflict is raging across the globe. From Europe and the Middle East to Africa and the Americas, divisions... more
Before we ended 2023 we met two researchers, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas and Dr. Timothy Lomas, who shared their research on... more
We’re celebrating the life of our friend Dr. William Powell, who passed away just before Thanksgiving. Dr. Powell’s American... more
Last time you heard from us, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas shared her research on the complexity of the loneliness epidemic in... more
It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, and this Thursday, many of us will be with friends and family for... more
Today, we meet Dr. Nap Hosang, a Jamaican-born obstetrician and gynecologist with a long, distinguished career focused on preventing unintended... more
In our last episode, we learned about the Rome Call for AI Ethics, which asked representatives from world business, educational... more
Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks, such as learning and problem-solving, that are typically associated with... more
In our last episode with Dr. David Addiss, Heather Buesseler, Dr. Liz Grant, and Dr. Corinne Reid, we... more
We begin Season 7 with a friend of the podcast — Dr. David Addiss, who listeners will remember from an... more
Today is our final episode of the sixth season of Stories of Impact, and Richard Sergay is back in conversation... more
Today’s episode is all about medical professionals — the hardship, overwhelm, and burnout that pre-existed the pandemic and only got... more
If you’ve been a long-time listener to the Stories of Impact podcast, you’ll expect by now to be surprised by... more
Today, we’re back with Richard’s fascinating interview with Lord Martin Rees, the UK’s Astronomer Royal and the... more
Today, we’re speaking with Dr. Christopher Hays, the president of ScholarLeaders International and director of the Faith and Displacement... more
Today is the second in a two-part series that explores the subject of forgiveness. We hear more about the ground-breaking,... more
Today we bring you the first of a special two-part series that dives deep into the subject of forgiveness. Our... more
The Stories of Impact podcast is coming to you for the next two weeks for a special exploration of forgiveness.... more
In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global... more
In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global... more
This the conclusion of a special three-part series on polarization. In today’s episode, we hear some good news from three... more
If you’ve been a long-time listener to the Stories of Impact podcast, you’ll expect by now to be surprised by the kinds... more