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Stories of Impact
Stories of Impact
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Featuring stories of new scientific research on human flourishing that translate these basic discoveries into practical tools. Bringing a mix of curiosity,... more

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Episodes

Listening and Human Flourishing with Profs. Guy Itzchakov and Netta Weinstein

Please take our listener survey:  https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! Today, we’re in conversation about the act of listening. Our guests... more

17 Dec 2024 · 39 minutes
Social Cognition in Autism with Dr. Sue Fletcher-Watson and Dr. Catherine Crompton

Please take our listener survey: https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! In today’s episode, we explore the social cognition found... more

03 Dec 2024 · 43 minutes
The Power and Meaning of Forgiveness with Dr. Everett Worthington

Please take our listener survey: https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! Today’s episode highlights Richard’s conversation with Dr. Everett Worthington.... more

19 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
Democratizing Access to Birth Control

Please take our listener survey: https://bit.ly/3YxfDm2 THANK YOU! Today, we meet Dr. Nap Hosang, a Jamaican-born... more

05 Nov 2024 · 28 minutes
Democracy, Resilience and Human Flourishing with Dr. Hafsat Abiola

Today, we hear from Dr. Hafsat Abiola, native of Nigeria, President of the Women in Africa Initiative, Harvard-educated economist,... more

15 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Compassion in Healthcare & Flourishing with Dr. David Addiss

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. David Addiss, an expert in public health and preventive medicine. Dr. Addiss has spent his... more

01 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
Whale Song & Alien Intelligence with Dr. Laurance Doyle and Dr. Fred Sharpe

Today’s episode features the collaborative exploration of Dr. Fred Sharpe, an expert in humpback whales and the Principal Investigator with... more

17 Sep 2024 · 36 minutes
War Child with Dr. Mark Jordans

Over our last couple of episodes, we’ve told the inspiring story of decades of positive transformation the nation of Rwanda... more

03 Sep 2024 · 27 minutes
The Science of Forgiveness, with Freddy Mutanguha and Dr. Elizabeth Dowling

In our last episode, we met Rwandan leader Freddy Mutanguha, who shared his remarkable journey to finding meaning and... more

06 Aug 2024 · 21 minutes
Forgiveness & Reconciliation in Post-Genocide Rwanda with Freddy Mutanguha

 Today’s episode offers a powerful example of courage, peace, and forgiveness. Our story looks back thirty years, to one... more

16 Jul 2024 · 36 minutes
Wildlife Intelligence Explorers with Dr. Ian Miller, Dr. Felicity Muth, Dr. Tiago Falótico & Dr. Mauricio Cantor

 In our last episode, we spent time with the extraordinary Dr. Jane Goodall, primatologist, writer, speaker, and conservationist. Dr.... more

18 Jun 2024 · 35 minutes
Changing the World with Dr. Jane Goodall

In today’s episode, we hear from leader and luminary Dr. Jane Goodall, who has, for decades, made significant contributions to... more

04 Jun 2024 · 22 minutes
Integrated Education with Emma Black, Calum Irvine, Sean Spillane, and students Bashanti, Dylan, Emma, Laila, Nina & Sophie

Today we bring you a follow-up story about revolutionary education in Northern Ireland, this time exploring the impact of teaching... more

21 May 2024 · 31 minutes
Diverse Intelligences Surprises with Dr. Paco Calvo, Dr. Marcelo Magnasco & Dr. Diana Reiss

Today we're back for another exploration of the magnificence and mystery of the universe — talking with three researchers who... more

07 May 2024 · 28 minutes
Diverse Intelligences Surprises with Dr. Frans de Waal & Dr. Michael Levin

In today's episode, we meet Dr. Frans de Waal, Emory University and Utrecht University primatologist Dr. Frans de Waal, a... more

17 Apr 2024 · 29 minutes
Humor in Apes

Any sentient, soulful being paying attention to the way humans are treating other humans has been feeling these hard times.... more

02 Apr 2024 · 23 minutes
AI & Ethics

Artificial intelligence is proliferating and entering new industries every day. And while it’s been used in healthcare for 50 years,... more

19 Mar 2024 · 28 minutes
How Adversarial Collaboration Makes Better Science & Better Scientists

In the dozens of episodes we’ve shared with you over the last four years, you’ve heard stories of experts examining... more

05 Mar 2024 · 37 minutes
Ubuntu & Youth Radio Reporters with Nina Callaghan

This week we're bringing back one of our favorite ever episodes. Today, we hear a fascinating and inspiring conversation having... more

20 Feb 2024 · 50 minutes
Youth and Truth in Northern Ireland

War and conflict is raging across the globe. From Europe and the Middle East to Africa and the Americas, divisions... more

06 Feb 2024 · 41 minutes
Coming Alongside: Chaplains of Change

Before we ended 2023 we met two researchers, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas and Dr. Timothy Lomas, who shared their research on... more

16 Jan 2024 · 21 minutes
Restoring the American Chestnut Tree with Dr. William Powell and Rex Mann

We’re celebrating the life of our friend Dr. William Powell, who passed away just before Thanksgiving. Dr. Powell’s American... more

19 Dec 2023 · 30 minutes
Holistic Flourishing

Last time you heard from us, Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas shared her research on the complexity of the loneliness epidemic in... more

05 Dec 2023 · 24 minutes
Solving the Loneliness Epidemic

It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, and this Thursday, many of us will be with friends and family for... more

21 Nov 2023 · 27 minutes
Democratizing Access to Birth Control

Today, we meet Dr. Nap Hosang, a Jamaican-born obstetrician and gynecologist with a long, distinguished career focused on preventing unintended... more

07 Nov 2023 · 26 minutes
The Perils & Promises of AI

In our last episode, we learned about the Rome Call for AI Ethics, which asked representatives from world business, educational... more

17 Oct 2023 · 36 minutes
Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks, such as learning and problem-solving, that are typically associated with... more

03 Oct 2023 · 33 minutes
Systemic Compassion

In our last episode with Dr. David Addiss, Heather Buesseler, Dr. Liz Grant, and Dr. Corinne Reid, we... more

19 Sep 2023 · 25 minutes
A Case for Compassion in Sustainable Development Goals

We begin Season 7 with a friend of the podcast — Dr. David Addiss, who listeners will remember from an... more

05 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
Looking Back, Looking Forward

Today is our final episode of the sixth season of Stories of Impact, and Richard Sergay is back in conversation... more

01 Aug 2023 · 28 minutes
Calm Doctors Make Good Doctors

Today’s episode is all about medical professionals — the hardship, overwhelm, and burnout that pre-existed the pandemic and only got... more

18 Jul 2023 · 40 minutes
Education After Silos: Science & Religion

If you’ve been a long-time listener to the Stories of Impact podcast, you’ll expect by now to be surprised by... more

20 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
Existential Risk with Lord Martin Rees, Dr. Paul Ingram, and Dr. Lara Mani

Today, we’re back with Richard’s fascinating interview with Lord Martin Rees, the UK’s Astronomer Royal and the... more

06 Jun 2023 · 51 minutes
Faith and Displacement with Dr. Christopher Hays

Today, we’re speaking with Dr. Christopher Hays, the president of ScholarLeaders International and director of the  Faith and Displacement... more

16 May 2023 · 45 minutes
Forgiveness Part 2

Today is the second in a two-part series that explores the subject of forgiveness. We hear more about the ground-breaking,... more

02 May 2023 · 45 minutes
Forgiveness Part 1

Today we bring you the first of a special two-part series that dives deep into the subject of forgiveness. Our... more

25 Apr 2023 · 43 minutes
A Preview of Our Special Series on Forgiveness

The Stories of Impact podcast is coming to you for the next two weeks for a special exploration of forgiveness.... more

18 Apr 2023 · 4 minutes
Finding Beauty and Purpose to Flourish

In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global... more

04 Apr 2023 · 50 minutes
Climate Change and Other Global Challenges to Human Flourishing

In this episode of Stories of Impact, we’re listening to a session from the Templeton World Charity Foundation’s Global... more

21 Mar 2023 · 39 minutes
Polarization Part 3 with Dr. Andrew Serazin, Dr. Eric Marshall, and Virginia Cooper

This the conclusion of a special three-part series on polarization. In today’s episode, we hear some good news from three... more

07 Mar 2023 · 27 minutes
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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