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Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On Purpose
Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan is your weekly dose of inspiration, purpose, and practical wisdom for living a life aligned with your true self. Hosted by renowned psychologist and executive coach Dr. Dan Peters, this podcast helps you break free from autopilot and step fully into the life you’re meant to live. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re living up to your potential—or how to navigate challenges with more resilience and clarity—this show is for you. Dr. Dan combines expert insights…
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- Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan: #1 Podcast for Inspiring Conversations to Live and Lead On Purpose
Read the Room: Leadership Lessons From the Comedy Stage
Leadership gets a surprising masterclass from the comedy stage in this conversation with David Goldring, Chairman and CEO of Overseas Military Sales…
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What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You
Every night, your subconscious may be giving you information that can help you better understand your emotions, relationships, behaviors, challenges, and even…
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Living With Grief: Finding Connection, Offering Comfort, and Showing Up
Grief touches every part of our lives—our bodies, our relationships, and our sense of who we are. Having someone willing to show up can make a difference, even…
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The Questions We Don’t Always Know How to Ask: A Raw and Real Conversation
Life rarely hands us a clear roadmap. Sometimes everything looks good on the outside, yet something still feels missing. Sometimes the people we love make…
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Rewriting the Family Story: Healing What Was Handed Down to You with J.S. Park
Healing is rarely clean, linear, or complete and our worth is not determined by how perfectly we overcome the difficult parts of our story. Hospital chaplain…
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Lead With Love: How Great Leaders Transform People, Teams, and Families
Leadership reaches far beyond a job title. The choices leaders make shape teams, relationships, families, organizations, and ultimately the lives of the people…
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From Untouched to Connected: How Platonic Touch Can Transform Men’s Lives with Aaron Johnson
Touch is one of our most basic human needs, yet for many men, meaningful platonic touch can disappear from their lives for years, sometimes even decades. In…
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When Everything Falls Apart: How to Rebuild With Gratitude, Courage & Faith with Ken Berenger
Ken Berenger has lost everything… twice. And each time, he found a way to rebuild not only his career and finances, but also his understanding of success…
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From Paralysis to Purpose: The Mindset That Turns Adversity Into Strength with Marcus Aurelius Anderson
Adversity has a way of stripping away the masks, excuses, and illusions we carry and revealing what truly matters. In this episode, Dr. Dan speaks with…
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Train Your Mind Muscle: A Practical Path to Calm, Clarity, and Resilience with Miriam Putnam
Profound loss can break us… but it can also awaken a purpose powerful enough to transform our lives and the lives of others. Certified wellness coach and…
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Stillness Is the Way: Finding Purpose, Compassion, and Your Higher Self with Tom Cronin
Success can look complete on the outside and still feel painfully empty within. Tom Cronin spent years immersed in the high-pressure world of finance…
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Be Bold: How an Unplanned Life Unlocks Your Potential with Kevin Michael Kirwan
Life rarely unfolds according to plan… and Kevin Michael Kirwan believes that may be one of its greatest gifts. In this episode of Make It a Great One with Dr…
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Create Without Burnout: Success Without Losing Who You Are with Melinda Cohan
Success should not require sacrificing your energy, well-being, or joy. Speaker, coach, business mentor, sound healing practitioner, and three-time author…
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Beyond Achievement: Ian Edwards on Presence, Performance, and Living Authentically
British figurative sculptor, world champion longbow archer, and deep thinker Ian Edwards joins Dr. Dan on this latest episode about presence, self-awareness…
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From Autopilot to Purpose: Jay Abbasi on Growth, Grief, and High-Performance Living
In this latest episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Jay Abbasi, a keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and host of the podcast Unstuck. In 2014, the sudden loss of…
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The Hidden Cost of Being Gifted: Finding Worth Beyond Achievement with Eric Jessen
Achievement, intelligence, and success are often celebrated as the ultimate markers of a life well-lived. But what happens when reaching every milestone still…
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What Mount Kilimanjaro Taught Me About Resilience, Leadership, and Courage with Jeff Harmon
Leadership isn’t about looking strong… it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Dan sits down with executive leadership…
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Why Overthinking Keeps You Stuck and How Embodiment Sets You Free
What if the path out of anxiety isn't through your mind… but through your body? In this episode of Make It a Great One, Dr. Dan sits down with Chelsea Horton…
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Who Are You Without the Title? Identity, Purpose, and Peak Performance with Matt Young
Together, Matt and Dr. Dan explore the relationship between identity, achievement, resilience, and personal growth. They discuss the dangers of attaching…
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Why Women Get Sick Trying to Be Good: A Conversation on Autoimmunity & Authenticity Sara Hirsh Bordo
What if the pressure to be “good” is making women physically sick? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Dan sits down with award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur…
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Building a Business That Matters: Purpose, Courage, and Environmental Leadership with Tom Szaky
In this interesting episode, Dr. Dan interviews Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, to explore purpose-driven leadership. Tom is the author of four…
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Stop Blaming, Start Growing: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything in Love and Relationships with EJ and Tarah Kerwin
In this authentic conversation, Dr. Dan sits down with EJ and Tarah Kerwin, founders of Relationship Renovation and hosts of the Relationship Renovation…
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DIY Spirituality: How to Find Purpose, Connection, and Inner Peace on Your Own Terms with Faith Freed
On this new episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Faith Freed, licensed psychotherapist and author of DIY Spirituality, to explore how self-awareness, mindset, and…
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You Were Not Born to Suffer: How to Heal, Find Purpose, and Love Yourself Again with Blake D. Bauer
In this deeply powerful conversation, Dr. Dan sits down with bestselling author Blake D. Bauer, author of You Were Not Born to Suffer: Overcome Fear…
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Burnout to Breakthrough: Reclaim Your Energy, Purpose, and Authentic Growth with Janine Mathó
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Dan sits down with Janine Mathó, a former Harvard and Pearson executive turned transformational leader, to explore what…
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Why Leadership Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Silence for Growth, Resilience, and Authenticity with Melissa Doman
Dr. Dan sits down with Melissa Doman, Organizational Psychologist, former mental health therapist, founder of The Workplace Mental Health Method™ and the…
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The Power of Pause: Breathwork, Clarity, Courage, and True Success with Jinesha Jain
Dr. Dan sits down with TEDx speaker Jinesha Jain to discuss success and what happens when our achievement outpaces our alignment. From navigating the pressures…
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Burnout Is a Wake-Up Call: Unlock and Build Purpose, Energy, and Self-Awareness with Dr. Neha Sangwan
Dr. Dan sits down with Dr. Neha Sangwan, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, internal medicine physician, international speaker, author of Powered By Me…
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Navigating Grief Part 2: From Grief to Growth – Finding Connection, Purpose, and Authenticity Through Loss with Nancy Howard Cobb
Dr. Dan speaks to Nancy Howard Cobb about the 25th anniversary edition of her paradigm shifting book about grief and human connection In Lieu of Flowers: A…
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Navigating Grief Part 1: Grief as a Full-Body Experience – Tools for Healing, Leadership, and Life with Dr. Korie Leigh
Today’s episode is part one of a special two-episode series on grief on Make It a Great One with Dr. Dan. Dr. Dan interviews Dr. Korie Leigh, author, speaker…
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Timeless Vision: Redefining Aging with Purpose, Growth & Empowerment with Dr. Durga Larkin
Dr. Dan sits down with ophthalmic surgeon and internationally bestselling author Dr. Durga Larkin to explore a powerful topic that affects us all: aging. In…
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Teachers as First Responders: Resilience, Regulation, and the Future of Education with Larry Davis
Dr. Dan reconnects with his very first podcast guest(!) veteran educator and special education advocate Larry Davis to explore what it truly means to teach—and…
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The Practice of Attention: Reclaiming Presence in a Distracted World with Cody Cook-Parrott
Dr. Dan sits down with Cody Cook-Parrott, author of The Practice of Attention: Cultivating Presence in a Distracted World, to explore what happens when we…
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The Curiosity Curve: Why Great Leaders Ask Better Questions with Dr. Debra Clary
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Dan sits down with leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach and author Dr. Debra Clary to explore why…
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From Misunderstood to Mastery: Purpose, Resilience, and the Courage to Grow with Kenneth Thompson
Dr. Dan is in the virtual studio today with award-winning music educator and entrepreneur Kenneth Thompson to explore what it truly means to grow into your…
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Mind Over Grind: How to Beat Burnout, Rumination, and Workplace Stress with Guy Winch
In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Dan Peters talks with internationally renowned psychologist Guy Winch to explore how emotional health, rumination, and…
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Freedom From Anxiety: How To Cultivate Calm, Courage, and Self-Awareness with David Procyshyn
Dr. Dan interviews wellness leader and founder of DoYogaWithMe, David Procyshyn about anxiety, presence, living well and his personal story. As a leading voice…
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Conscious Leadership: How Purpose, Compassion, and Self-Awareness Can Change The World with Raj Sisodia
Today on Make It A Great One, Dr. Dan interviews Raj Sisodia, global thought leader, bestselling author, and co-founder of Conscious Capitalism, to explore the…
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Break the Performance Trap: Purpose, Presence, and Becoming with Thomas Blottenberger
In this provocative and reflective episode, Dr. Dan interviews transformational coach Thomas Blottenberger about purpose, self-awareness, and what it means to…
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Bad Bosses, Boundaries, and Burnout: What We Can Learn From Toxic Bosses with Mita Mallick
Dr. Dan continues his Make It a Great One in 2026 kick-off by interviewing author and advocate Mita Mallick to explore the real impact that leadership has on…
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From Enemies to Understanding: Healing Division Through Human Connection with Larry Rosen
Welcome to 2026 and all new episodes of Make It a Great One! Today, Dr. Dan sits down with Larry Rosen, creator of The Enemies Project, to explore why conflict…
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The Secret Language of Your Body: Self-Awareness, Resilience and the Path to Authentic Healing with Inna Segal
In this inspiring and illuminating conversation, Dr. Dan sits down with Inna Segal, bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, to explore how…
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Becoming Better: How Vertical Development Transforms Leadership, Purpose, and Personal Growth with Dr. Ryan Gottfredson
Dr. Dan sits down with leadership researcher, author, and mindset expert Dr. Ryan Gottfredson to explore what it truly means to become better—better leaders…
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Purpose, Growth, and Authentic Leadership: Embrace Your Ripple Effect with Dr. Lauren Speeth
Dr. Dan welcomes Dr. Lauren Speeth—award-winning author, educator, storyteller, and global changemaker—for a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience…
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Facing Fear, Finding Purpose: Empowerment, Authenticity, and Wholeness with Courtney Smith
Dr. Dan interviews coach, Enneagram teacher, and author Courtney Smith to explore how we grow, evolve, and reclaim our most authentic selves. Courtney shares…
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Creativity, Healing, and Connection: Self-Discovery Through Adversity and Art with John Guillemette
Artist and writer John Guillemette joins Dr. Dan for a moving conversation about paradox, purpose, and the transformative power of creativity. From being…
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Power, Healing, and Hype Women: Remember Who the F*ck You Are with Erin Gallagher
In this powerful and honest conversation, Dr. Dan Peters talks with Erin Gallagher–CEO, author, and founder of the Hype Women movement—about what it truly…
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Surrender to Lead: How Letting Go Unlocks Extraordinary Growth with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
Dr. Dan sits down with Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, keynote speaker, researcher, and author of Surrender to Lead. Jessica’s…
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Resilience, Integrity, and Finding Common Ground: From Dodgers to Damascus with Dr. David Lesch and Catherine Nixon Cooke
Dr. Dan welcomes Dr. David Lesch, acclaimed scholar and former Los Angeles Dodgers draft pick, and Catherine Nixon Cooke, award-winning author and explorer, to…
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Healing, Spirit, and Surrender: The Energy That Connects Us with Travis Holp
Dr. Dan interviews evidential psychic medium, speaker, spiritual teacher, and author Travis Holp for a powerful and deeply human conversation about healing…
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Outsmarting Addiction with Hope, Compassion, and Strategy with Amber Hollingsworth
In this compelling episode, Dr. Dan Peters sits down with Amber Hollingsworth, master addiction counselor, founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center, and…
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The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape Life and Leadership with Dr. Jaime Goff
Dr. Dan Peters sits down with Dr. Jaime Goff, founder of The Empathic Leader and author of The Secure Leader: Discover the Hidden Forces That Shape Your…
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AI, Family, and Morality: Culpability and the Future of Humanity with Bruce Holsinger
Oprah Winfrey’s recent Oprah Book Club pick Culpability continues to fuel important conversations around the question: What happens when morality, technology…
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Little P Purpose: How Small Actions Create Big Impact and Lasting Happiness with Dr. Jordan Grumet
In this energizing new episode, Dr. Dan sits down with physician, author, and podcaster Dr. Jordan Grumet (Doc G) to explore the difference between meaning and…
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The Courage to Be You: Overcoming Fear and Living with Purpose with James Robbins
Today, Dr. Dan explores what it means to answer the call to climb with James Robbins—leadership strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of The Call…
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Habits of High Performance: James Laughlin on Purpose, Resilience, and Leadership with James Laughlin
Dr. Dan interviews seven-time world champion drummer, leadership strategist, and author James Laughlin about his book Habits of High Performance and the key to…
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Commitment, Courage, and Connection: Lessons on Leadership, Life, and Love with Dr. Michael Chapman
Dr. Dan Peters sits down with longtime family friend and trailblazing orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Michael Chapman for an inspiring conversation. A pioneer in…
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Transforming Anxiety, OCD, and Fear into Courage and Connection with Renee Zukin
In a candid and inspiring conversation, Dr. Dan talks to author and educator Renee Zukin to explore her transformative journey through anxiety, OCD, panic…
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From Ally to Co-Conspirator: Leading with Courage, Compassion, and Purpose with Elise Carter
Dr. Dan is joined by Elise Carter, an award-winning educator, advocate, Executive Director of NICE (Northern Kentucky Inclusive Students in Education), and DEI…
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Hope Comes to Visit: Rising from Grief, Addiction, and the Will to Live with Danielle Elliott Smith
Trigger warning: discussion of suicide In this emotionally powerful conversation, Dr. Dan speaks with Danielle Elliott Smith — author, advocate, coach, and…