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January 20, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden
Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden
“Heartfelt, heartwarming, joyful, and uplifting. You can’t go wrong with a Rachel Linden book.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber
After a day of unrivaled disappointments, a promising young chef finds every bite of food suddenly tastes bitter. To save her career, she travels to the Pacific Northwest to reconnect with her estranged mom, and discovers a family legacy she never suspected in this delicious novel from the bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie.
American chef Georgia May Jackson has one goal—to run her own restaurant in Paris. After a grueling decade working in Parisian kitchens, she is on the cusp of success. But in one disastrous night, Georgia loses her sous-chef position, her French boyfriend, and her sense of taste! Renowned for her refined palate and daring use of bold flavors to create remarkable dishes, Georgia is devastated to discover her culinary gift has simply…vanished.
When she receives a surprising invitation from her estranged mother, Georgia flees to a small island near Seattle hoping the visit will help her regain her spark in the kitchen. As she tentatively reconnects with her mom, a free-spirited hippie eager to make up for her past mistakes, Georgia realizes there is something about the enigmatic island she just cannot piece together. Good luck charms start appearing in the oddest places. Her neighbor is a puzzlingly antagonistic (and annoyingly handsome) oyster farmer. And her mom keeps hinting at a mysterious family legacy.
With the clock ticking and time running out to win her dream job in Paris, Georgia begins to unravel some astonishing secrets that make her wonder if the true recipe for a charmed life might look—and taste—very different than she ever imagined.
About the author
Rachel Linden is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in over fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of Ascension of Larks, Becoming the Talbot Sisters, and The Enlightenment of Bees. Currently Rachel lives with her family in Seattle, WA where she enjoys creating stories about hope, courage and connection with a hint of romance and a touch of whimsy.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive by Hosein Kouros-Mehr
Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive by Hosein Kouros-Mehr
“Break Through is a fascinating, science-backed exploration of the default mode network (DMN), considered to be the actual location of ‘self’ in the brain. Understanding and healing our DMN is a promising way to tackle society’s mental health epidemic.” – Rick Doblin, PhD, Founder of MAPS
What’s stopping you from being truly happy and at peace? Could it be your wandering mind that constantly revisits painful thoughts and bad habits?
Scientists now have a name for the wandering mind—the default mode network (DMN), a barrier that can prevent you from enjoying life. Your DMN takes you away from the present moment and encourages you to ruminate on the past and future. This can lead to painful conditions—mental knots—like stress, anxiety, emotional pain, addiction, and depression.
Fortunately, you can break through this wall to the blissful peace in your core. Backed by scientific data, Break Through connects the medical and spiritual realms on a journey of inner healing. With a holistic approach, you can master your default mode and rise to your best self.
Unlock health, happiness, and inner peace, and open the door to new possibilities that you once deemed impossible.
About the author
Hosein Kouros-Mehr, MD, PhD is an author and physician-scientist who has spent over two decades in cancer research and drug development.
Thanks to his background, Hosein recognized the extraordinary ramifications of a recent scientific discovery: the default mode network (DMN), which encodes the human ego and influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Recognizing the profound impact of this breakthrough on self-understanding (both from clinical and personal experience), he wrote “Break Through: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive” to help readers master the DMN and live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Hosein is also the author of two futuristic novels, “Extinction 6” and “Project Bodi: Awaken the Power of Insight,” that explore the inner workings of the mind. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.
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January 19, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE IS LYING: GAVIN STONE REVEALS THE METHODS USED BY GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS & INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES TO DETECT LIES! by GAVIN STONE
HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE IS LYING: GAVIN STONE REVEALS THE METHODS USED BY GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS & INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES TO DETECT LIES! by GAVIN STONE
Would you like to learn the techniques to spot the lies and get to the truth?
How to tell if someone is lying will teach you the methods used by the best in the world for deception detection. You will learn about the psychology behind why people lie or hide truth, and then how to spot it using Stone’s technique of CCA or Combined Communication Analysis. This takes into account, body language, non-verbal cues, psychology, the analysis of statements and other factors that brings them all together, to allow you to spot a lie! The step by step methods will teach you simple techniques to master all of the various methods and bring you toward reaching expert level, making you confident in using them all simultaneously, with ease.
In this powerful book you’ll discover actionable skills that will deliver instant results, such as:
The only two reasons people tell a lie!
How to easily read the body language in other people.
Speed-read people, decipher body language, detect deception, and get to the truth.
Learn skills used by professional law enforcement, MI6, CIA, FBI and the US military.
How to spot the verbal signs that prove someone is being dishonest.
The questions to ask to instantly reveal guilt.
Mastering CCA (Combined Communication Analysis – created by Gavin Stone)
Techniques that will get you to a full confession and discover what the truth really is
How to apply these techniques in various situations throughout your life, whether dealing with your partner, parents, colleagues, or friends
And so much more!
How To Tell If Someone is lying is a ground-breaking, honest, down-to-earth, and easy to apply must-read for anyone who wants to learn the art of deception detection. Like Stone, it’s the real deal.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dead Man’s Hand: A Pike Logan Novel (Pike Logan, 18) by Brad Taylor
Dead Man’s Hand: A Pike Logan Novel (Pike Logan, 18) by Brad Taylor
New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin’s henchmen.
To finally end the war between their nations, a rogue band of Ukranian partisans known as the Wolves teams up with members of Russia’s military intelligence to assassinate Vladimir Putin.
But Putin is aware of the traitors in his midst and assigns the loyal commander of the Russian National Guard to root them out. It’s a mission Victor Petrov is expected to undertake after he prevents Sweden from joining NATO—by assassinating a deputy minister of foreign affairs.
After receiving intelligence about the threat in Sweden, the United States sends Pike Logan to identify Petrov’s target—only for him to get caught in the crossfire between Putin’s agents and the Wolves. When the smoke clears, Pike makes no effort to stop the Wolves on their ultimate mission, believing it just, until he discovers that their operation has unimaginable consequences.
For Putin is preparing a devastating endgame: activating the Dead Man’s Hand nuclear response that will launch Russia’s missiles in the event of his death. . .
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January 18, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Searching for Patty Hearst: A True Crime Novel by Roger D. Rapoport
Searching for Patty Hearst: A True Crime Novel by Roger D. Rapoport
On the night that Patty Hearst was kidnapped in 1974, journalist Roger D. Rapoport, was a short drive away in his El Cerrito home. He quickly became one of the primary reporters covering the saga as it unfolded in real time. His reporting gave local and national readers a window into one of the most bizarre and polarizing crimes in U.S. history. Now, fifty years later, he has written a novel, Searching for Patty Hearst, that draws heavily from that time.
In this compelling new book, he explores alternative theories of the crime and delves into the complex psychology of many of the key actors in a drama that kept the country riveted. Using the techniques of fiction, Rapoport gives voice to much of the story that fell outside of the bounds of journalistic coverage. “I wrote this novel because I believed the American public deserved nothing but the truth,” he says.
With a wry sensibility and insider knowledge that Rapoport is one of the few people to possess, Searching for Patty Hearst, goes beyond the tabloid headlines to tell the story in all its depth. Rapoport takes on such questions as: Why did Patty participate in the kidnapping of a high school student hours before six of the SLA kidnappers were killed in a firefight with the Los Angeles police department? Did celebrity coroner Thomas Noguchi, whom Rapoport interviewed, mishandle the autopsies of six SLA victims? Why did Patty’s lawyers dump her fiancée Steve Weed as a key witness at her trial at the last minute?
It’s often said that fiction can offer insights into the truth that reporting can’t. If that is the case, the story of Patty Hearst, the SLA, and the kidnapping that carved them into the American psyche just may be told for the first time with Searching for Patty Hearst.
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The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins
Radiant Heat by Sarah-Jane Collins
When a catastrophic wildfire suddenly rips through a woman’s hometown, she thinks she is lucky to have survived . . . until she finds a dead woman in her driveway, clutching a piece of paper with her name on it. . . .
The blaze came out of nowhere one summer afternoon, a wall of fire fed by blustering wind. Yet, somehow, Alison is alive. She rode out the fire on the damp tiles of her bathroom, her entire body swaddled in a wet woolen blanket. As flames crackled around her, the bitter char of eucalyptus settled in the back of her throat, each breath more desperate than the last.
The wildfire that devastated the Victoria countryside Alison calls home sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to obliterate the carefully constructed life she is living. When Alison emerges from her sheltering place, she spots a soot-covered cherry red car in her driveway, and in it, a dead woman. Alison has never met Simone Arnold in her life . . . or so she thinks. So what is she doing here?
As Alison searches for answers across Australia’s scorched bushlands, she soon learns that the fire isn’t the only threat she’s facing. . . .
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January 17, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Now, Near, Next: A Practical Guide for Mid-Career Women to Move from Professional Serendipity to Intentional Advancement by Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, Kimberly K Rath
Now, Near, Next: A Practical Guide for Mid-Career Women to Move from Professional Serendipity to Intentional Advancement by Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer, Kimberly K Rath
For many women, mid-career feels a lot like a merry-go-round. You start off, eager to jump in. You pick the pink pony and hold on tight. Uninhibited, you move to the zebra during the first stop. Look, Mom, no hands! However, at some point over the next twenty-plus years, you look up, and you’re still on the same ride, with the same cast of characters, going in circles. You need a bigger playground!
Now, Near, Next debunks the myth that putting your head down and working hard is the best way to realize your fullest potential. Energizing self-agency means taking control of your path ahead. Instead of conforming to social norms or other people’s expectations, you look forward with intentionality, action, and reflection.
It is time to amplify your potential by making room for yourself, bringing forethought to your journey, and developing a road map to your Now, Near, Next.
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January 16, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Empowering Women to Overcome Obstacles and Find Career Fulfillment
Empowering Women to Overcome Obstacles and Find Career Fulfillment
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Rosie Zilinskas is a certified high-performance coach, author, and consultant. With over 31 years of experience in the corporate world, primarily in the property and casualty insurance industry, Rosie has a deep understanding of the challenges women face in the workplace. She is the founder of No Woman Left Behind, an initiative that empowers women to create their custom career roadmap and overcome professional obstacles. Rosie is passionate about helping women boost their confidence, advocate for themselves, and achieve their career goals.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Chris Voss interviews Rosie Zilinskas, a certified high-performance coach and author of the book “Engaging Speakers: Voices of Truth.” Rosie shares her personal journey of realizing that she was holding herself back in her career by not speaking up and advocating for herself. She discusses the importance of women being aware of their worth, talking about salaries, and creating their custom career roadmap. Rosie also emphasizes the need for women to support and uplift each other in the workplace, rather than engaging in competition and sabotage.
Key Takeaways:
Women should be aware of their worth and not be afraid to talk about salaries. Transparency in pay is essential for closing the gender pay gap and empowering women in the workplace.
Creating a custom career roadmap is crucial for women to boost their confidence, overcome obstacles, and achieve their professional goals.
Building a supportive community of like-minded women can provide a safe space for sharing experiences, seeking advice, and fostering personal and professional growth.
Women should adopt a growth mindset and take action to advocate for themselves and their career advancement.
By helping and supporting other women, individuals can create a positive and empowering environment that benefits everyone.
Notable Quotes:
“If you’re a woman and you’re not helping other women, you should go to hell.” – Rosie Zilinskas
“Knowledge is power, but without action, it’s not getting you anywhere.” – Rosie Zilinskas
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January 15, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Night Island (The Lost Night Files) by Jayne Ann Krentz
The Night Island (The Lost Night Files) by Jayne Ann Krentz
The disappearance of a mysterious informant leads two people desperate for answers to an island of deadly deception in this new novel in the Lost Night Files trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.
Talia March, Pallas Llewellyn, and Amelia Rivers, bonded by a night none of them can remember, are dedicated to uncovering the mystery of what really happened to them months ago—an experience that amplified innate psychic abilities in each of them. The women suspect they were test subjects years earlier, and that there are more people like them—all they have to do is find the list of others who took that same test. When Talia follows up on a lead from Phoebe, a fan of the trio’s podcast, she discovers that the informant has vanished.
Talia isn’t the only one looking for Phoebe, however. Luke Rand, a hunted and haunted man who is chasing the same list that Talia is after, also shows up at the meeting place. It’s clear he has his own agenda, and they are instantly suspicious of each other. But when a killer begins to stalk them, they realize they have to join forces to find Phoebe and the list.
The rocky investigation leads Talia and Luke to a rustic, remote retreat on Night Island in the Pacific Northwest, where the Unplugged Experience promises to rejuvenate guests. Upon their arrival, Talia and Luke discover they are quite literally cut off from the outside world when none of their high-tech devices work on the island. It soon becomes clear that Phoebe is not the first person to disappear into the strange gardens that surround the Unplugged Experience retreat. And then the first mysterious death occurs. . . .
About the author
The author of over 50 New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 35 million copies of her books in print.
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January 13, 2024
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Success and Authentic Relationships
Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Success and Authentic Relationships
Show Notes
About the Guest(s):
Robin Hills is the director of EI for Change, a company specializing in education, training, coaching, and personal development focused on emotional intelligence and positive psychology. He has taught over 400,000 people in 195 countries how to build resilience and increase self-awareness. Robin is the author of two books, “The Authority Guide to Behavior and Business” and “The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business.” He is also a keynote speaker and sits on the Northwest Committee of the Association of Business Psychology.
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Robin Hills, an expert in emotional intelligence and resilience. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and personal development. Robin explains that emotional intelligence is about being smart with your thinking and feelings, combining the two to make good decisions and build authentic relationships. He emphasizes that emotional intelligence is not about being kind and nice all the time, but about doing the right thing and managing emotions effectively. They also touch on the role of AI in emotional intelligence and the need for human elements in decision-making and relationship-building.
Key Takeaways:
Emotional intelligence is the ability to combine thinking and feelings to make good decisions and build authentic relationships.
Emotional intelligence fluctuates and requires self-awareness and practice to improve.
Leaders should understand the impact of their emotions on their team and work on building emotional intelligence to create a positive work environment.
There are no positive or negative emotions; it’s how we manage and respond to them that matters.
Resilience is crucial in volatile and uncertain situations, and it involves being adaptable, creative, and finding meaning in life.
Notable Quotes:
“Emotional intelligence is about doing the right thing. If somebody is doing something wholly inappropriate, they should be told.” – Robin Hills
“Emotions contain data. It’s the way in which you interpret this data in order to make good quality decisions and build up relationships.” – Robin Hills
“Emotional intelligence is not about being kind and nice and sweet and lovely and fluffy. It’s about doing the right thing.” – Robin Hills
“Nobody else can go to sleep for you. Nobody else can do your exercise for you. You’ve got to look after yourself.” – Robin Hills
“Emotional intelligence is about building authentic relationships, not destroying them.” – Robin Hills
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