On this episode we have a summary and discussion of the book Strong Ground by Brene Brown, with special guest Rayna Allweil. In this episode we discuss what is "Strong Ground", paradoxical thinking, vulnerability, courage and the difference between stress and being overwhelmed.

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A link to the book can be found below:

Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit: Brown, Brené: 9798217170760: Amazon.com: Books

In this episode Jack and Alex go over the Season 14 books:

3/15/2026 | Strong Ground | Brene Brown
3/29/2026 | Vitalerium | Nicholas Keating Casbarro
4/12/2026 | The World Played Chess | Robert Dugoni
4/26/2026 | Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon | Doug Woodham
5/10/2026 | Bianca's Cure | Gigi Berardi
5/24/2026 | On Her Ground | Alelia Bundles
6/7/2026 | How Soccer Explains the World| Franklin Foer
6/21/2026 | The Happiness Hypothesis | Jonathan Haidt

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A summary and discussion of the book The Shortest History of China by Linda Jaivin. In this episode we discuss the history of China going back thousands of years. Going through the different dynasties and focusing on the Qin Dynasty that standardized the metrics of China, the Mongols, and the Japanese invasion during WWII.

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A link to the book can be found below:

The Shortest History of China (The Shortest History Series): Jaivin, Linda: 9781615198207: Amazon.com: Books