Curious Mind: podcasts to teach you something new
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Whether you’ve lost your mojo at work or are looking to broaden your horizons, learning new things can lead to a sense of accomplishment and personal fulfilment.
Choose something aligned with your current career path or a topic completely left of field—there’s a podcast for every niche.
TEDTALKS
TED Talks provide an enormous, free library of incredible talks from some of the world’s greatest thinkers, doers and idea generators. Every day a new talk is released, with topics ranging from technology to entertainment, sociology to the universe. Dive deep into a topic or pick a subject at random—the quality of every episode is superb.
SIGMA NUTRITION
Don’t let the title fool you: while this podcast does have a focus on nutrition, it tackles everything from mental health to fitness, general health and productivity. Host Danny Lennon is an evidence-based nutritionist with a flair for extracting gems from his array of expert guests.
STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
Ever wondered how much money there is the world? Perhaps you’ve pondered how street gangs work, or contemplated how rainbows are made.
From the mundane to the extraordinary, hosts Josh Clarke and Charles Bryant cover every topic from anthropology, to neuroscience, to space. Created by the Science Channel, this podcast is guaranteed to broaden your mind, get you thinking and provide endless fodder for dinner party discussion.
THE TIM FERRIS SHOW
Consistently rated highly across multiple categories including business, personal development and health, the Tim Ferris show is packed with interesting interviews and insights. Well known for his books including The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body and Tools of Titans, Tim Ferris interviews high-performing individuals across a wide range of industries.
THE PINEAPPLE PROJECT
Personal finance is rarely a topic that’s discussed liberally or in detail. Comedian Claire Hooper demystifies financial issues that many of us either avoid or find incredibly dull in a way that’s engaging and easy to follow. Each episode aims to help you take control of money matters like superannuation, paying off credit card debt, or saving for a house or wedding.
This article originally appeared in Magazine: RISE for Spring 2018, available for free while stocks last. Find out more about Magazine here.
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