Podcast

On Flourishing

Education, Philosophy, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture

On Flourishing explores what it means to thrive. In conversations with thought leaders, the deep questions are asked, bringing insights about health, community, science, and compassion.

Episodes
14
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
2 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
20 hours ago

Episodes

14 episodes, newest first

  1. A Century of Connections

    Season 1, Episode 104

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    Celebrating 100 years of Route 66, historian Sean Evans describes the Mother Road's 2,500 miles and its many stories. They reveal how connection, community, and shared purpose help people and places thrive.

    30 min
  2. EXTRA on Interdependence

    Season 1, Episode 10

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    In this brief Reflection on Flourishing, Theresa Bierer shares ideas about relationships and how they can create stronger communities.

    2 min
  3. EXTRA on Troubles

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    In this brief Reflection on Flourishing, Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, describes the Troubles Party, exploring our relationships with our difficulties.

    1 min
  4. EXTRA on Trust

    Season 1, Episode 8

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    Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, talks about the power sharing of a burden with a trustworthy person.

    1 min
  5. EXTRA on Patience

    Season 1, Episode 7

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    Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, knows a few things about patience and delayed gratification. Patience can be cultivated for greater flourishing.

    1 min
  6. Frontiers of Flourishing

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    Dave Engelthaler shares how guiding principles, including humility, advance his genomics and infectious disease research. His conversation also addresses the role of trust in community flourishing.

    30 min
  7. EXTRA on Attitude

    Season 1, Episode 6

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    This Reflection on Flourishing addresses attitude, with Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, sharing his observations on the topic.

    2 min
  8. EXTRA on Politeness

    Season 1, Episode 5

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    In this Reflection on Flourishing, Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, talks about first impressions, politeness, and the power of using a person's name.

    1 min
  9. EXTRA on Integrity

    Season 1, Episode 4

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    In this Reflection on Flourishing, Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, shares that integrity is what we do when no one is watching, and that living a life of integrity brings satisfaction.

    2 min
  10. EXTRA on Perspective

    Season 1, Episode 3

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    In this Reflection on Flourishing, Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, shares that being in the moment helps us feel gratitude.

    1 min
  11. EXTRA on Reciprocity

    Season 1, Episode 2

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    In this Reflection on Flourishing, Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, speaks on the nature of reciprocity in our human experience.

    1 min
  12. EXTRA on Growth Mindset

    Season 1, Episode 3

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    In this Reflection on Flourishing, Vince Berkley, DO, MBA, speaks on the nature of change and a growth mindset.

    1 min
  13. An Introduction to Flourishing

    Season 1, Episode 101

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    Producer Theresa Bierer talks with host Mark Carroll about the podcast’s inspiration and why flourishing matters in today’s world.

    9 min
  14. Flourishing is a Verb

    Season 1, Episode 102

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    Teri Pipe is a leader dedicated to a holistic view of wellbeing. A faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds, her conversation explores many ideas about flourishing.

    30 min