Podcast by the pool

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I LOVE a good podcast. When done well, it is both informative and relaxing. On top of that, the intimate quality of it can make me me feel like I am having a really good talk with a very clever friend.

One of my favorite travel companions is Dr. Rhonda Patrick, an American biomedical scientist who is passionate about democratizing medical knowledge. In her binge-worthy ‘FoundMyFitness’ podcast, she shares the latest research on aging, brain health, physical performance, well-being and nutrition. The best part: she does it in such a way that you understand how to integrate this information into your daily routine. From the relationship between systematic inflammation and depression to the recipe for a low-carb lemon tart; Rhonda’s tips can change your health, and therefor, your life. All that, while you’re lying on the beach or by the pool!

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Quiet Power

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Only 11 days after he beheaded his second wife (the flamboyant Anne Boleyn), King Henry VIII married a pale, fair-haired maiden called Jane Seymour. Who exactly was this girl, and what had made the king so besotted with her? To this day, historians don’t quite know what to make of her.

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Glamour, the magical power of persuasion

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This season, more is more as glamour is back with a glittery vengeance. But was it ever really away? Not for me! From Marlene Dietrich in a top hat to Beyoncé shaking her booty in glittery thigh-high boots; to me, glamour is timeless and has many faces. It is the magical dust that gives everyday life that golden sparkle. More importantly, when used well, glamour can actually change your life. It has definitely shaped mine…

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“Dare to be the CEO of your own career”

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Who run this (digital) world? For Saskia Van Uffelen, the answer to that question is crystal clear: women. And what better role model for these women than the passionate CEO of Ericsson Belux herself? Named ICT Woman of the Year in 2011, Belgian-born Saskia is a great inspiration -not only as a digital visionary but also as a top manager who gracefully combines a hectic job with a family of five children. “In disruptive times, we need women.”