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Some call it "insolence," others "spiritual audacity." Jan shares the meaning and evolution of a word that, when put into practice for the right reasons, can help you make all the difference in your life and others.

Sometimes you rediscover a singer who reveals anew the good stuff in life and all that matters. Jan shares with you his recent evening of rediscovery and how, once and a while, we truly see the shared humanity in an artist and, even more, know that he/she is talking directly to us.

Jan introduces you to his first novel, the inspiration for this podcast, a work that #1 NY Times bestselling novelist, Kristin Hannah calls, "A compelling, deeply moving story of love, friendship, family, and second chances." Come share the roots of Jan's LA Times bestselling novel, All That Matters!

How do we express the hope that our love, in all its forms, is unbreakable? Join Jan as he introduces you to Namsam Mountain and the bridge of lovelocks in Seoul.

If you could capture any image that represents your life, what would it be? Jan shares the triumphant conclusion to one of the most inspiring individuals he has ever known, a man who experienced the worst that humanity had to offer, and gave back the best.

Torn from his home in Budapest, 17 year-old Kurt would journey from safe house to Bergen-Belsen with family and learn the worst mankind has to offer. Years later, in America, he and his wife would show the world the best of humanity. Jan introduces you to a friend and hero whose story will live inside your heart and inspire each of us to be the best we can be. (Part Two next week.)

Jan introduces you to the story of Imi Lichtenfeld, the legendary creator of a heralded self-defense training, Krav Maga, that has taught countless numbers to "walk in peace." He shares with you the astonishing moment when he stood with 8 men with hidden identities at his dear friend's graveside in tribute to her role in bringing Imi's teachings, together with her remarkable son, into their lives, helping them to protect and save thousands across the world. Yes, one can make a difference.

Join Jan as he introduces you to an actor and a dancer who remind us all of the power we have to change the world through our unique gifts.

The Talmud says, "All beginnings are hard." How about endings? What do you think might be there at the Grand Adios? Discover the meaning of your AQ. Join Jan at an ultimate exit interview and how it can impact your life for the better today!

Jan shares a father's day story (celebrating a young woman's dreams of art and theatre) and introduces you to a daddy and daughter moment of the last week that will uplift you. Because turning attention to who matters...really matters!

What do we stand for? As we memorialize and celebrate the men and women who defend us, we strengthen our own sense of gratitude. Jan honors his brothers' service to their country, including his oldest sibling, Michael, who rose to the rank of General, and underscores the power of living with conviction and conscience.

Who are your heroes? They can jolt us, inspire us, and reframe the world for us. Jan introduces you to a remarkable actress and defending angel whose artistry and soul made all the difference and inspires still.

A moment when your breath catches in your throat and you are changed. Jan introduces you to a professor who had that impact on him with a simple poem that upended the way we look at the world around us. Come to the land where 'the ears of your ears awake, and the eyes of your eyes are open.'

The power of memories to lift us, to remind us of pain, yes, but also hope, means that they are essential to who we are. Jan shares a memory from his childhood that has shaped his life and reminds us of the words of Desmond Tutu: without memory there is no healing.

From an early episode that received a lot of appreciative reaction, come with me to meet the remarkable academy-award-winning composer/conductor John Williams and how he helped me find a new soundtrack for my life when I really needed one.

70 episodes ago, early on in the pandemic, I introduced you to a young boy who showed me what grace and light looks like in the darkest of times. Whether for the first time or as a reprise, feel the warmth and remarkable uplift of Geoffrey!

What is the wildest, light-affirming journey you've ever taken? Jan introduces you to 21 year-old Jennifer who has given up on living and the family member, a dying woman who has experienced the worst evil mankind has to offer, who takes her granddaughter on one last journey to help her fall in love with life.

Ever experienced self-blame? In public? Jan shares his own journey to healing after self-doubt along with the story of a best man who badly needed to learn a powerful lesson we all need.

Jan introduces you to a priest who led by example on the steps of the cathedral., teaching both him and a group of children a powerful truth. It made all the difference in the world then as it will for you today.

In brevity can come enlightenment. Jan introduces you to the grace and clarity of this less-is-more form of poetry. Come meet Issa, a lay Buddhist priest and classical writer of the 18th Century, and Sonia Sanchez who teaches us of love from her life in 1943 Harlem.