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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…
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Allegiant Excellence w/ Bryson Q. Sessions
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Join Bryson as he shares strategies, tactics and philosophy, while delivering harsh truths about success and personal-development as a man in the modern day. Expect to learn more about building muscle, building discipline, building health, and building a future for yourself and your family.
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Allegiant Excellence w/ Bryson Q. Sessions
In this episode, I discuss the importance of mental resilience and shifting your mindset to find the good in even the worst situations. I share a personal story (anonymized for privacy) that illustrates how experiencing adversity can prepare you to help others in similar struggles. By choosing gratitude over self-pity, you can transform setbacks in…
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In this Kill Shot Sunday episode, I lay out a hard truth: just start. Most people waste time overthinking names, logos, plans—when the real key is taking action immediately and figuring things out along the way. I share how I fumbled through launching my podcast, changing its name and cover multiple times, but because I started anyway, I made real …
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In this episode of Set the Standard Saturday (corny as hell), I talk about raising personal standards and holding yourself to them. Most people start the week strong but fall apart by the weekend, throwing away their progress in the name of "balance." Instead of waiting for Monday to start, raise your standards today. Small, incremental changes—lik…
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In this episode of Flex Friday, I focus on small, consistent habits to build momentum in fitness and beyond. You don’t need a perfect plan to start—just pick one simple thing, like eating a piece of fruit daily, and stick with it until it becomes automatic. Over time, layer in more habits like drinking water, doing pushups, or walking daily. This c…
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In this episode, I introduce "Think Big Thursday" (even though I hate the name) and dive into my approach to goal setting with my "Hustle File." Instead of fearing failure, I ask, What if I went so hard that everything went right? I break my goals into levels—starting with 20 clients, scaling to 600 in three years—and focus on how massive action co…
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In this episode, I introduce "Wisdom Wednesday" (even though I think it sounds corny) and break down a powerful quote: "The man who loves walking will walk further than the man who loves the destination." I apply this to fitness, business, and life—explaining that if you love the process more than the outcome, you’ll achieve more as a byproduct. If…
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In this episode, I address my lack of uploads, announce plans for shorter, more frequent episodes, and reemphasize the value of my weekly challenges and the Blade system for mental toughness. I highlight a client testimonial showcasing the Blade's impact, stressing the importance of accountability, effort, and self-awareness in personal growth. I a…
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10 Ways to Build Discipline Call Out a Task and Complete It Announce a specific goal, stick to it, and celebrate the completion to build accountability and confidence. Practice Delaying Gratification Start small, like waiting to eat fries until you're home, and progress to larger challenges to train patience. Commit to a 30-Day Tiny Task Choose a s…
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An apology for missing last week’s challenge (this week’s: drink a gallon of water daily - so you have 5 days to do this this week since I fumbled), thoughts on accountability, and a deep dive into “Mental Edge.” Learn how intentional, positive delusion can boost your confidence, discipline, and performance. 🔴 Subscribe to my FREE Daily Newsletter …
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🔵 Subscribe to my FREE Daily Newsletter - Daily Excellence: https://rebrand.ly/Daily-Excellence Yo, this episode’s all about the Daily Excellence newsletter. I’m breaking down why I started it, what it’s about, and how it’s my way of getting real, raw insights directly to you every single day. No algorithms, no fluff—just straight value in your inb…
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I revamped the Blade System e-book, adding clarity, examples, and rules. Access it free via my Instagram highlights or episode 3 of this show. Reflecting on resilience, I shared insights on reframing pressure as privilege and staying focused on growth. Follow me on Instagram, leave a review, or share the show to help spread the message of excellenc…
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The episode emphasizes the importance of taking action today to shape your future. It discusses how fitness, discipline, and identity are built through consistent effort and embracing challenges. Listeners are encouraged not to wait for perfect conditions but to start making small, meaningful changes immediately. The host highlights how past action…
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This episode crushes the idea that you don’t have enough variety or equipment for a great workout. I dive into how even basic dumbbell exercises can create 19,208 workout variations. Plus, I share insights on creativity in the gym and why mindset is key for progress. Don’t overthink—just get started.8 Dumbbell Curl exercises with 7 variations each,…
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This episode dives into "Gotcha Leverage." This is where others’ attempts to catch you failing can actually keep you accountable and strengthen your discipline. By setting your ego aside, you allow others to displace your need for willpower as they try to get a "gotcha!" moment on you. I also share lessons from a 1,000 push-up challenge, how breaki…
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Allegiant Excellence w/ Bryson Q. Sessions
In this episode, I reintroduced the Blade System, a framework I designed for getting your shit in orde. If you're new here or missed earlier episodes, the Blade System is a free, four-part framework that challenges you to remove the bad shit (Purge), include the good shit (Oath), do scary shit (Crucible), and focus on small shit (Rigor). It’s inspi…
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Allegiant Excellence w/ Bryson Q. Sessions
The name "Allegiant Excellence" is all about committing to your personal growth and holding the highest standard in every area of life. From building discipline to mastering fitness, mindset, and resilience, financial and professional success, it’s about never compromising on becoming your best self. Expect actionable strategies, challenges, and in…
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Allegiant Excellence w/ Bryson Q. Sessions
Bryson rebranded this podcast after combining two previous shows. This platform is an ambitious space for men focused on self-improvement, fitness transformation, and building mental resilience. The goal is to help men master discipline, grow muscle, and elevate their lives. Bryson introduces The Blade System idea, a framework he built to create la…
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