The Agent

The Agent

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  • NEW SERIES: BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story

    How do you know you're lost if you don’t even know you're missing?


    The remarkable story of Melissa Highsmith being found 51 years after being kidnapped as a baby made global headlines, but the shocking details of what actually happened to her and the family that never stopped looking for her has never been fully told – until now.

    Listen to the series now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon.

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baby/id6813114463

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ejMwWNadzqUcx6RZD7Yvv?si=W1TkfDAGSJ2rLR29rxQa4w

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    5 min
  • Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets

    Cover Up is a series of investigative stories that take us on a journey into a world of subterfuge and secrecy - a world where the truth is concealed under a blanket of lies. From corrupt individuals to clandestine institutions, Cover Up exposes deceit, deception and the abuse of power.

     

    Season one uncovers the story of The Ministry of Secrets, one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Cold War. At its heart is a missing person — a wartime hero and international celebrity. But that’s just the starting point. It involves the royal family, MI6, the CIA and the KGB. There’s conspiracies. And lies. This story is so sensitive, so secret - that the truth is being withheld for 100 years, until 2057. Presenter Giles Milton and producer Sarah Peters are on a quest to find out why…

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    6 min
  • You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    Introducing The truth behind memory loss - and how to stop it with exercise | Dr. Wendy Suzuki from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

    Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition

    We spend so much time focusing on how exercise changes our bodies - burning calories, building muscle, shedding fat. What if the most important transformation is happening where you can’t see it? Hidden inside your skull, your brain is changing with every step, squat, and sprint.

    Neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki has spent years uncovering how movement rewires the brain. As a professor at NYU and an expert in neuroplasticity, Wendy’s research reveals how aerobic exercise boosts memory, sharpens focus, and even builds a protective barrier against dementia.

    In this episode, Wendy explains what happens inside your brain when you move, why it’s never too late to strengthen your mind, and the powerful ways exercise can slow brain aging. You’ll discover simple, science-backed habits - including her own brain-boosting routine - to help you stay mentally sharp for years to come.

    🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST

    🌱 Try our new plant based wholefood supplement - Daily 30+

    Follow ZOE on Instagram.


    Timecodes

    00:00 Introduction

    02:35 Can you grow your brain?

    05:05 Why we forget things

    07:20 Emotions and memory

    10:00 Does memory decline with age?

    13:15 Early signs of Alzheimer’s

    15:45 Can walking prevent dementia?

    18:20 Does the brain shrink?

    20:45 How stress harms your brain

    23:50 A real, preserved human brain...

    26:30 Why exercise boosts memory

    29:15 Can adults grow new brain cells?

    31:45 How daily movement improves memory

    35:10 How much exercise do you need?

    38:25 Best workouts for brain health

    41:30 Nutrition, gut health, and memory

    45:00 Do Blue Zone habits help?

    48:10 A simple brain experiment

    50:45 Wendy’s brain-boosting routine


    📚Books by our ZOE Scientists

    The Food For Life Cookbook

    Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati

    Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector


    Free resources from ZOE

    Live Healthier: Top 10 Tips From ZOE Science & Nutrition

    Gut Guide - For a Healthier Microbiome in Weeks 


    Mentioned in today's episode

    London taxi drivers and bus drivers: a structural MRI and neuropsychological analysis, 2006, published in Hippocampus

    Bigger is better! Hippocampal volume and declarative memory performance in healthy young men, 2012, published in Brain Structure and Function

    The effects of acute exercise on cognitive performance: a meta-analysis, 2012, published in Brain Research

    The effect of acute aerobic exercise on positive activated affect: A meta-analysis, 2006, published in Psychology of Sport and Exercise


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    Episode transcripts are available here.

    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    1 hr 8 min
  • You Might Also Like: The Run-Through with Vogue

    Introducing Vogue Editors Share Their Holiday Gift Secrets from The Run-Through with Vogue.

    Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year — gift giving time! Kiana Murden and Madeline Fass, two of the editors behind Vogue’s extensive holiday gift guides, joined the pod to share some of their go-to presents. From a delicious-looking trompe-l'oile candle from John Derian to a chic glassware set from Service Projects, we have you covered this holiday season.


    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    32 min
  • You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Deepak Chopra: How to Ask AI The RIGHT Questions To Grow, Heal, and Live a More Fulfilled Life from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

    Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions?

    Do you ever feel lonely even when you're around people?

    Today, Jay welcomes back the legendary Deepak Chopra after six years, to discuss the unexpected intersection of spirituality and artificial intelligence. Together they unpack the beautiful blend of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge innovation.

    Jay reflects on his first meeting with Deepak and how their bond has evolved over the years. The conversation quickly flows into one of the most fascinating questions of our time: Can AI actually support our spiritual growth, rather than distract from it? Deepak shares his insights on the mysteries of the universe, the unseen forces that shape our reality, and why he believes consciousness, not matter, is the foundation of everything.

    Jay and Deepak break down the fears surrounding AI, from misinformation to war, and why it’s so important for us to grow spiritually alongside our technology. They explore how storytelling, creativity, and love are deeply human qualities that no machine can replicate, and how we can use these gifts to shape a better, more compassionate world.

    In this interview, you'll learn:

    How to Ask AI Better Questions to Unlock Wisdom

    How to Use Technology to Support Emotional and Physical Healing

    How to Find Purpose Through the Art of Storytelling

    How to Train AI to Reflect Inclusivity and Diversity

    How to Embrace Consciousness as the Foundation of Reality

    How to Create a Sacred Relationship with Technology

    Deepak reminds us that the answers we’re looking for often begin with a better question. And with the right mindset, even the most advanced technology can become a tool for inner transformation and collective healing.

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jay Shetty

    Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. 

    Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose Live Tour! Tickets are on sale now. Hope to see you there! 

    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    01:41 What If the Universe Is Just a Giant Digital Simulation?

    12:36 How to Train AI to Unlock Ancient and Hidden Knowledge

    13:39 Blending AI and Spirituality to Understand Consciousness

    18:23 Could AI Really Lead to Human Extinction?

    22:34 What’s Actually Holding Humanity Back From Progress?

    23:37 How the Human Brain Transformed Over Time

    26:11 The 2 Things That Set Humans Apart From All Other Species

    27:16 Can Technology Lead Us to True Peace and Prosperity?

    28:10 Will AI Replace Our Jobs or Unlock Human Creativity?

    30:46 Do You Think AI Can Ever Have a Soul?

    31:45 The Gender and Racial Bias Hidden in AI Systems

    32:33 How to Build More Inclusive and Equitable AI Models

    33:32 Why a Shared Vision Can Solve Any Problem We Face

    36:13 Would You Trust AI to Know You Personally?

    36:57 How You can Use AI to Get Better Sleep

    37:29 Can AI Actually Give You Good Relationship Advice?

    38:07 How AI Can Help You Find and Nurture Love

    38:29 Why Personal Growth Solutions Should Never Be Generic

    39:41 Your DNA Holds the Footprints of Human History

    42:33 Rethinking the Big Bang: What Science Still Can’t Explain

    44:31 Is Everything You See Just a Projection?

    47:48 Why Fear of the Unknown Limits Our Growth

    48:52 Want Better Answers? Ask Better Questions

    51:41 The True Secret to Longevity Isn’t What You Think

    54:30 How Your Brain Turns Experience Into Reality

    55:08 Why Consciousness Is Still Life’s Greatest Mystery

    56:28 The First Question You Should Always Ask AI

    58:38 How ChatGPT Can Spark Deeper, More Intelligent Questions

    Episode Resources:

    Deepak Chopra | Website

    Deepak Chopra | Instagram 

    Deepak Chopra | TikTok 

    Deepak Chopra | Facebook

    Deepak Chopra | YouTube

    Deepak Chopra | X

    Digital Dharma: How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-Being

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    DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

    1 hr 42 min
  • New Series: Operation Morning Light
    On a January night in 1978, a white light burned through the sub-Arctic sky. It was Cosmos 954, a nuclear-powered Soviet espionage satellite that had malfunctioned and fallen to earth. As the satellite disintegrated, it scattered dangerously radioactive debris across the vast traditional lands of the Dene, Métis, and Inuit in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Operation Morning Light tells the story of the Cosmos 954 disaster, its impact on the land, and the resilience of the communities in the debris field.
    'Best Podcasts of 2022' - Financial Times
    Listen now: http://link.chtbl.com/operation
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    4 min
  • New Series: The Cost of Happiness: Tony Hsieh
    Billionaire Zappos founder and tech CEO Tony Hsieh was obsessed with happiness and helping people achieve it. After running “the world’s happiest company” for two decades, Hsieh created his experimental community — The Downtown Project — dedicated to pursuing happiness. But what do Tony's life and death reveal about Silicon Valley’s obsession with re-imagining how society functions?
    "A gripping tale" - The Guardian
    Listen and follow now: https://link.chtbl.com/costofhappiness
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    4 min
  • Wondery Presents: Frozen Head
    Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. You can binge the entire series early and ad-free right now by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. 
     
    When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysterious packages, family feuds, Hall of Fame baseball legends, and frozen heads — lots of frozen heads. From Wondery, comes a story about life, death, and what comes next. Follow Frozen Head on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.
    https://wondery.app.link/Frozenhead-TA
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    5 min
  • Special Preview Episode: Elizabeth the First. The Taylor Burton Show

    Here’s your special preview episode of the new series Elizabeth the First – about the remarkable life of Elizabeth Taylor.


    In our preview, Elizabeth Taylor meets Richard Burton on the set of Cleopatra. And the rest is Hollywood History.


    Headline News says ‘I love Elizabeth the First’ and the Toronto Star says the podcast is ‘sumptuously produced’. Find out what all the buzz is about by listening to the full series right now:


    https://link.chtbl.com/elizabeththefirst

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    32 min
  • Introducing: The Vanished
    The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week.   
     
    Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts on mainstream cases, as well as little known ones.
     
    Listen in, to hear what The Vanished will uncover next: wondery.fm/vanished_theagent
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    6 min

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