30 Best Alex Hutchinson Podcast Appearance and Guest Interviews

1. Alex Hutchinson on Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast

Play Apr 30, 2026 59:29
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Episode Title How the high-carb craze has changed fuelling, with sport science writer Alex..
About Episode In this special cross-over episode with our sibling podcast, The Shakeout over at Canadian Running, host John Gay speaks with sport science writer Alex Hutchinson about the high-carb fuelling revolution that endurance sports are experiencing. Hutchinson remarks that cycling has a notable role in the latest craze. Check out the discussion that applies to marathon runners, Tour de France riders, and even cyclists like you...MORE Hosts Matthew Pioro, Adam Killick, Terry McKall, Matt Hansen
Email ****@cyclingmagazine.ca
Apple Rating 5.0/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 58.6KTwitter 8.8KInstagram 19.1K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Alex Hutchinson on Marathon Handbook Podcast

Play Apr 30, 2026 1:15:22
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Episode Title The Science Behind the Sub-2 Hour Marathon: Alex Hutchinson on Sawe,..
About Episode SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Lagoon pillows help us sleep better, so we run better. Want to try? You can save 15% with code MARATHON. Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/marathonhandbook and take the 2-minute sleep quiz to find your match. The two-hour marathon barrier is gone. At the 2026 London Marathon, Sebastian Sawe became the first person ever to run under two hours on a record-eligible course — and Yomif Kejelcha did it too, in his marathon debut...MORE Producer/Network Marathon Handbook
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 153 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Alex Hutchinson on The Focused Mind Podcast

Play Apr 28, 2026 1:02:33
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Episode Title 1:59:30 WR London Marathon review w/ Si Freeman & Alex Hutchinson
About Episode After the huge news of the first Sub 2 marathon by Sabastian Sawe in Sunday's London Marathon, this emergency, or as was rightfully said, a celebratory episode of the Focused Mind Podcast has been released to get the reflections of both Simon Freeman (Founder and editor of Like the Wind magazine) and Alex Hutchinson (Writer of 'Endure' and Outside Magazine scribe)...MORE Producer/Network focusedmindcoaching
Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Alex Hutchinson on The Shakeout Podcast

Play Apr 02, 2026 43:30
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Episode Title Sport science writer Alex Hutchinson digs into runnings high-carb craze
About Episode The pre-race carb-load is a right of passage in the sport of distance running, but in recent years runners’ obsession with carbohydrates has reached a level of fanaticism that puts other running trends to shame.  A growing canon of research is rewriting what we thought we knew about the body’s ability to process fuel during hard exercise, and with some recent studies going so far as to advocate for nearly 5 times the carb intake previously deemed effective, we’ve entered into what many ar..MORE Hosts John Gay, David Stol
Producer/Network Canadian Running Magazine, David Stol
Email ****@runningmagazine.ca
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 265Facebook 119.3KTwitter 36.2KInstagram 44.3K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

5. Alex Hutchinson on How to Be a Better Human

Play Mar 29, 2026 40:32
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Episode Title How to add more exploration in your life (w/ Alex Hutchinson)
About Episode “When was the last time you did something you didn’t do yesterday?” asks journalist and explorer Alex Hutchinson. Alex joins Chris to examine whether the desire to explore is baked into our genes, how he intentionally tries to get lost in his neighborhood, and what he learns from following his curiosity. Featured guest Follow Alex Hutchinson on Instagram and at alexhutchinson...MORE Host Chris Duffy
Producer/Network TED Audio Collective
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 2.3KFacebook 16.8KTwitter 33.8KInstagram 8.6K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

6. Alex Hutchinson on The One You Feed

Play Mar 24, 2026 1:01:12
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Episode Title From Comfort Zones to Adventure Zones: The Journey of Personal Exploration..
About Episode In this episode, Alex Hutchinson discusses moving from comfort zones to adventure zones and the journey of personal exploration. He delves into the human nature of exploration and fulfillment. Alex also explains how to find the balance between contentment and the drive to seek new experiences, the psychological benefits of embracing challenge, and the explore-exploit dilemma...MORE Hosts Eric Zimmer, Ginny Gay
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3.6KFacebook 6.8KTwitter 15.1KInstagram 10.6K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Alex Hutchinson on Fit Womens Weekly Podcast

Play Mar 11, 2026 43:26
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Episode Title Vo2 Max Explained & Broken Down For Beginners With Alex Hutchinson
About Episode Connect With Science Journalist Alex Hutchinson (And sign up for Sweat Science) https://www.alexhutchinson.net/  https://www.instagram.com/sweat_science/  Vo2 max is a term that gets thrown a lot in the fitness world. And maybe your watch has told you that you have a great Vo2 max or that you recently improved. But what does that mean and why does it matter?  Not to mention.....MORE Host Kindal Boyle
Email ****@fitwomensweekly.net
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 327Facebook 36.1KTwitter 1.8KInstagram 5.1K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2013 Get Email Contact

8. Alex Hutchinson on Trail Runner Nation

Play Feb 12, 2026 47:40
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Episode Title EP 768: Is Muscle the Missing Piece in Your Training?
About Episode In this episode, Alex Hutchinson rejoins Trail Runner Nation discuss why muscle is the real engine behind endurance, performance, and long-term health, especially as runners get older. The conversation explores how and why we lose muscle over time, why this decline matters for speed, resilience, and injury prevention, and the encouraging truth that much of it is reversible...MORE Hosts Scott Warr, Don Freeman
Producer/Network Trail Runner Nation
Email ****@trailrunnernation.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.7KFacebook 16KTwitter 28.6KInstagram 30.9K Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Since Nov 2011 Get Email Contact

9. Alex Hutchinson on The Focused Mind Podcast

Play Feb 06, 2026 56:11
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Episode Title Interview with Alex Hutchinson
About Episode Alex Hutchinson is a former professional Canadian Athlete (a 1500m runner) and is now an award-winning writer specializing in the intersection of science and athletic performance. Holding a Physics PhD, he brings an exacting scientific mind to endurance performance and much more to his work for Outside magazine, Runner's World, The New York Times, and his own books, 'Endure' and 'The Explorers Gene...MORE Producer/Network focusedmindcoaching
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10. Alex Hutchinson on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Play Feb 03, 2026 1:01:13
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Episode Title 1KHO 699: Safety Comes at a Cost | Alex Hutchinson, The Explorer's Gene
About Episode On this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with science journalist and bestselling author Alex Hutchinson about a shift that’s been happening for decades: kids are exploring less, adults are settling sooner, creativity is declining, and screens are filling the space where real-world discovery used to happen. Drawing from his new book The Explorer’s Gene and the research behind the “explore vs...MORE Host Ginny Yurich
Producer/Network 1000 Hours Outside
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.5K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Alex Hutchinson on The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Play Jan 27, 2026 1:16:50
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Episode Title Alex Hutchinson: The Battle For Credibility
About Episode Journalist, author, and speaker Alex Hutchinson is passionate in his search for truth. As the author of three books ('Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, 2011; 'Endure', 2021 and 'The Explorers Gene', 2025) and writer of the popular Sweat Science blog, the former Physics graduate is at the forefront of modern science journalism...MORE Hosts Ross Tucker, Mike Finch
Producer/Network Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
Email ****@sportsscientists.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 881Twitter 6.8K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Alex Hutchinson on The B.rad Podcast

Play Jan 20, 2026 30:07
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Episode Title Brad Reacts to Alex Hutchinson's "6 Supplements Worth Trying" Article
About Episode In this episode, I explain why my stance on supplements has shifted and react to a New York Times article by Alex Hutchinson (author of Endure and The Explorer’s Gene) that cuts through the hype surrounding fitness supplements and asks a simple question: which ones actually work? I break down why the supplement industry is such a mess, including research showing that many so-called workout boosters contain unlabeled stimulants, steroids, or dangerously high doses of caffeine, how one study rev..MORE Host Brad Kearns
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 336Twitter 1.8KInstagram 51.3K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Alex Hutchinson on The Secret Life of Dads Podcast

Play Jan 15, 2026 1:05:18
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Episode Title Alex Hutchinson: Exploring Life and the Art of Enduring Parenthood
About Episode What if adventure didn’t disappear when you became a parent… it just changed shape? In this episode, Lawrence and Mat sit down with world-renowned author and performance scientist Alex Hutchinson to explore how curiosity, motivation and endurance really work - not just in athletes, but in everyday life as parents. Alex’s work shows us that growth isn’t only about physical limits or epic expeditions...MORE Hosts Lawrence Price, Mathew Lewis-Carter
Producer/Network Slodpod
Email ****@lawrenceprice.co.uk
Apple Rating 5.0/5Apple Reviews 50 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Alex Hutchinson on The Trailhead

Play Dec 23, 2025 1:09:07
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Episode Title Best of 2025: On Insanity, Effort, and Choosing Your Obsessions Wisely
About Episode For the final episode of 2025, Zoë and Brendan share their own year-end reflections, summits, snacks, and slogs,  including Zoë's experience hitchhiking to the start line of a 78-mile race in Italy, arriving 90 seconds before the gun went off to stand between Kilian Jornet and Jim Walmsley in a downpour that would last 15 hours. Then they pull their favorite moments from this year's interviews...MORE Hosts Zou00eb Rom, Brendan Leonard
Producer/Network UltraSignup
Email ****@ultrasignup.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 159Facebook 51.8KTwitter 3.4KInstagram 54.4K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Alex Hutchinson on The Wisdom of Life with Chad Stoloff

Play Dec 09, 2025 49:28
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Episode Title #31: Alex Hutchinson-Rediscovering Curiosity Through Exploration
About Episode Join Chad Stoloff as he delves into a captivating conversation with Alex Hutchinson, a renowned science journalist and author. Explore the essence of human curiosity and the drive to explore, as Alex shares insights from his latest book, "The Explorer's Gene." Discover how everyday adventures can reignite our innate desire to explore and learn, and why embracing challenges can bring meaning to our lives. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on curiosity, exploration, and the pursuit of growth...MORE Producer/Network Chad Stoloff
Apple Rating 5.0/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Alex Hutchinson on The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn

Play Nov 06, 2025 54:23
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Episode Title 'Exploring feels good, it feels meaningful' - author questions with Alex Hutchinson
About Episode Alex Hutchinson is an award-winning journalist who writes about the science of endurance, fitness and health. His books include the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance and, most recently, The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map. His Sweat Science column appears in Outside magazine, and he was previously a columnist for Runner's World...MORE Host Adharanand Finn
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 149Twitter 697Instagram 4.8K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

17. Alex Hutchinson on The RUNEGADE Podcast

Play Oct 17, 2025 58:30
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Episode Title E44: Alex Hutchinson | Seek Big Challenges for Bigger Gains in Running and Life
About Episode Welcome to The RUNEGADE Podcast. Each episode, we set off to explore the human connection with running and endurance sport, through conversation, big stories, guest interviews and our own experiences - we're your hosts Mark Prociw and Todd Marentette. Episode 44: Alex Hutchinson becomes a RUNEGADE. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠Thrive Protein⁠⁠ - Canadian made supplements, nutrition, and hydration to fuel all your adventures...MORE Producer/Network Mark and Todd
Apple Rating 5.0/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Alex Hutchinson on The Tyson Popplestone Show

Play Aug 28, 2025 58:31
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Episode Title E191 - Alex Hutchinson
About Episode Alex Hutchinson, a New York Times bestselling author, is renowned for his book "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance." EPISODE OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:48 Misconceptions about Endurance 04:06 Endurance as a Spiritual Component 06:13 Different Perspectives on Endurance 08:43 The Role of the Mind in Endurance 09:55 Understanding the Complexity of Endurance 13:19 Defining Endurance as the Struggle to Continue 14:13 Factors to Consider for ..MORE Producer/Network Tyson Popplestone
Apple Rating 5.0/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 8.9KTwitter 10.5KInstagram 82.6K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Alex Hutchinson on Ollie on Work

Play Aug 19, 2025 44:49
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Episode Title Alex Hutchinson - Breaking Through Mental Barriers & Exploration vs..
About Episode Most people think they've hit their limits when they're actually nowhere close. Alex Hutchinson returns to the show for his second appearance. As a journalist and author, he's spent years studying the science of human performance. His first book Endure was a New York Times bestseller. His latest book, The Explorer's Gene, tackles a fundamental question: when do you push into unknown territory, and when do you stick with what works? Today we explore the exploration versus exploitation dilemm..MORE Producer/Network Ollie Henderson
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20. Alex Hutchinson on GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

Play Jul 28, 2025 40:13
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Episode Title 292: Explore and exploit (with Alex Hutchinson)
About Episode Alex Hutchinson is well known for his writing on sport science, but his new books goes in a different direction by taking a detailed look at exploration: why humans explore, how much we should explore, and methods of exploration. The topic might not be directly about sports, but it is directly relevant to coaches. Coaches are often weighing the question of when to try something new, and when to keep with the old ways...MORE Host Vern Gambetta
Producer/Network HMMR Media
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 88 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Alex Hutchinson on The Extramilest Podcast

Play Jul 17, 2025 1:06:16
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Episode Title #104: How Changing Your Mindset Helps Crush Your Runs | With Alex Hutchinson
About Episode Author and endurance expert Alex Hutchinson discusses the mental side of running, the power of exploration, and what it really means to train smart. From controlling our inner dialog to embracing discomfort, we dive into practical tips to become a stronger, more resilient athlete.    Thanks to Function Health for sponsoring this video! Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/FLORIS and use gift code FLORIS100...MORE Host Floris Gierman
Email ****@extramilest.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 855Twitter 204Instagram 13.3K Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Alex Hutchinson on ManTalks Podcast

Play Jun 09, 2025 58:50
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Episode Title Alex Hutchinson - We're Hardwired To Explore—And Risk
About Episode Talking points: genetics, culture, psychology, parenting I'm the kid who's always running to see what's over the next hill, so I'm both grateful and excited to have Alex on the show. His latest book is incredible, and gets to the science of how we're actually happier with a little less predictability in so many parts of our lives. If you're someone whose life feels kind of listless right now, this is YOUR episode...MORE Host Connor Beaton
Email ****@mantalks.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 936Facebook 20.8KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 382K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact

23. Alex Hutchinson on Marathon Training Academy

Play May 11, 2025 54:05
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Episode Title Why We Are Wired to Explore ~ Interview with Alex Hutchinson
About Episode In this episode we speak with Alex Hutchinson author of the book 'The Explorer’s Gene -Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map'. Alex Hutchinson is the author of the 2018 New York Times bestseller 'Endure' and is a science journalist and Outside magazine’s longtime Sweat Science columnist. He has a PhD in Physics from Cambridge University and a MS in Journalism from Columbia. He was a long-distance runner for the Canadian national team and lives in Toronto...MORE Hosts Angie Spencer, Trevor Spencer
Producer/Network Angie and Trevor
Email ****@marathontrainingacademy.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 30.5KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 54.8K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since Feb 2010 Get Email Contact

24. Alex Hutchinson on The Strength Running Podcast

Play May 08, 2025 1:07:50
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Episode Title Alex Hutchinson, PhD on New Training Theory, High Mileage, Heat Training,..
About Episode Bestselling author and acclaimed exercise science journalist Alex Hutchinson is back on the podcast! He is a regular columnist for Outside magazine writing the Sweat Science column and has contributed to publications such as the New York Times and the New Yorker. He’s a former member of the Canadian national team, holds a PhD in physics from the University of Cambridge, a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, and conducted post-doctoral research with the National Security Age..MORE Host Jason Fitzgerald
Email ****@strengthrunning.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2KFacebook 17.5KTwitter 17.1KInstagram 28.7K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Alex Hutchinson on The Next Big Idea

Play May 08, 2025 53:06
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Episode Title EXPLORATION: Why We Seek Out Big Challenges
About Episode Humans are wired to explore. So why are we less adventurous than ever — and what are we losing because of it? Guest: Alex Hutchinson, author of The Explorer’s Gene Further Listening: Looking for more episodes about adventure? Check out our conversations with Colin O’Brady and David GrannMORE Hosts Rufus Griscom, Michael Kovnat
Producer/Network LinkedIn
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.7K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Alex Hutchinson on Article Club

Play May 07, 2025 30:48
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Episode Title Article Club: Why are we working so hard?
About Episode Working hard feels good. But...why? Shouldn't we conserve energy and take the path of least resistance? This week we're reading, "The Paradox of Hard Work" by Alex Hutchinson. He digs into the psychological theories behind motivation (even some birds like snacks they have to fly further for!) and we tiptoe around our shared, lifelong, do-good-reach-for-the-stars-people-pleasing disease. Read along with the article here: https://www.theatlantic...MORE Apple Rating 5.0/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Alex Hutchinson on Supporting Champions

Play Apr 15, 2025 1:40:30
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Episode Title 164: The Explorer's Gene with Alex Hutchinson
About Episode In this episode of the Supporting Champions Podcast, I’m joined by author, journalist, and endurance expert Alex Hutchinson to discuss his latest book, The Explorer’s Gene. This conversation dives into the why behind human exploration — what drives us to seek the unknown, how our genetics shape our urge to push boundaries, and what this means for athletes, adventurers, and everyday decision-makers alike...MORE Host Steve Ingham
Email ****@drsteveingham.com
Apple Rating 5.0/5Apple Reviews 73 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. Alex Hutchinson on Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

Play Apr 14, 2025 19:55
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Episode Title How Chasing Uncertainty Fuels Continuous Learning with Alex Hutchinson
About Episode What if the key to unlocking your potential lies not in certainty, but in deliberately seeking the unknown? I sat down with Alex Hutchinson, author of 'The Explorer's Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map,' to really dig into the science behind our innate drive to explore. We explore why our brains actually crave novelty (even when it feels uncomfortable) and how navigating that constant "explore-exploit" tension impacts decisions big and small...MORE Host Jim Kwik
Producer/Network Jim Kwik, Your Brain Coach, Founder www.KwikLearning.com
Email ****@kwiklearning.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8.9K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

29. Alex Hutchinson on The Running for Real Podcast

Play Apr 03, 2025 1:07:57
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Episode Title Alex Hutchinson: Dream Big and Take Chances - R4R 437
About Episode For many writers, the logical followup to a successful book is a sequel. For Alex Hutchinson, it was his reluctance to go down that path that led to his new book, "The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map." In it, he examines the ways in which humans’ need to explore is expressed in all areas of our lives. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode437...MORE Host Tina Muir
Email ****@tinamuir.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.7KFacebook 3.7KTwitter 5.3KInstagram 26.3K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact