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The Better Human Podcast
Hosted by Marc Palud · EN
The Better Human Podcast
Awakening Human Potential
Aspiration: Better Humans
Process: Awakening
Destination: Human Potential
Exploring the ever-evolving quest for the meaning of life, truth and reality through five essential questions of what truly defines us, our joy, truth, and humanity.
Founder: Marc Palud is a Positivity Curator and Multi-Venture Entrepreneur.
You can find Marc on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/MarcPalud
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7. Ascended Masters - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:05:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail7. Ascended Masters - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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2. Divine Assistance - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:04:35Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail 2. Divine Assistance - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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8. Recalibration - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:03:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail8. Recalibration - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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3. Let Wisdom Flow - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:03:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail3. Let Wisdom Flow - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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4. Divine Light - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:04:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail4. Divine Light - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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6. Veil of Forgetfulness - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:04:06Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail6. Veil of Forgetfulness - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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1. You Are The Star - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:02:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail1. You Are The Star - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ALBUM: Mystery to Ourselves (Released Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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10. Mystery to Ourselves (experimental track) - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)
Feb 100:03:41Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail10. Mystery to Ourselves (experimental track) - song from album: Mystery to Ourselves (Feb. 1, 2026)ARTIST: Sophia-Maria SatoriABOUT SOPHIA-MARIA SATORI: Music infused with spirit and intention—crafted to uplift, awaken, and inspire remembrance of our true essence. Through transformational soundscapes woven from poetry, notes, reflections, journals and insights collected over the years, Sophia-Maria Satori invites listeners to reconnect with their original divine frequency and inner light.With love, light, joy, and blessings—may these songs be an offering for your soul’s reawakening.The Meaning Behind the NameThe artistic name Sophia-Maria Satori was chosen for its deep resonance with Gnostic and esoteric wisdom, symbolizing the journey from separation to wholeness.Sophia represents divine feminine wisdom and awakening. She embodies the anima mundi—the soul of the world—guiding humanity’s passage from material illusion to spiritual remembrance, integrating duality into unity. Maria embodies grace, purity, and compassion—the receptive aspect of the divine feminine that nurtures the birth of inner light. She symbolizes the emotional sea of transformation, the “Star of the Sea” guiding through trial toward illumination and spiritual manifestation. Satori, rooted in Zen, signifies sudden enlightenment—a moment of pure seeing beyond ego or reason, revealing the timeless nature of being and the harmony of all creation.The Collective EssenceTogether, Sophia-Maria Satori channels a sacred feminine triad of wisdom, compassion, and realization. This fusion becomes a living alchemy: descent into depth, gestation in stillness, and revelation through awakening. It serves as an invocation to transcend the “Veil of Forgetfulness” and embody the radiant truth of divine oneness.Sophia-Maria Satori Produced by The Podcast Positive Media Network
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Alex Jenkins from NestEggs Retirement Plan Services
Jun 5, 202500:15:52Tap to summarizeSend us a textIn this episode, we welcome Alex, a partner at NestEggs, to discuss how their firm supports privately held businesses and trade associations with comprehensive retirement plan solutions. Alex shares his journey from medical device sales to becoming an investment advisor and details NestEggs’ unique approach as one of the last privately held, fully bundled retirement plan providers in America. Listeners will learn how NestEggs offers consultative, no-cost reviews of 401k and 403b plans, helps businesses navigate fiduciary responsibilities, and leverages new tax incentives for small businesses. Whether you’re setting up a plan for the first time or looking to optimize your current offering, discover how NestEggs delivers personalized, transparent guidance to help Main Street businesses safeguard their employees’ financial futures and fulfill regulatory obligations—all without commission-based sales tactics. Tune in to find out how a simple consultation could transform your company’s retirement benefits and compliance peace of mind.About Alex JenkinsAlex Jenkins is the Chief Revenue Officer at NestEggs Retirement Plan Services, Inc., based in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. With a background in economics from the University of Florida, Alex brings extensive experience in both retirement plan services and the medical device industry, having previously held senior roles at Zimmer Biomet where he earned multiple performance awards. Recognized for his leadership, sales acumen, and commitment to client success, Alex is known for driving growth and delivering tailored retirement solutions to businesses and their employees.About NestEggsNestEggs is a transformative provider of retirement plan solutions, specializing in fully integrated 401K, pension, Multiple Employer Plans, and Pooled Employer Plans. As a third-party administrator, open architecture record keeper, and Registered Investment Adviser, NestEggs custom-builds tax-efficient plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. With transparent, commission-free pricing and dedicated consultants, they handle both plan administration and fiduciary investment management, allowing businesses to unburden HR, delegate fiduciary responsibilities, and focus on retirement readiness. NestEggs stands apart from traditional providers by offering boConversations on all things benefits including trends, innovations, new technologies, and idea to help associations create more value for members, employees, and their families.Catch all the latest insights from the official podcast for the Concourse Benefits Platform, hosted by Marc Palud, one of the Co-Founders and Chief Marketing Officer of Concourse Benefits LLC.A benefits game-changer, the Concourse Benefits Platform is a comprehensive, end-to-end, customizable benefits management ecosystem. It takes care of everything on your behalf— yes, everything — from procurement, promotion, education, communications, redemption, and automated disbursements to deliver top-tier benefits and additional value to members, employees and their families.The platform is available to qualifying associations and companies on a limited basis via a success driven revenue share subscription model that is better than free! Ask for details.Connect with Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcpaludBusinessBenefitsPodcast.com
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Press Release: Concourse Benefits launches Affinity Network Platform at 2025 Web Summit Vancouver
May 23, 202500:03:46Tap to summarizeSend us a textConcourse Benefits is transforming how business organizations, like chambers of commerce and trade associations, can deliver more value to their members. Today, the company announced its investor proposal and valuation analysis, highlighting a funding round to accelerate platform development and rapid market expansion.Concourse Benefits has pioneered an all-in-one, network-based benefits solutions platform that manages relationships among vendors, associations, employers, and employees. By harnessing the collective buying power of thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, Concourse Benefits secures exclusive deals with new non-dues revenue streams for associations, automating everything from vendor procurement to payment processing and revenue share disbursement. Early proof-of-concept with Functional Providers Network has validated the platform’s ability to lower member acquisition costs, increase member benefits and drive new business growth.Market Opportunity: An untapped market of thousands of associations and millions of SMB employees with a high demand for non-dues revenue and member engagement.Innovative Model: No-cost, no-hassle revenue-share for association partners, with a highly scalable network approach and data-driven engagement.Technology Roadmap: Investment will fund a robust network management system, automated communications, reporting, analytics, broker/partner integration, and seamless payment distribution.“Concourse Benefits is positioned to become the de facto affinity benefits network for business organizations, delivering immediate and lasting value to all stakeholders,” said Marcie O’Dwyer, Co-Founder. “Our model empowers even the smallest businesses to access Fortune 500-level benefits, while associations gain new revenue streams with zero administrative burden.”With early traction and a first-mover advantage, Concourse Benefits is poised to capture network effects and become a dominant, defensible platform in the business benefits ecosystem.About Concourse BenefitsConcourse Benefits is a reimagined affinity network platform that transforms how business organizations deliver value to their members. Co-Founders include Boyd Stough, Colin Schmidt, Marcy O'Dwyer, Susan Ellender, and Marc Palud. https://concoursebenefits.com/Conversations on all things benefits including trends, innovations, new technologies, and idea to help associations create more value for members, employees, and their families.Catch all the latest insights from the official podcast for the Concourse Benefits Platform, hosted by Marc Palud, one of the Co-Founders and Chief Marketing Officer of Concourse Benefits LLC.A benefits game-changer, the Concourse Benefits Platform is a comprehensive, end-to-end, customizable benefits management ecosystem. It takes care of everything on your behalf— yes, everything — from procurement, promotion, education, communications, redemption, and automated disbursements to deliver top-tier benefits and additional value to members, employees and their families.The platform is available to qualifying associations and companies on a limited basis via a success driven revenue share subscription model that is better than free! Ask for details.Connect with Marc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcpaludBusinessBenefitsPodcast.com
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