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The Space In Between PodcastBioethics and Moral Courage in Practice – with Dr. Vardit RavitskyIn this episode of The Space In Between, host Leigh Morgan and Dr. Vardit Ravitsky (President and CEO of The Hastings Center for Bioethics) explore what moral courage in practice actually looks like when the choices are thorny, the facts are contested, and the consequences are deeply human. Leigh and Dr. Ravitsky explore how bioethics helps us navigate today’s most charged issues—vaccines and public health, abortion and women’s lives, AI and genomics—without sliding into either performative “dialogue” or hardened certainty. You’ll hear why Dr. Ravitsky insists that “good ethics starts wi...
2026-02-1855 minThe Space In Between PodcastPolycrisis, Progress, and the Wellbeing Economy — with Gaya HerringtonWhat happens when the story of “more is always better” stops working—economically, socially, and spiritually? In this episode of The Space In Between, Leigh Morgan sits down with wellbeing economist and global influencer Gaya Herrington to explore why a 'growth-at-all-costs' mindset and economic system is colliding with real-world limits, and what a healthier paradigm could look like—one centered on human and ecological wellbeing, not just GDP. Leigh and Gaya discuss how to actually do this at a time of polarization and polycrisis in the US and abroad. Together, they unpack how leaders - and indeed, everyone...
2026-02-0446 minThe Space In Between PodcastCourage to Build What's Missing: Motherhood & Service with CEO Stephiney FoleyIn this episode of The Space In Between, host Leigh Morgan sits down with Stephiney Foley—West Point graduate, Army officer, tech leader, proud immigrant and founder and CEO of YuziCare—to explore service-driven leadership, motherhood as a catalyst for systems change, and how we build real connection across political difference in polarized times. Together, they unpack what leadership looks like under pressure, why mission matters, and how small daily acts of care can restore agency and rebuild trust—at home, at work, and in the wider civic...
2026-01-2146 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: Staying High Agency in Unsettled TimesIn this solo episode of The Space In Between Podcast, host Leigh Morgan introduces a theme we’ll return to again and again this year: staying high agency in unsettled times. With clear-eyed realism about polarization, distrust, and today's often trying times, Leigh offers a grounded reframe: agency isn’t optimism or control—it’s the felt sense that your actions matter, even when circumstances are messy. She shares a powerful metaphor (how stars often flare brightest before collapse), a personal story about resilience and identity after a life-altering knee injury, and advice on how t...
2026-01-0718 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: End Of Year Reflections on 'Aliveness'In this special 2025 EOY solo episode of The Space In Between, host Leigh Morgan reflects on the lessons of 2025—both her personal insights as well as key lessons from 55 podcast episodes this year. She explores the “quiet shift” that's happening across workplaces, families, and communities: everyday people choosing nuance, integrity, and aliveness over disconnection and certainty. She explores why high agency is the expressed form of aliveness—less about controlling outcomes and more about choosing how we meet the moment—then offers three grounded lessons for 2026: clarity matters more than certainty...
2025-12-3118 minThe Space In Between PodcastThe Morgan Sisters: A Story of Bridging DividesMost weeks on The Space In Between, host Leigh Morgan talks with leaders, innovators, and bridge builders out in the world. This week, she invites you into something closer: a candid conversation with her sister, Melinda Morgan Thomas, about the complicated alchemy of sibling relationships—and their slow burn journey from rivalry to real closeness.Along the way, the Morgan sisters explore how family dynamics shape our assumptions, how trust is rebuilt through “micro-moments,” and why their story has important – and transferable - lessons for anyone trying to create healthier dynamics at home, at work, and in c...
2025-12-2449 minThe Space In Between PodcastGenZ, Trust, and Public Service - with ASU Dean Cynthia LietzIn a time of rising distrust and deep polarization, what does it mean to be an engaged citizen—and how is Gen Z shaping that answer? Host Leigh Morgan sits down with Cynthia Lietz, Dean of the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University, to explore how today’s students are navigating trauma, digital overload, and democratic uncertainty while still showing up with conviction, compassion, and a call to serve. Dean Lietz urges older generations not to simply hand Gen Z a broken system and say “good luck,” but to model emotionally grounded...
2025-12-1047 min
The Shari Leigh Roberts PodcastEp. 32 - I'd Rather Die Than Stay Silent with Morgan ScafeToo often, people know abuse is happening and do nothing. This happened to me, to the people I grew up with, to Morgan, and to millions of others. The signs are everywhere—but people look the other way.In this raw and unflinching conversation, Morgan shares her harrowing story of eight years of systematic abuse by her best friend's father, starting when she was just eight years old. This doesn't happen in healthy homes. There were dire things happening in Morgan's home that led to this.Both raised in Michigan, Morgan and I discuss the de...
2025-12-031h 21The Space In Between PodcastWhat Behavioral Science Reveals About Human Connection - with Shirin OreizyIn this episode of The Space In Between, Leigh hosts behavioral science expert Shirin Oreizy—founder and former CEO of Next Step and noted coach to leaders — who shares practical tools for holding firm to our values and bridging divides. We explore behavioral science insights including why fear of loss can loom larger than potential gain, how smart framing of issues can unlock connection, and why building something together first can lower defenses and open honest dialogue. We also explore “above vs. below the line” leadership, and the slow, steady work of cultivating trust over time. Le...
2025-11-2647 minThe Space In Between PodcastThe Supreme Court & Why It Matters in Divided Times - with Rebecca Woods, Esq.In this episode, Leigh sits down with distinguished litigator Rebecca Woods to demystify how the U.S. Supreme Court interprets the Constitution—and why those choices shape our daily lives. From textualism and originalism to the modernist “living constitution,” Rebecca explains the frameworks behind landmark rulings, what stare decisis really means, and how cases like Bostock and Dobbs reveal the Court’s internal debates. Importantly, she shares a simple practice for our polarized moment: we bridge divides by listening with an open heart—not to agree, but to understand. If you want less...
2025-11-1248 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: Is Polarization an Illusion?In a world that often feels increasingly fractured, it’s easy to believe the divisions we see and feel are real and fixed. But what if they aren’t? What if polarization—the sense that “we” and “they” are hopelessly far apart—is actually an illusion? In this episode of The Space In Between, I explore this evocative idea through the work of Dr. Todd Rose and my own experience, revealing that while polarization feels real, it’s largely a collective distortion. It turns out that beneath the noise, Americans share remarkably similar values: to be good people, to do meaningful work...
2025-11-0514 minThe Space In Between PodcastFighting Cancer & Bridging Divides with Dr. Nancy DavidsonThis episode of The Space In Between centers on cancer—a topic that touches nearly everyone and, crucially, reminds us of our shared humanity. When a loved one receives a diagnosis, compassion cuts through ideology: neighbors cook meals, coworkers donate PTO, communities fundraise. Fighting cancer becomes a common cause that unites us in hope. Host Leigh Morgan is joined by Dr. Nancy Davidson—renowned breast cancer oncologist, translational researcher, and executive vice president/chief academic officer at Fred Hutch Cancer Center—to offer a clear-eyed, optimistic update on where oncology stands and where it’s headed. And along the way, the...
2025-10-2948 minThe Space In Between PodcastWow: Understanding the Big Shifts in K-12 Education - with Laura PappanoIn this episode, host Leigh Morgan sat down with award-winning journalist and author Laura Pappano to discuss the seismic changes reshaping K-12 education since the new administration took office. This topic is often emotive, as we've seen in PTA and school board meetings across the country. Leigh and Laura dive into why this is the case, and explore the expansion of school vouchers, the restructuring of federal education policy, and the consequences of an increasing focus of education as a marketplace rather than a public good that centers student achievement. Learning how to talk constructively about these profound changes i...
2025-10-2247 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: The Space In Between is NOT the Middle of AnythingWith our one-year anniversary, we are dropping one of the most popular episodes from last year! The Space in Between as a podcast and framework for daily living is about having the courage to stand in the tension between opposing views, where real growth, connection and innovation happen. In a world that often pressures us to pick a side, this podcast explores what it means to stay present, curious, and open in the face of complexity. It’s a psychic, emotional and mental space that invites deep listening, humility, and the willingness to hold multiple truths at once. While it...
2025-10-1548 minThe Space In Between PodcastMore Truth Talk About Immigration with Maggie Mitchell SalemToday’s episode tackles the sweeping shifts in U.S. immigration policy—tightened legal immigration, mass deportation efforts, and the rollback of existing due process protections for legal residents and undocumented workers—while modeling how to debate fiercely held views without dehumanizing one another. Joining me is Maggie Mitchell Salem, a returning guest and one of the country’s leading immigration experts. Maggie is known for her candid, nonpartisan approach and she brings clear-eyed insight on what’s changed, what hasn’t, and how we can have sensible immigration policy. Leigh and Maggie explore how we can bridge divid...
2025-10-0857 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: Why Lying is Contagious - And How To Turn the TideLet’s be honest: an epidemic of lying is infecting public discourse. From political stages to policy debates, from newsfeeds to dinner tables, dishonesty has become disturbingly normalized. Many of us feel caught between exhaustion—burying our heads in the sand under the sheer volume of misinformation—and frustration as we scramble to correct falsehoods that seem endless. But here’s the hopeful truth: this is not inevitable. In this episode of The Space In Between, host Leigh Morgan offers four simple practices to help us turn the tide, strengthen our communities, bridge divides, and nurture a culture of compelli...
2025-09-2418 min
Formidable Podcast17 - Leading with Curiosity with Leigh MorganLeigh Morgan is the Founder of Imaginal Leadership Strategies and a former global executive with experience spanning biopharma, philanthropy, higher education, and community activism. Leigh details how she’s learned to navigate complexity and lead change across vastly different sectors — and why she believes nuance, trust, and culture are always at the heart of making a meaningful impact. Tune in to hear about the catastrophic effects of global health and science funding cuts, the bright spots of innovation that can emerge in these times, and the growing role of women in leadership worldwide.
2025-09-0335 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: Feeling Self-Righteous, Anyone?We live in a time when it’s easier than ever to get swept up in outrage, division, and a sense of superiority. But here’s the truth: self-righteousness narrows and isolates, while true righteousness holds potential for grounding and connection - even across dimensions of difference. On this episode of The Space In Between, I explore the crucial difference between these two ways of being, why it matters so much right now, and how four simple practices that can help us stay in a mindset and heart-space where we can hold our convictions firmly while resisting the temptation to d...
2025-09-0315 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: How To Do Endings WellMost of us are wired to celebrate beginnings — a new job, a fresh relationship, the launch of a project. But what about endings? In this week’s episode of The Space In Between, I reflect on a rarely discussed yet vital topic: how to honor and 'do' endings well. Drawing from personal stories, social psychology research, and years of leadership experience, I explore why marking endings with intention helps us grow, find clarity, and step into what’s next with greater agency. Endings are not just about loss — they are also about transition, meaning, and the possibility of renewal. Learning...
2025-07-3014 min
The Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingLeigh Ann Lindsey - What I've Learned After 200 Episodes!In the 200th episode of The Accrescent Podcast, host Leigh Ann reflects on the journey and challenges of maintaining the podcast over the past five years. She shares insights into the origin of the podcast, struggles with consistency and self-sabotage, and ways the podcast has evolved. She also discusses the impact of the podcast on her self-expression and thanks her audience and team for their support. The episode includes a Q&A covering topics including future aspirations for the podcast. Leigh Ann highlights her passion for depth psychology, and topics such as energy work and sexuality, aiming to bring...
2025-07-211h 09The Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: Watch Your Language!In this episode of The Space In Between, Leigh invites us to explore a subtle but powerful force shaping our personal and public lives: the language we use —especially when it slips into “all-or-nothing” thinking. From our workplaces and friendships to dinner table debates and political discourse, extreme language can harden our hearts, box us into limiting, binary choices, and disconnect us from seeing each other as fully human. The good news: with a little awareness and practice, we can shift our habits, soften our speech, and become leaders who inspire clarity, connection, and change. Leigh shares her reflections on how...
2025-07-1612 minThe Space In Between PodcastDemystifying Public Health - And Why It Matters For Mental HealthBack by popular demand! This engaging podcast explores our mental health from a public health perspective, and how, in a post-COVID world, we can avoid reaching polarizing ‘boiling points’ and reduce the experience of isolation and fragmentation across communities. Host Leigh Morgan explores this topic in-depth with a an internationally recognized global leader and expert, Dr. Dani Fallin, who is Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Dr. Fallon defines what a population approach to mental health is, and how it helps us understand the how polarization starts and is amplified across society. She also share...
2025-07-0950 minThe Space In Between PodcastWhat You Should Know About Climate Change with Aimée ChristensenOn this week’s episode of The Space In Between, Leigh sat down with Aimée Christensen — a longtime and noted climate leader, bridge-builder, and someone whose roots run deep in both global halls of power and the soils of Idaho, her beloved home state. With active retrenchment by the current administration in the fight against global warming in full swing, this episode is key for anyone wanting the 'real story' on what is, and is not happening, on climate change. My conversation with Aimée is rich with wisdom, clarity, and the kind of insight that comes only from d...
2025-06-2551 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: Turning the Tide on Grievance CultureIn this episode of The Space In Between, Leigh explores the concept of grievance—a mix of resentment and unmet expectations that, when left unresolved, erodes trust and connection. Drawing on sobering data from the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer, she highlights how widespread grievance is fueling distrust, polarization, and fragmentation across society. Through personal stories and leadership lessons, Leigh offers three powerful practices to help shift this culture: pause before reacting, practice daily gratitude, and seek out other seekers. Listeners are reminded that even in divided times, small, intentional acts of compassion and civility can rebuild trust and pl...
2025-06-1813 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: The Space In Between is NOT the Middle of AnythingThe Space in Between isn’t about finding the middle — it’s about having the courage to stand in the tension between opposing views, where real growth and innovation happen. In a world that often pressures us to pick a side, this podcast explores what it means to stay present, curious, and open in the face of complexity. It’s a space that invites deep listening, humility, and the willingness to hold multiple truths at once. While it can be uncomfortable, it’s also where creativity thrives and where more humane, effective leadership is born. The goal is to create spa...
2025-06-0412 minThe Space In Between PodcastTaxes: A Candid Conversation with Conservative Innovator Matt McIllwainIn this episode, host Leigh Morgan welcomes Matt McIlwain—managing director at Madrona Venture Group, respected civic leader in Seattle, and fellow board member at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center—for a thoughtful and deeply human conversation. Together, they explore questions at the intersection of tax policy, constructive dialogue, and the responsibilities we carry as citizens navigating a polarized time. While their views on policy may differ they both have a shared commitment to curiosity, listening, and mutual respect provided a model for how to talk through even the most emotive and controversial topics. One of those topics, tax poli...
2025-05-2854 min
Top 8 Movies - The Movie List PodcastEpi 91 - Top 8 Films That Begin With The Letter E - Feat Guest Leigh Morgan - Top 8 Movies Podcast - Movie List PodcastFeaturing special guest Leigh Morgan from Light, Camera, Rant. A movie list podcast featuring a top 8 lead list on a topic that Owen and Jess must reorder or add other movies to. Their mission is to make a better list than the lead list which in this episode has been provided by Leigh for films that begin with the letter E. Will Owen, Jess or the lead list be your favourite. What movies will hit top spot?. Where will Edward Scissorhands, Equalizer and Easy A end up end up on the lists?Vote for your favourite over on Instagr...
2025-05-2839 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: Seek Other SeekersOn today’s episode, I explore what it means to seek out fellow seekers in a time of deep division. Seekers are people who are curious, open-minded, and committed to learning—by instinct and by choice. If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you’re a seeker too. I share a personal story about an unexpected and meaningful connection with my March 19th podcast guest, Lemon Price. Lemon is a fellow seeker who happens to hold very different political views than I do. She is an avid Trump supporter, and is thoughtful about why. Her story, and our dial...
2025-05-2107 minThe Space In Between PodcastEverything You Wanted to Know About AI & Implications for Bridging Divides - A Conversation with AI Investor Heather RedmanAI technologies promise to revolutionize societies, economies, and interpersonal connections by affecting how organizations and individuals interact. In this episode, host Leigh Morgan leads a compelling conversation with noted AI & tech investor Heather Redman on these critical topics. Heather gives an insightful overview of the current state of AI and its implications for business, society, and the risks and opportunities that are on the radar. The discussion also touches on interesting use-cases for AI that are seriously mind blowing. Leigh and Heather also explore moral and ethical considerations of general AI and how – despite many risks to the contrary – AI to...
2025-05-1437 minThe Space In Between PodcastA New Paradigm for Leadership in an Age of AI with Christie Smith, PhD.In an age where artificial intelligence is significantly transforming industries and our daily lives, the role of leadership in organizations is undergoing rapid transformation. In this episode of The Space In Between Podcast, host Leigh Morgan welcomes Christie Smith, a noted thought leader in leadership and organizational performance, to discuss the need for a new paradigm in leadership. Christie's new book, *Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership*, challenges the conventions of twentieth-century leadership and presents a framework for a future where AI tools and technology touches all parts of our...
2025-05-0746 minThe Space In Between PodcastLeigh's Leadership Lessons: The Transformational Power of Knowing Your 'Boiling Points'In this episode, I reflect on a few powerful moments I’ve experienced as host of The Space In Between. I also explore a core theme from Season I: how self-awareness is essential for both taking principled stands on the issues we care about and finding ways to bridge divides. A key concept is understanding our personal 'boiling points'—those moments when we’re so emotionally charged that our ability to engage empathetically with others is limited. Knowing our boiling points gives us agency to make choices about when, and how to dialogue with people who have different views. Join me...
2025-04-3010 minThe Accrescent: Bioenergetic HealingSusan Morgan Taylor - Unlocking Intimacy, Reigniting Vitality Through Somatic Sex TherapyLeigh Ann welcomes somatic sex therapist Susan Morgan Taylor for a discussion on sexuality, sensuality, and intimacy in relationships. Susan brings her expertise with over 25 years in somatic healing and explains the Pleasure Keys process she developed to help couples rekindle their connection. They delve into the significance of sensuality as a foundational element of overall wellness, exploring reasons why sensuality and intimacy diminish in relationships, and practical methods to reignite them. Susan emphasizes the importance of noticing, naming, and negotiating desires and how these practices can transform sexual and emotional connections. The conversation also touches on individual practices...
2025-04-281h 15The Space In Between PodcastStaying High Agency in Challenging Times: A Leadership Masterclass with Shelmina Abji, Author of 'Show Your Worth'Today's episode is an exploration of empowerment, leadership, and the transformative power of intentionality in today’s hyper polarized world. Leigh's guest today is a truly inspirational leader - the incomparable Shelmina Abji. Shelmina’s journey from humble beginnings in Tanzania to becoming a top executive at IBM serves as a beacon for aspiring leaders everywhere, as does her best-selling book Show Your Worth. Leigh and Shelmina dive into the complexities of our dynamic world, and talk about how to stay in your ‘power quotient’ – a place of high agency and intention regardless of the circumstances that work, life, or elections...
2025-04-2347 min