In this deeply moving episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome author and leadership coach Ian Ziskin, whose new book Lives Lost and Leadership Found: Lessons from Special Somebodies explores how loss and love can shape the way we lead, connect, and grow.
Through a blend of personal reflection, neuroscience, and leadership insights, Ian invites listeners to consider how grief and transformation are often intertwined—and how moments of loss can awaken compassion and resilience in ourselves and others.
This episode features Ian’s original song, “Here and Gone,” written as a companion to the book. The song captures the tender balance of remembrance and renewal—how love and time may fade, yet still leave behind profound lessons that never disappear.
Through his writing and music, Ian reminds us that the heart of leadership is deeply human.
Listen & Reflect
This episode encourages a quiet moment to honor those who’ve shaped us—and to recognize that through loss, we often rediscover our strength, empathy, and peace.
5 MINUTES OF PEACE is created by The Peace Room, Boise.
Learn more about our Reiki treatments, energy healing workshops, and spiritual programs at www.ThePeaceRoom.love.
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.