{"podcast":{"title":"Label Free: ”To live your best life, live label free.”","slug":"label-free-to-live-your-best-life-live-label-free-18246","podcast_index_feed_id":18246,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/labelfree/feed.xml","website_url":"https://labelfree.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20004832/0626ee07-4095-45c3-a7ac-a5ac9194d71c_1400.jpg","author":"Deanna Rădulescu","episode_count":757,"summary":"Welcome to the Label Free Podcast , hosted by award-winning Deanna Marie Radulescu . At Label Free, our mission is to inspire, empower, and uplift listeners by exploring the freedom that comes from breaking societal labels—both personally and professionally. Join me for candid conversations with extraordinary individuals, including entrepreneurs, artists, health and wellness leaders, executives, humanitarians, and innovators . Together, we dive into their personal and professional journeys, uncovering valuable insights, practical wisdom, and actionable takeaways that listeners can apply in their own lives. Behind the scenes, Multi-Media Manager Warren Brewer and our team work tirelessly to bring you these transformative conversations. Streaming on 15+ audio platforms, YouTube, and TV via e360TV (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, LG, Samsung, and more), the Label Free Podcast reaches a global audience seeking inspiration, courage, and authentic stories. 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Tom shares his personal journey from struggling with self-doubt, stress, and ineffective study habits to discovering science-backed learning techniques that completely transformed the way he learns and performs. He challenges common misconceptions about learning, calling out outdated methods like rereading and highlighting that often lead to frustration, wasted time, and poor retention. Throughout the conversation, Tom breaks down the science of learning, emphasizing the power of active recall and why it’s one of the most effective tools for long-term knowledge retention. He also highlights the importance of understanding and managing energy levels, explaining how aligning study time with natural focus patterns can dramatically improve performance and reduce stress. Tom shares inspiring success stories, including a 58-year-old woman who successfully transitioned from a career in consulting to nursing. By applying structured learning strategies, she not only improved her academic results but also regained confidence and significantly reduced anxiety. Listeners are encouraged to connect with Tom and his team for personalized coaching tailored to their unique goals and challenges. His offerings include one-on-one coaching, live workshops, and ongoing support to help clients implement sustainable learning systems that truly work. To learn more about Tom Vorselen and The Study Coach, follow @the_study_coach on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 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