Battletested with Tanya Acker

Tanya Acker
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We’ve all been hit by something hard when we didn’t expect it. We’ve come through battles of every kind - personal, professional, national - and still are fighting some of them. What have we learned from them - and what can our past battles teach us about how to live in the present moment? New episodes of BATTLETESTED air every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. 6D AGO

    Welcome to Battletested with Tanya Acker

    We’ve all been hit by something hard when we didn’t expect it. We’ve come through battles of every kind - personal, professional, national - and still are fighting some of them. What have we learned from them - and what can our past battles teach us about how to live in the present moment. New episodes of Battletested begin next Wednesday, March 11th, with MS Now journalist Jacob Soboroff. What's your battle? Email us at beingbattletested@gmail.com with your story.

    1 min

  2. 10/15/2025

    Beth Macy (“Dopesick”) Decides to Tell the Whole Story

    I sit down with Beth Macy for an honest conversation about truth, empathy, and finding common ground in divided times. We talk about how to navigate family and friendship across political and ethical lines, the growing challenges to free press, and the responsibility of storytelling in shaping public understanding. Beth also shares insights from her new book Paper Girl, a deeply personal return to her Ohio hometown that examines the political, economic, and social divides defining small-town America. She reflects on her acclaimed work Dopesick, which inspired the Hulu series exposing how corporate power and systemic greed fueled the opioid crisis. Paper Girl is available now wherever books are sold!

    38 min

  3. 10/08/2025

    Congressman Jake Auchincloss Decides To Correct False Narratives

    In this conversation, Massachusetts Rep. Jake Auchincloss and I discuss the government shutdown, the abundant falsities in modern media, the true value and meaning of serving our country, and more.

    34 min

  4. 10/01/2025

    Grammy Winner Adam Blackstone Decides to Play Life in His Own Key

    What does it mean to live life through music? In this conversation, Adam Blackstone reflects on its power to heal, inspire, and connect, even in the face of censorship and politics. He recalls the unforgettable experience of performing in the Grace for the World Tour at the Vatican (now streaming on Hulu and Disney+), where artists from around the world united in song. Adam shares how music has defined his life, not just as a career but as a bridge across generations and communities, and he celebrates his latest album release, Humble Magic, Vol. 1, now available everywhere

    42 min

  5. 09/24/2025

    Walter Mosley Decides to Give His Characters New Dimensions

    Legendary American novelist Walter Mosley and I discuss his purpose for writing, the importance of the right kind of representation, and learning to understand the world we live in through literature and film.

    39 min

  6. 09/17/2025

    Jake Tapper Decides To Take On A Race Against Terror

    The CNN host discusses his new book, Race Against Terror, and the current state of American politics.

    45 min

  7. 09/10/2025

    Yvette Nicole Brown Decides to Conquer

    Yvette Nicole Brown opens up about living life on her own terms throughout her celebrated entertainment career, sharing how she cares for family, nurtures her community, and embraces true love. Now, she steps into an exciting new chapter with her latest film, Code 3.

    46 min

  8. 09/03/2025

    Manny Rutinel Decides to Flip the Script in Congress

    The Colorado state representative talks to Tanya about his run for Congress and why it’s time to create a new chapter in American politics.

    40 min
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We’ve all been hit by something hard when we didn’t expect it. We’ve come through battles of every kind - personal, professional, national - and still are fighting some of them. What have we learned from them - and what can our past battles teach us about how to live in the present moment? New episodes of BATTLETESTED air every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • Creator
    Tanya Acker
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tanya Acker
  • Show Website
    Battletested with Tanya Acker

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