Best Eleanor Herman Podcasts (2024)

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Substance Use Disorders Part 2 - How to Make an Effective Change with Leah Young 35:42

2h ago35:42

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Welcome to part two of our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Discussion with Leah Young where we focus on the proactive steps you can take to find recovery from a SUD. Today’s episode is all about what to do once you realize you have a problem with substances or addictive behaviors. We’ll discuss topics like: Different strategies for ending destructive …

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Meet Fr. Nick Anton ! 1:00:37

7h ago1:00:37

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Fr. Nick specializes in negotiation, diplomacy, peacemaking, and change leadership. He has used those gifts in service to the GOA, the Patriarch of Constantinople, the Assembly of Bishops, and the UN––and now he's part of the effort to translate the Divine Liturgy into ASL.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Emanuel Burke ! 1:00:20

2h ago1:00:20

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Artist Emanuel Burke found Orthodoxy through icons. His art, rooted in Orthodox tradition, portrays saints in fresh ways, exploring the boundaries of light and dark, life and death, and sketching out the path of salvation. He and his wife, Yam, have 3 young children.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Substance Use Disorder 101 - How much is too much? with Leah Young 38:21

19d ago38:21

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In our next two episodes, we will explore a disorder affecting nearly one in five Americans - Substance Use Disorder (SUD). From knowing when your patterns are problematic, to building new neural pathways, to measuring success - we want to dig deep. And we’ve got the incredible expertise of Leah Young to show us why there’s so much reason for hope …

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Meet Jonathan Jackson from Unsung Hero! 1:02:18

7d ago1:02:18

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You know Jonathan Jackson from General Hospital, Tuck Everlasting and Nashville -- but now get to know him as a fellow Orthodox Christian. We'll talk about his faith, his role in the upcoming film, Unsung Hero, and his new album, The Harrowing of Hell.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Richard Ramsey, Director of Unsung Hero ! 59:05

1M ago59:05

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Richard Ramsey co-wrote and co-directed the feature film, Unsung Hero. He and his brother, John, make comedic short films which have been featured in numerous film festivals. Richard and his wife live in Nashville and have five children (all named after Beatles songs).By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Fr. John Kowalczyk! 1:00:14

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Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Michael Baclig! 1:00:37

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Michael is a husband and father of three, a parish council president, the son of an Orthodox priest, and the President of The Antiochian Men. We'll hear his story and learn why and how he founded this impressive new group.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Securely Attached - Why Relationship Patterns Matter with Eli Harwood aka Attachment Nerd 40:45

2M ago40:45

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Close relationships set the tone for how we experience love and security. Yet, keeping those relationships healthy is rarely easy. Fortunately, Attachment Theory researchers have spent decades scrutinizing why we connect the way we do and what actions help make friendships, partnerships, and family bonds flourish. For therapist, mama, and author El…

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Meet Eleanor Herman! 1:00:16

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Eleanor is a delightful woman whose deep faith has carried her through tragedy, including the loss of her sweet son. A wife and mother, she works in the banking industry and has taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, and baked prosphora.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Presvytera Melanie DeStefano ! 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

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Pres. Melanie and her husband, Fr. Joseph, have one son, Michael Seraphim, whose special needs greatly impact his health and independence. She works to encourage families who face similar challenges and to dispel cultural stigmas associated with disabilities.Το offer your support for the Accessible Liturgy Translation project click assemblyofbishop…

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What is ARFID Anyway? Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder with Dr. Michelle Jones 35:37

3M ago35:37

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Today, we investigate Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) - a diagnosis that can be as confusing as its name suggests… But fear not! We are lucky to have Dr. Michelle Jones as our guide. As a clinical psychologist who studied ARFID since it first became a diagnosis, she's uniquely qualified to distill years of research into succinct e…

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Meet Fr. Eugen Rosu! 1:00:19

3M ago1:00:19

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Fr. Eugen is the author of Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget, a subject he knows well, having established mission churches in Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, OH. A husband and father, he has been a priest for 32 years, and speaks on Pastoral Theology and other topics.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Michael Witcoff! 59:03

4M ago59:03

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Michael Witcoff is one of Elissa's AHOS classmates. He grew up Jewish, and then became a Freemason, before converting to Orthodox Christianity. His book ‘On The Masons And Their Lies’ was written to help communicate the fraternity’s incompatibility with Christianity.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Marie Reba ! 59:10

4M ago59:10

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Marie is cradle Orthodox from the coal region of Pennsylvania. She married her best friend and they have three adult children. She is outgoing and fun, and works as a Medical Assistant. Her family was always active in the Church, laying a firm foundation for her.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Medication: Musician David Wimbish Normalizes Psychiatric Care Through Art 32:55

4M ago32:55

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One chilly Maine morning, enveloped in a snowed-in cabin, musician DW sat at a piano recording a melody that had just popped into his brain. As he played, the phrase “I deserve to be well” tumbled out of his mouth in song. He immediately broke down in tears asking, “Wow, do I really believe this?” That question, and the ensuing album he created wit…

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Meet Katherine Hyde! 58:22

4M ago58:22

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Katherine is a wonderful author, and has been an editor at Ancient Faith since 1993. She has written several children's books, as well as the Crime with the Classics series of traditional mysteries for adults. She and her husband have recently moved to the Pacific Northwest.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Christopher Gonzalez-Aden ! 56:19

5M ago56:19

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Christopher is a figurative artist working primarily in a type of Biblical Narrative. He has a degree in Drawing and Painting from Biola University and has been a work-from-home artist and homeschooler. He and his wife lead the Burial Society ministry at their parishBy Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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How Have You Grown This Year? 14:05

5M ago14:05

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The end of the calendar year packs a lot into a short amount of time and it can be easy to deprioritize your mental health in all that noise. One of the best ways to refocus on your values is to remember the ways you’ve grown this past year. So to honor the journey of 2023, we created an audio mural using six short stories from listeners and past g…

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Meet Fr. Patrick O’ Grady! 57:45

5M ago57:45

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Fr. Patrick is Elissa's Liturgical Theology professor at AHOS, and author of Come, Let Us Worship. Though he grew up Protestant in New Jersey, he spent most of his life as an Orthodox priest on the West CoastBy Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Jimmy (Santiago) Garcia ! 58:36

6M ago58:36

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For 22 years, Jimmy (Santiago) Garcia has worked as Operations Coordinator, Director and Child Care Administrator at a long-term residential program for at-risk teens. A convert to Orthodoxy and church school teacher, he and his wife, Veronica, are raising two grandkids.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Calming Moody Storms - Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) with Dr. Allison Chase 42:06

6M ago42:06

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Today’s episode is all about giving you an incredibly practical tool for navigating emotion-focused conversations anywhere and with anyone. To do that, we’ve invited Dr. Allison Chase to walk us through Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT for short). Mostly, we will focus on Emotion Coaching - a skill that creates shortcuts between two very differ…

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Kh. Kelleylynn Barberg! 56:27

6M ago56:27

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Kh. Kelleylynn is a gifted photographer and the administrator at St. Athanasius Academy. She is the mother of five and wife to Fr. Raphael in New York state. Funny and soulful, Kelleylynn loves deeply and is an engaging and compassionate woman you'll enjoy getting to know.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Dr. Pano Kanelos ! 1:00:10

6M ago1:00:10

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Dr. Pano Kanelos is the Founding President of the University of Austin. He previously served as President of St. John’s College, Annapolis. Pano is a Shakespeare scholar, a husband and father, and an active member of his Greek Orthodox parish in Austin, Texas.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Drew Chancey ! 59:06

7M ago59:06

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Drew Chancey is the author of Goodnight, Child of God, and writes a semi-monthly poetry newsletter. Drew and his wife Brittney, along with their four children, live in Tulsa, and attend Holy Apostles Orthodox Church where Drew sings in the men's choir.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Simon Nelson! 54:24

7M ago54:24

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Simon is a soil science graduate student as well as a husband and a new father. In addition to studying and helping his wife with the baby he also works with Ancient Faith on live-streaming shows on YouTube.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Getting Feely - Embracing Emotions with Nōn Wels 37:31

7M ago37:31

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Have you ever been told that you’re too emotional? Or felt the need to hide your heart in order to be accepted and productive? Community builder and writer Nōn Wels can relate. As a sensitive kid growing up in an environment that didn’t always feel safe, Nōn learned to guard his heart so that nobody could find their way in. This led to a lot of pai…

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Meet John Maddex, Retiree ! 1:00:50

7M ago1:00:50

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John Maddex was the founder and CEO of Ancient Faith Ministries, and then he stepped down -- but what has he been up to since then? We'll catch up on how retirement is going and what John plans next.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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200th Episode Special: Meet Elissa ! 59:39

8M ago59:39

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To celebrate our 200th episode, we welcome special guest, Helena Bjeletich, who will interview her mom, Elissa Bjeletich Davis!By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Fr. Raphael Barberg 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

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After 20 years serving the police department, Lt. Raphael Barberg retired and became an Orthodox priest! He works with IOCC to minister when catastrophes occur (9/11, mass shootings, natural disasters, etc.), and serves at St. George in Niagara Falls, NY.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Fat in a Thin World: Weight Inclusivity with Aubrey Gordon and Kara Richardson Whitely 46:13

8M ago46:13

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Have you ever wondered why our culture treats fat and fat bodies with such vehement scorn? What about the experiences of people who are fat? What does it mean to exist in a thin-obsessed society? With humor, personal stories, and research Aubrey Gordon & Kara Richardson Whitely - two fat authors and storytellers - explain how the world works differ…

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Meet Lynnette Horner 59:30

8M ago59:30

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Blogger, podcaster, gardener, and regular gal-in-the-pews Lynnette Horner is an editor at Ancient Faith Publishing and hosts the blog and podcast "Walking an Ancient Path: Living and Learning Orthodox Christianity."By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Margaret Slaiman Ewing 59:10

8M ago59:10

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Margaret is a delightful grandmother who found herself in a terrible car accident. Her experience there brought her an entirely new outlook on the Orthodox faith.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Max and Melia 1:02:46

9M ago1:02:46

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Melia studied in Abu Dhabi and learned of Orthodoxy from Matt (a history buff and convert from California) while in New York City. Baptized in Tbilisi, Georgia, Melia works in cybersecurity and decorates her church through flower-arranging. Matt works as a paralegal and sings in the church choir.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) with April Snow 29:47

9M ago29:47

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Have you ever noticed that you simply notice more? Therapist, author, consultant, and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) April Snow wants you to know that you are not alone. In fact, the genetic trait responsible for Sensory Processing Sensitivity - aka what makes HSPs more attuned to the world around them - is present in 20% of individuals, regardless …

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Meet Buck Johnson 59:03

10M ago59:03

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Buck Johnson is host of The Counterflow Podcast, a weekly show featuring discussions on spiritual warfare, culture, and politics. Buck is an Orthodox Christian and musician who has worked as a firefighter for more than 25 years.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Kh. Gigi Shadid 54:11

10M ago54:11

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Kh. Gigi Shadid is a delightful musician, best known for the children's albums she has created and loved by adults and children alike!By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Meet Gordon James 56:58

10M ago56:58

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Gordon James is a husband, father, and grandfather. He has lived in alcoholic idolatry, changed in AA sobriety, and come home to Orthodoxy. God gave this walking miracle the gift of desperation.By Elissa Bjeletich and Ancient Faith Radio

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Unlocking Radical Authenticity with Moe Ari Brown 40:10

10M ago40:10

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Have you ever felt like the real you - the one that exists deep, deep down - is not aligned with how you live your life? What would it be like to let the true you break free? That’s why we created today’s podcast. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Moe Ari Brown has spent his career helping others live their most authentic lives. He is one of …

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