Best Cecilia Huang Podcasts (2024)

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Martyrs: Saint Lawrence the Saviour of the Holy Grail 38:29

9h ago38:29

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Episode five of Saint Podcast's Martyrs series is about Saint Lawrence, the son of wealthy Christians living in the Roman province Hispania, modern day Spain. He's an extremely popular saint whose story is relatively unknown yet it intersects with one of the most well-known legends in the world: the legend of the Holy Grail. He was famously roasted…

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Mystics: Saint Anthony of Egypt the Mystic in the Desert 56:06

1d ago56:06

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The first Mystics episode is about a saint called the Father of Monks. He’s one of the first Desert Fathers, hermits who lived solitary lives in the harsh deserts of Egypt. Throughout his life he was attacked and tempted by the Devil in the guises of a beautiful woman, unimaginable riches, terrifying demons, and a centaur. He’s the patron saint of …

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Overcome Your Limits and Dare to Dream Big 9:01

6d ago9:01

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Your big dream should make you excited and afraid at the same time. You should be very clear and specific regarding what your dream is, what you want to achieve, why you want to achieve it, how you will achieve it, and how you will measure the progress. Close your eyes, fast forward into the future and imagine that you have accomplished your dream.…

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Special Episode - The Art of Saint Francis 37:10

9d ago37:10

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This is a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the National Gallery in London entitled, Saint Francis of Assisi, featuring a special guest, curator Dr Joost Joustra. Presenting the art and imagery of Saint Francis from the 13th century to today, the exhibition looks at why this saint is a figure of enormous relevance to our time due to his …

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Special Episode - It's a Sin: A History of Bad Behaviour 56:55

12d ago56:55

56:55

This is a special episode created in collaboration with the York Art Gallery. It’s inspired by an exhibition curated by Dr Joost Joustra called Sin, organised by the National Gallery, London with York Museums Trust. The exhibition explores the theme of sin through a collection of artworks spanning a Medieval depiction of demons consuming the soul o…

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Embrace Single-tasking and Defend It Relentlessly 7:35

13d ago7:35

7:35

One of the biggest sources of stress today is multitasking. While a few years back multi-tasking was seen as a top skill, nowadays people have come to realise this approach has detrimental effects on productivity, concentration, and overall wellbeing (Page 84 of my book The Dream Life Project). Single-tasking, or focusing on one task at a time, off…

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Protect Your Peace Amidst Chaos 8:20

22d ago8:20

8:20

In the whirlwind of modern life, protecting our inner peace can feel like an insurmountable challenge. We face daily chaos from multiple directions, leaving our mental, emotional, and physical spaces cluttered and overwhelmed. This clutter obscures our ability to appreciate the beauty and goodness in life. We need to protect our peace regardless of…

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Mystics: Saint Francis the Wayward Stigmatic Part II 48:03

18d ago48:03

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In Part I of our Saint Francis Mystics episode, Francis turned his back on youthful pursuits of status and glory. In Part II, his movement and message gain momentum. Their success, however, heralds the end of a golden age. As the number of Francis' followers swell, conflict with the Papacy in Rome seems inevitable. Join Francis as he meets Pope Inn…

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Mystics: Saint Francis the Wayward Stigmatic Part I 40:22

18d ago40:22

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Episode four in the Mystics series is about a saint who was born in the year 1181. He was a middle-class party boy who aspired to the upper-class sex, drugs, and rock and roll lifestyle of an aristocrat until a chance encounter with a leper changed him. His love for nature is commonly referenced, as are the bloody stigmata he bore on his body. The …

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Mystics: Saint Clare the Mighty Abbess in the Shadows 1:29:03

18d ago1:29:03

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Episode five in the Mystics series is about a saint who was devoted to Saint Francis’ rule to live in absolute poverty. She defied her aristocratic family, powerfulbishops, and several popes to do just this. This saint is the first female founder of a monastic order. She was a celebrity in life and played a role indefining 13th-century European pol…

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Martyrs: Saint Cecilia the Blind Patron of Music 47:53

18d ago47:53

47:53

Episode 9 in Saint Podcast's Martyrs season is about a very popular virgin saint. She’s unusual in that she was married – yet still died a virgin. Despite having no artistic skills whatsoever, she’s the patron saint of poetry, creativity, and music and has inspired musicians from Brahms to Simon and Garfunkel and the Foo Fighters! The name of the s…

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Martyrs: Saint Sebastian the Gay Icon 40:04

18d ago40:04

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Episode two of Saint Podcast's Martyr series is about Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of pandemics, athletes, archers, and outcasts. He's one of the most well-known saints. No other saint has as many works of art dedicated to them from paintings to films to books and pop songs. Tune in to learn more about this 3rd-century Roman warrior from Gaul …

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Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Growth 7:27

20d ago7:27

7:27

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut, feeling overwhelmed by setbacks and limitations? Trust me, you’re not alone. We all face moments when it seems like the universe is conspiring against us. But what if I told you that accepting your limitations and viewing setbacks as opportunities to grow could be a game-changer? Accepting your limitatio…

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Special Pride Month Episode - Jarman and Sebastiane: The Making of a Gay Icon 42:11

21d ago42:11

42:11

In celebration of Pride Month is a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the Manchester Art Gallery entitled, Derek Jarman Protest! – a major retrospective of the work created by one of the most influential figures in 20th-century British culture. This episode features artist Jez Dolan and curator Fiona Corridan from the Manchester Art Galle…

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Martyrs: Saint Stephen the Protomartyr 23:11

22d ago23:11

23:11

Since this is the debut episode of Saint Podcast, it seems only appropriate to begin with the story of Saint Stephen, the protomartyr - or first martyr. Saint Stephen is one of the few saints whose story has a Biblical source, but his tale continues beyond the Bible in medieval legends, traditional celebrations, and even a French football club. Dis…

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Martyrs: Saint Ursula the Leader of 11,000 Virgins 43:25

22d ago43:25

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Episode six is about a saint whose name means little bear. She’s a British saint, a princess from Britannia, the name of the British Isles when England and Wales were part of the Roman Empire. Her legend is based around a pilgrimage that included an entourage of 11,000 virgins as well as an additional 15,000 hangers on. They met their end in modern…

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Focus on Your Strengths, Replace Negatives with Positives 9:19

24d ago9:19

9:19

Too often we focus on our negatives. We concentrate on learning something new, but sometimes we might want to consider improving something we’re already good at, rather than addressing one of our weaknesses. Honing in on your current skills and applying them in a new area is easier than learning a new skill altogether. If you want to move your life…

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Martyrs: Saint Margaret the Gender-Bending Dragon Slayer 32:34

25d ago32:34

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Episode 3 of Saint Podcast's Martyrs series is about Saint Margaret. She's one of the most popular saints globally, despite having been declared fictional by the Catholic Church in the 5th century. Nevertheless, her legend as a vanquisher of dragons has made her a perennial favourite. Tune in to hear the story of this gender-bending saint, known as…

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Special Episode - I Am Milk 1:15:06

25d ago1:15:06

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This is I Am Milk, a special episode inspired by an exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in London entitled, Milk. It explores our relationship with milk and its place in politics, society, and culture. Judaeo-Christian legends are filled to the brim with stories about milk from lactating saints to a promised land of milk and honey and a Christian…

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Meditate with Cecilia: Finding Your Inner Land 7:20

27d ago7:20

7:20

Today's episode is a guided meditation on "Finding Your Inner Land", helping you build healthy and purposeful boundaries. When you make a healthy boundary for yourself then things that sometimes have hurt you in the past will not be able to reach you anymore. Boundaries give to as well by providing some life essentials. Listen in a safe, quiet plac…

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Truly Living A Life of Purpose 8:55

1M ago8:55

8:55

Purpose clarifies why we do what we do, helps us set goals and motivates us to achieve them. Determining what our purpose is in life can be one of the hardest things that we have to do. I found that my purpose has changed throughout my life, and I bet you found the same. If you haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about your own purpose, you might …

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Meditate with Cecilia: Start the Day with Gratitude 8:00

1M ago8:00

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Today's episode is a guided meditation to practice "Start the Day with Gratitude". This is a great session to listen to in the morning just after waking up. Waking up with the sun gives us an excellent opportunity to begin the new day with renewed appreciation. Take a few moments to bring yourself out of sleep into a light wakeful state. You may op…

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Mystics: Saint Peter of Verona the Exorcist 1:00:35

1M ago1:00:35

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The second episode in Saint Podcast's Mystics series is about a 13th-century Dominican friar and inquisitor. His rulings against Cathar heretics made him many enemies, including a cabal of nobles in Milan who sent an assassin to kill him. Although not strictly speaking a mystic, many miracles are attributed to this saint. He’s a divine healer of si…

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Martyrs: Saint Christopher the Dog-headed Giant 49:26

1M ago49:26

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Episode eight in Saint Podcast's Martyrs season is about a saint who was a monstrous giant, standing over 12 feet/3.5 metres tall! He’s the patron saint of athletics, travellers, journeys and transportation in general, epilepsy, the city of Havana in Cuba, and of bachelors. His legend inspired a fashion craze in the late 1950s, and he's famously kn…

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Start Each Day with A Grateful Heart 5:43

1M ago5:43

5:43

💛 QUOTE OF THE DAY Start Each Day with A Grateful Heart -- Anonymous 💛 MUSING If we choose to see it, our days are overflowing with goodness, splitting little seams of blessings literally all day long. You can ignore these moments, or you can collect them, savour them and say thank you for them! Though we don’t get to choose our circumstances, we d…

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Meditate with Cecilia: Focused Attention to Settle the Mind 5:03

1M ago5:03

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Today's episode is a guided meditation to practice "Focused Attention to Settle the Mind". Listen in a safe, quite place where you can be relatively free from distraction. Practice with eyes opened or closed, in a posture balances comfort with alertness. Try a mindful listening practice today. In your next conversation or meeting, practice putting …

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Happiness Is... 5:23

2M ago5:23

5:23

💛 QUOTE OF THE DAY Happiness is a long succession of little decisions simply to be happy in the moment. -- Swami Kriyananda 💛 MUSING Happiness is not a one-time achievement or an end goal, but rather a continuous process of choosing to be happy in the present moment. True happiness is found in the small decisions and choices we make each day to cul…

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The Dream Life Project Podcast Trailer 0:52

2M ago0:52

0:52

Welcome to The Dream Life Project Podcast. A one-woman show by Cecilia Huang about unleashing your ‘why’, finding your purpose, building good habits and staying positive, resilient and happy. Imagine not just celebrating TGIF at the end of the week, but all the days in between. Imagine waking up every morning and knowing that you are truly living w…

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Meditate with Cecilia: Becoming Motivated 9:49

2M ago9:49

9:49

Everyone can set aside a short time each day to increase your motivation, face your fears, and experience your true worthiness. You, in fact, are truly priceless…. All that you need to do is relax, breathe, and follow your inner guide. Today's episode is a guided meditation on "Becoming Motivated". Listen in a safe, quiet place where you can be rel…

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Martyrs: Saint Barbara the Disney Princess 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Episode 4 is about Saint Barbara, a maiden who was locked in a tower by her father - and one of the many legendary inspirations behind the fairytale Rapunzel. She's the patron saint of firefighters, Lebanon, lightning, mathematicians, and numerous military artillery units. Find out why Saint Barbara is the patron of explosions. Discover the pre-hol…

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Martyrs: Saint Catherine of Alexandria the Virgin Bride 51:03

2M ago51:03

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Episode seven is about an Egyptian queen. She’s noted for being the brightest mind of her generation and is therefore the patron saint of scholars, students, lawyers, educators, librarians, philosophers, and theologians. This saint’s icon is a spiked wheel, the implement of torture her tormentor, the Roman Emperor, attempted - unsuccessfully - to i…

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Be The Author of Your Dreams 4:08

2M ago4:08

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💛 QUOTE OF THE DAY The only thing that will stop you from fulfilling your dreams is you. -- Tom Bradley 💛 MUSING Don’t be a roadblock of your success. Don’t self-sabotage! It keeps us trapped in our comfort zone, it disrupts your progress toward achieving your goals, hope and dreams. Self-sabotaging prevents you from living a life you truly value. …

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Right Here Right Now, I'm in Charge 4:06

2M ago4:06

4:06

💛 QUOTE OF THE DAY The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion. -- Thích Nhất Hạnh 💛 MUSING The present moment is where we call the shots, where the past and the future kind of fade away. In this very moment, we get to decide how we see things and what we do about them. It's not just a tick on the clock; it's our personal canvas…

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Triumphing Over Fear With Courage 3:13

2M ago3:13

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💛 QUOTE OF THE DAY I learn that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. -- Nelson Mandela 💛 MUSING Fear gets to most of us, and the best of us, whether it is fear of failure, fear of success or even fear of fear. All of us have experienced fear at some point in our lives and it can be a real stumbling block that holds us back …

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The Choice of Growth or Safety 2:36

2M ago2:36

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💛 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth, or step backward into safety. -- Abraham Maslow 💛 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 If you want to change your life for the better, you must believe it is possible and in your best interest to do so. Otherwise, you will find yourself giving into your resistant mind’s call to maintain the…

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Bonus Episode PREVIEW Saint Benedict the Godfather of Monasticism 5:54

2M ago5:54

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This is a preview of the bonus episode, created for Patreon and Spotify subscribers, about a saint who, according to Pope Benedict XVI, ‘exercised a fundamental influence on the development of European civilisation and culture’. Indeed, the rule for religious men this saint wrote in the 6th century has been the template for nearly every monastic or…

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Taking Care of Your Body 3:28

2M ago3:28

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💛 QUOTE OF THE DAY Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live. -- Jim Rohn 💛 MUSING Your body is like your own personal home sweet home. It's the one place you're living in 24/7, so it makes sense to treat it right. Think of it as your cozy sanctuary, and it's up to you to keep it in tip-top shape. 💛 AFFIRMATION I'm swapping out t…

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Mystics: Saint Hildegard of Bingen the Mystical Polymath 1:15:52

2M ago1:15:52

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Episode three in the Mystics series is about one of the most influential figures in Medieval Europe, She was a 12th-century author composer, theologian, author, naturalist, visionary, and exorcist. She began life as an oblate, a child who was donated irrevocably to the church by her wealthy parents, sealed up in a cell for life. How she emerged to …

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Mystics: Intro with Padre Pio the Problematic Stigmatic 17:39

4M ago17:39

17:39

Saint Podcast season 2 is all about mystics, saints who had transcendental experiences with the divine. Over ten episodes we'll meet the founder of a religious order who suffered from stigmata, the bloody wounds of Christ's crucifixion. We'll explore the legend of a nun who had fits of ecstatic joy - and could levitate. And we'll learn about saints…

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Special Episode - Last Christmas: Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, and Christmas Past Part II 45:02

5M ago45:02

45:02

This is part two of a special Saint Podcast episode for the festive holiday season, an exploration of how Saint Nicholas morphed into Santa Claus. In Part I, we met Saint Nicholas, a bishop that wasn’t a historic figure but has nevertheless had a tremendous impact. His feast day falls right at the beginning of pre-Christian Midwinter festivals. As …

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Special Episode - Last Christmas: Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, and Christmas Past Part I 47:25

6M ago47:25

47:25

This is a special Saint Podcast episode for the holiday season. It’s a two-part exploration of how Saint Nicholas evolved into Santa Claus. The story isn’t a straightforward one at all – and involves a truly motley crew of gift-givers, demons, humanoid helpers, witches, pagan legends, goddesses, gods, and animal sidekicks. The story begins with the…

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Special Halloween Episode - Stigmata and the Bloody Wounds of the Crucifixion 40:55

1+ y ago40:55

40:55

Halloween is upon us! The day was originally a Christian holy day, heavily influenced by ancient pre-Christian traditions, known as All Hallows Eve. This All Hallows Eve, we’re going to explore a bloody phenomenon that has afflicted – or perhaps blessed – the faithful for centuries. The phenomenon manifests as open wounds corresponding to Christ’s …

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Martyrs: Saint Lucy the Pagan Spirit of Christmas 50:47

2+ y ago50:47

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Episode ten is the final episode in Saint Podcast's Martyrs series. It’s an exploration of the legend of another virgin martyr: the patron saint of writers, sales people, Perugia, Malta, Syracuse in Sicily, and Pampanga in the Philippines. She's also the patron saint of the blind and of optometrists because she was famously tortured by having her e…

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