Best Deconstructed Construction Podcasts (2024)

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E280 - Port-FOE-lios - Constructs: Deconstructing the Typical Forms 1:44:00

4h ago1:44:00

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In this episode of It’s A Mimic!, the panel of Dungeon Masters discusses the different kinds of Constructs, and how each one fits into the landscape of the D&D world you may be adventuring in. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:02 Intro 2:22 Info Break 5:40 Construct Overview 7:38 Modrons 33:49 Inevitables 1:02:46 Warforged 1:11:52 Info Break 1:34:08 O…

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E281 - Dragon Mastery - Draconic Relations Near Civilizations 1:43:36

2h ago1:43:36

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters explores five dragons and one dragon-adjacent monstrosity that all directly impact the daily lives of civilized folk. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:55 Intro 3:16 Info Break 6:21 - 7:26 Dragonnel 8:56 Liondrake 33:29 Sea Serpent 1:03:38 Info Break 1:37:56 Outro 1:38:21 Closi…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 64 - Headbanging and Humor with Special Guest Luke Severeid 1:04:37

2h ago1:04:37

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Throw up the horns as Jeremy interviews standup comedian Luke Severeid this week. Luke has been on the road with “Stand Up that’s Metal AF” cracking jokes about metalheads, the perils of being a bald white guy, and his ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Luke talk about neurodivergence, the mental health benefits of metal music, and the importance of findin…

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U025 - Bring Out Your Undead - Hovering Undead: Just a Couple of Floaters 1:13:51

13h ago1:13:51

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In this episode, the Ladies of It’s A Mimic! discuss three iconic undead creatures that don’t leave any footprints behind! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:24 Will-o’-Wisp/Will-o’-Wells 4:11 Vampiric Mist 23:39 Flameskull 43:03 Outro 1:02:44 Closing Theme 1:09:36 Bloopers 1:10:04 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreo…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 63 - Competent Care for Marginalized Communities with Dani Falesnik 52:28

19m ago52:28

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Dani Falesnik. Jeremy and Dani discuss the importance of understanding neurodivergence in educational and therapeutic settings, emphasizing that traditional systems often fail to accommodate these differences. They highlight the need for more individualized approaches that consider each person…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 62 - QAnon and Religious Conspiracy Theories with special guest Cynane Shay 1:19:02

7d ago1:19:02

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First nuclear engineer we’ve had on as a guest! This week Jeremy is joined by the incisive Cynane Shay! Cynane discusses her journey through a rigid, evangelical upbringing and how it shaped her worldview, and how QAnon led to a deconstruction of her beliefs. She explores the influence of Christian nationalism and the prevalence of conspiracy theor…

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Tony Jones "The God of Wild Places" pt. 2 31:14

8d ago31:14

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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome back our friend Tony Jones for part 2 of our conversation! Tony is an outdoorsman, theologian, podcaster, and writer. He is the author of the new book The God of Wild Places and contributing writer to several outdoors periodicals. He’s written a dozen books, including Did God Kill Jesus? And The Sacred Way: Spiritual…

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Introduction to Vipassana by Patrick Given-Wilson

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Introduction to Vipassana This short introduction to Vipassana talk was given on June 29, 2024 at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia. by Patrick Given-Wilson 2024 32 minutes 48 seconds Listen to Streaming Audio Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Audio (16MB) Audio copyright, 2024 Pariyatti More by Patrick Given-Wilson. View more …

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M047 - Mailbag of Holding - Steal Everything 1:32:36

8d ago1:32:36

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This mailbag episode sees Megan, Pepperina, and Terry tackle another list of questions from the listeners! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEuf…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 61 - Reclaim F*cking Everything with Kayla Felten 53:48

10d ago53:48

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This week Jeremy is joined by clinical social worker and co-founder of the Reclamation Collective Kayla Felten. Kayla talks about her journey through deconstruction and starting the Collective, and She emphasizes the importance of non-clinical interventions and community care for individuals dealing with religious trauma and spiritual abuse. The Re…

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Tony Jones "The God of Wild Places" pt. 1 31:33

27d ago31:33

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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome back our friend Tony Jones! Tony is an outdoorsman, theologian, podcaster, and writer. He is the author of the new book The God of Wild Places and contributing writer to several outdoors periodicals. He’s written a dozen books, including Did God Kill Jesus? And The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life, d…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 60 - The Moral Panic Playbook with Special Guest Chrissy Stroop 1:06:55

17d ago1:06:55

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Jeremy is joined this week by journalist Chrissy Stroop to look at the manufactured moral panic targeting trans people. Jeremy and Chrissy discuss her personal experiences with religious trauma, the intertwining of evangelical Christianity with right-wing politics, and the predictable pattern of moral panics. Chrissy highlights the long-term strate…

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E279 - Port-FOE-lios - Constructs: Solemn Golems and How to Control 'Em 1:37:15

19d ago1:37:15

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters builds a case for why you should be using more golems in your Dungeons and Dragons games. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:10 Intro 1:31 Info Break 4:48 Golem Overview 5:58 Clay Golem 12:31 Flesh Golem 30:57 Stone Golem 56:43 Iron Golem 1:16:22 Info Break 1:33:06 Outro 1:33:36…

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Anna Gazmarian "Devout: A Memoir of Doubt" pt. 2 28:23

1M ago28:23

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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome back Anna Gazmarian! Anna holds an MFA in creative writing from the Bennington Writing Seminars. Her essays have been published in The Rumpus, Longreads, The Sun, and The Guardian. We talk all about her brand new book, “Devout: A Memoir of Doubt” and her struggle with mental illness while growing up evangelical. Gues…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 59 - Bearing Witness with Kathleen Mack 46:19

24d ago46:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by therapist and end-of-life doula Kathleen Mack. Kathleen describes her lifelong curiosity about people's minds and experiences, stemming from her own mental health struggles and early fascination with human behavior. Kathleen shares how her father’s death influenced her and led her to pursue training as a death doula, w…

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M046 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion: Silly Questions from Silly People 1:50:51

25d ago1:50:51

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In this mailbag episode, we've flipped the script to see how the listeners answers questions by the hosts! DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84724626 Website at https://www.itsamimic.com iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/sh…

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E278 - Off to the Races - The Gith That Keeps on Giving 1:36:06

26d ago1:36:06

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discuss the very last playable races in D&D 5th Edition so far: The Spacefaring Sky-Pirate known as the Githyanki, and the Psychically-Inclined Super-Monks known as the Githzerai Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:33 Intro 1:54 Info Break 7:40 Lore (Gith and Githyanki) 9:10 Lore…

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L036 - Legend Lore - Vecna: Eve of Ruin 1:16:46

26d ago1:16:46

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In this episode, Megan and Adam sit down to discover the ultimate adventure and the penultimate 5th Edition publication! But will it live up to the hype as the massive 50th anniversary adventure? Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:40 Expectations 2:58 Vecna: Eve of Ruin 8:01 Impressions 1:06:48 Outro and Closing Theme 1:12:28 Post Credit 1:13:20 DON’T FORG…

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Anna Gazmarian "Devout: A Memoir of Doubt" pt. 1 27:59

1M ago27:59

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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome Anna Gazmarian! Anna holds an MFA in creative writing from the Bennington Writing Seminars. Her essays have been published in The Rumpus, Longreads, The Sun, and The Guardian. We talk all about her brand new book, “Devout: A Memoir of Doubt” and her struggle with mental illness while growing up evangelical. Guest (Se…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 58 - Navigating Sexual Shame with Caitlin Weber 51:57

1M ago51:57

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Jeremy is joined this week by fellow licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sex Therapist, Caitlin Weber. Caitlin Weber discusses her journey into the mental health field and her path to becoming a systems-oriented therapist with a focus on sex therapy. Jeremy and Caitlin discuss the pervasive influence of religious norms on cultural attitudes to…

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U024 - Bring Out Your Undead - Infections: Down with the Sickness 1:26:57

1M ago1:26:57

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In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters put on their masks and gloves, and get elbow deep in the undead remains of creatures who have been infected, infested, and diseased, and now walk the countryside as undead! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Myconids and their Spore Servants 6:41 Fungal Servant 8:47 Yellow Musk Zombie 30:51 Spawn of Kyuss 51…

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E277 - Port-FOE-lios - Nagas: Snake, Rattle, and Roll for Initiative 1:35:33

1M ago1:35:33

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters slithers up to some of the most iconic enemies in Dungeons & Dragons, the snake-like spellcasters known as Nagas! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 3:30 Intro 3:52 Info Break 8:22 Overview 9:57 Guardian Naga 23:19 Spirit Naga 42:53 Bone Naga 1:06:08 Info Break 1:25:27 Outro 1:25:…

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Benjamin Laird "The New Testament" pt. 2 39:25

2M ago39:25

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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome back Dr. Benjamin Laird for the second part of our conversation! Dr. Laird serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. He teaches a variety of courses in New Testament and Greek. He’s previously served in various capacities in the church including pastorates in Virginia and Scotland. His doctoral research exam…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 57 - Systems Beings Lab with Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin 54:02

1M ago54:02

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Jeremy is joined this week by the dynamic duo of Naoko Ellis & Derek Gladwin from the University of British Columbia where they founded the Systems Beings Lab, a collaborative research collective that tackles the complexity of modern issues. In this episode, Derek and Naoko discuss emerging collaborative spaces in academia to address the climate em…

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E276 - DM Tips - Variant Rules: A Summation of Variations for Your Narrations and Adaptations 1:37:25

1M ago1:37:25

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters discusses a number of different variant rules suggested in the official books, and how they might make your campaign feel more bombastic and vibrant! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 4:12 Intro 4:33 Info Break 12:24 Campaign Variations 13:54 Variants for the Math 38:29 Reward Va…

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Benjamin Laird "The New Testament" pt. 1 36:21

2M ago36:21

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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome Dr. Benjamin Laird! Dr. Laird serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. He teaches a variety of courses in New Testament and Greek. He’s previously served in various capacities in the church including pastorates in Virginia and Scotland. His doctoral research examined the formation and circulation of the Pau…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 56 - Cup of Tea Psychiatry with Rachel Jones 58:37

2M ago58:37

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Our first prescriber on the show! Jeremy is joined this week by Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Rachel Jones, owner of Cup of Tea Psychiatry. Jeremy and Rachel talk about her winding path through nursing school and into the psychiatric side of the field, how the for-profit medical model creates an unhealthy environment for both patient…

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E275 - Port-FOE-lios - Monstrosities: Traditional Creatures with Additional Features 1:20:28

2M ago1:20:28

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters dives head first into three D&D Monstrosities that have been adapted from real myths from more classic ages of humanity! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:03 Intro 1:25 Ad Break 5:57 Basilisk 07:54 Manticore 32:04 Chimera 55:06 Ad Break 1:13:04 Outro 1:13:34 Closing Theme 1:18:…

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Season 12 is Coming!!! 0:55

2M ago0:55

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Special Theme Music: Forrest Clay X: @clay_k Instagram: @forrestclaymusic YouTube: www.youtube.com/claykmusic Enjoy the music? Songs used on this episode were from the Recover EP You can find Clay’s music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music can be found! This episode of The Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, …

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E274 - DM Tips - Magic Items: Even More Things to Make Even More Magic Things Even More Magical 1:55:56

2M ago1:55:56

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers the most powerful (and devious) magic items from the Dungeon Master’s Guide, and what to do when they become a centralized part of your game. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 5:56 Intro 6:18 Info Break 16:20 Cursed Items 17:51 Sentient Items 38:11 Artifacts 1:08:23 Info B…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 55 - Holding Space in the Labyrinth with Jenna Knapp 40:19

2M ago40:19

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Jeremy is joined this week by artist and mental health advocate Jenna Knapp. Jenna is an artist in residence with the labyrinth at the Lynden Sculpture Garden on the north side of Milwaukee. Jeremy and Jenna talk about her mental health journey prior to creating the labyrinth, how and why labyrinths can be so helpful to mental health, and the commu…

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T017 - Touring the Multiverse: Theros - The Life Gods 59:51

2M ago59:51

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In this episode of our discussion on the Mythic Odysseys of Theros, Miaca and Kasi look at three Gods who see the bigger picture, as well as their plot hooks, domains, and potential interactions with mortals! Opening Theme and Intro 0:00 Kruphix 1:06 Oracle 16:01 Heliod 22:39 Fleecemane Lion 33:40 Klothys 38:07 Woe Strider 50:41 Outro and Closing T…

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E273 - DM Tips - Magic Items: More Things to Make More Magic Things More Magical 1:48:53

2M ago1:48:53

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers part one of their discussion on Magical Items and how to make them feel as important as they should be. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:45 Intro 3:06 Ad Break 8:43 Overview 10:13 Magic Table A 34:26 Magic Table B 43:11 Magic Table C 51:19 Magic Table D 1:00:45 Magic Ta…

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M045 - Platinum Greatwyrm Discussion: Loving Eberron with Scott 1:40:05

2M ago1:40:05

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, Scott wanted to talk about all things Eberron and specifically asked Dave to come out of the woods for the opportunity to gush about everyone's favourite magic punk setting. Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Eberron 5:13 Closing Theme 1:26:26 Post Credits 1:26:53 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 54 - Understanding You with Rachel Beam 51:00

2M ago51:00

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A blast from the past! Jeremy is joined this week by Rachel Beam, owner of Understand You, LLC. Jeremy and Rachel were in the same cohort at Marquette University way back in the day, and Rachel shares her journey in the field up to now opening her own practice. Jeremy and Rachel discuss some of their memories of what grad school did and did not pre…

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U023 - Bring Out Your Undead - Shadows: Hello Darkness, My Old Friend 57:03

2M ago57:03

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In this episode, the ladies will be peering into the darkest corners of the room and seeing if anything moves… even the darkness… Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:23 Shadow 7:11 Shadow Assassin 23:34 Summoned Shadow Spirit 39:07 Outro 48:26 Closing Theme 54:02 Bloopers 54:30 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Find Us On: Patreon at https://www.patreon.com…

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E272 - DM Tips - Magic Items: Things to Make Magic Things Magical 1:23:26

3M ago1:23:26

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters covers part one of their discussion on Magical Items and how to make them feel as important as they should be. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:28 Intro 2:50 Ad Break 8:20 What Are Magic Items? 9:50 Using Magic Items 29:43 Magic Item Histories 45:30 Ad Break 1:13:54 Outro 1:14…

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E271 - Off to the Races - Eberron Races: Control Alt Shifts 2:03:45

3M ago2:03:45

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at the bestial of the player options presented in Eberron: Rising from the Last War. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 2:02 Intro 2:23 Info Break 5:14 Shifter Overview 6:44 Beasthide 41:07 Longtooth 54:18 Wildhunt 1:06:27 Swiftstride 1:23:09 Info Break 1:36:26 O…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 53 - Connected, Capable and Calm with Emily Vander Velden 53:14

2M ago53:14

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Jeremy is joined this week by the fabulous Emily Vander Velden for a great chat. Emily talks about specializing in EMDR to work with trauma, how being a parent is a juggling act with being a therapist, and shares about getting her recent ADHD diagnosis. Jeremy and Emily talk about self-care, and how holding space for others is such a powerful exper…

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E270 - Off to the Races - Eberron Races: Dreaming Up Some Changes to Forge Ahead 1:38:12

3M ago1:38:12

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters sits down to look at three of the four playable races that have been popular Eberron staples since D&D 3.5! Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 0:41 Intro 1:03 Info Break 4:56 Kalashtar 6:26 Changeling 34:14 Warforged 57:19 Info Break 1:30:28 Outro 1:30:57 Closing Theme 1:35:40 Pos…

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How to Have Complete Joy 19:53

3M ago19:53

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Is it possible to have “complete joy” in our lives? Yes, but only when we understand what complete joy looks like from God’s perspective and how he has made it possible for us to experience it. John 15:9-17 NRSV[9] As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. [10] If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 52 - Peak Performance with Alyssa Zajdel 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Jeremy is joined this week by Alyssa Zajdel to jump into the world of sports psychology and performance. Jeremy and Alyssa talk about different sports requiring different mindsets, the difference in support that elite athletes can get from club or high school sports, and how it was not fun for student athletes or mental health professionals when CO…

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E269 - DM Tips - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun 2:22:49

3M ago2:22:49

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters explores the nuances of being women-identifying folks in a still male-dominated industry. Disclaimer 0:00 Role Models in the Community 0:48 Opening Theme 6:24 Intro 6:46 Info Break 20:08 Statistics 21:14 Open Conversations 1:02:10 Info Break 2:09:10 Outro 2:09:38 Closing The…

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T016 - Touring the Multiverse: Theros - Divine Domains 1:11:30

3M ago1:11:30

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This episode explores the domains of the gods, the Underworld (afterlife), and the ways in which mortals gain favour with the gods… Opening Theme 0:00 Intro and Piety in the DMG 0:31 Worship and Piety 1:38 Arastas of the Endless Web 24:43 Nyx 40:27 Nyx-Fleece Ram 48:07 The Underworld 52:52 Abhorrent Overlord 1:00:56 Outro 1:09:39 Closing Theme 1:10…

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The Jewel in Mumbai by Bikram Dandiya

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The Jewel in Mumbai by Bikram Dandiya "The Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai was built to mark the birth centenary year of Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the Burmese Dhamma teacher of Shri Satya Narayan Goenkaji. The monument is built in the Myanmar style of the Shwedagon pagoda, as a token of gratitude to that country where the essence of the Buddha’s teachin…

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U022 - Bring Out Your Undead - Tragic Stories to Raise Your Spirits 58:15

3M ago58:15

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In this episode, the panel of Dungeon Masters will be joining hands to reach beyond the mortal coil and summon forth some other apparitions that go beyond the simple Ghost stat block! Opening Theme 0:00 Intro 0:24 Gallows Speaker 9:41 Haint 27:29 Summoned Undead Spirit 41:51 Outro 51:25 Closing Theme 57:03 Bloopers 57:32 DON’T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBS…

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Your Therapist Needs Therapy 51 - Open Dialogue with Alita Taylor 59:16

3M ago59:16

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Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal …

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E268 - Dragon Mastery - Draconic Creatures: Five Heads Are Better Than One… Or Five Eyestalks… Or Four Tentacles… 1:24:03

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In this episode of the It’s A Mimic! podcast, the panel of Dungeon Masters looks at three nightmarish creatures that are one part Dragon, and one part something worse. Cold Open 0:00 Opening Theme 1:42 Intro 2:03 Info Break 6:34 Dracohydra 7:39 Eyedrake 31:08 Elder Brain Dragon 53:08 Info Break 1:19:32 Outro 1:19:58 Closing Theme 1:23:19 Bloopers 1…

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