Best Lgbtq Etiquette Podcasts (2024)

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Interview with Matthew Nouriel: connecting Iran and Israel 47:02

3h ago47:02

47:02

In this episode, Millie speaks with Matthew Nouriel (sometimes known as The Empress Mizrahi) an activist, content creator, and drag queen from the Persian Jewish diaspora. Matthew is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, Iranians, Jews and the state of Israel. Together they discuss the connections between a free Iran and the fight against Hamas/the Islami…

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Finding hope in Queen Esther's story 39:46

21d ago39:46

39:46

Zoei Cohen, a spiritual guide and teacher, offers her perspective on Esther's transformation from orphan to Queen in the Persian empire by taking a closer look at the original Hebrew text to capture the nuances often lost in translation to other languages. She simultaneously derives a radically positive interpretation of the story and relates it in…

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Reflections on Esther 40:09

1M ago40:09

40:09

In this episode, Maxine (from episode 3 Ancestral Healing) returns to reflect on the lessons from the Book of Esther/Purim from the Torah, which revolves around a Jewish woman in Persia named Esther who becomes Queen in the Persian Empire (5th BCE) and hides her Jewishness in order to survive. When Esther's uncle Mordecai, discovers that an officia…

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Reclaiming Motreb: The Dardashti Family Legacy 54:51

2M ago54:51

54:51

In this episode, Millie delves into the history of the Dardashti family with sisters Danielle and Galeet, the creators of the podcast documentary series, "The Nightingale of Iran." Unveiling the captivating saga of their grandfather, Younes Dardashti, a revered religious Jewish singer in 1950s Iran, who graced the Shah's Palace and radio with his m…

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Zar Amir Ebrahimi: Holy Spider, Life in Exile, and Iran 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

Archival episode from November 25, 2022 In an independent interview, Millie Efraim speaks with Zar Amir Ebrahimi, lead actress of Holy Spider (winner, Best Actress, Cannes)— the uncompromising film noir (dir. Ali Abbasi) painting the life of a serial killer targeting prostitutes in Mashhad, about how she built her character, Islamic fanaticism vis-…

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Ancestral Healing 1:27:48

3M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

In this episode, Maxine Divon shares her personal journey into the self and spirituality for a discussion about the way our ancestral history impacts us. Maxine shares from her personal experience - as a woman in the Persian Jewish community and in the business world - and from the fields she’s studied including Jungian Psychology, Ancestral Healin…

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How to Successfully Rebrand a Podcast 14:08

4M ago14:08

14:08

If you’re a business podcaster who is pivoting your business, or looking to elevate your current podcast's potential, or resurrecting an abandoned podcast, this episode is tailor-made for you! We’re exploring two key steps to revamping or rebooting your podcast so that you can find a renewed sense of purpose and passion for your podcast - one of th…

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Interview with Debbie Lechtman of Roots Metals 1:03:19

5M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

PGP hosts, Millie Efraim and Natalie Sanandaji, bring on historian Debbie Lechtman to discuss the history of Ancient Judea/the Kingdom of Israel, Jewish presence in the land for the last 3000+ years, the events leading up to 1948, and what is at the core of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Debbie is a Jewish, Israeli, and Latina author, educator, con…

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How to Manage Your Mind Through a Negative-Thought Spiral 53:08

6M ago53:08

53:08

If you've ever felt stuck in a sea of negative thoughts, this episode with Executive Coach, Esperanza Lebron, will give you practical tools for recognizing emotional triggers, stopping harmful rumination, and shifting negative thought patterns. Listen to this episode to learn effective tools for freeing yourself from what is happening in your head,…

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Pagan Etiquette 44:17

7M ago44:17

44:17

Join us Witches Three as we discuss Etiquette. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Podcast Etiquette: Tips for a Great Podcast Experience as a Host & Guest 34:28

8M ago34:28

34:28

I love both hosting podcasts and appearing as a guest! Today, I’m drawing from my experience as a host of more than 100 shows and a guest on numerous podcasts to talk about ways to enhance the overall experience for both hosts and guests alike. Join me and returning guest Jennifer Battle, a seasoned podcast guest and brand-new podcast host, to hear…

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Ethics in Witchraft 40:06

8M ago40:06

40:06

Amethyst Wollf mentions in his comments the American Council of Witches and their 13 Principles of Belief. Here are those 13 principles (from Wikipedia) We practice rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by the phases of the Moon and the seasonal Quarters and Cross Quarters. We recognize that our intelligence gives …

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Airplane Etiquette, Lizzo, 90s European Techno 1:09:15

8M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Ever found yourself in an awkward predicament on a plane? Or perhaps you've been the one creating an amusing story to share? Listen in, as we, your hosts Topher, Miguel and Sean, take a deep-dive into the absurdity and hilarity of air travel. From loud passengers, peculiar airplane etiquette to the questionable Mile High Club, we've got you covered…

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Mabon 55:29

8M ago55:29

55:29

Join DesertJen, Lady Sonika, and Amethyst Wollf as we discuss Mabon. As noted in the podcast here are the links to youtube channels dealing with historical food preparation and recipes. (21) Tasting History with Max Miller - YouTube (21) Townsends - YouTube And here is the link to the promised BOS master page for Rituals: http://paganswildwasteland…

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Blue Moon and Meteor Shower Magic 32:45

8M ago32:45

32:45

Join Lady Sonika, Amethyst Wolf, and DesertJen as we discuss the Blue Moon and meteor shower. Following are links to some new favorite websites I quote and used as a resource for this episode: Blue Moon Magic for Pagans and Witches - Wise Witches and Witchcraft (witchcraftandwitches.com) Blue Moon Meaning in 2023 and Its Spiritual Lunar Glow - The …

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Working with the Deities 24:50

9M ago24:50

24:50

Listen to DesertJen and Lady Sonika discuss their ideas on Working with the Deities. In addition to this weeks giveaway (Crystal/Stone master BOS page), we also have a surprise announcement regarding Amethyst Wollf!! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting…

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Unconfidently an Entrepreneur: Turning Down the Noise & Dialing Up Your Authentic Voice 38:11

9M ago38:11

38:11

Are you showing up for your business as yourself or as a persona? Tired of the overwhelming noise and cookie-cutter messaging prevalent in the online space? Kristin and Leslie candidly share their experiences, insights, and tips on reclaiming your unique voice while being bombarded with prescribed ways to share your message. Together, they explore …

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Working with the Tarot 47:23

9M ago47:23

47:23

Join DesertJen and Lady Sonika as we discuss Working with the Tarot. Please note our new recording format has a large learning curve. There is a huge jump in volume between the intro and beginning of the program. Adjust your sound downwards before the Greetings. Remember, our giveaway is still on going. This week is a tarot reading with Lady Sonika…

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Working with the Fae 29:16

9M ago29:16

29:16

Join DesertJen and Lady Sonika as we discuss working with the Fae. Also, this is week 2 of our giveaway with a master sheet for herbs/oils. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Unlocking Sales Success: Leading with Authentic Sales & Messaging to Build a Thriving Business 25:16

9M ago25:16

25:16

In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Helen Thacker, a sales and business mentor who specializes in helping coaches grow beyond $100k. Helen shares her personal journey and the pivotal moment that lead to a transformative shift in her business, key strategies she uses to guide her clients to leverage their value-aligned message in order t…

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Book of Shadows/Grimoire 34:41

9M ago34:41

34:41

Greetings. Join DesertJen and Lady Sonika as we discuss Books of Shadow/Grimoire. Is there a difference? Is there a completely different book that some traditions use? Those questions are answered when you listen. Also, we announced a giveaway. Listen to see how you can obtain a free template for a BOS Spell sheet for download. Leave a comment and …

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Spirit Guides 26:13

10M ago26:13

26:13

Welcome to Season 3. Today DesertJen and Lady Sonika talk about Spirit Guides. What they are, how to meet them, how to communicate with them, how to trust them. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/commentsWha Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Client Spotlight: Coaching Carla Santamaría to Podcast Success 31:23

10M ago31:23

31:23

In this final episode of the season, I sit down with former client, Carla Santamaria to talk about her podcasting struggles, and goals and the remarkable results she achieved with her podcast since working with me. Carla shares how she was able to reignite her enthusiasm for podcasting, shift her mindset to podcast with more ease and less overwhelm…

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Persian Wedding Etiquette 32:35

11M ago32:35

32:35

PGP returns after a 9 month hiatus (no, we did not have babies-sorry/motasefaneh). We discuss our time off the podcast and get into the unspoken, yet known standards of what is "appropriate" when attending a Persian wedding as someone who isn't yet married (so is technically single). We give our own thoughts and share what is normally expected from…

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Overcoming Unhealthy Eating Habits and Improving Body Image 30:35

11M ago30:35

30:35

As women, we often carry a lot and it’s easy to ignore the body’s signals when we’re stressed like, overeating and aches and pains. In this episode, Somatic Nutrition Coach and Registered Nurse, Charmaine Horn shares her surprising stress-eating-induced health diagnosis and how it led to her on a path of understanding the profound link between emot…

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Reimagining Legal Documents: From Confusing Legal Jargon to a Powerful Marketing Tool 32:43

11M ago32:43

32:43

My guest, Jacqueline Horani, lawyer, legal designer and contracts coach is shifting the paradigm when it comes to legal documents. Rather than perpetuating the creation of boring, confusing, and exclusive contracts meant to protect the elite, Jacqueline is helping her clients reimagine contracts as creative documents that integrate their values, vo…

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3 Engaging “Bonus” Episode Ideas for a Seasonal Podcast 11:25

11M ago11:25

11:25

As a podcast creator, I understand the value of having a seasonal podcast and taking breaks to reflect and rejuvenate your creativity. It’s also important to keep your audience engaged during the off-season of your podcast and maintain consistency to avoid negative impacts on your podcast rankings. Implementing bonus episodes can accomplish both go…

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How to Build a Racially Diverse, Inclusive & Equitable Business 35:29

11M ago35:29

35:29

Join me in this powerful conversation with Annie Gichuru, a leading racial equity coach for online entrepreneurs, as we dive into the critical role allies must play in dismantling unfair systems of oppression, strategies for non-POC to educate themselves about the barriers and challenges faced by people of color, how non-POC can intentionally ampli…

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Tech Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: Simplifying Your Business Tech 27:46

11M ago27:46

27:46

Love it or hate it, tech is something that none of us can avoid when running an online business. Often, it can feel overwhelming, but I wanted to know: how can embrace tech and have a better (less frustrating) relationship with it? In this episode, I’m talking with Tara Wilder, the founder of Conquer Online Business Tech about we can make tech our …

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Self-Doubt is a Trauma Response: Healing Trauma & Cultivating Confidence Through Somatic Work 34:00

12M ago34:00

34:00

In this episode, we sit down with Yuritzy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trauma-informed somatic coach, to explore the connection between self-doubt and societal influences, personal experiences, systemic injustices, and trauma. She helps us understand the importance of establishing a deeper connection with our nervous system to alle…

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What are the Elements? 34:07

11M ago34:07

34:07

Listen to DesertJen and Lady Sonika as we discuss the elements. The table referenced in the podcast can be found here: http://paganswildwasteland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/element_table.png Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting…

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How To Thrive As A Highly Sensitive Person In Business 27:36

12M ago27:36

27:36

In this episode, we sit down with Rose Cox, founder of The HSP Business School and host of The Sensitive CEO Show. Rose shares her personal journey of discovering her Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) traits and how she now leads with them in her business. We delve into the superpowers behind being an HSP and strategies for running a successful busines…

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How I Created a Sold-Out Sponsorship Program for My Niche Podcast 25:16

12M ago25:16

25:16

In this podcast episode, I'm giving a behind-the-scenes look at how I created a sold-out sponsorship program for my smaller independent podcast and how you can too. We’re diving into the mindset required to create a successful sponsorship program, how to know whether your podcast is ready for sponsors, why having a niche, quality audience is your a…

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Spirituality and Religion 38:18

12M ago38:18

38:18

We are back again. I have a new computer so the technical issues should be past us now. This episode, Lady Sonika and myself discuss Spirituality and Religion. Stay tuned next Tuesday for a discussion on the Elements. See you then. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by F…

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Selling with Heart: Why Empathy Should Be Your Top Sales Strategy 30:16

12M ago30:16

30:16

In this episode, Shi Chen, a certified business coach, shares how to take the ‘ick’ factor out of sales so that we can go beyond the pitch and make real connections and sales. Shi provides tips on how to bring more humanity into the sales process, how to choose sales actions that suit your strengths, and strategies to stay motivated when sales goal…

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Marketing Doesn’t Have to Suck: How to Market in a Way that Feels Good & Attracts Aligned Clients 18:25

1y ago18:25

18:25

Marketing doesn't have to suck! Founder and seasoned Marketer, Christina Giordano shares her innovative approach to marketing that does away with outdated marketing frameworks that focuses on fluff and manipulation and instead focuses on aligned, ethical, and effective marketing efforts that actually feel good. Join us as we dive into how buyer con…

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Finding Your Voice: Building Confidence and Authenticity in Public Speaking 33:31

1y ago33:31

33:31

In this episode, we explore the world of public speaking with a passionate speaker who has learned to own her voice and show up her way as an introvert and first gen Latina. Our guest, Yvonne Armenta, shares insights into how we can redefine what public speaking is to be more inclusive of diverse voices and the importance of being connected to what…

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How to Revive Your Ghosted Podcast 16:50

1y ago16:50

16:50

If you've ghosted your podcast you are not alone. 44% of podcasters stop podcasting after their third episode. It can feel embarrassing not following through on something so public facing, but in this episode I'm breaking down why ghosting your podcast might actually be a GOOD thing and how to recover and come back even stronger. Also, this is the …

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Releasing Money Shame to Step Into Your Financial Power 30:13

1y ago30:13

30:13

In this episode, Money Coach, Lauren Cañafranca discusses why shame around money is so prevalent and how we can cultivate a healthy relationship with money to gain a sense of empowerment, freedom, and joy when it comes to our finances. Lauren also shares her own personal story of how she got out of debt and released the shame around her finances, w…

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Mastering PR in 2023: Trends, Myths, and Skills You Need to Succeed 20:00

1y ago20:00

20:00

In this episode, we explore why earned media is such a critical component of building visibility for your business and the PR trends you need to be aware of in 2023. Our guest, Gloria Chou, Small Business PR Coach is debunking common PR myths and sharing the five essential skills you need to succeed in PR. She also explains how to turn your busines…

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S2E7 Magic Circles and Sacred Space 30:03

1y ago30:03

30:03

Join Desert Jen and Lady Sonika as we discuss Magic Circles and Sacred Space. I apologize to those who downloaded this episode earlier today. I have no idea how the file corrupted but I have double checked and the episode is now playing properly. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/commen…

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Somatic Tools for Challenging Conversations 41:55

1y ago41:55

41:55

Having communication tools and strategies when having difficult conversations can help us have a positive outcome. But that’s just part of the equation. How we show up and the energy we bring to difficult conversations is largely determined by how well we know and take care of ourselves. In this episode, Embodiment Coach and HSP Mentor Manisha Tare…

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How to Use ChatGPT to Help You Create Your Podcast 13:37

1y ago13:37

13:37

Chances are you’re already using AI to help you create content. ChatGPT takes things to a whole new level. In this episode, I’m breaking down five ways that ChatGPT can help us podcast more efficiently and also what it cannot do. I’m sharing my exact prompts and the responses that ChatGPT came up with so you can see why specificity is key, why huma…

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S2E6 - Poppets 19:15

1y ago19:15

19:15

Listen as Desert Jen and Lady Sonika discuss poppets. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Communication Tools for Challenging Conversations 41:29

1y ago41:29

41:29

Having hard conversations can be stressful and we might not always know how to build bridges when we disagree with others. Vaneese Johnson, The Boldness Coach™ and Crucial Conversations Facilitator believes good communication is like a dance and she’s here to show us how we can approach challenging conversations with openness, compassion, and vulne…

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Empowering Women Through Self-Defense 37:31

1y ago37:31

37:31

Trauma-Informed Self-Defense Coach, Leslie Lew, saw a gap in the way traditional self-defense approached teaching women how to defend themselves. For her, it needed to be about more than just physical defense and technique to truly empower women and save their lives. Leslie’s holistic approach starts with who her clients are, what they value, their…

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Familiars vs. Pets 32:14

1y ago32:14

32:14

Join Desert Jen and Lady Sonika as they discuss what a familiar is, what a familiar does, and is your fur baby a familiar. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

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S2E4 Integrating the Craft into your LIfe 50:40

1y ago50:40

50:40

Join Desert Jen and Lady Sonika as they share ideas on how to integrate the craft into your life. Grab your hot drink, sit back and enjoy our conversation. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ckvirqt05059t0841n78ksng0/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

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HooDoo - Short introduction 18:55

1y ago18:55

18:55

Yes we are back. We also have a new co-host, Lady Sonika. Welcome her and her crone/priestess knowledge. Today we are talking about HooDoo. It's not an indepth look, but should peak your interest to look into it further. Starting with this episode, an article will be posted on the website (http://paganswildwasteland.com/blog/). This is not a transc…

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Bonus Episode: Podcast Takeover with Sarah Khan Host of the Business Blasphemy Podcast 37:04

1y ago37:04

37:04

In this special episode we are doing our very first podcast takeover! I’ve invited former client and Founder of Corporate Rehab, Sarah Khan to come on and talk about her experience working with me to launch her podcast, the mission behind the Business Blasphemy podcast, and you’ll get to listen to the very first episode: Why Entrepreneurship is Bro…

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