Best Meghan Sullivan Podcasts (2024)

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History N' Games Episode 41 (Assassin's Creed: Shadows) 13:36

25d ago13:36

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In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the fascinating real-life history of the man called Yasuke. Was he a samurai or not? Let's discuss! Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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Exploring the Good Life with Meghan Sullivan, Ph.D. 46:37

3M ago46:37

46:37

Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to live a good life? How do we find meaning and happiness in our everyday lives? In this episode, Amy Julia Becker sits down with Meghan Sullivan, co-author of The Good Life Method and philosophy professor at Notre Dame, to explore: The narrow American understanding of the good life How to help students (an…

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Chasing the Intact Mind with Amy Lutz, Ph.D. 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

Send us a Text Message. In a society often obsessed with intelligence, can we reimagine a good life that encompasses joy, meaning, and respect for all? What does it mean to respect and support individuals with profound intellectual disabilities? What role do those most intimately involved in providing care have in advocacy? Professor Amy Lutz, Ph.D…

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History N' Games Episode 40 (Hades II: Who the Heck is Hecate?) 15:38

4M ago15:38

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In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan reveals the true origins of the mysterious goddess Hecate, and explains how she is both one of the most powerful and misunderstood gods in the Greek pantheon. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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Hope That Heals in a World That Hurts with Katherine Wolf 49:38

4M ago49:38

49:38

Send us a Text Message. How do you hold onto hope in the midst of suffering? How can we trust in the goodness of God in a world of pain? What does the good life look like in the midst of disability and uncertainty? Katherine Wolf, author with Alex Wolf of Treasures in the Dark, survived a catastrophic stroke at the age of 26 and continues her recov…

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Bringing Politics Under the Power of Love with Michael Wear 46:51

4M ago46:51

46:51

Send us a Text Message. We are heading into another contentious Presidential election. For people of faith, for people who care about character and gentleness and values, for people who are inclined to disengage from politics altogether, what are we to do? Michael Wear, author of The Spirit of Our Politics, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about: His…

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How to Honor Limits in a World That Doesn’t with Micha Boyett 55:39

4M ago55:39

55:39

Send us a Text Message. What's the difference between limitations and brokenness? What does it mean to be blessed? How can a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism be a part of a flourishing life? Micha Boyett, a writer, poet, and mom, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about her new book Blessed Are the Rest of Us. They explore the intersection of…

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When Your Church and Political Group Turn on You with Nancy French 48:47

5M ago48:47

48:47

Send us a Text Message. {Please note that we discuss abuse in this episode.} How do we love people across our political and social divides? What are the costs and gifts of loving our political neighbor? Nancy French, author of Ghosted: An American Story, talks with Amy Julia Becker about: Her experiences as a ghostwriter for GOP politicians and her…

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Reimagining Church Leadership and Disability with Andrew Draper, Ph.D. 53:02

5M ago53:02

53:02

Send us a Text Message. Why does it matter that most churches don’t welcome people with disabilities in leadership? If a church excludes people with disabilities, is it really a church? Rev. Dr. Andrew Draper, coauthor of Disabling Leadership, talks with Amy Julia Becker about: Ways in which churches exclude and marginalize people with disabilities…

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History N' Games Episode 39 (Greek Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII) 31:03

5M ago31:03

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In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews author MJ Gallagher about the fascinating Greek myths found in Final Fantasy VII. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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Flannery O'Connor and the Prophetic Imagination with Jessica Hooten Wilson, Ph.D. 45:29

6M ago45:29

45:29

Send us a Text Message. Why would a Christian author immerse her stories in darkness? Why would she use violent imagery that directly relates to Christianity, race, class, disability, and illness? And how can this darkness guide us toward the importance of love in the flesh, of personal connection and vulnerability? In this conversation, Dr. Jessic…

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Disability and the Language We Use with Andrew Leland 1:01:21

6M ago1:01:21

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Send us a Text Message. Is blindness an incidental characteristic, like hair color? Or is it an identity? What language should we use to talk about disability, and why does it matter? Andrew Leland, author of The Country of the Blind, joins Amy Julia Becker on the podcast for a conversation examining: Blindness and identity The importance of langua…

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Reimagining the Good Life 30:25

7M ago30:25

30:25

Send us a Text Message. This podcast has a new name: Reimagining the Good Life. If you’re asking, “Why a name change?” and “Why now?”—I have answers! Author and teacher Patricia Clarke talks with me about: How disability challenges assumptions about the good life Accepting limitations and finding freedom within them How faith and culture shape our …

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The Gifts of an Evolving Faith with Sarah Bessey 57:09

7M ago57:09

57:09

Send us a Text Message. Is faith something that should always stay the same? Or is it something that evolves by necessity? Sarah Bessey, author of Field Notes for the Wilderness, talks with Amy Julia Becker about: Her evolving faith journey How to adapt and thrive in an evolving faith Making room for change, in ourselves and others Navigating the i…

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History N' Games Episode 38 (12 Facts About Hercules and His 12 Labors in 12 Minutes) 25:59

8M ago25:59

25:59

Happy Holidays, everyone! In this special episode of History N' Games, I (Meghan Sullivan) attempt to share 12 interesting facts about Hercules and his 12 labors in 12 minutes. Do I succeed? Noooo! I definitely go a bit overtime. BUT, it's still a fun-filled episode and I hope you enjoy it. ^___^ Support the Show.…

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How Advent Resists the Culture Wars with Tish Harrison Warren 46:33

9M ago46:33

46:33

Send us a Text Message. Holiday culture wars and consumerism bring more chaos than joy to the world. But there’s hope. The countercultural season of Advent offers a different way to prepare for Christmas. Tish Harrison Warren, former New York Times columnist and author, talks with Amy Julia Becker about: How the practices of Advent disarm the cultu…

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How to Become a Worry-Free Parent with Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP 49:58

10M ago49:58

49:58

Send us a Text Message. Anxious parents. Anxious families. Anxiety is contagious. How do I know if I’m an anxious parent? And if I am one, how is that affecting my kids? What can I do about it—for their sake and for mine? Therapist and author Sissy Goff, LPC-MHSP, joins Amy Julia Becker on the podcast to talk about: How to identify and stop anxiety…

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Finding Hope in the Dark with Curt Thompson, MD 52:25

10M ago52:25

52:25

Send us a Text Message. How do we show up for each other in the midst of pain? Is it possible to hope when we’re suffering? Psychiatrist Curt Thompson, author of The Deepest Place, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about: How to identify the denial and shame we’ve connected to suffering How to form durable hope in the darkest places How to help a frie…

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Breaking Down Bias: Prenatal Diagnoses and Comprehensive Care with Stephanie Meredith 50:12

11M ago50:12

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when women receive a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome? How does that diagnosis affect those women and their families? How does it affect our whole society? Stephanie Meredith joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation about her new report on the bias doctors have when giving a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndro…

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Netflix's Down for Love with Robyn Paterson 41:55

11M ago41:55

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Send us a Text Message. Have you watched the new show on Netflix called Down for Love? It’s a reality dating show for people with Down syndrome, and we’re celebrating the start of Down Syndrome Awareness month with a conversation with the producer of Down for Love, Robyn Paterson. We talk about: How the show was created The diversity of the Down sy…

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History N' Games Episode 37 (Dr. Kira Jones on the Hidden History of Destiny 2, Disco Elysium) 40:19

11M ago40:19

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In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Dr. Kira Jones on the hidden history of games like Destiny 2, Disco Elysium, Yuppie Psycho, and more. To learn more about Dr. Kira Jones, be sure to visit her website at: https://flaviansophist.com Did you enjoy this episode? If you can, please support History N' Games at …

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Anxiety: A Doorway to Your Best Self? with Curtis Chang 49:47

12M ago49:47

49:47

Send us a Text Message. Do you wrestle with anxiety? Are you plagued with worries? Do you think you’ve conquered anxiety? Curtis Chang, author of The Anxiety Opportunity, joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation that uncovers: what anxiety really is all about spiritual practices for facing anxiety practical ways we can grow in the midst of anxiety…

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The Hope and Hurt of Being Black in America with Esau McCaulley, Ph.D. 54:32

12M ago54:32

54:32

Send us a Text Message. “Whose stories matter?” Esau McCaulley, author of How Far to the Promised Land, joins Amy Julia Becker for an honest, hopeful conversation about: being Black in America honoring the messiness and complexity of our humanity holding on to hope in the goodness of God “How do the people whom we love, who hurt us, shape the kind …

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Introducing Season 7 of Love Is Stronger Than Fear 2:22

1y ago2:22

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Send us a Text Message. Love is stronger than fear. What if we really believed it? What if we lived into love and weren’t overcome by anxiety? What if, even in the midst of the harrowing realities of our global catastrophes and the mundane realities of our everyday lives—what if we could live in a way that deepens who we are, that connects us to ou…

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History N' Games Episode 36 (Why Did People Worship Bronze Age Jerks? Barry Strauss Interview) 54:36

1y ago54:36

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In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews bestselling author and historian Barry Strauss about ancient heroes, real heroes, and why people worshipped Bronze Age jerks like Achilles. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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History N' Games Episode 35 (Is Democracy in Danger? A Stanford Professor Weighs In) 56:57

1y ago56:57

56:57

In this special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about the origins of democracy, how democracies succeed, and whether or not our current democracies are in danger. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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History N' Games Episode 34 (Okhlos: The Crazy Origins of Democracy - Part 1) 23:03

1y ago23:03

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In this special two-part episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the hilarious mob simulator Okhlos: Omega, and how it (accidentally) reflects the crazy real-life origins of Western Democracy. Then in the second episode, Meghan will talk to Professor Josiah Ober of Stanford University about whether or not democracy is currentl…

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#4.6 Queer the Tonys with Harrow and Meghan 47:02

1y ago47:02

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Hosts Harrow and Meghan share Tony reactions, queer recommendations and Summer plans. We talk Ruthie Ann Miles’ spit takes, the Tony as a marketing tool, our love of Ariana Debose (host everything!), the Tony’s response to the writer’s strike, the Tonys continuing to sideline the creative awards, disappointments and celebrations of the big night, t…

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Why Stories of Hope Subvert Racism with John Blake 49:47

1y ago49:47

49:47

Send us a Text Message. Is racism baked into our nation’s DNA? Is there any hope for change? John Blake, a CNN journalist and author of More Than I Imagined, explores the personal and social aspects of race as he shares: his own experience as a biracial kid growing up in West Baltimore time at Howard University and working for CNN understanding of …

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History N' Games Episode 33 (Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade) 7:44

1y ago7:44

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In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan shares what is known about Assassin's Creed: Codename Jade thus far, and how it could historically tie into another very popular Assassin's Creed game. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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A Good Life, A Good Death with Dr. Lydia Dugdale 54:28

1y ago54:28

54:28

Send us a Text Message. How do we prepare now to die well? Can we reimagine care of the dying in all of its messiness as a gift? Dr. Lydia Dugdale, a medical ethicist, internal medicine doctor, professor, and author of The Lost Art of Dying, talks with Amy Julia Becker about: Disability Death Medical assistance in dying Honoring all human life as t…

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#4.5 Meghan & Harrow Return to the Shubert 52:50

1y ago52:50

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Hosts Harrow and Meghan discuss Some Like It Hot and White Girl in Danger. Hear the response from Meghan on the representation(s) of her namesake (but not her spelling) and thoughts on how queerness, gender, race, and identity are represented in these two very different productions. It’s also time for Pride and there are many queer festivals, shows…

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Strong Like Water with Aundi Kolber 57:05

1+ y ago57:05

57:05

Send us a Text Message. Do you feel like you have to stay strong to survive? Aundi Kolber, a licensed professional counselor and author, talks with Amy Julia Becker about her latest book, Strong Like Water. They discuss how to: become strong in new ways receive and participate in healing live with compassion towards ourselves and carry love in our …

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#4.4 Summoning Magic with Daniel K. Isaac 56:34

1+ y ago56:34

56:34

Daniel K. Isaac, star of stage and (TV) screen joins hosts Harrow & Meghan for an in-depth discussion of his theatrical work, particularly his play Once Upon a (Korean) Time and his role in Noah Diaz’s You Will Get Sick. We fanqueer over Ryan Haddad’s Dark Disabled Stories and learn about the inspiration and research behind Daniel’s work (including…

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Deconstruction and Rebuilding with Yolanda Pierce 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

54:08

Send us a Text Message. In an environment of deconstruction, how do we identify what needs to be torn down? And in the midst of the rubble, what are we rebuilding? Dr. Yolanda Pierce, author of In My Grandmother’s House, joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation about: grandmother theology deconstructing Christian faith Black Jesus and unlearning r…

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History N' Games Episode 32 (God of War: The Real Ghost of Sparta) 19:37

1+ y ago19:37

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In this episode, host Meghan Sullivan dives into the history of the REAL Ghost of Sparta...and it's not Kratos. If you like this episode, please be sure to follow History N' Games on your favorite audio platform, and be sure to check out the History N' Games Youtube channel @historyngames! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqglCWfAn7A0mwOnLyig4oQ Su…

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#4.3 In the moment with Meghan & Harrow 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

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Hosts Meghan and Harrow have a spoiler-full discussion of Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Saheem Ali and Dark Disabled Stories by Ryan J. Haddad, directed by Jordan Fein. Hear how their New Year’s resolutions and intentions are going, their queer theatre character fanfic dreams, what queer-ish shows they hope to see next, how to support the NY…

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Join the Work of Justice with Michelle Ferrigno Warren 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

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Send us a Text Message. How do we step into the good work of kingdom justice? In this episode: hear the story of Michelle Ferrigno Warren, a faith-rooted justice advocate and activist learn how to be a faithful ally in this life-giving, transformative justice work __ Guest Bio: Michelle is the president and CEO of Virago Strategies, a consulting gr…

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#4.2 Every Crayon in the Box with Justin David Sullivan 52:04

1+ y ago52:04

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Justin David Sullivan, currently starring as May in & Juliet on Broadway, brings a burst of queer joy to the podcast. Hosts Harrow and Meghan talk with Justin about the representation that has inspired her, crayons and our type A personalities, what drives them to continue to advocate for inclusivity and representation on stage and how they landed …

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Questions for a Life Worth Living with Matt Croasmun 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

Send us a Text Message. What should you hope for? What’s worth investing your life in? How do you define and create a flourishing life? Matt Croasmun, coauthor of Life Worth Living, joins me to discuss: How to ask life’s big questions Why pursuing those questions matters How to disagree with respect, friendship, and kindness in the midst of those q…

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#4.1 Sara Porkalob’s Villain Arc 1:02:38

1+ y ago1:02:38

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Season four kicks off with artist, activist, cultural worker, and Pisces, Sara Porkalob (she/they)! Sara and hosts Harrow (they/them) and Meghan (she/her) get pumped for Dragon Cycle, Sara’s trilogy of musical plays about her family (and the queer upbringing of our dreams), manifesting the next role in their villain arc, queerness as performance, m…

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Enchantment in an Anxious Age with Katherine May 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

51:08

Send us a Text Message. In an anxious, rational world, is there a place for enchantment? Katherine May, New York Times bestselling author of Wintering and Enchantment, talks with Amy Julia Becker about awakening wonder, relearning enchantment, connecting to the natural world, and living every day with a continual sense of the presence of God. __ Gu…

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History N' Games Episode 31 (Norse Mythology in Final Fantasy VII: M.J. Gallagher Interview) 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

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In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews author M.J. Gallagher about his fascinating book Norse Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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World Down Syndrome Day and Unexpected Gifts with Jillian Benfield 49:59

1+ y ago49:59

49:59

Send us a Text Message. On World Down Syndrome Day, Jillian Benfield, author of The Gift of the Unexpected, talks with me about whether it is hard to be the parent of a child with a disability, how our perspective on ourselves, faith, and the world has changed through our experiences as parents, and about the gift of the unexpected. __ Guest Bio: “…

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Lessons for Healing in a World That’s Sick with Lyndsey Medford 55:05

1+ y ago55:05

55:05

Send us a Text Message. What do our bodies tell us about ourselves and our world? And how do we listen? Lyndsey Medford, author of My Body and Other Crumbling Empires, talks with Amy Julia Becker about physical and social healing and the beauty of limitations and interdependence. They discuss how healing connects to slowing down, technology, food b…

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How a Mystery Series Tells Black History with Patricia Raybon 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Send us a Text Message. What is casual racism? And how did a non-fiction writer end up writing a mystery series? Author Patricia Raybon talks with Amy Julia Becker about faith and “casual racism,” Black history month, and the beauty and truth that emerge from creative storytelling. __ Giveaway: Share this episode on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter …

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History N' Games Episode 30 (Hades Explained: Sarah Ils Johnston Interview) 55:23

1+ y ago55:23

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In this very special episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews Professor Sarah Ils Johnston of the University of Ohio, a prominent expert on Ancient Greek religion, particularly its underworld aspects. Topics include the game series Hades, the origins of Zagreus and his sister Melinoe, the truth behind Hecate, and the extreme len…

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How to Cultivate Racial Healing with David M. Bailey 58:43

1+ y ago58:43

58:43

Send us a Text Message. In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death in Memphis, David M. Bailey, founder of Arrabon, talks with Amy Julia Becker about the long, deep, painful, hopeful work of healing in a world that is often filled instead with quick reactions. __ Guest Bio: David M. Bailey is the founder and chief vision officer of Arrabon, which “cultivat…

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Chronic Pain’s Untold Story with Dr. Haider Warraich 55:36

1+ y ago55:36

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Send us a Text Message. Pain is more than a physical sensation; it has cultural, relational, and spiritual dimensions as well. Dr. Haider Warraich, a cardiologist and the author of The Song of Our Scars, talks with Amy Julia Becker about these dimensions, the opioid epidemic, and ways we can be a part of the story of healing, for ourselves and othe…

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History N' Games Episode 29 (Hades II: Who is Melinoe?) 17:54

1+ y ago17:54

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In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan talks about the upcoming rogue-lite game Hades II, as well as the real story behind the game's mysterious new protagonist, Melinoe. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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