Best Susan Freeman Podcasts (2024)

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Summer Travels Pt 2 42:43

19h ago42:43

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164 Nadine shares all the details from her recent trip abroad--the highs, the lows, and the unexpected takeaways. Hear which experiences had the biggest impact on her and what new perspectives she's hoping to incorporate into daily life back home. Covered in the episode: The parts of herself she rediscovered while away The travel hiccups that made …

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52. Blood and Ivy: Part 1 47:52

3d ago47:52

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Harvard in the 1800s was jammed full of dead bodies. But all the professors there were "doctors" and "gentlemen" and there's no way any of them would murder someone and try to hide the evidence amongst all the "science." This is old timey mania in its full glory, so hold onto your butts in accordance with the scriptures. Part 1 of 2. Requested by B…

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Writing Through the Side Door w/ Abigail Thomas 1:05:47

7d ago1:05:47

1:05:47

163 Nadine chats with literary legend Abigail Thomas about the interesting turns her life has taken, how she accesses hard stories, and her unique approach to structure. In this vulnerable interview, Abby shares painful moments and how she's come to embrace acceptance. In this conversation that covers an array of heartfelt topics, Abby also shares …

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The Splash Zone with Jacob Budenz 1:05:25

8d ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Jacob Budenz returns for a discussion of poetry, music, art, and how all of them intersect with witchcraft and magic. Jake shares some of their process, and discusses influences from a wide array of mystics and artists, including the anchoress Julian of Norwitch and artist Marjorie Kemp. This episode was a blast---we laughed a lot, and I am sure yo…

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Mouth Noises 1:03:01

13d ago1:03:01

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NOT A TRUE CRIME EPISODE. Just Nick and Muriel exploring food and beverages and pushing the freaking limits of podcasting like true innovators. For our newest FKA Hella (Muriel Live From Grandma's) plus true crime exclusives #57, #58 and waaaaay more check us out on Patreon Spotify or www.murielsmurders.com/exclusives plus you can get more info, or…

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Summer Travels Pt 1 48:48

15d ago48:48

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162 In part 1 of this this travel diary episode, Nadine shares all the details about her big trip plans. Learn when and where Nadine is going, as well as the 7 reasons why traveling is so beneficial for women. About Nadine: Sign up for the Writing Hard Stories masterclass on July 9 with Melanie Brooks and Nadine here. Sign up for her newsletter her…

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51. The Alpine Manor Murders: Part 2 1:22:51

18d ago1:22:51

1:22:51

Things go from nightmarish to hellish. Many RIPs. Call your surviving grandparents and go see Thelma. Part 2 of 2. Please go back and listen to Part 1 first. Thanks for all the love and support! Your reviews, emails, DMs, and letters really keep our hearts filled with love. To throw a couple bucks our way in support of the podcast check our your op…

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The Shakespeare Question with Derek Hunter 1:06:19

23d ago1:06:19

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Derek Hunter joins me in this episode to explore the rich and confusing world of literature in Elizabethan England! We talk about a number of very interesting characters, especially how they may relate to the question of the identity of William Shakespeare and the authorship of his plays. Derek is theauthor of 15 books—11 works of fiction, 4 nonfic…

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50. The Alpine Manor Murders: Part 1 59:10

25d ago59:10

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Cathy Wood went from shut-in to set-it-off. Drunken orgies, cruel pranks, merciless bullying, elder abuse, child abuse and debauchery at the nursing home night shift. Gwen Graham hooked up with Cathy like many other ladies working at Alpine Manor and things escalated brutally. Part 1 of 2. Check Patreon, $potify and www.murielsmurders.com/exclusive…

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49. 117 Days Adrift 1:27:52

1M ago1:27:52

1:27:52

Maurice and Maralyn Bailey were great adventurers and excellent sailors. Could that save them from a big ass whale that wanted to sink their yacht? Did they survive 117 or 118 days out at sea on a little ass raft? Did Muriel choose this episode specifically because Nick is deeply terrified of whales? Damn, these are some good questions and you'll j…

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48. Jack Gilbert Graham 1:09:32

1M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

United Airlines Flight 629 took off from Denver, Colorado in November 1955 and didn't come back down in one piece. On board were 44 people and not one survived - but one of them did have a son named Jack Gilbert Graham. Buy a ticket, get your life insurance policy from a vending machine, and board this helluva ride courtesy of Muriel. Our music is …

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Wonder Woman in Business, Gena Cox 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Organizational psychologist Dr. Gena Cox is deeply interested in the human experience at work. She believes respect is the antidote to most workplace discontent and has codified this in her “Respect to Lead” offerings. Gena’s work encompasses executive coaching, speaking, and advising business leaders. The common thread of her work is sharing nuanc…

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Susan Kuhnhausen UNLOCKED 46:06

2M ago46:06

46:06

We're back from England, but got rocked by Covid! (Doing better now.) We wanted to have a new episode today, but it's gonna have to wait until next week. TODAY, we bring you a banger for our M'sMs Exclusive Vault... #31! Susan Kuhnhausen: it's a Battle Royale and nurses remain undefeated. We've got two new exclusive true crime episodes and one non-…

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Break Announcement - Be Back Soon! 3:26

2M ago3:26

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161 Nadine will be traveling and on a break for a few weeks. Now's the time to catch up on any episodes you've missed and to sign up for Nadine's newsletter so you'll be the first to hear about all of her adventures. Also, if you'd like to get on the waitlist for her upcoming workshops and retreats, you can do so here. About Nadine: Download Nadine…

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Wonder Woman in Business, Margaret King 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Cultural analyst Dr. Margaret King is Director ofCultural Studies & Analysis, a think tank based in Philadelphia. Since 1990, Cultural Studies has developed abroad concept of culture to include the brain, body, and behaviors that haveshaped human culture over thousands of years and back into prehistory. Her original models of gender, diversity,agin…

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The Apostolic Johannite Church with Bishop Scott Rassbach 57:47

2M ago57:47

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Bishop Scott Rassbach joins me in this episode to discuss the Apostolic Johannite Church, the Friary Ordo Sacrae Flammae, and the AJC's annual Conclave, and all manner of mystical strangeness. Bishop Rassach has a Bachelor's degree in English and History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he prepared on a thesis on Philip K. Dick and h…

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Dr. Walter J. Freeman II UNLOCKED 1:30:09

2M ago1:30:09

1:30:09

From our Exclusive Episodes vault! MsMs Exclusive #11... The doctor who should be an infamous household name. This guy is responsible for lobotomy in America. He revolutionized the "procedure", horrified doctors, showed off for the press, helped some people, left ons of them shells of their former selves, and killed a whole bunch of them. www.patre…

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An Intentional Approach to Summertime 30:23

2M ago30:23

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160 Beach days and BBQs, farmers markets and drive in movies--these idyllic visions of summertime can inspire us but also set up unrealistic expectations. If your summertime reality usually looks like bored kids and an anything-but-restful break, this episode is for you. Nadine shares 6 steps for approaching summer with intention so that you can ex…

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NXIVM UNLOCKED 1:50:44

2M ago1:50:44

1:50:44

From our Exclusive Episodes vault! MsMs Exclusive #6... Okay, so there's no murder in this story but there is plenty of sex culting, burning of human flesh, the Dalai Lama, and a quick appearance by Rosario Dawson. www.patreon.com/murielsmurders for all the updates on our trip to England www.instagram.com/murielsmurders for pics www.murielsmurders.…

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How to Nurture Ourselves + Nashville Trip Recap 49:35

2M ago49:35

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159 What does real self care actually look like? What are the practices that truly bring us peace? Nadine shares the books and principles that have made a lasting difference in her life. She also shares the delightful details of her recent trip to Nashville as well as the unexpected events that put her inner-peace practices to the test. About Nadin…

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Wonder Woman in Business, Valerie Tyson 39:47

2M ago39:47

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Valerie Tyson In 2018, Tyson founded the marketing agency, StrategicPlayground where she served as the Chief Executive Officer and converted intoUnrivaled Group in 2021. She is a proven brand strategy expert who has workedwith several Fortune 1000 companies, sports leagues, teams, professionalathletes, entertainment properties, including the NBA’s …

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The Texas Killing Fields: Part 2 UNLOCKED 46:50

2M ago46:50

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From our Exclusive Episodes vault! MsMs Exclusive #30... Go back and check out Part 1 first... Here we go, the second and final part of the I-45 Murders story. Take care. We love you. www.patreon.com/murielsmurders for all the updates on our trip to England www.instagram.com/murielsmurders for pics www.murielsmurders.com for info, support, contact …

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The Texas Killing Fields: Part 1 UNLOCKED 48:33

2M ago48:33

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From our Exclusive Episode vaults! MsMs Exclusive #29... Thirty years of killings, kidnappings, and all the horrible things that happened on the I-45 between Houston and Galveston, Texas. Part 2 up now! www.patreon.com/murielsmurders for all the updates on our trip to England www.instagram.com/murielsmurders for pics www.murielsmurders.com for info…

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Handbook for the Heartbroken w/ Sara Avant Stover 45:11

2M ago45:11

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158 If you've ever felt alone in your suffering and uncertainty, this episode is for you. Bestselling author Sara Avant Stover shares her own story of serial heartbreaks and the steps she took towards repair. Through IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy, Sara discovered how to acknowledge, understand, and heal her parts. Covered in this episode: T…

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The Forever Fallacy 19:28

3M ago19:28

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157 So many of us yearn to stay in a home, job, or relationship "forever," and there can be deep shame when we don't. And yet, we all know that in order to grow, change is necessary. To be human is to realize that permanence is a myth. So why do we still buy into the forever fallacy? And what do we do when the myth is busted? Nadine explores these …

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47. Ayrton Senna 1:17:28

3M ago1:17:28

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Formula One racing is beautiful and Aryton Senna's story actually moved Nick to tears in this episode. RIP Senna. RIP Roland Ratzenberger. Good job, Muriel. Support the show! Unlock exclusive episodes! Patreon Spotify www.murielsmurders.com/exclusives Info: www.murielsmurders.com/support lovelovelove…

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The Opposite of Loss 27:31

3M ago27:31

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156 How to we go on in the wake of deep loss? How do we overcome the fear of our own mortality? In this deeply vulnerable episode, Nadine shares a personal essay that is an excerpt from her book, Come Home to Your Heart, and was recently featured in Good Grit Magazine. She also discusses the life event that prompted her to write the essay, and what…

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46. Norman Mailer, Gary Gilmore & Jack Henry Abbott 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

When keeping it literati goes wrong. Famous authors, incarcerated children, murder sprees, prison stabbings, street stabbings, basically a ton of upsetting tragedies that Muriel is good at telling stories about. Plus Venn Diagram discourse. Support the show! Get exclusive episodes! Patreon Spotify Or, if you just want to buy the digital download of…

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How to Embrace Your Unique Offerings w /Heather Adams 48:49

3M ago48:49

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155 As a champion of women writers and entrepreneurs, communications expert Heather Adams has helped launch over 100 NYTimes Bestsellers. Her special sauce is in helping women discern and embrace their unique offerings. If you want to share your story or biz with the world, but you're overwhelmed, self critical, or unclear, this episode is for you.…

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45. Muriel's 41st BDay / We're Talkin' Dreamy 56:43

3M ago56:43

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NOT A TRUE CRIME EPISODE. Just Nick and Muriel talking about Muriel's birthday... AND a special sneak peek of the yet-to-be-released podcast "We're Talkin' Dreamy" (which starts at minute 35). We do one of these episodes every month over on our Patreon and our Spotify exclusive feed. Check out www.murielsmurders.com/support to learn about all your …

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On Trying Something New... 23:24

3M ago23:24

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154 So many of us want to live more intentionally, but our rote habits are only producing the same inauthentic results. Today's episode is a nudge to mix things up by making small and big changes to experience different outcomes and to live in more alignment. Nadine shares what recently inspired her to make some changes, what she has been doing dif…

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Wonder Woman in Business, Lisa Sellers 51:08

3M ago51:08

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Lisa V. Sellers, PhD, CEO of Vector Laboratories, is an accomplished leader and mentor in life sciences withmore than 20 years of experience in the industry. Sellers drives expansion and business strategies for Vector Laboratories, a trusted reagent and critical component manufacturing partner that empowers biopharma, life science tools and diagnos…

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Spiritual Guidance with Dr. Nick Literski 1:01:32

3M ago1:01:32

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In this episode, Dr. Nick Literski joins me to explore the topic of spiritual guidance. What does a spiritual guide do? Who should seek one out? Along the way, we dive into the latest findings on religious affiliations and behaviors, which suggest that many identify with being spiritual seekers outside traditional settings. In such a diverse spirit…

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44. Colin Thatcher & JoAnn Wilson: Part 3 1:31:49

3M ago1:31:49

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The conclusion of our BRAND NEW trilogy dedicated to dearly departed long time listener Donavin! Donavin and William requested this crazy story a while back - this one is special. Muriel takes us to Canada and into the thick of cigar-chomping politicians, spoiled brats, hideous custody battles, '70s sexcapades with millionaires, and the horrifying …

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How to Share Hard Stories w/ Melanie Brooks 1:03:48

4M ago1:03:48

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153 Many of us have carried at least one hard story for years, suffering under the weight of secrecy and silence. But what if you didn't have to carry it anymore? What if writing or telling it could not only free you, but deepen your relationships with your loved ones? Melanie Brooks--author of Writing Hard Stories and A Hard Silence--is here to he…

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43. Colin Thatcher & JoAnn Wilson: Part 2 1:11:43

4M ago1:11:43

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The juicy middle of our BRAND NEW trilogy dedicated to dearly departed long time listener Donavin! Donavin and William requested this crazy story a while back - this one is special. Muriel takes us to Canada and into the thick of cigar-chomping politicians, spoiled brats, hideous custody battles, '70s sexcapades with millionaires, and the horrifyin…

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When to Stay & When to Go w/ Bestselling Author Emily P. Freeman 45:20

4M ago45:20

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152 At some point, each of us must decide whether to stay in or leave a space (a job, friendship, community, home, relationship, etc.) While no one else can choose for us, there are key questions that help us decide from an aligned space. That's why Emily P Freeman's newest book, How to Walk into a Room (which immediately landed on the bestseller l…

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42. Colin Thatcher & JoAnn Wilson: Part 1 1:13:19

4M ago1:13:19

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Our BRAND NEW trilogy dedicated to dearly departed long time listener Donavin! Donavin and William requested this crazy story a while back - this one is special. Muriel takes us to Canada and into the thick of cigar-chomping politicians, spoiled brats, hideous custody battles, '70s sexcapades with millionaires, and the horrifying murder of JoAnn Wi…

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Realistic Wellness for Busy Women (NKJ on The Branding Business School Podcast) 51:54

4M ago51:54

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151 While Nadine usually hosts Heart of the Story, this week she got to be a guest on one of her favorite podcasts for female entrepreneurs: The Branding Business School Podcast. Here's the description from the TBBS podcast page: This enlightening conversation with the extraordinary Nadine Kenney Johnstone, takes you on a journey through her life's…

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Novelty, Antiquity, and Agrippa with Mat Dragonstone 1:13:10

4M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Rejoice, lovely listeners! In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Mat Dragonstone, astrologer, Tarot reader, astro-mage, all round nice guy. This is part two of our discussion on Agrippa, and you should definitely listen to part one on Mat's podcast before listening to this one. Our discussion begins with a conversation about two logical fallacies: th…

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41. A Reddit Post Leads Muriel to an Unexpected Cult: Part 2 55:24

4M ago55:24

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Muriel's investigation concludes! Check out Part One to learn about the Reddit post that started it all, the previously undiscovered link between Angela Greiner, her mother Claudia Kinney and the horrific Alamo Christian Foundation cult lead by Susan and Tony Alamo. LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED. HORRIBLE STUFF. To support the show and unlock tons of…

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Wonder Woman in Business, Maryam Crogman 57:10

4M ago57:10

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Top Tips for Getting Published 26:09

4M ago26:09

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150 Want to see your words in print but don't know where to begin? Or maybe the rejections are racking up and you don't know why. The world of publishing can feel illusive at best and cutthroat at worst, but once you know the unspoken rules, you can get published in no time. Learn how Nadine has gotten her writing in top mags and how she's helped h…

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40. A Reddit Post Leads Muriel to an Unexpected Cult: Part 1 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

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Muriel Investigates! A rabbit hole leads Muriel from a story about a belligerent neighbor to the previously undocumented backstory involving the Alamo Christian Foundation cult. The story really kicks in about 8:30 for those of you who want to skip the shenanigans. Angela Greiner took care of her sick mother Claudia Kinney. She also made it a point…

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Creating and Keeping Habits You Love 36:26

4M ago36:26

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149 There's so much you want to do but you don't have enough hours in the day, and every time you try to develop a habit, it goes to the wayside after a week. If this is you, Nadine offers great tips for looking at habits differently and doing what you love without over-extending yourself or waking up at the crack of dawn. If you'd like a fresh per…

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The Murky Middle: How to Traverse Transitions 29:47

5M ago29:47

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148 Whether you've left behind a job, a city, a relationship, or an entire identity, it's not so easy to move forward if you don't know what's ahead. So what do we do when we've left one shore but we're swimming blindly towards an uncertain future? Nadine shares the life-changing advice she received when navigating her own murky middle. Covered in …

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Greco-Roman Witchcraft with Jacob Budenz 1:06:23

5M ago1:06:23

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Jacob Budenz joins me to discuss Greco-Roman witchcraft, and in particular the influences of a number of classical texts have had upon modern witchcraft practices. We discuss "Idyll II" by Theocritus, Euripides' Medea, and Metamorphoses by Apueleius (aka The Golden Ass). Jacob is a queer author, multi-disciplinary performer, educator, and witch wit…

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How to Pattern Interrupt w/ Maria Warner 44:57

5M ago44:57

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147 So many of us slip into unwanted habits and patterns without even realizing it. Or, once we acknowledge we want to change, we spend a lot of time thinking about doing something different but don't take action. In this episode, writer Maria Warner talks about how to successfully interrupt our patterns. She also discusses her sobriety journey and…

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Humboldt County: Part 3 55:52

5M ago55:52

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Our old dear friend from Seattle moved to Humboldt, got really good at managing weed farms, made a ton of money playing poker at a long running stoner’s game, got into a little trouble, fell in love, started a family and ended up in prison. This all happened during a prime handful of years that took place during the Murder Mountain stories we told …

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Humboldt County: Part 2 1:20:59

5M ago1:20:59

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Vigilantes, the Evil Jason Bourne, the legalization of weed, more deaths on Murder Mountain, the discovery of buried bodies, and the end of the good ol’ days in Northern California’s Humboldt County and the Emerald Triangle. Originally aired Dec 21, 2022. All three parts available now. This is the second of four episodes dedicated to Humboldt Count…

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