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Join us for a deep-dive into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. New episodes debut every Tuesday, giving you an insider’s perspective on what is happening and what you can do to fight back.
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Everything women’s health in under 15 minutes by an experienced naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. Simple explanations for topics such as PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal birth control, and more. For more, visit LaraBriden.com
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Fertility Friday Radio is your source for information about the Fertility Awareness Method and all things fertility related. Fertility Friday Radio debunks common myths about the fertility awareness method, birth control, and conception. Learn how to increase your chances of getting pregnant if you’re trying to conceive, and learn how the Fertility Awareness Method is more effective than the pill for birth control when used correctly. Your host Lisa, founder of fertilityfriday.com, is passio ...
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We are on a mission to encourage and inspire others in their journey with Christ and through all of life’s challenges. We are a sister duo that tackles issues from a Biblical lens: from spiritual warfare to marriage, motherhood, birth, infertility, trauma, mental health, physical health, and more.
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F*ck Your Health

Savannah Supachana

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A health podcast dedicated to removing stigmas on all things you should be giving a f*ck about. A twist on traditional health and wellness podcasts that aims to open up discussions revolving around stigmas, prejudice, and discrimination happening in the health industries.
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We're exploring option from conception to childhood to help women take control of their fertility, birth experience, postpartum healing, and motherhood journey! This is a safe space for all parents to hear what the experts have to say and to hear from influencer parents and their take on parenthood! Join us for all things birth and parenthood for an empowering and educational walk with a birth and newborn expert and the found of Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, HeHe Stewart.
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Well, I Laughed

Well I Laughed Podcast

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Semi-educational and organically funny, “Well, I Laughed” is a podcast for listeners who find themselves in search of a good laugh and their next strange story to tell at parties. Each week one of our hosts shares what they have learned on topics ranging from Birth Control to Pirates. Join Grant, a public school teacher, and Maia, an engineer, as they find the humor in the mundane. Well, I Laughed, and we think you will too. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Birth Control Pod

Mikaela and Jaclyn

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Do you like games? Do you like kids? Let your hosts Jaclyn and Mikaela talk you out of the latter. Long time listeners, first time podcasters. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/birth-control/support
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Ashlynn and Kylie are the hosts of this podcast which is based on inspiring women like you to put themselves first! They will be sharing their lessons and experiences in their own lives & give wisdom/sparks of new opportunity in your mind for your own journey. Wether it's about birth control, tapping into your intuition, finding & building confidence in yourself, spirituality, overcoming addictions, mental health and more....you can bet they are going to cover it. If you have been living you ...
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Free fitness, nutrition, biohacking, fat loss, anti-aging and cutting-edge health advice from BenGreenfieldLife.com! Tune in to the latest research, interviews with exercise, diet and medical professionals, and an entertaining mash-up of ancestral wisdom and modern science, along with Q&A's and mind-body-spirit optimizing content from America's top personal trainer.
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The Natural Womanhood Podcast brings together experts in the field of fertility awareness for candid, informative, and friendly conversations about authentic women's health. From pelvic floor physical therapy, to surgical interventions, to relationships and mental health, no topic is off limits as we seek to bring the empowering truth about women, their bodies, and their cycles to our listeners: that is, that women's cycles are essential, powerful, beautiful, and do not need to be "controlle ...
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Dr. Tabatha Barber is a triple board-certified OB-GYN, turned functional medicine doctor. She helps women over 40 reverse health problems related to gut and hormone imbalances. Expect the latest cutting-edge science on how to balance your hormones, lose weight, and achieve thriving health. Her podcast episodes emphasize how diet, lifestyle choices, and environment contribute to disease. You’ll learn how to master your health in a broad range of topics, including hormone balance, weight loss, ...
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Carrie Lam, MD and Jeremy Lam, MD, host the Dr. Lam Show, where they show their passion for Integrative and Functional Medicine and share nutritional education to empower people to take control of their health. This pair of siblings started LAM CLINIC, where they're able to provide whole-person healing not only in person but also through telemedicine all over the world.
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Making sense of the political decisions that affect your life. Every Saturday, host Catherine Cullen takes you to Parliament Hill — and across Canada — for in-depth coverage and analysis of the week’s major political news.
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Ob/Gyn Time

Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute

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A Cleveland Clinic podcast covering all things women's health from our host, Erica Newlin, MD. You'll hear from our experts on topics such as birth control, pregnancy, fertility, menopause and everything in between. Listen in to better understand your health and be empowered to live your best.
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Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson

Kimberly Ann Johnson: Author, Vaginapractor, Co-founder of the School for Postpartum Care

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Cutting-edge, pioneering conversations on holistic women's health, including sex, birth, motherhood, womanhood, intimacy and trauma with doula, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and author of Call of the Wild and the Fourth Trimester, Kimberly Ann Johnson.
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Nicole Sandler has worked in radio her entire adult life. After a successful career in music radio in NY and Los Angeles (WPLJ, KLOS, KSCA and others), she returned to talk radio to host mornings on then-progressive talk WINZ/Miami. After a flip to sports, she moved to Air America Radio for a nightly show. When AAR went off the air on Jan 21, 2010, Nicole Sandler moved online where she continues to question authority daily at nicolesandler.com.
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Boom! Lawyered

Rewire News Group's Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy

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Every week, Jessica Mason Pieklo and Imani Gandy take you on a wild ride through the latest legal battles in the fight for reproductive justice. On everything from abortion rights to trans discrimination to racial justice, Boom! Lawyered will help you get smart, stay mad, have fun, and fight back. Produced by Rewire News Group.
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Pregnancy and birth meditations and musings. Celebrating autonomous pregnancy and birth. Follow us on IG @pregnantpausepodcast for updates! Cover art photo provided by Leanna Cushman on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@leannacushman Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pregnantpause/support
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Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

Dr. Lisa Damour/Good Trouble Productions

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Raising kids can be a bumpy, stressful, and uncertain process – which is why Dr. Lisa Damour is here to help. The author of bestsellers Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers brings her sane, informed, and practical perspective to your timely and timeless parenting questions. Co-host and journalist Reena Ninan, a former White House and foreign correspondent, gets the answers parents need. In each episode, Dr. Lisa and Reena blend expert knowledge with their experienc ...
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New: Hear your voice on The Happy Birthway Podcast! Call 203-759-8639 to ask me a question or leave a comment that I will answer on the podcast. Unpopular opinion: A healthy mom and healthy baby are NOT enough. Why don't we pay attention to a mother's experience and perceptions of her birth enough? I'm an L&D nurse revealing insider secrets that you won't learn in your standard childbirth ed class. We explore every facet (from opposite extremes) of not just birth, but the experience of woman ...
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Coochie Business is a podcast that discusses coochies in general, and Black Coochies in particular. We dive deep into coochies through the lens of stories, theories, histories (or HERstories…or THEIRstories), research, art, media, news…whatever…but never without the most essential ingredient of all, laughter!
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Don't Kid Yourself

Ireland Hendry-Tennent

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Don't Kid Yourself is a four episode podcast focusing on four different methods of birth control/contraception. Each episode will start with all the basic facts about the birth control, and then we will hear some personal experience from a New Zealander who is currently using it. Episodes drop Wednesday afternoons so look out for them then.
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Bottom Line: Uganda

Briggs, Morgan, Rodrigo, Quinn

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Learn about the struggles of Uganda and its people in this 5-part series. Join us as we explore the topics of clean water, poverty, education, birth control, and the lack of menstrual products in Uganda, including an interview with Kim Laster.
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My name is Chelsea! I'm just your average joe wanting to give you tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle. I also am passionate about women's fertility and transitioning off the hormonal birth control pill. I will take you through my experiences and give you advice. Xx
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Safe Sexual Health

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This a podcast centered around giving people factual information about safe sexual health and resources for more information. This includes things about consent, birth control, STDs/STIs, etc.
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The LOOPcast is everything polite company avoids: politics and religion. Stay informed while enjoying great conversation, good humor, and thought-provoking analysis. LIVE shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.
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Marginalized voices have always been at the forefront of the internet, yet our stories often go overlooked. Bridget Todd chronicles our experiences online, and the ways marginalized voices have shaped the internet from the very beginning. We need monuments to all of the identities that make being online what it is. So let’s build them.
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Welcome to a space for real talk about all things menstrual health and fertility awareness method. It’s time we drop the stigma around our periods and start opening up about the beautiful complexity of the female body. Learn from myself, and top women’s health experts, as we bring awareness to topics often dismissed in mainstream media and wellness. Join us as we discuss birth control, hormonal imbalance, FAM, mental health, pregnancy/motherhood, and more - nothing is off limits.
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Hormonal

Clue BioWink

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Hormones affect everyone and everything: from our skin, to stress, to sports. But for most of us, they're still a mystery. Even the way we talk about hormones makes no sense. ("She's hormonal.") So let's clear some things up. Each week, Rhea Ramjohn is asking scientists, doctors, and experts to break it all down for us. And this season? We're talking about birth control. Season 2 launches Oct 13 with eight weekly episodes.
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Balance hormones naturally, restore energy, and fix your periods even as a busy mama! Have you found yourself searching online for natural hormone balance tips but come away feeling more confused and overwhelmed? Are you ready to have great energy again so you can stop reaching for caffeine just to make it through the day? Do you know deep down that something is off but keep getting told that “everything looks normal” on your lab results? Do pain free, PMS free periods sound like ...
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Non-Alcoholics is a podcast from two anonymous teens on a mission to dive into society’s under-discussed topics with an unrepresented perspective. Join us as we explore the realms of issues ranging from birth control to body shaming to unacknowledged privilege. While we may not have the most life experience under our belts, we truly believe that there is worth found in listening to those who “are not yet mature”. Thanks for listening!
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there are so many things going on behind the scenes for me lately, so in today's episode: three topics that have been heavy on my mind- how do women function without birth control, when that's all we've known? more here from episode 7 restarting the #selflove100 challenge, are you joining me? more here from episode 3 i've been taking intuitive clas…
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Have you been on hormonal birth control? I have and I know that it's so common to be on birth control for hormone issues, to prevent pregnancy, or kind of just because sometimes. Today I'm diving into the true BTS of hormonal birth control. How does it really work in your brain and body? Did you know it can affect things like who you choose as a ma…
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I could have called today’s episode: “Listen to this before starting your IVF journey!” My guest Tasha shares her take on what IVF doctors get wrong in the IVF process, and what you should do instead. Follow this link to view the full show notes page! This episode is sponsored by Lisa’s new book Real Food for Fertility, co-authored with Lily Nichol…
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I'm new to Arizona. We moved here from Florida for a number of reasons, chief among them was the fact that AZ was trending bluer while FL has become Fascist Central. Well, yesterday Arizona's Supreme Court reinstated a law that was in effect until 1973 when Roe v Wade came into effect and legalized a woman's right to choose what happens with her ow…
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In this week's episode, Rye interviews Kyle McAvoy, who has been a nurse practitioner for over 32 years and is passionate about helping women of all ages and backgrounds achieve hormone balance and health-related goals. Originally from New York, Kyle moved west after completing her BA in French. She then decided her other passion was health and wel…
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As I chatted with Nicki, her passion for women's health and the wisdom passed down from her mother illuminated our conversation about God's Design for Women's Health. This episode of the Radiant Mission podcast takes you on a journey through the maze of formula and birth control industries, revealing their influence on natural processes like breast…
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If you're feeling exhausted 24/7, gaining weight despite sticking to a strict fitness routine, or struggling with mood swings, your hormones are likely out of balance. Today's episode, "Best Of Hormone Health," offers real solutions to help you regain control of your hormones and optimize your hormone health with expert insights and actionable stra…
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Biden's DOJ is targeting 70-year-old grandmothers for praying, a big boobed attorney is going viral after a court appearance in Seattle and I'm finally breaking my silence on right-wing commentary surrounding women. _______________________________________________ SUPPORT MY WORK: CASHAPP: https://cash.app/$SavSays WEBSITE: https://www.savsaysoffici…
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Today we had the honor of helping Kelly with: Acne Sleep Long term hormonal birth control symptoms Non-hormonal birth control options We hope this helps you as well! If you'd like to be on the podcast and get coached by us fill this form out: https://forms.gle/y4hzzr461wYXs3zc7 If you'd like some help eating for you cycle here's a free ecourse to g…
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Mary Ziegler is a law professor and expert on the law and politics of reproductive freedom. She joins Preet to discuss a recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that a federal program providing confidential family planning services cannot treat minors in Texas without parental consent. They break down the state and federal laws at issue…
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On a new episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the start of former President Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial in Manhattan, the first ever criminal trial of a former president in United States history. In a free excerpt from the show, they break down the opening statements. In the full episode, Preet and…
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Today was only the second day of Trump's first criminal trial and I honestly don't think he'll survive this one, let alone three more! But I guess we'll eventually find out. With no cameras allowed in the courtroom, the media is left to its own creativity to bring the action to the public. Some outlets are doing a better job of it than others, but …
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Illegal immigrants in New York are demanding more American resources, while hundreds more physically break down the borders of our country to force their way in. Meanwhile US politicians wave the flag of a foreign country they just sent $60 billion to, while our country continues to to implode from within. __________________________________________…
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Listener Discretion Advised- this episodes shares the story of inappropriate Pitocin use in labor resulting in severe birth trauma and neonatal complications. Please make sure you are in a space to receive this story. Today's episode is so informative and educates us about the repercussions of inappropriate use of Pitocin in labor! Pitocin is neith…
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A hologram of the late Whitney Houston is doing a residency in Las Vegas. Spirituality writer Brooke Obie asks what this means about celebrity, greif, and technology. Read Brooke's piece The Zombification of Whitney Houston: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/11/10725817/whitney-houston-hologram-tour Read Deepfakes, dead relatives and digital re…
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This episode is everything that so many of us need! Hannah Gill is a wealth of knowledge with a soothing voice and unmatched determination! Listen in as Hannah shares her story of a primary cesarean followed by an unmedicated, low intervention hospital VBAC-- or Vaginal Birth After Cesarean! Join The Birth Lounge! Download The Birth Lounge App! Con…
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The Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, or EMTALA, is a statute passed by Congress in 1986 to ensure that nobody who is experiencing a medical emergency is turned away from receiving health care. But this week, the Supreme Court will hear arguments challenging EMTALA as it relates to emergency abortion care. Katie O’Connor, Director of Feder…
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Let's talk about this 5th phase. When you understand how the hormones change this unique phase stands out. Learn about this mystery phase and how to use it's powers for good. Ready to chart? ThePeriodCoach.com/ETRC Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Wellness. Our Websites: PeriodCoachingSchool.com KatieBressac…
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Where Can You Get Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)? In this episode, we address where to get BHRT and what to watch out for. You’ll learn the pitfalls of Hormone Replacement Therapy and the important questions to ask your provider before getting started. Let's dive into the good, the bad, and the ugly of hormone optimization! You'll …
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Embark on a transformative journey with us as Paula Carper, a registered dietitian with an expansive three-decade career, returns to the Radiant Mission Podcast to unpack the challenges and triumphs of women's health in the face of toxic diet culture. Throughout our conversation, we navigate the often treacherous waters of online health information…
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How can adults steer teens away from marijuana in states where the drug is now legal? A parent writes in asking for guidance on raising teens in a community where pot use is wide-spread and normalized. To complicate matters, the parent uses recreational cannabis at home but worries, appropriately, about how early experimentation with the drug could…
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Welcome to a new week. As expected the first criminal trial of Donald Trump is now underway in a NYC courtroom. Both sides delivered their opening statements and the first witness began giving his testimony.The prosecution started strong with David Pecker as the first on the stand. Notwithstanding his quite appropriate name, the former head honcho …
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In this interview, I speak with Dr. Ben Merkle, who is the President of New Saint Andrews college in Moscow, ID. We talk all things related to students and parents picking a school in clown world 2024, including the right and wrong ways to think about sending our kids to college, whether or not college should be the default option, the value of tra…
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EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Taxpayer funding flows to Ukraine and Ivy League universities that aren't big fans of America. Tucker Carlson ignites the atomic bomb debate, and Bill Maher seems to have been listening to the LOOPcast. Tune in! 0:00 - Welcome and Mercer’s conversion story (abridged) 4:20 - More…
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Ray Takeyh, a leading expert on Iran, is a senior fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He’s also the author of several books on Iran and previously served as senior advisor on Iran at the State Department. Takeyh joins Preet to discuss the recent escalation of direct military attacks between Iran and Israel, where the…
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Expectations of yourself and others have sneakily become a norm of how we operate! In this episode we are going to spark your mind to shift from the norm! Support the show To connect with us on a deeper level, follow and message us at: @girldoyoufirst (Podcast IG): https://www.instagram.com/girldoyoufirst/ @countryfit (Ashlynn’s IG): https://www.in…
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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an irritating condition that causes vaginal discharge and odor. Unfortunately, this condition is famous for coming back even after you’ve taken antibiotics. That’s why you need to know these home remedies that may help you get rid of BV for good. Trying to find an integrative medicine or functional medicine doctor who un…
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It may sound boring, it might be confusing, but the federal government’s new capital gains tax change could just become a major political sticking point. The House hears from tax experts and others about what the change could accomplish and whether everyday Canadians might be affected. Then, the federal budget unveiled this week failed to meet the …
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Alcohol and longevity — it's an extremely controversial topic that most health experts shy away from. But I'm not afraid of courting controversy when there's scientific evidence to consider. Sure, you've heard the warnings about alcohol being a toxin that should be avoided at all costs — and in some cases this is true. But what if I told you that i…
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Each Friday, we get to spend an hour with Marcy Wheeler of emptywheel.net for a conversation about much of what happened that week. This week was pretty remarkable in that Donald Trump is finally on trial for some of his crimes.By the time we finished recording this morning, the entire jury and six alternates had been seated. It appears that openin…
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The LOOPcast has been around for a while now (and Tom is out today), so we wanted to share one of our best interviews. We recorded this a little over a year now, and it is safe to say Riley Gaines' courage has inspired thousands of people to stand up for the truth. Enjoy! 00:00 Early Career 02:56 Swimming Against Lia Thomas 10:25 Speaking Out 17:51…
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It’s time for oral arguments in the second abortion case this Supreme Court season, one that Jess and Imani have both written and talked a lot about in the last year. In this week's episode, they share what they'll be listening for during Wednesday's arguments. They'll also be bringing you their rapid reactions later that day, so be sure to tune in…
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Another Thursday has arrived, which means we have two things going for us today: 1. Howie Klein is here and 2. Tomorrow's Friday so the weekend is near. This has been a crazy week at a moment in history that promises to be among the craziest, certainly in our lifetimes!The number of jurors seated in the first criminal trial of TFGDJT has dropped fr…
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Do you feel hungry all the time? Abnormally hungry? If so, it’s worth trying to figure out why. Potential drivers of abnormally high hunger include insulin resistance, gut and microbiome issues, low blood sugar, and food addiction—just to name a few. In this episode, Lara explores food addiction and some of the controversy around the term. She also…
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Let's talk about that phase after ovulation, the nesting phase, the tie up loose ends phase! Learn what the major hormones are doing, enjoy the sights and sounds of early luteal. Learn to sync your cycle and your senses here: https://theperiodcoach.com/flow-freedom-live/ Todays episode is sponsored by: Period Coaching School and Katie Bressack Well…
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Are you tired of feeling like your body is fighting against you? Do you find yourself battling unexplained fatigue, muscle aches, and brain fog day after day, with no relief in sight? Imagine waking up each morning with a renewed sense of energy and clarity, ready to take on the day after uncovering and addressing hidden ailments impacting your hea…
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Rikki Klieman is a CBS News legal analyst, attorney, and best-selling author. She joins Preet to discuss the start of trial this week in the Manhattan DA’s hush money prosecution of Donald Trump. They cover jury selection, general trial analysis and predictions, and how defense attorneys can wrangle difficult clients like Trump. For show notes and …
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What our society projects us to do for movement, is it really healthy? Listen to hear our perspective & a new way of thinking when it comes to moving your body. References in this Episode: Stephanie Buttermore (can find her on IG & Youtube) Netflix Series: Live to 100. Secrets of the Blue Zones Support the show To connect with us on a deeper level,…
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The first criminal trial of Donald Trump to convene is on recess today (no Wednesday sessions, per the judge), but it was a busy Tuesday as seven jurors were seated. Five more plus six alternates are expected by the end of the week, with opening arguments as soon as Monday.So today's circus was in Congress, where House Republicans walked their arti…
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EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Today we completely underestimate the size of cultural Catholicism, Tin-foil Tom breaks down the recent lawfare levied against Donald Trump, and Kara finds the latest chapter of the Marko Rupnik cover-up (or lack thereof). 0:00 - Pew Research on Catholics 18:55 - Alan Ritchson C…
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On this episode, It's me, hi! I briefly discuss the history of fad diets and the science of healthy eating patterns. The stigma discussed in this episode revolves around the origins of fad dieting and what you can do today to ditch the diet and create eating patterns that work best for you. Dieting can be an incredibly sensitive and tough subject t…
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Matt & Abby discuss their new experience starting marriage counseling together and share their big plans for their son Griffin’s 2nd birthday. They also share their thoughts on the "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary and the allegations and criminal charges surrounding it. This episode is sponsored by DoorDash, Liquid IV, Dreamland…
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