Best Cynthia Allen Podcasts (2024)

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Kamala Harris’ Unconventional Media Blitz 13:48

13h ago13:48

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Today on The Social, Kamala Harris sits down with the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and Howard Stern. Then, a woman refuses to lend her wedding dress to her sister. Is she wrong? Plus, a writer for “Elle” wonders if it’s possible to overcome a dating “ick”.By The Social

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MOMLIFE CRISIS: HOW MOTHERHOOD IMPACTS CAREER 14:13

1d ago14:13

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“Watching other people get to where you want to be – or thought you’d be – that’s hard.” Kate, Stephanie, Sharla and Sabrina discuss the seemingly impossible task of balancing work and parenting, how motherhood has changed their relationship with ambition, the messages companies send to their employees who are moms and whether discussing your home …

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MOMLIFE CRISIS: WHAT HAPPENED TO US? THE IMPACT OF MOTHERHOOD ON COUPLES 20:50

1d ago20:50

20:50

“I love my baby, but I can’t stand you.” Kate, Sharla, Victoria and Sabrina get candid. They discuss hating their partners in the early postpartum period, struggling with their body image after giving birth, going to couples counselling and whether any parents of young kids are actually having sex.By The Social

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MOMLIFE CRISIS: PROMO 0:57

1d ago0:57

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Meet Kate, Sharla, Sabrina, Victoria, Kristy and Stephanie – moms having raw, honest conversations about the challenges of modern-day motherhood that often go unspoken.By The Social

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MOMLIFE CRISIS: THE EARLY DAYS - EXPECTATION VS REALITY 23:26

1d ago23:26

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Note: This chat touches on difficult topics like pregnancy loss. Please take care of yourself when listening. “The hardest part of IVF was the isolation that you feel. You feel broken.” Kate, Stephanie, Sabrina and Victoria discuss how getting pregnant doesn’t often go according to plan, how partners don’t always show up in the ways you might expec…

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MOMLIFE CRISIS: THE VILLAGE - WHERE DID IT GO? 20:16

1d ago20:16

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“I need you at 4 AM when I have two screaming babies and I don’t know what to do.” Kate, Sharla, Victoria and Kristy chat about the elusive village. They discuss the loneliness that comes with having a child during the pandemic and after moving to a new country, how asking for help can sometimes feel like a burden, how friendships change post-kids,…

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MOMLIFE CRISIS: WHO AM I NOW? IDENTITY AND MOTHERHOOD 21:14

1d ago21:14

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“I miss the old me so much.” Kate, Stephanie, Kristy and Sabrina discuss how motherhood has impacted the way they view themselves and the way others view them, the competing feelings of failure and confidence that motherhood can instill, the emotional whiplash of adoring your kids but wanting time apart and the importance of finding ways to be you …

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Esinam Bediako, "Blood on the Brain" (Red Hen Press, 2024) 28:42

1d ago28:42

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Today I talked to Esinam Bediako about here novel Blood on the Brain (Red Hen Press, 2024). When Akosua, a 24-year-old grad student in New York, falls and bangs her head, she has too much drama in her life to pay attention to her headaches and exhaustion. She’s just broken up with Wisdom, her boyfriend, she learns that her long-estranged Ghanian fa…

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The Menendez Brothers Will Get a New Hearing 23:13

1d ago23:13

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Today on The Social, the Menendez brothers will get a new court hearing to review their convictions. Then, Oliver Hudson reveals his relationship rule with his wife. And, is it a problem if your job becomes your identity? Plus, Will Smith’s farts halted “Men in Black” production for three hours. Then, the Toronto District School Board seeks support…

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Growing Edge Live with Dr. Ali Benjamin and guest Dr Michelle Medrano 10/06/2024 55:31

2d ago55:31

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Join Ali Benjamin as she creates conversations with soul-centered people who channel their attention, energy, and resources into supporting others and helping the world come together in love. Guest: .Dr. Michelle Medrano Topic:: Enneagram Chat Rev. Dr. Michelle Medrano is a career minister in the New Thought movement. She received her ministerial d…

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Hanson 20 Year Anniversary 41:09

4d ago41:09

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Today on The Social, a woman discovers on social media that her ex-boyfriend is dating Madonna! Then, did you have any weird rules or norms in your house as a child? And, a recent study in the UK found that 52% of Gen Z have no interest in becoming managers. Plus, would you bring your baby to a rave? Then, Kristen Cavallari says Mark Estes will “th…

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Andrew Garfield is Uncertain He Wants to be a Father 18:15

5d ago18:15

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Today on The Social, a British Columbia man is ordered to pay damages for a defamatory Google review. Then, things people no longer buy because they are too expensive. And, more and more of us are using ChatGPT for sentimental notes. Then, Andrew Garfield questions if he wants to be a father after turning 40.…

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Recall This Story: Part 2 of Linda Schlossberg on Alice Munro's "Miles City, Montana" (JP) 54:51

5d ago54:51

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You will want to start with Part 1 of episode 135; it can be found right here. Linda Schlossberg, author of Life in Miniature, who teaches at Harvard, joins RTB to read and explore one of her favorite Alice Munro stories, "Miles City, Montana" in our new series, Recall This Story. The discussion ranges widely. This story first appeared in The New Y…

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Emma Hinds, "The Knowing" (Bedford Square Publishers, 2024) 33:04

5d ago33:04

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In the slums of 19th-century New York. A tattooed mystic fights for her life. Her survival hangs on the turn of a tarot card. Powerful, intoxicating and full of suspense. The Knowing (Bedford Square Publishing, 2024) by Emma Hinds is a darkly spellbinding novel about a girl fighting for her survival in the decaying criminal underworlds. Whilst work…

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Sean Combs’ Faces 100+ Assault Charges 19:47

6d ago19:47

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Today on The Social, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces more than 100 assault charges. Then, Selena Gomez says it’s “distasteful to talk about money”. And, Ontario faces a teacher shortage by 2027. Plus, the babushka head scarf is trending. And, is it fair to ask someone to redo your birthday when they’ve disappointed you?…

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Recall This Story: Part 1 of Linda Schlossberg on Alice Munro's "Miles City Montana" (JP) 48:23

6d ago48:23

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Linda Schlossberg, author of Life in Miniature, who teaches at Harvard, joins RTB to read and explore one of her favorite Alice Munro stories, "Miles City, Montana" in our new series, Recall This Story. The discussion ranges widely. This story first appeared in The New Yorker (1/6/1985) and was reprinted in The Progress of Love (1986) one Munro's m…

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Maaria Sayed, "From Pashas to Pokemon" (Vishwakarma Publications, 2024) 44:14

6d ago44:14

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From Pashas to Pokemon (Vishwakarma Publications, 2024), Maaria Sayed’s first novel, is a coming-of-age story. Aisha grows up in the Muhammad Ali Road neighborhood of Mumbai in the Nineties–a time when India was starting to grapple with liberalization, globalization, and polarization. In Mumbai and London, Aisha tries to learn what it means to grow…

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Kristen Cavallari Doesn’t Regret Ending Best Relationship Ever 15:34

7d ago15:34

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Today on The Social, Kristen Cavallari says Mark Estes will “thank me” for ending their relationship. Then, Japanese scientists have created a scanner that records and replays your dreams while you’re awake. And, a TikToker gets upset after her toddler calls her ex-husband’s new wife “mama”. Plus, beloved movies we actually can’t stand.…

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Madonna's Boyfriend 17:37

8d ago17:37

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Today on The Social, a woman discovers on social media that her ex-boyfriend is dating Madonna! And, did you have any weird rules or norms in your house as a child? Then, a recent study in the UK found that 52% of Gen Z have no interest in becoming managers. Plus, would you bring your baby to a rave?!…

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Cynthia Swanson, "Anyone But Her" (Columbine York, 2024) 24:02

8d ago24:02

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Today I talked to Cynthia Swanson about Anyone But Her (Columbine York, 2024). In 1979 during her freshman year at Denver East High School in 1979, Suzanne’s mother was murdered by an armed robber while working in her record store. Suzanne has always sensed ghosts, so she’s not surprised when soon after, she hears her dead mother warning her about …

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 18:27

9d ago18:27

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Today on The Social, we reflect on National Day For Truth and Reconciliation. And, should the terms 'settler' and 'colonizer' be more normalized in mainstream discourse? Then, is there a difference between respectful curiosity and tokenism? And, would you offer your parents’ space to live with you in their later years? Plus, should self-checkouts h…

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Growing Edge Live with Ali Benjamin and guest Dennis Merritt Jones 9/30/2024 57:18

9d ago57:18

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Growing Edge Live w/ Ali Benjamin 9/30/2024 Join Ali Benjamin as she creates conversations with soul-centered people who channel their attention, energy, and resources into supporting others and helping the world come together in love. Guest: Author and minister Dennis Merritt Jones! Throughout his lifetime, Dennis Merritt Jones has been on a quest…

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Episode 200: Ryan Haddon 34:04

11d ago34:04

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On resetting after betrayal and spiritual abuse, shifting self-loathing, and service as crucial to our healing. (1:00) - Reinventing oneself after doors close in life. (4:56) - Addiction, self-loathing, and recovery. (11:31) - Addiction recovery, self-discovery, and service. (17:25) - Healing from trauma and supporting others. (21:18) - Spiritual b…

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Donna Kelce Hasn't Seen Taylor Swift's 'Eras' Tour! 41:31

11d ago41:31

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Today on The Social, convicted con artist Anna Delvey exited 'Dancing with the Stars' with a blunt goodbye! And, Travis Kelce’s mom still hasn’t seen Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour. How important is it for your partner’s family to take an interest in your career? Then, would you want an app to tell you your death date? And, how much does good sex matte…

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Patrick Hicks, "In the Shadow of Dora: A Novel of the Holocaust and the Apollo Program" (Stephen F. Austin UP, 2020) 1:21:06

11d ago1:21:06

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In the Shadow of Dora: A Novel of the Holocaust and the Apollo Program (Stephen F. Austin UP, 2020) spans two very different decades from the Nazi concentration camp of Dora-Mittelbau to the coast of central Florida in the late 1960s; the book tells the story of the real life intersections between the horror of the Third Reich's V-2 rocket program …

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Kevin Dean, "Patron Saints" The Common Magazine 43:17

12d ago43:17

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Kevin Dean speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about his story “Patron Saints,” which appears in The Common’s most recent issue. Kevin talks about the process of writing and revising this story, which follows a young American trying to find his place in Cairo, while the city roils with political uncertainty after the Arab Spring uprising. Kevin…

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Anna Delvey's Blunt Goodbye 22:45

14d ago22:45

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Today on The Social, convicted con artist Anna Delvey exited 'Dancing with the Stars' with a blunt goodbye! And, Travis Kelce’s mom still hasn’t seen Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ tour. How important is it for your partner’s family to take an interest in your career? Then, would you want an app to tell you your death date? And, how much does good sex matte…

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Christina Dodd, "A Daughter of Fair Verona" (John Scognamiglio, 2024) 38:19

14d ago38:19

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It takes a certain gall to update one of William Shakespeare’s most enduring and most beloved tragedies. Anyone who has survived an English literature class at a US high school or college knows that neither Romeo nor Juliet lives to old age; and those few who have not read the play, for pleasure or under duress, have probably seen one of the screen…

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The Late Show with Prime Minister Trudeau’ 23:40

15d ago23:40

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Today on The Social, we react to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'. And, Kristen Bell says her marriage to Dax Shepard works because they're complete opposites! Then, Doug Ford says it was “disgraceful" to see TDSB students marching at a pro-Palestinian rally. Should civil disobedience be part of a c…

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Sara Johnson Allen, "Down Here We Come Up" (Black Lawrence Press, 2023) 29:09

15d ago29:09

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In Sara Johnson Allen's novel Down Here We Come Up (Black Lawrence Press 2023), Kate Jessup’s mother lures her back home to North Carolina. Jackie Jessup is a con-artist, always working a scheme, always taking what she wanted, and she taught Kate to do the same. Now she’s dying, and Kate is estranged and living far away in Boston. Kate, her mother,…

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Ari Gautier, "Nocturne Pondicherry" (Hachette India, 2024) 1:01:54

15d ago1:01:54

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A postman struggles to deliver the last letter on his last day of work. A prostitute elopes with the auto rickshaw driver who arranged clients for her. An inspector discovers the dead body of the boy he had an altercation with the previous evening. In Nocturne Pondicherry (Hachette India, 2024), Ari Gautier peels back the layers of human emotions u…

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Janet Jackson On Kamala Harris' Racial Identity 16:50

16d ago16:50

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Today on The Social, Janet Jackson is in hot water over false remarks she made about Kamala Harris' biracial identity. Then, a man on Reddit returned his wife’s homemade gifts. And, has gentle parenting done more harm than good? Plus, show me your kitties! Would you go on a tour to meet and greet neighbourhood cats?!…

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Growing Edge Live with Dr. Ali Benjamin and guest Melinda Wood Allen 9/23/2024 55:20

16d ago55:20

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Growing Edge Live w/ Ali Benjamin Join Ali Benjamin as she creates conversations with soul-centered people who channel their attention, energy, and resources into supporting others and helping the world come together in love. Guest: Melinda Wood Allen Rev. Melinda Wood Allen is Senior minister at Church of One Love in Farmers Branch, TX. An Ordaine…

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F. J. Watson, "Lies of the Flesh" (Polygon, 2024) 46:13

16d ago46:13

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When evil stalks the land, who can you trust? Autumn 1314. In the aftermath of the Scottish victory at the Battle of Bannockburn, the villagers of Warcop wait desperately for the return of loved ones. When brothers Wat and Rob Dickinson bring news of the death of their companion, Adam Fothergill, as they fled home, there is no one to mourn him. But…

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S J. Naudé, "Fathers and Fugitives" (Europa, 2024) 44:56

16d ago44:56

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Daniel is a worldly and urbane journalist living in London. His relationships appear to be sexually fulfilling but sentimentally meager. A young gay man with no relationships outside of sexual ones, he can seem at once callow and, at times, cold to the point of cruel with his lovers. Emotionally distant from his elderly, senile father, Daniel nonet…

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Francis Stevens, "The Heads of Cerberus and Other Stories" (MIT Press, 2024) 40:43

16d ago40:43

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When three people in Philadelphia inhale dust developed by a scientist who has discovered parallel universes, they are transported into an interdimensional no-man's-land that is populated by supernatural beings. From there, they go on to an alternate-future version of Philadelphia—a frightening dystopian nation-state in which citizens are numbered,…

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