Best Esther Park Podcasts (2024)

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: From New Mom to Mommy Influencer: How Esther Park Beat the Instagram Algorithm 53:31

4d ago53:31

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a mommy influencer? Today, I bring on Esther Park, a friend and rapidly rising star in the social media world. She shares how she grew her followers from 12,000 to nearly 200,000 in just over a year. As a content creator myself, this episode was fascinating to me, and I learned so much! She shares her …

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A Life's Wisdom, Transformation & Romance: With legendary Bioneers founders Nina Simons & Kenny Ausubel 1:16:31

2h ago1:16:31

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Send us a Text Message. This treasured and unique conversation is with the legendary founders of Bioneers, Nina Simons and Kenny Ausubel. Bioneers is a cultural phenomenon - an innovative nonprofit organization that has been highlighting breakthrough solutions for restoring people and planet - for 34 years. What started as a somewhat reluctant conf…

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: 5 Questions to Check in with Yourself 31:29

36m ago31:29

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Well, I know that I’m not the only one having a tough year. After having some one-on-one calls with my close friends, I realize this year has rocked a lot of people already. People are facing tough times and being challenged in life! The saying “you really don’t know what people are going through” resonates more than ever. As we’re all struggling w…

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031: Carmen: The Power of Community and Curiosity in Parenting 25:42

1d ago25:42

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How can vulnerability and curiosity transform your parenting journey? Join us as we sit down with Carmen Stramara, a seasoned parent and postpartum doula, who shares her transformative experiences of raising children across diverse locations from Germany to Savannah, Georgia. Carmen opens up about the unique challenges of frequent moves due to her …

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Episode 280: Moving In with Your S.O. for the First Time - Expectations & Disagreements 49:13

5d ago49:13

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Moving in with a significant other is one of the key milestones in a relationship. Learning each other's preferences and creating a home together can be extremely rewarding… but also a big test for you and your partner. Even if you have experience living with roommates, sharing a space with a S.O. can be a big adjustment. Since Mel just recently mo…

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Visiting Wendell Berry & A Psychedelics Resurgence Back-Story: Off-record with Andrew Stone 15:36

2d ago15:36

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Send us a Text Message. Andrew Stone and I continued on for another 15 minutes off-record, but with the recorder still on. The conversation was so fascinating that I asked him if he was ok with it going out to you. So here’s a bonus 15 minutes with Andrew, where we went on to talk about his visit to Wendell Berry and their conversation on technolog…

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A Talk To-Go with David Barrett, Esther Barrett-Wloch & Claire Barrett | Episode 66 1:01:06

3d ago1:01:06

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Welcome back to another episode of Talks To-Go! Jill and George talk with our next special guest father/daughter duo, David Barrett, Esther Barrett-Whloh, and Claire Barrett. David's Emmy Award-winning music has reached and touched the lives of millions of people. His best-known song, “One Shining Moment”, has been an NCAA and CBS Sports staple for…

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Tech Innovator to Mystic Farmer: Andrew Stone's Path 50:44

4d ago50:44

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Send us a Text Message. Andrew Stone has been dubbed the ‘solar mystic farmer’, as a pioneering solar passive designer/builder, former software developer of some of the commonplace apps today working alongside luminaries like Steve Jobs, regenerative farmer with treasured links to Wendell Berry and his family, key presence in the psychedelics resur…

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Episode 279: Hot Takes - Shoes Off on Airplanes, Inviting Kids to Weddings, & Stanley Cups 54:01

9d ago54:01

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When you’re on an airplane, is it okay to take off your shoes? Depending on who you ask, you’ll probably get some opposing viewpoints. As humans, we all have our personal opinions and preferences, but some topics are particularly polarizing. So today, we’re sharing (and debating) our own hot takes: Should kids be invited to weddings? Is Timothée Ch…

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The Children's Hour Radio Show Becoming a Global Phenomenon, with Katie Stone & Amadeus Menendez 54:48

11d ago54:48

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Send us a Text Message. How does a local radio show run with and for children become a global phenomenon - with plenty of adult listeners too? All the more in an age of media disruption and decline, with the ongoing struggle of not only mainstream media models, but public and alternative ones too. In just six years, The Children’s Hour is approachi…

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Living Well with Janet: Midlife Non-Malaise with Mimi of @heymiddleage 1:05:04

11d ago1:05:04

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Middle age is usually defined as age 40-60. Some say it begins as early as our mid-30s. I am at the beginning of that period - this year I turn 39 and I’m on the precipice of my 4th decade. As I contend with midlife and all it means in relation to my health, my relationships, and my purpose in life - I’ve been referencing how others have navigated …

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030: Ashley: Breastfeeding Misconceptions, PMDD, & More 29:17

16d ago29:17

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What if breastfeeding isn't as natural and easy as we've been led to believe? Ever wondered why some women experience severe emotional and physical symptoms before their periods? Meet Ashley Shapiro, a dedicated nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), who shares her personal struggles with breastfeeding and how those c…

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Episode 278: Quitting a Corporate Job & Living Abroad in Taiwan - Catch-Up w/ Ashley Chen 45:04

16d ago45:04

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We often say that your 20’s are a time for exploration and new experiences, and today’s guest has certainly proven that! You might recognize Ashley Chen from her incredible work as our former Social Media Coordinator or Episode 160 when she was on the pod to talk about transitions in your early 20’s. Now in her mid-20’s, she recently made big steps…

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: How Jay Chou & Jolin Tsai (Mandopop) Connected Me to My Taiwanese Heritage 26:16

18d ago26:16

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Raise your hand if you know Jay Chou? Jolin Tsai? F4? lol One of the most common questions we get asked is “How do you stay connected to your culture?” or “Have you always been connected to your cultural identity?” In this episode, I’ll share why I’m so proud to be Taiwanese-American and how I stay connected with my cultural identity. Trust me, it’…

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Going Slow to Go Fast: Joining Jeff Goebel in Action 'Doing the Impossible' 1:14:32

22d ago1:14:32

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Send us a Text Message. Our final episode last year was titled Achieving Consensus and Commitment to do the ‘Impossible’. It featured Jeff Goebel, and drew an enormous response from listeners, a number of whom have continued to work with Jeff since. So when I knew we were heading to the States, I reached out to Jeff. And soon after, he got in touch…

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Episode 277: How Steven Lim Proved His Worth at Buzzfeed & Stayed True to Malaysian Roots 1:00:26

23d ago1:00:26

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Today’s guest will likely be a familiar face - Steven Lim is known for his work as a co-host of Buzzfeed’s “Worth It” series and for being a co-founder/CEO of Watcher Entertainment. But before that, he was just a kid from Ohio, who went from being a chemical engineer to the creator and AAPI community advocate we know him as today! And with the laun…

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Can Acupuncture Improve Your Fertility? Awakening Reproductive Potential with Michelle Oravitz, Founder of Wholesome Lotus 44:07

26d ago44:07

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In this enlightening episode, we explore the powerful intersection of acupuncture and fertility with Michelle Oravitz, a licensed acupuncturist and author of "The Way of Fertility." Michelle shares her personal journey from struggling with irregular periods to finding healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Her experiences led her to tr…

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Spirit Farm: Listening to Navajo Diné land with James & Joyce Skeet 1:17:12

30d ago1:17:12

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Send us a Text Message. The Navajo Diné Nation is the biggest First Nation in the US, crossing Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. There we connected with Diné elder James Skeet, and his brilliant wife Joyce - descendant of award-winning Mennonite farmers in Pennsylvania. Together, they founded Spirit Farm, and the educational non-profit Covenant Pathway…

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Episode 276: The Joys of Fatherhood & Parenting Through Music - with Sam Tsui & Casey Breves 51:50

1M ago51:50

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In celebration of Father’s Day and all the different ways fatherhood can look, we’ve brought Sam Tsui and Casey Breves on the show to share about their journey and outlook on parenting. Sam and Casey are OG YouTubers, incredibly talented musicians, and fathers to their beautiful daughter Elaia. It’s clear that music and creativity are core values i…

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029: Tiffany: How Education Can Shape Your Birth Experience 25:37

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Join us as we explore the essential aspects of birth education with Tiffany Turner, a birth doula, massage therapist, and mother of four. Tiffany shares her experience from traumatic hospital births to empowering home births, revealing how these personal milestones shaped her career. Tiffany's rich experiences and extensive knowledge shine through …

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A Talk To-Go with Yasmin Vossoughian | Episode 65 37:48

1M ago37:48

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Welcome back to another episode of Talks To-Go! Jill and George talk with our next special guest, Yasmin Vossoughian. She's a National correspondent for NBC and a frequent fill-in anchor. She previously hosted MSNBC’s “Yasmin Vossoughian Reports.” Prior to joining MSNBC, she was a host and producer for The Daily Share on HLN. She’s interviewed lead…

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Living Well with Janet: Am I a Highly Sensitive Person? 28:22

1M ago28:22

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I’ve been feeling really sensitive lately and got curious about this quality. I went down a rabbit hole of research, and it turns out that there is such a thing as highly sensitive people, or HSPs. In this episode, I talk about examples of sensitivity, explore a framework from psychologist Elaine Aron, and share ways I manage sensitivity. And yes, …

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Ultrawilding! Steve Mushin on blowing the lid off rewilding, joy & creativity 1:05:23

1M ago1:05:23

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Send us a Text Message. Steve Mushin is an award-winning industrial designer and inventor, and an old mate from when we both were part of the team at CERES – the legendary community environment park in inner Melbourne. He’s also now the author of children’s book ‘Ultrawild: An audacious plan to rewild every city on earth’ (Allen & Unwin). Eight yea…

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Episode 275: From Shyness to Satisfaction - Mastering Sexual Communication with Dr. Tara 1:06:10

1M ago1:06:10

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We’ve talked a lot about healthy communication in relationships, but when it comes to the topic of sex, partners often shy away from talking about it directly. On top of that, our experience of pleasure as women is often not prioritized, and some may even wonder: Is it possible for me to reach “the big O”? To help guide these conversations, we’ve b…

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A Talk To-Go with Phil Mushnick, Samantha Mushnick & Laura Mushnick Greenberg | Episode 64 55:32

1M ago55:32

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Welcome back to another episode of Talks To-Go! Jill and George talk with our next special guest father/daughter duo, Phil Mushnick, Samantha Mushnick, and Laura Mushnick Greenberg. Phil has been the television and radio columnist for the New York Post since 1982. A native of Staten Island, New York, he joined The Post in 1973 and covered the New Y…

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No Dumb Questions with Mel: How I Saved $27,000 on College Tuition 34:00

1M ago34:00

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Did you know I never took the SAT? Yet I still earned a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year university! And guess what? I saved $27,000 on college tuition! How? I started at my local community college for two years before transferring to UC San Diego. In today's episode, I’ll share why I chose community college despite having a 3.8 GPA in high schoo…

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Bringing the Beaver Back in an Uninsurable State: With Brock Dolman, co-founder of the Occidental Arts & Ecology Centre 1:26:42

1M ago1:26:42

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Send us a Text Message. A couple of weeks ago, I received some big news. The California State Assembly unanimously passed what’s been dubbed the ‘Beaver Bill’. Yes, California is bringing the beaver back. For those who might not be fully across how big this news is, the beaver is a keystone species that assists in restoring watershed and ecosystem …

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Following The Right Plan, Esther 5-6, Paul Mansfield 44:15

1M ago44:15

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Join us every Sunday at 10:45 am EST @ HydePark.Online.Church Connect with Hyde Park! Facebook Instagram Website (Music provided by bensound.com)By HydePark.Church

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Episode 274: Helen and Philip Share Their Miscarriage Story & How to Support Loved Ones 55:19

2M ago55:19

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Earlier this year, Helen went through a miscarriage, and since then she’s been navigating this devastating loss alongside her husband Philip. From doctor visits to sharing the news, every step along the way has been a difficult one. It’s unfortunate to learn that about 25% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and expectant parents often have to go th…

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Kings Of The Court | Episode 63 19:43

2M ago19:43

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Welcome back to Talks To-Go! In this episode, Jill and George talk about the wedding between Yellowstone co-stars Ryan Bingham and Hassie Harrison, if co-stars date for love or PR, the passing of basketball legend, Bill Walton, Nadal's first round loss in the French Open and much more. No reservations needed. All TALKS are TO-GO. Instagram: @talkst…

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028: A New Season: Welcome Back to Ahma Need a Minute! 36:20

2M ago36:20

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Hi! My name is Gigi, and I'm the new host of Ahma Need a Minute. We're so excited to welcome you back to the podcast. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Esther, the founder and CEO of Ahma & Co. We explore the multifaceted world of postpartum care, highlighting the impact that doulas, lactation educators, and newborn care special…

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Spill the Baby Tea with Helen: Living with Grief - Coping and Healing after Miscarriage 27:22

2M ago27:22

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Whether you’re a parent or someone who has faced the heavy weight of grief, this episode is dedicated to you. From the initial shock and denial to the eventual steps towards acceptance and hope, I share my journey with grief after my miscarriage, delving into what it means to grieve, how to navigate through grief, and the importance of community an…

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David Bronner: A Journey of Purpose with Dr. Bronner's Cosmic Engagement Officer 48:21

2M ago48:21

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Send us a Text Message. I had the pleasure of sitting down with David Bronner, the Cosmic Engagement Officer of the famed Dr Bronner’s, whose life story is as rich and foamy as the company's iconic soap. Since David became CEO of the top-selling brand of natural soaps, body care and food products in 1998, the company has grown from $4 million in re…

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What Was I Thinking, Jonah 2, Nicky Herring 44:29

2M ago44:29

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Join us every Sunday at 10:45 am EST @ HydePark.Online.Church Connect with Hyde Park! Facebook Instagram Website (Music provided by bensound.com)By HydePark.Church

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Episode 273: How to Spot & Help the Narcissists in Your Life - ft. Alyssa “Lia” Mancao 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Have you ever wondered if someone you know is a Narcissist? Maybe they have very high self-esteem, but when does self-confidence cross the line into an unhealthy level of self-importance? To help shed some light on this topic, we’re so excited to have Alyssa “Lia” Mancao back on the podcast! Last time, we spoke with Lia about the Importance of Chem…

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