Best Liberating Motherhood Podcasts (2024)

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4: The nightmare of childbirth in a patriarchy 1:23:13

10d ago1:23:13

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Bringing life into the world should be a source of immense power--and often, it is. But in a patriarchy, we endeavor to destroy women's power. This is why patriarchy has turned childbirth into a dangerous, traumatic nightmare. Learn about the state of childbirth, and what you can do to push back--and why it's a partner's obligation to protect and s…

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DBM Ep 58: Cultural Identity, Spirituality & Ancestral Reconnection with Dr. Gina Paige 1:25:20

4h ago1:25:20

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Dear Mama, Who is the girl the woman who survived in the belly of the boat that brought you here? Where did she come from? How do we find our way back to that place? Why should we find our way back to that place? In this episode, WE JOURNEY & Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry is ridin with us! Along the way: 👉🏾Thea shares the profound …

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Kevin Leo Nadal, "Queering Law and Order: LGBTQ Communities and the Criminal Justice System" (Lexington Book, 2020) 38:54

30m ago38:54

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Throughout US history, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people have been pathologized, victimized, and criminalized. Reports of lynching, burning, or murdering of LGBTQ people have been documented for centuries. Prior to the 1970s, LGBTQ people were deemed as having psychological disorders and subsequently subject to electrosh…

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Episode 22-"A Life ‘Well Lived’ " with Mike Stevenson 50:56

1d ago50:56

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Episode 22, A Life ‘Well Lived’ with Mike Stevenson Mike is an international motivational speaker who has lived the most extraordinary life & at 74 is just getting started. In this episode we get to explore, homelessness, being in a rock band, how best to connect to other humans & motivational leadership and few other detours in between. Join us de…

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Navigating Toxic Intimate Relationships-Knowing When to Leave and the Path to Recovery 1:09:07

2d ago1:09:07

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In this episode, host LaVenia Richards discusses navigating toxic intimate relationships, knowing when to leave, and the path to recovery. She shares her personal experiences of being in abusive relationships and the psychological impact it had on her. LaVenia emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of toxic relationships, such as contro…

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Premal Dharia et al., "Dismantling Mass Incarceration: A Handbook for Change" (FSG Originals, 2024) 31:49

4d ago31:49

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In recent years, a searching national conversation has called attention to the social and racial injustices that define America’s criminal system. The incarceration of vast numbers of people, and the punitive treatment of African Americans in particular, are targets of widespread criticism. But despite the election of progressive prosecutors in sev…

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Episode 21- "Self Liberation" with Ciara Commins 54:42

8d ago54:42

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Episode 21, Self Liberation with Ciara Commins Ciara is a mother, founder & CEO, a personal friend & inspiration in my life. Join Ciara & I as we explore how connecting with our monthly cycles & with the cyclical nature of the seasons, can liberate our energy & habitual ways of being. Ciara shares how she gave up alcohol & coffee & how her life has…

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S2:E4 Silencing White Noise: Dr. Willie D Francois on Abolition Spirituality and Anti-Racism 42:09

8d ago42:09

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Send us a Text Message. Can racism be silenced? Join us as Reverend Nikia Smith Robert, PhD and Reverend Doctor Willie D Francois tackle this pressing question by exploring the concept of "white noise" from Francois’s book, "Silencing White Noise: Six Practices to Overcome Our Inaction on Race." Together, we dissect how racist speech, silence, and …

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Ailbhe O'Loughlin, "Law and Personality Disorder: Human Rights, Human Risks, and Rehabilitation" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:07:49

10d ago1:07:49

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In Law and Personality Disorder: Human Rights, Human Risks, and Rehabilitation (Oxford UP, 2024), Dr Ailbhe O'Loughlin considers the controversial and under-researched concern of what to do with dangerous people with severe personality disorders. She brings together scientific evidence, law and policy, to consider risk prevention, public security a…

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Ep.57 - Kicked Out for Queer Inclusion (feat. James Sholl) 1:21:16

11d ago1:21:16

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a church decides to fully embrace queer inclusion? To find out, Bread and Rosaries takes a rare detour across the Atlantic where Adam chats with James Sholl, pastor of Wellspring Worship Centre, Toronto. James' Instagram Wellspring Worship Centre Christians for Palestine: Instagram Facebook Email: christian…

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Ep 53: You Don't Have to Smile 43:18

13d ago43:18

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You don't have to smile. You don't. I've been sitting with what it would be like to have a world where we can each show up with all the emotions that are present with us—showing up with the grief, the regret, the fear, the frustration—without feeling the need to "fix" yourself or those emotions before being in the room again. This episode explores …

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Felicia Arriaga, "Behind Crimmigration: ICE, Law Enforcement, and Resistance in America" (UNC Press, 2023) 1:02:51

13d ago1:02:51

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In recent years, dozens of counties in North Carolina have partnered with federal law enforcement in the criminalization of immigration--what many have dubbed "crimmigration." Southern border enforcement still monopolizes the national immigration debate, but immigration enforcement has become common within the United States as well. While Immigrati…

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Episode 20-"Motherhood" 27:07

17d ago27:07

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Episode 20 - Motherhood It’s taken several weeks for this episode to percolate in my energy. I’m not claiming I’ve got all the answers yet & so I feel this one will have several sequels. Join me as I take you through some recently revelations & experiences in my ever expanding role of motherhood. I look forward to the feedback on this one!…

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Episode 19 - “Going With The Flow” with Nifraz Rifaz 44:22

17d ago44:22

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Episode 19 - “Going With The Flow” with Nifraz Rifaz My dear friend Nifraz shares how storytelling informed his life. From the Civil War of Sri Lanka to his Corporate Career that took him to London, Hong Kong & recently home again. Going with the flow, being guided by God & the art of telling stories have allowed Nifraz to find his place in the wor…

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From Shadows to Strength: Surviving Childhood Molestation and Thriving in Adulthood 1:08:17

24d ago1:08:17

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In this episode, host LaVenia Richards and guest Vanekia Saunders discuss the topic of surviving childhood molestation and thriving in adulthood. Vanika shares her personal journey of surviving molestation by her mother's fiancé and how it shaped her life. They discuss the grooming process, the impact on relationships, and the importance of healing…

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EP 156: Juneteenth Movement Reflections 1:24:34

24d ago1:24:34

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On this episode of Hella Black, Abbas and Delency reflect on Juneteenth, speak candidly and honestly about the state of the movement, and share their thoughts on the changes that should be made and how to move forward. Tap in!!!By Hella Black Podcast by Abbas Muntaqim and Delency Parham

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Ep.56 - Flexing My Electorals 48:41

25d ago48:41

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Send us a Text Message. From the CofE's standard 'let's not be mean' offering in #PrayYourPart, to something a little more interesting from the Diocese of Salisbury, join Adam Spiers and Jonny Bell as they take a look at some Christian responses to the upcoming general election. Is democracy possible under capitalism? How does the Church intersect …

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3: How bad is heterosexual marriage for women? 43:54

28d ago43:54

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Why is it that we respond to proposals and weddings with joy rather than terror? We know that men are the biggest public health threat to women, and that most marriages are inequitable and unhappy. Yet patriarchy promotes this disconnect. Learn why in this episode.By Liberating Motherhood

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Episode 18 - "Expanding Consciousness" with Veronica Lillo-Roith 56:18

25d ago56:18

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Episode 18 - Expanding Consciousness with Veronica Lillo-Roith A mom, coach & leader, Veronica shares with us how she navigated her life of meeting external expectations, whilst expanding consciousness. We explore how our consciousness impacts parenting & our ability to fully live a beautiful life. A truly heart opening experience with practical ti…

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Alex V. Barnard, "Conservatorship: Inside California's System of Coercion and Care for Mental Illness" (Columbia UP, 2023) 59:36

25d ago59:36

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Is involuntary psychiatric treatment the solution to the intertwined crises of untreated mental illness, homelessness, and addiction? In recent years, politicians and advocates have sought to expand the use of conservatorships, a legal tool used to force someone deemed “gravely disabled,” or unable to meet their needs for food, clothing, or shelter…

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Breaking the Cycle of Abuse the Journey of Motherhood: Learning and Growing 1:05:06

1M ago1:05:06

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In this conversation, Lavinia Richards and her sister Lashandra discuss the topic of abuse, specifically Lashandra's experience of abuse as a child and how it affected her as a mother. They explore the origins of the abuse, the impact it had on their relationship, and the cycle of abuse that Lashandra perpetuated with her own daughter. They also di…

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Ep 52: How Somatic Therapy Can Support Your Healing 50:01

1M ago50:01

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In today's episode, I get to share more about one of my favorite healing practices with you: Somatic Therapy (also known as Embodiment Healing). I walk through... What Somatic Therapy is My introduction to Somatic Therapy and the impact it's had on me The difference between Talk Therapy & Somatic Therapy What happens in a Somatic Therapy session Wi…

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Michele Goodwin, "Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood" (Cambridge UP, 2020) 1:04:10

1M ago1:04:10

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Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood (Cambridge University Press, 2020) a brilliant but shocking account of the criminalization of all aspects of reproduction, pregnancy, abortion, birth, and motherhood in the United States. In her extensively researched monograph, Michele Goodwin recounts the horrific contempora…

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Sharrona Pearl, "Do I Know You?: From Face Blindness to Super Recognition" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2023) 39:43

1M ago39:43

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In Do I Know You? From Faceblindness to Super Recognition (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023), Dr. Sharrona Pearl explores the fascinating category of face recognition and the "the face recognition spectrum," which ranges from face blindness at one end to super recognition at the other. Super recognizers can recall faces from only the briefest e…

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Episode 17-“Taking A Leap Of Faith”-Skott Taylor 51:47

1M ago51:47

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Episode 17 - Skott Taylor-Taking A Leap Of Faith Skott is the Global Head of Digital at Bridge Partnership. He’s also a Musician, an Actor, a husband & father. Skott works on Men’s Emotional Leadership & brings groups together to create a safe space for vulnerability. Join me & my ex Hong Kong colleague & buddy as we discuss - Men’s health, Music, …

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The Power of Forgiveness: Healing Wounds and Liberating the Soul 1:03:57

1M ago1:03:57

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In this episode, Lavanya Richards discusses the power of forgiveness, healing wounds, and liberating the soul. She shares personal experiences of forgiveness and the impact it has had on her life. Lavanya emphasizes the importance of forgiving for oneself and the psychological and emotional benefits of forgiveness. In this conversation, LaVenia Ric…

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2: Household labor inequity as a key feminist issue 56:26

1M ago56:26

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View some of Zawn's surveys on household labor inequity here: https://zawn.substack.com/t/surveysBy Liberating Motherhood

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S2:E3 Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter 49:13

1M ago49:13

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Send us a Text Message. Join Dr. Nika in a discussion with Patrisse Cullors, the co-founder of Black Lives Matter. Cullors' journey will inspire you as she shares how her maternal lineage and ancestral experiences with religion and systemic oppression fuel her art and activism. One standout moment is her collaboration with designer Rita Nazarino on…

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Adam Goodman, "The Deportation Machine: America’s Long History of Expelling Immigrants" (Princeton UP, 2020) 1:07:09

1M ago1:07:09

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Many of us know that immigrants have been deported from the United States for well over a century, but has anyone ever asked how? In The Deportation Machine: America’s Long History of Expelling Immigrants (Princeton University Press, 2020), author Adam Goodman brings together new archival evidence to write an expansive history of deportation from t…

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Aya Gruber, "The Feminist War on Crime: The Unexpected Role of Women’s Liberation in Mass Incarceration" (U California Press, 2020) 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

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Aya Gruber, a professor of law at the University of Colorado Law School, has written a history of how the women’s movement in America has shaped the law on domestic violence and sexual assault. In The Feminist War on Crime: The Unexpected Role of Women’s Liberation in Mass Incarceration (University of California Press, 2020), Professor Gruber conte…

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A Mothers Love: Heartfelt Conversations with Her Children 42:55

1M ago42:55

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n this special Mother's Day episode, LaVenia Richards hosts a candid conversation with her children, Cassandra, Donye, and Dashaun. They share their favorite memories, moments of despising their mother, feeling special, and the gifts they would give her. The conversation also delves into the similarities between the children and their mother, as we…

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Anne Kim, "Poverty for Profit: How Corporations Get Rich off America’s Poor" (The New Press, 2024) 28:19

2M ago28:19

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Poverty is big business in America. The federal government spends about $900 billion a year on programs that directly or disproportionately impact poor Americans, including antipoverty programs such as the earned income tax credit, Medicaid, and affordable housing vouchers and subsidies. States and local governments spend tens of billions more. Iro…

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Ep.55 - Russell Brand: Brother in Christ 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Send us a Text Message. So er... Russell Brand's a Christian now apparently. Join Ben and Adam as they rejoice at the news and discuss the Christian/conspiracy theorist/Fascist pipeline. Also listen out for Saint of the Week, Joseph Brotherton. Christians for Palestine: Instagram Facebook Email: christiansforpalestineuk@gmail.com Support the Show. …

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M. Ramirez and D. Peterson, "Ignored Racism: White Animus Toward Latinos (Cambridge UP, 2020) 59:34

2M ago59:34

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Although Latinos are now the largest non-majority group in the United States, existing research on white attitudes toward Latinos has focused almost exclusively on attitudes toward immigration. Ignored Racism: White Animus Toward Latinos (Cambridge University Press) changes that. It argues that such accounts fundamentally underestimate the politica…

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Jan Grabowski, "On Duty: The Role of the Polish Blue and Criminal Police in the Holocaust" (Yad Vashem, 2024) 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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"The Polish Police, commonly called the Blue or uniformed police in order to avoid using the term “Polish,” has played a most lamentable role in the extermination of the Jews of Poland. The uniformed police has been an enthusiastic executor of all German directives regarding the Jews." -Emanuel Ringelblum, Warsaw, 1943. Shortly after the occupation…

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Jeffrey Reiman and Paul Leighton, "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison" (Routledge, 2023) 36:34

2M ago36:34

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For 40 years, this classic text has taken the issue of economic inequality seriously and asked: Why are our prisons filled with the poor? Why aren't the tools of the criminal justice system being used to protect Americans from predatory business practices and to punish well-off people who cause widespread harm? This new edition continues to engage …

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Episode 16-"So What’s True, For You?" 22:47

2M ago22:47

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Episode 16 - So What’s True, For You?” Join me as I share some excerpts from my morning pages & intuitive guidance. For this episode, relax, listen & allow the activation & stories to guide you to your truth. Some of it will deeply resonate & some won’t, allow yourself to be guided to what is true for you. Enjoy!…

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Episode 15-"Become An Expert On Being Yourself" with Renn Wöhr 1:17:09

2M ago1:17:09

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Episode 15 - Become An Expert On Being Yourself, with Renn Wöhr Join me & my guest Renn as we discuss her unique ability to understand the different parts of herself. I’d never experienced a level of self awareness whereby the individual is able to, in the moment, offer support & love to the part of themselves that has been triggered, hurt or upset…

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Aligning with Your True Self 50:07

2M ago50:07

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In this solo session, host LaVenia Richards explores the process of discovering and trusting one's inner voice. She defines the inner voice as the gut feeling or intuition that guides us and warns us of potential dangers. LaVenia shares her personal journey of learning to listen to her inner voice and not allowing other people's opinions to sway he…

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1: Episode 1: Why are men so angry at their partners? 57:50

2M ago57:50

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Men are angry at their partners. But why, in a world where women are already doing a disproportionate share of relational, household, and parenting labor, do men feel so disenfranchised? Follow Zawn at zawn.substack.com or https://www.facebook.com/zawnv/By Liberating Motherhood

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Kate Morgan, "The Walnut Tree: Women, Violence and the Law – A Hidden History" (Mudlark, 2024) 50:26

2M ago50:26

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'A woman, a dog and a walnut tree, the more they are beaten, the better they’ll be.' So went the proverb quoted by a prominent MP in the Houses of Parliament in 1853. His words – intended ironically in a debate about a rise in attacks on women – summed up the prevailing attitude of the day, in which violence against women was waved away as a part a…

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Episode 14- “The Magic Of Michael Edwards” 58:31

2M ago58:31

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Episode 14 - The Magic of Michael Edwards I’ve been following Michael for a few years & I’m blown away by his transformation. Join me as we chat about healing, letting go of the muck & embracing our own authenticity. Michael has been working with the best mentors & supporting many clients with his magical blend of intuitive healing & high vibration…

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Setting Standards and Boundaries in Relationships: Don't Settle for Less Know Your Worth 1:23:48

2M ago1:23:48

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In this podcast episode, the host and her guests discuss the challenges and frustrations of dating in the modern world. They talk about the confusion and mixed signals from men, the lack of courtship and transparency, and the prevalence of ghosting and gaslighting. The conversation highlights the importance of setting boundaries and expectations, a…

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Ep.54 - Pain in the Cass 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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Send us a Text Message. Ben, Adam, and Jonny take a look at the Cass Review into gender health care for young people, discussing some of the biases, shady characters and rhetoric associated with it. Naturally Jonny thinks Hegel can help and Adam wants to talk about ageism again. The hosts also discuss Saint of the Week, Jacques Gaillot, best known …

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Ep 51: No Version of Motherhood is Perfect 46:25

2M ago46:25

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Today’s episode is about permission and grace. If you’re a mom/parent to angel babies, I encourage you to really give yourself the permission to do whatever supports your energy around this time. I also share how I respond when I’m asked if I’m a mother. And if you’re currently parenting or caretaking kiddos who are physically here, I shed light on…

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S2:E2 The Triumph of Black Motherhood: Prisons, Pews, and Protests 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

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Send us a Text Message. When the weight of societal judgment weighs on the shoulders of Black mothers, where can they turn for solace and strength? Our latest conversation with Reverend Dr. Najuma Smith Pollard tackles this piercing question, unwrapping layers of faith interlaced with the fabric of social justice. A legacy passed down from her acti…

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Episode 13-"The Art Of Becoming"-with Sheena Mason-White 50:09

2M ago50:09

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Episode 13 - The Art Of Becoming I’m joined by Sheena Mason -White as we chat about our own stories of becoming. Sheena is a Human Design for Business Mentor, a great friend & The Queen of Reinvention. Her experiences & stories have resonated with me ever since we first met. This episode offers insight into how you can feel your own energetics arou…

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The Intersection of Personal and Professional: How My Childhood Experience Drives My Advocacy 1:19:34

2M ago1:19:34

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The conversation explores the intersection of personal and professional experiences in the context of advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. The guests, Lex Burrage and Jay Lockett, share their personal experiences of childhood trauma and how it has influenced their approach to advocacy. They discuss the challenges of balancing the emotional …

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Episode 12 - "There Is Only One Of Us In The Room" 23:03

2M ago23:03

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Episode 12 - There Is Only One Of Us In The Room In this episode I share my experiences of living in different cultures, being accepted by many & what that’s taught me. I share the pain I feel when I experience conflict & hate because of our perceived differences. We are all fractals of The Devine. Listen to explore what this means to me to me livi…

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Beyond the Pulpit: Navigating Challenges as a Female Pastor 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

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In this episode, host LaVenia Richards interviews Pastor Cassandra Brown about the unique challenges faced by female pastors. Pastor Brown shares her personal experiences and how she navigated through gender bias and discrimination. She emphasizes the importance of listening to people and meeting them where they are, regardless of their background …

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