Best Maya J Podcasts (2024)

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Summer House's Jesse Solomon ON: Overcoming Cancer, Living Your Best Life & Building An Online Presence & Brand 59:01

21h ago59:01

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Jesse Solomon (@jessesols) is the breakout star of Bravo's Summer House Season 8, who has captured the hearts of America and has them pondering "WWJSD" (What Would Jesse Solomon Do). Originally from Chicago, Jesse worked in finance before being discovered. As a natural born entertainer, he now splits his time between New York and Miami, pursuing hi…

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Living Your Best 5D Life with Maureen J. St. Germain 48:48

4d ago48:48

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Maureen J. St. Germain returns to the High Road to talk about Living Your Best 5D Life! Her new book is full of timeless tools to achieve and maintain your new reality. We talk about activating your 5 Secret Ray Chakras, Our Choice to not reincarnate after death and how to get past the illusions presented to us. We mention the Angels and the Lords …

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Trevor J Wallace: The Menorca Shipwreck Project (Underwater Archaeology in the Balearic Islands) 38:39

4d ago38:39

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In this interview, international filmmaker and explorer Trevor Wallace tells me about the Menorca Shipwreck Project, an ongoing excavation of a series of shipwrecks in the Balearic Islands of Spain.By Sebastian Wetherbee

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Love Outpouring -Experiencing Ever Present Happiness with Scott Flynn 46:34

6d ago46:34

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Scott Flynn joins me on the show today to talk about the philosophy of non-duality to point you back to your self so that you can experience the ever-present peace, happiness and love of self directly. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Idaho.He tells us his story and how he became aware. His boo…

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Office Hours - Straight men, college students, and literature -- oh my! 1:12:59

12d ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron host Office Hours, speaking about the wider state of reading as well as some non-Slavic lit they’ve been getting in to. Tune in to find their opinions about Lament for Julia by Susan Taubes and Z by Vassilis Vassilikos, whether or not literary analysis has any meaning at all, and whether we’re too concerned w…

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Zac Clark ON: Overcoming Drug Addiction, Sobriety, Hitting Rock Bottom To The Road To Recovery & Being The Leading Voice for Mental Health 55:26

15d ago55:26

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Zac Clark (@zwclark) is a mental health and addiction recovery advocate, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and CEO of Release Recovery (@releaserecovery), a New York-based organization providing comprehensive support for substance use disorders and mental health. He also co-founded the Release Recovery Foundation (@releaserecoveryfoundation), w…

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A Spiritual Journey Into Cosmic Truth Maya Mire with Paul Nugget 40:25

16d ago40:25

40:25

Paul Regent joins me from Michigan to talk about Extraterrestrial intelligence working with George King as a conduit to bring forth messages to humanity. Paul tells the story in his new book," Maya Mire". We learn on the show about the cosmic masters and the over 600 cosmic transmissions. We discuss the planet Venus, Jesus, Lemuria and Atlantis. Gr…

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Strike! (1925) by Sergei Eisenstein 1:01:37

19d ago1:01:37

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron dive into Sergei Eisenstein’s landmark film Strike! (1925) to get a better look into his foundational ideas around montage and film composition amidst a tragic tale of a failed strike. Yes, they will be talking about the cow scene for most of the episode. Not sure what we’re talking about? You’ll have to tune…

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The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book with Charles Liu. Ph.D 49:03

20d ago49:03

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Charles Liu, Ph.D. joins me on the show today to talk about his new book The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book." He tells us his story and explores energy, the atomic realm. We discuss photons, color, light and lasers. Charles Liu, is a professor of astrophysics at the City University of New York's College of Staten Island, an associate with the Ha…

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The Tears & Smiles of Things by Sodomora (w/ translators Dr. Roman Ivashkiv and Sabrina Jaszi) 1:18:08

26d ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron dive into Andriy Sodomora’s short story collection The Tears & Smiles of Things with the help of its translators Roman Ivashkiv and Sabrina Jaszi. The collection draws together Sodomora’s reflections on life, ancient texts, and the difficulties of translation. The book holds the subtitle “Stories, Sketches, M…

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What My Doctors Didn't Tell Me About Cancer with Cancer Survivor Brian C.Holley 44:01

1M ago44:01

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Brian Holley joins me on the show today from the U. K.to talk about surviving cancer. He tells his story of finding out he had cancer in his left kidney fifteen years ago. Three years later a check-up revealed cancer in the left adrenal gland. Brian shares many of the changes he has made in his life regarding diet and his spiritual practices. He ex…

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All Things Productivity, Routines, Wellness Habits, Google Calendar Management & Habit Stacking 42:39

1M ago42:39

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One of the MOST requested podcast topics to date! In this episode, Ayesha Sehra breaks down her approach to productivity, habit stacking, wellness routines and non-negotiables and her regimented Google calendar management. Ayesha takes you through her structured daily routine, and discusses importance of setting boundaries and her powerful visualiz…

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The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self with Sandra C. Smith 39:05

1M ago39:05

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Sandra Smith joins me on the show to talk about the Enneagram Map. In the book we discover the Ennegram Map and disover our personality type which brings about a new awareness. Sandra explains that you are much more that your personality type,. This is an invitation to see ourselves as more than we believe we are, to learn to engage in practices th…

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Briana Doering: Ancient Migrations from Alaska to the Southwest 42:45

1M ago42:45

42:45

In this conversation, we focus on one research topic: the Dene Transition, a pivotal moment of change more than a thousand years ago, when people speaking Na-Dene languages, such as the modern Navajo and Comanche migrated out of Alaska, the Yukon, and British Columbia, eventually settling as far south as the border of Mexico.…

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Office Hours - Enrolling in Jordan Peterson Academy 1:12:59

1M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron talk Paul Lynch’s Prophet Song, dropping the nuclear bomb (a timely conversation), and torturing your roommates by cooking cabbage. They’ll also be getting into a topic that everyone has been dying to know more about: Jordan Peterson Academy. Well…maybe not, no one has asked us about it, but Cameron is dying …

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Naked in the Now with Marijke McCandless *Juicy Practices For Getting Present 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Marijke McCandless joins me on the show to talk about her practices to stay present in her new book, "Naked in the Now." This is a unique and playful guide for anyone feeling disconnected from their vitality and uninspired to make a change. She is a writer and a mindfulness coach who leads guided awareness practices. We talk about focusing on your …

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The Street of Crocodiles by Bruno Schulz 1:15:55

2M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron are down with the sickness of Schulzomania, covering parts of the short story collection “The Street of Crocodiles” by Polish-Jewish literary superstar Bruno Schulz. They’ll be talking about “Visitation,” “Tailor’s Dummies,” and the eponymous “The Street of Crocodiles,” delving deep into Schulz’s surreal visi…

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Dr. Christian Gonzales ON: How To Heal Yourself, The Mind-Body Connection & Understanding Masculine and Feminine Energies 58:28

2M ago58:28

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Dr. Christian Gonzalez, aka Dr. G(@doctor.gonzalez), completed his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. During his time there, he took interest in many fields of medicine, but it wasn’t until his mother passed of cancer that he decided to shift his focus to oncology. The evolut…

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Crystal Creed With Jamie Inglett Brings Us the Ultimate Guide to Crystal Healing 32:46

2M ago32:46

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Jamie Inglett is an intuitive healer, teacher, author, and founder and CEO of Enchanting Earth, a gemstone jewelry and crystal shop. She joins us on the show to tell her story of becoming introduced to the crystals in 2012 at a Quartz mine in Arkansa. This is where she experienced her own spiritual awakening. Her new book, " Crystal Creed" teaches …

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Devil's Yard by Ivo Andrić 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron chart new territory by covering the novella Devil's Yard by Yugoslav writer, poet, and diplomat (at varying times) Ivo Andrić. Covering a story within a story, they’ll have plenty to say about the construction of narrative, storytelling from the core and periphery of empire, and what’s up with everybody talki…

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From Doubt to Do with Kat O'Sullivan- Navigating Your Pathway to Possibility 53:40

2M ago53:40

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Pat O'Sullivan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and lifelong change maker. She is navigating your pathway to possibility in her new book, "From Doubt to Do." She tells us her story of growing up with secrets all around her. Pat was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico to parents who were both involved in the Manhattan Project and shares her expe…

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Waking Up To Your Self with Patrick Marando from Sydney Australia 41:44

2M ago41:44

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Patrick Marando joins us today to tell his story of waking up at the age of 28. He is a spiritual teacher and psychologist from Sydney, Australia. His spiritual teachings revolve around bridging the gap between spirituality and psychology. It is from his wealth of experience and knowledge that he continues to teach philosophies he himself delivered…

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Pendulums & Intuition with Karina Muller & Lana Gendlin 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Karina Muller and Lana Gendlin are the co authors of, "Pendulums & Intuition."They join me on the show today to explain how to access your intuition quickly and effectively through these portable tools. They say, "Pendulums translate your intuitive wisdom into yes or no movements that can solve problems and get you unstuck from any situation. They …

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August Break - The Czech Manuscripts (w/ author Dr. David L. Cooper) 56:43

3M ago56:43

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Note: This episode originally aired in February 2024. Matt and Cameron are taking a much needed break this August and wanted to re-up some mid-series Life and Fate episodes they thought deserved more attention. Pick up a copy of The Czech Manuscripts here. Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron are joined by Professor David L. Cooper to talk about…

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Soul Connection With Horses Featuring Equine Therapist Suzanne Court 1:05:20

3M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Suzanne Court PhD, joins me from New Zealand to share her story of connecting with the horses and opening an equine practice. Her new book, "Soul Connection with Horses" is Healing the mind and awakening the spirit through equine assisted practices. Sue says, "Working with horses as equal partners in the equine-assisted space while respecting their…

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Intuitive Channel Stephanie Banks Connects on the Soul Level 40:47

3M ago40:47

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Stephanie Banks is a highly sought after intuitive channel, mentor and guide who helps connect on the Soul level. She tells us her story of how her mother's dementia made verbal communication impossible, Stephanie found ways to communicate with her mother's soul. She is the author of the best seller, Joining Joanie-StayingConnected to Your Loved On…

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August Break - Ochre & Rust by Gandlevsky (w/translator Philip J. Metres) 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Note: This episode originally aired in January 2024. Matt and Cameron are taking a much needed break this August and wanted to re-up some mid-series Life and Fate episodes they thought deserved more attention. Pick up a copy of Ochre & Rust from Green Linden Press’ website. Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron tackle some of the work of Sergey G…

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Astrology's Magical Nodes of The Moon with Carmen Turner -Schott 57:17

3M ago57:17

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The Nodes of the moon in your astrology chart serve as your passport to understanding your past lives. Carmen Turner - Schott joins me on the High Road today to talk about the north and south nodes of the moon. The magical Nodes are explained in the new book collaborated by Carmen and Bernie Ashman, both seasoned astrologers have written this book …

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August Break - Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture (w/ author Dr. Maya Vinokour) 1:03:21

3M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Note: This episode originally aired in April 2024. Matt and Cameron are taking a much needed break this August and wanted to re-up some mid-series Life and Fate episodes they thought deserved more attention. You can pick up a copy of Dr. Maya Vinokour’s book Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture here. Show Notes: This week, Matt an…

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Katie Austin ON: Being A Sports Illustrated Model, Working with Major Brands and Achieving a Healthy & How To Balance Your Relationship with Health, Fitness & Food 57:49

3M ago57:49

57:49

Katie Austin is a dynamic fitness personality, recipe developer, creator of the Katie Austin App, host, and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, and a former Division I lacrosse player at USC. As the daughter of renowned health and fitness expert Denise Austin, Katie has followed in her mother’s footsteps and recently married Lane Armstrong. Katie al…

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A New Humanity Is Rising with Carmen Froment and The Aquarian Team 48:50

3M ago48:50

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Carmen Froment joins us from Quebec to tell us her story and to share invaluable information with humanity. A New Humanity Rising is aimed at stimulating your will power and encoring the inner transformation already inscribed at the heart of life. We learn about the medicine of light, color and sound. Carmen says, humans will be the third testament…

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Life and Fate (Part 3, Chs. 49-61) by Grossman 1:09:41

4M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Show Notes: They said it couldn’t be done; they said it was too much work; they say it was simply too much Grossman. (The ‘they’ here is Matt and Cameron, to be clear). This week, more than 7 months after starting their Life and Fate series, Matt and Cameron proved them (us) wrong by covering Chapters 49 through 61 of Part 3. It’s time to say goodb…

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Beyond Our Self - Image "The True Story of A Fictional Character" with N.T. Hettigei 40:43

4M ago40:43

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N.T. Hettigei joins me from Arizona today to talk about discovering our true selves. His new book, "Beyond Our Self Image" brings forth 17 principles to happiness and inner peace. N.T. is a spiritual teacher, writer and self-publisher who has been sharing his experience of true happiness with others for the last three decades. His journey began in …

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A Mind Beyond Words With Jes Kerzen- The Amazing Autistics 43:53

4M ago43:53

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Jes Kerzen joins me from the UK today to talk about Asher, an autistic young man who she connected with when he was just a small boy at the age of six. In her new book, " A Mind Beyond Words," She shares the story of their connection as Asher tells Jes that he has been looking for a woman to help him and that they had made an agreement on the other…

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Transform Your Writing in 15 Minutes a Day with Word of the Day By Marilyn Horowitz 38:50

4M ago38:50

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Marilyn Horowitz joins me on the show to talk about her new book, " Word of the Day." This is a practice that assists writers to create at will, write as much as they want and acquire accurate self acknowledgement in the process. Marilyn tells us her story and how she came to realize this process and went on to teach it to writers for twenty-five y…

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Valentina Ferrer ON: How To Create Your Own Brand, Being A Supermodel & Balancing Motherhood In Entrepreneurship 38:30

4M ago38:30

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Valentina Ferrer is an international model, wellness entrepreneur, and mother to 2-year old son Río (whom she shares with reggaeton superstar, J Balvin). Valentina was born and raised in Cordoba, Argentina and was scouted for modeling in 2015. She has booked international work with Ralph Lauren, Chloe, and Nike and has also graced the covers of Vog…

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Alison Grey is the Mindful Medium on High Road to Humanity 38:11

4M ago38:11

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Alison Grey is a Medium and a Reiki Master and a Crystal Healer. She says that she grew from a primary teacher to a spiritual teacher. In her new book, "The Mindful Medium" she shares a wealth of information for anyone who is interested in learning more about the spiritual path and connecting to their Higher Self, God and the Angelic realm and Guid…

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Life and Fate (Part 3, Chs. 19-48) by Grossman 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron stay in Stalingrad to the bitter end, covering Chapters 19 to 48 in Part 3 of Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate. Stalin’s phone calls, the 6th Army’s surrender, and senseless kindness oh my! It’s all coming together. Get your horsemeat and get ready to tune in. Major themes: Unrewarded kindness, family ties, th…

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SD42 - W/ Amy Ireland & Maya B. Kronic - Cute Accelerationism 1:51:54

5M ago1:51:54

1:51:54

Join us for an euphoric episode with our very good friends of the pod, Amy Ireland and Maya B. Kronic. Inspired by their work on Cute Accelerationism this episode explores the multiple dimensions of contemporary cuteness. From its sensory and cultural impacts to its erotic and semiotic layers, we unravel how Cute opens a gate to the transcendental …

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Kevin Gould ON: Building Massive Beauty Brands, Influencer Marketing & Finding Balance In Entrepreneurship 51:44

5M ago51:44

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Kevin Gould is the founder and CEO of Kombo Ventures and the co-founder of two consumer brands; Glamnetic, a leading DIY beauty brand specializing in press on nails and eyelashes that launched in July 2019 and is carried in Ulta, Sephora, Target, and a number of other retailers. INH Hair, a hair extension and hair care brand launched in October of …

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Aelita (1924) by Protazanov 1:04:16

5M ago1:04:16

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron dive into the 1924 film Aelita, directed by Yakov Protazanov, to learn more about very early Soviet sci-fi, New Economic Policy anxiety, and Martian socialist revolution. It’s the most fun you didn’t know you could have with a silent film. Get your plans for your rocket ship, write “Anta Odeli Uta” on your wi…

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Office Hours - Answering r/Dostoevsky's hottest questions 48:49

5M ago48:49

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron return to the salt mines of Reddit to address some of the internet’s most asked questions, such as “Can atheists understand Dostoevsky?” and “Does Crime and Punishment ever get interesting?” Alongside that, they’ll also be talking about some novels and works they’d like to cover but don’t work with the normal…

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Become A Manifesting Machine- Learn to Use the Law of Attraction with Jennifer Teske 48:46

5M ago48:46

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Jennifer Teske joins us today to tell her story of how she learned about the law of attraction. She tells how she saved her husband's life only to realize her own PTSD from the event. Jennifer shares with us ways to work through trauma. This is an amazing book with so much good information to help understand the law of attraction and how to make it…

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LIVE from Our LA Industry Night | Entrepreneur Panel Special: David Ghiyam, Lori Harder, Jesse Israel & Maya J French 1:09:21

5M ago1:09:21

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Join us for our very Special LIVE Podcast from our most recent LA Industry Night! Event ft. a powerhouse panel of iconic wellness-driven Entrepreneurs and Thought Leaders in the industry! Our industry nights gather founders, influencers & creators, media, talent, tastemakers & brands for an intentional evening of good vibes, eats, drinks, goodies a…

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Life and Fate (P. 2, Chs. 51-62, P.3 Chs. 1-18) by Grossman 1:08:41

5M ago1:08:41

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron finish the encirclement of Paulus’ 6th Army in Stalingrad as they cover Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate from Part 2, Chapter 51 through Part 3, Chapter 18. After fighting from the back foot for months — exhausting all those still on the front line, civilian and soldier alike — it’s time for the USSR to swing …

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Natural Happiness with Alan Heeks- Use Organic Gardening Skills to Cultivate Yourself 37:29

5M ago37:29

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Alan Heeks helps us all dig deep and stay cheerful in these storm times with his new book, Natural Happiness. Alan tells us his story of living the corporate life after a Harvard MBA to changing careers to an Organic Gardener. He shares that gardening applies skills like observation, patience and creativity. Alan seven Seeds of Neural Happiness gro…

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You Are a Frequency with Debbie Sellwood 37:31

6M ago37:31

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Debbie Sellwood joins me from the UK to talk about the frequency of our bodies. Debbie is an Astrologer and a Flower Essence practitioner. She explains that how we perceive and react to life events determine what experiences we attract in our lives. Her new book will appeal to the increasing number of people what are aware of a spiritual component …

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The Body of the Soul by Ulitskaya 1:00:23

6M ago1:00:23

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron get into Lyudmila Ulitskaya’s recently published collection of short stories “The Body of the Soul.” In particular, they’ll be covering “The Dragon and the Phoenix,” “A Man in a Mountainous Landscape,” and “Woof-woof.” They’ll be getting into the dynamics of building communities, death as a part of life, and …

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Near Death Experiences with Jim Willis 51:59

6M ago51:59

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Jim Willis shares afterlife journeys and revelations from his new book about near death experiences. He tells his story and what prompted him to put this information together. This is a comprehensive book on NDE's with much history about the subject. We talk about out of body experiences and what can we expect when we die. Interesting conversation!…

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Office Hours - Ranking our best episodes 1:10:29

6M ago1:10:29

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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron take a trip into the stacks to review and -- more importantly -- rank their back catalogue. Everything from Gogol's "The Nose" to Life and Fate, they'll be putting it under the microscope and giving you their thoughts on where it falls from S-tier to F-tier (which, of course, stands for: 'What were we f'ing t…

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