Best Melissa Mason Podcasts (2024)

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Heath Ledger: The Life & Death Of An Icon Taken Way Too Soon 1:34:47

7h ago1:34:47

1:34:47

For some reason, Josie has decided to punish herself by telling Mel all about Aussie actor, heartthrob and icon Heath Ledger. Yes, there are tears. **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 23 mins! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produce…

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Ottolenghi: Comfort 30:38

3h ago30:38

30:38

This week, Gilly has her hands on on the brand new, much awaited book from Ottolenghi, Comfort. Written by the 'four hungries', Yotam, his original co-writer Tara Wigley, Helen Goh and Verena Lochmuller, these are the foods that provide a comfort blanket for them, and mark a departure from the big Ottolenghi books of the past. In a deliciously raw,…

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Jen Vieth and Abbey Holden, Carpenter Nature Center 37:02

4h ago37:02

37:02

Nestled into the woods in a quiet part of Hudson is the beautiful new building of the Carpenter Nature Center, which also has a location in Hastings, Minn. The center's two campuses are home to animals, hiking trails, and education materials for kids and adults alike. Each of the two locations boasts hundreds of acres of land that provide a great e…

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Danny McCubbin: The Good Kitchen 33:45

2h ago33:45

33:45

This week, in the last of our summer holiday specials, we head to the Good Kitchen in Sicily with community chef and adventurer in all things good, Danny McCubbin. His story is one of a leap of faith, driven by a sense of purpose coursing through his veins and cultivated by his 17 years working with Jamie Oliver, including mentoring chefs at Fiftee…

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Financial Expertise and Client-Centered Advising with Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities 44:13

2h ago44:13

44:13

Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities, shares his expertise in finance and mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the tailored approach his company takes when advising different-sized companies, overlaying past experiences with success, and treating clients the way they would want to be treated. He also talks about the challenges and opportunit…

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Ep. 7 Mindfulness, AI & a Sober Approach to the Future with Shinzen Young 25:35

2h ago25:35

25:35

From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Mindfulness teaching capacities and math metaphors. Language, communication, and technology. The impact of AI on communication and spirituality. Mindfulness, neuroscience, and technology. Shinzen Young is a mindfulness teacher, neuroscience research consultant, and co-director of the Science-Enhanced M…

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Fisher's Ghost: Brat Summer (Revenge Beyond The Grave Edition) 58:48

2h ago58:48

58:48

Is this the most unhinged episode of All Aussie Hour and its past iterations yet? Maybe. A very hungover Mel tells Josie about Fisher's Ghost, a ye olde tale about a man who gets murdered and then does some messy, dramatic revenge by reappearing as a ghost to take down his murderer. Charli XCX would love. **If you would like to skip the catch-up ch…

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Ben Tish: Mediterra 25:58

33m ago25:58

25:58

This week’s we’re off to the Med – yup, all of it - with chef, Ben Tish. Ben’s latest book Mediterra follows his deep dive into bits of the Mediterranean; Moorish looked at the influence of the moors over hundreds of years on food of the Med, while his book Sicilia was a visceral guide to the street and home food of Sicily. This time, he covers the…

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Jamie Johnson, Hudson School Board 27:41

7d ago27:41

27:41

The Hudson School District has faced challenges in recent years. From the debate over a new high school to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced schools to go remote, tough decisions had to be made in order to do what was best for the Hudson students. Making those tough decisions isn't always easy, but it's something Jamie Johnson has learned to do as …

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Meera Sodha: Dinner 33:56

24m ago33:56

33:56

This week, Gilly is with Meera Sodha, author of Made In India The Times’ book of the year in 2014, Fresh India, which won the 2017 Observer Food Monthly's Best New Cookbook Award, East which drew from her Guardian’s New Vegan column, and now Dinner, with a rather different story. This is about the food that helped her recovery from burn out, scribb…

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Ep. 6 Exploring Contemplative Practices & Mindful Communication with Oren Sofer 53:25

16d ago53:25

53:25

From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Defining contemplative practices, meditation, and mindfulness. Integrating mindfulness and nonviolent communication for better conversations. Elements of effective communication. Cultivating inner strength and joy in challenging times. Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication internationally…

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Melissa "Mei Mei" Abdouch, Mei Mei's Cookies and Creamery 25:24

23d ago25:24

25:24

Seven years ago, Melissa Abdouch had to pivot her career after losing her job in the corporate world. She decided to open Mei Mei's Cookies and Creamery in downtown River Falls, and the store has been a hit in the community ever since. On this week's episode of St. Croix Stories, Mei Mei joins to share more about the origins of her store, the lesso…

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Melissa Hemsley: Real Healthy 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

This week, we’re back at Rockwater, Hove talking LIVE with Melissa Hemsley, food writer of six best-selling cook books, including her latest, the Sunday Times bestseller, Real Healthy. A delicious reminder of how to unprocess our diet with easy, everyday recipes, the book is an antidote to ultra processed foods. Gilly chats to Melissa about everyda…

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Tim Zais, North Hudson Pepper Fest 26:23

26d ago26:23

26:23

The North Hudson Pepper Fest has grown into a weekend-long celebration filled with food, music, a parade, and much more. But it started with humble roots: residents of North Hudson wanted to find a way to raise money to build a new school. That was 70 years ago in 1954, and the philanthropic mindset of Pepper Fest still exists today, with the nonpr…

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Sydney 2000 Olympics, Part 2: Thorpey, Fatso & Alarmingly Small Outfits 1:51:15

13d ago1:51:15

1:51:15

In the epic final part of our Aussie Sports Extravaganza, Josie covers Part 2 of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 25 mins! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Podcasts EPISODE REFERENCES:…

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Diana Henry: Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons 38:09

1M ago38:09

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This week, we’re going back to London, 2002, a time before pomegranate molasses, when Nigella and Jamie were first on the telly and Ottolenghi had yet to chuck his flavour bombs into the salad bowl of British cuisine, to the publication of the very first Diana Henry book, Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons. Click here for Gilly's previous chats with Diana…

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The Future of AI in Education and Search Engines with Erik Qualman 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

Erik Qualman, a bestselling author and keynote speaker, discusses his background and the impact of socialnomics and AI on various industries. He shares the story behind Equalman, his iconic green glasses, and the importance of embracing uniqueness. Qualman explains the concept of "socialnomics" and how it has been used by organizations like NASA an…

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Ep. 5 Mindfulness: Origins & Secular Applications with Christiane Wolf 32:40

26d ago32:40

32:40

From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Mindfulness origins and secular applications. Ethics in mindfulness practice. Mindfulness and attention in meditation. Mindfulness meditation practice and teaching. Christiane Wolf, MD, PhD, is a former physician and internationally known mindfulness and Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. She is b…

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Art Doyle, Art Doyle's Spokes and Pedals 28:42

1M ago28:42

28:42

Before he even graduated high school, Art Doyle had made a business out of repairing bikes. A modest bike repair business outside of Stillwater High School eventually led Art to opening his own bike shop downtown Hudson. Forty years later, Art Doyle's Spokes and Pedals remains an integral part of the Hudson community — and cycling remains a big par…

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Sydney 2000 Olympics, Part 1: That Chaotic Opening Ceremony 1:23:04

1M ago1:23:04

1:23:04

Happy Olympics Season, Zesties! This week we start our two-parter on the Sydney 2000 Olympics, with Mel kicking things off and taking you through winning the bid, the lead-up and THAT opening ceremony. **If you would like to skip the catch-up chats, head straight to 22.32 mins! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group! Follow All Aussie Hour on INST…

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№ 177 Midway In Our Life's Journey 12:32

1M ago12:32

12:32

Brian reveals secret goals he wanted to achieve by age 35.

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Rachel Roddy: Five Quarters 55:30

1M ago55:30

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This week, in the very first Cooking the Books LIVE at Rockwater in Hove, an audience with Guardian Feast columnist, Rachel Roddy. Rachel is the author of three books about her life in Italy including the multi award winning Five Quarters: Recipes and Notes from a Kitchen in Rome which was first published in 2015 and now reissued in 2024. It’s the …

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Ep. 4 Balancing the Path: Mindfulness, Zen Wisdom & Student-Centered Learning with Melissa Blacker 1:07:17

1M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Teaching online vs. in-person. Embodiment & improvisation in teaching. Approaching difficult topics in mindfulness teaching. Mindfulness, ethics, and not knowing. Melissa Blacker served as an MBSR teacher and programs director at the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical Sch…

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Farmer Greg and Farmer Andrew, White Pine Berry Farm 25:24

1M ago25:24

25:24

There's something special about being able to pick and eat your own farm-grown fruit. That's exactly the experience you'll get if you head east of Hudson just a bit to visit White Pine Berry Farm, where Greg and Andrew Zwald (known to regulars as Farmer Greg and Farmer Andrew) have continued to grow their U-pick operation since opening in 2012. On …

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Carolyn Boyd: Amuse Bouche 25:24

26d ago25:24

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This week, as the schools get ready for the long summer holidays, Gilly is with the woman everyone needs to pop in their suitcase if they’re heading to France, Carolyn Boyd, author of Amuse Bouche, How to Eat Your Way around France. Carolyn has guided Gilly through the best food destinations – and therefore THE best destinations in France for the l…

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Ep. 3 Trauma Informed Teaching with David Treleaven 48:22

2M ago48:22

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Trauma Informed Teaching with David Treleaven Trauma and its application in mindfulness practice. Mindfulness and trauma sensitivity in therapy. Compassion-based practices for trauma survivors. Embodiment in mindfulness practices. David Treleaven, PhD, is a writer, educator, and trauma professional working at the intersection of mindfulness and tra…

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Amy Thurston, Historic Hudson, WI 24:35

2M ago24:35

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At the height of the pandemic, Amy Thurston started going a bit stir crazy and decided to do something with the Hudson history books she had at home. Amy launched the Historic Hudson, WI Facebook page to share about the town's history — the people, places, and events that shaped the town over the past 150-plus years. Four years later, the page cont…

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The Matildas: The Record-Breakers Formerly Known As The “Female Socceroos” 1:39:31

2M ago1:39:31

1:39:31

Continuing our Aussie Sports Extravaganza, this week Josie takes Mel through the incredible and inspiring history of THE MATILDAS! **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 27 mins! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Podcasts …

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Su Scott: Pocha 34:57

1M ago34:57

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This week, we’re off to Seoul with British-Korean writer, Su Scott. Su has lived in Britain longer than she lived in Korea where she grew up, and has raised her own daughter in London. But her latest book, Pocha tells the story of the country she left behind, her family and the food they shared, often in the pochas, the covered markets and food sta…

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Ep. 2 Mindfulness & Recovery with Valerie Mason-John 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Journey with Recovery, Trauma, and Mindfulness Compassionate Inquiry Process Conflict Transformation and Mindfulness Culturally Sensitive Mindfulness Practices First Aid Kit for the Mind - Upcoming Book Poet, author, and public speaker Dr. Valerie Mason-John (Vimalasara) is an award-winning author/editor of ten books. The debut novel, Borrowed Body…

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Val Aune, The Bees Knees 26:27

2M ago26:27

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For five years, Val Aune owned and operated not one but two successful stores downtown Hudson. She became the owner of La Rue Marche in 2012, and five years later opened The Bees Knees, a gift shop that sells something for just about everybody. Val eventually sold La Rue Marche in 2022 to focus on The Bees Knees, and she has become a leader among t…

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Cathy Freeman: Olympic Champ, 8th Fastest Woman In The World, General Legend 1:03:47

2M ago1:03:47

1:03:47

This week Mel takes Josie through the incredible life and achievements of Queen of Australia Cathy Freeman! **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 15:10! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Podcasts EPISODE REFERENCES: See o…

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: How to Eat 30 Plants A Week 31:21

1M ago31:21

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This week, as the UK (and France) go to the polls, Gilly chats to Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall about the best way to support the NHS, his latest book How to Eat 30 Plants a Week. Last time we met to talk about the River Cottage’s Good Comfort, his message was to swap out the less healthy ingredients for more, eating healthily not by taking stuff out…

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Chris Van Tulleken: Ultra Processed People 38:05

2M ago38:05

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This week in an extra episode in the run up to the UK General Election to remind everyone why we must get the next government to fix the food system, Gilly meets Chris Van Tulleken, TV, radio and infectious diseases doctor who catapulted the term ultra processed food into the public consciousness in 2023 with his book Ultra Processed People. Now ou…

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The Kelly Cahill Abduction: An Alien Encounter Worthy Of The X-Files 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

This week Josie takes Mel through our very own Aussie homegrown UFO abduction and the story of Kelly Cahill (if that IS her real name...)! **If you would like to skip the catch up chats, head straight to 16:30! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Pod…

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Ep. 1 Embodiment, Trauma Healing, & Evolutionary Leaps with Fleet Maull 1:02:28

2M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Teaching methods and personal growth as a meditation instructor. Teaching and taking your seat as a teacher. Mindfulness and meditation in challenging environments. Embodiment, trauma healing, and evolutionary leaps Fleet Maull, PhD, is a renowned meditation teacher and leading innovator in the mainstr…

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Episode 7: Red or Green? COVID Vaccine! Hot Topics on Pediatric COVID Infections and Vaccines for Parents and Families 14:13

2M ago14:13

14:13

A lively and informative discussion on the most current information for parents and families on COVID infections and complications in kids, current pediatric COVID vaccines, addressing concerns around vaccine hesitancy, and how to access the COVID vaccine. Anna Pounds, Taylor Russell, and Cat Tally are engaging and instructive in sharing updated an…

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Episode 7: Red or Green? COVID Vaccine! Hot Topics on Pediatric COVID Infections and Vaccines for Medical Providers. 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

A lively and informative discussion on the most current information for all medical providers on COVID infections and sequelae in kids, current pediatric COVID vaccines, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and how to become a Vaccines for Children provider. Anna Pounds, Taylor Russell, and Cat Tally are engaging and instructive in sharing updated and eas…

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Giulia Crouch: The Happiest Diet in the World 30:59

2M ago30:59

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This week, we’re with Giulia Crouch to look at the diet of the Blue Zones that will make us not only live long and healthy lives, but is the Happiest Diet in the World. A little known fact: the very first book Gilly wrote back in 1993 on the back of a Channel 4 series called Food File was The Mediterranean Health Diet: the delicious way to lose wei…

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Success Through Dedication: The Helix Sports Journey 46:22

2M ago46:22

46:22

Dr. Jimmy Rowland and Dr. Jordan Tittle, co-owners of Helix Physical Therapy and Chiropractic, share their journey of starting their own business in Austin, Texas. They met while working at a training facility and realized the need for an interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine. They decided to open their own practice in the West Austin area,…

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Thredbo Landslide: The Disaster that Stopped the Nation 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

This week Mel tells Josie of the landslide that stopped the nation, the tragic Thredbo Disaster of 1997. **If you would like to skip the catch up chat, head straight to 21 mins! Join the ALL AUSSIE HOUR Facebook group Follow All Aussie Hour on INSTAGRAM and TIKTOK Follow JOSIE and MEL on Instagram Produced by DM Podcasts EPISODE REFERENCES: 9 News,…

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Anna Haugh: Cooking with Anna 29:52

2M ago29:52

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This week, we’re with Irish chef, Anna Haugh to talk about her first cookbook, Cooking with Anna. Anna is a massive part of the story of British food culture, leaving Dublin as a young woman to cook in the steamiest kitchens in London – Shane Osborn’s Pied a Terre, Philip Howard’s The Square and Gordon Ramsay’s London House. But in 2019, she opened…

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