Are you dating, engaged, or newly married and want to create a successful long-term partnership? Listen to Practically Married with Paula Holt to hear from experts in the fields of communication, money, sex, and more! Each week, we'll provide actionable suggestions and have a little fun while doing it. You'll learn how to have all the essential (but sometimes challenging) conversations to build a strong foundation for your future together. We'll also introduce you to couples like you who are ...
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In this podiobook: A science-fiction thriller about an astronomer who discovers a source of cosmic rays which may be the origin of an ancient plague reviving once again.A young woman reaches Cambridge in search of a distant relative whom she believes has lived longer than any other human being.An astronomer discovers a strange, point-like source of cosmic rays coming from the constellation of the Unicorn.A retiring professor discovers documents from Puritan times about a series of strange de ...
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Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With "Musicians You Should Know" Each Monday I spend time with musicians from the Blues-Roots-Americana Genres and let them tell their story in their words. Many guests return over and over with new music and I have been honored with over 36 World Premiers over the years.
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The Best of Sex - Highlights From Season One
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Today, we're going back to Season One to hear clips from the two-part conversation we had about sex. Our guest, Sex, Intimacy & Relationship Coach Keeley Rankin provided an overview of various topics that couples can expect to encounter in the context of a long-term committed partnership. The first half of this episode corresponds to "Conversations…
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The Best of Money - Highlights From Season One
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In this episode, we revisit the key points from the two episodes on money from Season One. First, you'll hear clips from my conversation with Ed Coambs, CFP and therapist from Healthy Love & Money. Ed joined Season One to discuss the emotional side of money and the need to learn our partner's money history. He explained attachment theory and descri…
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Practically Married with Paula Holt is Back For Season Two!!!
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Practically Married with Paula Holt was specifically created to help dating, engaged, and newly married couples create a firm foundation for a long successful future together. Join us to hear conversations with relationship experts as we address topics such as communication, money, sex, in-laws and more. You'll learn strategies to navigate the typi…
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This is a wrap on Season One, but we're working on Season Two and looking for dating, engaged or newly married couples who would like to talk to our experts. Please complete the form on the PracticallyMarried.net/podcast if you and your partner are interested. Thanks for listening and we'll talk to you in the fall! If you like what you heard... Fol…
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What to Discuss Before Having Kids with Nikki Lively, LCSW
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Having a child is a joyous yet extremely stressful experience for most couples. So, this week I’m talking to Nikki Lively, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) about some of the conversations couples should begin having years before starting a family. We cover a wide range of topics including: Deciding if and when to have children Fertility issue…
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Conflict As An Opportunity for Greater Intimacy: A Conversation with Shemiah Derrick, LCPC
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Today, we welcome therapist and author Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC back to the show to discuss the role conflict plays in your relationship. Shemiah brings her Gottman Method training and extensive experience working with couples to our conversation covering: How conflict presents an opportunity Why we shouldn't avoid conflict Perpetual and solvabl…
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Creating a Fair Division of Household Labor with Amelia Pleasant Kennedy
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I'm joined by Clutter Coach and Professional Organizer Amelia Pleasant Kennedy of A Pleasant Solution to discuss why creating a fair division of labor is essential for maintaining a harmonious household. Amelia and I discuss: Why challenges arise when it comes to division of labor The trap of gender-based responsibilities in straight couples The "c…
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Communication Style quiz from Shemiah Derrick Attachment Style quiz from Ed Coambs Sexuality Conversation Starter download from the two-part Sex episode with Keeley Rankin If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sign u…
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Conversations About Sex (Part Two): Monogamy, Pornography & Fantasies with Keeley Rankin, MA
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Keeley Rankin is back to continue our in-depth conversation about sexuality in committed relationships. Today, we discuss: Monogamy & consensual non-monogamy Unmatched levels of desire ( known as "desire discrepancy") Pornography's benefits & pitfalls Sexual desires & fantasies Sexual performance challenges Mental health & sexuality Sex therapy Kee…
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Conversations About Sex (Part One): Sharing Sexual Histories with Keeley Rankin, MA
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Sex and relationship coach Keeley Rankin joins me for the first of two conversations about sex. In Part One, we discuss how you can deepen your relationship by sharing your sexual history. Before diving into the topic, we discuss what sex is and why it's important. (If you think you know what sex is, listen to Keeley explain an activity she has cou…
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Navigating Culture & Identity in Relationships with Christie Kim, LMHC
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Christie Kim, therapist and co-host of the Beyond the Couch podcast joins us to discuss the various ways culture and identity impact our intimate relationships. We start the conversation by emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and how using a social identity wheel is useful in determining which aspects of our identity we prioritize. Christ…
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Communication Follow-up: The Talker & The Listener
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The ability to communicate so that both partners feel heard and understood is the foundation for a successful long-term relationship. So this week, I wanted to briefly circle back to clarify a point from the interview with therapist and author Shemiah Derrick, where we dissected communication into the roles of talker and listener. I hope this break…
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Creating Your Financial Foundation with Natalie Slagle, CFP
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Today, we’re joined by Natalie Slagle, Certified Financial Planner(TM) and co-founder of Fyooz Financial Planning, a company specifically created to help couples manage their finances together. Natalie tells us what it’s like to run Fyooz with her husband Dan and describes the step-by-step process the two of them use when they work with a new coupl…
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The Emotional Side of Money with Ed Coambs, CFP
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We’re joined by Ed Coambs, a Certified Financial Planner and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who owns a company offering Therapy-Informed Financial Planning™ for couples. We start our conversation talking about financial intimacy and getting "financially naked" with our partners. We discuss the importance of talking about childhood money mem…
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Talking With Intention & Listening With Curiosity with Shemiah Derrick, LCPC
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Author and licensed therapist Shemiah Derrick, LCPC, CADC joins the show to discuss how we can improve communication by using specific steps when we’re talking and other steps when we’re listening. Shemiah shares information about the Gottman Method and how a “gentle start-up” can help when we share feelings with our partner. She also discusses lis…
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In this solo episode, I share the story behind how I created the Practically Married approach to marriage preparation. I also reveal how The Oprah Show influenced my desire to follow this path. If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.ne…
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Introducing Practically Married with Paula Holt!
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If you're dating, engaged, or newly married, listen as we bring you conversations with experts who will help you build the foundation for a successful long-term relationship. If you like what you heard... Follow Practically Married with Paula Holt on your favorite podcast platform to get every episode! Visit PracticallyMarried.net/Newsletter to sig…
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Peter Ward, Adam Holt, CKNM Arthur James, CKNM Reverend Freakchild
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PETER WARD Peter has followed up his debut solo album, with Train To Key Biscayne, a collection of 12 original songs from Peter. We will find out about Peter’s journey and talk about the new album, which is loaded with friends. ADAM HOLT Adam is out of Alabama and he brings his smokin’ guitar and soulful voice to the music on Kind Of Blues, his lat…
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Katie Henry, CKNM Chris O'Leary, Kevin Burt, CKNM Paula Harris
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KATIE HENRY Katie has released her debut album, High Road. A collection of song features the musical skills of this NJ native. I look forward to traveling with Katie and learning of her journey. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE CHRIS O’LEARY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Chris returns to talk about 7 Minutes Late, his latest album. All new music from Chris telling t…
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CKNM with Bob Margolin, Trudy Lynn & Fiona Boyes plus Kirk Fletcher
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BOB MARGOLIN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Bob returns to talk about his new self-titled album. The album contains 6 originals and 9 songs Bob hand selected from his mentors and friends. TRUDY LYNN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Trudy was scheduled for a month ago when we could not connect. Tonight, we finally get to chat with her about the new music on Blues Keep …
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WIB-Thornetta Davis, Vanessa Collier, Lauren Mitchell, CKNM Samantha Fish
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05/08/17 - Show #372 Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES for Mother's Day Week THORNETTA DAVIS Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman, is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native. The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in sharing her music her dominance at the DMA this …
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John Weeks Band, Fo' Reel, COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Tommy Talton & Jack Rowell Jr
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LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH "MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW" The John Weeks Band are John on gutitars & vocals, Andras "AC" Csapo on keys, harmonica and vocal, Curtis hawkins on bass and Tim "Chooch" Molinario on drum and their debut album is simply entitled John Weeks Band. They share a blend of blues, funk and rock and we will chat wit…
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Hilda Lamas, Patrick McLaughlin, RB Stone & Isaiah B Brunt
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Hilda Lamas began singing at the age of 4 and continued to do so in social settings. While in college getting her degree in Biology, Music again came calling and this time Hilda answered. With the release of her second album, Love Me Alone this past March and she is beginning to make a name for herself on the blues circuit, perfoming on the same at…
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Frank Bang, Sterling Koch, Sena Ehrhardt & Keaton Simons
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Frank Bang spent 5 years touring with Buddy Guy, has played on stage with Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews and Carlos Santana to name a few. He released 4 albums, and then took time off to raise his family. Now he and his band Secret Stash are back making music. His latest album is Double Dare and will be released on May 21. Frank will join me to discus…
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Eddie Martin, Corey Lueck, Mississippi Heat and Robodrum
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With 12 cd releases and constant globe-trotting London-born Eddie Martin has been called "The Ambassador of British Blues". Nominated best UK Blues Guitarist, Best Harmonica Player, Best Band, Best Acoustic Artist and Best Blues cd release many times, his songs have made it onto TV and film soundtracks. Featuring funky blues harmonica, whisky stain…
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Terry Evans, John Lee Hooker Jr Bush League Debra Devi
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Terry Evans' musical journey began in Vicksburg, Mississippi and has been racing along ever since. In the sixties, Terry worked with an a cappella group called The Knights, touring throughout the South in clubs and juke joints. He worked with Ry Cooder and others as he continued on his solo journey. His songs have been recorded by Pops Staples and …
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Lisa Biales, Doug Briney & Paula Harris Sit On The Couch
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Lisa Biales began her career at 13 and has released 6 albums on her own label since then. She weaves a down home blues vernacular with finger style guitar to create songs that feel like they have been around forever. Her latest is entitled Just Like Honey, which could be a description of the way she vocalizes her music. I will sit with Lisa to lear…
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Sybil Gage and NEW Cee Cee James Music
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Colin McGrath did not make the show this eveing... Sybil Gage is an award winning Jazz and Blues singer/songwriter who has been compared to Eartha Kitt, Dinah Washington, Pearl Bailey, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Laura Nyro, and Janis Joplin. Her latest album, “NOLA Calling” was also nominated forBest Self Produced CD by the International Blues Challenge o…
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Clay Melton & Nik West Sit On The Couch
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Clay Melton was born in Louisiana, but lives in Texas now. At age 11 he heard Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" and he knew what he wanted in life...to play the guitar. Now, at 17, Clay is making heads turn everywhere he goes. He has opened for the legendary Johnny Winter and is writing and performing original music with his bandmates, Wes …
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-In this episode: Conclusion: Leon makes it back to the old Library to find Jean...and the minister, waiting for him.
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-In this episode: Leon and company prepare to escape from the house as the minister's followers close in.
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-In this episode: Leon drops Ethan in New York to pursue a lead on Perlman, but when they get to the mysterious house in Charlemont, Leon, Miriam and Glen find the old rabbi waiting for them.
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-In this episode: A minion of Doctor Janeway appears to Miriam during the night--and she realizes she is leading Leon, Ethan and Glen into a trap.
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-In this episode: Leon, Glen and Ethan take Miriam out of town to escape Doctor Janeway's influence, while Glen's colleague Irwin gets an update from peers on the status of Monoceros.
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-In this episode: Ethan visits Leon during his recovery in the hospital; they later meet with Glen DisStasio--while Jean heads to Connecticut to correlate more documentary evidence of Doctor Janeway's mysterious puritan cult.
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-In this episode: Leon hides in Widener Library after closing hours to spy on the minister--and his followers.
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-In this episode: In the aftermath of death, Leon determines to investigate the minister, whose followers appear to be multiplying during the midnight hours.
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-In this episode: The death of Nancy Fraser.
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-In this episode: Nancy's condition deteriorates. Glen and Leon meet for the first time outside of the minister's empty house, and Miriam discovers she has a frightening new power.
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-In this episode: Miriam discovers that the minister is spreading his 'potion' among the faculty, and the circle of victims widens to embrace Rabbi Perleman.
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-In this episode: While exploring Doctor Janeway's house, Miriam discovers the store of unusual minerals the minister uses to mix in his drinking water. No sooner has she left the house with a sample, she is attacked by the wandering vagrant.
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-In this episode: Nancy helps Leon discover Puritan manuscripts documenting the existence of a Rev. Janeway during a string of mysterious disappearances in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Can it be the same man?
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-In this episode: In which Nancy Fraser begins to fall moredirectly under the nocturnal power of the minister.
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-In this episode: In which two new characters are introduced, and Jean tries to convince Leon not to be so suspicious of the Reverend Doctor Janeway.
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-In this episode: Leon tries to track down the reclusive minister at his office in Widener Library...and makes an unwelcome disocvery.
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-In this episode: The Reverend Doctor Janeway recounts the history of 'the dark star', how it transformed him, and why he will not allow Miriam to know the secret of his 'immortality'
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-In this episode: Miriam Tailor observes the minister during a late night assignation with a strange homeless man who vanishes into the subway.
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-In this episode: Leon Bradley discovers that the Reverend Doctor Janeway knows more about the mysterious death of the priest than he should
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