Best Prentis Hemphill Podcasts (2024)

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Breaking Generational Cycles: Embodiment & Healing Trauma with Prentis Hemphill 1:00:46

37m ago1:00:46

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319. Breaking Generational Cycles: Embodiment & Healing Trauma with Prentis Hemphill Glennon and Abby welcome Prentis Hemphill, a writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer, and therapist. They discuss individual and collective healing through embodiment. The conversation spans the concepts of embodiment, cycle breaking within families and…

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S9 E18: Prentis Hemphill, Glynnis MacNicol, and Julie McFadden 17:55

3d ago17:55

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In this episode, meet therapist and founder of The Embodiment Institute Prentis Hemphill, writer and podcast producer Glynnis MacNicol, and hospice nurse Julie McFadden. Hear these authors on how they prepared to record their audiobooks, what it was like to get vulnerable behind the mic, and their favorite recording moments.What it Takes to Heal by…

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What It Takes to Heal with Prentis Hemphill + adrienne maree brown 57:35

12d ago57:35

57:35

In Becoming the People’s inaugural episode, Prentis is joined by their dear friend adrienne maree brown. adrienne interviews Prentis about their upcoming book, What it Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World. These two friends discuss Prentis’ journey of writing this book, the role that transformational characters play in cha…

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The meaning of embodiment w/ Prentis Hemphill 37:35

4d ago37:35

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We often forget that our bodies and minds are fundamentally connected. But so much of our day-to-day lives are influenced by the state of our bodies. The mind-body connection is at the heart of the work of this week’s guest, Prentis Hemphill. Prentis is a therapist, somatics teacher, author, and the founder of The Embodiment Institute. Prentis join…

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Recovering Our Ability to Feel (Prentis Hemphill): TRAUMA 51:38

9d ago51:38

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“I think we need each other. I say this all the time, there are some things that are too big to feel in one body. You need a collective body to move them through. And I think that's what we need. We need to come together in spaces to heal, not just to consume together or to watch a movie together, but to feel together and to have human emotion in r…

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To Transcend and Include (Ken Wilber) 1:24:05

1h ago1:24:05

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“All growing up stages are the product of scientific investigation of the stages of growing up that people go through. And those are all defined in third person terms because they're the person or thing being spoken about. When we talk about the archaic stage or the magic stage or the mythic stage, if you look within right now, you can't see any of…

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Abby On Healing From Religious Trauma 1:13:19

1h ago1:13:19

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In honor of Pride month, Glennon shares an encore conversation that she and Amanda had with Abby about how she healed from religious trauma and found spirituality again. Originally titled, QUEER FREEDOM: How can we be both held and free? Abby, Amanda and Glennon discussed: -How Abby learned from church as a child to hate herself—and the healing mom…

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S9 E19: Priyanka Mattoo, Griffin Dunne, and Jess H. Gutierrez 17:32

39m ago17:32

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In this episode, meet writer, producer, and podcaster Priyanka Mattoo, actor, film producer, and film director Griffin Dunne, and speaker and former journalist Jess H. Gutierrez. Hear these authors share what it was like to fully inhabit their memoirs in the audio booth, and the recording moments that surprised and delighted them most. Plus, more b…

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Tegan and Sara Ask: Did We Do Enough? 1:11:02

35m ago1:11:02

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318. Tegan and Sara Ask: Did We Do Enough? Tegan and Sara join us for a heartfelt conversation about sisterhood, career, legacy, and the loneliness of being “The First”. Discover: -Why Tegan and Sara are asking themselves, “Did we do enough?”; -Their backstage disputes and what it taught them about resolving family disagreement; -The pain and beaut…

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The art of paying attention (w/ Wendy MacNaughton and Laurel Braitman) 36:22

1h ago36:22

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If you found yourself doodling or writing a lot as a child but then lost the hobby as you grew up, Wendy MacNaughton and Laurel Braitman want to help you recapture your spark. Wendy MacNaughton is an illustrator, the author of “How to Say Goodbye”, and the creator of Draw Together, an art and learning community. Laurel Braitman is a TED Fellow, the…

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Working with the Divine (Nicole Avant) 49:58

1d ago49:58

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“I really think that the past, we can go back to it and we definitely learn lessons because I'm always a hindsight person. So in hindsight, I'm always thinking that, okay, what could I have done better? But the past experiences for me, I've learned as I've gotten older, is to grab the lesson. And hopefully there's a blessing in there too. And then …

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What Amanda’s Learned About Life, Love & Community (Post Surgery Pt 2) 59:18

1d ago59:18

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317. What Amanda’s Learned About Life, Love & Community (Post Surgery Pt 2) Amanda details surgery day, her healing process, and the role her community has played in getting her through it all. Discover: -The choice Amanda made about who came back with her for surgery; -Amanda’s scariest and lowest moments so far, as well as the most beautiful ones…

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Amanda Returns Post Surgery: Here’s What She Wants You To Know 50:51

4d ago50:51

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316. Amanda Returns Post Surgery: Here’s What She Wants You To Know Amanda returns nine days post surgery to share more about the process of finding a surgeon, the importance of seeking multiple medical opinions, the critical elements of preparing for surgery, and how she’s recovering so far. This episode is full of insights and tips for those goin…

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The Myth of Resilience (Soraya Chemaly) 58:01

8d ago58:01

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“This is the richness of the traditional wife explosion, right? There's this simple idea that you get to choose. Now you're choosing to emulate a situation that's a fiction in that those women didn't choose anything. They had to dress like that. They had to live like that. They had to be nice to the men like that, because they had no bank accounts.…

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Grief: How to Move Through Losing a Friend with Sloane Crosley 1:04:54

9d ago1:04:54

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315. Grief: How to Move Through Losing a Friend with Sloane Crosley CW: Discussion of suicide Abby and Glennon welcome New York Times bestselling author Sloane Crosley. Sloane shares her experience of losing her dear friend to suicide and the grief journey she went on in the aftermath. The conversation explores handling loss, the nuances of friends…

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S9 E17: Jon Meacham, Salman Khan, and Kyla Scanlon 16:26

10d ago16:26

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In this episode, meet Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham, founder and CEO of Khan Academy Salman Khan, and economic commentator Kyla Scanlon. Hear Jon Meacham on writing the life of President George H.W. Bush, Salman Khan on how artificial intelligence can have a positive impact on education, and Kyla Scanlon on helping lay people unders…

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Jealousy: Glennon & Abby Share It All 1:10:52

11d ago1:10:52

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314. Jealousy: Glennon & Abby Share It All Glennon and Abby candidly discuss their personal experiences with jealousy. They explore how jealousy manifests, its implications on their connection, and the steps they've taken toward understanding and addressing it. Discover: -Abby and Glennon’s jealousy origin stories; -Abby’s confession to Glennon abo…

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How to stay grounded in an increasingly artificial world (from The TED AI Show) 29:12

17d ago29:12

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Today, we’re sharing the first episode of the newest TED Audio Collective Podcast – The TED AI Show. Now before you think, “wait, isn’t artificial intelligence the opposite of being human?”, know that we are wondering that too! That’s what’s nice about The TED AI Show. It asks: how is AI shaping human stuff? Join creative technologist Bilawal Sidhu…

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Finding Fear in the Body (Resmaa Menakem): TRAUMA 47:22

14d ago47:22

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“Here's what I would say: peace will happen when people invest in cultivating peace as opposed to war. Peace will happen. And one thing I know, for me, I know peace, I know I will never see it, but maybe I can put something in place to where I leave something here and my children's, children's, children's grandchildren can nibble off of and feed on…

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Take Back Your Brain (Kara Loewentheil) 53:35

20d ago53:35

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“There are studies showing that, once your basic needs are met, and you're not worried about losing your house, losing your health care, increases in money don't significantly increase happiness, right? So I think, you know, money helps alleviate the very real biological primitive fear of you're gonna die if you don't have shelter and food and in o…

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How to Turn a Mistake into Magic with Suleika Jaouad 1:00:33

16d ago1:00:33

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313. How to Turn a Mistake into Magic with Suleika Jaouad Glennon speaks one-on-one with the brilliant Suleika Jaouad about Suleika's journey through the messy middle – living well in a body that does not feel well, and creating a life of beautiful defiance. Discover: Why believing we should “Live everyday like our last” is unhelpful; Why the unpro…

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Potholes & Productive Conflict in Relationships with Abby & Glennon 59:01

17d ago59:01

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312. Potholes & Productive Conflict in Relationships with Abby & Glennon Abby and Glennon answer ALL of your relationship questions. We get into juicy topics like how to fight better, the balance of individuation and connection in relationships, and how to take ownership of your own feelings vs. judging your partner’s behaviors. Discover: -What int…

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S9 E16: Denise Young, Stephanie Harrison, and KB Brookins 20:46

17d ago20:46

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S9 E16: In this episode, meet former Apple executive and one of Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women” Denise Young, founder of The New Happy company Stephanie Harrison, and writer and cultural worker KB Brookins. Press play to hear about the unique way Denise Young prepared to record, the two big problems that inspired Stephanie Harrison to write her boo…

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Post Diagnosis: Glennon & Abby Reflect and Decide What Needs to Change 57:12

18d ago57:12

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311. Post Diagnosis: Glennon & Abby Reflect and Decide What Needs to Change Glennon and Abby reflect on the dynamics of love, control, and support in relationships in the wake of Amanda’s diagnosis. Discover: -The simple sentence that Tish said to Glennon that shattered her reality; -Glennon’s creative way of reading books & what it has to do with …

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How to follow the laws of nature (w/ Nonette Royo) 33:20

24d ago33:20

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What is your relationship with the planet we live on? As a human rights lawyer and environmental activist, Nonette Royo is trying to make us all live more symbiotically with nature. She works hard to listen to indigenous peoples around the world to help them control the land they live on and have a voice in policies and decisions that combat climat…

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Where Trauma Begins (Peter Levine, Ph.D): TRAUMA 47:05

19d ago47:05

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“There are therapies where the person is made to relive their traumas over and over and over again. It's called flooding. And that's the one type of therapy that I do not agree with. I think it, not all the time, but it can be harmful, again, in somatic experiencing, we titrate the experience, we touch into a sensation in our bodies that have to do…

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Choosing Wholeness Over Wokeness (Africa Brooke) 58:28

28d ago58:28

58:28

“In writing my book, I wanted to bring it back to the self because being online allows us to have this inappropriate level of audacity. And I think audacity is a very beautiful thing, but it gets so inappropriate online where you can go into Elise's messages and say, “by the way, I saw you liked this, you should be liking this, prove yourself to me…

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Amanda’s Diagnosis & What’s Next (Pt. 2) 54:35

23d ago54:35

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310. Amanda’s Diagnosis & What’s Next (Pt. 2) In Part 2, Amanda shares more from the messy middle of her breast cancer diagnosis. She talks candidly about her hopes, fears, and what she has realized really matters. To listen to the first part of our conversation with Amanda, click here: Amanda’s Diagnosis and What’s Next (Pt. 1) To learn more about…

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S9 E15: Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, Dr. Casey Means, and Lucy Jones 21:45

24d ago21:45

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In this episode, meet Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, physician and Levels Health co-founder Casey Means, and culture, science, and nature writer Lucy Jones. Tune in to hear the one word Vanessa Angélica Villarreal would use to describe her recording experience, what Casey Means is most excited for her listeners to hear, and what inspired Lucy Jones t…

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Becoming the People Podcast - Trailer 5:42

25d ago5:42

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From Prentis Hemphill, the host and producer of the Finding Our Way podcast comes a new podcast: Becoming the People. Prentis is in conversation with the thinkers, creators, and doers who are exploring some of the most relevant questions of this moment: What will it take for us to change as a species? How do we create relationships that lead to tra…

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Amanda’s Diagnosis and What’s Next (Pt. 1) 58:44

25d ago58:44

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309. Amanda’s Diagnosis and What’s Next (Pt. 1) Amanda shares the news about her health and what’s next for her healing. Amanda, Glennon, and Abby go into the tactical, philosophical and emotional aspects of this diagnosis and all share how they’re feeling about it and working through it at this moment. To learn more about listener data and our pri…

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How to give and receive good advice (w/ Hola Papi’s John Paul Brammer) 36:02

26d ago36:02

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Have you ever wished someone would just help you figure out your life? John Paul Brammer’s job is to do exactly that – he’s the writer behind the hit advice column Hola Papi. John has helped all kinds of people on topics as niche as figuring out what to do when your boyfriend pretends to be Latino to as common as answering the age-old question of h…

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A Toolkit for Working with Your Trauma (James Gordon, M.D.): TRAUMA 1:02:03

29d ago1:02:03

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“Now the tragedy, in one sense is a tragedy, that often people only become open when they've suffered horribly when that is both the tragedy of trauma, but also the promise. It's one thing to be trauma informed. It's another thing to inform our experience of trauma with some kind of courage and some kind of hopefulness for profound change. That's w…

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The Complexity of Weight Loss Drugs (Johann Hari) 1:34:30

1M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

“I realized I think there's a few things that are in our heads that are so deep in the culture. One of them is the idea that being overweight is a sin. It goes right back to if you look at Pope Gregory I in the 6th century when he first formulates the seven deadly sins, gluttony is there, it's always depicted with some fat person who looks monstrou…

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Brittney Griner On Coming Home & Recovering From Trauma 51:58

1M ago51:58

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308. Brittney Griner On Coming Home & Recovering From Trauma Glennon and Abby talk with athlete, humanitarian, activist–and one of the bravest people they’ve met–Brittney Griner. Brittney discusses her harrowing experience in the Russian prison system, as well as her basketball career, recovering from trauma, and her excitement over becoming a pare…

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S9 E14: Paul Rabil, Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman, and Sahaj Kaur Kohli 16:26

1M ago16:26

16:26

In this episode, meet World Champion lacrosse player and Premier Lacrosse League co-founder Paul Rabil, psychotherapist Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman, and psychotherapist and founder of Brown Girl Therapy, Sahaj Kaur Kohli. Hear Paul Rabil on the ups and downs of pursuing elite performance (and how one of his personal life lessons came into play in th…

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Healing From Complex PTSD with Stephanie Foo 1:09:19

1M ago1:09:19

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307. Healing From Complex PTSD with Stephanie Foo Abby, Amanda and Glennon are joined by author and radio producer, Stephanie Foo. They discuss Stephanie’s memoir, What My Bones Know, and her journey healing from Complex PTSD. Discover: -The difference between Trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD; -What “THE DREAD” is and how to know if you have it; -Why …

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Re-release: How to co-parent as allies, not adversaries (with Ebony Roberts) 32:59

1M ago32:59

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When you think of your home or your childhood, what comes to mind? Did you feel cared for and loved? Did you trust that your parents were always doing what’s best for you? Whether you are a parent or a child, healthy communication is one of the most important aspects of an intentional relationship with your family. Today’s guest, Ebony Roberts, is …

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Coming Soon: Special Series on Trauma 1:25

1M ago1:25

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Hi, It’s Elise, host of Pulling the Thread. Starting next Monday, I’m doing another special series—this set is about trauma, specifically trauma and the body. You’ll hear from four important voices in the space. We’re going to start with Dr. James Gordon, who works with groups all over the world who are in crisis, helping them move their experience…

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Loving the End (Alua Arthur) 51:54

1M ago51:54

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“When we can pause for a moment and rifle through all that noise to figure out what the root of the fear is, then we can be with it in a meaningful way, rather than just let it run our lives. And a little bit of fear of death and a little bit of death anxiety is totally normal, for all of us. I mean, it's that thing inside that tells you not to kee…

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The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 1:02:47

1M ago1:02:47

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306. The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Therapist Alegra Kastens shares the truth about her lived experience with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that is vital for all of us to understand. Detailing her own struggle, and work as an OCD specialist, Alegra helps demystify the relentless cycle o…

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How to Self-Regulate, Heal Your Relationships & Accept That You’ll Never Be Finished 1:00:28

1M ago1:00:28

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305. How to Self-Regulate, Heal Your Relationships & Accept That You’ll Never Be Finished As we continue the discussion on Busyness, Amanda, Glennon & Abby share more of their thoughts about the cult of Busyness – how buying into it shows up in you and your relationships, and how it leads to dysregulation and dissatisfaction in all areas of life. W…

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S9 E13: Sean Patrick Cooper, Dominic Gordon, and Suzanne Scanlon 17:12

1M ago17:12

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In this episode, meet journalist Sean Patrick Cooper, writer Dominic Gordon, and writer Suzanne Scanlon. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what most surprised them about recording their audiobooks. Enjoy!The Shooter at Midnight by Sean Patrick Cooper: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/625173/the-shooter-at-midnight-b…

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Break Up with Busyness & Let Go of Your To-Do List 50:15

1M ago50:15

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304. Break Up with Busyness & Let Go of Your To-Do List Amanda delves into her relationship with Busyness and how she’s working through it. We’ll touch on topics such as the pervasive culture of busyness, productivity as a measure of self-worth, and the struggle to define personal boundaries and prioritize genuine happiness (after some hilarious ba…

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[Revisit] Questioning Culture with Richie Reseda 54:23

1M ago54:23

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This is a revisited episode with Richie Reseda from July 18th, 2022. _____ Music, film, content producer, and founder of Question Culture, Richie Reseda, helps us explore the pyramid of patriarchy, how to respond to harm within our communities, and the impact of shame on our connections with each other. Find the show notes + transcript on our websi…

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How to laugh at yourself (w/ Nuar Alsadir) 35:33

1M ago35:33

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Poet and psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir believes there’s a thin line between comedy and the self-discovery often found in therapy offices. In this episode, Nuar joins Chris and talks about her book Animal Joy: A Book of Laughter and Resuscitation. They discuss the power of laughter, what it means to let yourself look like a fool occasionally, how to br…

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On Telling The Truth (Nell Irvin Painter) 47:36

2M ago47:36

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“But one thing the whole “Karen” thing did, which I think was very good, was that it pointed out the existence of spaces Ostensibly open to everyone, but not, and then patrolled often by white women saying you don't belong here. And she got a name, and people with that name wince and rightfully so, but without that wince-worthy kind of situation, I…

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Laziness Does Not Exist with Devon Price 1:05:19

2M ago1:05:19

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303. Laziness Does Not Exist with Devon Price Why are we so scared of laziness? How have we been convinced to tie our worthiness to busy-ness and how do we STOP and create lives we are excited to live? Social psychologist and author, Devon Price, teaches us how we got bamboozled and sets us free from the Laziness Lie. Discover: -How to rest, reorie…

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How to Make The Ordinary Come Alive with Amanda Doyle 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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Glennon shares an encore conversation that she and Abby had with their favorite person and co-host: Amanda Doyle! This episode, originally titled, How to Face Your Biggest Fear with Amanda Doyle, examines the relationships, decisions, and travels that led Amanda to today – from hitchhiking across Ireland, to prosecuting child sex offenders in Rwand…

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S9 E12: Chanel Miller, Amy Tan, and Nell Irvin Painter 16:03

2M ago16:03

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In this episode, meet bestselling author Chanel Miller, bestselling author Amy Tan, and historian Nell Irvin Painter. Tune in to hear how each of these writers turned their everyday experiences into extraordinary audiobooks, and what they’re most excited for listeners to hear.Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Chanel Millerhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse…

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