Best The Movie Sparkle Podcasts (2024)

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#193 - Boobies and Sparkles 1:28:03

37m ago1:28:03

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Nothing wrong with a little boobies and sparkles! Mark O. Estes (Host of Midnight Social Distortion) and Kristen Anderson (Co-host of Guide to the Unknown) join Zena this week to dive into teen horror! We also touch on boobs and sparkles, so that's cool. Follow Mark: Twitter/X: https://x.com/theanticritic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markoe…

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PSP 384: Why Family Involvement is Key to OCD Treatment in Kids 40:34

6d ago40:34

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OCD doesn’t live in a bubble; it lives in our home. It lives in our families. It is not an isolated disorder. It involves the whole family system. That is why family involvement is key to a child’s OCD long term success. Often this is the missing component, even when a child is being treated for OCD. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I e…

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#192 - Chris Stuckmann Discusses Nauseating Filthy Horror 41:34

2d ago41:34

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Show notes: This week, YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann joins Zena to share 3 horror movies that scared the hell out of him! Tune in, get bloody with us, and get Stuckmannized! *** Let The Bloody Disgusting Podcast know some of the horror movies that truly scared you! Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if y…

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PSP 383: The Power of Celebrating Small Wins with Anxiety or OCD 39:53

3d ago39:53

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Anxiety and OCD can create hopelessness. It can feel like such an overwhelming task to overcome these struggles. Often we focus on the end goal. Get them to school. Get them to eat. Get them to be fully functioning. But there are a million smaller goals that get them to that bigger goal. It is easy to focus on the big picture instead of looking at …

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

4d ago1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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Set Your Watches: It's Back-To-School with Synced Schedules and Streamlined Systems 1:07:06

4d ago1:07:06

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After the first few weeks of a new school year shake out, we have the opportunity to sync up our schedules and iron out any wrinkles in our systems for a smooth school year. Whether you've got pre-k or high school students, we're bringing our best tips for calendar maintenance, meal prep, after-school activities and more. Plus, when to acknowledge …

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#191 - See You Later 42:16

16d ago42:16

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Meagan, Zena, and Jon are back for another episode with some news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Bloody FM

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PSP 382: A Helpful Tool for OCD Reassurance Seeking 46:37

18d ago46:37

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OCD doesn’t just involve our kids, it involves us. OCD reassurance seeking is a sneaky compulsion. It gets us to do OCD’s dirty work. We often don’t even know we are talking to OCD. It can feel bad to pull back our reassurance, even if we know it is OCD. It can also be tough on our kids. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I talk about a t…

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Episode 508 ~ In Which It’s Our 12th Podiversary!

17d ago

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Show Notes: Intro - Knit Knit Knit - ~Preemie Blanket #1, on US6 (4mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn 3-Ply Tweed in the Sleet colourway (214.02 yds), Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in the Dusty Blue colourway (100.3 yds) & the Silver Blue colourway (96.9 yds), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Michelangelo colourway (80 yds), & Red Heart Super Saver in …

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Untamed Heart 1:25:11

14d ago1:25:11

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For Valerie's ~b i r t h m o n t h~ we are covering the maybe universally beloved but also possibly largely unknown (?? we don't know!) romantic drama classic (???) Untamed Heart. We have a great time talking about this '90s gem that's a little bit urban Nicholas Sparks, a little bit Moulin Rouge/Tarzan/Splash, and all schmaltzy Christian Slater Na…

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#190 - Children of the Corn 4 (1996) SPOILERS!!! 40:45

16d ago40:45

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From the Patreon Vault: Did I mention spoilers? Because SPOILERS!!! Meagan, Zena, and Jon deep dive on 1996's The Children of the Corn 4. *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. *** A full list of the movies we've watched can be found (thanks to …

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PSP 381: Letting Our Kids Fail So They Can Succeed 34:23

26d ago34:23

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It can be so hard to see our kids tumble and fall. No one wants to see their kids fail. But we rob our kids the ability to learn when we protect them from failure. This can impact how we show up for their anxiety or OCD. It can impact how much freedom we give them. It can also decipher how much we micromanage what they eat, how much they sleep and …

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Creating a Signature Style 1:17:34

19d ago1:17:34

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Creating a signature style is a great way to show off your personality and passions before even speaking. Let’s dive into assessing and determining a personal, timeless style by first going through the building blocks we already own, then adding accessories and defining our style!By Jessica and Michelle

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#189 - Children of the Corn 3 (1995) SPOILERS!!! 41:59

1M ago41:59

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From the Patreon Vault: Did I mention spoilers? Because SPOILERS!!! Meagan, Zena, and Jon deep dive on 1995's The Children of the Corn 3. *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. *** A full list of the movies we've watched can be found (thanks to …

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PSP 380: I Did Something Scary and You are About to Read About It 47:20

1M ago47:20

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Sometimes we have to do something really scary in order to be our true selves. I started working on a memoir about social anxiety about five years ago. I finally finished the memoir but then six days later my husband passed away. The memoir collected dust as I tried to piece myself and my family back together. A year and a half after he passed, I r…

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#188 - Children of the Corn 2 (1992) SPOILERS!!! 42:06

1M ago42:06

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From the Patreon Vault: Did I mention spoilers? Because SPOILERS!!! Meagan, Zena, and Jon deep dive on 1992's The Children of the Corn 2. *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. *** A full list of the movies we've watched can be found (thanks to …

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PSP 379: Are you Missing Some of Your Child’s Anxiety or OCD Struggles? 51:38

1M ago51:38

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If we are openly discussing our child’s anxiety or OCD with them, we might assume that we aren’t missing anything. But it is important to note that just because we see the tip of the iceberg, doesn’t mean we see everything. I am constantly missing, and then discovering, yet another thing that is actually my child’s anxiety or OCD in disguise. In th…

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Episode 507 ~ In Which It’s A Camp Recap

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Show Notes: Intro - On the Needles - ~Preemie Blanket #1, on US6 (4mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn 3-Ply Tweed in the Sleet colourway (214.02 yds), Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in the Dusty Blue colourway (100.3 yds), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Michelangelo colourway ~Dami’s 25th Birthday Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Knit Picks Feli…

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#187 - Deep Dive for "Children of the Corn (1984)" SPOILERS!!! 44:02

2M ago44:02

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From the Patreon Vault: Did I mention spoilers? Because SPOILERS!!! Meagan, Zena, and Jon deep dive on 1984's The Children of the Corn. *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. *** A full list of the movies we've watched can be found (thanks to Ro…

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PSP 378: Helping Kids with Anxiety and Panic Attacks 56:21

2M ago56:21

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She was visibly shaking. Her hands were trembling and she was asking me to help. Her face was so pale that my own panic started to set in. This was the start of an anxiety attack. Anxiety and panic attacks can overwhelm both the person having them and the person trying to support them. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I’ll explore how a…

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Personal Branding: Determining Purpose, Values, and Where to Spend our Energy 57:12

2M ago57:12

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“Find out who you are, and do it on purpose.” We’re taking Dolly Parton’s words to heart and determining the first part of our personal brand - which develops over time to help inform us as to where and how to spend our limited time and energy. We’re diving into questions like: “What is your purpose and your passions (long term and short term).” “W…

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Irish Wish (w/ Sarah Norton) 1:47:43

2M ago1:47:43

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Dog mom, (cool) Disney adult, and generally fabulous person* Sarah K. Norton joins us as we travel, with Netflix's help, to Ireland for summer vacation. Will Lindsay Lohan's Maddie end up with the European faux Property Brother, or will she end up with Jimmy from Downton Abbey? Will she ever write the great Irish-American novel? Will she fall off t…

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#186 - Dang it, Greg! 51:44

2M ago51:44

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Zena, Meagan, and Jon talk found footage locations, Masters of Horror, and July favorites. *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. *** A full list of the movies we've watched can be found (thanks to Robert Prudhomme) at: https://letterboxd.com/fa…

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PSP 377: How ADHD Complicates Anxiety and OCD 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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Anxiety and OCD are hard enough to deal with, but when you sprinkle ADHD into the mix everything can be magnified. As parents raising kids with comorbid conditions, this adds another layer of struggle. You might find things that work for other kids with anxiety or OCD doesn’t work as easily for your child. It can require a different way to approach…

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266: Wheels of Fortune: 🚲 Team USA's Path to Tour de France Victory (Anne Hed of HED Cycling) 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

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Anne Hed is a lifetime resident of Minnesota. Her history as a business owner began back in the 1980’s, when she raced as a professional triathlete. She completed eight Ironman Triathlons in Hawaii, and met her late husband, Steve, through the sport. He became one of her first sponsors... This Episode is Sponsored By: Jon Ostenson, Founder of FranB…

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#185 - SPOILERS!!! "The First Omen" SPOILERS!!! 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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Did I mention spoilers? Because SPOILERS!!! Meagan, Zena, and Jon deep dive on 2024's The First Omen. PLEASE see it before listening, it is available now on Hulu and Disney+ *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. *** A full list of the movies we…

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PSP 376: How to Respond to Unhelpful Comments About Your Child’s Anxiety or OCD 37:47

2M ago37:47

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It is already tough trying to help our kids with anxiety or OCD, but it is even harder stomaching unhelpful comments and advice. Sometimes people are trying to be helpful and don’t mean to be upsetting. Some people are uneducated. And some people are judgemental and critical. Some people deserve education. Some people deserve boundaries. And some p…

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Philosophical Razors and How to Use Them in Real Life 1:07:07

2M ago1:07:07

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Have you ever heard of a philosophical razor? It’s a rule of thumb or principle used to shave off unnecessary thoughts or explanations or to determine the next best course of action. There are a whole bunch of interesting razors we can use every day to let the little things go, seek simple solutions, give people the benefit of the doubt and build o…

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#184 - Movies to D1e For 41:03

2M ago41:03

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Meagan survived the hurricane and joins Zena and Jon to talk some new releases and a whole lot of good in the news for Jon. *** Want to call in and give us your take? Call (224) 475-1040 and leave the sort of message you wouldn't be embarrassed if your parents heard. *** A full list of the movies we've watched can be found (thanks to Robert Prudhom…

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PSP 375: Can the Movie Inside Out 2 Help Your Child’s Anxiety (or Even OCD?) 31:37

2M ago31:37

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It has been so nice to see all these films addressing our children’s mental health issues. The more these struggles can be normalized, the less stigma they’ll be for our kids! A couple of week’s ago I discussed whether you should show your child with OCD the film Turtles All the Way Down. If you missed that one, you can check it out here. In this w…

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PSP 374: Loving the Child You Have vs The Child You Wanted 38:56

2M ago38:56

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Raising a child with anxiety or OCD can bring with it so many struggles, including our own grief and overwhelm. It is easy, and tempting, to bury our own raw emotions around our child’s anxiety or OCD struggles. But honoring and processing our feelings is equally important. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I have an honest conversation …

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The Joy of Minimalism and How it Applies to To-Do Lists, Idea Inundation, Eating Habits and More! 58:44

3M ago58:44

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Minimalism is a philosophy we’re all familiar with - but it’s tenets can be used far beyond household possessions. It’s not just about stripping down what is not worth keeping, but also about letting the things that matter most to us take up the majority of our time and attention. O In this episode we’re exploring what minimalism can teach us about…

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Episode 506 ~ In Which It’s Hot Here!

2M ago

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Show Notes: Intro - On the Needles - ~Preemie Blanket #1, on US6 (4mm), Pandia's Jewels Hand Dyed Yarn 3-Ply Tweed in the Sleet colourway (214.02 yds), Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in the Dusty Blue colourway (100.3 yds), Vidalana Ambient Worsted in the Michelangelo colourway ~Socks - Socks by ME! on US1.5 (2.5mm), Fangirl Fibers 80/20 Merino Nylon in…

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PSP 373: Should my Teen with OCD Watch Turtles All the Way Down? 41:59

3M ago41:59

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John Green’s new movie Turtles All the Way Down goes a long way in helping the OCD community educate the world about OCD. But should your child or teen with OCD see the movie? Well, I have mixed thoughts on that. In this week’s AT Parenting Survival Podcast I dive into the pros and cons of the movie Turtles All the Way Down and which kids would ben…

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Connie and Carla 1:38:08

3M ago1:38:08

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Two musical-loving, straight-passing white women extend their lives by wading deep into drag culture in this Pride episode in which Helen and Valerie cover the 2004 romp Connie and Carla, the largely forgotten Nia Vardalos rom-com in which two musical-loving, straight-passing white women extend their lives by wading deep into drag culture. Donate t…

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