Best Accardo Podcasts (2024)

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Failing the Personality Test w/ Rachel Leah Be 47:20

3d ago47:20

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Podcaster Rachel Leah Be joins us this week with some wild job stories - from icing out customers at the comedy club, to making change at a strip club, to telling J. Lo she changed her life. We talk about vice cops, personality tests on a coffee date, classy thirst traps and aspiring to be a Real Housewife's best friend. This episode is hot a one w…

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071. Delayed Grief Explained: Causes & How to Cope 52:20

5d ago52:20

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Buckle up, grievers! Today’s focus is understanding and coping with delayed grief. In other words, a VERY important type of grief that so many suffer from. I’m so excited to dig into this topic and offer insights and personal experiences on SUCH an underrated type of grief. We’ll delve into various causes of delayed grief, such as prior trauma, sup…

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Jersey Boardwalk: A Carnival That Never Leaves w/ Peter Guarraci 46:36

10d ago46:36

46:36

Comedian Peter Guarraci joins us with wild stories about his first job running boardwalk games at the Jersey Shore. He tells us all about carneys, gambling, scams, hustles, sunburns and steroids. We learn how to build a house, how to get hustled at a leather store and how a Sicilian dad likes his lawn mowed. This episode is a blast. Enjoy. Follow u…

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Ashley Martin: From Birth Complications to Creating the NICU Notebook 52:31

12d ago52:31

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Send us a text How does a mother endure the stress of a high-risk pregnancy and the NICU during the early days of the pandemic? Join us as Ashley Martin from Southern Missouri bravely shares her incredible journey, from the initial excitement of a planned pregnancy to the harrowing moments of dealing with complications like a subchorionic hemorrhag…

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070. Mom Loss, Cancer Journeys, and Navigating the Chaos of Grief with Meghan Reese 1:17:08

16d ago1:17:08

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Today we’re chatting with Meghan Reese—grieving daughter, mental health counseling student, and writer. Meghan opens up about her emotional and challenging journey following her mother's death from ovarian and breast cancer. Together we dive into topics such as anticipatory grief, the impacts on relationships and parenting, how to navigate such a p…

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I'm Not Wearing a Blazer 43:35

17d ago43:35

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Ed and Josh talk about Ed's anger issues which Ed denies he has. Josh talks about his anger issues which they both agree he has, and then they talk some wildly random stuff such as how cool Nicolas Cage is, how to store old Playboy's in a garage and exactly why Ed refuses to wear a blazer. This is a fun episode with just the boys. Follow us on YouT…

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Wettie Eddie 45:40

25d ago45:40

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Ed and Josh talk about projects around the house (and why they suck), how frightening a carny can be to a child (and a grown man), passing out from drinking (and wetting the bed), and just how fun having a loud mouth friend can be (we love ya, Zach). This episode is a party. Check it out! Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagr…

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069. Seven Months of Motherhood Without My Parents & How I’m Navigating It 1:00:20

26d ago1:00:20

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In this vulnerable episode, I’m sharing all about navigating motherhood without both of my parents. I talk about the profound impact of losing my mom and dad, grieving these deaths both in and out of parenthood, the complexities of parenthood intertwined with navigating this grief, and the unique challenges that arise when facing major life milesto…

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Suzzie Vehrs Shares Insights on Doula Support and Maternal Care 50:30

26d ago50:30

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a more empowering childbirth experience! Join me as I sit down with Suzzie Vehrs, a dedicated doula and mother of two, who made a remarkable transition from finance to birth advocacy. Suzzie opens up about her personal journey through pregnancy, loss, and the incredible power of support during childbirth. You'll…

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So Whatcha Need to Do Is 42:32

1M ago42:32

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Ed and Josh talk about fighting for your PTO, chasing people down to get paid, how not to repair a transmission on a 1980 Mercury Capri, which family member gives the worst directions, and the real reason behind Happy Meals. Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @workingclassholes @joshaccardo @edmcgowancomedy…

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068. Grieving Gently with Libby Mitchell: Parent & Sibling Loss and Navigating Our Transformation 57:49

1M ago57:49

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Libby Mitchell of Grieving Gently has such a profound experience with not only loss of loved ones (her mother and a sibling), but a deeply touching story of loss of health and sense of self & identity—and the healing journey that has come along with all of this! Libby is a trainee counselor and published academic author with research experience in …

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Life With Grief Podcast Trailer 1:56

1M ago1:56

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Welcome to the Life With Grief Podcast! Here we talk about and normalize the complexities of grief, how to navigate life after loss and all this entails, and so much more. I'm here to remind you that grief isn't a journey with a destination. It's as unique as you are, and it's all about giving it the time, attention, and love it deserves. I want yo…

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Stealing Silverware w/ Liz Glazer 49:41

1M ago49:41

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Comedian Liz Glazer stops by with stories about being a law professor, what it's like to be a part of a cadre, and how bad coaching tennis at a day camp is for your skin. Josh reminds everyone that he played college football while Ed talks about his busboy days hanging out with the dishwasher in Atlantic City. Liz teaches us how easy it is to steal…

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Katie Bayer: Transforming Postpartum Recovery with Pelvic Floor Therapy 44:17

1M ago44:17

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Send us a text Can pelvic floor therapy be the missing piece in postpartum recovery? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Katie Bayer, PT, DPT, owner of Transition Physical Therapy and co-founder of Behive Wellness. Katie shares her deeply personal journey through a twin pregnancy, a premature delivery at 33 weeks, and the emoti…

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Getting Punched at Rascal Flatts w/Soora 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Comedian Soora joins us this week with some hilarious job stories. We talk about the pros and cons of being a flight attendant, the mile high club, how to duct tape a rowdy passenger, first class vs the jump seat, trading out shifts, how often she gets called a stewardess. We also talk about her time as a hostess at a Miami South Beach steakhouse/n…

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067. Understanding Ruminating Thoughts: Why They Happen and 12 Ways to Cope 55:18

2M ago55:18

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Let’s talk ruminating thoughts! And, how exhausting they are... am I right? In this episode, my goal is to give you a safe space to explore and understand the origins of repetitive, negative, and distressing ruminating thoughts. We’ll also chat about 12 high-level coping tools to help manage and reduce the impact of ruminating thoughts on your dail…

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Dating a DEA Agent 39:59

2M ago39:59

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This episode has it all: Pony kegs, black box cable, short pants aka "floods", subway jiu jitsu, taking beer from work, living on a boat, bootleg VHS tapes, stolen sneakers, serial killers, bank robbery and falling for a DEA agent during homeroom. It's a wild one! Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @workingclassholes @jo…

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Neri Life Choma: Revolutionizing Childbirth Through The Birth Coach Method 1:36:10

2M ago1:36:10

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Send us a text Discover how to transform your childbirth experience with insights from Neri Life Choma, a seasoned childbirth educator, birth doula, and the visionary behind the Birth Coach Method. We delve into the emotional and mental readiness that modern childbirth demands and explore how traditional methods may no longer suffice. Neri shares h…

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066. Partner Death and Discovering Your Purpose After Loss with Emily Bingham 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

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Today we are talking with Emily Bingham! Emily is a certified Grief Educator and Spiritual Life Coach and published author. After her 32-year-old husband's death in 2019, Emily started her company moveTHRU to empower grievers to rebuild their lives after loss, and to live fully again through transformative coaching and retreats. Emily and I were co…

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Loose Candy & Stolen TVs 43:49

2M ago43:49

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Ed & Josh got some wild stories this week about stealing TVs from work, road rage, wheelies, going to SeaWorld and getting yelled at by adults, losing your temper in front of your neighbors and how old is too old to eat loose candy. This is a fun solo episode with just the boys Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @working…

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Dylan Krasinski, Esquire: Knows How to Learn 46:36

2M ago46:36

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Comedian Dylan Krasinski stops by with some hilarious job stories. After failing to land a college internship in his field, he becomes an intern for a landscaping company. The gang ponders who would be the best politician of the bunch and Josh teaches everyone what a snow bunny is. Dylan reveals his greatest to talent is knowing how to learn. Ed ta…

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065. Coping with Unmet Expectations (Especially in Grief!) 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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This topic has definitely come up on the podcast before, but I thought it was important to dig into this one a little more! Let’s talk about coping with unmet expectations. There can be grief around having certain expectations on things both in and out of our grieving experience. Because of that, I wanted to address unmet expectations and talk abou…

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Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick: Embracing Feminine Power and Mindful Birth Practices 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

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Send us a text Join us as we uncover the journey of Elise Nicole Kirkpatrick, an internationally acclaimed feminine authenticity and embodiment mentor. Elise shares her powerful birth stories—one marked by trauma, the other by peace. From a challenging 16.5-hour labor at a birth center to the serene home birth of her second child, Elise emphasizes …

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Dirtbag Olympics 46:33

2M ago46:33

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Ed and Josh are crazy from the heat. Ed has some dirtbag tips to stay cool, which leads to Josh pitching ideas for the Dirtbag Olympics. The boys talk about their old jobs selling cars and being a high school janitor, how to clock out early and when it's time to finally throw out a grandfather clock. There's debates over whether or not Ed's family …

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064. Navigating Grief, Healing, and Connection with Evidential Psychic Medium Abbie Kwong Pilon 59:57

3M ago59:57

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In this episode we welcome Abbie Kwong Pilon, Evidential Psychic Medium. Abbie shares her background with us as we chat about her gift as a medium, discuss her journey as a healer, and how Tai Chi and energy work contribute positively to our well-being and healing our grief. Our conversation dives into the nuances of mediumship, how spirits communi…

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Early Graduation for the Dishwasher w/ Chris Brown 48:02

3M ago48:02

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Comedian Chris Brown stops by to talk about graduating high school early to become a dishwasher at a Red Lobster. As Chris puts it, he was "really shooting for the stars"! He's got stories about being bagging groceries, playing D3 basketball and becoming a high profile barber, which led him to a career in standup comedy. We talk about smoking with …

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Amy Suzanne on Resilience, Motherhood, and Building Pink Stork 29:02

3M ago29:02

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Send us a text Discover the extraordinary journey of Amy Suzanne, the founder and CEO of Pink Stork, as she navigates the trials of infertility, debilitating nausea and vomiting, and life threatening sepsis—all while supporting her husband during military deployments. Amy's inspiring tale of resilience and faith takes center stage as she shares how…

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063. Grieving and Growing: Reflecting on 4 Years Since My Dad’s Death 1:01:48

3M ago1:01:48

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The angel day of my dad, Greg Jordan, is coming up on July 13th, so I’m reflecting on the last four years since his death. I wanted to have an open, vulnerable conversation and share some thoughts and feelings that I'm having around approaching this (unfortunate) milestone. I did this last year with my mom on her for your angel day as well, and I t…

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Nodding Out Fifty Stories Up w/ Derek Drescher 51:57

3M ago51:57

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Comedian Derek Drescher stopped by with the craziest job stories - from installing fireplaces in Reverend Run's house, to replacing bricks fifty stories up; all while being a heroin addict. We talk about how much copper goes for on the open market, what's better getting paid hourly or being paid by the brick, that stealing from Sephora might not be…

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062. How to Cope with a Loss of Identity as we Grieve 36:52

3M ago36:52

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“Wife”“Mother”“Father”“Sibling”“Friend”“Cousin”“Boyfriend”“Girlfriend”“Partner”“Dog mom” or “dog dad” … the list goes on. How do you identify? What identity do you feel has changed since you’ve suffered your loss? Has it evolved? Do you still identify as whatever your “title” is? Perhaps not sure yet and trying to figure it out? Maybe figuring out …

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Office Cookies w/ Abbi Crutchfield 47:03

3M ago47:03

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TV host and comedian, Abbi Crutchfield stopped by to talk about all her jobs while pursuing comedy. Turns out, if you're a secretary answering phones, you're supposed to know the name of the company. Who knew? We also learn that making cookies for the office might not be the best way to fit in. And even starring in a national commercial for the com…

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Lynn Schulte: Mastering Postpartum Recovery with Pelvic Health Techniques 1:14:03

3M ago1:14:03

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets to a smoother postpartum recovery with Lynn Schulte, a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist and the visionary behind the Institute for Birth Healing. In today's episode, Lynn shares her journey from experiencing positive births to developing specialized techniques for postpartum care. Discover how she identifie…

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061. Navigating & Healing Grief Through Ayurveda with Dr. Sweta Vikram 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

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Dr. Sweta Vikram, PhD is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients' lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. She specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digest…

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The Four Year Temp w/ Cristian Duran 47:45

3M ago47:45

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Comedian, writer and director, Cristian Duran stops by to talk about his worst jobs. Crispers Restaurant in Florida was the top of the list. Ya know it's bad when you have to hide your tips. We also learn about the zen of sandwich-making, what it's like being the face of a construction company, how useful a single black leather glove can be, and ho…

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060. Cumulative Grief: What It Is and How to Cope 44:56

4M ago44:56

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Today we’re talking about a really important type of grief that I see often in the clients I coach and countless people on social media. I’ve experienced it myself big time and, simply put, I thought it warranted a conversation! We’re digging into cumulative grief. In this episode, we're going to chat about what this type of grief is and why it’s e…

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Dodging the Loudest Coworker 34:47

4M ago34:47

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Ed and Josh discuss how to navigate an open work space, dodge the loudest coworker, and how to successfully drink from a flask at the office. Ed talks about how the porters of a building really are the cool kids and how he considered a high school janitor his mentor. Josh gives tips on how to get out of work drinks and how a severe limp in your leg…

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Amanda Kingsley on Compassionate Conversations About Reproductive Decisions 1:02:17

4M ago1:02:17

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Send us a text What if the toughest decision of your life could lead to profound personal growth? In our latest episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Kingsley, a life and after-abortion coach, who opens up about her deeply personal and multifaceted reproductive health journey. Amanda shares her story of navigating planned and u…

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059. Busting Common Grief Myths with Shea Wingate, Part 3 46:26

4M ago46:26

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Part three of our busting common grief myths is HERE! Once again we’re welcoming back with Shea Wingate, Licensed Therapist, Grief Coach, and a fellow griever just like me (and probably you!). In this final part 3, we’re chatting about the following myths: I need to be strong for my family The first year is the hardest All grief is the same We want…

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Taxi Cab Bucket Splash 26:33

4M ago26:33

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Ed and Josh talk about various work schwag, from tote bags to emergency t-shirts, flirting at work and how to exact revenge on a work bully. Josh quotes the beatitudes, while Ed reveals that he has t-shirts that are 20 years old. Ed tells a story about the worst taxi ride imaginable and why you should never ever open the the front door of a taxi. T…

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058. Raising Frequency and Vibrational Levels During Grief 51:45

4M ago51:45

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Let’s talk good vibrations and high frequencies! This mindset shift and being aware of what we're talking about in this episode can be pivotal as we cope with the day-to-day complexities of grief, life after loss, and life in general. Fun fact: this entire episode is based on one of my most popular blog posts! But I think this just goes to show how…

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Cigarettes on Credit w/ Chris Faga 47:49

4M ago47:49

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Comedian Chris Faga tells us about his worst job petitioning door to door for the local comptroller in the hoods of Brooklyn. The job was so bad that years later he became a County Committeeman because “it was funny”. We talk about tending bar in Brooklyn and how NOT make a Long Island Iced Tea. We also discuss strip club buffets, guys named Hennes…

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Tara Accardo: Trusting Maternal Instincts and Navigating Premature Birth Challenges 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

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Send us a text What would you do if your pregnancy took an unexpected turn? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Tara Accardo, a first-time mom and grief and transformational life coach, who shares her compelling journey through pregnancy, an emergency C-section, and the early arrival of her daughter, Audrey. Tara’s powerful story not only hig…

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057. Partner Loss, Mediumship, Signs & Symbols, and Reiki & Energy Healing with Alyse Dusseault 1:03:46

4M ago1:03:46

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We’re chatting with Alyse Dusseault, a Widow, Grief Coach, Psychic Medium, and Reiki and energy work Practitioner based in Nashville, TN. After the loss of her fiancé Jared in June 2020, she began connecting with him in spirit and this opened her up to her intuitive gifts, which allowed her to create a new language with him in spirit. Alyse opened …

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See You Next Tuesday w/ Joanna Ross 46:27

4M ago46:27

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Comedian Joanna Ross stops by the break room to explain the differences between performing on Broadway and working the cash register at a candle store. She also reveals when she realized what "See You Next Tuesday" really means, how many goldfish a snapper turtle can eat at a bar, and how useful a wheelchair can be in meeting women. Ed and Josh fin…

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056. How to Overcome Shock After a Loss 40:43

5M ago40:43

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If you’ve experienced a loss, you’ve likely experienced some form of shock along the way. Even if you see the loss coming, little can prepare you for when you actually lose a loved one. Or, even endure an unforeseen breakup, lose a job, or something else entirely. All of these and more deserve to be recognized and can be equally shocking! But fear …

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The King of K-mart w/ Derek Humphrey 47:21

5M ago47:21

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Comedian and Off-Broadway actor, Derek Humphrey stops by to talk to us about some of his worst jobs. We find out that working at Kmart as a teenager has its benefits and that ditching work for a girl will probably get you fired. Derek lets us know the pros and cons of working at a TCBY vs the steel mill. And that serving in the Navy can lead to a l…

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Grace and Grief: Marcella Jewell's Journey Through Miscarriage, Medical Termination, and Motherhood 1:26:45

5M ago1:26:45

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Send us a text When Marcella Jewell, a warrior in the realm of motherhood, shares her story, you can't help but be enveloped by a tapestry of raw emotion and profound strength. Her journey through the complex world of fertility is one that mirrors a mosaic of life's most tender and tumultuous moments: the joy of welcoming children, the heartache of…

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055. Mother Loss and Healing Through Creative Outlets with Gaby Georges 56:53

5M ago56:53

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Today on the Life With Grief Podcast we're chatting with Gaby Georges. She is a Creative Grief Guide and the Founder of The Grief Cocoon. Gaby is a multi-disciplinary artist, and the guidance and work that she provides in the grief space is inspired by her beloved mother, Samira, who she lost at the age of 20 to a rare form of cancer. She supports …

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Texas Guns & Teacher Appreciation Week 46:03

5M ago46:03

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Ed and Josh podcast live from Megaton Brewery in Humble, Texas. They talk with Master Brewer Jered Montgomery about his worst jobs, including digging up guns for a paranoid employer and working the tobacco fields of Georgia. They also talk to Miss Vicky, Humble's very own teacher of the year. She talks about her days in Philadelphia, how to spot th…

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054. 7 Reasons Why Alone Time is Important for Healing 37:47

5M ago37:47

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Today I wanted to have a quick conversation about why alone time is important in our grieving journey, and in our healing journey. We're going to talk about seven reasons I feel this way, both as a Grief and Transformational Life Coach and a fellow griever. I know we can sometimes want to be surrounded by people as we're grieving, and I always enco…

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