Best Alexandra Webster Podcasts (2024)

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151. Cyclical Wisdom for Heartbreak, Devastation and Rebirth (Sara Avant Stover) 58:50

12h ago58:50

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In February 2016 our guest today, author and teacher Sara Avant Stover was coming out of a season of intense creativity and output and was preparing to enter into a cycle of rest and recovery, when one evening she received shattering news. Her former fiance came home one evening and confessed that he had been cheating on her, with many people, for …

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287 - Mindfulness: It’s Not What You Think with Harvard Researcher Dr. Ellen Langer 1:09:48

1d ago1:09:48

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In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Ellen Langer, a pioneering researcher and the first woman to become a tenured professor of psychology at Harvard University. Often referred to as the "mother of mindfulness," Dr. Langer has spent over four decades revolutionizing our understanding of the mind-body connection. The bestselling author of books like "…

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150. The Inner Autumn Powers that Awaken in our 40s (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:02:55

8d ago1:02:55

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As with your early years of cycling, your later years of cycling are a transitional time. Your 20s and 30s are all about discovering your rhythm and firming up your sense of self. But from your 40s onwards, the focus begins to shift. Subtly, you start to feel that you're stepping up to a bigger game. It's as though the clock on your life is now tic…

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286 - A Doctor and A Chef Debunk Every Nutrition Myth You’ve Ever Heard with Dr. Jim Loomis and Caryn Dugan 1:00:28

8d ago1:00:28

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Join us for an inspiring episode with Dr. Jim Loomis and Chef Caryn Dugan, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube show, The Doc & Chef. Dr. Loomis, Medical Director at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and the Center for Plant-Based Living, is a specialist in lifestyle medicine who turns complex concepts into easily digestible terms. Ch…

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149. How to Move from Toxic Productivity to Honouring your Natural Rhythms (Tamu Thomas) 57:06

15d ago57:06

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Do you catch yourself measuring your worth by how much you do, and how much what you do benefits others? If you do, you’re not alone. And, as our guest today, Tamu Thomas, says - it’s not your fault. In her groundbreaking new book, Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity, Tamu challenges the societal norms that glorify relentles…

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285 - How to Be an Impactful Vegan with Bodybuilder and Author Robert Cheeke 1:10:50

15d ago1:10:50

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In this episode, we are joined by Robert Cheeke, the trailblazing "godfather of vegan bodybuilding," New York Times bestselling author, and advocate for compassionate living. With his infectious enthusiasm and dedication, Robert discusses his altruism and his new book, "The Impactful Vegan," which provides practical advice for anyone aiming to make…

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148. How to Find the Gold in Your Menstrual Cycle Crossover Days (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:10:09

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Is there a particular point of your menstrual (or lunar) cycle where you tend to fall into a metaphorical ‘hole’? For many it’s day 5/6, coming out of the bleed or day 19/20 as you transition to inner autumn. These are two of the four ‘crossover days’ of the cycle. We like to think of these days as mini gaps in the fabric of life, or the ground giv…

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284 - Are Your Clothes Killing You? With Fashion Designer Lydia Wendt 1:15:13

22d ago1:15:13

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In a world where petrochemicals and other toxins pervade our clothing and impact our health, we’re thrilled to welcome Lydia Wendt, the visionary Founder and Design Director of California Cloth Foundry, to the show. Throughout her remarkable career, Lydia has worked with iconic designers and brands like Tom Ford, Calvin Klein, and Jones New York. A…

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147. Coming Home to our Wild, Instinctual, Embodied Wisdom (Michaela Boehm) 58:28

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Many of us in the Red School community have an intuitive longing to connect to the wild Feminine within us. As our guest today Michaela Boehm says in her book, The Wild Woman’s Way, we’re longing to connect to “the ancient part of us that knows the rising of the moon, and the movement of the tides. The instinctual, deeply connected aspects in each …

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283 - How Veganism Improves Your Life with NBA Coach Joseph Blair 1:01:34

29d ago1:01:34

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Today, we host a trailblazer in the world of sports and mentorship. With a professional basketball career that spanned the planet – including a stint with the Harlem Globetrotters and a Euroleague MVP award – Joseph Blair, also known as The Vegan Coach, brings experience and wisdom to his role as assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. Off the …

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146. What we Know about the Power of the Menstrual Cycle (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:03:17

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Today we’re talking about power, and it’s a word that comes up a lot at Red School. It features in both of Alexandra and Sjanie’s book titles, as well as the title of our new course coming up in June - Cycle Power. But what exactly do we mean by power? In our conversation, we explore how Alexandra and Sjanie define and understand power, why so many…

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282 - Can Regenerative Farming Save Us? with Cattle Rancher Thomas Locke 53:44

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Today, we delve into the transformative power of regenerative agriculture! Our guest, Thomas Locke, shares his inspiring journey from a corporate desk job to transforming his family farm in Windom, Texas, into an ecological health and biodiversity model. Discover how he's revolutionizing our food system through regenerative practices. Featured in t…

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145. Boundaries, Inner Mothering and the Menstrual Cycle (Bethany Webster) 59:24

1M ago59:24

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The deeper we go with our menstrual cycle awareness practice, the more it can resource us as we heal our deepest wounds. Cycle by cycle, we step into deeper intimacy with our needs, which in turn enables us to take clumsy steps towards clarifying healthy boundaries. Today we’re speaking about a core wound which effects all of us, with the woman who…

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281 - The Rock Hard Penis - Drugs Vs Diet with Dr. Aaron Spitz 1:04:14

1M ago1:04:14

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Our guest today is an expert on all things related to the penis and male reproductive medicine. Although many folks are uncomfortable talking about issues related to the penis, Dr. Arron Spitz normalizes important conversations around it and sexual health. He specializes in male fertility and is a board-certified urologist who has a broad practice …

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144. Decolonising Wellness & Ayurvedic Menstrual Wisdom (Jyoti Rani) 55:00

2M ago55:00

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Today we’re exploring a vital topic to all of us who are looking to evolve, wake up and live in a way which is honouring and life-affirming - decolonisation. When you look at the modern wellness industry in western countries, you can see that it borrows heavily from the ancient traditions of cultures from around the globe - from turmeric lattes, to…

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280 - Reversing Constipation & Hair Loss with Nutrition Coach Melissa Webster 52:59

2M ago52:59

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Are you yearning for a healthier lifestyle but feel uncertain about where to begin? Join us in this episode as we delve into the transformative world of whole-food, plant-based living with our guest, Melissa Webster. Melissa is a certified health coach, holistic nutritionist, and founder of Choosing My Health. She inspires her 70,000 YouTube follow…

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143. How to Practice Cycle Awareness when your Cycle is Unpredictable (Alexandra & Sjanie) 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

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Do you have a menstrual cycle that doesn’t fit within the archetypal menstrual cycle maps? And are you - or someone you know - wondering how to practice cycle awareness when you have unpredictable, irregular cycles and are never sure when your period is going to arrive? When cycles become unpredictable it’s natural to feel uprooted, frustrated, pow…

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279 - Dealing with Digestive Issues with Nutritionist & Cookbook Author Desiree Nielsen 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

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If you’ve ever wondered how to make nutritious food taste amazing or what foods boost your health by supporting your gut microbiome, then you’re going to love today’s episode! Our guest is Desiree Nielsen, a plant-based recipe developer, podcaster, author, and registered dietitian with a focus on plant-based nutrition and gut health. In her new boo…

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142. Your Womb, Your Menstrual Cycle and Expressing Your Truth (Alycia Camacho) 58:06

2M ago58:06

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How easy do you find it to express your truth? On the podcast today, we’re exploring the connection between the womb and the voice, why so many of us feel blocked in our expression, and how we can literally talk and sing our way back to our power, so that we can use our voices to create the world we want for ourselves and future generations. Our gu…

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278 - What Science Teaches Us About Losing Weight and Boosting Energy With Stanford Nutrition Researcher Dr. Christopher Gardner 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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Today, we’re joined by Dr. Christopher Gardner, a renowned nutrition researcher and Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. In this episode, Dr. Gardner shares his wealth of knowledge and valuable insights into nutrition science, from dissecting popular diets like ketogenic vs. Mediterranean to discussing his groundbreaking study on cardio-me…

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141. The Sacred Reckoning of Menopause (Elayne Kalila Doughty) 1:01:24

2M ago1:01:24

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We’ve all been there at some point. A shocking challenge disrupts our lives - a loss, a health crisis, a great disappointment - and we become the caterpillar in the cocoon (ie: we turn to mush). But - as those of you who have been through it may well attest to (!) - nothing turns us into primordial goop like the initiation of menopause. Today I hav…

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277 - Fight MS & Disordered Eating with a Plant-Based Diet! with Dr. Rachael Hunter 57:36

3M ago57:36

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rachael Hunter, a distinguished clinical psychologist and senior lecturer in psychology at Swansea University. Dr. Hunter joins us to delve into her groundbreaking research on "Plant-based Recovery from Restrictive Eating Disorders." Drawing from her wealth of experience working closely with individuals grappling wit…

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140. Cyclical Sex & How Cycle Awareness Deepens Intimacy (Alexa Bowditch) 58:32

3M ago58:32

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Today we’re tackling two taboo topics at once. Firstly, sex - an area which many people find charged, challenging, confusing and sometimes shameful and we’re pairing it with menstrual cycle awareness - another topic so often shrouded in shame. Our guest and brilliant guide is Alexa Bowditch - the founder of sexandlove.co and a cycle aware woman who…

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276 - Tips & Tricks to Using Food Scraps in Your Recipes with Plant You Cookbook Author Carleigh Bodrug 42:31

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Today, we're diving into the world of sustainable, mouthwatering cuisine with none other than the culinary visionary herself, Carleigh Bodrug. Carleigh's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Growing up on a farm where meat reigned supreme, she later discovered the alarming truth about red and processed meats being classified as carcinogens by the…

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139. Why we Need to Re-Write the Story of our First Periods (Alexandra & Sjanie) 55:48

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Our first period - or our ‘menarche’ - is a big initiatory moment, which sets us on the path of menstruality - the path of awakening to our Calling. During menarche we are each birthed from the ‘womb of our family’, into the womb of our menstruating years. We’re coming into the holding, guidance and wisdom of our menstrual cycle, month after month.…

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275 - Finding Awe As We Age for a Longer, Happier Life with NYT Bestselling Author Caroline Paul 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

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Our extraordinary guest today is a true adventurer at heart. From hang gliding to paragliding, from flying small planes to training for the US Olympic team as a luger, Caroline Paul’s life is a series of thrilling escapades. As one of the first female firefighters in the San Francisco Fire Department, Caroline faced challenges head-on. Her autobiog…

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138. Indigenous Cycle Wisdom and Menstrual Rituals (Dr Cre Dye) 56:40

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When Dr Cre Dye was in her early 20s, she began to feel called to explore the power of her cycle - or as she describes it, her moon, flowers and power. Over our series of two conversations, we’re exploring the cycle wisdom she has learned, unearthed and received over the last three decades through the lens of her relationships with her two Grandmot…

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274 - Learn to Communicate for a Better World and Deeper Relationships with Dr. Melanie Joy 1:03:56

3M ago1:03:56

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Today, we welcome back Dr. Melanie Joy, a renowned psychologist, author, and advocate for compassionate living. Dr. Joy is the president of Beyond Carnism, a non-profit organization exposing and transforming the invisible belief system that shapes our attitudes toward eating and torturing animals. Her groundbreaking concept, “carnism,” has sparked …

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137. How Ancient Mythology Guides and Roots us on our Cyclical Heroine’s Journeys (Dr Sharon Blackie) 57:36

3M ago57:36

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We’re thrilled to be welcoming mythologist and author, Dr Sharon Blackie back to the podcast today, to take another journey into the mythic imagination together. We explore how the ancient myths of our land weave us into connection with ourselves as natural, cyclical creatures, to our place in the world, and to the wisdom of our ancestral lineage. …

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273 - Your Gut Microbiome with Dr. Robynne Chutkan 1:03:35

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Ever wonder why some people who get exposed to colds or the flu get really ill while others experience mild symptoms or don’t get sick at all? Fortunately, today’s guest is here to provide answers to this mystery. An authority on the microbiome, Dr. Robynne Chutkan, is here to tell us all about the remarkable flora residing in our intestines and ho…

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136. What’s Going on with Pre-Menstrual and Menopause Rage? (Alexandra & Sjanie) 59:20

4M ago59:20

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Today we're having a frank and feisty chat about one of the hot topics in our community - premenstrual and menopausal RAGE. Have you ever been driving in your car and felt compelled to wind the windows up and actually roar because you felt so wildly angry on day 24? Or, if you’re navigating menopause, have you experienced your own ‘burn-the-house-d…

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272 - Animal Ag is Killing Us with Climate Scientist Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop 1:00:28

4M ago1:00:28

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Humans are the dominant species on the planet, but we have lost sight of our connection to, and dependence on, an ecosystem that we have pushed dramatically out of balance and to the brink of collapse. Today’s guest, Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop, is an Australian environmental scientist, and he is passionate about highlighting the influence of our foo…

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135: How to Feel Better in Perimenopause - REPLAY (Dr Lara Briden) 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

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Today we’re actually replaying Dr Lara Briden's first episode with us, How to Feel Better in Perimenopause, because it’s the most popular episode we’ve ever shared, listened over 3500 times, and shared widely, and because we receive more questions about perimenopause than anything else. In the conversation Lara demystifies this major transition tha…

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271 - Should You Care About Farmed Animals? with Lewis Bollard 48:38

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Around the world, there are tens of billions of non-human animals trapped in the barbaric system of industrial animal agriculture. And unfortunately, that number is increasing. It’s a severe problem, not just for the suffering animals, but for human health and the health of our planet. Fortunately, there are people dedicating their lives to tacklin…

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134: Natural Approaches to Menstrual Pain, PMS and Contraception (Dr Lara Briden) 58:34

4M ago58:34

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What causes menstrual pain? Why do periods go missing? Why do we get PMS and how can we treat it naturally? What is happening in our bodies when we're on the pill? What is a good alternative to the pill? We hear questions like these all the time from our community, and in today’s episode we’re talking with a great ally of Red School, Dr Lara Briden…

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270 - Netflix’s You Are What You Eat: A Twin Study Director Louie Psihoyos 1:02:52

4M ago1:02:52

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We are very excited to welcome back to the show one of the most visionary minds of our time. He’s an Oscar-winning filmmaker, an award-winning photographer, and a passionate environmental activist. Through his lens, he has captured not only the beauty of our world but also the urgent need to protect it. From his groundbreaking documentary “The Cove…

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133: How The Menstrual Cycle Changed Our Lives (Alexandra & Sjanie) 59:37

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Around 20 years ago, in London, Sjanie was living her life with great abandon. Bold, confident and out there…she was invulnerable. But she had no menstrual cycle - she had been on the contraceptive injection for seven years. It was only when she started to have intense pain after orgasm that she suddenly sensed something was missing and that she ne…

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269 - How Big Food is Making You Fat & Sick with Nutrition Legend Marion Nestle 1:05:55

4M ago1:05:55

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Our remarkable guest today is scientist and acclaimed author Dr. Marion Nestle. She’s a Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University and founder of the field of food studies. She’s THE authority on food politics – in fact, she wrote the book on it – and for decades, she has been a …

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132: How to be a Cycle-Aware Activist As a Highly Sensitive Person (Dorcas Cheng-Tozen) 1:03:12

5M ago1:03:12

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Today's episode is for you if you’re curious about how to maintain healthy boundaries when you are working to create change for a cause that you deeply care about. It’s especially for you if you self-identify as a highly sensitive person. Many people come to cycle awareness because they are feeling burnt out from a system that pushes them beyond th…

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268 - The Pill that Changes Your Sex Life, Your Sexiness, & Your Partner Choice with Dr. Sarah Hill 1:05:38

5M ago1:05:38

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Over 150 million women around the world are on the birth control pill. And while “the pill” has given women the ability to control their fertility, there are things that every woman should know about its effects, short-term and long-term. Our guest today - professor, research psychologist, and author Dr. Sarah Hill - is here to discuss her must-rea…

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131: 100 Ways that Cycle Awareness Transforms Your Life: Part Two (Alexandra & Sjanie) 54:55

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From finding oneself again through perimenopause, to helping to move through depression, to transforming communication with loved ones, today we’re exploring real life stories of how menstrual cycle awareness has changed the lives of our listeners. We explore: How discovering cycle awareness supported Melanie to move through a bout of severe depres…

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267 - Actor Ed Begley Jr. Overcomes Addiction, Survives Charles Manson, and Kicks Parkinson’s Ass 1:07:58

5M ago1:07:58

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Today’s exciting guest is a pioneer whose name is synonymous with environmental advocacy – he’s truly the godfather of celebrity environmental activists. In fact, he’s been fighting for the planet for 53 years, and he really practices what he preaches. Ed Begley Jr. came to prominence as Dr. Victor Ehrlich in the groundbreaking hit series St. Elsew…

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130: 100 Ways that Cycle Awareness Transforms Your Life: Part One (Alexandra & Sjanie) 59:02

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It walks us home to our own natural rhythms. It keeps us close to what truly matters to us. It’s a innate self esteem builder. It even prepares us for menopause… Menstrual (and lunar) cycle awareness are a huge game-changer, and powerful spiritual practices for our wild times. But the truth is that most of us live in cultures that value productivit…

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266 - What To Live For with Chef and Influencer Erin Ireland 1:03:57

5M ago1:03:57

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Our guest today, Erin Ireland, is a legend in the Vancouver food scene, first as a food reporter and purveyor of good taste and now as the owner of a renowned vegan bakery in East Vancouver. When she learned about the cruelty and environmental destruction caused by animal agriculture, she dared to convert her successful nonvegan business – To Die F…

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129: Wild Power #8: Creating a New Life-Affirming Menstrual Story (Alexandra & Sjanie) 36:47

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Welcome to the final episode in our Wild Power Bonus series - today we're creating a new life-affirming menstrual story. It’s time now for each of us to fully reclaim the power of our menstrual cycle. To do that we have to get smart in a world that doesn’t yet recognise or celebrate it. In this episode we share some of our key Red School cycle savv…

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY - Weight Loss Success Story with Alishea Basson 54:18

5M ago54:18

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Our guest today is living proof that anyone can change their life. Alishea Basson was a mom of four and creeping into dangerous territory in regard to her health by the time she was 30 years old. Severely overweight and plagued with seizures and high blood pressure, Alishea decided she couldn’t live with her emotional eating self any longer. She ed…

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128: Can Menstrual Cycle Awareness Teach us How to Live Sustainably on Earth? (Lazola MaDuka) 53:11

5M ago53:11

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Our guest today, Lazola MaDuka lives a homesteading life on a biodynamic farm amongst giant mountains and trees in South Africa. Her life is utterly wedded to the land, the weather and the seasons - her land tells her what it needs and when. Lazola is also a Period + Menstrual Cycle Embodiment Coach, a Red Tent Facilitator and a certified Menstrual…

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265 - How a Plant-Based Diet Helped Beat Stage 4 Cancer: Dr. Ruth Heidrich's Story 1:06:22

5M ago1:06:22

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At the age of 47, our guest today, marathoner, author, and world record holder Dr. Ruth Heidrich, received the terrifying news that she had stage 4 breast cancer. After answering an ad to participate in a cancer and diet research study conducted by Dr. John McDougall, she immediately chose to adopt a whole food plant-based diet and forgo chemothera…

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127: Wild Power #7: How to Enter the ‘Temple’ of Menstruation (Alexandra & Sjanie) 39:20

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Welcome to our penultimate Wild Power conversation series. These ‘round-the-kitchen-table’ chats with Alexandra and Sjanie were first released when we published Wild Power: Discover the Magic of the Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power. They unpack the book’s teachings through powerful, practical and funny real-life stories and exa…

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126: Healing Our Trauma, Awakening Our Power (Kimberly Ann Johnson) 1:08:48

6M ago1:08:48

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Our guest today is Kimberly Ann Johnson, who has been working hands on in integrative women’s health and trauma recovery for a decade with 1000s of women, as a Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner, sexological body worker, educator, and author. She’s the author of many books including The Call of The Wild, and her work has been featured in the NY Tim…

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