Best Amber Washington Podcasts (2024)

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Rose Watson-Ormond, CNM, North Carolina 58:21

3h ago58:21

58:21

Rose Watson-Ormond is a certified nurse-midwife based in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. She recently opened a home birth practice called Haw River Midwifery to serve her community. Her story is inspiring and she offers wisdom about being a doula, choosing a midwifery school, opening a home birth practice, balancing family and midwifery and the importan…

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Dana Mclaren, CPM Colorado 1:04:24

17d ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Dana has been a midwife for over 30 years and has many words of wisdom to offer while sharing her story. It's always so insightful to learn and hear the stories of "seasoned" midwives! Dana also wanted to share in the podcast that her friend and colleague from Windy Hill Midwifery, located in North Central Wisconsin, near Wasau is looking for exper…

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Gum Wall 8:11

7d ago8:11

8:11

today we’re taking a dive into a well known sticky, and slightly smelly, local oddity in Seattle. Loved by some, and absolutely hated by others, Seattle’s Gum Wall contains more than just wads of pre chewed, aging gum. Among strangers saliva, you can find history, myth, and even the occasional controversy. Let’s peel back some of those layers of gu…

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James Austin V, CNM, Arizona 1:04:59

20d ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Guest host Jamie Guertin from A Midwife Nation talks with James Austen, CNM. As a new grad CNM, Austin stumbled upon the gold mine of midwifery residencies at El Rio Health in Tucson, AZ. Listen to her valuable experiences to see if a midwife residency after graduation may be the right step for you.

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Side Show: Weird Washington Laws 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

On this episode of Side Show I talk some recent bizarre news stories out of the PNW, share some strange Washington laws, and leave you with a brief life update. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/olympiaoddities/message

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The Disappearance of Bernice Selby 7:27

2M ago7:27

7:27

Bernice Selby was 27 years old in 1962, living in a house on the shores of Lake Cassidy near Marysville, WA and finalizing the details of the divorce of her soon to be ex husband, Donald Selby. She was last seen in October of that year, but wouldn't be reported missing until 2 months later. Investigators had a pretty solid idea of who their main su…

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Carol Leonard, Midwife-Retired in Maine 59:25

3M ago59:25

59:25

Carol is another wonderful trailblazing midwife that has spent her career in the North Eastern part of the United States. She has not only done birth work, but blazed the trail for midwives to practice legally in her area. She has also participated in birth internationally and has written 2 books! She is enjoying retired life in the woods of Maine …

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The Disappearance of Amber Hoopes 9:12

3M ago9:12

9:12

20 year old Amber Hoopes was funny, goofy, and absolutely devoted to the two kids she was a nanny for. She was also painfully shy and didn't like going places by herself. Because of this, her family immediately knew foul play was involved when she went missing from her grandparent's shop, where she would use their computer to stay in touch with fri…

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Side Show: Captured By Robots 20:46

3M ago20:46

20:46

I kick off this Side Show episode with an update to the Christopher Hart Bridgeman Jr. Case, then dive into all the random & fun stuff I've been up to the past few months, including face melting metal shows with robots, fangirling over a baby musk ox, and how murder mystery boxes have taken over my remaining brain space. --- Send in a voice message…

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Hayley Chrzastowski, OTD, OTR/L 1:05:11

3M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Haley is not our typical guest on Journey to Midwifery, but she an amazing and wonderful perspective on having OT's (occupational therapists) as part of the prenatal/postpartum practice model for midwives. Hayley currently works with midwives at Tree of Life Midwifery for some fantastic collaborative care for their clients. Check this episode out..…

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Ep.65: Stance’s Final Episode! Musician Kamaal Williams, Author LaToya Watkins, Artist Cochemea, Musician Sinkane 1:11:49

3M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

After seven years of Stance which has spanned over 64 episodes of arts, culture and current affairs, 8 insightful Stance Takes shows, the growth of Stance Studios, multiple awards, and over 30 in-person events across the globe, we present our final show! In this episode, Chrystal Genesis takes one last look at creativity, storytelling and what it m…

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Jamie Peleaz CNM, Tennessee 1:11:31

4M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Jamie from A Midwife Nation is the guest podcast host again, interviewing Jamie Peleaz CNM who works at a birth center in TN (linked below) AND is faculty and the midwifery program at Loyola University (linked below). Jamie has lots of wisdom that she offered along the way and she has worked in quite a few places in the past 5 years.Jamie's sister …

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Megan Frank, Student Nurse Midwife, California 1:08:39

4M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Megan Frank, who is a very recent graduate and a SOON to be Certified Nurse Midwife shares her very tumultuous journey as a midwife student. I encourage ANY one looking into midwifery to listen to this episode to understand the realities of what happens during the graduate program. Megan is happy to be done and excited to start working as a CNM, bu…

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Ep.64: Music w/Enji; US Jews of Color: Celebrating Sukkot, Journalist Robin Washington, Writer Hanah Bloom, Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman & Philosopher Lewis R. Gordon 1:15:07

4M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

On Stance, we explore the question: what does it mean to be a Jewish person of color in America today? We chat with a range of voices from this growing demographic, in the worlds of philosophy, pop culture, community organizing, and journalism. Plus, we cover music with Jazz Musician Enji to learn more about her mesmerizing new record, Ulan. At a S…

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The Disappearance of Archer Ray Johnson 16:40

5M ago16:40

16:40

On April 1st, 1986 Archer Ray Johnson's truck was discovered with the door propped open on the side of the road near Oakville, Washington. When his brother & his brother's wife discovered the scene, they called out to him, but got no reply. In the years that have passed since his disappearance, Archer's case has gone nearly cold. In this episode I …

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The Disappearance of Jeramy Burt 12:39

6M ago12:39

12:39

In 2007, Jeramy Burt went missing from his father's home in Boise, Idaho. He was dressed nicely, and told his dad that he was going to meet with a friend to discuss hunting. However, his ex-wife received several strange phone calls and texts from him while on a business trip in Vegas. The calls and texts were so strange in fact, that she wasn't con…

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Ep.63: Harlem Raised: Film w/ Maysles Documentary Center, Food w/ Sugar Hill Creamery, Nature w/ Brotherhood Sister Sol; Music w/ Vagabon 57:51

5M ago57:51

57:51

This show explores Harlem, one of New York City’s most historic and noteworthy places. Co-hosted by special guest, Vita, she joins her mum, Stance’s host and founder Chrystal Genesis to highlight some of their favorite places. As residents of the area, they visit a handful of their favorite spots, spanning film, food and nature to uncover what cont…

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Diane Thomas, Retired CNM 41:43

6M ago41:43

41:43

Jamie from A Midwife Nation is a guest host again with Diane Thomas, retired CNM. Diane is a prior collage of both Jamie and I and had LOTS of mentorship to offer when Jamie and I came through, she as a brand new midwife, and I was a student. Diane shares her journey and long-time career of about 30 years before retiring. Be prepared to CRY as Dian…

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Side Show: PNW Cryptid Showdown 32:25

6M ago32:25

32:25

For this episode of Side Show, I start the show by giving an update on Matthew Anfeldt's case, cover some updates to the podcast, then wrap the whole thing up with a PNW cryptid ranking list, some bizarre local crimes & news stories and fill you in on what's been going on in my life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Kelli MacAdam, CNM, Virginia 1:21:39

7M ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Kelli shares her journey to midwifery and starting in a practice with no other midwives, the challenges, and growth of that practice and what it is today. She offers some great advice for midwives that may be the first in a practice with only doctors, for midwives starting in a busy practice and for student's.…

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Jarom Thomas 7:36

7M ago7:36

7:36

On December 21st, 2014 teenager Jarom Thomas decided to resolve a fight over a minor car accident with a single punch. That punch thrown by one of his friends ended up in Jarom Thomas' death. The next year, his parents revealed to the media that they had heard a different version of the story. The details they heard were upsetting, and conflicted w…

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Ep.62: On Humanity w/ Philosopher & Historian Professor Lewis R. Gordon; Poet & Writer Fariha Róisín; Music w/Soul Singer-songwriter Danielle Ponder 43:44

6M ago43:44

43:44

How do we tap into sources of hope, compassion and humanity during such turbulent times? This episode of Stance explores this question through the lenses of philosophy, poetry, and music. Professor Lewis R. Gordon is a philosopher, musician, and historian whose areas of focus include existentialism, Africana philosophy, social and political theory,…

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Haunted Hiking: Scaponia Park, Oregon 7:34

8M ago7:34

7:34

Today I'm launching the start of a new series on the podcast, Haunted Hiking! Today I tell you about Scaponia Park in Oregon, which is rumored to be the haunting grounds of an 1800s horse thief and his dog, after they both faced their deaths on the banks of the Nehalem River at the hands of an outraged angry mob. From shadowy figures to strange sou…

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Ep.61: Celebrating ESG w/ Co-Founder, Singer & Guitarist Renee Scroggins; Journalist, Cultural Critic & Professor Carol Cooper 34:26

7M ago34:26

34:26

We’re back from our summer break to bring you a special show all about the seminal funk-punk dance band, ESG. Join us on this immersive musical journey through New York City exploring the 70’s, 80’s and beyond, following ESG and their unique sound and story. Starting in the South Bronx, sisters, Valerie, Renee, Deborah, and Marie Scroggins formed E…

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Cynthia Jaffe, Washington 1:16:49

8M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Enjoy this fabulous interview, with Cynthia Jaffe, who is now retired after a long and rewarding career. This interview is done by guest host Jamie Guertin, founder of A Midwife Nation. Thanks to both for a another fantastic podcast episode.

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Silvia Esparza, CNM, Texas 45:05

9M ago45:05

45:05

Silvia Esparza, CNM runs a solo out of hospital birth practice in Texas. She shares her journey to midwifery from active duty Navy corpsman to full scope practicing midwife today!

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Helen Doe 6:19

9M ago6:19

6:19

Today I tell you the story of Helen Doe, an unidentified woman hitchhiker who was discovered dead after the semi truck driver who picked her up was involved in a tragic wreck that killed both him, and his unknown passenger near Kalama, WA in 1991. I cover the details of the wreck, how investigators were able to trace the truck drivers route, and th…

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Side Show: Burlesque & Blue Crawdads 19:26

9M ago19:26

19:26

It's a solo Trista Side Show straight from Olympia Oddities new studio and I'm here to recap the end of summer, including my second ever burlesque show stage kitten experience, the Roy Pioneer Rodeo, and a camping trip. Ft. The coroner leaving the campsite as I show up, Oakville's bigfoot statue, and Trista's True Crime Roundup making it's return -…

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The 2018 Horizon Air Hijacking 31:41

10M ago31:41

31:41

In today's episode, Trista tells you the story of Richard Russell, an unassuming baggage handler at SeaTac who shocked the world and those who knew him by stealing a plane. I cover the flight path his comandeered plane took, the radio communications that transpired between those trying to get him to safety and keep others out of harms way, and the …

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Side Show: Oops All Tristas 24:32

10M ago24:32

24:32

It's a solo Side Show episode and my return from my summer break! I talk the future of Side Show & some exciting plans coming up, recap my summer so far, including my trip to the Paranormal Circus, a podcast live show, and one of my favorite Washington establishments, Sharkys. Also in this episode: opinons on juggling, buildings shaped like coffee …

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Ep.60: Tribeca Festival, NYC’s Celebration of Film w/ actors Claire Danes, Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and filmmakers Steve Buscemi, So Young Shelly Yo, Guo Guo, Noam Kaplan, and Jennifer Esposito 56:39

11M ago56:39

56:39

We take you to Tribeca Film Festival celebrating creative storytelling from the heart of NYC’s lower Manhattan. Chrystal Genesis interviews actors and filmmakers on the red carpet and backstage to cover some of the most exciting films and TV premiering at Tribeca. We catch up with actors including Zazie Beetz, CCH Pounder and Claire Danes to find o…

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Ep.59: Hot Docs 30th Anniversary: Canada’s International Documentary Film Festival 49:48

12M ago49:48

49:48

Stance visits Toronto to cover Hot Docs, the largest documentary film festival in North America, known for its bold and outspoken programming. Founded in 1993 by Canadian filmmakers and producers, the festival now showcases over 200 films from across 72 countries. While at the festival, Stance views visually arresting, thought-provoking, experiment…

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The Haunting of Heceta Head Lighthouse 18:46

1y ago18:46

18:46

In today's episode, we're covering the haunted history and paranormal experiences encountered at Oregon's Heceta Head Lighthouse. We cover the many services the lighthouse and it's grounds have provided to it's community, the urban legend behind the ghostly apparation allegedly haunting the grounds, and some of the eerie encounters staff and B&B gu…

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Pend Oreille Paddler 18:08

1y ago18:08

18:08

In this episode we cover a cryptid who is described as being Idaho's Loch Ness Monster! We cover the history of the sightings of a large creature swimming in Lake Pend Oreille's depths beginning in the early 1900s, cover the sightings of the creature up till modern times, and discuss some theories about what the monster could be, including a possib…

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Ep.58: Touring and Cooking in NYC’s Chinatown w/ Culinary Historian, Cookbook Author and Award-winning Campaigner, Grace Young 53:58

1y ago53:58

53:58

We visit New York City’s Chinatown with culinary historian, cookbook author, and campaigner Grace Young. The largest in the US, it is known for an abundance of markets, eateries, multi-generational businesses, and independent stores serving New Yorkers and tourists from all over the world. It is home to a predominantly Chinese Asian diaspora dating…

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When to Walk Away: How to Stop Romanticizing Reality 51:53

1y ago51:53

51:53

In order to redefine and amplify self-love, we have to address and accept the un-romanticized reality that we are living in. We have to be radically honest with ourselves and become what we say we desire, and we have to put in the time to do both the hard work and the heart work. In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down how to stop romanticizing r…

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The Disappearances of George & Edwin Pooler 12:31

1y ago12:31

12:31

Two brothers went missing, a little over two years apart from each other. Despite some shared similarities, investigators believe that these two disapperances are completely unrelated. Today, we're telling you about the 1988 & 1991 disappearances of George and Edwin Pooler. George disappeared after leaving a tavern in Omak, WA with a group of peopl…

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Anthony O'Neal: Embracing Your Single Season 1:11:10

1y ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Redefining Love involves navigating the world of dating and relationships, which can be both terrifying and terrific all at once. While marriage is usually glorified in our society, I’m learning to embrace my single season and enjoy the connections that I’m able to make along the way. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by my friend, a national best…

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Ep.57: Excavating Spirituality w/ Poet aja monet, Writer Emma Warren, Visual Artists Senga Nengudi Fittz & Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees 56:21

1y ago56:21

56:21

Stance delves into the spiritual realm and how it manifests through the visual arts, dance, music and poetry. An ever-evolving topic, we cover the power of spirituality through ancestral connections, imagination, movement, humor and joy. To start, we speak with surrealist blues poet, aja monet on the artistic movements shaping her writing and commu…

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Lacee Green: Fitness is a Feeling 48:18

1y ago48:18

48:18

Redefining Love requires prioritizing our health and well-being by protecting the only vessel we’re going to get. Our fitness journey is forever and learning to love our body is a key element in our journey to well-being. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Entrepreneur, Mom, Certified Fitness Instructor, Gym Owner, and BeachBody/BODi Super Train…

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Karli Harvey Raymond: Who’s In Your Corner? 47:05

1y ago47:05

47:05

Redefining Love involves reanalyzing, removing and restoring relationships with people in every area of my life. It’s about understanding who’s in my corner, and who I need to establish boundaries with. In this week’s episode, I invite you into a conversation with one of my best friends, a relationship that means the world to me, Karli Harvey Raymo…

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Nakeia Homer: It’s All Coming Together Now 56:43

1y ago56:43

56:43

Are you struggling to find meaning in your life? "Have you ever felt like a walking contradiction? Despite growing up in the projects, Bestselling Author, Well-being Educator, and Self-healing Guide, Nakeia Homer never lost sight of who she wanted to become. She not only turned her wounds into wisdom, but she is on a mission to help others find val…

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Water Babies & Bonus Cryptid! 8:15

1y ago8:15

8:15

In today's episode, we're talkin' paranormal baby! errr, paranormal babies? We share two legends of Water Babies from the west, including a story from Idaho, and one from Utah. Legends say that in these places, you can hear the eerie unmistakable sound of a baby crying coming from a water source. We explore the legends, and discover what other cryp…

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Dr. Thema Bryant: Come Home to Yourself 1:01:11

1y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

As I Redefine Love and embrace what it looks like in this new season of my life, one of the books that has been instrumental to my healing is Homecoming, by Dr. Thema Bryant. Dr. Thema is an Author, Psychologist, Minister, and Sacred Artist, as well as Host of the Homecoming Podcast, a mental health podcast that helps others Overcome Fear And Traum…

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Redefining Love Is A Part Of Wealth 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

Welcome Back to Season 9 of The Redefining Wealth Podcast! This season, we’re choosing to intentionally focus on self, and address the underlying issues that prevent us from embracing self love. Redefining Love is a part of wealth and to kick off the new season, this episode reveals why learning how to truly love myself has given me permission to l…

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The Alien Encounter of Dr. Johnathan Reed 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

47:52

In today's episode, we're paying a visit to one of our favorite things to talk about: Aliens! We're talking about the alleged alien encounter of Dr Johnathan Reed, in which an alien killed his dog in Washington's Cascade Mountains while they were on a hike. He claims to have hit the alien over the head, taken it home, and captured photos and videos…

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Ep.56: Why You Should Care About Caste w/ Author Anindita Ghose, Activist & Storyteller Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Model & Engineer Seema Hari 44:37

1y ago44:37

44:37

Have you heard of Caste? Whether you know it well or not at all, Caste in South Asia and around the world influences everything from politics, education, media, and family relationships. It’s a system which dates back centuries and today affects around 1.9 billion people. So how do we become Caste aware? We explore this and more through the lenses …

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The Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman 12:46

1+ y ago12:46

12:46

In today's episode, we cover the extremely bizarre disappearance of Gilbert Gilman. When 47 year old Gilman disappeared off the short and well marked Staircase Rapid Loops Trail in Olympic National Park on June 24th, 2006, his disappearance left investigators, and his family, puzzled. How did this man with an extensive military training, including …

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Ep.55: Accra Ghana: Music w/ SuperJazzClub; Freedom Skatepark Founder Sandy Alibo; Culinary Sundown Experience at Palm Moments 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

47:14

Stance is back with its sixth anniversary episode, a celebration of all things Stance loves: culture, food, music and art. In this show, Chrystal Genesis travels to the buzzing, complex and vibrant capital of Ghana: Accra. An epicenter of creativity, innovation and youth culture. While in Accra, Chrystal meets Ghanaian music collective SuperJazzClu…

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Harstine Island John Doe 8:33

1+ y ago8:33

8:33

In today's episode, we cover our first ever John Doe case. In this listener submitted episode, we cover the mysterious Harstine Island John Doe. The unidentified man was discovered dead on the beach of Harstine Island in January 2022, and at the time of this recording, his identity is still unknown. Investigators tested a DNA sample, but no matches…

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