Best Aspire Natural Health Podcasts (2024)

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Roots to Transformation: Embracing Change 16:11

2h ago16:11

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Special Guest Dana Grant In this episode of the "LIAC Podcast," Dana Grant shares a journey that began in a large, nature-loving family where wholesome foods and gardening were the norm. From childhood roots deeply embedded in nature and sports, Dana's path led her to a transformative career as an intuitive coach and entrepreneur. Reflecting on her…

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"We aspire to inspire before we expire!": Sherry Cantrell and the Sun City Poms 36:58

3h ago36:58

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Send us a Text Message. Sherry Cantrell is a child of the speedway and from Speedway. That is the town and the home of the Indy 500 where her stepdad and mom worked. Sherry did not follow in the family footsteps literally, but she has led a full life culminating in her involvement with the Sun City Poms, who are celebrating their 45th anniversary t…

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From Aspiring Writer to Accomplished Author 17:45

41m ago17:45

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Special Guest Coery Poirier Welcome to the second part of this interview where Corey shares his journey from aspiring writer to accomplished author. He dives deep into the fears and triumphs of writing, offering insights that resonate with anyone contemplating their own book. Corey's story is a testament to perseverance and finding unconventional p…

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Understanding Ruptured Mother-Daughter Relationships with Khara Croswaite Brindle 57:02

4d ago57:02

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Air Date - 09 July 2024 Croswaite Brindle examines the challenges and needs of adult daughters navigating the immensely difficult and defining event of estranging from their mother. In this deep dive, you’ll learn the ripple effects of mother-daughter estrangement, assumptions about estrangement that need to be dispelled and so much more. About the…

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Hiking For You, Me, and the Whole Average Gang: Nicola Ross shows us the way. 32:45

10d ago32:45

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Send us a Text Message. Never imagine yourself hiking the Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Coast Trail, or The Salt Path? Great! Nicola Ross is an environmentalist, National Magazine Award–winning journalist, and the bestselling author of six Loops & Lattes hiking guides, with over 50,000 copies in print. She lives with her partner in Caledon, Ontari…

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Discovering Passion and Purpose 23:26

7d ago23:26

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Special Guest Coery Poirier In this episode of the LIAC Podcast, Hosts Dr. Damian Nesser and co-host Sam welcome guest Corey Poirier. They dive into Corey’s background, starting with his upbringing in a very small family. Corey, an only child, was raised primarily by his mother, with his father being a less significant presence. Despite his small i…

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Life and Times on the Farm: Barbara McLean's 50-year odyssey with sheep, nature, and change 31:56

12d ago31:56

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Send us a Text Message. Barbara McLean and her partner, Thomas, have a 50-year career overseeing their sheep farm, aptly titled Lambsquarters, in Ontario, Canada. Alongside the constancy of this farm’s work, Barbara is a spinner and weaver. She taught English and Gender Studies at Guelph University and has written 2 books about life on the farm: La…

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Bloom Where You Are Planted 13:45

21d ago13:45

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Special Guest Lise Cartwright Welcome to the second part of our interview with Lise, where we dive deeper into the highs and lows of the author's journey. Lise shares candidly about the inner battles many authors face—the nagging self-doubt and imposter syndrome that can haunt us when we embark on creative ventures. She reflects on her own initial …

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Living a Radiant Life with Kate King 57:02

18d ago57:02

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Air Date - 25 June 2024 By identifying the areas of life where we are stuck or blocked, we can clear whatever holds us back from living a life that truly radiates with fulfillment, inspiration, and connection. About the Guest: Kate King is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Radiant Life Coach, and Board-Certified Art Therapist as well as an artist,…

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Soaring On Matriarchal Winds: Author and artist Mary Carroll Moore charts her second-act course. 35:09

19d ago35:09

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Send us a Text Message. Mary Carroll Moore is a bestselling and award-winning author of 14 books in three genres, including the PEN/Faulkner and Lambda Literary Awards nominated young adult novel, Qualities of Light. This is the prequel to A Woman's Guide to Search and Rescue. Her latest novel is Last Bets, a story of second chances, extra-sensory …

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Transform Your Life with Life Design Coaching 12:10

21d ago12:10

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Pre-order the book 'Bloom Where You Are' HERE Welcome to the latest episode of the Life is a Classroom (LIAC) podcast, hosted by Dr. Damian Nesser with his co-host, Sam. In this special relaunch episode, Karen Roberts interviews Dr. Nesser to delve deep into his journey, the evolution of the podcast, and the inspiring story of his co-host, Sam. Rem…

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Reclaiming Your Life after a Traumatic Brain Injury with Kelly Tuttle 57:02

26d ago57:02

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Air Date - 18 June 2024 Discover the power of resiliency and embracing change. Kelly Tuttle, a resilient survivor of a traumatic brain injury turned empowerment advocate shares her journey of overcoming adversity and reclaiming her life, offering insights on resilience, adaptation, and embracing change. Listen in as we delve into her personal story…

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Are the Stars Out Tonight? Vermadel Nienstedt and the Crystal Coast Stargazers 26:48

26d ago26:48

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Send us a Text Message. Vermadel Nienstedt was raised in Beaufort, North Carolina. She and her husband Jimmy lived in Columbia, South Carolina for 30 years before returning to coastal North Carolina. In retirement, the pair have reinforced their love of the night skies. As a part of the Crystal Coast Stargazers, they help educate many groups and in…

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How 15 Minutes a Day Can Elevate Your Joy with Sam Bennett 57:02

1M ago57:02

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Air Date - 11 June How 15 Minutes a Day Can Reduce, Overwhelm, and Elevate Your Joy with Sam Bennett Overwhelmed? Procrastinating, then frantically pushing to get everything done? Creativity & Productivity Specialist and Author Sam Bennett presents an easy-to-implement idea: little, tiny changes — the kind that we can make in 15 minutes — are enoug…

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Keep Moving!: Maria Fernandez with Older, Fitter, Stronger 28:56

1M ago28:56

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Send us a Text Message. Out of her own health challenges in her younger years, Maria Fernandez turned into the intentional path of greater health. For the past 18 years, she has been a Personal Trainer and Yoga teacher in the United Kingdom. She has a particular love for working with seniors in support of their own healthier lives. She now offers h…

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Get Speaking Gigs Now with Leisa Reid 57:02

1M ago57:02

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Air Date - 04 June 2024 Unveil the soul-filling path to business growth through public speaking. Join Leisa Reid, Founder of Get Speaking Gigs Now, as she shares her expert knowledge when it comes to speaking. In this episode, she shares her #1 secret to securing consistent speaking engagements! About the Guest: Leisa Reid is the Founder of Get Spe…

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The Legacy of Good People: Fred Surgeon's Dinosaurs Delight at the Sweet Valley Ranch 29:50

1M ago29:50

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Send us a Text Message. Fred Surgeon is a man of many talents, all driven by his late father's desire that Fred and his siblings be "good people." Through his extensive involvement in the community, in mental health services, and in environmental education, Fred and his wife Anita now head the Sweet Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Thi…

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Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence with Kim Chestney 57:02

2M ago57:02

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Air Date - 28 May 2024 Have you ever known, felt, or sensed something that defies rational explanation? Have you ever wondered how your intuition is able to know things that should be impossible to know? In this inspiring conversation renowned intuition expert Kim Chestney will draw on the latest findings in quantum physics to present a multidimens…

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Steadying Roots: Hugh Willard reads a few essays from his book Finding Beauty in the Gray 20:38

2M ago20:38

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Send us a Text Message. Have you read Hugh's book, Finding Beauty in the Gray yet? Join us on the Aging Well: Finding Beauty in the Gray podcast as Hugh takes time to read a few essays from his book that speak to our need for self- and other-care through these angular, stressed times. If you've read Hugh's book, please do the kindness of writing an…

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Liberate Yourself from the Stress-for-Success Lifestyle with Kim Coots 57:02

2M ago57:02

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Air Date - 21 May 2024 Are you a busy businesswoman who feels stuck in the stress-for-success lifestyle of anxiety, overworking, and lack of life balance? Transformational Empowerment Coach, Kim Coots, shares how the unexpected death of her daughter and ancient healing modalities helped her go from burnt-out and unfulfilled to rediscovering the mag…

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A Four Season Life: Marianne Borowski and the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail 33:54

2M ago33:54

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Send us a Text Message. Marianne Borowski is a retired biochemist and lifelong biker. She has ridden cross country and on rail trails all over the U.S. In 2017, she developed the Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail. Walkers, bikers, runners, skiers, and horse back riders alike all enjoy the 83-mile majesty that is the great New Hampshire outdoors. …

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“W”holistic Well-being with Karen Rudolf 57:02

2M ago57:02

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Air Date - 14 May 2024 Discover how to go from stuck to thriving in any area of your life using a “W”holistic approach. Discover strategies for transforming stress into a source of strength and learn how the Stop. Change. Shift Technique can help increase your resilience and personal empowerment. About the Guest: Karen Rudolf is a transformative Li…

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Practice the Art of Self-Nurturing for More Peace & Joy with Kelley Grimes 57:04

2M ago57:04

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Air Date - 07 May 2024 Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted caring for everyone in your life except yourself? Do you just wish you felt more empowered and joyful in your life? Join us for an inspiring conversation about how to transform old patterns of self-neglect and over giving into rejuvenating daily practices of self-nurturing to live with mo…

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All Aboard! Neil Bromilow and the Gibsonville Garden Railroad 35:53

2M ago35:53

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Send us a Text Message. Neil Bromilow is a widower, father, grandfather, and twice retired civil engineer. "Retired" is a very relative term as Neil has remained quite active in a number of civic and community pursuits in the Central North Carolina town of Gibsonville, where he and Estelle raised their family. These days, Neil spends a good bit of …

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Funny Business Down on the Farm: Laurie Zaleski and the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary 32:23

2M ago32:23

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Send us a Text Message. For over 20 years, Laurie Zaleski has taken her late mother's dream and made it her own. Today, this graphic design small business owner, pilot, author, and founder of the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary, heads a host of volunteers in caring for over 750 abused and abandoned animals of all ilk and breed. This magnificent, mote…

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Cultivating Personal Sovereignty to Unlock Your Inner Wisdom 57:01

3M ago57:01

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Air Date - 30 April 2024 Discover profound insights into the science of intuition, revealing how cultivating personal sovereignty can unlock our innate wisdom. With evidence-backed strategies and practical wisdom, Dr. Emma Seppälä empowers listeners to trust their intuition, make conscious choices, and lead more authentic and fulfilling lives. Abou…

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In Every Language, A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Filipino multimedia artist Eliseo Art Silva 33:58

3M ago33:58

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Send us a Text Message. Eliseo Art Silva is a contemporary multimedia artist in L.A. who weaves his Filipino heritage into his art, fostering community connection and compassionate interaction. His passion and his mission are to share the Filipino experience and it's rich heritage and contributions to the greater world community. To learn more abou…

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Reclaim Your Health by Honoring the House Your Soul Resides In 57:02

3M ago57:02

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Air Date - 23 April 2024 Are you a midlife woman struggling with hormone imbalance, sleep issues, and/or food sensitivities? When we honor the house our soul resides in—our body—we can bring ourselves back in alignment and reclaim the energy we need to function optimally. Learn strategies to bring the body back into alignment by giving it the nouri…

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A Considerable Age: Writer Alice Goldbloom and her journey through family stories. 36:40

3M ago36:40

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Send us a Text Message. Alice Goldbloom, a longtime Montrealer, has been writing her whole career—mundane government, business, and consulting documents of every kind. In 2020, with a fulfilling career behind her and two children semi-launched into the world, she began writing stories to please herself and share. She writes about being a first-gene…

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Embracing Our Perfectly Imperfect Selves with Nanci Reed 57:02

3M ago57:02

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Air Date - 16 April 2024 Discover how sustainable happiness and embracing our perfectly imperfect selves can lead to a life filled with joy, authenticity, and fulfillment. Listen in to ignite your journey towards a more heart-centered existence. About the Guest: As a Self-Worth Coach, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Teacher, and Quantum Manifestation Sp…

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Earth Day Every Day with Naturalist Kim Hainge 29:41

3M ago29:41

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 with naturalist, entomologist, and trail keeper Kim Hainge. Kim lives on a 36 acre United Plant Savers Sanctuary in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina with her botanist husband, Jim. Here she hosts talks, lead hikes, and in general shares her love of nature with any and everyon…

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The Genius of Empathy with Judith Orloff, MD 57:02

3M ago57:02

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Air Date - 08 April 2024 Empathy is a superpower for transformative personal healing, deeper relationships, and more potent work in the world. If you’re ready for a change that will accelerate your healing process in all areas of your life, empathy is your everyday superpower within your reach. About the Guest: Judith Orloff, MD, is a psychiatrist,…

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The Alphabet Woods: Debut author Jenny Poelman and her enthusiasm for life. 32:06

3M ago32:06

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Send us a Text Message. Jenny Poelman, 66, became a published author for the first time last year. Jenny spent most of her childhood in South Korea with her missionary family. Nowadays, she and her husband, Ken, divide their time between North Carolina and Montana. When not writing, Jenny and Ken can be found fly-fishing, hiking, traveling, and mos…

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Using the Tarot as a Spiritual Development Tool with Sha Blackburn 57:02

4M ago57:02

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Air Date - 02 April 2024 Learn how the tarot can be used to help us understand our own mysteries, enhance awareness of the hidden forces around and within us and how to use our willpower to manifest the life we desire. About the Guest: Internationally recognized Psychic, Holistic Healer, and Teacher Sha Blackburn, known as The LoonWitch, has been e…

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All the World's A Stage: Actor, director, and professor Jonathan Ray and his latest turn in the lights. 33:45

3M ago33:45

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Send us a Text Message. Jonathon Ray made his stage debut as a child at the historic Flat Rock Playhouse in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. He has taught theater and communications courses at several colleges and universities for many years, including Lenoir-Rhyne and Appalachian State. He recently decide to retire, but the th…

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"Age is Just A Number, Not A Label.": Cheryl Beversdorf and the AGING MATTERS media 38:29

4M ago38:29

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Send us a Text Message. Cheryl Beversdorf brings several of her talents together, along with her passion, to produce and host the AGING MATTERS weekly radio program, podcasts, and television show. Cheryl is a veteran, RN, not-for-profit association executive, and public communications specialist. Her shows feature interviews with experts discussing…

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Align with Your Soul to Unlock Your Full Potential with Sharon Seaberg 57:02

4M ago57:02

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Air Date - 19 March 2024 Your truest deepest desires are calling you! The question is will you answer the call. Former high-tech Fortune 500 leader, Sharon Seaberg knows how it feels to wear busyness as a badge of honor and to smother her dreams with the expectations of others. She walked away from her successful, yet unfulfilling, career and chose…

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Sugar Plum Fairies Emigrate to Western North Carolina: Chocolatier Steve Baxley and Legacy of Sweets 37:17

4M ago37:17

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Send us a Text Message. In picturesque downtown Sylva in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, there is a three generation chocolate-making legacy that is Baxley's Chocolates. The middle tier of this legacy, Steve Baxley, son of Russell, husband of Beth, and father to Lauren, joins us to share more about this family's journey and magical ope…

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Life Just Beyond Your Limiting Thoughts with Mary Magouirk 57:02

4M ago57:02

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Air Date - 12 March 2024 You have the power in every moment to intentionally create your dream life. Conscious Choices Coach Mary Magouirk shares insights and methods on becoming a match with your dream reality by consciously choosing your thoughts and why it is important to do this playful “work.” About the Guest: Conscious Choices Coach Mary Mago…

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Warming Heads and Hearts: Edgemere Knit Wits Mary Ann Stover and Donna Powers 31:40

4M ago31:40

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Send us a Text Message. Did you know that March is National Knitting and Crochet month? Across the United States, there are thousands of dedicated Knit Wits-groups of committed volunteers, many of whom are seniors, creating hats, scarves, even toys, to share with infants and children in need in their communities and across the globe. Join us as we …

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From Role to Soul: Dr. Connie Zweig and the path to greater meaning in the Elder years. 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Connie Zweig is a retired therapist and author. Known as the Shadow Expert, she has written several books on the spiritual path to health and wholeness. In this show, we talk about her book, The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. Connie has many important insights for all of us as we cross numerous thresholds…

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Navigating Life Transitions with Self-Compassion with Amy Lindner-Lesser 57:02

5M ago57:02

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Air Date - 27 February 2024 Life transitions are something we all experience. Whether it’s the heart-breaking grief that arises from the loss of a loved one or the disorientation felt when life suddenly shifts due to the loss of a job, relationship, identity, or a health challenge, learning to navigate those transitions with mindfulness, grace, and…

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The Next Chapter: Heart of the Pamlico Poet Laureate Michelle Garren-Flye shares her passion for the written and visual word. 27:08

5M ago27:08

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Send us a Text Message. Michelle Garren-Flye is the owner of the Next Chapter Books & Art in New Bern, NC. She is a multi-published author of romance, children's books, and poetry. Michelle was named the Heart of the Pamlico Poet Laureate in 2021. She is ever curious, and ever expanding her experimentation with various forms of poetry and other nar…

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Knitting Up Loose Ends with Love: Jennifer Simonic and Masey Kaplan and the Loose Ends Project 38:10

5M ago38:10

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Send us a Text Message. Jennifer Simonic and Masey Kaplan are the founders of the Loose Ends Project. Both avid knitters, they realized they had a shared experience: Friends would often ask them to finish blankets, sweaters, or other projects left undone by deceased loved ones. They always do so enthusiastically, understanding what it feels like to…

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Befriending Your Money Fears with Mary Jo Rathgeb 57:02

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Air Date - 13 February 2023 Are your shadow emotions blocking your abundance? The secret to abundance and prosperity isn't about how you handle your money; it's about how you handle your emotions about money. Money often generates fear and other shadow emotions, such as worry, guilt, shame, anxiety, and more. Once you learn how to befriend these un…

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Love Is In The Air: Dr.'s Gloria Horsley and Frank Powers and romance in the senior years. 32:08

5M ago32:08

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Send us a Text Message. Two years ago, Gloria and Frank, both retired psychologists, met on Silver Singles (https://www.silversingles.com/), an online dating website for folks 50+. Since their first date, they have been inseparable and decided to share the secrets to finding love with other seniors through their new book, Open to Love: The secrets …

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Magnetize Your Soulmate by Becoming Your OWN Soulmate First 57:02

6M ago57:02

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Air Date - 06 February 2024 Are you ready to magnetize your soulmate partner? It IS possible when you become a vibrational match and energetically draw your partner to you. It begins by learning to become your OWN soulmate and falling in love with your life. Soulmate Manifestation Coach Karen McPhail shares some of the key principles and her own so…

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The Year in Review: Heather Lyons and Hugh Willard take a look back at the 2023 shows 23:00

7M ago23:00

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Send us a Text Message. Join us as we welcome Heather Lyons back to the interviewer's chair. Heather and Hugh will reminisce about memorable shows and guests over the past year and Hugh will read more from his latest book Finding Beauty in the Gray: Stories and Verse From the Third Age. Support the Show. Have comments or questions for us? Intereste…

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Ho Ho Ho!: Santa Warren Keyes and his Christmas message of inclusion and love 27:59

7M ago27:59

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Send us a Text Message. For the past decade, Santa Warren Keyes, Stafford Braxton, and the rest of the folks with santasjustlikeme.com have travelled the Southeast United States, igniting and sharing in the excitement and anticipation of the magic of Christmas to little kids and big kids alike, especially those of color. Their experience has been c…

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The Many Branches of the The Lawyer-Turned-Author Family Great Oak Tree: Author and Podcaster Landis Wade and the Writer's Life 38:15

7M ago38:15

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Send us a Text Message. Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned award winning author turned founder and host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast. https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ His third book, The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. His novel, Deadly Declarations rece…

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