Best Astartes Podcasts (2024)

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"The Idol House of Astarte" by Agatha Christie, Part 1, Relaxing Storytelling 36:09

5d ago36:09

36:09

298 - Step into the forest and prepare yourself to solve another tantalizing mystery from the Queen of Crime! Can YOU unlock it before Miss Marple?

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Self Talk #126: INTERVIEW: Cathy Gabrielsen, Healer + Near-death Experiencer 34:54

14d ago34:54

34:54

Send Rachel a text message. Cathy Gabrielsen is a Healer, Spiritual Teacher, Ayurvedic Health Coach, Vedic Meditation Teacher, Graduate Teacher of Energy Medicine, and #1 best-selling author of Dying to Live: Surviving Near-Death. Cathy has a private healing practice providing transformational online healing sessions. In this intimate episode, Cath…

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James Baldwin's "The Bell of Atri" and "The Endless Tale" 34:58

11d ago34:58

34:58

297 - Don't we all have an obligation to care for our voiceless animal friends? Tuck in for this significant author's retelling of two treasured tales.

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"The Locket" by Kate Chopin 36:39

1M ago36:39

36:39

296 - "There was a soldier -- a mere boy --lying with his face to the sky. Around his neck hung a gold chain and locket." Tuck in for the tender, rediscovered work of the most frequently read author of Louisiana Creole.

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Self Talk #125: INTERVIEW: Gabrielle Pimstone, Energy Coach 32:17

1M ago32:17

32:17

Send Rachel a text message. Gabrielle Pimstone is an Energy Coach who is dedicated to assisting those on the cusp of change but in need of that crucial nudge forward. Her story, “Finding Your Inner Hero: A journey beyond burnout”, narrates her journey of resilience and reinvention, highlighting six defining moments. She offers inspiration and pract…

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H. H. Munro 's (Saki) "Tobermory" 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

295 - He can teach animals to speak perfect English! Tuck in for the excitement that ensues from the Master of the Mischievous Short Story.

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Agatha Christie's "The Tuesday Night Club," relaxing storytelling 48:55

2M ago48:55

48:55

294 - From the world's most published author, tuck in for the first of the original Miss Marple mysteries.

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Shirley Jackson's "Men with Their Big Shoes," relaxing storytelling 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

294 - Is poor, young Mrs. Hart being blackmailed? Tuck in as this hypnotic author takes us through the transformation of her idyllic life.

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"Day of the Butterfly" by Alice Munro, relaxing storytelling 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

292 - Tuck in to see how cruel girls can be. “A game developed: 'Let's be nice to Myra! What do you wash your hair in, Myra? . . . she washes it in cod - liver oil, can't you smell it?' "

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Self Talk #124: INTERVIEW: Leslie Draffin, Psychedelic Integration Guide 38:11

2M ago38:11

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Send Rachel a text message. Leslie Draffin is a Certified Psychedelic Integration Guide, Somatic Embodiment Coach, and podcast host who is passionate about helping people embrace their bodies, cycles, sex, and psychedelics. She supports conscious souls who want to heal themselves through intentional microdosing, pleasure, womb reconnection & somati…

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"Broker's Special" by Stanley Ellin, relaxing storytelling 55:46

2M ago55:46

55:46

291 - "Judge Hilliker had once told him . . . 'Guns? . . . Knives? Blunt instruments? . . . there is just one perfect weapon -- an automobile.'" Tuck in for a most gratifying tale from the master craftsman of the mystery thriller.

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"The Bloodstained Pavement" by Agatha Christie 39:12

3M ago39:12

39:12

290 - Miss Marple knows: "There is a great deal of wickedness in village life." Tuck in for another captivating Marple mystery!

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"The Golden Castaways" by Lloyd Osbourne 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

289 - "All I did was to pull him out by the seat of his trousers . . . (and) he called me a hero! . . . I departed in a blaze of glory." Tuck in for the fun of this lighthearted tale from the stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson.

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"East Wind" by Daphne du Maurier 53:00

3M ago53:00

53:00

288 - "Perhaps he was drowned, or picked up by some passing ship; no one could say, for he never came back. No one who left the island returned." Tuck in for this mesmerizing romantic thriller from the author of Rebecca and The Birds.

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Self Talk #123: INTERVIEW: Kent Weishaus, Socially Conscious LCSW 36:43

3M ago36:43

36:43

Send Rachel a text message. Kent Weishaus had a 25-year career in television production, working on talk shows, game shows, tabloids, sitcoms, and other programming, before making a switch in 2006, going back to graduate school and becoming a licensed clinical social worker. Since then he has worked in mental hospitals, community clinics, schools, …

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"A Duel" by Guy de Maupassant, relaxing storytelling 31:19

3M ago31:19

31:19

287 - "The war was over. The Germans occupied France. The whole country was pulsating like a conquered wrestler beneath the knee of his victorious opponent." But WHAT led to this duel? Tuck in and experience it.

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"Miss Marple Tells a Story" by Agatha Christie 42:15

4M ago42:15

42:15

286 - The Queen of Crime and Mystery has graced one of her best upon us. Tuck in and find out "whodunnit."

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"The Hint of an Explanation" by Graham Greene 57:39

4M ago57:39

57:39

285 - Spoken to a bewildered little boy, "You wouldn't ever be safe in your own house. I know ways to get into houses when people are asleep." Tuck in for the resolve to his dilemma.

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"The Utterly Perfect Murder" by Ray Bradbury 42:46

4M ago42:46

42:46

284 - ". . . on my 48th birthday, lying in bed that night beside my wife, with my children sleeping through all the other quiet moonlit rooms of my house, I thought: I will arise and go now and kill Ralph Underhill." Tuck in for Bradbury's mind-boggling story. (Warning: you will be disappointed if you're looking for sci-fi.)…

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7. Sex On The Table: Savouring Flavour & Balance 29:49

4M ago29:49

29:49

In this episode, Amanda looks at the pleasures of food and how you can ignite your five senses. She discusses how aphrodisiacs can add to our sexual vitality and encourages listeners to slow down their eating and savour the meal for a more sensual experience. In this episode, she covers: The fun cooking class “Sex On The Table” she took in New York…

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Self Talk #122: INTERVIEW: JJ DiGeronimo, Career Strategist + Lightworker 29:35

4M ago29:35

29:35

Send Rachel a text message. •• IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT •• As of this month, Self Talk has entered its sixth year of production! 🎉🥂 A heartfelt thank-you to all the listeners. You have made Self Talk an absolute pleasure for me to create. As you may be aware, I began this podcast as a way for my therapy and coaching clients to have support between ou…

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6. Separate Beds, Staying Together: Redefining Intimacy Through Sleeping Apart 28:10

5M ago28:10

28:10

This episode answers an anonymous question received from a listener. "Dear Ask Astarte, Is it OK to be married and sleep in separate beds? How can we make sure that we don't lose the intimacy by doing so?" Amanda discusses the benefits and challenges of couples sleeping in separate rooms and shares ways to increase intimacy when sleeping next to ea…

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Self Talk #121: INTERVIEW: Andra Dediu, Integration Specialist 44:08

5M ago44:08

44:08

Send Rachel a text message. Andra Dediu supports individuals to integrate the highs and lows experienced as a result of big moments of psychospiritual change like spiritual awakenings, mystical experiences, and insights from altered states of consciousness. Some aspects of this work are— ➾ Reconstructing a sense of self Our sense of self & world ar…

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"Paul's Case" by Willa Cather, part 2, relaxing storytelling 54:38

5M ago54:38

54:38

283 - “He had been sent to the bank with Denny & Carson's deposit. There was nearly a thousand (dollars) which he had . . . quietly transferred to his pocket." Tuck in for the very dramatic conclusion.

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"Paul's Case" by Willa Cather, part 1, relaxing storytelling 55:09

5M ago55:09

55:09

282 - "His teachers . . . fell upon him without mercy, his English teacher leading the pack. Older boys than Paul had broken down . . . but his set smile did not once desert him." Tuck in for the blood-fest from the fearless, Pulitzer prize-winning author.

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Self Talk #120: INTERVIEW: Kimberly Braun, Minister, Reiki Master + Educator 33:03

5M ago33:03

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Send Rachel a text message. Kimberly Braun, impelled from earliest childhood mystical experiences, has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology with special focus on the adult spiritual journey, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center. She is an o…

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"Louisa, Please Come Home" part 2 by Shirley Jackson 45:32

5M ago45:32

45:32

281 - "How do we know what the family is keeping secret? Or if she was kidnapped by a homicidal maniac, why should he send a ransom note?" Tuck in for the conclusion from this cherished author.

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"Louisa, Please Come Home" part 1 by Shirley Jackson 46:42

6M ago46:42

46:42

280 - Her family is begging her to come home, but . . .what if she can't? Tuck in for another gem from the most requested author. (Conclusion next week!)

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Self Talk #119: INTERVIEW: Susan Gold, Trauma Coach + Author 31:47

6M ago31:47

31:47

Send Rachel a text message. Navigating a ferociously challenging upbringing while bravely moving forward as an adult to face ingrained, outdated, and patriarchal programming head-on, Susan now shares a unique perspective in viewing life challenges as occasions for transformation. Through her book, Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Ad…

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"The Crown Derby Plate" by Marjorie Bowen 55:49

6M ago55:49

55:49

279 - "When she brought her glance back to the door . . . it had been opened and someone, obscured by the darkness, was looking at her intently." Tuck in for this very British, very ghostly, winter tale.

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"The Mouse" by Saki (H. H. Munro) 28:33

6M ago28:33

28:33

278 - "A warm, creeping movement over his flesh betrayed the unwelcome and highly resented presence of . . ." Tuck in for the --anything but -- ticklish tale from the World War I hero.

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5. Am I Normal? 28:24

6M ago28:24

28:24

Have you thought about whether your desires are normal? Have you ever wondered if YOU are normal? Amanda goes into detail about what is normal, a few things that aren't, and why we are always doubting ourselves in the bedroom. In this episode, she discusses: A list of things that are normal. A few things that are not normal (usually health-related)…

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Self Talk #118: INTERVIEW: Denise Miceli, Intuitive Life Coach + Healer 32:36

6M ago32:36

32:36

Send Rachel a text message. When does impostor syndrome really show up? When we’re trying to make a change. —Denise Miceli Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor in creating space for change and growth. She is known for her talent in energy healing, intuitive hot-seat coaching, and teaching new ways of accessing authenticity. Afte…

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"Taking of the Veil" and "Honeymoon" by Katherine Mansfield 57:50

6M ago57:50

57:50

277 - Have you, too, suffered for love? Take heart and tuck into not one, but TWO tender love stories from the "young upstart" author.

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"If I Were a Man" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 38:20

6M ago38:20

38:20

276 - ". . . she was wishing heart and soul she was a man. And all of a sudden she was!" Tuck in for this mind-bending story.

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Self Talk #117: INTERVIEW: Abdi Assadi, Spiritual Counselor + Healer 55:36

7M ago55:36

55:36

Send Rachel a text message. No matter what the question, Love is the answer. Love with a capital L. —Abdi Assadi Abdi Assadi is a spiritual counselor and healer with four decades of clinical experience in acupuncture, body-centered psychotherapy, indigenous shamanic practices, and diverse meditative techniques. He is the author of Shadows on the Pa…

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"The Cat's-Paw" by Stanley Ellin 1:15:35

7M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

275 - For his employer, Mr. Crabtree was the definition of a cat's-paw: a person used for the purposes of another; a tool. Tuck in for another perfectly-honed story from the skillful Mr. Ellin.

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"Vengeance Is Mine, Inc." by Roald Dahl 1:07:51

7M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

274 - "Then it happened. I stopped short . . . I had the whole brilliant magnificent plan worked out." Tuck in for Vengeance Is Mine, Inc., a powerhouse of a story.

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Self Talk #116: INTERVIEW: Lauren Leduc, Yoga Teacher + Coach of the Sacred Feminine 35:27

7M ago35:27

35:27

Send Rachel a text message. Lauren Leduc is a visionary, yoga teacher, intuitive, mentor, and mama. With the special gift of cultivating community and creating accessible experiences, Lauren has taught thousands of students with her approachable and intelligent methodology. Lauren’s greatest current spiritual passion is harnessing the Sacred Femini…

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"The Inn" by Guy de Maupassant 1:08:29

7M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

273 - "It seemed to him as if the silence, the cold, the solitude, the winter death of these mountains were taking possession of him . . ." Tuck in for what is said to be the inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining.

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Self Talk #115: INTERVIEW: Ann Bell, Love + Sex Coach 41:12

8M ago41:12

41:12

Send Rachel a text message. Ann Bell has been a love and sex coach since 2012, fostering deep connections, and empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves. She creates a safe, judgment-free space, along with guiding transformative journeys for her clients, exploring uncharted territories, and unlocking infinite possibilities within. As…

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Self Talk #114: INTERVIEW: Noëlle Janka, Author and Coach for Social Impact Leaders 31:25

8M ago31:25

31:25

Send Rachel a text message. Noëlle Janka, PCC (she/her) is a politicized coach for social change leaders and author of Rebel Healing: Transforming Ourselves and the Systems That Make Us Sick. She has lived with health challenges for more than twenty years and has supported clients with their healing and career development for more than a decade via…

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"A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote 56:39

8M ago56:39

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272 - The sweet little boy in this week's story will grow up to write an infamously terrifying non-fiction novel that will change his life forever, but not before he will write its polar opposite. Tuck in for his gentle holiday tale, a loving tribute to the woman who raised him.

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4. Sex, Religion, & Shame, Oh My! 30:13

8M ago30:13

30:13

Were you raised in a culture or religion where sex was shamed? Has it impacted your relationship with your sexuality? Amanda discusses how the puritanical culture can impact your sex life, even if you are married, and how to slowly align with your own ideals. In this episode, she discusses: The struggle to “switch on” the desire for sex once you ar…

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"The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather 54:02

8M ago54:02

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271 - A mother's love on Christmas . . . "To-night you have come back to me, just as you always did after you ran away . . . I never asked you where you had been then, nor will I now." Tuck in for Pulitzer Prize-winning Willa Cather's poignant story.

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Self Talk #113: INTERVIEW: Michael McGinnis, Author and Spiritual Revolutionary 36:26

8M ago36:26

36:26

Send Rachel a text message. As a change catalyst, Michael McGinnis has dedicated his life to the awakening of humanity on a global level. Through extensive self-study and first-hand experience, he has been gifted to serve as a channel for the words the world needs to hear at the most crucial moment in history. He is the author of The Essential Revo…

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3. Reflections On My First Month of Marriage 29:45

8M ago29:45

29:45

I recorded this episode one month after I got married and wanted to share my insights into how I was feeling. About my new husband, about being a wife, and what I have needed to let go of or allow in, for my new marriage to thrive. Website: https://askastarte.com/ Anonymous Contact Form: https://askastarte.com/ask/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

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"The Greatest Gift" by Philip Van Doren Stern 47:01

9M ago47:01

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270 - It's a Wonderful Life . . . Frank Capra's magical movie is based on this heartening short story. Enjoy the story-behind-the-story as you tuck in for this talented author's gem.

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"A Rose for Emily" by William Faulkner 48:46

9M ago48:46

48:46

269 - " 'But the law requires you to tell what you're going to use it for.' Miss Emily just stared at him . . . until he looked away and went and got the arsenic." Tuck in and along with the British rock group, The Zombies, you may fall victim to Emily, too.

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Self Talk #112: INTERVIEW: Heather Claus, Author + Boundaries Specialist 38:30

9M ago38:30

38:30

Send Rachel a text message. Heather Claus has lived an atypical life. She’s traveled across the country, exploring (and teaching about) alternative lifestyles and communing with diverse people. All of her experiences thus far have led her to the belief that boundaries are the key to not only saving ourselves, but our relationships. Her new book, Ta…

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