Best Barely Contained Podcasts (2024)

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Madonna's topless soup risk and Helen Mirren's Kurt Cobain GPS regret 24:54

6h ago24:54

24:54

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including a stunning Strictly appearance, Madonna's topless soup risk and Helen Mirren's Kurt Cobain GPS regret.By Barely Contained

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Ep. 132- Harry Dresden Can Barely Contain Himself (Blood Rites) 1:22:31

28d ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Hannah and Laura are covering the first third of Jim Butcher's book, Blood Rites, and seeing Harry Dresden as a detective in a [fairly] straightforward murder mystery. They also chat about a show that Hannah is making part of her personality, depictions of chronic illness in books, and Laura's preference for learning about the histories of Middle E…

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BONUS EPISODE- "I wanted to put my heart into my story." The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson WITH BRYAN WILSON 50:54

5h ago50:54

50:54

Hannah and Laura are thrilled to be able to talk to science-fiction/fantasy author, Bryan Wilson, about his series, Power of the Stars! They chat about Bryan's publishing journey, writing fictional friendships and complex families, and navigating intergalactic politics. **This episode contains mild spoilers for The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson.*…

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EP 179: The Power of Your Rejection Story ~ Make Meaning of Past Pain So That You Can Discover Redemption & Freedom From Perfection & Judgement 13:55

10h ago13:55

13:55

How is your Tuesday going sis?! I am over here squealing because we are so close to the upcoming masterclass. If you have no idea what I am talking about, just register! You are going to want to hang out with us on November the 13th. If you are searching for freedom, if you feel like recovery just isn't possible right now for you and your life and …

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EP 178.5: You Are a Mighty Warrior! Break Free From Old Patterns and Take Your Power Back From Food Controlling Your Life🛡️ 24:28

1h ago24:28

24:28

Happy Friday! And not just any Friday, but here in the states, it's POST Halloween Friday, which simply means kids are high on sugar & mom's are running on fumes! But enough of the Halloween scaries, in Episode 178.5 of the podcast I wanted to bring back a message that is one of my all time favs! This one is going to light a fire under you today gi…

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Ep. 135- Harry Dresden Sees Karrin Murphy In A Different Light Now That He's Seen Her Panties (Blood Rites) 1:23:35

5h ago1:23:35

1:23:35

Hannah and Laura wrap up The Year of the Dresden: 6A by discussing the characters and themes of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher. They miss Billy the werewolf, talk a LOT about vampires and discuss how there may just be a bit too much going on in this novel. Hannah and Laura also chat about some fun graphic novels, a book that gives Hannah vibes of 90's …

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EP 178: “But What if I Miss My Eating Disorder?” Between Loss & Hope ~ Grieving Your Past Self While Building Your Future Self 16:50

1d ago16:50

16:50

It's Transformation season my girl! It's time to lean in & embrace the season of fall. Whether you are a pumpkin spice fanatic or a lover of cozy blankets, you should know that fall can be a reminder that seasons change & so can you! I mean, the trees literally show us how beautiful it is to LET THINGS GO. ~ In Episode 178, I share a personal story…

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EP 177.5: How Recovery Transformed My Life ~ 8 Hidden Gifts I Learned Along My Journey Through and Beyond Anorexia 18:56

7d ago18:56

18:56

Gosh the year is just flying, isn't it? Lately, I've been asked by women battling an unhealthy relationship with food & their body if recovery was worth it. Am I truly happy now? And I've seen so many women make the mistake of believing the lies. The lies that they will be miserable once they gain weight or that once they commit to putting their he…

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Ep. 134- They've Been In Harry Dresden's Apartment For Two Hours (Blood Rites) 1:06:13

9d ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Hannah and Laura finish covering the plot of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher and wonder when things went off the rails and why Karrin Murphy had to take her pants off. They also chat about an excellent independently published novella, a fun, fantasy series with lots of smut, and their new favorite spin-off TV show. **This episode contains SPOILERS for B…

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EP 177: Building on Recovery Momentum Through Daily Challenges to Push Past Plateaus With the ”Day Dare Method” 17:23

9d ago17:23

17:23

Happy Tuesday friend! I have the BEST news for you :) I just dropped a brand new episode on the pod today that you DO NOT want to miss. No but for realssss...go run (not walk) & listen to Episode 177 of the Her Best Self Podcast today, where I share with you the "Day Dare Method" & how you can create positive & lasting change in your life by simply…

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EP 176.5: The Freedom Formula ~ 9 Key Attributes of the "Recovered" & Fuel to Fight Your Fight⚗️FAV ALERT! 18:50

12d ago18:50

18:50

This year is flying by! How is it going for you sis? The truth over here is we are one baseball weekend to the next & I am doing my best to keep up with both boys, while granting myself permission to rest at the same dang time. I'm sure you feel me. My biggest advice: snacks on snacks! This baseball mom must have all snacks on deck for survival in …

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Ep. 133- Harry Dresden Finally Has The One Thing He Always Wanted... (Blood Rites) 1:21:41

14d ago1:21:41

1:21:41

Hannah and Laura are in the midst of Blood Rites by Jim Butcher, and friends, there are lots of vampires in this book. So many, in fact, that it is confusing. They also chat about Disney movie sequels with great songs, a book series that Hannah couldn't wait to finish, and feminist icon, Moo Deng. **This episode contains SPOILERS for Blood Rites by…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 17- "A flower is only a flower because it falls." (Shogun Season 1 with C.M. Caplan) 1:38:19

15d ago1:38:19

1:38:19

Hannah and Laura join their friend, C.M. Caplan, in a quest to become samurai for a powerful daimyo and take down their political rivals. That's right! Shogun (season1) is the subject of today's TV Tuesday!! **This episode contains SPOILERS for Shogun, the television series, on Hulu/FX.*** **CW for the episode: discussions of war, violence, blood, …

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EP 176: True-up Tuesday! Embrace Your Enough-Ness With a Tangible Check-in to Recalibrate Your Goals Without the Pressure to Do More 15:03

15d ago15:03

15:03

Happy Tuesday sis! Monday was a complete blur. And if I'm honest, I'm still catching up from the weekend & week before! How about you? Do you have those weeks where you feel like you have been thrown right into the next week, yet you are still trying to play "catch up" from all the "to-dos"? That is me lately! But I'm grateful to be popping into yo…

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EP 175: Coaching Over Coffee ~ “What to Do to Increase Portion Sizes & UP Your Food Intake When You “Aren’t Feeling It” 18:13

19d ago18:13

18:13

Hey girl HEYY! How is your Friday? I hope it is starting out oh soooo well! But to make it even better, I'd love for you to join me in another coaching over coffee episode on the HBS podcast today! If you are new here, I just wanted to hop into your inbox to say THANK YOU for listening to the Her Best Self Podcast! & if you are a veteran, I am so g…

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EP 174: The Journey to Your Best Self Starts With Recognizing You Are Worthy "Just Because" - Thank You Lauren Daigle for Today's Reminder! 18:33

1M ago18:33

18:33

Oh hey sis! A new day awaits us! & I cannot wait to share with you one of my most favorite songs: "You Say" by Lauren Daigle. If you do nothing else today, listen to this song as you clean the kitchen, go for a walk, or relax in child's pose. Speaking of yoga...I was doing my usual downward dogging, when this hit my playlist & brought me so many fe…

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EP 173.5: Unlocking ED Freedom 🛣️ Pave the Path to Recovery With Patience, Permission, Persistence & Purpose... (MUST Listen Fav!) 18:12

26d ago18:12

18:12

Hey girl! I hope you are rolling into Friday with fire under you as you fight the good fight of navigating freedom from disordered eating. Reality -> breaking free from controlling thoughts & behaviors is tough! & the fact that you are hanging in there is proof that freedom from this CAN & WILL happen in your life. In today's episode, I discuss the…

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BONUS EPISODE- INDIE INTERMISSION #6 ANNOUNCEMENT 26:46

28d ago26:46

26:46

Hannah is getting married soon! So that means Indie Intermission looks a little different this time around. Hannah and Laura have created a bracket of some independently published books that have been participants in previous Indie Intermissions and they use a random generator to choose the next Indie Intermission winner!! This is a shorter episode…

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EP 173: What a Falling Acorn Taught Me About Fresh Starts & What To Do When You Don't "Trust the Process" of Change 19:06

1M ago19:06

19:06

Hello there friend! Happy OCTOBER 1st! Ahhh how the season is changing here in Virginia! The leaves are starting to fall along with other things...lol, which brings me to my first question... Have you ever been hit upside the head by an acorn? I sure hope not! It's not the most pleasant experience - haha. This happened to me on my morning walk toda…

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Nick Knowles' sandwich fury 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Nick Knowles' sandwich fury, Lizzie Cundy's awkward Meghan Markle rebuke and Eamonn Holmes' Spanish getaway.By Barely Contained

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EP 172: Breaking the Chains ~ How Core Beliefs Feed Eating Disorders & What You Can Do to See Yourself, Others & the World Differently 16:59

1M ago16:59

16:59

Hey girl hey, can I get a TGIF!!!? Okay okay...I admit I'm so excited for the weekend because I get to rep my black & yellow (baseball mom era over here!) But I'm also very excited to bring you a new episode on the podcast today. If you are like me & most of the women I coach, you are highly successful in your life. But, recovering from years of un…

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Ep. 131- What Was Harry Dresden's Role In The Vampire Cold War? (Death Masks) 1:29:38

1M ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Hannah and Laura try to figure out why Jim Butcher titled the fifth book in his series "Death Masks." They still aren't sure and will continue to do research. They also chat about a spicy romantasy book, recent book club reads with autumn vibes, and a couple of bizarre documentaries. ***Spoilers for Shark Heart by Emily Habeck at 12 min 30 secs thr…

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EP 171: 6 Steps to Create BELIEF in the Recovery Process When You Are Feeling Doubtful & Discouraged 19:40

1M ago19:40

19:40

Hi girl, I sure do hope that your week is off to a great start. But if it's not going the way that you had hoped, that is okay too... Maybe you just need some inspiration & nudge in the tush! You can choose today to BELIEVE that positive change is coming your way any minute. ~ + I created Episode 171 of the podcast to help reframe your thinking & y…

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EP 170.5: How Do You Want to Be Remembered? It’s Not Too Late! Build a TRUE Legacy Beyond Body Image & Reclaim Your Life [REPLAY] 15:14

2M ago15:14

15:14

Oh girl how I am ready for Friday! How about you? I can’t wait to share with you one of my fav topics today on the podcast: LEGACY! But what does this have to do with finding freedom from disordered eating patterns and behaviors? Well, it’s so important that you develop your “why” in recovery, so that you push yourself to leave behind the best vers…

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Ep. 130- Harry Dresden Gets Locked Away With His Lover Who...Might Attack Him (Death Masks) 1:08:14

1M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Hannah and Laura may not know what's happening, but nonetheless, they are covering Jim Butcher's Death Masks! They also chat about some Netflix docuseries, books that have great representation of complicated, strong women, and P. Djeli Clark's latest release. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butcher. MaskSpoiler section begi…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 16- "The best of science fiction holds up a mirror to our world." (Andor Season 1 with Bryan S. Glosemeyer) 1:51:40

1M ago1:51:40

1:51:40

Hannah and Laura are working together to take down the Galactic Empire. They bring a rebel, science-fiction author, Bryan S. Glosemeyer, in on their mission and form another branch of the Rebel Alliance!! It's not a trap! Andor (season 1) is the subject of today's TV Tuesday episode, which really could have become several episodes. May the force be…

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EP 170: Flawed & Fearless ~ Reshaping Success Beyond Perfectionism to Overcome Disordered Eating for Good💖 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

Hey there! Shout out to all of my high achieving women! Oh sister friend, we are built from the same cloth for sure! I learned the hard way that progress is so much more important that perfection. & I found myself at rock bottom - still flawed & yet so far away from being perfect. ~ The desire to perfect in all the things will cripple you in life &…

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EP 169: Did You Know That You Have the Possibility to Recover? LISTEN IN for Hope, Testimonies & Truth 11:14

2M ago11:14

11:14

Hey love! I'm honored to have your listen of today's episode on the Her Best Self podcast. Typically, I feel a prompting as I'm about to sit down & record the show to prep a certain topic & I dive right in to my zone of genius to show up for you & provide you with all the BEST content. Yet, today when I sat down it felt different. I felt completely…

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Ep. 129- Harry Dresden Avoids Awkward Conversations For Once (Death Masks) 1:28:58

2M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

It's the Year of the Dresden and Hannah and Laura are covering the middle section of Death Masks by Jim Butcher. It's getting wild, y'all.... They also chat about learning styles and scheduling, Laura's latest favorite YA book, and a creative TV show that Hannah has really been enjoying. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for Death Masks by Jim Butc…

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EP 168.5: FAV ALERT!! Eat Smarter, Not Harder Sis! The Pre-decision Strategy To Implement Today for Lasting Food Freedom 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

Good Morning sister friend! Did you know that you make as many as 35,000 decisions every single day? But if you struggle with unhealthy behaviors tied to food & control over your food, 9 times out of 10 you will make a bad decision towards living your very best life if you aren't mindful. That is because decisions made in stress & with anxiety....t…

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EP 168: Are You Aware of Your Recovery Roadblocks? The Top 15 Hidden Hurdles in Eating Disorder Recovery 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

Happy Friday sister friend! We have arrived girl...oh how we have arrived! TGIF! This first week of September has felt like a month for me. With back to school, back to routines, and back to the business trenches, it has been a very long (short) week! Today, I noticed I was daydreaming in my head of our next beach vacation. I am so not ready to say…

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Ep. 128- Harry Dresden Listens To Elvis And Watches Star Wars (Death Masks) 1:39:17

2M ago1:39:17

1:39:17

Hannah and Laura chat about board games, how social media is quick to create "experts," and they share a story about a weird live podcast viewing experience they had. Then they get into the first 11 chapters of Death Masks by Jim Butcher and keep their fingers crossed that the plot doesn't get too complicated. ***This episode contains SPOILERS for …

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EP 167: Do This ONE Thing When You Feel Anxious, Stressed, Discouraged & Emotional in Life & Recovery🫶 14:48

2M ago14:48

14:48

Hey girl! How was your weekend? I hope you had a great one! We celebrated Labor Day & relaxed, rejuvenated & did absolutely NOTHING! Oh, how it was glorious....well maybe for my hubby & I. We were planning on going camping, but the hustle of another weekend away felt like so much....our bodies literally needed to be home. I literally adore being ho…

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G Flip's rock star partying and Oasis date clash chaos 29:48

2M ago29:48

29:48

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including G Flip partying like a rock star, Lana Del Rey's alligator tour guide romance and Oasis date clash chaos.By Barely Contained

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EP 166: 6 Things to Remember About Your Past That Will Help You Heal From Trauma & Catapult You Into Your Future 17:13

2M ago17:13

17:13

Happy Thursday sister friend! Can you believe August is coming to an end? Ohhh how I am not ready to leave the summer behind! Speaking of leaving things behind, in Episode 166 on the HBS podcast, I share with you an inspirational episode that will have you rethinking how you view your past, so that you can find freedom in your future. If you feel t…

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BONUS EPISODE- Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix (Nostalgia Book Club with Fiction Fans Podcast) 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Hannah and Laura team up with their friends Sara and Lilly of Fiction Fans podcast to discuss Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix! Just Ella and its roller coaster of a plot seem to hit differently when you're in your 30s, unfortunately. Nostalgia Book Club discusses the ableism and fatphobia present in Just Ella, as well as the author's attempts…

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EP 165: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”How Do I Accept My Body & Continue to Make the Right Choices When I Feel Myself Gaining Weight?" 18:34

2M ago18:34

18:34

Hey girl HEYY! How is your week starting? I hope so very well! But to make it even better, I'd love for you to join me in another coaching over coffee episode on the HBS podcast today! ~ In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 165 I answer the question: "How do I accept my body & continue to make the right choices when I feel myself gaining weight?" ~ Her…

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EP 164.5: Do You Desperately Want Freedom but You're Terrified to Gain Weight? Stop the Madness & Face the Fear! FAV ALERT!! 13:18

3M ago13:18

13:18

Hey sweet sister! Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast. Today, I'm dropping one of the most listened episodes of all time! In this replay, I share with you the raw & real.....of what you can do when you are simply terrified to gain weight. ~ If you find yourself scared to eat more because you are afraid you will gain weight...then this is your…

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Ep. 127- Harry Dresden, Yours Forever (Summer Knight) 1:42:48

3M ago1:42:48

1:42:48

Hannah and Laura finish up their discussion of Summer Knight by Jim Butcher, chatting about the plot, characters, and themes. Spoiler: they enjoyed this book a lot! In other news, Hannah watched a strange Beauty and the Beast retelling and Laura reflects on the plot of High School Musical. **This episode contains SPOILERS for Summer Knight by Jim B…

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TV Tuesday Ep. 15- "2 Besties + 2 Besties= 4 Besties!" (Fallout with SFF Addicts) 1:36:31

3M ago1:36:31

1:36:31

Hannah and Laura embark on a journey through a radiated United States to deliver a scientist's head to their friends, M.J. Kuhn and Adrian M. Gibson of SFF Addicts podcast! That's right! This TV Tuesday is all about Prime Video's post-apocalyptic series, Fallout! No ghouls were created in the making of this podcast. ***This episode contains SPOILER…

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EP 164: Reframe Your Recovery With These 10 Powerful Mindset Shifts for Healing & Growth✨ 17:11

3M ago17:11

17:11

Ohhh Happy Day! Or is it? I hope you are hanging in there sis! In my neck of the woods, my mom turned 70 today & I caught myself going down a long dark hole of the "what ifs" & negative thoughts. I found myself wondering just how many more years I had left with her. But I stopped myself mid-thought cycle & held the negative Nancy committee captive …

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EP 163.5: The #1 Step to Take in ED Recovery + Faith, Vulnerability & Overcoming Shame [MUST Listen REPLAY] 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

Hey Girl, Do you live with guilt or shame from unhealthy patterns or disordered behaviors with food? Do you try to control your food intake only to end up frustrated and like you have failed at life? I hate what this cycle does to so many of us women. In Episode 163.5 of the HBS podcast, I get vulnerable AGAIN and share the good stuff! I talk about…

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Ep. 126- Harry Dresden Breaks Up With His Sister (Summer Knight) 1:17:39

3M ago1:17:39

1:17:39

Listeners beware! Hannah and Laura talk to each other two days in a row, so this episode gets a little zany. They chat about one of Laura's new favorite manga series, a really strange Netflix documentary, and an alternative history book that Hannah recently read. They also finish covering Summer Knight by Jim Butcher admist all the chaos. ***This e…

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BONUS EPISODE- "Beliefs are very fragile and very powerful at the same time." A discussion/interview on the Tales of Tremaine by R.R. Virdi WITH R.R. VIRDI 1:22:27

3M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Hannah and Laura have the great pleasure of talking to and learning from author R.R. Virdi!! Virdi shares about South Asian mythologies and their influences in his writing, his experience in different publishing routes, and his epic fantasy series, the Tales of Tremaine. This was such an informative and fun discussion. Many thanks to R.R. Virdi for…

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EP 163: Discover "Mental Conditioning" & LEVEL UP Your Recovery So That You Can Create a Life of Happiness & True Food Freedom 15:04

3M ago15:04

15:04

Happy Tuesday sister friend! How is the week treating you already? I'm actually freaking out a tad because school is starting over here in less than 2 weeks & while I CANNOT wait for us to get on more of a schedule, I'm holding on to summer with one mighty strong grip! Plus, I haven't even finished ordering all the school supplies for the boys & th…

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EP 162: The 5 Steps You Can Take RIGHT NOW to Escape Excessive Exercise & STOP Working Out Every Day 16:04

3M ago16:04

16:04

TGIF sister friend! Whew, can you believe it? We have arrived! HAHA. Well, almost...the weekend is still loading... So what do you have planned? It's going to be a rainy one here in the VA, but I'm looking forward to some quality time with the hubby & kiddos. I'll probably enjoy a few good yoga sessions & spend some time in reflection with the perf…

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Ep. 125- Harry Dresden Pours Cold Water On Himself For....Reasons (Summer Knight) 1:34:55

3M ago1:34:55

1:34:55

Hannah and Laura discuss the second portion of Summer Knight by Jim Butcher and how this book is a breath of fresh, SUMMER air. They also chat about a fascist chimpanzee, new murder statistics that they recently discovered, Hannah's love for Glen Powell, and Laura gushes about Moses Ose Utomi's novella series....again. ****This episode contains SPO…

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EP 161: Do You Feel Like You Are Drowning in Overwhelm & Frustration? Stop Treading Water! Recovery From an Eating Disorder Is Possible🛟 9:34

3M ago9:34

9:34

Hey girl Hey! How are we already in August? Like what the actual happened to summer & how come school starts for us in just 3 weeks?! I don't know about you, but I am soaking up all the summer vibes & not ready to give up on them just yet. In fact, in this episode I bring to you a story from our recent family vacay that still gets me all fired up i…

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EP 160.5: Find Hope in the Journey to Freedom ~ HBS Interview with Jacqueline Sherman - PART 2 23:53

3M ago23:53

23:53

Hey sis! I sure do hope that you didn't miss Episode 160 of the podcast that launched Tuesday, where I speak with Jacqueline Sherman as our special guest in PART 1 of her story. As a follow-up from that convo, I'm sharing with you PART 2 today! Jacqueline Sherman has an inspiring story about overcoming an eating disorder rooted in challenging famil…

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Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade 27:19

3M ago27:19

27:19

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade, Rafael Nadal's adorable mini-me and Kerry Katona's offer to Donald Trump.By Barely Contained

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