How do we cope with the worst things that have ever happened to us, and the most terrible things we have ever done? Reporting back from the edges of human experience, The F Word Podcast grapples with the thorny topic of forgiveness. Some have forgiven those who've harmed them, others are grappling with forgiving themselves. Not everyone is able to forgive. Not everyone has made complete peace with their past.
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What’s this show about? Women. Outstanding women, to be exact, and bestselling author and TEDx speaker Leana Delle is behind the mic, bringing you thought-provoking interviews with just the right amount of humor. If you don't believe these interviews can make a positive difference in your life, then girlfriend, we need to talk!
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Ray Minniecon on the power of apology and why ideas around healing and forgiveness can be problematic for Aboriginal people
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Pastor Ray Minniecon about the history of the Stolen Generations and the continuing pain of Aboriginals in Australia. Ray describes his own childhood on the reserves, his research into the dehumanisation of Aboriginals, and how he continues to help his people share their story, as well come to terms with acts of racism i…
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Mary Foley on faith, forgiveness, and how writing to her daughter’s killer brought her peace of mind
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Mary Foley about the impact that losing her teenage daughter to knife-crime had on her family, and how forgiving the young woman responsible relieved her of a burden she didn’t want to carry.By The Forgiveness Project
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Pardeep Kaleka on finding forgiveness after his father was killed in one of America’s deadliest race-based hate crimes
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Pardeep Kaleka about how in the wake of his father’s murder in a Sikh temple in Winsconsin he found compassion and became a powerful voice against hate crime and violence. Pardeep now works to promote understanding and compassion with his friend Arno Michaelis who is also a guest on The F Word Podcast.…
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Arno Michaelis on rejecting his racist past, and the role of unconditional forgiveness in creating a life after hate
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Arno Michaelis about his time spent in the white power movement and how he transformed his life to become an advocate against hatred and racism. Arno now works to promote understanding and compassion with his friend Pardeep Kaleka who is also a guest on The F Word Podcast. Having both experienced extreme racism, albeit f…
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Jo Berry and Pat Magee on finding healing through understanding in the aftermath of the Brighton bomb
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Marina Cantacuzino talks Jo Berry and Pat Magee about the benefits and complexities of a relationship developed over 20 years. Despite the fact that Pat killed Jo’s father, their story has become a very public conversation and a profound example of reconciliation. Jo is an international speaker, educationist and peace activist. Pat Magee is a forme…
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Gill Hicks on the healing power of the arts and how seeking to understand has aided her recovery
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to author, musician and artist Gill Hicks who narrowly escaped death when she was horrifically and permanently disabled during the terrorist attacks in London in the summer of 2005. She has devoted much of her time since then to deterring anyone from following a path of violent extremism.…
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Wilma Derksen on how forgiving can resuscitate and revive, as well as cause isolation and incite criticism
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Wilma Derksen, author, therapist and advocate for healing justice. Ever since Wilma’s 13-year-old daughter Candace was found bound and murdered in a shed in Winnipeg, Wilma has been on a profound, difficult and circuitous journey of forgiveness and self-healing.By The Forgiveness Project
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Geoff Thompson and Andrea Martinez on forgiveness, self-preservation and surviving sexual assault
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Geoff Thompson and Andrea Martinez – both victims of child sexual abuse. Geoff Thompson is a filmmaker, prolific author and martial artist. Andrea Martinez is an actress, talk show host and young mother. Their connection comes through having had a profound conversation a few years ago when Geoff was able to offer Andrea …
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Figen Murray on how forgiving her son’s killer has preserved her humanity
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Figen Murray about what forgiveness means in the context of losing a child in a terrorist attack. In May 2017 her son, Martyn Hett, was killed at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester when a radical Islamist detonated a homemade bomb. Since then Figen has become an active campaigner and activist in counter-terrorism.…
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Michael Lapsley on racism, apartheid and when forgiveness requires repentance
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Father Michael Lapsley, an Anglican priest, social justice activist and founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories in Cape Town. In 1990 at the height of the apartheid repression, Fr Michael received a letter bomb in the post in which he lost both his hands and one eye. He has been on a healing journey ever since.…
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Azim Khamisa on grieving, his spiritual practice and the importance of asking for forgiveness
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Azim Khamisa who founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his only son, Tariq, was shot and killed while delivering pizzas in San Diego in 1995. Tariq’s killer, Tony Hicks, was 14-years-old at the time and has only recently been released from prison. Azim has spent the past 25 years talking about forgiveness and tirele…
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Letlapa Mphahlele on prejudice, apartheid and the burden of being forgiven
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Letlapa Mphahlele about his role in the struggle against apartheid and how he came to meet the mother of one of his victims. Ginn Fourie's daughter was killed in 1993 at a massacre in a Cape Town bar. Nine years later she met Letlapa, the former Director of Operations for the Azanian People's Liberation Army, who had ord…
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Kia Scherr on traumatic loss and grief as a spiritual practice
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Kia Scherr whose husband and 13-year-old daughter were both victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Kia is the co-founder of One Life Alliance, a charity she set up as a response to the attacks.By The Forgiveness Project
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Paul Kohler on how a brutal attack in his own home changed the course of his life
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Paul Kohler whose story hit the headlines in 2014 when four men broke into his London home leaving him with severe facial injuries. His wife and daughter were also in the house at the time of the attack and later all three met one of the offenders through restorative justice to try and have their questions answered.…
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Lis Cashin on guilt, shame and self-forgiveness
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Lis Cashin who as a child caused a fatal accident which cast an irreversible shadow over her life. Marina talks to her about trauma, self-forgiveness and finding meaning in pain.By The Forgiveness Project
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Zak Ebrahim on the meaning of forgiveness in relation to extremist ideologies
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Zak Ebrahim. When Zak was seven, his father shot and killed the founder of the Jewish Defence League, Rabbi Meir Kahane and later was convicted for his role in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. Zak’s story is one of transforming his past and learning to reject bigotry and hate.…
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Jacob Dunne on meeting the mother of the man he killed
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Jacob Dunne who aged 18 was convicted of manslaughter for killing a man with a single punch. This episode tells the story of Jacob’s gradual rehabilitation and the vital role played by the parents of the man he killed – James Hodgkinson.By The Forgiveness Project
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Joan Scourfield on facing the man who killed her son
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Joan Scourfield, the mother of James who in 2011 was killed when a young man called, Jacob Dunne, threw a fatal punch in an unprovoked attack in Nottingham, England. A few years later Joan and her then husband David came face-to-face with Jacob in a restorative justice meeting. In Episode 4 of The F Word Podcast Marina g…
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Stephanie Cassatly on rage and the gift of remorse
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to Stephanie Cassatly, a writer, teacher, mother and wife from Florida. When Stephanie was 18, her mother was shot and killed in a convenience store robbery in New Orleans, changing every preconceived notion she had about the world and what it meant to feel safe.By The Forgiveness Project
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Bjørn Ihler on the power of personal storytelling, violent extremism and why it’s important not to dehumanize terrorists
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Marina Cantacuzino talks to 29-year-old Bjørn Ihler, a writer, filmmaker and ‘peace activist’ from Norway. Bjørn is a survivor of the attack on Utøya Island in July 2011 when far-right extremist Anders Breivik killed 69 people and injured many more. Bjørn’s expertise lies in countering extremist narratives, as well as deconstructing their propagand…
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The F Word is a new podcast series that examines the complex, messy, gripping subject of forgiveness. In each episode Marina Cantacuzino, a journalist and founder of The Forgiveness Project, talks to a guest who despite having experienced great pain or trauma in their life has found a way through. Launching 30th September 2020...…
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Has she found the secret "code" to better health? When it comes to food, she just may have. Website: https://thefoodcodes.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LananelsonLana Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefoodcodes1/By Leana Delle
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Marina Cantacuzino - The Forgiveness Project
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Her life as a journalist has led her down the path of many adventures but none as rewarding as The Forgiveness Project. Website: https://www.theforgivenessproject.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgivenessProj Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForgivenessProj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgivenessproj/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com…
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Nancy Rosen - Artist behind Grace & Frankie
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She’s the artist behind Lily’s Tomlin’s character, Frankie, on the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, and her approach to life and art is a smash hit! Website: www.nrosen.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyRosenArtist/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyrosenartwork/By Leana Delle
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Among the many challenges of COVID-19 is the added burden of leading remote teams. Cindy Wahler discusses best practices on handling our new unprecedented reality. Website: https://www.cindywahler.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-wahler-24564b40/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cindywahler Email: cwahler@cindywahler.com…
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She was brutally gang raped at the age of 13, but despite the anguishing journey that followed, Madeleine Black found her way to forgiveness. Website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/madblack65 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeleineBlackUnbroken Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madblack65/ LinkedIn: https://www.…
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Kat Edmonson - Recording Artist, Singer/Songwriter,
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Kat Edmonson’s voice sweeps listeners into deep reflection on how the world once was and what we're missing most. Her music, overall, inspires a state of mind where all things, once again, become possible. This American singer/songwriter has released her 5th CD titled Dreamers Do. Listen in as she discusses the age-old question, "Is it too late to …
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It’s the road trip that has captivated nations. Eighty-nine year old Grandma Joy (Joy Ryan) and her grandson, Brad, have been on the road for some 4 years now, visiting every national park in America. Their story has warmed the hearts of millions, and their relationship is shining hope into a nation that’s lost its way. Facebook: https://www.facebo…
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Tanya Wills - The Jazz Singer who Followed Her Heart
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Singer/performer Tanya Willis took on her greatest passion in her forties, and she’s a shining example of what’s possible when you don’t give in or give up. Website: https://www.tanyawills.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanyawillsmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanyawillsmusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/tanyaswills YouTube: h…
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Are people who don’t have children selfish? Do they have something against kids? Are they destined for a lifetime of regret? LeNora Faye and myself are all in on answering these questions and more. Website: https://childfreejournals.com/ The Bitchy Bookkeeper Childfree Blog: https://blog.bitchybookkeeper.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th…
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Award-winning author, Kristen Tsetsi, talks story, creative process, and the use of pseudonyms. If you haven’t read her books, you’ll definitely want to. Website: https://kristenjtsetsi.com/ Childfree Girls Web Series: https://www.youtube.com/c/childfreegirlsBy Leana Delle
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Cindy Wahler, PhD - What Do Millennials Want?!
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She’s a psychologist and expert in human behavior, and she’s a rock star at executive coaching, talent planning, and all things leadership related. I asked if we could talk about Millennials, and boy did we. What exactly do they want, anyway? Website: https://www.cindywahler.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-wahler-24564b40/ Twitter:…
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Kristen Ali Eglinton, PhD - Co-founder and Executive Director of Footage Foundation
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She’s got the soul of a warrior and the passion of an artist. As Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Footage Foundation, Kristen works tirelessly to improve the lives of young women on a global scale. Website: http://www.kaeglinton.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenalieglinton/ Footage Foundation: http://www.footageproject.org/…
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Are you concerned about your child's education? Teru Clavel has some advice, and it comes from personal experience. She’s a comparative expert and author of the book World Class: One Woman’s Journey Halfway Around the Globe in Search of the Best Education for Her Children. Website: https://www.teruclavel.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/t…
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Wendy Gilhula is an educator, writer, and author of the Pika Bunny book series. Adorable little Pika teaches life lessons to children, while providing tools for navigating complex situations in the most adorable way possible! Website: https://www.wendygilhula.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendygilhula-tutor/ Instagram: https://www.inst…
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Christy Whitman - Attracting Your Best Year Yet!
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She’s CEO and Founder of Quantum Success Coaching Academy, and she knows a thing or 100 about making things happen. Who better to bring back to talk about New Years Resolutions? Get ready for a great year, my friends. It’s law of attraction time! Facebook Personal Profile: https://www.facebook.com/christy.whitman.73 Facebook Christy Whitman Interna…
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They say that behind every good man is an even better woman, but is it true in the case of Santa himself? Check out this exclusive interview with the busiest woman in the North Pole! (Mrs. Claus is played by the very talented, Shonda O’Neal) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shonda-ONeal-Comedy-2381355505238882/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shonda…
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Janice Bristow - Saving And Giving With Heart
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’Tis the time of year for giving, but this couponing queen does it all year long. She and her sister, Sheila, save to give, enriching the lives of all who receive with their unique approach to an old practice. Janice’s Couponing Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/353936335112920/ I Love Savings - Canadian Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com…
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She was diagnosed at the age of 23 with terminal cancer and given 2.5 years to live. Since then, and now approaching her 11th year with the disease, she’s been on a mission to save lives and educate/empower young people to proactively check their boobs. One woman, making a world of difference. You’re going to love this interview! Website: https://c…
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Sonia Couto - CEO and Breast Cancer Survivor
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Sonia Couto, Director of Konverge and Founder of MenuSano, talks leadership and how surviving breast cancer changed the way she does business. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniacouto/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyac99/ Website: www.menusano.com Website: www.konverge.com Recent Award for Menusano: https://www.cv-magazine.com/iss…
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Jeanette Bessinger - Body/Mind/Spirit Author, Speaker
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Worried about that dreaded holiday weight gain? Jeanette Bessinger, founder of MeBoot, is here to help us battle temptation. A special message from Jeanette: https://www.jeannettebessinger.com/GFTALK/ Website: https://www.jeannettebessinger.com/meboot/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannettebessinger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thec…
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Karen Sugar - Executive Director of Women's Global Empowerment Fund
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She's passionate about women’s empowerment, and she’s making one hell of a difference. Website: https://wgefund.org/ Instagram: @wgefund Facebook: https://facebook.com/wgefundBy Leana Delle
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She came to yoga as a method of healing her body, mind and spirit from an eating disorder that, in her teens, took over her life. Today, she uses her story to connect with others and spread awareness of the realities of mental illness and the good news that healing is possible. Website: https://www.yogamaris.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…
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Cindy Miller is a former golfer who overcame her own adversity and limiting beliefs to become an LPGA player. She has since been named to the Top 50 Women Teachers in America list by Golf Digest Magazine. Now, as a renowned global speaker and consultant, she uses lessons from the game to positively inspire others to silence the limiting voices in t…
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Andrea (Andie) Kramer – Lawyer and Author
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Andie Kramer is a partner at an international law firm, and she’s been named one of the 50 most influential Women Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal. Her latest book, It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace: Women’s Conflict at Work and the Bias That Built It, addresses misconceptions of hostility between women. Have you long believed that we’…
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Debra Rapoport – Style Influencer/Master Creative
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She’s an artist, hat maker, style speaker, workshop facilitator, Instagram phenomenon, and “Advanced Style” star, whose work can be seen in museums around the world. Actively squelching all stereotypes related to age, this outstanding woman will motivate listeners to “go inside and be truthful,” while using creative expression to inspire others. We…
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Katy Yocom – Author of Three Ways to Disappear
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Her love of big cats, and passion for writing, led to her award-winning and remarkable debut novel. Every writer, and reader, will want to hear Katy’s take on inspiration, story development, and process. Website: www.katyyocom.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyyocom1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/katyyocom1 Facebook: https://www.facebook…
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Imprisoned at the age of 23, Angela King, a white supremacist, found herself serving time with the very people she’d spent years hating. The experience changed her life. She’s now a co-founder of Life After Hate, an organization that’s doing profound and critical work. In this interview, we talk about the origins of hate, mass murder, and our curre…
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When Susie Lang turned 60, she experienced a fear felt by many: she did not want to disappear in a culture obsessed by youth. To combat the dread, she focused her camera on what makes women 60 and over shine bright. She showcases their outer beauty and inner souls, and the results are beyond outstanding. Website: www.susielangphoto.com Instagram: h…
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Her best friend, Angie Samota, was raped and brutally murdered in 1984, and the case quickly went cold. Sheila, however, would not rest until justice had been served. Thanks to her unwavering tenacity, the murderer has been found, put behind bars, and is now awaiting execution on death row. Hear this woman’s amazing story of against-all-odds persis…
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