Best Claire Siegel Podcasts (2024)

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Bonus episode -Understanding the therapeutic hand movements of knitting with Dr Claire Plumbly 44:09

28d ago44:09

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In this bonus episode Dr Claire Plumbly, Clinical Psychologist and EMDR specialist joins me to discuss what the theory behind EMDR can tell us about why we find the hand movements of knitting so therapeutic. Claire Plumbly Buy her book: https://www.drclaireplumbly.com/burnout-book www.drclaireplumbly.com Instagram: @drclaireplumbly Mia Hobbs Find o…

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Renée Fleming and Richard Powers 57:46

2M ago57:46

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This conversation features renowned singer Renée Fleming, interviewed by author Richard Powers. They discuss Fleming’s book “Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on April 8, 2024 at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, Ky. Renée Fleming is one …

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Ann Patchett and Kevin Wilson 57:51

4M ago57:51

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This conversation features best-selling author and book store owner Ann Patchett, interviewed by author and professor Kevin Wilson. They discuss Patchett’s book “Tom Lake” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on February 12th, 2024 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. ANN PATCHETT is the author of nin…

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The Q&A Episode 23:55

6M ago23:55

23:55

Thanks so much for your questions for the Q&A episode, it has been so interesting to be asked such great questions. Mia Hobbs Find out more at my website: www.therapeuticknitting.org Follow me on Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic Mentioned in this episode: Self-Care One Stitch at a TimeBy Dr Mia Hobbs

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Making something beautiful from the darkest places in life with Elizabeth Hammond 53:55

6M ago53:55

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For the final episode of series 6 I am joined by Elizabeth Hammond, also known as The Knitchen on Instagram. Elizabeth describes herself as a knitter, test knitter and dabbling designer. She joins me to speak about turning to knitting to help with her mental health and also during her recovery from a car accident. Thanks so much for listening to th…

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Feeding a part of my brain that needs to be fed with Ellen Coy 1:04:49

6M ago1:04:49

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Ellen describes herself a tech editor and occasional designer who identifies as queer and neurodivergent. She speaks about how knitting feeds her inner engineer and allows her to use some skills that she might otherwise have explored in her career. She also talks about the ways in which knitting helps her to connect to family, friends and a new com…

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Knitting to connect mind and body with Madison Siegel 56:08

7M ago56:08

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Madison Siegel joins me this week to speak about using knitting as a mindful practice to help her to step back from and notice her thoughts rather than be caught up in them. She speaks about having a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling anxious after the birth of her second child, and how knitting has been part of finding balance and allowing herself to t…

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Reconstructing yourself through craft with Susie Bass 1:23:08

7M ago1:23:08

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Susie Bass is a researcher studying a PHD in the relationship between power, identity and mental health through craft. Susie is a knitter and multi-crafter and during our discussion she speaks about how craft has been a common thread which has helped her to process traumatic events in her life, and to reconstruct herself afterwards. CONTENT WARNING…

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Putting slowness at the heart of life with Fran of Woollen Hearted 1:09:47

7M ago1:09:47

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Fran is a bear maker and multi-crafter who is originally from the UK but now lives in the Pyrenees mountains of France. Fran speaks about how craft has helped to negotiate living with chronic illness and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Fran Website: Woollenhearted.com Instagram: @woollenhearted Mia Hobbs Find out more at my website: www.therapeuti…

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Loose Ends with Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic 1:00:53

7M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

The Loose Ends Project aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with projects people have left unfinished due to death or disability. The founders, Masey and Jen join me to discuss their own personal relationships with knitting and the story of how they created the Loose Ends Project. Loo…

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Stephen Bright and James Forman Jr. 55:03

8M ago55:03

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This conversation features renowned lawyer and Professor of Law at Yale and Georgetown Universities, Stephen Bright, interviewed by Pulitzer Prize-winner and Yale Law Professor James Forman Jr. They discuss Bright’s book, “The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts” before a live audience a…

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Series 6 coming soon! 1:16

8M ago1:16

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The Why I Knit Podcast is back with series 6 starting on 4th January 2024! Thanks to everyone who has been in touch to ask when the new episodes are coming out - I look forward to sharing 6 more conversations with you from 4th January. Mia Website: therapeuticknitting.org Patreon: patreon.com/therpeuticknitting Instagram: @knittingistherapeutic…

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Jill Lepore and Jamie Raskin 1:03:44

10M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

This conversation features best-selling author Jill Lepore and U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin discussing Lepore’s book, “The Deadline: Essays,” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on September 11th, 2023 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Jill Lepore is a professor of history and of law at Harvard U…

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Crochet is a reason to live with Kathryn Vercillo 1:07:26

1y ago1:07:26

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Kathryn Vercillo is a writer and crafter who specialises in the intersection between art and mental health. I particularly loved Kathryn's focus on her relationship with craft being something that is constantly evolving, and her celebration of every part of the process. Kathryn speaks about crochet has helped save her life during periods of depress…

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Knitting for confidence and self-compassion with Jessica Hendrickson 42:47

1y ago42:47

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Jessica Hendrickson is the Creative Design Director at Lion Brand Yarn. As a teenager she had such a strong desire to make and wear her own clothes, that she told her parents she had to attend a school without a uniform. She continues to use knitting and crochet to express her identity, but over time she has also used them to help find her way thro…

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Knitting to refill my mental health bucket with Dr Kaman Hansford 54:41

1y ago54:41

54:41

Dr Kaman Hansford is a GP who joined us on one of our retreats for healthcare professionals. She has lived experience of using mental health services and knitting is now a crucial part of her wellbeing plan. Kaman speaks about feeling that she can use knitting as an early warning sign if her mental health is deteriorating, and also that it is one o…

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Knitting is a constant companion with Kesha Evans 48:11

1y ago48:11

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Kesha Evans learned to knit 11 years ago when her son was born prematurely and was in the NICU. She was approached by Carol Caparosa from Project Knitwell who offered to teach her to knit. Despite not considering herself creative at all, Kesha agreed to learn and ended up feeling that the visits from Carol were as important to her as those of the d…

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Knitting myself back together with Jude Harper of Stranded Dyeworks 1:03:05

1y ago1:03:05

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Jude generously joined me to speak about how he found knitting and the knitting community during a difficult time, and how knitting was a crucial part of putting himself back together. He also speaks about the death of his parents last year, and how he continues to feel connected to them both through the memories held in knitted items, and also in …

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Knitting for work-life balance with Shona Mason 56:00

1y ago56:00

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Dr Shona Mason is a dentist and teacher who encourages her students to develop interests outside of dentistry to prevent burnout and encourage them to have a positive work-life balance. As part of this mission she runs a knitting group for students, one of whom got in touch with me and suggested that she'd make a great interviewee for the podcast! …

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Series 5 is coming soon! 3:00

1y ago3:00

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I am so sorry that it has taken much longer than planned for Series 5! However I am pleased to announce that episode one will be available this Thursday 15th June. In the meantime you can listen to all the previous episodes here or on your favourite podcast app.By Dr Mia Hobbs

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Geraldine Brooks and Jacki Lyden 57:41

1y ago57:41

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This conversation features best-selling author Geraldine Brooks and former NPR journalist Jacki Lyden discussing Brooks’ book, “Horse: A Novel” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on March 27th, 2023 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Geraldine Brooks grew up in Australia and became a journalist wi…

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Rachael DeVaux of Rachael's Good Eats on living a healthy and happy life 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

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Links: View episode transcript Support Rachael's Good Eats Order the cookbook: Rachael's Good Eats Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTokBy Claire Siegel

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Rerun: My decade of diets, plus five takeaways 37:22

1+ y ago37:22

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Program note: This episode was recorded in 2021. — Right at the start of the Flourish podcast, Claire shared the history of her decade of dieting, and it's one of our most popular episodes. Turns out struggles with dieting are more common than we'd hope. But this also means that if you are struggling with food and your body, you are not alone. And …

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Maggie Haberman and Laura Coates 57:16

1+ y ago57:16

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This conversation features author Maggie Haberman and CNN host Laura Coates discussing Haberman’s book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on January 9th, 2023 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. New York Times journalist Magg…

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Rerun: When your partner doesn't care about health, part two 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

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Program note: This episode was recorded in 2022. — In the 2020 episode of the same name, we gave you practical point-by-point tips for what to do. This time around, we're digging in deeper. Links: View episode transcript What to do when your partner DGAF about health (original episode) Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book …

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How I’m making healthy habits easy 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

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Claire is sharing some practices and products that have been helping her maintain healthy habits. Links: View episode transcript Oura Ring LifX lightbulbs and app The Expectation Effect book It Starts with Us book Alex Snodgrass of the Defined Dish on the Flourish Podcast Kevin’s Prepared Meals Tashe Pistachio Milk Vanilla Unsweetened Future app Bi…

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Intentional crafting with Marceline of Hey BrownBerry 57:12

1+ y ago57:12

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It was a joy to spend time with Marceline to hear her reflections on her relationship with knitting, how this has changed over time, and how she aims to be more intentional in her making. Marceline speaks about tuning in to what she needs from her crafts at a given time in her life, and how connecting to 'the old way' of doing things has helped her…

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New Year Starts Now: Superpower skills 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

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Claire is sharing some cognitive and emotional skills that can help you to understand what's at the root of your struggles so you can work to overcome them and generate long-term behavior change. Links: Feelings wheel Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle View episode transcript Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and …

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Reclaiming something for myself with Andrea Lui the Knitting PT 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

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Andrea is a physical therapist and passionate knitter who is perfectly placed to provide professional advice on what to do when we suffer pain when knitting, and how to prevent it in future. Andrea speaks about how she returned to knitting as a new mum, and how it helped her to find a few minutes each day to do something for herself. She also share…

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New Year Starts Now: Game-changer habits 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

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Claire offers some game-changing habits that offer quick wins and instant gratification. Links: View episode transcript Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTokBy Claire Siegel

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Knitting for calm and connection with Kaleb James 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

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Kaleb decided to return to knitting during the pandemic as a way of managing anxiety and to feel connected to his mum who had been a prolific knitter. Kaleb speaks about finding that knitting allowed them to slow down, feel calmer and connected to a different community of people. Kaleb Instagram: @all_things_kaleb Mia Website: www.therapeuticknitti…

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Rerun: Whatever you do, don't mix up your values and goals 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

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Program note: This episode was recorded in 2022. — Understanding the difference between your values and goals is key to creating a more sustainable approach to achieving your goals and sustaining habits. Links: View episode transcript The High Five Habit by Mel Robbins (book) High fives motivate: the effects of gestural and ambiguous verbal praise …

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A happy dance with my hands with Lisa Silver 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

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I knew I wanted to interview Lisa for the podcast when I heard her speaking about her experience of having ADHD on Irina Shaar's 'Humans of Westknits' series during the recent Westknits mystery knit along. As someone who isn't great at just sitting and watching TV or listening to something, I feel knitting improves my ability to sit and focus and w…

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New Year Starts Now: The first 30 days 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

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Get a peak inside the first 30 days of Flourish to see if it's a good fit for you or to apply the Flourish approach to your 2023 goal strategy. Links: View episode transcript Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTokBy Claire Siegel

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Something that meets me where I am with Ailie the Thoughtful Knitter 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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Ailie hosts the Thoughtful Knitter YouTube channel. She speaks about returning to knitting in recent years as her health problems meant that she wasn't able to connect with friends and family in the same way. Ailie speaks about her journey from a slightly reluctant knitter to someone who knits every day and focuses more on the process than the end …

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New Year Starts Now: Defining discipline 25:55

1+ y ago25:55

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Upgrade your definition of discipline from the rigid and outdated meaning it has traditionally held and replace it with something more sustainable. Links: View episode transcript New Year Starts Now Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTok…

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New Year Starts Now: Decisions to make 18:31

1+ y ago18:31

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Links: View episode transcript New Year Starts Now Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTokBy Claire Siegel

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Being a part of history with Irina Shaar 48:29

1+ y ago48:29

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You can tell by the way Irina Shaar interviews knitters and other fibre artists that she loves connecting with people and finding out how they tick, so it was brilliant to hear her story and to get the chance to find out what she has learned from interviewing hundreds of knitters about their craft. Irina You can watch Fiberchats on YouTube here: Fi…

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Holiday mind games 18:53

1+ y ago18:53

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Claire is helping your work through some common holiday mind games so you can approach seasonal health choices with intentionality and care. Links: View episode transcript Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTokBy Claire Siegel

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Knitting as a safe space with Ellen of Sew and Inspire 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

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Ellen is a pretty inspiring 16 year old! She sews and knits and already seems to have figured out how to use these crafts intentionally to manage the times when she is struggling with low mood or anxiety. She also speaks about how craft helps her connect to family members and has been passed down through the generations in her family. Ellen Instagr…

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I know what to do, I'm just not doing it 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

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Go from "I know what to do, I'm just not doing it," to "I'm consistently engaging in healthy habits that align with my values and help me feel my best." with Claire's two-step process used in the Flourish membership. Links: View episode transcript Supportive Accountability: A Model for Providing Human Support to Enhance Adherence to eHealth Interve…

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Series 4 coming soon! 1:31

1+ y ago1:31

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Series 4 is coming on 15th December! Sorry for the long wait and thanks for your patience. I am looking forward to sharing these 7 new conversations with you. If you have guest suggestions, please send me an email at mia@therapeuticknitting.org or message me on Instagram where I am @knittingistherapeutic You can also sign up to my mailing list to f…

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Rerun: Building body trust during the holidays 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

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Program note: This episode was recorded in 2021. — During the holiday season, you may feel worried or stressed about maintaining your health habits with all the traveling, holiday dinners, and general routine changes. In this episode, Claire talks about how you can build a strong foundation for sustaining your health habits during the holidays by c…

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Rerun: Boundary setting with Julie Mirliss, LMSW 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

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Program note: This episode was recorded in 2021. — In preparation for the holidays and spending more time with loved ones, we wanted to bring you a conversation about boundaries. How can you protect your mental peace in situations where food and body talk can sometimes take center stage? In this episode, Claire interviews Flourish mindset coach Jul…

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Holiday weight gain worry 15:42

1+ y ago15:42

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With the holiday season upon us, Claire is breaking down an anxiety that several Flourish members have been wrestling with: celebrating the holidays after weight gain. Links: View episode transcript Flourishing through the holidays podcast playlist Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@clai…

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Losing weight to earn self-worth 18:01

1+ y ago18:01

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Is there more to your desire for weight loss? In this episode, Claire explores a common underlying motivation: an increased sense of self-worth. Listen with an open mind and compassionate curiosity. Links: View episode transcript Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTo…

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The real deal on set point weight theory 24:02

2y ago24:02

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Claire defines set point weight theory while being transparent about its flaws. She offers alternative theories and answers the question "So what?" about the theories as a whole. By learning both the physiological and psychological impacts of weight, weight loss, and weight regain, you can approach weight-related conversations with filters for the …

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Josh Chin and Evan Osnos 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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This conversation features author Josh Chin and New Yorker journalist Evan Osnos discussing both of their books before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum on September 29th, 2022 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Josh Chin wrote “Surveillance State: Inside China’s Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control” with fellow Wall Street Jou…

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A Disability Rights Primer with Betty Siegel 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

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Wow wow wow we’re back! And with one of our best episodes yet! Nicole is joined by superstar Betty Siegel who lays out the essential information when it comes to disability rights in the Unites States arts sector. Betty also explains why she believes that cultural experiences are a critical civil and human right. What are the turning points in Amer…

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Is it bad to want to lose weight? 22:25

2y ago22:25

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Claire explores the complexities behind the desire for weight loss and offers questions for reflection as you pave a path forward. Links: View episode transcript Keep up with all things Flourish. ✨ Download Flourish and book your free session Follow Claire (@claire_siegel) on TikTokBy Claire Siegel

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