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The life you desire begins with slowing down. Powerful meditations from Insight Timer meditation guide, Eileen Rose Miles, to help you explore what it means to be you. Pause, breathe, reflect and take the inward journey toward understanding and embracing yourself on a deeper level.
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In this podcast, Eileen Lamb take a deep dive into the personal journeys of people in the autism community–from autistic individuals navigating daily life to the caregivers, educators, and employers who support them. Each week, we shed light on the different ways autism shapes lives, offering first-person perspectives from every angle of the community.
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I’m making book clubs cool again with my podcast, Red Wine Reads. This is a podcast with a mission to make you love books again by engaging in fun (and sometimes ridiculous) conversations. We want you to read the books along with us, so you give us your hot takes on social media after the episode airs. It’s an opportunity for you to join a community of book lovers and wine lovers (and not strictly just red wine lovers). With weekly book reviews spanning across many genres and weekly 10-minut ...
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Spirit Box

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SPIRIT BOX A podcast exploring folklore, esoterica and the mysteries of spirit world. From the secrets of the Jinn to the whisperings of demons and everything in between.
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Thought Pieces is the new podcast from celebrated art book publishers MACK, bringing you the best of long-form writing at the intersection of art and literature. Each week, discover new fiction, poetry, and criticism, reflecting on subjects including the curious history of childhood, lockdown in New York City, and the ethics of documentary photography, written and read by authors at the vanguard of creative practice. Featuring Eileen Myles, Ben Lerner, Lynne Tillman, Collier Schorr, and more.
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You've dedicated your life to helping animals- just like us. Emily Strong was training praying mantids at 7. Allie Bender was telling her neighbor to refill their bird feeder because the birds were hungry at 2. You're an animal person; you get it. We've always been animal people. We've been wanting to better animals' lives since forever, so we made a podcast for people like us. Join Emily and Allie, the authors of Canine Enrichment for the Real World, for everything animal care- from meeting ...
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How often do you look for love outside of yourself? Self Love comes from the Self. Within you is an abundant source of love and light. This meditation includes a powerful visualization for you to reconnect to your own source of love. I am beyond excited to have featured music by Saltbreaker & The Lasso from their album Lake Mist. I used the song Fo…
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Last week we heard from Eileen Anderson, and one of the topics we discussed was understanding sound sensitivities and phobias. This week, we're going to dive further into how to do a sound preference test, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: How dog snoring is the …
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Is your mind swirling? Are you feeling disconnected from yourself? Maybe you feel your nervous system is dysregulated. Your breath is always there for you. Experience two unique breath patterns to soothe your nervous system and calm down your mind, heart, and body. As always, listen to your body and stop engaging in the breathing technique if somet…
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When you focus on other peoples needs versus your own. When you suppress your feelings. When you avoid yourself. This is self abandonment. Experience the journey toward yourself and choose to stay with you in this meditation. p.s. have you ever wanted to learn how to create and lead your own meditations? Learn more about my Meditation Teacher Train…
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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Eileen Anderson. Eileen does an outstanding job of striving for accuracy while making space for personal experience and anecdotal evidence. Eileen brings expertise in music, sound and acoustics to the dog training world. In this week's episode you'll hear Emily and Eileen talk about: When it comes t…
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When the mind is swirling, you can set your thoughts free using the cloud visualization technique. Allowing your thoughts and your emotions to be witnessed and then send about gently on a cloud. I hope this helps you slow down the overthinking mind. p.s. have you ever wanted to learn how to create and lead your own meditations? Learn more about my …
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Grief can feel heavy and all consuming. We can tend to want to avoid our grief. My hope is this meditation can be a safe place for you to feel. Because we must feel to heal. Sending you love. P.s. My friend, may you know that there is professional support out there when grief feels like too much. Meditation is a great addition to therapy. Head to h…
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I never thought I’d open up this much on a podcast…but here we are This week, we read All About Love by bell hooks Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: The many meanings behind “Love” and what role it plays in both Ella and I’s lives. Why billionaires kind of suck. Why it was tough to jump back into a dense nonfiction book. Open your book and …
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Last week, we heard from Kim Rose and one of the topics we discussed was what behavior consulting can learn from nutrition. This week, we're going to dive further into if it can have an effect, it can have a side effect, and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Relay ra…
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When you are facing a challenge or a tough time and your entire world feels like it is swirling... remember you can hold steady. You are not the storm. You are the human experiencing the storm. You are not your thoughts. You are the thinker. p.s. have you ever wanted to learn how to create and lead your own meditations? Learn more about my Meditati…
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Today we're diving into which books we'll be reading and reviewing in June. From classic horror tales, to sister witch dramas, to beautiful rich people hoofin' it in upstate New York, we're reading some great books this month. Whether you want to read one, none or all of them, the choice is up to you. We will be having great conversations all month…
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You know the feeling where you feel like you have to keep going or you should do more? What happens is we feel this sense of urgency and desire to do more to earn our worth. The reality is you do not need to do more or less in order to be enough. You can slow down and be done. This meditation will help you stop the urgency and remember you are enou…
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Justice for Kevin Jorgeson! This week, we read The Push by Tommy Caldwell Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: Why this memoir appeals to both the climbers and non-climbers of the world. Why Bekah felt the need to shout, “Justice for Kevin!” about 5 times throughout the full episode. How we talked for over an hour and still didn’t event scrat…
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In this week's interview episode, we're reaching beyond the animal care industry and speaking with Kim Rose, a dually certified diabetes care & education specialist and nutrition support clinician who blends evidenced-based practice with lived experience and cultural inclusivity. There is so much we can learn from other fields when it comes to care…
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When was the last time you looked within for answers instead of looking outside of yourself? When you take time to listen and turn inward, you can reconnect with your intuition. Deep down, you know. You just have to listen. This meditation will help you cultivate a deep connection to your intuition - your inner guide, your inner compass, your inner…
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The fear... the anxiety... the worry... the doubt... It can all be so overwhelming when we forget to hold onto hope. There is no hope without trust. This meditation will help you cultivate trust and return to hope. p.s. have you ever wanted to learn how to create and lead your own meditations? Learn more about my Meditation Teacher Training and joi…
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In this week's implementation episode, Allie and Emily dive further into evaluating your environment for behavioral impact and talk about implementation with the animals in your life. In this episode, you'll hear Allie and Emily talk about: How our pet's senses aren't necessarily better or worse, just different Bunny bathroom habits Big Boy Oso fit…
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I know the feeling of swirling thoughts and a loud, anxious, overthinking mind. Even though our hearts and our bodies are tired, sometimes the mind keeps going. We can slow our breath down and remember our agenda at the end of the day is to let go and allow ourselves to experience the peace of rest. You are worthy of deep sleep. You are worthy of b…
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When was the last time you asked yourself questions and really listened? We often reach outward to be listened to and we wait to be asked questions. In this meditation I will guide you through asking yourself a series of questions and simply sitting with what answers arise. It is a gift to be seen and heard by you. p.s. have you ever wanted to lear…
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In this week's interview episode, we're joined by Katenna Jones. Katenna has a breadth of animal care and welfare experience under her belt, from shelter work to cruelty investigation, and for this episode, we're ecstatic Katenna agreed to talk about cats! In this episode, you’re going to hear Emily and Katenna talk about: New ways of thinking abou…
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Why are you rushing your way through life? (I often ask myself the same question) My friend, busy is not your purpose. You are free to slow down. This meditation will help you slow down and be here for your life by regaining your presence, feeling the power of stillness and reconnecting with your breath. p.s. have you ever wanted to learn how to cr…
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You cannot heal if you pretend you are not hurt. Slow down and check in. How are you, really? What is going on within? Slow down and reconnect with yourself. Slow down and hold space. Slow down and check in. p.s. have you ever wanted to learn how to create and lead your own meditations? Learn more about my Meditation Teacher Training and join the w…
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"I can't pre-game before this. Things get too crazy." "You can, and you should!" This week, we read My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss: A threesome involving Marvel’s infinity gauntlet Why the ending really put a damper on the whole novel All things relating to vampires — including fruit powers Open …
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Helping us kick off season 7 of Enrichment for the Real World, we're joined by our very own, Lesley Gurule. Lesley is a behavior consultant with Pet Harmony and Lesley thrives on demystifying unwanted behaviors, collaborating with pet parents, and approaching every animal as an individual with unique needs. In this episode, you’re going to hear Emi…
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Did you know your breath can be your own greatest medicine? I am excited to share with you a new powerful breathing technique I've learned. I feel a shift in energy and awareness and I hope you will too. This meditation includes breathwork. Please listen to your body and slow down the breathing if it feels like too much and consult a doctor if need…
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When was the last time you sat with yourself and got quiet enough to hear your own insight? This meditation is unique because I share a quote by Brianna Wiest that really feels like a powerful reminder for when things feel challenging. It's a reminder of the invitation. You will have time to sit with the quote and listen to your inner knowing. I ho…
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This meditation is for you (and me) whenever you are feeling fearful. You can and will rise above the fear within you... because most often we suffer more from imagination than reality. What if it all goes really well? What if fear is lying to you? What if there is something greater waiting for you on the other side of fear? By the time this medita…
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Eileen Lamb speaks with Director Kim Bass and acclaimed Actress Claudia Zevallos. They shed light on the powerful impact of employing autistic actors, drawing from their experiences and the journey of bringing the Netflix sensation 'Tyson's Run' to life. They discuss behind-the-scenes moments, their effort to include autistic actors, and why Major …
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Yep, I've been there too... reacting in a not so great way to a stressful situation or being judgmental toward myself and others. Would you believe me if I said that there is a version of you that is called your Higher Self just waiting within you? This version of you chooses how to respond versus react and is full of acceptance. This meditation wi…
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My friend, I know sometimes our feelings arise and we want to push them away and avoid them. What you resist will only persist. The best thing you can do for you is give yourself full permission to feel. You have to feel it to free it. It's time to remember it is safe to express your feelings and you are allowed to feel. This meditation will help y…
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(I originally created this meditation for my students in my Meditation Teacher Training and thought everyone could probably benefit from hearing it—I hope you enjoy! We've all experienced it... You start something new and step into the unknown. Maybe it's a training, a new job, a new group, or a new way of showing up for yourself. At first, it's ex…
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Wake up and feel anxiety and dread for the day ahead? This meditation is for you. My friend, you woke up today and that should be celebrated. And because you're reading this, you've made a conscious choice to start your day differently. And you can. Let's soften into the present moment as we find comfort in our breath. Embrace gratitude for the new…
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Meditation is not just a practice in the mind. Meditation can be a practice in the body, too. In this meditation, I want to help you drop into your body and release stuck energy. We'll work through some gentle stretching and movement while breathing deeply, increasing our awareness, and observing the mind and body connection. I hope you'll join me …
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We all know that feeling... Something happens during the course of our day that irritates us or throws off our energy. It's especially difficult when we're striving to have a clear, joyful, present energy for a specific event or gathering. This meditation is for you to clear your energy after something happens that triggers you or impacts your ener…
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Today we welcome Phil Hine back to the show to discuss his new book; Wheels within wheels. Phil has been a practising Occultist for over forty-five years, with a career spanning Wicca, Ritual Magic, Chaos Magic and nondual Tantra. Together with Rodney Orpheus he co-created and edited the UK’s first monthly Pagan magazine, Pagan News (1988-92). His …
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The shame, the embarrassment, the anxiety, the ruminating thoughts... All these things can come from a vulnerable moment of sharing your emotions or even leading and sharing your thoughts/personal ideas. My friend, you are not alone if you find yourself feeling this way. In fact, I made this meditation for me as much as I made it for you because I …
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In the final part of my Foundation of Meditation series, we'll explore what it looks like to make meditation a way of life. Remember: Meditation is more than just a practice, it truly is a way of life. Wherever you go, your meditation practice follows. Making meditation a way of life includes the continuous practice of: - Coming back to the present…
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Today we are joined by returning guest Michael Lichens on the newly translated Amorth book, Get Behind Me Satan. This new book dives into the daily life and work of Rome's chief exorcist, shedding light on a misunderstood vocation. In the show we get into: How an exorcist “diagnoses” a demonic attack. The six types of demonic disturbances and how o…
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Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling off or down about yourself? It's usually because there are limiting beliefs that live in the subconscious mind and therefore run our lives. These limiting beliefs are thoughts that we believe that limit us and keep us small. My hope is this meditation can help you really see what is holding you back and help y…
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This week, we read Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah Abby joins me on this episode to discuss: Why Kristin Hannah will continue to be a favorite, but maybe one who we stick to the newer material If we were faced with the same situation as Julia, how would we respond? Is a hot doctor always necessary for an interesting plot? The answer is in this episode…
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To wrap up Season 6, we're answering your questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for this episode! In this season's Q&A episode Emily, Allie, and Ellen talk about: Why our pets sometimes react to things and sometimes don't Tips for helping your pet enjoy paw care Whether dogs can sleep in the bed You can find the full episode show…
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In Part 3 of this Foundations of Meditation Series, we're focusing on the present moment. There is so much power in the present moment. There is so much waiting for us in the present moment. Yet most days we are never really here... This meditation is a reminder that the practice is all about returning to the moment again and again and recognizing …
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Colby Sammons is a practicing sorcerer, occultist, and Buddhist specializing in Tibetan tantric sorcery. He specializes in teaching occult meditations and techniques but also offers ritual work and divination via his Instagram page. A proponent of Vajrayana Buddhism and Tantra Colby takes us through how practices within these areas have improved hi…
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When was the last time you took a few moments to check in with yourself? So often we go go go through life and feel like we're "too busy" to slow down. This meditation is for those times. My friend, the only way to go forward is to go inward first. We can't keep going without checking in on ourselves. Join me in this meditation to hit the pause but…
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Today we welcome Briar of The Greene Chapel to the Spirit Box. Briar is a traditional witch, cunning woman, and fairy doctor. Her work is invested in the sorcerous duality of healing and harming and in furthering her relationship with the hidden by cultivating and deepening meaningful bonds with gods and ungods alike and exploring one’s own soul an…
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Last week we talked with Dr. Valli Parthasarathy about cooperative care for all species, and this week Allie and Emily talk about how to have happier vet visits. In this implementation episode, Emily and Allie talk about: Why Wants Vs. Needs conversations are important Tips for thoughtful antecedent arrangement at the clinic How to determine if you…
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In Part 2 of this Foundations of Meditation Series, we're focusing on the breath. The breath is a tool. And what's magical about this tool is that it's always available to us. When we slow down our breathing, we shift our nervous systems into the parasympathetic state for a more peaceful inner world. In this meditation, we'll focus entirely on the …
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