Best Faith Ashenden Podcasts (2024)

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80: The Faith of the Fathers, with George Farmer 1:05:33

7d ago1:05:33

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George Farmer, the Oxford-educated investment banker, social media wizard and GB News board member, is our guest for this 80th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. Mr Farmer, husband to the American social media influencer and author Candace Owens and the son of Conservative Party peer Lord Farmer, tells Dr Gavin …

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79: The vision of a Catholic Hollywood, with James Crowell 50:26

20d ago50:26

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This week Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined from California by author James Crowell to discuss the work and vision of John Paul the Great Catholic University, an institute founded to harness the power of beauty to transform culture. They discuss the ambition of the university to shape “the next generation of artists and innovators with academic excellenc…

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73. Morning Visualization To Release Chronic Pain & Have A Comfortable, Easy Day 9:02

22d ago9:02

9:02

In today’s episode, I am starting a series of meditations for you. This is something I provide regularly to my clients, so I want to make sure you have this at your fingertips as well! This visualization is intended to be used first thing in the morning, before you start your day. Your mind doesn’t know the difference between what is real and what’…

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78: The Problems Posed by Private Revelations, with Simon Caldwell 43:34

27d ago43:34

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Dr Gavin Ashenden this week speaks to fellow Catholic Herald associate editor and novelist Simon Caldwell about the recently published norms from the Vatican governing the discernment and handling of private revelations and associated mystical and supernatural phenomena.They discuss what the new norms represent and what has prompted the overhaul, t…

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72. How to Hack Your Sleep To Optimize Your Health, Happiness, And Energy With Sleep Guru, Mollie Eastman 1:12:56

1M ago1:12:56

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In this episode, I'm chatting with Mollie Eastman, the ultimate sleep guru! 🌙✨ We're diving deep into how to set yourself up for amazing sleep by winning the day. Yep, you heard that right, your daytime habits can totally transform your sleep game! Key Takeaways: Morning Sunlight: Get your daily dose of Vitamin D by soaking up that morning sunlight…

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77: The Ratzinger Generation with Father Paschal Uche 42:07

1M ago42:07

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When Pope Benedict XVI visited Britain in 2010 he was welcomed on behalf of the youth of country by Paschal Uche, then a 22-year-old from Stratford, East London. Ten years later Father Pascal was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brentwood.In this 77th episode of Merely Catholic, Father Pascal talks to Dr Gavin Ashenden about how he answered his…

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76: Catholic thought and the crisis of the West, with Michael J. Knowles 50:45

3M ago50:45

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Michael J. Knowles, the American broadcaster, political commentator, actor and author, is the guest of Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 75th episode for Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. They discuss the many “diverse and eccentric” identities of American conservativism in the twilight of the Biden presidency and Mr Knowles’ wo…

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75: Banning conversion therapy, with Dr Patricia Morgan 38:29

3M ago38:29

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Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined this week by Dr Patricia Morgan, the distinguished sociologist and author of the 2023 book Banning Conversion Therapy: The Missing Evidence, amid impending legislation to criminalise counselling, discussion, prayer and teaching based on orthodox Christian doctrine in spite of such changes representing a serious attack up…

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71. Navigating Setbacks on Your Healing Journey: How To Not Let Road Bumps Get You Down 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

Welcome back to another episode of The Healing Feeling podcast. I'm beyond thrilled to have you here with me today. Get ready because we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of dealing with setbacks on your healing journey. Let's get into it! Key episode insights: Macro vs. Micro Perspectives: In this healing journey, it's all about balancing that …

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70. Everything Self-Love: How To Become BFF’s With Your Nervous System 38:36

3M ago38:36

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In today’s solo episode, we’re delving into all things self-love and nurturing your nervous system. I am bringing you some of the FAQs from my Health Transformation Accelerator clients when it comes to self-love, worthiness, and befriending the nervous system! I’ll answer each one for you so you have actionable tips to implement TODAY so you can st…

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74: University lynch mobs and the right to life, with Madeline Page 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Madeline Page of Right to Life UK joins Dr Gavin Ashenden this week to discuss shocking scenes at Manchester University when a violent mob descended on a meeting of the students’ pro-life group with the aim of closing it down. Hundreds converged on the venue where a group of students met peacefully to spit at the women taking part and to shout “get…

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73: Politically-incorrect Catholicism, with John Zmirak 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

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Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined this week by John Zmirak, a senior editor of The Stream and author of the new Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism, to discuss the new novelties “gathering slime” in the West and within the Catholic Church. Zmirak is the author, co-author, or editor of twelve books, including Wilhelm Ropke: Swiss Localist, Global E…

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72: Canada’s new ‘Satanic panic’, with Anna Farrow 47:41

4M ago47:41

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Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined this week by the distinguished Canadian journalist Anna Farrow to discuss Canada’s hysterical grief over mass graves which never existed. Farrow, a Montreal based writer for the Catholic Register, describes how 96 churches came to be burned down after it was falsely claimed that the graves of 215 children had been discov…

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69. Why Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork aren’t Regulating Your Nervous System 27:34

4M ago27:34

27:34

Today's episode is a game-changer, so get ready to have some light bulb moments! Ever wondered why yoga, meditation, and breathwork might not be the be-all and end-all when it comes to regulating your nervous system? Mind blown, am I right? Let's unpack this together and uncover why these practices, while crucial, might not be the whole picture. I'…

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71: Asylum seekers and fake Christians, with Mgr Michael Nazir-Ali 39:31

4M ago39:31

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The horrendous chemical attack on a woman and two children by Abdul Ezedi, an Afghan received into Christianity by Baptists in Jarrow, has reopened debate about the authenticity of the claims of some people who seek asylum on the grounds of religious conversion. Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican Bishop of Rochester who became a Catho…

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70: A model for Catholic education, with Ferdi McDermott 50:52

5M ago50:52

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Ferdi McDermott, the English headmaster and co-founder of Chavagnes International College, a Catholic school for boys in France, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 70th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald. They discuss the origins and success of the venture and some of the issues confronting Catholic secondary and h…

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68. Healing Burnout, Adrenal Fatigue, Anxiety, & Exhaustion: Kristy's Remarkable 8 Week Transformation In HTA 53:32

5M ago53:32

53:32

Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to Kristy and her HTA Success Story. Kristy’s story is one that is relatable to so many women. She came to me when she was in a really challenging season of life. For years she struggled with burnout, extreme stress & anxiety, adrenal fatigue, and debilitating fatigue that left her in bed if she wasn’t working…

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69: Priming Catholics for public life, with Stefan Kaminski 43:18

5M ago43:18

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Stefan Kaminski, the director of the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst College, the Catholic independent school in Lancashire, is our guest for this 69th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald. He and presenter Dr Gavin Ashenden discuss the mission in a range of Christian leadership formation undertaken by the …

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68: Catholics under a Protestant King: Part II, with Joseph Shaw 23:19

5M ago23:19

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Dr Joseph Shaw returns for this 68th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald, for the second of a two-part broadcast examining the situation of Catholics under a Protestant monarch in the 21st century. He and Dr Gavin Ashenden explore the role of tradition, the monarchy as a model for papacy, the papacy as “the servan…

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67: Catholics under a Protestant King: Part I, with Joseph Shaw 35:22

5M ago35:22

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The guest for this 67th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald, is Dr Joseph Shaw, the chairman of the Latin Mass Society and a former member of the Philosophy faculty at Oxford University, to discuss his new book, A Defence of Monarchy: Catholics Under a Protestant King. In this first of a two-part broadcast, they d…

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67. Healing Chronic Illness & Quantum Leaping With Energy Work: An Interview With My Coach - River Ayla 1:12:28

5M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

In today's episode, I'm bringing you a very special guest - my coach!! River shares one of her many stories with us - one of healing her chronic illness with energy work. We dive into the link between trauma and chronic illness and dissect exactly how River helps her many clients work through their traumas. We speak about identity, beliefs, transce…

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66: Same-sex blessings and the Catholic Church, with Fr David Palmer 32:07

6M ago32:07

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Fr David Palmer, the Catholic chaplain to Nottingham University, returns to Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, to discuss Fiducia Supplicans, the new document from the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that appears to open the gates to blessings for same-sex couples within the Catholic Church. In this 66th …

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65: The martyrdom of Bishop Álvarez, with Bianca Jagger 29:37

6M ago29:37

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Bianca Jagger, the president and chief executive of the Bianca Jagger Human Rights Foundation, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden to discuss the atrocious treatment of Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa by the regime of President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua. In this 65th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, Ms Jagger reports…

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64: No-one dies a martyr for ambiguity, with Bishop Athanasius Schneider 26:10

7M ago26:10

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Bishop Athanasius Schneider is our guest for this 64th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. The Auxiliary Bishop of Astana, Kazakhstan, talks about his new book, Credo: The Compendium of the Catholic Faith, a catechism commissioned by the US-based Sophia Institute Press, and why the bold and clear iteration of the…

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63: Finland’s woke pogrom, with Paul Coleman 34:44

7M ago34:44

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Paul Coleman, the executive director of ADF International, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden to discuss the appalling treatment by the Finnish state of Päivi Räsänen, an MP, former government minister for the interior and the wife of a Lutheran pastor, for alleged hate crimes after she publicly expressed the teaching of the Bible on human sexuality. In this …

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62: The crackdown on conservative contrarianism, with Kathy Gyngell 36:43

7M ago36:43

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Kathy Gyngell, the co-foundress and editor of The Conservative Woman: Defending Freedom website, joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for the 62nd episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald. They discuss feminism, motherhood and the revolution in childcare, the growth of the state, the relationship between economic liberalism and soc…

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61: Is Islam really a religion of peace? With Tim Dieppe 35:02

8M ago35:02

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In the 61st episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, Dr Gavin Ashenden talks to Tim Dieppe about challenge of Islam to Western democracies and the values that underpin them following mass migration and radicalisation triggered by war. Mr Dieppe is head of public policy at Christian Concern, which he joined in 2016, an…

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60: Poland’s defence of the family, with Barbara Socha 26:19

8M ago26:19

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The struggle between the family and the state has been “a feature of the relentless march of secularism” in the western world, notes Dr Gavin Ashenden in this 60th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald, in which he speaks to Barbara Socha. The deputy minister for family and social policy since 2019 with a specific r…

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59: Doubts over the development of doctrine, with Dr Jules Gomes 27:53

9M ago27:53

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Can the Pope change the teaching of the Catholic Church by the stroke of a pen during the course of correspondence? In this 59th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald, Dr Jules Gomes speaks to Dr Gavin Ashenden about the dubia submitted to the Pope by five cardinals concerned about the remit of the Synod on Synodali…

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58: The strife over Strickland, with Mark Lambert 43:58

9M ago43:58

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Mark Lambert, the author of a popular blog called De Omnibus Dubitandum Est and a regular on the Catholic Unscripted YouTube channel, returns to Merely Catholic to consider the plight of Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, who in the summer was subjected to visitation after his alleged criticism of the conduct of Pope Francis on social media.…

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66. How to Heal Chronic Pain By Utilizing Pain Science & Subconscious Reprogramming - A Deep Dive Into BioPsychoSocial Healing 55:06

9M ago55:06

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In today's episode, we're delving into a topic that's close to my heart: the incredible power of the nervous system and how it shapes our experiences of pain and healing.As a nervous system coach, I've witnessed countless transformations in people's lives as they embark on the path of healing through understanding and harnessing the incredible wisd…

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65. Why You Are Stuck In Your Chronic Illness Healing Journey: Change Your Beliefs & Heal Yourself 43:42

9M ago43:42

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Join me in this eye-opening episode where I reveal how our deeply ingrained beliefs can either be our greatest allies in healing or the very chains that hold us back. Discover how our subconscious mind influences our identity, beliefs, and actions, often without us even realizing it.In this podcast, we uncover the power of rewiring our subconscious…

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57: A radical vision of complete womanhood, with Megan Madden 34:01

9M ago34:01

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In a society obsessed with sex and increasingly confused about what it is to be a man or a woman, Megan Madden, an Oxford-based American author and mother, offers a radically different perspective about what fulfilled femininity might really be. Her new book, Mary, Teach Me to Be Your Daughter, is based on years of studies on marriage and the famil…

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64. Healing Anxiety & Panic Attacks: Ale’s Remarkable Healing Transformation with HTA 55:12

9M ago55:12

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Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Ale and her HTA Success Story. Ale's journey from navigating the depths of anxiety and depression to discovering the profound healing potential within her through the Health Transformation Accelerator program is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and the power of self-discovery.In this episode, Ale …

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56: Is the Synod a Pandora’s Box, with Julio Loredo 44:20

10M ago44:20

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The Catholic world has recently been rocked by the publication of a book that has been sent out to every one of the Catholic Church's bishops across the world. In episode 56 of Merely Catholic, Gavin Ashenden interviews one of its authors, Julio Loredo. Part of the initial impact of the book lay in the powerful and dramatic preface which was author…

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63. The Link Between Trauma, Anxiety, and Fatigue : The Aha Moment We Needed! 1:06:18

10M ago1:06:18

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Today we're diving into a powerful topic: the intricate connection between trauma, anxiety, and fatigue. Join me as we explore how these elements are intertwined and how we can heal from their grasp. Let's jump in!Topics Covered:1. The Triad of Trauma, Anxiety, and Fatigue2. Understanding the Anxiety-Fatigue Loop3. Trauma's Silent Impact on Energy …

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62. Understanding Trauma's Role in Chronic Illness 1:11:58

10M ago1:11:58

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In this episode, we're diving deep into the connection between trauma and chronic illness. It's a topic that's close to my heart, and I'm here to provide you with insights that can truly transform your healing journey. Let's jump right in!Key Points Covered:-Trauma's Hidden Impact -Navigating the Nervous System -Shifting Perspectives -Bridge the Mi…

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55: At what price a pact with China? With Benedict Rogers 33:01

11M ago33:01

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The Vatican’s precarious diplomatic relations with Communist China is the core subject of discussion in this fascinating 55th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. Presenter Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined by Benedict Rogers, a human rights activist and author of The China Nexus: Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese …

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54: The hubris of changing the words of Jesus, with Fr Dwight Longenecker 35:15

11M ago35:15

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In the Bible, Jesus Christ teaches that God is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, but the Anglican Archbishop of York has now distanced himself from the language of divine revelation, declaring it to be “problematic”. In this 54th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, former Anglicans Fr Dwight Longenecker an…

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53: The affirmation of sin, with Edward Pentin 42:50

12M ago42:50

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The veteran Rome correspondent Edward Pentin returns to Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, to discuss with Dr Gavin Ashenden the Instrumentum Laboris, or working document, of the forthcoming Synod on Synodality, which has been published by the Vatican ahead of the first of the sessions in October. Together in this 53rd epi…

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61. How To Use Herbs To Regulate The Nervous System - Balance Hormones, Reduce Stress, & Sleep Better With Maddie Miles 1:30:12

12M ago1:30:12

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I am incredibly honored to have on the podcast a long-time friend of mine, Maddie Miles - Board certified Integrative Health Practitioner and Women's Health Expert, as we dive into the world of women's health, hormonal regulation, and empowerment. Maddie shares actionable tips and insights to take ownership of your health, understand your body, and…

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52: June, the Month of the Sacred Heart, with Justin Brierley 43:56

12M ago43:56

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In this 52nd episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for The Catholic Herald, Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined by Justin Brierley, the freelance writer, speaker and broadcaster who has become known for creating dialogues between Christians and non-Christians. They discuss Justin’s forthcoming book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, which w…

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60. How To Support The Lymphatic System For Healing Chronic Illness Through Massage, Daily Habits, And Emotional Detox With Rebecca Faria 1:05:03

1y ago1:05:03

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Welcome to this episode where I invite an amazing guest, Rebecca, a lymphatic specialist and owner of a spa in Beverly Hills. Rebecca has worked with notable clients such as Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, and Courtney Kardashian. Today, we'll delve into the fascinating world of the lymphatic system and discover how it impacts our overall health.…

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51: The Paedophile Agenda of the Supra-National elites, with Kimberly Ells 31:56

1y ago31:56

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In the 51st episode, Gavin Ashenden has joined by Kimberly Ells. In 2013, she joined an international organization working to protect the interests of children and families at the United Nations. During her first exposure to UN proceedings in New York City, she was surprised to discover policies being adopted on the basis of the promotion of sexual…

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50: Facing the new authoritarianism, with Ryan Christopher 45:12

1y ago45:12

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Ryan Christopher returns to Merely Catholic to discuss the highly motivated political lobby groups behind the swingeing changes to law and culture. Mr Christopher, the director of ADF UK, a faith-based legal advocacy organisation defending fundamental freedoms and human dignity, tells Dr Gavin Ashenden in this 50th episode of the podcast series for…

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49: Confronting "the Machine": a strategy for Church renewal, with Paul Kingsnorth 48:30

1y ago48:30

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In the 49th episode of Merely Catholic, Paul Kingsnorth joins Gavin Ashenden to talk about his journey from environmentalism, on an exploration through Buddhism and paganism which led him to Christ. Hailed as one of the most incisive and perceptive thinkers of his generation, Paul Kingsnorth examines the fragility of Western culture and the emergen…

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48: Pachamamas are an insult to God, with Alexander Tschugguel 47:26

1y ago47:26

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Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined for this episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, by Alexander Tschugguel, who in 2019 achieved global fame when he took an icon of a pachamama earth goddess from the Carmelite Church of Santa Maria in Traspontina, near the Vatican, and threw it into the River Tiber. A convert from Lutheran…

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47: Out of the shadows and into the light of truth, with Georgia Gilholy 30:04

1y ago30:04

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The freelance journalist and commentator Georgia Gilholy joins Dr Gavin Ashenden for this 47th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald. A writer for wide range of publications, including The Spectator, The Critic and the Catholic Herald, Miss Gilholy describes her personal journey into the Catholic faith from the cert…

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46: Freedom of speech and why it matters, with Ryan Christopher 44:59

1y ago44:59

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Dr Gavin Ashenden is joined for this 46th episode of Merely Catholic, the podcast series for the Catholic Herald, by Ryan Christopher, the director of ADF UK, a faith-based legal advocacy organisation defending fundamental freedoms and human dignity. They discuss the rapid erosion of freedom of speech and its causes and what might be done to revers…

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59. What Anxiety Actually is, Why We Become Addicted To Stress Hormones, And How To Retrain Your Brain to Release Anxiety For Good 39:14

1y ago39:14

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If you struggle with anxiety, this podcast is for YOU! I'm sharing a mini coaching session I did in my facebook group because I think it's really going to help you cognitively reframe anxiety and stress in your life. We cover: -What anxiety is from a primitive standpoint-The physiology of anxiety -The relationship between anxiety and chronic illnes…

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