Best Family Friendly Book Recommendations Podcasts (2024)

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Mixing Magic with Tough Topics: A Journey through Words and War with Author Eli Gardner (E98) 42:30

4h ago42:30

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Send us a Text Message. Eli Gardner is an award-winning author of 7 books. She is a military veteran with over a dozen deployments to the Middle East. The time spent overseas and the beauty she finds in misunderstood places and topics, inspires much of her writing. She writes in the genres of historical fiction, fairytale retellings, cozy magical r…

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Active vs Passive Brain: An Intro to Your Variable Arrows 44:54

8h ago44:54

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In this episode we deep dive into the more specific layers of your Human Design that can be found in your PHS (Primary Health System) chart. Is your brain passive and needing more variety and less calories? Or is your brain active, needing consistency and more calories throughout your day? Tune in to this episode to find out! Key Takeaways: Locatin…

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232 || Nutrition and Fitness for Busy Moms: From Autoimmune Disease to Fit & Healthy with Health Coach, Amalia May Valle 44:09

2h ago44:09

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Hi mamas! In this episode I chat with health coach, Amalia May Valle, all about her journey from struggling with autoimmune disease to being a happy and healthy mama! Amalia also gives some great tips for how to prioritize our health and wellness while being busy mamas! Reach out to Amalia May Valle: Website: https://www.yogabyamalia.com YouTube: w…

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Scandalous Women with Gill Paul (E97) 36:11

1h ago36:11

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gill Paul. Gill is the bestselling author of twelve historical novels, many of them about real women from the past whom she thinks have been marginalized or misjudged by historians. Gill was born in Scotland and grew up there, apart from an eventful year at school in the US when she was…

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Ditch People Pleasing For Good: Why Saying “No” Is Best For Them 51:39

10h ago51:39

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Chances are you are putting others before yourself in more ways than you may realize. People pleasing is a HUGE part of our conditioning and can be the #1 reason why you are blocked from your own personal alignment, purpose, and receiving your Manifestations. Tune in to learn how you can ditch people pleasing for good and start showing up in more a…

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231 || Building Resiliency: Battling Mom Rage, Shame & Guilt with Mariah Boyer 38:23

1h ago38:23

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In this episode I chat with Mariah Boyer, a trauma therapist and motherhood resiliency coach. She helps moms with young children sever mom rage, overcome burnout and shed mom shame once and for all! Connect with Mariah: https://stan.store/RestoringRoots https://linktr.ee/therapistmariahboyer? IG: restoringroots_xo TikTok: restoringroots_xo Connect …

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Indie Authors and a Cozy Romantasy Book Flight with Author Hannah Levin (E96) 40:25

6d ago40:25

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Levin. Hannah Levin is a neurodivergent dog mom who grew up in Northern New Jersey and currently resides in the D.C. metropolitan area. Her writing career began with poetry and fanfiction in her early teen years; luckily, she's come a long way in the decade since. During the day,…

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Spiritual Sleepover: Mental Health, The New Paradigm, and Karmic Roles from the Michael System 1:43:35

7d ago1:43:35

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The spiritual sleepover is back and this month we go deep into mental health and karmic incarnations, but we also cry-laugh through games, personal shares, and so much more! We host this monthly hangout with Spirit Sis (aka Steffi Hill) to talk about all things spirituality, transits, current events, emotions, grounding, Human Design, Astrology… an…

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230 || Let's Get Crunchy: Finding Balance Living A More Holistic & Nontoxic Lifestyle with Lacy Catao 52:19

7d ago52:19

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In today's episode I chat with Lacy Catao about her holistic wellness journey. We dive into holistic nutrition, nontoxic cleaning, and finding balance as a crunchy mom. Connect with Lacy: ReimagineNutrition.com, facebook.com/lscatao, instagram.com/reimaginenutrition Connect with me: Recipes, holistic living, healthy swaps & more, visit www.breadthe…

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Found Family Book Flight with Amanda Cox (E95) 32:46

22d ago32:46

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Send us a Text Message. Today’s guest is Amanda Cox. Amanda is a therapist-turned-novelist who pens stories about characters finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging. She resides in Tennessee with her husband and three children. Her latest novel, Between the Sound and Sea, comes out on August 6th, 2024. Episode Highlights: Favorite Book to W…

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The Ego Center - How Low Self Esteem & Self Worth Are At The Core of All of Our Issues 40:32

17d ago40:32

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As our old paradigm structures are crumbling and new paradigm structures are being built, worthiness around proving ourselves is coming to the forefront of our conditioning. How has low self esteem and a need to prove yourself been holding you back? Dive in with us as we discuss all things related to the ego center, motivation, and will power. Key …

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229 || Overstimulated & "Touched Out"? Nervous System Regulation for Moms with Occupational Therapist, Jessica Addeo 38:44

14d ago38:44

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Hey mamas- feeling overstimulated? You aren't the only one. In this episode I chat with occupational therapist and nervous system coach, Jessica Addeo, about nervous system regulation for moms and their families. Jessica goes over the different types of disregulation along with tips for not only managing disregulation, but preventing it as well! Re…

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The New York Times Top 100 Books of the 21st Century 30:27

18d ago30:27

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The New York Times has released their Top 100 Books of the 21st Century so far. I discuss. Book discussed: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishuguro The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 2666 by Roberto Bolano The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen The Known World by Edward P. Jones Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel The Warm of Ot…

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Feel Good Books for Young Readers with Author Monica Roe (E94) 55:33

20d ago55:33

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Monica Roe. Monica is a writer, physical therapist, beekeeper, and researcher/advocate for the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. A first-generation graduate, Monica studies public health and disability-inclusive disaster preparedness at the University of Alaska. She …

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Defined Gates From Undefined Centers 54:00

21d ago54:00

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Grab your pen and paper, cause you are going to want to take notes on this value packed deep dive into the mechanics of defined hanging Gates in an undefined Center. This is one of the biggest questions we get from our community and we are happy to share this powerful information with you! Key Takeaways: The difference between defined and undefined…

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228 || Tips for Dealing with Postpartum Depression: My Take on Baby Books, Co-Sleeping, Family Help & Anti-Anxiety Medication 28:00

21d ago28:00

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Postpartum mood disorders can hit HARD. Personally, I suffered with depression after my first born, but didn't struggle at all with baby #2... Why? Let me tell ya! In this episode I share tips for those preparing for a baby, or already struggling with PPD/PPA. I hope this tips help! Connect with me: Recipes, holistic living, healthy swaps & more, v…

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Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Coms with Author Lauren Ford (E93) 32:25

1M ago32:25

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lauren Ford. Lauren is the debut Australian author of Liv is Not a Loser, a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com.Lauren shares all about writing and the publishing pipeline differences between the film scripts and novel writing. She also shares a delightful book flight of friends-to-lover…

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Spirit Babies, The Art of Preconception, Wisdom from Dolphins & Ancient Egypt with Sarah Naia Soleil 1:32:04

28d ago1:32:04

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You won't want to miss this juicy and deep conversation with special guest, Sarah Naia Soleil, all about spirit baby communication, the art of preconception, navigating timelines... and so much more! Sarah has such incredible wisdom that we are so grateful to share with our community. Key Takeaways: Sarah’s profound experience in child birth that u…

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227 || Cut Out These Toxic Ingredients: 3 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Foods 28:21

29d ago28:21

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There are so many ingredients that wreak havoc on our health. It can be overwhelming to not only learn about them all, but take them all out of your diet. In this episode I focus on 3 ingredients to start with. These 3 ingredients are common yet pretty easy to take out of your diet- all you have to do is read the ingredient list on the back of your…

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The Briar Club with Kate Quinn: On Historical Fiction, Women in History and Mood Reading (E92) 34:45

1M ago34:45

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kate Quinn. Kate is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, a…

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How to Thrive in Your Business & Work in the New Paradigm 53:25

1M ago53:25

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With money being the primary energy exchange we use in the modern day, our work and how we make/spend money is the realm of our lives that holds the most power. Tune in to learn what qualities will no longer be profitable in the new paradigm and what actions you can take to ensure sustainable success in the future of your work or business. Key Take…

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226 || 6 Weeks Isn't Enough: Postpartum Recovery & Weight Loss, Importance of Pelvic Floor, Breast Feeding Nutrition & "Bouncing Back" 30:59

1M ago30:59

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In this episode I talk about the postpartum period and how long it really takes to recover from childbirth. So many parts of our body are affected from child birth, and 6 weeks isn't enough time for our body to heal. Sourdough Starter Kits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BreadTherapyMama Connect with me: Recipes, holistic living, healthy swaps & more, v…

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Horses, History and the Making of a Novel with Nicole Miller (E91) 33:53

1M ago33:53

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Miller. Nicole lives in Southwest Washington state with her husband and two sons, along with her two purebred Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. When she is not writing or tending the animals, she works in human resources. Nicole’s debut novel, Until Ou…

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225 || Fertility-Friendly Nutrition: Health & Wellness for Pre-Pregnancy & Beyond with Alexandria DeVito 46:34

1M ago46:34

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In this episode I interview Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, who is a functional nutritionist. Alexandria specializes in fertility and preconception health and is the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. We chat about fertility friendly diets, how to advocate for yourself at the doctors, and more! Reach out to Alexandria:…

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What to Read Summer 2024 34:16

2M ago34:16

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Book blogger Susan Matheson is back with her picks for summer reading and I have a new name! Books discussed: The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier Sandwich by Catherine Newman Wives Like Us by Plum Sykes You Are Here by David Nicholls Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard Follow Bedside Table Books: Instagram: @b…

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Weed, Seed and Water Your Life | The Life-giving Wisdom of Frances Hodgson Burnett with Keri Wilt (E90) 45:24

2M ago45:24

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Keri Wilt. Keri is a speaker, writer, and heart cultivator with a soul full of sunshine who’s on a mission to help you flourish. That’s because not long ago, she looked down and discovered that my life had become an over-planted mess that was choking out her relationships, creativity, a…

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Change Your Life By Embracing 3 Line Energy 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Whether you have a 3 in your Profile or not, the trial and error mutative energies that come with the 3 line are here to transform our lives! Have you been keeping yourself stuck by resisting 3 line energy? Find out in this life changing episode! Key Takeaways: The unexpected areas where you are experiencing 3 line energy in your life 3 line transi…

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The Kids Tell Us - Books that Entertain with Luella, Leva (and Ana) - E89 8:28

2M ago8:28

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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Luella (age 9), Leva (age 7) and their Mom, Ana. Luella will be going into 4th grade and Leva into 2nd grade. This sister duo is always looking to be entertained and they brought a book flight of a few of their favorite books that do just that! Mak…

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Non-Fiction Books for Navigating Motherhood and Mindset with Erin Roese (E88) 49:38

2M ago49:38

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Erin Roese. Erin is a homeschooling mama to 3 littles ages 7, 5 and almost 3 and 2 angel babies. A co-author of a #1 best seller with Kimberly Olson and podcast host /executive producer of the Dear Mama, You’re going to find your joy again podcast. After going through her first miscarri…

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Body Image, Sun Gates, & Cultivating Your Unique Brand 54:49

2M ago54:49

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Being seen as we are is one of the things that can liberate others the most. But the truth is, many of us in the spiritual community still have conditioning and are hiding ourselves from fully being seen authentically. Join us for this juicy episode where we get real about the internal work and the aspects of your design that can support you in own…

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Summer Reading with Tall Mike 41:16

2M ago41:16

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Hi Red Fern Listeners! I was recently lucky enough to be a return guest on The TallMikeWine Podcast and I wanted to share the episode with you. We discuss summer reading and red wine. Mike is a self-professed wine geek who creates fun, relatable conversations around wine. And did I mention that he is a former disc jockey? Books discussed: Swan Song…

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224 || Is Your Sunscreen Causing Cancer? 12 Toxic Ingredients in Sunscreen & Non-Toxic Alternatives 15:57

2M ago15:57

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Did you know suncreen can be harmful to your body AND the environment? In this episode I break down common harmful ingredients in popular suncreens, and give you the best non-toxic sunscreen recommendations! My favorite non-toxic sunscreen brands: Mad Hippie, Badger, Babo Botanicals, Blue Lizard, Earth Mama Vitamin D sun tracker app: D-Minder Sourc…

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Book Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87) 57:53

2M ago57:53

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I chatting with Sonia Moore. Sonia was born and raised in the Show Me state. She is a Gen Xer with a Dolly Parton wig personality. A former Elementary teacher, current Adult English Language teacher, Jill of all trades, creative, and best darn Auntie on the planet. Sonia is a lover of vintage things, cozy …

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How Your Nervous System Is Trying to Keep You Safe - Healing Perfectionism, Codependency, and People Pleasing with Victoria Albina 1:24:25

2M ago1:24:25

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Raise your hand if your conditioning has led you toward perfectionism and people pleasing 🙋‍♀️. In this episode we get real with special guest Victoria Albina on how our nervous system is trying to protect us and the subtle indicators that you might be doing day to day (or sweeping under the rug), that are actually keeping you stuck and from truly …

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Fantasy, Romance and A Book Club Podcast with Bound Sisters (E86) 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Bound Sisters. Bound Sisters is a captivating book club podcast hosted by three dynamic sisters: Kellye, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for interior design; Jyl, a skilled Surgical Technologist who enjoys sharing her creativity through crocheting and painting, and Myranda, a dedicate…

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Why You're Not Getting Recognition as a Projector 54:58

2M ago54:58

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Join us for this solo episode deep dive on the energetics of authentic recognition. Have you been feeling invisible in your life or struggling to be heard? Tune in to learn how to change that and experience your self theme of success! Key Takeaways: The 2 main causes of bitterness in Projectors What does recognition really mean and how to know if y…

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223 || Baby Girl is Here! My Positive Natural Birth Story & Mental Health Update 47:11

2M ago47:11

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Hey friends- I'm baaaack! After a little mental health break, combined with maternity leave, I am happy to be back to podcasting! In this episode I share my birth story with my daughter and an update on my mental health. I also shared a little bit about my birth story on my Instagram highlights. Go check it out www.instagram.com/thisismirandalee Co…

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Equal Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85) 49:00

3M ago49:00

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Send us a Text Message. Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. She had a career in international neuropsychological research while raising her children. Her debut novel, Blurred Fates, won the 2023 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her sec…

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Spiritual Sleepover: Pregnancy, Navigating a Jupiter Return, and Connecting to Oneness Through Kything 1:47:21

3M ago1:47:21

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The spiritual sleepover is back and this month we dive into a very juicy and much needed update on 2 of us being pregnant, one of us going on a top TV reality show, and the spiritual journey that we are each navigating right now! We host this monthly hangout with Spirit Sis (aka Steffi Hill) to talk about all things spirituality, transits, current …

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222 || BEST OF Guests: Cooking à la Heart: Cooking for Cardiovascular and Overall Health with Amy Myrdal Miller 52:21

3M ago52:21

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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! In this episode I talk with Amy Myrdal Miller- a farmer’s daughter from North Dakota, an award-winning dietitian and the president of Farmer's Daughter Consulting. Amy is the co-author of the award-winning cookbook Cooking à la Heart:…

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Book Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Katherine Snow Smith (E84) 42:52

3M ago42:52

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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I am chatting with Katherine Snow Smith. Katherine is a Raleigh native and has lived throughout the south as a newspaper reporter, editor, daughter, sister, mother, wife, divorcee and friend. She’s worked at small town papers and business journals, but spent most of her career at the esteemed Tampa Bay Ti…

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Reflector Magic 47:10

3M ago47:10

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Join us for this special episode where we interview our recommended reader community about the lived experience of transforming your life in alignment with your Reflector Type. We are so excited to learn from these incredible Human Design readers, who are all Reflectors, because nothing is more powerful than hearing about the lived embodiment of yo…

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221 || BEST OF Guests: Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition & Wellness Support with Holistic Pregnancy & Nutrition Specialist, Taryn 38:20

3M ago38:20

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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! In this episode I interview Holistic Pregnancy & Nutrition Specialist, Taryn, from Aubergine and Olive. We chat about prenatal and postpartum nutrition, and also dive into choosing a more holistic pregnancy while still involving your …

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Neurodivergence, Dyslexia and Reading with Alexie Better (E83) 49:26

3M ago49:26

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode I am chatting with Alexie Better. Alexie is the founder of the Better Multisensory Learning Centre in Melbourne Australia. She has over 14 years experience working as a specialist tutor, developmental educator, autism therapist, student counsellor and assisting individuals with Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and o…

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220 || BEST OF Guests: Slow Down & Cook! Common Nutrition Misconceptions with Dietitian Ashley Tippens 50:01

3M ago50:01

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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! In this episode I chat with Holistic Dietitian, Ashley Tippens. We go over common nutrition misconceptions that we see on social media, and how to make healthy and sustainable changes that prioritize nutrient-dense foods. We also talk…

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3 Steps to Owning Your Royalty & Aligning with Soul Community (A Mexico Retreat Recap) 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

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We’re back for a juicy recap on the powerful takeaways from our Golden Purpose Retreat, that you can implement to claim that golden expansive energy in your life today! Key Takeaways: Recap of our time in Mexico - the surprising, the beautiful, and the WILD Traveling and hosting a retreat while 6 months pregnant The 3 points for rising into your ma…

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We Can Do Hard Things with Colton Sawyer (E82) 15:11

3M ago15:11

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Send us a Text Message. Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Colton and his Dad, Ryan Sawyer. Colton is 11 years old and a 5th grader. Colton teamed up with his Dad and wrote the book, We Can Do Hard Things, to inspire anyone who has felt the weight of struggling to fit in or battling self-doubt. He shares h…

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New Zealand, Murder Mysteries and 5-Star Reads with Sara E. Johnson (E81) 42:24

3M ago42:24

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara E. Johnson. Sara lives in Durham, North Carolina. She worked as a middle school reading specialist and local newspaper contributor before her husband lured her to New Zealand for a year. Her first novel, Molten Mud Murder, is the result. The fifth book in the series, The Hungry Bon…

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219 || BEST OF Guests: What Your Poop is Telling You: Solving Digestion Problems with Charis Sederberg 50:05

3M ago50:05

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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! You can be eating the healthiest foods in the world, but if you aren't optimizing your digestion, you'll still see health issues like bloating, heart burn and weight gain. This goes beyond chewing slowly and eating undistracted. In th…

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Life Lessons and Historical Autobiographies with Trunnis Goggins II (E80) 49:15

4M ago49:15

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Trunnis Goggins II. Trunnis is an educator, author and consultant for small businesses and higher-rated institutions. Trunnis is also the host of a podcast called The 4 P’s of You. He also has a book by the same name that was published in February 2024. The 4 P’s are Passion, Planning, …

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