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Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology’s current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens at the Int Base? Ar ...
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Nourishing the Mother

Bridget Wood & Julie Tenner

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Mothering can be an inspired journey to our most glittering, authentic, passionate, creative and connected selves. Through the mirror offered to us by our children, we are taken to every hurt, unmet need, and also every joy and excitement we’ve ever experienced. We want every woman and mother to give themselves and those around them the compassion, love and healing they so readily offer their children, but rarely allow themselves. Journey with us as we discuss the many layers of being a moth ...
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Would you join me for a few minutes of honesty, comedy, kindness and reality? This podcast is for anyone looking for an honest perspective on life, love and relationships. Hit Follow/Subscribe - I appreciate your support. Recorded in Honolulu, HI and Washington, D.C. Let's connect! IG: @letsaskreggie reggie@letsaskreggie.com Voice note: https://anchor.fm/letsaskreggie/
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A Podcast show with award winning entrepreneur and international business adviser Xue Mei Rhodin. Xue Mei has been featured in Dagens Nyheter, Cap&Design, DigitalTeknik. Expressen, Aftonbladet, Företagaren, Nordic Bits, Northland Square and Dagens Industri talking about building businesses, brands and working smart as an entrepreneur. ------------------------------------------------------- Website: http://www.xuemeirhodin.com/ -------------------------------------------------------
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You’ve scoured the internet for politics, news and opinions…well now you’ve done it! Join Jacque' Nowak and Jonathan Langley, as they dig into politics of the day, and how it can affect the lives of everyday Americans. They approach every conversation with an open mind, and do not favor any candidate, campaign, or party.
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Send us a Text Message. What if your name was inspired by a state of mental clarity? Join us on the Blown for Good podcast as we kick off a fascinating Q&A series with Claire Headley, who opens up about her unique entry into the world of Scientology. We share stories from Claire's early life, her time in Scientology's cadet organizations in both Lo…
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Are you noticing challenging feelings coming up in your motherhood? Are you noticing little whispers in your conscious and gentle parenting mind that seem to shame your anger, aggression and frustration? So let’s move beyond the patriarchal programming of sugar and spice and all things nice, to embrace your wholeness as a woman and a mother. In thi…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wonder if Scientology's leader truly believes in the religion he's preaching, or if he's just in it for the power? Join us on this episode of the Blown for Good podcast as we embark on our Scientology Q&A series, exploring this provocative question and more. We’re kicking off with our new Top Ten Tuesdays segment, featu…
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Do you find yourself in a persistent dynamic where you’re completely fed up with the pattern…but yet you’re still here? Do you find yourself asking “I want your help and advice! But I’ve already tried all the things” OR “It’s because they’re not/they can’t/they won’t…” Babes, what if you’re just not ready for change? Let us help you hold yourself h…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what happens when creativity meets humor in the world of Scientology? This week on the Blown for Good podcast, we bring you a hilarious and imaginative competition featuring Mike Rinder bobblehead photos submitted by our listeners. We highlight the best of the best and let you, our audience, vote for your favor…
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The daily grind of family life can have a us feeling like we don’t recognise who we are, and feeling anything but calm. Yet at the same time, berating ourselves for not being the calm, perfect mother. Even the best family calendar in the world will not save you from family chaos. So let us help you get comfy in chaos, so you’re more available to fi…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you ready to uncover the shadowy secrets of Scientology's intricate dance with law enforcement? From handling internal crimes without police intervention to the strategic practice of "safe pointing," our latest episode pulls back the curtain on how Scientology maneuvers to keep authorities in their pocket. We also reveal…
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Join us for an insightful conversation filled with tips and encouragement to help you thrive in your friend and romantic relationships. Balancing friendships and family as a busy mum can be tricky, but it’s crucial you maintain both relationships as part of your overall well-being and happiness. We dive into how different stages of motherhood requi…
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Send us a Text Message. What really happens behind the closed doors of Scientology? Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Church with our insightful guest, Claire Headley, who shares the last known details of David Miscavige's auditing sessions and the daring escape of Jan. From the bizarre facial hair policies to the peculiar incidents involvin…
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In this episode, we dive into the heart of authentic connections. We explore the journey of finding those magical women who become our trusted confidantes and lifelong friends. How do you cultivate deep, honest relationships in a world full of surface-level interactions? Join us as we share insights, stories, and practical tips on building genuine …
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Send us a Text Message. What if leaving a religious organization meant turning your entire world upside down? In our latest episode, we kick off our Q&A series on Scientology by unraveling the concept of Knowledge Reports (KRs) and the dire consequences for failing to write one. I share a poignant story about my wife, Claire, and her personal exper…
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When you know you’re stuck in a negative loop about your child, how do you prevent it becoming part of their identity? Let’s give ourselves permission to feel the feelings and stretch our thinking beyond the polarisation. In this episode we discuss: - Finding the drawbacks of how you think they ‘should’ be - Moving beyond seeing this trait as the m…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if David Miscavige gifts presents to Sea Org members or how fabricated reports come into play in Scientology? Get ready for an eye-opening Q&A session where we address these burning questions and much more. From our personal stories of receiving gifts—including a memorable phone—to Claire's unwavering support f…
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When you feel like you’re passing ships, or living parallel lives, it can be incredibly difficult to surrender and relax into life and relationship when you come back together. So let’s prepare for re-integration! In this episode we give you the ‘Getting to shore kit’ where we cover: - Taking steps towards your goals, not just digging backwards - S…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine suspecting that you're being watched, only to find out your worst fears are true. Join us as we, Marc and Claire Headley, recount our jaw-dropping experiences of intense surveillance after leaving Scientology. From Claire's initial suspicions to the undeniable evidence that surfaced, we reveal how key organizations l…
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How do you lean into trusting your child and trusting yourself when the weight of advice, information, research and authorities are bearing down on you? What if you could create a lean-back effect that makes parenting and holding yourself easier, by overlaying a really beautiful and basic blueprint of what your children are trying to work out, inte…
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Family freeloading on your unpaid labour is REAL. So what is service, and what is enabling/over-functioning? It requires you to hold high expectations and a level of self-worth on your minimum standards for how others treat you, and how you treat yourself. In this episode we discuss: - It’s overfunctioning when you’re running from a threat - It’s s…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of Scientology’s film productions? Mitch Brisker and I, Marc Headley, are pulling back the curtain on the bizarre and intricate world of Scientology filmmaking. From working on "EM5: How to Set Up a Session and and the E-Meter" to the absurd portrayals of L. Ron Hubbard as a whi…
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Firstly, ouch. That’s a hard place to be. How do you get out of the burnout and resentment cycles and into a parenting relationship that feels more equitable? First, you’ve got to look at why you’re overfunctioning, what your emotional set point is, and how you can step out of the way. So let’s get on the co-parenting train! In this episode we disc…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you know how Scientology is using arbitration clauses to escape accountability? Join us as Claire Headley and special guest Tony Ortega reveal the hidden mechanisms behind Scientology's arbitration practices. From derailing legal challenges to the manipulative use of arbitration clauses, we uncover the church's evolving l…
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When you put a ring on it, the work is not done. But we can tend to find ourselves working our current relationship off an old program and set of agreements. There’s only freedom if you’re choosing it, so let’s talk about how to get out of feeling trapped. In this episode we discuss: - Your own confirmation bias - Whatever you look for, you find - …
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Send us a Text Message. Caught in the crosshairs of a legal behemoth, Claire and I have weathered the storm and emerged with stories that could fill volumes. Our skirmish with Scientology's notorious legal machine is just the tip of the iceberg in this episode, as we peel back the layers on the devious tactics and prolonged warfare that the organiz…
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What is it with the “mid-life crisis”? And why do relationship break-downs often bear the brunt of it? When your shut-down becomes apathetic, and you’ve given up on bringing your needs into the relationship…and then the relationship ends, often, he’s blindsided. Typically, when you blow up a relationship, you’re seeking a release from an overburden…
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We all hope on a wing and a prayer that it will all turn out okay. That all our agonising over conscious parenting, pays off. In the euphoric aftermath of Julie’s son’s 18th, she shares the lead-up, the hot tips, and the unexpected jelly shots that brought family together. Check out Julie’s kids business, Inflatable Nights here: http://www.inflatab…
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Send us a Text Message. Scandal has struck at the heart of East Grinstead, and together with Apostate Alex, I, Claire Headley, peel back the curtain on Scientology's insidious grasp on local governance. Our latest podcast episode unveils the shocking entanglement of the controversial church within the fibers of East Grinstead Town Council. As we un…
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When we’re trying so hard to mother in ways that we were not mothered, we can find we exhaust ourselves at the altar of ‘perfection’. What would it look like to stop parenting from a place of lack or fear, and start parenting from a place of love and wellbeing. Let’s find out… In this episode we discuss: - The need to overperform to feel okay - Par…
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Send us a Text Message. When Jessica Palmadessa set out to create engaging content on Hollywood Boulevard, she never expected her social media antics would lead her into the heart of Scientology's enigmatic world. Join us as Jessica recounts her audacious attempt to enter a Scientology center with a Kanye West impersonator, a prank that quickly too…
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In deciding the type of mother that we want to be, often that’s informed by our experience with our own mother. The view we have of our mother will shape the view we have of ourselves, and therefore, the fuel we draw on in our own mothering, can be created by what was missing or not met by our own mother. In this episode we discuss: - Constantly ‘c…
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Send us a Text Message. Uncover the tangled web of life inside Scientology with us, as we continue our multi-part series centered around Jenny Linson. My wife Claire and I take you through her journey—from viral moments to her familial Hollywood ties. We'll examine the alleged 'masturbation mission,' demystify terms like "PAC Attack," and dissect t…
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It’s held up as the pinnacle of perfect mothering in our culture, but is it really? Often, what you’re over functioning on, is related to what is intolerable for you to be. The more practiced we can be at examining our subconscious motives ahead of time, the less shock we feel when we get angry. So let’s go on a self-examining journey into the shad…
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Send us a Text Message. Peek behind the curtain of Scientology's top-tier with Claire and me as we unravel the enigma of Jenny Linson, a stalwart of the church's inner circle. Discover the trajectory of a woman who rose through the ranks to implement the edicts of the enigmatic David Miscavige. Our series begins with a foray into Linson's early day…
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We all want our children to be pleasant, kind, repair well…and so it’s shocking when we see them as inconsiderate, rude, harsh, or on the receiving end of any of these things. As a parent, when do you step in, and when don’t you? In this episode we discuss: - When you feel like you need to get involved with your child’s social dynamics - When your …
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Send us a Text Message. Peel back the curtain on Scientology's clandestine world where former LAPD officer Eugene Ingram steps into the spotlight, not for heroics, but for his controversial role as a Scientology private eye. Embark on this investigative journey with us as we expose Ingram's alleged misconduct and reveal how the church's legal maneu…
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The longer you “go without”, the harder it is to get it back. To bring back your intimate vibrancy, and chuck out the ‘roommate vibes’, you need to know what’s blocking you, and why, and what you’re going to do about it. So let’s move beyond obligation, complacency, resentment and neglect, and let’s centre the wellbeing of the self, the relationshi…
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Send us a Text Message. Dive beneath the surface of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs with us as we expose a trove of 40,000 internal documents revealing the church's secret surveillance and information-gathering endeavors. Witness the magnitude of operations as key figures like David Miscavige and Tom Cruise, alongside their legal and securi…
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Send us a Text Message. Uncover the hidden dance of power and persuasion that exploded when Scientology collided with the satirical genius of South Park. In a riveting exposé, we bring to light the covert efforts of the Church's Office of Special Affairs as they went to extreme lengths to suppress a certain episode from gracing the screens of Comed…
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How do you as a mother embrace the change as your child grows up, but navigate the grief you feel, with grace? This podcast gives you three clear tools and processes to avoid getting stuck when you cling on to particular ages and stages of your child’s development. In this episode we discuss: Shifting your focus on keeping them close A loss of cont…
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Send us a Text Message. Could you imagine vanishing from the public eye, your life dictated by a regime so rigid that even your closest relationships are at stake? Our latest episode takes you behind the veil of Scientology with a former insider, revealing the haunting fate of Shelly Miscavige, wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. From the d…
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The struggles are different, but are they harder? In the generations gone by, where women were relegated to ‘home duties’, there was a confinement, but also a simplicity. Today, there’s privilege, and also struggle as a result of that privilege. In this conversation we open up some key points for you to consider as you wrestle with this question. I…
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Send us a Text Message. Uncover the shadowy corners of Scientology as our investigation reveals the untold story of their ironclad grip on narratives and personal reputations. This episode pulls the curtain back on the Office of Special Affairs and their unwavering defense mechanisms, guided by historical documents that suggest past strategies are …
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Send us a Text Message. Peek behind the secretive veil of Scientology as we unravel their reactions to the "South Park" parody that left Tom Cruise in a closet—literally and figuratively. Discover the staggering lengths to which the church went to stifle laughs and retain control, including leveraging celebrity ties and crafting counter-narratives.…
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As we grow in our adulthood and authenticity, inevitably, what also grows is not being liked. Our level of comfort or discomfort involved in not being liked, will determine the level of fulfilment and freedom, or disconnection and futility we feel. So let’s talk about: Your magnetism and what’s working for you Choosing yourself over others versus f…
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Send us a Text Message. Venture beyond the facade of Scientology as I, Marc Hedley, guide you through the shadowy corridors of power involving A-list actor Tom Cruise and the church's hierarchy. We crack open the Tom Cruise spy files, exposing a web of internal documents and compliance reports that reveal the extraordinary influence and peculiar re…
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Send us a Text Message. Katherine Olson's journey is no ordinary tale—it's a gripping saga of resilience and rebirth after escaping the Church of Scientology. At only 16, she embarked on a path that would lead her deep into the church's inner workings, from the bustling recruitment hubs in Los Angeles to the quieter, unassuming streets of Columbus,…
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Do you ever think “If I can just get this done…I’ll feel worthy” only you never quite feel enough? What would it be like to separate your list, from your worth? Let’s go there in this conversation. In this episode we discuss: When we look outside for our value, we devalue our work You can make not getting to your list mean something negative, or yo…
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Send us a Text Message. Could the same organization that promises spiritual enlightenment also harbor a shadowy intelligence wing? Prepare to be thrust into the depths of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs as we expose their alleged plots against author Andrew Morton. With over 40,000 pages of leaked documents serving as our guide, we navigate…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the clandestine maneuvers of Scientology as we venture into a covert world rife with espionage and power struggles. Our latest episode peels back the curtain on the church's relentless campaign against author Andrew Morton and his investigative book about Tom Cruise. We unveil the calculated efforts to discredit Mor…
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Let’s talk about the swing of resentment and infatuation with our children - which is completely normal! Let this conversation and tools unlock you so you can gain capacity, gratitude and heart-bursting love back again. In this episode we discuss: - What spacious, attuned and respectful communication with our children really looks like - Denying th…
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Send us a Text Message. When Allen Barton steps into the spotlight, the curtain lifts on a world where art and reality intermingle with profound consequences. As a former Scientology actor turned playwright, Barton's narrative "Disconnection" not only mirrors his own journey but resonates with those tethered to or severed from the church. Our reuni…
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Let us walk you through a practical process of connecting and holding your power physically, mentally and spiritually so that you can feel deeply connected, authentic and powerful in your own life, irrespective of outside circumstances or people. In this episode we discuss: - How to stay connected with yourself within the pressure of motherhood - T…
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