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Queer activist and artist Leo Herrera talks about the monkeypox outbreak while in Berlin, one of the world’s hotspots. Discussions on Gay sex, disease, stigma and history. Written by Leo Herrera Produced by Jacob Roger Sperber
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A regularly produced podcast that does deep dives into the world of sports. Hosted by Leo Roth, who also hosts the renowned Sports Time! daily podcast, In the Clutch features half-hour interviews with special guests.
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We’ve all heard the saying: it takes a village to raise a child. For new daddies Brian and Ty, their village needed to be formed well before any children arrived. This docuseries chronicles their love story from their meeting at Gay Disney, through the circuitous route of family planning, donor-seeking, and surrogacy, and ultimately to their little love Leo. This series is a love letter to the village that made Leo’s life possible and will be enjoyed by anyone who loves Brian and Ty, enjoys ...
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Gay for Play: A Video Game Podcast

Eric Solis & Laurence Turner-Cordova

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Welcome to Gay for Play! A podcast about all things queer in the world of video games, pop culture, and beyond.👾🏳️‍🌈🎮💖 ~ Hosted by Eric Solis & Laurence Turner-Cordova ~ In each episode we take a video game or gaming topic and look at it through a queer lens—discussing LGBTQ+ representation, queer themes, cultural significance, and what the games we love have to tell us about the LGBTQIA+ experience at large. Whether you're a lifelong gamer or have even just a passing interest in gaming, joi ...
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Hi. I'm Patti and it's been said - many times - that I talk too much. I'm a teacher, author, nature lover and for ten years I owned a coffeehouse cafe where my faith in the goodness of humans was restored every day. This podcast highlights the awesomeness of humanity - er...outside the warmongers, globalists, tyrants and politicians in general. You know, the rest of us weird, quirky and sometimes hilarious humans. We'll talk woo, probe mysteries and leave you thinking about something more in ...
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What’s on the Homo Schedule this week? Join hosts Jasmin Savoy Brown and Liv Hewson as they check in with incredible creative queer folks and explore the wonderful, funny, and sometimes ridiculous parts of the LGBTQ+ experience – and add new items to the Schedule each episode. From Most, Netflix’s home for LGBTQ+ storytelling.
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The Long Take

Akhil Arora and Rohan Naahar

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Another movie podcast by two know-it-all guys—Akhil Arora and Rohan Naahar—killing their careers and burning bridges in Bollywood one review at a time. New episodes weekly. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-long-take/support
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Musical theatre is an important part of LGBTQ+ culture, but how effectively do our musicals represent lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex and asexual creatives and audience members in all their fabulous glory? Dr James Lovelock, curator of www.queermusicals.com, is joined by special guests from across the musical theatre industry to think about how these productions are creating spaces that centre queerness and represent LGBTQ+ people of different genders, races and lived experien ...
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ROTE LIEBE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2006 BY REBECCA VON KALINOWSKY & DANIEL MOINZADEH . THE FIRST PRIVATE PARTY TOOK PLACE IN AN UPSTAIRSLOFT ROOM. SINCE THEN THEY HOSTED DIFFERENT UNDERGROUND CLUBS AND UNDERGROUND SETTINGS AS THE INFAMOUS ROTE LIEBE IM PARK, THE “GASWERK“ OR THE ROTE LIEBE IM TURM, A BUNKER BUILT BYARCHITEKT LEO WINKEL IN 1940. THE CROWD IS A COMBINATION OF NIGHTLIFE`S ELITE. RUDE BOYS NEXT TO GAY GUYS. DJS AND ARTISTS ON THEIR NIGHTS OFF. FASHION INDUSTRY SOCIALITES WHO LIKE TO ...
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Shady Pines

The Opinionated Leo

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Welcome to the world of The Queen and the Opinionated Leo, your hosts that will take you on an audio journey for the ages filled with witty banter, snarky humor, and of course, plenty of shade. Pull up, click an episode, and share this journey with us as you listen to our opinions on all things Nerd, Pop Culture, Social opinions, and anything else that comes to our mind! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theopinionatedleo/support
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Dear Schuyler

Schuyler Bailar

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Schuyler Bailar was the first transgender athlete to compete on an NCAA Division 1 men's team. As a renowned speaker, author, and thought leader, Schuyler's work includes answering questions from all sorts of people relating to gender, current events, mental health, civil-rights issues, and so much more. But there are always questions left unanswered -- until now. On "Dear Schuyler", the award-winning activist answers questions he receives from followers, allies, and anyone who wants to lear ...
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In this episode, Dr James Lovelock chats to Jessica Aubrey and Joshua Clemetson from Wicked about their experiences as queer people in the musical theatre industry. We discuss Jessica's work on But I'm A Cheerleader and Joshua's ambition to be the first octagenerian Lola in Kinky Boots. TW: Conversion therapy You can follow Jessica on Instagram her…
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The Fox Spirit, the Stone Maiden, and Other Transgender Histories from Late Imperial China (Columbia University Press, 2024) is a fascinating study of transgender lives and practices in late imperial China. This book takes as its core subject matter six court cases from Qing China that involve people who moved away from the gender they were assigne…
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Luke Fernandez joins me today to discuss how he built a life after his suicide attempt; dopamine highs of eating sugar; the three components of beautiful marriage; why group therapy may be ineffective; and the two things he needed from his dad. Contact Luke: https://anomalycoaching.com/ If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm,…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever felt like life throws you into the whirlwind of chaos, testing every ounce of your intuitive abilities? This episode kicks off with some light-hearted tech talk but quickly shifts gears as we delve into the dramatic story of a seven-car pileup involving Taylor's husband, Pat. Both Taylor and Pat had an uncanny premoniti…
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Are we still a video game podcast? Well, sorta kinda! That, pop culture, and beyond as we say, (with an emphasis on the latter two lately...) But still, it's a question we find we are asking ourselves lately! tbh, We find it a little difficult to care as deeply about video games when we are so busy living through major current events and existing i…
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We discuss the benefits of having and/or creating enemies; difference between enemies and bullies; how to grow from scrutiny and criticism. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-…
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Departing from the conventional association of modernism with the city, Hannah Freed-Thall's Modernism at the Beach: Queer Ecologies and the Coastal Commons (Columbia University Press, 2023) makes a case for the coastal zone as a surprisingly generative setting for twentieth-century literature and art. An unruly and elusive confluence of human and …
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We explore the new emotions in Pixar's "Inside Out 2," and how to manage them. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, ther…
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Violent Affections: Queer Sexuality, Techniques of Power, and Law in Russia (UCL Press, 2022) by Alexander Sasha Kondakov uncovers techniques of power that work to translate emotions into violence against queer people. Based on analysis of over 300 criminal cases of anti-queer violence in Russia before and after the introduction of ‘gay propaganda’…
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We discuss: Five reasons we should ask for at least one thing a day What are the personality types of children of alcoholics and what are their antidotes What are the three lessons I learned in our couples therapy session Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.co…
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We get three wishes, but we typically use one wish for a negative outcome, "I wish I were dead." Why don't we ever use the other two wishes?! Also, I share lessons from not escaping an ESCAPE ROOM. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.…
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In today's episode, Dr James Lovelock talks to Elizabeth Ayodele (Standing At The Sky's Edge) and Madeline Charlemagne (Hadestown) about the representation of black, working class women in musical theatre and the importance of diverse education in drama schools. You can follow Elizabeth on Instagram here and Madeline on Instagram here. Find out mor…
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Carrie Bailey joins me to discuss: how to fuel our minds and bodies to manage depression and ease anxiety. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. If you or anyone you know is consi…
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Send us a Text Message. Can you truly trust the technology that governs your daily life? Join us as we embark on a gripping conversation about how our privacy and autonomy are increasingly at risk in the digital age. With Taylor back from vacation, we unpack the unsettling reality of DNA data being sold to corporations like Blackrock, and the impli…
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We discuss why our life is the culmination of choice and chance; what increases suicidality; why young people commit suicide; signs of depression. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide o…
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Longlegs is the rare psychological horror movie that truly gets under your skin. Featuring an instantly iconic performance by Nicolas Cage, the movie creates an ominous atmosphere with the help of a measured pace and an unsettling reliance on silence. We discuss the film’s grounded first act and its rapid descent into full-blown supernatural horror…
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What makes a meal or a day feel more satisfying than other days? If we're feeling burned out, what will can we say "yes," to? What lesson can we learn from Cory Richards - a person who climbed Mt. Everest to cope with PTSD? Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.…
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This episode's guest is director Tania Azevedo. Tania has directed several new musicals with LGBTQ+ characters including But I'm A Cheerleader, Mayflies and A Mother's Song as well as working as an associate director on & Juliet and Heathers. In this episode, we discuss Tania's work along with LGBTQ+ representation in the musical theatre industry. …
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We discuss the power of setting intentions; how to say "sorry," and ways to feel connected when we feel lonely. Book mentioned: OUR MUTUAL FRIEND by Charles Dickens Movie mentioned: LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT on Netflix Call 988 if you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are peop…
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David Woods Bartley shares his journey from mental "hellness" to mental wellness. We discuss: his suicide attempt and sexual assaults experience of over 30 ECT treatments and ketamine infusions how to use distraction as a coping mechanism sadness vs depression vs disappointment "Why" vs "What" questions proposal from his fiancé Contact David: https…
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This interview with Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz about Grabbing Tea: Queer Conversations on Identity and Libraries and Grabbing Tea: Queer Conversations on Archives and Practice (available in 2024 from the Litwin Books Series on Gender and Sexuality in Library and Information Studies) explores how queerness is centered within library and archival theory an…
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Throughout US history, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people have been pathologized, victimized, and criminalized. Reports of lynching, burning, or murdering of LGBTQ people have been documented for centuries. Prior to the 1970s, LGBTQ people were deemed as having psychological disorders and subsequently subject to electrosh…
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In this episode we empower you seek the financial support you need and share why the "magic ratio" can improve your relationship with yourself and others. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering s…
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If you've felt like you ever made an awkward first impression, we discuss why first impressions don't last! We can get a do-over! Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or i…
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We discuss Bruce Springsteen's quote: "Sometimes it's not what you're doing that matters, but what's happening while you're doing it." Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm,…
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Send us a Text Message. Home renovation might seem daunting, but Anoki proves that with perseverance and a bit of elbow grease, anyone can turn their house into a home. On this episode of Patti Talks Too Much, Anoki shares her DIY journey, offering insights into the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve self-sufficiency. Her experiences with…
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Coming Out Republican: A History of the Gay Right (U Chicago Press, 2024) is a fascinating and engaging historical tour of those who were gay and active in Republican and conservative politics over the course of the last 80 years. Neil J. Young has written an accessible and deeply sources book that brings forward stories about those in the closet, …
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Leo shares his thoughts about love, success and grief after reading "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upse…
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Navy veteran, Nick Howland, joins me to discuss how THE FIRE WATCH program helps to reduce veteran suicides and civilians. Website: www.thefirewatch.org 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow…
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The psychological establishment has long pathologized diverse forms of sexual identity and gender expression. In the mid-century, a brave movement of gays and lesbians fought back and claimed: no, actually, we’re healthy. But in the process, did they define other identities unhealthy? This is episode two of Cited Podcast's returning season, the Rat…
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1893. Henry Nettleblack has to act fast or she’ll be married off by her elder sister. But leaving the safety of her wealthy life isn’t as simple as she thought. Ambushed, robbed, and then saved by a mysterious organisation – part detective agency, part neighbourhood watch – a desperate Henry disguises herself and enlists. Sent out to investigate a …
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Asians on Demand: Mediating Race in Video Art and Activism (University of Minnesota Press, 2023) explores a multilingual archive of contemporary queer and feminist videos by Asian diasporans in North America, Europe, and East Asia. It grapples with the pressing question of how media representation can critique and advance social justice for raciali…
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Send us a Text Message. What does it take to build a dream home on a tight budget? Join us in this episode as Anoki and her partner share their incredible journey of constructing a new home in North Georgia with limited resources. From hand-clearing land to the challenges of insulating an older house, they provide a detailed account of their hands-…
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Teenage Life Coach, Kevin Baker, joins us today to discuss how to help teens and tweens cope with anxiety. Contact Kevin: https://www.kevinbakerinc.com/freelifecoachoffer/ Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know…
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What is the one thing/person/place/thing that you can't live without? This question may unlock the meaning to our life. We discuss how Vincent Van Gogh, Bruce Springsteen and Gabor Maté help us find meaning and understand addiction. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing…
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Growing Up in the Gutter: Diaspora and Comics (U Arizona Press, 2024) by Dr. Ricardo Quintana-Vallejo offers new understandings of contemporary graphic coming-of-age narratives by looking at the genre’s growth in stories by and for young BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and diasporic readers. Through a careful examination of the genre, Dr. Quintana-Vallejo analyses …
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Author and Fulbright Scholar, Alessandra Seggi, joins us to discuss her book, "Youth and Suicide in American Cinema: context, causes and consequences." 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow,…
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Send us a Text Message. Can the full moon in Capricorn transform your love life and emotional stability? Join us as we uncover the cosmic influences at play. Taylor sets the stage by highlighting the profound astrological significance of the summer solstice coinciding with this powerful full moon, urging us to shed superficial layers and seek deepe…
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They might as well have called Maharaj “Junaid Khan’s Launch Vehicle” because naming it after the villain makes even less sense. We discuss the film’s many irredeemable flaws, which include shaming the victim of sexual abuse, projecting a red flag male character as the protagonist, and resorting to the problematic trope of “fridging.” We also talk …
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Send us a Text Message. Join Patti from Patti Talks Too Much on this second episode of her new The Sassy Contrarian Podcast to hear her jaw-dropping story of political transformation . Starting with a humorous online jab where she was dubbed a "trumpette" for posting a satirical meme of Joe Biden, Patti recounts her eye-opening journey through the …
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In its third and potentially final season, Kota Factory seems to be responding to past criticism. We discuss the show’s sudden bout of self-reflection, and the confused manner in which it examines the harsh realities of towns like Kota and the industries they service. We also talk about its aversion to human moments, and why the handful of them thi…
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When we have a traumatic event, we tend to isolate and close ourselves off from the world. In this episode we learn how to re-engage the world with open arms. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to to…
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Author, Dr. Karen Doll, joins us to discuss her internationally bestselling book, "Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease." 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorr…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered why your body craves certain foods at specific times? Join us for a captivating episode where Patti opens up about her fixation on blackberries and sweet potatoes, revealing how such cravings may be our body's way of signaling what it needs. Taylor takes us on a breathtaking journey to Max Patch in Nor…
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Dibakar Banerjee is going to have to make two good movies to compensate for whatever hellish assault on the senses Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 was. We discuss the film’s muddled social commentary, the frustration oozing out of every frame, and the general incoherence of the arguments. We also compare LSD2’s aesthetic and thematic shortfalls, especially w…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a far-left Marxist transforms into an independent voter supporting Donald Trump? Welcome to "The Sassy Contrarian," where I share my wild journey from one extreme to another, bucking conventional wisdom at every turn. This introductory episode is a rollercoaster ride through my personal evolution, filled wi…
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If you feel like you've been self-sabotaging your career, relationships and health, then we offer practical steps to get you back on track for caring and nurturing those areas. 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.co…
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Send us a Text Message. What if you could overcome rheumatoid arthritis through natural methods rather than conventional medications? Join me, Patti, as I recount my year-long journey of healing rheumatoid arthritis without the common pharmaceutical routes. After 63 years of vibrant health, a sudden diagnosis pushed me to seek alternative healing p…
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After the end of the Maoist era in the People's Republic of China, the rise of queer communities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has generated growing public and academic attention. Drawing on over a decade of ethnographic fieldwork in northwest China, Casey James Miller offers a novel, compelling, and intimately personal perspective on C…
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Author, self-discipline coach and meditation teacher, Giovanni Dienstmann joins us to discuss: Power of determination Why breath is the bridge to the mind and body How to create space between pain and peace Value of sleep and rest Importance of aspirations, awareness and actions How to rebuild our identity after it's been shattered Buy his books: h…
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