Best Jill and Rebecca Podcasts (2024)

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Picturing World Cultures: Juan Brenner - Guatemala 1:12:54

1d ago1:12:54

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Documenting a culture can be a daunting process, especially when it involves a history of conquest and colonialism. Synthesizing such a complex and traumatic past in a contemporary narrative is a formidable task, requiring extensive researchh and dedicated planning. This is the back story to today’s podcast. Above photograph © Juan Brenner For the …

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Rebecca Connolly: Believing in Happily Ever After 54:45

6d ago54:45

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Rebecca Connolly is an author of stories but she is well aware of who the Author of the best stories is and it is in Him that she has placed her trust. From choosing to quit her job in order to write full-time to writing love stories and continuing to believe in them despite having yet to find a love story of her own, Rebecca has placed her pen fir…

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147. How to Build an In-Home Living Water Sanctuary Ft. Robert Gourlay and Andrew Skipper 1:08:16

5d ago1:08:16

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In this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy sits down in person with Phi’on Chief Scientist Robert Gourlay, founder of MEA Water along with additional guest Andrew Skipper, an engineer and plumber pioneering living water systems for homes. Robert has devoted decades to researching how to create negatively charged "living" water that mimics the properties of …

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Kenza Fourati on challenging brands and finding joy and learning from her Tunisian shoe business 22:21

7d ago22:21

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My guest this week is Kenza Fourati, a Tunisian fashion model in New York, U.S. who’s co-launched a shoe business that’s done very well, teaching she and her co-founders many lessons along the way. The business employs local Tunisian shoemakers, helping keep a craft alive, repurposes leather that would otherwise go to waste, and brings comfortable,…

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100: Common Mystics Trivia with Patreon Friends 1:00:50

13d ago1:00:50

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On this milestone episode of Common Mystics, we celebrate our 100th show with some special friends from our Tier 4 Patreon group! Edmund, Kelli, Jason, and Lisa join us for a trivia game featuring questions about the mystical sisters and past Common Mystics episodes. The winner will receive a coveted prize: a free reading with Jen and Jill. Who wil…

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Bonnie H. Cordon: Letting Him Direct Thy Paths 55:19

10d ago55:19

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There have been seasons when Sister Bonnie H. Cordon was a working mom and other seasons where she was able to choose to stay home. Today, she is a working grandmother who feels that the Lord has given her a miracle she didn’t know she needed in the form of an opportunity to lead Southern Virginia University. On this week’s episode, we discuss with…

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Larger than Life: Julia Blaukopf’s Custom Photographic Wall Decor 1:00:44

15d ago1:00:44

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Julia Blaukopf is not afraid to think big, particularly when it comes to her photographs. She’s also not afraid of blurring the lines between fine art and commercial enterprise. Equal parts photographer, designer, visual artist, and entrepreneur, Julia is the founder of Fotografica—an arts-products venture with the goal of re-envisioning options fo…

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Jill Geigle: Preparing Pornography-Resistant Families 52:24

17d ago52:24

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Jill Geigle has dedicated a great deal of time throughout her life to preparing children and families to face the challenges of a modern world. Specifically, she is passionate that, because all of us will come into contact with pornography at some point, we should prepare our families to be pornography-resistant rather than seeking to protect them …

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“You build your brand by getting in front of people.” Hyacinth Tucker, Owner of the Laundry Basket 21:26

22d ago21:26

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Hyacinth Tucker always loved people, enterprise, and community when growing up in Jamaica. Here in the states, she’s found a way to channel that love through her new venture, the Laundry Basket, an on-demand mobile laundry and dry cleaning delivery company in Maryland, U.S. In a short time, she’s scaled, gained a considerable client base, and gaine…

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99: More Voices From the Road- The Secret Life of Emily Chambers in Providence, RI 1:17:43

27d ago1:17:43

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On this episode of Common Mystics, we uncover the untold story of a woman whose enigmatic life and startling demise remain cloaked in secrecy.* It was in September 1894, in Providence, RI, that Mrs. Emily Chambers, after resigning from her position as a live-in maid, adorned herself in her finest clothes, hired a carriage with a substantial amount …

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Clayton and Ashley Young: Chasing Paris 2024 Olympic Dreams Together 59:55

26d ago59:55

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Although Ashley Young wasn't competing in the US Olympic Trials, her pride was evident as she stood with their daughters at the finish line ready to greet her husband, Clayton, and celebrate his qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games. On this week’s episode, the couple shares the highs and lows of their path to the Olympics, highlighting the sacr…

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146. Organic, Natural Super Foods for Optimal Health and Wellbeing Ft. Zafir uddin 57:36

28d ago57:36

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In this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy sits down with Zafir uddin, founder of Megaplants and co-founder of Safa Body and Kosha Botanica, companies that create high-quality botanical and beauty products sourced from around the world. Zafir shares his passion for seeking out the finest ingredients globally, traveling to farms and sourcing locations himsel…

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NYC Artist Lofts & Brooklyn Rooftops, with Joshua Charow & Josh Katz 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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How much do you know about New York City’s 1982 Loft Law, which established a process for artists to obtain legal occupancy of the raw industrial spaces they inhabited, while also providing rent stabilization and protection from future eviction? Or the pigeon fanciers who were once a fixture across the rooftops of Brooklyn and remain valued as neig…

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Stephanie and Claire Nielson: The Resilient Bond of a Mother and Daughter 49:31

1M ago49:31

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When Claire Nielson was 8 years old, her parents were involved in a small plane accident that left both her mom and dad badly injured, including burns that covered 80 percent of her mother’s body. Immediately following the accident, Claire’s mother, Stephanie, was barely recognizable but then Claire saw something she knew completely: Her mother’s e…

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145. Mysteries of Water and the Future of Holistic, Energy-Based Healing Ft. Geoffrey Montague-Smith 1:01:22

1M ago1:01:22

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In this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy sits down with Geoffrey Montague Smith, an osteopath specializing in energy medicine and sound therapy. Geoffrey is the co-founder of The Atman Clinic in London, which integrates osteopathy, sound therapy, and other holistic modalities. He is also a teacher and mentor, training students in using tuning forks and un…

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What fashion models can teach us about leadership and stage presence 10:57

1M ago10:57

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I'm still swooning over the delightful Chicagoans I met on a recent April visit. (They're the nicest and most open people ever!) In another ad-hoc interview, we learn from Gina Magro, a fashion model adorned in an $8.5k leather Carolina Herrera gown, on how to focus when on stage. She's also expert on seeming open, calming our mind, and showing neu…

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Picturing World Cultures: Maxim Dondyuk - Ukraine 1:18:11

1M ago1:18:11

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The dictionary defines culture as “the way of life for an entire society.” But sometimes larger forces create rifts within the whole, inevitably leading to a confrontation between factions. A prime example of this cultural struggle is playing out today within the cities and villages of Ukraine, the focus of today’s episode. Above photograph © Maxim…

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98: The Dubious Death of Rebecca Cornell in Portsmouth, RI 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the death of a Puritan woman in 1673. Rebecca Cornell tragically perished in a fire at her Portsmouth home, a death authorities initially deemed an accident. However, the narrative took a chilling turn days later when her brother reported a ghostly vis…

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Michael Huston: Lament—A Faithful Complaint to God 44:11

1M ago44:11

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While sitting in a class at the theological seminary he attended, Michael Huston was floored when he heard his teacher say these words: “Lament is faithfully complaining to God.” The teacher went on to say, “Lament is the way you worship to God from within pain.” Huston describes the feeling he felt that day as exhaling a breath he had been holding…

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“A great communicator really understands their audience.” Product leader Nupur Thakur on demystifying tech 20:55

2M ago20:55

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My guest this week is product, strategy, and operations leader Nupur Thakur who has spent a greater part of her career ensuring that leaders and customers understand her technology well. In a lovely conversation from her Bay Area, SF base, she unpacks what’s helped her understand her audience and how she breaks down and demystifies technical topics…

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Lynn Goldsmith’s Prince Portrait and its Legacy in Case Law 1:18:56

2M ago1:18:56

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For anyone familiar with the photo industry, the mammoth lawsuit between The Andy Warhol Foundation and renowned music photographer Lynn Goldsmith should be no secret. This complex battle over the rights to her 1981 portrait of the artist formerly known as Prince lasted seven years and went all the way to the Supreme Court. But do you know the circ…

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97: Motive and Murder in Newport, RI 58:46

2M ago58:46

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On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the mysterious murder of Benjamin J. Burton, once Rhode Island’s most affluent Black businessman. A self-made man, Burton began his career loading cargo at the docks of Newport, RI, eventually founding an express company and establishing the city’s first mass transit system. Admired and respec…

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T.C. Christensen: Miraculous True Stories Made For Film 42:20

2M ago42:20

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T.C. Christensen has made some of the most beloved Latter-day Saint films in recent years including “17 Miracles” and “The Fighting Preacher.” His new film, “Escape From Germany” tells the story of a missionary who was tasked with moving 85 missionaries to safety in adjacent countries as Hitler’s army was rapidly closing borders in August of 1939. …

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144. How To Operate at a Higher Level, Look Younger and Feel Limitless Ft. Matt Coan and Rebecca Pate 59:54

2M ago59:54

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In this episode of HYDRATE, Tracy sits down with Matt Coan and Rebecca Pate, the owners of Bare Bunny Aesthetics and Regenerative Wellness Group, the next stage in regenerative medicine and leading edge products. Matt and Rebecca have developed an innovative cellular therapy treatment using minimally manipulated perinatal tissue to harness the powe…

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“I’m married to my violin” John Chang on the gifts from music and managing audition jitters 22:27

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John Chang moved to the U.S. from a balmy part of China with one core goal: To perform violin for orchestras. His practicing’s intense and rigorous as are his auditions. We spoke a few days after auditioning for Chicago’s opera where he and other players must perform their excerpts to faceless judges separated from the musician by a black curtain. …

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Picturing World Cultures: Rita Leistner - Canada 1:14:35

2M ago1:14:35

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Professional tree planting is back breaking piecework—a combination of high intensity sport and industrial labor that requires both technical finesse and remarkable physical and mental endurance. Using techniques more often associated with high-performance athletes, experienced planters (commonly known as high-ballers) leap up and down through unev…

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96: The Legend of Dolly Cole, The Witch of Foster, RI 1:03:16

2M ago1:03:16

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve into the tale of a wise woman turned vengeful witch according to a local legend. Foster, RI, now a quaint settlement, has faced numerous challenges and documented hauntings over time. The town’s struggles have been attributed to a witch named Dolly Cole, yet evidence suggests alternative origins …

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Savannah Wooden: The Physical Healing Power of God 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Savannah Wooden was in high school when, after years of struggling with seizures, she made the difficult decision to have brain surgery that, if successful, would cure her seizures. The surgery was, by that measure, very successful, but in the years since, Savannah has struggled with the byproducts of the surgery. Even then, she can see that the po…

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Still Photography & the WWE, with Brad Smith & Rich Freeda 1:05:55

2M ago1:05:55

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Cozy up to a ringside seat for a behind-the-scenes tour of the wildest shows in sports entertainment, during our insightful chat about the still photos produced for World Wrestling Entertainment, (otherwise known as WWE). In 2023 alone, the WWE photo team traveled the globe, covering close to 170 live events, and producing 2.6 million stills to ser…

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Kyle S. McKay: A Witness of a Living Christ and an Ongoing Restoration 51:22

3M ago51:22

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If the walls of the Kirtland Temple could speak, they would tell you what they saw that day—April 3, 1836—when the Living Christ appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Still, the temple stands as a witness of the reality of the Resurrection that we celebrate at Easter. Perhaps it is only fitting that the Kirtland Temple reopened u…

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143. Bio-harmonizing vs Biohacking, Frequency Medicine, Hydrate Summit 2024 Ft. Tracy Duhs & Natalie Jill 29:32

3M ago29:32

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In this episode, Tracy Duhs gets interviewed by her friend Natalie Jill. They discuss how Tracy got into bio-harmonizing after struggling with health issues from a young age. A pivotal moment was when she was extremely thirsty and dehydrated during her first pregnancy, despite eating very healthy. This led her to research frequency medicine and the…

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“My dad’s my first coach.” Abhijeet Patil on heritage, leadership, and writing 30:35

3M ago30:35

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North Carolina-based executive architect Abhijeet Patil has long led complex hybrid cloud initiatives for Fortune 500s and loved the challenge. A recent self-generated challenge to write in the public space—his “writing spree”— has helped him discover the joy, clarity, and courage that comes from expressing ourselves in the written word. He’s also …

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95: More Voices from the Road- The Mysterious Death of Tom Hepburn 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

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On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill explore the mysterious death of Tom Hepburn*. Before she was a Hollywood legend, Katharine Hepburn was one six offspring of Dr. Thomas Hepburn and Katharine Houghton Hepburn. The children enjoyed a life of privilege, and were brought up in an environment of intellectual pursuits and social activism. To…

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Andy Reid: United—Creating Great Teams On and Off the Field 35:02

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Andy Reid is not even done coaching and is already considered to be one of the greatest football coaches of all time. His humble approach to being a leader of men is inspiring and on this week’s episode he shares many of the things that have helped him lead great teams. He also shares insights into the players he has coached who he considers to be …

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