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This is a limited-run podcast with only four episodes, leading up to the release of the new thriller "Perfect", the first book in the Genesis Trilogy, by L.A. Kessler.L.A. Kessler is the pseudonym of award-winning horror and paranormal romance author Lisa Kessler. She's a two-time San Diego Book Award winner for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror and Best Published Romance. Her books have also won the PRISM award, the Award of Excellence, the National Excellence in Romantic Fiction Award, ...
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Kessler Foundation - Changing the lives of people with disabilities through research in stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and by funding innovative programs that promote employment for people with disabilities. Podcasts are from various consumer and professional lectures presented by our researchers and guest lecturers.
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The Raising Lifelong Learners podcast helps parents -- especially homeschooling parents -- encourage their differently-wired kids to learn, explore passions, cultivate creativity, and become fascinated by the world around them. Join host Colleen Kessler -- educational consultant, gifted specialist, author, and speaker -- for interviews, audioblogs, tips, and encouragement to help your differently-wired kiddos become lifelong learners -- children who know that they can find the answers to any ...
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Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all kinds smart – and sometimes silly – questions. Get to know the charming and diverse array of experts who share not only their wisdom, but also the ...
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How do I get on the same page as my partner? How do we navigate conversations around finances, assets, debt, and goals? How do I feel confident as a woman in my marriage? And the biggest question of all... How do I get a prenup and feel really good about it? Whether you're single, engaged, married, or divorced, this podcast is for you. The HelloPrenup Podcast is a Q&A style educational podcast committed to bringing you thought leaders in the wedding / marriage / life planning space. We break ...
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Is it weird to have different handwritings? How do forgery experts detect fakes? What’s up with right- and left-handedness? Forensic document examiner Sylvia Kessler met up with Alie in the back of a Nebraska office store to chat about penmanship, cursive styles, the evolution of pens, self-expression and more. A donation went to Care.org Full-leng…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about turning a risk into an investment in your future! The Free 5 Keys To Manifesting The Life Of Your Dreams Webinar! Find out more about Lisa and Francie's Manifest Your Best Life Retreat! Check out Francie's website! Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign…
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Wolf howls, wolf packs, wolf history and more! We’re dishing up a puppy-sized and kid-friendly Smologies with lupinologist and Princeton professor Dr. Brigette vonHoldt. Learn about wolf populations, canine family dynamics, Game of Thrones direwolves, if wolves howl at the moon, myths and truths about alphas, and how you can help our lupine friends…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks with Reiki Master Francie Soito about the upcoming Manifest Your Best Life Retreat in Sedona! Find out more about Lisa and Francie's Manifest Your Best Life Retreat! Check out Francie's website! Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom se…
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Check out the latest episode of the podcast! This episode dives into the idea of family routines and rituals and how they play a crucial role in building stronger family bonds and supporting our children's growth. There is a difference between routines and rituals. This episode highlights how each plays a unique role in fostering a sense of identit…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about discovering what prosperity means to you! Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Mentorship program Send manifesting q…
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What is happiness? How do our circumstances affect happiness? Why is the word “gratitude” kinda cringey? What can we do to feel better? Should we try to feel happy all the time? Yale cognitive scientist, Eudemonologist, and host of The Happiness Lab podcast Dr. Laurie Santos chats about how scientists measure human happiness and what their research…
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We are thrilled to bring you the latest episode of the podcast, where Mary Hanna Wilson shares all about using book clubs to teach literature. This episode is packed with golden nuggets for parents who want to foster a deep love for reading and literature in their children while making learning an engaging, enjoyable experience. Key Takeaways: Flex…
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Subject matter experts discuss how and why a new, online education class, “Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants,” was created. The course introduces learners to the physical and emotional experience of individuals living with SCI and offers suggestions for building positive working relationships. Course content wa…
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At long last: an episode dedicated to veterinary medicine! Dr. Terrence Ferguson & Dr. Vernard Hodges have been friends for nearly 30 years and have co-owned their rural Georgia veterinary clinic, Critter Fixers, for over 20 years. The two wonderful buddies talk about getting accepted into vet school, caring for spiders & camels & lizards & toads &…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about declaring your independence from fear, so you can manifest your best life! Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Ment…
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In today’s episode, we dive into the importance of happiness and how fostering joy and long-term contentment in children can shape their development for the better. We explore positive psychology, resilience, and the PERMA model, highlighting how joy, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment are key to fostering long-term contentment.…
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Teeth. Tails. Pouches. This not-at-all-rodent has the distinction of being North America’s sole marsupial and so Alie hunted down lauded Opossumologist Dr. Lisa Walsh and launched an absolute torrent of giddy questions. How many ticks do they really eat, can we keep them as pets, how do they convincingly feign death, opossum vs. possum, fingerprint…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about having gratitude for the unexpected. Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Mentorship program Send manifesting questi…
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YA LIKE BEES? You will -- after this short, edited-for-all-ages Smologies cut of our classic Melittology episode featuring urban beekeeper Amanda “Mandy” Shaw. We chat about honeybees vs. native ones, hives vs. nests, honey, how to become a beekeeper, social structures, why a queen becomes a queen, how to keep Mason bees as outdoor pets, if you sho…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about the importance of taking inspired action on your ideas. Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Mentorship program Send…
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Today we have a truly insightful episode featuring Lisa Van Gemert, an expert in gifted education and the mind behind Gifted Guru. Join us as we explore the intricacies of perfectionism in gifted children, how it intertwines with their cognitive abilities, and its impact on their mental and emotional health. Lisa shares invaluable strategies for pa…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about why expanding a goal into a dream opens the doors to unexpected miracles. Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Mento…
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Ohaaay another edited-down, classroom-friendly Smologies! About... toads! Are they frogs? Do they have arms? What do they eat? How long do they live? What’s with the warts? Amphibian enthusiast Priya Nanjappa joins with a toadally awesome episode that will change the way you crouch down and shake hands with your tiny backyard grumpa. Follow Priya o…
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In today’s episode, Colleen dives into the art of building a family team. Discover the importance of setting boundaries, taking personal time, and forming deep, meaningful connections with your loved ones. Colleen shares her personal experiences and offers practical tips on how to balance family and personal time, foster open communication, and cre…
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Gaze into the cosmos and wonder at broken satellites, retired rockets and shattered contraptions. Archaeologist Dr. Alice Gorman is a leading expert on orbital debris and chats about what’s up there, how it got there, and how to get it down. Strap in to hear about everything from Sputnik to flaming garbage bonking us, collision potential, space har…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about overcoming obstacles with metaphysical tools. Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Tune Up! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook Find out more about Lisa's Manifesting Mentorship program Send manifesti…
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In this throwback episode originally aired on our grown-up Ologies feed, we hear dinosaur facts and tales from a paleontologist with Dr. Michael Habib. Learn about the economics of a dino dig, his favorite beasts, cloning from amber samples, which museum dinos are real vs. fakes, Jurassic Park flimflam and more. Follow Dr. Michael Habib on X and In…
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In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re talking with Christine Fonseca, licensed educational psychologist, critically acclaimed author, and nationally recognized speaker on topics related to educational psychology, mental health, giftedness, and using storytelling to heal past wounds. Understanding the complex world of giftedness is crucial fo…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about this coming week's Free 4-Day Manifesting Challenge, a great way to jump start manifesting the life of your dreams! The Four Day Manifesting Challenge! Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook Find out more …
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We’re back with another fresh episode of Smologies to light up your life and your butt. World renowned firefly expert Dr. Sara Lewis of Tufts University joins to share her love of a bug that many think is merely a mythological delight. Learn how these tiny animals illuminate the night, femme fatales, pink glowworms, secret languages, artificial lig…
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In today's episode of the podcast, we dive into the power of building strong family connections, especially in homeschooling families. We'll chat practical tips like setting family goals, managing time with multiple calendars, and encouraging sibling collaboration. Then, I'll touch on how mindfulness, open communication, and family rituals can fost…
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In this throwback to our first ever Smologies episode - originally aired on our grown-up Ologies feed - planetary geologist and selenologist Raquel Nuno chats about when the moon formed, what its made of, how moon phases work, gravity, conspiracy theories debunked, the far side of the moon, lunar caves and why she pulls out the telescope to stare a…
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Just in time to celebrate World Oceans Day, let’s dive into this fan favorite: Are plastic straws really that bad? Why is the sea salty? How do currents work? Do you have to be a marine biologist to help save the ocean? (Spoiler: No!) In a conversation with ocean and policy expert Dr. Ayana Johnson, Alie finds a balance between the wonders and the …
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In this week's episode of the podcast, we're talking with Rachel Figg, a trailblazer in the homeschooling world and the creator of Spark Schooling. As homeschooling parents, we recognize some challenges come with teaching children at home. This conversation focuses on sparkschooling, a novel approach to learning designed to ignite curiosity and eng…
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Ologies → Smologies. It’s all of the science, with none of the swearing! Smologies are shortened, kid-friendly episodes of the award-winning science podcast, Ologies, which covers topics from Toads (Bufology) to the Moon (Selenology) and everything in between. Enjoy clean and witty bite-sized science delights as host Alie Ward asks Ologists of all …
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about the new Metaphysical Manifesting community... Abundance is right around the corner! Check out Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting community: https://metaphysicalmanifesting.funnelcures.com/home-page Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa: https://calendly.com/lisakessler/metaphysical-manifesting Join Lisa…
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Welcome to this 2024 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship Lecture podcast.Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, a prominent researcher in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) and disabilities, was a featured speaker at the 2023 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship. Her work primarily revolves around implementing and …
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about the importance of protecting your positive energy from outside influences. Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa: https://calendly.com/lisakessler/metaphysical-manifesting Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/metaphysicalmeetup Find out more about Li…
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Send us a Text Message. Lisa talks about how missed opportunities can really be the Universe nudging you onto your path. Sign up for a free Q&A Zoom session with Lisa: https://calendly.com/lisakessler/metaphysical-manifesting Join Lisa's Metaphysical Manifesting Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/metaphysicalmeetup Find out more abo…
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In the latest episode, we dive into the fascinating world of puzzles and their role in fostering lifelong learning. Eric Berlin, a renowned puzzle maker and author, shares his experiences with puzzles in educational settings and their impact on child development. Eric discusses the integration of puzzle-solving into educational curricula. He shares…
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As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, it's the perfect moment to refresh your homeschool approach and cater to the bright energy of the season. On this episode of the podcast, we dive into the art of embracing change and the beauty of flexible learning environments. Colleen, an advocate for shaping education around a child’s needs and curi…
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Hindsight is 20/20, so we’re bringing on a divorce attorney to offer us some perspective on how prenups can protect both partners in a marriage! Denise Rappaport Isaacs has over 30 years of experience representing both men and women, helping to resolve unique financial and child issues with integrity and compassion. In this episode, she shares how …
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