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Most airlines don't have stories about high stakes arm wrestling, planes full of dogs, and a decade of go-go boots, but Southwest isn't like most airlines. To celebrate 50 years of flying, Southwest Airlines proudly presents this 20 episode series featuring first-hand stories from the people who lived through the wildest and most memorable moments in the airline's history. Hosted by Southwest employees Quinnie Jenkins and Lucas Hershberger, produced by LA Times Studios and At Will Media. Thi ...
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Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes, is a Household Toxins Health Specialist. For over 40 years, she has been researching, studying, and talking about toxins in your life and home and how they can affect your health. She helps you reduce your exposure to chemicals that are in your personal care and cleaning products, food, and other items in your home that expose you to harmful chemicals. She guides you in having a low-tox lifestyle that can reduce the risk of potentially chemical-induced illnesses, ...
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Talking music with hosts Lee McAdams and Kyle Carlson! Getting to know music, new and old, through conversations with artists, highlight segments and more!
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Beverly Jensen, PhD: Protecting Children Born Into an Electromagnetic World
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36:45This week, Tee sits down with Dr. Beverly Jensen for a powerful conversation on the often-overlooked impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on our health, homes, and especially our children. Dr. Beverly brings a rare blend of academic rigor, international experience, and lived wisdom. Her early career included writing on health, nutrition, and env…
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Gabriela Rosa: How a Low-Tox Lifestyle Supports Reproductive Health
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52:27This week, Tee is delighted to welcome Gabriela Rosa, DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), MPH (Clinical Effectiveness, Harvard), MScM (Reproductive Medicine & Human Genetics, University of Sydney), BHSc (ND). Gabriela is a Harvard-awarded scholar, internationally recognized fertility specialist, and the founder of The Rosa Institute. Currently completing he…
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Martha Carlin: The Gut–Hormone Connection Everyone Should Know
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38:23Balancing the gut microbiome can transform the body's entire internal terrain—regulating immune function, reducing inflammation, influencing metabolism, and impacting brain health through the gut-brain axis. These interconnected systems play a critical role in the prevention and potential reversal of chronic illness. In this episode, Tee sits down …
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Send us a text Josh from the Dionysian Dream joins me once more to discuss Wicked! This time, we are looking at the sequel to the 2024 movie, Wicked: For Good. We chat about the film, the changes between the stage show and the movie version, the new songs, and why Wicked isn't just for the girls and gays. Follow Josh on X: https://x.com/tragic_frui…
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Dr. Scott Sherr: The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: How to Reclaim Energy, Focus, and Recovery in a Stressed-Out World
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39:58This week, Tee speaks with Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and specialist in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, who focuses on health optimization rather than disease treatment. Dr. Sherr explains his journey from growing up in a holistic health environment to his current practice that integrates conventional and alternative …
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Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said feat. Rare Candy
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1:59:24Send us a text This is part 2 of our Philip K. Dick collaboration with the Rare Candy podcast. Head over to their feed for part 1 (https://open.spotify.com/show/2cXVcvC3G13PGUuYMVLGZb), where we cover The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch (1965), before joining us here for the continuation of "Dick Week" as we discuss Flow My Tears, the Policeman S…
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Jenn Trepeck: The Keys to Uncomplicating Wellness
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37:09This week, Tee discusses the complexities of the wellness industry with Lifestyle Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant Jenn Trepeck. Jenn shares her personal journey towards wellness and how it led her to create an award-winning podcast, 'Salad with a Side of Fries', and write her debut book, 'Uncomplicating Wellness.' The book offers a scienc…
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Sinan Gölhan: How GelTech Labs Hydrogels Are Accelerating Safer Health Solutions
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21:23This week, Tee discusses innovative cancer treatments using hydrogels with Sinan Gölhan, founder and CEO of GelTech Labs. Sinan shares his personal journey from Istanbul to founding GelTech in San Diego, driven by his mother's battle with cancer. GelTech's mission is to accelerate the development of safer, more targeted cancer treatments using hydr…
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Resentment: a Comedy feat. Paul Dalla Rosa
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1:30:12Send us a text Paul Dalla Rosa returns to talk about Gary Indiana's fabulous pastiche of the Menendez Brothers trial, Resentment. We chat about vicious gay wit, the media circus around the trial, comparing the mediatised social life of television and the internet, Indiana's distinctive style, and much more. Go to the Patreon for a continuation of t…
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Dr. Joe Jacko: Avoiding the Tricks, Deceptions, and Half-Truths of the Medical Profession
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33:04In this episode, Tee discusses the pervasive corruption within the medical industry with guest Dr. Joe Jacko, an expert in internal, sports, regenerative, preventative medicine, and longevity science. Dr. Jacko shares his journey from an athletic-focused medical practice to the broader, more conventional field of internal medicine, where he began t…
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Lucas Vegvary: Reclaiming Rest: The Science of Sleep, Recovery, and Resilience
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40:01This week, Tee discusses the critical topic of sleep with Lucas Vegvary, the founder of My Custom Sleep Journey, the only premium coaching company exclusively serving night-shift medical professionals. Lucas shares his personal story of overcoming severe health issues caused by a poor diet and sleep deprivation during his night shifts at an oil ref…
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Send us a text On this week's episode, we dive into Ryu Murakami's Popular Hits of the Showa Era, where a group of disaffected men find themselves in an absurdly violent war with a rival society of older women (Oba-sans) after a deadly encounter. We talk about the book's mix of ultra-violence, satirical humor, escalating absurdity, and much more! T…
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Michelle Doan: Why Self-Love and Mindset Are Just as Important as Skincare and Beauty Treatments
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35:44This week, Tee welcomes Michelle Doan, the founder of Emani. Her journey from overcoming cystic acne to building a clean beauty brand is all about resilience, self-love, and innovation. As an immigrant who faced countless challenges, she turned adversity into a mission: helping others feel confident in their skin. Michelle's story isn't just about …
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Ariana Thacker: From Misdiagnosis to Mold Toxicity Advocate
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29:01This week, Tee sits down with Ariana Thacker, the founder and CEO of MoldCo, and a chemical engineer turned venture capitalist with a passion for tackling overlooked challenges. After successfully founding Conscience VC, an early-stage firm investing in science-driven startups, Ariana's own experience with Mold Toxicity led her to create MoldCo, th…
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Send us a text In this week's episode, the legendary Bruce Wagner joins us to discuss his new novel Amputation, inspired by the 2025 Los Angeles fires. The conversation moves from the book’s genesis in anger at bureaucratic incompetence to Wagner’s reflections on art, rage, and the sacred. We discuss how indignation can be transformed into creative…
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Kayse Gehret: Microdosing for Healing - Transforming Wellness Through Intentional Practices
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35:33This week, Tee welcomes Kayse Gehret, a highly regarded guide in the practice of microdosing earth medicine and founder of Microdosing for Healing. Kayse shares her personal journey from aspiring doctor to a practitioner of alternative medicine and the impact of microdosing on her own health. She highlights the benefits of microdosing for various p…
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(PREVIEW) Spare Us Yet feat. Lucas Smith (Cross Post w/ New Mythologies)
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13:48Send us a text Australian-American writer Lucas Smith joins us to discuss his collection of wonderful short fiction, Spare Us Yet. We discuss the elements of faith in his fiction, the pandemic, lockdowns, literary culture in Australia, as well as his experience running an independent publishing company, Bonfire Books. This is a special crossover ev…
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Dr. Marianne Pinkston: How BPA and Other Chemicals Affect Women's Bodies
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39:39This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Marianne Pinkston Mueller, an experienced family practice and integrative medicine physician, and founder of Better Life Health and Wellness. They discuss the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and parabens on reproductive and metabolic health, focusing on conditions such as estrogen dominance. Dr. …
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Send us a text *this is a PREVIEW. To listen to the full episode, go to patreon.com/GettingLit This episode, Fresta and Sini riff on Fresta's Sydney trip, thrift shop book finds, Bret Easton Ellis, the fantastic Australian crime show Mr Inbetween, ABC Radio National's Top 100 books of the 21st Century, and much more. To find out why this episode ha…
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Dr. Angela Miller Petersen: Living Well & Living Green: Wellness Beyond the Clinic
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41:17This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Angela M Petersen (DNP), a board-certified Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Amplified Total Wellness, a platform dedicated to advancing integrative health and lifestyle medicine. With a strong clinical background and a holistic approach, Dr. Angela empowers individuals and organizations to achieve sustainable well-b…
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Send us a text This week, we're looking at Gustav Meyrink's The Golem, a strange novel of occultism, Kabbalah and psychological terror in early 20th century Prague's Jewish ghetto. Joining us on this journey is none other than Brad Kelly, host of the wonderful Method and Madness podcast. Follow Brad on X: https://x.com/bradkelly?lang=en Method and …
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Dr. Toni Engram: The Mouth-Body Connection: How Biological Dentistry Heals More Than Cavities
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36:35This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Toni Engram, a biological dentist and integrative health coach, to discuss the principles and practices of biological dentistry. After battling her own health issues, Dr. Toni adopted a holistic approach to dentistry that considers the impact of dental treatments on overall health. She shares her journey, the link betwee…
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Reflections in a Golden Eye feat. Kalob Petty, Banjer Jack, & Ryan Simón
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Dr. Gina Nick: The Glutathione Effect: Detox, Defend, and Thrive
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33:53This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Gina Nick, a world-renowned Naturopathic Physician, Researcher, and Formulator based in Newport Beach, California. With a dedication to holistic wellness, she's known for her expertise in treating a wide range of health concerns, from autoimmune diseases to addiction recovery, anxiety, and more. In this episode, Tee and …
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R Blank: How to Shield Your Body from EMF Radiation
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51:10This week, Tee welcomes R Blank, CEO of Shield Your Body and author of the new book Empowered. Together, they dive into one of the most overlooked health issues of our modern age — electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation — and how it's quietly impacting our sleep, health, and well-being. R shares insights from years of research, including working alo…
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Jasper Ceylon Returns feat. Aaron Barry
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1:59:16Send us a text Jasper Ceylon, author of the hoax poetry journal Echolalia Review, has been unmasked as Aaron Barry. Aaron joins us to talk about what's been happening in his life since he revealed himself in The Free Press, his new novel "£, flesh", the internet novel, writing under pseudonyms and much more. Listen to Jasper/Aaron's previous episod…
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Hilary Russo: HUG It Out of Your System: A Holistic Detox for Mind and Mood
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41:27This week, Tee is excited to welcome Hilary Russo, a trauma-informed holistic practitioner, health/wellness journalist, international speaker, author, and founder of HIListically Speaking®. She is one of only 50 Certified Havening Techniques® Trainers in the world and is also a Certified Havening Techniques Practitioner. Hilary's signature HUG it O…
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Send us a text Jack Norman is the author of the new short story collection Sleep Capricorn, coming in October from Bonfire Books. Like Fresta and Sini, he also grew up in North Queensland. This episode features three northerners yarning about Jack's fiction, as well as fatherhood, Australian fiction in general, The Honourable Member for Kennedy Bob…
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Chris James: Fasting for Weight Loss & Crushing Health Issues for Good
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38:12This week, Tee explores the transformative power of fasting for weight loss and overall health with Chris James, founder of 'A Healthy Alternative.' Chris shares his inspiring journey, starting with how he helped his brother lose 100 pounds and reverse diabetes in just 90 days. This success led him to dedicate his life to assisting others in achiev…
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Send us a text We talk about The Independent article about men "performatively reading", as well as Fresta's realisation that he is "Unc" now after a night out. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/performative-male-trends-books-matcha-pilates-attention-b2811124.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1756101761 Music: To Die Among St…
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Janna Starr: Reducing Your Environmental Footprint at Home & in Your Garden
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34:12This week, Tee is excited to welcome Janna Starr to discuss reducing your environmental footprint at home and in the garden. Janna is a sustainability-focused project manager at the US Green Building Council (USGBC), where she supports impactful initiatives like LEED v5, platform enhancements, and portfolio-level performance tools. Janna shares her…
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Carolyn Haeler: From Financial Advisor to Founder & CEO of Mightylicious Gluten-Free Food
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40:35This week, Tee interviews Carolyn Haeler, the founder and CEO of Mightylicious, a company specializing in gluten-free cookies. Carolyn shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with celiac disease at age 31 to founding Mightylicious after realizing the market's lack of tasty gluten-free products. During the conversation, Carolyn elaborates o…
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Better Than Food feat. Cliff Sargent
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1:37:03Send us a text This episode, we are joined by the best book YouTuber around, Mr Cliff Sargent. Cliff hosts the popular channel "Better Than Food," where he reviews everything from classics to difficult postmodern tomes and sci fi. Truly a great discussion from one of the best in the game right now. We talk about how he makes his book content, devel…
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Lindsay Dahl: Why Are So Many Chemicals Allowed Into Food and Household Products?
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41:44This week, Tee is honored to welcome Lindsay Dahl, the Chief Impact Officer at Ritual and a seasoned environmental health advocate with over 20 years of experience. Lindsay was the Head of Mission at Beautycounter for nearly 8 years, leading safety, sustainability, advocacy, and responsible sourcing for the clean beauty pioneer. With both state and…
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Send us a text This week we are joined by Passage Prize winner Michael Button to discuss Alice Munro's short story cycle, Who Do You Think You Are? (aka The Beggar Maid in the US). Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/Michaelknife1 Music: Time Fades Away by Neil Young Support the showBy Getting Lit
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Kami Chartier: A Mind-Body Detox From the Inside Out
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37:14This week, Tee is excited to sit down with Kami Chartier, a certified Mind-Body Eating and Nutrition Coach and the founder of Wild Core Wellness, a supportive community rooted in body kindness, food freedom, and whole-person healing. After spending decades caught in the cycle of dieting—starting at the age of eight—Kami transformed her relationship…
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Carrie Denning Jackson: Everybody Deserves a Healthy Home
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42:27This week, Tee welcomes Carrie Denning Jackson, the Founder of Place as Medicine, an organization committed to creating healthier places and spaces. For the past fifteen years, Carrie has devoted her career to enhancing the environments where people live and work at places like IBM Smarter Cities, Google's urban innovation team, Sidewalk Labs, and …
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Send us a text This week Fresta talks to Will Samson about Vladimir Nabokov’s novel Bend Sinister and the Fall record of the same name. As Fresta and Will are both avant-garde music-spazz’s the conversation ends up in a discussion about other artists such as The Country Teasers, Lana Del Rey, Kanye, Pere Ubu, The Melvins, Townes Van Zandt, Oasis, T…
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Dr. Deanna Minich: Whole Detox: A Full-Spectrum Approach to Health and Well-Being
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36:06This week, Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Deanna Minich, a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author, with over 25 years of cumulative experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. Throughout the years, she has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practic…
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle feat. Bigmac McCarthy
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2:16:28Send us a text Bigmac McCarthy joins Fresta (who is hosting solo this ep) to talk about Haruki Murakami’s surrealistic tome The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle as well as some music nerd talk at the end. Mac’s Twitter: https://x.com/bigmac_mccarthy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Mac’s music, Heavy Body: https://heavybody.bandcamp.com…
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Caren Paskel: The Power of Self-Belief: Breaking Free from Limiting Patterns
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42:44This week, Tee delves into the importance of self-belief for overall wellbeing and success with Caren Paskel, the bestselling author of The Power of Self-Belief, and founder of the Self Evolution Education Foundation. A master in Vedanta philosophy and a lifelong yoga practitioner—starting her growth journey at just 16—Caren has dedicated her caree…
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Dr. Sara Jayne Klein: Live Better, Do Better, Be Better
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41:38This week, Tee discusses the importance of living a healthier and non-toxic lifestyle with Dr. Sara Jayne Klein. Dr. Sara shares her journey from aspiring pharmaceutical sales rep to a holistic chiropractor, emphasizing the significant changes she made towards a non-toxic lifestyle, especially after having children. After earning her Doctor of Chir…
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Tempestuous feat. Zach Langley Chi Chi
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1:22:50Send us a text Zach Langley Chi Chi joins us once again to talk about William Shakespeare's final play, The Tempest, as well as Julie Taymor's 2010 film adaptation starring Helen Mirren as a gender-swapped Prospero. Subscribe to Zach's wonderful podcast, I'm So Popular: https://www.patreon.com/imsopopular And for a special episode of Back Matter wh…
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Arielle Moody: Beyond the Beach: 5 Secrets to Safely Protecting Yourself From the Sun
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28:07In this enlightening episode, Tee unpacks the crucial topic of sunscreen and sun protection, featuring an in-depth conversation with Arielle Moody, co-founder and product developer of Mama Sol. Arielle shares her personal journey that led to the creation of Mama Sol, motivated by the lack of safe, effective, and enjoyable mineral sunscreens during …
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Some Recollections of St. Ives feat. David Mamet
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Renee Fitton: The Real Secret To Aging Well
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34:58This week, Tee explores the keys to healthy aging with Renee Fitton, MS, RD, Director of Education and Healthcare Sales at Prolon. Renee shapes sales strategies and equips healthcare practitioners with cutting-edge insights into nutrition and longevity. Her expertise in evidence-based practices and nutritional science has made her a trusted authori…
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(PREVIEW) Back Matter 18: The Invited Chart Reading & The Uninvited film feat. Emmalea Russo
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5:39Send us a text This is a snippet from the Patreon-exclusive aftershow, Back Matter, where our guest this week, Emmalea Russo, reads Sini's astrological chart. Later, we discuss the 2024 film, The Uninvited, directed by Nadia Conners and starring Walton Goggins, Elizabeth Reaser, Pedro Pascal. To listen to full episodes of Back Matter, get access to…
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Send us a text On this episode we talk to poet, author, and astrologer Emmalea Russo about her new novel, Vivienne. We talk about the "cancellation novel", women artists, astrology, hippie women, Catholicism, and porting poetic structural techniques onto the novelistic form. A great discussion! And over on the paid aftershow at Patreon, Emmalea rea…
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Sabrina Yavil: A Guide to Non-Toxic Skincare for Kids & Teens
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39:12This week, Tee discusses the transition to non-toxic skincare for children and teens with Sabrina Yavil, a veteran of the beauty industry and the founder of Gryme, a clean personal care brand for young adolescents. Sabrina has been immersed in the beauty industry, shaping global marketing and strategy for iconic brands like Clinique and Bumble. She…
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Wake In Fright feat. Jack from Book Club from Hell
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1:27:24Send us a text This is part two of a collaboration with Book Club From Hell, another great Australian book podcast. Head over to their feed for part one where we discuss the classic Australian psychological thriller novel, Wake In Fright by Kenneth Cook (1961). And on this episode we will be discussing the almost lost forever film version from 1971…
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