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Welcome to "griefsense," a bi-weekly podcast for creatives who are grievers. I'm your host, Mimi Gonzalez, guiding you through discussions about life, death, and 'grief sense,' a unique perspective born from my personal loss and confrontation with mortality. We'll invite guests to share their stories of loss and healing and how they've tapped into this thought exploration of their #griefsense. Together, we'll explore the intersection of grief, creativity, and mortality, striving to normalize ...
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The Medicin is all about creating deep, healthy, passionate love - with your partner AND yourself. They are not separate. We know from direct experience. We (Mimi + Chase) were childhood sweethearts, married in our early 20's, spent 3 yrs of marriage figuring out that we had nothing figured out. In 2016 we actually separated + legally divorced, thinking we'd never see each other again. And after 3 yrs of intense self-development, discovery + personal epiphanies, we organically reunited in 20 ...
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The Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI) exists to expand Michigan’s capacity to support new learning models, engage in active research to inform new policies in online and blended learning, and strengthen the state’s infrastructures for sharing best practices.
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Sing For Science is a science and music podcast produced with Talkhouse where musicians talk to scientists about science as it connects to their most famous songs. Created and hosted by New York musician, Matt Whyte, the podcast’s goal is to increase science literacy for as many people as possible by reaching a variety of different musicians’ fan bases. Listeners come to the show through their love of music and leave with a new piece of knowledge. Science literacy and respect for expertise a ...
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Send us a Text Message. Hey griefsense familia! It's Mimi Gonzalez here, your host and the Zillennial Griever. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana Banks, a young widow who’s been finding her way through grief while raising her kids and falling in love again. Tatiana will share with us how she keeps the memory of her late husband alive, the da…
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This episode originally aired on 11/18/2020. In this encore episode, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from the band Living Colour join us for a discussion with NYU fascism and propaganda professor, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, about the fascism playbook, how authoritarian regimes end, fascism and the illusion of authenticity, modern examples like Trump, and Bil…
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Daniel Mapel is the founder of Wild Earth Animal Essences. Since 1996, these essences have been helping people around the world deepen their connection with themselves and their world. These vibrational essences are natural, energetic remedies that are made during a ceremonial process in the Blue Ridge Mountains of the USA. This ceremonial process …
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In this episode, we (Chase + Mimi) answer some heavy relationship questions submitted by our listeners. Your questions focus around separation, addiction, open communication tools, physical attraction in relationship, and how to shift your relationship back into romance mode after years of chronic stress. Prior to the deep stuff we share 3 segments…
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This was a very difficult episode to share, but I have a feeling it will be helpful for other couples out there, so here we are... Our first month trying to conceive worked: we found out we were pregnant on the last day of our trip to Greece & Italy. Everything felt perfect and right on time. It was the happiest I've ever been. We bathed in the joy…
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Recorded Live at the Anime Station store in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles on July 13, 2024, rapper Denzel Curry talks with UC Irvine cultural anthropologist Dr. Mimi Ito about his relationship to anime and anime culture in Japan and abroad. We discuss Mimi’s research that tracked how manga and anime grew from just a Japanese export to a global phenomen…
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Phoebe Lapine is a culinary sensation. A gluten-free chef, culinary instructor, Hashimoto’s advocate, & author. She is obsessed with the sweet spot where health and hedonism intersect, in the kitchen and beyond. And she's helping us find it too. This is her second appearance on The Medicin where we discuss metabolic health, sugar addiction, and how…
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Dr. Gary Reiss is certified in Process-oriented Psychology. For 40+ years he has been helping people, organizations, and companies all across the globe get to the center of what is causing conflict in their respective fields and how to solve it effectively. His specialties include the psychology of body symptoms; relationship work and sex therapy; …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt like you just want to give up? Well, don't because we need you. Your breakthrough is right around the corner! Hey griefsense fam! Today, it’s just me sharing some big updates and life changes, and I’d love your thoughts. After wrestling with mental health challenges and nearly giving up, I’ve just won a st…
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Paul Chek is an internationally renowned holistic health, fitness and personal development expert. From world-class boxers and Olympic athletes to NBA Organizations, international sports teams, and X-Games competitors: his ability to solve a problem no one else could fix took him all around the world. After over 40 years of helping people heal thei…
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Recorded Live inside the Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science in Boston on June 10, 2024. Join Bleachers frontman and 11-time Grammy Winning super-producer Jack Antonoff for a discussion about his track “The Waiter” on which he muses about the notion that time could stop hinting at the subjectivity of time perception. On hand to talk…
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In Dr. Gafni and his colleague, Dr. Stein’s language: “We stand at a pivotal moment in history – a time between worlds and a time between stories – poised between dystopia and utopia.” To bridge the gap between our external technologies and internal narratives of identity and purpose, every human and every epoch of humanity must evolve responses to…
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Send us a Text Message. what's up griefsense familia? Come chill with me and motivational speaker, mental health advocate, combat sports athlete, and mindset and performance coach Na Eun "Jiggy" Yoon as we explore the deep connections between grief, identity, and resilience. Today, Jiggy opens up about her role as a leading voice in the LGBTQ+ comm…
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The U.S. fertility market size accounted for $5.34 billion in 2023 and is expanding to around $8.69 billion by 2033. This is because more and more people are having difficulty getting pregnant naturally. Sperm counts are down, hormones are all over the place, obesity and diabetes are on the rise...so what can we do to avoid IVF? Our guest Dr. Natha…
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Submit your relationship question and/or crazy story at TheMedicinPodcast@gmail.com for a chance to be featured (can be anonymous) on the next show! This is the Chase + Mimi show - a whole new template of show - where we lighten your day, make you laugh while also dropping some legit relationship wisdom. If you like this style of show please let us…
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Mike Gonzalez is the founder and owner of Freedom Builderz, a team of experts who helps their clients build, launch and scale online programs and digital products. And those clients have generated over $2 million in combined revenue in just a few years, so clearly they've figured something out! I (Mimi) have personally worked with this team to buil…
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Send us a Text Message. Step into a space where grief meets creativity in this enlightening conversation with Kat Primeau, aka the Good Grief Doula. Host Mimi Gonzalez and Kat dive into what it means to be death positive and how embracing grief can unlock creative expression and personal growth. Kat opens up about growing up in hospice and how her …
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The United States is having its Pluto Return. 1778 was the last time we saw this! What does this mean for humanity? This is the 4th and final episode of our astrology series with Adrienne Abeyta. After zooming in on the various aspects and 12 signs of the Zodiac, now we are zooming out and looking at the bigger picture. Adrienne Abeyta is a profess…
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In this episode we discuss each of the final 6 signs of The Zodiac in great detail. This is the 3rd of 4 episodes in our Astrology series with Adrienne. Adrienne Abeyta is a professional astrologer, serving humanity (like the Virgo she is) for 25+ years. Her teachings will help you see into the deeper layers of yourself and those you love. Adrienne…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as Serge Nkusi, a young stand-up comedian from Rwanda, discusses how he channels his grief into creativity. Serge opens up about the loss of his brother Steve, a renowned track athlete, and how this tragedy has shaped his approach to life and mental health. He shares his journey of dealing with grief through humor, t…
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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on May 8, 2024, musician polymath and Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne talks with The Book of Eels author, Patrik Svensson. Even in today’s age of advanced science, no one has ever seen eels mating or giving birth, and we still don’t understand what drives them — after living for decades in fresh…
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In this episode we discuss each of the first 6 signs of The Zodiac in great detail. This is the 2nd of 4 episodes in our Astrology series with Adrienne. Adrienne Abeyta is a professional astrologer, serving humanity (like the Virgo she is) for 25+ years. Her teachings will help you see into the deeper layers of yourself and those you love. Adrienne…
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This conversation will show you just how powerful understanding your astrological natal chart can be as you navigate intimate relationships in your life. When you understand more about your own make up and how you relate to others, all your relationships can improve very quickly. This is the first episode in our Astrology series with Adrienne Abeyt…
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Send us a Text Message. Dive into this inspiring episode where Mimi Gonzalez sits down with Gabrielle Perez, Senior Partnerships Manager at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, often described as the Oscars of the advertising and media world. This conversation explores the deep impact of experiencing serial grief at a young age an…
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If you grew up religious and find yourself asking big questions and searching for answers Bob Peck is someone you want to pay attention to. He embodies a compassionate and curious display of spirituality, debunking dogma and contributing to the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible. Bob Peck is the author of Original Sin Is A Lie and a s…
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Recorded Live at the Totality 2024 Festival in Hannibal, NY following the Total Solar Eclipse and Laraaji’s performance of his Sun Piano/Moon Piano albums. Ambient/New Age music legend Laraaji talks about how he represents the moon’s energy in 12 musical notes, his time at Howard University in the 1960s, his experience observing the Total Solar Ecl…
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Sperm counts are down, fertility issues are up and miscarriage rates linger around 1 in 4 women. More and more people are living with chronic illness. More and more children are not thriving. Why? And how can we improve these odds for ourselves and our children? Leah Brueggemann is a functional diagnostic nutritional practitioner, helping her clien…
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We all desire great love. Yet, there seems to be a lot in the way when it comes to cultivating a relationship we crave. Why is that? It’s time for a new template—one rooted in choice, truth, safety, and respect. To get us there, Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath, champions of positive philosophy, provide us a roadmap, one they walked themselves, to ste…
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This episode is brought to you by Cured Nutrition...our "I need quality sleep" guarantee. Visit www.curednutrition.com/medicin/ and use code MEDICIN for 20% off all their products. Your body will be so glad you did! This is not a political show, and we are not political commentators. We are a couple of 34 year olds who want to work hard, live a goo…
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Solo mini-sode with Mimi... Chase & I will be "removing the goalies" soon and starting the journey of trying to conceive. In this episode I'm riding solo and sharing exactly what I am and have been doing to prepare my vessel for conception the best I can. How I'm approaching...Nutrition, supplements, movement, books, podcasts, courses, apps & impor…
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Send us a Text Message. If you've ever felt like the "Death of the Party" because grief is part of your story, then this episode is for you. I had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Wilson, the founder of Death of the Party, a community where the conversation on creating spaces for those touched by loss—especially within the LGBTQ+ community and …
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If you are anxious or troubled by the current times, you need to hear this conversation. Jason Pickard was one of the top Wall Street traders in the world by his twenties...but he was also overweight, unhealthy and felt very unfulfilled. After years of study with a variety of teachers and masters all over the world, including Paul Chek, he transfor…
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The term "Millennial" generally refers to individuals born roughly between 1980s and mid to late 90s. These are people in their late 20s to early 40s. We are the last generation to grow up without the internet in our pockets. Oh...the simple days! As Millennials, like every other generation before us, we are navigating a unique set of societal circ…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever stopped to think about how the content you post or your online interactions, are the sum of your digital legacy? What will your friends, family members, and followers remember about the legacy you leave behind? Is it all the likes or followers you got, or will it be the impact you had on them? Kheyra and I, dra…
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If you are interested in or actively working on optimizing hormones and you aren't addressing minerals...you're doing it wrong, boo. Hormones and minerals are intimately connected. We can't look at one without looking at the other. Our guest today is going to help you do that. Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for w…
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Recorded live at 2024 On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY: Indian Carnatic superstar Sid Sriram talks about his song “Blue Spaces” with visual neuroscientist/color expert, Dr. Bevil Conway. We talk about Sid’s personal and cultural associations with color, cultural appropriation, the brain’s visual system, “the dress” from 2015 which some saw as blue and b…
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Have you heard the saying, "If you have a pulse, you have a parasite?" As gross as it sounds...this is actually true! We all have them, and as you'll hear in this episode, they do have a function in the body. The key is to not allow them to become overgrown. When parasites get overgrown, they can wreak havoc on the body. Our guest today, Angela Sti…
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Send us a Text Message. In honor of International Women's Day, join us for a conversation with Anabel Vizcarra, an embodiment mentor, womb Shaman, and Curandera. She centers grief and The Divine Feminine in her work so that women can embody this as women in leadership, women in the home and overall, women in the world. Her core mission and belief i…
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We've been educating on the health benefits of mushrooms for 6+ years now. Early on in our fascination we discovered a heated debate amongst the elites of mushroom world: MYCELIUM VS. FRUITING BODY. Some experts say 100% fruiting body is the only way to go. Others say that mycelium and myceliated grains are perfectly fine to use, and even have thei…
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It's almost laughable how much is expected of the modern mother. Society says, "You need to work like you don't have kids and you also need to parent like you don't have a job." No wonder women feel burnt out and exhausted. If you are a mom who has put your health and wellness to the side while you care for your kids, careers, partners and homes th…
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We all want whiter teeth...duh...but there's much more to the story than slapping on some Crest white strips. (Spoiler: I don't recommend these) And in my opinion, oral health in general doesn't get the spotlight that it deserves in the overall wellness conversation. In this episode we are turning on that spotlight and getting into the deeper story…
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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with being true to yourself in a society that often misunderstands mental health issues? Do you feel alone in your struggle with mental health and searching for a community that understands? Today Mimi sits down with Jae Thomas, known on socials as itsrainingbpd. Jae is a 20-year-old content creator dedicated…
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