Best Naomi Miller Podcasts (2024)

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298 Pamela Rand: Adventures in Feeling Young 29:53

6d ago29:53

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From a very young age, Pamela Rand, 81, described herself as a comic, a clown, a funny kid who liked to make people laugh. She continues today to sing, dance, speak in multiple accents and create skits on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTock. Laughing at herself is her prime mode of comedy. In her early 20’s, Pamela went to Clown School in Pari…

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381: Making Yoga More Inclusive with Billie Smith 1:01:57

8d ago1:01:57

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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 381: Making Yoga More Inclusive with Billie Smith Description: How can we make yoga more inclusive? How do we make movement more accessible by adopting a different approach to yoga poses instead of a one-size-fits-all approach? What does it mean to teach in an anti-diet, queer-affirming way? Billie Smith shares th…

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#99 - Debunking Weight & Joint Pain Myths with Dr. Lisa Folden 53:32

13d ago53:32

53:32

Have you ever been told that losing weight is the key to relieving joint pain? Prepare to challenge that belief as we explore the complex relationship between joint pain, weight, and overall health with Dr. Lisa Folden! Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM certified behavior change specialist and Anti-diet Health…

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297 Marcia Naomi Berger:The Bipolar Therapist 23:24

13d ago23:24

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For 50 years, Marcia Naomi Berger, 79, has experienced a journey from madness to love and meaning. Her first manic episode was at 29, when she was already a well-respected licensed clinical social worker - an experienced psychotherapist well-trained in cognitive-behavioral, family systems, process, and psychodynamic approaches. She draws from many …

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296 Anne Burke: Succeeding Together—on the playground and legal bench and in the classroom 31:58

20d ago31:58

31:58

Anne Burke, age 80, retired Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, began her career as a physical education teacher, earned her undergraduate degree as an adult student at the School for New Learning/DePaul University, completed a law degree while raising four children, and created the Special Olympics. Her law practice centered on helping vu…

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380: Yoga for Stress Management with Radhika Mukhija 1:13:48

22d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 380: Yoga for Stress Management with Radhika Mukhija Description: We all live incredibly stressful lives, dealing with pressure from work, families, friends, and the political climate, on top of multiple crises around the world. It can all add up and leave us feeling stressed, burned out, exhausted, and overwhelme…

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A Variety of Bananas: Wrapping up Season 6, featuring the return of Tillie! 38:41

27d ago38:41

38:41

This week, Tillie returns! We chat with Tillie about Season 6, her experience leading SST (Study Service Term) in Ecuador, and what the best things are to take to a potluck. We also do our usual season wrap up reflections and stats, and share our preliminary thoughts on Season 7. We plan to be back for one or two holiday-themed episodes during Dece…

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#98 - Practical Allyship for Fat Acceptance 45:32

27d ago45:32

45:32

In this episode, we're exploring the powerful ways straight-sized & smaller fat individuals can champion fat liberation and make the world safer for all bodies. With ten practical tips, we guide you on how to become a proactive ally, stressing that advocacy should be a collective effort rather than a burden solely on those who experience marginaliz…

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295 Ruth Schimel: Adventuresome Accidental Aspects of Life Can Lead to Grand Beneficial Pursuits – When You Encourage Yourself 31:58

27d ago31:58

31:58

Ruth Schimel, 84, has original ways to make the most of life’s possibilities. An author of over 70 published articles and seven books, she was previously a diplomat/foreign service officer at the Department of State. She has also taught at four universities. With her mother, Ruth created the Schimel Lode to promote collaboration and innovation in t…

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294 Susan Baur: Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage 34:06

1M ago34:06

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Susan Baur, 84, has been a writer, historian and psychologist for 50 years. As a child, nothing grabbed her passion like listening to her father’s stories which seemed to describe other worlds that exist inside our own. Pursuing these other worlds ever since, the force of nature keeps pulling at her very being and led her first into an obsession wi…

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Haystack Enthusiast: A Conversation with Addie Liechty Kogan 54:04

1M ago54:04

54:04

This week, Abby and Erin chat with Addie Liechty Kogan (they/them), a therapist, writer, and musician, about activism, social justice, burn out and much more. Content warning: Nothing is discussed graphically or in detail, but we do touch on topics that listeners may find difficult such as Gaza/Palestine, anti-semitism, and intergenerational trauma…

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#97 - Intuitive Eating Hot Tips & Hot Takes 53:19

1M ago53:19

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If you've ever felt like the intuitive eating framework just doesn't resonate with you as it's presented in the books, then this episode is for you! This week, we're offering some different perspectives and ways to practice each principle that you might not find in the book, and that we’ve found through years of practicing on our own and working wi…

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293 Karen Ross: Always Asking (and finding) What is Next? 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

Karen Ross, 76, is a champion who keeps reinventing herself. Self-confident, curious and proactive, Karen never stops finding new ways to stay involved, support herself and others, and meet interesting people. She thought she would be a musician and entered college intending to major in music. However, Broadway show music is what interested her and…

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379: Chakras with Indu Arora 1:15:40

1M ago1:15:40

1:15:40

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 379: Chakras with Indu Arora Description: Chakras are a part of yoga, but a lot of us in the yoga world are not familiar with it. We may feel uncomfortable discussing chakras or may have a very limited understanding. In this episode, Indu Arora shares her expertise and insights about chakras. Indu Arora is the fou…

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292 Jennifer Prell: The Ups and Downs of Late-Life Housing and How to Get the Help You Need 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

Elderwerks’ dynamic CEO and Founder, Jennifer Prell, understands older adults. She believes elders deserve respect and loving care. She gets worked up when talking about how difficult it often is for older people, no matter their income level, to find proper housing as they age. Adult children reach out because a parent is declining. That parent do…

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More food talk: A conversation with Marlene Epp, author of Eating Like a Mennonite 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

This week, Erin and Abby chat with Marlene Epp, about her new book, Eating Like A Mennonite: Food and Community across Borders. Epp's book dives into how Mennonites cook and eat around the world, gendered expectations (and opportunities) around food, the impact of food trauma on Mennonites, and much more - we highly recommend you add it to your to-…

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#96 - Approachable Practices to Integrate Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet Work Into Your Life 53:53

2M ago53:53

53:53

Ever wondered why you intellectually understand intuitive eating & anti-diet concepts but struggle to truly live them? In this episode, we're giving you 5 actionable practices to help you move from theoretical knowledge to practical application. We're talking about: Why it's not enough to learn about intuitive eating & anti-diet concepts; we have t…

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291 Jackie Greenbaum: The Benefits of Following Your Dreams 32:09

2M ago32:09

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The hardest part of getting older is the realization that some dreams are never going to be realized. Some situations are not going to change. Jackie Greenbaum, however realistic she remains, has lived her life as though dreams are meant to be followed. Discouraged from a career in law at a young age, Jackie pursued teaching, only to find it unsati…

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378: Embodied Leadership with Sumaya K. Owens 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 378: Embodied Leadership with Sumaya K. Owens Description: Being a leader is challenging. From making tough decisions to guiding others, it demands a lot from us and it can be difficult to make the right choices. As yoga teachers, how can we ethically show up as leaders while also being aware of our own power and …

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290 Gail Sussman Miller: We are here to love and be loved, to be truly authentic. 30:02

2M ago30:02

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If we are looking for what we enjoy doing, then, logically, we’re going to be good at it. Joyful thoughts spiral upward. We are on this planet to love and be loved, to be truly authentic. Gail Sussman Miller, Inspired Choice.com, believes how we think, and communicate, is a key issue for leaders of organizations. She helps them manage difficult con…

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The Power of the Come-Apart: A Conversation with the hosts of the Uncovered: Life Beyond Podcast, Naomi Clark and Rebecca Coblentz 1:22:48

2M ago1:22:48

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This week we chat with the Naomi Clark and Rebecca Coblentz, co-hosts of the podcast Uncovered: Life Beyond. The goal of the Uncovered podcast is to provide a roadmap for people leaving high-demand religion, particularly focused on applying for and navigating college. Naomi and Rebecca share with us their journeys away from the Beachy Amish communi…

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#95 - Realistic Expectations for Navigating Intuitive Eating On Your Own 46:11

2M ago46:11

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Navigating the world of intuitive eating & anti-diet living can be a daunting task, especially when you're doing it solo. In this episode, we're diving deep into the journey of pursuing intuitive eating without professional support, with 7 crucial insights that can help you set realistic expectations & understand the long-term commitment required f…

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289 Wendy Green: Boomer Banter--Real Talk About Aging Well 30:02

2M ago30:02

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Wendy Green, founder and host of Hey, Boomer,! knows about personal transformation first-hand and coaches women to “live the meaningful, purposeful life they want to live.” Wendy left the world of corporate training to focus on women’s experiences of growing older—as a coach, podcaster, show host, and blogger. Podcast guests, along with members of …

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377: Cultivating Contentment with Mary Flaherty 1:21:59

2M ago1:21:59

1:21:59

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 377: Cultivating Contentment with Mary Flaherty Description: Amid so many negative things currently happening in the world, it can feel challenging to remain positive and be content with ourselves and our lives. How do we cultivate contentment? Is it possible? Is it important? What are some scientifically proven s…

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288 Sally Fox: My Most Creative Work Is My Life—Yours Can Be Too 29:04

3M ago29:04

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Sally Jean Fox’s 2023 book, Meeting the Muse After Midlife: A Journey to Meaning, Creativity, and Joy, tells her story of finding joy in being creative after 50, as she explored gardening, clowning, improv theatre, storytelling, and singing. Always keen on writing, Sally took up painting at age 69 and exhibited 30 paintings three years later. Altho…

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Garden or Freezer Fresh: A Conversation with Marshall King 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

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This week, Abby and Erin chat with Marshall King, food writer and author of the book, Disarmed. We chat food memories and what it's like to write about food in a local context. We also chat about Marshall's writing of Disarmed: The Radical Life and Legacy of Michael "MJ" Sharp - the writing process, writing an honest story, and more. Content Warnin…

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#94 - Beyond Mainstream Body Positivity 43:10

3M ago43:10

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What if the body positivity movement you know today is actually working against its original goals? In this episode, we're talking about how the body positivity movement, initially focused on fat liberation and dismantling oppressive systems, has been hijacked by mainstream culture. Learn how today's body positivity often centers on privileged bodi…

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287 Cheri Boublis: Innovative Hospitality for Older Adults-- Living a Vibrant Lifestyle 27:41

3M ago27:41

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Cheri Boublis is Senior Director for Hospitality Services at Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Illinois, a model for active community living. Cheri collaborates with the leadership, residents, vendors, and the larger community to offer wide-ranging services for adults who choose a vibrant lifestyle. Choice is the guiding concept for most everything …

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376: Collective Care Over Individualistic Self-Care with Muna Shakour 1:25:20

3M ago1:25:20

1:25:20

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 376: Collective Care Over Individualistic Self-Care with Muna Shakour Description: The massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza have been going on for months now, and other genocide emergencies are simultaneously taking place around the world. Yet, many (especially in the health and wellness industry), still …

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286 Beverly Pimsleur's: A Love Affair with Language and Life 29:29

3M ago29:29

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Joy has always been a part of Beverly Pimsleur's life. Her extended family in Louisville KY loved to be together, to dance, sing and have fun. She recognized the importance of language from a young age and started learning French in high school. She met her husband, a French professor, on a blind date in her twenties and changed her plans about liv…

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Just Use the Canned Soup: A Conversation with Elizabeth Miller 1:08:17

3M ago1:08:17

1:08:17

This week, Abby and Erin chat with Elizabeth Miller, director of the Mennonite Historical Library and the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism, about both her current work, and her years spent with Mennonite Central Committee in Bogota, Colombia. We chat casseroles, parenting internationally, and learn a lot about Mennonites in Colombia. Le…

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#93 - Neurodivergence & Eating Disorder Recovery with Dr. Marianne Miller 1:06:21

3M ago1:06:21

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This week we are talking all things neurodivergence & eating disorder recovery with Dr. Marianne Miller. Dr. Marianne has been in the mental health field for 27 years and has specialized in eating disorders for the last 12 years. She was a full-time academic for 12 years and had a part-time eating disorder practice for much of that time until she l…

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285 Helen Benjamin: Education Changes the Life Trajectory of Every Person 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

As an educational leader and mentor, Dr. Helen Benjamin tells stories about growing up in the segregated South, living and working in two worlds—Black and White, and helping younger Black professionals navigate their CEO roles in community colleges. In semi-retirement, Helen leads HSV Consulting, Inc, works with “dozens of colleges, boards, and CEO…

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375: Why Marketing is Different Now with Tristan Katz & Brooke Monaghan 1:23:18

3M ago1:23:18

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The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 375: Why Marketing is Different Now with Tristan Katz & Brooke Monaghan Description: How do we market our work in times of collective distress and unrest? How can we show up for our business, our audience, and ourselves in a way that is aligned with our values? Two incredible entrepreneurs in the online space shar…

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284 Annamarie Pluhar: Shared Housing: No One Should be Isolated 28:58

3M ago28:58

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Do you want to share housing but find the transition scary? We often live in shared housing when we are single: college, roommates in camp, at conferences, during our early careers. Living with housemates as we age is no different. Annamarie Pluhar, 70, is a well-spoken advocate for shared housing and offers valuable ways of thinking to simplify th…

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Christmas in July (or June): A Conversation with Kaleb Wyse from The Wyse Guide 52:51

4M ago52:51

52:51

This week, Abby and Erin are joined by Kaleb Wyse from the Wyse Guide. Kaleb creates content focused on life in rural Iowa - canning, gardening, recipes, home decor, etc. We chat about his experience creating and running a successful internet brand, sour kraut salad and graham cracker fluff, and debate the appropriate time to begin listening to Chr…

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