Best Nina Rodriguez Podcasts (2024)

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Grief and Resilience: Tools for 'Bouncing Forward' after Loss with Blair Kaplan Venables 54:14

9d ago54:14

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In this conversation, Blair Kaplan Venables, a grief and resilience expert, shares her personal journey of resilience and how she turned her pain into purpose after experiencing multiple losses, including the loss of both parents and a pregnancy. She discusses the concept of resilience and defines it as 'bouncing forward' from a challenging experie…

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S2E14 Keeping an Open Heart After Loss 59:40

13d ago59:40

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How do you keep an open heart after heartbreak, grief, trauma, and other painful experiences knowing that more pain is on the way? How do we love others fully and completely and lay bare the most vulnerable parts of ourselves knowing that loss is inevitable? Ginny and Amanda divulge their own difficulty with this topic, especially Amanda, calling i…

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The First Five Years of Grief | Season 3 Premiere 32:04

14d ago32:04

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The first five years of grief: Year One: Shock and Fog Year Two: Year of Permanence Year Three: The Year of Inflammation and New Normals Year Four: The Pivot Year Year Five: The Year of Rebirth In this episode, Nina Rodriguez reflects on the first five years of her grief journey after the loss of her brother. She shares the different stages and exp…

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Communicating with Trees with Kara Daniels 39:18

14d ago39:18

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#61 – Join us for an amazing conversation with interspecies communicator Kara Daniels on how to communicate with trees. In this episode, Kara shares key insights on how tree communication can benefit us as individuals and as a collective in connection with the Earth. She also offers wisdom on gifts and honoring practices for working with trees in o…

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S2E13 Connecting with High Frequency Energy with Vicki Somoya 1:00:45

27d ago1:00:45

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We all know about "good vibes." But what are they really? How do we access them? And why is it imperative to tune into these vibrations right now? Join Ginny and Amanda and their guest, Vicki Somoya, MFA, in an enlightening and informative conversation about what high frequency energy is, how to tap into it, and how to transmute your energy to alig…

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S2E12 Fear, The Messenger 1:03:02

1M ago1:03:02

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Fear. The tiny 4-letter word that runs your emotional show! Fear underpins all anxiety, resentment, and painful relationships that make your life difficult. Can we really rid ourselves of it? Is being completely "fearless" attainable? For most of us, this natural human instinct is here to stay (on some level), so how can we use it as a messenger, s…

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Ancestral Connections to Plants and Place with Shereen Öberg 30:56

1M ago30:56

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#60 – Join us for a wonderful conversation with Yoga Teacher, Chinese Medicine Practitioner, & Acupuncturist Shereen Öberg on Earth wisdom and recognizing how we are part of Nature, and Nature is part of us. In this episode, Shereen shares about the strength of her grandmother growing up in Nature in the mountains, and how her grandmother offered k…

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S2E11 Getting Curious in Grief with Nina Rodriguez 52:22

2M ago52:22

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Have you suffered traumatic loss and are trying to make sense of how and why it happened? Are you seeking a spiritual and practical pathway to move forward? One filled with curiosity as well as grace. Join Amanda and Nina Rodriguez, founder and host of the Grief and Life Podcast, in a heartfelt, introspective conversation around the questions that …

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Compassionate Leadership: On a mission to build compassionate organizations | Janet Gwilliam-Wright's Story 47:45

2M ago47:45

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Janet Gwilliam-Wright , a grief awareness advocate and educator, shares her personal experience of losing her mother and how it shaped her life. She launched the Mother Love Project as a platform for motherless daughters to share their stories, and co-founded Bloomwell Partners, a global training and consulting firm working to build more compassion…

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Soulful Sorrow: A Holistic Approach to Healing after Pregnancy Loss | Lauren Paz' Story 54:19

2M ago54:19

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Lauren "Lolo" Paz, founder of A Soulful Sorrow, discusses the profound journey of grief and finding healing, meaning, and spiritual reconnection after pregnancy loss. She highlights the lack of resources and support for women navigating this complex terrain, and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to healing, addressing the physical, e…

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S2E10 Stumbling Into Authenticity 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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How do you know if you are being authentic? What does it feel like to show up as your true self in all situations regardless of the risk of being judged or losing a relationship? And have you explored your authenticity through the lens of your internal emotional response rather than how you present to the world? Amanda & Ginny take the authenticity…

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Finding Freedom: Healing Racial Trauma through the Ocean Within | R.G. Shore’s Story 52:17

2M ago52:17

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How do we free ourselves when we’re confined? How can we heal from the trauma of our lived experiences? THE OCEAN INSIDE ME is an award-winning and Amazon best-selling, spiritual memoir about healing racial trauma as a person of color incarcerated in an almost all-white prison. Amidst harsh conditions and blatant racism, R.G. Shore learned to medit…

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Indigo Initiations from Seed to Cloth: The power of listening to plants with Justine Aldersey-Williams 30:39

3M ago30:39

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#59 – Have you ever tried the ancient skill of listening to plants through your fingertips? I loved connecting with botanical textile dyer Justine Aldersey-Williams on the initiatory journey she experienced while growing her own pair of jeans from seeds into cloth. In this episode, Justine shares about her mythic field-to-fashion creation process a…

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LOVE, LOSS & LOL: Finding the gifts in the midst of life’s sh*t with Lindsey Kane Leaverton 49:14

3M ago49:14

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“Not everything happens for a reason, but sacred gifts MAY be found in everything that happens – even (and especially) in the most painful things.” – Not Another Self-Help Book That’s a quote from the newly published Amazon best-seller titled, "Not Another Self-Help Book: Finding Gifts in the Midst of Life's Sh*t," by guest, Lindsey Kane Leaverton,…

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S2E9 Next Level Self-Care with Marsha C. 49:20

3M ago49:20

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How do you define self-care? Many of us know it goes beyond a girls night out or a spa day. Many of us also know self-care involves boundary setting, or not being a people-pleaser. But have you considered self-care in terms of the choices you make and how the ramifications of that choice affect you? Or the resentment you may hold against yourself f…

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LOVE AND GRIEF: How Emily P. Bingham learned to MoveTHRU grief as a young widow 46:02

3M ago46:02

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What role does movement play in grief? Emily P. Bingham is a certified grief educator, grief coach, widow, and founder of moveTHRU, which she created after the loss of her husband, Ian, in 2019 to Uveal Melanoma. moveTHRU was born as a way to create new meaning out of her tragedy by helping others heal. Her book -- LOVE AND GRIEF: Find Healing, Mea…

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"To Kera - Love, Mom" | Getting Griefy and Leaving No Legacy Behind with Kera Sanchez 44:00

3M ago44:00

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In this episode, we deep dive into the reality of experiencing life's duality in its fullness as guest, Kera Sanchez, experienced both the birth of her daughter and the unexpected loss of her mother only a few days apart. She shares how her grief left her with no choice but to turn "lemons into lemonade" as she learned to navigate loss and joy thro…

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S2E8 The Many Faces of Grief 58:16

3M ago58:16

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What do you think of when you hear the word grief? The death of a loved one, a pet, a divorce? Grief manifests in so many ways other than death, such as moving, your children's stages of development, losing a friendship or a wish about how you want something to be. And have you considered why it's so hard to let go, even of the things we know are n…

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The Alchemy of E-Motion: Navigating Sibling Loss and Trauma Through Movement and Intuition with Eileen Kielty 1:17:52

3M ago1:17:52

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Trigger Warning: Discussion of sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. What role does creative expression play in navigating the complexities of grief? Eileen Kielty, founder of Kaia Evolutions, a culmination of her life’s work and a love letter to her sister, Katie, who died by suicide in June of 2019. She has degrees in both dance and p…

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GRIEVING ROOM: Sibling loss, imperfect goodbyes and making space for grief with Leanne Friesen 1:04:23

4M ago1:04:23

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“Grieving room is endangered in a culture that thinks it is more helpful to rush past grief than to lean into it.” Leanne Friesen is the brilliant soul behind the groundbreaking book, "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss." As the curator of the popular Instagram platform, @grieving.room, she has cultivated a nur…

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"Anatomy of Grief" Series | What the heck is grief anyway?! 48:26

4M ago48:26

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"Grief is not this OR that; it's this AND that." - Nina Rodriguez Grief thrusts us into the messy middle, which in time may become the magical middle. But what the heck is it anyway?! The irony of this universal experience is that it's so unique to each experiencer, the answer of what is it depends on who you ask. That said, there are some words, d…

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S2E7 The Highs and Lows of Recovery with Andrea Ashley 51:23

4M ago51:23

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Have you been in recovery, or working on emotional or spiritual growth for a while, and feel stuck? How do you navigate the inevitable highs and lows, the ebb and flow, of life in general? Do you think that just because you are not where you "should" be, that you are doing something wrong? Andrea Ashley is the host & producer of the top-rated podca…

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Flower Essences and Plant Spirit Allies with Nicholas Pearson 43:50

4M ago43:50

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#58 – How do flower essences open a bridge for us to connect with plant spirits? Join us for a wonderful conversation with Author, Teacher, & Flower Essence Practitioner Nicholas Pearson on the power of direct experience in working with the magic of plant consciousness in flower essences. In this episode, Nicholas shares about a wide variety of way…

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Butterflies and Halos: Angie’s Story of Love, Loss, and Legacy 46:42

4M ago46:42

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There are losses that rearrange our understanding of life and how we show up in the world. The death of a young person, a baby, a spouse or a sibling can be particularly devastating, due to the traumatic and out-of-order elements surrounding the loss. Surviving one loss can feel unbearable. But all four? Today’s guest shares her story of immense lo…

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Quantum Healing: Bridging Science and Spirituality with Casey Stevens 48:01

4M ago48:01

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Clinically Trained, Mystically Guided. Casey Stevens embodies the philosophy encapsulated in this motto. She is a Spiritual Psychotherapist and Consciousness Coach, and founder of Shrink Bigger. Casey shares her deeply personal journey of transformation, from navigating the loss of her husband and ensuing grief to embracing her true calling as an e…

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S2E6 Demystifying Meditation 59:37

4M ago59:37

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed or intimidated by the idea of meditation? What aspects of it are challenging to you? Do you think meditation is only for those with a specific mindset or spiritual practice? Ginny and Amanda discuss the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of meditation, address common misconceptions which hold people back from me…

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TOO AMBITIOUS: Challenging the Status Quo + Stephanie O'Connell Rodriguez 45:22

4M ago45:22

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Welcome to the women of ambition podcast. I'm your host, Alyssa Calder Hume. And today we are going to look specifically at ambition for women as per normal, but we're going to be looking at it through the lens of culture and how religion and socialization and so many other factors come into play for women and how we are socialized to be able to ex…

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Grieving with Grace: Dr. Mekel Harris' Grief-Informed Approach to Relaxing into the Pain 56:44

5M ago56:44

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How does grief impact our mental health, and what strategies can we employ to nurture our well-being through times of loss and transition? Join us as we explore the intersection of grief and mental health with the amazing Dr. Mekel Harris, Memphis-based licensed psychologist helping other perfectly imperfect folks navigate life's challenges in orde…

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(Different) Models of Leadership + Nina Simons, Bioneer Co-Founder 59:49

5M ago59:49

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Alyssa Calder Hulme: [00:00:00] Welcome to the women of ambition podcast. I'm your host, Alyssa Culler Hume. And today we have a fantastic guest on our show. Nina Simons is co founder and chief relationship officer at Bioneers and leads it's every woman leadership program throughout her career, spanning the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corpo…

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"Anatomy of Grief" Series | Grief Time is Not Linear 29:42

5M ago29:42

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"Everybody else rushed me past the agony, but grief is the one and only voice that told me, 'take as long as you need'." J.S. Park – As Long As You Need Life-altering loss and grief can alter our perception of time, an effect experienced by many grievers that I like to call "grief time". Grief time is non-linear, both a blink and an eternity. Grief…

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Impostures Syndrome and Black Ambition: DEI, Racial Capitalism, and the History of Policing in the US + Whitney Knox Lee, Esq. 59:14

5M ago59:14

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Alyssa Calder Hulme: [00:00:00] Welcome to the Women of Ambition podcast. I'm your host, Alyssa Calder Hume, and today we have Whitney Knox Lee. Whitney is a civil rights attorney, an equity and inclusion consultant, a mother and wife, and the host of the Empatrix podcast. Whitney Knox Lee, Esq.: Yes. Alyssa Calder Hulme: Thank you so much for bein…

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S2E5 Finding Your Spiritual Personality with Melissa Ebken 47:27

5M ago47:27

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What does it mean to have a "spiritual personality?" Do you know yours? And where exactly are you on your spiritual journey? Melissa Ebken, host of the Pursuing Uncomfortable podcast, coach, and pastor (definitely not your typical pastor!) will help you define which of the 4 spiritual types you lean toward: sage, feeler, mystic, or advocate. Advanc…

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From Heartache to Hope: Kathy Wagner's memoir HERE WITH YOU 54:08

5M ago54:08

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How can a mother move forward after the life-altering death of her son? Is it even possible? Our guest is on a mission to bring hope to those who navigate the challenging journey of grief, the trauma of loving someone suffering from substance use disorder, and the reality of life after losing a child. Kathy Wagner is a grief-focused writer and auth…

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Imbolc & Connecting to Cycles of the Herbal Year with Katie Rose Browning 29:16

5M ago29:16

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What is the deeper meaning of Imbolc, and how plants can help us connect with the inner spark of life and sense of reawakening? Pour your favorite cup of tea and join us today for a wonderful conversation with Certified Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner, and Earth Centered Ceremonialist Katie Rose Browning on the power of Imbolc and connectin…

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Cat's Cosmic Compass: Navigating Loss, Faith, Forgiveness, and Freedom 59:47

5M ago59:47

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In this deeply introspective episode, Catherine Baars opens up about her personal experiences with grief, especially in the context of navigating a complex relationship with her father, whom she lost a mere six months as of this recording. For as long as she can remember, Cat's relationship with her father was strained due to his substance use diso…

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Sacred Encounters: Carlos Duran's transformation "from gangster to healer" 50:16

5M ago50:16

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Carlos Duran, shares his inspiring story, from the turbulent streets of Wheehawk, New Jersey, to the mountains of Costa Rica. His story is a testament to the power of transformation through nature and plant-based medicine, and the resilience of the human spirit. Growing up, Carlos faced the challenges of a violent and abusive household that left hi…

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"Anatomy of Grief" Series | What's your grief bias? 24:28

6M ago24:28

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What is your grief bias? (Hint: You have one. We all do.) Our beliefs about grief, or grief biases, define how we show up for ourselves and each other. They become particularly evident when we experience a loss or life-altering circumstances. Inspired by the profound insights gained from Megan Devine's Grief Care Professional Certificate Program, t…

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S2E4 Let the River Take You with Toks Aruoture 52:31

6M ago52:31

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What do you do when you reach a stumbling block on your road to success? Do you consider it the end, a sign of failure, or do you view it as a minor setback? Do you believe you will reach your goal without needing to see the final destination? Do you trust the process? Ginny and Amanda are so excited to bring you this special episode with guest Tok…

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Grace on Ice: Skating through Sibling Grief 30 Years Delayed | Judy Lipson 40:07

6M ago40:07

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Is it possible to begin grieving a loss after 30 years? Join us as we delve into the profound impact of grief on our lives and the importance of opening up the conversation surrounding it. Judy Lipson is the author of Celebration of Sisters: It Is Never Too Late To Grieve, winner of Literary Titan’s 2021 Silver Award. The sole survivor of three sis…

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Season 2 Premiere: Demystifying the "Anatomy of Grief" Series 24:41

6M ago24:41

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Welcome to the Season 2 of the Grief and Light Podcast! Season 2 is a deliberate exploration of the "Anatomy of Grief," aiming to demystify the misunderstood aspects of grief and offer a platform for diverse voices to share their unique stories, resources, experience, education and more. We're not just talking about grief; we're redefining what it …

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I have a confession... and an invitation for the New Year 18:15

6M ago18:15

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A message for the new year… I'm about to reveal a "secret" that's been a quiet cornerstone of my journey – a confession that feels like turning a page in our shared narrative. As we stand at the threshold of a new year, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the soul tribe that has grown with me since the podcast's inception on March 30th, 2023.…

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Between Pages and Pain: Writing the unthinkable in STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU 1:05:15

7M ago1:05:15

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What would you do if your only sibling, your sister, was diagnosed with a terminal illness the day after giving birth to her second child? In this heartfelt episode, we embark on an intimate conversation with the remarkable Dr. Kelly S. Thompson, delving into the intricacies of her military upbringing and the unique sisterhood she shared with Megha…

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Herbal Folklore, Recipes, and Rituals for Yule with Ellen Evert Hopman 36:57

7M ago36:57

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#56 - Join us for a delightful conversation with Author, Herbalist, and Druid Ellen Evert Hopman on the sacred herbs, traditions, recipes, and magical celebrations of the yuletide season. In this episode, Ellen shares about solstice rituals and herbal recipes that people have long connected with across cultures spanning from ancient Egypt to the Dr…

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S2E3 The Power of Collaboration with Danielle McCombs & Kristy Olinger 40:35

7M ago40:35

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Do you prefer to partner up with people while achieving a goal or to run solo? Do you create best with others or on your own? Join Amanda and her guests Danielle McCombs, a Co-Active Certified Professional coach & Kristy Olinger, a communication consultant, as well as co-hosts of The Opposite of Small Talk podcast—a show that focuses on connection,…

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Modeling Courage: Recovering from Loss and Addiction | Jonathan Niziol 55:33

7M ago55:33

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The sudden death of a parent, the loss of three close friends, and a sexual assault were among the catalysts of Jonathan Niziol’s 15-year spiral into alcohol, drugs, exercise addiction, anxiety and depression. His story, however, was kept hidden behind a carefully-constructed social media exterior, until now… Raised in a serene Canadian farm, Jonat…

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Ancestral Folk Herbalism & Plant Allies in Generational Healing with Mimi Hernandez 40:05

7M ago40:05

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#55 - Join us for a wonderful conversation with Herbalist, Ethnobotanist, and Author Mimi Prunella Hernandez on how her roots in Latin American Folk Herbalism and Curanderismo have influenced her approach to herbal medicine. In this episode, Mimi shares stories from the kitchen of her childhood with her Mexican abuelita and the immersive aromas of …

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Reclaiming Grief with Danielle Catherine Baker 1:12:41

7M ago1:12:41

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Join us for a magical conversation with Danielle Catherine Baker, a dedicated mother, women's health mentor, doula and female yoga teacher. She lives nomadically with her family, hosts Women's Circle Online, and women's circles wherever she lands. Danielle is also the host of the Depths of Motherhood Podcast, where she welcomes guests to raise awar…

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S2E2 Is It True, Kind, & Necessary? 49:40

7M ago49:40

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Are you considering how your words and actions are received by others? Or are you saying things because, well, someone needs to say them. Do you feel like you need to have an opinion about everything? Ginny & Amanda discuss the Buddhist philosophy of communication which suggests we put all communication through this test: Is It True? Is It Kind? Is…

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10 weeks of tears: early grief, sibling loss & holiday heartache 47:24

7M ago47:24

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Handle with care. My intention is always to honor my guests’ truths, stories, their loved ones’ stories, and to deliver these heart-felt stories to you as a listener with care. Some stories are more layered than others. In this episode, we hear from a brave sister, Brittany Merz, doing everything in her power to honor her beloved sister, Samantha, …

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Nurtured by nature: Letting nature carry the magnitude of our grief 13:39

8M ago13:39

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"I never understood why when someone dies the bereaved post quotes with photos of nature — waves, sunsets, clouds, rain … and then my brother died. My only sibling. And I found myself living somewhere between the earth and the sky, crying into the sunset, because I finally understood that nature is the only force capable of holding the magnitude of…

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