Best Pamela Hughes Podcasts (2024)

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The Growing Importance of Simulation in Nursing Education: Dr. Pamela Jeffries, Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Nursing 20:41

11h ago20:41

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The use of simulation in nursing education has been growing in recent years not only because of its proven effectiveness as a training method, but because of limits on clinical training placements, and a dearth of nursing faculty. Today on Raise the Line, we’re happy to welcome one of the pioneers in this area, Dr. Pamela Jeffries, the Dean of the …

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Pedro Pascal: Living the Dream | 255 43:53

1h ago43:53

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Pedro Pascal is a testament to persistence. When he was just a baby, his family fled Chile for America. As a young man, he decided he wanted to be a movie star, and began that journey. But the obstacles and hardships he faced on that path were more than those of the typical struggling actor. In spite of those challenges and a devastating loss, “The…

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'The Divas Gift': A Conversation With Pamela Allen Brown 48:01

1h ago48:01

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One of the generally accepted facts about theatre in the time of Shakespeare and Jonson is that boy actors took female roles and women were banned from appearing on the stage. This is in fact only partly true and my guest for today’s episode has made a study of how early modern actresses, from traditions on the European continent, influenced the En…

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How a Child’s Illness Made Her Parents Better Doctors: Dr. Marta Perez, OB-GYN and Rare Disease Parent 21:00

13h ago21:00

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“Being a provider yourself doesn't protect you or your loved ones from illnesses and it really brings the humanity back into medicine to recognize that we're all struggling and that the patient in front of you is processing what they hear in their own way,” says Dr. Marta Perez, and OB-GYN and mother of a child with a rare condition. As Perez share…

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Quinta Brunson: From Meme to Queen | 254 37:34

3d ago37:34

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She was a bold, young comedy fan from Philadelphia who's now one of the queens of prime time TV. After receiving the right kind of attention for her hilarious viral videos, she has gone on to carve out a place as one of the go-to comedy creators in the network television world. So how did this comedy spitfire manage to sidestep the career wishes of…

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The Life of Ben Jonson part Four: The Playhouse, the Court, and ‘The Masque of Blackness’ 36:02

8d ago36:02

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Episode 146: The banning of printed satire. ‘Every Man Out of His Humour’ is produced by The Lord Chamberlin’s Men. ‘Cynthia’s Revels’ is performed at court but is not well received. ‘Poetester’ is performed at the Blackfriars and sparks ‘the war of the poets’ with Dekker and Marston. ‘Sejanus: His Fall’ fails to impress. Jonson cultivates friendsh…

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Pamela Anderson: Beauty is Power (Encore) | 253 49:09

10d ago49:09

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, we bring you a celebrity we’re truly thankful for. Pamela’s early life is plagued by violence and she’s afraid she’ll never get out of Canada – until a chance spot on a Jumbotron launches her into the public eye – and straight to the Playboy Mansion. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recomm…

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Listen Now: 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast 6:37

11d ago6:37

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Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, Whoville's favorite talk show host is back on the mic! The Grinch may hate the holidays, but he loves his new celebrity status as a chart-topping podcaster. With Cindy Lou and Max by his side, join The Grinch each week as he stubbornly refuses the joys of the season, cozies up to his celebrity guests — and…

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The Life of Ben Jonson part Three: ‘There is no Greater Hell Than to be a Prisoner of Fear’ 31:54

1h ago31:54

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Episode 145: Continuing the story of Ben Jonson’s life from the point where just as he starts to make his mark in the theatre scene everything goes very badly wrong for him. ‘The Isle of Dogs’ at the Swan Theatre The closure of the London Theatres Jonson in prison How the London theatres reopened The Swan and Pembroke’s Men Speculation on the conte…

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The Challenges and Rewards of Completing Medical School at Seventy: Toh Hong Keng, Retired Business Executive and Recent Medical School Graduate 31:08

11d ago31:08

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This episode of Raise the Line is special for a couple of reasons. Our guest, Toh Hong Keng recently graduated from medical school at the age of seventy, making him one of the oldest medical students in the world; and Shiv Gaglani is taking a break from his 3rd year of medical school -- which he is completing at the age of 35 -- to make a rare appe…

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Tina Turner: Simply the Best | 252 54:30

17d ago54:30

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Tina Turner is the living embodiment of the word “survivor.” After escaping an abusive and volatile marriage to Ike Turner, the “Proud Mary” singer strives - against all odds - to forge her own place in the pantheon of rock ’n roll legends. Clearly, good things come to those who wait (and dance their asses off), because Tina becomes a musical icon,…

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Shake-Scene Shakespeare: A Conversation With Lizzie Conrad-Hughes 43:47

1h ago43:47

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Episode 144: On several occasions through the story of the renaissance theatre I have touched on how the players made use of cue sheets rather than full scripts as they rehearsed and performed plays, so I was fascinated to see that there is a company of actors working today who produce plays by Shakespeare and other renaissance playwrights using cu…

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Rich and Weekly: Britney and Son Reunite, Megan Fox and MGK are Having a Baby, and 'Sexiest Man' John Krasinski 25:19

27d ago25:19

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Richies, we’ve got a double dose of celeb family news today. First, it looks like Britney Spears and her youngest son Jayden have reunited. But people who claim to be friends of the “Toxic” singer are suspicious about why Jayden is reaching out after not seeing his mom in years. Then, Megan Fox and MGK are having a baby! We’ve got all the details o…

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Building Student Confidence and Competence with Simulation: April Rowe Neal, Assistant Professor at Winona State University 35:46

18d ago35:46

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Leaning into the ancient wisdom that ‘practice makes perfect’ nursing educators are increasingly embracing approaches such as simulation and competency based education that provide students with low-risk opportunities to practice skills. You might even say that the ‘see one, do one, teach one’ framework has evolved into ‘see one, do one, debrief, g…

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Céline Dion: She Will Go On | 251 45:28

24d ago45:28

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Thanks to her once-in-a-generation voice, Céline Dion becomes one of most successful singers ever. But as her career reaches stratospheric heights, her personal life hits several devastating lows. A rare diagnosis takes an enormous toll, as it drastically affects the thing she loves doing the most: singing. But through sheer willpower and her indom…

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The Life of Ben Jonson Part Two: He That is Taught Only by Himself Has a Fool for a Master 33:08

3d ago33:08

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Episode 143: The second part of the life of Ben Jonson takes him from his birth, through his years at school and onto working as a bricklayer. He then briefly joined the army before returning to become a player, a poet and a playwright. Jonson’s Scottish ancestry. His father’s loss of position under queen Mary. His Stepfather Robert Brett, bricklay…

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A Cancer Patient’s Journey to ‘Just Live’: Michelle Hughes 23:14

25d ago23:14

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2024 is the year today’s Raise the Line guest, Michelle Hughes, is supposed to die. That’s according to the diagnosis she received three years ago from an oncologist who told her she had a rare, incurable form of cancer that had already caused innumerable tumors throughout her body. As a mother of three – with her youngest child being just a few we…

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Rob Lowe: Outsider Turned Hollywood Insider | 250 54:07

1M ago54:07

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Just in time for the election, we’ve got an 80s idol who’s no stranger to the real “West Wing.” He’s Rob Lowe - Hollywood’s comeback kid. After reaching the top of the Hollywood hierarchy as part of the “Brat Pack,” everything comes crashing down for the “About Last Night” star. A graphic sex tape featuring Rob gets leaked to the media and spreads …

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The Culture of The Shrew in Early Modern Europe: A Conversation with Dr Natalia Pikli 34:52

10d ago34:52

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Episode 142 Dr Natália Pikli discusses the changing view of the 'The Shrew' in Medieval and Early Modern European culture and how women are represented in Shakespeare's early comedies, She then goes on to outline how Shakespeare became part of national Hungarian culture and how the plays have been treated in translation. Dr Natália Pikli is Associa…

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Rich and Weekly: Channing and Zoë Break Up, Hugh and Sutton Shack Up, and Gisele's Baby Bümp-chen 26:36

1M ago26:36

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Richies, it looks like some major A-listers are seeing some big developments in their personal lives. Kicking things off, we have all the up-to-date intel on the shocking claim that Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz have thrown in the towel on their three-year relationship, effectively ending their engagement. And from Hollywood to the Great White Way…

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Humanism Improves Healthcare for Providers and Patients: Dr. Kathy Reeves, President and CEO of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation 22:47

1M ago22:47

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What good are dazzling advancements in science – such as the rapid development of an effective COVID vaccine – if public distrust of science and medicine leads people to reject them? That’s the sort of question animating the work of today’s Raise the Line guest Dr. Kathy Reeves, president and CEO of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. A key part of the …

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Jamie Lee Curtis: From Scream Queen to Screen Legend | 249 48:08

1M ago48:08

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Born into Hollywood royalty, Jamie Lee Curtis - one of the OG nepo babies - screams her way onto the silver screen in the horror classic, “Halloween.” But she leaves her scream queen status behind and enjoys a diverse film career in which she excels in action, romance and comedy. But what her fans don’t know, is that behind all the glitz and glamou…

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The Life of Ben Jonson Part One: It’s Complicated 31:04

26d ago31:04

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Episode 141: In this episode I set us up for a look at the life of Ben Johnson discussing some of the sources for information about his life and how far we can trust them – it’s complicated. Jonson’s 1618 visit to Scotland and why he might have undertaken the journey on foot. His conversations with Drummond of Hawthornden. Jonson’s opinions on othe…

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Providing Physical Therapy Services in the Home: Palak Shah, Co-Founder and Head of Clinical Services at Luna 26:20

1M ago26:20

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We've learned quite a bit on Raise the Line about the growing trend of providing medical care in the home, particularly as it relates to services enabled by advances in remote monitoring technologies. In this episode, we’re adding to that base of knowledge by focusing on what's happening with in-home physical therapy services. Our guide will be Pal…

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Cher: Believe | 248 39:38

2M ago39:38

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After a successful stint as part of Sonny and Cher (with musical and romantic partner, Sonny Bono) Cher strikes out on her own with a career that will see more eras than Taylor Swift. She becomes one of the biggest stars in the world! But with the glorious highs, also come devastating lows. But throughout it all, the “If I Could Turn Back Time” sin…

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The Kings Lynn Medieval Stage: A Conversation With Tim Fitzhigham 31:38

2M ago31:38

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In October 2023 the story of the discovery of a stage floor that dated from before the Elizabethan period in St George’s Guildhall in Kings Lynn hit the news. The attrition to the headline writers was the fact that that very stage had probably supported Shakespeare as he acted as part of a playing troupe on stage. Of course, that is a great hook fo…

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Rich and Weekly: Liam Payne’s Shocking Death, New Kayne Allegations, and Nicole-Salma Fashion Week Feud? 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Richies, sad news leads the show today. Yesterday, we learned about the shocking death of former One Direction member, Liam Payne. He tragically fell to his death from his hotel balcony in Argentina, and we’re going over everything we know so far. Speaking of sad news - Kanye West is making headlines again. His former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta is…

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Seeking Answers in the Gut-Brain Connection: Dr. Nicholas Talley, Professor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Over a long and very active career as a researcher, clinician and educator, Dr. Nicholas Talley has witnessed the traditional mind/body dichotomy fade in relevance as science has determined just how integrated they really are. “The body talks to the mind, the mind talks to the body, and we're exploring how this happens and what we can do to interfe…

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Even the Royals: Caroline of Brunswick Part 2: Eat, Pray, Loathe | 247 42:27

2M ago42:27

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In part one, Caroline of Brunswick escaped her controlling parents only to wind up in a worse situation – married to Prince George IV of England, a serial cheater who despises her. Luckily, the English people hate the Prince just as much as she does. And that’s gonna come in handy because George is about to become king – and will use his newfound p…

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The Comedy of Errors: ‘Hand in Hand, Not One Before the Other.’ 33:22

2M ago33:22

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Episode 139: Last time ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ gave us a look at second comedy from Shakespeare’s early phase as a playwright. As you heard certain elements in the plotting of the play and execution of its denouement make it problematic, but nevertheless it showed early promise. The lyrical nature of much of the language used in that play is quit…

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Being Open To and Learning From Career Detours: Dr. Andres Acevedo-Melo, Academic Editor at PLOS ONE Journal 32:18

2M ago32:18

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Today’s Raise the Line guest provides a great example of how to embrace the range of career options that are available to medical practitioners. In the dozen years since earning his medical degree, Dr. Andres Acevedo-Melo has been a medical liaison and advisor for two of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, provided recruitment suppor…

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Even the Royals: Caroline of Brunswick Part 1: Sex, Lies & Letters | 246 44:06

2M ago44:06

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Over a hundred years before Princess Diana and Prince Charles, there was another doomed British royal couple: Queen Caroline and King George IV. Caroline and George’s hatred for each other runs so deep that it leads to a war that snowballs into a full blown tabloid circus. (Imagine Johnny Depp and Amber Heard-level drama, but set in Jane Austen’s e…

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A Knack to Know a Knave: ‘Laugh at the Faults and Weigh it as it is.’ 25:11

2M ago25:11

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Episode 138: Over the course of speaking about English Renaissance Plays and Shakespeare I have had cause to mention the play ‘A Knack to Know a Knave’ several times. Most latterly because it is thought to include references to ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ and ‘Titus Andronicus’ and prior to that, in the season on the Early Renaissance Theatre it had …

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Rich and Weekly: Ryan Murphy’s Menendez Mess, Bowen Yang’s Backlash, and a Divorce in 'The Valley' 22:05

2M ago22:05

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Over a hundred years before Princess Diana and Prince Charles, there was another doomed British royal couple: Queen Caroline and King George IV. Caroline and George’s hatred for each other runs so deep that it leads to a war that snowballs into a full blown tabloid circus. (Imagine Johnny Depp and Amber Heard-level drama, but set in Jane Austen’s e…

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Medical Education as a Passport to Making a Difference: Jermaine Blakely, Third Year Medical Student at Howard University College of Medicine 30:22

2M ago30:22

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“I thought that education and medicine was a pathway for me to not only get out of my small town but to also make a huge impact somewhere in the world,” says Jermaine Blakely, a third-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. But Blakely didn’t wait for medical school to start making a difference. While an undergrad at Morehous…

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Even the Royals: Queen Charlotte Part 2: The Queen’s Gambit | 245 38:24

2M ago38:24

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In part one, Queen Charlotte and King George III fell into the kind of love story you usually only see in movies. But when George's health takes a mysterious turn, Charlotte finds herself with more questions than answers. Now, George’s rivals – including his own son – are plotting to force him off the throne. Charlotte has to find the strength to t…

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Two Gentlemen of Verona: ‘O Heaven, Were Men but Constant.’ 34:25

2M ago34:25

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Episode 137: The dating of the play Printing in the First Folio The sources for the play and the nature of the text A brief synopsis of the play The major themes of the play How the status and youth of Valentine and Proteus helps to understand their actions in the play The role of Speed and how the play features the embryo of Shakespearean wordplay…

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How to Break Up With Your Therapist - Men Have Called Her Crazy by Anna Marie Tendler 1:28:14

2M ago1:28:14

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Welcome to our book club! It's a lot like a regular book club -- but no free personal pan pizza as a reward, yet*. Your reward is only the satisfaction of reading a book and talking about it with two of your friends - except we don't know each other... but we are closer than ever because we went through it together. Right? Right. Your mom just gave…

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Learn to Focus On the Things You Can Do: Brian Kennedy, Director of Sales Analytics at Elsevier and Rare Disease Patient 29:48

2M ago29:48

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One way to look at today's guest is that if he were a zebra, he would have extra stripes because, unfortunately, he has more than one rare condition, which is a first for a guest in our Year of the Zebra series. After struggling with various GI issues most of his life, Brian Kennedy, an Elsevier colleague, was diagnosed several years ago with exocr…

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Even the Royals: Queen Charlotte Part 1: Mad About You | 244 42:15

3M ago42:15

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Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz is a C-list princess from a tiny province who plans on living a lowkey life. But when the King of England asks for her hand, 17-year-old Charlotte finds herself thrust into the spotlight. Lucky for her, she and George III fall madly in love. But their fairy tale marriage is threatened when George falls prey to a my…

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Words, Language and Actions in ‘Titus Andronicus’: A Conversation with Eleanor Conlon. 41:53

3M ago41:53

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Episode 136: Having given you my own thoughts on ‘Titus Andronicus’ last time I’m pleased to say that for this special guest episode I was able to take the discussion even further with Eleanor Conlon, a fellow podcaster and a theatre professional as you will hear Eleanor has a lot to say about the play and insights that, in some cases, go in differ…

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Creating Practice Models That Work Better for Providers and Patients: Dr. Ginamarie Papia, Founder of Divinely Guided Health 29:45

2M ago29:45

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“If you really want to build a relationship with your patients, a model based on insurance doesn't enable you to spend enough time with them to build that connection,” says Dr. Ginamarie Papia, a practitioner of integrative medicine based in New York. That explains why the 30-something entrepreneur has just launched her own virtual “direct-to-patie…

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How to Live Like a Celebrity 39:35

3M ago39:35

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Have ever wondered what the life of the rich and famous is really like? If so, this episode is for you! What is Beyonce’s must-have dressing room meal? Why does Christina Aguilera request police escorts to her concerts? Which celeb takes the most over-the-top vacations? Brooke and Aricia are spilling it all. Later, they’re chatting it up with profe…

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Encore: Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | Staying Power | 243 36:42

3M ago36:42

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This interview originally aired on Janurary 11, 2022. Jessica Simpson has never stopped reinventing herself. Early in her career she went from pop star to reality star. Now she's a fashion mogul and author. Two decades into her career, she's still making waves. On this episode, culture writer Lindsay Mannering joins Aricia and Brooke to talk about …

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Titus Andronicus: 'Vengeance Is In My Heart, Death In My Hand' 34:54

3M ago34:54

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Episode 135: Is Shakespeare’s early tragedy more than just a gore-fest? The first performance of the play, maybe The three playing troupes involved with the play Is the play a collaboration with George Peele? The popularity of violence in plays The sources for the play A brief summary of the play The establishing of characters in the first act The …

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Adventures In Theatre History - Philadelphia: The Book 11:03

3M ago11:03

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A short word from my good podcasting friend Peter Schmitz, he of the ‘Adventures In Theatre History Philadelphia’ podcast, who has written a book on that very subject and I’m sure that it will be as informative, as amusing and generally as fascinating as his podcast episodes always are. What is even better is that Peter has produced a short audio t…

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The Partnership Between Rare Disease Families and Researchers: Jennifer Wells and Dr. Maya Chopra 36:17

3M ago36:17

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As we continue our Year of the Zebra focus on rare disorders, we’re going to focus on the productive relationships that can develop between the families of children with rare diseases and the researchers who are trying to develop treatments and cures. Join Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith as she explores the various dimensions involved with Jennif…

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Encore: Jessica Simpson: Blonde. Billionaire. Boss | Resurrection | 242 39:14

3M ago39:14

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For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s on top of the world, there’s nothing to distract her from the hurt she’s been carrying since she was six years old… Listen to Even The Rich on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience …

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Shakespeare, the Bible and Dorothy L Sayers: A Conversation with Jem Bloomfield 42:36

3M ago42:36

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Episode 134: Author Jem Bloomfield joins us to talk about his recently published book, ‘Allusion in Detective Fiction’, which looks at how and why allusion to Shakespeare and the Bible was used by the masters, or I should say mistresses, of golden age detective fiction. This may not seem like an obvious area when considering the pervasive influence…

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Boosting Rare Disease Research Through Sports: Rob Long, Executive Director at Uplifting Athletes 34:38

3M ago34:38

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In 2010, our guest, Rob Long, was on the cusp of an NFL career after being a star punter at Syracuse University. But that bright future was sidelined when Rob was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor just five days after his final college game. Fortunately, emergency surgery and treatment gave him a second chance. As you’ll learn in thi…

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