Best Patricia Lynn Podcasts (2024)

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A Native American Adoptee Discovers Her Roots 35:02

20h ago35:02

35:02

When Susan Fedorko was growing up she was content with her life and felt secure and cared for. In the back of her mind, however, this adoptee always wondered about the family that had allowed her to be adopted and who they might be. When Susan reached adulthood she put out her information in the hopes that she would discover her first family. It wa…

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A Path Through Suicidality With Beth Syverson and Joey Nakao 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Beth Syverson and her adopted son Joey Nakao have been on a difficult journey for a number of years. They have been facing the issues of addiction and suicidality. In light of these intense topics, some of you may prefer to pass on this episode and listen to a different one for today. If you find you are struggling with suicidal thoughts please dia…

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Investigating International Adoption has a lot to Teach Us. 37:03

3M ago37:03

37:03

There are many Christians in the world of adoption and many of them do wonderful work supporting foster families, and foster children, and making sure children outside of the country who need homes can access them. Some families within Evangelical Christianity have developed adoption practices that attracted the interest of investigative journalist…

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Trace Lara Hentz Talks About the Importance of "The Count 2024" to Native American Adoptees Everywhere. 33:38

5M ago33:38

33:38

Most of us have heard bits and pieces about how poorly America has treated the Native Tribes that have lived on this land. We may not understand fully how adoption was weaponized against tribes to raise children who were brought up without a memory of their heritage and culture. As journalist Trace Lara Hentz began to look into her own past as a Na…

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Searching for Birth Family and Volunteering with Foster Care: A Talk with Lynn Grubb 35:16

7M ago35:16

35:16

Lynn Grubb felt fairly comfortable growing up as an adoptee. Then, when she became an adult she got curious and decided she wanted to find her birth family. The process wasn't smooth for her and she learned a lot along the way. Now that she has discovered where she came from she offers advice to others seeking their past. Lynn also gives back to ch…

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134. McKamey Manor & Ruthie Mae McCoy 41:38

9M ago41:38

41:38

Happy (almost) Halloween boys and ghouls! This week, Danyelle tells us about the horrors of the Mckamey Manor. This real life house of horrors blurs the line between entertainment and sadism. Then, Holly covers Ruthie Mae McCoy’s tragic murder, which allegedly inspired the horror movie Candyman. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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In America, But Not at Home: A Discussion With Patricia Knight Meyer about her adoption story and how she processed her trauma through writing. 30:20

9M ago30:20

30:20

Patricia Knight Meyer's story seems foreign compared to the happy renditions of adoptive families brought together for happy holiday photos. She was adopted quietly, without proper paperwork. This left her in a state of limbo for a good portion of her life, worried that if anyone looked hard enough she would not be able to prove her identity or her…

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133. Blair Adams & the Hotel Del Coronado 37:32

9M ago37:32

37:32

Happy Monday, fellow spookies! This week, Holly covers the bizarre unsolved murder of Blair Adams. Then, Danyelle tells us all about San Diego’s haunted Hotel Del Coronado Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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Should We Rethink How We Care for First Mothers? a talk with Carlynne Hershberger 25:21

9M ago25:21

25:21

When Carlynne Hershberger found out she was pregnant at 19 she could never have known then how that experience would shape the rest of her life. Many women don't. In Carlynne's case she became a victim of the baby scoop era when young pregnant women were hidden away and their babies were taken from them with little consideration for their feelings …

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132. The Greenbrier Ghost & Patricia Stalling 32:34

10M ago32:34

32:34

Happy Monday, fellow spookies! This week, Danyelle tells the story of The Greenbrier Ghost - the first ghost to solve their own murder. Then, Holly covers the tragic case of Patricia Stallings and her young sons. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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131. Anna Delvey & The Stonehenge 1:02:35

10M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

Happy Monday, fellow Spookies! This week, Holly tells us about her new favourite criminal, Anna Delvey. Then, Danyelle covers some of the theories behind the creation of Stonehenge. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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130. The Pythian Castle & Belle Gibson 58:37

12M ago58:37

58:37

Happy Monday, fellow Spookies! This week, Danyelle gives us a three for one with the history of Pythian Castle. This place is a haunted castle, hospital, and prison all in one! Then, Holly covers the ridiculous crimes of Belle Gibson and the story devolves into coffee enemas from there… Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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129. Bianca Rudolph and The Berkeley Ferryboat 38:31

1y ago38:31

38:31

Happy Monday, fellow Spookies! This week, Holly covers the death of Bianca Rudolph - was her death accidental or did her husband really commit the ultimate betrayal? Then, Danyelle tells us about the explosive history and haunting of The Berkeley Ferry. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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128. The Hinterkaifeck Murders & the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi 45:57

1y ago45:57

45:57

Happy Monday fellow Spookies! This week, Danyelle shakes things up and tells us about the Hinterkaifeck Murders, an absolutely mind blowing case out of Germany. Then, Holly covers the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi, whose case may be tied up to the dark side of the Vatican. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com…

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What will Embryo Adoption Mean for the Future of Family building: a Talk with Risa Cromer 44:55

1y ago44:55

44:55

Adoption is changing. Technology now makes it possible to adopt the embryos left over from couples who have attempted or succeeded in IVF treatments. Oversight and regulation of this transaction is in its infancy. The people adopting these embryos and those encouraging the idea of the personhood of these embryos are a select group. Where is this pr…

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A 12-Minute Loving-Kindness Meditation to Tap Into Gratitude with Jessica Morey 14:52

1y ago14:52

14:52

Join us for a transformative meditation led by Jessica Morey, as we explore the power of connecting with our own goodness. By anchoring ourselves in feelings of love and gratitude, we can cultivate a sense of loving-kindness and compassion that extends beyond ourselves and into the world. In this practice, Jessica guides us through various steps to…

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Finding Meaning in Pain with Diana Hill 17:00

1y ago17:00

17:00

Join clinical psychologist Diana Hill as she takes us on a journey to uncover the profound meaning that can arise from our greatest pains. Drawing from her extensive experience straddling the realms of pain and meaning, Diana guides us through a thought-provoking experiment. Through a series of activities, we explore the discomfort we feel and the …

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127. Ibi Roncaioli & the Frankenstein Castle 25:06

1y ago25:06

25:06

Happy Monday, fellow spookies! This week, Holly covers the murder of Ibi Roncaioli - winning the lottery was the worst thing to ever happen to her. Then, Danyelle tells us the myths and legends behind Frankenstein’s Castle. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Healing Through Hope With Rose Felix Cratsley 13:27

1y ago13:27

13:27

Join us this week as Rose Felix Cratsley shares powerful affirmations that nurture self-compassion, encourage personal growth, and bring about healing through hope. With a firm belief in the importance of mindfulness as a fundamental human right, Rose reminds us that we enter this world with openness and curiosity, yet often find ourselves burdened…

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126. The Mather-Walls House & Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle 48:20

1y ago48:20

48:20

Happy Monday, fellow spookies! This week, Danyelle takes us to Kenora, Ontario to explore the creepy Mather Walls House. Then, Holly covers Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle cases - a series of unexplained disappearances. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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A 12-Minute Meditation for Synchronized Spinal Movement with Cara Bradley 14:04

1y ago14:04

14:04

Join expert Cara Bradley for a transformative mindful movement practice, synchronizing mind and body through breath and spinal movement. This practice integrates mindfulness into movement, unlocking the power of the mind-body connection. Experience increased calmness, clarity, relaxation, and alertness. Cara Bradley, renowned in mindful movement, g…

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12 Minute Meditation: A Meditation on Abundance in Nature With Mark Coleman 14:40

1y ago14:40

14:40

As this week’s meditation teacher Mark Coleman says, "We know being in nature is good for us, but how do we put this into practice in a way that will really serve and nurture us?" This is a question we address in our course, Nature Meditations. And with Spring blossoming around us, it seems like the right time to get outside and appreciate what the…

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125. Amy Lynn Bradley & the Riverview Hospital 44:19

1y ago44:19

44:19

Happy Monday, fellow Spookies! This week, Holly covers the mysterious disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley who vanished from a cruise ship, never to be seen again. Then, Danyelle tells us of the horrors that happened inside the notorious Riverview Hospital. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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12 Minute Meditation: 4 Ways to Savor the Dance of Cooking with Lynn Rossy 12:17

1y ago12:17

12:17

Delicious means enjoyable, delightful, and pleasant—and we can bring that perspective into the kitchen as we cook. This week, mindful eating expert Lynn Rossy offers four ways to savor the dance of cooking. Lynn says Delicious is the term used to describe the type of food she hopes to eat, but also the way in which she moves. For this practice, fin…

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12 Minute Meditation: A Laughter Yoga Practice to Get the Giggles Going with Elaine Smookler 14:20

1y ago14:20

14:20

This week we're offering something a little different. Elaine Smookler guides a laughter yoga practice. The amazing thing about laughter is you don’t even have to really have something funny to laugh at. We can actually induce laughter as an experience and the body will still release the same endorphins. This gentle movement exercise is Elaine’s fo…

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How Two Dads Adopted in the UK 32:31

1y ago32:31

32:31

Nick Adam's King and his husband began their adoption journey years ago with the adoption of their son. Later they adopted again and their daughter joined the family. Nick helps me understand how adoptions in the UK differ from those in the US. We learn about the ups and downs of their journey and how Nick learned to find his place among the school…

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124. The St. Ignatius Hospital & the murder of Riley Crossman 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

Happy Monday, fellow Spookies! This week, Danyelle covers a classic - a spooky, haunted hospital. We’re exploring St. Ignatius Hospital. Then, Holly covers the tragic murder of Riley Crossman. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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12 Minute Meditation: Explore Your Habitual Reactions with Patricia Rockman 15:40

1y ago15:40

15:40

This week, Patricia Rockman offers a practice to explore your habitual reactions. This meditation is about working with habits. In particular, our habitual reactions to difficult situations that commonly arise. These could be anger at being stuck in traffic, sadness at not getting what we want, or frustration when dealing with companies that keep u…

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12 Minute Meditation: Train Moment-to-Moment Awareness with Kimberly Brown 14:12

1+ y ago14:12

14:12

Wisdom arises out of our mind’s capacity to be aware—which is not the same as thinking. Meditation teacher Kimberly Brown says, wisdom is a moment-to-moment awareness of what’s arising internally and externally. So, this week, Brown offers a practice to train our awareness. It begins with developing concentration, which allows us to let go of our t…

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123. Shawn Hornbeck and the SS Baychimo 31:53

1+ y ago31:53

31:53

Happy Monday, fellow spookies! This week, Holly gives an update on the Murdaugh’s, then covers the incredible case of Shawn Hornbeck. Then, Danyelle tells us the mysterious story of the “ghost ship”, Baychimo. And yes, we mention water aliens. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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A Guided Walking Meditation for Daily Life with Mark Bertin 12:52

1+ y ago12:52

12:52

Walking meditation can be a formal practice, like watching the breath, or it can be informal, simply bringing awareness to this everyday activity whenever we need to travel from point A to point B. It’s an opportunity to gather our awareness which so often becomes distracted or even stuck when the mind is left to its own devices. Whether moving bet…

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A Guided Meditation to Find Your Flow with Nate Klemp 13:11

1+ y ago13:11

13:11

The opposite of feeling checked out or distracted—the unfortunate reality for many—is the experience of flow state, bringing your skills and focus together to meet whatever challenge you face. This week, Nate Klemp offers a practice to rest in the flow of effortlessness. Here’s how you can train your mind to cultivate the ease and joy of being “in …

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122. Monsters of the Appalachian Mountains & Alex Murdaugh 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

51:56

Happy Monday, fellow Spookies! This week, Danyelle explores the Appalachian Mountains and 3 of the creatures found there. Then, Holly covers the twisted crimes of Alex Murdaugh. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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12 Minute Meditation: A Soothing Yoga Flow to Help You Choose Yourself with Dianne Bondy 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

Movement is a valuable ally in bringing more calm, focus, and clarity to our state of mind. So, this week, Dianne Bondy offers a soothing yoga flow to help you choose yourself. Gentle movement helps us tune in to the daily routines that we might otherwise go through on autopilot. Savor this gentle practice as part of your time to simply be present …

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12 Minute Meditation: Practice the Power of the Long Exhale with Georgina Miranda 9:42

1+ y ago9:42

9:42

When we lengthen the exhale, we’re better able to find our power and invite a sense of relaxation to high intensity movement. Longer exhales cause the vagus nerve to send a signal to your brain, activating the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest) and easing the sympathetic nervous system (fight, flight, or freeze). You’ll find this prac…

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121. Murder of Deborah Linsley & The Historic Anchorage Hotel 31:27

1+ y ago31:27

31:27

Happy Monday, fellow Spookies! This week, Holly covers the puzzling unsolved murder of Deborah Linsley. Then, Danyelle takes us on another road trip to Alaska to explore the haunted Historic Anchorage Hotel. Music: https://www.purple-planet.comBy The Spooky Hour

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12 Minute Meditation: Rest in the Movement of Nature with Jeanne Corrigal 11:34

1+ y ago11:34

11:34

Even when we’re sitting still, we can sense the movement of nature around us, full of moment-to-moment reminders of the continuous state of growth and life surrounding us. This week, Jeanne Corrigal offers a practice to rest in the movement of nature. You can do this meditation outdoors, or anywhere. You’ll find this practice as a web extra to our …

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