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Jo's Boys is a podcast for little women, little men, and everyone in between! We'll be reading through "Little Women" chapter by chapter, pulling out rainbow threads as we go. Our guests include best-selling authors, legendary activists, and veteran Alcott scholars. Your host is Peyton Thomas, author of the award-winning novel "Both Sides Now," whose non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times and Vanity Fair.
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Hello. My name is Caroline Peyton, I’m a nutritionist and naturopath with a particular passion for gut health. Nutrition Life Stories podcast has been brought to life to share a spotlight on how nutrition – and food- has influenced people’s lives. I’ll be inviting a selection of guests who may have found the power of nutrition to significantly improve health and wellbeing or who understand how nutrition and food unites communities and is far more than just “food for food’s sake”. You’ll hear ...
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Join Host Ron Kern on a Journey Through the American Revolution! Explore how 13 colonies united to forge the United States in this engaging podcast. Each episode covers pivotal events, figures, and battles in chronological order, along with bonus episodes that reveal lesser-known stories. As a US Navy veteran and descendant of Revolutionary War hero Peter Kern, Ron shares a unique perspective on the heroes who shaped our nation’s history. • Website - https://www.PatriotPowerPodcast.com • Pho ...
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has spent the last six years talking to some of the biggest celebrities, athletes and media staples on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.” Whether you’re listening to these interviews for the first time or revisiting a favorite episode featuring the likes of Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington or Julia Louis-Dreyfus, tap in to some of Bill’s most compelling conversations here on “The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews.”
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In this episode of Nutrition Life Stories, I’m joined by Dr. Jeff Crippen, a chiropractor and naturopath based in Texas who shares his incredible healing journey from debilitating chronic migraines to optimal health. Jeff explains the key differences between allopathic and naturopathic approaches, highlighting how nutrition and herbs transformed hi…
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Hello Fellow Patriots! Marquis de Lafayette was a French military hero and political leader who played a key role in both the American Revolution and the French Revolution. What happened after he left America? Did he take part in the French Revolution? Why was his Farewell Tour to American in 1824 so important for the United States? I answer these …
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Episode 47 • Freedom Files #11 • Banastre Tarleton & the Fierce Battle of Cowpens Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram and more. All links are listed below. These videos are short but packed full of historical inform…
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I was so pleased Julia was able to join me on my podcast. Julia retrained as a nutritional therapist and Buteyko breathing coach and we met on a business development course when we buddied up to support each other. Julia shared her story of a very difficult peri/menopause, how she discovered that the impact of eating well and nutrition significantl…
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Episode 46 • Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: A Revolutionary Life and Legacy Welcome Back Patriots! Okay, today, we are going to talk about a man that many have heard of, as well as the remarkable impact his words on parchment had on the entire cause, the civilians and more importantly, the Continental Army itself. I am talking about Thomas Paine. I w…
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Episode 45 • Freedom Files #10 • 10 minutes with Thomas Paine Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, X, Instagram and more. All links are listed below. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a person, p…
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Episode 44 • Freedom Files #9 • Benedict Arnold’s Fiery Attack on Richmond Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, X, InstaGram and more. All links are listed below. These videos are short but packed full of historical information o…
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It was an absolute delight for me to interview Diana Babics, founder of the Nourish Awards, the UK’s leading industry awards for healthy food, beverages, and supplement products. I am honoured to have been a judge for these prestigious awards for the past three years. Diana grew up in Budapest, Hungary and contrary to what we think, rarely ate Goul…
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My guest today is Dr Hans-Thomas Richter based on the West Coast of America and we delved into a bit more science regarding the importance of the right fats in diets. Dr Richter has a Chinese Medicine clinic in Seattle but has a background in biomedical research. He researched and has recently written a book about the importance of Omega 3 called N…
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Episode 43 • Freedom Files #8 • Benedict Arnold’s Treacherous March to Quebec Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a person, place, battle or othe…
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My guest today is Laura Dent, joint owner (with her husband) of a successful commercial and specialist cleaning company called So Fresh and So Clean covering the Swindon area. It was so refreshing to hear Laura’s health journey and how she has used nutrition to improve her health- and quality of life- by taking matters into her own hands. Laura exp…
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Episode 42 • Freedom Files #20 • Presidential Assassinations & Close Calls: From Trump to Kennedy and More Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a …
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Episode 41 • Freedom Files #7 • The Legacy of Peyton Randolph: Founding Father and Revolutionary Leader Welcome Back Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a per…
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I am delighted to welcome Lou Joyce to today’s podcast, Managing Director of The Natural Dispensary (practitioner prescribed mail order natural healthcare company). Lou grew up on the West coast of Australia with a wonderful connection to the outdoors, land, nature and natural food. Having spent a week's work experience at a natural health college,…
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My guest today grew up in Stroud and moved to London pursuing a high-pressure job that involved extensive global travelling and eating a wide variety of (good and bad) foods. This lifestyle resulted in “burnout” and James quit his job. James spent a year travelling in the Far East with his young family. He rediscovered his love of fitness, retraine…
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Episode 40 • Freedom Files #6 • The Articles of Confederation: America's First Constitution and Its Flaws Welcome Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a person…
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My guest today is Louise Muir- Sage who runs Wellness Wiltshire. Louise spent her early years in London at Chelsea Barracks as her father was in the Irish Guards before moving to Swindon. Her food experiences growing up were influenced by her father’s travels such as Mexican and other spicy food which was far less common in the 80s. We talked about…
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Today’s guest is Lucy Humphries. Lucy spent her early years on the West Cost of America with an inspiring mother who was into natural health. Following a personal tragedy and with a career in London and with two young children, Lucy took time out and after several years retrained as an acupuncturist having found it really helpful to her own healing…
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Today’s guest is Chris Skelly. I was hugely privileged that Chris Skelley took the time to be a guest on my podcast. Chris is a paralympic judo athlete holding the world No.1 position and at the time of recording the podcast Chris was training hard for selection for the Paris 2024 games. We spoke about Chris’s health conditions including his diagno…
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Today’s guest is Bali Martindale. Bali shares her story to becoming a homeopath but how she started to struggle once she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. After many years she felt taking closer attention to her nutrition was a missing link she had not considered before. We discuss the changes we introduced into her diet that made a signific…
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Today I sit down with Kyle A. Stone, author of a newly released book, "Values We Hold Dear." I am confident you will enjoy this discussion and his presentation that helps all of us find ways to not only learn about our past, but make an impact on our future.I hope you enjoy this video (or audio if listened to as podcast) as much as I did doing it, …
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Today’s guest is Marcus Collier, a television producer. Marcus shares insights into life as a TV producer, travelling abroad, long days, working on sets and the impact of catering. He spent periods of time as a student as a vegetarian then again later in life when he started to experience digestive “IBS type” symptoms. Marcus finally contacted me a…
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And then they realized: They were no longer little girls. They were little women. Joining us for the final episode of the podcast are Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo. Rey and Bre are the author-illustrator team behind Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, a graphic novel adaptation of Little Women. Rey is also the New York Times bestselling author of many other book…
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Episode 38 • Bonus Episode • John Paul Jones: The Bold Father of the American Navy Welcome Patriots! We were excited to answer the call of Shane, who requested this Bonus Episode as he wanted to know more about John Paul Jones. I discuss his early life and amazing achievements in the newly formed Continental Navy. His contributions helped bring Fra…
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Today’s guest is Dave Nelson, founder and owner of Truffle and Thyme, luxury hampers and grazing boxes. Dave grew up in a foodie household, enjoyed boarding school dinners and his love of food has continued to influence his entire working life. His flourishing business grew out of Covid which like many, turned his world upside down. He loves to coo…
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Welcome Patriots! Join Lisa and Ron on an amazing two-part episode about Henry Knox and the Knox Expedition, that few know about. If you haven’t heard of this expedition or Henry Knox, this is a MUST listen to. In Part 1, we discuss one of the most incredible feats of military (even to this day) we discuss his background and events leading up to th…
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Today’s guest is a good friend of mine, Michelle Lennon. Michelle kindly agreed to be a guest on my show as I was really interested to hear more about the influences of food in her life. With her father in the RAF on different postings, she spent part of her childhood in Malta and Germany before moving as an adult to be based outside Swindon. Miche…
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Wedding march or funeral dirge? We're joined to discuss the penultimate (and Peyton's least-favorite) chapter of Little Women by film critic Willow Catelyn Maclay. Willow is a film critic for publications like The Village Voice, Roger Ebert, Vulture, Little White Lies, Cleo Journal, MUBI Notebook, and many, many more. She has done freelance work wi…
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Welcome Patriots! We are finally back with another timeline episode and if you haven’t heard of this expedition or Henry Knox, this is a MUST listen to. One of the most incredible feats of military (even to this day) we discuss his background and events leading up to the expedition. This episode is super important to our history and sets up the fin…
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I want to introduce you to today’s guest Ken Turner. Ken grew up in North London, learning how to cook nutritiously but economically by his mother; even continuing these good habits as a student. Ken went on to work in the creative design industry especially in TV which was demanding and involved unsocial hours and a lot of stress. This was a downw…
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Episode 35 • Freedom Files #5 • The March To & Siege of Quebec Welcome Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series that I started about 3 months ago called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a person, place, …
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I want to introduce you to my guest today Wafaa Powell. Wafaa is a bubbly Lebanese lady who runs a wonderful business called Dancing Flavours cooking Lebanese food for parties and communities and belly dancing! Wafaa tells her journey from Lebanon to the UK via South Africa and delights us with growing up in Lebanon, gorgeous dishes and why food is…
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Episode 34 • Freedom Files #4 • The Cherry Valley Massacre Welcome Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series that I started about 3 months ago called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of historical information on a person, place, batt…
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Episode 33 • Freedom Files #3 • Benjamin Church: America’s First Traitor and His Shocking Betrayal Welcome Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series that I started about 3 months ago called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is available on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of histori…
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I want to introduce you to today’s guest Carole Stephens. Carole is a lovely lady who tells her story of growing up in Paddington at the end of the second World War during rationing. She married a chef and later moved to Wiltshire and together with her husband ran their own business. Carole has always loved food and so it was difficult for her when…
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Episode 32 • Freedom Files #2 • The Intriguing Alliance of John André and Benedict Arnold Dive into the dramatic partnership between John André and Benedict Arnold, exploring the plot that changed the course of the American Revolution and the secrets that led to their infamous betrayal! Welcome Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the vi…
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Welcome to the launch of my new podcast series Nutrition Life Stories. Today I want to start my podcast series with telling you a bit about me. I’d like to share my journey from a chubby child to working in a high powered stressful corporate environment, to where I am now: running my busy nutrition based practice, either helping individuals find la…
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We're joined today by Claire Forrest, the award-winning author of Where You See Yourself, to chat all about the two youngest members of the March family -- well, the Brooke family. It's perhaps the most heterosexual chapter of this book to date, but we soldier on, and we also chat about Claire's outstanding debut novel and her publishing journey as…
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Episode 31 • Freedom Files Introduction • Discovering John Jay: The Founding Father You Need to Know Welcome Patriots! In previous episodes I have discussed the video series that I started about 3 months ago called “The Patriot Power Freedom Files” which is on TikTok, YouTube, and InstaGram. These videos are short but packed full of historical info…
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Amy and Laurie play the newlywed game, smear the Irish, and invent Reaganomics. What a whirlwind! With us to discuss everyone's favourite (?) femme4femme couple are sister duo Mel and Teghan Hammond, authors of the forthcoming novel Lucy Uncensored. The novel stars a trans theatre nerd named Lucy who faces challenges when her school board bans her …
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Welcome Patriots! This is the shows 30th episode and is the Part II to the 17th episode, so check that one out first if you haven't already, as it sets up this one perfectly for you. Today I share the stories, accomplishments and remarkable courage three women demonstrated during the war. You won't believe what they did and hope you enjoy listening…
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Jo falls asleep fantasizing about becoming a literary spinster with a pen for a spouse. What follows had better be a dream sequence. Here to heap vials of wrath on the head of one Lou Alcott is legendary Dickinson scholar Martha Nell Smith. Dr. Smith is the Distinguished Scholar-Teacher, Professor of English, and Founding Director of the Maryland I…
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In the wake of her sister's death, Jo decides to take up Beth's mantle and become the angel of the house. When that doesn't work, she heads over to Meg's place to hear the pitch for motherhood. When that doesn't work, she wonders if she made a mistake turning down Laurie's proposal. (Little does she know that Laurie and Amy are presently boning dow…
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This week, Amy and Laurie consummate their love in a rowboat. Their romance has mystified readers and scholars for over a hundred years, but here, today, right now, award-winning author Torrey Peters will help us get to the bottom of it. (Spoiler alert: Laurie is the bottom.) Torrey is the author of the novel Detransition, Baby, which won the PEN/H…
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As we mourn our dear, sweet Beth, we sit down with author and journalist D.L. Mayfield to discuss what her story means. Why does Alcott portray Beth as "a little saint" and "the angel of the house?" What message is she sending? Is it anything like the messages little girls hear in high-control evangelical Christianity? D.L. Mayfield is an author an…
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Embark on an exhilarating journey as we plunge into the heart of the extraordinary, challenging, and almost unimaginable March to Quebec! Brace yourself for a riveting exploration of the trials faced by these courageous individuals (including two remarkable women) who defied the odds and conquered the seemingly insurmountable. Immerse yourself in t…
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Good night, sweet Beth, and flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Here to mourn the most meek and mild of the March sisters is disability scholar Saul Leslie, a PhD candidate at the University of Liverpool who studies portrayals of disability in 20th century literature. Is there anything to admire about Alcott's depiction of this poor #invalid? …
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As things heat up between Amy and Laurie, we're joined by Alena Smith, creator and showrunner of Dickinson, a television show for the exact demographic of this podcast. Like, have you ever wept openly at a Mitski concert? Can you not shut up about how every 19th century literary figure was part of the #RainbowCommunity? Do you have feelings for Chl…
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Who better to chat with us about this Meg-centric chapter than Meg herself? On June 28, 2023, before the SAG-AFTRA strike, actor Willa Fitzgerald chatted with us about Meg's marital woes and her own time playing Meg in the 2017 Masterpiece adaptation of Little Women. You can see Willa this fall in Netflix's The Fall of the House of Usher, the thril…
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Bestie of the pod James Frankie Thomas is BACK this week, on the heels of the release of his critically acclaimed debut novel Idlewild, to discuss Laurie and Amy's newfound romance, in which Amy wields the reins and the whip and Laurie delights in submission. We also offer our official statement on Kylimothée's public début at the Renaissance World…
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