Best Pregancy Podcasts (2024)

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"Leaving the FLDS Polygamous Culture" Andrew Ream Part 2. His battle with drugs, alcohol and his difficult journey to survive leaving polygamy.. 1:50:16

1M ago1:50:16

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After leaving FLDS polygamy part 2. Andrew Ream then lost him self to drinking and drugs. He lost weight and got a rough taste of the party scene. He was working and trying to make a life for himself outside of the culture. He eventually moves back to Colorado City, AZ, and meets his wife, then immediately asking her dad for permission to marry her…

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"Leaving the FLDS Polygamous Culture" Andrew Ream Part 1. He left the religion on his Mom’s birthday at the age of 21. He left his entire world and belongings behind. 2:13:12

2M ago2:13:12

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Andrew Ream - Part 1. He was raised as a polygamist in the FLDS religion in Colorado City and left the culture on his Mom’s birthday, December 10th, 2010, at the age of 21. He left his entire world and belongings behind. He has lived a roller coaster of a life. His story is gripping. His parents have not been in his life since the day he left. He m…

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Jenn Drummond, Female World Record Holder, The First To Climb The 7 Second Highest Summits! 2:26:50

2M ago2:26:50

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Jenn Drummond, a petite young lady with a huge drive and a world record holder of the 7 second highest summits! She elevates others to master their own summit in life. She is a single Mom of 7 and was in a terrible car accident in 2018 that left her bewildered and confused. Police and paramedics couldn’t imagine how she survived, but she did. That’…

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Shawn Feurer, survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to consulting others on how to be successful. He lost his homeless brother right after our recording! 2:23:54

3M ago2:23:54

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Shawn Feurer survived complete rock bottom in 2014 to currently consulting others on how to be successful. He lost everything, got divorced and had to live in a friends basement just to get by. We talked about his brother that is homeless and oddly enough Shawn was notified that his brother had passed away a few hours after our podcast recording. S…

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David K. Williams a model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, no feeling at all in is lower body. 2:38:35

4M ago2:38:35

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David K. Williams a complete model of health woke up on September 1, 2023 and couldn’t feel his legs, there was no feeling at all in is lower body. Three surgeries and three and a half months in bed. He shares details of getting back to being able to walk with arm crutches and is still fighting daily. He lost his son to gastric cancer and has been …

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Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017! 2:52:33

5M ago2:52:33

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Alexa Johanson shares her story of losing her 4 year old child, Lila in a horrific car accident in 2017 while driving home from a friend’s house. We discuss a bit of her history with drug abuse and the tough life she has had to endure. She is courageous, vulnerable and fearless during our discussion. She is kind, angelic and has an innocent, childl…

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My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, what is needed now, and how to get what you want here! 37:56

5M ago37:56

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My quick thoughts on Bitcoin, inflation, honest and open communication, being present and an incredible question to consider, what do you absolutely need now? Why asking for what you want is crucial so you can get what you need here. Skiing in Utah and being present! I share just a few tips to consider and assist you along your journey here! Just s…

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The courageous Betsie Wolford dares to do "The Byron Katie Work" with me. Betsie finds an incredible gift that allows her to realize she has been abusing herself for the last 20 years! 2:28:08

5M ago2:28:08

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I facilitate the kind and courageous Betsie Wolford through a Byron Katie worksheet on her mom. Betsie works through the beat up and mental abuse she endured as a young lady. She discovers she may have been more part of the abuse than her mom. A friendly reminder to help Betsie find her beautiful self. A lovely insight into the ego mind and how it …

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"Leaving Polygamy" 22 year old Katie Owen from Utah shares her story of depression, cutting, leaving and her pregancy inside the Kingston Clan. 3:24:01

6M ago3:24:01

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“Leaving Polygamy” Katie Owen is 22 years old and a sweet soul. She recently left the “The Order”. They are better known as the Kingston Polygamous Clan. A polygamous sect located in Salt Lake City Utah and established in 1935. She has a two year old daughter and has recently divorced and has her daughter part time outside of the Kingston Clan. She…

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The intelligent Chace Bickmore, how he was dreamed into this world. He shares his recent experience at the Byron Katie 5 Day School for The Work and how it has changed his life! 2:23:18

6M ago2:23:18

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How was Chace Bickmore dreamed into this world? He talks about how after a 5 day Byron Katie retreat he was the happiest he has ever been in his entire life! We discuss some life lessons and the human mind! #theworkBy themindsgympodcast

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What's your Plan B? How do we find our life purpose now? Natural Practitioner, Anne Barratt tells us. 45:25

2y ago45:25

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When your Plan A doesn't go as planned, what's your Plan B? What does our future hold without children? Can we Google the answer? What about Jeeves? We speak to Anne Barratt from Empowering Health about her story after IVF and a hysterectomy. Anne is a professional practitioner who employs kinesiology, EFT, counselling, hypnotherapy and a host of d…

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World Childless Week the Annual Event for us, by Stephanie Phillips! 21:43

2y ago21:43

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In our first mini episode we talk to World Childless Week founder Stephanie Phillips. World Childless Week 2020 is a virtual event held online through this website and on social media channels from September 14-20. To find out more about World Childless Week: www.worldchildlessweek.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldChildlessWeek Join the…

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What's this childless grief about? Childless counsellor, Sarah Roberts, tells us. 53:04

2y ago53:04

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Today I welcome Sarah Roberts to the podcast. We talk about grief and second chances! Sarah is not only a counsellor for childless women, she’s one of us! With over 25 years experience in counselling, teaching and community work, Sarah brings her lived experience to The Empty Cradle where she focuses on involuntary childlessness and motherhood loss…

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When did we know we were never going to be mums? Dr Bronwyn Harman tells us. 50:05

2y ago50:05

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When did you know you weren’t going to have children. Did you decide or were you a fence sitter? Or maybe you didn't decide, but there was a point when you just knew. My special guests are Dr Bronwyn Harman who is currently finalising her phD about childfree women. We also speak to friend of the podcast, Lovisa, who talks about her journey as a chi…

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Coping with Christmas when You're Childless - Plus some tips for parents! 35:43

2y ago35:43

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Christmas can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally. Today, I'm also bringing you a series of tips to get you through the big days over the holidays. These tips will help all of us without kids to navigate the Christmas landscape when there might be a tonne of happy families with kids. Of course, you might love it! I find it exhausting so …

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What happens when all your friends have kids and you don't? 38:16

2y ago38:16

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What happens to friendships when you don't have kids but they do? In this episode I share my experience of all the friendships that have been lost to motherhood over the years. If you are a mum and you’re listening we’d love to hear your thoughts on your friendships with childless women and if they fell to the wayside or how you maintained them. In…

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Aging without children - What's the Plan? 40:08

2y ago40:08

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Aging without children isn't always a choice, and this week we speak with 67-year-old Heather who surprises us with a story she hasn't shared with anyone. It’s a big story and we are honoured to have her share it. Heather hopes her story helps other women share. Stats: We investigate advocacy for the aging childless and childfree population in Aust…

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1 in 9 Women have endometriosis - So Why Don't We Have a Cure Yet? I ask Naturopath, Michelle Williams 42:01

2y ago42:01

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Recently, Lena Dunham wrote a follow up article for Harpers Magazine about the two years since her hysterectomy after an endometriosis diagnosis. I discuss the importance of talking about endo and normalising the conversation. I learn that period pain may be common, but it's not normal. I also speak to Naturopath and Women's Health Specialist, Mich…

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Millennials - Why is Opting In or Out of Having Babies More Complex than Ever? A Millennial tells us 41:38

2y ago41:38

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Within the next couple of decades, the number of households without children is set to outnumber the number with children, through the idea of the "traditional family" on it head. In today's episode, I speak to Sharon Green, writer, editor and co-founded of She Defined, an Australian publication that tackles the challenges that face today's woman. …

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Periods. What are they good for, when you don't have kids? We let it all out! 44:59

2y ago44:59

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What is the point of having a period when you can't or don't intend to have children? In this episode, we go deep and get super personal all about period and speak to members of the community to find out what periods mean to them. From 67-year-old guest Heather who teaches us all about “rag suspender belts” to 34-year-old Skye, who had to have a hy…

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Our roots - what is our childless story? Maree is adopted and Childless. 47:06

2y ago47:06

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How did our family influence our childlessness? This week's special guest, Maree, is one of four adopted siblings. We chat about her family, her mother's trauma over her own infertility, and how that influenced Maree's choices around family, relationships and children. Statistics: What are the stats relating to the backgrounds of childless women, a…

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What happens after we've lost hope? Gateway Women's Jody Day tells us! 51:16

2y ago51:16

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Known as the Patron Saint of the childless community, Jody Day is a force to be reckoned with. With one book under her belt, a massive, global community of childless women in Gateway Women, a TED Talk, and a nature that is both energising and soothing, Jody is entering, as she calls it, her elderhood. In this episode, I talk to Jody about her exper…

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The birth of the (un)Ripe Community. Why do we need to talk about childlessness anyway? 36:52

2y ago36:52

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This week's episode is all about the birth of UnRipe. Who is Unripe, who is Jo? What is the (un)Ripe mission and our focus on Women in Australia and New Zealand who do not have children? Statistics: An intro to childless and childfree stats for women n Australia and New Zealand. Shit that comes up on my feed: A weekly round-up of stories that we've…

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Coping with family events when you don't have kids 56:00

2y ago56:00

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By Jo Vraca

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Are we just hysterical? Say What!? 22:28

2y ago22:28

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I'm back from semi-retirement to bring you one of my favourite episodes of the other podcast I produce! When was the last time you celebrated a milestone? So many of us childless women simply don't. On the other hand, when you’re a parent, there are so many milestones that everyone celebrates – new baby, first step, first word, first day at school,…

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Say What? Vanilla - Cake, Princesses and Bondage 12:15

3y ago12:15

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I have a little surprise. Today I'm bringing you the first full episode of my new show, "Say What The Podcast", for word nerds and history geeks. Enjoy! Come and hang out on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/saywhatthepodcast You can follow for free on your favourite listening app HERE Please share and leave us a review on your favourite podcast …

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Happy Anniversary! Say What? 6:33

3y ago6:33

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It's unRipe's 1st Birthday! And I have a little surprise. Today I'm bringing you a taste of my new show, "Say What The Podcast", for word nerds and history geeks. Enjoy! Come and hang out on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/saywhatthepodcast You can follow for free on your favourite listening app HERE Please share and leave us a review on your f…

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Jeff and I Answer Your Questions - What's Our Childless Life Look Like? 29:04

3y ago29:04

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In Part 2, Jeff (my husband) and I answer your questions about how we live our lives as a childless couple. Like, what brings us joy? How have we managed not to get divorced? Do we actually work together every day? What happened to our friends when they had kids? And, what does the future look like? Join the Conversation: Facebook Page: https://www…

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Are Childless Women Selfish (Hint: No) - I ask Sarah Roberts 36:46

3y ago36:46

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I got really curious about some of the things that we childless women are told, like how we’re selfish, we don’t know what true love is unless we’ve had a baby, and so on. Some people in the childless community refer to these as “bingos”. What are bingos? Well think of it this way – if you’ve played bingo, you’ll know that you get a card, and when …

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When infertility hits home - My Story of childlessness, IVF + My Husband Speaks! 32:54

3y ago32:54

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In Part 1 of 2, I tell you my story and how came to be (happily) childless after infertility. Plus, my husband, Jeff, who is also the sound engineer for the show, talks about his life in the States, and how he sees our childless life. I learn a few new things about him, after almost 28 years and I tell about the moment he broke my heart at the end …

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Can a little bit of Kink Fix Our Post Infertility Love Life? 30:20

3y ago30:20

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In the childless and childfree community, we talk about building a community with adults, where we’re not always surrounded by babies, kids, pregnant women and people talking about their kids. And it’s not just the childfree who are looking for a reprieve. Even us childless folk talk about adult only spaces – like planes, restaurants, resorts, you …

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Childless by Marriage - When your partner doesn't want any kids and you do - with Sue Lick 32:21

3y ago32:21

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When I first heard about childless stepmums, I thought to myself, how lucky! You may not have had your own, but here you are, an instant family. But then I started hearing from women who have this exact experience and, honestly, it seems so fraught and complex. Not only are you dealing with, potentially, angry exes, but kids who don’t really want a…

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Post Traumatic Growth & Toxic Positivity with Tanya Hubbard 26:13

3y ago26:13

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Tanya Hubbard and her husband live in Vancouver Canada and, like Australia, they have a robust public healthcare system with long waiting periods for elective, non-emergency surgery – and it certainly doesn’t over IVF. Tanya explains that, like so many of us, she didn’t start trying to get pregnant until her mid to late 30s, and by that time, she l…

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Childless AND an Only Child - So Who's going to find us when we die? I ask Alisha Saavedra 44:14

3y ago44:14

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I've mentioned it before - I'm an only child. So I reached out to see how many of us childless are also onlies and today's guest, Alisha Saavedra put up her hand. Alisha lives in Southern California with her husband. She is originally from Mexico, and her husband is from Bolivia, where big families play a big role. With unexplained infertility and …

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Childless after her husband's failed vasectomy reversal with Laura Curtis 33:09

3+ y ago33:09

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Laura Curtis uses her voice to tell stories through song and sound. She met her husband when she was 22 and he was 36. He’d had a vasectomy in a previous relationship, so when Laura expressed her desire to become a mum, he had a reversal. Easy peasy. After all, Laura was not infertile and, in fact, she had a healthy reproductive system. But things …

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How to be Childless and Confident with Cheerleader Jody O'Brien 38:29

3+ y ago38:29

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I am my own worst enemy and a terrible cheerleader. That’s why I want you to meet Jody O’Brien. Jody is calls herself the "Chief Cheerleader" and she is cheering us all on. After being diagnosed with early menopause in her late 30s, and the only way she would carry a baby would be with a donor egg, Jody and her husband moved to China for a few year…

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What’s my Life Purpose if I don’t have kids? Hold my beer while I find out, says Brigid May 38:15

3+ y ago38:15

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“What’s my purpose in life if I don’t have kids? Hold my beer while I find out.” That's a quote by Brigid May of The Fruitless Figtree. Brigid is everything you want from a bestie - she's angry, vocal, honest, a little bit dark, wants to light things on fire (in her head only!), and she's a little pissed at Brooklyn 99. Brigid is also a Montessori …

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Why don't we talk about male infertility? Let's find out with Michael Hughes 33:33

3+ y ago33:33

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“I was given a sample jar and a key; the technician then tells me that I’m in the room behind me. “There is only one key so you can feel secure that once locked no-one else will enter”, she said. “There is scotch in the cupboard and magazines in the draw, wash your hands before you start and do not get any other liquid in the sample jar”. In a daze…

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Living the Unexpectedly Childfree Life After Infertility with Kati Seppi 31:20

3+ y ago31:20

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Kati Seppi is the supercharged founder of Chasing Creation. In today's episode we tackle the big topics - Designing a childfree life, strengthening relationships after infertility. Katy grew up Mormon in Utah, and lives in Utah today with her husband, and she calls herself “unexpectedly childfree after infertility". We speak about her journey to in…

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What happens when four women talk about childlessness and keep it real? Have a listen. 36:08

3+ y ago36:08

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Four Childless Women Walk Into a Bar... Actually, we're at my house, which can sometimes look like a bar. And all four of us are childless. Ranging from 34 to 51, we're all at different stages of our childless journeys. and we all come from very different backgrounds culturally. Obviously you know my Italian culture, Mariecris is 38, Phillipino, sh…

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unRipe Community Trailer. Who's unRipe? Are we actually unRipe when we're childless? 10:07

4y ago10:07

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Welcome to (un)Ripe. We're a juicy community of Australian-based women who are either childfree by choice or childless by circumstance. In this episode you'll meet Jo and her guest host. We'll tell you a little about ourselves and the (un)Ripe project. unRipe is a vibrant, supportive community created for and by childless and childfree women who ar…

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The beautiful Veronica Malloy, cancer and divorce survivor, a 3X World Figure Champion! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world! Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen! 1:51:07

4y ago1:51:07

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The beautiful 3X World Figure Champion Veronica Malloy! She survives cancer and a rough divorce, that gets her to the podium! She’s goes from the darkest of times to the top of the world! Her emotional, survivor story is a must listen! Now live on The Minds Gym Podcast and YouTube! The Minds Gym Podcast most emotional interview yet! Veronica Malloy…

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Chris Burkard the world renown photographer, author, film maker, long distance cyclist and over 3 million Instagram followers. We tap into his kind monkey mind. 1:37:19

4+ y ago1:37:19

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Chris Burkard - The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes the world renown photographer Chris Burkard. He is an amazingly talented photographer, incredible daredevil, has over 3 million Instagram followers, a writer, author and film maker. We discuss how he has learned how to master suffering on a bicycle, his insane 200-800 mile solo nonstop bike races he of…

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Nelson Lee, recovered from anxiety, OCD, depression and created Building Brain Waves to help others with mental health. 1:41:13

4+ y ago1:41:13

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The Minds Gym Podcast welcomes, Nelson Lee. He is the founder of Building Brain Waves and has recovered from anxiety, OCD, and depression. He understands and knows how tough navigating the current world of mental health can be. As a result, he created Building Brain Waves, which is dedicated to educating others about building habits, skills, and an…

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Gregg Godfrey Part 2, he gets very emotional, and shares some very personal and intriguing life stories! 1:26:41

4+ y ago1:26:41

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Part 2 with Gregg Godfrey he gets very emotional, he shares some very personal life experiences that he’s never shared in public before. He is the open, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah. He shares more incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world.He is the…

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Gregg Godfrey, Nitro Circus founder, his raw and unfiltered insane life experiences! 52:43

4+ y ago52:43

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The vulnerable, raw and unfiltered Gregg Godfrey from Draper, Utah shares some incredible stories and life changing events. This dude is a pioneer/rockstar in the insane, crazy and daredevil tv world. He is the founder of Nitro circus and a self made entrepreneur. Daredevil, Adrenaline junkie, Filmmaker Stuntman for Disney He figured out a way to d…

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I want to thank you the listeners, “the work”, the world, my anxiety, and my family for your support. Have a Happy New Year! Ram Dass, thanks for sharing your mind with us. 28:23

4+ y ago28:23

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I’d like to thank all the humans in my life that have assisted in molding me into the human being I have become today. So many people to thank and so many experiences to share. “The work” of Byron Katie has completely changed my perception of reality. It is the way out of any conflict, crisis, or stressful event. In my experience it is the solution…

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Taylor Church, the trilingual author, spike ball pro and well traveled LDS bachelor. 1:46:30

4+ y ago1:46:30

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Taylor Church, the well spoken trilingual LDS bachelor, discusses his life, upbringing and his experience with writing books. He is a professional spikeball player (on the #6 ranked team in the world). He has a podcast, Of Stone & Clay. Author of two books (I’m Trying Here and Return Not Desired). He has a third book, it is finished but not publish…

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Cheryl B. Engelhardt, music composer, 10 years of anxiety attacks to finding solace. 55:37

4+ y ago55:37

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Cheryl B. Engelhardt is the composer and author of “Luminary” - music and affirmations for mindfulness, focus, and growth. The New York film, commercial, and social justice choral composer turned to creating music specifically for self-awareness after her decade-long struggle with panic attacks. In attempts to find music that supported her anxiety …

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Jordonel from racism, drugs, divorce, lost job, a sick son, and losing her house to trusting humanity and becoming vegan! 1:38:37

4+ y ago1:38:37

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Jordonel, a twice divorced mother of 4, dealt with racism and it was hard to deal with growing up, she spent a lot of years on a farm her mom purchased so she could have animals and find peace. She came from biracial parents. Her mom also brought many children from unfortunate situations into their home without pay. She studied Psychology/Behaviora…

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