Best Prentis Hemphill Podcasts (2024)

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Feeling at Home In Your Body: Prentis Hemphill on Healing Through Embodiment 36:56

8d ago36:56

36:56

Do you struggle to feel truly at home in your body? We’re here to tell you; that it is possible. Our episode this week is a topic we return to often because we just can’t hear it enough; how we can heal our connections to our bodies. We have author and embodiment expert, Prentis Hemphill on the show, and she and Jen explore the idea of healing thro…

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Embodying Existence with Kai Cheng Thom 51:51

9d ago51:51

51:51

Kai Cheng Thom - MSW, Qualified Mediator, Somatic Sex Educator, performance artist, community healer, award-winning writer, and author of Falling Back in Love with Being Human joins us for this episode. A consummate dreamer and believer in revolutionary potential, Kai brings radical love to her work and this conversation. Join us while Kai and Pren…

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When Faith Evolves (Sarah Bessey) 59:22

9h ago59:22

59:22

“One of the things about practices that I love is this notion of it's not perfect. I haven't got it mastered, just by the very word, it's implied that I'm working it into my life and out of my life and through my life, almost like in my mind, I'm picturing like a woman who's like kneading it into bread dough. And so then there's the room. There's r…

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The 5 Things Anyone Who Cooks Needs To Know with Bri McKoy 56:26

10h ago56:26

56:26

Our guest this week is bringing core insights into the kitchen so that everyone can: a.) enjoy cooking and b.) turn it from a massive chore to a bright spot in your day. Author, blogger and “accidental cook” Bri McKoy is here, talking with Jen about the best practices and advice on how to become the kind of cook you want to be for your own life. Dr…

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S9 E22: John Long, Nathaniel Eliason, and Jessica Chen 14:38

1d ago14:38

14:38

In this episode, meet paleontologist John Long, writer and entrepreneur Nathaniel Eliason, and CEO of Soulcast Media Jessica Chen. Tune in to hear what these authors hope to teach listeners about sharks, cryptocurrency, and workplace communication.The Secret History of Sharks by John Longhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714624/the-secret-hi…

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How to make grassroots political change (w/ Katie Fahey) 31:52

2d ago31:52

31:52

What can you do when a problem feels too daunting to take on? Enlist some help. Political issues can often feel too difficult to solve, but Katie Fahey–the founder of the grassroots organization Voters Not Politicians and executive director of the democratic reform organization The People–says we have more power than we think. This week, she talks …

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The Critical Need for Deep Connection (Niobe Way, PhD): GROWING UP 1:00:16

2d ago1:00:16

1:00:16

“You can't be independent if you're not deeply connected. So what happens to a child that's not deeply connected? What actually happens? Guess what happens? They don't feel the confidence to be able to take risks. They don't feel the confidence to go out and be self-sufficient. They don't feel the confidence in doing it. So we're actually backbitin…

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The Table Stakes of Good Relationships (Stan Tatkin) 51:08

7d ago51:08

51:08

“Our anger is “I'm angry because something happened that I feel was unjust or unfair” And if it continues, then I want my justice and you know, our injustices from childhood turn out to be society's burdens because I want payback here, even though you had nothing to do with it. So, hate and love go together because they're both strongly bonding con…

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How to have a say in how society is built w/ Tessza Udvarhelyi 37:30

9d ago37:30

37:30

No matter who you are or where you live, political choices influence your life. Hungarian activist and academic, Tessza Udvarhelyi, emphasizes that anyone, whether or not they work in politics, has collective power. This week, she joins Chris to discuss her work fighting for democracy under an increasingly authoritarian government, why affording po…

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Coming Soon: Special Series on Growing Up 1:20

10d ago1:20

1:20

Hi, It’s Elise, host of Pulling the Thread. Starting next Monday, I’m doing another special series—this one is about growing up, and no, it’s definitely not just for parents. It’s mostly about re-parenting, or understanding the driving factors of how we all come to understand the world. You’ll hear from four very different voices about childhood, s…

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Understanding Your Energy (Prune Harris) 58:52

13d ago58:52

58:52

“So when we think about this, what is the aura? Many people have an idea of the aura as something that is around you and a lovely bubble or sphere of energy. Maybe you've seen pictures of an egg shape, but what's really important to understand about the aura is that it comes from inside you and it's only as strong as your vitality. So you can think…

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Get Your Life Together with Peloton’s Cody Rigsby 47:58

15d ago47:58

47:58

Coming in hot for our Queer Futures series, we’re bringing you an interview previously aired on For The Love’s Premium Podcast channel with celebrity Peloton instructor, Cody Rigsby. Cody has gained a devoted following through his engaging and motivational fitness classes on the Peloton platform. He talks about his memoir "XOXO Cody: An Opinionated…

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S9 E21: Alizah Holstein, Jessica Goudeau, and Nellie Bowles 16:56

15d ago16:56

16:56

In this episode, meet independent editor and writer Alizah Holstein, writer and activist Jessica Goudeau, and journalist Nellie Bowles. Listen in to hear what big life moments inspired these authors to write their audiobooks, and how they would describe their time in the recording studio. My Roman History by Alizah Holstein: https://www.penguinrand…

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Why spirituality is important in our increasingly secular world (w/ David DeSteno) 38:53

16d ago38:53

38:53

Faith has always been a strong force in human history – but in modern times, it may feel antiquated to have it. Psychology professor and author David DeSteno has conducted research exploring questions about the benefits of faith, and in this episode he shares his findings, and why he believes even in the age of science, we shouldn’t leave spiritual…

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Where the Brain and Mind Meet (Karl Deisseroth, M.D., PhD) 53:52

20d ago53:52

53:52

“What optogenetics does is it's an engine of discovery. It helps us identify what matters, what's causing things to happen in the brain. And we know now the cells and the connections make these powerful motivations and drives manifest. That opens the door to any kind of new treatment, right? If you know the cells, then you can look at the DNA and t…

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Centering Others: Empowerment in the Margins with Roxane Gay & Megan Pillow 1:00:09

22d ago1:00:09

1:00:09

This powerful episode in our Queer Futures series features an enlightening conversation about power structures with Jen and renowned author Roxane Gay and co-writer Megan Pillow. The women explore not only the concept of individual power, but how we can engage in community empowerment. Together, they delve into how marginalized communities, particu…

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S9 E20: Brea Baker, Ciera Rogers, and Samhita Mukhopadhyay 13:37

21d ago13:37

13:37

In this episode, meet writer Brea Baker, founder and CEO of Babes Ciera Rogers, and writer and former Executive Editor of Teen Vogue Samhita Mukhopadhyay. Tune in to hear the beautiful story behind Brea Baker’s book Rooted, what Ciera Rogers is most excited for listeners to hear, and why Samhita Mukhopadhyay calls the experience of recording her au…

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How to be brave when family life gets tough (w/Kelly Corrigan) 37:38

23d ago37:38

37:38

Every person, no matter how ordinary, has to occasionally summon extraordinary bravery to get through life’s challenges. If you haven’t already had one of those moments, you will at some point. Because, hey, Kelly Corrigan says, that’s life. Kelly shares her trademark wit and wisdom in this week’s conversation about how to hold ourselves, our famil…

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Tending the Seeds of Aliveness with Vivien Sansour 29:45

24d ago29:45

29:45

In this episode of Becoming the People, we ask you to bear witness to artist, researcher, writer, and founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library, Vivien Sansour. Vivien shares her profound wisdom with Prentis as they explore the challenges of surviving systems built on the ways of living dead. She shares her prayers for the Palestinian people a…

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[BONUS] Anne Lamott on Faith, Writing, and Radical Self-Love 1:01:08

27d ago1:01:08

1:01:08

In this special bonus episode of the For the Love Podcast, Jen sits down with her literary hero — beloved author and teacher, Anne Lamott, whose candid, humorous writing has inspired millions to embrace their imperfect selves. Anne and Jen explore the hard-won wisdom distilled across Anne's 45-year career and 20 books - from finding radical self-lo…

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To Transcend and Include (Ken Wilber) 1:20:47

27d ago1:20:47

1:20:47

“All growing up stages are the product of scientific investigation of the stages of growing up that people go through. And those are all defined in third person terms because they're the person or thing being spoken about. When we talk about the archaic stage or the magic stage or the mythic stage, if you look within right now, you can't see any of…

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[ENCORE] Growing Up Evangelical and Gay with Jonathan Merritt 1:06:13

29d ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Jen Hatmaker revisits one of the most impactful and downloaded episodes from her "For the Love" podcast's 7-year history. In this powerful encore, she has a candid conversation with acclaimed writer and speaker Jonathan Merritt who publicly comes out as gay for the first time during their interview. Jen and Jonathan reflect on their intertwined jou…

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S9 E19: Priyanka Mattoo, Griffin Dunne, and Jess H. Gutierrez 17:32

29d ago17:32

17:32

In this episode, meet writer, producer, and podcaster Priyanka Mattoo, actor, film producer, and film director Griffin Dunne, and speaker and former journalist Jess H. Gutierrez. Hear these authors share what it was like to fully inhabit their memoirs in the audio booth, and the recording moments that surprised and delighted them most. Plus, more b…

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The art of paying attention (w/ Wendy MacNaughton and Laurel Braitman) 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

If you found yourself doodling or writing a lot as a child but then lost the hobby as you grew up, Wendy MacNaughton and Laurel Braitman want to help you recapture your spark. Wendy MacNaughton is an illustrator, the author of “How to Say Goodbye”, and the creator of Draw Together, an art and learning community. Laurel Braitman is a TED Fellow, the…

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[BONUS] Jen Hatmaker Book Club ft. When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill 34:22

1M ago34:22

34:22

Jen and award-winning author, Kelly Barnhill, discuss the powerful themes and inspirations behind her genre-defying book "When Women Were Dragons." Sparked by her outrage during the Kavanaugh hearings, Barnhill created a bold metaphor where women transform into dragons to escape societal oppression. In this conversation, she delves into her controv…

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Working with the Divine (Nicole Avant) 49:58

1M ago49:58

49:58

“I really think that the past, we can go back to it and we definitely learn lessons because I'm always a hindsight person. So in hindsight, I'm always thinking that, okay, what could I have done better? But the past experiences for me, I've learned as I've gotten older, is to grab the lesson. And hopefully there's a blessing in there too. And then …

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[ENCORE] A Moment of Pride: Jen and Sydney Hatmaker On Being Gay, Christian and Loved 45:51

1M ago45:51

45:51

This week’s top episode from the archives is our number one most listened to episode. In a profoundly moving encore episode, Jen Hatmaker shares the story of interviewing her daughter, Sydney, as Sydney shared her emotional coming out story. This raw conversation follows Sydney as she vulnerably shares her journey of accepting herself as gay while …

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S9 E18: Prentis Hemphill, Glynnis MacNicol, and Julie McFadden 17:55

1M ago17:55

17:55

In this episode, meet therapist and founder of The Embodiment Institute Prentis Hemphill, writer and podcast producer Glynnis MacNicol, and hospice nurse Julie McFadden. Hear these authors on how they prepared to record their audiobooks, what it was like to get vulnerable behind the mic, and their favorite recording moments.What it Takes to Heal by…

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What It Takes to Heal with Prentis Hemphill + adrienne maree brown 57:35

1M ago57:35

57:35

In Becoming the People’s inaugural episode, Prentis is joined by their dear friend adrienne maree brown. adrienne interviews Prentis about their upcoming book, What it Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World. These two friends discuss Prentis’ journey of writing this book, the role that transformational characters play in cha…

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The meaning of embodiment w/ Prentis Hemphill 37:35

1M ago37:35

37:35

We often forget that our bodies and minds are fundamentally connected. But so much of our day-to-day lives are influenced by the state of our bodies. The mind-body connection is at the heart of the work of this week’s guest, Prentis Hemphill. Prentis is a therapist, somatics teacher, author, and the founder of The Embodiment Institute. Prentis join…

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Recovering Our Ability to Feel (Prentis Hemphill): TRAUMA 51:38

1M ago51:38

51:38

“I think we need each other. I say this all the time, there are some things that are too big to feel in one body. You need a collective body to move them through. And I think that's what we need. We need to come together in spaces to heal, not just to consume together or to watch a movie together, but to feel together and to have human emotion in r…

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The Myth of Resilience (Soraya Chemaly) 58:01

1M ago58:01

58:01

“This is the richness of the traditional wife explosion, right? There's this simple idea that you get to choose. Now you're choosing to emulate a situation that's a fiction in that those women didn't choose anything. They had to dress like that. They had to live like that. They had to be nice to the men like that, because they had no bank accounts.…

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When Women Connect, We’re Powerful Together: Christine Blasey Ford 41:17

1M ago41:17

41:17

In this emotionally charged last episode in our For the Love of the Matriarchy series, Jen shares an intimate and profound conversation with Christine Blasey Ford, who came into the public eye when she testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 27th, 2018, while it was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Uni…

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S9 E17: Jon Meacham, Salman Khan, and Kyla Scanlon 16:26

1M ago16:26

16:26

In this episode, meet Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham, founder and CEO of Khan Academy Salman Khan, and economic commentator Kyla Scanlon. Hear Jon Meacham on writing the life of President George H.W. Bush, Salman Khan on how artificial intelligence can have a positive impact on education, and Kyla Scanlon on helping lay people unders…

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How to stay grounded in an increasingly artificial world (from The TED AI Show) 29:12

1M ago29:12

29:12

Today, we’re sharing the first episode of the newest TED Audio Collective Podcast – The TED AI Show. Now before you think, “wait, isn’t artificial intelligence the opposite of being human?”, know that we are wondering that too! That’s what’s nice about The TED AI Show. It asks: how is AI shaping human stuff? Join creative technologist Bilawal Sidhu…

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Finding Fear in the Body (Resmaa Menakem): TRAUMA 47:22

2M ago47:22

47:22

“Here's what I would say: peace will happen when people invest in cultivating peace as opposed to war. Peace will happen. And one thing I know, for me, I know peace, I know I will never see it, but maybe I can put something in place to where I leave something here and my children's, children's, children's grandchildren can nibble off of and feed on…

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Take Back Your Brain (Kara Loewentheil) 53:35

2M ago53:35

53:35

“There are studies showing that, once your basic needs are met, and you're not worried about losing your house, losing your health care, increases in money don't significantly increase happiness, right? So I think, you know, money helps alleviate the very real biological primitive fear of you're gonna die if you don't have shelter and food and in o…

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Matrescence: Unraveling the Myths and Realities of Being a Mother 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

Today we’re diving into the profound biological, psychological and social shifts experienced when becoming a mother - a process known as "matrescence.” Jen sits down with science journalist, Lucy Jones, who experienced a seismic identity shift that arose after the birth of her first child. Lucy and Jen unpack groundbreaking neuroscience research an…

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S9 E16: Denise Young, Stephanie Harrison, and KB Brookins 20:46

2M ago20:46

20:46

S9 E16: In this episode, meet former Apple executive and one of Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women” Denise Young, founder of The New Happy company Stephanie Harrison, and writer and cultural worker KB Brookins. Press play to hear about the unique way Denise Young prepared to record, the two big problems that inspired Stephanie Harrison to write her boo…

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How to follow the laws of nature (w/ Nonette Royo) 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

What is your relationship with the planet we live on? As a human rights lawyer and environmental activist, Nonette Royo is trying to make us all live more symbiotically with nature. She works hard to listen to indigenous peoples around the world to help them control the land they live on and have a voice in policies and decisions that combat climat…

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