Insight Meditation teacher, Shell Fischer, founder of Mindful Shenandoah Valley, offers her 25+ years of study and experience in these weekly talks about meditation practice, and how it can help us nurture more compassion, kindness, joy, and calm in our lives.
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The WMRA Daily brings you the latest local, regional and statewide news for the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia.
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Love to laugh and hear people’s stories? Do you live in, plan to visit, curious about life in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and looking for things to do besides hiking? Then this is for you. Join host comedian Dawn Davis Womack whose claim to fame is having a son that made it to the NFL. BFFs and strangers alike find she’s light-hearted, genuine, family-oriented and never late for a happy hour! It’s engaging conversations with comedians and other fascinating peeps on faith, comedy, life, ...
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A podcast focused on promoting wellness in the Shenandoah Valley through conversation, connection, and action. Join us for thoughtful discussions with individuals making a difference in our community.
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I've worked in Emergency Services for over 30 years and enjoy talking with industry leaders about how to improve it. In this podcast where I explore emergency services in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We talk with leaders and responders for Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Public Health.
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The Ceramic Man Audio Experience brings you the latest in the world of home remodeling and renovation. Hosted by C. E. Long Construction's Ceramic Man, the master tile and stone mechanic of the Shenandoah Valley.
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Shepherd Autrey is a Quaker, a physician, and a man deeply disturbed by the madness around him as the War Between the tates bears down on his America in 1863. Dared by a friend to take an active role, Shep volunteers to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of Sherman’s scorched earth campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. There he runs foul of a Confederate recruiting drive and fi nds himself hanged by the neck from a tree. Awakening in a strange land which can’t possibly be earth, Shep is pl ...
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History is, indeed, a story. With his unique voice and engaging delivery, historian and veteran storyteller Fred Kiger will help the compelling stories of the American Civil War come alive in each and every episode. Filled with momentous issues and repercussions that still resonate with us today, this series will feature events and people from that period and will strive to make you feel as if you were there.
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Crime Off the Grid is a podcast about true crime stories from our National Parks and other wild places. All of our guests and co-hosts, bring years of experience working in National Parks, National Forests and other wild places. Our guests are rangers, investigators, prosecutors, victim specialists, and other first responders who have dedicated their careers to justice and safety in places off the grid. Join the hosts and me where we discuss cases, listen to Ranger Tales; real rangers tellin ...
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On Trails Worth Hiking, we bring you the most interesting backpacking and trekking routes in the world. Every trail has a story. In the first part of each episode, we tell you the stories behind the trail. In the second part, we tell you how to hike the trail. In each episode, guests who have hiked the trail join Jeremy, our host, to talk about the experience of hiking it. Join us on each episode as we hear the story, then hike the trail.
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Interested in what it's like to be born in the middle of a Yellowstone winter or raised in the heart of Yosemite Valley? Curious about the inner workings of parks or how people establish careers with the National Park Service? Hear firsthand accounts from former and current National Park Service employees that celebrate the history of our national parks and the role they've played in lives around the world. Thanks to the Association of National Park Rangers Oral History Project for making ma ...
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073 - The Confederacy's Last First Lady: Varina Howell Davis
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About this episode: She was witty, intelligent and a great conversationalist: everything that raised the eyebrows of proper Southern women in the mid-19th century. And then, she married the man who became the first and only President of the Confederacy. Wedded to her fate with him and a doomed nation, her life was filled with trying times. She was,…
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The Augusta County Sheriff’s office will get body cameras, UVa cracks down on fraternity hazing, and residents of Rockbridge County work to address pollution in the Maury River.By Dan Easley
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An attempt by Governor Youngkin to reduce access to contraception is denied by the General Assembly; University of Virginia scientists research using AI to help care for people with dementia, and your electric bill might go up in order to fund development of nuclear power.By Dan Easley
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166: Charity in Motion: The Bi-Annual Grand Caverns 5K with Race Director Mike Betts {Ep 166}
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Laughers, lace up your sneakers and hit the ground running with Mike Betts, the force behind the Grand Caverns Signature 5K, on this wholesome journey of community spirit and charity. With the bi-annual race drawing a close-knit crowd of enthusiastic runners, Mike shares the ins and outs of organizing this boutique event, with all the proceeds spri…
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165: Blending Romance, Mystery & History with Author Sydney Tooman Betts {Ep 165}
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Laughers, immerse yourselves in the captivating world of historical fiction with the celebrated author Sydney Tooman Betts as she delves into her distinguished “The People of the Book” and “Phoebe’s Mysteries” series. Peek behind the curtain of Sydney's life as a teacher and ESL instructor turned prolific writer, exploring the intricate tapestry of…
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The Rockingham County School Board is given a reading assignment, the Democratic primary for Virginia’s lieutenant governor heats up, and we conclude our look at an historic house in Staunton.By Dan Easley
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Home prices have risen by nearly fifty percent in the last five years, the Dave Matthews Band is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and we visit an historic home in Staunton.By Dan Easley
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An investigation into the chair of the Staunton City School Board, a legal gamble on so-called skill games, artificial intelligence and seed libraries.By Dan Easley
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Escaped in Montana; “These Are Not Mountain Men"
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Two self-proclaimed mountain men kidnap a young woman in hopes to make her a bride. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the episo…
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The governor signs a bill making it easier for college athletes to get paid for the use of their name, image and likeness… If you’ve got an invasive, but beautiful, pear tree in your yard, the Department of Forestry would like a word… Jeff Schapiro has a review of this week in state politics, including the General Assembly’s veto session….…
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The General Assembly, with the governor’s approval, votes to start from scratch on the budget, with a May deadline… Despite the spirit of compromise, lawmakers were unable to overturn a veto on school construction legislation… One bill that passed into law will require all hospitals with emergency rooms to have a doctor on-site at all times….…
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164: Harmonia Sacra Society: Shape Note Sings & Preserving Joseph Funk’s Music Legacy {Ep 164}
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Laughers, today you can stroll down the musical memory lanes of the Shenandoah Valley with us hearing from passionate preservers of hymnal history from the Harmonia Sacra Society. Plus, don’t miss a Mennonite joke to spice up the conversation or the society's harmony in a featured performance video! Today’s guests Sam Showalter, Executive Director,…
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On the 17th anniversary of the mass shooting at Virginia Tech, Virginia’s Senators introduce new gun control legislation in Congress… The NAACP in Virginia sues Governor Youngkin over his response to public records requests about his DEI policy… The General Assembly reconvenes today, taking action on the governor's budget amendments and vetoes….…
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The nonprofit foundation that operates James Madison's Montpelier estate casts doubt on initial reports that a fire did no damage to artifacts… The General Assembly reconvenes this week to consider the governor’s amendments and vetoes… Pollinator enthusiasts gather at a city park in Winchester to plant wildflowers….…
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More than three years after the event, federal authorities arrest a Waynesboro man for alleged violent participation in the January 6th insurrection… Albemarle County joins other school systems in allowing teachers to bargain collectively… We take a look at the areas of agreement, and divergence, between the governor and legislators over the budget…
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Appalachian Trail; An Uninvited Dinner Guest
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A predator works his way into the camp of two social workers on the AP Trail killing them both. After his early release from prison, he invites himself to dinner with two fishermen just off the AP Trail and mayhem ensues. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagra…
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Residents, teachers and students in Shenandoah County debate changing local schools back to their previous Confederate names… State police issue homicide charges against two former Warren County deputies in the 2022 case of a driver who died after a traffic stop… It’s a record number of vetoes, and amendments, from the governor, and Jeff Schapiro j…
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A police standoff on Afton Mountain leaves one man injured and traffic on Interstate 64 backed up for hours… Virginia's Secretary of Education visits JMU for a discussion with outgoing university president Jonathan Alger… UVa’s School of Nursing hosts a conference on the impact of climate change on public health….…
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Listener and photographer Christian Paul joins Jeremy to talk about his epic adventure on the Uinta Highline Trail. This amazing long-distance trail traverses the highest mountain range in Utah. The trail crosses several high mountain passes and gives the hiker views of glaciated landscapes dotted with alpine lakes brimming with trout. And Christia…
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163: Natalie inRenaissance: Pianist’s Studio Reshapes the Music Learning Experience {Ep 163}
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Laughers, prepare to embark on a transformative journey into the world of arts and education with Pianist, Musician, Teacher and Visionary Entrepreneur, Natalie Doughty. Whether you’re a seasoned virtuoso or a budding prodigy, Natalie’s inspiring tales and insights will resonate with anyone looking to harmonize their life with the arts. We’ll uncov…
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Some Shenandoah County residents want Confederate names restored to two schools there, and it’s likely they’ll get their wish… We review some of the legislation that Governor Youngkin vetoed and amended, including funding for education… Why is Virginia one of the few states that allows the governor to amend bills?....…
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Governor Youngkin completes his amendments to the General Assembly’s budget, more than 200… Reproductive rights advocates react to his vetoes of abortion-related legislation… Senator Tim Kaine renews his request to the Biden administration to halt the transfer of bombs and other offensive weapons to Israel….…
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Virginia’s new lab schools, including the one at JMU, could already be facing less funding… The governor signs dozens of bills, including legislation protecting digital menstrual health data, but among his vetoes, a bill that would have protected abortion providers from extradition… Award-winning Harrisonburg author Sofia Samatar talks about why he…
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Ranger Tales; Yellowstone's Shoshone Lake, a Tragic Tale
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Far in the backcountry during a blizzard, a ranger recounts a tragic incident which will serve as a deadly cautionary tale. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would lo…
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What Would Buddha Do? Taking Refuge in the Beloved
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This talk addresses the question: How can we flow between all the different roles, hats, or identities that we place on ourselves every day, and that kind, wise, compassionate presence within us that is actually free of those often-limiting identities, or beliefs about who we think we “should” be? The answer involves using our meditation practice t…
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Charlottesville will soon have more safety cameras in an effort to reduce gun violence and vehicle thefts… Governor Youngkin signs a bill sponsored by Harrisonburg Senator Obenshain that will increase penalties for those who manufacture pressed pills containing fentanyl… As time runs out for the governor to sign, veto or amend bills, Jeff Schapiro …
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Charlottesville City Council reverses course and approves a Gaza cease-fire resolution… Governor Youngkin signs another 100 bills, including a measure to protect Virginians from unlawful discrimination… Most Virginia state parks, including Natural Bridge, will hold watch parties for next Monday’s solar eclipse….…
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162: Grow Self Trust, Heal Trauma Bonds & Experience Post Traumatic Growth with Counselor, Speaker & Author of Loving You is Hurting Me {Ep 162}
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Laughers, get ready to embrace your inner strength with expert insights from Dr. Laura Anne Copley! In this heartening chat, Dr. Copley, a seasoned trauma-informed counselor and author of "Loving You is Hurting Me," unpacks the complexities of trauma bonds and the radiant light of post-traumatic growth. Dr. Copley’s own journey to self-trust unfold…
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A federal judge orders Nexus to pay more than $366 million in restitution and fines… With new abortion restrictions taking place in Florida, Virginia providers are bracing for an influx of people seeking abortions… For the first time, Virginia will mark Black Maternal Health Week….By Bob Leweke
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Bryce Reeves, a state senator representing the Orange County region, won’t disclose details about a nearly two-thousand dollar trip paid for by a skill games company… Forestry officials say last week’s wildfires are all contained, as a bear cub injured by wildfire recovers at the Wildlife Center in Waynesboro… New research shows that heat waves are…
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Buford Middle School in Charlottesville is the site of Virginia’s fifth lab school, focusing on STEM education… The Virginia Breeze bus line says it plans to set up its first east-west route from the Valley to eastern Virginia… The governor’s sports arena deal may be dead, but he and Democrats still must come to an agreement on the state budget….…
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Huron-Manistee NF; The Masked Men Made Me Do It
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Two friends who shared a cell in jail have a fateful meeting that ended deep in the national forest. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we c…
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072 - The Dawning Of A New Age: The Fight Between The USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia
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About this episode: For those aboard the fifty-gun USS Congress, it had been a quiet morning. Its crew, as usual, prepared the twenty-year-old vessel for inspection which would be held the next day. Meanwhile, the ship’s quartermaster gazed out over Hampton Roads which glistened under a late winter sun. All seemed normal. And then, at 12:45 p.m., a…
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161: Cultivating Community and Cuisine: Rocktown Kitchen's Journey with Chef Kristo Papa's Insights {Ep 161}
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Laughers, prepare to be whisked away on a culinary journey and get to know seasoned chef Kristo Papa, the mastermind behind the delectable fare at Rocktown Kitchen! Immerse yourself in tales of his Greek roots and the savory southern dishes that spill from his kitchen. Find out how his farm-to-table restaurant not only survived but flourished durin…
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A couple of Good Samaritans are in the Talladega National Forest looking for waterfalls when they stop to help a stranded motorist. Then the unthinkable happens. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) …
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160: Inside The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum: A Curator’s Insight on the Complexity of the 28th US President (1913-1921) {Ep 160}
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Laughers, today we step back in time to unravel the complexities of one of America's presidents straight from the heart of Staunton, Virginia. We’ll take a deep dive into history with the esteemed curator and director of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, Andrew Phillips. Prepare to be transported back to the days of World War I an…
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Andrea Lankford, former National Park Ranger and author of Trail of the Lost; The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, shares how she and others dedicated years to finding the “PCT missing. “ Besides encountering mother nature's hazards, they used sleuths, searchers, PCT hikers, and Facebook to help bring a…
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159: A Spin on Life & Training with Coach Averi: Pro Cyclist & Former Air Force Staff Sergeant {Ep 159}
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Laughers, gear up for a ride that takes some twists and turns with Coach Averi Ferari, an ex pro cyclist and former Air Force Staff Sergeant on security detail for the President. Prepare to dive into her unique journey where the worlds of military discipline, competitive cycling and two kinesiology degrees at James Madison University collide creati…
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Murder Beneath the Bell Tower
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A mysterious caller in the wee hours of the morning sent National Park Service Rangers, Special Agents, and the Cherokee Indian PD to a gruesome discovery in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Oops...at the time of this recording, there was a blizzard on Tara's side of the Divide which caused some very mild glitching due to the internet and l…
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158: Rocktown History a Museum that More than Meets the Eye: From Circus Parades to Civil War Tales Let’s Dig In…{Ep 158}
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Laughers, ready for a historical adventure with a bit of humor as we take a “Cent” tour? Tune in for a fun one with Penny Imeson, Executive Director of Rocktown History in Dayton. You’ll get to hear the story of her historical “office”; her unconventional start and be inspired by her passion for piecing together the past to transform the museum int…
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Listen to my fun and heartwarming discussion with retired National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger, John Goodwin, author of the book Echoes of the Badge: Stories From a National Park Service Career. His book is a source of inspiration and enlightenment showcasing tales of courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication. For more information abou…
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It Takes A Long Time to Grow Young: Nurturing Contentment
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Right before the Buddha’s enlightenment, a single memory from his childhood apparently not only led him to nirvana, but to the profound teachings of the Middle Way – the whole thing. Essentially, what he remembered was what contentment (or passaddhi) had felt like to him, at age 8. This talk explores how the Buddha was led to this understanding, al…
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157: Innkeepers Chat at The Friendly City Inn with a Modern Take on a 1885 Mansion B&B {Ep 157}
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Laughers, prepare to get swept away by the allure of olde world charm and hospitality with innkeepers Joel and Becca Graham of the historic Friendly City Inn in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Take a journey with these new parents who are among the youngest innkeepers in America and our charismatic host, Dawn Davis Womack, as we delve into their heartfelt …
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Yosemite; Cracks in the Granite, Unveiling a Predator
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A celebrity of the rock climbing world may be a violent, serial predator. A survey posted in several outdoor magazines and the special agents of the National Park Service put together a case that showed just because you can climb so high, doesn't mean you wont go down HARD. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.c…
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071 - Edwin McMasters Stanton: Lincoln's "Unloved" Secretary Of War
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About this episode: When exercising power, the 16th President’s stocky and sphinxlike Secretary of War could demonstrate a Jekyll and Hyde personality. Personally honest, he could be unforgiving and given to histrionics when he thought them necessary. And again, when required, warm hearted, selfless and patriotic. In charge of the Union’s land-base…
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156: How to Tend to Your Heart & Mind by Unpacking Your Hidden Challenges to Growth {Ep 156}
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Laughers, prepare to journey into your own heart and mind to discover unhidden challenges that can sabotage your personal growth with our guest Letitia Bates. She’s a renowned coach, award winning speaker and #1 Amazon bestseller author who sheds light on the transformative power of self awareness and healing from trauma. This episode is sure to tu…
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A 16 year old girl was abducted after cheerleading practice by a "trusted" family friend and taken deep into the largest wilderness in the lower 48. Hear how a group of horse riders saw something then said something that led to her dramatic rescue. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch…
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Listener Dane Schuckman joins Jeremy to talk about Dane's hike of the Art Loeb trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Dane takes us through this multi-day hike along ridges and over peaks in the wild high country of this part of North Carolina. And Jeremy tells the story of Art Loeb, the man behind the name of this rugged and …
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155: Escapes Spa: Delight in Massages, Healing & Wisdom on Self-Care in a Zen Oasis {Ep 155}
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Laughers, get ready to explore a world of relaxation, rejuvenation and healing in this zen oasis! Our host, the fun-loving Dawn Davis Womack is joined by the charismatic Lou Botkin, Massage Therapist, Owner and the heart of Escapes Spa. Tune in to hear Lou’s story of Arizona roots, fascinating August County farm life and her wisdom on how to turn s…
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Claude Dallas; Mountain Folk Hero or Cold Blooded Cop Killer
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Claude Dallas, a well known unethical mountain man, murders two Idaho Fish and Game Officers, then evades the law who will never give up looking for him and bringing him to justice. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeofftheg…
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