Best Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts Podcasts (2024)

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Bad Girls Gone Good 33:15

1h ago33:15

33:15

In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of the "good girl" and "bad girl" personas. What happens when a good girl goes bad? Can a bad girl be reformed into a good girl? How do good girls and bad girls show up in relationships? Iyanla is joined by special guests Damon "Bware" Vanzant and Coach Stormy Wellington, a reformed bad girl, to u…

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Angelo Mariani's Cocaïne Wine : Vin Tonique Mariani à la Coca de Pérou 27:26

5d ago27:26

27:26

Known as tonics, cocaine wines were a hit when introduced in the late 1800s -- Angelo Mariani, a wealthy chemist from the island of Corsica, formulated his popular version, Vin Mariani -- in 1863. Cocaine wine is exactly what you think it is – a concoction of cocaine and wine -- and, it had an incredible fan base that included – spoiler alert – TWO…

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The One That Got Away 37:13

3d ago37:13

37:13

In this episode, Iyanla is asking callers to contemplate whether or not they let the good one get away...or maybe they are the one that got away. How did it happen? Was there self-sabotaging? Were you ready to receive? Our first guest knows she let the good one get away, and Iyanla helps her figure out what to call in for her next relationship. For…

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Harry Lewis Kramer: The Ad Man Who Marketed Medicine As Candy 28:09

4d ago28:09

28:09

In the mid-1890s, Harry Kramer’s Sterling Remedy Co. introduced a product called, Cascarets Candy Cathartic. Cascarets were just laxatives, but the product blew away the competition. And a lot of that had to do with how it was marketed (a stroke of brilliance): Harry advertised the product as candy – and historians believe he may have been the firs…

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308: Into the Light w/ Nicola Coughlan & Jess Brownell 46:31

17d ago46:31

46:31

The season finale is here! Our leading lady, Nicola Coughlan, joins the podcast to talk about Penelope’s happily ever after and the impeccable nuance she brings to Ms. Featherington. Then, Gabi sits with showrunner Jess Brownell once more to talk through that massive Lady Whistledown reveal and other juicy plot points from the finale. See omnystudi…

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So You Think Your Partner's a Cheater Part 2 33:51

18d ago33:51

33:51

In part two of the cheating series, Iyanla and her panel of guests dive into how to move on with an unfaithful partner while asking the question, was the relationship damaged before cheating? Iyanla also provides her guests with the principles needed to confront a cheating partner and how to rebuild trust in the relationship. Do you want to be on t…

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The Shakers: America's Early Pharmacists 31:19

19d ago31:19

31:19

Talking about the United Society of True Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing – a religious group commonly known as Shakers -- doesn't mean this is an episode about religion. They were disciplined and hard-working, and they were also innovative -- a good combination of characteristics that helped them finance their communal lives in a few success…

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307: Joining of Hands w/ Luke Thompson, Ruth Gemmell, and Tom Verica 53:48

24d ago53:48

53:48

This week, we’re bringing you an action-packed podcast to match an action-packed episode. As Violet Bridgerton’s romance heats up, host Gabi Collins spoke to the actress that portrays her onscreen, Ruth Gemmell. They broke down Lady Bridgerton’s motivations and her best moments as a mama. Then, episode seven director Tom Verica joins the show to de…

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So You Think Your Partner's a Cheater 37:44

17d ago37:44

37:44

It's a question many of us have faced in our lives: what do I do if my partner is cheating? Iyanla and her panel of guests provide real-world advice on how to trust your intuition when your partner is cheating and how to move forward and reevaluate your trust if your partner is in fact faithful. One panelist also shares how she handled the conversa…

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Who Really Made the Real ‘Daffy’s Elixir’ and What Was Really In It? 26:31

26d ago26:31

26:31

Daffy's Elixir was one of the most popular patent medicines in Britain -- and it sold for nearly 300 years, which is amazing considering these types of products were often a flash in a pan. But what makes this product different than others we’ve talked about this snake oil season, other than its longevity, is that its ingredients list wasn’t kept s…

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306: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton w/ Polly Walker & Jessica Madsen 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

As gossip spreads and tensions mount, the women of the ton find themselves embroiled in more drama every episode. Host Gabi Collins sits down with two of the most-discussed ladies of society: Polly Walker, who plays Portia Featherington, and Jessica Madsen, who plays Cressida Cowper. Binge part two of Bridgerton Season 3 on Netflix now to better en…

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Hall Passes: A Ticket to Trust or Trouble? 50:46

1M ago50:46

50:46

In this episode, Iyanla delves into the controversial yet juicy topic of hall passes. What does it mean to allow your significant other the freedom to explore outside the relationship? Our caller doesn't think she'd give her husband a hall pass but admits there is a third party already in their relationship. Then, Iyanla and friends discuss how to …

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What Happened When – and After -- Dr. S. Andral Kilmer Founded His Laboratory and Remedy Company 26:36

1M ago26:36

26:36

According to the Vermont State Pharmacy Association in 1921, quote: "Dr. Kilmer's SWAMP-ROOT Kidney, Liver and Bladder Medicine … is a medicine of genuine merit. Thousands of letters we have received from druggists indicate that it has won the confidence of the people. We believe that the druggist who recommends it thereby helps his own reputation …

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305: Tick Tock w/ Claudia Jessie & Jess Brownell 46:15

1M ago46:15

46:15

Part two of Bridgerton season 3 is here, bringing with it some bombshell revelations. Host Gabi Collins sits down with the actor who embodies Eloise, Claudia Jessie, to look behind the curtain on Eloise’s huge character moments in this episode – including her engagement party ultimatum. Plus, showrunner Jess Brownell rejoins the show to talk about …

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Dating Do's, Dating Don'ts, and Oh No They Didn't 43:03

1M ago43:03

43:03

Iyanla is asking callers to take another look at their relationship with dating and posing the question: How do we define dating? What are the conversations we should be having dating? Our first caller is a young woman who expects to meet a man who is making six figures, who is well traveled and mature, but is having a hard time finding someone liv…

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Herbert E. Bucklen, Patent Medicine and 'Axle Grease Salesman' 28:41

1M ago28:41

28:41

Herbert Elijah Bucklen made himself one of the wealthiest businessmen in both Elkhart, Indiana, and Chicago, Illinois, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And his patent medicine business, The H.E. Bucklen & Company, had a lot to do with that -- but he didn't rise to millionaire status with just snake oil products and lies, although that was…

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304: Old Friends w/ Luke Newton & Jack Murphy 34:19

2M ago34:19

34:19

Luke Newton, the eligible bachelor himself, and longtime friend of the show choreographer Jack Murphy are here to discuss the midseason finale with host Gabi Collins. This episode, we’ve got proposals, cut-ins, and a long-awaited carriage ride. Binge part one of Bridgerton Season 3 on Netflix now to better enjoy all the tea with us every week! And …

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Would You Date You? 44:48

1M ago44:48

44:48

Iyanla is asking callers to take another look at their relationship with themselves and posing the question: Would you date you? Our first caller believes she is the dream girl but is she ready to be loved back? Iyanla then helps her second caller navigate her new relationship with herself as a single woman. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow…

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Patent Medicine Evolution: No Beer? ‘Let Them Drink Sarsaparilla’ 27:03

2M ago27:03

27:03

Many patent medicines may have done more harm than good -- or at the very least, nothing at all -- and we’ve been talking about a good many of them so far this season. Ingredients in patent medicines were unregulated and manufacturers weren’t required to list ingredients on the label. Most didn’t help your problem, but there were several products t…

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303: Forces of Nature w/ Andrew Ahn & Sam Phillips 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

Episode three: Forces of Nature features a ball, a hot air balloon festival, two love triangles, and a steamy dream. There’s a lot going on! Host Gabi Collins is here to discuss it all. She’s joined by director of episodes three and four, Andrew Ahn, who talks about bringing these elaborate group scenes and juicy storylines to life. Then, she talks…

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Breaking The Pattern: Leaving The Abusive Ex 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

Our exes can only have as much power and access as we give them. Iyanla explains how the stories we tell ourselves contribute to that dynamic. In the second installment of our Relationship with Our Exes series, Iyanla guides a caller through reclaiming her power after a tumultuous relationship. Domestic Violence Resources: National Domestic Violenc…

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‘EAT! EAT! EAT!’ Fat ‘Banished’ With Tapeworm Diet 27:46

2M ago27:46

27:46

Getting yourself a parasitic buddy will help you lose weight; the idea here is that the tapeworm lives in your intestines and eats whatever you’re eating, meaning you can go for seconds or thirds without feeling guilty about any of the calories. Doesn’t sound so bad, right? Until the tapeworm part, that is. Tapeworms shouldn’t be inside your body u…

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302: How Bright the Moon w/ Hannah Dodd, Martins Imhangbe & Emma Naomi 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

New faces are popping up all over the ton this season! In this companion episode to How Bright the Moon, host Gabi Collins chats with new cast member Hannah Dodd about bringing the shyest Bridgerton, Francesca, to the forefront of the season. Then, she catches up with fan-favorites the Mondrichs — played by Martins Imhangbe and Emma Naomi — to talk…

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Exes: Completing the Relationship of Unfinished Business 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Exes. We all have them but we can't always let go of them. Two callers share their struggles with letting go and creating boundaries with their exes: one feels guilty about ending her relationship with a man who's going through a tough time in his life, while the other can't seem to shake her teenage love 10 years later. Iyanla provides both with i…

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‘A Niagara of Curls’: The Story of the Seven Sutherland Sisters 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

“It’s the Hair – not the Hat That Makes a Woman Attractive,” read one ad for the Seven Sutherland Sisters’ scalp cleaner. Sisters Sarah, Victoria, Isabella, Grace, Naomi, Dora, and Mary Sutherland were performers who sang and played instruments, but what the crowds came to see was their hair; primarily because there was, collectively, 37 feet of it…

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301: Out of the Shadows w/ Jess Brownell, John Glaser, George Sayer & Dougie Hawkes 47:14

2M ago47:14

47:14

The first four episodes of Bridgerton season three are out now! Every week until part two drops, we'll be releasing a new companion episode. So, we're kicking things off with episode one: Out of the Shadows! Host Gabi Collins sits down with showrunner Jess Brownell to talk about the themes and drama already being set up for the season. Plus, the co…

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Your Money Story Is Unlimited 39:01

2M ago39:01

39:01

In the second episode of our relationship with money series, Iyanla helps two callers re-evaluate their money stories. The first caller feels her money comes and goes while the second caller is trying to establish a relationship with money. Iyanla teaches both callers to create new money stories. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on s…

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Asthma and Smoking: When Cigarettes Were Medicine 26:19

2M ago26:19

26:19

In 1946, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company launched an ad campaign with the slogan, “More doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette.” Long before Camel cigarettes became the doctor-approved cigarette of choice, at least in advertising, people living with asthma were often instructed to inhale smoke to relieve their symptoms. And that advice was for…

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Inside the Ton: The Eligible Bachelor 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

Inside the Ton is a 4-part special that dives deep into the genesis and journey of some of the most beloved characters from Shondaland’s Bridgerton series. This episode is all about this upcoming season’s eligible bachelor, Colin Bridgerton. Executive producer Betsy Beers is joined by Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton novels, showrunner Jess Br…

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Inside the Ton: The Mamas 24:26

2M ago24:26

24:26

Inside the Ton is a 4-part special that dives deep into the genesis and journey of some of the most beloved characters from Shondaland’s Bridgerton series. This episode is all about the meddling mamas, Violet Bridgerton and Portia Featherington. Executive producer Betsy Beers is joined by Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton novels, showrunner Jes…

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The Desire To Have More: Your Relationship With Money 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

In this week’s episode, Iyanla dives into the power money can have over us. The first caller feels she does not have the funds to live within her means, while the second caller works two jobs to make sure her family never goes without. Iyanla helps these callers redefine their money relationships. Do you want to be on the podcast? Follow Iyanla on …

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That Time Perry Davis Trademarked ‘Pain Killer’ and Then Took It Global 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

By the time he was in his 40s, Perry Davis was an entrepreneur who had tried, unsuccessfully, to start multiple businesses; and those failures had left him $4,500 in debt – roughly more than $160,000 today. In 1839, his bad luck continued when he then became ill with debilitating pain. Seeking even just any little bit of relief, he mixed up a conco…

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Inside the Ton: The Rebels 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

Inside the Ton is a 4-part special that dives deep into the genesis and journey of some of the most beloved characters from Shondaland’s Bridgerton series. This episode is all about the rebels of the ton, Eloise and Benedict Bridgerton. Executive producer Betsy Beers is joined by Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton novels, showrunner Jess Brownel…

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Inside the Ton: The Wallflower 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Inside the Ton is a 4-part special that dives deep into the genesis and journey of some of the most beloved characters from Shondaland’s Bridgerton series. This episode is all about the next leading lady, the wallflower, Penelope Featherington. Executive producer Betsy Beers is joined by Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton novels, showrunner Jess…

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Reframe Your Mind: Regaining Control Of Your Life 36:28

3M ago36:28

36:28

In this episode, two callers struggle with the current state of the world and how it's impacting their lives. The first caller lives in such a state of fear it has shrunk her world, while the second caller worries she's not doing enough to contribute to society. Iyanla guides both through the process of reframing their place in an ever-changing wor…

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How the Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company Had Nothing to Do With 'American Indians' or 'Medicine' 33:19

3M ago33:19

33:19

John Healy wasn’t a real doctor. Charles Bigelow was never a scout in the United States Army. And, the products they sold weren’t actually based on healing secrets of the Kickapoo people. Yet, the two men made a fortune from their Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company patent medicines – which, while named for them, not a single Kickapoo was involved wit…

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Bridgerton: The Official Podcast Returns on May 2nd! 2:40

3M ago2:40

2:40

The beloved Shondaland series, Bridgerton, is back for season 3! Bridgerton: The Official Podcast returns, with more behind-the-scenes insight into the Bridgerverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts

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The God Jar: Finding Peace In A Challenging World 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

With so much disaster and heartbreak going on in the world, Iyanla welcomes a woman to share the story of how recent events have taken a toll on her mental health. As Iyanla explores the idea that the world around you reflects people’s internal struggles, the caller learns to let go of things she cannot control. Do you want to be on the podcast? Fo…

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