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Dog Save The People

As It Should Be Productions

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How caring for dogs transforms who we are as a person and changes our lives for good. Interview series hosted by Dr. Sharon Holland, author and a professor of American Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who writes about the human-animal distinction from a moral and philosophical standpoint.
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SDI Encounters

SDI - The Home of Spiritual Companionship

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What are the big questions in your life? Where are you on the spiritual journey? Do you have people in your life who listen to your deepest questions, with contemplative presence and compassion? SDI Creative Director Matt Whitney hosts conversations on spiritual direction, guidance, contemplation, and community. This podcast offers a wide range of perspectives, stories, and conversations about the contemplative, healing modality of spiritual companionship, across a wide range of religious tr ...
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Dawn Prayers

Monodnock Bahais

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Prayer is a gateway to a sense of meaning, purpose and connection. Why would we turn down a one-to-one relationship with our higher power? Prayer connects us to the oneness of humanity, and unfolds our own spiritual path day by day, moment by moment. Dawn Prayers are read by a group of Baha’i friends, on a Zoom call every morning. We record and post new prayers on Sundays.These prayers can help when you need strength, inspiration, solace, or companionship. We invite you to follow this podcas ...
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Threshold Moments is a podcast about people who follow their hearts to lead their most authentic lives. Along the way they will cross over some thresholds in which it is clear that what once worked, no longer works. The next version is awaiting. The path is unknown, and safety structures will fall away. Once a week, you can expect to hear from incredible guests about the moments that forever changed them. They’ll share their messy middles, the things they can now laugh at in retrospect, the ...
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Join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Our Ramadan podcast highlights the applicability of Islam’s vast spiritual tradition and offers reliable companionship in your journey through this blessed month.
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Welcome to the “Moms of the Night” podcast where Niki DeConcini - just your average, everyday mom - is on a mission to combat loneliness in motherhood, especially during those middle of the night hours. If you’ve ever found yourself searching for solidarity, encouraging words, or just some companionship when motherhood feels too much, you’ve come to the right place. Each week, join Niki and fellow moms - some from this community and others you may even recognize - as they sit in solidarity, ...
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The Turkish Parliament passed new legislation this summer that aims to remove all stray dogs from the streets by 2028, as these dogs are labeled by the government dangerous and causing harm to humans. This is a significant shift in policy in a country where street dogs have been embedded and accepted into its culture for centuries. Turkish animal w…
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Welcome to Threshold Moments. Today I’m in conversation with musician, guide, and documentary filmmaker, East Forest. Since 2008, he has used music to guide listeners through modern journeys of deep introspection. Together we discuss his new film Music for Mushrooms, an 82-minute narrative feature film that’s an ode to the transformative potential …
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SDI has launched registration for a new webinar for all spiritual directors and companions, it’s called Disease and Dis-Ease on the Spiritual Path, a series on being a wise companion to yourself and others when the fragility of human life is most evident: in times of illness. Our guide for this series is Kō Sam Tullman, founder of DiabetesSangha an…
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Welcome back to Threshold Moments. Today I’m sharing an inspiring conversation with father of two and founder of We Society, Kareem Manuel. Kareem is the host of the We. Are the Ones Podcast in which he talks to thought leaders, influencers, political leaders, and culture makers to find out what sparked them to bring people together around a common…
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Ben Moon is a photographer and filmmaker who has integrated his passion for the outdoors into his work, including as a longtime contributor to Patagonia with climbing and surfing imagery in particular. Dogs have always been part of Ben’s life, but it was after a divorce, living out of a car, and then a colon cancer diagnosis at 29, that the compani…
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Welcome to Threshold Moments. Today I’m excited to be back in conversation with somatic relational psychotherapist and author of Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture, Dr. Don St. John. I first spoke with Dr. Don St. John in episode 68 where we discussed healing trauma, breaking patterns, and the many thresholds of Don’s 82 years of life. Thi…
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The praise which hath dawned from Thy most august self and the glory which hath shown forth from Thy most effulgent beauty rest upon Thee, O Thou who art the Manifestation of Grandeur. O God, my God! These are Thy feeble servants. They are Thy loyal bondsmen and Thy handmaidens who have bowed themselves down before Thy exalted utterance and humbled…
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Welcome, dear listeners. This week on Threshold Moments, we’re welcoming entrepreneur, keynote speaker, feminist, coach, and author, Andrea Isabelle Lucas. Andrea is devoted to helping women stand up for themselves and take radical responsibility for their own happiness. Her gift is knowing how to take the next best step, one step at a time. Today,…
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Marianne Leone is an actress, screenwriter, essayist, and author. She is well-known for her recurring role in The Sopranos. After her son, Jesse, had been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and passed at a young age, Marianne found comfort in dogs. From Goody, who had been Jesse’s best friend, to current dogs of Titi and Sugar, the mix of bichon’s have …
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Welcome, dear listeners. Today I’m welcoming the visionary, deep-hearted, Nisha Moodley. Nisha is an integrative leadership coach, the founder of Global Sisterhood Day, and a mother. As a mixed race woman with a background in health and executive coaching, intergenerational and energy healing and community building, Nisha has a unique understanding…
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Jennifer Holland is a longtime writer for National Geographic where she has covered animal behavior, evolutionary biology, natural history, and more. She is also a book author, whose latest work ‘Dog Smart’ looks at the different ways we can re-consider the intelligence of our canine companions. Instead of anthropomorphizing them and evaluating aga…
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For centuries, stray dogs in Turkey have lived outside amongst their humans. These strays do not have individual guardians, but are rather taken care of by the community. Last week, at the end of July 2024, Turkey’s parliament passed a new law that aims to get the strays off the streets, which would completely change this longstanding cultural rela…
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Welcome back to Threshold Moments! This week I’m joined by Ginny Muir who was the co-leader of the Scotland trip I just shared in my Summer Adventure Series. Ginny is a highly sought-after ceremonial facilitator, and she’s here to talk about ritual, wellness, and the rich ripeness that is possible in midlife. If you’re interested in learning how yo…
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In this episode, recorded Thursday August 1st 2024, I spoke with Amrutham Babu, where we discussed the "Journey to India" from SDI, a 14-day and 15-night experience taking place from January 10 to 24, 2025. This trip is specifically designed for spiritual directors and companions, offering an in-depth look at India's spiritual heritage. The journey…
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Today we conclude our Summer Adventure Series. Join me on bike trails and boat rides that teach us beautiful lessons about cheering yourself on, trusting your judgment, and finding your way. Thank you so much for joining me in this month of adventure. If you enjoyed it, please leave the podcast a 5-star rating and review anywhere you listen to podc…
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This week we continue our Summer Adventure Series and travel to Bermuda, where we’ll release either/or thinking and celebrate the magic of saying yes. Tune in as I adventure to this island in the Atlantic, and join me in exploring the joys of friendship, interdependence, and taking the next right step. There’s one more episode in our Summer Adventu…
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I bear witness that he who hath known Thee hath known God, and that he that hath attained unto Thy presence hath attained unto the presence of God. Say: Rejoice not in the things ye possess. Tonight they are yours, tomorrow others will possess them. Be thou not unhappy. The tempest of sorrow shall pass. Regret will not last. Disappointment will van…
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Today we complete the Scotland section of our Summer of Adventure. Tune in as I retrace the five steps of preparation, beginning, middle, end, and integration. Then join me as I reflect on the ways my trip to Scotland effected me and what it means to see with your heart. Thank you joining me on my adventures this month. Subscribe wherever you liste…
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Anastasia Stellato is the Principal Investigator at Texas Tech University’s Human-Animal Interaction Lab, where she studies animal welfare. After becoming more of a dog person in her personal and professional life, Anastasia wanted to understand better why dogs react and behave in certain ways. More importantly, she wanted to figure out how to help…
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Today in our Adventure Series, we reach the end of my journey in Scotland. Tune in for a discussion of daytime skinny-dipping, wild witchcraft, mycelial themes, saying goodbye, and the realities of going back home. Join me as I complete this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to hear the full series. Connect with …
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We're experimenting with a video version of our podcast on spiritual direction and companionship! In this first video conversation, we chat with Larry J Morris III about the broader themes of our upcoming webinar series, Beyond Binaries: Spiritual Companionship Through Queer Lenses. To watch the video of this conversation, head over to YouTube: htt…
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May my spirit be a sacrifice to the wrongs Thou didst suffer, and my soul be a ransom for the adversities Thou didst sustain. In every aspect of life, purity and holiness, cleanliness and refinement, exalt the human condition and the further development of man’s inner reality. Awaken me and make me conscious. Cause me to be detached from all else s…
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Today we continue my adventures in Scotland and make it through the middle of the journey. This part of the journey brings the myth of the selkie, the magical ceremonies I took part in, and the many lessons that emerged along the way — including reflections on the state of this show. Join me on this adventure, and make sure you subscribe to the pod…
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In this installment of our Adventure Series, we begin my journey to Scotland. Tune in to hear about my magical landing in Edinburgh, how I intuited a medical emergency, and the many lessons we can learn from falcons. Please join me as I start this ancestral adventure, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, so you don’t miss an episode of…
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God’s hidden secrets have been divulged, and all created things have been called into being, and all the revelations have been sent down. O Lord, draw up the people from the abyss of hatred and enmity, and deliver them from the impenetrable darkness. Unite their hearts, and brighten their eyes with the light of peace and reconciliation. Ye are the …
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This week in our Adventure Series, we prepare for our journey to Scotland. Tune in to learn the five stages of a threshold and to hear how a trip to Nosara, Costa Rica led me on a transformative journey across the Atlantic Ocean to the British Isles. Join me as I reflect on feeling my first full-body YES in years. And remember to subscribe to the p…
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