Best Xen Podcasts (2024)

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Same-sex parenting book ban and the NSW Equality Bill

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Trish Hepworth, Deputy CEO for the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and Dr Sarah Mokrzycki, academic in children's literature and creative writing at Victoria University, speak to Frances about the Cumberland city council’s ban of same-sex parenting books in May this year, its reversal, and the importance of free access to info…

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A Nuclear-Free Future

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On this week’s episode, we speak to Sanne de Swart, Coordinator of the Nuclear Free Collective at Friends of the Earth Melbourne, and has been part of the anti-nuclear struggle since 2011 when she joined the ‘Walk Away from Uranium Mining’ event in solidarity with Aboriginal people to push for a ban on uranium mining in Western Australia. With the …

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Xendependently Minded #99 The Rematch Nobody Asked For | Julian Assange is Free | SCOTUS Deals Blow to First Amendment | U.S. Removing Gaza Aid Pier | RFK Jr., Trump, Biden & Presidential "Debate" 35:24

10d ago35:24

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In this episode, I discuss the freeing of Julian Assange after a plea deal, SCOTUS hurting the First Amendment and freedom of speech, the U.S. removing the Gaza aid pier, and the presidential "debates," between Trump, Biden, and the excluded but relevant RFK Jr. Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop.com/Where to find me:Apple Podc…

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Xendependently Minded #98 Exercising Empathy Extravaganza! | Louisiana Requires Ten Commandments in Classrooms | Hezbollah Threatens War (Again) | Israel-Gaza | Federal Gun Ban | Heatwaves 1:05:32

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In this episode of Xendependently Minded, I discuss the latest law passed in Louisiana requiring all public schools to have the Ten Commandments displayed in classrooms, Hezbollah threatening war with Cyprus and Israel, pledging support for Hamas, dissent within IDF and Netanyahu administration, more Israel-Palestine updates, the Supreme Court ruli…

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Xendependently Minded #97 America vs. Europe | Sweden | Trump Hush-Money Case | Biden & Ukraine | ECJ Fines Hungary €1m/Day | Europe Sees Conservative Wave 1:19:59

24d ago1:19:59

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In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Stockholm, Sweden, my experiences and why I gravitate towards Europe as opposed to America, Trump's hush money charges, Biden permitting Ukraine the use of American arms being used WITHIN Russia, the European Court of "Justice" fining Hungary for violating "asylum seeking" laws, and the wave of conservativi…

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080 - Music Discord May 2:27:04

1M ago2:27:04

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This huge episode features three vastly different conversations, each with prominent members of a respective microtonal music discord. (1) Xenharmonic Alliance (ground, anomaly, xenoindex, Frédéric Gagné, HEHEHE I AM A SUPAHSTAR SAGA) Hyperspace Odyssey [21edo] - from Adxenture EP Serendipitous Arrival [26edo] - from Adxenture EP Liminal City Escal…

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Experiencing family violence on a temporary partner visa

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According to a 2021 report by the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing, women on temporary visas experiencing family and domestic violence have been recognised as a particularly marginalised and at-risk cohort. On this episode of Women on the Line we speak with Peggy Kerdo, an experienced human rights lawyer practising mainly in immigration and …

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S2EP10: Putting It All Together with Kit Yoon 31:14

1M ago31:14

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In this solo episode, Kit reflects on the last two seasons of Second Spring Podcast. Almost 20 guests joined the conversations around health and wellness for midlife women in their second spring. Kit is curious whether you are inspired to make any shifts in your life after having listened to their stories. If so, what are some tools you can use to …

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Overcoming this Grief with Emily Duyên Đặng

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On this week’s episode, we speak to Emily Duyên Đặng about her photovoice gallery project, Overcoming this Grief: Stories from Vietnamese women surviving family violence in Australia. Through photos and text presented in Vietnamese and English, these women share their experiences of migration, family violence and finding safety. In this conversatio…

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Xendependently Minded #96 Lindsey Graham Calls for Nuclear Apocalypse | Biden Flip-Flops on Israel | Fake Debates Announced | Iranian President Dies | ICC Issues More Warrants | Trump & Nikki Haley 17:07

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Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop.com/ Where to find me: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xen-podcasts/id1476108045?uo=4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kNDU0ZTI4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0W9iIqryRFYnGTIh8uWxS4 Stitcher: https://www…

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S2EP9: The Healing Power of Circles with Mitlé Southey 48:07

2M ago48:07

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Mitle Southey is a former lawyer turned circle facilitator, a teacher and founder of Circle School - a wonderful training platform that helps teach and support wellbeing practitioners to hold inclusive and enriching circles and gatherings for their clients and communities online and in person. Mitle believes in the power of Circle to offer us space…

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Peripathetic with Cher Tan

2M ago

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On this episode of Women on the Line we speak with Cher Tan, who is an essayist, critic and editor based in Narrm. She previously lived in Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide and Singapore, where she was born and raised. Cher Tan recently published her first book titled ‘Peripathetic: Notes on (un)belonging’ through UNSW Press. She chats about (un)belonging, the…

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S2EP8: Nutrition For A Thriving Midlife with Laurie Wasserman 43:18

2M ago43:18

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Laurie Wasserman is a registered dietitian and the founder of Life Hive Nutrition, a multi-location nutrition counseling firm that helps thousands of clients reach their wellness goals. Laurie is an educator; she brings her passion for healthy eating to many large corporations through on and off site lectures and cooking demonstrations. Laurie is a…

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Xendependently Minded #95 College Protests | ICC Puts Warrant Out for Netanyahu | Biden Randomly Attacks Japan | Macron and Cameron Push for WWIII 45:26

2M ago45:26

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On this episode I discuss the college protests across America, the ICC putting a warrant out for Netanyahu's arrest, America funding both sides of the Israel-Palestine war, Biden randomly insulting Japan, and Macron and David Cameron of France and the UK pushing for WWIII (again). Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop.com/ Where t…

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S2EP7: Strong in Mind and Body with Nadége Saysana 46:40

2M ago46:40

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Nan is a fellow certified life coach, a midlife (French) woman, a mother of two living in Paris with her family. We covered so many topics including: How to up-level our life as we age. Why turning 50 is so great for Nan! Aging as seen in the French culture. Why Nan is focusing on muscle building now. Breaking down the Life Coaching model. What is …

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Freedom Flotilla Coalition: Getting Aid to Gaza

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This week we head to Istanbul to speak with Tan Safi, a member of the Media Team for the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition is an international grassroots solidarity movement which is aiming to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza and deliver 5,500 tonnes of vital humanitarian aid by sea. Tan provides an update on what is h…

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S2EP6: Shed Your Shoulds in Midlife with Regan Walsh 37:46

2M ago37:46

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Regan Walsh is an executive and life coach, a best selling author of the fabulous memoir Heart Boss. Her purpose is to help women trust their gut and shed their shoulds. Regan is a mom living her Second Spring midlife chapter right here in Columbus, Ohio, just a few miles away from me. I’ve been lucky to have her in my office and I'm so lucky to ha…

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The intersections of being disabled, neurodivergent, queer and Black

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On this week’s episode we speak with human rights activist Khadija Gbla. Khadija was born in Sierra Leone and spent their youth in Gambia before coming to Australia. We talk about their experiences living at the intersections of disability, neurodivergence, queerness and Blackness, their activism in these spaces, and their hopes for young people li…

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S2EP5: Aligning Healthy Energy in Midlife with Dr. Leta Jussila 50:39

3M ago50:39

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Doctor LeTa Jussila is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and national wellness expert. She helps individuals achieve and maintain their healthcare goals efficiently. Leta is known for her therapeutic Cannabinoid recommendations and her education on topics like Microdosing. She has an in-person practice in Santa Cruz, California, and an …

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Sex workers fighting against demolition in South Korea – part 2

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On this episode of Women on the Line we continue our conversation with Yeoreum and Udie from Scarlet ChaCha– a sex worker-led organisation in South Korea. On 2 January 2023, the Mayor of Paju announced that he would demolish Paju’s red light district ‘Yongjugol’ within a year. In November last year the demolition commenced, and Scarlet ChaCha has b…

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Xendepdently Minded #94 Ft. Eric | State of the MCU | Russia-Ukraine | RFK Jr., Israel, Iran, & Palestine 2:52:19

3M ago2:52:19

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In this episode of Xendependently Minded, I am joined for the third time by my good friend and political science major, Eric. We discuss the state of the MCU, the Russia-Ukraine war, our thoughts on RFK Jr., American vs. European identities, and the Israel-Iran-Palestine conflicts. The last third of the podcast is me covering a couple more topics o…

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S2EP4: Food as the Doorway to Freedom with Xen Ayiotis 48:03

3M ago48:03

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Xen Ayiotis is a mindful and intuitive eating coach who helps women get to the root of their food issues by changing their mindset to find freedom with food and peace with their bodies. Xen is a mother, a wife, a lover of food, and adventures. She is in transition and on the move, currently relocating from South Africa to the Netherlands with her h…

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Sex workers fighting against demolition in South Korea – part 1

3M ago

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On this episode of Women on the Line we hear from Yeoreum and Udie from Scarlet ChaCha – a sex worker-led organisation in South Korea. On 2 January 2023, the Mayor of Paju announced that he would demolish Paju’s red light district ‘Yongjugol’ within a year. In November last year the demolition commenced, and Scarlet ChaCha has been actively showing…

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079 - Melopœia 52:07

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Xenharmonic black metal project Melopœia consists of Brian Leong, Jon Lervold, and Dave Tremblay. Their albums are inspired by J.R.R. Tolkein, and features his direct text both sung, and by mapping the letters of the text to different notes of 26-tone equal temperament. Their latest album utilizing this is “Valaquenta,” be sure to catch the latest …

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S2EP3: From Sobriety to Breathwork with Olivia Mendoza 47:27

3M ago47:27

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Olivia Mendoza is a breath work facilitator, a women’s circle holder, an intuitive artist. She’s also a self-healer and a proud sober warrior. I met Olivia last fall at a retreat we both attended in England. The first circle we had, Olivia was sitting right next to me and I remember her crying the whole time. Then there was a second day when she di…

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S2EP2: Living and Sharing the Yoga Way with Marcia Miller 56:12

3M ago56:12

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S1EP2 Marcia Miller Our guest today is known in and around Columbus as the mother of yoga, meditation, reiki, UZIT, and more. Marcia Miller co-founded Yoga On High, a thriving yoga studio that served the Columbus community for decades. In this episodes, you get to hear Marcia’s story of how she found Yoga (or did it find her?) to how it’s guided he…

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S2EP1: Exploring Wellness in Midlife 28:55

3M ago28:55

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Welcome to Season 2 of Second Spring Podcast! Kit is happy to be back and sharing a whole new season with you. She gives you an update of what she’s been up to, including how she’s ending her Acupuncture Sabbatical and starting to offer in person acupuncture (and more) sessions again. You will also hear about the plan for this Season which has a th…

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Save Public Housing!

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This week on the program we speak with Danielle from Save Public Housing Collective about the Victorian State Government plan to 'retire and transform' 44 public housing towers in narrm Melbourne.While the state government is selling the scheme as an opportunity for improvement and renewal, those against the plan describe a poorly thought through s…

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Xendependently Minded #93 Tulsi Gabbard Shares All | RFK Jr. Picks Vice President | Biden Admin Approving Nuclear Plant | Israel Bombs Syria 45:12

3M ago45:12

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In this episode I discuss and react to Tulsi Gabbard's interview with Tucker Carlson. RFK Jr. picking his Vice President, Biden approving a $1.5B loan for a nuclear power plant, Israel bombing Syria, and a silly headline about Trump by the Washington Post. Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop.com/ Where to find me: Apple Podcasts…

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Economic abuse in family violence

4M ago

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On this week’s episode we hear from Dacia Abela, lawyer and program manager at Naarm-based Community Legal Centre WEstjustice, about economic abuse in the context of family violence. Dacia takes us through what this looks like on a practical level, the intersections of culture and gender, how CLCs are working to help victim-survivors and raise awar…

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Xendependently Minded #92 Nikki Haley Loses, America Wins | Supreme Court Defends America | Illegals Flown into America | State of the Union | TikTok Ban | Trump 'Bloodbath' | Moscow Terrorist Attack 57:33

4M ago57:33

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On this episode I discuss Nikki Haley dropping out of the presidential race, the Supreme Court ruling in favor of Democracy and the freedom for Americans to vote for their candidates, illegals being flown into America, Biden's State of the Union address, the TikTok ban bill, the media's lies about Trump's 'bloodbath' comments, and the Moscow terror…

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Palestine in Our Classrooms

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On this week’s episode we bring you an excerpt from the Teachers for Palestine Forum called ‘Why There’s No ‘Neutrality’ on Genocide’ that took place in Naarm earlier this year on January 22nd 2024. We play a speech delivered by Samah Sabawi, who is a Palestinian award-winning author, playwright and poet. This forum was organised by Teachers and Sc…

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A tribute to the late Mother Cecilia Gentili

4M ago

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On this episode of Women on the Line we pay tribute to Cecilia Gentili. She was a mother and sister to many transwomen, migrant women, sex workers and the wider LGBTIQA+ community in New York City and globally. On 6 February 2024, she passed away leaving a burning legacy of love and sisterhood amongst the trans and queer community. We hear snippets…

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Parole in Victoria

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This week on the program we take a deep dive into Victoria’s parole system.First we hear an interview by 3CR Broadcaster Priya Kunjan with Karen Fletcher, Executive Officer of Flat Out about the impact of compounding and increasing barriers to parole on incarcerated people in Victoria.Then we hear Marisa from 3CR’s Doin Time show speaking with Sara…

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Xendependently Minded #91 Frog Man Nearly Starts WWIII | Navalny | David Cameron on Ukraine | Cheney Comments on Trump & Putin | Macron vs. NATO | Israel-Palestine Conflict Peace Terms (Satire) 46:21

4M ago46:21

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It's an episode like any other episode of this podcast. Filled with real and fake, satirical opinions. Listen to it. Or don't. Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop.com/ Where to find me: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xen-podcasts/id1476108045?uo=4 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6L…

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S1EP10: Moving Forward With Vulnerability with Kit Yoon 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

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The table gets turned (mostly) to Kit for this final episode of Second Spring Podcast Season 1 when her friend and coach colleague, Caitlin Faas, facilitates the interview! Kit shares how she’s feeling about parenting young adults as an empty nester; some tools that she has found helpful and what she finds challenging in this chapter. You will hear…

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078 - Christopher Otto (JACK quartet) 1:22:05

4M ago1:22:05

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Chat about contemporary music, composition, and just intonation with us in this theoretically adventurous and wide ranging episode. Christopher Otto, composer and violinist, works with the JACK quartet, a group that has played the music of such individuals as John Zorn, Tristan Perich, Cenk Ergün, Tyshawn Sorey, Catherine Lamb, Georg Frederich Haas…

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Avoiding birth trauma

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On this week’s episode we talk about birth trauma, why so many women and birthing people in so-called Australia are experiencing it, and how it can be avoided. We revisit a conversation with Naarm-based birth educator Vanessa Shribman from August 2023, a few months after New South Wales began its inquiry into birth trauma, which received over 4000 …

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S1EP9: Midlife Wellness with Ayurveda 44:29

5M ago44:29

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Betty Brown is a NAMA - Ayurvedic Practitioner, holistic nurse, and founder of B Well Ayurveda Health Coach. Betty is also a yoga instructor, a mother, an amazing cook, a fellow food & Kimchi lover as well as a fellow Bexley resident. Ayurveda has helped Betty to take charge of her own health. She works with clients to help them feel empowered to m…

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"You won't find Larrakia culture anywhere else in the world."

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Larrakia, Kungarakan, Gurindji and French writer and performer Laniyuk joins us to discuss the campaign to return Lee Point to Larrakia Care, as well as the history of the Australian and US defence forces' militarised occupation of Larrakia Country. Interspersed through this conversation, you’ll also hear from several Larrakia women - Jamilah Mills…

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S1EP8: Persisting With Your Dreams with Kelly Muir 1:17:15

5M ago1:17:15

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Kelly Muir is a martial artist, 6th degree Black Belt in karate, 3rd degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She has been featured in Karate/Kung Fu Illustrated and Black Belt Magazine as a pioneer for women in the Martial Art Industry. Kelly has been a columnist for Black Belt Magazine, writing in the Better Business Column and a contributor to the Pers…

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077 - Noah Jordan 1:13:37

5M ago1:13:37

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Take a magical tour with us through some of Noah Dean Jordan’s microtonal instruments (including the requinto), including improvised performances! Be sure to check out the “Noah Dean Jordan” account on Bandcamp as well as the “Nueva Armonica” account! Intro: I Was Once a River (Rock Creek II) Outro: I Was Once a River (Te Quiero Verde) Check out No…

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Year of the Wood Dragon with Bae Collective 배 컬렉티브

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On this episode of Women on the Line we speak with Ryan and Sangwon from Bae Collective 배 컬렉티브. This collective aims to connect and build a community of Korean queer and trans folks who are living, working or studying in Naarm (Melbourne, so-called Australia). We chat about the dreams of Bae Collective and also this lunar new year of the Wood Drago…

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Xendependently Minded #90 Putin Interview | Biden Declared Legally Incompetent to Stand Trial | EU Seeks Sanctions Against Tucker Carlson | DNC Attempts Another Takedown of RFK Jr. 28:34

5M ago28:34

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On this episode of Xendependently Minded, I discuss and react to the Putin interview, Biden being declared legally incompetent by classified documents special counsel, the EU looking to sanction Tucker Carlson for interviewing Putin, and the DNC trying to weaponize the FEC to take RFK Jr. out. Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop…

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S1EP7: Designing and Manifesting a Life Well Lived with Cheryl Stauffer 43:41

5M ago43:41

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Cheryl is an award winning interior designer, founder and CEO of Crimson Design Group - a full-service interior design firm offering a range of services to both commercial and residential clients. Through her fearless leadership and steadfast mission, Cheryl has grown her company from a small local business in Columbus, Ohio into an impressive, suc…

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Invasion Day 2024: Sissy Austin and Raelene Nixon

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This week on the program we hear from two of the speakers at the narrm Melbourne Invasion Day rally held on January 26.First we hear from Gunditjmara, Girai Wurrung and Djab Wurrung woman Sissy Austin.Then we hear the first part of a speech by Gunggari woman Dr Raelene Nixon, speaking about the death of her son Steven Lee Nixon-McKellar in police c…

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Xendependently Minded #89 Trump Wins | Zelensky Hates Peace | Biden and Co. vs Texas and America | US Strikes Syria, Iraq, Yemen 20:36

5M ago20:36

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On this episode of Xendependently Minded, I discuss Trump's wins in and out of politics, Zelensky hating Trump's "rhetoric" aka want to end Russia-Ukraine war, Biden and Co.'s fight against Texas and supporting states over southern border, and the US military bombing Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. Merch: https://xendependently-minded-merch.myspreadshop.co…

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S1EP6: Thriving Midlife with Chinese Medicine 36:04

5M ago36:04

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Rebecca is a licensed acupuncturist, an herbalist, and a Qi gong teacher. Not long after she moved from California did Rebecca become a very valuable Bexley resident. She’s the vice chair of Green Bexley and has contributed so much to the community, especially around encouraging our town to be more environmentally conscious. Rebecca embodies Chines…

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The intersections of race and queerness in queer family making

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On this week’s episode we hear from Jaya Keaney, author of Making Gaybies: Queer Reproduction and Multiracial Feeling, published with Duke University Press. Jaya is a lecturer in Gender Studies at the University of Melbourne, where she researches and teaches in the areas of feminist science studies, queer studies, and queer of colour theory. We spe…

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S1EP5: Belonging & Taking Up Space with Dr. Melissa Briggs - Phillips 58:34

6M ago58:34

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Dr Melissa Briggs Phillips is a clinical psychologist and leadership consultant. She’s also a teacher, a mom, a Bexley resident, a good friend to many here in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Melissa has spent years leading projects in health care, community development and higher education. She is the founder of her private practice Next Generation Behavioral …

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