Best Cheryl And Catherine Podcasts (2024)

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Stories Behind The Story: Jake Adelstein on Working in Japan and His Career Trajectory as a Journalist 40:03

1h ago40:03

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Jake Adelstein talks to Cheryl about living in Japan, the challenges of assimilating into Japanese society, and his career trajectory as a journalist. His latest novel, Tokyo Noir, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Celebrating Buddhist Women on Film with Sharon A. Suh and Gaetano Kazuo Maida 51:58

2h ago51:58

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In this episode of The Lion’s Roar Podcast, we’re thrilled to invite you to participate in BuddhaFest 2024, an online festival presented by Lion’s Roar. This year, BuddhaFest is dedicated to celebrating women in Buddhism. In this conversation from BuddhaFest 2024, Gaetano Maida, executive director of the Buddhist Film Foundation, explores the inter…

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Tackling Rheumatoid Arthritis with Obstinance and Humor: Stasha’s Story 1:01:04

18h ago1:01:04

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In this episode, Stasha shares her diagnosis journey for rheumatoid arthritis and reflects on what it was like being a parent to small children while learning how to adapt to rheumatoid arthritis. Stasha also shares how her quest to merge science-based and natural methods led her to starting a blog. Cheryl and Stasha reflect on the role “obstinance…

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Stories Behind the Story: Julia Lawrinson on The Unconventional Relationships and Identity Exploration 30:22

6d ago30:22

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Julia Lawrinson talks to Cheryl about mental health, identity exploration, and unconventional relationships. Her memoir, How to Avoid a Happy Life, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Lightning by Dean Koontz 1:04:58

7d ago1:04:58

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He's Stephan, a time travelling good Nazi! She's Laura, a woman he will not leave alone! It's Dean Koontz's Lightning, the first of our summer road trip books! To explain the amazing graphic my husband ran up for this - I am almost certain this is Koontz's own Terminator fanfic, predicting Badass T2 Sarah Connor years before that movie came out. If…

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“Joined at the Joints:” How Marissa Became a YA Romance Writer with RA 55:10

8d ago55:10

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Have you ever read a love story that features someone with chronic illness? In this episode, author Marissa Eller shares how living with RA led her to write her debut young adult (YA) romantic comedy book "Joined at the Joints." She and Cheryl discuss the importance of authentic representation in books and media, particularly for those with invisib…

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Stories Behind The Story: Francesca de Tores on Unveiling Gender Identity Through Historical Fiction 30:42

14d ago30:42

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Francesca de Torres talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from poetry to historical fiction, the complexities of gender identity and literary inspirations. Her latest book Saltblood is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Visualizing Compassion through Chenrezig Practice with Lama Karma Yeshe Chödrön 39:30

14d ago39:30

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Mariana Restrepo speaks to Buddhist teacher and translator Lama Karma Yeshe Chödrön about visualization practice, a central aspect of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, explaining its benefits and how to do it. At the end of the episode, she guides us through a visualization practice of the bodhisattva of compassion, Chenrezig, also known as Avalokite…

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Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Treasure on The Transformative Power of Literature in Advocating for Change 26:56

18d ago26:56

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Rachel Treasure talks to Cheryl about her advocacy for environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the transformative power of literature in advocating for change. Her latest novel, Milking Time, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stories Behind The Story: Jo Peck on Embracing New Beginnings Later in Life. 29:54

22d ago29:54

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Jo Peck talks to Cheryl about overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and embracing new beginnings later in life. Her memoir, Suddenly Single at Sixty, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bear by Marian Engel 46:39

20d ago46:39

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He's a bear. Like an actual bear. She's having a midlife crisis. This seems like a pretty extreme response. This is Bear by Marian Engel, which won the Governor General's Award in 1976 and is evidently the most controversial Canadian novel of all time. Sounds like a skills issue to me. You know that joke about how you can build a bridge with your b…

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“Bald Girl Big World:” Colleen’s Alopecia Story 1:25:35

26d ago1:25:35

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What’s it like to suddenly go bald at age 22? In this episode, Cheryl interviews Colleen Kydd, who speaks candidly about living with autoimmune alopecia. She shares how she went from covering her baldness with wigs to confidently, unapologetically embracing her identity as a “bald girl in a big world!” Colleen shares how she managed her alopecia in…

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Stories Behind The Story: Lauren Chater on the allure of historical fiction and the inspiration behind timeless human experiences 31:27

29d ago31:27

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Lauren Chater talks to Cheryl Akle about the power and inspiration of storytelling, the significance of historical fiction and the continuity of human nature. Her fourth novel, The Beauties, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tibet’s Indigenous Religion with Harvey Rice and Jackie Cole 37:21

28d ago37:21

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Tibet’s first religion is not Buddhism. The authors of a new book on Bön, Tibet’s indigenous religion, talk to Melvin McLeod about the history of Bön, its influence on Tibetan Buddhism, and why its earth-centered spirituality is so important for the earth today.By Sandra Hannebohm

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Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on the power of reading and the impact of bullying on children. 29:43

1M ago29:43

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Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl Akle about the impact of bullying on children, the importance of a good illustrator and the story behind the real dog Perla. Her latest children's book: Perla The Mighty Dog, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stories Behind the Story: Lisa Medved on art, travel and writing historical fiction 32:53

1M ago32:53

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Lisa Medved talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey from Melbourne to The Hague, how fine arts sparked creativity, and her five-year self-taught adventure in writing historical fiction. Her latest novel, The Engraver’s Secret, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stories Behind the Story: Nat's What I Reckon on mental health, cooking and how quickly life can change 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Cheryl Akle and Nat's What I Reckon shared a stage at the Words on the Waves Festival to talk about food, mental health and how quickly life can change. The panel was recorded live and we hope you enjoy the conversation. Explicit Language Warning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Stories Behind the Story: Catherine Doyle on merging fantasy with real-world themes 33:34

1M ago33:34

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Catherine Doyle talks to Cheryl Akle about her journey to publication and how she merges fantasy elements with real-world themes in her writing. Her latest novel, Pirates of Darksea, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Comedy, Chronic Illness, and Coping: Katie’s Inflammatory Arthritis Story 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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In this episode, Katie reflects on the crucial role that parental and patient advocacy played in her her journey to a diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). She also shares her college experience, and discusses the roles that comedy and humor have played in helping her cope. Cheryl and Katie express the importance of accepting the need f…

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Embodying Loving-Kindness with Arisika Razak 43:59

1M ago43:59

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East Bay Meditation Center teacher Arisika Razak talks to associate editor Mihiri Tillakaratne about loving-kindness, intergenerational trauma, recognizing our shared humanity, and the vulnerability in “ugly crying.” Razak then leads a loving-kindness meditation practice for ourselves, those who have supported our journeys, and even the difficult p…

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Stories Behind the Story: Ariane Beeston on motherhood, madness and coming back from the brink 34:25

2M ago34:25

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Ariane Beeston talks to Cheryl Akle about the pressures of motherhood and her experience with postpartum psychosis. Her memoir, Because I'm Not Myself, You See, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stories Behind the Story: Barbara Sumner on the forgotten female convicts of colonial Australia 31:55

2M ago31:55

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Barbara Sumner talks to Cheryl Akle about her unique path to publication and what inspired her to write her striking debut novel, The Gallows Bird, which is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creating a Better Future for Autoimmune Care With Rheumission’s Dr. Micah Yu & Bonnie Feldman 52:22

2M ago52:22

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Cheryl, Dr. Yu and Dr. Feldman share their patient experiences and exploring problems with current healthcare systems. They then share how these problems led them to form creative patient programs and services. Cheryl shares the origin story for her Rheum to THRIVE program, and Dr. Yu and Dr. Feldman share how they created Rheumission, a virtual fi…

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Stories Behind the Story: Venita Dimos on the vital skills children learn through reading 35:34

2M ago35:34

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Venita Dimos talks to Cheryl Akle about the power of children’s fiction and how her Mini & Milo series teaches vital skills for childhood development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Buddhanature and Skillful Means with Joseph Goldstein 42:40

2M ago42:40

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The Insight Meditation Society celebrates the 80th birthday of one of its co-founders, Joseph Goldstein this year. In his conversation with Buddhadharma editor Rod Meade Sperry, Goldstein applies the “harmonized understanding” approach he championed in his book One Dharma to the concept of buddhanature, to uncover the concept’s relevance to Buddhis…

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A Crime of the Heart by Cheryl Reavis 35:47

2M ago35:47

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His job is Amish! She's an accountant with an ulcer and a bad case of second chance romance! Will they fall back in love? Can she get over that weird beard thing? Find out in Cheryl Reavis' A Crime of the Heart, another of our "five heart romances"! If you're new to this, we're doing episodes on the list of books that Romantic Times reviewer Melind…

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What’s it like to run Half Marathons with Autoimmune Disease? 1:20:17

2M ago1:20:17

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After facing skepticism from some medical professionals who doubted her ability to run, Gretchen defied expectations and has completed over 100 half marathons, all while raising money and awareness for autoimmune causes. She and Cheryl also discuss the importance of self compassion in their journeys with chronic autoimmune disease. Gretchen shares …

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Stories Behind the Story: Garry Disher on his unique approach to crime fiction 30:22

2M ago30:22

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Bestselling author Garry Disher talks to Cheryl Akle about his research process and approach to writing crime fiction. His latest novel, Sanctuary, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stories Behind the Story: Geoffrey Robertson on The Trial of Vladimir Putin 30:40

2M ago30:40

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Geoffrey Robertson QC talks to Cheryl Akle about his unique perspective on Vladimir Putin, international law and human rights. His latest book, The Trial of Vladimir Putin, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Power of Pilgrimage with Shantum Seth 26:20

2M ago26:20

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Lion’s Roar editor-in-chief Melvin McLeod talks with Shantum Seth, a teacher in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition who leads the In the Footsteps of the Buddha pilgrimages. They discuss Thich Nhat Hanh's own pilgrimage to India, how visiting the places where the Buddha lived brings him to life, and bringing Buddhism back to the country where it was born…

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