Best Christian Asian Mental Health Podcasts (2024)

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Rev. Dr. Ken Fong expounds on the difference between toxic shame and healthy shame 43:55

5h ago43:55

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On this Erasing Shame conversation, Rev. Dr. Ken Fong explains the difference between toxic shame and healthy shame—how they're two different things. Toxic shame carries the message that there's something inherently wrong with oneself, leading individuals to either blame others or internalize the feeling and become worthless. Healthy shame, on the …

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Ripple Suicide Prevention Messages People Who Search Online For Suicide And Self Harm Information 34:56

5h ago34:56

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Alice Hendy set up the charity Ripple Suicide Prevention after her brother died. She has developed software that detects when people search online for harmful content and it then communicates with them.By Mike Dilke

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Linda Bubod - Mental Health and SBC's School of Counseling 54:10

4h ago54:10

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Dr. Linda Bubod, former SBC faculty and SOC dean, joins Jean and Justin to discuss the importance of mental health care and the history and philosophy of SBC’s School of Counselling. For more information about SBC's Haven counseling centre: https://www.sbc.edu.sg/resources/haven-counselling-centre/ Mosaic: Theology & Theologising in Asia and beyond…

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All You Need To Know About Hernias and Then South Asian Poetry 46:24

5h ago46:24

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Mr Simon Marsh has repaired thousands of hernias and answers all your possible questions on the topic. He also explains why surgeons in the UK are known as Mr and not Dr. Then artist, poet and story teller Suman Gujral talks about The Third Space poetry events.By Mike Dilke

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Filipino experiences with shame and church hurt 43:08

9h ago43:08

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How about a cold open? That's how this conversation starts with Justin Kiley (pronounced KEE-lay), where we talk about his Filipino heritage, specifically the Igorot tribe, how that flavors his experience with shame personally, given his family and cultural background, the complexities of church hurt, and how he found a healing community and authen…

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The Spirit of Community with Aaron Stauffer | Dialogues Podcast 44:15

19h ago44:15

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In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Aaron Stauffer, Associate Director of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. David and Aaron discuss the importance of attending to the spirit of our communities toward the pursuit of better solidarities, relationalities, and reci…

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Land, Family, and Guam with Nate Samayo | Dialogues Podcast 49:28

3d ago49:28

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In this episode of the Dialogues Podcast, David C. Chao interviews Nathan Samayo, PhD student at Princeton Theological Seminary. Nathan Samayo is pursuing a PhD in Religion and Society. David and Nathan discuss his current trip to Guam, where Nathan is originally from. They discuss his personal history and how it intersects with his current researc…

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Do You Want To Stop Smoking Or Suffer Fom Arthritis In Your Knees? Then Listen Here 43:47

3d ago43:47

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Nasia Davos is a psychologist who helps people stop smoking - she used to be a heavy smoker herself. It is the greatest source of avoidable death so if you smoke and need help to stop then listen. Sharron Davies is an olympic swimmer and has suffered from arthritis in her knee for many years. She has a method that has helped her and could help you …

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Discernment and the Will of God | Sharon Wada & Carrie Myers 37:23

8d ago37:23

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Discernment and the Will of God by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/202…

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Safi has endured civil war, extreme hunger, obesity and bariatric surgery. 40:57

10d ago40:57

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Safi's experiences as a child with civil war, hunger and being a refugee contributed to her disordered eating habits. She went through bariatric surgery and a prolonged battle to control her weight. She was successful and now helps others.By Mike Dilke

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Kingdom Values-Driven Parenting | Ming & Mako Nagasawa 46:57

15d ago46:57

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Kingdom Values-Driven Parenting by Ming and Mako Nagasawa, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: ⁠https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-men…

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Cultivating a Culture of Care: Pastoral Practices for Counseling in the local Asian American Church | Enoch Liao 51:23

15d ago51:23

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Cultivating a Culture of Care: Pastoral Practices for Counseling in the local Asian American Church by Enoch Liao, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the …

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Naomi Smith on food health, fatal thoughts, film making 1:20:05

16d ago1:20:05

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Content Warning / Trigger Warning: bullying, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt. CW/TW. In this extended episode, Naomi Smith shows her prowess in storytelling in this conversation about how food affects brain health and how that is so important to life, walking through the challenges of being biracial, becoming a film maker, discovering the value …

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Happy Hormones Happy You - Help With Balancing Hormones From Dr Milli 32:46

18d ago32:46

32:46

Dr Milli gives advice on balancing your hormones to help with weight loss, energy, brain fog, lobido, menopause - all kinds of things.By Mike Dilke

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Pursuing Soul Care: A Calendar for Spiritual Health | Sharon Wada & Carrie Myers 41:36

22d ago41:36

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Pursuing Soul Care: A Calendar for Spiritual Health by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.…

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Discipleship 3.0: Parenting, Schooling, and Holistic Discipleship | Jen Blue 51:51

22d ago51:51

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Discipleship 3.0: Parenting, Schooling, and Holistic Discipleship by Jen Blue, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.…

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My Journey with Best Practices for a Mentally Healthy Church Staff | Alex Chang 40:11

22d ago40:11

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." My Journey with Best Practices for a Mentally Healthy Church Staff by Alex Chang, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.pts…

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Pastor's Kids Unlearning Legalism 48:16

30d ago48:16

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Gracie Joo is a 2nd generation Asian-American and daughter of a Korean pastor. She illustrates and magnifies God’s heart for specific burdens that pastors' kids are born into with stories about her upbringing. These illustrations involve and are not limited to Dollar Tree Christmases, hand-me-downs from church eonnies, car misfortunes, a gifted and…

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Welcome to My World: Wholistic Spiritual Formation | Sharon Wada & Carrie Myers 38:09

2M ago38:09

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Welcome to My World: Wholistic Spiritual Formation by Sharon Wada and Carrie Myers, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.p…

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Alternatives to Asian American Achievement? | Greg Lee 53:04

1M ago53:04

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Alternatives to Asian American Achievement? by Greg Lee, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/events/2024-mental…

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The Breast Conversation on Mammograms with Dr. Robyn Roth (The Boobie Docs) 54:05

29d ago54:05

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According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer remains to be the most common cancer, excluding skin cancers, and accounts for the second leading cause of cancer death, following lung cancer, in women across the nation. Yet, despite these staggering statistics, a Current Oncology commentary from Harvard Medical School states that misinforma…

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Leadership Formation Through Understanding Leadership Anxiety | Dave Lee 41:17

30d ago41:17

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This lecture is from the 2024 Mental Health Conference "Intergenerational Wholeness for Asian Americans: Integrative Approaches to Christian Spiritual and Mental Health Formation." Leadership Formation Through Understanding Leadership Anxiety by Dave Lee, recorded on January 13, 2024. Find out more about the conference here: https://caac.ptsem.edu/…

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Why People Don't Get Help for Their Mental Health with Dr. Brian Licuanan 34:56

2M ago34:56

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Dr. Brian Licuanan is a licensed psychologist in Orange County, California, and shares about how shame, and other factors, keeps people from getting help and treatment for their mental health challenges. Plus, he reveals a reason that goes beyond shame that causes someone to resist treatment. We believe treatment can truly help someone experience a…

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Federico Villanueva, Roberto Barredo, & Aldrin Peñamora - Faith and Bayan 57:49

1M ago57:49

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Drs. Federico Villanueva (Langham/AGST/Loyola), Roberto Barredo (PTS College and Advanced Studies), and Aldrin Peñamora (IGSL/AGST/PCEC) join Justin and Jean to talk about their book Faith and Bayan: Evangelical Christian Engagement in the Philippine Context, which deals with political theology in the Philippines. To purchase the book, click here. …

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BOSH Talk About Sustainable Food 33:17

1M ago33:17

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The guys from BOSH provide plenty of ideas on vegan food. In this show we discuss their career, their name, food sustainability and plenty more.By Mike Dilke

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The Dark Side of Medicine (Literally: Radiology) with Dr. Sally Choi (DrSallymanderChoi) 1:00:58

1M ago1:00:58

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According to the World Health Organization, around 3.6 billion diagnostic radiologic medical examinations are performed worldwide yearly. Diagnostic imaging exams — including X-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, CT scans, and PET scans — can truly save lives and change the trajectory of a patient's care plan by potentially preventing the necessity of surgery…

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An Introduction to Biblical Lament and S7 Updates (s7e04) 16:45

2M ago16:45

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Victoria needs your help. What is our response as we bear witness to the micro and macro sufferings in our personal lives, communities, and in the world? Where and how might Biblical lament fulfill its purpose in the modern church? How can churches be better at holding space for people grieving, processing trauma, struggling with their faith, or fa…

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What Is The Cancer Ethnicity Treatment Gap and Then Being An Elite Sprinter 33:40

1M ago33:40

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Is there an ethnicity treatment gap when it comes to cancer and what might be the causes? Then I chat with an olympic hopeful and elite sprinter Desiree Henry.By Mike Dilke

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We're Taking A Break. Here's Why... | Ep. 61 32:45

1M ago32:45

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This was a bittersweet episode to record... But we wanted to bring you into our real, raw, still-in-progress process "behind the curtain" on why we're taking a break, when we're planning to be back, as well as what we're excited about next and share with y'all in the meantime! Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/withthetrans Join our emai…

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Tracee Stanley Used To Produce Action Movies - Now She Teaches Meditation and Rest 42:33

2M ago42:33

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Tracee Stanley is a wonderful guest - great stories of life as a film producer. You will WANT to work on getting more rest and just feel a bit more relaxed after listening to her.By Mike Dilke

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When You Don't Get What You Pray For - Pain, Anxiety, Unanswered Prayers with Joe Oh | Ep. 60 50:54

2M ago50:54

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How do you navigate unexplained trials and unimaginable tragedy... while still trusting and following God? Today we're joined by our friend Joe Oh, who is a Performance Coach, Speaker, and Educator for a very personal, vulnerable, and heartfelt conversation. Join us for both tears and laughter as we dive deep into: How generational inheritance impa…

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How could perfectionism be a good thing? Surprising insights with Faith Chang 30:06

2M ago30:06

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Faith Chang, author of "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God when You Feel You're Never Enough," joins Erasing Shame for a conversation about a more nuanced perspective about perfectionism, especially for Christians, how it's related to performance anxiety, and what we can do with Matthew 5:48. Show Notes at https://erasingshame.com/how-could…

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Concerned about food intolerances? Then listen here 33:32

2M ago33:32

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Food intolerance testing is now quite accessible to many people. See if it may help you with issues such as grumbling guts, bloating, IBS and excema.By Mike Dilke

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A Vulnerable Convo on Generational Trauma, Finding Your Calling as Asian Americans - John Chen | Ep. 59 43:54

2M ago43:54

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It's not every day you see two grown Asian American men unpack their generational trauma. Today, we're joined by John Chen, Founder & President at ABOUND Education and Life Coach, as he and Alex dive deep into a raw, vulnerable, and insightful conversation (and a mini impromptu LIVE coaching session) about their experiences, struggles, and lessons …

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Gray Hair and Silver Linings with Geriatrician Dr. Christina Chen 53:33

2M ago53:33

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According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), nearly one-fourth of older adults aged 65 and older are at increased risk for loneliness and are considered to be socially isolated, with risk factors being attributed to hearing loss, losing family or friends, role changes such as retirement, living alone, and chro…

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Alexander Chow & Mark Nam - Contextualisation for Chinese-Heritage Christians in the UK 55:50

3M ago55:50

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Dr. Alexander Chow (University of Edinburgh) and Rev Mark Nam (St. John the Evangelist, Woodley, UK) join Jackie and Justin to talk about the history of Chinese Christianity in the UK, what contextualization has looked like for the UK Chinese context, and their upcoming book, Chinese Heritage and British Christianity. Mosaic: Theology & Theologisin…

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Spot and avoid skin cancer with Dr Christian Jessen, then does obesity matter? 45:23

2M ago45:23

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With more sunshine on the way keeping aware of our skin and possible cancers is very important. Dr Christian Jessen talks about an easy way to do that. Then dietitian, Helen Bond has a suggestion to lose weight.By Mike Dilke

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From STRESSED Corporate Workaholic to RELAXED Pregnant Entrepreneur (TESTIMONY) | Ep. 58 44:40

3M ago44:40

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🚨 [DOORS CLOSE SOON] Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace! 🌊 Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY! Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches…

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Vascular Surgery is Not in Vein with Dr. Yang Yang 50:50

2M ago50:50

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Did you know that, according to the National Institute of Aging, if we stretched out our arteries, veins, and capillaries as adults, they would measure around 100,000 miles? This means that our blood vessels could circle the globe four times, given that the earth's circumference is about 25,000 miles! The human vasculature is truly an intricate sys…

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the pain and shame of loneliness with Prasanta Verma 20:41

3M ago20:41

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Most of us, if not all of us, have experienced pain and shame for being singled out, feeling lonely and isolated. And, some people have even survived violence, emotionally or physically; we do encourage people get help to have safety, quality of life, and renew a sense of hope through those challenges. We have a conversation with Prasanta Verma, au…

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What is digital health and is it good for us with Dr Rachael Kent 35:50

3M ago35:50

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We can get apps for lots of things to do with our health, wearables measure all kinds of health related things and symptom analysis tells us what we ailments we have. Is the end result good for us?By Mike Dilke

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Is Your "SELFLESSNESS" Actually Self-NEGLECT? Warning Signs & Practical Tips | Ep. 57 37:45

3M ago37:45

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🚨⌛ Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace 🌊 Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY! Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches + a consistent coh…

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Seasonal and Long Term Community Part 1 (s7e03) 30:25

3M ago30:25

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In 2016, high school Victoria met high school Christin. Somehow, Christin thought Victoria was cool- an adjective Victoria did not believe about herself to be true until 2024 when cool adult Christin met cool adult Victoria. Their current subjective definition of “cool” is equivalent to “weird- the good kind”. Listen to the story of how the two met…

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Tyler West on e-waste and Dr Zoe Willims on exercise watches - lots of chat from them both as well! 43:38

3M ago43:38

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Tyler and I talk about e-waste and his London Marathon hopes (beating my time mainly!) and lots more, then what an exercise watch can help you with plus her new lifestyle with Dr Zoe Williams.By Mike Dilke

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Confessions Of A Christian Female Corporate Executive with Peggy Bodde (SVP, 25 Years) | Ep. 56 51:21

3M ago51:21

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🚨⌛ Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace 🌊 Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY! Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches + a consistent coh…

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Make Mobility Gait Again with Dr. Harris Choe (HYC Physio Physical Therapy & Sports Performance) 50:56

3M ago50:56

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According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), approximately 2.9 million annual injuries occur in sports, athletic, and recreational settings, with sprains and strains accounting for the largest portion of injuries at 41.4 per 1,000. Truly, the universal recommendation is that we all engage in physical activity and exercise due to i…

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A New Narrative for Theological Education from the Chinese Diaspora feat. Chloe Sun | Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry 51:42

3M ago51:42

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This is a session in the series Dialogues in Asian American Theology and Ministry, recorded on March 27, 2024. Description: While the dominant narratives in many Western seminaries are narratives of decline, Chloe Sun offers a counter-narrative from the Chinese diaspora, with Logos Evangelical Seminary as a case study. She invites a broader vision …

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Is Manuka Honey Really Good For You? Find Out Here 36:58

3M ago36:58

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What is iit that makes manuka honey good for you and is there any proof? Listen here to find out.By Mike Dilke

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"Do We Need Therapy If GOD Can Heal?" | Therapy, Anxiety, & Faith with Christian Therapist Dr. Courtney Miller | Ep. 55 49:56

3M ago49:56

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🚨⌛ Get the FOUNDERS' BONUS for Rhythms of Grace 🌊 - Unlock LASTING FREEDOM from chronic work stress, overwhelm, & anxiety to thrive from a place of sustained PEACE, PURPOSE, & JOY! Join our transformative 12-week cohort-based group coaching program + signature course, with the loving accountability + support from us as your coaches + a consistent c…

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Life in Plastic [Surgery], It's Fantastic with Dr. Alex Sun 41:01

3M ago41:01

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"Life in plastic, it's fantastic." This iconic line from the 1997 hit song "Barbie Girl" by Europop band Aqua alludes to the Barbie doll that debuted in 1959. Barbie has long been the paradigm of societal attractiveness through physical features, as confirmed by a survey report by Fairmont State College professor Albert M. Magro. In the same year a…

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