Best Christopher Barnes Podcasts (2024)

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Benefits of Trees 20:50

2h ago20:50

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, we dive into the many reasons why trees are invaluable to our health, environment, and economy. A recent study conducted by the University of Louisville shows that planting trees can significantly reduce he…

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S. 7 Episode 6: Behind the Screen: The Very Real Threat of Cyberstalking 1:28:40

30m ago1:28:40

1:28:40

In this week's episode, Kat & Ashley are joined by Melissa - the Outreach, Education, & Prevention Director w/ Bay Area Turning Point to talk about all things cyberstalking. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we thought the best way to handle this is to bring in an expert & try to bring education to all of you so you could pass it on. F…

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Election Implications (Part 1): Angst, Uncertainty and an Urge for Calm from Maverick Health Policy’s Julie Barnes 45:42

3h ago45:42

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Julie Barnes has made a career helping health plans, tech vendors, investors and others in the healthcare space decipher health policy. She’s a former Hill staffer who earned her law degree and spent a decade in corporate law serving healthcare clients before moving to policy think tanks, business consulting, and founding Maverick Health Policy. At…

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Celebrating Success: Engaging Non-Nature Lovers in the Great Outdoors 35:11

1h ago35:11

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this celebratory episode of The Backyard Naturalist podcast, hosts Debbie, Laurie, and Chris share their excitement over winning the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly for the second consecutive yea…

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Embracing Fall: Nature Activities and Wildlife Tips for the Season 16:43

2d ago16:43

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this fall-themed episode of “The Backyard Naturalists,” hosts Debbie and Laurie, based near Charlotte, delve into the wonders of the autumn season. They discuss the changeable weather and share their favorite aspects of fall. The episode is packed …

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S. 7 Episode 5: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 2 1:03:14

15d ago1:03:14

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In part 2 Ashley discusses Holly's history, her relationship with Jesse, the actual crime and how all of these organizations and adults failed these victims to the fullest extent. Always remember the names of: Rylee Elizabeth Allen, Michael James Mayo, Tiffany Dore Guess, Ivy Webster and Brittany Brewer. Resources: 1. Body of Crime: Henryetta Mass …

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From Farm to Skin: The Natural Healing Journey of Barn and Bee Botanicals 25:40

9d ago25:40

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, hosts Debbie and Laurie sit down with Angie Gotta, the passionate owner of Barn and Bee Botanicals. Angie shares her inspiring journey from struggling with health issues to discovering the healing power of …

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S. 7- Episode 4: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 1 1:16:06

19d ago1:16:06

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In this episode Ashley details the criminal history of Jesse McFadden, the man responsible for the Henryetta mass murder. Once you learn about his history you too will be left wondering how in the hell was this man free to walk around and why was he allowed around these children. Part 2 will cover Holly's history and the actual tragedy. Resources: …

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Enhance Your Natural Life: Mosquito Deterrents, Bird Care Essentials, and More! 15:23

13d ago15:23

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Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists, the podcast about anything and everything connected with nature. We love to engage with our listeners and have a few fabulous prizes we’d love to share with you. As a part of helping us grow our social media and online presence, we’re giving you an opportunity to score a few of them we talk about in…

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S. 7 Episode 3 - The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer - Part 2 1:26:49

26d ago1:26:49

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) or the Gilgo Beach Killer story, and we are joined again by Sarah Sarah! This is a HUGE & WILD story - but it's important to remind everyone that we want to honor the victims & their loved ones of this case. With that being said, this episode starts with the discovery that an architect named…

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What’s the Difference Between Innovation and Performance Improvement? 38:00

28d ago38:00

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OSF HealthCare stands as a model health system for those who want to do innovation right. One of the defining characteristics of the Peoria, Illinois-based system is how it aligns innovation with operations for everyone – all 24,000 employees across 159 locations, including 16 hospitals. Becky Buchen is responsible for driving innovation at OSF Hea…

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Battling Squirrels: Tips and Tricks to Protect Your Bird Feeders 11:21

20d ago11:21

11:21

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. One of the questions folks have for the team at Backyard Birds is how to keep those pesky squirrels away from their bird feeders. In this week’s episode, Debbie and Laurie off a few affordable solutions and ideas to keeps our little bushy-tailed frien…

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S. 7 Episode 2 - The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer - Part 1 2:04:24

1M ago2:04:24

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This week, Kat and Ashley are joined by Sarah Sarah! (FInally!) Kat kicks off a two-part series on the gripping investigation into the Long Beach Serial Killer and his eventual capture after decades of eluding justice. Grab a drink, because the story is intense. From a corrupt police force to the neglect of the victims' stories, this case is brimmi…

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Benefits of Being in Nature 28:45

27d ago28:45

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Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists, the podcast about anything and everything connected with nature. We love to engage with our listeners and have a few fabulous prizes we’d love to share with you. As a part of helping us grow our social media and online presence, we’re giving you an opportunity to score a few of them we talk about in…

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S. 7 Episode 1- Barn of Horrors and the Murder of Sierah Joughim 1:08:25

1M ago1:08:25

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Join us this week as Ashley tells us about the disappearance and murder of Sierah Joughim that led investigators to discover a barn of horrors. Even though the case has a heartbreaking ending, her family turned this tragedy into a lot of positivity which we discuss towards the end of the episode. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. Res…

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S. 6 Episode 40 - Mary Anne Holmes: The Unsolved Tragedy 58:49

1M ago58:49

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Grab a beer and join us as Kat talks to us about the tragic and brutal murder of Mary Anne Holmes, a 29-year-old single mother who was violently attacked in her own home in Thatcher, Arizona. On the night of July 9th, 1995, an unknown assailant broke into Mary Anne's house, subjecting her to unspeakable horrors while her two young daughters were pr…

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State Birds with Nick 25:55

1M ago25:55

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Welcome to a special episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! We are thrilled to share that our podcast has been recognized by the readers of The Matthews Mint Hill Weekly as their favorite, earning us the honor of being an award-winning podcast. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our listeners, as we now reach audiences in all 50 st…

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Mastering Mosquito Control: Eco-Friendly Solutions for Your Backyard 18:31

2M ago18:31

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the show about anything and everything connected with nature. In this encore episode of The Backyard Naturalist podcast, Debbie and Lori dive into the world of mosquitoes and share practical tips for controlling these pesky insects. Did you know that mosquitoes are more attracted to people with type O blood, hig…

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S. 6 Episode 39- The Disappearance of Christopher Thompkins 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

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This week Ashley discusses the frustrating disappearance case of Christopher Thompkins, a 20 year old African-American man from Georgia. He was with 3 coworkers when they claim they looked away from him for a few seconds and then he was 'mysteriously' gone. Help us keep his name alive. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! Anyone with an…

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Shedding Light on Light Pollution: An Evening with Christopher Page 33:51

2M ago33:51

33:51

Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…

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Tick Talk: Protecting Yourself from Tick-Borne Illnesses 26:39

2M ago26:39

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…

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Help or Harm? How CHAI is Mitigating the Risk of AI in Healthcare 54:30

2M ago54:30

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With great power comes great responsibility and in healthcare, those words may have never held more meaning than they do with the advent of artificial intelligence. AI most certainly has the power to transform healthcare, and those in the industry working to develop and use it have an immense responsibility to shape principles that ensure these tec…

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Nature Education for All: An Interview with Brittany Smith of Flora and Fauna Festivities 25:41

2M ago25:41

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…

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S. 6 Episode 38- Synanon: The End of a Drug Rehab Turned Cult - Part 2 1:14:22

3M ago1:14:22

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It's Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the Synanon cult, and it gets really WILD really quickly. So, hang on to your hats, folks. REFERENCES: THE DOC: The Synanon Fix | Official Website for the HBO Original | HBO.com THE PODCAST: The Sunshine Place on Apple Podcasts The Cult of Synanon | SC S04E02 Part I (youtube.com) Former Synanon child's photos: (6…

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A Day at the Market: Exploring Matthews Community Farmer’s Market 50:55

2M ago50:55

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…

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Unintended Travelers: The Story of Invasive Species, Part 2 11:33

3M ago11:33

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…

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S. 6 Episode 37- Synanon: The Beginnings of a Drug Rehab Turned Utopia - Part 1 1:14:11

3M ago1:14:11

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Join us this week as Kat kicks off Part 1 of her deep dive into Synanon – a drug rehabilitation program turned cult that began in the late 1950s and eventually inspired the troubled teen industry. In this first episode, we explore the early, seemingly positive days of Synanon – you might even feel tempted to join! But beware, the journey ahead is f…

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Episode 204: Holistic Stress Resolution with Christopher Lee Maher 40:09

3M ago40:09

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Today on the podcast, Christopher Lee Maher, retired US Navy SEAL, Best-selling author and founder of True Body Intelligence joins us on the podcast. We discuss Christopher's story and how he used to live with pain and after years of various holistic practices, study and training he lives a life where his mind is quiet, his emotions are grounded, t…

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Unintended Travelers: The Story of Invasive Species, Part 1 22:57

3M ago22:57

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast about anything and everything connected with nature, heard in 115 countries, 50 states, and all throughout the Carolinas. Honored with the Best of the Weeklies podcast award by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we bring you engaging and educational content each week. In this…

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Live from DHIS East: Mass General Brigham CIO, Christopher Coburn 44:17

3M ago44:17

44:17

Chris Coburn has been driving health system innovation for decades. He is currently chief innovation officer at Mass General Brigham (MGB), the nation’s largest academic research enterprise with over $16 billion in annual revenue, 1.5 million patient visits and more than $2.4 billion in research expenditures. MGB also has a managed care organizatio…

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Episode 203: Self-Worth and Navigating the Inner Critic with Sarah Simon 42:12

3M ago42:12

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Today's podcast will bring you back to your heart and remind you of your innate goodness. Sarah Simon (aka the The Mint Gardener as she is known on Instagram) joins us to discuss self-worth, creating and navigating the inner critic. Sarah shares how getting let go from a corporate job and spraining her ankle was an invitation to tap back into her c…

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Discovering Nature with Essential Apps: Audubon, iNaturalist, and Merlin 18:17

3M ago18:17

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Welcome to a special re-run of one of our most popular episodes of The Backyard Naturalists, your favorite podcast about everything connected with nature! Broadcasting across 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas, our award-winning show, honored by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, delights and educates 64,000 regul…

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S. 6 Episode 36- Island of Madness, of No Return, of Ghosts, of DEATH: Poveglia Island 1:02:28

4M ago1:02:28

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In this week's episode, Ashley tells us about Poveglia Island, the most haunted island on the planet, also described as the most evil place on earth. We discuss the history of the island, the deaths that occurred and all the paranormal activity. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! Resources: 1. https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/poveg…

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Solo Episode: Turn FOMO into MOFO Guided Meditation 21:21

4M ago21:21

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Can you feel the summer FOMO creeping in? As summer break offically begins, people's calendars and instagram feeds will be full of trips, travels, pool parties and summer fun. With these events it is so normal to have feelings of jealoucy and comparison creep in. However, these mindsets aren't helpful. They take us away from our "center." Come back…

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From Hesitation to Celebration: The Unlikely Rise of The Backyard Naturalists 32:47

3M ago32:47

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, your go-to podcast for anything and everything connected with nature! Broadcasting across 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas, our award-winning show, honored by the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, delights and educates 64,000 regular listeners every week. Join Laurie, Debbie, an…

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Episode 201: The Practice of Manifestation with Dave Conway 39:06

4M ago39:06

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Today on the podcast I welcome Dave Conway to discuss the power of manifestation. Dave shares how life is not about doing more to change results and live the life you want. Instead, it is about changing your mind. You must create a state of mind that is going to produce the results you want. Take a listen to this episode and share with us on Instag…

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Invasive Reptiles in North Carolina: Expert Insights with Jay Bell 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Welcome to The Backyard Naturalists, your award-winning podcast about anything and everything related to nature! Heard in 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas, we're thrilled to have you join us. We're also proud recipients of the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly. In this epi…

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S.6 Episode 35- Cult, Crime, and Chaos: The Lori Vallow Daybell Case 1:38:50

4M ago1:38:50

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It's a story most of you know about. But with the trial of Chad Daybell starting this past month, it begs for a refresher! This week, Kat takes us through the Lori Vallow Daybell saga; from extramarital affairs to zombies. And you might learn some new things about this case! References: Sins of Our Mother - Netflix Mommy Doomsday on Apple Podcasts …

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S 6. Episode 34- The Murders of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley 1:06:18

4M ago1:06:18

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In this episode, Ashley discusses the tragic deaths of Blake and Mary-Jo Hadley. Tyler Hadley, 17 at the time, wanted to throw a party and was upset with his parents so he decided to murder them. Join us as we discuss the events leading up to the incident, the absolute trash that was at the party, and then the aftermath. Join us as we explore the d…

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Episode 200: Celebrating 200 Episodes with Special Guest Quintin Barnes 46:27

4M ago46:27

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This guest has been highlly requested so I was finally able to get my husband to come on to the podcast to celebrate the big 200 milestone. On this vulnerable epsiode we discuss the light and shadow side of our relationship: how we practice staying centered the areas we could both grow in our favorite connecting relationship rituals Take a listen t…

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Bat House Basics: Eco-Friendly Mosquito Control 21:03

4M ago21:03

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Welcome to another informative episode of The Backyard Naturalists, the award-winning podcast heard in 115 countries, all 50 states, and throughout the Carolinas. We're proud to have won the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly! In this episode, we explore an environmentally friendly way to control mo…

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Reinventing Pharmacy (Part 3): Optum Rx CEO, Dr. Patrick Conway, Brings the PBM, Provider and Payer POV 40:32

4M ago40:32

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Optum Rx serves more than 62 million people, processes 1.6 billion prescriptions and generates more than $110 billion of revenue annually. Dr. Patrick Conway, CEO of Optum Rx, is the third and final guest in a series of Healthcare is Hard episodes exploring the transformation of the pharmacy business – following conversations with Mark Cuban and Dr…

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Owl Adventures: Boosting Your Backyard with Barred Owl Boxes! 16:48

5M ago16:48

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists, your go-to podcast for everything connected with nature! Heard in 115 countries and all 50 states, and a proud recipient of the Best of the Weeklies podcast award from the readers of the Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly, we're thrilled to have you join us. This week, we're diving into the fa…

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Solo Episode: The Choice Compass: Five Mindset Practices for Clear Decisions 22:00

5M ago22:00

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Do you face analysis paralysis? Discover how cultivating these different mindsets can significantly enhance your ability to make clear, confident, and effective decisions. During this solo episode, I share five powerful mindset practices that serve as your compass in navigating the often murky waters of choices and consequences. Join us as we explo…

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