Best Cora Systems Podcasts (2024)

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The Family from the Christian Perspective-Mate Selection-Romance and Realty 20:14

11M ago20:14

20:14

On this week's episode, we are going to continue our discussion on mate selection from the Christian Perspective. Today, we are diving into romance and realty or maybe romance or realty. So, stay tuned! The information for this podcast today comes from the book The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home written by Balswick, Balswi…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Introduction to Marriage 11:05

11M ago11:05

11:05

On this week's episode, we are going to introduce the next topic on this series, which is marriage. The information for this podcast today comes from the book The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home written by Balswick, Balswick, and Frederick. Please consider purchasing this book to enjoy the depth at which these author's deve…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Family Systems Theory and Family Development Theory 14:50

12M ago14:50

14:50

On this week's episode, we are going to briefly develop the concepts of Family Systems Theory and Family Development Theory of the family. The information for this podcast today comes from the book The Family: A Christian Perspective on the Contemporary Home written by Balswick, Balswick, and Frederick. Please consider purchasing this book to enjoy…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Developing a Theology of the Christian Family: Intimacy 19:54

1y ago19:54

19:54

On this week's episode, we are going to continue to develop a theology of the family. On this episode we are going to dig deeper into one of the relationship values, intimacy. Intimacy, from the authors' points of view is knowing and being known. The information for this podcast today comes from the book The Family: A Christian Perspective on the C…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Developing a Theology of the Christian Family: Empowerment 14:39

2y ago14:39

14:39

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spirit…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Developing a Theology of the Christian Family: Grace 17:28

2y ago17:28

17:28

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spirit…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Developing a Theology of the Christian Family: Covenant 20:11

2y ago20:11

20:11

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spirit…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Personality Development Theories: Gestalt Theory 17:12

2y ago17:12

17:12

On today's episode, I'm going continue my discussion on personality development. I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul. In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Gestalt Theory and its approach to personality…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Developing a Theology of the Christian Family: Part 3 19:03

2y ago19:03

19:03

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spirit…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Personality Development Theories: Person-Centered Therapy 16:49

2y ago16:49

16:49

On today's episode, I'm going continue my discussion on personality development. I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul. In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Person-Centered Therapy and its approach to pe…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Developing a Theology of the Christian Family: Part 2 17:47

2y ago17:47

17:47

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spirit…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Personality Development Theories: Existential Theory/Therapy 15:27

2y ago15:27

15:27

On today's episode, I'm going continue my discussion on personality development. I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul. In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Existential Theory/Therapy and its approach to…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective: Developing a Theology of the Christian Family: Part 1 18:34

2y ago18:34

18:34

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spirit…

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The Family from the Christian Perspective 16:37

2y ago16:37

16:37

On the previous series on spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, I discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics focused on the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spirit…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 10 41:04

2y ago41:04

41:04

***If you would be interested in sharing your story on a future episode of Isolated but Not Alone or have your story shared, please reach out via this email, isolatedbutnotalone@outlook.com*** On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Personality Development Theories: Adler's Individual Psychology 17:47

2y ago17:47

17:47

On today's episode, I'm going continue my discussion on personality development. I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul. In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Adler's Individual Psychology and approach to …

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 9 42:24

2y ago42:24

42:24

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 8 53:24

2y ago53:24

53:24

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Personality Development Theories: Psychoanalytical 17:41

2y ago17:41

17:41

On today's episode, I'm going to start a new series on personality development. I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul. In this episode, my goal is to provide a brief overview of Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory and approach to p…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 7 44:57

2y ago44:57

44:57

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 6 43:51

2y ago43:51

43:51

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Personality Development Theories Introduction 16:49

2y ago16:49

16:49

On today's episode, I'm going to start a new series on personality development. I have always found personality development to be interesting ever since I sat in college listening to a professor discuss whether or not there people have a soul. In this episode my goal is to provide a simple definition of personality as well as some general character…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 5 42:49

2y ago42:49

42:49

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Cora: Finding Her Daughter's 'Egg Mama' 54:07

2y ago54:07

54:07

Meet Cora. After struggling with secondary infertility, her and her husband decided to use an egg donor to have another child. Cora thought they'd picked an open donor - turns out, she was wrong. Listen as Kaleigh and Cora discuss how determination led to answers and a whole new family, and much more! Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 4 51:26

2y ago51:26

51:26

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 3 37:52

2y ago37:52

37:52

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Four Moms, One Donor 1:35:57

2y ago1:35:57

1:35:57

Meet Alice, May, Shannon, and Rachel — they’ve never met before, but have one thing in common: their children all have the same biological father. Listen as Kaleigh and the moms talk about their decisions to use a sperm donor, how they plan to raise their donor conceived kids, terminology surrounding donor conception, and so much more!Follow, share…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Part 2 26:49

2y ago26:49

26:49

On today's episode, I'm continuing my discussion on a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. The topics are the difficult and complex issues of spiritual grooming and spiritual abuse, which I believe often lead…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming Preface 2:33

2y ago2:33

2:33

This is a brief preface to the episodes on spiritual grooming and abuse. Please listen to this preface before diving in where I explain why I choose to do these episodes, why they are so passionate, and a disclaimer that I do not want to disparage anyone from their religious values or their spirituality. I simply want to bring to light what I see a…

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Isolated but Not Alone: Spiritual Grooming 23:12

2y ago23:12

23:12

On today's episode, I'm pausing our discussion on structural therapy to address a current situation that is having a profound impact on me that has all kinds of intersectionality within the rural and isolated communities in which I have interaction and reside. I'm going to dive into the difficult and complex topic of spiritual grooming, which I bel…

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Melissa L: Discovery & Community 1:06:27

2y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

Meet Melissa — yes, a different Melissa from a different DCC! Melissa L. is a late discovery donor conceived person who started the Donor Conceived Community as a resource for new discovery people, including a number of themed peer led support groups. Listen as we discuss Melissa’s discovery journey, how she met her biological father, and much more…

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Down The Reddit Rabbit Hole 28:34

2+ y ago28:34

28:34

After falling down the Reddit rabbit hole, Kaleigh was reminded of how misconceptions control the narrative about anonymous donation. So, this week, she sat down to share what she's learned about donor conception over the last three months and reflect on how her opinions have evolved from episode one. Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a…

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Eric: a Donor Conceived Person of Color 1:06:43

2+ y ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Meet Eric: a POC from the Midwest who found out he was sperm donor conceived as an adult. Listen as Kaleigh and Eric discuss family trees vs. 'family vines', being a minority within a minority, and much more. Learn more about the DC BIPOC group here: https://donorconceivedcommunity.org/ Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you…

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Melissa B: the U.S. Donor Conceived Council 45:25

2+ y ago45:25

45:25

Meet Melissa: she's egg donor conceived and the VP of Development at the US Donor Conceived Council, or DCC, which is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of donor conceived people. Listen as Kaleigh and Melissa discuss Melissa's DC story, legal problems of the industry, what the DCC does, and more! U.S. Donor Conceived Council we…

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Sarah: Using a Known Sperm Donor 1:00:52

2+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Meet Sarah: a newly pregnant mom who used a known sperm donor! Listen as Kaleigh and Sarah discuss her family's decision to use a known donor, how they found him, being a young mom, wanting what's best for your children, and much more! Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.messagein…

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Should I Become a Sperm Donor? 1:05:03

2+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

This week, Kaleigh has a fascinating conversation with a man who is considering becoming a sperm donor. They discuss what motivates a person to donate sperm, how it might affect his life and the lives of potential future children, and more. Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for listening! LINKS: Website: http://www.mess…

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Joëlle: Curiosity & Discovery 1:01:34

2+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Meet Joëlle: donor conceived, student, and activist from the Netherlands! Raised in a two mom household, Joëlle was always curious about her donor, who she eventually met and is now neighbors with! Listen as we talk about the Dutch donation industry, DC rights activism, and what it’s like to find out that you have 32+ half siblings! Joëlle's Instag…

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Freya: Donor Conceived & Recipient Mom 1:02:16

2+ y ago1:02:16

1:02:16

Meet Freya: an English mom to a donor conceived child and is donor conceived herself. Listen as we discuss growing up with two moms, Freya and her wife's process of having their own child via donor sperm, differences between the UK and the US donation industries, and much more! Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for list…

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Peter: Author & Advocate 1:00:17

2+ y ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Meet Peter: grandfather, best selling author, and advocate for the rights of the donor conceived. After discovering that he was donor conceived in 1995, Peter set out to learn everything he could about his genetic family and the history of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The result: his new book, Uprooted - a memoir and an expose of the gam…

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Jonathan: on Being “50% a Stranger” 54:36

2+ y ago54:36

54:36

Meet Jonathan: a donor conceived person who discovered the truth about his identity through a commercial DNA test in his 40's. Listen as we discuss this life-altering news, his relationships with his mom, bio-dad, and half-siblings, our problems with the gamete donation industry, advocating for the donor conceived, and more! Follow, share, and rate…

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Danny: Secrecy, Identity, & Shame 53:16

2+ y ago53:16

53:16

Meet Danny: a donor conceived person and co-host of The Best Life Podcast. Born in California in the early 80s, Danny found out her parents used donor sperm at age 13 when her dad casually revealed the truth. We discuss the painful aftermath of her discovery, placing her daughter for adoption, the effects of shame, and more. Follow, share, and rate…

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Morgan: 50 Young Half-Siblings 1:08:56

2+ y ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Meet Morgan: a 26-year-old donor conceived person raised by two moms. A few years ago, Morgan's understanding of her donor and her family changed when she discovered that her bio-father donated sperm to a huge national sperm bank years after she was born. Suddenly, she had 50+ half-siblings who ranged in age from teenagers to newborns and the massi…

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The Dark Side of Mental Health Agencies Part 6 17:09

2+ y ago17:09

17:09

Today's episode will be the next bonus episode on Isolated but Not Alone. On this bonus episode, I will be concluding my discussion on some of the dark side of mental health agencies by finishing my personal story and some concluding thoughts. Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download…

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The Case of the Missing Vials 27:07

2+ y ago27:07

27:07

Kaleigh investigates a misunderstanding with California Cryobank in 2001 that led to the birth of a much younger half-sister in 2008. She also gets into the technical aspects of sperm donation and finds out some shocking news on the phone with Brian, an employee of the sperm bank. Follow, share, and rate the podcast if you’re a fan. Thank you for l…

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Isolated but Not Alone: The Holidays Part 3 18:42

2+ y ago18:42

18:42

On today's episode, I will continue my discussion on the holidays. The holidays can be a time of extreme emotions and discomfort. On this episode, James discusses other issues that can cause distress during the holidays. Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio…

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A Conversation with My Sperm Donor 48:38

2+ y ago48:38

48:38

7 years after discovering her sperm donor's identity through a spontaneous Google search, Kaleigh and Donor 5182 sit down to talk about his decision to donate sperm, telling his family, receiving 15-year-old Kaleigh's letter, meeting his donor daughter Esther in 2010 through a wild coincidence, and more. She even reveals a major secret about a 12th…

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The Dark Side of Mental Health Agencies Part 5 18:09

2+ y ago18:09

18:09

Today's episode will be the next bonus episode on Isolated but Not Alone. On this bonus episode, I will be continuing my discussion on some of the dark side of mental health agencies by developing more on the myths that large mental health agencies like to promote. Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cd…

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The Children of Donor 5182 1:09:59

2+ y ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Welcome to the show! In this first episode, Kaleigh and her boyfriend Bryce do an FAQ about anonymous sperm donation and discuss the brief version of her experience as a donor-conceived person. We then hear from 6 of Kaleigh's donor half-siblings: Luca (24), Rachel (22), Isabel (21), Emma (21), Esther (21), Ruby (20) and her full brother Aidan (19)…

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Isolated but Not Alone: The Holidays Part 2 22:22

2+ y ago22:22

22:22

On today's episode, I will continue my discussion on the holidays. The holidays can be a time of extreme emotions and discomfort. On this episode, James discusses grief and how some tips on how to address it. Intro/Outro music & Transition Sounds, ambient-atmospheric-4947, found at https://cdn.pixabay.com/download/audio/2021/06/07/audio_cdfb955189.…

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The Dark Side of Mental Health Agencies Part 4 23:11

2+ y ago23:11

23:11

Today's episode will be the next bonus episode on Isolated but Not Alone. On this bonus episode, I will be continuing my discussion on some of the dark side of mental health agencies by developing more on burnout and how it can affect the therapist and the client, and how this relates to a local mental health agency suddenly announcing that they wo…

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