Best Dacia Clay Podcasts (2024)

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Reframing Your Money Story with Bari Tessler 1:13:16

12M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

We're back with Season 2 (after a break to heal various broken body parts). And we have a fantastic guest to--very gently--kick it all off. Bari Tessler tells the story of how and why she brought her work as a Somatic Therapist to the world of finances. She shares tips and personal stories to help you start reframing your relationship to money for …

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Holiday Help for Highly Sensitive People 44:12

1+ y ago44:12

44:12

It's the hubbub of the holidays, and for some highly sensitive people, it can lead to burnout. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Desiree Howell about how to navigate the holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person. Check out this website for more information on HSPs and to take a self-test. Read Desiree's latest blog post on Surviving the Holidays. And h…

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Caring for Caregivers with Dr. Beverly Zavaleta 52:44

1+ y ago52:44

52:44

In this episode, we chat with Beverly A. Zavaleta, MD, a board-certified family physician, cancer survivor and long-time advocate of patient education. She's also the author of the best-selling book, Braving Chemo. Dr. Zavaleta joins us in recognition of National Caregivers Month to talk about what it means to be a caregiver, how to manage stress a…

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The Hodges Effect 19:30

1+ y ago19:30

19:30

This episode starts with the teeniest tiny object that Tiny Histories has ever covered: particles of dust. Art museum dust, to be exact. Back in the day, Sean Miller had a job cleaning dust from the art at the Seattle Art Museum. In true artist form, he worked with the medium he had at his disposal and followed it to see where it took him—in this c…

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The Paper Lined Shack 21:26

1+ y ago21:26

21:26

When composer Jeff Beal (House of Cards, Carnivale, Pollock) originally found the diary of his great grandmother Della, he and his wife Joan were bowled over by the story it told: a first-hand account of a woman who was widowed and raising six kids on a farm in the early 1900's. Something about the matter of fact way she wrote of what seemed like i…

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Paranerds: A conversation with Big Seance's Patrick Keller 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Patrick Keller is an educator, speaker, and the host of the Big Séance Podcast, which is a forum for “paranerds” to have an open dialogue about all things paranormal. In this episode, we chat with Patrick about what he acknowledges as his "spiritual shift," the impact of family, teaching, and music on his paranormal experiences, and all things para…

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O, Death, Where Art Thou? 1:17:50

1+ y ago1:17:50

1:17:50

Due to the rescheduling of a guest interview, Dacia and Dr. Kim switched things up this episode. Dr. Kim assigned Dacia some homework--to listen to a podcast episode between Dr. David Kessler (grief expert) and Tyler Henry (clairvoyant medium) and give her thoughts. What resulted was an authentic conversation about their own experiences with death,…

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We Put the "Fun" in Over- and Under-Functioning 53:37

1+ y ago53:37

53:37

In this episode, we expand more on the topic of people-pleasing behaviors by digging into what it means to over-function and to under-function. Both types of functioning are ways we often try to cope with stress, and paying attention to our go-to pattern can help us shift into more effective coping strategies. For more reading about over- and under…

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Please Don't Please Me 56:08

1+ y ago56:08

56:08

We usually know when we are people pleasing, but it can be hard to figure out how to stop trying to make everyone happy all the time. In this episode, we talk about the different motivations behind people pleasing (mindset, behaviors, emotions) and how knowing what motivates you can help you curb the need to please and have a more balanced sense of…

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Dr. Kim's School of Sleep Wizardry 57:11

1+ y ago57:11

57:11

Is sleep productive? YES! In this episode, we share our own journeys of overwork and how prioritizing sleep and rest restored a sense of balance. We also talk about the science behind why sleep is, indeed, productive and why Sleep Leadership (advocating for employee rest) has become a new focus for organizational well-being. For more information on…

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A Pillow Fort of One's Own Pt. 2: Paranormal vacation and imagination station 54:35

2y ago54:35

54:35

It's been awhile, so Dr. Kim and Dacia catch up and chat a little about Kim's recent paranormal vacation. It's a perfect segue into whether or not ghosts have secrets and into part 2 of our hiding places series where we talk about the power of imagination for kiddos and for adults. For all you paranormal nerds out there, here are the folks we menti…

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A Pillow Fort of One's Own Pt. 1: Secrets and Secret Hiding Places 58:29

2y ago58:29

58:29

In this episode, we dust off Dr. Kim's dissertation and dive into the world of secrets and secret hiding places. Not only do young children understand the concept of secrecy and have a fairly complex view of what it means to have a secret, they also designate spaces for play and spaces they retreat to when they want to be alone. And they go to grea…

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The Happiest Funeral Home in Texas 17:35

2y ago17:35

17:35

When their family Gulf Coast vacation home was blown away by Hurricane Carla in 1961, Jennifer Vacca's grandpa had a great solution: He would move one of the buildings from the family business onto the now empty lot and they'd turn it into the new vacation house. And so, the Bayhouse was born. Six decades, multiple generations, and untold numbers o…

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Let's Get Somatic, Pt 2: The Vagaling 50:20

2y ago50:20

50:20

In Part 2 of our "Listening to Your Body" series, we talk about the building blocks of polyvagal theory. Knowing how our nervous system works and how it feels in our own body can help us learn to self-regulate and manage stress. We practice some helpful exercises during the show and tie everything together using one of our favorite Christopher Gues…

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Let's Get Somatic 40:11

2y ago40:11

40:11

In this episode, we lay the foundation for regulating the nervous system by focusing on one key tip--listening to your body. In a world where overwork and powering through is a lifestyle, we ignore the messages our body tries to send us in order to help keep us balanced and maintain homeostasis. Instead, we rev full speed ahead on our way to Burnou…

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The Bureau of Fearless Ideas 42:50

2y ago42:50

42:50

It's time that I revealed my true identity: I am an agent for the Greater Seattle Bureau of Fearless Ideas. Oh--you're not familiar with the Bureau? Well that's okay, because you're about to learn all about them and the amazing work that they do in this BFI mega episode! It features seven stories, some of them from a Tiny Histories workshop with BF…

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But Thinking Makes It So: On money scripts and healing 56:45

2y ago56:45

56:45

In part two of our money story series, we dig into some of the most common categories of money scripts we operate from. Money scripts are the beliefs that impact our actions regarding money, and we talk about the four most prominent ones from Brad Klontz's research. For more information on money healing and money scripts, check out the following re…

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It's a Shame About Money 43:39

2y ago43:39

43:39

It's not easy to talk about our relationship with money. In fact, many of us keep all of our money thoughts inside while our inner critic screams judgments at us right and left. The bottom line is that money isn't just about the numbers. It's also about the messages we tell ourselves--the "shoulds" and sometimes messages of shame and regret. In thi…

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Last Night the TV Changed My Life 48:48

2y ago48:48

48:48

Do you have close relationships with fictional TV characters? Were your core values partially formed by movies and books? If so, this is the episode for you! Dacia takes the wheel, discussing the personal and social significance of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twin Peaks, and other TV and movie franchises. Dr. Kim chimes in with theories about parasoc…

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The Moon Museum 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

During the 1960s, just after the Apollo 11 mission had taken Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the surface of the moon, a rogue group of artists, including Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol, were hatching a plan. If they were successful, they'd smuggle an entire museum of contemporary art onto the moon. In this episode, Jade Dellinger, Director o…

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Positively Musicals! 54:12

2y ago54:12

54:12

In this Superstar of an episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about why some people think musicals are Wicked cool, and for others, it makes them Miserable[s]. Dr. Kim applies the PERMA model (Seligman, 2012) from positive psychology to help shed some Amazing Technicolor light on the subject. Mamma Mia! This episode is the Shipoopi! For those of you foll…

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How to Become a Kind Person in Several Sort Of Easy Steps 57:58

2y ago57:58

57:58

In this episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about lovingkindness--a tool we can use to give ourselves kindness and to also wish goodwill to others. Sending someone (or even ourselves) loving kindness isn't always easy, but it can lead to connection, compassion, and heightened well-being for those who regularly practice it.…

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I Love You, Me! 56:21

2y ago56:21

56:21

In this episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about the concept of self-compassion--treating yourself the way you would treat someone you love and care about. For exercises on how to practice self-compassion, visit the following websites https://self-compassion.org/ https://chrisgermer.com/meditations/By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay

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You're a Hero, Baby! 1:02:32

2y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Life is a journey. And believe it or not, you are the hero! In this episode, Dacia and I explore the Hero’s Journey, made popular through myth and folklore. And we show you how to apply it to your own life (with a little help from Star Wars). So grab your lightsabers, and let’s head out on an adventure together.…

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The Episode Where We Take the Red Pill 49:50

2+ y ago49:50

49:50

Did you know that our unconscious mind crafts information into a story before it even reaches our consciousness? Mind blown, right? In this episode, we talk about what evolutional biologists call a Neural Story Net (Haven, 2014) and about how stories help us make sense out of chaos and find meaning in our lives. To find out more about David Kessler…

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Of Pizza and Identity 12:05

2+ y ago12:05

12:05

Moments of self discovery--those big "a-ha!" moments where we finally wrap our heads around some truth we've been bread-crumbing down the trail--often happen during challenging times, or when some new perspective is suddenly and unavoidably shoved in our face. But sometimes, we gain a new understanding of who we are because we see ourselves in some…

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Do We Know It's Christmas Time? 1:05:56

2+ y ago1:05:56

1:05:56

It’s the most wonderful time of the year–or is it? Through interviews at our favorite Houston haunt, we learned that as adults, it’s often hard to feel the same holiday magic we felt as kids. But by giving ourselves permission to be playful and allowing for moments of stillness, we can recapture some of that wonder (even if it’s just a twinkle).…

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Ritual de lo Holiday-ual 52:51

2+ y ago52:51

52:51

It’s the holiday season--the time when we engage in traditions and spend time with family. In this episode, we talk about the power and meaning behind rituals, how to remain flexible when rituals change, and how performing rituals can actually help us navigate the stress that sometimes comes with the holidays.…

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A small kit full of agency and freedom 13:47

2+ y ago13:47

13:47

Sometimes, the story is about the absence of a thing, or the loss of a thing. That's the story for over 500 million people all over the world--including people in the United States--when it comes to menstrual products. Not having access to this small thing causes people to lose days of school, to lose wages from their jobs; it robs them of their ag…

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Glimmers, Gratitude, and Dance Breaks 55:31

2+ y ago55:31

55:31

Not feeling so grateful at the holidays? You’re not alone. Listen as we talk about polyvagal theory and how glimmers of gratitude can help calm the nervous system and train your brain to notice the positives more easily, even during stressful family get-togethers. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay

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Bonus: Grande Double Shot No Whip Gratitude 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

33:46

Join us for a special Thanksgiving bonus episode where we sit down with Ron Lambert, a Market Leader for Starbucks Corporation, and hear stories of how gratitude, hope, and joy helped him and his team through times of uncertainty and massive change.By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay

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Death by Pumpkin Spice Feels 46:04

2+ y ago46:04

46:04

It’s November—a time for pumpkin spice and all things thankful. But is there such a thing as too many good vibes? Listen as we talk about toxic positivity and how it can backfire on ourselves and even hurt others.By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay

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One man's trash is another man's universe 12:16

2+ y ago12:16

12:16

Even the tchotchkes on our desks have stories behind them. Especially if that desk happens to be in the art studio of Jack Massing, one half of the conceptual art duo, the Art Guys. Jack is a kind of connoisseur of found objects. And in this episode of Tiny Histories, he tells the story of one such found object that he's had for over forty years, h…

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A search for buried treasure 11:14

2+ y ago11:14

11:14

In the inaugural episode of the podcast, we go on a hunt for buried treasure inside of a suburban home, following clues left behind by the recently deceased. Dr. Kim Corson tells the tale of how she was sure that her dying father, with whom she'd had a difficult relationship, had given away a precious piece of jewelry. After he passed, she was shoc…

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Trailer: Season 1 preview 2:47

2+ y ago2:47

2:47

Hear what's coming up in the first season of Tiny Histories, a new podcast from Pillow Fort Studios about the big stories behind the small things in our lives.By Pillow Fort Studios

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Bonus: Halloweenies No More 42:37

2+ y ago42:37

42:37

Welcome to a Bonus Episode this month, where listeners get to pick the movie that introduces Dr. Kim and Dacia (resident scaredy-cats) into the world of horror movies. There might be some screams on this one, so grab some popcorn and join us for some Halloween horror.By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay

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Tarot-fying Stories 43:26

2+ y ago43:26

43:26

Join us on the podcast this week as we craft a story around an image on the 8 of Swords tarot card. Creating stories from images is a great way to tap into the creative and unconscious parts of our brains to look at problems, such as fear, from a new perspective. We’ll break down the image into parts that correspond to different aspects of the fear…

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Brave Chickens 56:40

2+ y ago56:40

56:40

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Dr. Kimcast. This month’s focus is all about the universal fears that hold us back from achieving our goals, and we are starting by talking about our OWN fears that crept up as we planned this podcast. Using our own story as an example, we will talk you through 4 tools that can help you face your fears and m…

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Classical Classroom Episode 220: Cello, Is It Me You're Looking For? with Joel Dallow 1:01:58

2+ y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Some musicians slide right into a symphony orchestra position like [insert image of smiling child on slide]. Joel Dallow is not one of those musicians. It took him five years of intense work (on top of all of the work he'd already done as a student at the Peabody Conservatory and as a freelancer, etc., etc.,) to get the position he's occupied in th…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 219: Arranged and Deranged with Joe Burgstaller 48:02

3y ago48:02

48:02

Joe Burgstaller may seem like a perfectly normal guy who just happens to have been playing trumpet since he emerged from the womb. But do not be fooled, dear listener. Something is clearly amiss. (See: Joe's music videos, particularly the video we talk about in this episode which took 26 trips through a car wash to get juuust right.) Perhaps it's a…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 218: Peter Dugan on the Magic of Collaboration 57:12

3y ago57:12

57:12

When pianist Peter Dugan performed on NPR's From the Top at the age of 18, he had no idea that he would one day host the show. In this episode, Peter talks about how he came to be at the helm of a show that's been going for 25 years juuust before a pandemic began. He also teaches us about love, the magic the binds the molecules of music together. A…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 217: A Brassy, Classy, Yuletide Concert 43:29

3+ y ago43:29

43:29

Ginger Turner is--excuse us--a brassy broad. She was in the Army and the US Army's Field Band for 27 years. So when it came time to put on the annual Holiday Brass Concert for the International Women's Brass Conference (IWBC) during the pandemic, she did not shrink away from the challenge. She leaned right into it. And what resulted was pure, live,…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 216: Merry Melodica Men-mas! 40:51

3+ y ago40:51

40:51

We hope that yule enjoy this holiday-ish show with Tristan Clarke, one half of YouTube sensation, the Melodica Men. In this episode, learn how two Juilliard- and Peabody-trained brass musicians took a detour from their traditional classical music work to play toy instruments on street corners, how they blew up the internet with an 89-second version…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 215: Très Bien! Stéphane Denève Teaches the History of French Music 1:11:45

3+ y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Conductor and music director Stéphane Denève is a busy guy. He's got at least four jobs on two different continents. But thanks (?) to the pandemic, we caught him sitting still for long enough to teach us the ENTIRE HISTORY of French classical music! He starts at the very beginning with chant, and goes all the way through to contemporary composers.…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 214: The Harp Will Go On with Yolanda Kondonassis 45:58

3+ y ago45:58

45:58

When it comes to the harp, Yolanda Kondonassis is kind of a big deal. She’s literally written the book on the topic. In this episode, she teaches all about the history of the harp, describes the different kinds of harp, its mechanics, its repertoire, and about harp music being written today. She also tells the story of her personal history with the…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 213: Orli Shaham Talks Piano (Man) 34:05

4y ago34:05

34:05

The piano. A seemingly normal instrument. But where did it come from, and how did it get here? Is it a percussion or a string instrument? Is it safe for young people, or will it influence your child to become interested in (gasp!) music, like it did one Orli Shaham? In this episode, Shaham describes how she was helplessly lured by the piano, as wel…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 212: All Together Now with Lisa Bielawa 42:07

4y ago42:07

42:07

Composer, producer, and vocalist Lisa Bielawa wants you for her project, Broadcast from Home! She's often incorporated community-making and experimental elements into her compositional work, but this project is next level: each week during the pandemic, Bielawa is creating a "chapter"--a piece of music--based on the written and recorded submissions…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 211: Music for (Sacred) Space with Michael Whalen 33:22

4y ago33:22

33:22

Have you ever wondered what the atmosphere of a space sounds like? Well look no further! In this episode, Emmy Award winning film and TV composer Michael Whalen teaches all about the history of ambient music. He talks about its classical music roots, how circuits and tape collages and German composers had a part in its evolution, and how Brian Eno …

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Classical Classroom, Episode 210: Derek Bermel on Travels with Bartok 18:23

4y ago18:23

18:23

Academy Award-winning composer and clarinetist Derek Bermel does a lot of traveling, soaking up the musical traditions as he goes. His recent album, Migrations, received a Grammy nomination in the Best Contemporary Classical Composition category. In this episode, Bermel teaches about composer Bela Bartok who inspired one of the pieces on the album.…

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Classical Classroom, Episode 209: Alexander Pushkin in Opera, Pt. 2 37:51

4y ago37:51

37:51

Dramaturg and Seattle Opera Podcast host, Jonathan Dean has come back to the Classroom for this epic two-episode series about the bazillion operas based on the writing of the Russian author Alexander Pushkin. In part one, we talked all about who Pushkin was, painting a word picture of what a major impact his work had on...everything. In part two, l…

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