Best Eden Rider Podcasts (2024)

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Wrapping Up Season One and Embracing Rest 3:10

26d ago3:10

3:10

That’s a wrap on Season One! From personal milestones to insightful conversations, each episode has brought us closer to our mission. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to continue growing together. This summer, we're taking a break to recharge and come back with even more ex…

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Married Twice…to the Same Person Pt. 2 35:16

1M ago35:16

35:16

Part two! The conversation continues with Eden interviewing Stacie about her extraordinary marriage journey, which includes marrying her husband twice. Stacie shares the emotional turmoil of her separation and divorce, her deepening faith, and the transformative power of prayer. She recounts a pivotal moment of surrender to God's will, leading to p…

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Married Twice…to the Same Person Pt. 1 39:26

1M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode, Stacie and Eden are flipping the script. Eden is interviewing Stacie about her incredible marriage journey. Imagine being married twice…to the same person! Stacie shares her story of marrying George twice, reflecting on their nine-year dating period, their challenges, and the personal growth that ensued. The conversation delves int…

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Am I Ready? : Life’s Recurring Question 34:59

2M ago34:59

34:59

Stacie and Eden delve into the profound and often perplexing question: "Am I Ready?" This episode is a heartfelt exploration of readiness, uncertainty, and the unexpected challenges that life throws our way. Stacie and Eden share personal anecdotes and insights, offering listeners a relatable and inspiring perspective on navigating significant life…

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Feeling Grateful and...? 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

Stacie and Eden explore the intricate balance between feeling grateful and experiencing other, seemingly contradictory emotions. Eden shares her personal journey of balancing motherhood with a newborn and a two-year-old, expressing her challenges with exhaustion and guilt. Stacie and Eden emphasize the importance of acknowledging and processing all…

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Is Marriage What You Expected? Pt. 2 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

Stacie & Eden continue the conversation on the complexities and transformative potential of marriage. Stacie shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and finding fulfillment beyond the marital relationship. Both hosts discuss the significance of personal growth, open communication, and the balancing act of de…

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Is Marriage What You Expected? Pt. 1 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

Stacie and Eden dive into the complexities of marriage, sharing personal experiences and insights. Stacie empathizes with women facing early marital challenges and encourages open dialogue. Eden, celebrating two years of marriage, discusses societal pressures and the reality of her non-traditional journey. They emphasize the importance of commitmen…

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Unpacking Therapy 50:11

3M ago50:11

50:11

Stacie and Eden delve into their personal journeys with therapy. Initially resistant due to skepticism and past negative experiences, both eventually embraced therapy, discovering its transformative power. They discuss various therapeutic approaches, including EMDR and hypnotherapy, and emphasize the importance of addressing past traumas for person…

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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable 43:54

3M ago43:54

43:54

Stacie and Eden discuss the discomfort of personal growth and the challenges of outgrowing spaces, people, and relationships. Stacie shares her experiences of constant discomfort and compares growth to exercising a muscle, while Eden reflects on her journey of navigating new ventures and overcoming self-doubt. They discuss the importance of investi…

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Embracing Your Enoughness 43:20

3M ago43:20

43:20

Stacie and Eden delve into the concept of "enoughness," sharing their personal stories and the role of supportive relationships in their lives. They discuss the challenges of self-acceptance, the impact of early family dynamics, and the continuous journey toward embracing their worth. Stacie and Eden's candid conversation reveals the complexities o…

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Are You Driven or Dragged by Your Life? 44:43

3M ago44:43

44:43

Stacie and Eden explore the profound question: "Are you driven or dragged by the things in your life?" They share their personal experiences and the transformative journey of identifying elements that either weigh them down or propel them forward. Stacie discusses the liberating feeling of adding more “driven” aspects to her life, defining her succ…

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Boundaries…Saying “Yes” to Everything is Exhausting 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

Stacie and Eden dive into the transformative journey of setting healthy boundaries. They candidly share experiences of the profound impact of clear communication in both their personal and professional lives. Stacie discusses boundary-setting at work, which led to a more balanced professional life, while Eden reflects on her marriage, highlighting …

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Burning Bright, Not Out: Overcoming Burnout 35:01

4M ago35:01

35:01

Stacie and Eden delve into the pervasive issue of burnout, sharing intimate experiences and the profound effects it has on both physical and mental health. They candidly discuss the pressures of modern life, the importance of self-care, and the transformative power of therapy and community support. With vulnerability and wisdom, they explore the ne…

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What Was I Made For? Exploring Passion & Purpose 39:53

4M ago39:53

39:53

Stacie and Eden dive into the nuances of finding one's passion and purpose. They share personal anecdotes, with Stacie discussing the clarity she's found in her purpose and the joy of her current assignment, while Eden empathizes with listeners who may feel lost, drawing from her own decade-long journey of self-discovery. They explore the societal …

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Drop the Labels: Redefine Your Identity 33:58

4M ago33:58

33:58

Stacie and Eden delve into the complex world of identity and labels. Today, they peel back the layers of societal labels that often define us more by expectation than by essence. Stacie opens up about her discomfort with being pigeonholed by her profession and shares her aspiration to be recognized first as a woman of faith, while Eden discusses th…

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Good Girls and Perfectionism 42:33

4M ago42:33

42:33

Stacie and Eden take on a topic that resonates with many - the societal concept of the "good girl" and the relentless chase for perfection. They explore how societal norms impose challenging expectations on women and how this pressure affects our self-perception and relationships. Stacie and Eden bring a refreshing, candid, and heartfelt perspectiv…

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Who The Heck Are We and Why Are We Here 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

In this inaugural episode of "From Doubt to Destiny", co-hosts Stacie Trott and Eden Rider share their personal stories and the birth of their podcast. They discuss their unique superpowers — Stacie's ability to help women harness their inner Queen and Eden’s knack for helping dreams materialize through planning and tools. Together, they aim to fos…

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Can Imposter Syndrome Be a Good Thing? 38:49

4M ago38:49

38:49

Stacie and Eden dive deep into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: the sneaky feeling of not quite measuring up, also known as imposter syndrome. You know, that nagging doubt that tells you you're not good enough or that you're going to be 'found out' as a fraud? Yeah, that one. They share their own raw and relatable experiences of wres…

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Welcome to From Doubt to Destiny! 1:22

5M ago1:22

1:22

Take control of your destiny! Join Stacie and Eden in authentic conversations about the challenges women face. We'll discuss how to overcome doubt, dream big, and claim our destinies. We are dedicated to supporting women and challenging societal norms that hold us back. Break free from decades of conditioning and embrace your leadership qualities. …

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Revisiting George Saunders 56:51

2y ago56:51

56:51

On today's episode, we revisit a recent conversation with one favorite authors on the podcast, George Saunders, whose new story collection Liberation Day is out now. This episode is brought to you by Bombas, the socks Julia and her family is ALWAYS wearing! Go to bombas.com/disco and use code DISCO for 20% off your purchase! Learn more about your a…

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Episode 204: Horror 1:43:42

2y ago1:43:42

1:43:42

Today, on Literary Disco, we continue our genre-based season. Each episode of this season, we're diving deep into a particular literary genre, exploring what defines it, what makes it work or not work, interviewing authors, talking to fans, scholars, whomever can help us unlock what it is that makes a genre a genre. And with this, our third episode…

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Episode 203: Crime 1:29:35

2y ago1:29:35

1:29:35

Today, we continue our genre-based season where we dive deep into a literary genre exploring what defines it, what makes it work and not work, interviewing authors, talking to fans and scholars, whoever can unlock what makes a genre a genre. In our second episode, we find a body, a clue or two, maybe even some justice. We'll undoubtedly confront th…

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Episode 202: Fantasy 1:05:46

2y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Today we launch a new format of the Disco as we begin our "Genre Season." Each episode of this season, we're going to dive deep into a particular literary genre, exploring what defines it, what makes it work or not work, interviewing authors, talking to fans, scholars, whoever can help us unlock what it is that makes a genre a genre. With our inaug…

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Sea Tea (Literary Disco Live!) 1:30:17

2+ y ago1:30:17

1:30:17

This is a recording of a live episode from Sea Tea Improv in Hartford, Connecticut, back in March. Julia and Rider are joined by special guests curator Mallory Howard of the Mark Twain House & Museum and librarian Gwen Glazer of the Croton Free Library -- and Tod's disembodied head joining virtually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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Episode 201: Where the Hell Have We Been? 14:12

2+ y ago14:12

14:12

Hey, guys! It's been a while. While Julia may have grown a beard, Rider still hasn't cut his hair, and Tod is still up to his old bullshit, we've been still reading books and are ready to start a new season -- with some surprises! Listen in to find out what we're going to be up to in 2022. We're also coming to a town near you! And by town near you,…

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Episode 200: Reflections on the Disco 1:16:20

3y ago1:16:20

1:16:20

It's episode 200. We're going to talk about what's changed over the years, and maybe do a bookshelf revisit. Who knows?! We're getting old. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Literary Disco

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Episode 199: Back to School 1:24:05

3y ago1:24:05

1:24:05

This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod head back to school with special guest Bree Rolfe, a teacher from Austin, Texas, where she helps high school students discover literature and creative writing. She is also a poet, whose collection Who's Going to Love the Dying Girl is out now. She is also a dear friend of Literary Disco, a fellow graduate of the Ben…

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Episode 198: Horse Girls 1:08:58

3y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod tackle the incredibly popular, enduring, and surprisingly diverse world of the horse girl. We have read a classic of the genre, Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry, and have read a new collection of essays edited by Halimah Marcus entitled Horse Girls, in which female writers go deep on horses and the horse gi…

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Episode 197: East of Eden 1:03:47

3y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

On this episode of Literary Disco, Julia, Rider, and Tod take on John Steinbeck's classic epic novel East of Eden, which centers on the Salinas Valley of California and tells the story of several generations of the Trask and Hamilton families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 196: Pool Reads 1:06:20

3y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

On this episode of Literary Disco, while Rider's off camping, Tod and Julia talk about their philosophy of pool reads—and why they'll read books at the pool that they'd never be caught reading anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Literary Disco

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Episode 195: Arena 54:45

3y ago54:45

54:45

On this week's episode, Julia, Rider, and Tod read some poetry -- and discuss Lauren Shapiro's poetry collection, Arena, which was published in 2020 to rave reviews. Lauren Shapiro is the author of Easy Math (Sarabande, 2013), which was the winner of the Kathryn A. Morton Prize and the Debut-litzer Prize for Poetry, as well as a chapbook of poems, …

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Episode 194: Alta Magazine 1:02:31

3+ y ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Today, Julia, Rider, and Tod discuss three articles from Alta Magazine, the publication based in California that focuses on news, history, literature, and culture, with a decidedly Western bent. Its founder, William Hearst III, declares it to be "a literate magazine that serves as a counterpoint to the New Yorker." Articles discussed: "The Accident…

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Episode 193: Being Mortal 59:35

3+ y ago59:35

59:35

On today's episode, Julia, Rider, and Tod talk about all the things human beings never want to talk about: death, pain, sickness, and more, when we discuss Atul Gawande's seminal 2014 book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. Today's sponsor: This episode is supported by GreenChef. Go to GreenChef.com/90disco and use code 90disco to …

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Episode 192: The Removed 51:06

3+ y ago51:06

51:06

On today's episode, Julia, Rider, and Tod discuss Brandon Hobson's new novel, The Removed, that follows a Cherokee family in Oklahoma in the aftermath of their son's death at the hands of a police officer. Today's sponsor: This episode is supported by GreenChef. Go to GreenChef.com/90disco and use code 90disco to get $90 off including free shipping…

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Episode 191: Spring Games 2021 1:04:05

3+ y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

This week, Julia, Tod, and Rider celebrate Literary Disco’s ninth birthday by breaking out some book games. In Judging a Book by Its Cover, Rider reads the first few lines of a book while Tod and Julia try to guess the era, genre, author, and even the book itself. In Game Two, Julia and Rider try to decipher between a poem, a song, a popular song, …

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Episode 190: Crime Favorites 1:05:15

3+ y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

This week, Julia, Tod, and Rider talk about their favorite crime reads—and why we're so hooked on the genre, anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Literary Disco

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Episode 189: The Low Desert 1:05:16

3+ y ago1:05:16

1:05:16

This week, Julia, Tod, and Rider go behind the scenes of Tod’s new book, The Low Desert, out now from Counterpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Literary Disco

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Episode 188: Cruel Summer 1:37:43

3+ y ago1:37:43

1:37:43

On today's special episode, we are live from LumaCon 2021 — a comic convention brought to you by a cohort of public libraries in Sonoma County, California. Today, we discuss the graphic novel Cruel Summer by Ed Brubaker, and then a Q&A with the live audience. This episode is brought to you by Literati Kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…

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Episode 187: The Neighbors 49:28

3+ y ago49:28

49:28

Today, for the first time in a while, Julia, Rider, and Tod tackle a single short story. We solicited our listeners via social media for recommendations, and a couple of you directed us to "The Neighbors" by Shruti Swamy, which is available online at Electric Literature and is part of the collection A House Is a Body. Learn more about your ad choic…

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Episode 186: George Saunders 55:27

3+ y ago55:27

55:27

On today's episode, we welcome one of our favorite authors on the podcast, George Saunders, to discuss his latest book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain, which takes a close look at seven Russian short stories and offers insight on reading and writing. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Publishing, publishers of the Faraway Collection. Download n…

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Episode 185: The Best of the Worst Year 1:15:50

3+ y ago1:15:50

1:15:50

This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod take on the year 2020 and all its glory and misery. Each of them picks the best thing they read in 2020 for the podcast and the best thing each read on their own... if they found any time to read on their own. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Publishing, publishers of the Faraway Collection. Download now at …

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Episode 184: A Christmas Story 51:11

3+ y ago51:11

51:11

On today's special holiday episode, Rider, Tod, and Julia discuss the work of storyteller and humorist Jean Shepherd, whose book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash formed the basis for the classic 1980 film A Christmas Story. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Publishing, publishers of the Faraway Collection. Download now at Amazon.com/Fara…

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Episode 183: Shel Silverstein 38:56

3+ y ago38:56

38:56

Today, in a special parents only episode, Rider and Julia discuss the works of poet, songwriter, cartoonist, and all-around Renaissance man of children's literature, Shel Silverstein. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Publishing, publishers of the Faraway Collection. Download now at Amazon.com/FarawayStories. Learn more about your ad choices…

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Episode 182: Zero Zone 55:29

3+ y ago55:29

55:29

A massive art installation in the New Mexico desert. A Manson-like cult leader whose followers barricade themselves inside. An artist plagued by guilt, and a lonely teenager with violent intentions. This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod discuss Scott O'Connor's literary thriller Zero Zone—and why the 1970s was the ideal decade for this story. Learn more…

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Episode 181: Soap Operas 1:03:45

4y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Today we embrace the melodrama, the secret, the amnesia, the surprise relative, the multiple personality disorder, the rape, the recasting, the coming back from the dead, the love, the murder, and the marriages (!), as we talk about all things soap opera with special guests Natalie Zea and Travis Schuldt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Episode 180: Comfort Lit 58:38

4y ago58:38

58:38

Today, as the election looms in America and tensions run high, Julia, Rider, and Tod talk about what they're reading that is bringing them peace, what's helping them stay calm, or at least distracting them from an incessant, terrifying news cycle. Rather than just their own ideas, they asked listeners to chime in with what they're reading for comfo…

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Episode 179: Watership Down 1:11:45

4y ago1:11:45

1:11:45

You might remember the 1979 cartoon film adaptation? Or maybe the 1999 Canadian TV series? Or the 2018 British miniseries--or maybe the play or role-playing game? Or maybe you read the original novel Watership Down, written by Richard Adams, published in 1972. This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod discuss this epic book that centers on a small group of …

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Episode 178: The Tradition 49:45

4y ago49:45

49:45

This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod read and discuss Jericho Brown's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection, The Tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Literary Disco

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Episode 177: Hojoki 45:44

4y ago45:44

45:44

This week, Julia, Rider, and Tod read and discuss the essay "Hojoki: or, An Account of My Hut," written in the 13th century by the Japanese poet and essayist Kamo no Chōmei. about his time living in a ten-foot by ten-foot hut in the mountains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Episode 176: The End of Middlemarch 57:55

4y ago57:55

57:55

Today, Julia, Rider, and Tod discuss book six, seven, and eight of George Eliot's Middlemarch, bringing an end to our long and oft-delayed quarantine read of this nineteenth-century masterpiece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Literary Disco

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