Fire in My Belly is an art history podcast created by Catherine Graffam. This show sheds light onto significant as well as forgotten LGBT+ artists throughout time, unearthing queer history in the visual arts. New episodes will feature conversations with contemporary queer artists about their relationship with figures from the past. LGBT artists have shaped the way we create art today, but their stories have been flattened by straight narratives. Let’s work towards fixing that! You can suppor ...
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Welcome to The Starting Point Podcast, where we focus on turning your purpose and passion into profit. I'm Rodna Ntabeni, your go-to personal development and mindset coach, entrepreneur, and public speaker. We all carry around big dreams, the things that light a fire in our belly. But let's face it—there's often an invisible barrier standing between those dreams and our everyday reality. No matter where you're starting from, we're diving deep into the things that keep us stuck: the limiting ...
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Café Grit is where you come when you’ve got the hankering for purpose, a taste for fulfillment, and you’re tired of living the rat race.Maybe it's your corporate job and a dick of a boss. Maybe you're in your glory years and are looking to ignite that fire in your belly (and I don't mean a hot flash!). Maybe you've lost your mojo and want desperately to find it.Maybe you're living your best life and want to pay it forward because you’ve already dealt with the madness.Maybe you're just ready ...
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Welcome to Midlife Redefined with me, Ingrid Marsh, The Badass Gal. I’m a SoulRocker and have always had a fire inside my belly. However, like many, I saw it dwindle while raising my family. Once I packed my son off to uni, I became passionate about getting my life back. I set out to transform both my health and career. I became an actor and, in just a couple of years, appeared in films alongside James Bond actor Colin Salmon and comedienne James Walsh, featured in Billboard Campaigns, as we ...
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Are there any parallels between real life conspiracies and events in the Star Wars universe? What about conspiracies in the Star Wars universe itself? This podcast discusses both. Open your mind and let the force flow! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conspiracyintheforce/support
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From Child Model to Managing Director: Juanita's Journey in Namibia's Modelling Industry & Walking in Purpose
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From Child Model to Managing Director: Juanita's Inspiring Journey | Starting Point Podcast Welcome to the Starting Point Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Juanita, a successful model and managing director of her own modeling agency. Beginning her modeling career at the age of four, Juanita has navigated the tough modeling industry to now …
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Turning Passion Into Profit with Community Artist Kelly Thorne
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In this episode of the Starting Point Podcast, host Rodna Ntabeni welcomes Kelly Thorne, also known as Kex, a community artist and business mentor. Kelly shares her inspiring journey from being a probation officer to pursuing her passion in the arts and setting up a successful Community Interest Company (CIC). She discusses overcoming limiting beli…
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Get Out of Your Feelings In this episode of the Starting Point Podcast, host Rodna Ntabeni discusses the importance of overcoming feelings that hinder progress. She shares personal experiences, emphasizing the need to push past discomfort and take steps towards achieving dreams and passions. The episode encourages listeners to confront limiting bel…
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The Power of Becoming In this episode of the Starting Point Podcast Rodna talks about the obstacles and limiting beliefs that stop people from achieving their dreams and suggests a mindset shift to focus on internal potential. She outlines a five-step process for success: Identify your desires. Use "I am" statements to affirm your identity. Study s…
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In this episode of The Starting Point Podcast, I share my journey from a corporate career to discovering my true passions. Reflecting on my upbringing in Zimbabwe and my move to England, I talk about feeling unfulfilled despite achieving societal milestones. I emphasise the importance of identifying your purpose and passion and turning them into pr…
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Welcome to The Starting Point podcast! I'm your host, Rodna—public speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. If you’re new here, check out our first episode. For everyone else, welcome to episode two! This podcast is all about aligning your purpose, passion, and profit. No more juggling side hustles—let's make your day-to-day life match your dreams. Today,…
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Welcome to The Starting Point: Aligning Purpose, Passion, and Profit Welcome to 'The Starting Point' podcast's inaugural episode! Join your host, Rodna, a personal development and mindset coach and entrepreneur, as she introduces this exciting journey focused on aligning purpose, passion, and profit. Rodna shares her own journey of self-discovery a…
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A friendly reminder to all the women out there with applicable body parts...get your regular doctor checkups! My mother died when she was just 63 years old, from cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be very treatable with a very high survival rate if caught early. My mother most definitely did not get hers caught early. She died 4 weeks after being…
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If you are doing any sort of mindset or manifestation work, doing an Ideal Day (or Dream Day) exercise might be just what you need. Very simply, your Ideal Day is a detailed account of an average day in your life, as imagined after you have achieved your dreams. It starts the minute you wake up in the morning and continues until you go to sleep at …
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Cafe Grit 070 In the GRIT Seat with author Mike Wesolowski (The Broken Spoke)
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Please note, there is some high-level discussion about child abuse (including sexual abuse) in this episode. The Broken Spoke is the true story of one man’s determination to confront his childhood demons and finally free himself from his past. Mike Wesolowski grew up in a home filled with every type of pain. The only way he knew how to cope with th…
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After being mind-blown by a mindset masterclass, I continue working on being my best self. In this episode, I talk a bit about the evolution of my choice of business (career coach and mentor). "Career Coach" is broad and deep and I didn't realize right away that I couldn't focus on it all. It was only when I had a conversation with one of my bestie…
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Cafe Grit 068 In the GRIT Seat with Stella Scott!
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"Cosmic Strategies" is a place where women with a leadership mentality go to evolve. Chills! I sat down with Stella Scott to talk about her new mobile app Cosmic Strategies. It's a unique community that combines astrology and finding fulfillment with women's history and some kickass courses. I did a whole Cafe Grit episode on Stella's Classy Vintag…
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The biggest obstacle for me not achieving my goals, not fulfilling my dreams, not taking the next step in my career desires...is me. 100%. I have been falling into complacency, blaming everything under the sun for my lack of progress, and generally feeling afraid to take a chance. I have been putting out an energy that is indifferent, afraid, self-…
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Is Gen Z a new generation of badasses or are they pushing the boundaries
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In this episode, Ingrid Marsh explores the question of whether Gen Z, those who use the pronouns, he/she, they, etc., is pushing the boundaries or if they are the new badasses. She discusses the importance of living life as your authentic self and the conflict it causes with parents and mid-lifers. She reminds us that living life as your authentic …
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Cafe Grit 066 Fashionista (Stella Scott's Classy Vintage Mastery)
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Have you ever thought about the impact of your clothing on the environment? When Stella Scott told me she was starting a course centered around vintage/second-hand clothing, I was excited! Before this class, I considered myself "fashion-impaired." But really, I was just lost in how to dress and look good without feeling like my mom. (No offense, Mo…
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In this episode, Ingrid Marsh discusses the societal pressure on women to find happiness through a romantic relationship. She challenges the notion that another person can define our happiness and emphasises the importance of happiness with or without a partner. Ingrid highlights the dangers of conforming to societal expectations and losing one's t…
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Takeaways Embrace your uniqueness and use it as a source of empowerment. Being an 'offshoot' means seeing things differently and not conforming to societal norms. Advantages of being an offshoot include having a bold and independent spirit, and happy in solitude Disadvantages include facing bullying Remember the abuse is not about you Practice self…
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Cafe Grit 065 Talking Failure with Mike Goggin
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Failure, discomfort, and vulnerability are all ways that we grow. So why do some people struggle with all three? In Episode 065 of the Cafe Grit podcast, I talk again with my good friend Mike Goggin about failure. We dive into several questions around what seems to be an increasing trend of younger folks being challenged with things like discomfort…
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Cafe Grit 064 Blankets, Birdfeeders, & Badass Kids
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In episode 064 of the Cafe Grit podcast, I ponder blankets, birdfeeders, and how I was able to watch the most frightening movies by myself in the dark when I was just ten years old.By Beth Anne Campbell
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Trailer - Midlife Redefined - with Ingrid Marsh, the Badass Gal
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Welcome to Midlife Redefined. I'm Ingrid Marsh, The Badass Gal and a SoulRocker. That's heart-led, and passionate about nature, music and life! The podcast invites you to throw away the rule book, channel your inner rock star and remember that it’s never too late to play again. Follow and subscribe to be the first to drink the first episode. Let's …
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Cafe Grit 063 The Pain Detective Karen Chappell
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🕵🏻♀️ The Pain Detective Karen Chappell is IN THE GRIT SEAT! I recently sat down with Karen for a chat for episode 063 of the Cafe Grit podcast. This guest appearance was personal for me because Karen has helped me so much with my physical and mental pain. I first started working with her about six months after a bad fall where I bruised my hip. I …
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When people bring pain or suffering into your life, sometimes it is hard to let go. We want justice, revenge, retaliation...but we rarely get it. Sometimes that feeling stays with us far too long. In episode 062 of The Cafe Grit podcast, I talk about a time when I needed to let go of some negative energy after I was let go from my job. If you are s…
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Conspiracy in the Force Update: My Current Thoughts on Star Wars (and the future of my podcasting)
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***This episode was originally live-streamed on Twitter(X) and YouTube*** On this episode, my first in a while, I discuss my current thoughts about Star Wars and why it’s not a main focus of my life anymore. As a Christian, I want to focus on the things above, not the things below, so Star Wars is taking a back seat. This doesn’t mean no more podca…
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Cafe Grit 061 Early Careers with Mike Goggin
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I remember a time when I loved my job. It's been a long time. In episode 061 of the Cafe Grit Podcast, I sit down with my honorary cohost Mike Goggin to talk about early careers. When you were young, what did you wish you could be when you grew up? Are you anywhere close? What is your favorite early job? Check out the full Cafe Grit episodes on you…
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Cafe Grit 060 Chronic Stress with Mike Goggin
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Have you ever thought about your own chronic stress? I mean REALLY thought about it? In episode 060 of the Cafe Grit podcast, I sat down with my good friend Mike Goggin to talk about some of the ways we have experienced chronic stress - particularly work stress - in our lives. Since being released from the golden handcuffs of big corporations and c…
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How is it that I have lived in my lovely city for three years yet I haven't made any close friends in my local area? In episode 059 of The Cafe Grit Podcast, I explore this dilemma of mine and reveal how I am working to overcome it. I have lots of friends outside of my current home base. So how did I meet THEM? ✅ Work! One advantage of getting back…
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🤬 MONDAY, UGH! I hate Mondays! Wait...no I don't! I LOVE MONDAYS! 🤗 In the latest episode of the Cafe Grit podcast, I talk about my Monday blues and how the beginning of the work week has gone from zero to hero. Some of you out there are getting sick to your stomach just hearing the "M" word. 🤮 That was me too, not long ago ago. Sunday afternoon wa…
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Cafe Grit 057 Talking Creativity with Mike Goggin
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Do you feel a compulsion to have a creative outlet? In Episode 057 of the Cafe Grit Podcast, I sat down with my good friend Mike Goggin to talk about creativity. Since I was a child I have had a strong drive to create things that are beautiful or funny or have some emotional impact on myself or others. I followed that creative urge when I learned t…
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Cafe Grit 056 Literal Grit-ting Of My Teeth
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Chronic stress is breaking me. Literally...it's breaking my teeth and my bone. Just had a long overdue dental consult and wow, what a few years can do to the molars. It's been a while since I had the old pearly (off) whites cleaned. ↳ Moving. ↳ Pandemic. ↳ Waitlists. So I wasn't anticipating the best of consults. I was sure I had at least one cavit…
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Cafe Grit 055 Wait...My Mom Was A Badass?
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When I was a child, my mother would NOT do my dirty work for me. 👧🏻 In episode 055 of the Cafe Grit podcast, I explore my mom's GRIT and how she helped shape who I am today. As much as I wanted my mother to step in when I was uncomfortable, she would not. Instead, she supported the decisions I made but insisted that I take responsibility for them. …
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"Have you LOST your ever-loving MIND?" Sometimes having GRIT means having patience, and nowhere is this more true for me than in raising my Labrador retriever Moxie. In Episode 054 of the Cafe Grit Podcast, I talk about some day-to-day grit and how my aptly named pup-dog keeps me on my toes. She tests me, oh she does. Like when we are on our daily …
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Cafe Grit 053 How Much Paid Time Off Do You Get?
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Three weeks PTO for a Vice President position? Or, conversely, unlimited PTO for all (does it really work)? In Episode 053 of the Cafe Grit podcast, I talk about my experience with vacation time over the years and what I'm seeing in current job postings. How much paid time off do you get in your traditional (non-entrepreneurial job)? When I started…
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Cafe Grit 052 I Got Laid Off: I Knew It Was Coming
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Have you ever felt like something was going a bit wonky at work...and then you got laid off? I recently had my position eliminated from a consulting firm and in Episode 052 of the Cafe Grit Podcast, I talk about all the red flags I experienced in the preceding months. I also give some tips for anyone who feels their dismissal might be imminent. Los…
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Ahsoka #8: Cheribum, Flaming Swords, and Biblical Inversions
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On this final breakdown of Season 1 of Ahsoka (Part 8 titled The Jedi, The Witch, and the Warlord), we discuss the ongoing witchcraft narrative in Star Wars and the Biblical inversions present in the series such as the Cheribum with Flaming Sword, Moses and the exodus to the Promised Land, and the concept of salvation in general. This may be the fi…
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Ahsoka #7: Familiar Spirits, Satan’s Goal, and the Sands of Time
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On this episode, we discuss Part 7 of Ahsoka (Dreams and Madness). We talk about familiar spirits in Star Wars, The Bible, and how they can be a stumbling block in our world, we talk about Satan’s ‘broad way’ scheme, and we end by urging people to decide before time runs out who they shall follow. God bless.--- Support this podcast: https://podcast…
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Cafe Grit 051 I Got Laid Off: How It Happened
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In Episode 051 I talk about getting the call where I was laid off and what happened afterward. We talk team notifications, severance packages, what was said on the call, and how it went for the next few days.By Beth Anne Campbell
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BONUS POD - Interview on Raven's Watch
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This bonus pod is an interview I did with Raven on his Raven’s Watch podcast. We went all over the place from Star Wars political and new age narratives to symbolism and occult in the music industry and more. Check out his YouTube page for my content like this. Link: https://youtube.com/@TheRavensWatch?si=j8Ub0eOXwtvzQG1q--- Support this podcast: h…
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Ahsoka #6: Witchy Women, Fatalism and the 'Escaping the Matrix' Deception
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On this episode we analyze Part 6 of Ahsoka (Far, Far, Away) and breakdown the concept of fate in Star Wars and its unbiblical nature, the prevalence of the witchcraft narrative in the saga, and why 'escaping the matrix' is just another New Age deception. God bless!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conspiracyinthefor…
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Cafe Grit 050 I Got Laid Off: Unemployment
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In episode 050 I talk about getting laid off for the first time in 23 years of my professional career and the horror of applying for unemployment benefits in the USA.By Beth Anne Campbell
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BONUS POD - Interview on Charlie Robinson (TNT Radio Live)
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This episode features an interview I did with good friend of the show Charlie Robinson on his TNT Radio Live show on Saturday mornings. We talked about my book “Intergalactic Totalitarianism” (which Charlie wrote the foreword for), Disney’s woke agenda for Star Wars and more. Link below for TNT Radio Live as well as Charlie’s website. Enjoy! Big th…
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Ahsoka #5: Belly of the Whale, Theosophy, and the Fallacies of Purgatory and Reincarnation
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On this episode we discuss Part 5 of Ahsoka titled Shadow Warrior. We break down Joseph Campbell's Belly of the Whale step in the hero's journey and the two possibilities of symbolism in Ahsoka's vision, purgatory and reincarnation which are both anti-Biblical fallacies. We end by continuing our pushback against new age doctrines meant to draw peop…
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Ahsoka #4: Ordo ab Chao, Witchcraft, and One Way Out
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On this episode we discuss Ahsoka #4 (Fallen Jedi). We discuss Ahsoka’s pessimism about Ezra’s fate and how this relates to Hinduism, Witchcraft and him what the Bible says about it, and Order out of Chaos (a popular phrase among occultists). We end by stating there is only one way to Heaven (Christ). God bless!--- Support this podcast: https://pod…
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Grief and Loss: A Biblical Response (and how Star Wars gets it wrong)
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Video podcast (first uploaded on video streams)! Doing something different today format-wise, let me know what you think.Grief and Loss: A Biblical Response (and how Star Wars gets it wrong)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conspiracyintheforce/support
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Ahsoka #3: The Force vs God, Zen Buddhism, False Jedi
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On this episode, we discuss Ahsoka #3 'Time to Fly'. We will do a breakdown of The Force, what it is, and how it is contrary to the God of the Bible. We will compare Jedi to Zen Buddhists and we will also discuss how all the Force users in this era of Star Wars are using Jedi-like skills, but not claiming to be Jedi themselves (we make the parallel…
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Ahsoka #1-#2: New Age Wolves, The Gospel and the Age of Aquarius
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On the episode, we will discuss parts 1 and 2 of Ahsoka (‘Master and Apprentice’ and ‘Toil and Trouble’). We will parallel events of this series with discussion on how to properly handle wolves among sheep (using God’s strength not our own power), what our true gospel is to compare other teachings against, and the new age beliefs about the end of t…
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Ahsoka Symbolism and the ‘Law’ of Attraction
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On this episode, we won’t be breaking down the new episodes of the Ahsoka series (stay tuned for next pod) but will rather discuss the background on who Ahsoka is, what her name means, and the New Age philosophies that her superfans, and even the actresses who portray this character, ‘manifest’ towards her and through her. What does the Bible say a…
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Season 3 Preview: Star Wars and the New Age Deception
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Welcome back to Conspiracy in the Force! This preview will discuss my new season of the show. This time we will be focusing on the new Ahsoka series as well as the troubling aspects of Star Wars and New Age philosophies that seem to be intertwined amongst the series itself as well as the fans and actors involved. I hope you enjoy! God bless!--- Sup…
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"I am willing to deal with the ramifications of being my full self." I heard this quote in a short random video from Gary Vaynerchuk. He was being asked why he swore so much. I have this quote on my vision board because it resonated with me so much (especially being one who drops the...erm...occasional F-bomb). The concept of being one's full self …
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Cafe Grit 048 Why Is My Desk So Clean? Minimalism!
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"How does your cluttered desk serve you?" I was asked this question recently by one of my coaches, Karen Chappell. (Look her up if you want to live a pain-free life...she is a-MAZ-ing!) I was talking with Karen about minimalism after re-watching a Netflix documentary called "Minimalism: Less is Now" based on the book "The Minimalists" by Joshua Fie…
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Oh, did I have a good laugh when a friend messaged me recently and asked me how I "do it all." 🤣 🤣 🤣 👉🏾 I very much do NOT do it all. 👉🏽 I am not keeping it together. 👉🏼 I don't have it all. 👉🏻 Most days I can barely keep my sh*t together. People, it is OKAY to not do it all. It is okay to not hustle, to not work your ass off, to stroll through the…
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