Best Fragmented Reality Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Revisiting: Quantum Manifestation—Accessing the Quantum Field to Create a Life You Love 46:34

26m ago46:34

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This week, we're revisiting an episode from season 1! I hope you enjoy this episode on Quantum Manifestation from season 1. Manifestation is the idea that we're capable of creating our reality through our thoughts and feelings. You might know it as Law of Attraction or 'The Secret'. The Secret, though, mostly zeroed in on manifesting material gain—…

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#117: Kate Young — Writing Cookbooks, Viral Blogs, Plotting Romcoms and Writing Sex Scenes 58:25

2h ago58:25

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Award-winning cookbook writer, blogger and novelist Kate Young on creating a viral cooking blog, how she turned her blog into a series of cookbooks, and what goes into a pitch for a cookbook. Plus her approach to plotting rom com, adding depth to rom-com characters, her approach to writing sex scenes and what she thinks every rom com should have. *…

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Run Towards What You Fear 11:56

6d ago11:56

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This is an impromptu mini episode that was inspired by an experience I had while on a run a couple weekends ago. The statement that kept circling through my mind intuitively after this experience was: "We become the light when we’re no longer afraid of the dark. Ironically, the dark runs from that." And that about sums up what this episode is about…

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Ep. 21 (42) - A World Revolution? 42:14

3h ago42:14

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In this episode we will come to the end of the Investiture controversy, the end of the Salian dynasty and the end of Season 2 – and ask the question, what was all that about? Does the conflict between spiritual and temporal power rank alongside the great revolutions, the French Revolution if 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917? The music for th…

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#116: Pádraig Ó Tuama — Using poetry to notice the world, Knowing when a poem is done, How to strengthen your poetry writing 17:09

9d ago17:09

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Practical advice from Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama on writing and editing poetry and expanding your world with poetry. Highlights from a previous episode. For the full episode, listen to interview episode #103 * ABOUT PÁDRAIG Ó TUAMA Pádraig Ó Tuama is a theologian, writer, and conflict transformation practitioner. His books include In the Shelter: …

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Intuitive Insights: Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind—Stepping through the Door to Freedom, Abundance, and Inner Peace 1:00:10

14d ago1:00:10

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This is an intuitive companion episode to the previous episode—Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind—Stepping through the Door to Freedom, Abundance, and Inner Peace. If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode, I recommend doing that first and then coming back to this episode. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and inform…

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Ep. 20 (41) - The Duke's Rebuke - Henry V has to accept the Concordat of Worms 25:22

16d ago25:22

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In this week’s episode the last of the Salians will find that despite all his efforts, the tide of history cannot be stemmed, almost leaving him in exactly the same place his father ended up in 1076. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) perfo…

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Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind: Stepping through the door to life-transforming freedom, abundance, and inner peace 2:08:19

19d ago2:08:19

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Notes Email me at ashley@ashleymelillo.com if you'd like to volunteer to receive a FREE 1-on-1 Rapid Transformational Therapy session with me (can be done remotely via zoom)! Sessions will take place later this fall / early winter, and I'm looking for six (6) volunteers. Continued Reading + Resources Resource Toolbox: Resources and Tools to Reprogr…

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#115: Rachel Blackmore & Literary Agent Juliet Pickering — Getting Published, Historical Fiction, Making Your Pitch Stand Out & Inside a Literary Agent’s World 1:06:00

20d ago1:06:00

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For decades, Rachel Blackmore dreamed of becoming an author. In 2020, she joined Writers’ Hour and began her first novel. Now, her debut, COSTANZA, is being published by Dialogue Books (Hachette) and is hailed as an addictive tale of desire and betrayal. In this special interview, we're joined by Rachel and her literary agent, Juliet Pickering. We …

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Ep. 19 (40) - Henry V's Cunning Plan - Pope Paschal II offers to hand back all imperial fiefs which causes havoc 27:37

15d ago27:37

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In this episode we will see whether young Henry V will do any better at ending the conflict between Pope and Emperor, featuring one of the most audacious political moves seen in this conflict. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed an…

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Ep. 18 (39) - The End of Emperor Henry IV 27:56

12d ago27:56

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This week we will talk about the last years of Henry IV, which, as hard as it is to believe, holds a final humiliation that capped the pain this man had already endured. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach) performed and arranged by Michel Ro…

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Radical Acceptance: List It, Imagine It + BONUS Meditation: Labeling and Feeling Your Emotions 34:56

15d ago34:56

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Send us a text What stories are you telling yourself, and how are they shaping your reality? In this episode, we promise to unravel the transformative practice of radical acceptance, guiding you through techniques that harness the power of imagination and visualization to rewire your brain and shift your perspective. We'll help you break free from …

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Revisiting: 35 Years Old—The Point of Concentration 42:04

28d ago42:04

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This week, we're revisiting an episode from the first season of The Soul Horizon. This episode offers a foundation for the information we'll be covering in next week's episode. Next week's episode will be a deep dive into the subconscious mind and how we can leverage the power (and brilliance) of the subconscious to invoke powerful, long-lasting, a…

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#114: David Whyte - Reads poems: A Seeming Stillness, A Song for the Salmon and Start Close In. Plus Writing Rituals, Fallow Periods and Frontiers 19:24

18d ago19:24

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A curation of our favourite questions and poems from our interview with poet David Whyte. We ask him: What we can do when we can’t access our writing? How do we live through fallow periods of writing and what rituals he uses for writing. He shares the poems: A Seeming Stillness, A Song for the Salmon and Start Close In. * ABOUT DAVID WHYTE David Wh…

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Intuitive Insights: Living Beyond the Limitations of Attachments 52:25

1M ago52:25

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This is an intuitive companion episode to the previous episode—The Freedom Found in Letting Go: Living Beyond the Limitations of Attachments. If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode, I recommend doing that first and then coming back to this episode. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only a…

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Ep. 17 (38) - The First Crusade - Crusaders attacking the Jewish communities in Mainz, Speyer and Worms 34:24

25d ago34:24

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In 1095 Pope Urban II launches the First crusade. Emperor Henry IV and his allies would rather be strung up below a beehive covered in honey than join a scheme devised by the Gregorian Pope. The lack of support by the high aristocrats did not stop the common people most of whom perish before the crusade had really begun. And some turn their religio…

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#113: Lyn Slater — How to Reinvent Yourself At All Ages, Becoming An Accidental Icon, The Reality of Going Viral, Blogging for Pleasure, Writing Memoir & Moving Beyond Fame 1:02:50

1M ago1:02:50

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Lyn Slater on going viral with her blog, Accidental Icon in her 60s, writing memoir How to Be Old and starting a Substack in her 70s and why getting older can be the most invigorating phase of life—full of rebellion, reinvention, connection, and creativity. * ABOUT LYN SLATER Lyn Slater is a cultural influencer, model, writer, content creator and f…

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The Freedom Found in Letting Go: Living authentically beyond the limitations of our attachments 1:35:59

1M ago1:35:59

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Are you living to survive or are you living to thrive? The more attached we are to our identities, beliefs, roles, possessions, stories, etc., the more we're throttled into survival mode. Freeing ourselves to thrive, then, is a matter of lovingly letting go of and loosening our grip on the ego's most engrained attachments. Related Episodes Episode:…

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Ep. 16 (37) - The Two Grooms - Countess Matilda of Tuscany marries a man 25 years her junior 25:59

1M ago25:59

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The wheel of fortune turns again, tumbling our antihero Henry IV down from the heights he had so recently scaled. We will see him sink to the point of utter despair. And all that because a 43 year old woman marries an 18 year old. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 10…

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#112: Olivia Petter — The Power of Vulnerability, Finding Your Niche in Journalism, Viral Posts, Writing about Love, Relationships & Culture 1:06:25

1M ago1:06:25

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Olivia Petter, award-winning journalist & author on breaking into journalism, vulnerability, writing about consent and celebrity (Gold Rush), finding her niche in journalism and landing a book deal. * ABOUT OLIVIA PETTER Olivia Petter is an award-winning journalist, author, and broadcaster based in London. As a journalist, she specialises in violen…

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Intuitive Insights: The Eternal Nature of Consciousness 20:08

1M ago20:08

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This episode is an intuitive companion episode to the previous episode. I recommend listening to that episode first if you haven't already. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice.By Ashley Melillo

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Ep. 36 - Henry IV is Coming Home 25:12

1M ago25:12

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His coronation barely two months hence, Henry IV leaves Rome without capturing Gregory VII. The Pope's powerful vassal, Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia and greatest of Norman warlords was approaching with an army of 36,000. Henry no longer needs Rome, what he needs to do is get back to Germany and bring peace to the war-ravaged country. A u-turn in…

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Living Beyond the Brain: The Eternal Nature of Consciousness 1:08:17

2M ago1:08:17

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The main question we'll be answering in this episode is: Is the brain the producer of consciousness or the receiver of it? To answer this question, we'll explore the two primary theories on consciousness—the reductionist or materialist model and the holographic, spiritualist, or non-local model. We'll then dive deep into the spiritualist model of c…

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Ep. 14 (35) - To Rome! To Rome! - Henry IV takes revenge on pope Gregory VII 24:07

2M ago24:07

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The Rebellion in Germany under control Henry can finally go after his true nemesis, Pope Gregory VII. He sets out for Rome on a journey he thought may just take four months but ended up taking four years.. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johann Sebastian Bach)…

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Revisiting: Exploring the Nature of Telepathy, Clairvoyance, and other Psi Phenomena 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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There are many, many forms of psi phenomena but the main forms of psi, referred to as the 'Big Five," are: Telepathy Clairvoyance Precognition Telekinesis Healing The first three pertain to the transference of information and fall within the subcategory of ESP. The last two pertain to the transference of energy and fall within the subcategory of PK…

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Ep. 13 (34) - Gaining the Upper Hand - Henry IV defeats the anti-king Rudolf von Rheinfelden 28:27

2M ago28:27

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Henry IV departs from Canossa having been released from the ban. But does that mean all his troubles are over? Far from it. His enemies in Germany gather to elect a new king and the war of words turns into a war of swords. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach (or some claim it as BWV 1031 Johan…

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#111: Charlie Hoehn — Launching Bestselling Nonfiction; Why Play is Key For Happiness & Marketing For Writers 1:16:57

2M ago1:16:57

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Marketing strategist, editor and author Charlie Hoehn on the key things bestselling authors do to create a successful and shareable books. We talk about: Helping Ramit Sethi and Tim Ferriss launch their books How to test and launch a nonfiction idea Creating a brand around your book, Effective marketing strategies The merits of self-publishing and …

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Intuitive Insights: The Zero-Point Field 48:37

2M ago48:37

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This is an intuitive companion episode to the previous episode—Beyond Separation: The Zero-Point Field. If you haven't yet listened to that episode, I recommend listening to it first before diving into this one. Resources Quantic Field Impact to Space-Time Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and do…

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Ep. 12 (33) - Canossa Finally! 32:46

2M ago32:46

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It is time - we are finally going to Canossa. Expect imperial power to disappear in smoke, greedy mothers-in-laws, frozen passes, hoisted horses and tobogganing empresses. All that ends with the enduring picture of a king first kneeling before a woman and then before a pope..... That is the the episode you have to listen to! The music for the show …

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Beyond Separation: The Zero-Point Field and the Holographic Nature of Consciousness 1:21:50

3M ago1:21:50

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In this episode, we're exploring the Zero-Point Field (ZPF). There are many theories on what, exactly, the Zero-Point Field does. Most simply put though, the Zero-Point Field can be thought of as a universal information field from which everything is created and thereby connected as well. The ZPF is the non-local tapestry of infinite and limitless …

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Ep. 11 (32) - Hildebrand, not Pope but false Monk - Emperor Henry IV confronts the Pope 46:05

3M ago46:05

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The rise of the papacy since 1046 is almost linear. The popes throw off the chokehold of the roman aristocracy, they take over leadership of the church reform movement from the emperors, and by the end of the pontificate of Alexander II the Holy See has become universal with kings hailing the pope and not the emperor as their overlord. In 1073 Hild…

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#110: Beth Morrey — Writing Funny, Upmarket Fiction 58:22

3M ago58:22

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Sunday Times Bestseller Beth Morrey (Saving Missey, Lucky Day) on her journey as a writer and TV producer and writing humorous upmarket books while exploring darker themes. We talk about her latest book Lucky Day and what it means to stop saying ‘yes’ and start living for yourself. * ABOUT BETH MORREY Previously Creative Director at RDF Television,…

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Ep. 10 (31) - The (second) Saxon War - The nobles rebel against "the imperial tyrant" 37:57

3M ago37:57

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In 1065 king Henry IV begins his personal rule. After 9 years of regency., the last 3 of which under a government of barons headed by archbishop Anno of Cologne, imperial power is much diminished. Prelates and lords are raiding the imperial purse, when the barons force the young king to dismiss his main adviser, he realises that the previous model …

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#109: Nora Neus — Turn Your Ideas Into Newsworthy Stories, Pitching Articles, Books and Graphic Novels 1:08:03

3M ago1:08:03

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Nora Neus, Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and freelance journalist (CNN, Vice News, The Washington Post) and creator of the Long Form Lab on finding a story from the seed of an idea, how writers can discover and use their strengths and how to choose which media to use for a potential story. * ABOUT NORA NEUS Nora Neus is an Emmy-nominated journal…

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Revisiting: The Holographic Nature of Reality 34:53

3M ago34:53

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This episode was first released in November of 2023. I'm resharing it this week, because it will serve as a useful foundation for the next episode (coming out on July 11th) on The Zero-Point Field. In this episode, we'll explore quantum entanglement, the holographic nature of reality, and the power that each of us has to affect change not only in o…

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Ep. 9 (30) - Three Roads to Canossa - Lay Piety, Reform Papacy and the Saxon Rebellion 43:20

3M ago43:20

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Emperor Henry III is dead. The realm is now in the hands of his widow, Agnes of Poitou who rules on behalf of the six-year-old king Henry IV. Agnes is no Theophanu and no Adelheid. Not that she is incompetent, she just isn't absolutely brilliant, and absolutely brilliant is the baseline necessary to manage this fragile situation. The relationship b…

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Intuitive Insights: God Beyond Religion, Spirituality Beyond Science 32:09

3M ago32:09

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This episode is an intuitive companion to the previous episode titled God and Spirituality—Remembering the Inherency of Our Divinity. If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode, I recommend listening to it first and then coming back to this one when you're feeling open-minded, open-hearted, and ready to receive. Ascension Glossary Transcri…

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Radical Acceptance Series: The Reason & Practicing Self-Love 44:23

3M ago44:23

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Send us a text Radical Acceptance Series: The Reason & Practicing Self-Love Have you ever wondered how embracing radical acceptance can transform your life? In this next episode of our Radical Acceptance Series, we explore the profound impact of tolerating experiences without judgment to significantly reduce personal suffering. By naming our feelin…

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Ep. 8 (29) - The Last Years of Henry III - Tyrant or consolidator of power? 29:27

3M ago29:27

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In 1046 Henry III reached the zenith of his rule. He deposed three unworthy popes and replaced them with serious churchmen who will bring the necessary reforms about. Domestically he is in control of the three Eastern European states, Poland, Bohemia and Hungary and the restless Lotharingians seem settled. How did it come about that by 1056 the chr…

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#108: Oisín McKenna — Literary Novels, Breaking Into Spoken Word, Writing In Fragments, Trusting Your Impulses 1:03:18

3M ago1:03:18

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SHOW SUMMARY Spoken word artist and writer Oisín McKenna on Oscar Wilde as inspiration, finding his footing in the spoken word world, turning his hand to writing a book, how he wrote his book in fragments and later added structure, and why you should be kind to yourself and how to trust that your writing will improve and get to where it needs to be…

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God Beyond Religion, Spirituality Beyond Science—Remembering the Inherency of Our Divinity 56:10

3M ago56:10

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This episode is written with the intention of exploring the middle ground between orthodox religion and orthodox science. For those who believe that this experience we call 'life' is both deeply meaningful and meant to be explored through the veracity of freedom, sovereignty, and authentic expression. For those searching for the middle ground where…

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#107: Niamh Mulvey — Writing Literary Fiction, Short Stories & Navigating The Publishing Industry, Creating Memorable Characters 59:07

4M ago59:07

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Short story and literary novelist and former Hachette Editor, Niamh Mulvey on how to create memorable characters, finding her voice as a writer after years of failing, overcoming rejection and what she’s learned from her years in the publishing industry. * ABOUT NIAMH MULVEY Niamh Mulvey is from Kilkenny, Ireland. Her short fiction has been publish…

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Ep. 7 (28) - Three Popes with One Stone - The Council of Sutri in 1046 34:30

4M ago34:30

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In 1046 Henry III finally has time to go to Rome and claim the imperial crown. All he wants is get in, get crowned and get out before the Malaria season. He encounters a problem when he finds out that the current pope Gregory VI has bought the papacy for cold hard cash, a sin that could invalidate his coronation. Henry III gets involved, deposes al…

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Releasing Self-Doubt + Overcoming a Fear of Uncertainty—Intuitive Musings + Personal Insights 45:48

4M ago45:48

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In this episode, I share my personal experience and several intuitive writings on the topic of self-doubt (especially around my own intuition) in recent times and the back-and-forth battle between profound, peace-inducing surrender to the journey and tightly gripped efforts to seek certainty and control. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for ent…

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#106: David Heinemeier Hansson — Turning Blogs into Bestselling Books, Writing Non-Fiction, Books as Products, Selling 1 million copies, Rethinking Work, Finding Meaning In Business & Writing 1:10:20

4M ago1:10:20

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David Heinemeier Hansson, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author on his 14-year journey to selling millions of copies of his books, why you should view your books as valuable products, and how he has co-written and marketed his books—all while running multiple successful businesses, including Basecamp, Ruby on Rails, and Hey.com. Plus how he us…

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Ep. 6 (27) - Peace in Our Time - The Peace of God in the Middle Ages 26:13

4M ago26:13

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The main role of a medieval monarch is to bring peace to his subjects. Peace is not so much absence of major international conflict, but protection from feuding lords. Whilst in France central power is far too weak to maintain any semblance of order giving rise to the Peace of God movement, the empire under Henry III can rely on its monarch to fulf…

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Intuitive Insights: Into the NOW—Living Beyond the Illusion of Linear Time 48:03

4M ago48:03

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This episode is an intuitive companion to the previous episode titled Living Beyond the Illusion of Linear Time. If you haven't yet listened to the previous episode, I recommend listening to it first and then coming back to this one when you're feeling open-minded, open-hearted, and ready to receive. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for enterta…

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Radical Acceptance Series: Observe Your Reality 19:20

4M ago19:20

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Send us a text Episode Title: Steps to Radical Acceptance: Observe Your Reality Hosted by: Wysteria Edwards BA, Ed. Episode Overview In today's discussion, Wysteria Edwards discusses the transformative practice of radical acceptance and its first crucial step: observation. In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in trying to fix and con…

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Ep. 5 (26) - Henry III Comin' in Smoothly - The first seamless transition of power from father to son in 70 years 28:46

4M ago28:46

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For the first time in almost 70 years the transition from one king/emperor to the next is smooth. Konrad II was not only one of the most successful medieval rulers, he also managed to live long enough for his son Henry III to grow up to adulthood before taking over. Henry III is outwardly quite different from his father, well educated, deeply immer…

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Into the NOW—Living Beyond the Illusion of Linear Time 41:48

4M ago41:48

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In this episode, we'll embark on a sort of time-displacing odyssey in which we consider the idea—based on scientific discoveries and paradigm-shattering theories—that linear time is nothing more than an intricate and clever illusion. A trick of the mind per se. What does it mean for this to be true and how might we evolve our own perspective so tha…

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