Best Judith Lewis Podcasts (2024)

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Mystical Minds: Dr. Shauheen Etminan on Spiritual Journeys with Sacred Plants of Ancient Persia 59:41

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Welcome to a journey into the mind and the mystic. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Shauheen Etminan, a visionary who marries the ancient wisdom of Eastern medicine with the cutting-edge discoveries of modern science. As the founder of Ancestral Magi and VCENNA, Dr. Etminan is at the forefront of exploring how sacred plants and their psychoacti…

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Unlocking Sexual Healing: Psychedelics, Shadow Work, and Intimacy Beyond Taboos with Dr. Cat Meyer 37:13

3h ago37:13

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Welcome back, Superhumans. Today, we are navigating the deep waters where sexuality, trauma, and psychedelics converge. Our guest, Dr. Cat Meyer, is not just a therapist; she's a modern-day alchemist of the soul—a psychotherapist who integrates the ancient wisdom of tantra and yoga with the cutting-edge science of ketamine therapy. As a licensed ps…

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Jay Garfinkel, "Kohelet's Cocktail: Beyond the Pursuit of Happiness" (Illuminated Press, 2024) 27:03

1h ago27:03

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Dive into the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes in Jay Garfinkel's groundbreaking work, Kohelet's Cocktail: Beyond the Pursuit of Happiness (Illuminated Press, 2024) This exquisite "illuminated" digital masterpiece marries the ancient with the avant-garde, offering a fresh, poetic voice to the biblical text that has resonated with humanity for millen…

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Sammy Monsour & Kassady Wiggins: Salt & Shore Cookbook / Joyce LA (Charleston, SC) 36:00

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I have a passion for sustainable seafood, and it’s been both an important subject here on the show and the subject of many of my written pieces throughout the years. When I first interviewed Sammy Monsour in 2020, I discovered that we shared this passion, and I’ve watched as he has really blossomed into a chef leader on this front. Therefore, when …

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Michael Toscano: Le Farfalle, da Toscano, Porchetta Shop, & Fugazzi (Charleston, SC & NYC) 35:00

13d ago35:00

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When I first spoke with Chef Michael Toscano in 2017, he and his family were just getting settled in Charleston with the opening of Le Farfalle. Now, seven years later, the chef seems as if he’s truly settled into a new rhythm between NYC and the Lowcountry. He and his wife Caitlin currently have four restaurants: the aforementioned Le Farfalle, da…

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Rewiring Cognitive Health: The Science of Nutritional Psychiatry and Reversing Cognitive Decline with Dr. John Lewis 54:05

14d ago54:05

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Welcome back to Superhumanize, where we explore the frontier of what it means to truly thrive in body, mind, and spirit. Today, I’m excited to be joined by someone who stands at the intersection of cutting-edge science and practical wellness—Dr. John Lewis. Dr. Lewis is a pioneer in the field of nutritional psychiatry and cognitive health. His grou…

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Southern Fork Sustenance: A Conversation with Writer & Podcaster Deb Freeman about Edna Lewis and Virginia Foodways 35:01

4d ago35:01

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Deborah Freeman is the creator of Setting the Table, a multi-award winning podcast exploring Black foodways and culinary history that in 2023 was honored by the International Association of Culinary Professionals as “Podcast of the Year.” She’s also a colleague in the food writing world, with contributions including to Eater, Condé Nast Traveler, a…

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The Quantum Power of Thought: Exploring Consciousness and Reality with Lynne McTaggart 49:03

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Welcome to this episode of The Superhumanize Podcast, where we explore the frontiers of science and spirituality looking into the profound connections that shape our understanding of reality. Today, I am thrilled to introduce a guest who has been at the forefront of this intersection for decades—Lynne McTaggart. Lynne McTaggart is not just an autho…

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Samuel C. Heilman and Mucahit Bilici, "Following Similar Paths: What American Jews and Muslims Can Learn from One Another" (U California Press, 2024) 35:04

4d ago35:04

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Two academics, one Jewish and one Muslim, come together to show how much their faiths have in common—particularly in America. This book provides a braided portrait of two American groups whose strong religious attachments and powerful commitments to ritual observance are not always easy to adapt to American culture. Orthodox Jews and observant Musl…

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Eyal Regev, "The Temple in Early Christianity: Experiencing the Sacred" (Yale UP, 2019) 36:58

6d ago36:58

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Eyal Regev's The Temple in Early Christianity: Experiencing the Sacred (Yale UP, 2019) is he first scholarly work to trace the Temple throughout the entire New Testament, this study examines Jewish and Christian attitudes toward the Temple in the first century and provides both Jews and Christians with a better understanding of their respective fai…

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Roosevelt Brownlee: Jazz Chef and Soul Food Master (Savannah, GA) 33:06

11d ago33:06

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Roosevelt Brownlee lives on the curve of a quiet street in Savannah, GA, the tall stalks of okra in his vegetable garden just visible from the side drive. It’s one of many such streets in the port city, and only a few minutes from the old City Market area where he spent his earliest years. But in between those two Savannah addresses, Roosevelt has …

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Ancient Wisdom for Humanity's Future: Ryan James on Spiritual Evolution and Global Transformation 1:29:36

1M ago1:29:36

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We're honored to welcome to the show Ryan James, a transformative thought leader whose work integrates ancient wisdom with modern practices to foster global transformation and spiritual purpose. As the founder of Sixth Sun Immersions, Ryan co-creates with a collective of elders and thought leaders to inspire heart-centered leadership and service to…

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Sandra Gutierrez: Latinísimo and the Home Cooking of Latin America (Cary, NC) 37:46

18d ago37:46

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One of my greatest quiet joys is cooking from a well-written cookbook on a weekend night, music on the bluetooth and new scents and tastes filling the kitchen. My favorite cookbook that I’ve cooked from this year is Latinisimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Country of Latin America by Sandra Gutierrez. Sweeping in its scope, it is an encyclopedi…

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Empathy is a Superpower: Unlocking Your True Potential with Dr. Judith Orloff 32:18

18d ago32:18

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Welcome to Superhumanize and another deep dive into all things human potential. Today, I am thrilled to have Dr. Judith Orloff join us. Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist, an empath and intuitive healer, and the New York Times bestselling author of several transformative books, including "The Empath’s Survival Guide," "Thriving as an Empath" and her late…

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Tim Gardner: Lula Drake Wine Parlor (Columbia, SC) 37:23

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Columbia, SC’s Main Street architecture still has much of the charm of a mid-century movie set. There are jewelry stores, restaurants, hotels, and gift shops in buildings that range from the turn of the 20th Century to modern day. Tucked in among the hustle and bustle is Lula Drake Wine Parlor, which eight plus years ago was just another dusty buil…

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Tuan Nguyen: Le's Sandwiches & Cafe (Charlotte, NC) 40:37

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Charlotte, NC is one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the United States. While the city has always looked forward, it was actually founded before the American Revolution and the site of the first US Mint. But in the past two decades, the intense growth and the addition of a light rail system have brought immense changes citywide. In th…

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Southern Fork Sustenance: Talking Cookbooks and Editor Judith Jones with Author Sara Franklin 36:17

2M ago36:17

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Over more than half a century as an editor at Knopf, Judith Jones became a legend, nurturing future literary icons such as Sylvia Plath, Anne Tyler, and John Updike. But although I was an English major, I first learned of Judith Jones years later, when I realized that Edna Lewis, M.F.K. Fisher, Claudia Roden, Madhur Jaffrey, James Beard, and, most …

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Unlocking Peak Mental Health: Dr. Georgia Ede’s Revolutionary Nutritional Strategies for Brain Optimization 57:57

2M ago57:57

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I’ve had the pleasure of following Dr. Georgia Ede’s groundbreaking work for a while now and her insights into the connection between nutrition and mental health have continually impressed me. Dr. Ede is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist with over two decades of clinical experience, specializing in nutritional psychiatry and brain metabolism. Her pers…

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Rollen Chalmers: Rollens Raw Grains (Levy, SC) 40:52

2M ago40:52

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Rice was South Carolina’s first great agricultural staple. Before the American Revolution, it had already made South Carolina the richest of the 13 original colonies, and Charleston one of the richest cities in the world. But it did so on the backs of enslaved skilled laborers, most of whom had been kidnapped from the rice growing regions of West A…

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Harnessing Abundance: The Quantum Mechanics of Manifestation with Emma Mumford 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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Have you ever felt like there’s more to life than what meets the eye, and that your thoughts and intentions could shape your reality? Our guest, Emma Mumford, also known as the "Spiritual Queen," is the UK's leading voice in manifestation and the Law of Attraction. Emma is a best-selling author and the host of the number one spirituality podcast on…

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Shaun Brian Sells: Cudaco (James Island, SC) 41:37

2M ago41:37

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Shaun Brian Sells started life in a two-person tent surrounded by plantation ruins in the flats of Coral Bay, St. John, US Virgin Islands. It was in that environment where his love for cooking began– by roaming and foraging through the valley, fishing off his dad’s sailboat and cooking for up to eight siblings at a time. Those challenges became the…

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An Actionable Blueprint to Health, Integrative Medicine and Peak Performance with Dr. Ryan Greene 49:48

2M ago49:48

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Imagine stepping into a place where the boundaries between medicine, fitness, and holistic health blur—where every aspect of your wellbeing is addressed under one roof. This visionary approach is the brainchild of our guest today, Dr. Ryan Greene. Dr. Greene is an osteopathic physician and the innovative co-founder of Monarch Athletic Clubs, ground…

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Adrian Lipscombe: Chef, 40 Acres Project (Austin, TX) 38:23

3M ago38:23

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Adrian Lipscombe is a native Texan, a chef, an urban planner, and a civic activist, though she prefers the term catalyst. In 2016, she moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin and opened Uptowne Café, a gathering place and a space for her to explore the synergy behind her Southern upbringing, Midwest ingredients and African American culinary history. In 2020,…

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From Grain Brain to Gut-Brain: Dr. David Perlmutter’s Groundbreaking Research on Processed Foods, Neurodegeneration and More. 52:16

3M ago52:16

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Imagine a world where the foods we eat daily are quietly eroding our brain's capabilities, silently accelerating the aging process of our most vital organ. Recent groundbreaking studies have unveiled the shocking impact of ultra-processed foods on our brain health, revealing significant reductions in gray matter volume and white matter integrity. T…

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Juan Cassalett: Malagón Mercado y Tapería (Charleston, SC) 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Although Charleston, SC, has changed a lot, it is still one of the cities in the US with a decidedly European feel. Many parts of it are very walkable, there are cobblestone alleyways and al fresco dining, and lingering over a meal is absolutely encouraged. One of the best places to linger this time of year -- or anytime really -- is Malagón Mercad…

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The Hidden Invaders: Unmasking Parasites, Their Devastating Health Impact, and How to Eliminate Them with Sheela Mahdavi 55:45

3M ago55:45

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Imagine hosting an uninvited guest inside your body—one that could be silently wreaking havoc on your health without you even knowing. Parasites, those unseen invaders, are far more common than most people realize and can be linked to a myriad of chronic conditions. Research shows that nearly one billion people worldwide are affected by parasitic w…

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Judith Lewis Herman, "Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice" (Basic Books, 2023) 32:44

3M ago32:44

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Judith Herman is renowned for her groundbreaking work with survivors of trauma, including sexual trauma. Her earlier books include Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence - from Domestic Abuse to Political Terror (Basic Books, 2022) and Father-Daughter Incest (Harvard UP, 2000) The #MeToo movement brought worldwide attention to sexual violen…

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The Hunger Habit: Conquer Food Cravings with Neuroscience and Mindfulness with Dr. Jud Brewer 49:59

3M ago49:59

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Imagine a world where food cravings are opportunities for deeper understanding and self-growth. Mindfulness, as a transformative tool grounded in neuroscience, is the realm of Dr. Judson Brewer, a pioneer in habit change and self-mastery. Dr. Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, has spent over two decades blending mindfulness training with neuroscience, unravel…

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Thomas Sparr, "German Jerusalem: The Remarkable Life of a German-Jewish Neighbourhood in the Holy City" (Haus Publishers, 2021) 25:59

2M ago25:59

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In the 1920s, before the establishment of the state of Israel, a group of German Jews settled in a garden city on the outskirts of Jerusalem. During World War II, their quiet community, nicknamed Grunewald on the Orient, emerged as both an immigrant safe haven and a lively expatriate hotspot, welcoming many famous residents including poet-playwrigh…

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Wes Eason: Sunburst Trout Farms (Waynesville, NC) 30:41

3M ago30:41

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On a cool, misty morning when the trees were bright green with their first flush of leaves, I rounded a corner on Route 215 in the NC Mountains and arrived at one of Sunburst Trout’s rainbow trout farms. Pristine water flowed continuously into multiple holding ponds, which held different sizes of trout with plenty of room to move around and swim. H…

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Dave Smoke McCluskey: Corn Mafia (Augusta, GA) 34:37

3M ago34:37

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Chef Dave “Smoke” McCluskey, an official member of the Mohawk nation, has spent more than 30 years in the culinary industry, in everything from fine dining kitchens to catering gigs to even organizing and hosting boucheries. Those are traditional gatherings centered around communal hog butchering that also offer a space to celebrate local foodways,…

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Rewriting the Narrative: Val Emanuel On Sustainable Menstrual Healthcare and Female Empowerment 44:23

3M ago44:23

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Today, I’m happy to introduce Val Emanuel, a pioneering force in women’s health and environmental sustainability. As the co-founder of Rif Care, Val is revolutionizing menstrual health with organic eco-friendly products made from regenerative hemp fiber. Val’s journey is one of resilience and innovation. After confronting significant reproductive h…

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William Dissen: The Market Place (Asheville, NC) 41:43

3M ago41:43

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Passion for your work can give you energy to do more than you ever dreamed you’d have time for. That’s the case for William Dissen, chef of The Market Place in Asheville, NC, which this year, its 45th in operation, was named a semifinalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. William began honing his skills through study at the…

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Trance States and Transformation: Dr. David Spiegel on the Science and Healing Power of Hypnosis 1:00:32

4M ago1:00:32

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Welcome back to another episode of Superhumanize, where we dive deep into the spirit and the science of self-optimization and explore cutting edge approaches to health and wellness. Today, we're incredibly fortunate to have a true pioneer with us, Dr. David Spiegel, Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Director of the Cente…

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Jael Skeffington: French Broad Chocolates (Asheville, NC) 39:23

3M ago39:23

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Jael Skeffington is the co-founder and CEO of French Broad Chocolates in Asheville, NC. What started in 2006 as a chocolate passion and a cafe in Costa Rica with her partner Dan, has grown to 85 employees, a Chocolate Lounge & Boutique in downtown Asheville, and an experiential Chocolate Factory & Cafe. French Broad sources the finest cacao from fa…

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Carl Zimmer, "Life's Edge: The Search For What it Means to be Alive" (Dutton, 2022) 36:28

3M ago36:28

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Carl Zimmer investigates one of the biggest questions of all: What is life? The answer seems obvious until you try to seriously answer it. Is the apple sitting on your kitchen counter alive, or is only the apple tree it came from deserving of the word? If we can’t answer that question here on Earth, how will we know when and if we discover alien li…

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David Tal, "The Making of an Alliance: The Origins and Development of the US-Israel Relationship" (Cambridge UP, 2022) 36:16

3M ago36:16

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Laying the foundation for an understanding of US-Israeli relations, this lively and accessible book provides critical background on the origins and development of the 'special' relations between Israel and the United States. Questioning the usual neo-realist approach to understanding this relationship, David Tal instead suggests that the relations …

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Re-emergence of the Goddess: Anodea Judith on the Power of the Divine Feminine 49:47

4M ago49:47

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In today’s episode, we are honored to host Dr. Anodea Judith, a masterful weaver of psychological depth and spiritual wisdom. Anodea has been called “a prophet for our time. She is a groundbreaking thought leader whose passion for the realization of human potential matches her concern for humanity’s impending crisis. Her fervent wish is that we “wa…

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Philippe Feret: Hilton Head Social Bakery (Hilton Head Island, SC) 36:00

4M ago36:00

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Do you ever consider going to Hilton Head Island, SC for a fresh-out-of-the-oven French baguette or a raspberry tart that’s perhaps gilded with gold flakes and filled with lemon curd? Maybe not, but you might want to reconsider because Hilton Head Social Bakery, with two locations on the island, has been baking that and much more since Chef Philipp…

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Unlocking Success and Happiness: A Journey with David Meltzer, Sports Marketing Mogul and Inspirational Speaker 20:29

4M ago20:29

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Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Meltzer, a man whose career and personal mission embody the spirit of true success. David is not only the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, but also former CEO of the Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, the inspiration behind the movie Jerry Maguire. David has been recognized as a Top 10…

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Southern Fork Sustenance: Talking "Why Wine?" with Author and Editor Ray Isle 32:17

4M ago32:17

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Despite the bio I’m about to share, I think Ray Isle is one of the least pretentious people in the wine world today. He grew up in Houston, and he learned to see wine as an adventure, an adventure that’s taken him all around the world. Ray is the longtime executive wine editor for Food & Wine as well as the wine and spirits editor for Travel + Leis…

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Igniting the Spark Within: Reverend Julie Moret on Finding Your Life’s ‘What’ and Embracing Spiritual Wholeness 49:27

4M ago49:27

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Today we bring you a voice that speaks profound truths of living a life ignited by personal inspiration and spiritual wisdom. I’m thrilled to welcome Reverend Julie Moret. She is an author, speaker, and coach known for her work across a wide spectrum of audiences, including Fortune 500 executives, Academy Award winners, and several New York Times B…

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Robbie Robinson: City Limits BBQ (West Columbia, SC) 34:51

4M ago34:51

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Augusta Road in West Columbia, SC, isn’t a storybook setting. Strip malls are lined up down the road, flanking a Wal-Mart and a sprawling old school U Haul campus. But just keep going and turn off the road at the Aldi and there’s a summer camp style building tucked in some trees and a modest BBQ sign. That’s when you know you’ve reached the city li…

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Mindfulness, MDMA, and Mental Wellness: Exploring the Convergence of Psychedelic Therapy and Technology with Dr. David Rabin 50:25

5M ago50:25

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Today, we are venturing into the confluence of neuroscience, psychiatry, and technological innovation with Dr. David Rabin, a board-certified psychiatrist, neuroscientist and a leading figure in the realm of mental health. Dr. Rabin's groundbreaking work, from the therapeutic use of ketamine to exploring MDMA's potential in treating mental illnesse…

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Seth D. Kaplan, "Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time" (Little, Brown Spark, 2023) 30:30

5M ago30:30

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The neighborhoods we live in impact our lives in so many ways: they determine who we know, what resources and opportunities we have access to, the quality of schools our kids go to, our sense of security and belonging, and even how long we live. Yet too many of us live in neighborhoods plagued by rising crime, school violence, family disintegration…

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Dayna Lee: Comal 864 (Greenville, SC) 35:35

5M ago35:35

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According to Saveur magazine, Border Food is defined as Mexican food with a distinct identity —influenced by the cooking of Chihuahua and Texas, but with a number of little twists. Because Texas is so large and diverse, it’s a more nuanced label than the overarching Tex-Mex, and one surprising spot that it is celebrating with abandon is in Greenvil…

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Eric Hoffer's "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements" (1951) 33:04

5M ago33:04

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A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when Pre…

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Nikko Cagalanan: Kultura (Charleston, SC) 36:11

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Chef Nikko Cagalanan was born and raised in the Philippines. After immigrating to the states in 2011 and working as a nurse, he found himself inspired to pursue cooking with the desire to share his passion for Filipino food. He moved to Charleston, SC in 2018 and began Mansueta’s, a series of pop-ups in the city and the region that helped him hone …

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The Science of the Inhale: Dr. Jack Feldman on Transforming Your Mind and Body with Breath 58:31

5M ago58:31

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Welcome to Superhumanize! In today's episode, we're exploring the intricate pathways where science meets the essence of human experience—our breath. Joining us is Dr. Jack Feldman, whose groundbreaking work in neurobiology illuminates how the simple act of breathing shapes our mental, emotional, and physical health. Dr. Jack Feldman holds the David…

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Ep07 - Starting Your Better Body Image Journey Pt 2 20:45

5M ago20:45

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Summary Most of us want to feel good in our own skin... So what steps can we begin to take besides just trying to change our body & our appearance? Key Takeaways Diversify your social media feed to expose yourself to different body types and styles of training. Create awareness of body checking behaviours and reduce the time spent scrutinising your…

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