Best Kristen Patterson Podcasts (2024)

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Quick Chat: How to do you stop sibling conflict? 7:26

3d ago7:26

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Quick Chat: How to do you stop sibling conflict? This is a highly relatable topic - How many families struggle with their children or teenagers fighting or squabbling? How horrible is it for parents to constantly be refereeing and breaking them up? Living with this conflict can hijack the family's happiness. So how do you turn this around. Firstly …

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WWDTM: Happy Independence Day! 47:18

4d ago47:18

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This week, we celebrate the 4th of July with some of our favorite guests! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Listening & Conversation a dying art amongst teenagers. Special Guest Mia Patterson 42:13

10d ago42:13

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Podcast: Listening & Conversation a dying art amongst teenagers. Special Guest Mia Patterson Mia Patterson is one of those educators that creates a meaningful and personal relationship with her students. While she is a Vice Principal at her High School, she remains grounded and able to be messy and accessible with her students. This is definitely p…

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WWDTM: Christian McBride 47:12

11d ago47:12

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This week, we're live in Philly with jazz legend Christian McBride. He talks about the secret power all bassists possess and translates Philly slang for panelists Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Dulcé Sloan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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WWDTM: Erik Weihenmayer 48:27

18d ago48:27

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Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, but may be best known for a viral news blooper in 2006. He joins us to talk about a very specific kind of fame, plus what life is like as a blind adventurer. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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WWDTM: Michelle Williams 46:56

25d ago46:56

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On this week's episode, actor and singer Michelle Williams talks growing up in the church, auditioning for Destiny's Child, and how to get an NPR audience to sing a hymn. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Paula Poundstone talk flags. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Quick Chat: My child is addicted to technology 5:33

1M ago5:33

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Quick Chat: My child is addicted to technology I have heard parents say this sentence so many times in session. My response is that this is not actually a surprise as technology (gaming and social media etc) is designed to be addictive. The question is what to do as parents. 'How do we navigate what is perhaps our biggest challenge in our current p…

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Why Separation Anxiety in Children is over-diagnosed. Co-presenter Kristen Coggan 12:56

29d ago12:56

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Podcast: Why Separation Anxiety in Children is over-diagnosed. Co-presenter Kristen Coggan What is Separation Anxiety? It's pretty fascinating that we think we know what this diagnosis is but most of us actually don't. Come and join Kristen and I as we explore this diagnosis and the challenges that families experience.…

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WWDTM: Charlamagne tha God 48:28

1M ago48:28

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This week, Charlamagne the God talks his new book, growing up a nerd, and loving Judy Blume. Plus panelists, Shane O'Neill, Alzo Slade, and Karen Chee rub your back. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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My story of Chronic Fatigue. Special Guest Courtney O'Leary 45:59

1M ago45:59

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Podcast: My story of Chronic Fatigue. Special Guest Courtney O'Leary This was a long time anticipated podcast. I've always wanted to sit down with Courtney and hear her story of Chronic Fatigue. Who knew we would be serenaded by cicadas (sorry about that!) When you listen to this podcast you will truly understand why I value Courtney so much. She h…

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WWDTM: Summer Is (Almost) Here Edition! 46:41

1M ago46:41

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This week, we celebrate the return of summer with some of our favorite guests, including Bob Seger, Dakota Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, John Wilson, and Molly Seidel! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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WWDTM: J. Kenji López-Alt 47:38

2M ago47:38

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This week, we're live in Seattle with food genius J. Kenji López-Alt to talk about food, science, food-science, and the magic of Winnie the Pooh onsies. Plus, panelists Shantira Jackson, Luke Burbank, and Jessi Klein pass the blame around. WWDTM+ listeners! For contractual reasons, there will not be a sponsor-free version of this episode. We apolog…

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QUICK CHAT: Does it benefit my child to have a pet? 4:12

2M ago4:12

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QUICK CHAT: Does it benefit my child to have a pet? It is a profound thing to see the benefits of pets for children. There's a whole field of research on companion therapy that backs this up. This is a quick break down of how having a pet can benefit your child. And yes - of course this does depend on you choosing the right pet for your child and y…

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WWDTM: Maya Hawke 47:10

2M ago47:10

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Actor and singer Maya Hawke joins us to talk Stranger Things, childhood songs, and folk music beefs with panelists Adam Burke, Faith Salie, and Negin Farsad. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Podcast: Who cleans the toilet at your house? Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan. 13:19

2M ago13:19

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Podcast: Who cleans the toilet at your house? Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan. Who does what in your house? Honestly, truly, how are domestic roles shared or not shared? How much does your gender play a role in what you do? This is such a fascinating question, and one that we often overlook. Yes, we may have gender ideals, but are we practicing what we…

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WWDTM: Chappell Roan 47:09

2M ago47:09

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Queer pop icon Chappell Roan joins panelists Tom Papa, Brian Babylon, and Meredith Scardino to talk drag personas, the life changing magic of Ke$ha, and why her first record deal always makes her think about hot lunch Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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Career choice - demystifying the pressure. Special Guest: Cate Jackman 36:00

2M ago36:00

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Cate is one of those passionate people that you energise from. So the world benefited when she decided that career counselling was to be her own career passion. Cate looks to the person, and walks alongside them as they find a career that matches who they are, and what they want. We spend such an enormous slice of our life at work. How critical it …

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WWDTM: Lyndon Barrois, Sr. 47:03

2M ago47:03

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This week, artist Lyndon Barrois Sr. joins us to talk about his beautifully detailed gum wrapper sculptures, working in movies, and why he's Hollywood's go-to animator of animals who know karate. Plus, Josh Gondelman and Joyelle Nicole Johnson welcome new panelist River Butcher! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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QUICK CHAT: Strategies to deal with ADHD at home and in the workplace. 6:49

2M ago6:49

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QUICK CHAT: Strategies to deal with ADHD at home and in the workplace This is a conversation that I have so often in session that I thought it would be worth chatting about here. Life can be so much more manageable for people with ADHD when they really figure out how their brains work, and how to work with their brains. If anyone has any extra lear…

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WWDTM: Renée Elise Goldsberry 48:11

2M ago48:11

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Renée Elise Goldsberry won a Tony and Grammy for her role in Hamilton, and currently stars in Netflix's Girls5Eva. She joins panelists Jason Isbell, Alonzo Bodden, and Shantira Jackson. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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The psychology of tattoos. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan 14:25

3M ago14:25

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Podcast - The psychology of tattoos. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan What do tattoos mean to you? - Self expression, artwork, sense of belonging, warding off people, a desire to be unique, or a desire to belong. What about tattoo regret? There's a fair bit of that around. Is it a big deal to commit to a tattoo, for some it's huge, for others it's 'what…

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WWDTM: Judith Butler 48:08

3M ago48:08

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This week, Judith Butler joins panelists Roy Blount, Jr., Maz Jobrani, and Faith Salie to talk about gender, performativity, and their dream of becoming a clown. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Behind the Covid Medical Frontline - A Time to Reflect. Special Guest Sally H. 49:41

3M ago49:41

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Podcast: Behind the Covid Medical Frontline - A Time to Reflect. Special Guest Sally H. This podcast blew me away. Sally is one of those quiet achievers. She is unassuming and a salt of the earth kind of person. She was also one of the integral players in Australian Health navigating the Pandemic wave that hit our shores. Sally balanced the importa…

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WWDTM: Bill Cowher 47:39

3M ago47:39

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We're live in Pittsburgh this week, where Steelers legend Bill Cowher joins panelists Negin Farsad, Mo Rocca, and Maeve Higgins to talk winning the Super Bowl, yelling on NPR, and why his 20th high school reunion was such a nightmare. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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QUICK CHAT: ADHD in the workplace. Do you know about the honeymoon period? 3:06

3M ago3:06

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QUICK CHAT: ADHD in the workplace. Do you know about the honeymoon period? ADHD with my adult clients is all about self awareness and strategies to work with our brain make-up. How we function in the workplace is no exception. I really enjoy this area as it is so meaningful and can be life-changing for people grappling with their ADHD brains. Let's…

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WWDTM: Chris Pine 47:29

3M ago47:29

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This week, Chris Pine joins us to talk his new movie Poolman, imitating William Shatner, and where he ranks on the list of Hollywood Chrises. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Can you live for too long? Co-presenter Kirsten Coggan 11:19

3M ago11:19

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Podcast: Can you live for too long? Co-presenter Kirsten Coggan 'Don't wish that for me!' This is what an elderly lady I know says when people say to her 'You could live till you're 100.' This is an interesting issue that strangely comes up in psychology sessions. I enjoyed discusing this question of 'Can you live for too long?' with Kristen in our…

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WWDTM: Spring Break Edition! 48:06

3M ago48:06

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To celebrate Spring Break, we hit the beach with some of our favorite guests, including John Stamos, Malala Yousafzai, Kaila Mullady, David Axelrod, and Gabrielle Dennis! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Workplace Manslaughter - My Personal Story. Special Guest Lana Cormie 29:12

4M ago29:12

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Podcast. Workplace Manslaughter - My Personal Story. Special Guest Lana Cormie Lana and I pushed through some technical hitches (sorry about the music going dodgy and the abrupt ending!) to bring this incredibly important podcast to you. I had never heard about Workplace Manslaughter or Industrial Manslaughter until very recently. Sadly, I'm sure t…

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WWDTM: Laurene Powell Jobs 47:27

4M ago47:27

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Philanthropist and Founder and President of Emerson Collective Laurene Powell Jobs joins Helen Hong, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber to tell us the real story of how she met her husband Steve and the secret to throwing the best Halloween parties in Palo Alto. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a q…

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WWDTM: David Alan Grier 48:23

4M ago48:23

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David Alan Grier joins Paula Poundstone, Mo Rocca, and Adam Burke to talk his new movie, announcing at the Oscars, and why you didn't see him in Forrest Gump. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Lear…

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QUICK CHAT: Our children and their chores, their sense of ownership is important. 2:41

4M ago2:41

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QUICK CHAT: Our children and their chores, their sense of ownership is important. I didn't know whether to go with this topic, because it felt like such a small nuance issue. But then I realised that in session, this comes up all the time, and parents have implimented this approach and had great outcome. So I'm eager to share. What are your thought…

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The confusion around Separation Anxiety. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan 12:56

4M ago12:56

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Podcast: The confusion around Separation Anxiety. When your child doesn't want to separate from from you at school drop off (as an example), is this due to it being their preference, a fear or a phobia? We talk about Separation Anxiety, but do we really now what we are talking about? Or are we all confused? I'm afraid that this is an area where Pop…

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WWDTM: Claudia Goldin 46:49

4M ago46:49

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Claudia Goldin is one of the world's leading economists, a Nobel Prize winner, and a time Person of the Year. She joins Josh Gondelman, Roxanne Roberts, and Maeve Higgins to talk 4:30am phone calls, Nobel parties, and yodeling Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sig…

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WWDTM: Danny Brown 48:27

4M ago48:27

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Danny Brown helped redefine Detroit's rap scene with XXX, then moved to Austin in 2021 to do it all again. He joins panelists Alzo Slade, Karen Chee, and Peter Grosz to talk playing pickleball, rapping Dr. Seuss, and accidentally offending Adele. Want to tell us what you REALLY think about Wait Wait? We'd love to hear it (and then lose sleep thinki…

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WWDTM: Hail to the Chief Editon 48:23

5M ago48:23

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To celebrate Presidents' Day, we're revisiting interviews that would EASILY win the popular vote, including Ray Romano, Rosie Perez, Steve Earle, and more! Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Learn m…

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WWDTM: Sleater-Kinney 48:27

5M ago48:27

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Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker, of the legendary rock band Sleater-Kinney, join guest host Tom Papa, Dulcé Sloan, Amy Dickinson, and Hari Kondabolu to talk their new album and 30 years of being a band. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait...…

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WWDTM: Lena Waithe 48:05

5M ago48:05

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This week, A Thousand and One producer and Emmy winner Lena Waithe joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Maz Jobrani to talk Blockbuster, Jennifer Aniston, and Guy Fieri. Hate free content? Try a subscription to Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+. Your subscription supports public radio and unlocks fun bonus episodes along with sponsor-free liste…

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The Psychology of Painting. Special Guest Catherine Ketton 35:53

5M ago35:53

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Podcast: The Psychology of Painting. Special Guest Catherine Ketton Painting is definitely one of our creative outlets where we can both challenge and lose ourselves. Beautiful Catherine Ketton is my mentor in the oil painting world, so I thought I would ask her along to hear about her process and her personal experience of oil painting. I love the…

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QUICK CHAT: Am I grieving properly? 5:42

5M ago5:42

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QUICK CHAT: Am I grieving properly? Does it surprise you that this is a frequently asked question in session. Grief can be daunting and exhausting. We can experience a big dose of the deepest heartache. So I guess it's no surprise that we often look for reassurance about how we are grieving. I hope this podcast is helpful for those facing grief in …

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How do we work out healthy boundaries at work? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan. 11:06

5M ago11:06

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Podcast: How do we work out healthy boundaries at work? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan. There seems to be no rule book with this one. How do we balance the importance of relationship building in the workplace, and the need to support mental health, with a boundary of some sort to keep our workplace professional. As usual, Kristen and I threw this ques…

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Elite sport for kids; Pros and Cons. My Synchronised Swimming experience. Special Guest Sally Johnstone 52:12

5M ago52:12

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Podcast. Elite sport for kids; Pros and Cons. My Synchronised Swimming experience. Special Guest Sally Johnstone. Sally is one of those lovely humble people. So when by chance I happened to discover that in her past life she was an elite Synchonised Swimmer I was intrigued and had to ask her along to do a podcast. I am so glad that I did. Because h…

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QUICK CHAT; Have you felt the hurt of Critical Humour? 1:55

5M ago1:55

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Podcast: Have you felt the hurt of Critical Humour? Critical Humour is a sly fox. Have you ever had anyone say something that is truly hurtful, yet they say 'I'm only joking!', or 'can't you take a joke.' How do you navigate this? What is going wrong? Do you have the right to feel hurt even though they are supposedly only joking? Let's talk about t…

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WWDTM: Kristen Kish 48:48

5M ago48:48

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This week, Top Chef's Kristen Kish joins Josh Gondelman, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Brian Babylon to talk bivalves, airballs, and cheese curds. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Learn more about s…

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Relationships - how to heal hurts. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan 17:09

6M ago17:09

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Podcast: Relationships - how to heal hurts. Co-Presenter Kristen Coggan. When we have said something or done something to hurt our special person, it is a skill to know how to heal the hurt. How to move forward and genuinely feel okay. This podcast breaks down what we need from the other person in order to overcome our hurts. A simple sorry doesn't…

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WWDTM: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen 47:17

6M ago47:17

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This week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen joins Dulcé Sloan, Tom Papa, and Shane O'Neill to talk the economy, how she prepared to smoke weed for the first time, and her Candy Crush score. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ …

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Doing school differently - for kids that haven't thrived in mainstream schooling. Special Guest Libby Rosentreter 47:42

6M ago47:42

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Podcast: Doing school differently - for kids that haven't thrived in mainstream schooling. Special Guest Libby Rosentreter Libby is an advocate for neurodiversity and alternative educational settings. She is the principle of Samaritan College in Toowoomba, SE QLD, Australia. Libby is one of those people that quietens all the noise, and gets to know…

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WWDTM: David Oyelowo 48:02

6M ago48:02

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Actor David Oyelowo joins panelists Faith Salie, Helen Hong, and Tom Bodett to talk being mistaken for MLK, how a crush led to his acting career, and more. Get access to bonus episodes, sponsor-free listening, and the chance to participate in a quiz with Peter Sagal when you sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!+ at plus.npr.org/waitwait. Learn m…

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Is it cliche that our childhood shapes us? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan. 18:32

6M ago18:32

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Podcast - Is it cliche that our childhood shapes us? Co-presenter Kristen Coggan. In session, the Psychologist hopefully doesn't say the cliche words 'tell me about your childhood'... but the truth is, our childhood is central to shaping us. How we learn about ourselves (healthy or unhealthy), how we learn to be in relationships (healthy or unhealt…

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WWDTM: Jason Isbell 47:25

6M ago47:25

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Jason Isbell joins panelists Maeve Higgins, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Peter Grosz to talk backhanded compliments from John Mayer, praise from Bruce Springsteen, and keeping eye out for boogers with his wife, Amanda Shires Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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