Best Laura Hartley Podcasts (2024)

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Prioritizing Rest and Self-Care in a Fast-Paced World with Laura Hartley 51:44

6h ago51:44

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the School of Healing podcast, host Dominiece Clifton interviews Laura Hartley, a climate activist and coach. They discuss the connection between burnout and climate change, as well as the role of capitalism and patriarchy in perpetuating burnout. Laura explains that the principles of capitalism, including the pu…

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347 – Marla Taviano – I am Committed to your Wholeness

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Marla Taviano (she/her/hers) is into: books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, poems (and a hundred other things). Reads and writes for a living (and a life). Mom to some freaking awesome kids. Wears her heart on her t-shirts. On a mission/ quest/ journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). (Big fan of parenthesis-and em dashe…

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346 – Sheri Pallas – Only Connect

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My PhD is in Comparative Religion. I focus on dispelling the hate and exclusivity caused by religion, addressing the misinformation, and healing religious trauma. The “Religious Right” is very wrong. My upcoming book, “We Have Ruined God: My Journey Out of Religion and Into Unconditional Love” addresses the patriarchal deception and agenda-driven d…

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345 – Chris Morehouse – Wisdom of African Traditions

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Chris Morehouse holds a Master’s in Public and International Affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, where he focused on economic and social development in Africa. He has long admired the way that African proverbs encapsulate profound wisdom in vivid ways. A legacy for all, African proverbs often accord with Judeo-Christian teachings. He serves …

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Broadway Girl NYC Returns! 1:03:13

2d ago1:03:13

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DNR talk Broadway shows they are excited about. Then Laura Heywood, Broadway Girl NYC is back to talk all things Broadway including the recent Tony Awards and some of the hot shows on Broadway now and coming soon! This episode is just a sample of the great content available every weekday to subscribers on DNRStudios.com. Choose a Derek and Romaine …

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Solo Jam: 100 Days of Obedience? What God Has Shown Me With My 100 Days of Sound Challenge... 1:05:53

4d ago1:05:53

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Dominiece Clifton shares her experience with the 100 Days of Sound challenge and the importance of obedience. She discusses how the challenge came to her during a meditation and how she said yes to the assignment without fully understanding why. She talks about the fears and doubts that arose during the challenge a…

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344 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks – Holy Ghosted

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Are you questioning the church of your upbringing but want to maintain your faith? Do you want to cut ties with your denomination, but fear abandonment by God? Are you struggling with spiritual anxiety—fear of hell, obsessive religious ritual, or feelings of never measuring up? Tiffany Yecke Brooks first explored reconstructing faith in Gaslighted …

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How to Heal with Ancestors, Sirius Star Seed, and Art with Rosemary Reyes 23:33

8d ago23:33

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How do you know if your ancestors are trying to get your attention? What does it mean to be shamana or a shaman? Is the Sirius Star System sending messages via pop music and Lee Harris’ the Z’s? These are just some of the questions Mother Tree Network podcast host Aminata and special guest Rosemary Reyes consider in this gripping conversation. Trig…

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343 – Christa Brown – You Matter

21d ago

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Christa Brown has been described as “the public face” of Baptist clergy sex abuse survivors. She talks openly about the minister who molested and raped her when she was a kid. She wrote about her experience in her book, Baptistland: A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal, and Transformation. She was the first Baptist clergy sex abuse survivor to directly addr…

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Swing Back To The Garden With Natalie Douglas 1:05:01

10d ago1:05:01

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Derek talks safety tips when encountering bears, animals harass DNR at home, Derek explains his love of swing music. Then singer Natalie Douglas talks about her music career and the inspiration for her latest album Back To The Garden. This episode is just a sample of the great content available every weekday to subscribers on DNRStudios.com. Subscr…

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Finding Purpose and Understanding The Mind-Body Connection With Laura Renner 54:26

11d ago54:26

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Episode Summary: Laura Renner shares her journey of healing and personal development after experiencing a brain injury. She discusses the importance of tuning into the body and letting it guide us, as well as the process of shifting away from harmful patterns and beliefs. Laura emphasizes the significance of addressing trauma and the mind-body conn…

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342 – Brittney Hartley – we Seem to be Bad at This

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Brittney Hartley is an Atheist Spiritual Director, Author of No Nonsense Spirituality, and has a Masters Degree in Theology with a focus on the Future of American Religion. https://nononsensespirituality.com/ Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward, Apparent Faith…

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341 – Karl & Laura – Pride Month Wrap-up

25d ago

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Pride month finale’. https://thedesertsanctuary.org/treasure-trove/ Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward, Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father’s Heart, The Tea Shop and Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity. He is the creator o…

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Our Queer Life With Matt Cullen 57:13

17d ago57:13

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Colin Jost Pete Davidson ferry to be $34M hotel with two restaurants and six bars, DNR talk charity dreams, 1886 shipwreck Milwaukee found in Lake Michigan following newspaper clippings, DC Park Service chopping down 140 cherry trees including Stumpy to build sea wall to protect Jefferson Memorial, and guest Matt Cullen talks Our Queer Life his doc…

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Parenting in the Desert – Part 2 of 2

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Parenting in the Desert – Part 2 (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) Listen to this blog – AI-Generated Laura Validating Our Child’s Emotions I started teaching later in life, but I have refined my classroom management skills, so I always feel like I am in control and moving towards valuable objectives. I teach second grad…

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Solo Jam: The Fear Doesn't Go Away, You Just Build Better Tools & Resources To Deal With It 55:27

30d ago55:27

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Dominiece Clifton discusses the topic of fear and how it affects our lives. She shares her personal experiences and insights on fear, self-doubt, and the fear of failure. Dominiece emphasizes that fear is a universal emotion that everyone experiences, including successful individuals. She encourages listeners to fe…

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Parenting in the Desert – Part 1 of 2 – Karl

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Parenting in the Desert – Part 1 (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) Listen to this blog – AI-Generated Karl Parenting is a daunting endeavor. I always felt like it was the most monumental task I ever attempted, yet I had the least training of anything else. There were classes and books available, but they were all over th…

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340 – Susan and Rob Cottrell – Upstander or Bystander

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SUSAN COTTRELL is an international speaker whose TEDx talk has 1.6 million views. OutSmart magazine called her “The Mother of All MamaBears.” The Advocate dubbed her “our favorite affirming matriarch.” She is a prominent voice for the LGBTQ community and their faith parents who has been featured on ABC’s 20/20, Nightline and Good Morning America, o…

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Juneteenth, Ancestors, & Foster Care 18:50

25d ago18:50

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“The real kids don't have to work for love. It's us fake kids who got to be out here proving ourselves so that we don't get kicked out.” Juneteeth is comin up! How will you honor this holiday, celebrating the emancipation of Black people after the Civil War? In the latest episode of Mother Tree Network, I offer my Juneteenth reflections on Ancestor…

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Using The Moon As A Tool for Manifestation, Healing & Self-Care with Ellen Bowles 50:20

1M ago50:20

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the School of Healing, host Dominiece Clifton is joined by Ellen Bowles, a creative and astrologer. They discuss morning routines, personal growth, astrology, and the importance of being your own healer and guru. Ellen shares her journey to astrology and how it has helped her understand herself and others. They a…

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Thriving Outside Religion

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Thriving Outside Religion (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) I went to church for most of my life. Much of that was in conservative, evangelical congregations. There were some positive aspects of being in a community with loving people. But I also understand that there are deep, systemic problems with religious organizati…

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339 – Derek Webb – Kindness Is More Important Than Rightness

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A 30 year music industry veteran, Derek Webb has sold millions of albums while ruffling political & spiritual feathers alike as both a solo artist and a founding member of Texas-based folk/rock band Caedmon’s Call. https://www.derekwebb.com/By Karl Forehand

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Revisiting Elis Regina with Darwin Del Fabro 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

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Singer and actor Darwin Del Fabro joins Derek and Romaine to discuss their brand new album Revisiting Elis Regina. Together they discuss Darwin’s journey to self discovery about being non-binary and how it was impacted by growing up in Brazil. Plus, learn about Darwin’s role in the LGBTQ slasher film They/Them. This episode is just a sample of the …

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Darkness and Shadow – Part 2 of 2 – Laura

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Darkness and Shadow – Part 2 (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th)) Listen to Audio – AI-Generated Laura Leaving organized religion has opened many opportunities to heal that were not encouraged inside the church. Do not get me wrong, when I was hurting inside the church, people offered some ideas to help relieve my sufferin…

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Solo Jam: Coming Clean About My Depression, Anger, and Fear of Success 54:21

1M ago54:21

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Dominiece Clifton shares her personal struggles with depression, anger, and fear of success. She was inspired by an article about spiritual leaders practicing disclosure and transparency. Dominiece discusses her own experiences with low-grade depression, a dark depression that required medication, struggles with ma…

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338 – Flamy Grant – Make Space to Celebrate

2M ago

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Award-winning and Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant is a shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting drag queen from Asheville, North Carolina. Her 2022 debut record, Bible Belt Baby, reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Christian Charts (the first drag performer to achieve this feat), was nominated for Best Pop Album at the San Diego Music Aw…

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No More Revenge: Subtle Activism for Peace and Justice in Gaza and Israel with Anna Gatmon 31:53

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In this intimate conversation, Anna Gatmon and I delve into the trauma experienced by nations, specifically Israel and Gaza, and how individuals like you and me can use to subtle activism to shift global consciousness towards peace and wholeness. Subtle activism is all about using meditation, prayer, and focused intention to tap into the collective…

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Going Inside & Trusting Myself – Part 2 of 2 – Laura

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Going Inside & Trusting Myself (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th)) Listen to Audio – AI-Generated Laura There are two reasons that my portion of this chapter may not be exceptionally long: 1) I said most of what I wanted to say on the topic of this chapter in the last chapter, and 2) Karl did a respectable job of explaini…

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Being and Becoming – Part 2 – Laura

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Being and Becoming – Part 2 From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) Listen to this blog – AI-Generated Laura IMPOSTER SYNDROME!! Sitting down to write this chapter seems to be more challenging than the rest. Karl and I have been going back and forth discussing my feelings on “being and becoming.” I think my writer’s block is du…

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Uncovering Your Gifts & Finding Strength in Dark Moments with Derick Johnson 49:10

2M ago49:10

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Episode Summary: The School of Healing podcast, hosted by Dominiece Clifton, empowers women entrepreneurs with tools for growth and transformation. In this episode, Dominiece interviews Derek Johnson, a US Army veteran turned life coach, discussing his journey, motivation, and strategies for personal development and success. In this conversation, D…

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Going Inside & Trusting Myself – Part 1 of 2 – Karl

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Going Inside & Trusting Myself (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th)) Listen to Audio – AI-Generated Karl For most of my life, religion told me not to trust myself, especially my feelings. We were taught what to believe based on the accepted belief systems and encouraged to trust that we were correct even when it did not fee…

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337 – Rick Gregory

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Rick Gregory is a former pastor turned spiritual life coach after experiencing a spiritual awakening. Through battling years of active alcoholism and undergoing a process of religious deconstruction, Rick has arrived at a profound realization: that the essence of truth, power, and the Kingdom of God—by whatever name one chooses to call God—resides …

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Why Trump is in Our Deconstruction Stories

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Why Trump is in Our Deconstruction Stories by license from freepik.com Listen to this blog – AI-Generated In the 2016 election, I couldn’t vote for either candidate, Hillary or Trump. So, I voted for the third party, and I can’t even remember his name. I was following my convictions that there had to be a better person to be the leader of our count…

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From Super Model to Modern Mystic: How to Make Big Changes with a Small Shift in your Trajectory 32:33

2M ago32:33

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I can’t wait for you to hear this two-part conversation with former super model and modern day mystic, Dr. Anna Gatmon. In part one we discuss Anna’s journey as an ugly duckling with a learning disability and painful family secrets that made her question her intelligence and her value. Discovered in a Swedish drugstore as a teen, Anna went on to be…

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Jonny McGovern Is GayAF 1:05:09

2M ago1:05:09

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Universal Studios plans big Florida expansion and that gets DNR talking theme parks, then Jonny McGovern joins the show to talk Drag Race and his new podcast Jonny McGovern is Gay AF. This episode is just a sample of the great content available to subscribers every day on DNRStudios.com. Subscribe now then download the DNRcast app for iPhone and An…

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Being and Becoming – Part 2 of 2 – Laura

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Being and Becoming – Part 2 (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) Listen to this blog – AI-Generated Laura IMPOSTER SYNDROME!! Sitting down to write this chapter seems to be more challenging than the rest. Karl and I have been going back and forth discussing my feelings on “being and becoming.” I think my writer’s block is d…

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Solo Jam: How to Move Past Fear Instead of Self-sabotaging 45:08

2M ago45:08

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Dominiece Clifton reflects on her personal journey of growth and the challenges she faced in navigating the liminal space between old and new versions of herself. She discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing fear-based thoughts and self-sabotaging behaviors. Dominiece shares 10 resources that helped h…

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336 – What is Trauma?

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This week we decided to have a vulnerable conversation about a chapter in our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. We are not licensed therapists, so we rely a lot on the experts. I sometimes say, “Do your research and consult a professional.” Somatic therapies are a helpful tool to help us take control of our healing and make progress on our …

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Being and Becoming – Part 1 of 2 – Karl

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Being and Becoming – Part 1 (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) Listen to this blog – AI-Generated Karl I started recycling about three years ago. It always seemed like a promising idea. One company I worked for recycles about 95% of its material. They have obviously done it for years and have become very proficient at it.…

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A Plan for Us

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(From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) Listen to this blog – AI-Generated Karl As a former pastor, I remember the faces of people visiting for the first time. They were always more attentive than the other members. They were more hesitant to be demonstrative, but they looked hopeful in a cautious way. This always made me opti…

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Understanding the Basics of Astrology As A Tool For Personal Growth with Zikea McCurdie 51:16

2M ago51:16

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the School of Healing podcast, host Dominiece Clifton is joined by Zikea McCurdy for an astrology reading. They discuss Zikea's recent move to Baltimore and her career aspirations. They also delve into the basics of astrology, including natal charts, solar return charts, and the significance of houses. Zikea prov…

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Richard Hatem's Very Normal Bookshelf 1:20:11

2M ago1:20:11

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What’s in a name? DNR talk nicknames and high school dramas and traumas. Then guest Richard Hatem returns to talk about seeing Derek in LA and his new podcast Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf. Thiis episode is just a sample of the great content available every weekday on DNRStudios.com. Subscribe today then download the DNRcast app for iPhone o…

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Listening

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Listening (From our new book, Evolving From Religious Trauma. June 4th) Listen to this blog – AI-Generated Several years ago, we started a group called The Desert Sanctuary. We wanted it to be a home for spiritual nomads questioning their faith, struggling with their spirituality, or taking a break from organized religion. Eventually, it also inclu…

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334 – Blondes and Boos

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Blondes and Boos started in 2020 with Krista Tweedy and Erin Eck during the Covid lock down. We added Brandi Butcher to the mix in September of 2022. We are friends on the outside of the shows, and get together when we can. We are all based out of Missouri. Erin has recently stepped out to spend more time with her family. We are friends who love to…

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Episode 329 – Ghost Hunters Come to Our House

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Carmen and Loren of Night Owls Paranormal #2 visited our home Saturday night and conducted an investigation of our house. It’s a little frightening to be vulnerable like that because we believe the narratives that we are “opening ourselves up to something…” But we decided that we wanted to know for sure, so we invited them in for an evening of fun.…

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Special – The Lighter Side of the Desert – Man vs Bear & Mega Pastors vs Mental Health

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This is a special episode that we want to do about once or twice a month. It is with my son, Jordan, who we used to call J.D. My middle name is Joseph and they used to call me Joey. I hope you will enjoy this episode! This episode covers the latest viral social media frenzy about whether women would prefer to face a bear or a man in the woods. But,…

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Birthing a New Activism with Laura Hartley 26:20

2M ago26:20

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I had a deep and vulnerable conversation with Laura Hartley, Climate activist and Life Coach, about Acceptance as a Pathway to Transformation and Collective Liberation. Acceptance is not giving up. Giving up implies a sense of resignation and defeat, often leading to inaction or a lack of engagement with the challenges at hand. In contrast, accepta…

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In Search of a Grown-up

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In Search of a Grown-up Audio version of this blog! AI Generated In real life, I’m a fairly low-key, go-with-the-flow person who occasionally gets emotional about something. When I feel like someone has to say something, I say it quite strongly. Those who know me know that I’m soft-hearted but also occasionally come out swinging when I notice injus…

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Solo Jam: You Take Better Care of Your Car Than You Do Yourself 28:06

2M ago28:06

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Dominiece Clifton discusses the importance of prioritizing self-care and daily maintenance to prevent burnout. She shares her personal journey of learning to take better care of herself and emphasizes the need to nourish the mind, body, and spirit consistently. Dominiece highlights the power of building habits and …

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333 – Kiersten Hathcock – Little Voices 2

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(From her website) To most who know me, I’m a Shark Tank-winning, self-taught carpenter & furniture designer who built an internationally-known kids’ furniture company out of my LA garage. What many don’t know; however, is that I’m also an ordinary, science-minded mom of two who was thrown into extraordinary circumstances at the age of 36 when I su…

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