Best Left Trigger Right Trigger Podcasts (2025)

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Reason Vs. Breaking Points: Does Big Tech Do More Good Than Harm? 1:42:11

19m ago1:42:11

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Reason's Robby Soave and Elizabeth Nolan Brown square off with Breaking Points' Emily Jashinsky and Ryan Grim in a no-holds-barred debate over Big Tech. The Reason team argues that technology has dramatically improved everyday life—and that those benefits can't be ignored. Their opponents counter that Big Tech's power is inseparable from big govern…

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Hana Part 3: Rebuilding a Life From Scratch After Addiction: Managing Triggers, Avoiding Relapse, and Deciding to Cut Off Her Mother 1:19:54

2d ago1:19:54

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In part 3 of Hana's miraculous addiction recovery story, she breaks down the step-by-step reality of going from homelessness to rehab, sober living, and long-term stability. She shares how she managed triggers, avoided relapse during chaotic jobs, and stayed sober while building her business and buying a home. All the while, she follows her intuiti…

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Should Libertarians Support Federal AI Regulation? 1:09:09

19m ago1:09:09

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by associate editor Liz Wolfe to discuss President Donald Trump's executive order blocking states from enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations. The panel debates whether a single national framework for AI is necessary to keep American tech companies c…

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122 | Sick of Going Back to Toxic Relationships? Try this 3-Step Healing Plan Instead! 33:57

3d ago33:57

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever found yourself going back to the same type of relationship… even after you promised yourself you wouldn’t? Maybe you know it’s unhealthy, but the pull feels stronger than logic and you’re left wondering why this keeps happening and what’s wrong with you... In today’s episode, we’re getting honest about the real reason…

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Sober for the Holidays: Practical Skills for Coping with Loneliness & Fostering Empowerment Through Self-Inquiry 27:47

5h ago27:47

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Let's take a deep dive into a neurodivergent, radical perspective on surviving the holidays with practical addiction recovery skills. We discuss tools that foster empowerment, nonviolent communication, healthy boundaries, and harm reduction that are specific to the unwanted pressure society puts on us this time of year. Family dynamics can cause ad…

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Why Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump Hate the Netflix Deal 1:11:13

3d ago1:11:13

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by associate editor Liz Wolfe to sort through the political free-for-all surrounding the Warner Bros. and Netflix merger. They look at why Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) is urging regulators to block the deal, why President Donald Trump says he plans to get personal…

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EP 228: How to Enter Your DARK FEMININE ERA 30:12

2d ago30:12

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In this episode of Unfck Your Relationships*, we're stepping into the most misunderstood and most misused part of feminine energy: the dark feminine. Not the TikTok version. Not the "manipulate him back" bullshit. The real dark feminine. The part of you that is bold, grounded, self-protective, deeply self-respecting, and absolutely unwilling to kee…

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121 | How to Endure Your Season of Suffering w/ Anna Bates 35:54

10d ago35:54

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” in your faith… and still suffering? Still waiting? Still wondering why God hasn’t moved yet? You’re not alone! In today’s episode, we’re getting real about what it looks like to hold onto God when life feels heavy, confusing, or straight-up disappointing. We're talking about t…

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Ask Us Anything: Libertarians Answer Your Questions 1:31:18

11d ago1:31:18

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It's that time of year when we ask you to open your wallets, dear listener, and make a tax-deductible donation to Reason's annual webathon: https://reason.pub/4pzsSOE. In this special episode of The Reason Roundtable, editors Matt Welch, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Robby Soave, and Peter Suderman respond to all of your burning questions. Nothing is off l…

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EP 227: How to Level Up So Fast It Feels Illegal 24:17

5d ago24:17

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EP 227: How to Level Up So Fast It Feels Illegal In this episode of Unfck Your Relationships, we're diving into the identity level shifts required to level up so quickly it almost feels wrong. The truth? You're not stuck because of timing, luck, or the men you date. You're stuck because your nervous system is still wired for chaos, crumbs, and chas…

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Episode 226: If your friends do any of these things, cut them out immediately 31:25

6d ago31:25

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In this episode of Unfck Your Relationships*, we're going deep into the truth about female friendships, support, and the energetics behind the women you keep around you. Because here's the reality: You cannot build a powerful life while surrounding yourself with women who are secretly competing with you, resenting you, or only "supportive" when you…

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Hana Part 2: From A Homeless, Drug Addicted Sex Worker to Finding Hope While Being Held at Gunpoint 56:16

10d ago56:16

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In this episode, Hana shares her raw and unflinching story of addiction, trauma, and survival. We dive into Part 2 of her story with a harrowing tale of being held at gunpoint by a drug dealer, followed by stories of a near-amputation, sex work, and homelessness in Seattle. She was in and out of jail and treatment. One day she heard another addict …

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Is Economic Anxiety Driving People to Socialism? 1:05:41

16d ago1:05:41

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch dig into the disconnect between strong Black Friday spending and a public mood shaped by rising costs, economic anxiety, and slipping approval numbers for President Donald Trump. They explore why so many Americans feel poorer despite higher overall wealth, how r…

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120 | How Gratitude Rewires Your Mind and Helps You Heal From Trauma 26:49

17d ago26:49

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever felt like no matter how much you pray, journal, or try to “stay positive,” your mind just keeps drifting back to stress, fear, or what’s not working? Maybe gratitude feels good in theory… but in real life? It sometimes feels hard, distant, or even fake. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the real power of gratitude…

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119 | Stop Letting Your Emotions Run Your Life — Master Your Triggers in 5 Steps 24:22

17d ago24:22

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever wondered why certain moments hit you so hard, so fast, and so deeply? Maybe a comment, a tone of voice, or even a small inconvenience sends you into panic, anger, or shutdown and afterward you think, “Why did I react that way?” If triggers feel like they control you more than you control them, this episode is for you!…

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Hana, Part 1: Dealing With a Chaotic Mother, Smoking Meth as a Troubled Teen, and Using Alcohol to Quit Suboxone 1:18:33

18d ago1:18:33

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Trigger warning: Graphic description of suicide Hana's miraculous addiction recovery story begins with growing up with an alcoholic mother who created an extremely chaotic living environment. Hana was forced to caregive and be a "friend" to their mother, a phenomenon known as parentification -- when a child is forced to be in an adult role. She got…

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Trump Embraces Mamdani Socialism as 'Practical' 1:12:25

10d ago1:12:25

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Reason senior editor Robby Soave to discuss President Donald Trump's unexpectedly warm White House meeting with New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and why he now describes the socialist's agenda as "practical." They examine what this moment suggests about Tru…

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You're "Helping" Your Loved Ones All Wrong: Addiction in Families with Amber Hollingsworth 47:04

28d ago47:04

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In today's episode, Early and Amber Hollingsworth of popular YouTube channel Put the Shovel Down discuss data-informed methods of how to help our loved ones escape their addiction. Most people accidentally put themselves in the "villian" role in their addicted family member's life, even though their actions are rooted in love. Why is this? What can…

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How the Epstein Files Turned MAGA Against Trump 1:11:51

17d ago1:11:51

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm to unpack President Donald Trump's sudden shift on the Jeffrey Epstein files after trying to block the vote, the GOP pressure campaign behind it, and what the episode suggests about his grip on the party. They also examine Trump's mi…

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118 | 3 Myths About Healing We Wish We Knew Sooner w/ Anna Bates 20:42

1M ago20:42

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever been doing “all the right things” on your healing journey… but still felt stuck, confused, or like something just isn’t working? Maybe you’ve unknowingly believed some of the healing myths that sound good, feel comforting in the moment, but actually keep you from moving forward. Trust me you’re not alone, and today we…

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Episode: 225 How to RAISE YOUR STANDARDS and UPGRADE YOUR LIFE 40:53

1M ago40:53

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WORK WITH MICHELLE: Join THE CONNECTED WOMAN, a course for the woman who wants to go from anxious & self-abandoning in relationships to secure, confident and unf*ckwithable: https://michellepanning.com/the-connected-woman Sign up for THE EXPERIENCE, an exclusive 12-month mentorship experience where you go all in on YOU (aka, you get direct access t…

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Recovery Resources: Decolonization, Internal Family Systems, The Holistic Psychologist, Somatics & Nutrition, and More! 29:25

1M ago29:25

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Today Early discusses more addiction recovery resources for people in recovery, sober curious folks, and anyone else on a healing journey with their relationship to drugs and/or alcohol. They discuss a book from White Bison Inc about the hundreds of years old Indigenous resistance to alcoholism, and the decolonization movements that heal Native Ame…

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Did Democrats Blow It on the Government Shutdown? 1:23:44

1M ago1:23:44

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This week, Reason editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by the editor in chief of The Argument, Jerusalem Demsas, to discuss the end of the government shutdown and what Democrats actually gained from it. They examine the renewed focus on Obamacare subsidies and how both parties are struggling to articulate a cohere…

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117 | The Hidden Reason You Keep Playing Small and Settling for Less 27:45

1M ago27:45

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever felt like you’re holding yourself back? Like you know there’s more in you, but something keeps making you shrink, second-guess yourself, or settle for less? If that’s you, today’s episode is going to open your eyes to the hidden reason you keep playing small and how to finally break free from it. I’m walking you throu…

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Episode 224: Life Lessons from a Recovering People Pleaser 30:54

1M ago30:54

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Okay, babe… let's talk about people pleasing, because this episode is me calling myself (and you) all the way out. For years, I thought being the "chill, supportive, easygoing" partner made me good. But in reality? I was just betraying myself over and over. I wasn't setting boundaries, I was building walls and then wondering why everything exploded…

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Danny: LSD at Age 11, IV Meth and Heroin Use, and Unlocking Healing With Ibogaine 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

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Trigger warning: brief mention of childhood sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts Today we hear Danny's addiction recovery story as a neurodivergent person. He describes himself as being a highly emotional child who cried often. He tried LSD at the age of 11, and promptly changed his world view and became a musician and someone who ditched class. He g…

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Will a Mamdani Victory Push the Democrats Further Left? 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss the upcoming New York City mayoral election and what a Zohran Mamdani victory could mean for both the city and national politics. They weigh the best-case/worst-case scenarios of a leftward turn in New York, asking whether Mamdani represents a lasting an…

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116 | If You’re Sick of Feeling Stuck, It’s Time to Heal So You Can Walk in Purpose 30:27

2M ago30:27

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you been feeling stuck? Like no matter how hard you try to move forward, something keeps you back in the same cycles of disappointment, doubt, or toxic patterns? Maybe you’re realizing that what’s really keeping you stuck isn’t your circumstances… it’s unhealed pain from your past. In this episode, we’re talking about what hap…

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Episode 223: Stop Calling It Love…You're Just Abandoning Yourself 39:34

2M ago39:34

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In this episode of Unf*ck Your Relationships, I'm calling BS on the fluffy, feel-good version of "self-love." Because let's be real… bubble baths and affirmations don't fix years of self-abandonment. I get raw about my own story of being the "ultimate caretaker", the one holding everything together, doing the emotional labor, and calling it love. S…

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Three Plant Medicines That Helped Me Survive & Thrive After Addiction: Valerian Root, Kratom, and Ayahuasca 38:18

1M ago38:18

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Today Early discusses a bit more about their own story in addiction recovery. They outline the three most important plant medicines they have worked with on their journey: valerian root, kratom, and ayahuasca. What's right for one person may be harmful for another, and the most important thing is learning to listen to your own intuition and find wh…

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Javier Milei's Libertarian Policies Win Shock Election 1:17:14

2M ago1:17:14

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch are joined by associate editor Liz Wolfe to discuss Argentine President Javier Milei's strong midterm showing and what it suggests about the durability of his libertarian reform agenda. They debate whether the results vindicate Trump's earlier currency-swap bailout, how Milei's spend…

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115 | Feeling Behind? The Truth About Why God Has You Hidden Right Now 22:23

2M ago22:23

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Why does it feel like nothing’s working?” Maybe it feels like you’re doing all the right things but still not seeing the breakthrough you’ve been praying for. You start wondering if you missed it, if God forgot about you, or if you’re just not “there” yet... But what if your “problem”…

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Episode 222: How to Stop the Emotional Whiplash of Fearful Avoidance 28:00

2M ago28:00

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In this episode of Unfck Your Relationships, I dive into the fearful avoidant attachment style sometimes called anxious avoidant and the blind spots that come with it. This was once my dominant attachment style, and even now I can see how it still pops up in relationships. Unlike anxious or dismissive avoidants, the fearful avoidant flips between h…

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Kelly: "It's Called Blow, Not Save" Cocaine Addiction From Party Girl to Drug Court 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

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Trigger warning: mention of child abuse, extensive discussion about suicide Today we hear Kelly's addiction recovery story. Her life started with a complicated childhood: a mix of happiness, love, and abuse. She was tasked with caring for her younger brothers as they suffered from life-threatening health problems, which she later realized was paren…

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Does Argentina's Bailout Prove Libertarians Wrong? 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch examine Argentina's $20 billion bailout and what it means for President Javier Milei's promise of a libertarian turnaround. They debate whether foreign aid undermines his free market agenda and what the deal suggests about Washington's own commitment to fiscal r…

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114 | Feeling Inadequate? Here’s Why the Devil Knows You’re Called (and You Don’t) 20:48

2M ago20:48

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever felt inadequate... Like you’re not smart enough, not capable enough, or maybe just not as far along as you “should” be? Maybe you find yourself second-guessing everything you do, stuck in a loop of self-doubt, and sabotaging the very blessings you’ve been praying for. If that all hits home, today’s episode is for you.…

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Episode 221: Why Logic Won't Save You in Love 24:17

2M ago24:17

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In this episode of Unfck Your Relationships, I'm breaking down the blind spots of the dismissive avoidant attachment style. If you've ever felt confused about why you (or your partner) shut down, withdraw, or over-rely on logic in relationships, this episode will give you clarity and a new way forward. Here's what I dive into: Logic vs. Love – Why …

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Foundational Thoughts for Empowerment: What RD Secular Addiction Recovery Support Groups Look Like 35:17

2M ago35:17

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In today's episode, Early discusses the foundational ideas that the RD secular addiction recovery/sober curious support groups have been built upon. These ideas are a work in progress, but include: -a land & history acknowledgement -viewing oneself as a scientist and a test subject in our recovery -the belief that we are powerful and already whole …

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Trump's Art of the Deal for Peace in the Middle East 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch celebrate the release of over 2,000 hostages, political prisoners, and detainees, while considering whether President Donald Trump's Israel–Gaza deal represents a genuine step toward lasting peace in the Middle East. They discuss whether Trump's foreign policy a…

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113 | You Want Confidence, But You’re Still Thinking Like the Old You 40:04

2M ago40:04

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you’re just not seeing the growth or confidence you’ve been praying for? Maybe you're reading the Word, showing up, staying busy, but still wondering why things aren’t taking root in your life. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the Parable of the Sower and how it reveals …

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Episode 220: The Hidden Patterns Keeping You Stuck in Love 29:43

2M ago29:43

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In this episode of Unf*ck Your Relationship, I dig into the blind spots of anxious attachment, the hidden patterns that keep you stuck in the same cycles, even when you think you've "done the work." I explain why reflection alone isn't enough, because you can only reflect on what you're consciously aware of. Blind spots live in the shadows the part…

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Reason Versus National Review: Is Mass Immigration Good for America? 1:06:52

2M ago1:06:52

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Reason and the Cato Institute go head-to-head with our friends at the National Review and the Center for Immigration Studies in a thought-provoking debate on one of America's most divisive issues: immigration. Resolution: Mass Immigration Is Good for America Affirmative: Reason's Katherine Mangu-Ward and Cato's Alex Nowrasteh Negative: National Rev…

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Brittany: Drinking Through Childhood Trauma, Never Ending Grief and Tragedy — and Deciding to Take Her Life Back 1:09:19

2M ago1:09:19

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Trigger warning: Frank discussions about suicidal thoughts and ambivalence towards life, talk of grief and death. In today's episode, we hear Brittany's addiction recovery/sober curious story. She grew up with parents in active addiction and experienced abandonment and trauma in early childhood. When she had her first drink, fireworks started going…

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Does Bari Weiss Prove Woke Media Is Collapsing? 1:12:11

2M ago1:12:11

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie are joined by Reason reporter Eric Boehm to discuss Paramount's $150 million acquisition of The Free Press and Bari Weiss' promotion to editor in chief at CBS News. They examine whether this represents a backlash to "woke" media, and debate if the success of outlets on Subs…

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112 | The One Question I Asked God that Helped Me Find My Identity 13:58

2M ago13:58

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ Have you ever struggled to understand who God created you to be? Maybe you've been googling... "How do I feel confident in myself?" or "How do I find who I am?" or "How do I find my identity in Christ?" If you’re in the middle of trying to discover your identity, this episode is for you! I'm sharing the one simple question I asked …

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Episode 219: The Real Reason Anxious + Avoidant Relationships NEVER Work (Until You Do This) 56:45

2M ago56:45

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In this episode of Unf*ck Your Relationship, I dive into one of the most common yet challenging dynamics I see: the anxious–avoidant relationship. Instead of just giving surface-level advice like "communicate better" or "give each other more space," I explore how shadow work is the real key to creating lasting change. I share some of my own experie…

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Recovery Resources for Sober October! Nutrition & Alcohol, Accountability and Transformative Justice, Buddhism & Dark Emotions, and Another Gay Memoir! 28:44

3M ago28:44

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In order to rewire our brains, we must feed them new information. Or bathe them in a soup of new information. Today, Early recommends a few books and podcasts to support addiction recovery. They also start the conversation about accountability for harm caused during addiction. Books: How to Eat to Change How You Drink by Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS D…

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Will a Shutdown Finally Shrink Government? 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

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This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss whether the impending government shutdown will actually rein in the federal bureaucracy. They consider whether there is anything to gain from a shutdown, how past shutdowns have played out, and whether the risk of growing executive power outweighs the ri…

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111 | Still Feel Attached to Your Toxic Ex? 5 Steps to Break the Emotional Soul Tie 21:03

3M ago21:03

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Hi beautiful! ♥️ If you've ended things with your ex but still feel drawn to him, and you're trying to be strong enough not to go back... Or if you've found yourself caught in a cycle with him, but deep down you want to be free... Here are the five steps to finally break free from him emotionally AND spiritually! We're talking all things soul ties …

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Ep 218: Mirror, Mirror: A Conversation About Call-Outs with Connected Woman Alum Heather Rotan 57:41

3M ago57:41

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Today's conversation is all about the OWN IT part of CLOCK IT, OWN IT, CLEAN IT UP…and who better to share than the accountability queen herself, my amazing client Heather! Heather is a mother of three, a healthcare executive, and a self-proclaimed attention whore who loves deeply, leads fiercely, and never backs down from a challenge…and she prove…

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