Best Mara Davis Podcasts (2024)

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The Soften Journey: A Journey of Opening as Love 16:42

7d ago16:42

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In this fourth solo episode I share the details of the journey that I have been guiding women through for the past decade; it is the journey of moving from the mind into the heart, and living and loving from there. This is a journey that I call SOFTEN. . "Until and unless we are able to exalt our our inner masculine, we will never be able to birth …

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Episode 99 "Big Girl Pants" 43:47

1M ago43:47

43:47

We found out about Kamala after this was recorded! That's what VoteHer is all about!! But there's an addendum. From there we get an update from Teri from her primary, what Jen's been up to with her big lawsuits, thoughts on the RNC/DNC and what we've been reading this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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On Conscious Dying with Death Doula and Midwife Carla Torres Davis 1:09:35

1M ago1:09:35

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Join me for a tender but important conversation about death and dying, the conscious way. Today I'm joined by Carla, a Death Doula and Midwife who has helped to guide many people on this journey. . Carla is the owner of A Venerated Death: End of Life. She is an End-of-Life Coach, Death Doula & Midwife, Home Funeral Guide and Funeral Celebrant. Carl…

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Episode 98 "What’s Cooking?!" 41:46

3M ago41:46

41:46

We go through a lightning round of topics including early voting, the Georgia Supreme Court race, Biden’s Morehouse Speech, harsh words in Congress, congressional affairs and the Butker speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Episode 97 "Here Comes The Judge" 39:49

4M ago39:49

39:49

We discuss primary elections, protests and justice for Cricket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Episode 96 "Elect More Women" 44:35

4M ago44:35

44:35

Catching you up on Teri's campaign, Arizona's 1864 abortion law madness and how to get out of it. Also, what we're raving about this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Womb Wisdom with Menstrual Artist Jasmine Alicia Carter 1:01:25

4M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

What a beautiful honor it was to host Jasmine for this conversation of the heart. We talk about her spiritual journey and her relationship with sacred blood as a medium for her art, and about the movement for this art that she is single-handedly leading. . “I dream to experience in this lifetime the manifestation of millions of Gods and Goddesses o…

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Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Journey Through Grief, Creativity, and Legacy 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

“As a death midwife, one of the things many of us do is work on legacy projects with people who are dying and their loved ones, and yet sometimes I think it's really not up to us to know what our legacy is. I can hope it will be this particular thing, but at the end of the day, the people we leave behind are the ones really making the meaning and i…

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On Being a Teacher: Three Stories Not Many Know 17:04

5M ago17:04

17:04

In this third solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares her journey as a teacher; here are three personal stories that not many know. . To deepen in with Patricia you can find her personal Instagram here: www.instagram.com/lavieenrusso and her professional Instagram here: www.instagram.com/wholehealedholy. . Full offer…

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Episode 95 "Every Sperm Is Sacred" 50:26

5M ago50:26

50:26

We're back from hiatus! Teri gives us a session update. We get into her IVF & Birth Control protection bill and sex education in schools. Also, updates on national politics, Princess Kate's cancer announcement and what we're raving about. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Embracing creativity, change and joy in grief: Recapping our Conversation with Mara June 39:38

5M ago39:38

39:38

“I think some of the clearest decisions I've ever made have come in the aftermath of grief.” ~Naila Francis In this episode, we look back on our enchanting and insightful conversation with Mara June, an educator, facilitator, community weaver, writer, caregiver, death doula and community herbalist. Reflecting on her deep belief in the creative ener…

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Rolling Out The Welcome Mat for Grief 49:24

6M ago49:24

49:24

"In allowing ourselves to feel our grief, or to feel present with whatever is coming up for us — not excluding our joy — that's actually helping us to feel more deeply in all of these areas in our life. And I think that is part of the enchantment piece for me...When we feel more deeply, then we can also feel enchantment and wonder and awe and all o…

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Ritual as Remedy with Mara Branscombe 52:10

6M ago52:10

52:10

“Living in a constant state of distraction and noise diminishes your intuitive intelligence. Practice being in silence. Soul-care is the path towards building the sanctuary of love, presence, and leadership within.” . Join me for an episode with Mara Branscombe, a woman who embodies the benefits of ritual as remedy and soul care, she shares her wis…

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A Welcome Space for Grief 51:07

6M ago51:07

51:07

In this episode, inspired by our powerful conversation with communal grief tender and song circle leader, Alexandra “Ahlay” Blakeley, we discuss our own experiences with song circles and how they impacted us — as well our thoughts on community grief spaces in general, and how grief support is so much broader than the stereotypical basement circle f…

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The Fool: A Story of Love with These Words 17:39

6M ago17:39

17:39

In this second solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares poems from her book These Words (published in 2016), as she weaves in the story of love in her life: love as her biggest teacher. . To deepen in with Patricia you can find her personal Instagram here: www.instagram.com/lavieenrusso and her professional Instagram …

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On the Inside: The Story of Deep Healing in Women's Prisons with Nikki Weaver 1:06:48

7M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

In this episode, Nikki Weaver, the founder of "On the Inside" shares a powerful memory of witnessing her mother's remarkable ability to alter the energy in a space, and create the potential for deep healing in a second. This memory, and the memory of her mother lives in the work Nikki now does for women in prisons through her project called "On the…

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Singing Together to Open Our Hearts 1:08:26

6M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

“I believe that community singing, which I define as, when a group of folks come together and they sing songs together that are easy enough lyrically and easy enough melodically to be taught in the moment. And then we sing these songs, which I personally call spells or prayers together that are amplified and help put us in some sort of altered stat…

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Episode 94 "State Of The State, We're Back" 38:51

7M ago38:51

38:51

We discuss what's happening at session, the latest with the GOP primary and Joe Manchin in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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My Evolution: A Journey of Remembering with Patricia Russo 20:37

7M ago20:37

20:37

In this first solo episode of a series of 12 for the year, host Patricia Russo shares her nearly 53-year journey of evolution; her journey of remembering who she is. From being the first born big sister and young mother to her four sisters, to a life of creating beauty, experiences and work in service to others. . She shares this first solo episode…

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Guided by Grief - Reflections on our Conversation with Susan J. Tweit 36:19

7M ago36:19

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“When I was on the Camino, there was this moment when I was spreading [my dad’s] ashes and just talking to him and I realized that was why I was there, that he wanted me there. And I felt so connected to him, and at that time I remember thinking, ‘This is so simple. I can turn off everything and go out for a walk in the woods and be connected with …

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Where Spirit Meets Space: The Art of Designing Sacred Space with Kelly Robinson 54:21

8M ago54:21

54:21

What happens when Spirit meets space? Join me for this conversation with Kelly Robinson, where we talk about her beautiful approach to designing the spaces we live in. . Kelly Robinson is a Chicago-native who has designed experiences and offices for some of the world's most influential tech companies. Through her career creating conscious workplace…

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Living and Dying with Love and Compassion with Susan J. Tweit 35:44

7M ago35:44

35:44

“If we have the intention to live with love and compassion, we can handle anything. We are amazing beings, we humans. We can also really screw up badly, but if we have the intention to live with love and compassion, it changes what we do and how we are.” ~ Susan J. Tweit In her memoir, Bless the Birds: Living with Love in a Time of Dying, Susan J. …

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Episode 93 "Year Of The Dragon" 44:07

8M ago44:07

44:07

Teri is back at the capitol for session. We talk about the redistricting maps and the fallout of the special session, Georgia politicians being swatted, Nikki Haley's comments on the Civil War and what we are raving about this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Blue Lights: A Holiday Episode 26:19

8M ago26:19

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“Our Christmas lights now are all blue since Ron left. I want to honor the day and the spirit of it, but the bright, shining twinkle lights and jingle bells don't speak to my heart. When the blue lights are turned on, the room is bathed with a lovely blue, which creates exactly the right atmosphere to sink into the holy yet joyful season.” ~Marge S…

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Episode 92 "Too smart, too effective!" 40:58

9M ago40:58

40:58

We discuss the special session, Texas's terrible abortion policies and how Watergate Salad is making a comeback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Grief as a Transformational Journey: Reflections on our Conversation with Ning Tendo 42:26

9M ago42:26

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"If you're willing to open to the journey and if you're willing to really allow yourself to feel your grief and have practices to engage it, it does shape-shift over time. It does become softer. It does become something that you can carry maybe with a little more...lightness and grace." ~Naila Francis In this episode, we delve into varied facets of…

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Episode 91 "Get Out The Maps" 41:30

9M ago41:30

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We deep dive into redistricting and the Georgia special session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Episode 90 "Remembering Rosalynn Carter" 45:09

9M ago45:09

45:09

We also discuss redistricting, the MLB All Star Game is back, Adam Kinzinger in Georgia and our Thanksgiving plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Dreaming into Grief and Love 51:11

9M ago51:11

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“Just having that dream visit, even just one visit, can nourish somebody and really give them the courage to go into their grief because it's not enough to have those dreams. It doesn't negate the pain of their physical absence. You still need to do the hard work. You still need to go into your grief and really unwind all of those stories and all o…

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Episode 89 "Rico Suave" 33:51

10M ago33:51

33:51

We talk about the GOP debate, Moms For Liberty in Georgia and our big night of politics and pints with WABE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Episode 88 "Voters Neuter Republicans" 40:50

10M ago40:50

40:50

We talk about the elections in Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia and what that means for Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Spaces of Witness and Belonging: Reflecting on our conversation with Dwight Dunston 44:50

10M ago44:50

44:50

“I think runners, by nature, have this environment of excitement and energy and support just built into a race. It doesn't matter how fast you're running. You're just all together and you're all part of this big happy bubble of energy. It's always a feeling of belonging.” — Sarah Davis In this week’s episode, we reflect on our conversation with hip…

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Episode 87 "The Call Is Coming From Inside The House!" 46:55

10M ago46:55

46:55

We talk about the rise in antisemitism in Georgia. Teri talks to families of hostages at the Capitol. Jen breaks down redistricting in Georgia. Mara gives behind the scenes tea from the Michelin Star ceremony in Atlanta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Tenderness and Reverence in Grief and Joy 39:26

10M ago39:26

39:26

“I have never been more practiced in honoring my grief, and I truly have never had more gratitude and joy and reverence for life…When you really feel into grief, my experience is you’re able to love and feel a part of the life force that moves through all living things.” ~ Dwight Dunston In our season 5 opener, artist, educator and activist Dwight …

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Episode 86 “Tasty Nuggets” 48:59

10M ago48:59

48:59

We discuss an unusual email blast to Cobb County school parents, the latest on the Fulton County DA plea deals and a report from the opening gala at Assembly Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Whole Woman Health with Carrie E. Levine, CNM 54:52

10M ago54:52

54:52

Join me for a conversation about whole health for women, exploring the whys of heath rather than the whats with my guest Carrie E. Levine. . Carrie E. Levine is a certified nurse midwife, an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, the founder of the Whole Woman Health Clinic, and the author of Whole Woman Health: A Guide to Creatin…

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Episode 85 "So Many Emotions" 46:47

10M ago46:47

46:47

While we process everything that’s happening with Israel and Gaza, we discuss how it affects the Georgia State House. Also, the speakers race (again) and what we are raving about this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Episode 84 "Who Is The Speaker Of The House?!" 54:20

11M ago54:20

54:20

We talk about the ousting of Kevin McCarthy and how that affects Georgia and lobbying at Lucy McBath's office. Journalist George Chidi gives us an update on the Fulton County Jails, his new podcast King Slime and the subpoena he received while we were talking to him. Also, what we are raving about this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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The Feminine Gift of Yearning: Harnessing the Creative Power of this Gift with Alexandra Roxo 1:03:23

11M ago1:03:23

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Shortly after meeting each other on retreat many years ago, my guest and I shared a season of yearning for the love that we now both have. We steeped ourselves in this "holy ache" as we both call it; we trusted in it, and with it. Join me for a conversation with Alexandra Roxo. We talk about desire, yearning, aloneness and living a life in love as …

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Episode 83 "Power Panel" 59:49

11M ago59:49

59:49

We discuss the latest developments in the Fulton County DA indictments. Political reporter Patricia Murphy from the AJC joins to talk about everything #GaPol, guns, the governor's race and Gavin Newsom in Georgia. Side note, congratulations to Jeff Hullinger who just got a job at GPB after he was our rave of the week! See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Episode 82 “Blowhards” 41:43

11M ago41:43

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We are back from hiatus! Updates on Jen and the Fulton County DA indictments, leaf blowing legislation, Teri’s trip to Taiwan and everything we are about this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By VoteHer Podcast

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Giving Ourselves Grace 34:12

11M ago34:12

34:12

In this bonus episode, we reflect on our conversation with Dan Fischer of One Last Wave, an amazing project that invites grievers to memorialize their loved ones by having their names etched on a surfboard that Dan takes out to sea. This episode highlights the kind of exclusive content we share on Patreon. It also covers so much ground, as we muse …

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Episode Swap! Emerging Form — Checking in One Year Later 37:40

12M ago37:40

37:40

“Having an established creative practice helped me in ways I would have never known, and I think it’s the greatest gift my younger self gave me now.” ~ Rosemmery Wahtola Trommer This month, we’re offering you a feed swap. This is the second episode we’re swapping. For the first episode in this swap, check out Episode Swap! Emerging Form Discusses C…

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Episode swap! Emerging Form's Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Christie Aschwanden Discuss Creativity in Times of Trauma 27:32

1y ago27:32

27:32

“Grief cracks you open. It makes us vulnerable… I feel vulnerable.” ~ Christie Aschwanden “A creative practice prepared me for grief.” ~ Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer This month, we’re offering you a feed swap. Emerging Form, co-hosted by poet Rosemmery Wahtola Trommer and journalist Christie Aschwanden, is a podcast about creative process. These two f…

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The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Forgiving the Unforgivable with Sharon Kagan 1:02:47

1y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Contemplating the unforgivable is a very personal curiosity, a spiritual and healing journey for some of us. In this episode, I explore the practice and the power of forgiveness through the lens of a brave heart and remarkable artist named Sharon Kagan. She is literally, figuratively and artistically the thread that knits us all together - in the u…

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Growing a New Heart 57:24

1y ago57:24

57:24

“[Grief] breaks us open, which we may not expect. There's some allowing that has to happen. I'm going to allow this to break me open, to grow a new heart, to connect with people in a more meaningful way, to live a life that's more authentic. I think the breaking open, while it can be hard and scary, speaks to grief as a generative force and the way…

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Discover Your Soul Voice: The Embodiment of Spirit Through Music with Nina Grae 58:06

1y ago58:06

58:06

I have loved Nina from the moment I met her, she is the embodiment of Spirit. And when Nina sings, you can feel this embodiment and Spirit in every cell of your body. Join us for a heart-to-heart conversation about the power of music, the power of her music. . Since 2012, Nina Grae has enjoyed sharing her authentic voice on various festival, confer…

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Love is the Mother of Grief 1:10:43

1y ago1:10:43

1:10:43

“It's healthy, I believe, to touch these places. I don't know how you can touch your love place without touching your grief place. They're both there. They're layered on top of each other and your joy place. They're all there, and when we shut down, we shut down all the good stuff, too.” ~Nnenna Freelon In this week’s episode, Grammy-nominated jazz…

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Writing to Heal with Samantha Lazo 46:18

1y ago46:18

46:18

Join me for a heart-to-heart conversation with Samantha Lazo about the power of words to heal, of poetry and writing...to heal. Many of us write and create as we heal, and sharing this writing is part of our journey too. Sam shares her heart, her journey, and her words in this episode and I hope this touches you like it touched me. . Samantha Lazo …

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A Superior Man is A Spiritual Man with David Cunningham 1:13:26

1y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Join me as my guest David Cunningham and I explore our unique perspectives of the polarity work that we guide with men and women. We share a love for David Deida's book "The Way of the Superior Man," and we explore our lives as healed healers with the deep spiritual and healing work that we have the great honor of doing in this lifetime. . In 2017,…

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