Best Melissa Leach Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 160: Tara Beth Leach- Hope in Turbulent Times 34:33

1d ago34:33

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In a turbulent world filled with so much darkness, where and how can we find hope? Furthermore, what role might we play in embodying real hope in a very broken world. These are the kinds of questions I tackle on the podcast today with Tara Beth Leach. Tara Beth is an author, speaker, and the senior pastor at Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illi…

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The 24-hour Risk City: Lessons from Nairobi and Karachi 58:35

15d ago58:35

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In this podcast we look at the research findings from the IDS-partnered project The 24-Hour Risk City: A Framework for Thinking About Building Infrastructures of Climate Repair in Nairobi and Karachi. The project aims to investigate, explore and understand the relationship between urban change and intensifying climate impacts as this generates new …

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Episode 159: Dawn Mann Sanders- Rebuilding After Loss 29:14

15d ago29:14

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After having two miscarriages, followed by the sudden loss of her husband, Dawn Mann Sanders felt like it was the end of her world as she knew it. Dawn is a Bible teacher and author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life. In her book, and in today’s conversation, Dawn shares what she’s learned about rebuilding after s…

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Episode 158: Michael Ulloa- Calling Out Nonsense in the Fitness Industry 43:59

29d ago43:59

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So often the fitness industry can feel intimidating, while messages around health and wellness can be confusing or fuel fear and anxiety. And that’s where Michael Ulloa comes in. Michael is an online personal trainer and performance nutritionist. In his online platforms, and in his work with clients, Michael is calling nonsense on unhelpful or ill-…

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Episode 157: Jodi Grubbs- Invitation to Slow Living 41:24

1M ago41:24

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After leaving her childhood home on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, author, slow-living guide, and podcaster, Jodi Grubbs, had assumed the rapid pace and hustle culture in the U.S. Soon, she realized that burnout had crept in, and God was inviting her to a return to the "island time" of her past. In her book, Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitatio…

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Edward Scissorhands - Thumbs Up Or Down? You Decide Episode 32 1:24:34

2M ago1:24:34

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Originally recorded last year, in celebration of The Nightmare Before Christmas turning 30 years old, but now it's uploaded in celebration of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice finally being released in theaters.By Eric Turpel and Melissa Leach

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Episode 156: Oona Hanson- Parenting Without Diet Culture 54:12

2M ago54:12

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Amidst the pressures and messages of diet and wellness culture, it can be hard to know how to help the next generation establish a healthy relationship with food. And that’s where Oona Hanson comes in. Oona Hanson is an educator and parenting coach. Through her writing, workshops, and private consultations, she supports families in raising kids who…

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Episode 155: Dieula Previlon- Does God See Me? 47:24

2M ago47:24

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Given the pain and suffering in the world, when life isn’t so beautiful, it can be hard to know how to interact and relate with God. In today’s episode, Dieula Previlon helps us see how leaning into our questions with God can bring about healing and transformation in our lives. Dieula is a licensed professional counselor, ordained minister, certifi…

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What are the benefits of long-term research funding 51:14

3M ago51:14

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In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast we look at an ‘accompanied’ approach to sustaining poverty reduction through long-term research. It focuses on work undertaken by the IDS-hosted Chronic Poverty Advisory Network (CPAN) in Zambia, and draws on insights from the project’s funder – the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (F…

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Ebola: How a people's science helped end an epidemic 48:30

4M ago48:30

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In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast IDS Research Officer Catherine Grant from the IDS-led Pandemic Preparedness project talks to Paul Richards an anthropologist with over forty-five years' experience of living and working in West Africa and author of the book Ebola: How a People’s Science Helped End an Epidemic. In the podcast and …

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Episode 154: Micha Boyett- Living Into the Dream of God 51:17

4M ago51:17

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Words have the power to form us. And that has indeed been the case for author, youth pastor, and podcaster, Micha Boyett. In today’s conversation with Micha, she explains how living with the beatitudes, while raising her son with Down syndrome and autism, has deeply formed her. In our time together, she talks about the Dream of God, a reality in wh…

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Episode 153: Molly LaCroix, LMFT- Love Lives in Us 46:18

5M ago46:18

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In today’s conversation, I was blown away by how a popular therapy model demonstrates the image of God in each of us. More specifically, author and marriage and family therapist, Molly LaCroix helps us see the relevance of the Internal Family Systems therapy model on the journey to healing and wholeness. In our time together, we talk about her late…

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Episode 152: Alice Baker, MSRD CEDS-C LMHC LPC LDN - Living Counter to Diet Culture 37:20

5M ago37:20

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So often diet culture disconnects us from our bodies and from having a peaceful relationship with food. In today’s episode, I talk with registered dietitian and therapist, Alice Baker, MSRD CEDS-C LMHC LPC LDN, about shedding unhelpful beliefs from diet culture. Alice Baker has over 27 years’ experience in the field of eating disorders. She current…

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Episode 151: Dr. Jason Nagata- Why the Rise in Eating Disorders Among Boys and Men? 39:02

6M ago39:02

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Dr. Jason Nagata is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at the University of California San Francisco, and is an expert in eating disorders, particularly in boys and men. He has published over 300 articles in academic journals and serves as Senior Editor for the Journal of Eating Disorders, on…

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Episode 150: Joy Marie Clarkson- You Are Not a Machine 41:49

6M ago41:49

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Joy Marie Clarkson has learned the art of seeing goodness, truth, and beauty in our midst and she helps us do the same. In case you are new to Joy, she holds a PhD in theology from the University of St. Andrews and is the author of two books, Aggressively Happy and, most recently, You Are a Tree. She is also a research associate in theology and lit…

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Reflections on Development with Melissa Leach 57:49

7M ago57:49

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In this special episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast, Andy Sumner, Professor of International Development at Kings College London and President of the European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) interviews Professor Melissa Leach who leaves IDS after 33 years. This includes the last decade of her being the Di…

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Episode 149: Heather Creekmore- Worshipping Thinness 45:26

7M ago45:26

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Heather Creekmore is a podcaster, mom of four, body image coach, and author. In our time together, Heather describes what inspired her to write her latest book, The 40-Day Body Image Workbook, as well as why she’s so passionate about guiding women out of diet culture and into truth. Heather also describes what has helped her improve her own relatio…

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Episode 148: Dr. Charlotte Markey-Social Media, Body Image, & Body Dissatisfaction Among Boys 59:26

7M ago59:26

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In today’s episode I talk with Dr. Charlotte Markey about body image pressures impacting us and the next generation. Dr. Markey is a body image expert, professor of psychology and director of the Health Sciences Center at Rutgers University-Camden. She has authored several books, including The Body Image Book For Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fe…

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Episode 147: John Van Sloten- Knowing God Through Creation 1:07:17

8M ago1:07:17

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John Van Sloten is a Calgary-based writer, teacher, and pastor who is passionate about helping people engage God everywhere. Over the past ten years he has preached dozens of creation and Bible-based sermons on topics like radiation therapy, river hydrology, chemical catalysts, tree branches, human knees, and DNA repair mechanisms. John is a regula…

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African Perspectives on Agroecology 46:34

8M ago46:34

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In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast, Dominic Glover (IDS Research Fellow) interviews Professor Rachel Wynberg (University of Cape Town) about her new book: African Perspectives on Agroecology: Why farmer-led seed and knowledge systems matter. In the podcast they discuss the critical voices of African farmers, activists, scientists,…

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Episode 146: Diane Summers, MS, RDN, CD- Lent, Fasting, and Diet Culture 52:00

8M ago52:00

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Diane Summers, MS, RDN, CD is the founder of Hope Nutrition Therapy and a nationally registered and state certified dietitian. Diane has treated the full spectrum of eating disorders and concerns since 2004, has been supervising eating disorder dietitians since 2009, and works with clients and consultees around the world. She is also a Certified In…

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Episode 145: Amy Baik Lee- “Everything Sad Will Come Untrue” 48:25

9M ago48:25

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In today’s episode, we consider how looking heavenward can breathe new life into the present. This consideration is not a practice of escapism, but an opportunity to take a step back to see the larger story of humanity, where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Thankfully, today’s guest is a gracious and thoughtful guide. Amy Baik Lee is the author …

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Episode 144: Felicia Wu Song-How Technology Is Shaping Our Souls 56:18

9M ago56:18

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Felicia Wu Song is a cultural sociologist, speaker, and author who studies how social media and digital devices alter the family, community, and organizational life. Felicia has studied History, Communication Studies and Sociology at Yale, Northwestern, and University of Virginia and her expertise has been sought by organizations such as BioLogos, …

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Pastoralism, uncertainty and development 53:17

10M ago53:17

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Uncertainties of all sorts – environmental, market-based and political – are on the rise, as the world faces climate and environmental change. In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast, Rashmi Singh, interviews Professor Ian Scoones from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) whose book: Pastoralism, Uncertainty and Development – mak…

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Episode 143: Kimberly Wilkerson-The Power of Words 55:50

10M ago55:50

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Kimberly Wilkerson believes in the power of language; how it impacts us and those around us. Kimberly is a speech language pathologist, as well as the founder of Token Clothing Co. At Token Clothing Co., Kimberly has fused her passion for language with her interest in fashion, to give women an experience that helps them overcome limiting beliefs an…

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Episode 142: Lisa Diers, RDN, LD, E-RYT- Detoxing from Diet Culture: The Holiday Edition 53:33

10M ago53:33

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With the start of the new year, we find ourselves in a season inundated with diet and fitness-related ads. We are being saturated with and sold the message that now is the time to change, reshape, or perfect our bodies or food intake. My hope is that today’s guest will help us all detox from the current flurry of diet culture messaging and be remin…

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Episode 141: Kristi McLelland- The Nearness of God 43:29

11M ago43:29

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In 2007, Kristi McLelland went to Israel and realized that God is better than she ever knew. After studying in Egypt and Israel in 2007, Kristi’s life took a turn, and she began leading biblical studies trips to Israel in 2008. Kristi is an author, professor at Williamson College, and a biblical culturalist who teaches the Bible in its historical, …

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Intersections in education: disability, development, and gender 58:29

11M ago58:29

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In this special episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast Jigyasa Agarwal, a development practitioner and recent graduate of the Institute of Development Studies, interviews three students from the University of Sussex whom despite coming from diverse socio economic and cultural backgrounds, what unites them is their struggle for accessibility. …

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Episode 140: Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD- "Reclaiming Body Trust" 56:16

11M ago56:16

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Registered dietitian and author, Dana Sturtevant, believes that society has ruptured our relationship with food, movement, and our bodies. Food has become something to restrict and our bodies a project to tweak and “perfect.” But Dana believes it doesn’t have to be this way. She has spent more than 15 years helping people let go of chronic patterns…

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Episode 139: Kendall Vanderslice- The Beauty of Bread 36:42

12M ago36:42

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All too often these days, bread gets a bad rap. In many ways, diet culture has taught us to fear “carbs” in all forms. Today’s guest, however, helps us see bread in a new way. She not only invites us to see bread as a gift, but as a sacred reminder of God’s presence and provision. Kendall Vanderslice is a professionally trained baker, speaker, and …

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Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences 37:46

1y ago37:46

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In this IDS Between the Lines podcast, IDS Research Fellow Peter Taylor, interviews Dirk-Jan Koch Chief Science Officer of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and author of the book: Foreign Aid and Its Unintended Consequences. They provide a clear overview of what side effects to anticipate when planning, executing, and evaluating aid. Thi…

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The VVitch - Thumbs Up or Down? You Decide Episode 31 39:49

1y ago39:49

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In celebration of Halloween and the Day of the Dead, Eric and Melissa dive back into the world of A24, to talk about one of the most prolific horror movies of the 2010's.By Eric Turpel and Melissa Leach

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Episode 138: Deb Benfield, MEd, RDN/LDN- Rethinking Aging 53:25

1y ago53:25

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Deb Benfield has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. In her own aging journey, she became frustrated by how difficult it was to find well-researched advice on aging with vitality that was not related to managing weight or youthful appearan…

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Episode 137: Natalie Runion- Not Giving Up on the Beauty of the Church 36:34

1y ago36:34

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Several months ago, The Atlantic reported that forty million Americans have stopped attending church in the past 25 years, representing the largest concentrated change in church attendance in American history. In today’s episode, I talk with pastor’s kid turned pastor, Natalie Runion, about the trend of diminishing church attendance. Natalie Runion…

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Episode 136: Donetta Floyd, MS, RDN, LDN- Misconceptions about Health, Body Image, & Type 2 Diabetes 43:37

1y ago43:37

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Donetta Floyd’s compassion and perspectives are so refreshing. When it comes to societal messages around food and our bodies, we can often be left with the feeling that we aren’t doing it right. In today’s episode, registered dietitian Donetta Floyd helps dispel unhelpful ideas and misconceptions regarding our relationship with food, our bodies, as…

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Aid and the Help: Development and the Transnational Extraction of Care 52:44

1y ago52:44

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In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast, IDS Research Fellow Deepta Chopra, interviews author Dinah Hannaford whose latest book: Aid and the Help: International Development and the Transnational Extraction of Care looks at this issue of domestic workers and their relationships with development agencies. The podcast examines how domesti…

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Episode 135: Emmy Russell- Why the Song "Skinny" is Getting So Much Attention 30:25

1y ago30:25

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Emmy Russell is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who has been performing for the majority of her life. Touring on the road with her grandmother, country legend Loretta Lynn, Emmy started singing on stage at the age of two. Years later, Emmy sang with Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas, at her grandmother’s memorial. This special performance was nominate…

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Episode 134: Gaelynn Lea- Letting Go of Societal Scripts 49:42

1y ago49:42

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Gaelynn Lea is a professional musician and sought-after public speaker. She has opened for numerous artists including the Decembrists, composed the music for Macbeth on Broadway, starring Daniel Craig, and her perspectives have been shared on outlets such as On Being With Krista Tippett and PBS NewsHour. Having been born with Osteogenesis imperfect…

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Episode 133: Leslie Schilling, RDN, CSCS, CEDS-S-Diet Culture in Our Safe Places 53:17

1y ago53:17

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Societal notions of “beauty” and our relationship with our bodies and food have been deeply influenced by diet culture. Author and registered dietitian Christy Harrison defines diet culture as: “a system of beliefs that equates thinness, muscularity, and particular body shapes with health and moral virtue; promotes weight loss and body reshaping as…

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Episode 132: Grace Wabuke Klein-Finding Purpose in All Seasons 42:12

1y ago42:12

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Grace Wabuke Klein has had her share of ups and downs. From fleeing Uganda under the reign of Idi Amin as a child to having her prayers to get married answered at the age of 42, Grace has had a full life. She has also learned, and now encourages others, that we can find purpose even in difficult days and seasons of waiting. In her new book Flourish…

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Industrialisation and ethnic change in the modern world 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

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Much has been written about industrialisation and the growth of economies transforming people’s lives, but little is written about how industrialisation can transform ethnicity within countries. In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines podcast, IDS Research Fellow Max Gallien, interviews Elliot D. Green about his book: Industrialisation and Ass…

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