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Ardaholics Anonymous

Meredith Foster and Nathan Turowsky

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Have you reached the end of the Internet and decided it needs more Tolkien? Never fear, Ardaholics Anonymous has your back! Join Nathan and Meredith for your biweekly dose of elves, hobbits, Men, Dwarves, and all the fated jewelry you could possibly want.
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What's on the menu at Lucid Cafe? Stories of transformation; healing journeys; thought-provoking conversations about consciousness, shamanism, psychology, ethics. Hosted by Wendy Halley of Lucid Path Wellness & Healing Arts.
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NPR's Mountain Stage

West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
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The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest cho ...
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Now or Never: Long-Term Care Strategy is a podcast for all those seeking answers and solutions in the long-term care space. Too often we don’t fully understand the necessity of care until it’s too late. This podcast is designed to create solutions, start conversations and bring awareness to the industry that will inevitably impact all Americans.
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Can working with Sacred Geometry help you unlock the secrets to your spiritual evolution? Gail and Gregory Hoag have been studying and working with Sacred Geometry for decades and in this episode highlight what they’ve learned and the tools they’ve created to help your personal evolutionary journey. We also discuss their new book Sacred Geometry: T…
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We discuss more about….. The transition from corporate life to focusing on solo motherhood. The joys and challenges of parenting during a global pandemic. Her mother’s health crisis and its impact on her responsibilities. The process of writing her book featuring stories of 20 Australian SMBCs. Strategies for achieving a better work/life balance. P…
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We discuss more about….. Elizabeth’s journey to fostering and adoption. Balancing professional life with motherhood. The emotional and logistical challenges of fostering. dating and introducing our children to a future partner. Building and relying on a support system. Insights and advice for those considering fostering or adoption. Connect with El…
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In 2016 Gail Lynn invented the Harmonic Egg®, a large wooden sacred geometric chamber that uses sound and light therapy with a resonant frequency to move and/or re-route blocked energy. In this episode we discuss the Harmonic Egg® - its design, how it works and the experience, as well as Gail’s book Unlocking the Ancient Secrets to Healing: Why sci…
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We discuss more about….. Emily's initial adoption research and the steps involved in the process. The emotional journey and uncertainties of getting matched. The costs and logistical aspects of adopting in the U.S. Adjusting to motherhood and balancing work with childcare. The importance of support and strong friendships in solo motherhood. More in…
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This episode was recorded on April 28th, 2024 at WVU's Canaday Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Ruthie Foster, Charlie Mars, Fellow Pynins, The Wandering Hearts, Rebecca Porter, and guest host David Mayfield. https://bit.ly/4aMlc3ZBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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This episode was recorded on April 21st, 2024 at Ohio Univeristy's Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes Bettye LaVette, Keller Williams, Kim Richey, The Langan Band, Megan Jean's Secret Family. https://bit.ly/4aGU9H9By West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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We discuss more about….. Celine's transition into embracing single motherhood. The challenges and emotional journey of egg retrieval and embryo transfer. Moving from the Netherlands to Sedona, and eventually to New York City. The vital role of community and support for SMBCs. Balancing business and motherhood, and the importance of surrounding ones…
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Developing your intuition can streamline your life and make it feel more magical. In this episode, I speak with Kim Chestney about her latest book The Illumination Code: 7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence, which looks at intuition through the lens of quantum physics. We take some deep dives into fun and intriguing territory in this conversa…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... Intuition is our portal to knowing everything. What our rational mind doesn't know, and can't know, is available to us through those flashes of insight that solve problems, give us direction, and suggest meaning and purpose for our lives. Kim Chestney, author of The Illumination Code…
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We discuss more about….. What the fertility process looks like in Colombia The raw emotions while undergoing IV Deciding whether or not to have a second child Support and expectations during pregnancy and postpartum More info about 1:1 coaching, group coaching and community groups with The Single Greatest Choice at www.singlegreatestchoice.com/ Mor…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... By the time an author scores a major publishing deal they are usually beyond the reach of mere mortals. So, when it happens to a friend, there is a unique sense of privilege watching the process unfold from the inside. Such is the case with Jessica Waite, whose memoir, "The Widow's G…
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Meredith Heller invites us to write as a path toward self-understanding and as a lifelong refuge of unwavering friendship with yourself. Meredith used the power of writing to heal and save her own life and in her latest book Writing By Heart she encourages us to do the same. I can’t imagine how anyone reading her book or listening to this episode w…
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When Danielle and Paige were ready to grow their family, they knew the route of a traditional sperm bank wasn't right for them. They went to great lengths to find a known donor by tapping into their own network and doing a TON of legwork. After walking that path themselves, they decided to create The Seed Scout to help other families who were looki…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... So many writers hide their light under a bushel, thinking they don't deserve the term "writer." But writing groups can put the lie to that fear, coaxing us and our words out from hiding. The UnderStory Collective is the writing group I belong to. I invited them to the Cave to share t…
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If you’ve been going back and forth about whether or not to have a second child as a SMBC, you’re not alone! I frequently get asked about this topic, and it’s one that’s on my mind a lot these days. From making decisions about egg and embryo freezing to deciding on spacing between children to weighing the pros and cons of being “one and done”...the…
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After an accident left Brandy Gillmore gravely disabled, she went from working in network engineering and operations to becoming the #1 rapid results healing expert. In this episode Brandy shares her relentless quest to discover how to completely heal herself and how she uses what she learned to help others heal. In this episode, Brandy discusses: …
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This episode was recorded on February 1st, 2024 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. The lineup includes Colin Hay, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Chuck Prophet & The Make Out Quartet, Bruce Cockburn, and The Lucky Valentines. https://bit.ly/3vCxWf8By West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... You can hear it in her voice. This is a woman who knows herself and her place in the universe. But fortunately for us, she believes that that place is to help others find their voice too. "Writing by Heart" is Meredith Heller's invitation to find the inner path to yourself ... throug…
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For years, Meredith and her gay best friend had a running joke that if they were both still single without kids by a certain point, they’d have a child together. Recently, Meredith decided it was time to take that joke seriously. In our conversation, she’ll explain more about her decision, the arrangements she’s making with her known donor, and how…
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This episode was recorded on January 14th, 2024 at West Virginia Uinversity's Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes The Steel Wheels, Leslie Mendelson, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Upstate, and Peter One. https://bit.ly/3J5W2BKBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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This episode was recorded on December 3rd, 2023 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes James McMurtry, Suzzy Roche & Lucy Wainwright Roche, John Doyle & Mick McAuley, Cheryl Wheeler & Kenny White, Tommy Prine, and Marc Harshman. https://bit.ly/4aBn4NsBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... Psychedelics can show us what's beyond our ordinary consciousness. Meditation can help us to live day by day from that place. But in the end all practices fall short: the spiritual journey requires a letting go, not a holding on. Zen teacher Ryushin uses words only to point beyond th…
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In this episode I chat with the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby about his spiritual journey, personal philosophies and powerful meditation practice. He also gives us an intimate glimpse into his inner world and a rather disturbing spiritual experience he had. Check out CeeJay’s podcast Supernormalized Email CeeJay: supernormalize…
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Carla shares her experience from exploring surrogacy options to the complex matching process and the major impact of spiritual faith on her decision-making. She also reflects on the important trust and connection required in the surrogate relationship, and the joys and challenges of pregnancy through the lens of surrogacy. Join us as Carla's story …
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... The Ordinary Reality we experience every day may not be the only reality there is. It may not even be the real one. Non-Ordinary Reality is a fantastical cosmos populated by Spirit Beings—plants, animals, and people—who are devoted to our health and wholeness. It's the job of shamans…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that’s been controversial and misunderstood for decades. Dr Connie McReynolds appears to have gotten to the root cause of ADHD and the results of her research and clinical work may surprise you. In this episode Connie shares how she’s found a way to treat and correct the symptoms providing a b…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... It's like we're walking around blindfolded. We feel we are alone in the universe while spirit guides hover close by, waiting for us to acknowledge them. We feel it all comes down to our wills and to our efforts while energy pours into our hearts from a cosmic Source. Reiki Master Jan…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... There's something encoded in our souls that seeks hope even in the face of hopelessness. That spark, that gene, that impossible dream is what allows us to discover new stories to replace the old ones and to usher in the new world we seek. Activist, storyteller, and writer Gareth Higg…
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Join me and the host of the Supernormalized podcast CeeJay Barnaby for part one of our pod swap. This initial conversation focuses primarily on my shamanic experiences and how I use trance to engage in healing dreams on behalf of others. Part two, which will be released later this season, will focus on CeeJay and his otherworldly experiences, but y…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... Teresa Hanlon was doing ministry within her church long before she was ordained. But when she became a priest, her Church excommunicated her and inhibited her from doing the work she loved. Providentially, for her and the other women priests ordained within the Catholic tradition (if…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... Everything we do reflects Soul. Because Soul is about what's inside. How we dress is one way we let our inner self out, to be seen. Barry Foster, known by some as "the best dressed man in church land," knows that our sartorial choices are so much more than fashion statements. They ar…
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‘Funny You Should Sing That’ is a special episode featuring odd and unusual takes on familiar subjects. This compilation features performances by Randy Newman, Todd Snider, Julia Sweeney, Jeff Daniels, The Roches, Jill Sobule, and many more as they tackle the topics of love, sex, religion, politics, general absurdity, and possibly the most sordid o…
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Corey Lyon Folsom is the author of the book Soul Statements: A Love Coach’s Guide to Successful Communication. In this episode we talk about communication and intimacy, the nature of soul statements and his work as a love coach. Corey suggests that “the goal is not to ‘fix’ any given interaction. It’s about living in an alive, embodied present.” Af…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... Here's a song I wrote a few years ago that has become special to me. I often use it to close my performances of music and storytelling. This version is just a demo, meaning the song is still in development. But I wanted to share it with you as is, as a small gift at New Years. Enjoy!…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Jim Bourke, Director of Adult Foster Care Services at Home Caregivers. In this episode: What is adult foster care? What kinds of families or individuals are you looking for to become adult foster parents? What kind of compensation can a family expect? Does the compensation vary? Does this cover the cost of living for the i…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... Set in 1995, when people still smoked and few had cell phones, this retelling of the Christmas story imagines a young couple overwhelmed by circumstances larger than themselves and by a dark and inhospitable world seemingly incapable of welcoming their newborn. Until the city utility…
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Join Kosta and his guest: John Mozdzien, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Veterans First. Aging veterans and their families often face unique challenges, and it can be difficult trying to maintain a level of independence. That’s why Veterans First works to provide veterans and their families the support they need for independent living at home.…
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Click here to send me a fan letter, er, I mean a text message ... After days, weeks, even years of preparation, each Vision Quester headed off for a three-day solo fast on a mountainside in Southwestern Colorado. Every experience was unique. But everyone had an experience, a Soul Encounter, that awakened us to our place in the Universe. Here, Vince…
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Connect with Keina! Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast Mentioned Resources Money Files - 96 | From Finances to Motherhood: Let’s Talk Money Coaching Check out the SGC Directory! Email Katie for the password: katie@singlegreatestchoice.com Join us in El Cuyo, Mexico March 10-15, 2024! www.singlegreatestchoice.com/el-cuyo-2024 More info about c…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Stefano Selorio, Founder and CEO of Carevocacy, a platform providing online, in-person and AI driven education teaching seniors how to use the technology around them. Recently honored as one of Forbes 30 Under 30, Stefano’s mission is to advance Health Equity Through AI and Digital Literacy. In this episode: How can a bett…
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Sci fi and fantasy author Daryl Gregory describes his books as “psychological realism in the face of surrealism.” He tackles topics that I find fascinating like the nature of consciousness, free will, paranormal abilities, and the power of belief, specifically of the religious variety. And then when I learned that he doesn’t really believe in the t…
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Join Kosta and his guest: Justin Ellerby, President of the National Shared Housing Resource Center and Co-Founder and Executive Director at HomeShare American River. In this episode: This goes without saying, but housing is one of the greatest challenges facing Americans of all ages, in all parts of the United States. How does home sharing address …
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