Best Michele River Podcasts (2024)

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Special Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart 1:28:18

16m ago1:28:18

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In a special expanded edition of First Look, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) talked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s White House campaign, possibilities for her running mate and the political dynamic in his home state. Next, Post reporters and columnists discussed where the presidential contest goes from here and offered perspectives on a historic and u…

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Finding Patience 18:19

7h ago18:19

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River + Michele discuss a few quick topics. The first is Michele got caught in the Crowd Strike debacle and since we recorded tested positive for Covid. But through a challenging experience Michele shares her stories of being kind to others, especially showing up for other Moms while traveling solo. River shares her final days of a two-week free br…

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Retired judge David Tatel on ‘Vision,’ D.C. circuit tenure and Supreme Court concerns 29:29

16m ago29:29

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Retired judge David Tatel joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about his new memoir, his rise to becoming a judge on the influential D.C. circuit, coming to terms with his blindness and his growing concern about the direction of the Supreme Court.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.…

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Sarah Greenman 52:39

1h ago52:39

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HOLY MOLY!! We realize we are celebrating our one-year anniversary of the podcast today!! WOO HOO!! We love doing this and we love all of you who have been supporting us along the way!! Thank you! A million moments of gratitude here. River + Michele chat with Sarah Greenman today. Sarah is an artist, illustrator, actor, musician, singer, facilitato…

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Special Edition: First Look roundtable with Post reporters on what's at stake for American democracy 1:07:03

18h ago1:07:03

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In a special expanded edition of First Look, Post reporters and columnists discuss the debate in the Democratic party over Biden's candidacy, the upcoming Republican National Convention and the stakes for American democracy in the 2024 presidential election.Conversation recorded on Friday, July 12, 2024.…

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S8 Ep. 12: The Portal Keeper with Lara Jaye 53:30

16d ago53:30

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Have you ever wondered about the hidden energies in your home or around you? This week we dive deep into the mystical world of energetic portals 🌀 with Lara Jaye, a portal keeper. Portals can either enhance positive energies or draw in negative entities. She shares her intriguing experiences working with various types of portals, from healing ones …

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Just Do It July 25:02

3d ago25:02

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River and Michele chat about just do it July! River has been having conversations with her clients around feeling and seeing their trauma. What are actionable steps to get rid of that feeling and heal to a point of letting go and can be overwhelming? Navigating trauma often begins with acknowledging vulnerability. Through courage and connection, in…

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Romanticizing Our Life 52:12

16d ago52:12

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River + Michele chat about romanticizing our life and what the difference is between doing that and manifesting our highest life. This is a fun episode of just deep diving as we do. It's a real glimpse into our weekly conversations. We hope you enjoy this one! Hugs, Michele + RiverBy michele+river

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S8 Ep. 11: Miraculous Journeys and Spiritual Downloads with Tim and Tianna 56:05

16d ago56:05

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How’s your 2024 going so far? In this episode, we reflect on an intense & transformative first half of the year, diving into how spiritual experiences, astrological events & personal growth have shaped our journeys. We chat about how significant spiritual encounters like psychic readings, energy downloads & a powerful QHHT session led to profound i…

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Friendship Across the Miles 39:46

1M ago39:46

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Maintaining Friendship With Marco Polo App Michele, River, and Samantha discussed their close friendship and how they maintain it despite geographical distance. They extensively used the Marco Polo app to share their daily lives and create a sense of familiarity. They also explored the app's group feature, with Michele advising that smaller groups …

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Best Of: Alex Edelman on ‘Just For Us’ and comedy as “a high-wire, high-risk act” 34:43

26d ago34:43

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Alex Edelman has just won a Tony award for his Broadway solo stand-up show "Just for Us" that he also turned into a HBO special. In this encore presentation from April, Edelman talks about exploring antisemitism through humor in the hit show and why the special “felt conversant with the moment but also sort of an escape from” Hamas’s October 7 atta…

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Intimacy before/after Divorce 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

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Michele + River discussed the complexities of intimacy and sexuality after the breakdown of a marriage. They explored different perspectives, acknowledging that everyone's process is unique. River shared her own experiences of not having physical intimacy due to emotional and safety issues with her ex-partner. Michele emphasized the importance of r…

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Deborah Lipstadt on the rise of antisemitism, threats to democracy and lessons from history 29:48

30d ago29:48

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Historian and special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the spike in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, her role at the State Department, her scholarship about the Holocaust and the lessons of the past for today.Conversation recorded on Thursd…

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S8 Ep. 10: Alchemical Healing with Cheryl Aarts 53:02

1M ago53:02

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“Alchemical healing is a modality where we're shifting the energy of what's no longer serving you, removing the darkness and bringing into the light.” -Cheryl Aarts. 🌟 This week Cheryl shares how her own healing crisis led her from being a skeptic who worked in the defense industry to becoming an Alchemical Healer & Teacher in the Thoth lineage - a…

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Laurian Gladue 54:41

2M ago54:41

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River + Michele enjoy a beautiful conversation with Laurian Gladue. Laurian specializes in Ortho-Bionomy. Ortho-Bionomy is a holistic approach to healing that works with the proprioceptive aspects of the nervous system to cue the self-corrective reflexes inherent in everyone. Ortho-Bionomy uses gentle positioning and movements which can allow tensi…

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Fun Ramble 45:13

2M ago45:13

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River + Michele enjoy what we are calling a ramble. We make some good points about life, kids, the summer, entrepreneurship, and business growth. Selling ourselves and just knowing our worth. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks so much for listening! Michele + RiverBy michele+river

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S8 Ep. 9: Automatic Drawing with Ash Mystic 44:31

2M ago44:31

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Art serves as a medium for self-expression, healing & connecting to higher realms of consciousness. Can doodling be a spiritual practice? This week’s guest, Ash Mystic, shares his unique practice of providing intuitive readings through his art doodling, better known as Automatic Drawing, and the synchronicities that led to the awakening of this abi…

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Best Of: Alicia Roth Weigel on new documentary about intersex community 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Following its success as a 45th annual Telly Award winner in the DEI category, we revisit a 2023 conversation with Alicia Roth Weigel, an activist profiled in “Every Body," a new documentary exploring the lives of intersex people who are born with a combination of male and female biological traits as she discusses the intersex community, gender ide…

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Lizzie Allan 53:21

2M ago53:21

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River + Michele get the pleasure of speaking with Lizzie Allan, the creator of Hilarapy. Just think about a mash-up of therapy and comedy! She's an English creator living in BC, Canada. Comedy is an underrated skill. I (Michele) learned this when I had the pleasure of joining Comedy Connection to commit to it and warm up TV shows. It seems simple, …

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Hoa Xuande on his breakout role in 'The Sympathizer' and his journey from Australia to Hollywood 29:00

2M ago29:00

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Actor Hoa Xuande, star of the new espionage thriller "The Sympathizer," talks about his role as a double agent in the miniseries, how the show reexamines the Vietnam war through the Vietnamese perspective and how growing up in Australia led him on a path to "figure out who he really is."Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23 2024.…

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Spiritual Parenting 53:38

2M ago53:38

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River + Michele discuss this week's spirituality through the lens of parenting. We both had readings with Angela, from Eye of Zion. Our kids are beautiful mirrors for one another. If you are curious about getting a reading with Angela... just reach out and let her know we sent you. We hope you enjoy this episode. Hugs and high fives, Michele + Rive…

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Robert Kagan on his latest book 'Rebellion,' and why a country led by Trump would be 'frightening' 31:51

2M ago31:51

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Historian and Washington Post editor at large Robert Kagan joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the stakes in the 2024 presidential election, the historical parallels to this moment in American politics and what he calls the “anti-liberal rebellion.”Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 16, 2024.…

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S8 Ep. 8: The Sound of Love with Liria Rose 56:56

2M ago56:56

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What is the Sound of Love? 💖🎵 This week, we speak with Energy & Sound Healer Liria Rose. Overcoming a challenging upbringing, Liria found solace in her music, which eventually led her to a profound spiritual awakening. Liria’s journey from overcoming personal struggles to embracing her spiritual gifts has shaped her into a compassionate & intuitive…

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Reinventing Ourselves 53:00

2M ago53:00

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River + Michele are back together in the studio this week. There are many reasons why you might find yourself craving self-reinvention. Ultimately, it’s a sign that you are seeking change in some area of your life. Yes... that word, "change". Hope you enjoy today's episode!!By michele+river

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The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy 25:10

2M ago25:10

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During Washington Post Live's World Press Freedom Day event on May 3, Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Clayton Weimers, executive director of RSF USA and president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Stephen Capus assess the state of global press freedom, ensuring the safety for journalists around the world, the …

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Michele Mignogna 52:53

3M ago52:53

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Michele hosts alone this week but gets to chat about Human Design and parenting. This week, life and soul purpose coach Michele Mignogna joins us to explore how human design can give you greater insight into your true purpose, and parenting and how vision boards can help you manifest more in your life. Human Design combines astrology, the Chinese I…

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S8 Ep. 7: Testing the Waters with River Roaring 50:13

3M ago50:13

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This week we delve into the realm of embodied spiritual practices and the exploration of underground communities with River Roaring. With a diverse journey that encompasses experiences in the legal field as well as deep immersion in the Toltec community, River brings a unique blend of practical wisdom and profound spiritual insights.Highlights:* Wh…

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Percival Everett on reimagining ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ 27:43

2M ago27:43

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Acclaimed author Percival Everett joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Everett’s latest novel, “James,” which reexamines Jim from Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” in an attempt to give the character “control of his own story.” Everett also tackles the issue of book bans across the country, Twain’s use of the …

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Solo Hiking - River 35:02

3M ago35:02

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On this week’s episode River shares her love of solo hiking and travel as a tool for self-growth, and answers questions submitted by our Instagram audience! From favorite destinations to the big question “Do you carry bear spray, flatware, or a gun?” this solo cast gives personal experiences on several aspects of solo travel/hiking. “Hiking is a bi…

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Jon Bon Jovi on a new Hulu docuseries and the 40th anniversary of his band's debut album 29:13

3M ago29:13

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Legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi of the band Bon Jovi, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the group’s new Hulu docuseries, “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which chronicles their journey from Jersey Shore clubs to some of the largest stages in the world, their trials and triumphs, what their legacy means and the 4…

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Alex Castro is Back 35:26

3M ago35:26

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This is a special episode with River and a special repeat guest, Alex from LGBTQMindfulness. Michele took the day off, while Alex and River discussed what mindfulness is, how to get started, and mindfulness in dating. It's easy to say you simply don't have time to be mindful. With so much going on in daily life, who has time to stop and be present?…

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S8 Ep. 6: Temple Radiance with Gia Kubik 53:10

3M ago53:10

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What is Temple Radiance? In this episode our returning guest, Gia Kubik, gives you a chance to experience this unique quantum healing modality, while also sharing insights from her journey from the corporate world to becoming an artist, life mastery coach and healer. Highlights:* How the passing of Gia’s mother was a catalyst for her to make a big …

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Julia Hoffman 1:43:51

3M ago1:43:51

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Happy Wednesday! It's that time again when River + Michele releases another podcast. Today they chat with first-time guest, Julia Hoffman. Based in Dallas, TX, and serving clients across the U.S., Julia Hoffman specializes in transforming the stigma around divorce into a blueprint for family success. With a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy a…

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Solo Cast - River 35:04

4M ago35:04

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River takes on a solo cast today continuing the discussion we had earlier in the week about sitting with the discomfort and transitioning from married to single mother/woman. Transitioning from being married to becoming a single mother or woman can indeed be a challenging journey, filled with a mix of emotions and adjustments. It's completely norma…

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Best Of: Colin Jost on his journey to SNL and the power of comedy 25:35

3M ago25:35

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Longtime SNL cast member Colin Jost will be hosting this year's White House correspondents’ dinner. We revisit a 2020 conversation with Jost about how he has used the power of the written word and comedy to get through life’s challenges and some of the poignant events that have shaped him.Conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on July 20, 2…

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Sitting in the Discomfort of Growth 1:05:50

4M ago1:05:50

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River + Michele discusses a topic that we usually discuss with our close friends, as it can be very vulnerable. This is because growth requires a stretch, which can feel uncomfortable and scary. However, it is impossible to grow without discomfort, and only by sitting in discomfort can we break through to the next level of ourselves, our relationsh…

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S8 Ep. 5: Mindful Metamorphosis with Michele Schalin 49:01

4M ago49:01

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What is Mindful Metamorphosis? It’s how this week’s guest, Michele Schalin, transformed pain into power. Workaholism and Recovery programs didn’t heal Michele’s deepest core issues. Meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, sound healing and brain training were the game changers!Highlights:Michele’s journey from recovery to mindfulness.How being isolate…

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Alex Edelman on ‘Just for Us’ and the state of Jewish comedy 35:24

3M ago35:24

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on April 3, comedian Alex Edelman talks about his HBO comedy special “Just for Us,” how it became “conversant with the times” in the aftermath of Oct. 7, the mechanics of his comedy and why he’s decided to stop doing the routine.By The Washington Post

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Lists: from Travel to Love 37:50

4M ago37:50

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River + Michele discusses the idea of bucket lists and lists in general with Michelle Morganti returning to the podcast as a repeat guest. Most people think a bucket list, originates from "kick the bucket." The usual definition is that a bucket list lists the experiences or achievements a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. Ev…

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Adam Bry on the future of drones at home and in the battlefield 23:36

4M ago23:36

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 21, Skydio CEO Adam Bry talks about the prominence of China in the drone industry, why it threatens U.S. national security, and how the company’s drones are being used both in Ukraine and here in the United States.By The Washington Post

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Cord Cutting 45:06

4M ago45:06

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River + Michele takes on a unique topic today, called Cord Cutting. Spiritual cord-cutting refers to the process of identifying and letting go of negative or draining energy connections in your life. These connections, or 'cords', are energetic links that tie you to other people, past experiences, or certain emotions. It’s not always as easy as “le…

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S8 Ep. 4: Pendulum Commands with Erich Hunter 59:53

4M ago59:53

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Pendulums have a lot of potential beyond just answering questions. Pendulum Alchemy is the use of the Pendulum as a tool to shift or influence reality in ways that are for the highest good of all. (From pendulumalchemy.com) This week we dive deeper into the powerful practice of Pendulum Alchemy, with returning guest, Erich Hunter, author of “Pendul…

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Regina King on bringing groundbreaking lawmaker Shirley Chisholm to the big screen 31:44

4M ago31:44

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 22, actor Regina King breaks down her starring role as Shirley Chisholm in the new biopic, “Shirley,” talks about why the film took 15 years to make and explores the lawmaker’s enduring legacy.By The Washington Post

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Episode 37 - Christine Sloup Friend 1:11:44

4M ago1:11:44

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River + Michele chat with Christine Sloup Friend, aka Chrissie to close friends and family. Spiritual Journey: From Nebraska to Angelic ConnectionMichele, River, and Christine discussed Christine's life journey and spiritual experiences. Christine shared her story of leaving her long-term marriage, an an abusive relationship and then moving to LA, …

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Julio Torres on his surrealist take on the U.S. immigration system, ‘Problemista’ 24:05

4M ago24:05

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 13, actor and comedian Julio Torres talks about his directorial debut, “Problemista,” which he also wrote and stars in, digs into how his own experience with the U.S. immigration system informs the film and explores the importance of the protagonist Alejandro being a fully fleshed char…

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Episode 36 - River a Year After Divorce 46:19

5M ago46:19

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River + Michele chat through a year after River's divorce is final. River is a different person these days and it's a great reminder of how far she's come. Any of us who have gone through a hard breakup, divorce, etc... She's had to get grounded within herself. We discuss co-parenting and more... Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Thank…

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Rep. Ro Khanna on why he’s calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war 29:56

4M ago29:56

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March. 6, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) breaks down why he’s worried President Biden’s support for Israel is fraying the Democratic coalition, how Congress should investigate the administrations steady and quiet transfer of arms to Israel, how activists’ calls for a permanent cease-fire have aff…

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Episode 35 - Mary Horn 46:26

5M ago46:26

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River + Michele has Mary Horn joining us today. They dig into the juiciness of manifesting your career, learning to love your relationship with money, and calling in abundance for life. Finding your soul purpose and having faith in your knowing. Mary's website We hope you'll enjoy this episode. If you do, please subscribe and share.…

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S8 Ep. 3: Ancestral Healing with Saraswati Miller 56:58

5M ago56:58

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Have you established a deep connection with your ancestors? Did you know that your Dharma, your purpose, is handed to you by your lineage? This week Saraswati Miller, a Vedic Astrology Coach & Dharma Mentor, discusses the interconnectedness of trauma, ancestral healing & spiritual purpose. Sharing her blend of Vedic wisdom & spiritual insight, she …

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Jeffrey Wright on ‘American Fiction,’ identity and ‘improving discourse’ regarding race in the U.S. 31:07

5M ago31:07

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 23, Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright discusses his latest film, "American Fiction," how the movie further explores themes of race and identity, how to have "better discourse" regarding race and the landscape for Black storytellers in Hollywood.…

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