Best Patricia Mara Podcasts (2024)

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

2M 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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On Being a Teacher: Three Stories Not Many Know 17:04

3M 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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Ritual as Remedy with Mara Branscombe 52:10

4M 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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The Fool: A Story of Love with These Words 17:39

4M 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

4M 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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My Evolution: A Journey of Remembering with Patricia Russo 20:37

5M 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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Where Spirit Meets Space: The Art of Designing Sacred Space with Kelly Robinson 54:21

5M 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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Whole Woman Health with Carrie E. Levine, CNM 54:52

8M 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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The Feminine Gift of Yearning: Harnessing the Creative Power of this Gift with Alexandra Roxo 1:03:23

9M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

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

11M 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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Discover Your Soul Voice: The Embodiment of Spirit Through Music with Nina Grae 58:06

11M 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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Writing to Heal with Samantha Lazo 46:18

12M 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

12M 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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The Embodiment of ’Soul Care’ with Ifie Natasha Brandon 58:35

1y ago58:35

58:35

What happens when we stop to listen to our Soul? And what happens when we hear what our Soul needs, and we take action to answer those needs? For me, Ifie embodies this answer (what she calls "Soul Care") as a poet, writer, spoken word artist, mother, wife, daughter and big, big Soul in this lifetime. . Ifie Natasha Brandon is a professional poet, …

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On Being a Wisdom Keeper: Living a Sacred Life with Emilia Cianci 56:59

1y ago56:59

56:59

What does it mean to "live a sacred life?" Join me as I explore the sacred through the eyes of my guest Emilia Cianci. . Emilia has always been dedicated to soul work and has always been in deep devotion to the sacred. She is a keeper of ancient mysteries, dedicated to the healing arts, poet, herbalist, birth keeper, doula, energetic bodyworker, th…

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The Spiritual Aspects of Health: Faith, Shipibo + Sound with Dr. Erica Matluck 52:43

1y ago52:43

52:43

What is the exact intersection of spirituality and health? In this episode Patricia explores the spiritual aspects of heath with Dr. Erica Matluck, a long time friend. This conversation covers the influence of Faith, the inspiration of Erica's experience learning from the Shipibo in Peru, and the importance of Sound in healing. We touch on motherho…

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Living as Love with AllUs (Alice) Frank Patry 1:05:51

1+ y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

In this first episode Patricia sits down with AllUs (Alice) Frank Patry for a heart-to-heart about living as love. AllUs ( alice ) Frank Patry is a Spiritual Guide, Speaker, and Coach specializing in Relationship and Awakening. A Poet and activist named one of the Top 100 Creatives Creating Change by ORIGIN Magazine. Her poetry is lauded by Eckhart…

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Patricia Martínez 23:41

4+ y ago23:41

23:41

Composer Patricia Martínez on sexism in Argentina, the visual power of performance, and surviving the production of an opera.

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Eleanor Alberga 28:34

5y ago28:34

28:34

Eleanor Alberga on the value of persistence, racism as a form of insanity, and using music to exorcise fear.By Listening to Ladies

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Elizabeth Lain 23:45

5y ago23:45

23:45

Composer Elizabeth Lain discusses the independence that sample libraries afford, the self-defeating nature of elitism, and how classical music's relevance hinges on the inclusion of marginalized voices.By Listening to Ladies

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Ayumi Okada 26:11

5y ago26:11

26:11

Composer Ayumi Okada on speaking through music, the courage needed to move to a foreign country, and the importance of not compromising your creative voice.

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Mara Gibson 25:15

5y ago25:15

25:15

Composer Mara Gibson on map-making, escapism, and taking inspiration from poetry.

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Kaley Lane Eaton 30:12

5y ago30:12

30:12

Composer and sound artist Kaley Lane Eaton depicts an immigrant's experience in the Pacific Northwest in 1915, discusses the pressure on young women to prioritize being "sexy and noticed" over being creative, and explores how grief is stored in the lungs.By Listening to Ladies

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Alondra Vega-Zaldivar 23:57

5+ y ago23:57

23:57

Composer Alondra Vega-Zaldivar on humor, storytelling, and the vital roles artists play as philosophers and messengers.

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Reena Esmail 31:05

5+ y ago31:05

31:05

Composer Reena Esmail on mentorship, music as sustenance, and the wisdom of preparing for “wild success.”

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Jenn Kirby 27:52

5+ y ago27:52

27:52

Irish composer and musician Jenn Kirby on learning music theory as an adult from “kiddy” workbooks, breaking a sweat in a laptop orchestra, and how to enjoy music you hate.

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Judith Shatin 28:43

6y ago28:43

28:43

Composer Judith Shatin talks about visiting the inside of a coal mine, working with early mainframe computers, and blooming where you're planted.

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Emily Doolittle 28:10

6y ago28:10

28:10

Emily Doolittle on transcribing whale songs, crafting faux bird calls, and dealing with the cultural attitude that women can learn from "the great masters" but cannot join their ranks.

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Sakari Dixon Vanderveer 23:53

6y ago23:53

23:53

Composer Sakari Dixon Vanderveer on composing in middle school, the saxophone as a wild animal, and daring to be visible.

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Bobbie-Jane Gardner 29:37

6y ago29:37

29:37

British composer Bobbie-Jane Gardner on music inspired by cooking, Noam Chomsky, and the city of Birmingham.

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Andrea Reinkemeyer 23:44

6y ago23:44

23:44

Andrea Reinkemeyer on the beauty of detail, adventures in linguistic misunderstandings, and choosing your mentors carefully.

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Nicole Murphy 25:23

6+ y ago25:23

25:23

Australian composer Nicole Murphy on teaching in the outback, the ambiguity of music, and the benefit of being oblivious.

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Elizabeth A. Baker 29:29

6+ y ago29:29

29:29

Elizabeth A. Baker on falling in love from the point of view of a neurotransmitter, making music from bicycle parts, and the legacy of Nina Simone.

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Dganit Elyakim 27:22

6+ y ago27:22

27:22

Composer Dganit Elyakim on nuclear ducks, the gendered art of bargaining, and composing as a process of writing love songs.

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Lauren Sarah Hayes 27:56

6+ y ago27:56

27:56

Composer and improviser Lauren Sarah Hayes on making and experiencing sound — in a mausoleum, next to a waterfall, and through specially built furniture.

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Marga Richter 25:42

6+ y ago25:42

25:42

Composer Marga Richter on how her family rearranged their lives to support her path, what it was like being the only woman composer in her Juilliard class, and where music might come from.

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Aftab Darvishi 25:15

7y ago25:15

25:15

Composer Aftab Darvishi speaks about blending musical traditions, having her work deemed "feminine," and the state of new music in Iran.By Elisabeth Blair

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Beth Anderson 27:45

7y ago27:45

27:45

Composer Beth Anderson on phoning up John Cage, not "looking like" a composer, and the collage that is life.

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Mari Kimura 30:58

7y ago30:58

30:58

Composer Mari Kimura on growing up in an experimental solar house, taking care of a terrified audience, and improvising as a way to find one's self.

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Whitney George 24:47

7y ago24:47

24:47

New York City-based composer and conductor Whitney George talks about rebellion in the bathtub, the relative loudnesses of sexism, and the beauty inherent in juxtapositions.

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Dolores White 30:57

7+ y ago30:57

30:57

In this episode, Dolores White talks about some of her experiences of segregation, the importance of having access to a broad cultural education, and why encouragement is essential for success in life.

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Lainie Fefferman 27:52

7+ y ago27:52

27:52

NYC-based composer Lainie Fefferman talks about being the only girl in math class, helping audiences get to know performers, and the problem with the word 'genius.'

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Jessie Montgomery 31:36

7+ y ago31:36

31:36

Composer Jessie Montgomery speaks about identity, patriotism, and music as a catalyst for physically bringing people together.

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Augusta Cecconi-Bates 26:41

7+ y ago26:41

26:41

Composer Augusta Cecconi-Bates talks with Elisabeth about growing up a member of "the lost generation," grappling with colleagues' surprise at how "strong" her music is, and learning to respect herself.

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Anna Höstman 29:57

7+ y ago29:57

29:57

Composer Anna Höstman talks with Elisabeth about moths who drink tears, the delights of collaboration, and the value of each person's "absolutely singular" perspective.

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Pamela Z 30:25

7+ y ago30:25

30:25

Pamela Z describes the creative life she had as a child, explains what a phonolog was, and relates some of the encounters she's had with both sexism and racism in her career.

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Ingrid Stölzel 25:49

7+ y ago25:49

25:49

Elisabeth talks with Ingrid Stölzel about music she wrote as a child, the experience of being the only woman presenting work at a classical music festival, and the importance of finding a mentor. This episode features clips of music by Stölzel including two chamber works, a piece for choir, and an orchestral piece.…

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