Best Rachael Hall Podcasts (2024)

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Fleur Adcock: Collected Poems 44:07

1d ago44:07

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Fleur Adcock’s sly, laconic poems have been delighting audiences since her 1964 debut The Eye of the Hurricane. Her Collected Poems draws together the work of sixty years; as Fiona Sampson writes, ‘Informality and immediacy are good ways to remake a world; and Adcock’s style has not dated in the half-century since her debut.’ Adcock was joined in c…

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Origin Wounds (w/ Vienna Pharaon) 51:24

1d ago51:24

51:24

Today, we are lucky enough to get an hour with one of NYC's most sought-after family therapists, Vienna Pharaon! Vienna joins Hannah to talk about why she became a therapist, how her own experiences shape her work, and how addressing little wounds is just as important as working on the big stuff. They also discuss how to identify the 5 different ty…

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Rethinking Weight Gain: The Four Diet Theories Explained with Dr. Richard Johnson 1:02:38

1d ago1:02:38

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In this enlightening episode, I sit down with my brilliant friend Dr. Richard Johnson to unpack the mysteries of weight gain and explore the unifying theory that brings all the current hypotheses together. We dive into four major diet theories about why it's so hard to lose fat, and how certain foods—especially fructose—can sabotage your metabolism…

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5 Things I STOPPED Doing to Lose 10 Pounds This Year 14:00

5d ago14:00

14:00

I recently decided I wanted to get in the best shape of my life for my 60th birthday. My original goal wasn't even fat loss; I wanted to put on muscle and improve my overall fitness. But in the process of focusing on strength training, optimizing my nutrition, and making some key lifestyle tweaks, I ended up dropping 10 pounds and 5% body fat... wi…

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Holly Pester & Nathalie Olah: The Lodgers 1:04:55

8d ago1:04:55

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Holly Pester discusses her debut novel, The Lodgers, with Nathalie Olah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Feel to Heal (w/ Jennie Allen) 46:44

8d ago46:44

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Joining Hannah today is Jennie Allen. Jennie is the founder and visionary of IF:Gathering as well as the New York Times bestselling author of Find Your People, Get Out of Your Head, Made for This, Anything, and Nothing to Prove. Hannah and Jennie discuss why Jennie wrote her recent book, the importance of being in a good mental state, and how to be…

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Why Your Breathing Pattern Might Be the Ultimate Health Clue with Dr. Andy Galpin 49:35

9d ago49:35

49:35

If a simple staircase becomes your Everest, it's not just about stamina—it's a hint about your health's future. I'm excited to speak with Dr. Andy Galpin in this episode, who is a true expert in exercise science and peak performance. Dr. Galpin breaks down his essential tips for optimizing health over 40, emphasizing the critical roles of VO2 max, …

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Lose Weight by WALKING! Walking Pads, Steps per Day, & More 15:02

12d ago15:02

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In this episode, I dive into the incredible health benefits of a simple activity that we often take for granted: walking. While it may not be considered a strenuous exercise, recent research highlights just how powerful walking can be for our overall well-being and longevity. I discuss the findings of a study that reveals the optimal number of dail…

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Just Having Fun (w/ Matt & Rachael) 57:34

15d ago57:34

57:34

On today's episode, Hannah is joined by her fiancée Adam as well as couple Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell (who you might remember from Season 25 of The Bachelor!) The four friends catch up on life and discuss the importance of focusing on your passions and building a great relationship with your partner. Enjoy! Follow Better Tomorrow: INSTAGRAM…

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Rachael Allen & Lucy Mercer: God Complex 51:51

16d ago51:51

51:51

‘Here is a wasteland / of parched aesthetics / patched up with modern tubes’ – Rachael Allen’s long-awaited second collection, God Complex, is a long narrative poem describing the breakdown of a relationship against a backdrop of environmental degradation and toxicity. In this episode, she reads from the collection and was joined in conversation wi…

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Doug Bopst 30:49

16d ago30:49

30:49

How would you find the motivation and strength to transform your life after experiencing adversity? Join me as I talk with Doug Bopst, an award-winning personal trainer, author of three books, and host of the Adversity Advantage Podcast, who is on a crusade to inspire others to overcome adversity and become the best version of themselves. He’s a fo…

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You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Spring Releases (with Kathy Coe!) 57:58

17d ago57:58

57:58

Hi, Should-Heads! We're very excited to share some upcoming spring releases with you. As always, we're joined by Kathy Coe, who always knows about the best ones. Book News: People continue to challenge Nora Roberts The Thought of You movie sounds amazing Our most anticipated spring reads: Kathy: Missing White Woman (Kellye Garrett), Honey (Isabel B…

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How to Make the Perfect Detox Smoothie for Daily Fat Burning 11:39

19d ago11:39

11:39

Dive into a refreshing start to your day with this enlightening podcast episode, where I reveal the secrets to creating the ultimate detox smoothie. Packed with delicious, nutrient-rich ingredients, this smoothie is designed to invigorate your mornings and support your body's natural detoxification processes. I'll guide you through crafting the per…

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Lara Pawson & Jennifer Hodgson: Spent Light 52:48

22d ago52:48

52:48

Lara Pawson discusses her new book Spent Light with Jennifer Hodgson. Find out more about London Review Bookshop events: www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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High Vibrations (w/ Kaitlyn Bristowe) 59:01

22d ago59:01

59:01

Whether from The Bachelorette or her podcast, Off The Vine, you know today's guest... It's Kaitlyn Bristowe! In this episode, Hannah and Kaitlyn reflect on their journeys with The Bachelor, their childhood, and the lessons they have learned from past relationships. Kaitlyn and Hannah have honest conversations about dating, dealing with criticism, a…

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Reset Your Energy, Mind, and Body with Chalene Johnson 31:58

23d ago31:58

31:58

Have you noticed changes in your body after hitting 40? Things like unexpected weight gain, an increased craving for sweets, more stress, or challenges to your mental health as you navigate through menopause? If these sound familiar, you're in for a treat. Join me for an enlightening conversation with the remarkable Chalene Johnson, a fitness legen…

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7 Simple Exercises to Boost Fat Loss After Menopause 15:43

26d ago15:43

15:43

Menopause can make you lose your butt and gain a gut… and believe it or not, your metabolism may not be to blame. So if the problem isn't metabolism, what is it? That’s what I’m explaining in this episode. Then, I’m sharing proven strategies to build muscle, reduce deep belly fat, enhance insulin sensitivity, and get hormonal weight gain under cont…

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Paul Muldoon: Howdie-Skelp 1:07:13

29d ago1:07:13

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Paul Muldoon reads from and talks about his collection Howdie-Skelp. Find out more about London Review Bookshop events: www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/events Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unlock Your Glow (w/ Tara Schuster) 1:03:14

30d ago1:03:14

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Joining Hannah today is Tara Schuster. Tara is the author of "Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies", and her new book "Glow In The F*cking Dark". Tara and Hannah have down-to-earth chats about being real and living life to the fullest. Tara shares stories and tips to help you handle life's ups and downs, love yourself more, and grow into the best versio…

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Break Free From Toxins with Dr. Tom O'Bryan 34:57

30d ago34:57

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Do you really know what it’s like to feel great? Dr. Tom O'Bryan is betting you don’t—and that could be a result of toxic exposure. In this conversation, he explains how your body accumulates toxins like microplastics over a lifetime and how they cause low-grade inflammation, odd symptoms, and ultimately, illness. We cover how this phenomenon can p…

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The ULTIMATE Guide to Healthy Eating for Women Over 40 16:25

1M ago16:25

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Once you hit 40, the rules change. You can’t eat the way you used to and expect the same results. If you want to stay fit and healthy—and who doesn’t?—you’ve got to take a new approach. In this episode, I’m sharing my top healthy eating strategies to help you boost your metabolism, improve your gut health, balance your hormones, and start aging pow…

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Adam Phillips & Hermione Lee: On Giving Up 52:06

1M ago52:06

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‘Our history of giving up – that is to say, our attitude towards it, our obsession with it, our disavowal of its significance – may be a clue to something we should really call our histories and not our selves’, wrote Adam Phillips in a 2022 LRB piece, ‘On Giving Up’. Now developed and expanded into a book of the same title, Phillips illuminates bo…

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Be Happy, Not Perfect (w/ Annie & Nora) 54:47

1M ago54:47

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Best friend Nora is back, and joining her and Hannah is second best friend Annie Wonderlich. Aka Ann Svann. Annie has a story of amazing resilience in the face of immense hardship. Annie is an expert at living free, and has wonderful wisdom in how to walk through painful times, while being able to find the joy in the mess. Follow Better Tomorrow: I…

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Does Trauma Cause Illness? with Dr. Sara Gottfried 32:59

1M ago32:59

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What do autoimmune conditions, cardiovascular disease, chronic pain, rashes, joint pain, and fatigue have in common? They’re among the dozens of chronic health conditions associated with childhood trauma. This discovery is revolutionizing medicine, and in this episode, my dear friend Dr. Sara Gottfried joins me to unpack it all. In our discussion, …

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The 1916 Iron Ore Strike w/ Gary Kaunonen 1:35:24

1M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

On June 2, 1916, forty mostly immigrant mineworkers at the St. James Mine in Aurora, Minnesota, walked off the job. This seemingly small labor disturbance would mushroom into one of the region’s, if not the nation’s, most contentious and significant battles between organized labor and management in the early twentieth century. My guest, Gary Kaunoe…

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Rebekah White Williams | Writing Make Room + Rest On Us 49:20

1M ago49:20

49:20

Rebekah White Williams joins us on the podcast to talk about the stories behind the writing of the songs MAKE ROOM and REST ON US. Learn more about working with Rebekah for songwriter coaching and song critiques. We are thrilled to welcome professional songwriter Rebekah White Williams (Make Room, Rest On Us) to the WW family as songwriter coach. R…

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9 Foods That Supercharge Your Brain Health – Eat These Daily! 15:16

1M ago15:16

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Want a really simple way to boost your brain health? Eat more of the right foods. With a few simple tweaks to your diet, you can give your brain the nutrients it needs to function at its best. Even better, these foods are delicious, versatile, and super easy to find. In this episode, I’m telling you which foods to get more of, how they help, and I’…

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Lavinia Greenlaw & Jennifer Higgie: The Vast Extent 54:48

1M ago54:48

54:48

Lavinia Greenlaw’s new book The Vast Extent is a collection of ‘exploded essays’, about light and image, sight and the unseen, covering wide territories with the scientific precision and ease of access which characterises her poetry. She was joined by Jennifer Higgie, author of The Other Side: A Journey into Women, Art and the Spirit World. Find mo…

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Can't Stand Out & Fit In (w/ Tamron Hall) 55:01

1M ago55:01

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Joining Hannah today is Tamron Hall. Tamron is an American broadcast journalist, television talk show host and author. You know her from her time as a talk show host on The Today Show, as well as the talk show called "The Tamron Hall Show". She is also the author of a new book titled "Watch Where They Hide". Tamron and Hannah talk about the beginni…

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The Busy Brain Cure with Dr. Romie Mushtaq 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

Do you feel like your brain has a dozen tabs open and you can’t focus on any of them? Maybe you feel anxious, wired, or exhausted, or you notice you just aren’t as productive and good at things as you used to be. If so, you could have a busy brain… and Dr. Romie Mushtaq is here to help. In this fascinating discussion, Dr. Mushtaq, a board-certified…

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We're Back... (And Some Updates) 46:08

1M ago46:08

46:08

Hello, Should-Heads. It’s been a while and we’re happy to be back. We missed you! We’ve got horrible news first, though. Julia, our cohost, passed away in January. We needed to take some time to honor her and also decide to do with the show. We’ve got some answers for you. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast…

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The Secret Way to Boost Collagen for Younger Looking Skin 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

Can you get younger-looking skin without expensive treatments? Yes! Sure, lasers, filler, and Botox can be great, but you don’t need them to achieve plump, glowing skin. In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite natural ways to boost your collagen—and they’re all backed by science. From important nutrients to surprisingly helpful habits, with these …

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Seán Hewitt & Sarah Perry: Rapture’s Road 52:46

2M ago52:46

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Seán Hewitt’s new poetry collection Rapture’s Road follows hard on the heels of Tongues of Fire – the winner of the 2021 Laurel Prize – and the bestselling memoir All Down Darkness Wide. Like its predecessors, the collection confronts dark and difficult subject matter in startlingly beautiful lyric language, ‘exquisitely calm’ in the words of Max P…

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ThoughtFull Living (w/ Radhi Devlukia-Shetty) 55:12

2M ago55:12

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Joining Hannah is plant-based cook Radhi Devlukia-Shetty! Radhi and Hannah talk about her new cookbook titled JoyFull. Radhi is a plant based cook, with a background as a dietitian and nutritionist. Radhi has also extensively studied Ayurveda, and shares some of the differences between eastern and western medicine. Radhi and Hannah discuss what ins…

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How to Get W.A.Y. Better Sleep with Dr. Peter Martone 38:28

2M ago38:28

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What do hormone imbalances, digestive issues, and breathing have in common? According to Dr. Peter Martone, a neurostructural sleep specialist, they’re all controlled by a nerve you may be damaging in your sleep. In this episode, he joins me to explain the connection between your sleep, your spine, and your health. He shares how a loss of the cervi…

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6 BEST Anti-Aging Daily Habits That Actually Work 15:57

2M ago15:57

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Can you really look and feel younger? Yes! In this episode, I’m sharing six of my favorite science-backed anti-aging habits—and they go way beyond fighting wrinkles. These practices will get you feeling healthy, energized, and strong. They can improve your quality of life and even your health. But the glowing skin is a great perk. If you want to un…

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UPDATE: Upcoming 4/20 Editions at Helium Comedy Club & Emmaus Theater 6:29

2M ago6:29

6:29

Alex Grubard gives a quick update about Weeding Out The Stoned's upcoming 4/20 Editions on today's podcast. Hit it! Weeding Out The Stoned is The Game Show of Sobriety Tests. See the show live! A pack of players on stage. All of them are high but one. Alex Grubard leads the investigation by administering ridiculous sobriety tests of America's funni…

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The Scandalous Rise & Stunning Fall of Minneapolis' Metropolitan Building w/ Larry Millett 1:08:45

2M ago1:08:45

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My guest is prolific author Larry Millett. His knowledge of Twin Cities architecture and history is unequalled in Minnesota, and he has used his knowledge to write some of the best local history books in the last thirty years. We initially discuss downtown Minneapolis' lost crown jewel, the spectacular Northwestern Guaranty Loan Building (which wou…

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Emily Wilson, Edith Hall, Juliet Stevenson & Tobias Menzies: The Iliad 1:28:27

2M ago1:28:27

1:28:27

Emily Wilson’s translation of the Odyssey, published in 2017, the first into English by a woman, was hailed as a ‘revelation’ by the New York Times and a ‘cultural landmark’ by the Guardian. With her translation of the Iliad, ten years in the making, she has given us a complete Homer for a new generation. Emily Wilson, professor of classical studie…

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Your New Life Coach (w/ Nora Dekeyser) 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

Best Friend Nora is back again, but this time, while she is still your best friend, she is also your new Life Coach. Nora has years of experience as a Life Coach, and helping people live their best lives. In this episode Hannah and Nora discuss why Nora loves her job, the difference between Therapy and Coaching, and how to know if you need a Life C…

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Getting Lean for Life with Dr. Bill Campbell: Part 2 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

Dr. Bill Campbell is back for part 2! In part 1, we talked about fat-loss myths and facts, anti-aging training, and how to get and stay fit using a lifestyle you can maintain. In this episode, we get into the nuts and bolts of fat loss. Dr. Cambpell reveals the one thing the very lean women he’s studied have in common, the connection between muscle…

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