Best Rachael Summers Podcasts (2024)

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

26d 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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We're Back... (And Some Updates) 46:08

2M 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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Happy Holidays! 0:48

5M ago0:48

0:48

All of us over here at the Mix'd Movement team would love to just extend our deepest, warmest thank yous to all of our listeners and our followers, to all of our guests on the podcast, and most importantly, to each and every single person who has taken away something from our topics and interviews in our episodes. We will be taking a short break un…

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Connecting for The Next Generation with Tanya 40:45

5M ago40:45

40:45

Today Rachael visits with Tanya, a biracial Native American Hawaiian individual living in Western Washington. Tanya shares experiences from her mixed race childhood in a small town, growing up as the only person of color in her community. Tanya didn’t have much of a relationship with her father growing up, but his family made sure that she was welc…

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Books we're thankful for 45:46

5M ago45:46

45:46

It’s the holiday season, Should-Heads! Here are the books we’re most grateful for. LINKS: P!nk Donates Banned Books in Florida: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/16/1213317663/pink-gives-away-2-000-banned-books-at-florida-concerts BOOKS MENTIONED: Julia: Big Summer (Jennifer Weiner), Everything Happens For a Reason: And other Lies I've Loved (Kate Bowler…

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Introducing Bravo’s Hot Mic Podcast 8:16

5M ago8:16

8:16

Here’s a special preview of Bravo’s Hot Mic podcast which launched November 14. This OFFICIAL podcast tells the real stories behind Bravo’s biggest shows. Cut through the social media speculation and conspiracy theories and get the definitive, behind-the-scenes take from the Bravolebrities and show producers who brought some of TV’s most iconic mom…

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Acceptance and Accepting 35:34

6M ago35:34

35:34

We’ve all felt the discomfort of not feeling accepted. As a mixed race person, that feeling comes from all directions. Being asked “what are you?” drives home the feeling of otherness and rejection. There's a natural pull to connect with others like you, but what happens when you're mixed? In this episode, we’ll talk about our experiences with non-…

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"The Woman in Me" by Britney Spears (with Kendell!) 1:10:40

6M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back and what better topic to return with than the memoir that everyone's talking about? Kendell joins us to discuss who's the biggest villain in the story and the things that surprised us most. Major spoiler alerts for this one! BOOK NEWS LINKS: LeVar Burton Hosts the National Book Awards Scholastic and Diverse Books Millie…

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Healing the Internalized Guilt with Michelle Pan 49:02

6M ago49:02

49:02

Today’s guest, Michelle, is half white, half Filipino. She never felt like she truly connected culturally with either side of her heritage. There wasn’t much of her Filipino heritage present growing up, so she feels quite disconnected from it, but she has always felt drawn to Asian music and art. In this episode, we will discuss Michelle's racial b…

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Unraveling Societal Non-Acceptance 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

Rachel recently attended a conference and a theme that kept coming up was about societal non-acceptance. In this episode, Rachael, Chris, and Nate will unpack what that term means to them and what steps we can take collectively to help stop it. Societal non-acceptance could be people being surprised that you’re not the kind of person they expect yo…

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A Legacy of Love with Daralyse Lyons 32:46

7M ago32:46

32:46

Join me today to visit with Daralyse Lyons. Daralyese grew up in Connecticut in a mostly white community, but her mom understood the importance of representation as she was growing up. Daralyse Lyons, aka the Transformational Storyteller, is a Biracial journalist, actor, and activist who has made it her mission to stand for a more integrated world.…

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You Should Read: The Nonfiction That’s Saving Kelly’s Life 30:01

7M ago30:01

30:01

Hi, Should-Heads! We’ve got an…interesting episode for you today! Kelly shares some life updates and the nonfiction that’s getting her through *gestures* all this. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcastBy Kelly Hager, Julia Hall, Rachael Hall

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Old Patterns and Triggers 38:02

8M ago38:02

38:02

Today we’re going to unpack some of our old patterns and triggers, where they’ve come from, and how they’re affecting us now. Many habits develop when we’re young by trying to obey people we respect, but those habits may not benefit who you are now. We’ll touch on: Shadow work Self love and acceptance People pleasing Fear of rejection Feeling the n…

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Our Fall 2023 Most Anticipated Releases (with Kathy Coe!) 34:41

8M ago34:41

34:41

Should-heads, summer's almost over. Starbucks is selling pumpkin spice everything and Kelly's starting to think about her Halloween viewing choices. We've got the books you need to preorder or request from the library. BOOKS MENTIONED: Kathy: The Kingdom of Sweets (Erika Johansen), The Good Part (Sophie Cousens), Good Girls Don’t Die (Christina Hen…

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The Superpowers of Privilege with Bob Parrish 42:06

8M ago42:06

42:06

I’m thrilled to visit today with a long time friend and photography mentor, Bob Parrish. Bob has all the privileges a white man typically has, and he has taken it upon himself to learn more about what less privileged people deal with on a regular basis and what he can do to affect change in dismantling racism and prejudice. Some years ago, he becam…

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You Should Read: Books About Space (More or Less) 34:19

8M ago34:19

34:19

How do you feel about outer space, Shouldheads? Are you like Julia, where it's fascinating and something you want to know more about? Or are you like Kelly, where it's one of the scariest things to ponder? No matter where you fall in the debate, we've got some recommendations for you! BOOKS: Julia: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within (Becky Chambers)…

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Summer of Self Worth 46:39

9M ago46:39

46:39

We’re back for season 2, catching up with each other and all the big changes we’ve been through over the last few months. Between the 3 of us, we have moved our homes, changed jobs, had to deal with hacked social accounts, and done a lot of growing. The common thread this summer was healing our self worth. Chris needed to allow herself to do things…

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Rachael's guide to epic fantasy! 41:41

9M ago41:41

41:41

Hi, Should-Heads! Have you always wanted to try reading epic fantasy but don't know where to start? Or maybe you already like it but aren't sure of where to go next? Or possibly you have no idea because you're not even sure what that IS? Either way, don't worry: Rachael has come with suggestions. LINKS MENTIONED: Henrietta Lacks' family settles wit…

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Books set in Maine (with Michael Koryta!) 1:00:06

9M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back and we have a real treat for you today. Michael Koryta is back to discuss books set in Maine (including his newest, An Honest Man, which is out today!). Book news: Britney's Book PRH Layoffs and Buyouts Harper Collins Layoffs Recommendations: Michael Koryta: Bag of Bones (Stephen King), When We Were the Kennedys (Monica…

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New books for summer! 46:08

11M ago46:08

46:08

Hi, Should-Heads! It's summer, our favorite season! Time for fun, hopefully vacations and a lot of reading. We've got some of our favorites to discuss with you. NOTE: We are on vacation and will return with more books and fun in July! RECOMMENDED BOOKS: Julia: Before She Finds Me (Heather Chavez), Real Love (Rachel Lindsay) and The Seven Year Slip …

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Time goes weird! 46:53

11M ago46:53

46:53

Hello, Should-Heads! Who doesn't love a good time-related story? Time loops, jumps, travel...we're in for any and all of them! Here are some of our favorites (and one we can't wait to read). Julia: The Rehearsals (Annette Christie), This Time Tomorrow (Emma Straub), Eternal Life (Dara Horn), The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (V. E. Schwab), Oona Ou…

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Detective Novels (with Dorian Gray!) 1:00:25

12M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Should-Heads, it's a little known fact but we love detective stories! Whether it's the thrill of trying to solve a mystery or the fun of spending thousands of pages with the same characters, there's not much better. In this episode we recommend some of our favorites (after we get through our absolutely unhinged recent acquisitions this week.) Book …

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Books for your Zodiac sign Part 3 (with Kendell!) 59:43

12M ago59:43

59:43

Hi, Should-Heads! We're back to give you more recommendations based on your sign. This time, we discuss Virgo, Pisces and Gemini. (SPOILER: There is some Gemini slander) Book News: Tennessee goes after book publishers, maybe Recommendations: Julia (Virgo): How to Be Perfect (Michael Schur), Oh My God What a Complete Aisling (Emer McLysaght and Sara…

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Books about Mental Health 56:20

1y ago56:20

56:20

Hi, Should-Heads! How are you doing with all...this? If you're struggling, we get it and we're here with recs for you! NOTE: This episode deals with grief, anxiety, self-harm, depression and, while we don't delve too deeply into any of them, they are mentioned. Book News: Missouri may defund libraries Mental Health recommendations: Julia: Adelaide …

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You Should Read: Meredith Alone (with Bekki!) 1:10:05

1y ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Hi, Should-Heads! We're discussing Meredith, Alone in our latest book club episode. Julia picked it and we delve into the story with sidebars into self-care, our housebound survival kits and much more. We also share our favorite reads of the year so far. NOTE: Meredith, Alone contains depictions of sexual assault, self-harm and abuse. Also, there a…

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You Should Read: Books About Sports 1:00:41

1y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

It's not exactly common knowledge, Should-Heads, but we love books about sports. We may not be huge fans of sports itself, but books about them? Yes, please! Links mentioned: Roald Dahl books updated...sort of Our interview with Adib Khorram Our other interview with Adib Khorram Our interview with Alena Dillon Books mentioned: Julia: Carrie Soto is…

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Episode 10: Morgan's Story 58:16

1y ago58:16

58:16

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault Survivor Sister is a podcast that shares the stories of sexual assault survivors to education, empower, and inspire other survivors and their peers to take action against sexual assault. In this episode, we sit down with Morgan, who is a double survivor that went on to become a SANE. Morgan shares her experiences and…

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You Should Read: "Spare" by Prince Harry (with Kendell!) 44:13

1y ago44:13

44:13

Hear ye hear ye! Today we're discussing Spare, Prince Harry's memoir, and we are joined once again by our good friend Kendell! We break down all the juicy, and maybe not super surprising, moments of this royal reveal all. Who came off the worst? Were there any highlights? Did we even need this book? We get into it all! Twitter and Instagram: wysr_p…

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We're Back, Baby! 38:43

1y ago38:43

38:43

Hi, Should-Heads! Our hiatus is over and we want to let you know what's ahead for us and the podcast. We discuss our upcoming episodes and our semi-embarrassing amount of recent acquisitions. If you've got book recommendations, topic ideas or want to come on the podcast, email or contact us on social media! Let the fun begin! LINKS MENTIONED: Harpe…

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Bonus episode: Should-Talking (with Kendell!) 1:09:45

1+ y ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Okay, Should-Heads, the news of our hiatus was maybe a little over-exaggerated. (In our defense, the book world got a little busy and we had to discuss it.) It looks like 2023 is going to be quite the dramatic year! Links mentioned: Romeo & Juliet lawsuit Harper Collins strike update Susan Meachin Bookly Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast…

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You Should Read: Our 2023 Most Anticipated Books (with Kathy Coe and Bekki Fahrer)! 59:43

1+ y ago59:43

59:43

Can you believe it's 2023, Should-Heads? New year, new books, same unwieldy TBRs. Our friends Kathy and Bekki are here to discuss our most anticipated 2023 reads of the new year! (We've also each got some reading goals.) What books are you most excited for? Let us know! (NOTE: We're also taking a few weeks off, but plan to be back in February to di…

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You Should Read (and Watch!): How the Grinch Stole Christmas (A Movies and a Meal crossover episode) 1:02:06

1+ y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

Once again we are stopping by the Movies and a Meal podcast to discuss holiday adaptations. This year we are reviewing three film adaptations of Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It's become one of our favorite holiday traditions and we hope you enjoy! Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcastBy Kelly Hager, Julia Hall, Rachael Hall

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You Should Read: Our favorite books of 2022 (with Kathy Coe and Bekki Fahrer!) 1:29:49

1+ y ago1:29:49

1:29:49

It’s almost 2023 and that means it’s time to reflect on the best books we read this year. As an added bonus, we’re joined by our friends Kathy and Bekki. Between the five of us, we’ll help you with last minute book gifts or how to spend any gift cards you’ll get. You’re welcome, Should-Heads. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast…

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You Should Read: Well Traveled (with author Jen DeLuca!) 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

Should-Heads, we had the best time discussing the Well Met series with its author, Jen DeLuca! Her next book, Well Traveled, is out on December 6 and you don’t want to miss this one! We also discuss Ren Faire, her writing process and, of course, got some great recommendations. If you’re in the mood for a sweet, delightful romance, absolutely check …

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You Should Read: Season of Love (with author Helena Greer!) 27:29

1+ y ago27:29

27:29

Should-Heads, we've got a real treat for you today. We're joined by Helena Greer to discuss her debut novel, Season of Love! It's a rom-com with serious undertones about processing trauma but is also the sweetest, loveliest story. It'll definitely put you in the holiday spirit and is a perfect way to (as the tagline says) "make the Yuletide gay." T…

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Racial Preferences And Dating 32:22

1+ y ago32:22

32:22

We’re back with another siblings episode! In this one, we’re going to go into what racial preferences each of us have in regards to dating, if any, and what really attracts us to a person. We’ll talk about our conditioning growing up biracial, what traits are essential in a partner, and some advice for anyone dating someone who is biracial. No spoi…

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You Should Read: Books for Your Zodiac Sign, Part 2 (with Kendell!) 1:06:20

1+ y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Should-Heads, we're back with more sign-specific book recs! This time, we're discussing our moon signs and our friend Kendell is back to help us choose the best books for our moon signs (Scorpio, Sagitarius and Capricorn). We're now half done with the Zodiac, but we'll get to everyone. Links Mentioned: DOJ Shuts Down Proposed Penguin Random House/S…

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You Should Read: Holiday Books! 44:34

1+ y ago44:34

44:34

Tis the damn season, Should-Heads! We're here with recommendations of holiday reads and an inaugural segment of what you should watch/listen to! We've got picks (and a few we're excited for) to get you in the holiday spirit. Holiday Recommendations: Julia: Landline and If the Fates Allow (Rainbow Rowell), Wrapped Up in You (Talia Hibbert) and Yes, …

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Mixed Race Revolutionary with Jordin 36:28

1+ y ago36:28

36:28

Welcome to my conversation with Jordin, founder of the Mixed Race Revolution,a new movement dedicated to mixed race/biracial/multiracial pride, beauty, issues, understanding, and compassion. Jordin is Louisiana Creole, which is a mix of African, European, and Native American. Some people in the mixed race space will use the terms MGM (multi-generat…

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You Should Read: None of this Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive (with author Carolyn Prusa!) 39:13

1+ y ago39:13

39:13

Hi, Should-Heads! We're excited to chat with Carolyn Prusa, the debut author of None of This Would Have Happened if Prince Were Alive! (Out November 22). It's a lighthearted novel about serious topics. Sidebar topics include elections, Stacey Abrams, Baltimore and, of course, Prince. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast…

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Our Deepest, Darkest Fears 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

It’s spooky season here at The Mix’d Movement so today, we’re each telling our own story about our deepest, darkest fears. This episode is a little different. Rachael, Nate, and Chris all recorded their stories separately, and we don’t know what the others said! We’ll share some insight into the fears that we have dealt with as we navigated life, h…

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You Should Read: Nonfiction That Makes You Smarter 52:49

1+ y ago52:49

52:49

Hi, Should-Heads! We're here to discuss nonfiction, specifically the kind that makes us smarter. (We love celeb memoirs as much as the next person but we also enjoy books that make us better, more informed humans.) Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting …

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Feeling At Home Away From Home 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

36:39

It’s interesting how people in different regions, states, and countries interact with us as lighter-skinned black women. Chris feels perfectly at home in New Orleans, so much so that tourists will take pictures of her assuming she was a local. However, when she visited Nigeria, she was so much lighter than everyone else that she stuck out. Being th…

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You Should Read: Something. ANYTHING! 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Hi, Should-heads! We've got a confession: for the first time, we're all reading less frequently than usual. While the amount of books read is not a referendum on our worth as people, readers or podcasters, it's still a marked change from our usual habits. And whether it's for good reasons or bad, it's still different. So we discuss what we're (not)…

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Sense of Self with Amelia 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

Listen in while I visit with Amelia, another member of the Unapologetically Biracial group. Amelia was adopted at the age of 3 and grew up in a small town in Minnesota. Growing up, she didn’t know many other people of color. Once she found a black community at college, she found she had to walk the line between being not black enough and not white …

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You Should Read: Back to School Books! 46:58

1+ y ago46:58

46:58

Should-Heads, we're well into September now and that means that it's back to school season. So sharpen your pencils, grab your Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper and get ready to hit the books! Links Mentioned: Nora Roberts Saves the Day Interview with Liza Wiemer Look for (most of) the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link…

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Fitting In, Or Not with Jamie Kincaid 49:47

1+ y ago49:47

49:47

Today’s guest is a good friend of Rachael’s, Jamie Kincaid. Jamie is a brand photographer and Mexican American who has had to deal with her own challenges with fitting in in school, at work, and even within her own family. We’ll explore Jamie’s experiences with not speaking Spanish, growing up in primarily white neighborhoods and schools, having to…

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You Should Read: Our Fall Most Anticipated New Releases (with Kathy Coe!) 1:07:55

1+ y ago1:07:55

1:07:55

Hey Should-Heads! It's almost fall and that means we're here to help you fill up your library holds list. Look for (most of) the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using this link, you are supporting the podcast! AND if you use our code WYSR at checkout you can get your first two books for the pric…

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You Should Read: Books based on our zodiac signs (Aries, Cancer, and Libra) with Kendell! 1:01:07

1+ y ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Hi, Should-heads! We've got a treat for you today--we're joined by our friend Kendell to share the books you should read based on your sign. We started with our own (Aries, Cancer and Libra) but will end up doing recommendations for every sign. Look for the books mentioned in this episode on Libro.fm by using our affiliate link. When you buy using …

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