Best Rebecca Richman Podcasts (2024)

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Epitaph 2 - The Inquisition 13:12

1d ago13:12

13:12

In this epitaph, I grill producer Marco about why and how he became more comfortable with talking about death, and what was stopping him about having the conversations beforehand.By Rebecca Richman

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4.2 - Why Talk About Death? 17:16

4d ago17:16

17:16

In this episode, our guests talk about why it is important to talk about death (hint: everyone is going to die), why we tend to avoid it, and how to start the conversation. We also have a Youtube channel where we upload all the podcasts and epitaphs: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeisfortheLivingPodcast…

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Epitaph 1 - The Beginning of The End 11:51

3d ago11:51

11:51

We are trying something new this season: mini episodes where producer Marco and I talking about the episode and our reactions to it. In this Epitaph, we talk about why we chose death as our topic and what we are looking forward to.By Rebecca Richman

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4.1 Death Is For The Dying - Introductions 13:03

11d ago13:03

13:03

In this season of Life is for the Living, we are talking death! In this intro episode we learn about about our guests this season--a death doula, a funeral director, a hospice volunteer and more--all to learn what to expect from the end of life, and how best to prepare. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeisfortheLivingPodcast…

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3.12 Season 3 Wrap Up 39:27

1y ago39:27

39:27

Producer Marco and I sit down to have a chat about this season, what is coming next season, why we are big in Germany, and, of course, Marco finds a new way to torment me.By Rebecca Richman

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3.11 Advice for Life 15:41

1y ago15:41

15:41

As is our tradition here at Life is for the Living, we end our season by asking our guests their advice for living. Whether it is advice for getting the highest salary as a woman, or for finding your true self, our guests come through with the wisdom they have gathered over the years.By Rebecca Richman

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3.10 But that is a whole other story . . . 26:31

1y ago26:31

26:31

If you listen to only one episode this season, make it this one! We have stories of self-discovery, tragedy, action, and comedy. Additionally, jazz legend Jon Coltrane, actor Dennis Hopper, and Malcolm X himself all make appearances in guest Denise's star-studded life stories. Trigger warning: This episode includes a story of suicide and animal dea…

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3.9 The Stuff of Life 31:33

1y ago31:33

31:33

The worst parts of life and the best parts, births, deaths, sorrows and joys; our guests talk about them all in this episode.By Rebecca Richman

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3.8 Advice for Activism Part 2 32:17

1y ago32:17

32:17

Calling all aspiring difference makers!! In this episode, our guests give us a masterclass on how to be an activist--how to set your expectations, how to get your self heard, and how not to burnout.By Rebecca Richman

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3.7 Advice for Activism Part 1 27:00

1y ago27:00

27:00

Our guest have protested on the streets, run free breakfast programs, stood in front of bulldozers and much more. In this episode, they talk about what they found to be the most effective ways to make a difference, along with their biggest successes and worst failures.By Rebecca Richman

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Bonus Episode: Mid-Season Chat 16:25

1y ago16:25

16:25

In this bonus episode, host Rebecca and producer Marco chat about the first six episodes and what they have learned so far from the guests as well as give some hints about what is to come on the rest of the seasonBy Rebecca Richman

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3.6 Susie's Story: Can't keep my mouth shut 32:08

1y ago32:08

32:08

In our final single guest episode, we meet Susie Schaefer, social worker, multicultural community activist, reproductive rights advocate, environmentalist, peace activist, disabilities advocate. Susie has seen the rough side of life both personally and professionally, and has never hesitated to dive in to advocate for those who cannot advocate for …

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3.5 Belinda's Story: For women, by women 19:29

1y ago19:29

19:29

Author and leadership coach Belinda Clemmensen did always think of herself as an activist. But then she scrap her leadership coaching company and began again, founding the the Women's Leadership Intensive. Now she focuses on changing the world by changing not only who gets to lead, but how they lead. Websites: https://www.womensleadershipintensive.…

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3.4 Jessica's Story: Solidarity is essential 20:28

1y ago20:28

20:28

Jessica Xavier came out as a trans woman in the 1990's and has been fighting to make trans people safe and healthy since then. Her main tool: data. She has been instrumental in getting trans people counted in surveys, allowing them to gain access to key medical resources. She is also a musician and Wiccan High Priestess. You can check out other int…

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3.3 Denise's Story: Make myself heard 30:41

1y ago30:41

30:41

Former member of the Young Lords and Black Panthers, AIDs research and activist, professor of anthropology and women's studies, Denise Oliver-Velez has been in the wars and lived to tell the tale. We talk about her grounding in her family history, her use of art in activism, how she got drafted into the Young Lords, and how she ended up getting a P…

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3.2 Jan's Story: I've tried to get arrested 31:33

1y ago31:33

31:33

Jan's upbringing by activist parents and her membership in the Universal Unitarian church drives Jan as she tries to make the world a better, more equitable place. We discuss her childhood, her peace activism, and her work with immigrants, the prison system, and unions among other things. Image provided by Jan Thompson…

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3.1 Meet the Activists 13:30

1y ago13:30

13:30

Hello, and welcome to the third season of Life is for the Living! This episode starts us off in the activist focused season by introducing the 5 guests: Jan Thompson, peacenik, LGTBQ, immigration and prison reform activist and union organizer; Denise Oliver-Velez, Young Lord, Black Panther, AIDs activist and more; Jessica Xavier, Trans and LGTBQ ri…

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2.14 Season 2 in Review 49:07

2y ago49:07

49:07

Come join us for a behind the scenes look at how Season 2 came to be with Rebecca Richman (host) and Marco Burlo (producer). We chat about our most memorable moments, our biggest challenges and, as per tradition, we celebrate our host with a fun blooper reel.By Rebecca Richman

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2.13 How to Live 13:00

2y ago13:00

13:00

In the last episode of the season, I ask our guest for advice on how to live and how to survive hard times. A millions thanks to our guests: Claudia, Debbie, Crisaida, Ghada, Makram and Hannah for sharing their time and stories with us. And thanks to you for coming on the journey!By Rebecca Richman

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2.12 Stories 20:00

2y ago20:00

20:00

In this episode we hear five stories: One from Crisaida about finding the will to continue when she was a rock bottom, two from Makram--one on life under Saddam Hussein, and one about calling out prejudice, a story of a health scare from Debbie, and story of illicit lasagna from Claudia.By Rebecca Richman

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2.11 The Northern Lights 13:10

2y ago13:10

13:10

Are you afraid of death? What do you think happens after death? What is a good death? These are the questions I pose to our guests in this episode.By Rebecca Richman

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2.10 The Stuff of Life 38:38

2y ago38:38

38:38

**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains discussion of suicide. The things that make us happy and sad are explored in this episode, with our guests sharing happiest and saddest moments of their lives.By Rebecca Richman

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2.9 Children 19:17

2y ago19:17

19:17

What we teach our children and what they teach us are the focus of this episodes, and we learn of the struggle of parents trying to keep the values of the old country alive, while their children absorb the values of the new country.By Rebecca Richman

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2.8 A Marriage Story 23:31

2y ago23:31

23:31

Ghada tells the story of her 17 year marriage to her ex-husband and details all the fault lines that led to their divorce.By Rebecca Richman

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2.7 Love 15:04

2y ago15:04

15:04

What makes us fall in love with someone? What do we still find attractive about each other after years of marriage? Our guests open up about what brought them together with their spouses and what keeps them together.By Rebecca Richman

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2.6 Makram and Hannah's Story 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

As the only guests to immigrate as adults, Makram and Hannah had a life time of experiences before their immigration, so in this episode they detail their lives prior to the Gulf War.By Rebecca Richman

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2.5 Home of the Free 13:46

2y ago13:46

13:46

Immigrants in America and Canada can face enormous hardships, so why to they stay? I ask our guest this question and find that despite their troubles, none of them regret coming here.By Rebecca Richman

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2.4 A Stranger in a Strange Land 20:42

2y ago20:42

20:42

Even when our guests made it too their new home country, they face the difficulty of fitting in. In this episode we explore the shock of immigration and the struggles of not being able to go back home.By Rebecca Richman

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2.3 Through The Big Doors 20:33

2y ago20:33

20:33

In this episode we look at three ways people come into America and Canada: by boat and Ellis Island, by foot over the Rio Grande, and by convincing the American Embassy to give you a visa.By Rebecca Richman

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2.1 Meet The Immigrants 14:23

2y ago14:23

14:23

In our first episode of the second season, we introduce a brand new group of guests, all of whom left their homelands for a better life. Throughout the next 13 episodes, we will learn why they immigrated, why they fell in love and out of love, what they think happens to us when we die, and so much more.…

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2.2 Home Is The Mouth Of A Shark 22:16

2y ago22:16

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People rarely leave their homes and all they know behind them to start a new life in a new country without a very good reason. In this episode we learn what home was like for all of our guests and why they (or their parents) felt they had to go.By Rebecca Richman

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1.8 Season 1 In Review 23:45

3y ago23:45

23:45

Producer Marco Burlo and I sit down for a chat about the show: what we learned from this season and what is coming in the next season. Also, an outtake real where you'll find how swearing goes into making a podcast and how bad I am at accents(really, really bad). Plus, bonus Calliope apparence. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creati…

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1.7 Advice 13:58

3y ago13:58

13:58

In the last episode of this season I ask our guests for advice: advice for surviving hard times, the best advice they ever got, and the advice they wish they had gotten. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/…

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1.6 Stories 20:15

3y ago20:15

20:15

In this episode, our guests tell us stories from their lives. From a disastrous canoeing incident, an accidental marriage proposal, to a terrifying story about hitchhiking, we learn about the memorable experiences that stick with you. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.o…

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1.5 Emotions 18:39

3y ago18:39

18:39

What makes us sad? What makes us happy? These are the questions I pose to our guests in this episode. From losing at scrabble to losing your heart, from realizing your place in the world, to getting your first kiss, we cover the highs and lows of human experience. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 lice…

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1.4 Quakerism 24:40

3y ago24:40

24:40

As all of our five guests are members, ex-members, or attenders of Quaker Meeting, I ask them what drew them to Quakerism, why the ex-members left, and their thoughts on spirituality and God in general. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http…

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1.3 Love and Kids 19:55

3+ y ago19:55

19:55

In this episode we dive into what attracted our guests to their spouses, what keeps them interested, and what they taught to, and were taught by, their children. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ kI98VCLyy83WGSlR7ahK…

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1.1 Meet the Quakers 15:35

3+ y ago15:35

15:35

Meet our five guests: Tim, Vickie, Marcia, Al, and Dave and learn how they describe themselves, their passions in life, and how they feel about getting older. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/…

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1.2 Childhood 16:56

3+ y ago16:56

16:56

From a sod house on a farm, to the streets of New York, we learn about the guests' childhood and their parents. This episode contain explicit language, descriptions of verbal abuse, and threats of suicide. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: h…

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1.0 An Introduction 1:44

3+ y ago1:44

1:44

An introduction to the Life is for the Living podcast and why we made it. Travel Light by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/By Rebecca Richman