Best Shanika Podcasts (2024)

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29. Default parent, job negotiation, camping with babies, and finding a part-time job that allows you to go "off grid" with Dr. Molly Brett 43:07

13h ago43:07

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"We both knew that one of us would need to be able to still be a default parent and I actually wanted that role, which I'm sure we'll talk about it's also very hard to be a default parent and a doctor, but that was sort of the thing I didn't want to give up when I went into medicine." This episode is with Dr. Molly Brett, a primary care physician i…

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Episode 18: From Taken to Redeemed 55:45

6h ago55:45

55:45

In this powerful episode, Lauren shares the remarkable story of her kidnapping at the age of seven by her biological father and the incredible journey her mother took to bring her back home. Lauren’s story, which was turned into a made-for-television movie by NBC in 1992, is a testament to the strength, faith, and resilience she has developed throu…

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The Ultimate Transition (w/ Dominic Asam) 36:23

1h ago36:23

36:23

Sit down with Dominic Asam to say his formal goodbye to PR Hangover. Talking about his experience as the Podcast Director for PRSSA, and his nerves and excitements for his new role, Dominic explains how influential PRSSA has been for him.By GVSU PRSSA

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Episode 17: Living Your Best Life 42:00

3h ago42:00

42:00

In this episode, we’re joined by Teemaree, a passionate advocate for healing, personal growth, and the pursuit of authentic confidence. Teemaree opens up about her journey with insecure faith and the realization that the confidence she thought was natural was actually elusive. Together, we explore why confidence can be so challenging to attain, the…

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28. Dr. Kimberly Buss on having kids while in training, having a child with health challenges, serving her community as a primary care physician, and being a lifelong learner 51:30

12d ago51:30

51:30

This episode is with Dr. Kimberly Buss, a family medicine physician in California. We discuss: - Having a miscarriage in her second trimester - Having a young child at home while in her residency training - One of her children having health issues and how that affected her as a mom and a physician - Her work as a primary care physician, particularl…

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Episode 16: Sunday Ain't Enough 45:50

17d ago45:50

45:50

In this episode, host Shanika G had an insightful conversation with Dr. Carolyn Edwards as she shared her journey of transitioning from a long career as a government worker to embracing her true calling as a minister chaplain and encourager. Dr. Carolyn opens up about the challenges of stepping into a new identity and trusting God to guide her path…

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Episode 15: Results vs. Solutions 27:58

24d ago27:58

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In this episode, host Shanika G dives deep into the struggles we face when we try to create our own results instead of waiting on God's solution. Reflecting on the story of Abram and Sarai, Shanika shares how our desire for God’s will can often clash with the need for instant gratification, leading us down paths that aren't part of His plan. Throug…

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27. Dr. Grace Farris on "weekend mom", hospital medicine, graphic novel writing, youth soccer coaching, and so much more! 36:30

14d ago36:30

36:30

This episode is with Dr. Grace Farris, a hospitalist in Texas and published author. We discuss: - The inspiration between her comics, and specifically "weekend mom" - The decision to move her family from Boston, to NYC, and then to Texas - Working as a hospitalist in NYC during the COVID pandemic with two young boys - Working full time - Coaching y…

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Episode 14: God is calling. Will you answer? 33:47

1M ago33:47

33:47

In this episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, host Shanika G. sits down with Jackie Dighans to discuss the incredible journey of raising a large family after receiving a divine call from the Lord. Jackie shares her experiences of navigating the many transitions that come with such a unique and fulfilling path. Together, they explore the …

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Episode 13: Rediscovering You: Embrace, Overcome, Thrive 25:16

1M ago25:16

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In this episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, host Shanika G. sits down with Amey Foust to discuss the powerful journey of rediscovering oneself after divorce. Amey shares her personal experiences of navigating the challenges and transitions that come with such a significant life change. From embracing authenticity to overcoming insecuri…

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26. Long distance parenting, maternity leave challenges, and being a hardcore surgeon and amazing mom with Dr. Nichole Shaw 59:44

1M ago59:44

59:44

"I felt totally stripped of everything that I had ever thought of myself because I was not going to work, so I was really kind of just tied to my house for 6 weeks. I was bored! I wanted to be working, I wanted to be doing easy cases. The baby slept so much. I'm like what do I do? And then she never really latched and so I was exclusively pumping s…

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Episode 12: Rising Strong: The Journey to New Beginnings 50:24

1M ago50:24

50:24

In the newest episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, we discuss resilience, healing, and new beginnings. Join host Shanika G. as she sits down with special guest, Tamika McRae who shares her inspiring journey of navigating setbacks and finding motivation through the toughest times. Listen in as we discuss the profound influence of role mo…

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Episode 11: PR with Purpose: Faith-Driven Journey 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

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Join host Shanika G. on this episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom as she sits down with Angel Wilborn to discuss her remarkable journey of navigating various business ideas and finally accepting her true calling in public relations. In this episode, Shanika and Angel reminisce about their college days together, sharing laughs and lessons…

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25. Wellness Coach and Ophthalmologist Dr. Shanika Esparaz on her experience with burnout and coaching women in healthcare to live their best lives 56:17

2M ago56:17

56:17

"It sounds easy but it's really hard when you've worked this hard to be a physician to say 'oh I'm gonna do a little less'. What I've realized is that myself and I think maybe some listeners out there might resonate with, we often feel like our productivity and our value to society is based on how many procedures we do, patients we see, hours we pu…

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Episode 10: Safe Spaces & Big Dreams: The Rooted In Her Experience 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

In this episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, host Shanika G. sits down with Jeanette Davila, the inspiring founder of Rooted In Her. Jeanette shares her journey of creating a vibrant community for women seeking a safe space to share, grow, and inspire one another. Join us as Jeanette delves into her mission to provide support and empowe…

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Episode 9: What Happens After The Obedience? -IG LIVE BONUS CONTENT 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

In this bonus episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, host Shanika G. is joined by Shomoneik Brown for an Instagram Live discussion on the theme "What Happens After The Obedience." During this candid conversation, Shanika and Shomoneik explore the impact of aligning with God's will and the transformative power of obedience. They share pers…

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Episode 8: Write It & Walk It Out 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

In this incredible episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, host Shanika G. is joined by the inspiring Shenika Glover for a deep dive into the theme "Write It & Walk It Out." This episode focuses on the importance of obedience in writing down your vision so you can actively walk it out. Shanika G and Shenika AG discuss the vital role of tru…

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Episode 7: Prayer Life- IG LIVE BONUS CONTENT 46:46

2M ago46:46

46:46

In this special bonus episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, join host Shanika G. and guest Devina Codes for an Instagram Live discussion on the importance of prayer in overcoming fear and insecurity. This candid conversation dives deep into how prayer can be a powerful tool to conquer our deepest fears and insecurities. Shanika and Devin…

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24. Rewind: Internship baby in the 1980s with Deborah Kwolek 46:55

2M ago46:55

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"The big bottom line, ok, this is the big bottom line - young moms and women in general we are so self critical and we are so down on ourselves, and I could practically cry just thinking about this because it's so unneeeded. We're as smart as the guys, we're as committed as they are, we probably work harder in certain ways. Women do a lot of unpaid…

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Episode 6: Just Ask 23:53

2M ago23:53

23:53

In this episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, your host Shanika G. discusses the topic "Just Ask." This episode dives deep into the concept of having Big Faith for a Big God who does Big Things for His children. Shanika drops biblical verses related to being able to ask and seek out God's will and promises to His children. She emphasizes…

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Episode 5: Stay in the Fight 31:18

3M ago31:18

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In this powerful fifth episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, your host Shanika G. dives into the theme of perseverance with the topic "Stay in the Fight." Shanika shares her own recent experiences and stories, bringing laughter and inspiration to the conversation. No matter where you are on your journey—whether you're feeling lonely, unc…

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Episode 4: Celebrating Your Wins- IG LIVE BONUS CONTENT 42:26

3M ago42:26

42:26

In this week’s bonus episode of Insecure Faith Meets Joy and Freedom, we're sharing a motivating Instagram LIVE session featuring Whitney Storey from EssentiallyWhit and your host Shanika G. Together, they discuss the importance of being mindful in the moment and the power of celebrating your accomplishments. Join us for an uplifting conversation f…

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23. Dr. Mona Amin of PedsDocTalk on postpartum complications, breastfeeding, starting her business, and more! 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

"I know how hard it is. I know that parenting is hard. I know that life is hard, but I do believe that we have to look for the glimmers and look for the hope and look for the joy and celebrate those things, at the same time not denying the negative but understanding that those negatives will always exist in our world." This episode is with Dr. Mona…

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22. Advocacy, COVID pregnancy, identity shift, and career choices with Dr. Alli Letica 40:45

3M ago40:45

40:45

"Having any sort of mental or physical health problem doing this job makes it almost impossible...it makes you realize you don't know what other people are going through and I think it reminds us to give everyone some grace." This episode is with Dr. Alli Letica, a general surgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. We discuss: - Being furl…

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21. Dermatologist and entrepreneur Dr. Fatima Fahs 52:48

4M ago52:48

52:48

"I came to this point where I am like 6 months post partum at this point. So I've gone back to work, you know was in the swing of things, was working at that point 3 sometimes 4 days per week and I just was not happy in either situation. I wasn't fully happy at home and I wasn't fully happy at work and I told my employer 'I love you guys and I love…

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20. Achieving the most joy out of life with Dr. Polly van den Berg 42:55

4M ago42:55

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This episode is with Dr. Polly van den Berg, an Infectious Disease physician in Philadelphia. We talk about: - Timing of having a child in the context of her husband's brain cancer diagnosis - Post-partum anxiety - and so much more! Connect with Moms of Medicine: - Instagram @moms_of_medicine - Momsofmedicine@gmail.com…

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19. Humanism and Making Time in the Margins with Dr. Laura Vater 52:19

5M ago52:19

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This episode is with Dr. Laura Vater, a GI oncologist in Indiana who focuses her non-clinical time on humanism, writing and well-being We talk about: - Writing her first novel and working on getting it published - Having her daughter in medical school - Breastfeeding her daughter for 2.5 years while being an internal medicine resident - The inspira…

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18. Forging your own path with Dr. Marci Snodgrass 37:34

5M ago37:34

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"I was super present with my kids when I was home. I didn't pull out phones, there weren't cell phones way back then that were so distracting. I would try not to be on the computer and making phone calls and things like that. I remember it that way of just being as present as possible. My kids still remember I was getting up at 6 in the morning and…

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Let's Brainstorm (w/ Shanika P. Carter) 20:35

5M ago20:35

20:35

In this episode, Shanika discusses the essentials of becoming a good writer. From the planning stage to the writing process, Shanika provides her own insights into the writing process, and how we as writers can maximize our writing skills to create strong pieces of writing. Shanika P. Carter, Principal Consultant of The Write Flow & Vibe, LLC, is a…

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17. Fibroids and heme/onc fellowship with Dr. Mwanasha Merrill 39:00

6M ago39:00

39:00

"After week 17 I think, I was worried about him. I knew that with my fibroids I would have pain. I was like it will be worse than what I had with my periods, but, well I can handle pain. I didn't factor in the emotional aspect of that. Like worrying about losing someone. So that to me was the hardest part." This episode is with Dr. Mwanasha Merril,…

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Bridging News and PR (w/ 8THIRTYFOUR’s Maddie Odle) 19:43

5M ago19:43

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Maddie Odle is an account manager at 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications. Before joining the 8THIRTYFOUR team, she had spent nearly a decade in the news industry.In this episode, Listen to Maddie’s story about transitioning from news, to the 8THIRTYFOUR team. As well as, how she uses her experience from the news industry in the PR space. Maddie a…

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16. Twins in GI Fellowship with Dr. Gila Hoffman 37:28

6M ago37:28

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"Just before I turned 34 weeks I was doing my fellows clinic from my hospital room. I had a sign on the door like 'Do Not Disturb, I'm in clinic', and they were like we have to get your vitals at some point during this. So they came and took my blood pressure and it was like 170/100. The resident was pushing IV labetalol while I was precepting with…

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Outside The Classroom (w/ GMB's Allison Lanier & Hannah Pier-Herendeen) 33:58

6M ago33:58

33:58

In this episode, learn about the education sector, as Allison and Hannah discuss creating healthy relationships, and their journies into the education sector. Learn if you would be interested in higher education marketing and PR and a what the typical day of Allison and Hannah looks like. Allison Lanier, Director of Client Engagement at GMB:Allison…

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15. Late pregnancy loss and long distance parenting with Dr. Liliana Camison 54:11

7M ago54:11

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"Within the span of an hour and a half our lives had gone from I'll be back in 90 minutes to go in and do my surgeries and move on, to we're having a girl let's celebrate, and then we're holding hands just with our hearts in our throat" This episode is with Dr. Liliana Camison, a plastic surgeon and craniofacial surgery fellow at NYU We talk about:…

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14. Primary care physician Dr. Gila Kriegel 41:56

7M ago41:56

41:56

"Studying burnout has showed us that having control over your job, over your work life, is such an important component of being satisified, of not being burned out, that it makes me sad for women like you and women now giving birth and trying to find balance, in particular in primary care. I think there are just more and more barriers to it unfortu…

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The Guide to Remote Work and Interning (w/ Amberly Dzimira) 29:03

6M ago29:03

29:03

She’s back! And ready to discuss the basics of the modern young professional, Remote Work, and Interning! Join us as Amberly takes us through the highs and lows of her work day at home talking about how she disconnects from her job, and her journey to Fischtank PR. Amberly is a young professional currently living in Madison, WI. She’s an alumna of …

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13. Orthopedic Surgery Residency Baby with Dr. Eileen Colliton 52:03

7M ago52:03

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"I think I put that pressure on myself kind of to begin with that I just wanted to prove to everyone that I could be a pregnant resident and still function like a normal non-pregnant resident... I was taking primary call every third day up until 36 weeks so that was definitely challening as time went on. Like doing reductions with a big pregnant be…

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Activism Writing (w/ Kari Porter) 17:53

8M ago17:53

17:53

Are you interested in writing on issues that you are passionate about? Kari Porter writes about issues she is passionate about, regarding Women’s Health and issues affecting the LGBTQ+. Join us for this episode, and learn about activism in communications, and why representation matters so much!Kari Porter is an Associate Director of Communications …

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The Self-Help Episode (w/ Emma Nelson) 21:43

10M ago21:43

21:43

Welcome back, Emma Nelson! As our past chapter president and podcast director, Emma delivers some PR insights into her position at 8ThirtyFour. She reflects on her time as a student and shares some secrets for those transitioning into the workforce. Additionally, Emma provides some valuable life lessons to keep in mind.Connect with Emma:LinkedIn: h…

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The Notorious HPB Helena Petrovna Blavatsky 16:22

11M ago16:22

16:22

Episode Notes Welcome everyone to Mythstorie, a podcast about myths and History. Today Cammy and Bryent discuss Helena Blavatsky! Helena Blavatsky was a Russian occultist, philosopher, and theosophist. She was the co-founder of the Theosophical Society in 1875, and her writings have been influential in the development of New Age thought. Theosophy …

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Nicolas Flamel 20:52

11M ago20:52

20:52

Episode Notes Welcome everyone to Mythstorie, a podcast about myths and History. Today Cammy and Bryent discuss another old Alchemist and scribe, Nicolas Flamel! Find all our social media, merch, and more on our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Mythstorie Enjoy! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/neighborh…

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Running a Business Sustainably (w/ Jason Zotara) 20:24

11M ago20:24

20:24

In this episode, we hear from Jason, a thriving entrepreneur in the advertising industry. He talks about his background, career journey, and what led him into the industry. Jason also provides advice for students interested in pursuing a career in advertising or business.Also discussed was Jason's dedication to sustainability and why it's a crucial…

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John Dee and the Funky Demon 26:19

11M ago26:19

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Episode Notes Welcome everyone to Mythstorie, a podcast about myths and History. Today Cammy and Bryent discuss the ole British alchemist John Dee! Find all our social media, merch, and more on our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Mythstorie Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/brandon-hopkins/neighborhoodLicense code: 6LSJ…

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12. Ambivalence about having children, parenting in COVID, and the perks of going part-time with Dr. Huma Farid 46:39

12M ago46:39

46:39

"I had a lot of ambivalence around being a mother and I think looking back on why it was all justified, and part of it is that particularly as working women we are expecetd to work as though we don't have children and parent as though we don't have jobs, and I just felt like I don't know if i want to do this. I dont know if i can be the type of mom…

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Longinus and The Holy Lance 18:39

12M ago18:39

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Episode Notes Welcome everyone to Mythstorie, a podcast about myths and History. Today Cammy and Bryent discuss the old Roman Centurion Longinus who allegedly made a holy relic by stabbing Jesus with it. Find all our social media, merch, and more on our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Mythstorie Enjoy! Support Mythstorie by contributing to their t…

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Happy Birthday GVPRSSA! (w/ Brad Back) 22:50

12M ago22:50

22:50

Happy Birthday GVPRSSA! What better way to celebrate than with the First President of GVPRSSA, Brad Back? Listen in as Brad discusses our chapter's history, life after college, and life returning as a professor at Grand Valley!Connect with Brad:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradback/Follow GVPRSSA:Website: https://gvprssa.com/Instagram: @gv…

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The Holy Grail 19:25

1y ago19:25

19:25

Episode Notes Welcome everyone to Mythstorie, a podcast about myths and History. Today Cammy and Bryent discuss the Holy Grail! Find all our social media, merch, and more on our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Mythstorie Enjoy! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/kevin-macleod/achaidh-cheideLicense code: HQOQYUEKLFXPWJHC …

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Building a PR Firm (w/ Barrie Cohen) 19:56

1y ago19:56

19:56

After working for other PR Firms, Barrie Cohen was ready to take matters into her own hands. Hear about how she moved across the country and started her own Public Relations Firm, based in Denver Colorado. Barrie works with various clients and uplifts woman-owned businesses. Interested in owning your own firm one day? This episode may be the place …

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11. Adoption and Global Health with Dr. Beth Riviello 42:28

1y ago42:28

42:28

"I remember so distinctly we were in Rwanda, I came back from a run, and my husband was like sitting on the chair looking shell shocked, and he said 'uhh you need to read this email'. And it was an email that said 159 children have been released from The Congo and yours is one of them. Please come get him" This episode's conversation is with Dr. Be…

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The Great Wall and The Flying General Qi Jiguang 10:05

1y ago10:05

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Episode Notes Welcome everyone to Mythstorie, a podcast about myths and History. Today Bryent goes solo and discusses the Great Wall of China and the Flying General legend based on Qi Jiguang Find all our social media, merch, and more on our linktree page: https://linktr.ee/Mythstorie Enjoy! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat…

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