Best Vanessa Riley Podcasts (2024)

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Engineering the Story with Vanessa Riley 48:54

18d ago48:54

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Vanessa Riley, author of the historical fiction romance novel, Queen of Exiles. An engineer and self-proclaimed math nerd, Vanessa applies her inventive and analytical mindset to her creative writing. Her historical novels showcase the hidden histories of Black women and women of color, emphasizin…

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How to Raise Curious, Responsible Toddlers the Montessori Way with Simone Davies – ReRelease

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This podcast focuses on how to raise a curious, responsible, kind toddler using the Montessori methods. From setting up a calm, paired-down environment to supporting your child while setting limits, this interview with Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler gives strategies and scripts to help parents and toddlers thrive together. No more …

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Transformation Isn't Easy with Maya Golden 48:49

3h ago48:49

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Maya Golden, author of the memoir, The Return Trip. Maya is the founder of the 1 in 3 foundation which provides recovery tools and support for survivors of sexual abuse. An organization she started after she went on her own road to healing through body based therapy that helped her overcome her tr…

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John Butler - Finding Stillness in a Chaotic World (N322) 1:35:35

29m ago1:35:35

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Drawing on his life as an organic farmer and over six decades of meditation, contemplative John Butler gently guides us on a journey towards inner stillness. Born in the 1930’s, John reflects on the slow emergence of a spirituality shaped by years of deep connection to the natural world, mantra meditation, and an unexpected mystical experience of J…

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How to Talk to Girls about Collaboration and Confidence with Dr. Katie Hurley and Riley Hurley

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The post How to Talk to Girls about Collaboration and Confidence with Dr. Katie Hurley and Riley Hurley appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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Black Women Teach Us with Dr. Jenn M. Jackson 52:14

4d ago52:14

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Dr. Jenn M. Jackson, author of the book, Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism. Dr. Jackson (they/them) is a genderflux androgynous Black woman, a lesbian, an abolitionist, and a lover of all Black people, They are an Assistant Professor at Syracuse University in the Departm…

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Singles 1:33:14

15d ago1:33:14

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Welcome to Debbie Country, where Cameron Crowe is the next Martin Scorceez and the podcast hosts are admittedly pretty biased in their fervent -- albeit grungy and nostalgic -- love of the 1992 romantic comedy Singles. Reach out in the Falling in Love Montage Podcast group on Facebook if you want to be an early investor in our musical adaptation (d…

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How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits with Diana Graber Rerelease

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This podcast will focus on talking to kids about navigating the digital world. How do we help them to shape their digital reputation? Use apps? Understand how to cope with cyberbullying, sexting or exposure to possible predators? Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews Diana Graber for a second time. The post How to Help Kids Build Healthy Technology Habits…

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The Spine of America with Ashton Lattimore 49:01

18d ago49:01

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speak with Ashton Lattimore, author of the historical novel, All We Were Promised. The novel that follows three young Black women in 19th century Philadelphia. One is born free. One is enslaved. And the third is free-ish: she self-emancipated with her father who’s maintaining their liberation by passing for w…

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Olivia Jackson - Deconstruction Myths and Accusations (N321) 1:48:27

15d ago1:48:27

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When our faith is shifting we're often met with a variety of challenging responses from others. Drawing from her research, Olivia Jackson helps us to consider whether or not these responses reflect the lived experiences of those who are deconstructing. Afterwards Nick and Joy reflect on their own paths as they consider the impact of others' views o…

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How to Talk to Kids about Puberty with Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll-Bennett

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The post How to Talk to Kids about Puberty with Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll-Bennett appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting with Your Kids with Dr. Laura Markham – ReRelease

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Special Guest: Dr. Laura Markham Dr. Laura Markham trained as a Clinical Psychologist, earning her PhD from Columbia University. She is the mother of two, now ages 21 and 25. Dr. Laura is the author of the book Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting and Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How To Stop the Fighting and Rai…

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The Misunderstanding of Haitians with Juliana Lamy 47:03

25d ago47:03

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Juliana Lamy, author of the short story collection, You Were Watching From the Sand. A Haitian writer, Juliana says her collection is preoccupied with what it means to be Haitian and the honesty of that lived experience. In our conversation, Juliana, who is a graduate of Harvard and the Iowa Write…

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David Hayward - Til Doubt Do Us Part (N320) 1:47:06

1M ago1:47:06

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In this episode we chat with pastor turned artist David Hayward, aka Naked Pastor. David shares his journey from church leadership, through faith deconstruction, to a more expansive spirituality. The conversation focusses on David’s marriage, and how he and his wife navigated the complex dynamics of reimagining their relationship amid profound spir…

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How to Talk to Kids about Procrastination with Ned Johnson

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Free Rein to Write with Shannon Sanders 45:03

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Shannon Sanders, author of the short story collection, Company. A lawyer by trade, Shannon came to crafting her award-winning collection after attending several writing workshops and having to produce on a deadline. In our conversation, Shannon explains why she thinks about what's enjoyable for he…

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How Stella Got Her Groove Back 1:17:52

2M ago1:17:52

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Cohost Helen has gotten her own groove mostly back after having to skip March, and we are finally here with 1998's How Stella Got Her Groove Back. We haven't covered an adaptation of a work by the iconic and complicated Terry McMillan since we talked Waiting to Exhale in episode six, so if you yourself were waiting until now to exhale, we hope you'…

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From the Stage to the Page with Rudy Francisco 44:48

1M ago44:48

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Rudy Francisco, author of the poetry collection, Excuse Me As I Kiss the Sky. Rudy is a renowned spoken word artist who has published two previous collections: Helium (2017) and I'll Fly Away (2020). As a spoken word artist, Rudy said taking his work from the stage to the page allowed him to grow …

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Anthony Reddie & Al Barrett - Deconstructing Whiteness (N319) 1:41:38

2M ago1:41:38

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Professor Anthony Reddie and Revd. Dr. Al Barrett join us for a conversation about whiteness. Weaving personal experiences with theological insights, they reflect on privilege, power, empire, race and identity, and wrestle with the need for both critical deconstruction and hopeful reimagining. It’s a nuanced and inspiring conversation between two s…

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How to Stay Connected With Your Teen with Yshai Boussi

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The post How to Stay Connected With Your Teen with Yshai Boussi appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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Deconstructing Color, Race & Caste with Roberto Carlos Garcia 47:10

2M ago47:10

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Roberto Carlos Garcia, author of the poetry anthology, What Can I Tell You. Roberto is the author of three previous poetry collections Elegies, black / Maybe: An Afro Lyric, and Melancolía. In our conversation, Roberto discusses unlearning the ways in which colonialism have infected the mind. How …

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How to Help Kids with Autism, ADHD and Other Neurological Disorders Gain Better Brain Balance with Dr. Robert Melillo – Rerelease

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There is no question- there has been a marked increase in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette Syndrome, and other neurological disorders. We have also heard of increases in food sensitivities, social problems, screen usage and medication use and a decrease in getting out into nature, going out for recess and u…

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Women Will Resist with Tracey Rose Peyton 45:42

2M ago45:42

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This week on Black & Published, Nikesha speaks with Tracey Rose Peyton, author of the novel, Night Wherever We Go. The novel follows the lives of six enslaved women on a struggling plantation in Texas. When their owners The Lucy's, nicknamed after Lucifer himself, come up with a plan to increase their prosperity through reproduction, the women refu…

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Timothy Beal - Finding Hope at the End of the World (N318) 1:42:55

2M ago1:42:55

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Faced with multiple existential threats in the coming decades, professor of religion Timothy Beal reflects on the possibility of human extinction and what hope might look like within that context. Timothy challenges the notion of perpetual optimism, advocating instead for a deeper, more grounded form of hope. Through insights from indigenous spirit…

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How to Talk to Kids About Money Basics with Julia Cook 37:52

2M ago37:52

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The post How to Talk to Kids About Money Basics with Julia Cook appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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Answering the Call with Kim Johnson 40:04

2M ago40:04

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This week on Black & Published Nikesha speaks with Kim Johnson, author of the YA novel, Invisible Son. The book is set in Oregon during the height of the COVID pandemic in 2020. A setting Kim chose to bear witness to all that was happening while also balancing the trauma of that year with its triumphs as well. In our conversation, Kim readily admit…

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A Measure of Forgiveness with Jennifer Baker 48:43

2M ago48:43

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This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with Jennifer Baker, author of the YA novel, Forgive Me Not. The story centers the life, loves and struggles of a teenaged Black girl to explore the pitfalls and failures of mass incarceration and carceral systems. In our conversation, Jennifer opens up about how she stayed motivated to continue writ…

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How to Talk to Teens about Topics that Matter with Michelle Icard – Rerelease

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This podcast episode focuses on talking to tweens about topics that range from sexuality and technology to the changing parent-child relationship. How do you approach tweens so that both people feel heard? Michelle Icard suggests the BRIEF method which stands for: Begin peacefully, Relate to your child, Interview to collect information, Echo what y…

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Re-Patreon M.A.S.H 31:30

3M ago31:30

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It's March y'all, officially Spring, so in honor of that, we're going to spring a surprise on you and switch up our regularly scheduled programing. We're looking forward to discussing the 1998 McMillan classic How Stella Got Her Groove Back, but in the interim, please enjoy a throwback from August 2019 when we were on our beloved podcast network, F…

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Vanessa Chamberlin - A Spirituality of the Land (N317) 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

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In this Easter devotional podcast, Vanessa Chamberlin reflects on biblical narratives and personal mystical experiences as she navigates the intersection of theology, art, and ecological consciousness. Following Vanessa’s reflection, Anna Robinson creates a contemplative space for us to more deeply reflect on and experience this spirituality of the…

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Anger is a Muse with Lamya H 44:41

2M ago44:41

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This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with Lamya H, author of the memoir, Hijab Butch Blues. The book is an in depth extension of the personal essays Lamya has penned for years. Their writing has appeared in Vice, Salon, Vox, Black Girl Dangerous, Autostraddle, and the Los Angeles Review of Books. They are a former Lambda Literary Fellow…

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How to Talk to Kids about Setting Goals and Achieving Dreams with Jesse LeBeau 48:30

3M ago48:30

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The post How to Talk to Kids about Setting Goals and Achieving Dreams with Jesse LeBeau appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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How to Talk When Kids Won’t Listen with Joanna Faber & Julie King – ReRelease

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This podcast will focus on specific issues like divorce, apologies, responsibility, sibling rivalry and friendships and exactly what to say and do when kids won’t listen. Dr. Robyn Silverman interviews best-selling authors, Joanna Faber and Julie King, the authors of the new book, How to Talk When Kids Won’t Listen. This is the second podcast episo…

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The Peace of Truth with K E Garland 44:30

3M ago44:30

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This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with K E Garland, author of the memoir, In Search of a Salve: Memoir of a Sex Addict. K E Garland is an award-winning creative nonfiction writer and blogger who uses personal essays and memoir to de-marginalize women's experiences with an intent to highlight and humanize contemporary issues including…

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How to Talk to Kids about Good Manners with Brooke Romney 43:55

3M ago43:55

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The post How to Talk to Kids about Good Manners with Brooke Romney appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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Empathy & Understanding to Heal with Kim Coleman Foote 39:44

3M ago39:44

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This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with Kim Coleman Foote, author of the biomthyography novel, Coleman Hill. The novel draws from Kim's own family legend, historical record, and fervent imagination to create an unforgettable new history. In our conversation, Kim discusses how she came to tell the story of her family while she was work…

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Selina Stone - Womanist Ways (N316) 1:36:16

3M ago1:36:16

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Theologian Selina Stone joins us to share her experience of growing up in a black Pentecostal church, the questions and doubts she wrestled with, and the answers she found in womanist theology. Among other things, Selina reflects on the limitations of traditional theology, the role of spirituality in fostering well-being, her evolving relationship …

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How to Talk to Kids about Coping Skills with Janine Halloran, M.A., LMHC

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The post How to Talk to Kids about Coping Skills with Janine Halloran, M.A., LMHC appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman

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A Love Letter for the Girlies with Liv Little 44:26

3M ago44:26

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This week on Black and Published, Nikesha speaks with Liv Little, author of the novel, Rosewater. A writer of Jamaican and Guyanese descent living in South London, Liv tells stories about the people and places that matter to her; specifically the Black, queer, femme community. In our conversation, Liv discusses why she was dedicated to illustrating…

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Valentine's Day 1:27:49

4M ago1:27:49

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Leap year only comes around every four years, and this year -- our 8th anniversary -- marks the second leap year we've experienced as a podcast. We couldn't think of a better time to finally bring you an enthusiastic discussion of the oft-mentioned 2010 rom-com Leap Year -- but we didn't do that. Instead, we're here with an enraged dialog about the…

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