Best William Tongue Podcasts (2024)

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Tip of the Tongue Podcast 239:Julia Skinner Tells Stories 36:13

6h ago36:13

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I thought that you would enjoy this encore release from Julia Skinner. Julia is doing so much - combining art, nature, and food - that it is good to be reminded how grounded she is. Listen to hear about all that she is doing making a life for herself in food and in other areas that interest her. Get full access to Tip of the Tongue at tipofthetongu…

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Unmedicated Birth Center Birth Story: The Power of Support and Affirmations with Maren Rider 42:11

44m ago42:11

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Maren Rider shares her journey from a stressful hospital birth to an empowering birth center experience. With a focus on mental preparation, trust in her body, and supportive midwives, Maren achieved a calm, intervention-free water birth, highlighting the importance of choosing the right provider. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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امرؤ القيس قفا نبك 11:20

3h ago11:20

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قصيدة امرؤ القيس قفا نبك بصوت محمد بدر Imruʾ al-Qais Junduh bin Hujr al-Kindi (Arabic: ٱمْرُؤ ٱلْقَيْس جُنْدُح ٱبْن حُجْر ٱلْكِنْدِيّ, ALA-LC: Imruʾ al-Qays Junduḥ ibn Ḥujr al-Kindīy) was an Arabian king and poet in the 6th century, and also the last king of Kindite. He is sometimes considered the father of Arabic poetry. His qaṣīda, or long poem, …

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The Realities of Modern Obstetrics: Dr. Stu’s Unfiltered Take 1:33:44

23m ago1:33:44

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With 40+ years of experience, Dr. Stu of Birthing Instincts transitioned from hospital births to home births. He advocates for informed decision-making and encouraging women to trust their instincts, seek nurturing care and providers, and prepare their bodies and minds for a healthy pregnancy. Our guest this week is Dr. Stuart James Fischbein or Dr…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 238: Baking in the American South 36:47

3d ago36:47

36:47

Anne Byrn is the master of cakes of all kind. In her new book, Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories, she really makes southern baking of all sorts come alive. We talk about the book, baking, and other kitchen talk. The book is a treasure trove of information and talking about what motivated her and what it all means mo…

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Is Cesarean Birth Safer than Vaginal Birth? 35:46

2d ago35:46

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If you're looking into the pros and cons (or benefits/risks) of Cesarean birth versus vaginal birth, listen in! You are capable of making these decisions for yourself. You do not have to be bullied or coerced into believing your body is not capable of growing your baby and knowing how to birth it. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essen…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 237: Law & Hospitality 32:27

6h ago32:27

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The law of hospitality, especially as it is related to tipping is hopelessly convoluted. Add the tipping rules to the reduced minimum wage that tipped employers pay, and trying to keep within the law in a nightmare. Having a lawyer who actually understand the law is imperative. Listen to this conversation with John Reyna, managing attorney for the …

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Unmedicated Birth Story: Journey from a Traumatic Birth to a Healing Unmedicated Birth with Erika Bielska 1:02:36

16d ago1:02:36

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Today's birth story is a little bit different. Erika shares two very different birth experiences. She shares the trauma she experienced and had to process from her first birth, and how redemptive her next birth was. She does an excellent job of pointing out what did not go how she hoped and what needed to change for her next experience. Her stories…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 236: City Eats New Orleans 31:49

19d ago31:49

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New Orleans residents pride themselves on living to eat, as opposed to eating to live. Beth D’Addono taps into that spirit in her new book: City Eats New Orleans. Her new book almost tenderly caresses the selected restaurants, the food, and the people. It is an outstanding and very personal review book that you will not want to miss. It is an insid…

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A Mother's Call 6:59

26d ago6:59

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A Mother's Call is a poem written in 1996 by Mohammad Bader, remembering home and his mother. Read both in English and Arabic by the Arabian Traveler.

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What Your Labor & Delivery Nurses Want You to Know with Nurse Sydney 39:24

22d ago39:24

39:24

We love hearing from medical professionals about their perspective during birth, especially from our Labor & Delivery Nurses! Our guest this week is Nurse Sydney, a L&D nurse in Toronto who shares educational and entertaining content about pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Bir…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 235: A Whisper of Cardamom 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

There isn’t a more beautiful and interesting book about cooking with spices than A Whisper of Cardamom by Eleanor Ford. Listen to our conversation about the issue of desserts being so sweet that you cannot taste them. The book is full of deep and complex uses of spices lightyears beyond cinnamon and vanilla. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. You c…

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"If I Must Die," A Poem by Refaat Alareer 4:20

10d ago4:20

4:20

A poem written by Refaat Al- Areer رفعت العرعير read by The Arabian Traveler. Refaat Alareer, a prominent Palestinian professor, poet and writer, was killed in an airstrike in northern Gaza, on December 7. If I must die, you must live to tell my story to sell my things to buy a piece of cloth and some strings, (make it white with a long tail) so th…

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7 of the Most Common Interventions During Labor and Birth 36:33

24d ago36:33

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If youre going to be giving birth in a hospital setting, this episode is for you! You’ll want to know about the 7 most common interventions that you may come home against in your birth experience. We’ll also talk about how to avoid these interventions if possible and when they may be necessary. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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Eugenia Uhl: Photographing Food 28:32

1M ago28:32

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What does it take to style and photograph food? Is it about the food proper or the story that the food represents? We can learn a lot about food and photography and cooking from this discussion. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. You can find Eugenia’s photograph’s everywhere in magazines. And as a person who writes recipes, I can attest to the fac…

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7 Ways Your Birth Partner Can Support You 35:58

1M ago35:58

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When it comes to your birth partner, they may be thinking that all they have to do is show up, right? Wrong! There are so many ways they can step in and help to make the birth experience a beautiful bonding moment as your sweet baby comes into the world. Listen in for practical tips and advice! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essentia…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 233: The Editor 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Editors often toil in the background while assisting authors in making books better. Their work is crucial and usually unsung. Judith Jones was an extraordinary editor whose praises should be sung for the world is a better place for her efforts. We talk about it with author Sara B. Franklin. Her book is The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jone…

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Birth Story: Working through Tough Decisions and All the Outcomes with Confidence with Whitni Synakiewicz 47:33

1M ago47:33

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In today's birth story, Whitni found out her baby had velamentous cord insertion. She and her husband took the birth course and used the knowledge and confidence they gained to work through all of the possible outcomes this diagnosis meant for her pregnancy, labor, and baby’s birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Post…

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Celia's Perfect Artichoke 40:57

2M ago40:57

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This is an encore chance to listen to a podcast with Celia Cerasoli. Celia writes a newsletter called The Perfect Artichoke. It’s full of great information and recipes. She leads cooking and travel opportunities to Italy. And is full of wisdom about Italian cooking and adapting it to the American table. I thought that you would enjoy hearing it aga…

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Breech Births: What Are Your Options and What Are the Risks with Rixa Freeze, PhD 53:17

2M ago53:17

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Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: Website Instagram Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 232: Saffron NOLA 30:13

2M ago30:13

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There is so much to talk about with Saffron NOLA’s Arvinder and Ashwin Vilkhu! They were nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef South. This is their second nomination. We talk about what makes a restaurant a success - family, talent, hard work, and the joy of happy diners. Listen! It’s on Tip of the Tongue. You can look at Saffr…

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What to Expect When You're Having Twins with Natalie Diaz of Twiniversity 56:16

2M ago56:16

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It's one thing to find out you're pregnant, but what do you do when you're pregnant with twins?! Natalie Diaz, founder of Twiniversity, gives us all her tips and advice for pregnancy with multiples. As a twin mom herself, she's got great advice that you will want to hear! Where to find Natalie: Website Instagram What to Do When You're Having Two Li…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 231: Bylines and Blessings 31:30

2M ago31:30

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Keeping kosher. Respecting the Sabbath with plastic utensils. Honoring our bodies. Many humorous stories. They are all in Judy Gruen’s book, Bylines and Blessings: Overcoming Obstacles, Striving for Excellence, and Redefining Success. We talk about these things. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. Read more about Judy Gruen. Get full access to Tip of the To…

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Our Best Advice on Navigating and Setting Boundaries with Loved Ones & How to Handle Postpartum Expectations 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Postpartum is really a time for mom to be healing, and for bonding to happen between mom, baby, and birth partner. It's this sacred space that you get to enjoy together as a family. There are some things that make it go well, and there are some things that can make it not go as well. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 230: Hungry Roots 34:35

2M ago34:35

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We all think about the meaning of food - the culture, the people, and the food itself. In this podcast we discuss these questions as they apply to the food culture of Appalachia. We discuss the complexity of the food culture as well as the resiliency of the people. Listen to the discussion with Ashli Quesinberry Stokes and Wendy Atkins-Sayre about …

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Top 10 Pregnancy Complaints and Practical Remedies to Cope with the Not So Fun Side of Pregnancy 41:30

2M ago41:30

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While there are so many amazing things to appreciate about pregnancy, there are also a few complaints that many women have. We compiled a list of the Top 10 Complaints that we've gotten in our messages about pregnancy and have some practical tips on how to cope with them! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Cour…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 229: Why Not? 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

Why Not: Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah is a funny book about growing up, about becoming a comedian, and about living a good life. It talks about the bumps and the trips, as well as the fun parts of life. Listen to Mark Schiff discussing why he wrote this book, being funny, writing, and many more things. You can read more about Mark on hi…

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Make Calm, Confident, and Competent Decisions about Your Child’s Health with Dr. Elana Roumell of Doctor Mom 50:14

2M ago50:14

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Dr. Elana is a Pediatric Naturopathic Doctor with a mission to teach moms how to safely be a “Doctor Mom!” She teaches moms how to transform their fear and overwhelm when their child gets sick into feeling calm, competent, and confident with the right tools to prevent illness and treat it wisely! Where to find Dr. Elana Roumell: Website Instagram D…

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Birth Story: On Giving Birth Where You Feel Peace with Martha Henon 49:01

3M ago49:01

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We have a home birth story this week! Martha Henon, mother of 2, joins us to share her birth experiences. Giving birth at home or in a hospital is a choice that moms need to make, but often times, moms feel pressured to do what they're told instead of listening to their instincts. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpa…

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 228: The Museum of Food and Culture 36:52

3M ago36:52

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Establishing a food museum is a bold move. 20 years ago when we started the Southern Food & Beverage Museum in New Orleans, we were in the wilderness with a bold idea and big ambitions. Rachel Waugh tells us about her dream for a food museum in Denver, Colorado. She and I are definitely kindred spirits. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. Rachel Wau…

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How Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindset Can Make All the Difference in Your Pregnancy and Birth with Brett Larkin 59:30

3M ago59:30

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This week's episode is all about yoga! Brett Larkin talks about how the simple practice of yoga combined with breathwork (the secret sauce), and mindset can set you up for an easier, seamless pregnancy and birth. She also shares her birth stories, which you definitely want to hear! Where to find Brett: Website Instagram Yoga Life: Habits, Poses and…

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Revisiting World Piece 36:05

3M ago36:05

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Beth M. Howard and I talk about her experiences in pie. Her sharing attitude and the inclusiveness of the experiences that she creates for people make pie a carrier for supporting each other, regardless of our differences. It seemed the right time to revisit from October, 2022, World Piece and the role of pie in bringing out the best in us. It’s on…

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Birth Story: An Unmedicated Home Birth after Miscarriage with Luisa Gates 36:42

3M ago36:42

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After experiencing a devastating loss of her child, Luisa shares her birth experience of her rainbow baby. She had fears and anxiety, but got through those fears with prayer and celebrating milestones of carrying her baby. She trusted her body, leaned into her intuition, and had a home birth. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential …

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Tip of the Tongue Episode 227" Insatiable City 31:10

4M ago31:10

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I can never resist the opportunity to talk with a food scholar about the food of New Orleans. I talked to Theresa McCulla, about her new book, Insatiable City: Food and Race in New Orleans. We still care so much about our food in the city that it is easy to understand its importance in the past. But the city’s past is not all rosy. Learning about i…