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E253: The 6 (Non-Supplement) Things We Did To Shift Our Health In 2025 As Hormone Coaches With Dr. Heather Rhodes 43:45

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We’re back today with a reflection that we’ve been thinking about this week - what have we done in 2025 that really moved the needle for our health - mentally, spiritually, and physically? I brought my hormone bestie, Heather, on today so we could share some of the things that we are so glad we learned and implemented this year to keep us moving fo…
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Toxic Friends, Tight Situations & Birth Control... FREAKY FRIDAY 28:55

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In this episode of Freaky Friday, I talk about everything from my chaotic week to the holiday spirit taking over my life, and how all of it ties into toxic friendships, self-esteem, and personal growth. I open up about the way certain friends have been affecting my mental health, why respect and boundaries matter so much, and how complicated it can…
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Merry Christmas from Candace and Ruth 16:15

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God With Us: Celebrating the True Meaning of Christmas What changes when Jesus is not only your Savior—but your Lord? In this special Christmas week episode, Candace is joined by Ruth Chou Simons for a reflective reading of the Christmas story and a powerful meditation on the name Emmanuel—God with us. Together, they slow down the season to focus o…
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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Hero Origin Stories: Round 8 33:28

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There’s still time in the year to hear from leaders and advocates in the sexual and reproductive health and rights field! On this episode of our most popular series, SRHR Hero Origin Stories, we talk to a number of amazing heroes in the field of reproductive health, rights, and justice about how they began working in this space. On this episode, he…
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33. God's Glory in the Unexpected: What Mary's Messy Birth Teaches Us 18:47

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Send us a text In this episode, I'm exploring the Christmas story through the lens of Mary's birth experience—and what it teaches us about finding God's glory when our own births don't go according to plan. This message came to me unexpectedly during a church service, when I suddenly saw Mary's story not just as a familiar Christmas narrative, but …
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How Women Can Optimize Their Most Powerful Chapter: Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz 42:25

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In Part 2 of Valeria’s conversation with Dr. Mindy Pelz, the focus shifts from understanding menopause to actively working with it to improve your life. Dr. Mindy introduces the concept of “microdosing menopause,” breaking down simple, daily habits women can use to support their changing brains and bodies, from metabolic markers like hemoglobin A1C…
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105: Reclaiming the Sacred in Birth: Physiological Birth, Fear, and the Power of Presence - with Anna Lundqvist 53:59

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Birth is one of the most profound rites of passage a birthing person can experience — yet in modern culture, it is often shaped by fear, urgency, and medicalization rather than trust, presence, and reverence. In this deeply grounding episode of The Mindful Womb Podcast, Clara is joined by midwife and mentor Anna Lundqvist of Sacred Birth Internatio…
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Why Suicide Prevention is 'Everyone's Business' 14:22

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Written by Jo Lambert, ‘Hold The Hope’ is now being used as suicide prevention training material by the UK’s National Health Service Mental Health Trust. Emily Kwong speaks with Rhitu Chatterjee about the inner strength of those who live with suicidality, how a song is opening up new conversations for mental health care, and how caregivers can help…
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Looks don't matter and you CAN'T convince me otherwise...(the dangers of LOOKSMAXING) 29:36

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In this episode of Trin Told Me, I talk about the complicated relationship between beauty, confidence, and self-worth—and how I had to unlearn the idea that being “hot” was the key to feeling enough. I share my own journey from feeling unattractive and hyper-aware of my looks to realizing that real confidence doesn’t come from the mirror, it comes …
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No, Raccoons Aren’t Pet-Ready (Yet) 14:43

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Dogs are man’s best friend. And it’s no secret that we at Short Wave love cats (Regina has four)! Both of these iconic pets have been domesticated – evolved and adapted to live alongside humans – for millennia. And a recent study suggests that the common raccoon may be on its first steps towards joining them. So how do scientists look for signs of …
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164 | Holiday TTC Blues: How to Handle Questions, Grief & Jealousy With Grace 28:28

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to handle the holiday TTC blue, the questions, the grief, the jealousy, the isolation, and the heaviness that can flare up this time of year. I walk you through practical ways to prepare your heart before gatherings, how to guard your heart from bitterness, and how to stay rooted in Christ when emotions r…
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The Key to Keeping Your Relationship Exciting...(how to not get bored) 39:29

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In this episode of Trin Told Me, my boyfriend and I dive into the real psychology behind relationships — why they get boring, how to keep the spark alive, and what commitment actually looks like when two people choose each other every day. We read your DMs, share our own stories, and talk about the little things that make love exciting again. From …
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E252: What I'm Into - Fave Podcasts of 2025 14:35

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I'm a big podcast girl, so when Spotify Wrapped came out this year I thought it would be fun to share with you what my favorite podcasts are. My taste is a little all over the map + I share my Spotify with my kids so this one is extra fun. The truth is you really don't know a person until you hear what their favorite podcasts are. If you're listeni…
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Ep. 408 Baby Led Weaning with Alex King 1:10:40

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Join HeHe and Alex from Baby Led Weaning Academy as they take the confusion out of starting solids and bring you back to what’s actually normal for babies. This conversation walks you through true readiness signs, how to tell the difference between gagging and choking, and what to do with the very real fears around allergies. HeHe and Alex gently d…
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GLP-1 Pills Are On The Way. Here's What To Know 12:12

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You may have heard of Ozempic, and other GLP-1 drugs. They’re everywhere. And they typically involve weekly injections — which can have a sticker price of over a thousand dollars a month. And insurance coverage has been tricky to navigate for a lot of people. That’s why there’s a lot of excitement around a new pill form of the drug. NPR Pharmaceuti…
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How Language Learning Could Protect Your Brain for Life ft. Sophia Smith Galer 49:17

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⚡ Knowing or learning another language has been shown to reduce the risk of getting dementia. The words we use influence the way we view things like healthcare and death. And the language of food is a treasure trove of history that holds stories of our culture and heritage. 💬 That’s why digital journalist and creator Sophia Smith-Galer is so passio…
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Meet Deb: Surviving Remote Influence & Isolation | Unveiling Shadows EP 79 34:26

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Meet Deb—a resilient woman and survivor of organized psychological abuse and remote influence. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Unveiling Shadows, host Kimberly Mosby speaks with Deb about her personal journey through betrayal, synthetic telepathy, forced relocation, digital surveillance, and psychological warfare. Deb shares her shocking expe…
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Irregular periods: Is it PCOS, hypothalamic suppression, or something else? 15:22

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If you’ve struggled with irregular periods, you might have noticed it can be a little tricky to figure out exactly what’s going on—and, therefore, exactly what you need to do to get your period back. In this episode, Lara discusses: the two most common explanations for irregular periods, how to tell them apart, and how hypothalamic amenorrhea is fr…
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The Indicator: Take A Penny, Leave A Penny, Get Rid Of The Penny 10:53

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In November, the U.S. stopped production of the humble penny after 232 years in circulation. On today’s show, Darian Woods and Wailin Wong from NPR's daily economics podcast The Indicator unpack the fiscal math that doomed the penny, and an artist pay tribute to this American icon. Follow the Indicator on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. View more of Rob…
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Ep. 407: Re-air-Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success with Brianne Taggart 1:00:12

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Ep. 407: Re-air-Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Success with Brianne Taggart Today we're bringing back one of the most loved breastfeeding episodes inside The Birth Lounge, because honestly… this conversation is too good to live in the archives. If you’re preparing for breastfeeding or already navigating those early days, this re-air is going…
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The Pleasure of Subbing with Lina Dune 1:07:03

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Let's ask a sub all about subbing! What's the appeal of submission? Can being a submissive be feminist? Can being a sub be empowering? And how can you figure out if you might be a sub too? Plus: DB and guest Lina Dune talk about trad wives. Ladies, is that just a kink? GUEST DETAILSLina Dune is a kink writer, content creator, host of the Ask A Sub …
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"A Very, Very Big Deal." Countries Take On Fossil Fuels 14:24

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Many countries are frustrated with U.N. climate conferences. While some countries urgently want to transition away from fossil fuels — the main driver of global warming — others are blocking that language from climate agreements. Today on the show, Emily talks with Julia Simon from NPR’s climate desk. She takes us to Brazil and introduces us to a g…
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To Dye For? Food Dyes, Children’s Behavior & Hope for Families More than meets the eye with food dye | Whitney & Brandon Cawood | Ep. 49 44:51

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What if the “why” behind your child’s meltdowns isn’t attitude…but additives? Bethany and Adam talk with Whitney and Brandon Cawood, whose son went from daily write-ups and hitting to calm, connected, and thriving, after one change most parents overlook: removing synthetic food dyes. Their story launched the documentary To Dye For and a movement he…
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Feminist Foreign Policy: Centering Dignity, Equity, and Justice Worldwide 43:15

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Feminist foreign policy is a policy framework that challenges traditional understandings of foreign policy. It prioritizes peace, gender equality, human rights, and environmental integrity. Jill Montilla, Development and Communications Associate with the Feminist Foreign Policy Collaborative and Spogmay Ahmed, Senior Policy Advisor with the Feminis…
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84: Hormone Audit | Tanya, 42 21:16

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In this hormone audit episode, Vanda breaks down the root causes behind persistent fatigue, poor sleep, and body composition changes for Tanya, a 42-year-old woman who feels stuck in survival mode rather than thriving. Tanya shares that she falls asleep easily but consistently wakes between 2–4 a.m. and struggles to get back to sleep, leaving her e…
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32. Eczema, Colic & Food Allergies: How Your Pregnancy Gut Health Shapes Baby's Future 39:41

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Send us a text In this episode I'm sitting down with Jessica Thomas, a functional pediatric practitioner and mom of two, to uncover the surprising connection between your gut health during pregnancy and your baby's future health. We're diving deep into how the microbiome you cultivate now can impact whether your little one develops eczema, colic, f…
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The Way of the Beloved with Ruth Chou Simons 45:24

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Candace and Ruth Chou Simons talk about one of the most quietly anxious questions many of us carry: Am I actually loved, or do I have to earn it? Ruth shares how she first pictured God through the lens of earthly authority—where love felt transactional, approval had to be won, and “being amazing” seemed like the goal so she wouldn’t need “amazing g…
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Could Architecture In Space Make A Greener Earth? 14:29

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Humankind has the technology to go to space. Space architect Ariel Ekblaw says the bottleneck now is real estate: getting larger volumes of space stations in orbit. Her company is working on the equivalent of giant, magnetic space Legos—hexagons that could self-assemble in space into livable, workable structures. This episode, host Regina G. Barber…
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What Women Need to Know About Preparing for Menopause with Dr. Mindy Pelz 45:36

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In part one of this powerful and insightful two-part conversation of Not Alone, Valeria sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to unpack the real reason she wrote Age Like a Girl, and why menopause is far more than a hormonal ending, but a profound rewiring of a woman’s brain and identity. Dr. Mindy opens up about her own breaking point, the need to pull aw…
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Meet Kimberley: Neurodata & Thought Manipulation Reveal a Silent War | Unveiling Shadows EP 78 40:23

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In this episode of Unveiling Shadows, I sit down with Kimberley — a mother, former business owner, and everyday woman whose life was completely flipped upside down after becoming what many call a Targeted Individual. Kimberley shares her chilling firsthand account of what began as confusion, strange sounds, and emotional instability, and quickly es…
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Rejection isn't Personal, Social Anxiety is Mental & you CAN Talk to Anyone 45:34

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In this episode of Trin Told Me, I dive deep into rejection and social anxiety — not just what they feel like, but the psychology behind why they hit so hard. I open up about my own experiences with feeling overlooked, overthinking every interaction, and letting rejection define my worth. I share the mindset shifts and strategies that helped me bre…
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