Best Born In The Wilderness Podcasts (2025)

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Preview / Extraction / Thea Riofrancos 9:11

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Thea Riofrancos joined me to discuss her new book, Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism, just released through W.W. Norton.// Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewildernessBy Patrick Farnsworth

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Reclaim the Map - YOU are the destination 57:31

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Welcome to this week's episode with guest Live Happy Coach, Beth Wilson (@livehappy_coach on Instagram) Beth has three main passions in life - helping people, creativity and spreading happiness. She is a Digital Comms Manager for national charity Home-Start UK. She’s also a life coach offering 1:1 coaching and creative play through workshops. Each …

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The Power of Surrender - Learning to Trust in Life’s Uncomfortable Transitions 24:20

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Introduction: Have you ever found yourself in the messy middle—in that space between letting go of something good and stepping into your true calling? Join Charity Majors as she shares her raw, real-time journey of navigating life’s most uncomfortable transitions. In this heartfelt episode, Charity peels back the curtain on her own season of surren…

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Episode 121: Virtual Wellness Wahala Book Reading Gems, Chapter 2-The Wilderness of Waiting 23:56

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🎙️ Wellness Wahala Podcast – Episode 121 Title: Virtual Book Reading Gems – The Wilderness of Waiting In this episode, Dr. Tomi Mercy Ademokun (Omo-Oba) takes listeners inside Chapter 2: The Wilderness of Waiting from her memoir Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty. 🌿 Through powerful storytelling and spiritual insight, she sh…

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Unlocking creative energy in your home 35:47

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Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with Feng Shui consultant, Lorraine Lewis (@fengshuilorraine on Instagram) For over thirty years, Lorraine Lewis has worked her dream job as a Feng Shui consultant and teacher, helping individuals and corporate clients create powerful, positive changes by making simple yet impactful adjustments to their spac…

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How Charlie Kirk’s Assassination IS IGNITING A REVIVAL - a Prophetic Word with Charity Majors 32:29

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Introduction: Welcome to another powerful and timely episode of the Meant For More Podcast! Host Charity Majors invites listeners into a raw, prophetic conversation about the current moment the church and culture are facing in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Charity offers a unique perspective focused not on division, but on listening to …

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Feng Shui secrets to supercharge your creativity 31:32

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Welcome to Part 1 of this weeks' episode with special guest, Feng Shui Consultant, Lorraine Lewis () Key discussion points: From skeptic to expert, Lorraine shares the personal journey that transformed her perspective on energy and space. Exploring the hidden psychological toll of clutter and how it blocks creative flow and drains energy. A beginne…

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Embracing the Wilderness Letting Go of the Good for Your God-Given Calling 36:20

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Episode Introduction: Are you in a season of transition, surrender, or feeling like you're stuck in the wilderness? You’re not alone! In this heartfelt episode, Charity Majors opens up about her personal journey from clinging to the comfortable “good” and stepping boldly into her God-given calling—even when it feels scary, uncertain, and uncomforta…

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May the (creative) force be with you 40:44

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Welcome to this week's episode with guest Katie Smart (@thesherwoodoutlaws on Instagram) Katie is a performer with The Sherwood Outlaws - a medieval stunt performance troupe based in Nottingham - as well as an outdoor educator for Notts Outdoors. Katie brings the legendary Maid Marian to life at live events, festivals, medieval-themed camps across …

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Episode 120: Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading-Chapter 1 (Born for a Purpose) 16:37

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🎙️ Episode 120: Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading Gems 💎 – Chapter 1: Born for a Purpose We’ve hit a milestone, Warriors! Episode 120 kicks off our brand-new Wellness Wahala Virtual Reading Gems Series 💎. For the next 12 weeks, we’ll dive into each chapter of my book Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire, and Favor on Diplomatic Duty—pulling out the fire-fill…

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Turning Suffering Into Strength: Learning to Abide When Life Feels Broken (With Ebie Hepworth) 42:00

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Podcast Introduction: Welcome back to the Meant For More Podcast! In this powerful, hope-filled episode, host Charity Majors reconnects with longtime friend and guest, Ebie Hepworth. Together, they dive deep into the journey of turning suffering into strength and rediscovering God’s faithfulness in the hardest seasons. Ebie shares from the trenches…

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What if? 23:01

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Welcome to this week's episode with guest Kate Wadsworth (@what.if.education on Instagram) Kate is an educator whose mission is to make education happier, less stressful, and more relevant for everyone. Not content to wait for systemic change, she is passionate about finding ways to create positive change independently. As a teacher, international …

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Ep 333 Anand Wilder on Music’s Broken System, TikTok Clout, and His Wildest Stories | Mango Bae Podcast 31:33

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Mango Bae is back with indie rock legend Anand Wilder (co-founder of Yeasayer, now flying solo with his new album Psychic Lessons). In his record-breaking fourth appearance, Anand talks about making music in the TikTok era, why Cracker Barrel logos matter more to America than statues, and a wild Dublin story that proves everyone’s racist (yes, even…

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Honoring Friendship Ebbs and Flows – Real Conversations (With Lyndsie Schnoor) 48:25

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Introduction: Welcome to the Meant For More Podcast! Join your host, Charity Majors, as she dives into the real, raw, and meaningful journey of friendship with special guest and dear friend, Lyndsie Schnoor. In this heartfelt episode, Charity and Lyndsie open up about the ebbs and flows of godly friendships, how connection and intimacy adapt throug…

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Why do our words matter? 38:42

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Welcome to this weeks' episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with Doctoral Researcher in Applied Linguistics Abi Kinsella (@abi_k_27_schwa on X ) Applied Linguist passionate about harnessing creativity in language and communication to make knowledge accessible and enjoyable for as many people as possible! Key discussion points: The importance of …

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Episode 119: Wellness Wahala Warrior Watches (VIP Guest: Apostle Michael Adeyemi Adefarasin) 1:17:50

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✨ Wellness Wahala Warrior Watches Webinar ✨Thanks a TRILLION 🙌🏾 to everyone who joined the Wellness Wahala Warrior Watches Webinar!Special gratitude to my spiritual father & teacher, Apostle Michael Adeyemi Adefarasin (Kingdom Lifeline Apostolic Ministries, Abuja, Nigeria) for his covering and teaching.🎉 Congrats also to all the winners of our triv…

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390 / Impasse / Roy Scranton 1:04:47

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Roy Scranton returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Impasse: Climate Change and the Limits of Progress, recently published by Stanford University Press.Scranton describes our moment as an impasse. We struggle to narrativize and imagine our path through. The vision of our collective horizons is muddied by the sheer unknowability of what the…

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Embracing Change When God Removes People from Your Life for a Purpose 34:36

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Introduction: Why does it sometimes feel like friends are drifting away, and could God be orchestrating something greater in our lives behind the scenes? In this deeply heartfelt episode, Charity Majors explores the tough and often confusing seasons when friendships shift or end—and why that might just be part of God's loving plan for your growth a…

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94 Years Young: A Creative Life Well Lived 12:39

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Welcome to a very special bonus episode this week with my incredible 94-year-old grandma, Una. In this short, but sweet interlude during an impromptu visit, my grandma talked about the beauty of a life well-lived. We explore the importance of staying active, the joy of creative hobbies, reflections on her career and craftsmanship, and how creativit…

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Preview / Impasse / Roy Scranton 10:32

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Roy Scranton returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, Impasse: Climate Change and the Limits of Progress, recently published by Stanford University Press.// Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewildernessBy Patrick Farnsworth

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Finding hope after heartbreak 31:24

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Have you ever had your heart broken? That kind of heartbreak that shakes you to your core, and forces you to ask: Who am I now? Welcome to this week's episode with self-empowerment coach Nicola Fisher (@Nicola_thehearthealer on Instagram) Nikki is a self-empowerment coach dedicated to helping women reconnect with themselves and heal. Through her gu…

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Exploring Six Types of Godly Friendships from Jenny Allen’s Book, Find Your People 17:28

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Introduction: In this episode of the Meant For More Podcast, host Charity Majors dives deeper into her series on godly friendships by exploring one of her favorite resources: Jenny Allen’s bestselling book, Find Your People. Drawing from both Jenny’s insightful work and her own experiences leading a house church, Charity unpacks the six unique type…

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We were born to move 47:00

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Welcome to this week's episode with Health and Fitness coach July Styles With extensive experience coaching individuals, groups, and mentoring early-career personal trainers, July is dedicated to supporting clients in building sustainable, long-term relationships with fitness. Her approach is personalised and effective, focusing on creating tailore…

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389 / Fascist Yoga / Stewart Home 1:00:41

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Counterculture author and artist Stewart Home joined me in a discussion about his new book, Fascist Yoga: Grifters, Occultists, White Supremacists, and the New Order In Wellness, recently published by Pluto Press.// Episode notes: https://www.lastborninthewilderness.com/episodes/stewart-home// Sustain + support: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninth…

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How to Find Godly Friendships That LAST! | The Secret to Real Connection Revealed -Godly Friendships Part 4 (With Charity Majors) 46:42

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Introduction: Welcome back to the Meant For More Podcast! In the latest installment of our Godly Friendships series, Charity Majors dives deep into what it means to build authentic, lasting, and Christ-centered friendships. This episode (part 4 in the series) is packed with practical tips, honest reflections, and inspiring encouragement on how to f…

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Preview / Fascist Yoga / Stewart Home 7:14

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Counterculture author and artist Stewart Home joined me in a discussion about his new book, Fascist Yoga: Grifters, Occultists, White Supremacists, and the New Order In Wellness, recently published by Pluto Books.// Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewilderness…

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Episode 118: Launching Nigerians in Diaspora Organization first ever book club with Wellness Wahala 50:18

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“Wellness Wahala-Faith, Fire & Favor: Launching NIDOA’s First-Ever Book Club with Trailblazing Author Dr. Tomi Ademokun of Wellness Wahala” ⸻ 🎧 Episode 118 Description: History is in the making! 📚✨ Join President Collins Ikegwuonu, host of NIDO Radio, as we launch the first-ever Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Americas Book Club with trailblazin…

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The juggle is real 31:53

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Welcome to this week's episode with business entrepreneur Rebecca Whitham (@snuggleskisses on Instagram) Hi, I am Rebecca, owner/founder of Snuggles and Kisses. We are a handmade and sustainable baby & childrens business. Our biggest seller is our clothing, but we also sell baby gifts, toys, accessories and books Key discussion points: Rebecca's le…

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Do you trust your creative instinct? 41:15

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Welcome to this weeks' episode with guest Laura Lawes (@mouseandmeg on Instagram ) In 2021, Laura lost her job, which significantly impacted her confidence and left her wondering how she would ever be able to return to the workforce. Shortly afterwards, she accompanied her husband on a business trip and decided to do some sketching. As she watched …

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Unbreakable Bonds - The Ultimate Guide to Developing Godly Friendships (Part 2) with Charity Majors 40:05

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Introduction: Charity Majors dives deep into the foundation of true, lasting friendships—friendships rooted in biblical principles and designed to stand out in our modern world. Charity explores the current loneliness epidemic, challenging the superficial, "good vibes only" mindset that often shapes our connections today. She introduces the powerfu…

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Episode 117: Rise, Reign, and Rebuild as a Wahala Warrior! 29:57

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🎙️ Episode 117: 7 Days to Launch – Rise, Reign, and Rebuild as a Wahala Warrior! Wetin dey happen my people! 🎉 Only 7 days left until the worldwide launch of my debut memoir Wellness Wahala: Faith, Fire & Favor on Diplomatic Duty on my birthday, August 5! This no be just any book—na manual, movement, and mandate for warriors who have faced betrayal…

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388 / The Shifting Global Order / John Feffer 1:07:39

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I am joined by returning guest John Feffer, director of Foreign Policy in Focus and author, to discuss the dramatic shifts and fissures in the global "rules-based order."Since our last interview in March 2020, successive crises have challenged the underlying basis of international law and the coherence of the global economic system. Taking our prev…

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You don’t need to be ready - just start 34:21

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Welcome to a very special milestone episode of The Wilderness of Creativity – we’ve made it to Episode 50! This episode is part celebration, part creative therapy – and a reminder that nobody starts out as an expert. Today I’m joined by the incredible Sarah McDowell (@seomindsetpod)! From the nerves and doubts of starting a podcast to the unexpecte…

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Preview / The Shifting Global Order / John Feffer 12:18

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I am joined by returning guest John Feffer, director of Foreign Policy in Focus and author, to discuss the dramatic shifts and fissures in the global "rules-based order."// Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewildernessBy Patrick Farnsworth

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Episode 116: Faith, Food & Fire – Wahala Stories that Nourish the Soul (VIP: Jeremiah Knight) 37:54

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🎙️ Next Stop on the #WellnessWahala Book Tour! 🔥 New Episode 116 is LIVE! 🎧 Faith, Food & Fire – Wahala Stories that Nourish the Soul I had the honor of welcoming back my dear friend and VIP guest Jeremiah Knight—U.S. diplomat, chef, and now author of the much-anticipated cookbook Diplomat in the Kitchen! 🍲🌍 🗣️ We chopped it up on food, faith, fell…

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Going full-time with your side hustle 49:23

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Welcome to this week's episode with Property Developer, Emily Labbate (@Lovea_project on Instagram) Have you ever felt stuck in a career that just doesn’t feel right? Or wondered what it takes to make a bold leap into something completely new? Today, we’re joined by Emily Labbate, a true jack of all trades who’s turned her passion into her new care…

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Learning to Love Autism, with Jo Long 39:07

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Welcome to this week's episode with guest Jo Long (@jo.learningtoloveautism) Jo Long is a Parenting Coach for mums of Autistic/ADHD kids up to age 11, diagnosed or not. She combines lived experience with practical tools to help you move out of survival mode — fast. Her son is bright, autistic with ADHD. She knows the heartbreak of watching your chi…

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Episode 115: Joseph Mandate Meets Wellness Wahala: Fireside Chat (VIP: Michael Adefarasin) 35:16

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🎙️ Episode 115 Title: “Joseph Mandate Meets Wellness Wahala: Fireside Chat on Faith, Purpose & Resilience” ⸻ 🔥 5 Key Takeaways from the Fireside Chat: Joseph Mandate Season – This is a divine time to rise like Joseph—refined through trials, positioned to influence nations. Wellness & Wahala – Dr. Tomi shared how her memoir mirrors Joseph’s rede…

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387 / Judaism of the Below / Amanda Gelender 1:04:37

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Anti-zionist writer and agitator Amanda Gelender joins me to discuss what she describes as the Jewish community's widespread fascism problem.I ask Amanda about her upbringing in a Jewish community and what role Zionism had in her perceptions of the State of Israel and Occupied Palestine, including stepping back from the question itself and interrog…

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To the love of my life 59:27

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*Trigger warning: Some of the topics discussed during today's episode may cause some listeners distress. Please take care when listening. Welcome to this week's episode with special guests Heidi Cross and Marielle Molette (@dementiatalkwithmandh on Instagram) Heidi Lee Cross is a copywriter and poet with a background in media. She worked as a produ…

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New Season for Meant for More Podcast 30:11

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Introduction: Welcome back to the Meant For More Podcast! In this deeply personal and honest kickoff to a new season, host Charity Majors opens up about her recent journey through a challenging "cave season" marked by loneliness, shifting friendships, and delayed dreams. Charity gets real about pulling back from the podcast to focus on finishing mi…

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Preview / Judaism of the Below / Amanda Gelender 9:55

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Anti-zionist writer and agitator Amanda Gelender joins me to discuss what she describes as the Jewish community's widespread fascism problem.// Support the work + listen to the full interview: https://www.patreon.com/lastborninthewildernessBy Patrick Farnsworth

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Unbreakable Bonds - The Ultimate Guide to Developing Godly Friendships (Part 1) with Charity Majors 40:03

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Welcome to the Meant For More Podcast with your host, Charity Majors! In this series, we’re diving deep into what it truly means to build godly friendships that last. If you’ve sensed the weight of today’s loneliness epidemic or struggled to find meaningful, faith-filled connections, you’re not alone. Join us as we explore biblical foundations and …

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Episode 114: NIDO Authors Showcase-Books, Bold Stories & Big Wahala (VIP: Nnamdi & Dr. Tomi) 1:28:27

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🎙️ Wellness Wahala Warriors—get ready for a special double-dose of literary fire! In this exclusive Nigerians in Diaspora Organizations (NIDO) Americas South Savannah Chapter Author Showcase episode, I chop gist with two powerful voices from the African diaspora: 📘 Nnamdi Kanaga, author of Onwuchekwa (Death waits..)—a thought-provoking journey thro…

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332: Sri Lankan Filmmaker Shaun Seneviratne 29:04

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Shaun (@thebrownshaun) was nice enough to come on the pod and discuss his new movie "Ben and Suzanne: A Renunion in Four Parts" (SXSW), which is having its theatrical premier on 7/18 and 7/19 at The Roxy in NYC! We also discuss good-bad movies, action movies as inspo, the politics of "being brown" and mkaing films, and more! Def check out his movie…

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Workin' nine to five, what a way to make a livin'! 44:37

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with dear friend, John Darvell (@nocturn_dance on Instagram) John Darvell is a dynamic professional with a truly inspiring journey that bridges the worlds of art, technology, and community. As the founder and director of NOCTURN, he’s led innovative dance projects that fuse digital tech…

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386 / Humanity’s Final Chapter / Lyle Lewis 1:05:59

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I’m joined by Lyle Lewis, former endangered species biologist and author of Racing to Extinction: Why Humanity Will Soon Vanish. We discuss his decades long career working under the US Department of the Interior, and the various bureaucratic hurdles that stood in the way of protecting and preserving endangered species in the various roles he served…

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Preview / Humanity’s Final Chapter / Lyle Lewis 9:10

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I’m joined by Lyle Lewis, former endangered species biologist and author of Racing to Extinction: Why Humanity Will Soon Vanish. We discuss his decades long career working under the US Department of the Interior, the various bureaucratic hurdles that stood in the way of protecting and preserving endangered species, and why Lewis holds a unique posi…

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Are Your Dreams Messages from God? (Insider Secrets from Prophetic Dreamer, Halle Masterleonardo) 52:38

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Episode Summary: Discover the biblical foundation and practical secrets to understanding if your dreams are messages from God! Join prophetic dreamer Halle Masterleonardo and host Charity Majors as they unpack how God speaks at night, how to interpret spiritual dreams, and what to do when you sense a divine message while you sleep. Key Discussion P…

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Everyone is creative! 22:30

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Wilderness of Creativity with special guest, Tara Jackson (@empathpreneurs on Instagram) Tara is a creativity coach. She supports leaders to unlock creative ideas, nurture their unique gifts and skills, solve problems and identify areas for growth (with improved wellbeing as a side effect). She is also the auth…