Best Cheval Podcasts (2025)

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Happyish Holidays 2025 1:00:50

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2d ago1:00:50

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It’s time for Happyish Holidays, 2025 edition! Though we might not see you in person this year, Nora’s still here to listen to and tell your holiday stories gone awry. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll remember that the holidays don’t have to be happy all the time – happy-ish is the best we can ask for. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode…

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The Tölt Tales Fika - Catherine Holland-Bax 44:02

3d ago44:02

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For this Christmas special, we talked to Catherine Holland-Bax, author of the book "Little Viking Horse". Catherine shares how Fleygur, the horse of her late husband Roger, became an inspiration to write a book about adventures from the perspective of an Icelandic horse. Ariane read this book in one sitting, being hooked on the trust and friendship…

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The Tölt Tales Fika - Tölt Together 48:48

6d ago48:48

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Two Podcasts meet! We had the chance to chat with Arnella and Juha from the Tölt Together Podcast. Arnella and Juha know each other and worked together for many years, have both been very successful in the Icelandic horse world representing Finland, and are genuinely nice people to talk with. Join us chatting about how they started with Icelandic h…

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Goodbye, 2025 45:47

9d ago45:47

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2025 is coming to a close, if you can believe it. If you’re feeling stressed (and maybe a little relieved) that the end of the year is here, you aren’t alone. This week, Nora’s sharing her strategies for finishing out 2025 and ushering in 2026 – without the expectations that you have to become a shiny, brand new, unblemished version of yourself. If…

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Baby Wants a Gas Mask 45:12

13d ago45:12

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Kids ask for the darndest things, and this year, Nora’s youngest asked for… a gas mask. An old-timey gas mask. So, she asked for the weirdest things that your kids have asked Santa for, AKA a nightmare fuel gift guide. (Warning: do not listen with little kids in the car because we will discuss Santa!) Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-f…

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Your Pettiest Crimes with Caroline Moss 1:43:15

16d ago1:43:15

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The holiday season can be tough – so we’re taking a break to (anonymously) celebrate some petty crimes. Nora is joined by fan favorite Caroline Moss of Gee Thanks, Just Bought It! to talk petty crimes (including being a shoplifter turned shopping influencer). Buckle in for stories from stealing from exes, getting revenge on rotten advisors, and sne…

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The Grief Album of the Year with Will Anderson 1:33:12

23d ago1:33:12

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If you know love and loss, you know how music can transport us to a moment that time stole from us. And if you know grief, you know how simultaneously beautiful and painful that can be. Today, Nora talks to Will Anderson, who released his debut solo album How Little Love Is/How Worth Everything chronicling his grief after the sudden loss of his wif…

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AITA: I Want to Leave My Dying Boyfriend 1:26:30

1M ago1:26:30

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Her boyfriend is dying… What should she do? When you’re faced with the possibility of joining the Hot Young Widows Club, you get slammed with a million questions. And for this listener, the question was: Can I leave him even though he’s going to die? Today, Nora is joined by fellow Hot Young Widow, Tracy Koski, to get into all of it. Watch us on Yo…

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Episode 20 - FFCI 48:45

1M ago48:45

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For the last episode of season 2, we had the chance to chat with Caroline and Lucile, both involved in the breeding section of the FFCI (La Fédération Française du Cheval Islandais). We learn more about one of the first members of FEIF, what is means to have an Icelandic horse in France, how national and international events are supported and what …

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THANKS-giving 37:42

1M ago37:42

37:42

The holiday season is hard for most people. Maybe you’re feeling a fresh loss, maybe you’re dealing with an annoying relative, maybe you’re just feeling hopeless. But we’re here to remind you that things are not hopeless. Today, we’re finding something that makes us feel OK. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffre…

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How to Con a Catfish 49:02

1M ago49:02

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How do you get back into dating after being widowed? It’s something we’ve talked about before on Thanks for Asking, but never quite like this – because we’ve never talked about what it’s like to be catfished after your husband dies. Today, Nora is joined by Jessica, a widowed woman who found herself tangled in an online relationship with a catfish …

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Talking to My Dead Husband with Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson 1:24:59

2M ago1:24:59

1:24:59

Last year, Laura Lynne Jackson changed Nora’s life forever – she helped Nora talk to Aaron ten years after his death. Today, they reunite to talk about signs, connections, and her newest book, Guided: The Secret Path to An Illuminated Life. ⁠Watch us on YouTube here⁠⁠⁠! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ and …

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Episode 19 - Elina Enzian 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

We managed to spend some time with Elina Enzian, one more amazing person gravitating around our favorite horses. Elina is helping people all over Sweden with loading and help owners to change behavior of their horses. We had a lot of fun of getting to know more Elina and her background, her technique as well as her passion for the icelandic horses.…

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Digitally Crushed by Grief 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

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There are times we expect grief to hit us: death anniversaries, birthdays, holidays. But when grief attacks us out of nowhere, what do we do? How do we deal? And even worse – what if it happens digitally? If our dead partner’s Instagram is suddenly gone? If their voicemails or texts get deleted? Grief is a language that all of us will someday be ab…

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Help, My Parents Are Hoarders! 1:14:23

2M ago1:14:23

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What is it like to have hoarders for parents? Today, Nora and guest Jane Marie are telling you about it with audience submissions and real-life stories – buckle up and get ready to learn. Watch us on YouTube here⁠! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠Apple⁠! Shop my favorite bras and underwear at ⁠⁠⁠⁠SKIMS.co…

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Episode 18 - Nils Christian Larsen 1:13:30

2M ago1:13:30

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For out latest episode, we visited Nils Christian Larsen, in the middle of Jutland near Herning, where he showed us around his amazing establishment Kronholt. Nils is a professional rider, trainer and colour breeder of Icelandic horse, but also has a passion for "big horses" and is an educated chef. We had the pleasure to ask him about the nickname…

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Should I Go Back to Work? with Kate Kennedy 1:24:24

2M ago1:24:24

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Today, Nora and guest host Kate Kennedy discuss the least controversial topic ever: motherhood and work. When a listener wrote about the anxiety she was feeling ahead of her maternity leave ending, Nora knew it was time to talk about an experience that many mothers suffer in silence – what your life, career, and mental health look like after having…

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I’m Getting in the Casket With You w/Caroline Moss 1:21:42

2M ago1:21:42

1:21:42

We loved the stories about your adult friendships so much we had to make a part two featuring your voicemails! Join Nora and Caroline Moss of Gee Thanks, Just Bought It as they react to your emails, texts, and voicemails about the unlikely way you found your platonic soulmate. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoff…

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The IBS in Me Recognizes the IBS in You w/Caroline Moss 58:50

2M ago58:50

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This is a PSA: you’re not too old to make a best friend. Just because you no longer have assigned seating in a classroom or a playground or playdates doesn’t mean you can’t find your best friend in the whole world on Twitter (we’re never calling it X) or Slack or… a hospitalization program? The point is, putting yourself out there can be embarrassi…

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Episode 17 - Viktoria Östlund 41:17

3M ago41:17

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Join us for an insightful conversation about feeding with Viktoria Östlund, a passionate expert whose life revolves around the unique Icelandic horse. Viktoria is an educated Animal Science Agronomist, is the current head of development at Flyinge, she brings her scientific rigour to the world of equestrian sports, teaching the critical subject of …

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From The Archives: October 8, 1988 53:08

3M ago53:08

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Suffering can feel like such a singular experience -- like there’s no one else in the world who understands what we’re going through. But sometimes, if we look hard enough, we find that our singular experience intersects with another. This is the story of two young girls whose stories intertwined during a tragic accident on October 8, 1988 … though…

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Prescription for a Widow 37:13

3M ago37:13

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By Feelings & Co.

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22 & Struggling (is it just me??) 36:28

3M ago36:28

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Even if you have not been 22 with an abusive ex-boyfriend, broke, homesick, and friendless in a new city, you have, at one point or another, felt like today’s texter – certain that you are alone and forever lost in uncontrollable chaos. Nora’s here to remind you that we are not the worst thing that happened to us. We are not our mistakes. We are in…

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Episode 16 - Kristín Halldórsdóttir 47:53

3M ago47:53

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In this new episode, we chatted with Kristín, who is responsible for the Icelandic Horse History Center (Sögusetur íslenska hestsins) in Hólar i Hjaltadal. Kristín tells us about the latest and permanent exhibitions, invites people to come chat with her in the educational corner, but also shares with us her experience being involved in Worldfengur.…

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You’re Not Too Old, It’s Not Too Late Part 2(with Cheryl Sparks) 1:04:35

3M ago1:04:35

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Last week, Nora set out to prove that no one is ever too old and it's never too late to try something entirely new. The mailbox was so full of amazing, inspiring stories that Nora knew there had to be a second part with Cheryl Sparks, an amazing fashion influencer who got her start later than you might think (@ifitstuesday on Instagram). Watch us o…

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You're Not Too Old, It's Not Too Late(with Jamie Golden) 1:22:44

4M ago1:22:44

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Nora recently got a question that asked, “Is 31 too old to pivot into a new career?” The short answer: NO! You’re not too old and it’s not too late to decide to live your life exactly how you want to. Nora’s joined by Jamie Golden, host of The Pop Cast, to hear your stories about making fresh starts and pivots – because no matter where you are, the…

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Episode 15 - Jeff Rose 46:35

3M ago46:35

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In our latest episode we chat with Jeff Rose, vice president of the USHIC, residing in Colorado, US. We met Jeff during our stay at Hestaland in the spring of 2025, where we had a super nice conversation. We stayed in contact with Jeff and decided to invite him to our podcast. You can listen to what it means to have an Icelandic horse in the US, th…

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Gen Z Dating is Weird: Your Calls 58:58

3M ago58:58

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What matters to you matters to me. That’s why I make sure to take time to do live calls and answer your questions. In this episode, we talk Gen Z dating rules, life postpartum, invisible strings, and dealing our internal and external sadnesses and pressures. Grab a snack and buckle in – let’s chat. Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! W…

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Dead People Lore 50:28

4M ago50:28

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Have you ever heard something really weird about someone… but at their funeral? I found out that allegedly my dad RODE A MOTORCYCLE. I wanted to hear about the craziest lore that’s been dropped about people you knew after they died, and you delivered: handcuffs, bathtub gin, and secret pregnancies. Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! W…

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Episode 14 - Johan Häggberg 32:16

4M ago32:16

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In episode #S2E4 we talk with Johan Häggberg, rider, trainer and international FEIF judge. We managed to catch Johan inbetween A finals for the World Championship, while also being able to train for him. Johan tells us how he started riding, when his father bought 100 #Icelandichorses, explains why a correct seat is important, and that you need to …

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Patients Over Profits 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

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Nurses are the backbone of healthcare. From tending to patients to dealing with doctors, nurses do all the things. In honor of Labor Day, our favorite producer Marcel Malekebu interviews Tracie Ducksworth, a union chair for the Minnesota Nurses Association. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spoti…

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TFA x IMO: Michelle Obama Told Me I'm Not a Loser! 20:50

4M ago20:50

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In this brief episode, Nora poses a question to Craig Robinson and Michelle Obama. And boy do they deliver! Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey’s album on Spotify and Apple! Check out our sponsors here: Indeed.com/TFA Foriawellness.com/THANKS Function Health.com/tfa Quince.com/TFA Learn more about your ad cho…

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The Widower (Girl, run) 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Every once and a while, we get an email that Nora just can’t resist making an entire episode about. This week’s subject is dating a widower – but is she really? It seems like the connection is fading fast. Relationships are complicated, and sometimes, we all need a little tough love to remind us what we’re worth. This episode is available ad-free o…

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Hysterectomies, Health Insurance, and Husbands: TFA Live-Call In #1 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Nora started this show because she wants to talk to YOU, the listener, about what matters to you. So today, she talks to listeners about it all : getting a hysterectomy, a battle with cancer and health insurance companies (and how much we all hate health insurance companies!), and feeling invisible in a marriage. Listen to the ad-free version on ht…

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Episode 13 - Hestakofi 51:52

4M ago51:52

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In episode #3 of our second season, we met up with Tim Reinert, the co-founder of Hestakofi. Tim is a trainer veterinary naturopath, who experienced first hand the problems of Icelandic horses suffering from sweet itch, eczema and other skin conditions. The idea of Hestakofi, a name taken from his Grandparents farm, was born; to improve the life qu…

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Giving Away the Farm 56:42

5M ago56:42

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Kathy Barker isn’t just the founder of Barker Farm – she’s a mother, an advocate for mental health awareness and breaking the stigma of food insecurity, and a self-proclaimed “worker bee.” She’s committed to helping others, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because she once needed that help. Today, she shares with Nora the story…

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Update: How to Lose Your Name with Hayley Paige (Cheval) 1:06:14

5M ago1:06:14

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It's been a few years since we last spoke with Hayley Paige about the legal battle that took her ideas, her job and her identity. In this episode, we get an update from Hayley. And we get to use her actual name! You can shop for Hayley Paige dresses at ⁠hayleypaige.com This is an episode from the new season of TTFA Anthologies, go to ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podca…

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Tales of a Type B 1:06:30

5M ago1:06:30

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Have you ever looked at Nora and wondered, what is going on inside her head? Today, you’re going to learn. This episode is for the ADHD, messy, carefree, anxious and also not anxious humans of the world: the Type Bs. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Protect your privacy by downlo…

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Episode 12 - Libea 59:53

5M ago59:53

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In episode #12, we take our listeners to Brittany, France talking to Lisa and Tabea, the women behind Libea. Originally from Germany, they both fell in love with Brittany, France. Here, they are establishing their own breeding, training horses and riders, offer rides on the beach and bring the Icelandic community in France forward with their own as…

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Pull over on the freeway, it's a PowerPoint Emergency! | Corporate Horror Stories Pt. 2 with Becca Platsky of Corporate Gossip 1:17:22

5M ago1:17:22

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In this second installment of corporate horror stories, Nora is joined by Becca Platsky of Corporate Gossip to hear all of your work horror stories – the good, the bad, and the juicy. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a c…

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Health Insurance Horror Stories 1:20:25

5M ago1:20:25

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America has a healthcare problem. One of those problems is Health Insurance, which I have said before and will say again, loudly and with my whole entire chest, is a scam. I asked for your health insurance horror stories, and YOU DELIVERED. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Want t…

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Episode 11 - Åsa William 48:26

5M ago48:26

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In the first episode of our 2nd season, we had the chance to catch up with Åsa William. A passionate and successful rider and small scale breeder, Åsa is also known for being a trainer and international FEIF sport judge. Here, we talked with her about her horse Prins, online trainings and webinars and what you learn observing others. Music by Cob. …

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Everyone is Lying To You: influencer culture with Jo Piazza 1:26:25

6M ago1:26:25

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Influencers are the people (women!) that people (women!) love to hate. But they also have a huge cultural and economic impact. It’s tangly, and Author and Podcaster Jo Piazza has been reporting on influencer culture for over 5 years. Her new book, Everyone is Lying To You, is a thriller set in the world of trad-wife influencers, and I loved it so m…

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Signs from the Other Side 40:15

6M ago40:15

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I believe that our people never truly leave us. They stay with us. They live in us, always. If you need a sign that you’re not alone, let this – this episode – be it. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Protect your privacy by downloading NordVPN at https://nordvpn.com/tfa today! Want…

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The Tölt Tales Fika - Sverigeritten 25:07

6M ago25:07

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In the last Fika episode of season 1, we talk with Lisa, one of the driving forces behind "Sverigeritten", an event organised by the leisure section of the Swedish Icelandic horse association (SIF). We talk about how it developed over the years, different challenges to participate and in what other countries similar concepts can be found to date. W…

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I Was the Other Woman... And He Died 1:02:29

6M ago1:02:29

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As a widow, I get a lot of grief emails. But this one stopped me right in my tracks with the subject line, “I was the other woman… and he died.” Today’s caller is not a widow. She’s not a girlfriend. She’s not a friend. She is the other woman, and she’s bringing us on her grief journey – the good, the bad, and the ugly. This episode is available ad…

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How Do I Trust in Love When My Heart Has Been Broken? 52:37

6M ago52:37

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Nora talks with Jess, a struggling caller who has found herself in a relationship with someone she desperately wants to trust. But after a string of unhealthy relationships, Jess can’t help but feel like she’s just waiting for the other shoe to drop. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠here⁠. …

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UnWorld with Jayson Greene 1:06:52

7M ago1:06:52

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In this episode, we catch back up with Jayson Greene, author of the memoir Once More We Saw Stars and learn about his new book and first novel, UnWorld. For ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us here. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a call here. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Episode 10 - Heiðrún Sigurðardóttir 46:27

7M ago46:27

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For the last episode of our 1st season we welcome our first scientist. Since the creation of this podcast we wanted to invite people beyond skilled riders; so we talked with Linda Andersson, a horse nerd and veterinarian at Saxtorp Hästklinik, and with Zola Runsten, a farrier specialised in Icelandic horses. In this episode we now talk with Heiðrún…

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What Do People Do All Day? 58:36

7M ago58:36

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In this first episode of the newest installment of Thanks for Asking, Nora hears from three callers who explain what they actually do all day at work. And even though they’re wildly different – a regenerative agriculture performance and data reporting manager, an oncology nurse working with phase one clinical trials for cancer patients, and someone…