Best Coaster Kings Podcasts (2026)

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S6E137 - Disney Adventure World 2:15:54

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9d ago2:15:54

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Disney Adventure World is the closest that this decade will come to seeing a new Disney Park. Find out what makes this multi-billion dollar relaunch more than just a park expansion.

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King Claw, Scooby Doo, Spy Chase + More | FULL REVIEWS 1:26:12

3h ago1:26:12

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209/ 4 Questions You Must Ask For Less Stress & More Energy in 2026 19:36

5d ago19:36

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Hey there, beautiful soul. I am so grateful you're here for our final episode of 2025. Can you believe it? Another year is coming to a close, and today we're going to do something really special together. We're not just going to recap the year—we're going to reflect on it in a way that will actually propel you forward into 2026 with intention, clar…

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208/ Stressed For Time? STOP Managing it! [with Lissa Figgins] 34:45

12d ago34:45

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Hi Sweet Caregiver, Who wants more time…Who doesn’t??! And for a myriad of reasons. But, that is THE biggest stressor all time and we have a guest today who will help us create more of it! Lissa Figgins is a recovering Busy-ness owner who UN-hurried her heart, finally letting go of her addiction to controlling time, multitasking, and always doing. …

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An Evening at Canobie Lake Park (10/4/25) 19:45

3d ago19:45

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Back in October, I made a road trip back to my hometown in Massachusetts to visit my parents and friends. Six Flags New England was the typical choice for a theme park visit in the area, but come to find out, my friend Eric's daughter was going to Canobie Lake Park with her Girl Scout troop. I hadn't been there since my eighth grade class trip, so …

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207/ The Sneaky Stressor that is Stealing Your Presence. 6 Ways to get it Back! 21:27

19d ago21:27

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Hey there, beautiful soul. Today we're talking about something that affects every single one of us, but especially my nurse mamas out there who are grinding through those 12-hour shifts. We're talking about pain. Pain is stealing from you. It's stealing your presence. It's stealing your joy. It's stealing your ability to be fully there for your pat…

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S6E136 - The Best New Coaster Credits We Got In 2025 1:20:16

18d ago1:20:16

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Together Sean and Alex got 55 new credits in 2025 – find out which coasters were the best new (and new-to-them) rides of the year.

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206/ Stressed & on Autopilot? 4 Hidden Ways It’s Hijacking Your Holidays! 27:58

26d ago27:58

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Hey Mama friend, You know what's stressful most Christmases?? Gift giving!! But does it have to be?? I did an amazing episode with author, Jenna Michael last year- Check out episode #125 if you are feeling that stress. Now the reason it can be stressful is because when we are in high pressure situations- the deadline of Christmas day- we go into au…

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205/ Emmanuel, With Me in the Stress [ Breathe & Be Still Series ] 10:21

1M ago10:21

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Hey Nurse friend, Take a deep breath. You made it here, and that alone shows how much your soul is craving a moment of peace. If you are listening as a nurse who is exhausted—emotionally, physically, spiritually—I want you to know this: You are not alone. You’re not failing. And your feelings are valid. Christmas can feel heavy when you’re the one …

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Our Final Thoughts on Scooby Doo & King Claw Before They Open! 1:28:00

22d ago1:28:00

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204/ Stress Eating? Get to Root of Your Food Cravings [ Part 2 with Dr. H] 23:42

1M ago23:42

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Hey Nurse friend, Dr.Jessie is back for Part 2 of our conversation about the weight loss roller coaster. Through her own story and working with many clients, she has discovered the 5 most common root causes of food cravings! If you ever have used food to ease the stress of life….actually, I KNOW you have walked in the break room mid shift and given…

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S6E135 - AstroWorld: 20 Years After - Part 2 1:37:24

1M ago1:37:24

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We continue our deep dive into AstroWorld’s history, examining its decline and eventual closure during the 1990s and early 2000s. We also ask the big question: Why did it happen?

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203/ Get Off the Stressful Weight Loss Roller Coaster [Part 1 with Dr. H] 20:49

1M ago20:49

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Hey Nurse friend, Have you ever been on the weight loss roller coaster?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I have and it can be so stressful! That’s why I’m glad to have Dr. Jessie here today to share her story and help us get off the roller coaster for good! Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer is the physician founder of Well Empowered, where she guides people in overcoming weight struggle…

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Episode 38: Cedar Point 3.0 (The 2025 Two-Fer) 1:13:52

1M ago1:13:52

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I visited Cedar Point last June, hoping to ride Top Thrill 2, the re-imagined version of the world's first continuous circuit 400-foot tall roller coaster. It closed a few weeks before due to technical issues with the prototype trains, and unfortunately never re-opened for the remainder of the 2024 season. Then out of nowhere, Cedar Point announced…

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S6E134 - AstroWorld: 20 Years After - Part 1 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

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Ian returns to the podcast to discuss this classic and influential regional park. In Part 1, we explore AstroWorld’s development, its early years of growth, and its impact on the theme park community.

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202/ The Hidden Stress You Don’t See (But Your Body Feels Every Day) 23:22

2M ago23:22

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Hi Sweet Caregiver! Today, we're talking about decisions. Or more specifically, unmade decisions. You know that feeling when you walk into your closet and see those three bags of clothes you've been meaning to donate for six months? Or when you open your email and there are 47 unread messages staring back at you? Or when you stand in front of the p…

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S6E133 - Crazy Quiz: Who's the Coaster King of the World? - Edition 2025 1:35:21

2M ago1:35:21

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Sven's back! The Crazy Quiz is back! Sean and Alex take on the challenge of who is the Coaster King of the World! Quizmaster Sven has a whole set of questions prepared and you can also play along!

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201/ Stressed Out & Leaking?😱 How Stress Wrecks Your Pelvic Floor (and What to Do About It) with Jenn Lormand 39:11

2M ago39:11

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Hi Brave Caregiver! Have you ever noticed that the more stressed you feel, the more your body seems to rebel — tight hips, bladder leaks, or that constant clenching you can’t relax? Today we’re diving into the science behind that with Jenn Lormand from Tighten Your Tinkler. She’s breaking down how stress hormones, fight-or-flight responses, and eve…

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200/ Feel Stress & Be Grateful + GIVEAWAY!! [Breathe & Be Still series] 12:09

2M ago12:09

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Hey Sweet Caregiver! We have hit a huge milestone here on the podcast- 200 episodes - only about 2% of podcasts ever reach this point! So I think this confirms the call even more when God told me to do this and it confirms that I don't give up- character is built with grit and grace. But, I want to celebrate YOU!!! Because if I had zero listeners, …

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Movie World Fright Nights 2025 1:53:10

2M ago1:53:10

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S6E132 - Armchair Imagineering: Cedar Point 1:29:38

2M ago1:29:38

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Cedar Point is one of the World's top coaster destinations – but what is it missing? Find out our carefully crafted musings on how we would optimize "America's Roller Coast".

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199/ Calm the Stress of Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Hormone Chaos & Cancer [with Laurie Hammer] 34:44

2M ago34:44

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Hi Wellness Warrior! Have you ever felt at war with your own body — like no matter what you eat, how much you sleep, or how hard you try to “do everything right,” your body just isn’t cooperating? Maybe your hormones feel all over the place — the PMS, the fatigue, the anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere. Or maybe you’ve struggled with your re…

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S6E131 - Geauga Lake: Too Big To Thrive (Remastered) 1:27:49

2M ago1:27:49

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Newly Remastered in 2025 - Get ready for an emotional roller coaster as Sean and Alex discuss the history of the former theme park in Ohio: Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom! Want all of the information discussed in this episode in one place? Visit thecoasterkings.com for a comprehensive article related to Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom and all of i…

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S6E130 - Epic Universe Six Month Check-In – Honest Thoughts 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

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The Coaster Kings return to Universal's Epic Universe six months after the park began operations – what has changed? What's gotten better? Worse? We'll talk about the changes that have taken place and a few that are on the horizon at Orlando's newest park.

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198/ Caregiver, Are You Really Resting? How Burnout Begins When You Don’t Know How to Rest 17:01

2M ago17:01

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Hi sweet Caregiver, Today we deep dive into the truth about burnout, rest, and God’s restoration. After last week’s powerful interview with Michelle McCoy, we continue the conversation on what happens when we refuse to slow down — and how the Lord lovingly teaches us to rest. Discover the difference between external rest and true soul rest, how to …

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S6E129 - In It To Wing It 1:27:02

2M ago1:27:02

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With installations distributed evenly among USA, Europe, and China, the B&M Wing Coaster is among the World's most diverse and successful coaster varieties. Find out what makes each one unique, and see how we rank them (live!) for our official Wing Coaster Top 15.

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197/ Cortisol Crash & Caregiver Burnout: A Holistic Approach to Rest, Renewal, and Real Healing [with Michelle McCoy] 35:12

3M ago35:12

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Hi sweet Caregiver, Are you KNOWING you should rest, but always wondering HOW?! Are you so fatigued that your body is showing signs that your health is taking a toll? Are you burned out on life, but have no idea how to recover? Michelle McCoy, functional + holistic health coach, fatigue expert has been there! She shares her story of caregiver burno…

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S6E128 - Sean's 1000th Credit at Canada's Wonderland 1:36:06

3M ago1:36:06

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It's been 8 years since we visited Canada's cardinal coaster collection and a lot has changed. See how AlpenFury compares to the rest of Wonderland's massive lineup and find out which of their 18 coasters we think reigns as Canada's very best.

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196/ Caregiver Burnout Recovery: Entrepreneur Mom to 4, Finds Peace, Joy, and Purpose Again 26:44

3M ago26:44

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Hi Intentional Wellness Warrior! Today, I’m so excited because you get to hear directly from one of our Bold Blueprint moms. I know it’s one thing to hear me talk about how this program changes lives, but it’s another to hear the real, honest stories of women walking it out in their everyday caregiving journey. Renee is a mom to 4, wife of 11 years…

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Episode 37: Kennywood (Transcending Tradition) 50:33

3M ago50:33

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Kennywood, located just outside Pittsburgh, PA is one of America's finest traditional amusement parks. I last visited in 1998 as a budding coaster enthusiast when Steel Phantom had loops. That ride has since been reimagined into Phantom's Revenge, and the park's added the Sky Rocket launched coaster, and Steel Curtain, an innovative multi-looping m…

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195/ Breathe & Be Still: Peace for Your Holistic Wellness Journey 8:38

3M ago8:38

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Hi Wellness Warrior, This is the date 2 years ago that this podcast began. And on November 7th- just one month, we will celebrate with my 200th episode with a super fun giveaway! I was thrilled to see today was a breath prayer episode on the calendar. I found that very fitting for a 2 year celebration. In light of that, today's prayer will be my br…

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194/ From Burnout to Breakthrough: How One Nurse Mom Found Peace and Purpose [guest: Sindy Love, RN] 31:27

3M ago31:27

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By Shan Wright | Nurse Mom Coach, Christian Mom Mentor, Holistic Nurse, Accountability Coach, Speaker

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Visiting France's Theme Parks, King Claw TESTING + Our MILLION Dollar Idea? 2:11:38

3M ago2:11:38

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S6E127 - The Great British Road Trip - Chessington and Legoland Windsor 59:31

3M ago59:31

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Chessington World of Adventures and Legoland Windsor – the Merlin family parks of Greater London – offer some surprisingly strong ride experiences, from coasters to dark rides to log flumes.

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193/ What Are You Afraid of? That Fear is Keeping You Stuck in the Stress Cycle. 18:36

3M ago18:36

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Hi Intentional Wellness Warrior! Do you feel stuck? Stuck in the stress cycle? Stuck in burnout even? (maybe you don't call it burnout, but it is) Remember, a chronic stress load leads us to the land of burnout and there are other cities along the way and others that border burnout that we live in like...exhaustion, anger, anxiety... what IF, what …

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S6E126 - Coaster Trends Through the Decades 1:36:03

3M ago1:36:03

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Explore the metamorphosis of the modern roller coaster as we tour the era-defining trends that represent the last seven decades of ride design!

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192/ Stress Less & Thrive: Simple, Practical, Holistic Wisdom for Caregivers with Linda Reeb 43:08

3M ago43:08

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Hi Intentional Wellness Warrior! Does life seem to be going so fast and even that the ground might fall from underneath?? Does your foundation feel shaky? Today’s guest knows about that and knows how to speak to it. She has built a firm foundation in her life and mentors moms and families to do the same! As the founder of MomsMentoring, Linda has e…

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S6E125 - The State of B&M (and Virginia) 1:21:24

4M ago1:21:24

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Sean and Alex hit the Virginia parks (and two of the newest B&M coasters) to see how the fulfillment quality is holding up for one of the industry's most beloved manufacturers.

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191/ Manifestation vs. Miracles: The Holistic Truth You Need to Hear 27:26

4M ago27:26

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Hi Intentional Wellness Warrior! Today we’re diving into a topic that comes up a lot in the holistic world—manifestation. You’ve probably heard it: “Your thoughts create your reality. Just visualize what you want and call it in.” And while there is truth to the power of our thoughts and words, here’s the danger: when manifestation is used to get wh…

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190/ Breathe & Be Still : Stuck in Fear? Take This Action. 9:22

4M ago9:22

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Hey Intentional wellness Warrior, Fear, worry, fright, nervousness, anxiety, panic, agitation, distress- fear. It's all the same and the enemy of this world wants us to feel it all. When we let it take over we live stuck, comfortable, still, quiet, complacent, scared. The Word of God tells us some will say 365 times, do not be afraid. You may liste…

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189/ Have Less Stress and More Sex & Intimacy in Marriage with Michelle Castro 39:29

4M ago39:29

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Hey Intentional Wellness Warrior! Stress affects everythinggg, including our sex and intimacy with our partner! So, let’s talk all about it today and have a real conversation about what this looks like in marriage with my friend, Michelle. Michelle Castro isn’t here to tiptoe around the truth—she’s here to rip off the lies that have kept Christian …

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Visiting UK Theme Parks, Dreamworld's Expansion Plans + Superman CLOSED Indefinitely? 2:30:52

4M ago2:30:52

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S6E124 - The Great British Road Trip - Blackpool Pleasure Beach 1:39:04

4M ago1:39:04

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Is BPB the top park in the country? Alex and Sean explore the offerings of the UK's most classic park and discuss the delicate balance of offering one-of-a-kind vintage rides while still appealing to modern thrillseekers.

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188/ The 3 Ways Your Stress is Making You Sick & My Candida Story 20:08

4M ago20:08

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Hey Intentional Wellness Warrior, Today we’re leaning into a topic we know all too well: stress. BUT, we know it SO well, we ignore it, don’t see, deal with it. Something we know to be true- stress is present, but I don't hear in real conversations people being honest about their stress and health connection. Specifically, the way stress is making …

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187/ How Somatic Healing Sparked a Holistic Breakthrough She Did NOT Expect! with Shay Joyner 38:25

4M ago38:25

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Hi Wellness Warrior! Today, we’re diving into something that doesn’t always get talked about enough—but when you experience it, it can shift everything. I’m talking about somatic work. You see, so often as moms, nurses, caregivers—we live in our heads. We push through stress, we manage schedules, we deal with emotions by tucking them away and just …

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S6E123 - I Guess We're Cedar Point Fanboys Now 1:48:45

4M ago1:48:45

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It's our first Cedar Point visit in over 5 years – with the park boasting two of the world's best new coaster experiences in 2025, how much has the park trended up for a couple of Cedar Point cynics like us?

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S6E122 - California's Great America - Against All Odds? 1:47:02

5M ago1:47:02

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Sean and Ian discuss California's Great America after their recent visits. Is this truly the end? Why is it that California's Great America is in the best shape it's ever been? What may happen to existing rides at one of the continent's most polished regional parks?

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186/ 📅 Holy Rhythms: A Weekly Routine for the Burnt Out Caregiver 19:48

5M ago19:48

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Hey Wellness Warrior, If you’re a nurse mom, healthcare professional, or caregiver—your schedule probably looks more like a puzzle someone shook up and dumped on the floor than a nice, clean calendar. Long shifts, unpredictable hours, on-call duties, and then coming home to your second shift: parenting, marriage, household responsibilities. I want …

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185/ Breathe & Be Still: Finding Peace in the Stress of Shifting Seasons 10:20

5M ago10:20

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Hi Intentional Wellness Warrior! Are you going through it? By “it” I mean anything! Are you in a season of change or transition? With the changes of life, many feelings accompany those changes. Some of these changes can feel very hard and bring complex feelings. These feelings can send our stress buckets pouring over into burnout. This breath praye…

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My Brother Went to Universal Studios Japan! (8/14/25) 1:07:25

5M ago1:07:25

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My brother Karl returns to the podcast bringing us the story of his latest international layover! He's an airline pilot who regularly flies overseas and he recently found himself with a weekend off in Osaka, home to Universal Studios Japan. He gives us an in-depth look at the Japanese Super Nintendo World, the Hollywood Dream B&M mini-hyper, the aw…