Best Creative Imbalance Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 269 featuring Kasey Karlsen of Deadlands! 27:32

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Today we are joined with singer/songwriter Kasey Karlsen of Deadlands around the release of their brand new debut EP titled "SEVEN". The absolute hype of this release is astronomical and it is amazing to pick Kasey's brain at such an exciting time in her career. She shares with us how she used to rock out in her bedroom and dream about being in a b…

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Skinny Dipping Summer 001 || unexpected things that healed me- this is how i pulled myself out of a dark place 48:08

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Episode 268 featuring The Haunted (Founder/Guitar Player: Patrik Jensen) 32:29

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Today we are celebrate 30 Years of The Haunted with founding member and guitar player Patrik Jensen! He tells us about the day he quit his job to go all in on his music career which ended up pioneering an entire genre of extreme metal alongside his peers in the Gothenburg scene (At The Gates, In Flames, Soilwork). The Haunted also just dropped an a…

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Stories Behind the Story: Michael Robotham on His 19th Book, Publishing Challenges and Bringing His Books to Screen 35:47

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Michael Robotham talks to Cheryl about his nineteenth novel, the evolution of the acclaimed Joe O'Loughlin series, the shifting landscape and challenges within today’s publishing industry and his experiences transforming his gripping stories into successful film and television adaptations. His latest book, The White Crow, is out now! Hosted on Acas…

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Hormonal Imbalance: Symptoms, Syndromes and Herbal Solutions with Sara Rooney 37:30

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In this episode of Herbcast, host Marion Mackonochie engages in a compelling discussion with medical herbalist Sara Rooney, who specialises in women's health. Together, they explore the intricate world of hormone balance, shedding light on how understanding our hormonal cycles can empower women to optimise their health. Sara delves into the vital r…

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A Bird Sanctuary: What Would New Do? Creating Space for Ideas That Change Everything 18:28

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Send us a text Episode Title: A Bird Sanctuary: What Would New Do? Creating Space for Ideas That Change Everything Episode Summary: We rely on ideas—big ones, quiet ones, unexpected ones—to guide and shape our lives. But most of us aren’t creating the conditions for those ideas to arrive. In this poetic and powerful episode, Amanda Wirtz Rosolowski…

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Stories Behind The Story: Rachel Paris on How Power Imbalances and Toxic Masculinity Have Influenced Her Writing 30:06

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Rachel Paris talks to Cheryl about the challenges of navigating rejections, the timing of book releases, and the importance of perseverance. Her latest work, See How They Fall, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 267 feat Creatures Of Chaos (Mental Health & Animation) 19:45

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Today we are joined with Asavari & Shaivalini Kumar around their new short film titled Creatures Of Chaos that takes a deep dive into modern society and the effects of our mental health. Even though this is a short animation it left us moved and questioning personal day to day habits, intake of energies, and unnecessary pressures that this world ca…

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Stories Behind The Story: Angie Faye Martin on How Her Aboriginal Heritage Influenced Her Debut 28:11

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Angie Faye Martin talks to Cheryl about the challenges she encountered while writing her first book, her journey as a writer, the influence of her First Nations heritage on her identity and her career in government. Her debut, Melaleuca, is out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Expansion Periods, Letting Go of Burnout, & Living an Aligned Life with Krista Williams from ALMOST 30 37:34

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Herbcast Season 4 Trailer: Women's Health with Marion Mackonochie 2:51

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Herbal Solutions for Women's Health - Series 4 Coming Soon! Get ready for an exciting new series of Herbcast, where we turn our focus to women's health and the vital role herbal medicine plays throughout the stages of a woman's life. Introducing your brand new host for series 4, the brilliant Marion Mackonochie, a clinical herbalist and herbal medi…

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Stories Behind The Story: Marian Keyes on Finding Joy, Feminism and Recovery Through Writing 36:23

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Marian Keyes talks to Cheryl about the life experiences that shaped her books. From her journey through addiction and recovery to her reflections on feminism, resilience and finding happiness in unexpected places, Marian shares how writing became both a lifeline and a source of joy. With her trademark wit and honesty, she reveals how personal hards…

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Stories Behind The Story: Madeleine Cleary on Dedication and Teamwork Behind Crafting Compelling Narratives 28:48

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Madeleine Cleary talks to Cheryl about her path to publication, the importance of collaboration with editors, and how balancing a full-time job with writing has shaped her creative process. Her latest work, The Butterfly Women, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 266 featuring Rivers Of Nihil (Adam Biggs) 31:59

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Today we are joined with Adam Biggs of Rivers Of Nihil as they are on the cusp of releasing their brand new self-titled album that is sonically one of the coolest things we've heard in metal all year. Around Adam breaking down how they evolved into this sound and direction we take a deep dive into other subjects such as Fantasy Vs Reality in lyrics…

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Stories Behind The Story: Omar Sakr on How Art Can Serve as Both Witness and Weapon 39:28

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Omar Sakr talks to Cheryl about resistance, censorship, and the power of poetry to bring clarity, connection, and hope in turbulent times. His latest work in collaboration with illustrator Safdar Ahmed, The Nightmare Sequence, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Episode Changed My Life 1:15:54

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Finding community when you feel alone, listening to your own inner wisdom, this conversations has so many gems. Waitlist to come to Bali with us + other future retreats https://mindful-butterfly-35135.myflodesk.com/cr9hnewbvb Madison and House of Muse https://www.instagram.com/madisoncamino/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/houseof.muse/ Silk and Ea…

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Stories Behind The Story: Andrew HC McDonald on His Love for Languages 27:53

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Andrew HC McDonald talks to Cheryl about his journey to publication, the editing process that transformed The Monticello School of Swearing, and his love for languages, including his experience learning Mandarin. He shares insights into the charm of Sicily, where his novel is set, the realities of book marketing, and the balance between passion and…

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Dive Into the World of Human Design with me & Erin Claire: how to use this modality as a compass for life’s tough choices 57:23

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Episode 265 featuring Chrissy Spratt (Singer/Viral Video Sensation) 37:34

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Today we are joined with singer/songwriter and viral video sensation Chrissy Spratt. From combining her musical talents with social media savviness, Chrissy has grown a massive community of over 4 Million people on TikTok, 1 Million on Instagram, and multi-million views on YouTube for her famous cover songs. She breaks down how that success came to…

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212: Finding Power and Voice in the Darkness 14:17

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In this deeply reflective episode, we explore how the solar plexus and throat chakras are affected during the Dark Night of the Soul. When identity fades and words disappear, these energy centers invite us into transformation. Discover what happens when personal power dims and the voice goes silent—and how, through spiritual surrender, they are reb…

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Cassie Hamer on How Her Background and Life Experiences Shape Her Fiction 30:25

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Cassie Hamer talks to Cheryl about the importance of character development, the dynamics of the plot, and how Cassie’s personal experiences influence her storytelling. Her latest novel, A Stranger at The Table, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Returning Back to Self After Periods of Hardship & Making Art About It: Dive in with Jada Jones 59:34

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Everything Jada Jones <3 Youtube https://youtube.com/@jada?si=B37hoLHzhRp7mSYK HighKey Adulting the pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/highkey-adulting/id1447064993 Insta https://www.instagram.com/jadajonesss/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/jadajonesss/?hl=en Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@_jadajonesss_?_t=ZP-8w8x5jQvdMs&_r=1 Kela Rose and …

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Episode 264 featuring Fog Of War (Director Mike Day) 24:43

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Today we get a look into the brand new dramatic WWII film "Fog Of War" with director Mike Day. Fog Of War staring the legendary John Cusack, Mira Sorvino (Romy & Michelle Highschool Reunion), Jake Abel (Supernatural), and Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool 1, 2, & Wolverine) is an intense guess who kind of mystery that takes place on a secluded property …

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Reciprocity: Are You Shaping or Shattering Connection? Recognizing and Recalibrating Communication Imbalance 15:04

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Send us a text Reciprocity: Are You Shaping or Shattering Connection? Recognizing and Recalibrating Communication Imbalance Episode Summary: We’ve all felt it—that sting of being the one who always initiates, celebrates, listens, or reaches deeper in a relationship. Whether it’s a friend who rarely checks in, a colleague who takes more than they gi…

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Stories Behind The Story: Isabel Allende on Being Honoured with a Barbie Tribute 29:00

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Isabel Allende talks to Cheryl about being honoured with a Barbie doll in her likeness, writing during uncertain global times, and the importance of small acts of resistance and connection. Her latest novel, My Name is Emilia Del Valle, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 263 feat The Father of E-Sports WALTER DAY (King Of Kong / Arcades & Love Songs) 26:48

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Today we are joined with the father of e-sports Walter Day! You may have been introduced to Walter many years ago through the popular Netflix documentary The King Of Kong and he is back as the main focus in a heartwarming new film titled Arcades & Love Songs. There is a brief moment in The King Of Kong showing Walter playing his guitar and saying h…

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Realizing That My Physical Health Impacts Everything about my Mental Health Changed my Life: Healing Pmdd, gut health, hormone imbalance, & creating real dopamine 49:00

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Stories Behind The Story: Natasha Lester on Balancing Creativity with The Demands of Daily Life 25:23

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Natasha Lester talks to Cheryl about her writing process, the challenges of balancing creativity with the demands of daily life and how personal experiences influence her writing. Her latest novel, The Mademoiselle Alliance, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 262 featuring Employed To Serve (Justine & Sammy) 36:50

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Today we are joined all the way from the UK with Sammy and Justine of the mega rising metalcore act Employed To Serve. Beyond us being into their music for the past couple years what we loved the most about this interview is learning their adorable origin story of being high school sweethearts. They tell the tale of how they met and eventually how …

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211: How the Heart Chakra Guides Us Through the Dark Night of the Soul 14:04

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In this episode of Your Chakra Coach, we explore how the heart chakra (Anahata) responds during a Dark Night of the Soul — those spiritual turning points when everything familiar begins to unravel. You’ll learn why the heart often feels the most during this time, how to support it through grief, and how this difficult season can actually deepen you…

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Life Is Messy & Thats Okay with Jemma Sbeg (host of psychology of your 20s): Reframing Comparison, Not knowing What Path To Take in Life, & Navigating Your 20's As a Person In Progress 47:32

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Episode 261 feat Karan Soni (Deadpool / A Nice Indian Boy) 14:42

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Not only is our guest today one of the most loveable characters in the MCU (DEADPOOL's Dopinder) but Karan Soni was recently the lead in a brand new romantic comedy titled "A Nice Indian Boy". We are joined with Karan and the director Roshan Sethi to get a behind the scenes look at that film, while also getting some in depth insight on comedic acti…

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Stories Behind The Story: Renee Salt and Kate Thompson on the Importance of Sharing Stories to Honour the Past 28:31

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Renee Salt and Kate Thompson talk to Cheryl about Renee’s harrowing experiences during the Holocaust, her survival, and the lasting impact of trauma and resilience. Kate discusses how she captured Renee’s vivid memories through recorded conversations, exploring both the pain and the significance of remembering. Co-written by Kate Thompson and Holoc…

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Episode 260 featuring Caliban (Marc & Iain) 27:15

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Today we celebrate the legacy of Caliban with founding member Marc Görtz and newest member Kenneth Iain Duncan. This chat has a wide perspective from Marc creating this band over 25 years ago in high school to Iain who was a long time listener being able to join the band with some incredibly fresh elements. Also speaking of those new elements Calib…

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210: Your Dark Night of the Soul and the Spiritual Work of the Root and Crown Chakras 18:20

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Have you ever felt like your spiritual path has disappeared beneath your feet? Like the practices that used to bring you peace no longer land… and your connection to the Divine feels silent? You might be experiencing what mystics and spiritual seekers have called the Dark Night of the Soul — a profound period of transformation, where everything fam…

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Diaries Of a 20-Something: 7 tough lessons in life that will crack your heart wide open 32:53

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Diaries of a 20-something: finding joy and feeling like we've lost it, learning healthier communication, relationship healing, feeling lost and finding clarity & more Join the community <3 https://stan.store/soulinprogress Email list for Retreat https://mindful-butterfly-35135.myflodesk.com/cr9hnewbvb…

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Stories Behind The Story: Patricia Wolf on How the Australian Landscape Becomes a Character in Her Latest Book 27:24

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Patricia Wolf talks to Cheryl about identity, belonging, and the power of landscape in storytelling, as Patricia reflects on her two-decade-long life away from Australia and how the distance has changed her perspective on home. Her latest novel, Opal, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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209: The 5 Things Standing Between You and Enlightenment 25:36

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In this episode, we dive deep into the five kleshas—the subtle forces described in the Yoga Sutras that keep us caught in cycles of suffering. Together, we'll explore how avidya (ignorance), asmita (false identity), raga (attachment), dvesha (aversion), and abhinivesha (fear of death) show up in our everyday lives, often without us even realizing i…