Best Diana Rene Podcasts (2025)

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178: Embracing the Imperfect Holiday Magic 14:46

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Feeling the pressure to make the holidays perfect? Especially when you’re juggling kids, schedules, and everything else, it can feel completely overwhelming. In this episode, Diana shares a simple but powerful mindset shift that helps busy moms let go of perfection and actually enjoy the holiday season. Don’t miss: Why “perfect” holidays create mor…

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177: The Costco Overflow: Where Does It All Go?! 14:48

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Are you a busy parent feeling overwhelmed by Costco clutter taking over your kitchen and just plain burned out from trying to keep your counters clear? If you're tired of feeling like the only one battling the bulk pile, drowning in storage decision fatigue, or struggling with the guilt of wasting space, this episode will remind you that your feeli…

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Episode 227: Ivana Smit - Dutch Model’s Mysterious Death In Malaysia In 2017 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond (plus bonus series!) in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassa…

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Episode 124 - Emil Wilbekin, American Journalist, Media Executive, and Founder of NATIVE SON 46:41

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Emil Wilbekin is an award-winning American journalist, media executive, curator, and professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He's also the founder of NATIVE SON, “a movement, community, and platform of Black gay/queer men who inspire, empower, and celebrate each other.” Emil is the former editor-in-chief of Vibe and Giant…

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176: Your Guide to Surviving the Post-Christmas Toy Takeover 16:53

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Toys take over every holiday season, especially when birthdays follow closely after Christmas. If the toy clutter feels overwhelming, this episode offers simple strategies to keep your home calm and your kids happy. Diana Rene shares easy ways to declutter with your kids without stress and how to prep for new gifts arriving. Toy Time Tips: Manage H…

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The LORIS STRADI story 11:03

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Discovering golf proved to be only good medicine for Italy’s Loris Stradi after a serious car accident changed his life. It would take two months in the hospital and two years of rehabilitation before Loris could walk again. He would never forget his wife Gabriella's help. During his rehabilitation, passing a golf course on his way to the physical …

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175: The Holiday Doc Every Mom Needs to Stay Organized 18:41

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Holidays can easily become stressful with so many details to remember. What if there was a simple way to organize everything so you could enjoy the season without being overwhelmed? This episode shares one mom’s solution that brought calm and joy back to her family’s holidays. Simplify Your Holidays with the Holiday Doc: Never Miss a Tradition: How…

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Episode 123 - Diana Bamimeke, Ireland-based Nigerian Independent Curator, Art writer, and Transdisciplinary Artist 42:11

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Diana Bamimeke is an Ireland-based Nigerian independent curator, art writer, and transdisciplinary artist based in Dublin. Their socially engaged practice spans text, exhibition-making, performance, pedagogy and other artistic interventions. Guided by critical and political frameworks—including Black feminist & queer thought, anti-colonialism, and …

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174: The Magic of Experience Gifts 16:12

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In this episode, learn easy ways to simplify holiday gift giving for more joy and less stress. Discover practical tips to create meaningful, clutter-free gifts. If the thought of gift overload feels overwhelming, Diana shares her clear strategies to help you give with intention and enjoy the season. Clear & Joyful Gifting: Skip the Stuff: Avoid exc…

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📣 Rabbit Holes - a monthly Unknown Passage side series! 0:35

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🕳️ Announcing ‘Rabbit Holes’ - a monthly side series of Unknown Passage. Join the Patreon from $1 a month for access to main episodes as well as Rabbit Holes instalments. https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Cases covered so far on this varied side series since its launch last year… The Murders of Carol Clay & Russell Hill The Alec Baldw…

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Episode 226: Tomoko Kawashita - Japanese Tourist Murdered In Thailand In 2007 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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173: How to Decorate for the Holidays Without Overwhelming Your Space 14:56

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If you love the feeling of the holidays but want to avoid the overwhelm of extra stuff piling up, this episode is for you. Discover simple ways to create a peaceful, cozy Christmas without cluttering your home. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why starting with your existing decorations helps you stay grounded and intentional. How organizing holiday b…

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Episode 122 - Dr. Martin Patrick, British Author, Playwright, and Educator 41:50

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Dr. Martin Patrick is a British author, playwright, and educator. He began his professional career writing for the theatre, but found his true calling writing crime and romance novels. Dr. Patrick's literary works include JJ’s Isolation, Love Both Ways, Son of a Dish, The Labyrinth of Families, and his most recent, The Torment of Desire. With 30 ye…

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172: The Working Mom’s Guide to Decluttering 48:40

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Feeling swamped by clutter and stretched too thin as a busy mom? If the constant mess, overload of choices, and emotional struggle to let go have you exhausted, this episode is your lifeline. What you’ll discover: What overwhelm from decluttering really feels like and why so many moms go through it The mental load moms carry that makes tidying feel…

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Episode 225 [Part 1 & 2]: Rene Hasee & The Unsolved Cases of Portugal’s Algarve 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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171: Hit a Wall with Decluttering? 12:22

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Are you a busy mom feeling overwhelmed by clutter and just plain burned out from trying to keep your home in order? If you’re tired of feeling like the only one battling the mess, drowning in decision fatigue, or struggling with the emotional weight of letting go, this episode will remind you that your feelings are valid and common. Episode highlig…

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Episode 121 - Anastacia-Reneé, American Writer, Educator, Interdisciplinary Artist, and Playwright 39:15

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Anastacia-Reneé is an American writer, educator, interdisciplinary artist, playwright, former radio host, and TEDx speaker. She is the author of Forget It, Sidenotes from the Archivist, and Here in the (Middle) of Nowhere. Side Notes From The Archivist was selected as one of “NYPL Best Books of 2023” and the American Library Association's (RUSA) “N…

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170: One Shift That Changed My Phone Habits 11:47

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Feeling like your phone just takes over your day? In this episode, Diana shares her honest journey battling the never-ending scroll and screen-time addiction that so many of us moms face. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why screen time can feel so addictive, especially for busy moms trying to find quick moments of escape How a physical tool call…

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Episode 224 [Parts 1 & 2]: Diana O’Brien - Canadian Model Murdered In China In 2008 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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169: How Do I Organize Art Supplies?! 13:04

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Ever feel like your living room is doubling as a toy store and craft explosion? You’re not alone! In this listener Q&A episode, Julie from Louisiana asks a question that so many of us moms can relate to how do you organize toys and art supplies when space is tight… and your kid doesn’t even have their own room? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to…

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Episode 120 - Jay Penn, American Writer, Producer, and Singer 41:38

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Jay Penn is an American writer, producer, and singer. His 2024 album, Sky High Sunsets, features the songs “Euphoria (Say Yes)” and “Money”. In 2020, he released the EP, Before Then. His 2018 EP is titled Pennding. Jay is also the creator, writer, and lead in the SLAYTV web series, Love & Us. It centers around the lives of three 30-something Black …

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168: Learning To Regulate My Nervous System 20:06

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You know that feeling when your heart is racing at 7 AM because you're already overwhelmed? This episode is different, it's real talk about what's been helping Diana calm down during a health challenge that requires keeping her stress levels in check. Perfect For Moms Who: Feel like their nervous system is constantly frazzled Take in way too much n…

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Episode 223: Corrie Mckeague - Scottish Airman’s Disappearance In England In 2016 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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Episode 000 - Dr Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, British Trustee for ReportOUT 41:50

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This special episode features Dr. Harvey Kennedy-Pitt, a British Trustee for Portfolio for Global Health & Development for ReportOUT, a UK-based global human rights organisation for sexual and gender minorities. Dr. Kennedy-Pitt is a “globally oriented health strategist and public health practitioner committed to advancing health equity on an inter…

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167: Simplifying School Lunch 6:35

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Episode 119 - Chiamaka Okike, Nigerian Multidisciplinary Writer 40:43

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Chiamaka Okike is a Nigerian multidisciplinary writer who has edited for women’s issues in Isele Magazine and spoken at various workshops and panels. Her writings have appeared in The Kalahari Review, Narratively, Wilson Quarterly, Edinburgh’s Literary Salon, Brittle Paper, and ActiveMuse. Chiamake's works include Perihelion, Chewed Glass, Return o…

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166: Simplify Birthday Party Gifts 12:19

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Busy moms know the struggle of managing birthday party gifts. The invitations, the shopping, the wrapping, and the mental energy it all takes. In this episode, discover practical tips from a mom of two who makes attending nearly every birthday party doable and even enjoyable. Don't Miss Out on: The simple gift wrap station setup that saves time and…

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165: The Evening Routine Hack That Actually Worked for Us 17:33

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Ever feel like screens are stealing your family’s evenings and bedtime is always a chaotic rush? Diana gets it and she’s found a simple way to hit the “off” switch on distractions. Hear how unplugging helps kids fall asleep faster, reduces evening meltdowns, speeds up bedtime prep, and even gives Diana a chance to unwind without feeling guilty. Wha…

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Episode 222 [Part 1 & 2]: Percy Fawcett & The Search For The “Lost City of Z” 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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Episode 118 - Steve Morris, British LGBTQ+ Travel Curator for Outbound Adventures 37:05

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Steve Morris is a British LGBTQ+ Travel Curator for Outbound Adventures, an agency where he curates travel adventures for LGBTQ+ couples and small groups. Steve’s ten years of world travel as a flight attendant gave him a front-row seat to how one can relieve the stress and experience the magic of international travel. With Outbound Adventures, he …

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164: Why Your Home Never Stays Tidy (Even After You Declutter) 13:42

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Busy moms who are juggling a million things, this episode is for those feeling stuck in an endless loop of picking up, purging, and wondering why their home never stays tidy, even after all the decluttering. Diana breaks down why it’s so common for clutter to creep back in no matter how many times you “do the thing” and get ruthless with your stuff…

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163: Fixing the Calendar Chaos 16:21

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Hey moms! If you keep sports schedules on your fridge, digital reminders on your phone, and a big wall calendar for your kids, this episode is for you. Diana shares an honest look at the ups and downs of trying to organize life for yourself, your children, and an ex—plus the lessons learned along the way when plans don’t go perfectly. Why You Can't…

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Episode 117 - Rodrigo Tadeu, Brazilian Global Campaigns Officer for ReportOUT 47:33

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Rodrigo Tadeu is a Brazilian international advocate, storyteller, and human rights & public policy strategist. With a background in international law and public affairs, he is a “passionate advocate for justice, equity, and transformative leadership.” Rodrigo is also a Global Campaigns Officer for ReportOUT, an organisation founded by Drew Dalton, …

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162: A Re-Start to New Years Resolutions 13:30

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Feeling overwhelmed by September’s busy schedules, changing routines, and that sense you “should” start fresh? Diana shares why September 1st feels like a powerful reset—almost like a second January 1st—and how moms can harness this momentum to revisit the goals set earlier in the year. In this episode, you don’t want to miss: Insights on why unfin…

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Episode 221: Sean McKinnon - Australian Murdered In New Zealand In 2019 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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161: The Secret Weapon For Getting Out The Door On Time 11:11

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Mornings are loud, afternoons chaotic, and you’re the glue holding it all together—but it doesn’t have to feel that way. Diana shared her four simple checklists that have transformed her family’s rhythm: the night before, the before school, the after school, and the before you go checklist. These aren’t about perfection, they’re about creating calm…

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Episode 116 - André Wade, State Director for Silver State Equality 42:45

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André Wade is the State Director for Silver State Equality, Nevada’s statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. André leads legislative, policy, and government affairs work, as well as fundraising, political and advocacy activities. In May 2018, he was one of The Advocate's ‘Champions of Pride’. In May 2023, André was featured in Modern Luxury Las…

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160: Advice for Parents of Elementary Kids 25:43

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Does back-to-school season have your heart in your throat and your mind racing with a million “what ifs”? Are you secretly wondering if you’re messing something up or missing out on the moments that matter? If you’ve ever cried in the school parking lot, debated the phone thing for the hundredth time, or just want to make sense of all the advice fl…

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Episode 220: Andrej Lapin & The Bärbel Ship 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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159: If 2 AM Feels Like Admin Hour, This One’s for You 13:49

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Feeling like your brain has 47 tabs open as the school year begins? Between forms, supplies, carpool schedules, and last-minute errands, it’s no wonder you’re exhausted before the first bell even rings. In just 30 minutes, you’ll know exactly what to tackle, what to delegate, and what to drop—so you head into the school year organized, confident, a…

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Episode 115 - "The Karamazovs" Rami Margron and Jordan McCree 31:04

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This episode features "The Karamazovs," Rami Margron and Jordan McCree. Rami is an American actor, playwright, dancer and physical comedian. Their résumé includes being a founding member of Reconnect, an African-diaspora dance theater company, a resident artist at San Francisco’s Crowded Fire Theater, and acting in televisions series like Law & Ord…

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158: How Laundry Baskets Can Make Your Kids Want to Clean 11:52

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Are you tired of the nightly battle to get your house picked up? Wondering why your kids suddenly disappear when it's time to tidy up? Are you tired of waking up to a messy house, but dreading the nightly family cleanup? If you feel like PM pickup always falls on you, or you’re tired of nagging your kids (and even adults!) to help, this episode is …

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Episode 219 [Parts 1 & 2]: Paddy Moriarty - Irishman Missing In Australia Since 2017 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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157: The Two-Bin Trick That’ll Save Your Kids’ Closets 13:35

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If your kids' clothes seem to multiply overnight and you're tired of the daily battle with outgrown t-shirts and “never-gonna-wear-it” dresses, THIS episode is for you. Diana keeps it super real (and super simple!) with a quick, low-stress method to finally get a handle on all those clothes buried in the back of your children’s closets. Here’s what…

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Transforming SPD Education: Beyond the Classroom with Renee Moran Folds 27:26

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Sterile processing educators shape the future of healthcare by developing skilled technicians whose work directly impacts patient outcomes and safety, often in ways that go unseen and unrecognized. • Successful SPD students demonstrate self-motivation, resilience, and the right mindset to overcome challenges • Effective SPD education goes beyond te…

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Trapped or Trained: Why Your Mindset Matters in Sterile Processing 15:36

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Mindset is everything in sterile processing, where the difference between fixed and growth perspectives determines your ability to thrive amidst complex challenges and high-pressure situations. • Growth mindset believes abilities improve with effort while fixed mindset assumes skills are static • Real-world examples show how perspective transforms …

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Episode 218 [Part 1 & 2]: Game Over: True Crime In International Sport 0:35

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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast ___________…

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Episode 114 - Anthony Oakes, American Comedian, Writer, and Producer 40:54

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Anthony Oakes is an American comedian, writer, actor, and producer who is taking comedy by storm. His clean, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humour will have you reeling with laughter. He is a Washington, D.C. resident who has performed at The DC Improv, DC Drafthouse, The Bier Baron Comedy Loft, Busboys and Poets, and The Wonderland Ballro…

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156: This Weird Decluttering Test Went Viral 8:56

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Let’s talk about something unexpectedly genius (and a little gross)—a viral trend that might just be the decluttering breakthrough you didn’t know you needed. You’ve seen the Instagram reels. You’ve laughed at the TikToks. But would you keep that mug, toy, or shirt if it was covered in poop? In this episode, Diana dives headfirst into a viral declu…

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Tough Love & Tough Topics: What SPD Students Really Need to Hear 22:24

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Send us a text Sterile processing veteran Tameka Jones shares unfiltered insights about what it really takes to succeed in SPD, going beyond classroom theory to prepare students for real-world excellence. • SPD work requires deep understanding of instrumentation, protocols, and manufacturer instructions • Most students underestimate the level of co…