Best EML Podcasts (2026)

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Is something wrong with me? 28:09

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9d ago28:09

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Have you ever felt like a walking contradiction? Wanting to change, be better, honor God...but continuously back track? Same. In this episode, we dive into the apostle Paul’s surprisingly relatable inner tension between desire and action, flesh and spirit. We talk about performance Christianity, how to tell shame apart from conviction, and why putt…

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Offended much? 25:31

17d ago25:31

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Getting offended is basically a national pastime at this point LOL. Today we’re unpacking the “spirit of offense,” how it quietly wrecks relationships, and why forgiving people who don’t deserve it might actually be the most powerful thing we can do. Follow Wrestling With Life Book with The Revolving Chef…

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#MakeReligionFunAgain 24:37

1M ago24:37

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I'm getting real about a season that feels…confusing. Lonely. In-between. I'm missing the version of myself who was the life of the party: the girl doing the worm on the dance floor, roasting her friends, and laughing until her stomach hurt. She feels far away. But maybe following Jesus doesn’t have to mean losing her. Maybe it means redeeming her.…

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Christian-ish 37:31

2M ago37:31

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Ever feel like your faith is stuck on cruise control? We’re talking about lukewarm Christianity — the kind that’s comfy, convenient, and doesn’t ask too much of us. No shame, no finger-pointing… just an honest conversation about what happens when following Jesus becomes more of a vibe than a commitment, and how to wake our faith back up. Follow Wre…

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You're not crazy -- this is war 28:41

2M ago28:41

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Some days feel heavier than they should — and it’s not just because you need more coffee. We’re unpacking spiritual warfare in a grounded, not-weird way: how it shows up in your thoughts, your emotions, and your everyday life, and why not every battle is meant to be fought with self-help. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why does this feel so hard?,” this…

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S4 E9 | Convictions 26:00

4M ago26:00

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Final episode of this series y'all! Since I came back to my faith a year ago, God's convicted me of SO many habits, choices, and perspectives that ultimately pull me away from him and steal my peace, purpose, and joy. From the words that come out of my mouth to the TV I watch and everything in between. Through this specific series, the convictions …

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S4 E8 | Body image: for the men 49:44

4M ago49:44

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Hi men <3 Of course you get your own episode too!! I brought in three amazing men (Ben Dawson, Josiah Collins, and Tyler Yaw) to shed some light on several big physical insecurities SO many men struggle with -- and also how to make peace with them & overcome them. We're talking: PEDs/creatine use Height insecurities (being short) Fitness insecuriti…

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S4 E7 | Body image: for the girlies 31:21

4M ago31:21

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This is for the girlies <3 We're talking about: How pornography has shaped the current standard of beauty for women Pressure to get cosmetic procedures like Botox, lip filler, BBLs, etc. How Satan infiltrates our minds as women and distracts us by getting us to hyper-focus on our beauty How media consumption shapes this Redefining our beauty & wort…

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S4 E6 | The beauty lies culture sells us 31:49

4M ago31:49

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One of the biggest lies we get from culture is that our worth is chalked up to our beauty -- how young, fit, and flawless we look. And when we believe these lies and operate as if they are truth, we get caught in a trap that leaves us feeling ugly, worthless, and stuck in comparison. But what if I told you the secret to feeling beautiful doesn't li…

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S4 E5 | Comparison and choosing better friends 29:22

5M ago29:22

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The voices around us often become the voice within us. If we’re constantly surrounded by negative body talk, comparison, or unrealistic expectations, it’s only natural we start to internalize it all as truth. The good news? Insecurity is contagious, but so is confidence. In this episode, we break down: The psychology and dangers of groupthink How y…

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S4 E4 | Healing the hurt that changed how you see yourself 26:03

5M ago26:03

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Whether there is one nasty comment that has stuck with you for over a decade or you have a painful history of abuse, bullying, or toxic relationships -- all of us have been negatively impacted by relationships in our past in some way. You are not alone. This episode details: A painful relationship from my past that I am still healing from 10 years …

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S4 E3 | Overcoming physical insecurities 42:54

5M ago42:54

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Today, we're getting super vulnerable on the pod. You'll hear from your host (me, EmLed!!) along with three different guests who open up about their biggest physical insecurities and how they've worked to make peace with them. We cover how to overcome insecurities like: Body dysmorphia Long nose/tribal nose Carrying weight in midsection Being too b…

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S4 E2 | Advertising is designed to make you insecure 34:53

5M ago34:53

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Ever wondered why you feel crappy after scrolling through social media, listening to certain music, or watching that one TV show? The easy explanation: our eyes are the portal to our souls and deeply impact the people we become. AKA -- crap in, crap out. This episode covers: How marketers sell by playing on human shame, fear, and insecurity Statist…

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S4 E1 | Body image struggles 31:32

5M ago31:32

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Hi beautiful people :) Welcome to S4 of WWL: We're talking body image, beauty standards, and why it is so difficult to feel comfy, confident, and beautiful in the skin that we're in. But more importantly, we're getting DEEP about a problem hitting the gym everyday or getting more Botox just won't solve: our internal belief system and how we truly s…

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S3 E10 | Let God provide 24:38

7M ago24:38

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We made it y'all! This is the Season 3 finale of Wrestling With Life, and wow—what a ride it’s been. This season was all about stepping boldly in faith, chasing those God-sized dreams, and trusting Him even when the path felt totally unclear. I got to sit down with some of the most inspiring, faith-filled humans right here in my hometown of Wilming…

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S3 E9 | Ian Fisher, Triathlete 36:56

7M ago36:56

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In our final guest episode of Series #3 on the pod, I sat down with triathlete Ian Fisher who is currently training to qualify for the Ironman World Championships! Only 21 but wise beyond his years, Ian opens up about the mental and physical challenges of training for triathlons and working towards his ambitious qualifying goal. From balancing dail…

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S3 E8 | Alli Rodriguez, Public Relations Expert 55:47

8M ago55:47

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This week, I'm sitting down with PR expert and local Wilmington community builder, Alli Rodriguez. She is the founder and CEO of ARPR and she is here to talk about the power of collaboration & community over competition in business!! From her journey into public relations to her commitment to creating spaces where women can thrive together, Alli sh…

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S3 E7 | Jennifer Brown, Leadership Coach 46:19

8M ago46:19

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What's up y'all! In this empowering episode that will give you all the feels, I'm sitting down with certified leadership coach Jennifer Brown to explore the transformative concept that you are not your thoughts. Jen shares her personal journey into coaching, the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her break free from limiting beliefs, and the tools …

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S3 E6 | Gillian Scott, Architect 48:45

8M ago48:45

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This episode is so close to my heart you guys!! I finally got to sit down with one of my best friends, Gillian Scott, a local Wilmington architect who recently launched Arc30 Studio. This conversation is one I’ve been craving for months and let me tell you -- it DID NOT disappoint! Gillian has been such a steady, faith-filled presence in my life si…

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S3 E5 | Sam Johnson, Urban Missionary 51:08

8M ago51:08

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Y'all -- put your hands together for my good friend Sam Johnson!! This convo will live rent free in my head for a WHILE because it parallels so perfectly with similar messages the Lord has been sending my way over the last few months. Sam and I dive deep into: How Sam's trust in the Lord to provide has always paid off in both his career and life Ho…

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S3 E4 | Nick Rizzo, Video Marketer 33:41

8M ago33:41

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What's up y'all! Today we’re joined by Nick Rizzo, a video marketer located in Wilmington, NC who helps local business owners get customers with Instagram!! In this episode, Nick and I dive deep into the mental shifts required to take your business and life to the next level. Whether you're navigating burnout, struggling with imposter syndrome, or …

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S3 E3 | Justin Gates, Author & Podcaster 35:14

9M ago35:14

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Tune in to hear Wilmington local author, podcaster, and business owner, Justin Gates, share his personal journey of entrepreneurship: the highs, the lows, and the moments when trusting God made all the difference. Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone navigating the intersection of faith and career, this episode offers …

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S3 E2 | Brittany Wheeler, Podcaster 46:53

9M ago46:53

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In this powerful episode, we're welcoming the inspiring Brittany Wheeler to the mic for a heartfelt conversation about stepping into God-sized dreams with bold faith. Brittany, host of the podcast The Brittany Wheeler Show, shares her personal journey of walking away from the career she thought she wanted, trusting God through uncertainty, and walk…

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S3 E1 | Leaving corporate America 27:46

9M ago27:46

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AMAZING NEWS Y'ALL - your girl is officially an entrepreneur!! What!! As I'm navigating starting my own business for the first time and TOTALLY being pushed out of my comfort zone, it only makes sense to start a podcast series on how to stop playing small and start stepping in faith. Right?? This is the only solo episode in the whole series, which …

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S2 E5 | Wrestling with career & life's purpose 34:36

10M ago34:36

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The results are in: 20% of 22–35-year-olds report they overthink their career more than anything else in life. I can relate! Choosing your life's work is no small decision. But I think a lot of the problem stems from bad advice we've been given on our careers in general. We're closing out our overthinking series by dispelling 5 major career myths t…

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S2 E4 | Forgiving yourself for the past 27:56

10M ago27:56

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One of the biggest things I used to overthink the most was my past: ways I messed up, people I let down, things I wished I handled differently. And I know I'm not alone in this. In this episode, I'm sharing the three biggest perspective shifts I've made in order to make peace with my past. I also explain how my relationship with God has truly allow…

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S2 E3 | Caring too much about what other people think 30:27

11M ago30:27

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48% of you guys told me via Instagram (@em_led11) that the thing you overthink more than anything else is your personal relationships. And boy do I fall into this category! But what many of us don't realize is that the way we show up in our relationships is often a reflection of our own inner world and how we see ourselves. When we overthink our ow…

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S2 E2 | Getting unstuck 24:27

11M ago24:27

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One of the biggest reasons we overthink is because we're waaaaay too focused on the final destination rather than just taking the next right step. This episode is all about learning how to let go of control, trust yourself and your daily choices, and most importantly -- trust God in the unknown. Follow Wrestling With Life Resources mentioned in thi…

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S2 E1 | Overthinking everything 26:03

11M ago26:03

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This series is all about overthinking: where it comes from, why we do it, how to know if you're overthinking, and most importantly -- how to stop. Spoiler alert: it has a lot to do with us not trusting ourselves or God. I polled 22-35 year olds on Instagram (follow @em_led11) about their own overthinking patterns and... 81% say they are overthinker…

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S1 E5 | Self-help is actually demonic 37:33

1y ago37:33

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We're ending S1 with a bang and keeping it so forreal about how self-improvement and self-help start out as innocent tools to help us get out of low places, but how slowly over time these things can actually end up hurting us more than they help us. We cover: What self-help is When it starts to get dangerous How these tools can hurt us more than th…

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S1 E4 | Using social media for connection instead of validation 27:18

1y ago27:18

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The title honestly says it all. If you struggle to stay off your phone in general, you use social media WAY too much, or you constantly feel down after scrolling online -- this episode is for you. We talk about: How we become what we consume How Satan uses social media to foster pride, comparison, and normalize things that are not normal How we can…

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S1 E3 | Forgiving others and choosing love 23:58

1y ago23:58

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Let's be honest: we all wanna win, right? The argument, the competition, the promotion, you name it -- we wanna be on top. The hardest thing to do is to choose loving someone else (especially someone you don't vibe with) over our pride. ESPECIALLY when that person is belittling you, insulting you, or straight up attacking you. Sometimes we don't ev…

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S1 E2 | Building community 26:47

1y ago26:47

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Episode two of our first series is still all about how our self-obsession is making us miserable, but now we're talking how we can find purpose and community outside of ourselves. How many times have you heard... "Focus on yourself!" "You HAVE to put yourself first." "Pour all of your energy into your career right now and worry about the rest later…

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S1 E1 | Too obsessed with ourselves 28:19

1y ago28:19

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What's up y'all! I've been talking to God a lot about what our generation needs to hear from Him. I've also been posting a ton of polls on my Instagram (@em_led11) to get an idea of what we're all struggling with. And PHEW. There's a lot to unpack and talk about, but I've boiled it down to one main issue that keeps coming up again and again in all …

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(Re)Introducing Wrestling With Life 26:06

1y ago26:06

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We're back baby!! :) In this episode, I cover: Why I took a break from the podcast for a few months How my heart has shifted during this time Why my old episodes are no longer available What you can expect from the pod moving forward & who it's for! A lot has changed, but one thing is always gonna be the same around here: whatever you're wrestling …

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TRAILER: Wrestling With Life 3:19

1y ago3:19

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We are all wrestling with something – especially us twenty and thirty somethings who are navigating the most transitional, confusing, overwhelming times of our lives thus far. We’re doing so many things for the first time: getting started in our careers, living on our own, moving to new places, dating (or marrying) new people, making new friends, a…

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Epidose 38 - The Grim Poteuthis

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Cometh the hour, drinketh the tea. Ceylon succours! Brist to thy mill, my decimo modulo. Undergunned and outperforated, nudibranches sprout multifariously from the Great Orme's latitudinous valve. Press thy lips to the slug's salty slime, scrotfurtler, and dance visceral fandangos where the moominfish fair grint. Listen Now Crank my ever-yodeling g…

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EP #127 Doing Your Part to Be Better with Maj Toure 49:22

3+ y ago49:22

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Political activist and founder of Black Guns Matter, Maj Toure, joins EML Talk Radio to discuss his mission to educate urban communities on their 2nd amendment rights and responsibilities while also working toward keeping his own karma clean. From social media shadowbans to getting out in communities and building something real, tune in as Maj and …

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EP #126 Bring Back Humanity 32:00

3+ y ago32:00

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We are all born so innocent and full of joy, but then the world tends to tumble us around and sharpen our edges. And today, it is more and more apparent that we are losing our sense of humanity in the way we speak about one another and how we shut ourselves away from each other. What we forget, though, is that we are all guilty of inflicting pain o…

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EP #125 Daily Truth: Your Happiness Is Not A Gift Someone Holds In Their Hands 2:36

3+ y ago2:36

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Welcome to the Daily Truth, a quick and power-packed series of EML Radio Talking Truth. In these episodes, your host Evie shares her hard truth of the day, furthering her mission to bring a new level of honesty and authenticity to the world. RODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit Evie’s website at eviefatz.com Support Evie by signing up on her new platform: ev…

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EP #124 True or False with Dr. TJ: Pellets are Better than Cream for Hormone Replacement 22:53

3+ y ago22:53

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Welcome to the “True or False with Dr. TJ” series! Dr. TJ Williams is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Institute of Natural Health. With his unique insights on functional medicine, Dr. TJ has a noteworthy approach to understanding the human condition and the natural treatments needed to heal the body. In this True or False series, Evie and …

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EP #123 Raw Sugar: Where is Your Happiness? 1:04:40

3+ y ago1:04:40

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Evie and Jenn are back with another blunt and edgy episode of Raw Sugar! Tune in as Evie shares the recent developments in her healing journey, while Jenn speaks to stepping away from living the narrative started for you and standing in ownership of your own life. From becoming happy with yourself to the problem with normalizing dysfunction to Only…

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EP #122 Daily Truth: Today Isn't A Dress Rehearsal 6:53

3+ y ago6:53

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Welcome to the Daily Truth, a quick and power-packed series of EML Radio Talking Truth. In these episodes, your host Evie shares her hard truth of the day, furthering her mission to bring a new level of honesty and authenticity to the world. QUOTABLES: "This is your life. You don't get a warm up session before the big game. You don't get a trial ru…

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EP #121 Create a Mantra for Your Life 26:46

3+ y ago26:46

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If you were to open your dream business, it would be obvious to have a mission statement or business plan in place. Yet, many of us haven’t even taken one or two hours to sit down and formulate a mission statement or mantra for our own life! In this episode, Evie urges you to define yourself and your life. With so many distractions and things to ta…

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EP #120 Do This Personal Inventory Prayer 16:01

3+ y ago16:01

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In order to find and reach our true potential, there must be a balance of challenge and support. And while we often expect others to do this for us, the truth is the person responsible for this is us. We need to take a personal inventory every single day, so in this episode, Evie guides us to create a personal inventory prayer that provides a littl…

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EP #119 We're Not Playing in their Pretend World with Craig Long 59:05

3+ y ago59:05

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When Craig Long was in prison years ago, did he ever think he’d be having a conversation about transgender athletes, agenda-pushing in schools, and cancel culture with a middle-aged woman from Idaho? Because this is exactly what Evie brings to you in this episode of EML Radio. Tune in as Craig and Evie dive into the topics most shy away from. Urgin…

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EP #118 Who Are You Competing With: Yourself or Others? 24:08

3+ y ago24:08

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Who are your competitors? Who do you chase, try to reach, or want to overpass? Does this focus on others take away from your focus though? And is competition really the path to success? In this episode, Evie explains why she has no competition. Sure, there are successful and aspirational figures she wants to catch, but she doesn’t compete with them…

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EP #117 - Daily Truth: It's Okay to Love Yourself 4:46

3+ y ago4:46

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Welcome to the Daily Truth, a quick and power-packed series of EML Radio Talking Truth. In these episodes, your host Evie shares her hard truth of the day, furthering her mission to bring a new level of honesty and authenticity to the world. QUOTABLES: "I love myself enough to tell myself, "no"." "You have a moral obligation to love yourself. You c…

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EP #116 You Are Not Alone 13:28

4y ago13:28

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Coming off a bad day recently, Evie couldn’t help but run through the laundry list of things she had to solve. Realizing only later that she was destroying her favorite day of the week and her present moment by doing so, something we all can relate to. Because everyone is going through it, struggling one way or another, but we aren’t supposed to ta…

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EP #115 True or False with Dr. TJ: Is a Caloric Deficit Necessary for Weight Loss? 16:12

4y ago16:12

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Welcome to the “True or False with Dr. TJ” series! Dr. TJ Williams is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Institute of Natural Health. With his unique insights on functional medicine, Dr. TJ has a noteworthy approach to understanding the human condition and the natural treatments needed to heal the body. In this True or False series, Evie and …